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NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA

October 4- October 17, 2017 Aukland– 5 days/4 nights

Australia – 8 days/7 nights

DEPARTURE CITYESTIMATE TOTAL

PRICE PER PERSON

Bentonville (XNA) $8,060

Dallas (DFW) $7,960

Little Rock (LIT) $8,000

Lubbock (LBB) $7,995

Memphis (MEM) $7,995

Midland (MAF) $8,105

Oklahoma City (OKC) $8,110

Shreveport (SHV) $7,985

Tulsa (TUL) $8,170Prices may fluctuate due to travel costs increases.

Auckland is one amazing city, boasting three harbours, two mountain ranges, 48 volcanic cones and more than 50 islands with a population of approximately 1.3 million.

Day 1 & 2 – Wednesday & Thursday, October 4-5, 2017USA to Auckland, New Zealand• Home cities to gateway,

continue to Aukland • Due to time changes you will

arrive in Aukland two days after departure

Day 3 – Friday, October 6, 2017

Auckland, New Zealand• Meet and Greet at Auckland

Airport.• Hotel check –in time is 2-3pm • Accommodation: Hilton Auckland (2 nights)• Afternoon at your leisure• Welcome Dinner at the hotel

PricingPrice per person based on 20 passengers traveling: $6,879.00 Airfare: Dallas-Auckland-Sydney-Cairns-Sydney-Dallas $2,100.00 (estimated 2016 subject to change)

Trip Includes• First Class (4 Star) hotels 11 nights’

accommodation as per itinerary based on twin share.

• All transfers and transportation by private, luxury air-conditioned coach with driver/guide.

• Arrival Meet & Greet assistance.• Sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary.• Local taxes on accommodations and sightseeing

tours, including 10% Australian Tax.• 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 11 dinners including

Tea/coffee as indicated in the itinerary.• Airport and Hotel porterage • Gratuities to guides and drivers

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Note: Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary. Substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water levels or other uncontrollable factors.

DAY 4 – Saturday, October 7, 2017 Explore City of Aukland• Breakfast in the hotel• Depart the hotel by a

private coach with a driver guide. Spend the morning exploring Auckland city. Taste some of New Zealand’s best wine, eat local food and experience the dramatic scenery of Auckland’s west coast.

• A 30 minute drive from downtown Auckland brings you to the Kumeu Wine Country.

• Your first tasting is at award-winning Soljans Vineyard. Enjoy lunch at Soljans Winery restaurant which serves Mediterranean-style food with a New Zealand twist, showcasing fresh seasonal produce from around the region.

• Your journey then takes you to one of the few mainland gannet nesting sites in the world situated on the cliff-tops overlooking the Tasman Sea where you may have the chance to see one of the world’s largest seabirds in its natural environment.

• Dinner at the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower. • Orbit Restaurant’s dining room rotates once every

hour, providing a truly unique experience with amazing 360° panoramas of the city, the Hauraki Gulf and beyond. Orbit offers a modern dining experience in a relaxed, open atmosphere with a delicious kiwi-inspired à la carte menu that features the best local and seasonal produce.

DAY 5 – Sunday, October 8, 2017Auckland to Roturua• Breakfast in the hotel• Visit to the Waitomo Caves• Set beneath the rugged King Country hillside, lie a series

of enormous limestone caverns. Not only do the caves feature cathedral caverns, stalagmites and stalactites, but also the glow worm grotto. This is viewed from a boat travelling across a huge underground lake. The ceilings of the caves are dotted with millions of small glow worms, each one providing its own small light to attract the insects they feed on.

• Continue to Rotorua. New Zealand, as a country, is located on the “Ring of Fire” where the earth is always in a state of upheaval. This is evident in Rotorua on New Zealand's volcanic plateau where geothermal activity includes erupting geysers, steaming fumaroles, mud pools and hot geothermal springs.

• In the evening dinner and Concert. • Enjoy a night of truly authentic, traditional culture and

entertainment. Feast on a selection of foods cooked the traditional Maori way on hot stones in an authentic earthen oven.

• Accommodation: Novotel Lakeside (2 nights) Lake view rooms

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DAY 6 – Monday, October 9, 2017 Explore Rotorua• Breakfast in the hotel• Visit the World Famous Agrodome for an authentic farm

experience.• You will be entertained and informed as a real kiwi shearer

(black singlet and all) presents 19 breeds of champion sheep, shears a sheep, works noisy dogs and completes the NZ dog trial.

