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VOL. 31, NO. 5 8,448 Active Members 43,894 Members Since 1979 MAR./APR., 2011

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U EJust One Man’s Opinion .................................... 2Clayton Place ........................................................ 3The Customers Always Write .......................... 4Casino Trips, Overnighters, Ballpark ............. 5The Human Side .................................................. 6The Barber Pole.................................................... 7Day Trips ...........................................................8-10New Vacations & Getaways .................... 11-17Tour Calendar .............................................. 18-23Coupons and Tour Updates ..........Back Cover

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Editor .......................................... Mark HoffmannExecutive Editor .........................Kevin MurphyContributing Writers ........................ P. Hansen,R. Goodge, S. Angeletti & C. WhiteheadContributing Photographer ........C. Galloway

Spring Preview Days at the KVIE Studios10am and 1:30pm • Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2

LEARN about tripsJust a few to be highlighted: Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii,

Yellowstone, Victoria, Canyonlands, Southeast Asia Cruise, Albuquerque Balloons, Christmas Lights Mystery & Holiday Tours.

WIN great prizes“Dinner is on us” drawings! $200 in dining certificates to be

given away each session, featuring: • The Fat Family Restaurants • Rudy’s Hideaway

ENJOY a complimentary light lunchAfter the morning session and just before the afternoon show.

CONTRIBUTE by bringing a bookHelp KVIE’s literacy program by donating a book for a youngster.

See the book list on page 16.

Reservations RequiredCall during office hours or request

your space online 24/7 atwww.sportsleisure.com

FREE Shuttle BusFriday, April 1 Only

10am session: Pick up in Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville, Madison and I-80

1:30pm session: Pick up at the SLV Office off Folsom Blvd., Arden and Challenge Way, South Hills.

Bus space is limited. Early reservations advised.

Back by Popular Demand!David Walburn, the Montana

Cowboy, performs at every show!

The ladies of Sports Leisure are honored with a “singing Valentine” from The Capitalairs

2 Sports Leisure Vacations / March – April 2011

Just One Man’s OpinionWhat Does it Take to be a

Good Traveler?After 30+ years of traveling with folks

on the road, I have observed that travelers are divided up into many different “ p e r s o n a l i t i e s .” There are people who love having someone else do all the worrying and handling of details. There are travelers who, despite the

fact they are traveling in a group, prefer to enjoy their independence, making the most of free time and stuffing optional activities into their trip. Those are just two examples, there are many more.

At Sports Leisure Vacations, we have had a demographic we have focused on almost since day one. You may have noticed a lot of the folks who make up our clientele are mature travelers. Folks over 50, 60, 70, 80 or even 90 years young, who are soaking up the magnificence of seeing the world and learning about it along the way. You are not finished with life. Far from it, you are enriching each day. While we welcome people of all ages, we know many of the people who enjoy our trips will be seniors. That’s just fine with us.

CompromiseA little known secret is we have the best

demographic as our customers/travelers. You are people who appreciate and acknowledge a job well done, a kindness extended, a little extra consideration. I know many of our family make many compromises with their bodies to be able to travel. You ignore the bad knee or hip or leg and carry on. You deal with personal medical issues that often aren’t apparent to your Tour Director or even to other travelers. I have the greatest of admiration for those travelers. Not only do you help pay my rent, you exhibit a spirit many younger people would do well to emulate.

When you travel with a group, you make compromises. There are pluses and minuses. Someone handles the details. You often get to see and do things you wouldn’t have had the opportunity to enjoy if you had been traveling independently. There is safety and security in numbers. A Tour Director and an experienced staff stands at the ready to assist in case of emergency or just a missed connection in a snow storm.

On the down side, despite our expanding efforts to give you the independence many of you crave, some realities exist. You must leave when the group leaves, and generally follow a pre-determined itinerary. While we can tweak it a little on the road, sometimes even the best suggestion cannot be incorporated into the itinerary while on tour.

When you are flying on a crowded airplane, or traveling/dining/touring with 25-35 people on a motorcoach, there are other considerations to think about. The first, and perhaps most important is personal hygiene.

I remember a number of years ago, when a couple went on a short 3 day excursion to Seattle. They were nicely dressed, but it became apparent once we boarded the motorcoach at the Seattle airport these folks didn’t bathe on a daily basis, nor did they change clothing as often as most of us do. Perhaps my clue should have been when they showed up at the airport for a three day trip with just one tiny overnight bag between them. At the first stop, I took them aside and mentioned my concerns. They said they had no idea. A little shopping and a stop at the drug store for a couple of personal items and we were able to welcome them for the rest of the trip.

Former staff member Scott Farrell called in one day from Alaska to inform me one of the members of his group of eight taking a van tour (very close quarters) had a serious body odor problem. Ultimately, that one was a medical issue that couldn’t be resolved. We had to fly the gentleman and his wife home. Those are situations we as Tour Directors do not look forward to, but it comes with the territory.

In Consideration of Your Fellow Travelers

Recently, I received two tour evaluations addressing this very issue. Seems a couple had been on a tour where one of the passengers in the row in front of them chose to wear a very strong perfume. It caused an allergic reaction in one of the other travelers and was, according to the note, a serious issue for many on the tour. The second evaluation referred to a traveler who may have had an incontinence problem, and either had not or could not attend to it in a timely fashion. Of course, this was an issue for other travelers, who had to deal with the unpleasant odor.

These issues don’t come up often with our groups, but they are incredibly important. I respect the compromises you make to be able to travel, and I will support you, assist you and give you every consideration I can give. Ditto for my staff. Your responsibility is to be aware of personal sanitation, cleanliness and other related issues which might impact those you are traveling with. Remember, you may be ok with wearing the same shirt or blouse for three days, but it might not pass muster with the rest of your travel family.

Truly, this rambling is not directed at one or two, but at all who travel with us. The more considerate we are of each other, the more enjoyable our travels together will be. And that, is Just One Man’s Opinion.

Mark Hoffmann, CTPOwner/Founder

P.S. – Thanks to those who have tuned into KFBK-AM 1530 on Sunday afternoons from 2-3pm to catch our updated version of The Travel Guys. We are now on every week. Two Travel Club Members’ names are announced each week and valuable prizes are awarded. Be sure to tune in and share any comments on the program on www.travelguysradio.com.

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Clayton Placein 1761 with the “resort,” then a crude log bunkhouse, dating to 1766. Everyone who is anyone in US history has bathed there – George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Robert E. Lee, right up to the present era to include the Clintons and Bushes (not at the same time, I hope).

Today, The Homestead is no longer crude. Far from it, in fact. A fire in 1901 razed the original lodge. The replacement was (and remains) a grand brick edifice offering all the luxuries and amenities of the era. Countless updates over the past century assures it upholds it’s reputation as not just the first, but also one of America’s finest resorts. Learn more at www.thehomestead.com.

This wonderful resort is featured in our late-spring Washington, DC and The Homestead package, scheduled for April 28-May 4. After four days of seeing all the wonders our nation’s capital has to offer, we’ll head to the hills for the last two nights. Your amenities include a credit to enjoy your choice of resort activities from a forest carriage ride to horseback riding; archery to fly fishing; falconry to mountain hiking. Oh yes, and you can still take the waters in the vintage 18th century pool house. Read the itinerary on pages 40-41 of the 2011 catalogue, find it online at www.sportsleisure.com or call the office for more information.

So now we’ve discovered the first and last, but what about the greatest resort? Most will agree that auspicious title must go to the venerable 5-star/5-diamond Greenbrier. Tucked away in the tiny village of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, The Greenbrier is also built around a naturally heated and “fragrant” mineral spring. As with

The Homestead, resort and spa activities abound, but they boast one very large historical difference. Buried below the resort is the once top-secret Cold War bunker, large enough to hide, protect and sustain the entire executive, legislative and judicial branches of our national government in the event of nuclear invasion. You can tour this, or visit the newest Greenbrier amenity, a Monte Carlo-style casino. So very civilized! Learn more at www.greenbrier.com.

This fine resort is featured in our autumn Rails, Trails and Music of West Virginia package, scheduled for October 19-26, hopefully timed to afford us the beauty of fall foliage in addition to all the tour’s great destinations and attractions. Read the full itinerary on page 56 of the 2011 catalogue, find it online at www.sportsleisure.com or call the office for more information.

I look forward to seeing you in “them thar hills” at one or both of these luxurious resorts later this year. I’ve visited each location numerous times in the past. As the tour planner and escort, I welcome your personal questions or comments. You can reach me at [email protected].

“Your Tour Guy,”

Clayton Whitehead, CTPVice President

America’s First, Greatest and Last Resorts

Back when I was a kid, my first “real” job in the hospitality industry was working at Six Flags over Georgia. I was Reggie the Rat, park mascot. (Aren’t you impressed?) Immediately before the park’s exit was a hot dog stand called The Last Resort. I always thought that was a great name – one I might use if I ever become a restaurateur. Can’t you see it? Maybe it’s located in Key West, just to the left of the place where US 1 disappears into the surf. Sadly, I didn’t return to Six Flags the next summer. Warner Brothers bought controlling interest and I lost my job to Bugs Bunny. They told me I didn’t have quite the right build for the costume. ‘Bet you’ve never met anyone before who can honestly say he lost his job to a 6-foot-tall rabbit! Nowadays, this would be cause for a discrimination suit! The Last Resort didn’t return, either. It was replaced by a stand that sold pictures of people screaming their heads off as they began their drop down the coaster’s steepest hill. I still remember it fondly.

