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This 13 day and 12 night tour to this magical area in Canada is a dream come true. These 3 Atlantic Canada provinces are well known for their natural beauty and renowned hospitality and charm. August 15 – Tucson/Phoenix to Halifax August 16 - Halifax City Tour and Peggy’s Cover August 17 – Marine Drive to Baddeck August 18 – Cabot Trail and Overnight Ferry to Newfoundland August 19 – St John’s City Tour August 20 – Terra Nova National Park August 21 – Silent Witness Memorial & Twillingate August 22 – Gros Morne National Park & Fjord Cruise August 23 – Port Au Basque to Sydney August 24 – Ferry to Prince Edward Island August 25 – Anne’s Land and Anne of Green Gables August 26 – Return to Halifax August 27 – Halifax to Phoenix/Tucson Important: You must have a valid US Passport for this trip and it cannot be set to expire less than 6 months prior to the trip departure date. Also, please talk to us about whether this trip is appropriate for you if you have any walking difficulties. Price: Includes: Roundtrip Air (via Air Canada) Phoenix/Halifax, Travelguard trip cancellation insurance (*), 12 nights lodging, 25 meals (13 breakfast, 1 lunch and 11 dinners), all transfers, admissions as described above, 3 ferry crossings (1 with sleeper cabin), services of a Pleasurebent Tours tour director and a local tour director, baggage handling, driver tips and livery/pickup service. *Travelguard Travel Protection Plan: If you cancel your trip after the final payment you will receive all of your money back (less $365.00 which represents a PBT administration fee and the Travel Protection premium.) You will be required to fill out a claim form to receive a refund. The cancellation must be due to sickness, injury, or death of an Insured, Immediate Family Member, Traveling Companion, or Business Partner. You must be medically able to travel when you pay your deposit. This policy is only available to US and Canadian travelers. We will provide you with a complete description of the “Travel Protection Plan” along with your initial deposit receipt.
Awesome, magnificent, awe-inspiring – these are just a few of the adjectives you will use to describe the scenery this trip offers. We have combined 5 National Parks and a National Recreation area called Lake Powell to create this once-in-a-lifetime trip. This 6 day and 5 night journey is sure to fill quickly so sign up today! Day 1 we journey to Las Vegas after a lunch stop in Wickenburg. We check into the Golden Nugget Hotel for a restive night. Day 2 we travel to Utah and our destination is Zion National Park which is one of the nation’s oldest parks and it contains spectacular canyons, colorful gorges and sheet rock walls. A tram tour is planned to discover this unique spot. Then it’s on to our overnight hotel – Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel. Day 3 we welcome a local park guide aboard our coach as we travel through Bryce National Park. This park is famous for its unique geology, consisting of a series of horseshoe – shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. We then travel to Capitol Reef National Park. Here we will discover the sandstone formations, cliffs and canyons, and a 100 mile-wide long bulge in the earth’s crust known as a monocline. Late afternoon finds us checking into the Red Cliffs Lodge for a 2 night stay. Situated at the foot of dramatic red rock cliffs and near the shore of the Colorado River, you will love the beauty of this spot! Day 4 finds us visiting both Arches National Park and Canyonlands. Arches is home to over 2,000 arches, spires, domes and fans that dazzle the eye and boggle the mind. Canyonlands is vast and awe-inspiring. This is Utah’s largest National Park containing over 370,000 acres carved over millions of years. Day 5 we travel through more fantastic scenery including Monument Valley. Our destination is the Lake Powell Resort. This evening we board the Canyon Princess for a wonderful dinner cruise on Wahweap Bay. Lake Powell is just special. This is the perfect way to cap off this fantastic tour. Our final day finds us traveling back to Southern Arizona with special memories of the National Parks of Utah! Price: Includes: Roundtrip transportation via coach, 5 nights lodging, 13 meals, all admissions as described above, services of a tour director, baggage handling, bus refreshments, driver tips and pickup/livery service.
