Springtime in Spain - Sports Leisure Vacations

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Springtime in Spain
HIGHLIGHTS
Where the sun shines, the flowers bloom and the scent of oranges fills the air
11 Days • April 30 – May 10
1-2. Depart Sacramento* on an early morning flight, arriving in Madrid, Spain’s vibrant
capital, the next day. There you’ll be greeted by your English-speaking local guide.
Enjoy an afternoon tour of the Prado Museum, one of the finest art museums in the
world. Hotel Vincci Soma – 2 nights (D)
3. Explore the historical Old Quarter of Madrid, including the ornate Royal Palace
and the vast Plaza Mayor. The afternoon and evening are at leisure to enjoy the many
shops and scrumptious restaurants in this historical city. Tapas, anyone? (FB)
4. Depart Madrid for medieval Toledo, one of Spain’s artistic highlights. Continue
to the village of Almagro in La Mancha and spend the night in a restored convent.
Parador de Almagro (FB,D)
5. On the way to Seville, visit the ancient capital of the Roman and Moorish empires,
Córdoba. Tour the magnificent Mezquita and the historic Jewish Quarter. Around
every corner, view courtyards brimming with blooms as Córdoba celebrates the
Festival of Flowers. Hotel Becquer – 2 nights (FB)
6. This morning, explore Seville on a guided tour. Visit the Cathedral, third largest
in the world, the final resting place of Christopher Columbus. Tour the Moorish
Alcazar and the Barrio Santa Cruz. This evening, enjoy dinner and a performance of
flamenco, Spain’s unique form of song and dance. (FB,D)
7. Travel to the cliff-top town of Ronda overlooking spectacular Tajo Gorge. Tour the
historic bullring, the first professional ring in Spain. Continue on to fabled Granada,
nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Sierras. Hotel Carmen – 2 nights (FB)
8. A morning guided tour of the world famous Alhambra, the exquisite Moorish
palace, is followed by a visit to the Royal Chapel, final resting place of the Catholic
monarchs Isabelle and Ferdinand. (FB,D)
9. Take a morning flight to Barcelona, one of Europe’s most visually stunning
cities. Enjoy a guided tour of Antoni Gaudí architecture, renowned as Spain’s most
imaginative architect. Hotel St. Moritz – 2 nights (FB)
1
First night
is on the
plane to
Madrid
• 2 nights each in Madrid, Seville, Granada
and Barcelona
• Overnight in Almagro
• Visit the beautiful cities of Toledo, Rhonda
and Córdoba during the Festival of
Flowers
• Discover the artistic genius of Gaudí and
Picasso
• Experience the traditional song and dance
of flamenco
• Rest well in 4-star, modern hotels near the
city centers
• 14 Meals: Daily breakfast and 5 special
dinners
• Roundtrip airfare to Madrid/from Barcelona
• Door-to-door airport transfers
• Services of Sports Leisure Tour Director
Patty Thayer assisted by a Spanish guide
throughout
• 5900/6450 Gold Passport Points
10. Explore Barcelona on a guided tour
of the Cathedral, the Picasso Museum
and the ancient Gothic Quarter. In the
evening, enjoy a special dinner at one of
Barcelona’s finest restaurants. (FB,D)
11. Depart Barcelona for the return
flight to Sacramento as memories of
springtime in Spain inhabit your dreams.
(FB)
$5900 p.p./dbl.occ., $6405 single
This vacation requires a valid passport!
*Due to timing and schedules, Nevada
travelers are invited to come to Sacramento
on April 29, stay in a local hotel, and depart
with the group on April 30. Additional cost.
Details upon request.
SPAIN
Madrid
Barcelona 9-10
2-3
Toledo
4
Almagro
Cordoba
Seville
5-6
7-8
Granada
Ronda
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Sports Leisure Vacations
Colorful culture abounds in Spain
Exploring the Seine from Paris to Normandy
Explore the picturesque Seine River from aboard the exceptional m/v AmaLegro
11 Days • October 17-27, 2013
HIGHLIGHTS
The ships of AMA Waterways have been cruising the rivers of Europe over ten years.
In 2013, the m/v AmaLegro begins an exciting new itinerary featuring the River Seine
between Paris and the Normandy Coast. Join Sports Leisure for this incredible
experience to one of the most picturesque regions of the world.
Begin your journey through northern France in Paris, the “City of Light,” where
you will embark your cruise. Visit the village of Giverny, where Monet lived for 43
years. Explore Honfleur, a charming French harbor town made famous from artist’s
paintings. Stroll through Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, followed by an
unforgettable excursion to the famous Normandy beaches. Visit the charming town of
Les Andelys, home of the impressive Château Gaillard. Conclude your journey with
sights and sounds of Paris including the D’Orsay Museum.
Day
Destination
1
2
Activities
Overnight flight to France
Paris
EMBARKATION
Welcome Cocktail and Dinner
3
Vernon
Morning scenic cruising
Giverny
Excursion to Monet’s house
OR Chateau de Bizy
4
Rouen
Walking tour
5
Rouen
Full day excursion to Normandy Beaches
6
Rouen
OR Caen and Pays D’Auge excursion
Honfleur excursion
OR Routes des Abbeyes tour of Jumieges and St. Wandrille
7
Les Andelys
Scenic cruising
Walking tour of Château Gaillard
8
Conflans
9
Paris
Château Malmaison
OR Artist Walk tour of Auvers-sur-Oise Van Gogh
DISEMBARKATION
Musee d’Orsay visit
Hotel check-in
10
Paris
Free day with optional tours available
11
Paris
Airport transfer
• 7 nights cruising the Seine between
The City of Light and the beaches of the
Normandy Coast
• 2 nights at the Hotel Pullman
Montparnasse, 4-star accommodations
in Paris, with a city tour and visit to the
D’Orsay Museum
• Explore the towns and villages of the
Seine River including Vernon, Giverny,
Rouen, Conflans, Les Andelys, and a
choice of historic Caen or the beaches of
Normandy and the poignant cemetery at
St. Laurent
• Deluxe accommodations on board the
AMA Waterway’s AmaLegro
• All meals and shore excursions included
on board ship
• Door-to-door airport service
• Roundtrip air SFO/Paris
• Gold Passport Points dependent on cabin
category
with an enhanced sitting area with
couch, mini bar and large bathroom
with separate bathtub
• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the
vessel
• Gourmet dining in the AmaLegro
restaurant brings you sophisticated
and outstanding cuisine with
delightful, attentive service
• Whirlpool and walking track, fitness
room and sauna, with bicycles
available for exploring ports of call
on your own
Prices start at
$5650 p.p./dbl.occ., $6985 single*
in
Se
About the m/v AmaLegro:
• All outside staterooms with French Balconies or Fixed Windows with 170 sf
*Prices based on estimated airfare of $1200 p.p.
• All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including
Price of tour may adjust after air is confirmed.
complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
• Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite
channels
1 Night 1 on your flight
2-8 Nights 2-8 on board
the m/v AmaLegro
en route to Paris
• In room safe, hair dryer, ample closet space and
Les Andelys
direct dial telephone
Giverny
Caudebec
• Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and
terry bathrobes
Auvers-Sur-Oise
Honfluer
• Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Rouen
9-10 Paris
• Individually controlled air-conditioning
Vernon
• Main Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
with nightly entertainment
FRANCE
• Spacious Junior Suites are 255 square feet with
French balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows
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r
ive
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Backroads of the Alps
HIGHLIGHTS
A multimodal adventure through Bavarian Germany and Alpine Switzerland
12 Days • August 10-21
1-2. Fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt, then travel by motorcoach to the
medieval city of Heidelberg, nestled along the Neckar River. Heidelberg boasts
the Philosophenweg, said to be the loveliest promenade in Germany. After lunch,
continue to the walled city of Rothenburg. Located on a peninsula high above the
Tauber River, it is your home for the next two nights. A savory Welcome Dinner awaits
your arrival. Hotel Eisenhut – 2 nights (D)
3. After a well-deserved night’s rest, take a walking tour of the medieval city of
Rothenburg with a local guide. See the 15th-century St. Jacob Kirche, the famous
Town Hall with its decorated 17th-century clock, the Castle Gardens and Gallows
Alley. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own. (FB,D)
4. Journey down the “Romantic Road” through gingerbread villages and lush farming
country. Your first stop is the fairytale hamlet of Dinkelsbuhl. Also a walled city,
Dinkelsbuhl boasts many paintings and decorations on the ancient buildings. Don’t
miss the scenic Hezelhaus courtyard or Gaulweiher Pond just outside the wall. Soon
the Bavarian Alps come into view as you near Oberammergau, full of flowers and
painted houses! Hotel TBA (FB,D)
5. Bavaria’s “Mad King Ludwig” nearly bankrupted his empire by building three
fantasy castles. You’ll visit one today, Linderhof Castle, then continue on to Innsbruck
for just a taste of Austria. View the famed “golden roof” and visit the Swarovsky
Crystal Store where the merchandise will dazzle your eyes. Continue along the Inn
Valley through terrain brimming with dazzling mountain scenery, tunnels and farreaching vistas. Your final destination is St. Moritz, often called the most fashionable
resort in the world. Hotel Schweizerhof – 2 nights (FB,D)
6. The day is yours to explore glitzy St. Moritz. If relaxing in the village is your ticket,
you’ll find the shops just outside the hotel are plentiful and the surrounding scenery
spectacular. You might choose to take an Optional Expedition (additional cost)
aboard the gondola for a panoramic view of the many lakes in this pristine valley.
Tonight, dine on the terrace overlooking the twinkling lights of St. Moritz. (FB,D)
7. All aboard the Glacier Express for a thrilling day of sight-seeing from the
perspective only this unique train offers. Keep your camera handy as you traverse
Frankfurt
1
First night is on
the plane to Frankfurt
2-3
Rothenburg
GERMANY
Oberammergau
SWITZERLAND
AUSTRIA
11 Zurich
Oberwald Lucerne
Interlaken
First
7-10
Lauterbrunnen
Wegen
Murren
Schilthorn
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4
Innsbruck
5-6
St. Moritz
Jungfraujoch
• Travel by plane, railroad, gondola, cog
train, cable car, postal transport, ferry
steamer, funicular and motorcoach
• 4-night stay in the car-less village of
Wengen
• 2-night stays in Rothenburg and St. Moritz
• Overnights in Oberammergau and Zurich
• History and breathtaking scenic beauty at
literally every turn
• 20 meals include daily breakfast and
dinner
• Roundtrip air from San Francisco to
Frankfurt/from Zurich
• Home pickup and SuperCoach III to
San Francisco
• Enjoy the services of German speaking
Ingrid Kokinda and Tour Director Clayton
Whitehead throughout
nearly 300 bridges across chasms and
rivers, and pass through 80-plus tunnels
on this wonder of railroad engineering.
Bring a lunch or plan to dine on the train
en route. After the lengthy Furka Pass
tunnel, arrive in Oberwald in the late
afternoon. Then travel by motorcoach
over the spectacular Grimsel Pass to
Meringen, Brienz, Interlaken and finally
Lauterbrunnen. There, you’ll transfer
to a cog train for a short climb to the
picturesque village of Wengen, perched
on a mountain shelf (4200’) at the base
of the peaks Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.
Expect each night there to be quiet
and peaceful for no motor vehicles are
allowed; only cows and their soft, ringing
bells. Hotel Silberhorn – 4 nights
(FB,D)
8. Declare your independence from the
world’s frantic pace! Board the cog train
for an excursion to the Lauterbrunnen
Valley. Explore the glacial valley by
Postal Transport (bus) past charming
Swiss houses bedecked with flower
boxes. See Staubach Falls, gracefully
plummeting from the high cliffs, and
Trummelbach Falls where ten glaciallyfed waterfalls have carved out a chasm
in the mountain! From here, continue up
the valley to Stechelberg and take the
cable car to the quaint village of Murren,
overlooking the valley far below. Here
you have free time, or you can take an
Optional Expedition (additional charge)
on the cable car up to the Schilthorn,
The fairytale village of Rothenburg
The view from our hotel in Wengen
where a revolving observation point and
restaurant offer a view of the top of the
world. Return to dinner in Wengen via
funicular and cog train. (FB,D)
All dressed up and nowhere to go
9. Depart Wengen this morning on the
cog train bound for Interlaken where
shoppers have all morning to explore
the mile-long business district. Woolens,
lace, watches and eiderdowns (goose
down blankets) are all in abundance.