America’s first resort is a horse of an entirely different color. The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, is nestled away in the section of the Appalachian Mountain chain known as the Alleghenies. The area is rich in geothermal activity, so traveling there to “take the waters” has always been a popular pastime dating back to the Colonial era. In fact, the first pool house was built

Afternoon tea is a treat served up at both resortsWill you select a horse and carriage ride through the rambling Homestead estate?


The Customers Always Write

If you have a comment, suggestion or tour idea, we invite you to drop us a line. Due to space limitations, not all letters can be printed (others may be edited). Mail to:

SportS LeiSure VaCationSAttn: Mark/Clayton

9812 Old Winery Place, Suite 1 Sacramento, CA 95827

or e-mail Mark or Clayton at: [email protected]

[email protected]

Dear Mark,We have been SLV members for several

years, but Frank and I must now say farewell to traveling. Frank is on oxygen full time now. Our trips with Sports Leisure will always be among our very fondest memories. Thanks to you, we have visited cities and towns we would never have even thought of seeing! Especially that Mystery Trip to Fargo, ND!

Anyway, please cancel our membership and save some pennies on your distribution costs. We will keep abreast of your activities through friends who are still traveling, and, of course, through your television spots. You are a unique organization and Sacramento is so fortunate to have you!

Thanks again for the memories, and we wish you continued success as you take folks hither and yon. Sincerely,Frank and Marjorie Stotenburg

Ed. Note – Yes, I remember the Mystery Tour to Fargo several years ago. Fargo is the home of the Dairy Queen Dilly Bar, don’t you know! As much as I hate receiving “retirement letters,” this one brings back some wonderful memories. Marjorie and Frank, we wish you the best. You were always terrific travelers, an asset to every group you were a part of. After this edition, we will take your name off the mailing list. Perhaps you’ll listen in on the radio on Sundays from 2-3pm, and stay connected with your Sports Leisure friends.

Hi Mark,Thanks again for taking time to speak to

our group. The members really enjoyed your presentation. They commented afterwards on how funny and informative you were. Your door prizes and handouts were a huge hit as well! Wishing you all the best on your travels.Take care, Diane KnightFWSC

Ed. Note – It was a pleasure talking to the ladies in Folsom. They have a wonderful group, one of the most lively meeting I’ve attended. They were exchanging books and white elephant items were for sale and all sorts of thing were going on. They even laughed at my corny stories.

If you would like Clayton or myself to speak to your club or group, giving some tips on travel and weaving some stories from our 31 years on the road, just give our office a call. Our calendars fill early with our tour directing, but we’d love to accommodate you on our schedule. We can bring a couple of door prizes and as a courtesy, offer your members a complimentary 6-month membership in our Travel Club. It’s about as soft of a “sell” you’ll ever experience. There is no charge for the presentations.

Dear Mark,Recently I was reading the magazine

they stick in the back pocket of the airline seat and they were talking about gratuities you give when traveling. I took note of the amounts suggested for housekeepers, knowing you often remind us they are the hardest working people in the hotel ($2 a day was the suggestion). They suggested $4-8 a day for Tour Directors and about half that for drivers. I wanted to know if Sports Leisure has a suggested amount for these gratuities. Do you recommend a different amount for day trips? What about when we have two tour directors?

Love the trips, wish I could go on them all. Maybe when I retire next year I’ll be able to travel more. Hope so.Eve Bransitch

Ed. Note: Thanks Eve, for your questions. Obviously, gratuities are important for anyone who works in a service industry. That includes housekeepers, tour directors, drivers and a lot of other people you come in contact with on vacation. We try to simplify your travel by covering many of those gratuities for you (limo driver, skycap, bellman, servers at meals).

We leave the driver gratuity up to you

(when you have a driver for an extended time). Because our drivers and tour directors work as a team, I am hesitant to endorse a policy that suggests the driver receive a smaller gratuity than the tour director. I’d rather leave that up to the individual.

For the record, we have recently revised our suggested gratuity amounts to $5-$7 per person, per day for extended tours for tour staff (right in the middle of what you saw in the magazine). For day trips, I would suggest $2-$4 to each staff member. If you have two tour directors, the two staff members will split gratuities equally in all cases. Some people throw in a little extra when they have two directors and the service reflects it, some don’t. It is never expected of you.

I’m not real comfortable talking about gratuities in length, but I know they are tremendously appreciated by our staff and by our drivers, especially Greg. They are a monetary expression of your appreciation of good service, and no matter the amount, we all say thank you.

Mark -I just looked at the Jan/Feb Traveler and

I sure am envious of all you Sacramentans who can take advantage of the wonderful day trips Sports Leisure offers. See you in Hawaii on November!Lea Goyne, San Diego

Ed. Note – Lea and her partner were part of our Route 66 tour in October. They are part of a growing out-of-town contingent that is part of our Travel Club family.

office hours:8:00am – 4:30pm MON. thru FRI.

Closed weekends & major holidaysCLOSED TUES. 12:00pm – 1:15pm


The Champagne Express to TahoeHarvey’s Casino

Tuesday, March 15, Wednesday, April 13 & Thursday, May 19Our monthly trip to Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Casino on the South

Shore of Lake Tahoe includes a 6-hour stay with a slot credit of $20 and a free buffet or $7 food credit. You must belong to Harvey’s Total Rewards program to receive the bonuses. $40

Luck O’ The Irish Tahoe Embassy Suites Overnighter

March 17-18Travel to the South Shore of Lake Tahoe aboard SuperCoach III,

all decorated for St Patrick’s Day. Listen to Irish music as your Tour Director/Leprechaun serves green food and libations during your journey. Guinness or an Irish Coffee anyone? We hope the “Luck of the Irish” is with you during your 6-hour stay at Harvey’s, which includes a slot credit of $20 and a free buffet or a $7 food credit. You must belong to Harvey’s Total Rewards program to receive the bonuses. Check into the Embassy Suites Resort in the late afternoon and enjoy the manager’s reception. The evening is at your leisure. Head back to Harvey’s or another casino for more gaming. The next morning, rise to an included cooked to order breakfast. There will be an optional casino stop at Horizon Casino Resort where you will receive $15 in slot play and a $2 food credit. You must sign up to be a member of Horizon’s slot program to receive the bonuses. Depart Lake Tahoe at 1pm arriving back in Sacramento around 3pm. 200/275 Gold Passport Points. $199 p.p./dbl.occ., $259 single

Loretta LynnJohn Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel/Casino

May 6-7Loretta Lynn is a singer-songwriter legend. As country music’s

leading lady for over four decades, she continues to have a far reaching influence on many of the talented female singing stars of today. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of her first hit song, Lynn is touring again and has partnered with many of those female country stars and released a new album of tributes to her most famous hits. See Loretta live in the Nugget’s Celebrity Showroom. You’ll stay at the Nugget where you will receive $5 in slot play as well as a $3 food credit. There will also be an optional three hour stop at the Silver Legacy where you will receive an additional $5 in slot play. 250/300 Gold Passport Points $249 p.p./dbl.occ., $279 single

Casino Mystery OvernighterMay 26-27

Mystery Tours have been a proud tradition at Sports Leisure Vacations. Although it’s always difficult to come up with new locations that we have never before visited, there seems to be a new casino opening every month or, at the very least, a casino expansion. This quick getaway aboard SuperCoach III will visit three casinos and will overnight at one. Want some clues? We’ll go all the way around and come right back to where we started from. Over hill and over dale, but there won’t be any dusty trails. Wow, did you see what color that goose was? They look a lot alike but why are they considered twins? The tour includes lunch on the first day, overnight accommodations and the services of a Sports Leisure Tour Director. 300/350 Gold Passport Points $279 p.p./dbl.occ., $329 single

The 2011 Ballpark ExpressFor over 30 years, the BEST way to get to the ballparks in Oakland

and San Francisco has been with Sports Leisure Vacations. The original Ballpark Express allows you to travel to the game in comfort without the traffic, tolls, gas and food stops, etc. Refreshments are served on board the motorcoach on your way to and from each game. You’ll enjoy Lower Deck seating for all A’s games. New for this year: your choice of Lower Deck Outfield seats (first price listed) or View Level Infield seats (second price listed) for Giants games. Please request your seating area when making your reservation.

2010 World Champion San Francisco Giants

Sun., Apr. 24(Easter Sunday)

Giants vs. Braves* 1:05pm $114/$99

Wed., Jul. 20 Giants vs. Dodgers 12:45pm $118/$103

Sun., Aug. 7 Giants vs. Phillies** 1:05pm $135/$120

Wed., Aug. 31 Giants vs. Cubs 12:45pm $118/$103

Sat., Sept. 10 Giants vs. Dodgers 1:10pm $145/$120

Wed., Sep. 28 (Fan Appreciation Day)

Giants vs. Rockies 12:45pm $114/$99

Field Level (First Deck) seats are located in Section 132 in Left Field. View Level (Third Deck) seats are located in Section 317, behind home plate.