This 4 day and 3 night trip finds us heading to Northern Arizona where we will be wrapped in cool temperatures and green mountain vistas. Day 1 we travel to Sedona. We will make a lunch stop and then continue up scenic Oak Creek Canyon in Flagstaff. We check into the Little America Resort/Hotel. Freshen up because we will be heading to Black Bart’s Steakhouse for a delicious get-acquainted dinner. Our second day we climb higher onto the Kaibab Plateau until we reach the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Less visited and less developed than the South Rim, the North Rim is a real treat! We check into our cabins for a 2 night stay and relax for the evening. Day 3 we board our coach and take a narrated tour of this pristine area! Overlooks allow us to peer deep into this natural wonder and far beyond the San Francisco Peaks. The afternoon is free so that you can hike the trails and relax under the pines. This evening we will have a wonderful dinner in the lodge dining room. Day 4 finds us traveling back to Tucson, after a lunch stop at Cameron Trading Post, with many great memories of this area in Northern Arizona. Join us! (The North Rim has an elevation of 8,200’) Price: Includes: Roundtrip transportation via coach, 3 nights lodging, 4 meals, admissions as described, services of a tour director, baggage handling, bus refreshments, driver tips and pickup/livery service.
This 4 day trip finds us boarding our coach and traveling to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Upon arrival we check into our hotel for the next 3 nights – Drury Inn. Unpack once, settle in and prepare for this colorful adventure! We rise early on our second day and head out to the Fiesta grounds where we will view hundreds of hot air balloons that will be involved in a mass ascension. The array of color that fills your eyes when these magical balloons lift off is truly amazing! We then spend the rest of the day exploring Santa Fe which is located a short distance up the highway. We will enjoy lunch at a local Santa Fe restaurant and also visit the San Miguel Mission. Constructed in 1610 by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico, who came to New Mexico as servants of the Spanish, this is the oldest church still in use in the country. Free time to explore the famous plaza in Santa Fe is on our afternoon agenda before we head back to our hotel in Albuquerque for the evening. The morning of day 4 we take in the International Balloon Museum. The museum features exhibits and programs interpreting the science and culture of ballooning. Our next stop is at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. From the moment you enter this center you will feel as if you have entered into another, more ancient world. The center houses exhibits on all of New Mexico’s 19 living Indian Pueblos. This afternoon we enjoy a delightful lunch at one of Albuquerque’s local favorite restaurants – El Pinto. This evening we will be back at the Fiesta grounds to attend the Balloon Glo and Fireworks Show and to enjoy more awesome balloons! Our fourth day we travel back to Southern Arizona with wonderful memories of the celebration of this 38th annual event! Price: Includes: Roundtrip transportation via coach, 3 nights lodging, 7 meals, all admissions as described above, services of a tour director, baggage handling, bus refreshments, driver tip, livery/pickup service.