The non-shoppers will travel to the
mountain plateau called the Schynegge
Platte, home of the outdoor Wildflower
Museum. Reunite and board the ferry
steamer across Lake Brienz past
beautiful villas and waterfalls. Once in
the town of Brienz, you may visit the
Jobin Wood Carving School and Shop,
or take a scenic ride on the Rothorn
Steam Train for a bird’s-eye view of the
lakes and mountains. Return home by
Swiss Rail to Lauterbrunnen, then by
cog train to Wengen. (FB,D)
10. Those who wish to explore the
heights of the Jungfraujoch are invited
on a morning Optional Expedition
(additional cost). Travel by cog train to
a height of 11,133 feet through a tunnel
built in the mountain Eiger. The snowcovered mountains and the Alesch
glacier are a breathtaking sight. The
group will reunite in Kleine Scheidegg
at the base of the Jungfrau later in the
morning for an adventure to the village
of Grindelwald via cog train. Keep your
camera handy as you sail to First on the
world’s longest cable car. Bring a picnic
or buy lunch at the top where the views
are stunning. In the mid-afternoon, return
to Wengen via the Mannlichenbahn
cable car, a jumbo car that holds 50
people with ease. (FB,D)
11. After breakfast, take the cog train
from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen for
the last time, then head to Lucerne by
motorcoach. Upon arrival, you’ll have
free time to shop in Old Town and eat
lunch. The city is best seen by strolling
along the river, which affords sights like
the Kapellbrucke Covered Bridge, built
in 1333 and decorated with scenes from
Swiss history, and the Lowendenkmal
(Lion Monument), a huge lion carved
into the face of a rock and dedicated to
Swiss mercenaries who gave their all
for their country. On to Zurich where a
Farewell Dinner awaits at your final hotel.
Hotel Allegra Zurich (FB,D)
12. Transfer from your hotel to the airport
for your return flight to SFO. (FB)
$6595 p.p./dbl.occ., $7195 single*
*Prices based on estimated airfare of $1400 p.p.
Price of tour may adjust after air is confirmed.
Hawaii (continued from page 30)
used to be and visiting there for a day
is fascinating. A throwback to 50 years
ago. Return to Maui by ferry at day’s end
(90 minute trip each way). (FB,L)
Note: If ferry boats are not your thing, or
you’ve been to Molokai before (Really?),
you can opt out of this activity and
spend the day on Maui at leisure. Ask
our staff for details when you register.
6. A morning visit to Lahaina helps
you understand the history of this old
whaling port. After the tour, enjoy a
hands on activity (it’s a surprise) and
lunch in town. Return to the hotel with us,
or stay in town and return later by trolley.
It’s your choice. (FB,L)
7. Your last day on the
island is free to cross that
very last thing off your “to
do” list. Let us help you
plan a spectacular finale.
Speaking of tonight, a
festive luau at the hotel
gives you one last shot
of Hawaiian food, music
and history. (FB,D)
The pig arrives at the luau… yum!
8. Our return flight leaves the island at
11am, with a 7:30am departure from
your hotel. Land in Sacramento at 7pm
and your car from Carey Transportation
is waiting! Hope you enjoyed this slightly
different look at the REAL Hawaii.
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Memorial Day in Washington, DC & Gettysburg
Our nation’s capital and the Pennsylvania countryside are yours to explore
7 Days • May 23-29
1. Take a morning flight bound for Washington’s Reagan National Airport. From this intown airport, it’s only moments to your hotel and a casual dinner – a welcomed relief
after a long day of travel! Hyatt Hotel Arlington – 4 nights (D)
2. Embark on a comprehensive city tour with our local guide extraordinaire, Sandra
Sheksin. She will spin tales of Washington’s dynamic past and present while orienting
you to the Mall (important for later in the itinerary when you have free time for
Smithsonian and National Museums). In addition to a guided visit to the United States
Capitol and its new visitors center, you’ll see countless national monuments (including
the new memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr.), impressive governmental buildings
both historic and new (your tax dollars at work!), and the expansive parks and public
spaces that make Washington, DC the striking city she is. Lunch is a special treat at
midday, served on a Potomac River cruise aboard the Spirit Line. (FB,L)
3. A morning visit to Arlington National Cemetery includes a narrated tram tour with
stops at the Tomb of the Unknowns for the Changing of the Guard ceremony and
the home of General & Mrs. Robert E. Lee – no, that’s not a mausoleum on the hill!
Begin your exploration of the Smithsonian Institution this afternoon, regrouping in the
evening for dinner. Following your meal, Sandra rejoins the group for “D.C. After Dark”
featuring our beautifully illuminated monuments and public buildings at night. (FB,D)
4. Sleep in or take a ride along Embassy Row to Georgetown, site of the National
Cathedral. The organ is spectacular during the morning service, and the stained
glass, breathtaking. All are invited to participate fully in the service. In the afternoon,
a second chance to visit the Smithsonian or National Museums along the Mall with
shuttle service back to the hotel when you’re ready to call it a day. Tonight, say
goodbye to Washington, DC with dinner at Filomena Ristorante in Georgetown, a
Sports Leisure favorite. (FB,D)
5. Arrive in Gettysburg in time for the annual Memorial Day Parade as it courses its
way down Main Street, followed by a moving ceremony at the National Cemetery
where history was made “four score and seven years ago.” Your hotel pays tribute to
the president and first lady who selected this as their retirement home. Eisenhower
HIGHLIGHTS
• 4 nights in our Capital City
• 2 nights in Gettysburg
• Tour Washington, DC by day and night
• Visit Arlington National Cemetery, the US
Capitol and the National Cathedral
• Explore the Smithsonian Institution and
National Museums on the Mall
• See National Monuments including
Lincoln, Jefferson, WWII, Vietnam, Korea
and more
• Gettysburg’s Memorial Day Parade,
Battlefield tour and Cyclorama
• 12 meals: 6 full breakfasts, 2 lunches (one
served on a Potomac River cruise),
4 dinners
• Roundtrip airfare to Washington/from
Baltimore
• Door-to-door airport
• Tour Director: Clayton Whitehead
Hotel and Conference Center – 2
nights (FB,L)
6. A full day to explore the events of July
1-3, 1863, a battle that changed the
tide of the Civil War, broke the Southern
spirit and assured victory to the North.
You’ll tour the giant battlefield with a
certified guide, visit the new National
Park Visitors Center and Museum,
and witness the historic Cyclorama, a
century-old circular painting that literally
puts you in the center of the battle. An
authentic tavern dinner ends the day.
Keep watch for special guests on these
hallowed grounds. (FB,D)
7. American history abounds in
Baltimore, home of Ft. McHenry and
the original Star Spangled Banner
about which Francis Scott Key penned
the poem during the War of 1812 that
would go on to become the lyrics of
our National Anthem. After lunch on the
Inner Harbor, visit the Basilica of the
National Shrine of the Assumption of
the Blessed Virgin Mary. Whew! That’s
the long name of America’s very first
cathedral. Return air is from Baltimore/
Washington International. (FB)
The new National Park Visitors Center welcomes you to Gettysburg Battlefield
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Canyonlands of Utah and Arizona
Featuring Lake Powell, Monument Valley and Moab
8 Days • May 15-22
1. Fly direct to Phoenix on Southwest Airlines. Travel north, climbing onto the
Colorado Plateau, and arrive in the town of Flagstaff. Drury Inn Flagstaff (L)
2. The Navajo Bridge represents one of only seven land crossings of the Colorado
River for 750 miles. The historic pedestrian bridge provides visitors with a
breathtaking view of the river 467 feet below. After an optional walk across the bridge
and stops at a few unique rock formations, make your way to Lake Powell and your
lakeview accommodations where everyone has a patio or balcony. The property also
has two outdoor pools, a restaurant, and boat tours that depart right from the resort.
Lake Powell Resort – 2 nights (FB,L)
3. Explore parts of Lake Powell by land and water. Experience a spectacular natural
attraction: Antelope Canyon, a deeply-sculpted swirling sandstone canyon, one of
the most beautiful of all natural formations. Upon walking into the canyon you are
immediately in awe by the massive red walls with varying intensities of light playing
on them. It is a photographer’s dream! After lunch, travel by boat on a three hour
cruise and tour viewing the canyon with its dramatic steep, red sandstone walls rising
from the water. (L)
4. Monument Valley provides perhaps the most enduring images of the American
West. This afternoon you are secluded on an off-road tour to let you discover the
backcountry that once served as real-life backdrops for countless western movies.
At your hotel visit Goulding’s Trading Post Museum, a showcase of varied artifacts
and a glimpse into a bygone era. The “Movie Room” was originally built as the mess
hall for the crew of The Harvey Girls; today it is filled with movie stills and other items
from the Golden Age of movies. Always playing in the Movie Room is a classic John
Ford–John Wayne film. This evening relax on your own private balcony and savor the
spectacular views of Monument Valley. Goulding’s Lodge (L)
5. This morning travel to an off-the-beaten-track spot and pause for a few unique
photos before arriving in Moab, situated next to Canyonlands and Arches National
HIGHLIGHTS
• Lakeview rooms at the Lake Powell Resort
• Walk through spectacular Antelope
Canyon
• Experience a boat tour on Lake Powell
and an “off-road” tour in Monument Valley
• Stay two nights at Red Cliffs Resort on the
banks of the Colorado River in Moab
• Tour Arches National Park
• Jet boat tour on the Colorado River
• Enjoy the spectacular view of
Canyonlands Nat’l Park from Dead Horse
State Park
• Guided tour of the Thanksgiving Point
Gardens
• Door-to-door airport transportation
• 13 Meals: 5 full breakfasts, 8 lunches
Parks. Enjoy free time in town before
checking into the best accommodations
in the area, located on the Colorado
River with towering red cliffs surrounding
you. Watch the red rock change colors
with the setting sun; ah… it’s Scott’s
favorite place. Red Cliffs Lodge – 2
nights (FB,L)
6. Arches National Park has over
2,000 cataloged arches (the greatest
concentration in the world). During your
guided tour you will be able to walk up
to and through several arches. Now it is
time to get on the river with a two hour
narrated jet boat tour that cruises the
calm section of the river. (FB,L)
– Continued on page 39
Thanksgivin
Point
Sakt Lake City
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Arches
Nat’l Park
UT
Moab
Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Resort
2-3
Flagstaff
Two of the over two thousand rock formations that give Arches National Park its name
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1
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Monument
Valley
Gouldings
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Pheonix
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Canada Coast to Coast by Rail
Featuring three rail experiences across Canada on board VIA Rail
11 Days • October 16-26, 2013
1. Transfer to the airport (Sacramento/Reno or SFO: TBA). Fly to Halifax, Nova Scotia,
arriving in the late evening. Delta Barrington Hotel – 2 nights
2. Enjoy a free morning to catch up with your new time zone. After lunch at your
leisure, experience a tour of this modern city with its small town hospitality. Visit the
waterfront, historic downtown, and pause at well-known Citadel National Historic Site.
Dinner is included near the waterfront. (D)
3. Explore Peggy’s Cove, a quaint fishing village, before meeting your first train, VIA
Rail’s Ocean. While meals are not included in the cabin price at this time of year, you
will still experience the service and hospitality of Easterly Class. Couples will enjoy
private sleeping quarters, which feature upper/lower berths while single travelers will
occupy a roomette, a smaller accommodation. The dining car serves a menu that
features local foods. Overnight on board The Ocean
4. Bienvenue à Montréal! A morning tour highlights the old and new of this beautiful
metropolis, including the Basilica of Notre Dame and a visit to Vieux Montreál (Old
Montreál) with an opportunity to do a little shopping. After lunch the afternoon and
evening are yours to explore this walkable city or simply relax at your hotel, a former
Canadian Pacific hotel built by the famous railroad, located atop the rail station.
