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Southwest Native American Cultural Tour

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Indigenous cultures have long inhabited the vast and magnificent Southwestern United States. Travel through the beautiful and diverse lands of the Navajo and Hopi with visits to their ancient pueblos. Learn how they continue to preserve and perpetuate their culture as well as invest in their future. See the Southwest through the eyes of the Native Americans.

Dates:

• June 19–30, 2013 (12 days)

Prices:

Double per person: $3,995

Single per person: $4,730

Highlights:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation
• 11 nights hotel, 2 nights in, Oklahoma City; 4 nights in Albuquerque; 3 nights in Window Rock, 2 nights in Moenkopi Native American guide for 8 days
• All admission and entrance fees
• Meals Included: daily breakfast, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Please note: Option available to join and leave tour in Albuquerque

Itinerary

Day 1
Travel to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Day 2
Orientation meeting with Native American Guide.

Day 3
Explore Santa Fe, Santo Domingo Pueblo.

Day 4
Explore Albuquerque Old Town, Turquoise Museum, see dances at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

Day 5
Visit the Laguna and Acoma Pueblos, Sky City, see how the Acoma/Laguna people are preparing for their future, visit Hubbell Trading Post.

Day 6
Tour Canyon de Chelly, spiritual heart of the Navajo, in customized jeep.

Day 7
Visit St. Michael Indian School, see demonstrations of traditional jewelry making and baskets, lunch with students, Southwest Indian Foundation.

Day 8
Monument Valley, Navajo Reservation, Dine College, Code Talkers Museum.

Day 9
See the Grand Canyon through the eyes of the Native American people.

Day 10
Mesas of the Hopi people including Old Oraibi, return to Albuquerque.

Days 11-12
Following breakfast, travel to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and then continue home.

Share the Cajun Joie de Vivre

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In an area bordered by the bountiful Gulf of Mexico, surrounded by coffee-colored bayous and shaded by an endless canopy of moss-draped cypress trees, find a rich blend of nature, Cajun history and heritage infused in everything from cooking and music to architecture and lifestyle. Experience that “love of life” that is ingrained into every aspect of the Cajun culture. Join the original swamp people with their delicious foods; see the cabins and wildlife of the bayous; hear their boisterous language and lively music and allow the Cajun people to touch you with their warmth.

Dates:

• March 3–9, 2013 (7 days)

Prices:

Double per person: $1,700

Single per person: $2,160

Highlights:

• Lodging: 1 night Hampton Inn in Grenada, MS; 3 nights Courtyard by Marriott in Houma, LA; 1 night Drury Inn and Suites in Lafayette, LA; I night Courtyard by Marriott, Southaven, MS
• Cajun guide from day 2 through 5
• All entertainment and attractions
• Deluxe motorcoach transportation
• Meals Included: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

Itinerary

Day 1
Travel to Grenada, Mississippi.

Day 2
Meet local guide, Swamp People bayou boat tour, sugar cane farm, Fine Art Guild, plantation dinner with entertainment.

Day 3
Visit bayou villages, Mardi Gras Den, lunch along bayou with entertainment, shrimp factory, crab operations, visit homes, drive by oil platforms, Cajun dinner.

Day 4
Visit oyster factory, alligator farm, boat tour into swamps and marsh of wildlife refuge, Cuban dinner, Mr. Charlie oil rig.

Day 5
Explore Avery Island, Konrico Rice Mill, St. Martinville, dinner at Mulate’s Restaurant with entertainment.

Day 6
Travel to Southhaven, Mississippi.

Day 7
Travel home.

Enchanted Costa Rica

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This exciting tour to picturesque northwestern Costa Rica provides time to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Coast beaches, appreciate unique local sites and splendid landscapes, shop for locally made items, visit historic Granada, Nicaragua’s Ceramic Factory, the “White Towns” and the Art Market.
Relax on a horse-drawn carriage tour in this celebrated colonial city and enjoy your beach hotel for 3 nights with a sunset ocean view room! Learn about the people in these countries, their culture and their history.

Dates:

• April 30–May 7, 2013 (8 days)

Prices:

Double per person: $2,455

Single per person: $2,955

Approximate round trip air fare from St. Louis: Available in June

Highlights:

• Modern, air-conditioned motor coach with PA system
• Local guide in Costa Rica and Nicaragua
•Nicaragua Visa and border crossing fees
• 2 nights Hacienda Guachepelin at Rincon Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica:, 2 nights Hotel Colonial in Granada, Nicaragua; 3 nights Hotel Diria in Tamarindo
• Meals Included: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners

Itinerary

Day 1
Fly from the U.S. to Costa Rica, hotel/hacienda in Guanacaste Province.

Day 2
Explore Rincon del Vieja Volcano National Park, visit Playa de Coco beach, sunset boat tour.

Day 3
Transfer to colonial Granada, explore historic city center area.

Day 4
Explore area around city, visit White Towns, Ceramic Factory, drive to the rim of Masaya Volcano.