*World Series Celebration trip – prize drawings and special activities. Hoasted by Sports Leisure owner Mark Hoffmann.

** Includes a one-way ferry ride to the ballpark on board the Baylink Ferry from Vallejo. Return to Sacramento on board SuperCoach III.

Oakland Athletics

Wed., April 20 Athletics vs. Red Sox 12:35pm $108

Wed., June 1 Athletics vs. Yankees 12:35pm $108

Sun., June 19(Father’s Day)

Athletics vs. Giants 1:05pm $108

Thurs., Sept. 22(Fan Appreciation Day)

Athletics vs. Rangers 12:35pm $102

All games: Field Level Seats located in Section 107, in Right Field, just past First Base.

Casino Daytrips, Overnighters, Ballpark Express


The Human Side Learn, Laugh, Reflect

Good Advice – Parking in the Minnesota Snow

A man and his wife sat down with their morning cups of coffee and listened to the weather report on the radio in St. Cloud.

“There will be 3 to 5 inches of snow today,” the announcer said. “You must park your cars only on the odd-numbered sides of the streets.”

The man said, “Geez, ok, you betcha” and headed outside to move the car.

The next day the announcer said, “There will be another 2 to 4 inches of snow today. Park only on the even-numbered sides of the streets in the city.” The man shook his head and headed outside again.

Two days later, the announcer said, “There will be 6 to 9 inches of snow today. Park only on…” Right then, the power went out and the radio went dead. The man muttered, “What am I supposed to do now?”

Without looking up from the newspaper, his wife replied, “Why don’t you just leave the car in the garage today?”

Oops… Wrong StoreA customer walks up to a store clerk and

asks, “In what aisle could I find the Polish sausage?”

The clerk looks at him and says, “Are you Polish?”

The guy (clearly offended) says, “Well, yes I am. But let me ask you something. If I had asked for Italian sausage, would you ask me if I was Italian? Or if I had asked for German Bratwurst, would you ask me if I was German? Or if I asked for a kosher hot dog would you ask me if I was Jewish? Or if I had asked for a taco, would you ask if I was Mexican? If I asked for some Irish whiskey, would you ask if I was Irish?”

The clerk says, “Well, no, I probably wouldn’t!”

With deep self-righteous indignation, the guy says, “Well then, why did you ask me if I’m Polish because I asked for Polish sausage?”

The clerk replied, “Because you’re in Home Depot.”

Bargaining PowerSally was driving home from a business

trip in Northern Arizona when she saw an elderly Navajo woman walking along the road. Since the trip was long and quiet, she stopped the car and asked the woman if she would like a ride. With a silent nod of thanks, the woman got into the car.

Resuming the journey, Sally tried to make a bit of small talk with the woman, but the

Marriage Wisdom(written by kids)

How do you decide whom to marry? “No person really decides before they

grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with.” – Kristen, age 10 What is the right age to Get Married?

“Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. – Camille, age 10 How Can a Stranger tell if two people are Married?

“You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.” – Derrick, age 8 What Do You think Your Mom and Dad Have in Common?

“They both don’t want any more kids. – Lori, age 8 What Do Most people Do on a Date?

“Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.” – Lynnette, age 8 (isn’t she a treasure)

“On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them

interested enough to go for a second date.” – Martin, age 10 When is it okay to Kiss Someone?

“When they’re rich.” – Pam, age 7 “The law says you have to be eighteen,

so I wouldn’t want to mess with that.” – Curt, age 7

“The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It’s the right

thing to do.” – Howard, age 8 is it Better to be Single

or Married? “It’s better for girls to be single but

not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.” – Anita, age 9

How Would the World be

Different if people Didn’t Get Married?

There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn’t there?

-- Kelvin, age 8and the #1 Favorite is… How Would You Make a Marriage Work?

Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck. – Ricky, age 10 (Note: Ricky isn’t expected to live to see old age with that sort of wisdom.)

old woman just sat silently until she noticed a brown bag on the seat next to Sally. “What in bag?” asked the old woman.

Sally looked down at the brown bag and said, “It’s a bottle of wine. I got it for my husband.” The Navajo woman was silent for a moment or two. Then nodded and said, “Good trade…”


Spring Preview Features Prizes, TV Studio Tours & Bus Service from Lincoln/Rocklin

Indeed, there is news to share about our Spring Open House, being held April 1st and 2nd at the KVIE Studios, 2030 W. El Camino Avenue. As the headline says, we’ve got some great prizes to give away (unless you don’t like great food at places like the Fat Family Restaurants, or Rudy’s Hideaway). Those who arrive early will have the opportunity to get a quick behind-the-scenes tour of the KVIE television studios, an exciting look at TV production.

Repeating a success we had with our annual Tour Preview Day last August, we will be offering complimentary shuttle bus service over an expanded area. Friday morning, you can catch the bus in Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville or at Madison & I-80. The bus will be an express to KVIE from the last stop. The Friday afternoon schedule includes our office in Rancho Cordova, Arden & Challenge and South Hills. There is no bus service on Saturday. Advance reservations are required and space is limited, so call now to reserve your space.

We thank the folks at KVIE for the opportunity to utilize their beautiful facilities. We’ll even have a light lunch for those who attend and this is your way to get advance notice of all the holiday tours for 2011, along with selected new trips for this year and next.

Speaking of expanded service from Lincoln and Rocklin, we will be offering pick-ups from those cities for a selected Billy Elliot trip (Wed., Sept. 7) and Mary Poppins in Sacramento (Sat., June 18).

The Ways You Can “Sports Leisure” are Expanding

I know many of the people reading this edition of The Traveler are not currently active travelers. There are many reasons. Personal health, the health of a loved one (including pets), financial considerations, time, just to name a few. I hear from many of you how much you enjoy the newsletter,

because it allows you to follow your Sports Leisure friends even when you can’t be there in person.

As the amount of information available on our web site continues to grow, that offers another opportunity to share the fun of dreaming about travel without ever leaving your home. We post fun things there all the time, so make sure you check in from time to time if you are a computer-oriented traveler at www.sportsleisure.com.

The Travel Guys 2nd SeasonFor those not as savvy when it comes to

technology, and heck, even for those who are, there is another way to get your dose of travel and entertainment news. Just turn your radio to KFBK, 1530 AM on your dial at 2pm each and every Sunday afternoon. That’s when The Travel Guys are on the air. Our own Mark Hoffmann co-hosts along with longtime radio veteran and friend of Sports Leisure Tom Romano. It’s the only locally-produced travel show on the radio.

While it’s a general interest travel show, there’s always a Sports Leisure flavor. Clayton, Scott and Chris have all appeared as live reporters from the road on previous shows. (Think about it, your friends could hear about your trip before you get home to tell them!) So even if you aren’t traveling right now, you can travel with us every week on the radio, because we’re having the same kind of fun we have on the road on the air.

Every week, two lucky Travel Club Members names are announced, and they have until the following Tuesday to call our office and claim a $100 Tour Certificate. So make sure you, or one of your traveling friends are listening. Show tickets and other great giveaways are planned. Last year, a lucky listener in our Mystery Spot Contest went to Hawaii.

On a recent edition of The Travel Guys Radio Show, we had the opportunity to visit with the artistic director of the Ramona Pageant, the outdoor recreation of a piece of California’s early history. Performed in the Inland Empire town of Hemet each

The Barber Pole, or Once Over Lightlyspring, it’s a true community event. Dennis Anderson gave us some information on the Pageant I’d not heard before.

On that same show, Peter Candela of the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce dropped in to regale us about: ”A Taste of Pismo,” a special event each April which highlights the food, wine and culture of the area. “A Taste of Pismo” is also featured on an April Tour.

Each week, The Travel Guys features at least one Sports Leisure destination. To hear the interviews mentioned above go to www.sportsleisure.com and click on US and Canada tours, then scroll to the Ramona Pageant or Pismo Beach tour. Or, go to www.travelguysradio.com to listen to any or all of our previous shows.

What’s This Facebook Thing?“Social media” is one of the current buzz

phrases on our planet. It refers to the ways people are communicating these days. It’s become such an incredible way of sharing information, it’s playing a role in world political events. At Sports Leisure, we do have a Facebook page, and on it you will find pictures from recent tours, often posted while the trip is still on the road. Once again, it’s a wonderful way to “travel” with us without ever leaving your home. Check us out on Facebook, and feel free to post a comment if you like.

How Does This All Change Sports Leisure Vacations?We hope for the better. Communication

has always been the way of the world, and today there are a multitude of ways for people to communicate. Our company is expanding the ways we communicate, to take advantage of some of the technology available. But if you don’t own a computer, or use one rarely, your newsletter will still be there and we’ll still pick up the phone when you call. We are the same company. Except by exposing ourselves (goodness, that almost sounds nasty) to more people in more ways, we can offer an even wider array of destinations for you to visit.