“Start spreading the news,” because we are headed to New York City. This is certainly one of America’s greatest cities and we have packaged this great trip to highlight all of the sightseeing and attractions you can imagine. Our flight takes us into Newark and from there we meet our coach and transfer into Manhattan. We stay all 5 nights at the Hotel Novotel which is located in mid town Manhattan. This evening we will enjoy a get acquainted dinner at one of New York’s great restaurants! Day 2 we are joined by a local step-on guide and we will have a morning tour of mid town Manhattan, driving by such sites as the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Time Square’s Theater District, Fifth Avenue, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and Radio City Music Hall. Afternoon enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. This evening is special as we begin it with an enchanting carriage ride through Central Park. Then, we’ll arrive by carriage to the famous Tavern on the Green Restaurant for a delicious dinner. Day 3 we enjoy a tour of lower Manhattan with our local step-on. This will include a driving tour of Greenwich Village, So Ho, China Town, Little Italy, and Wall Street. We will also show you Washington Square, Saint Paul’s Chapel and Trinity Church. Visit the World Trade Center Visitors Center commemorating the events of September 11, 2001. Enjoy free time for lunch and then in the afternoon you can explore the city on your own. We gather this evening for dinner before taking in one of Broadway’s hit musicals! (At the time of this publication our show has not been confirmed – we should have that information confirmed in the spring.) Day 4 we head to Battery Park to board a ferry for a ride to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Enjoy time exploring these two historic sites where early immigrants first landed. We take the ferry back to Battery Park and visit South Street Seaport for lunch on your own. The remainder of the day is free to explore at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner followed by a visit to Rockefeller Center’s “Top of the Rock” observation deck for spectacular views of the city. The morning of Day 5 we will journey to the Hudson Valley for a guided tour of the United States Military Academy at West Point along with a visit to the Academy Museum. Then we’ll visit the world renowned Culinary Institute of America for a delicious 3 course luncheon prepared by the students. This afternoon, visit the Brotherhood Winery; America’s oldest winery, for a tour and tasting. Return to the city where the balance of the evening is yours to enjoy. Day 6 we check out of the hotel and transfer back to the airport taking many fond memories of our vacation to the “Big Apple” home with us! Join us for this very special vacation. Price: Includes: Roundtrip air via American Airlines, 5 nights lodging 10 meals, all transfers and coach transportation, ticket to a Broadway show, admissions as described above, services of a tour director, baggage handling, driver tips and pickup/livery service.
Looking for a little soft adventure and spectacular scenery? Then this is the trip for you! This 3 day and 2 night tour takes us to Las Vegas for a 2 night stay at the Eastside Cannery Casino/Hotel. This is a very comfortable place and is known for having the best new rooms on the Boulder Strip. Our second day finds us traveling a short distance from Las Vegas to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area to the Black Canyon. This is truly one of those unique places to visit. This canyon, formed by the Colorado River, lies below the mighty Hoover Dam where the canyon walls rise nearly 2,000 feet from the rivers edge. We board the large, custom rafts for our motor-assisted float trip. No white water here! This adventure lasts about 3 hours and is very scenic! Our float trip ends at Willow Beach. Afternoon finds us traveling to Hoover Dam for a tour of the Visitor Center, powerplant, and passageways within the dam itself. Completed in 1936 this concrete arch-gravity dam is a true marvel. After a brief stopover back at the hotel we will reboard our coach and take a neon night trip along the Las Vegas strip. We will check out dancing fountains, erupting volcanoes and the Fremont Street overhead light show. What a great way to top off a memorable day! We head back to Southern Arizona with our new traveling friends and great memories of our adventure tour. Price: Includes: Roundtrip transportation via coach, 2 night lodging, 5 meals, raft trip, Hoover Dam tour, services of a tour director, baggage handling, bus refreshments, driver tip and pickup/livery service.
Visit Branson for a musical extravaganza and see for yourself why everyone has fallen in love with this town. Once a small and sleepy town, Branson has emerged as one of the country’s most popular entertainment destinations. We begin our tour by flying to Kansas City, Missouri. We meet our coach and travel to our evening hotel – Drury Inn located in Overland Park. Enjoy a great dinner and get acquainted with the nice folks who will be touring with us on this 7 day and 6 night trip. Day 2 finds us traveling to Springfield, Missouri where we will stop at the Bass Pro Shop. Then we are on the way to Branson. We check into the Hilton Hotel which is located in the Town Square of Branson Landing and is the perfect spot to locate for a 4 night stay. Beginning the first week of November each entertainer devotes at least half of every show to holiday-themed music, complete with colorful sets and costumes. While in Branson we have tickets to the following: Andy Williams Show, Tony Orlando & The Lennon Sisters Show, Miracle of Christmas Show, The Hughes Brothers Show, Daniel O’Donnell Show, The Baldknobbers Show, and the Shoji Tabuchi Show. What a great lineup! While in Branson we will enjoy some local sightseeing which will include a visit to the College of the Ozarks and a stop at the Titanic Museum for this exhibit. Day 6 we travel to the Kansas City area and visit the Truman Library and Museum. This Presidential Library is dedicated to the issues and events of Truman’s era. After a great farewell dinner we enjoy a good night’s rest before we head out to the airport on Day 7 for our flight back to Tucson. We will fly home basking in the warmth and hospitality of the mid-western spirit that we will discover on this trip and of course we will be in the holiday mood! Join us for this trip to the “live entertainment capital of the world”. Price: Includes: Roundtrip transportation via American Airlines, 6 nights lodging, 12 meals, all transfers and coach transportation, tickets to 7 shows, admissions as described above, services of a tour director, baggage handling, driver tips and pickup/livery service.