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth (L)
5. Strolling back down to the train station, begin your next rail experience aboard
VIA Rail’s Corridor train. Traveling in VIA 1 Class from Montréal to Toronto, enjoy a
gourmet meal complete with wine served at your seat. Arrive in Toronto in the midafternoon and journey to Niagara Falls by motorcoach. You’re accommodations
feature fallsview rooms, a full cooked-to-order breakfast each morning and a
Manager’s Reception every night. Embassy Suites Hotel – 2 nights (L)
HIGHLIGHTS
• First-class train accommodations aboard
VIA Rail as you travel across the continent
• Halifax: 2 nights at the Delta Barrington
Hotel, city sightseeing including Citadel
Hill
• Montréal: Overnight at the Fairmont Queen
Elizabeth Hotel, visit Vieux Montréal (Old
Montréal) and the Basilica of Notre Dame
• Niagara Falls: 2 nights at the Embassy
Suites, Maid of the Mist Cruise
• Toronto: Dinner at the CN Tower, high atop
the city
• Visit picturesque Peggy’s Cove & quaint
Niagara-on-the-Lake
• 19 meals: 6 full breakfasts, 8 lunches,
5 dinners
• Roundtrip airfare to Halifax/from Seattle
6. Explore Niagara Falls from above,
behind and below. A cruise on the Maid
of the Mist takes you within a short
distance of the deafening falls. At the
Welcome Center, enjoy an optional walk
behind the falls before experiencing
lunch at the Skylon Tower, offering a
360-degree rotating view of the falls
during your meal. The afternoon and
evening are free for you to explore the
area. Your Tour Director will provide you
with several options. (FB,L)
7. The morning allows you additional
time to relax. Lunch is included in the
village of Niagara-on-the-Lake with time
to discover this historic gem on your
own. Back in Toronto, dinner is a “tall
order,” served high above the city at the
Sleek, vintage cars make The Ocean a nostalgic ride to remember
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Comfortable, cozy cabins on The Canadian
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
ALBERTA
MANITOBA
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Vancouver
Seattle
WA
QUÉBEC
ONTARIO
Halifax
1-2
SASKATCHEWAN
Jasper Nat’l Park /
Canadian Rockies
Winnipeg
Montréal
3
CN Tower. Spend some time exploring
the tower’s observation deck, with its
infamous glass floor, and then make the
short drive back to the train station to
meet your final train, VIA Rail’s Train #1,
The Canadian, scheduled for a 10pm
departure. Your sleeping car attendant
will have your cabin ready for you. On
board The Canadian – 4 nights (FB,D)
8-10. Your final days in Canada will be
spent surrounded by the spectacular
scenery of the western and central
provinces as you pass through the
lakes and rivers of Ontario, the prairies
of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and
the tall mountain peaks of the Canadian
Rockies in Alberta and British Columbia
en route to Vancouver. While on board
the train, you will enjoy VIA Rail’s famed
Silver and Blue Service. All meals are
included on board in the Dining Car and
you will have access to the Park Car,
with its sightseeing dome, and the Bullet
Night 3 aboard
the Ocean
7-10 Nights 7-10 aboard
the Canadian
4
Toronto
5-6
Niagara
Falls
Lounge. VIA Rail’s on board service staff
will be on hand during every mile of the
journey to prepare your room and assist
with meal reservations. (3FB,3L,3D)
11. Your long journey from coast to coast
across Canada comes to an end today
with a morning arrival in Vancouver.
A motorcoach delivers you to Seattle,
pausing for lunch and a tour of the
Boeing Museum of Flight. Arrive home in
the late evening. (FB,L)
The Maid of the Mist at the edge of the falls
Canyonlands (continued from page 37)
7. Start the day with one of the most
beautiful vistas in the west at Dead
Horse Point State Park. At 1,500 feet
above the Colorado River, the views
are awesome! Enjoy a scenic drive
north through the Wasatch Mountains to
Lehi, the home of Thanksgiving Point.
SpringHill Suites Marriott (FB,L)
8. Thanksgiving Point offers a surprising
combination of attractions, one of
which is 55 acres of beautiful themed
gardens. The individual gardens are
organized like the rooms of an immense
estate, with thousands of trees, shrubs
and grasses serving as living barriers
between spaces, creating a sense of
wonder as you pass
from “room” to “room.”
Within the grounds,
there are 15 separate
themed gardens.
Another of the town’s
attractions is The
Museum of Ancient
Life, which has the
distinction of being
the world’s largest
display of mounted
dinosaurs. Fly home
from Salt Lake City,
this afternoon. (FB,L)
The breathtaking vistas of Monument Valley
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Exploring the Santa Fe Trail
America’s commerce road in the early 1800’s moved people and goods west
9 Days • April 30 – May 8
1. Fly to Kansas City, arriving just after noon. In Independence, at the National Frontier
Trails Center, a hearty welcome luncheon is waiting to get you into the spirit of the trip.
He wasn’t a part of Santa Fe Trail history, but certainly he is Independence’s favorite
son; meet Harry Truman, who will fill you in on the history of his adopted hometown.
Then, climb aboard a covered wagon (What could be more appropriate?) and enjoy a
tour of town. (L)
Your first accommodations are right next door to a Hereford House Restaurant, a
Kansas City area tradition. You’ll dine there tomorrow evening. Hilton Garden Inn – 2
nights
2. The Santa Fe Trail began in the small (today) rural communities of Franklin,
Boonville and Boone’s Lick. On September 1, 1821, this is where William Becknell,
“The Father of the Santa Fe Trail,” created the eastern terminus of the trail by striking
out on a trip west. In 1826, Kit Carson, at the age of 16, hitched up with a wagon
train and went off to discover the world. Return to Independence this afternoon on
the old road, which parallels the Santa Fe Trail. Dinner tonight at the Hereford House.
(FB,L,D)
3. Out on the trail in earnest today. We’ll make a picture stop in Westport, just south
of downtown Kansas City, then head out US 56, the highway that follows the old trail.
Pause for lunch at the Hays House in Council Grove, the oldest restaurant in Kansas.
This is another “organizing point,” where wagon trails gathered for the trip across the
prairie. In nearby Pioneer Bluffs, an exclusive living history program introduces you
to “The Scout and the Schoolteacher,” who in turn will acquaint you with life on the
plains in the mid-1800’s, when the Santa Fe Trail was at its peak. Finish the day in
Emporia. Holiday Inn Express (FB,L)
4. On the way to Great Bend this morning, there’s an opportunity to get some photos
to paint a picture of your travels. The Barton County Museum in town is a wealth of
history and you’ll meet a real character there. Afternoon travels take you to Larned
HIGHLIGHTS
• An American history lesson, from Jesse
James to Buffalo Bill – see the landmarks,
even the wagon ruts of the early explorers
• Leisurely itinerary – two night stays in
Independence and Santa Fe
• See the remains of the internment camp of
Amache, near Granada, CO, and hear the
story of how Japanese Americans dealt
with being uprooted from their homes and
businesses at a time of war
• Guided tour of Dodge City, explore the
Boot Hill Cemetery, the 1881 Home of
Stone, meet “Doc” Holliday
• Dine in historic landmarks like the St.
James Hotel in Cimarron, NM and the
Hays House, circa 1858, in Council Grove,
KS; “Welcome Pioneers” Luncheon at
the National Frontiers Trails Center in
Independence, MO
• History comes to life in Pioneer Bluffs,
where you’ll meet “The Schoolteacher and
The Scout,” a true piece of living history,
and Dodge City where “Doc” Holliday is
waiting for you
• Visit Pecos National Historical Park, where
the ruins of a pueblo stand
• 16 meals, airfare, home pick-up, the
services of a Sports Leisure Tour Director
and 2800/3050 Gold Passport Points to
our frequent travelers
and the Fort Larned Historical Site
(NPS). The fort itself is a most interesting
story, because it never had walls. How
did the soldiers protect themselves?
Best Western Angus Inn – Great Bend
(B,L)
5. Everyone has heard of Dodge City.
While some of the story has been lost
to glitzy reproductions, the history is
still there. Investigate the Fort Dodge
site, and visit Boot Hill Cemetery. Meet
“Doc” Holliday, who will tell you about
some of the folks who stopped in
these parts. Some of them never left.
Accommodations at a brand new hotel
tonight, with a nice casino next door for
those who enjoy an occasional game
of chance, another vivid part of the Old
West. Hampton Inn (FB,L)
The eclectic shops in Madrid welcome you on the Turquoise Trail near Santa Fe
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6. Our longest travel day, in terms of
miles, at 290 in parts of two states.
Outside Garden City, there are some
very visible wagon ruts in the prairie.
Let’s stop for a photo. At the Granada,
Colorado townsite, we come across
8. When the Santa Fe Trail’s first travelers
arrived in their final destination, their
small cache of goods was quickly sold
for a nearly 1500% profit. Needless to
say, more merchants and travelers were
soon to follow. Today, get a quick tour
of town, then have time to explore on
your own. The plaza is wonderful, the
museums exquisite and the architecture
will remind you of traditionally adobe.
Making (wagon) tracks
an interesting piece of history that has
nothing to do with the trail. It was here
that the internment camp known as
Amache, or the Granada War Relocation
Center existed. The layout of the site is
still very visible. Over 7,300 Japanese
Americans lived here at one point, most
of them from California.
Dine at the St. James Hotels in Cimarron
one of the biggest Boy Scout High
Adventure Camps in the country. Over
950,000 scouts have visited here since
it opened in 1938. Let’s take a look. Las
Vegas Plaza is a true look back at old
New Mexico, so another short stop is in
order. Call it a refreshment break. For
the sake of time, double back to our final
landmark (Pecos Nat’l Historic Park)
on the old trail tomorrow, allowing us to
arrive in Santa Fe around 5pm. Dinner
is at your leisure tonight. Hilton Hotel
Santa Fe Historic Plaza – 2 nights
(B,L)
There are two Santa Fe Trail routes into
New Mexico, the mountain (high) route
we are on; and the Cimarron (low) tall
grass route. Bent’s Old Fort is worth a
stop for a look at life on the trail.
La Quinta Trinidad (B,L,D)
7. Our last day on the trail, arriving in
Santa Fe at day’s end. En route, we
stop in Cimarron for lunch at the St.
James Hotel, a true highway classic
(trust us on this one). In Rayado, find
CO
KS
Council Grove
Great Bend
4
Granada
Lamar
5
6
Travel back to Pecos Nat’l Historical
Park today, to see the ruins of the pueblo
which once stood there. Where did the
natives go? And why? Dine together
tonight, sampling New Mexican cuisine.
(D)
Trinidad
Dodge City
Larned
Pioneer
Bluffs
9.Your flight home departs in midafternoon, so take advantage of the
extra time to take the famous Turquoise
Trail to Albuquerque. In the hamlet
of Madrid, you will find an eclectic
collection of shops, galleries and
eateries. Thank you for being a part
of another incredible American history
lesson on the road.
Kansas City
3
Emporia
1-2
Boonville
Independence
MO
Cimarron
Santa Fe
7-8
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NM
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Let Mark or Clayton share humorous
travel stories and tips for avoiding
hassles on the road. Door prizes
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Memberships are provided.
Call the office to reserve
your date today!
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Your Kind of Towns: Chicago & St. Louis
Two of America’s greatest cities, complete with several “Choose it Yourself” options
7 Days • May 8-14
1. You’re off to St. Louis where dinner awaits in Missouri’s frontier Capital City, St.
Charles. Accommodations are provided in historic elegance in the shadow of the
Gateway Arch. Drury Plaza Hotel – 2 nights (D)
2. A full day to explore the wonders of St. Louis beginning with a visit to the home
of the King of Beers and perhaps more notably, the Clydesdale stables, at the
Budweiser Brewery. A behind-the-scenes tour and luncheon awaits at the fabulous
Fox Theatre, one of our country’s grandest movie houses. Then head to “The Hill,”
home of baseball great Yogi Berra, for an afternoon of all-American sights, sounds
and flavors. (FB,L,D)
3. A morning train takes you on a 6-hour journey through the heartland to the
Windy City of Chicago. Upon arrival, a short tour inside the “L,” otherwise known as
downtown, will give you an orientation to this destination with countless possibilities.
Potter Palmer’s famed guesthouse is your accommodation, boasting the best location
in the city. Tonight, sink your teeth into be best prime rib in the country! Palmer
House Hotel by Hilton – 4 nights (FB,D)
4. Remember the song that says Chicago is “my kind of town?” You’re invited to make
it your kind of town on this visit. Today is guided tour day. Choose from a walking tour
focused on architecture, gardens and public art; a bicycle tour along the lake and in
the historic Grant Park neighborhood, a traditional driving tour outside the “L” or the
hottest new way to travel, a tour by Segway. In the evening, enjoy the genius of the
famed Second City comedy troop. (L)
5. Happy Mother’s Day! Honor the ladies with a gala brunch at the Palmer House.
Afterwards, we’ve got the tickets you’ve been looking for: The Book of Mormon. We
realize this show may not be for everyone. Other theatre options may be available
upon advance request. (BR)
HIGHLIGHTS
• 4 nights inside Chicago’s “L” at the Palmer
House Hilton
• 2 nights at the St. Louis Drury Plaza
• Tickets to The Book of Mormon and
Second City
• St. Louis’ Budweiser, Fox Theatre and
Gateway Arch
• Choose it Yourself Chicago tours and
attractions
• 10 meals: 2 full breakfasts, 1 brunch,
3 lunches, 4 dinners
• Roundtrip airfare to St. Louis/from
Chicago, Amtrak between cities
Or spend the day on the Southside at
the incredible Museum of Science and
Industry. (You won’t be able to see it
all!) It would be a sin to leave Chicago
without an Italian feast, right? Rest
assured, we’ve got you covered! (D)
7. Help put the “sports” in Sports
Leisure on your last day with a morning
tour of storied Wrigley Field, then lunch
at Harry (“Holy Cow”) Caray’s, the
designated Official Home Plate of the
Chicago Cubs. (L)
6. Chicago is a city of fabulous museums. Visit any two downtown facilities: Field
Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium or the Art Institute.