San Francisco Flower & Garden ShowThursday, March 24

Enjoy a spectacular wonderland of home and garden ideas to awe and inspire you. Experience beautiful full-scale gardens, seminars by master gardeners, and enjoy the vast marketplace that is filled with flowers, plants, tools, apparel, gifts, and helpful products for do-it-yourself projects. Lunch is on your own from a variety of on-site food vendors. $88

The Sound of MusicWoodland Opera HouseSunday, March 27

This memorable musical features the irresistible Rodgers and Hammerstein score including such classics as “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss,” and “Climb Every Mountain.” A postulant sent to be a governess to Captain von Trapp’s seven children on the eve on World War II, Maria befriends the children with a mutual love of music. Brunch is included prior to the 2pm matinee at Tazzina Bistro. $108

Manhattan TransferGallo Center, ModestoSaturday, April 2

For more than 30 years, Manhattan Transfer has conquered the vocal intricacies of jazz, R&B, doo-wop, rock-and-roll and swing. The quartet has recorded their own songs along with new unique recordings of such favorites as “Route 66,” “Tuxedo Junction,” and “Chanson D’Amour.” Enjoy dinner prior to the 8pm show at the Canal Street Grille. $149

HairsprayEast Sonora TheaterSunday, April 3

Set in Baltimore in the early 1960’s, Tracy Turnbladt is a typical teenager with big hair and a big desire to dance on the local teen television show. After dancing her way on to the show Tracy comes face-to-face with the black and white realities of integration.

Featuring such memorable songs as “Good Morning Baltimore,” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” it’s a memorable day of musical theatre. Lunch at the National Hotel precedes the 2pm matinee. $127

Meanwhile, Back at the RanchSaturday, April 9

See an explosion of wildflowers in the little valley that is the 1895 homestead of Eleven Roses Ranch near Clear Lake. Take a wagon ride through the valley and enjoy a chuck wagon BBQ. Walk around and take some pictures of the flowers and animals or maybe just sit and enjoy the beautiful setting. Stop briefly at Granzella’s in Williams to pick up a few local goodies on the way home. $119

Balenciaga and Spainde Young Museum in San FranciscoTuesday, April 12

Balenciaga transformed the way women dressed with his visionary designs and impeccable standards. With a focus on his native Spain, the exhibition includes Spanish Art, regional dress, the Spanish Court, and clothing worn by some of the best-dressed women of the 20th century. An optional shuttle to the Legion of Honor for its unique exhibit Pulp Fashion, fashion crafted from simple rag paper, will be offered. Lunch is on your own in either museum café. $90

The Stockton Asparagus FestivalFriday, April 15

Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the Stockton Asparagus Festival takes place along the waterfront in Stockton and includes cooking demonstrations, a farmers market, arts and crafts, and, of course, lots of opportunities to eat asparagus. Stroll the festival grounds and enjoy lunch from any one of the many vendors. Afterwards, pause at the beautifully restored Bob Hope Theatre (formerly the Fox Theatre) for a guided historical tour and organ concert. $78

Spring in San FranciscoThursday, April 21

Begin at the San Francisco Flower Market to savor the scents and sights and to shop for flowers and plants to brighten your home in time for Easter. Then visit Macy’s in Union Square for its annual flower show with lush and lavish displays of vegetation decorating the windows and store. Enjoy free time for browsing, shopping, and lunch on your own in Union Square before returning to Sacramento. $71

Easter at IronstoneSunday, April 24

After a long hiatus, we return with our festive daytrip to enjoy an Easter brunch buffet at the beautiful Ironstone Winery, just outside Murphys. Stroll through the blooming gardens, visit the history museum and, of course, sample some of Ironstone’s award-winning wines and maybe bring home a few bottles! Spring is the perfect time to enjoy a scenic drive through the foothills. $115

You Have A Date for Lunch… in AmadorMonday, April 25

This visit to Amador begins with a stop at the Amador Flower Farm, known for its acres of daylilies. The farm grows and ships over 1,000 varieties of daylilies throughout the year. Walk among the demonstration gardens and growing grounds or visit the nursery and gift shop. Lunch is included at Tastes Restaurant in Plymouth. In the afternoon, a visit to the Shenandoah Valley Museum tops off your day. $103

The Presidio & The PalaceWednesday, April 27

Serving as a military post under the flags of Spain, Mexico, and the United States from 1776-1994, The Presidio was closed as a base and became a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Learn about those historic years, tour the grounds, enjoy spectacular views, and discover the plans

Day Trips and Theatre Outings


that are now in place for the future. After an included lunch at the Presidio Golf Course Restaurant, visit the renovated Palace of Fine Arts and the Lucas Arts Headquarters Building. $115

Bankruptcy, Brilliance, & BetrayalThe life of storyteller Walt DisneyThursday, April 28

Visit the wonderful new Walt Disney Family Museum that celebrates the life story of the man behind such storybook legends as Steamboat Willie, Mickey Mouse, and Snow White. Founded by San Francisco resident Diane Disney Miller, one of Walt’s children, the museum tells the personal story of her father’s life through his own words and family memorabilia. Enjoy lunch at Scoma’s with an afternoon ferry ride across the Bay to Sausalito completing your day. $128

The Mills BrothersRrazz Room in San FranciscoSaturday, April 30

The eloquent music of the legendary Mills Brothers has attracted audiences worldwide. Under the leadership of John Mills, son, grandson, and nephew of the original group members, the music and inimitable sounds remain alive in a new duo that includes the talented Elmer Hopper, originally of the Platters. Presented in the intimate setting of The Rrazz Room, two non-alcoholic drinks are included during the show. Enjoy time for lunch on your own in the Union Square area before the 3pm performance. $110

The Covered BridgeWednesday, May 4

Here’s the long-waited return of our popular daytrip to Chico! Begin with a visit to the Orient & Flume Glass Studio where you can watch master artisans at work. Learn about the founder of Chico on a private tour of historic Bidwell Mansion and explore the adjacent visitors center. Finish the day with a visit to one of Northern California’s remaining covered bridges – the Honey Run Bridge. Lunch is served at a Chico landmark – the Sierra Nevada Brewery Taproom. $101

Cinco de Mayo & MargaritasThursday, May 5

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo as we join Craig Smith on a walking tour through one of the oldest and most colorful neighborhoods in San Francisco. A tour of the Mission Dolores sets the historical stage for the viewing of the incredible murals seen along 24th Street, known as the Street of Flags of Latin America. Lunch is included at the Blue Muse and at the end of the day celebrate your stroll with a margarita at one of the local cantinas. $119

Mother’s Day with Teatro ZinZanniSunday, May 8

Experience Teatro ZinZanni in San Francisco with a special Mother’s Day matinee performance of “love, brunch, and chaos.” A blend of European cabaret, circus, and vaudeville, Teatro ZinZanni has something to amuse, please, and delight everyone! While savoring a delicious three-course brunch, experience non-stop entertainment of music, magic, mischief, dance, divas, and zanni humor. Enjoy a little free time at Pier 39 following the performance before returning to Sacramento. $156

The California Academy of SciencesMonday, May 9

Nestled in the heart of Golden Gate Park, 2.5 acres of native plants camouflage an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum and a four story rainforest. Morrison Planetarium’s newest show, Life: A Cosmic Story, begins in a grove of towering redwoods, majestic emblems of Northern California. Join us for a five hour stay exploring the halls and exhibits as you wish. Lunch is at your leisure in the museum café or restaurant. $91

Horses and HayridesTuesday, May 10

Visit a Clydesdale horse farm for an opportunity to watch a driving demonstration and get up close to these gentle giants of the equine world. In the

afternoon, visit Miramont Estate Vineyards in Linden for a taste of the fruit of vine and a tractor-pulled hayride through the vineyard. Lunch is included in Stockton in between activities and fresh homemade pie tops off the day with a stop at a local produce stand on the way home. $118

Mumm’s The WordMumm Winery & Culinary Institute of AmericaTuesday, May 17

Enjoy a delicious and delightful day at Mumm Napa Valley for a tour and tasting of its award-winning sparkling wine. Visit its beautiful garden, the gallery of fine arts photography, and experience stunning views of the surrounding vineyards. At the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, lunch awaits in its historic Greystone Restaurant. Finish the day with a short stop at the Marketplace in Yountville to browse its variety of culinary and gift shops. $162

Dawdlin’ in the DeltaFeaturing a cruise aboard the Tule Queen IIFriday, May 20

Our always enjoyable spring visit to the Delta is back! Begin in Walnut Grove with an informative cruise aboard the Tule Queen II to learn about the history and ecology of the Delta. Next enjoy a private brunch at the historic Grand Island Mansion. On the way home, enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic community of Locke, founded by Chinese immigrants, and visit the Locke Boarding House Museum. $141

Explore the EmbarcaderoTuesday, May 24

Join our expert San Francisco guide Craig Smith for an exploration of an area we use for almost all our visits to San Francisco: “The Embarcadero.” This new tour will traverse the ever-changing picturesque coast from bridge to bridge. Beginning at the Ferry Building, learn the history of the waterfront, stroll the public walks and piers, and take in the sculpture and art works that enhance the area. Lunch is included at the Fog Harbor Fish House on Pier 39. Be sure to bring your camera and wear comfortable shoes for a fun day of exploration and discovery. $103


Boeing, BoeingFallon House TheaterWednesday, May 25

Direct from smash runs on Broadway and London, this uproarious jet-propelled comical farce is coming in for a landing on Sierra Repertory’s Fallon House stage! Bernard, a successful Paris architect, thinks he can easily juggle his three flight attendant fiancées, as long as his trusted housekeeper will play romantic air traffic controller. Then an old friend arrives, his fiancées each change their flight schedules, and a company called Boeing suddenly invents a jet-powered plane that causes Bernard’s life to hit some turbulence! Lunch is included at the venerable City Hotel in Columbia, now under new management. $123

Mary PoppinsSacramento Community CenterThursday, June 16 or Saturday, June 18

Now a long-time favorite still playing on Broadway, this fanciful story features the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time. Brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft bring new life to such unforgettable songs like “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and “A Spoon-ful of Sugar.” So get swept up in the fun of this high-flying musical and join us. Lunch precedes the 2pm matinees at the Casa Garden Restaurant on the Thursday trip and at Dawson’s Restaurant inside the Hyatt Hotel on the Saturday trip. Please note: the Saturday trip will feature express pickup service for Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville and Arden/Expo only. Wednesday – $152, Saturday – $171

The Full MontyEast Sonora TheaterSaturday, June 25

Sierra Repertory Theatre brings back Broadway’s smash hit musical about six buddies with a desperate plan to get their lives back together. When they see how much their wives enjoy a male strip show during a “girl’s night out,” unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York come up with a bold way to make some quick cash.