• You might even milk a cow and feed a lamb.• Continue to Te Puia the world famous Pohutu Geyser. Te

Puia’s 60 hectare site is home to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, a live kiwi enclosure, the world-famous Pohutu Geyser, and more than 500 geothermal wonders.

• After lunch, visit the world-class Rotorua Museum to discover Rotorua’s rich culture, volatile landscape and dramatic history. Stunning exhibitions, changing art galleries, cinema experiences and informative guided tours bring to life the amazing stories of this unique region

• Later, make your way to the Polynesian Spa. It is New Zealand’s internationally acclaimed thermal spa, offering relaxing hot mineral spring bathing, sumptuous spa therapies and picturesque Lake Rotorua views.

• The pools are filled with soothing alkaline mineral water that leaves your skin soft and supple.

• Pools are available for 30 minutes for a minimum of two adults. Each pool has a heated changing room and a shower.

• Local dinner

DAY 7 – Tuesday, October 10, 2017Rotorua-Auckland Airport and Sydney• Breakfast in the hotel• Transfer to Auckland Airport• Leave for Sydney, Australia• Australia's gateway city and capital of New South Wales;

Sydney is a vibrant city of unsurpassed style and variety. Established in 1788 as a convict settlement, Sydney has grown from these humble beginnings to become Australia's biggest, oldest and liveliest city and one of the great international cities of the world.

• Sydney is built around one of the largest and most beautiful natural harbours in the world. Miles of surfing beaches stretch north and south of the city on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The most famous of Sydney's landmarks are the Harbour Bridge and the spectacular Opera House with its graceful 'sails' - the centre of Sydney's cultural activities, offering opera, ballet and drama. Combined with a sunny climate and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, Sydney is a magnet for the best the world has to offer.

• Dinner at the hotel• Accommodation: Four Seasons Sydney Harbor view

rooms (3 nights)



DAY 8 – Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Sydney• Breakfast in the hotel.• Walk to the Bridge Climb office to check in for your

adventure where exhilaration awaits. Your visit to Sydney is not complete without a Bridge climb!

• A professional team takes you on an exhilarating climb all the way to the top! Feel the thrill of making your way over the catwalk to the pylon and then setting out across the arch on your way to the summit. Before you lies a spectacular 360 degree view of one of the greatest harbours and one of the greatest cities of the world. To experience climbing to the top is something different. Your personal satisfaction, achieved by reaching the top of the Bridge, is enhanced by the breathtaking view that lies before you.

• Sydney Opera House Tour• In the afternoon it’s a short walk from the hotel to Circular

Quay. You will be escorted by your local guide who will take you to your dinner cruise.

• Dinner cruise with live entertainment.• At the conclusion of the cruise return to Circular Quay for a

short walk back to hotel.

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DAY 9 – Thursday, October 12, 2017 Sydney• Breakfast in the

hotel• Today join a private

wine tour to Hunter Valley.

• Your first stop is at the Australia Reptile Park.

• It’s a delightful setting surrounded by kangaroos, wallabies and pademelons. You will enjoy morning tea/coffee and time to visit with the native Australian animals..

• Explore Hunter Valley• Next travel directly via the freeway to the Hunter Valley,

which is nestled in the lee of the Great Dividing Range. 180 years young, this is Australia’s oldest and best known wine region. It’s a dynamic, historical and fascinating area that brims with over 150 top class wineries, 65 indulgent restaurants as well as gourmet produce and boutique breweries.

• Visit to the winery & lunch• After lunch we will enjoy a visit to the local Chocolate Shop

before departing from the Hunter Valley at approximately 2.45pm return to Sydney along the freeway. Arrive at your Sydney Hotel approximately 5.00 - 5.30pm

• Short walk through the Rocks for dinner.• Tucked away in a heritage-listed stone warehouse

overlooking Circular Quay across for the Opera House, the Waterfront is oh-so-idyllic. Fishing nets, anchors, rudders and all kind of nautical paraphernalia adorn the restaurant, adding to the breezy setting

• Seafood dinner on the Sydney waterfront

DAY 10 – Friday, October 13, 2017 Sydney To Cairns/Port Douglas• Breakfast in the hotel• Transfer to Sydney domestic airport for your flight to Cairns.• Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to beautiful

Port Douglas.• Port Douglas is one hour north of Cairns along one of

the most scenic coastal roads in Australia. Offering the distinctive laid back atmosphere of a beachside resort, Port Douglas has transformed from a sleepy fishing village to Australia’s premier holiday destination. With glorious Four Mile Beach, the world class Marina Mirage, golf courses, fine dining restaurants and the surrounding World Heritage Rainforest, Port Douglas has much to offer visitors to the Tropical North.