The Fox Theatre in St. Louis is our nation’s grandest movie palace
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Tour Chicago your way, by Segway perhaps?
Take the Empire Builder – Chicago to Seattle
An air/rail journey along one of one of Amtrak’s most scenic routes
4 Days • May 13-16
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the grandeur of the American West aboard the
Empire Builder
• Explore the rail history of Chicago with
a visit to the historic company town
of Pullman, home of the Pullman Car
Company
• Deluxe sleeper accommodations on
board Amtrak’s Empire Builder for your
44-hour journey from Chicago to Seattle
• A day in Seattle, featuring lunch at
Cutter’s Crabhouse & Pike Place Market
• Overnight in downtown Chicago at the
historic Hilton Palmer House
• 8 meals included (2FB,4L,2D)
• Fly to Chicago/return flight from Seattle
Considered by many to be
one of the most beautiful of
Amtrak’s routes, perhaps
second only to the Coast
Stalight, the Empire Builder
traverses a portion of the
country visited by precious
few and passes within a
glimpse of Glacier National
Park. Inquire to combine this
rail trip with our Chicago/
St. Louis tour for a special
vacation.
3. Rise and shine in North Dakota
and enjoy breakfast as the towns of
Minot, Stanley and Williston pass by
your window. The vast northern plains
stretch out before you as your train
continues into Montana. Lakes, forests
and glacier-carved valleys meet you as
you approach Glacier National Park in
the evening, the sun setting in between
East and West Glacier. The panoramic
windows in the Sightseer Lounge allow
you to enjoy your surroundings. (FB,L,D)
1. Carey Transportation delivers you to the airport for your morning flight to Chicago.
Enjoy a late lunch before checking into your historic accommodations for the evening,
in the heart of downtown Chicago. Hilton Palmer House Hotel (L)
2. Visit the community of Pullman this morning, the historic company town of Pullman
Railcars. A video introduces you the town built for the employees of George Pullman
along with a personally guided tour of several remaining buildings. Your guide
explains the efforts to preserve this interesting town of history. Lunch is a lot of fun at
Harry Caray’s Restaurant, surrounded by mementos and memorabilia of the Chicago
Cubs. Amtrak’s Empire Builder departs at 2pm from Union Station.
On board the train, you’ll have a private sleeper compartment with bathroom and
shower facilities inside (on the smaller side, but there). Your car will have an attendant
to assist you and, as a First Class traveler, your meals in the dining car are included in
your fare along with complimentary wine and cheese tastings on board.
4. As you awaken this morning, you’ll be
approaching Puget Sound and your final
destination of Seattle, arriving around
10am. Lunch along the waterfront and a
visit to Pike Place Market conclude your
rail adventure. (FB,L)
From Chicago, travel north through Wisconsin falling asleep to the rhythm of your
sleeping car as you traverse Minnesota into the night. On board the Empire Builder
– 2 nights (L,D)
Seattle
WA
Glacier Nat’l Park
Spokane
West Glacier
Havre
Minot
Williston
MT
ND
Fargo
MN
ID
St. Paul
WI
Wisconsin Dells
2-3 Nights 2-3 aboard the
Empire Builder
Milwaukee
1
IL
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The Kentucky Derby
See “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” and mark it off your bucket list
6 Days • May 1-6
1. Northern Kentucky International Airport near Cincinnati is your gateway to the
Bluegrass State. Arrive in Lexington in time for the Manager’s Cocktail Reception.
Dinner follows in the hotel, a beautiful and award-winning property situated in a rural
area in the heart of horse country. Embassy Suites – 5 nights (D)
2. A morning drive to Shelbyville spotlights Undulata, one of the finest Saddlebred
Horse farms in the country. You’ll witness the morning workouts from the comfort of
an indoor arena. Lunch is served at famous Claudia Sanders‘ Dinner House. (The
Colonel’s wife could cook, too!) Then you’re off to Louisville where you’ll visit the
Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs, enjoy a picnic al fresco, then take your
reserved seats for the spectacular nighttime Pegasus Parade. (FB,L,D)
3. A tour of the Lexington area includes a visit to Keeneland, famed racing and
auction facility. As you drive along miles of pristine pastures and white painted
fences, you’ll understand why this is the heart and soul of the American equine
industry. Nearby Frankfort is the capital of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Tour the
State House and stop by Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory to stock up on its famous
Bourbon Balls. (FB,D)
4. Depart for Louisville mid-morning and the 139 running of the Kentucky Derby.
Don’t forget your hat! The Derby is only one of 12 races run at Churchill Downs
today. You’ll be there for most of them. There is roughly one race every 45 minutes
to an hour. Between races you eat, drink, socialize and dish everyone else’s hat!
Derby post time is in the early evening. Your seats are located on the fourth turn in
the Grandstand Terrace – first floor, Section 126 or 127. Upgraded seating may be
available. Please inquire when you make your reservation. (FB)
th
5. It’s time to visit the Kentucky Horse Park, a beautiful state park dedicated to all
things horse. Don’t miss the Parade of Breeds and Hall of Champions. No trip here
would be complete without a stop at a bourbon distillery, and you’re seeing one
of the best – Buffalo Trace. Your Farewell Dinner is hosted by a popular Lexington
Our seating on the fourth turn in Section 126 puts you close to the thundering action and…
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HIGHLIGHTS
• 5 nights at the pastoral Embassy Suites
Hotel, Lexington
• Attend the 139th running of the Kentucky
Derby
• Horse around in Lexington, the Bluegrass
Country, Frankfort and Louisville
• Visit Undulata, Keeneland and Kentucky’s
Derby Museum and Horse Park
• Reserved seating for the nighttime
Pegasus Parade
• Tour the Louisville Slugger Plant &
Museum and Buffalo Trace Distillery
• 11 meals: Daily breakfast, 2 lunches,
4 dinners and the popular nightly
Manager’s Reception
• Roundtrip airfare to Cincinnati/from
Louisville
steakhouse “where the locals eat.”
(FB,D)
6. Following breakfast, return to “Derby
Town” and learn about an essential
ingredient of America’s favorite pastime
(next to horse racing, that is) with a
stop by the Louisville Slugger Plant &
Museum. Lunch and departures from
Louisville International Airport bring your
vacation to a winning end. (FB,L)
…Oh those wonderful hats!
The Great Custer Buffalo Roundup
Featuring Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and Mt. Rushmore
4 Days • September 28 – October 1, 2013
This is by far the most unique and specialized trip to the Black Hills ever offered by
Sports Leisure Vacations. Feel the thunder and the heart pounding excitement at
the 48th Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup as over 1,000 American Bison
travel by your viewing area. A shorter, more compact visit to the Black Hills than some
of our other itineraries, this is the perfect trip for someone who wants to revisit Mount
Rushmore, and experience something new in a shorter amount of time.
1. With a mid-day arrival into Rapid City there is time to visit The Journey Museum, an
incredible institution that brings together a wide range of sources to tell the story of
not only the geology and history of the Black Hills, but also of the people and cultures
who call these hills home. An opening video creates a wonderful beginning into the
understanding of the Black Hills. Your hotel for the next three nights is among the
newest in Rapid City. Hilton Garden Inn – 3 nights (L)
HIGHLIGHTS
• Designated viewing area for the Buffalo
Roundup
• Visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount
Rushmore, the Shrine to Democracy
• 3 nights lodging in one of Rapid City’s
newest hotels
• 5 meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
• Roundtrip airfare
2. Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial this morning, a mountainside project dedicated
to Native Americans. The site includes an arts and crafts center in addition to the
museum and memorial. Even though sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski passed in 1982,
work on the mountain continues in his spirit. It’s a poignant story, ready for you to
discover. Nearby view another mountainside sculpture, Mount Rushmore, and visit
the Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival. With over 150 vendors, you’ll find that unique
artwork from South Dakota you have been looking for as the perfect souvenir of your
trip. (FB)
3. Everyone is up bright and early this morning as we head down to Custer State Park
for the roundup. The park personnel, along with additional cowhands, will do their
best to drive the park’s herd of nearly 1,300 buffalo into the corrals. We’ll be located
at one of the designated viewing areas along the way. Concessions and vendors are
available but please note: The area is not developed with permanent restrooms or
walkways and takes place rain or shine. This is open pasture and field which make
walking difficult and challenging. Yet, it is the perfect way to experience this exciting
Behold this masterpiece in stone
day; to see and feel this tradition unfold
before your eyes with limited modern
infrastructure. The animals are placed
into sorting pens where throughout the
week they are tested and branded by
park personnel before being released
back into the park for the winter. (FB,D)
4. Rapid City is known as the City of
Presidents, with its life-sized bronze
statues of all our past leaders. Take a
walk with the presidents this morning
and enjoy the dancing fountains of Main
Street Square before heading out to the
airport for your afternoon flight home.
(FB)
Just a few of the hundreds of buffalo who call Custer State Park home
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Crater Lake & the Umpqua National Scenic Byway
Featuring natural scenic wonder and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
5 Days • July 3-7
1. A car from Carey Limousines’ fleet of vehicles meets you at your home and brings
you to the Sports Leisure office. Board SuperCoach III and head north, pausing
for lunch in Redding. Arrive in the late afternoon in Klamath Falls. Dinner and the
evening are at your leisure. Shilo Inn (L)
2. A remnant of a fiery volcanic past, Crater Lake is one of the deepest and bluest
lakes in America, with sheer surrounding cliffs almost 2,000 feet high! A rangerguided tour around the rim of this ancient volcano today will acquaint you with
its geological history. After lunch at the historic Crater Lake Lodge, travel the
Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway, making several stops along the way. Your
accommodations are located on the banks of the South Umpqua River where all
rooms have a balcony or patio. Today is the 4th of July and there will be fireworks
this evening at the city park; you can view them right from the comfort of your hotel.
Holiday Inn Express Roseburg – 2 nights (B,L)
3. Wildlife Safari is a 600-acre drive-through park and village where you can have
close encounters with animals from all over the world. Drive along a 4.5 mile route
to view over 500 animals from Africa, Asia and the Americas in their natural habitat,
roaming freely as they do in the wild. This afternoon there will be an optional stop for
wine tasting at a local vineyard. (B,D)
4. There are few adventures as exciting as a 36-mile roundtrip jet boat ride through
Hellgate Canyon. Stop down river at the OK Corral, an old homestead, for an allyou-can-eat country brunch presented on an open-air deck overlooking the beautiful
Rogue River. View remarkable rock shapes carved by the river’s hydraulics, and
a variety of native plants and animals, while your guide advises you on geological
and historical points of interest. See the canyon where John Wayne and Katherine
Hepburn filmed “Rooster Cogburn” and Matt Dillon plunged into the depths to
escape a gang in hot pursuit in “Gunsmoke.” While your accommodations are
in Medford, dinner is included in nearby Ashland with an optional (extra cost)
performance at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Shows are currently TBA but
HIGHLIGHTS
• Guided rim tour of Crater Lake National
Park with lunch at Crater Lake Lodge
• Travel the Umpqua Scenic Byway
• Up close animal encounters at Wildlife
Safari
• Hellgate Jet Boat tour
• Optional (extra cost) show at Ashland’s
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
• 9 meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 brunch,
3 lunches and 2 dinners
• Travel in comfort on SuperCoach III
• Door-to-door service
you will be notified when the festival’s
schedule is set for next year. SpringHill
Suites Medford (BR,D)
5. Harry & David Country Village is
located across from our hotel. There
will be time this morning to make a visit
before saying farewell to Oregon and
head back into California. Stop for a
hosted lunch before arriving home in
the evening, your journey made just a
little more comfortable by our exclusive
SuperCoach III. (B,L)
Grant Pass
OR
2-3
Medford
Ashland
Roseburg
Crater Lake
Nat’l Park
4
1
Redding
Sacramento
CA
All smiles… but is this before of after their ride through Hellsgate Canyon?