It’s a slam dunk musical sensation with a giant heart. Please note: this performance has brief nudity and strong language. Lunch is included at the historic National Hotel in Jamestown prior to the 2pm matinee. $123

Picasso in San FranciscoTuesday, June 28 or Thursday, July 7

The de Young Museum hosts a rare exhibition of more than 100 masterpieces by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso from the permanent collection of the Musee National Picasso in Paris. Featuring sculptures, drawings, and paintings from his Blue and Rose Periods to Cubism and Surrealism, they represent every phase of his renowned career. An audio-guide is included to enhance your experience. Lunch is on-your-own in the museum café and there is an optional shuttle to the Legion of Honor in the afternoon to explore its permanent collection. $90

Billy ElliotOrpheum TheatreSaturday, July 2 or 16 , Wednesday, July 27 or September 7

Winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this hit Broadway show comes to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre for a limited 3-month run. Still playing in London where it premiered in 2005 and New York where it opened in 2008, Billy Elliot is a joyous celebration of a young boy’s dream of becoming a dancer. Set in a small British town, his desire and aspirations to achieve his dream inspire his family and community, changing all their lives forever. With drama and comedy, exciting choreography, and music and lyrics by Sir Elton John, it is memorable theatre. Seating is in the orchestra for all performances. A box lunch is included on board the motorcoach for Wednesday trips with a no-host dinner stop following the performance. Saturday departures include a no-host lunch stop prior to the show. Please note: the Wednesday trip on September 7 will feature express pickup service for Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville and Arden/Expo only. Wednesday – $156, Saturday – $167

Lincoln HighwayDay Trips

See the historic highway, America’s first improved trans-continental road, on these two day trips from Sacramento. There are two official “Lincolns” in and out of Sacramento. A portion of the proceeds from these tours will benefit the California Lincoln Highway Association.

Sacramento – Tahoe – Sacramento

Wednesday, May 18Take I-80 towards Reno, with lots of lots

of detours on the way to Truckee. After lunch at an old-style diner, head back on Hwy 50, again with a few detours. Hear the stories behind Baxter, Blue Canyon, the old Donner grade, Twin Bridges, Kyburz and more. $110, including lunch

Sacramento – San Francisco – SacramentoMonday, July 11

South from Sacramento went the original Lincoln, over Altamont Pass to Oakland and finally to Lincoln Park in San Francisco. We’ll have lunch in San Francisco, then return via the I-80 route, but with tons of off-freeway detours, as time will allow. $114, including lunch

Gardens of Golden Gate ParkTuesday, July 12

Spend a lovely summer day enjoying the many beautiful and extraordinary gardens of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. With our local guide, we’ll begin at the historic Conservatory of Flowers, home to colorful and exotic flowers and plants from around the world. We’ll also visit the windmill, Rose Gardens, the hidden Shakespeare Garden, and conclude at the exquisite and graceful Japanese Tea Gardens. Lunch is included at world-famous Cliff House Restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera for this picturesque day in the park. $136

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Victoria and the Lavender FestivalFeaturing the capital of British Columbia and the Sequim Lavender Festival5 Days • July 12-16

Combine an extended summer stay in the land of flowers with a fragrant lavender festival and you have a wonderful mini-vacation. Truly one of our finest and most popular short tour packages, it has been an early sellout every time!

1. Fly to Seattle, then head to Pike Place Market for an included lunch and shopping on the waterfront (time permitting). The Victoria Clipper leaves 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 the tea there is fit for a queen, and it’s true. Have your cameras ready. You never know who might take the seat next to you. The afternoon is free to visit the Royal British Columbia Museum, take in the boutiques and shops of downtown, or have a walk along the waterfront. (HT)

3. Spend the morning downtown with a guided tour of the royal houses of Parliament. At over 100 years old, Butchart Gardens is better than ever. After lunch in the historic Butchart family home, tour Canada’s most visited and photographed gardens at your leisure. The rose garden should be absolutely breathtaking during your summer visit. (L)

4. A morning ferry ride returns you to the States, with Port Angeles, Washington, as your destination. From there, it’s only a short drive to the 15th Annual Sequim Lavender Festival. Sequim dubs itself “the Lavender Capital of North America.” The mild temperate climate allows the plant to thrive here. You’ll see it’s true as you visit one of the area’s many lavender farms to enjoy lunch, entertainment, and the chance to make your very own fragrant lavender souvenir.

Spend a restful the night at the Inn at Port Hadlock, where your travels conclude with a gourmet dinner overlooking the water. (D)

5. In Tacoma, you’ll find the works of Dale Chihuly, the master glass maker. Many of his most impressive works hang in Union Station in town. Our guide knows Mr. Chihuly personally, and can share many interesting facts about the man and his art. Lunch is at a popular Tacoma eatery, and then it’s time for a late afternoon flight home. (B,L)

This tour includes home pickup, round-trip airfare, accommodations, all meals and attractions listed in the itinerary, deluxe motorcoach transportation, and the services of a Sports Leisure Vacations Tour Director. 2050/2300 Gold Passport Points

$2045 p.p./dbl.occ., $2300 single$ave $60 by March 25

Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tournament & the Carson ValleyFeaturing an optional upgrade to the 9th hole covered skybox3 Days • July 13-15

1. The 22nd annual American Century Championship, the celebrity golf tourna-ment at Edgewood Tahoe, features more than 80 of sport’s and entertainment’s greatest celebrities. See the likes of iconic basketball stars Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley, Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers and

entertainment stars such as Ray Romano. Today is the day for accessible autograph hunting along the shore of Lake Tahoe where July temperatures are usually in the low 80’s. Travel over the Sierra Nevada to the town of Minden, Nevada. A traditional Basque dinner is hosted after checking into your newly remodeled deluxe rooms at the Carson Valley Inn – 2 nights. (D)

2. Golfers: Today tee up at one of the Carson Valley’s “Divine Nine” championship courses – the Genoa Lakes (Lake Course) where green fees and a cart are included. Lunch is on your own. Non Golfers: Alpen Sierra has grown to become recognized as the premier roaster of specialty coffees in the Sierra Nevada. Learn the process from the raw bean to roasting including coffee sampling. Visit Dangberg Ranch, one of the largest livestock ranches in the west, which has recently opened its historic home for tours. Dr. Eliza Cook was the first woman doctor in Nevada. See her home followed by a BBQ lunch on property. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour and wine tasting at the Tahoe Ridge Winery. (L)

3. Today head back to the south shore for the first round of official tournament play at Edgewood Tahoe. You may walk the course following your favorite players or sit at one of three open bleachers on a first come, first serve basis. You will have the special opportunity to upgrade to a VIP experience

New Vacations and Getaways

Edgewood Tahoe is host to the American Century Golf Championship


with exclusive covered seating in the 9th hole Skybox, which includes lunch and an open bar that is not offered to the general public. (Additional cost of $55 – please inform us if you want this option when making your reservations). Return to Sacramento at approximately 5pm.