Join us for this delightful 3 day adventure that takes us across the border to the seaside community of Rocky Point, Mexico. En route we will stop at Organ Pipe National Monument to discover the unique cacti that are found at this desert location. A box lunch will be served. Then we travel to Rocky Point which is small city on the Sea of Cortez and is located just a little over an hour south of the border. We check into the Penasco Del Sol Hotel for a two night stay. This beachfront hotel is very comfortable and we are sure you will enjoy your stay here. This evening we will dine at a local restaurant. Day 2 we travel to CEDO for an orientation lecture/tour and discover this unique center that studies the oceans and deserts that join at the Sea of Cortez. We travel to a small but nice Aquarium located on the outskirts of the Los Conchas development. Then it’s lunch on your own in “downtown” Rocky Point followed by some great shopping. Day 3 we have a leisurely morning so that you can wander the beach and finalize your seafood purchases (we provide the coolers) before enjoying lunch at the Casa De Capitan. Then we travel back to Tucson and Southern Arizona feeling very relaxed after our seaside vacation. Please note: It is necessary to carry a current US passport to participate in this tour. Price: Includes: Roundtrip transportation via coach, 2 nights lodging, 5 meals, admissions as described above, services of a tour director, baggage handling, bus refreshments, driver tips and livery/pickup service.
Death Valley National Park contains a wealth of geological wonders! Awesome canyons and mighty mountains combine with sculpted rock formations and isolated valleys to bring an array of sightseeing on this trip. Day 1 finds us traveling from Southern Arizona to Lake Havasu City. Visit the London Bridge before we check into our overnight accommodations at the Nautical Inn located on Lake Havasu. Day 2 finds us taking a jet boat up the Colorado River. We board an enclosed boat and settle in as our narrated trip helps us discover the wildlife and geology of the Topock Gorge on the Colorado. We reboard our coach at Needles and travel to Baker, California for a lunch stop and then on to Death Valley. We will enjoy afternoon touring of the lower end of the canyon and discover such sights as Badwater and Devil’s Golf Course. We check into our comfortable accommodations for the next 2 nights at the Furnace Creek Ranch. Day 3 we visit Scotty’s Castle which is an amazing location in this isolated region. Ubehebe Crater is also on the agenda as is a visit to Zabriskie Point. While at Furnace Creek we will include free time so that you can relax, swim and enjoy the property. Day 4 we depart Death Valley and journey back to Nevada. After a lunch stop in Las Vegas we travel to Laughlin for an overnight stay at the Golden Nugget. Our final day we begin our journey back to Southern Arizona where a stop for lunch at Rancho de los Caballeros guest ranch is planned. Join us! Price: Includes: Roundtrip transportation via coach, 4 nights lodging, 9 meals, jet boat ride, admissions as described above, services of a tour director, baggage handling, bus refreshments, driver tips and pickup/livery service.