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Klamath Falls
By The Seaside, On The Long Beach
A visit to the Oregon-Washington Coast, featuring oceanview accommodations
5 Days • July 8-12
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Depart for Portland, arriving mid-morning. You’re off on a scenic byway to the
coast. Lunch is en route at The Berry Patch. (Think they might have some cobbler
this time of year?) Arrive in Seaside in mid-afternoon. You’ll find the itinerary leisurely,
so that you might enjoy your oceanfront hotel and the beautiful promenade which is
perfect for walking near and far. Shilo Inn – 2 nights (L)
2. A complimentary, limited choice breakfast is included, or you may use your coupon
as a credit toward any off-the-menu item you wish. The day’s activities include visits
to the antique mall in the Old Town District and the Carousel Mall to peruse the goods
for sale, a fun-filled lunch at a roadside seafood stand, and a ticket to the Seaside
Aquarium. The Boardwalk Restaurant in your hotel is available for dinner, or there are
numerous choices within walking distance. (B,L)
3. Choices abound this morning. Stay at the hotel
and enjoy one last leisurely stroll on the promenade,
or come with us to part one of the Lewis and Clark
history lesson, Fort Clatsop. This is where the band
of explorers spent the winter of 1805-06. If you’ve
never seen one of America’s most historic sites, it’s
worth your time. After a stop in Seaside, we head to
lunch at Camp 18, a logging camp with a museum
and a popular restaurant.
Mark receives the key to the city of
Long Beach
Beautiful oversized rooms await you…
…at the Shilo Inn, Seaside
After lunch, it’s north to Astoria, over the bridge into
Washington. The second half of the Lewis & Clark
lesson is at Cape Disappointment. Hard to believe
they thought this location was worse than
the one they ultimately decided on, but
such were the navigational aids of the day.
We arrive in Long Beach at our new, small
town oceanfront lodge in mid-afternoon.
Seaside is a decidedly tourist town, and this
is a working man’s village, at the end of the
road, so to speak. Two very different places
to discover on one trip. Enjoy a meal with a
view tonight. Adrift Inn – 2 nights (B,L,D)
4. Just north of town is Oysterville, a piece
of local history. The town is mostly gone,
along with the oysters.
You’ll learn the story and
even meet a guy who
grows cranberries for a
living. The afternoon is
free to enjoy browsing
about town, or a walk on
the… get ready for it…
long beach. The Kite
Museum is here to enjoy,
and if the conditions
are right, perhaps you’ll
• 2 nights in Seaside, Oregon, oceanview at
the Shilo Inn; 2 nights in Long Beach, WA,
oceanview at the new Adrift Inn
• Walk the famous oceanfront promenade in
Seaside – it and the ocean are right at the
property’s edge
• Browse the quaint shops in both Seaside
and Long Beach
• Admission to the Seaside Aquarium
• Lewis & Clark history – optional (included)
visit to Fort Clatsop near Seaside,
and a stop at Cape Disappointment in
Washington
• Tour historic Oysterville and see the
Cranberry and World Kite Museums in
Long Beach
• Great food – from a roadside seafood stop
to fine dining restaurants, this package
has it all
• 10 meals, r/t airfare to/from Portland, home
pickup, services of a Sports Leisure Tour
Director and 1400/1700 Gold Passport
Points for our frequent travelers
fly one! Dinner is in town at the local
bakery. (B,D)
5. Breakfast each morning is a lovely
basket delivered to your door! It’s time
to make our way back this morning.
One more stop awaits. It’s summer, the
berries are ripe and now you have a
chance to pick some (or buy some no
spray/already picked berries). We’ve
allowed a short window and we’ll
provide the containers to get them
home. Arrive at the airport in time for our
evening flight home. (B,L)
WA
Oysterville
Seaside 1-2
3-4
Long Beach
Fort Clatsop
Camp 18
Smith’s
Berry Farm
Portland
OR
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Glacier and Waterton National Parks
Rocky Mountain lodges, a two-nation vacation
6 Days • July 11-16
1. Depart this morning for Kalispell, Montana. A short twenty minute drive north
brings you to the resort town of Whitefish and your accommodations. Experience true
Montana hospitality, surrounded by the rustic luxury of an upscale western lodge.
Grouse Mountain Lodge – 2 nights (L)
2. A gondola ride to the top of Big Mountain at Whitefish Mountain Resort gives you
a new perspective on the region known as “Big Sky Country.” The summit offers
fabulous views of the Flathead Valley and the peaks of Glacier National Park. Enjoy
lunch in the Summit House followed by a visit to the nature center which features the
region’s flora, fauna, geology, fire ecology, and history. Floral window boxes, handcarved wooden signs, covered sidewalks, and old-time building facades set the tone
for a lovely afternoon back in town. (L)
3. You’d be hard pressed to find a more scenic drive in the lower 48 states than
Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. A wilderness of lakes, towering
peaks, and remnants of glaciers abound. Travel to the hand-hewn, grand Lake
McDonald Lodge to board a Red Jammer Bus for a tour of the 52 mile Going-to-theSun Road. Cross the border into Canada (a passport is required) to Waterton Lakes
National Park in southern Alberta. Your accommodations tonight are in the stately
hotel named after Prince Edward, which was built in 1927 to resemble a French or
Swiss chalet and crowned with a 30-foot bell tower. Prince of Wales Hotel (L)
4. Step aboard a classic vessel and cruise into the history of the International Peace
Park. The boat features indoor and outdoor seating to maximize your enjoyment of the
most spectacular mountain scenery the Rocky Mountains have to offer. View majestic
towering cliffs, unique geological formations and snow-clad mountain peaks. Return
to the U.S. and your accommodations situated just outside Glacier National Park. This
evening enjoy a special musical performance by Montana singer-songwriter David
Walburn. With his guitar, harmonica and original songs, David will tell stories about
the early explorers of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery, local Native Americans
and the frontiersmen of Montana. St. Mary’s Bear Lodge – 2 nights (FB)
HIGHLIGHTS
• Travel Going-To-The-Sun Road through
Glacier National Park
• Overnight at the Prince of Wales Hotel
• Three scenic boat cruises
• 2 nights at St Mary’s Bear Lodge
• 2 nights at Grouse Mountain Lodge
• 8 meals: 3 full breakfasts, 4 lunches,
1 dinner
• Door-to-door service
ALBERTA
Waterton Lakes
Nat’l Park
Prince of
Wales Hotel
3
Swift Current Lake
Whitefish
1-2
Kalispell
4-5
St. Mary’s
Great Bear
Lodge
Glacier Nat’l Park
Going To The
Sun Road
MT
5. Glide across beautiful alpine lakes
and discover a spectacular side of
Glacier National Park, not visible from
the road. The boat captains today will
share with you their love and knowledge
of this incredibly special place. See
and feel the grandeur that makes
Glacier National Park “The Crown of the
Continent.” Board the vessel Chief Two
Guns for a cruise on Swiftcurrent Lake,
then take a short walk over the hill to
Lake Josephine. Here a second boat,
the Morning Eagle, awaits your arrival for
a cruise on this pristine lake. (FB,D)
6. After breakfast travel to Kalispell for a
hosted lunch before transferring to the
airport for your return flight home. (FB,L)
Pulling into the dock at Goat Haunt, MT on Waterton Lake
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Leavenworth and the Cascades
Summer theatre and the beauty of the Cascades
5 Days • August 9-13
1. Upon your arrival in Seattle lunch is included at Cutter’s Crabhouse near the
famous Pike Place Market. Spend a little time shopping or maybe just watch the flying
fish! An afternoon drive into central Washington delivers you to the Bavarian-inspired
community of Leavenworth in time for a quiet evening at leisure. Your hotel is one of
the finest in town, a short walk from the heart of the village, with shopping, restaurants
and Front Street Park, home of the town’s May Pole. Bavarian Lodge – 2 nights (L)
2. Leavenworth was a lumber town for many years. When the industry started
drying up the town acted quickly out of economic necessity to transform itself into
the Bavarian village you see today. New buildings, in the style of a village in the
Alps, were constructed and new facades were built. The community embraced the
changes and created the proud mountain community seen here today. Local touring
this morning will acquaint you with more history as you explore the Wenatchee
Valley. The small community of Cashmere is known as the home of Liberty Orchards,
the makers of “Applets and Cottlets,” the fruit confections everyone loves during
the holidays. Tour the factory and enjoy a few treats. Back in Leavenworth, lunch
is at your leisure along with time for browsing the quaint shops of this unique little
town. Tonight, a traditional Bavarian dinner served family-style is included before a
performance of the Leavenworth Summer Theater Festival. (Please note: the theatre
schedule will not be released until November.) (FB,D)
3. Say farewell to Leavenworth and head north towards the Methow Valley and the
small western town of Winthrop. You will find the Old West alive on its colorful Main
Street. After some time to explore, continue through the valley to Sun Mountain
Lodge, perched atop the mountain, under the shadow of Mt. Robinson. Rated fourdiamond by AAA, this is a fine mountain resort to spend the evening. Sun Mountain
Lodge (FB)
4. Follow the sun as you travel east to west towards the coast, passing through some
of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful scenery in North Cascades National Park.
Formed by glaciers, the park still has 315 active glaciers within its boundaries. As
the highway
traverses
elevations of
over 5,000
feet, you
may catch
glimpses of
mountain
goats, black
bears, deer,
and other
wildlife, but
you won’t
see many
people. This
is one of our
country’s
most remote
and least
The Bavarian Lodge in Leavenworth is a Sports Leisure favorite
visited
HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy the old world charm of Bavaria, with
Washington hospitality
• Drive through scenic North Cascades
National Park
• Enjoy a performance at the Leavenworth
Summer Theater Festival (show schedule
will be announced in November)
• Overnight at the luxurious Sun Mountain
Lodge
• Visit the Japanese Botanical Gardens of
“U.W.,” Liberty Orchards “Home to Applets
& Cottlets,” and Winthrop
• 7 meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
North Cascades
Nat’l Park
Everett
4
3
Seattle
Winthrop
1-2
Leavenworth
WA
parks. Settle in this evening in the area
of Snohomish and Everett, just outside of
Seattle. Staybridge Suites (B,L)
5. Spend the day exploring the
community of Snohomish and visiting
the Japanese Gardens at the University
of Washington. An afternoon flight from
Seattle returns you home. (L)
Prices available after September 1
Shopping at Aplets & Cotlets is always a hit
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Flowers & Fireworks in Victoria & Vancouver
Featuring the best of British Columbia and the 23rd Annual Festival of Light
6 Days • July 30 – August 4
HIGHLIGHTS
• 3 nights at the Chateau Victoria, a terrific
location in the heart of Victoria Harbor
• Tour Victoria by double-decker bus
• Have high tea with the “Queen” at the
Empress Hotel
• Enjoy an elegant luncheon at Butchart
Gardens
• 2 nights in Vancouver with a city tour and
visits to Stanley Park & Granville Island
• Dinner Cruise during the Festival of Light,
Vancouver’s Annual Fireworks Spectacular
• Ride the ferry across Puget Sound
• 6 meals: 1 high tea, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
• Roundtrip air to/from Seattle
1. Fly to Seattle then head to Pike Place Market for an included lunch at Cutters
Crabhouse with shopping at the market (time permitting). The Victoria Clipper, the
fast catamaran, departs for Canada’s Vancouver Island in the mid-afternoon, arriving
in Victoria by sunset. Chateau Victoria – 3 nights (L)
2. Tour the city in true English fashion – by double-decker bus, of course – ending
with the quintessential Victorian experience, high tea at the historic Empress Hotel.
They say tea here is “…fit for a queen,” and it’s true. You never know who might take
the seat next to you! The afternoon is free for shopping, visiting the Royal British
Columbia Museum, or enjoying a walk along the Inner Harbor. (HT)
3. A tour of the Royal Houses of Parliament precedes a visit to one of Canada’s
most visited attractions. Started as a way to brighten up an old limestone quarry, at
over 100 years old Butchart Gardens is better than ever. After lunch in the historic
Butchart family home, tour the gardens at
your leisure, which should be absolutely
breathtaking during your visit. Enjoy a final
evening at leisure in Victoria. (L)
4. Travel north along the coast bound for
Duncan and the Quw’utsun’ Native Heritage
Center. Learn about Canada’s First Peoples
and enjoy an authentic BBQ salmon lunch.