This tour includes door-to-door transfers, motorcoach transportation, accommo-dations, all meals and attractions as listed in the itinerary and the services of a Sports Leisure Tour Director. 750/850 Gold Passport Points


Rockets, Balloons and Billy the KidFeaturing the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta and the Virgin Spaceport America7 Days • October 2-8

H Highlights H• 3 balloon events: Special Shape Rodeo,

“Glowdeo,” and Mass Ascension• Upgraded seating in the Chaser Lounge• White Sands Nat’l Monument• Tour the town of Lincoln made famous by

Billy the Kid• Sandia Tram with lunch at High Finance• Roundtrip air to El Paso/from

Albuquerque• Door-to-door airport transportation• 15 Meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3

dinners• 2400/2700 Gold Passport Points

1. Fly to El Paso, Texas, then motorcoach

to Las Cruces, New Mexico. Dinner is hosted after checking into Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces – 2 nights. (D)

2. Spaceport America offers visitors an insider’s view of the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport. Once inside Spaceport America’s secured area, gaze upon the iconic design of the Terminal Hangar Facility, see vertical and horizontal launch sites, and gain an understanding of the inner workings of a complex specifically designed and built for space travel, commerce, and exploration. (B,L)

3. At the White Sands Missile Range museum you can trace the origin of America’s missile and space activity, find out how the atomic age began, and learn about the accomplishments of scientists who worked here. White Sands Nat’l Monument is one of the world’s great natural wonders. Explore the breathtaking wave like dunes of snow-white gypsum that stretch for 275 square miles. Travel into forested mountains to Ruidoso, a sharp contrast to the desert environment. Ruidoso is a thriving artist colony with quaint shops and a village feel. Hotel Ruidoso – 2 nights (B,L,D)

4. Capitan is the home of Smokey Bear State Park. Learn the history of the small bear cub rescued from a forest fire in 1950. Step back in time to the 1800’s in Lincoln. A guide will tell the story of the Lincoln County War during a visit to many of the preserved buildings including the courthouse where Billy the Kid made his last great escape. Lincoln is considered by many historians

to be the most authentic old west town remaining in the United States. (B,L)

5. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, with over 600 balloons, is the world’s largest ballooning event and is one of the most photographed events on earth. Attend several events during the next few days. Tonight the “Glowdeo” is a static display of the “Special Shape Balloons.” Some examples include a stagecoach, piggy bank, or a cow. Following is the after glow fireworks. We have upgraded your experience for each event to the Chase Lounge which offers private outdoor seating where you can enjoy food and refreshments. Nativo Lodge – 2 nights (B,L,D)

6. Back to the Fiesta this morning for the Special Shape Rodeo Balloons launch. Enjoy lunch and some free time in Albuquerque’s Old Town. Visit the Turquoise Museum which houses the world’s largest collection of turquoise from 60 mines around the world. Here you will learn all there is to know about this gem and ornamental stone. (B,L)

7. This morning is the Mass Ascension; a launch of all the participating balloons, which has been a feature of Fiesta since its earliest days. Led by a balloon flying the American flag to the strains of The Star Spangled Banner, you will be awestruck by the spectacular beauty of hot air balloons filling the big blue New Mexico sky. Please note: all events are dependent on the weather as high winds could possibly cancel any event. Before departing home take in one last famous Albuquerque attraction, the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, with lunch at the top of the mountain. Your flight home returns in the late afternoon. (B,L)


Catalina Island Getaway4 Days • October 9-12

Our annual escape to the island “26 miles across the sea” features an old friend who has completed a makeover! The Pavilion Lodge is now the Pavilion Hotel after being closed for several months to undergo a top to bottom renovation.

1. A home pickup begins your delightful escape to Catalina Island along with a short Hot air balloons are just as beautiful after dark


flight to Southern California. Enjoy an historic behind-the-scenes tour and a spectacular Sunday Brunch aboard the Queen Mary, moored in Long Beach. Following brunch and the tour, travel aboard the Catalina Express ferry to Catalina Island and check into the recently renovated Pavilion Hotel, your home for the next three nights, right in the heart of Avalon. Enjoy a wine reception each night and a continental breakfast each morning. Pavilion Hotel – 3 nights (BR)

2. & 3. Our itinerary includes several adventures on the island as well as plenty of free time to enjoy activities on your own. Included in the tour is a new behind the scenes tour of Catalina’s famous Ballroom and Casino. See the famous Art Deco murals along with the green room and dressing rooms used by such famous performers as Benny Goodman, Errol Flynn and Cary Grant. Get a look at the underwater world surrounding the island by semi-submersible. Additionally, view Avalon and its beautiful harbor from high above on the Inland Motor Tour. Follow the island’s original stagecoach route aboard a specially designed bus. Visit the Catalina Fox Island Habitat and the Nature Conservancy Center all the while looking for Bald Eagles, Mule Deer and Bison. For your final night dinner, gather with your fellow travelers at the new Avalon Grill on the water and just steps from your hotel. (2B,D)

4. Following a mid-morning return to the mainland enjoy a lovely lunch at the Tam O’Shanter Inn, the restaurant that started the Lawry’s Seasoned Salt and Prime Rib empire, and was one of Walt Disney’s favorites. A late-afternoon flight returns you to Sacramento in the early evening. (B,L)

This tour includes home pickup, round-trip airfare from Sacramento to Southern California, accommodations and three tours on Catalina Island, six meals (3 Breakfasts, 1 Brunch, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner), deluxe motorcoach transportation, and the services of a Sports Leisure Vacations Tour Director. 1450/1650 Gold Passport Points

$1420 p.p./dbl.occ., $1650single$ave $50 by March 25

Dreaming of Santa CruzFeaturing the new Dream Inn3 Days • October 16-18

1. Your tour to the California’s Central Coast begins with door-to-door pickups at your home by Carey Transportation to meet SuperCoach III at our office. Travel in comfort to San Jose for a superb Sunday Brunch at Sports Leisure favorite Dolce Hayes Mansion. Nearby at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium, experience a taste of ancient Egypt in our own backyard – the largest collection of such artifacts in the Western United States. Arrive in Santa Cruz in the late afternoon. Beautifully restored to its former grandeur, the Dream Inn features rooms overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a late afternoon stroll on the beach. The evening is free to enjoy dinner at the hotel’s Aquarius Restaurant or nearby at the Santa Cruz Wharf where several restaurants are available for your dining pleasure. Dream Inn – 2 nights (BR)

2. Explore the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk today with its Company Historian. Learn about its long history and hear the story of the boardwalk’s historic carousel which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Later this morning, journey to Roaring Camp and ride a steam train into the majestic redwoods. A BBQ lunch is included. Relax at your hotel in the afternoon, enjoying the views from your room or take a walk along

the sand. Dinner tonight is a real treat at the famous Shadowbrook Restaurant, built into the hillside near the water’s edge. (L,D)

3. Known throughout the world for its unique flora and fauna, the UC Santa Cruz Botanical Gardens feature the largest collection of South Pacific species outside of Australia and New Zealand. A short drive east to Livermore finds Wente Vineyards, California’s oldest continuously operated, family-owned winery. Enjoy lunch inside its popular restaurant before a tour of its wine caves and a tasting. Return to Sacramento in the late afternoon. (L)



“Fall” Over Laughing In Branson Featuring comedy legend Tim Conway 6 Days • October 18-23

H Highlights H• Eight shows: Tim Conway, Andy Williams

with Ann Margaret, Yakov Smirnoff, the Twelve Irish Tenors, Jim Stafford, Roy Rogers Jr., Presley’s Jubilee, The Hughes Brothers or a visit to Silver Dollar City

The Dream Inn is your home in Santa Cruz


• Five nights at the beautiful Hilton Hotel Promenade

• Private chat with Steve Presley• Brunch at the Big Cedar Lodge• Local sightseeing tour • 10 Meals; 4 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 5

dinners• Door-to-door transportation• Round trip airfare direct to & from

Branson• 2500/2800 Gold Passport Points

1. Fly Frontier Airlines from Sacramento, with a stop in Denver, arriving at the new airport in Branson. Upon landing go directly to your hotel located in the middle of Branson Landing, on the banks of Lake Taneycomo, with a friendly pedestrian area of shops and restaurants. Only steps away is Branson’s old town with its quaint shops including Dick’s Five & Dime. Dinner is hosted after some time to settle into the hotel. The evening is at your leisure. The Hilton Promenade – 5 nights (D)

2. Relive your childhood at the Roy Rodger’s Jr. & the High Riders show. Hear all those great classic cowboy songs. “Dusty” also shares his personal stories of growing up with Roy and Dale, a fitting tribute to his parents. Get the lay of the land with a scenic tour of the local area including the College of the Ozarks. Known locally as “Hard Work U,” no student pays tuition. Rather, they work to earn their education. Later, get a behind-the-scenes experience at the Presley Family Theatre and chat with Steve Presley of Presley’s Jubilee. Following dinner return to the theater to see Steve and four generations of Presley’s perform country classics to Gospel with zany antics from Herkimer and Cecil guaranteed to have you rolling in the aisle. (B,D)

3. You have a choice this morning. Visit Silver Dollar City, the home of the American Craftsmanship and National Harvest

Festival. From handcrafted works of art to toe-tapping music and country home cooking, this outdoor park in the Ozark hills abounds with beautiful fall foliage colors. A culinary class is also included during your visit. The parks terrain does have some hills and many activities are at the bottom of the park; electric carts are available. Or you may choose an additional show. From country to Broadway to gospel, The Hughes Brothers delight audiences with spine-tingling harmonies, energetic dancing, and hilarious comedy. Dinner is hosted Andy William’s Moon River Grill before his performance with the legendary Ann-Margaret. Winner of five Golden Globe Awards and nominated for two Academy Awards & six Emmys, the lovely Ann-Margret will join Andy to create an incredible performance you won’t forget. (B,D)

4. Yakov Smirnoff, the famous Russian comedian, delivers explosive laughter in a show this morning filled with brilliant special effects, dazzling dancing, heart filled moments, and just plain fun. To his peers, Tim Conway is “the comedian’s comedian.” Audiences, on the other hand, simply consider him one of the funniest men in show business. Acclaimed for his inventive, often improvised style and razor-sharp timing, he has been honored for performances in motion pictures, television, and stage. (B,D)