What’s a Wonder Valley Ranch you ask? Well, this is a wonderful full service ranch style resort that is tucked into the serene Sierra foothills. This 75 acre facility has pleased many of our groups since we discovered it some years ago. Wonder Valley Ranch makes the perfect destination for our annual Thanksgiving holiday trip! We begin our 6 day and 5 night tour with a journey to Blythe, CA where we break for lunch and then we leave the highway for a visit to Joshua Tree National Park. The stark beauty of the twisted, spiky trees, which seem to be straight out of a Dr. Seuss book, combined with the wonderful rock geology makes this a very unique spot. Our evening destination is Victorville and the Hilton Garden Inn. Day 2 finds us traveling via Bakersfield and the San Joaquin Valley and some of America’s most productive agricultural land to the quaint town of Hanford. We enjoy a delightful lunch and spend some time exploring the historic district of this hidden treasure. Afternoon finds us arriving at the Wonder Valley Ranch where we settle into our very comfortable accommodations for the next 3 nights. While at the ranch we will enjoy their delicious food and fun activities. Day 3 we travel to Old Town Clovis for lunch at the Victoria Rose Tea House. Take some time to get started on your holiday shopping by browsing the antique and gift shops located here. This evening we take in a show at the historic Reedley Opera House which was built in 1903. Day 4 is Thanksgiving and we plan to head to Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park. Breathtaking scenery surrounds us all the way! Behold the oldest living thing in the world as you view the General Grant, named the nation’s Christmas tree. This evening we will enjoy a traditional turkey dinner – Wonder Valley style. Day 5 we reluctantly depart Wonder Valley and travel to Palm Springs. This afternoon we check into the Palm Mountain Resort. Tonight we attend the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies show starring a chorus line of lovelies all over the age of 50 and it is truly a follies in the great tradition of Ziegfeld. Day 6 finds us heading back to Southern Arizona with many great memories of this great vacation. Price: Includes: Roundtrip transportation via coach, 5 nights lodging, 12 meals, ticket to the Palm Springs Follies, admissions as described above, services of a tour director, baggage handling, bus refreshments, driver tips, pickup/livery service.
We have combined two really great destination cities to help us get into the holiday spirit. This 6 day and 5 night trip will take in both "The Big Easy" and "The Alamo City" and enjoy their holiday atmospheres. We fly our first day to New Orleans and upon our arrival we will be met by our chartered motorcoach and transferred to our host hotel for the next two nights – The Drury Inn. A group get-acquainted dinner will be enjoyed this evening. Day 2 finds us exploring New Orleans – the food, the atmosphere, the people and the music. We begin our day with a wonderful horse-drawn carriage tour of the French Quarter. Enjoy some free time to visit the sights of this historic region. This afternoon we visit the charming Garden District and explore via a walking tour. This evening dinner is Cajun style and so is the music! Day 3 we travel to Oak Alley Plantation, "Grande Dame of the great river road", where we enjoy a tour of this Greek-revival style antebellum home. After lunch we make our way to Houston, TX. We check into the Crowne Plaza for a good night’s rest. After breakfast on Day 4 we travel to San Antonio. We board a river barge for a guided tour of the sights along the San Antonio River. Afternoon finds us joining a local step-on guide who will give us a delightful city tour. The next 2 nights we lodge at the Embassy Suites located on the Riverwalk. Tonight you will want to wander the riverwalk because it will twinkle with thousands of luminaries that lend magic to the waterway and the surrounding buildings lining the walkway. Day 5 we enjoy more of the city including a visit to The Alamo. No visit to San Antonio would be complete without a stop at the Institute of Texan Cultures, a museum filled with displays and exhibits depicting the varied heritage of this fascinating city. This evening we have a special treat in store as we take in the evening performance of San Antonio Rose, at the historic Aztec Theatre, which is a 2 hour show featuring the best of traditional country, western swing and gospel music. What a wonderful way to cap off this special tour. Join us, won’t you? Price: Includes: Roundtrip air via American Airlines, 5 nights lodging, 9 meals, all transfers and coach transportation, admissions as described above, services of a tour director, baggage handling, driver tips and pickup/livery service.