In Nanaimo, meet the ferry that will deliver
you to back to the mainland and your
Vancouver hotel. It is located in the center
of downtown, giving you easy access to
explore this fascinating city. Blue Horizon
Hotel – 2 nights (L)
tram that delivers you to an altitude of
over 4,000 feet. Tonight, you have seats
on board your cruise boat on English
Bay as the 23rd Annual Festival of Light
commences in the evening sky. The
festival invites countries from all over
the world to compete with fireworks and
pyrotechnics above Vancouver Harbor.
Dinner is included on board. (D)
6. Sleep in a little this morning before
heading back across the border. Pause
in Snohomish for a late lunch. Depart on
an evening flight from Seattle. (L)
Butchart Gardens is a timeless classic
5. Drive over the famous Lions Gate Bridge
to Stanley Park and visit Granville Island
to browse its quaint shops and to enjoy lunch. The afternoon is yours to enjoy back
at the hotel or make an optional visit to Grouse Mountain by way of the aerial
4-5
Nanaimo
Victoria
1-3
Vancouver
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
Seattle
WA
The fireworks of the 23rd Annual Festival of Light illuminates the night sky
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The International Selkirk Loop
Featuring a breathtaking beautiful drive through the Rocky Mountains
7 Days • August 26 – September 1
The Selkirk Loop is a 280-mile international scenic drive encircling the Selkirk
Mountains of Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Southeastern British Columbia.
Nearly the entire loop follows alongside a river or lakeshore, with vast views of the
valleys and mountains one minute, intimate water scenes or dense forest the next.
This is a bit off the beaten track! Many of the communities we will be visiting have a
population of fewer than 500.
1. Arrive in Spokane and travel along the Spokane River to Post Falls, Idaho. Board
the River Queen for a luncheon cruise on the Spokane River before continuing to
Bonners Ferry, located in the Kootenai Valley. Best Western Plus Kootenai River Inn
– 2 nights (L)
2. The Selkirks come into view today as you travel across the border into British
Columbia. Spend the day in the Creston Valley, learning about the rich agricultural
history, and enjoying fresh fruits from its orchards. Return to Bonners Ferry and a
sunset ride out to the Kootenai Wildlife Preserve. (FB,L)
3. Visit with talented and unique artisans as you travel along the shore of Kootenay
Lake. Tour a very clever bottle house and stop at an artisan village in Crawford Bay
before arriving in Nelson. Your hotel is located on the shore of the Kootenay Lake’s
West Arm, with a great waterfront parkway along the shoreline for a quiet walk.
Prestige Lakeside Resort – 3 nights (FB,L)
4. In the picturesque community of Kaslo step aboard the beautifully restored SS
Moyie for a walk through the region’s history. Continue around the loop with a visit
to the Nikkei Memorial Internment Center in New Denver, returning to Nelson for an
evening along the banks of the Kootenay. (FB,L)
HIGHLIGHTS
• Multiple-night stays in waterview rooms:
two nights in Bonners Ferry, ID and three
nights in Nelson, BC
• Walk through history aboard the SS Moyie,
a restored sternwheeler, nestled along the
banks of Kootenay Lake
• Learn about the culture of the Doukhobors
at Castlegar and the history of Japanese
Canadians at the Nikkei Memorial Center
in New Denver
• Visit the small communities of Crawford
Bay, Rossland and Ymir with their
fascinating place in Selkirk history
• Enjoy a night of contemporary luxury
at the Davenport Hotel, with an elegant
Sunday Brunch
• Door-todoor-transportation
• 12 meals: 5 Breakfasts, 1 Brunch,
6 lunches
Washington. The destination for the
night is back in the river city of Spokane,
where your tower rooms await in all their
contemporary elegance. Davenport
Towers (FB,L)
7. Enjoy a fabulous champagne
brunch served at the beautiful historic
Davenport Hotel located just across the
street. Your flight home departs in the
afternoon. (BR)
5. A restored Doukhobors’ village, home to early Russian immigrants who settled in
Castlegar, is your first stop today. Continue on to Rossland, called the Golden City, for
lunch and a visit to the Le Roi Mine Museum. A stop in
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Ymir provides some afternoon hospitality. (FB,L)
Kaslo
Crawford
New Denver
6. Continue down the southwestern portion of the loop
Bay
taking time for lunch and a visit to the community of Newport,
Castlegar
ains
3-5
Selkirk Mount
Nelson
Ymir
Rossland
WA
Newport
Spokane
Creston
1-2
Bonners
Ferry
6
ID
Past Sports Leisure travelers pause along the Selkirk Loop
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Tracing Sherman’s March
HIGHLIGHTS
• 2 nights each in Chattanooga, Marietta &
Savannah
• 1 night in the land of Tara and GWTWthemed dinner
• Chickamauga, Kennesaw and Ft. Pulaski
Nat’l Parks
• Atlanta’s Cyclorama and the Margaret
Mitchell Museum
• Jonesboro’s Road to Tara Museum
• Milledgeville, Georgia’s Antebellum capital
• Savannah, President Lincoln’s Christmas
present in 1864
5 dinners
• Roundtrip airfare to Chattanooga/from
Savannah
Attend the 150 th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Chickamauga
8 Days • September 20-27, 2013
1. A morning
flight takes you
to the heart of
the Confederacy.
Your historic
accommodations
in downtown
Chattanooga have
been pleasing
travelers for a
century. Sheraton
Read House – 2
nights (D)
2. This is the
150th anniversary
of the Civil War.
Experience firsthand
the amazing heroism
“I do declare” you’ll meet Scarlett and Rhett live and in person
of the gallant men
in both blue and
gray at an authentic reenactment of the Battle of Chickamauga. This event will bring
together hundreds of soldier-historians from across the country to offer you a glimpse
into one of the war’s most important battles. Who will win? You’ll just have to come and
see, though it can truly be said in war there are no winners. (FB,D)
3. The Atlanta Campaign was primarily a struggle to either control or destroy the
railroad connecting Atlanta, the South’s primary supply center, with battlefields to the
north. So it is fitting that you travel along the old rail lines today, pausing at points both
strategic and scenic in Chattanooga and along the way. End in Marietta on Atlanta’s
northwest side. DoubleTree Hotel – 2 nights (FB,L)
4. Your touring in and around Marietta and Cobb County includes visits to Kennesaw
Mountain National Battlefield and the Southern Museum, home of the
General. There you will learn all about “The Great Locomotive Chase,”
made popular by the Disney movie, an interesting railroad engagement
early in the War Between the States. (FB,D)
7. Tour the city Sherman refused to burn
by trolley (in fact, he gave it to President
Lincoln as a Christmas present in 1864)
including a visit to the Green-Meldrum
Home, Union headquarters during
the occupation. In the late afternoon,
travel to nearby Ft. Pulaski National
Monument, an imposing fortification
along the Georgia coast, where the
first documented baseball game in
US history took place in 1862. The
team? Let’s just say they were definitely
Yankees! (FB,D)
8. After lunch say goodbye to Dixie and
look away to the West as your return
flight takes you home. (FB,L)
TN
Chattanooga
5. Journey into the heart of that great Confederate stronghold which
now serves as Georgia’s Capital City. Visit the Cyclorama, a centuryold, three-dimensional presentation of the Battle of Atlanta has to be
seen to be believed. Also housed there is the Texas of Locomotive Chase-fame. Then
you’ll tour the Margaret Mitchell Museum, located in the home were her famous novel
was composed, affectionately called “The Dump.” On to Atlanta’s southside, Clayton
County, the setting of Gone With the Wind. Dinner at an authentic Antebellum-era
home and a visit by two very special guests bring your evening to a close. Drury Inn
(FB,D)
6. Travel to Milledgeville, the Civil War-era Capital of the state, for lunch and a tour
of the old Governor’s Mansion. Your march to the sea ends as Sherman’s did – in
Georgia’s first city, Savannah. DoubleTree Hotel Historic District – 2 nights (FB,L)
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1-2
3-4
Marietta
Atlanta
5 Jonesboro
Milledgeville
GA
Savannah 6-7
Michigan & Mackinac
A Sports Leisure signature vacation featuring North America’s favorite island
1. Your first dinner and a good night’s sleep await you in Grand Rapids, your gateway
to Michigan, the Great Lakes State. Hilton Hotel (D)
2. Before traveling to the shores of Lake Michigan, stop at the Gerald R. Ford
Presidential Museum. While president for less than a term, Ford holds an important
place in history. After lunch in the village of Cadillac, continue on the Traverse City
and your lakefront home for the night. Cherry Tree Inn (FB,L,D)
3. At the Music House you’ll discover an incredible collection of mechanical
instruments, antique phonographs and the centerpiece of the museum, a huge
Belgian pipe organ, all in perfect working order. Push north this afternoon to
Mackinaw City by way of lunch and a sweet treat in Petoskey, then board the ferry
for the 20-minute ride to Mackinac Island. Prepare to fall in love at first sight with
its historic buildings, quaint shoppes and “no motor vehicles allowed” policy. Your
historic, all-suite, lakefront hotel is simply the best. Chippewa Hotel – 3 nights (FB,L)
4. Discover Mackinac Island on your morning horse-drawn wagon tour, including a
stop at the Wings of Mackinac, a butterfly house. Lunch is served in truly grand style
at the Grand Hotel, c. 1887, the location for the filming of “Somewhere in Time,” one
of the great love stories of all time. (FB,L)
5. A second, leisurely day on the island gives you the opportunity to visit Colonial
Fort Mackinac, built by the British in the 18th century, part of a strategic network
of fortifications placed to protect the Straights of Mackinac and hold those pesky
Americans and Frenchmen at bay. (It didn’t work!) How about an afternoon bike ride
around the island before a lakeside dinner back at The Chip? (FB,D)
6. Take the ferry back to the mainland and travel south to the Bavarian village of
Frankenmuth. Your local guide will lead you on a tour about town before checking into
your beautiful hotel. A tasting of regional wines precedes the all-you-can-eat German
dinner at the famous Bavarian Inn Restaurant. Bavarian Inn Lodge (FB,D)
3-5
Mackinaw City
Petoskey
Traverse City
HIGHLIGHTS
• 3 nights lakeside on picturesque
Mackinac Island
• Lunch at Mackinac’s famous Grand Hotel,
tours by horse and carriage
• Overnight stays in Grand Rapids,
Traverse City and the Bavarian village of
Frankenmuth
• Visit the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum
in Grand Rapids
• Tour the Music House, filled with
one-of-a-kind musical instruments
• History abounds at The Henry Ford
Museum’s Greenfield Village
4 dinners
• Roundtrip airfare to Grand Rapids/from
Detroit
7. The memory of one of America’s
greatest industrialists lives on at the
museum complex that bears his
name. Expect a world-class collection
of automobiles and so much more!
The crowning attraction at The Henry
Ford Museum is Greenfield Village, an
assemblage of historical buildings from
around the globe saved from demise,
moved here and restored, including the
Eagle Tavern where your Farewell Lunch
is served in Colonial elegance. (FB,L)
Mackinac
Island
Lake
Huron
2
MI
Cadillac
6
Lake
Michigan
1
Grand
Rapids
Frankenmuth
Detriot
Dearborn
Have lunch at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island which is just that… grand!
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Ferries & Towns of Puget Sound
Featuring Washington’s Marine Highway and the Rosario Resort
1. Fly into Seattle and visit Dale Chihuly’s new Garden of Glass. The indoor/outdoor
facility the master glassblower recently opened has the art community talking! Ferry
travel begins in the afternoon with a leisurely trip across the sound to Bainbridge
Island. This 35 minute ride is one of the most scenic throughout the sound. Your
accommodations are on this quiet island for the night. Island Country Inn (L)
2. Poulsbo offers just a touch and taste of Scandinavia. Visit an authentic Norwegian
Bakery and browse the shops before heading on towards Port Townsend. You will be
joined by a local guide for an insider’s peek at this seaport village before boarding the
Keystone Ferry for Whidbey Island. A drive up the island brings you to Oak Harbor,
your base for the next two days. Best Western Oak Harbor – 2 nights (B)
3. A guided tour of the island today includes the Naval Air Station and Ebey’s Landing
National Historic site. Coupeville, a tiny village known for its historic waterfront district
is the perfect place for dinner this evening.