• Tonight enjoy an exclusive welcome dinner to the tropical north Queensland lagoon.

• Accommodation: Sea Temple Resort & Spa, Port Douglas( 4 nights)




DAY 11 – Saturday, October 14, 2017 Port Douglas, Great Barrier Reef • Breakfast in the hotel• Full day Outer Barrier Reef• After breakfast you will be taken to the experience

of lifetime! All you need is a hat, sun cream & your swimmers for your full day Outer Barrier Reef Cruise.

• Board a luxury catamaran with a friendly crew to take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf, an underwater world a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance. Agincourt Reef is a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef.

• Snorkel or view from submersible platform• Morning and afternoon tea and lunch on board• Discover truly tropical Port Douglas at the Beach Shack

where you’ll find a wonderful mix of ambience, laid back Queensland style, combined with delicious cuisine.

Choose to snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub, just one meter underwater. Watch the fish feeding from the unique underwater viewing platform and observatory. Whichever way you choose,

you’ll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.

DAY 12 – Sunday, October 15, 2017 Port Douglas• Breakfast in the hotel• Full day Raintree walkabout• After arriving at Mossman Gorge, you will be treated

to an exclusive guided rainforest walk along private, easy graded tracks, visiting special places and culturally significant sites, past traditional bark shelters and over cool rainforest streams.

• Your experienced interpretive Indigenous guides demonstrate traditional plant use, identify bush tucker sources, share their dreamtime legends, explain the history of cave paintings and provide an enchanting narrative of the rainforest and their special relationships within this unique tropical environment. After your 1.5 hour walk, enjoy tea, damper and question time with guide.

• Enjoy lunch at Silky Oaks Lodge in this beautiful oasis amidst the rainforest, overlooking the Mossman River.

• Tour of historic Port Douglas• Dine at the multi award winning On The Inlet. This

restaurant is an institution in the village of Port Douglas, popular with both visitors and locals because of its fine food and magnificent location.

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DAY 13 – Monday, October 16, 2017 Port Douglas• Breakfast in the hotel• Full day of leisure• Optional tour suggestions:

- Helicopter over the reef - Horseback riding through rainforest or on the beach - Scuba & snorkeling - White water rafting on Barron River - 4WD Tour through the Rainforest

• Magical night in the Rainforest (location best kept as a surprise)

• This evening you will join Flames of the Forest for your evening dinner. Step into a magical place - the rainforest at night - and in this timeless setting relax with the warm glow of Australian hospitality, fabulous food and Australian wines.

• As an exciting, unique and unforgettable dining alternative to a Port Douglas restaurant experience, the natural beauty of Flames of the Forest will enchant you, creating an everlasting memory of this spectacular region

• Includes: Australian sparkling wine, red & white wine, beer & soft drinks, with music for dancing.

• Transfer back to your hotel at the end of this magical evening, a night that will be long remembered!

DAY 14 – Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Port Douglas & Cairns To Dallas• Early Transfer to Cairns Airport for flight to Sydney.• Connecting flight to Dallas.

Enjoy yourself at Flames of the Forest evening dinner, which featues a relaxed atmosphere and Australian hospitality.

Optional tour suggestions include helicopter tour over reef and horseback riding.


ESSENTIAL TRIP INFORMATION


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• Sign up before May 31, 2017 via website only

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• Trips are for American Standard customers only and adults 18 and older

• Cancellations after May 31 will result in full penalty

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TURKS AND CAICOS

DEPARTURE CITY ESTIMATE TOTAL PRICE PER PERSON

Bentonville (XNA) $2,500

Dallas (DFW) $2,500

Little Rock (LIT) $2,500

Lubbock (LBB) $2,500

Memphis (MEM) $2,500

Midland (MAF) $2,500

Oklahoma City (OKC) $2,500

Shreveport (SHV) $2,500

Tulsa (TUL) $2,500

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DAY 1Wednesday, November 8, 2017• Transfer to Turks & Caicos Beaches • Welcome/Registration in

Conference Room (Key Packets and Sign Up for Dine Arounds/Sign up with Island Routes for your choice of excursions)