This 4 day and 3 night tour combines some really special holiday happenings in San Diego, California plus we lodge at "The Del" on Coronado Island! We travel on Day 1 to "America’s Finest City" and check into The Hotel Del. This resort can be described as the quintessential San Diego vacation destination. Built in 1888, it combines gracious Victorian splendor with modern comfort. Day 2 finds us traveling to La Jolla where we will take in the Birch Aquarium. Enter the world of sharks, seahorses, living coral reefs and more to explore where the wonders of the oceans come alive! A visit to downtown La Jolla for some free time to shop and gallery hop will help you round out your holiday gift buying. This evening we board a cruising boat for a wonderful evening of entertainment. Our main purpose is to observe the annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights that occurs on San Diego Bay. On board the boat we will enjoy a wonderful dinner accompanied by music while the San Diego skyline and the brightly lit boats create a magnificent backdrop to this holiday experience. Day 3 finds us visiting the San Diego Zoo. This world famous zoo has elephants, dung beetles, polar bears, mongooses and every other animal imaginable. This afternoon we travel to Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma. The views of the bay and the ocean from this location are awesome. Look closely, because this is whale season and Point Loma is the perfect spot for fantastic viewing. Tonight we settle into a beautifully decorated ballroom at The Del for a 5-course dinner and a performance of An American Christmas. We will be transported back to 1908 for a Christmas celebration like none you’ve ever experienced. This performance is filled with music, dance, song and laughter! Our fourth day we travel back to Southern Arizona ready to take on the holidays after this memorable getaway. Price: Includes: Roundtrip transportation via coach, 3 nights lodging, admission to attractions as described above, services of a tour director, baggage handling, bus refreshments, driver tips and pickup/livery service.
This 4 day and 3 night adventure is always popular, so do not hesitate to reserve your space now. The 122nd Tournament of Roses Parade will indeed be a once in a lifetime happening. Day 1 finds us traveling to Sherman Oaks, California to check into the Courtyard Marriott for the next 3 nights. We know you will enjoy your stay here. Day 2 we take a trip to watch float making. View the actual assembly of some of the flower-laden floats that you will see in the parade. Afternoon finds us visiting the Getty Center Museum. This wonderful center will delight, inspire and educate you with their massive collection of high quality art and is a must on any traveler’s list! This evening we will have a delightful dinner at the McCormick and Schmick’s in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the arrival of the New Year! On day 3 early morning finds us traveling to Pasadena to take our reserved grandstand seats that will afford us a great view of the most photographed event in the world! All of America’s eyes will be on Pasadena as the breathtaking floats roll down Colorado Blvd. This year’s theme is "Building Dreams, Friendships and Memories" and it promises to be a parade full of fun, flowers, music and of course memories! After the parade, we will enjoy a box lunch at the Descanso Gardens. Tucked into the San Rafael hills this 150 acre garden is an oasis from the huge parade crowds and makes for a great place to wander and explore. Then we head to Victory Park for the post parade viewing of the parade floats. Step up close and see the majestic beauty and splendor of the floral floats. Then it’s back to the hotel for a good night’s rest. Day 4 finds us traveling back to Tucson with many happy memories of the Tournament of Roses Parade. Ring in the New Year with us! Price: Includes: Roundtrip transportation via coach, 3 nights lodging, 5 meals (3 breakfast, 1 box lunch and New Year’s Eve dinner), pre parade and post float viewing ticket, parade ticket, admissions as described above, services of a tour director, baggage handling, bus refreshments, and driver tips and pickup/livery service.
We have planned a cruise to the Mexican Riviera with Holland America Lines for 2011. The cruise itinerary includes the beautiful ports of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We have a block of cabins reserved in the Verandah category. These cabins all have private verandahs and floor to ceiling windows! We will fly roundtrip to San Diego. We have taken care of all of the arrangements, now all you have to do is clear your schedule and join us! Price: Includes: Roundtrip air (Tucson/San Diego), a 7 day cruise with a verandah stateroom, cruise taxes and fees, roundtrip transfers airport/ship, dining and stateroom gratuities, Travelguard travel protection plan, services of a Pleasurebent Tours tour director, porterage and pickup/livery service. Please call our office for additional details, ship map, cruise itinerary and payment policy.
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