(B,D)
Shopping is fun in Friday Harbor, San Juan
Islands…
HIGHLIGHTS
• 5 different rides on Washington’s Marine
Highway, the ferry system of Puget Sound,
featuring a trip through (and visit to) the
San Juan Islands
• Visit the villages and towns of Bainbridge,
Poulsbo, Port Townsend, Coupeville,
Friday Harbor, and Langley as you make
your way around the sound.
• Guided sightseeing on Whidbey Island,
including the Naval Air Station
• Guided tour of San Juan Island with lunch
at Roche Harbor
• 10 meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches,
2 dinners
• Round trip airfare
the hub of the islands. You can easily
fill a delightful day strolling through
art galleries, bookstores, and antique
shops; visiting The Whale Museum, or
meandering through the marina. Hotel
TBA – 2 nights (2B,L)
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6. The last day of this ferry and island
hopping adventure retraces part of your
route from the San Juans to Seattle.
Enjoy lunch in Mukilteo, a tiny Puget
Sound waterfront community with a
wonderful lighthouse. An early evening
flight brings you home. (B,L)
4-5. Cross over the stunning Deception Pass
Bridge this morning en route to Anacortes to
catch the next ferry to the San Juan Islands.
As you enter into this archipelago located
in the northwest corner of the United States,
with a birds-eye view of Canada next door,
you are apt to see Orca Whales off the bow
of the ferry; or Bald Eagles flying overhead.
Glide through the picturesque San Juan
Islands as the ferry makes its stops at the
various islands. Throughout the next two
Prices available after September 1
days, enjoy an inter-island ferry ride, embark
on a narrated tour of San Juan Island, and
enjoy lunch at the beautiful inn
overlooking Roche Harbor. You
will also have time to take in
SAN JUAN ISLANDS
the historic compact, and very
WA
Rosario
Resort
walkable town, Friday Harbor,
4-5
Whidbey
Island
Friday Harbor
Anacortes
PUGET SOUND Oak
2-3
Harbor
La Conner
Coupeville
Port Townsend
WA
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Bainbridge
Island
1
Mukilteo
Seattle
The ABC’s in Arkansas
HIGHLIGHTS
• 2 nights in Little Rock and Bentonville
• Overnight in Fort Smith, home of Miss
Laura’s Social Club
• A full day to explore the new Crystal
Bridges Museum of American Art
• Tour the Clinton Presidential Library, Heifer
International and Sam Walton’s original
Five and Dime
• Visit Hot Springs National Park and Will
Roger’s Claremore, Oklahoma
3 dinners
• Roundtrip air to Little Rock/from Tulsa
Discover Art, Bordellos, Clinton and more in The Natural State
6 Days • October 13-18, 2013
Arkansas is a state filled with dramatic contrasts. Here presidents share the pew with
hillbillies on Sunday morning. Here you’ll find more health spas than in Los Angeles.
Here a multi-billion dollar corporation lies hidden behind a main street five-and-dime.
And here you’ll discover the grandest new fine arts complex in the country. Join us as
we discover The Natural State, Arkansas.
1. Wing your way to the Capital City of Little Rock. A welcome cocktain reception
and down-home dinner set the tone for this tour spotlighting the best of Arkansas.
Embassy Suites – 2 nights (D)
2. Begin the day in the museum that pays tribute to the 42nd Commander and
Chief of the United States, the William J. Clinton Presidential Library. Sharing the
campus, you’ll also tour and be inspired by the work of Heifer International, a leading
international charity bringing sustainable agriculture to developing countries. A
unique city tour will take you past sights where history was made while related news
clips roll on the overhead monitors. In the evening, you’re invited to the Ole South with
a visit to historic Marlsgate Plantation where dinner is served. (FB,D)
3. Natural geothermal water fueled the bath house craze that breathed Hot Springs
into being. Today, the destination remains popular with history and health seekers
alike. You can choose to “take the waters” at the Buckhorn or simply tour this national
park town which includes the Bathhouse Museum where you can look, but not get
wet. Off to Fort Smith, a decidedly Western town on the Arkansas frontier. Courtyard
by Marriott (FB,D)
4. With “Miss” Laura as your hostess, visit “the best little whorehouse in Arkansas.”
Really. You’ll be absolutely transfixed by her tails of sin and salvation in this roughand-tumble town on the Texas border. Next up is Bentonville, the once-sleepy
community where Sam Walton opened his Five and Dime in 1950. Today the city is
the corporate headquarters of Walmart,
the world’s largest retailer. Embassy
Suites – 2 nights (FB,L)
5. The Crystal Bridges Museum of
American Art is the most highlyanticipated addition to our nation’s art
scene in the 21st Century and Walmart’s
philanthropic gift to the world. The
collection spans five centuries of
American masterworks. Take a guided
tour, then have time on your own to
explore the museum both inside and
out. A gala dinner brings your tour to an
end with artistic flair. (FB,D)
6. Say goodbye to Arkansas as you
make your way to Tulsa by way of
Claremore, Will Roger’s hometown. Will’s
legacy survives here in lore and legend,
as you’ll witness when you visit sites that
keep his memory alive. You’ll be winging
your way west by late afternoon. (FB,L)
4-5
Bentonville
AK
Tulsa
OK
3
Fort Smith
1-2
Little Rock
Hot Springs
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is our nation’s newest fine arts venue
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Fall Foliage with the Famous in Pennsylvania
Including the hometowns of Jimmy Stewart, Arnold Palmer and Stan Musial
7 Days • October 2-8, 2013
1. Fly to Pittsburgh today. Depart early morning and arrive about 4:30pm. We’ll whisk
you off to your hotel and then quickly to dinner. Not fancy, but efficient. Hilton Garden
Inn Southpointe (D)
2. The drive into the Laurel Highlands is a scenic one this morning, incorporating
parts of the original Lincoln Highway. In Youngstown, enjoy lunch at the Latrobe
Country club, owned by Arnold Palmer. The walls of the clubhouse are lined with
memorabilia from one of America’s favorite sporting legends.
Our afternoon stop is at the new West Overton Museums, where a fascinating story
unfolds. The 5-story Distillery Museum explains the story of the region from 18031880, when this was one of the thriving industrial areas in the country. The coal and
coke era, the Whiskey Rebellion, it’s all here for you to discover. Check into your
mountain resort in mid-afternoon. The colors of fall surround you. Soon the hillsides
will be covered with snow, for now they are showing off the beauty of the changing of
the seasons. Your accommodations are definitely upscale and upon arrival at 3pm,
before check in, we’ll give you a coach tour of the resort so you can plan activities
during your stay. (Did you see the zip line?) Seven Springs Resort – 3 nights (FB,L)
3. September 11, 2001 is a day ingrained into our minds forever. On that day, some
very brave flyers on United Flight 93 made a brave decision which undoubtedly
prevented an even bigger disaster. They paid the ultimate price for their act of
courage. The story of the actions of these heroes, their lives and what happened
that day is now explained at the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville. This
morning, we will visit the site and the small chapel which served as an informal
memorial while the permanent one was finished. Both are part of the story. The vibrant
colors of autumn provide the backdrop for this moment in the countryside, honoring
true American heroes.
HIGHLIGHTS
• 3 nights at the renowned Seven Springs
Resort in the scenic (especially at this time
of year) Laurel Highlands
• 2 nights in Indiana, hometown of Jimmy
Stewart, a reunion from our 2011
Christmas Mystery Tour – tour the museum
named for the town’s favorite son
• Visit the new Flight 93 Memorial, honoring
the heroes of 9/11
• Lunch at the Latrobe Country Club, home
of Arnold Palmer
• Visit the Amish village of Smicksburg for
an Amish Wedding Feast
• Meet Punxsutawney Phil of Groundhog
Day fame
• Photograph a covered bridge, see the
autumn leaves and learn about the
Whiskey Rebellion
• Shop in Ligonier, on the historic Lincoln
Highway
• Includes airfare, 15 meals, the services
of a Sports Leisure Tour Director, home
pick-up
• 2550/2800 Gold Passport Points for our
frequent travelers
After lunch, we have another story to
share. This is mining country, and one
of the most amazing stories of rescue
came right in this area, at the Quecreek
Mine. Nine were saved while a nation
watched, and the rescue capsule
prototype was sent to Chile to help in the
big rescue there in 2010. It is a uniquely
human story, this time with a happier
ending. Back to the resort for an evening
at leisure. (FB,L)
4. The historic village of Ligonier is just
a short scenic drive from the resort.
If you wish, join us for a shopping
and browsing trip this morning. The
afternoon is at leisure at the resort. Join
our World Championship Miniature Golf
Tournament for cash and prizes, or
choose from some of the other activities.
The afternoon is free to do as you please
at this beautiful property. Join us tonight
for a pizza party. Your Tour Director will
have details. (FB,L,D)
A fall-colors shot of the original Seven Springs Resort. It’s a bit bigger now!
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5. Leave your mountain paradise late
this morning, after a wonderful Sunday
brunch. Ninety minutes later, you arrive
in Indiana. Not the state, the town. This
is not just any town; it’s the hometown
of the legendary actor, Jimmy Stewart.
His father owned a hardware store
on Main Street and there is a definite
“Bedford Falls” feel about the place.
As we can attest, having celebrated
the “It’s a Wonderful Life” weekend in
town two years ago, it’s a great place
to visit. Explore the museum named for
Mr. Stewart, learn how his most famous
movie was put together, and take the
hometown tour. Hampton Inn – 2 nights
(BR,D)
6. Photograph a covered bridge, meet
the Amish, get some free stuff, dine at
an Amish Wedding Feast (just the feast,
no wedding included…) and even…
ready for this… meet Punxsutawney
Phil, of Groundhog Day fame. Your
tour loop takes you to Smicksburg and
Punxsutawney. Learn the story of how
the Groundhog Day
Smicksburg
Pittsburgh
1
Youngstown
On our last visit to Jimmy Stewart’s hometown of Indiana, PA, we celebrated the “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Festival with a visit by old Saint Nick
celebration you’ve seen on TV actually
takes place (or better put, overwhelms)
this modest village.
It’s a great small
town day! Back in
Indiana, dine at a
PA
local casual food
institution, Eat ‘n
Punxsutawney
Park (you would
5-6 Indiana
have thought they
would call it Park
FL #93 Memorial
and Eat, but who
2-4 Seven Springs
knows) and don’t
Resort
miss the pie. Yum!
(B,L,D)
7. The fun and fall colors must come to
an end today. But first, learn the story
of the Underground Railroad. How
did men and women escaping the
bonds of slavery make it to Canada
to become “free?” They were helped
by an assemblage of people who
called themselves “The Underground
Railroad.” Learn more about this
different type of American hero.
After lunch, we are off to the airport for
our return flight home. (B,L)
Members of the Sports Leisure family are always
up to something fun on the road…
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Searching for Lake Wobegon,
An American Adventure
HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the inspiration(s) of Garrison
Keillor’s Lake Wobegon by exploring
unique towns like New Ulm, Albany,
Freeport, St. Cloud, and Holdingford
• Enjoy a live performance of A Prairie
Home Companion, broadcast from the
Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul
• A special Czech lunch and tour of
St. Wenceslaus Church in New Prague
• Experience a performance of the famous
Spamettes in Austin
• 12 meals: daily breakfast, 4 lunches,
3 dinners
• Door-to-door transportation
• Tour Director: Mark Hoffmann
Featuring a live broadcast of Garrison Keillor’s “A Prarie Home Companion”
6 Days • October 16-21, 2012 (Yes, this year!)
You are invited to join us on this most special and unusual vacation. As fans of the
legendary radio program A Prairie Home Companion know, host Garrison Keillor
regularly updates listeners on the activities in his “hometown” of Lake Wobegon.
Never mind that this mythical town doesn’t actually exist; it does in Garrison’s mind.
Now you can go in search of a small town that doesn’t actually exist… or does it?
1. A 7am non-stop flight takes you directly to Minneapolis, arriving in time for lunch
and the short drive to New Ulm, a community with a German heritage. Tonight, a
special dinner is held in your honor with live entertainment. Holiday Inn (D)
2. A morning tour will give you a look at the town, before we head south to Austin. This
is the home of Hormel Meats and the Hormel family stamp is all around town. Dine in
the family mansion and enjoy a concert by The Spamettes, absolutely one of the most
unique musical groups you’ll ever witness in your life. If this doesn’t make you laugh,
nothing ever will! Hotel TBA (FB,L,D)
3. One more international community awaits, New Prague. Enjoy a Czech lunch and a
tour of the St. Wenceslaus Church before heading on to St. Cloud. Garrison attended
college in town and worked at the radio station. Could it be that the secrets to Lake
Wobegon can be found here? Country Inn by Carlson (B,L)
4. The clues have been all over the landscape throughout our journey. Let’s play
detective today, as we visit Albany, Freeport and Holdingford, to find the spirit of Lake
Wobegon. Finish this amazing day in St. Paul. Doubletree Hotel – 2 nights (B,L)
5. This morning, be introduced to the
history of St. Paul as you meet one of
its more “historical” characters. Then
there’s time to relax at your hotel before
the late afternoon performance you’ve
been waiting for at the historic Fitzgerald
Theater. You are in the audience for a
performance of one of the country’s
longest-running live radio programs.