5. With a repertoire ranging from Broadway to Barry Manilow to Frank Sinatra and of course plenty of traditional Irish music, The Twelve Irish Tenors show features something for every musical taste. Our final show is filled with giggles and guitar. Jim Stafford combines hysterical comedy with masterful performances on the classical guitar and heart-warming stories of the human spirit. (B,D)

6. Brunch is scheduled at the beautiful historic Big Cedar Lodge sitting on the banks of Table Rock Lake before your 2:30pm flight which stops in Denver before arriving in Sacramento at 7:35pm (BR)

$2455p.p./dbl.occ., $2775 single$ave $100 by March 25

Tonopah, Laughlin & Las Vegas by SuperCoach III6 Days • November 5-10

1. Our fleet of Carey vehicles will pick you up at your home and transport you to the Sports Leisure office. Depart our office on board Supercoach III for the south shore of Lake Tahoe where you will enjoy the popular Forest Buffet at Harrah’s. Continue your travels down Hwy 395, criss-crossing between California and Nevada. Your final destination for the day is Tonopah. Founded in 1900 as a silver mining camp, it once contained more than 30 saloons, (and just two churches), within its city limits. Ramada Inn (BR)

2. Heading south, pass a number of ghost towns as we make our way to Beatty for a hosted lunch at the Stagecoach Hotel. After a rest stop in Las Vegas, arrive in Laughlin in late afternoon. Golden Nugget – 2 nights (B,L)

3. Travel the Colorado River by jet boat to Lake Havasu, home of the famous London Bridge. View breathtaking Topock Gorge, accessible only by the river, featuring volcanic rock faces, enchanting emerald waters, ancient Indian petroglyphs, and desert wild life. Enjoy a hosted lunch and some free time in Lake Havasu before returning to Laughlin. (L)

4. Head back to Las Vegas this morning visiting the Neon Museum which has over 150 signs in its collection, ten of which have been refurbished and placed outside in downtown. Most are exhibited in the “Boneyard.” It is here during your guided tour you will find the most treasured and famous signs of Las Vegas past. Enjoy a city tour of Las Vegas as you travel the length of the strip to your centrally located hotel where custom European furniture, rich fabrics and warm decorations give your room a distinctive French feel. Paris Las Vegas – 2 nights (L)

5. Today is yours to explore some of the amazing hotels that surround you. The Bellagio, with its spectacular fountains show, is directly across the street and Caesars Palace, with its famous “Forum Shops,” is right next door. On either side of Paris you will find Bally’s and Planet Hollywood.

Spring Tour Preview DaysFriday, April 1 & Saturday, April 2

10am–2pm each day

Join us at the KVIE studios at2030 W. El Camino Avenue

Reservations required, limited space.


6. Depart Las Vegas this morning for the trip back to Sacramento. There will be rest and meal stops en route arriving home, via Mojave, Bakersfield and Fresno, at about 9pm. Carey vehicles will be waiting at the Sports Leisure office to return you to your front door! (L)



Las Vegas, Fly Away to ParisFeaturing three nights on the strip at Paris Las Vegas4 Days • November 8-11

1. Carey Transportation delivers you to Sacramento Airport from where you fly non-stop to Las Vegas on Southwest Airlines. After a hosted lunch settle into your hotel where custom European furniture, rich fabrics and warm decorations give your room a distinctive French feel. Tonight enjoy a guided tour of the strip to downtown Las Vegas and watch the popular Freemont Street light show. Paris Las Vegas – 3 nights (L)

2. Charlene Cruze’s family goes back four generations in this town. Her great-grandfather helped with the first settlement in Las Vegas and her grandparents helped build the first railroad station in 1905. She attended the opening of Bugsy Segal’s famous Flamingo Hotel in 1946 with her mother and father and saw Elvis’ first appearance in 1956. She will use her wealth of knowledge to inform and entertain you as our step-on guide during the day’s journey through the Valley of Fire, which derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert. Travel around the shores of Lake Mead to the Hoover Dam where you will be able to view the new Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge. (L)

3. Today is at your leisure to explore some of the amazing hotels that surround you. The Bellagio, with its spectacular fountains

show, is directly across the street and Caesars Palace, known for its popular “Forum Shops,” is right next door to the Bellagio. On either side of Paris you will find Bally’s and Planet Hollywood. Tonight there will be an option (additional cost) to see one of Las Vegas’ famous shows. As the tour draws near and the headliners have set their dates, we will contact you about the shows and pricing.

4. The Neon Museum has over 150 signs in its collection, ten of which have been refurbished and been placed outside in downtown. Most are exhibited in the “Boneyard.” It is here during your guided tour you will find the most treasured and famous signs of Las Vegas past. Return to Sacramento on an afternoon flight where the cars from Carey will be waiting to return you home. (L)

This tour includes roundtrip airfare from Sacramento, door-to-door transfers, motorcoach transportation, accommo-dations, all meals and attractions as listed in the itinerary and the services of a Sports Leisure Tour Director. 1150/1250 Gold Passport Points


Southeast Asia on Holland America’s Floating HotelDragons, and Beaches, and Buddhas20 Days (14 Day Cruise, plus 2 Nights Singapore) • Jan. 19 – Feb. 7, 2012

Join Sports Leisure for our 3rd Asia Tour in January 2012. The gem of your travels is a 14-day voyage to China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand & Singapore. With stops in 10 different ports, you will experience the vibrancy of Southeast Asian culture on the daytime shore excursions and retreat to the comfort of your cabin aboard Holland America’s beautiful ms Zaandam each evening. Visits to bustling municipalities such as Ho Chi Minh

City, the serene white sand beaches of Ko Samui, and carefree days sailing the open seas create a balanced itinerary with a relaxed pace well-suited to the adventurous, mature, active traveler. Air travel, a pre-flight night in SFO and a two-night post-cruise stay in Singapore makes a total of 20 days. Bring your sense of adventure and let’s safely journey to exotic lands to make lifelong memories!

Best of all, you’ll travel with our own Asian Traveler, Chris Galloway. He’ll help you navigate some of the language and airport challenges. Your visit to these exotic locales is made more comfortable by the fact that you have your own floating hotel, with Holland America-style service.

Ports of call (in order): Embark in Hong Kong (full day to explore), China; Halong Bay, Nha Treng and Phu My (for Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam; Sanya, China; Sihanoukville, Cambodia; Laem Chabang (for Bangkok), Ko Samui, Thailand; Singapore. The package includes door-to-door transfers, roundtrip airfare to Hong Kong,/from Singapore, a 2-night post-cruise stay with sightseeing in Singapore, and 14 nights on board the ms Zaandam, with all meals included.

Call for the complete cruise brochure. Prices, including airfare and the pre and post-cruise package, start at

Inside cabin:$4945 p.p./dbl.occ., $5950 single

Outside cabin:$5095 p.p./dbl.occ., $6290 single

$ave $250 by March 25

Visit one of the many “floating markets” in Thailand

Spring Preview Day to Benefit KVIE

Literacy ProgramAs has become a custom of ours, we

are asking those attending the Spring Preview Open House at KVIE to bring a book for a child. KVIE’s free children’s book program distributes around 10,000 books each year through its Ready To Learn literacy program. Free books also reach needy children through partner organizations and community events. This program has been under pressure this year, because of stretched finances at PBS.

Bringing a book (or even two) is not required. It’s just one of the little ways our travel family works together to try and make a difference in our community. Books will also be accepted on the bus during the month of March, if you are not attending the Open House on April 1 or 2. Books are needed that are appropriate for children up to age 8 in English, Spanish, or Bilingual (hardback or paperback). Sample titles/categories include:

Sesame Street books

Clifford books

Dr. Seuss or The Cat in the Hat books

Other non-PBS Kids show book samples:

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

If You Give a Pic a Party

Where the Wild Things Are

Curious George books

I Spy a Butterfly

I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont

The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola

Check with your grandchildren in grade school to see if the you can order books through the Scholastic Book Club. If you order online your grandchild’s class will receive a free book as well.


Kia Ora, New Zealand!Featuring the best of the North and South Islands18 Days • February 19 – March 7, 2012• Explore history at the Olveston House,

Larnach Castle and the New Zealand National Museum – Te Papa

• Beauty abounds at Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens, Paradise Valley Springs, and on cruises on Millford Sound and Lake Wakatipu

• Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and experience a TranzAlpine Rail Journey

• Skyline Gondola and Luge Rides• City sights tour of Christchurch, Dunedin,

Wellington, and Auckland• Air to Christchurch/from Auckland from

Sacramento or San Francisco• First class hotel accommodations

including (4) two-night stays• 29 meals (15FB, 1L, 13D) including 4

specialty dinners: Maori Hangi and Concert in Rotorua, Haggis Ceremony in Dunedin, Walter Peak Homestead in Queenstown, and a special Farewell Dinner in Auckland

• Door-to-door service by Carey Transportation

• Local guide and Sports Leisure Vacations Tour Director

• 6000/6550 Gold Passport Points“Kia Ora” is the way New Zealanders say

“G’Day.” In the Maori language it literally means “Be Well” or “Be Healthy.” It’s easy to find health in such a beautifully natural country. This will be Sports Leisure’s first exclusive visit to New Zealand and we are taking it all in with 16 days of activities. We’ll explore at a moderate pace with four two-night stays along the way. And, of course, along the way is what is best about New Zealand – even as we journey from place to place, the journey includes rail, boat and air passage, (the latter by gondola and optional flightseeing). If you have been waiting to visit New Zealand for the first time or are looking for a more in depth second visit, this is the package you have been waiting for.