Day 5
Explore city of Granada, horse-drawn carriage tour, check into beach hotel in Costa Rica, enjoy beach area.

Day 6
Tour El Viejo Wetland, visit La Casona, ox-operated sugar mill, tour organic farm.

Day 7
Optional activities include beach, shoppin in town, ATV ride on beach, zipline, sportfishing, wildlife refuge, horseback riding.

Day 8
Depart from Liberia for U.S. departure airport.

Passport to the Incas and Machu Picchu

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The past becomes alive on this in-depth exploration of the Inca Empire, culminating in a breathtaking visit to Machu Picchu. Discover the
mysteries of the ancient past and admire the colorful, vivid lifestyle of modern-day Peru. Explore the oldest inhabited city in the Western
Hemisphere. Throughout the journey, reflect on days gone by and look towards the future.

Dates:

• Sept. 6–12, 2013 (7 days)

Prices:

Double per person: $3,045

Single per person: $3,530

Approximate round trip air fare from St. Louis: $1,505

Highlights:

• 6 Nights’ Lodging: 2 nights at Jose Antonio Executive in Lima; 3 nights at Picoaga in Cusco, 1 night at El Mapi in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
•Local guides and bus transportation throughout Peru
•Airport exit taxes; internal flight from Lima to Cusco
• Meals Included: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in the city, meet local guide.

Day 2
Explore colonial and modern Lima, visit orphanage, and then enjoy a local dinner and entertainment.

Day 3
Flight to Cusco, explore city built over Inca ruins, dinner at hotel.

Day 4
Explore Sacred Valley of the Incas, Chinchero, textile center, Sacsayhuaman, dinner at hotel.

Day 5
Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, visit ruins, meet locals, dinner at hotel.

Day 6
Enjoy sunrise over Machu Picchu, train back to Cusco, dinner at hotel.

Day 7
Explore hotel neighborhood, flight from Cusco to Lima, flight to U.S.

Please note: This tour will travel to altitude over 11,000 feet above sea level.

Sea of Cortez Cruise

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Just south of California lies an inland sea known as the Gulf of California, Sea of Cortez, or Sea of Cortés. A birders paradise, this rich archipelago serves as an important bird refuge and migration corridor. It is a place author John Steinbeck found “ferocious with life” and once described by Jacques Cousteau as “the aquarium of the world.” As a UNESCO World Heritage Site & biosphere reserve, it is one of the most biologically diverse marine environments on earth.

Dates:

• Feb. 9-16, 2013 (7 days)

Prices:

Double per Person: From $4,670

Single: From $5,815

Approximate round trip air fare from St. Louis: $870

Highlights:

• Roundtrip transfers from Los Cabos or La Paz airport to the ship
• Baggage handling
• Taxes and port fees
• Yoga classes and a complimentary massage
• From-the-ship adventure activities and equipment; expertise and guidance from onboard expedition leader/naturalist guides.
• All onboard meals; Premium spirits, fine wines and beer throughout your cruise

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Cabo San Lucas and transfer to the Safari Endeavor.

Day 2
Explore this desert island paradise, kayak, snorkel, beach comb or hike. An evening sunset cruise ends your day.

Day 3
Slip into a wetsuit to snorkel with agile young sea lions; Hike amongst the world’s tallest cactuses.

Day 4
Search for pods of dolphins; blue fin, orca and sperm whales, drop anchor for snorkeling, kayaking and beachcombing.

Day 5
Clear waters are bordered by sparse craggy mountains. Explore canyons, enjoy scenic vistas. An evening BBQ with a local ranchero and his family is included.

Day 6
The first Spanish settlement on the Baja Peninsula, Loreto was founded in 1697. Stroll the streets and plazas of this picturesque seaside village.

Day 7
The only permanently inhabited island and smallest community in the Sea of Cortes, the islet is home to 20 members of the Cuevas family and consists of 10 buildings.

Day 8
After breakfast bid “adios,” transfer to the Los Cabos Airport.

Alaska Up Close

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In Alaska, untouched wilderness teems with animals. You’ll find waters that are home to whales, otters and sea lions; meadows where you might spot magnificent moose or caribou, and streams where the bears come to gorge themselves on salmon. Take a float plane, cruise through the still water of a fjord, get in touch with your inner musher on a dog sled, flight see over Mt. McKinley and land on a glacier, raft one of Alaska’s rivers.

Dates:

• July 2013 (7 days)

Prices:

Prices available in July 2012

Highlights:

• Arrival transfers
• Overnight accommodations as per itinerary
• Float plane to Lake Hood
• Bear viewing at Redoubt Bay Lodge
• Kenai Fjords National Park cruise
• Alaska Railroad GoldStar dome train
• Happy Trails Kennels
• Wilderness bus tour
• Flight Kantishna to Denali park entrance
• Farewell event

Itinerary

Day 1
Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage’s only true luxury hotel.

Day 2
Transfer to Lake Hood for your floatplane to Redoubt Bay Lodge to see the resident bear population, ride the aerial tram to the summit of Mt. Alyeska.