Seating is on the main floor. After the
show, enjoy a light dinner at a popular
local eatery. (FB,L,D)
6. A 9am flight takes you home, arriving
around noon. It will have been a journey
you will long remember. Now it’s time to
tell your friends all about your Search
for Lake Wobegon and what you found
along the way! (FB)
Albany
Holdingford
Freeport
3
St. Cloud
St. Paul
4-5
Minneapolis
New Ulm
MN
Lake Wobegon may not be real, but Garrison Keillor certainly is!
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1
New Prague
2
Austin
The Sports Leisure Difference…
Answers to these frequently asked questions will tell you more about our
company and help you enjoy your vacation to the fullest!
Since 1979, our travelers have found
Sports Leisure Vacations to be
a cut above. Every component of
every adventure – motorcoaches,
lodging, dining and attractions – are
carefully chosen to offer you the best
combination of quality, location and
value. That’s the Sports Leisure
Difference. Our business is making your
travel dreams come true, and we take
that responsibility seriously. Should you
need further clarification or information,
kindly visit us on the web at www.
sportsleisure.com, or call the office,
916-361-2051 or toll-free 800-951-5556.
We are open Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to serve you. Note
we are often closed on Tuesdays from
noon to 1:30 p.m. for a staff meeting.
Can you explain “door-to-door
service”? What’s that?
Sports Leisure began offering door-todoor service in 1992. This means we will
pick you up and return you to your home
on all vacations of three days or longer.
Provided by Carey Transportation of
Sacramento and Executive Limousine
of Reno, this service may involve a
limousine, sedan, SUV or other special
vehicle.
airport, train station or departures
from the Sports Leisure Vacations
office.
Another option for those who live
in outlying areas is to overnight in
Sacramento. We have negotiated
a special reduced rate at the Best
Western PLUS Sutter House located
downtown at 1100 H Street. You can
leave your car in their lot while on
vacation and enjoy door-to-door service
to and from the hotel. Call 800-830-1314
and ask for Doris Gray at extension 266
to make a reservation.
On overnight and day trips,
motorcoaches depart from convenient
neighborhood pick-up points throughout
the greater Sacramento and Roseville
areas. Door-to-door service is available
for a fee on day trips and overnighters.
Call the office for details.
I hear you refer to customers
as “members.” Do I have to join
a club to travel with you?
Absolutely not, though most travelers do
elect to join the Sports Leisure Travel
Club. Only through club membership
will you receive our yearly catalogue,
The Sports Leisure Traveler, our
bimonthly newsletter, and invitations to
our special events. Additionally, only
members can participate in our bonus
rewards program, Travel Club Gold. A
complimentary membership is offered
to new and potential travelers upon
request. After that, it’s only $10 per year.
A lifetime membership is available for
$30.
What’s all this I hear about a
“super bus”?
Actually, it’s not a bus, but a coach--and
not just any coach, but SuperCoach
III. Our Prevost H3-45 was factoryconfigured with 55 seats. In cooperation
with our local partners in travel, All West
Coachlines, the first thing we did was
reconfigure the seating to accommodate
44 travelers, providing extra leg-room
for all. Then we added tray tables and
foot rests for your additional comfort. In
the rear, a fully-operative galley features
a refrigerator, oven, built-in coffee
makers and potable running water for
the enjoyment of hot and cold snacks.
A state-of-the-art audio/visual system
ties up the amenities package with style.
Put one of All West’s professional drivers
behind the wheel, and you’re riding on
the finest motorcoach transportation
available anywhere in North America.
SuperCoach III is used on most day
trips, overnighters and selected longdistance trips.
California door-to-door service is
included within these boundaries: Davis
on the west, Galt on the south, Auburn
and Placerville on the east, Woodland
to the north. Service is available for an
additional charge for travelers living in
Stockton, Yuba City/Marysville, Grass
Valley, Winters, Vacaville, Fairfield,
Pollock Pines and Colfax.
Nevada door-to-door service is provided
to anyone living in the Reno/Sparks
metropolitan area, and south to Carson
City.
A $50 per person credit is available
for out-of-town travelers to whom this
service isn’t available, and for those
locally who choose to meet us at the
Come with us and get your kicks on Route 66
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You have assigned motorcoach
seating on your tours. What’s
that about?
By popular demand, we do not rotate
seats as many companies do. You
are free to select the seating of your
choice at the point of reservation. Single
travelers are sometimes required to take
available single seats to leave remaining
seat pairs for those traveling with a
friend or spouse.
Can I find you on the web?
You bet! The address is www.
sportsleisure.com. There you’ll find
all our recent publications, pod-casts
of our KFBK radio show “The Travel
& Entertainment Guys” (or listen live
Sundays from 2-3 pm at 1530 AM/92.5
FM), valuable information on upcoming
events and more. While online, consider
joining our online notification service,
By Invitation Only. We’ll inform you of
time-sensitive opportunities that present
themselves between regular newsletter
cycles.
I have dietary restrictions. Is
this going to be a problem?
If you have mild dietary restrictions
or are a vegetarian, it is important
you notify our office at the time of
registration. It’s your responsibility to
read your Tour Reservation Confirmation
carefully and make certain your
restrictions have been noted. As you
can certainly understand, it is quite
difficult for your Tour Director to
accommodate those who wait until
they are actually traveling to share
their special needs. If you have severe
dietary restrictions, you may find this
type of travel is not for you.
Can I make other special
requests?
You are invited to make special requests
of the airline and hotel(s) serving your
vacation at the point of reservation.
As you can imagine, the more notice
we have, the better our ability to
accommodate. Requests might include
specific airline seating, the need for
wheelchair assistance at airports, and at
hotels, a smoking room, king bed and/
or handicap-accessible room. Please
note we automatically request a nonsmoking room for everyone in the
group, and one with two beds for
those traveling double occupancy
unless you tell us otherwise.
Handicap accessible rooms are limited.
We ask that you only make
this request if your condition
demands it. There could be
another traveler who needs it
more than you.
Sometimes our tours require a bit of climbing, but what a view
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What about airport
security restrictions?
They seem to change
all the time.
While it’s true that navigating
through an airport in our
country has become more
challenging, our staff is up to
date on the latest regulations
in order to provide you timely
advice and assistance.
The Transportation Security
Administration is now
requiring that you provide
us your birthday and full
name as is appears on
your government-issued
identification for all vacations
involving air travel. Complete
passport information is additionally
required in advance for international
travel. Up-to-date security information
can be found on the internet at www.
tsa.gov.
How much baggage can I
bring? And what about those
baggage charges the airlines
are imposing?
On vacations of four days or less, you
are allowed one checked bag. On
domestic trips of five days or more,
Sports Leisure allows you two pieces
of checked luggage, regardless of the
mode of transportation. U.S. airlines
restrict you to one carry-on bag and
one small personal item (identified as
a purse, briefcase, laptop or coat).
Carry-on bags are the responsibility of
the traveler at all times. International
vacations may limit you to one bag,
regardless of the length of the trip.
Occasionally, other restrictions may
apply. (Key West trips, for example,
allow only one checked bag due to
weight restrictions.)
With the exception of Southwest Airlines,
all U.S. air carriers we currently use
charge for all checked bags. As each
airline has different policies regarding
luggage and associated charges, you
may expect rules and restrictions to vary
from trip to trip. You have this promise:
You will never pay to check your first
bag on any flight on a U.S. airline.
Should you wish to bring a second
checked bag, please be prepared to
pay your Tour Director or the airline at
check-in. Our office can advise you
of second bag charges, or you may
reference the airline’s website.
Each checked bag has a strict weight
limit of 40 or 50 pounds (depending
on the trip). Bags weighing more
will incur additional fees and/or
be rejected. This policy applies
throughout the tour. Many “wheelie”
bags and oversized carry-ons that
fit in airline overhead bins cannot be
accommodated within the cabin of the
motorcoach. In such cases, you will
be asked to check them coachside
with your Tour Director. They will be
Can a friend from another city
sign up for a Sports Leisure
vacation, or join me for a
meal or visit at one of our
destinations?
Yes! We can arrange travel for friends
or relatives to meet our groups from any
city in the world. (We currently have
over 900 Travel Club members who live
outside the Sacramento area.) If you
have friends or relatives who would like
to travel with you, have them call us toll
free at 800-951-5556. With advance
notice, we are also happy to welcome
your friends or relatives who may live
along the tour route and may wish to
join us for a meal or attraction.
I have some trouble walking
long distances. Will I be able to
participate and enjoy the trip?
In order to get full value from a travel
experience, it is important to be in good
mental and physical health. Walking
and some step-climbing are necessary
to participate in the normal activities
of our vacations. While we can do
almost everything for you on a Sports
Leisure vacation, the Tour Director
cannot provide sustained attention to
What if I become ill and
cannot travel? Do you offer
cancellation protection?
Cancellation Protection is available on
every departure. It must be purchased
at the time you make your initial tour
payment. We strongly recommend you
consider this optional protection. Please
refer to the Special Vacation Notes
and Information brochure for details.
This coverage may not be available to
travelers who have cancelled more than
two tours in a 12-month period or who
make their reservation less than one
month prior to the departure date.
We want to learn, discover and have
fun together. Our groups are often
complimented on their positive attitude
by tourism professionals and other
travelers who encounter us on the road.
Life is too short for making yourself and
others around you miserable due to little
things that are bound to occur. Travel is
by nature an inexact science. Problem
travelers will kindly be asked to travel
elsewhere.
And that’s the Sports Leisure
Difference…
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Have Passport rules
Y
changed?
Passports are now required
for all travel outside the U.S.,
including Canada and Mexico.
If you are of foreign citizenship,
we highly recommend you check
with your country’s embassy and
follow its instructions to make certain
your travel will be legal and seamless.
U.S. citizens in need of a passport
can pick up an application at
any Post Office. Please allow
8-10 weeks for processing.
Complimentary passport
photos are available
to Travel Club members from
Jon Holloway and our friends at
Holloway Travel Outfitters, 1150
Fulton Avenue, Sacramento,
(916) 486-9170.
Have you joined the Blueberry Photographic Society yet?
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Can I extend my vacation to
visit friends or relatives?
The answer is almost always yes,
particularly if you register and make
your request at least 45 days prior to
departure. There could be additional
charges for flight deviations, but
generally they are small. Many travelers
take advantage of this service to
visit friends or relatives, or explore a
destination in greater detail on their own.
Having said that, let us assure you that
people with mobility restrictions are
welcome on our vacations. Many of
our travelers are over 70 (or even 80 or
90), something we keep in mind when
planning our itineraries. In our office, the
Tour Planner for each departure knows
the itinerary well and would be happy to
consult with you personally should you
have questions regarding the amount of
walking, elevations, etc., on a particular
trip.
How does your company deal
with “chronic complainers?”
One or two can ruin a trip for all. Sports
Leisure Vacations reserves the right
not to accept or retain anyone whose
lack of personal hygiene or poor
general behavior, in the opinion of the
Tour Director, impedes the operation
of the tour and/or affects the rights of
other travelers. A refund of unused
tour services is the limit of our liability
if a person is required to leave the tour
for the reasons stated above. Said
passenger(s) will be responsible for any
additional costs to return to the city of
origin.
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Are my payments protected
when I pay for my vacation in
advance?
Your deposits and final payments
are protected in accordance with the
State of California Seller of Travel Law
(#2011549-40). In addition, Sports
Leisure Vacations is an A+ Accredited
Member of the Northeast California
Better Business Bureau.
individual clients. Please be advised
that we visit many cultural sites on
tour, not all of which meet A.D.A.
requirements due to their historic
status.
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tagged and available coachside at each
overnight stop.
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Sleep in wigwam, remember The Alamo, get your
kicks on Route 66. Details inside…
LLC
9812 Old Winery Place, Suite 1 • Sacramento, California 95827 • (916) 361-2051 • Toll-Free (800) 951-5556
www.sportsleisure.com • California Seller of Travel #2011549-40

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