• Settle into Rooms• Welcome Reception French Village Pool • Music • Dine Around Resort…Your Choice

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DAY 3Friday, November 10, 2017• Breakfast• Beach Olympics• Dine Around Resort…Your Choice

DAY 4Saturday, November 11, 2017• Breakfast• Day of Leisure or Choice of Activities• Farewell Dinner

DAY 5Sunday, November 12, 2017• Breakfast• Transfer to Airport• Depart for Home Cities

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OUTINGS

Golf Tournament & Striper Fishing Trip

Tanglewood Resort Hotel 290 Tanglewood Circle Pottsboro, TX 75076 www.tanglewoodresort.com

WHAT: Golf Tournament & Striper Fishing TripWHEN: April 27-28, 2017WHERE: Lake Texoma – Tanglewood Resort (Pottsboro, TX) COST: $395 Per Person

Thursday April 27, 201711:00 am Begin Arriving at Tanglewood Resort (Pottsboro, TX)12:00 pm Buffet Lunch (Tanglewood Restaurant)1:30 pm Golf Tournament – Shotgun Start (Tanglewood Golf Course)7:00 pm Catered Catfish Dinner (Tanglewood Resort)

Friday April 28, 20176:00-6:45 am Breakfast (have bags packed prior to departing for boat dock)7:00 am Depart Boat Dock. Fish until limit is caught or until approximately 11:30 am12:00 pm Catered BBQ Lunch (Tanglewood Resort). Presentation

of Biggest and Smallest Fish Awards1:00 pm Dealers Depart

Fee Includes • Golf Tournament • Bait & Tackle• Fishing Guide Service • Fully Prepared Meals• Lake Fishing License • Beverages• Overnight Accommodations

SIGN UP• A $275 check is required with every application• This is NON REFUNDABLE after March 15, 2017• After fishing trip, 100% of the trip can be Co-Op• Cancellation after March 15, 2017 lose of entrance

fee • Limited to 2 attendees per dealership.• First come first serve – American Standard

principals only• Must be a male, 21 years or older


OUTINGS

WHAT: Executive Dove HuntWHEN: September 8-10, 2017WHERE: Executive Outfitters, Brownwood, TXCOST: $750/Hunter

Executive Outfitters Trip Details

This trip includes two half-day hunts and two nights lodging (hunt begins with lunch on Friday and ends after an early Sunday breakfast).

Both field hunts are conducted in the afternoon hours from about 3:00 pm until sundown. Different fields are used each day. Each hunter is furnished a camp stool which has an insulated compartment for cold drinks and an ammunition box that holds four boxes of shells. Executive Outfitters, Inc. personnel will supply additional shells and cold drinks as needed at the field location.

In between hunts, you have privileges to shoot sporting clays or just relax. All food is inclusive and open bar will be available after each dinner.

All birds will be cleaned, packaged and iced for your trip home.

Friday September 8, 201712:00 pm Registration at Executive Outfitters1:00 pm BBQ Lunch 2:30 pm Depart on Dove Hunting Trip8:30 pm Return for Fajita Dinner

Saturday September 9, 20178:00 am Full Breakfast9:00 am At Your Leisure (Skeet Shooting, Relax...)1:00 pm Fried Catfish Lunch2:30 pm Depart for Dove Hunting Trip8:30 pm Return for Ribeye Dinner

Sunday September 10, 20178:00 am Breakfast10:00 am Checkout

What’s Included:• All food, beverages & snacks• Alcohol (liquor & beer – after hunts)• Shotgun shells (12, 16 and 20 gauge)• Semi private room (2 hunters per room)• Birds are cleaned & iced for you

What to BringYou should bring your own gun, rain gear, high top boots and bird bag. License is NOT included.

Executive Outfitters

(Meet at Texas 4-H Center) 5600 Ranch Road 3021 Brownwood, TX 76801 (325) 625-4111 [email protected]

RICH PRATERAIR SQUAD • Keller, TXI had a great time at the dove hunt! I limited out the first day. Beer limit that is:). More birds than that Alfred Hitchcock movie. I’ll be back next year for sure.

SIGN UP• A $375 check is required with every application• This is NON REFUNDABLE after August 1, 2017• After hunting trip, 100% of the trip can be Co-Op• Cancellation after August 1, 2017 lose entrance fee • Limited to 2 attendees per dealership• First come first serve – American Standard

principals only• Must be a male, 21 years or older

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