Day 3
Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, cruise Kenai Fjords National Park, train to Girdwood aboard the famed Alaska Railroad.

Day 4
Visit Happy Trails Kennel, home to 4-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser and his dogs, and then end your day in the shadow of Denali National Park.

Day 5
Explore Talkeetna or take our optional flightseeing trip over Mt. McKinley, experience a glacier landing, continue to McKinley Village with opportunity for rafting on the Nenana River.

Days 6-7
See bear, moose, caribou and dall sheep, pan for gold, visit historic Kantishna, return flight, transfer to Fairbanks and farewell dinner.
Day 7, transfer to the airport for flights home.

A Window into the Amish World

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The Amish people live today as their ancestors did when they first set foot in America years ago. They refuse to own modern conveniences and live in a countryside filled with white-washed houses, bountiful gardens, laundry blowing in the gentle breeze and the rhythm of a horse’s hoof hitting the pavement. Learn how they continue to preserve and perpetuate their culture as well as prepare for the future.

Dates:

• Aug 19-23, 2013 (5 days)

Prices:

Double per Person: $1,015

Single per Person: $1,350

Highlights:

• Round-trip motor coach from departure points
• 4 nights at Das Dutchman Essenhaus
• Local guide from Day 2-4
• All admissions and attractions
• Included Meals: 8 meals, 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Itinerary

Day 1
Travel to overnight location, local historian.

Day 2
Visit bakery, cheese factory, quilt shop, Amish cooking class for lunch, buggy ride, Amish school, tour Menno-Hof.

Day 3
Visit Amish farm, general store, bookstore, Amish lunch, “Plain and Fancy” at theater, Quilting Bee and Amish dinner.

Day 4
Visit an Amish business, The Mercantile, build a birdhouse, make a pretzel, “Half Stitched” at dinner theater.

Day 5
Amish meat and cheese shop, return to departure points.

Snowmobile Yellowstone

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Visiting Yellowstone in the winter is a one of a kind experience. A magical season teeming with wildlife without the tourist crowds. 10,000 hydrothermal features provide an eerie contrast to an icy landscape. Let us show you the best of the best, elk, bison, eagles, coyotes and wolves, while enjoying geysers, mud pots, waterfalls and canyons. There is no better way to enjoy the many wonders this park has to offer than by snowmobile in winter.

Dates:

• Feb 22-27, 2013 (6 days)

Prices:

Double per person: $2,415

Double Rider: $2,045

Single per person: $2,800

Estimated round trip airfare from St. Louis: $495*

Highlights:

• Roundtrip transfers from airport to hotel
• Four nights’ accommodations, Lexington Hotel and one night Old Faithful Snow Lodge
• Use of snowmobile and clothing

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Jackson, welcome dinner.

Day 2
Snowmobile, soak in hot springs, lunch.

Day 3
Snowmobile in the park, wildlife, geysers, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.

Day 4
Snowmobile in the park, Old Faithful, Continental Divide.

Day 5
Free day, with options to ski, snowmobile, sleigh ride, or shop.

Day 6
Return home.

Tanzania Migration Safari

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Experience the largest animal migration on earth on this private 10-day safari. Highlights include hiking with Maasai trackers in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro on a private wildlife reserve, the hippos of Lake Manyara, seeing the amazing Ngorongoro Crater and ending in the endless plains of the Serengeti. While on safari, you will stay in small, permanent tented camps and luxury lodges, and your Tanzanian safari guide will be with you throughout your journey.

Dates:

• March 2013 (13 days)

Prices:

Double per person: $5,650*

*Estimated price

Highlights:

• Overnight KIA Lodge Bungalows
• Two nights Gibb’s Farm luxury cottages
• Overnight crater rim Serena Luxury Lodge
• Three nights luxurious Lake Masek Tented Camp
•Day rooms at Olasiti Lodge

Itinerary

Days 1 and 2

Depart home cities and connect via London.

Day 3
Arrive Tanzania, view Mt. Kilimanjaro, welcome dinner.

Days 4 and5
Explore Maasai land, see 50-year old huge bull elephants, game drives with Maasai trackers, visit local Maasai village and market.

Day 6
Morning drive brings us to Gibb’s Farm, a working coffee plantation, organic gardens, tree nursery, acres of flowers herbs, a working dairy and pig farm. Enjoy your surroundings, fabulous food and the richness of the luxury cottages.

Day 7
Experience this beautiful National Park, see buffalo, giraffes, elephants, hippos, 400 different birds and famous tree-climbing lions.

Day 8
Spend the day on a game drive through this incredible crater, 102 sq miles with 2,000 ft high walls containing almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa.

Days 9-11
Home of the “great migration.” The Serengeti is home to more than 2 million large animals including wildebeest, zebras and large predators including lions, cheetahs and hyenas. You choose your activities, game drives, game walks, picnics, night game drives, enjoy a sundowner
around the campfire before dinner.

Days 12 and 13
After morning breakfast fly to Arusha, spend the day relaxing at Olasiti Lodge before your evening flight home.