1. & 2. Begin your journey with door-to-door service as you are met at your home by Carey Transportation. Air service will be provided from Sacramento or San Francisco

once schedules have been announced. Cross the international dateline (losing a day) on your flight to New Zealand.

3. After a quick connection in Auckland, continue to Christchurch and meet your local guide. Heartland Hotel Cotswold or The Elms Hotel (D)

4. Explore the country’s largest city on the South Island with a city tour. Traveling through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo see the brilliant turquoise water. Marvel at the spectacular mountain ranges including Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available (time and weather permitting) to enjoy a scenic flight (optional) over the Southern Alps before travelling to Omarama. Heritage Gateway Hotel (FB,D)

5. Depart Omarama and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue south to Dunedin, a well preserved Victorian city, with an informative tour including a visit to Olveston House, a prestigious historic home. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, a special Haggis Ceremony and gift. Mercure Leisure Lodge (FB,D)

6. Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you hear of its tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and view the superb collection of flowers, followed by a delightful morning tea. Say farewell to Dunedin and travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland and your overnight stay. Tonight you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional). Distinction Luxmore Hotel (FB,D)

7. Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fjord. See spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch. Travel to Queenstown, overlooking magical Lake Wakatipu. Spend the next two nights at this year round resort which offers a wide range of activities and attractions. This evening is free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants. Mercure Queenstown Resort – 2 nights (FB,L)


8. Explore Queenstown at leisure today. Your guide is available to assist with the many sightseeing options available, whether it be the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour to Skippers Canyon or the helicopter ride of a lifetime. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across the lake to Walter Peak Station. On arrival sit back and relax as you are treated to the best of New Zealand’s high country cuisine at the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the ship for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown. (FB,D)

9. Travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village, and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass to the mighty West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snowcapped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel to Fox Glacier. Time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers. Heartland Hotel Glacier Country (FB,D)

10. Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue into Arthur’s Pass and board The TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as you travel through the Waimakariri Basin, over massive viaducts and through the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains to the elegant city of Christchurch. On arrival your coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Heartland Hotel Cotswold or The Elms Hotel (FB,D)

11. Travel along the East Coast to the fishing village of Kaikoura. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you travel through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine. Continue to Picton, where you board the Interislander Ferry for your journey through the Marlborough Sounds and across Cook Strait to Wellington. Hotel Ibis Wellington – 2 nights (FB,D)

12. Today explore this exciting region and enjoy an extensive city tour which explains the history and culture on show in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. A highlight will be a guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European

views of the land, environment, and people. Enjoy some free time to explore at leisure this afternoon. This evening is also free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants in the city. (FB)

13. Depart Wellington and view the snow capped peaks of Mt. Ruapehu and Mt. Tongariro as you travel to Lake Taupo. Visit the spectacular Huka Falls then travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. Hotel Sudima or Hotel Lake Rotorua – 2 nights (FB,D)

14. Today begins with a gondola ride to Skyrides Restaurant where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. Travel to the Agrodome where you see performing sheep, a shearing display, and sheep dog trial. Visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park, where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Some free time is available before an afternoon transfer to see the boiling mud pools and the awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert. (FB,D)

15. Depart Rotorua and travel north via Auckland to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Continue via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty

Grounds, location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British. Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge – 2 nights (FB,D)

16. This morning travel aboard a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye out for bottlenose and common dolphins before returning via Russell to Paihia for a free afternoon. A range of optional activities are available or you may choose to relax and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the waterfront. (FB,D)

17. Depart the Bay of Islands this morning and travel via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum before continuing to Auckland for a city sights tour. Hotel Copthorne or Hotel Auckland City (FB,D)

18. Time to say farewell. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday. Arrive back in California in the late afternoon on the same day you depart New Zealand. (FB)


The natural beauty of New Zealand is remembered by all who travel there

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March 26 –April 2

8 Days Carlsbad & Big Bend

Last minute space may be available. Call our office.

April 16-19 4 Days On the (Pismo) Beach

Spend 3 nights at the Sea Crest Resort, right on the shores of the Pacific at Pismo Beach, in an oceanview room. Enjoy an old-fashioned melodrama, take a cruise through an oyster farm! The Central Coast Lavendar Farm is featured, along with tickets to “A Taste of Pismo,” a private, ticketed food and wine tasting affair. The perfect close-to-home beach getaway. Tour Director: Scott Angeletti, $1155 p.p./dbl.occ., $1385 single

April 28 – May 4

7 Days Washington, DC & The Homestead

4 nights in our nation’s capitol and 2 nights at the fabulous old Homestead Resort in the mountains of Virginia. Visit the Capitol (and the new visitors center), drive through Embassy Row, popular “DC After Dark” tour. Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, free time to explore your choice of Smithsonian institutions. Stop at the White House Visitors Center and the new Air Force Memorial. Visit Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello, and stay at the Homestead, truly a southern treasure. A free day at the resort gives you a host of activities to choose from, Tour Director: Clayton Whitehead. $2940 p.p./dbl.occ., $3380 single

April 29 – May 3

5 Days The Ramona Pageant & Temecula by SuperCoach III

For those who don’t care to fly, a new all-coach itinerary. See the Ramona Pageant in Hemet, a remarkable look at early California history. Walk through Old Town Temecula and go behind the scenes at the ranch where the movie “Ramona,” starring Mary Pickford, was filmed in 1910. See a unique Japanese Arts & Culture Center and travel the famous Tehachapi Loop, a must see for railroad buffs. 8 meals, SuperCoach III, Tour Director: Chris Galloway. $1355 p.p./dbl.occ., $1590 single

May 11-13 3 Days Springtime in Yosemite Nat’l Park

2 nights at Yosemite Lodge in Yosemite Valley. Guided sightseeing in the valley and lunch at the Ahwahnee Hotel are featured. There’s free time to stop at the visitors center or walk to Yosemite Falls. Lunch at the historic Wawona Hotel incl. on the return trip. 3 meals, SuperCoach III transportation. Please note: this 3 day tour does not include home pick-up, as it returns on a Friday in prom season and our cars are not available. Tour Director: Ramona Goodge, $940 p.p./dbl.occ., $1120 single.

May 13-16 4 Days Luxury in (and around) La Jolla

The repeat of a popular tour first offered in 2009. 3 nights at the Embassy Suites Hotel in La Jolla, a visit to Coronado Island that includes,,,are you ready… Sunday Brunch at the Hotel del Coronado. Visit the labs at the Birch Aquarium. Guided tours of Coronado and La Jolla are included, plus lunch at the Hotel La Jolla and milk shakes at the famous 101 Café on the historic highway in Oceanside. 7 meals, complimentary cocktails each evening, airfare, included.Tour Director: RoseMarie Holt, $1260 p.p./dbl.occ., $1445 single

May 16-23 8 Days The Canyonlands (and National Parks) of Utah & Arizona

Featuring Bryce Canyon, Zion and Grand Canyon (north rim visit) Nat’l Parks, Lake Powell Nat’l Rec. Area and Glen Canyon Dam. Soar over the lake on a 40 minute flightseeing tour, see it by water on a narrated cruise. Spend a day at Bryce and a day at Zion, two of nature’s most spectacular creations. 12 meals, airfare to/from Las Vegas included. Tour Director: Scott Angeletti, $2510 p.p./dbl.occ., $2795 single

May 20-29 10 Days Alaska’s Marine Highway

Travel by ferry boat and see the Alaska those on cruise ships never visit. Explore the communities of Haines and Petersburg, with the option to visit Skagway. Enjoy flightseeing over Glacier Nat’l Park, see bald eagles soar and enjoy the best burger for 39 miles around! Comfortable, lower berth accommodations on the ferry (3 nights total). A unique vacation, limited to just 15 travelers, where you will meet the people of Alaska and even cruise up to the edge of a glacier. 11 meals, airfare to Seattle/return from Juneau incl. $3795 p.p./dbl.occ., $4250 single

May 26 – June 4

10 Days Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice

A magnificent tour of a small but amazing country. Mountains, beaches, volcanoes, hot springs, wildlife, historic sites and small villages, are all a part of our itinerary. Round trip airfare via Seattle (the quickest route), 17 meals (this is important because food is expensive in Iceland), Scott Angeletti is your Tour Director. $4975 p.p./dbl.occ., $5395 single

May 31 – June 2

3 Days Sequoia & Kings Canyon Nat’l Parks

2 nights in the park at the Wuksachi Lodge. Guided sightseeing including the canyon, the famous Sherman Tree, Grant Grove and Zumwalt Meadow. 6 meals and transportation by SuperCoach III, Tour Director: Ramona Goodge, $965 p.p./dbl.occ., $1155 single


Early Payment Di$counts are available on many of the adventures listed here. Check the back page for details.

The Tour Calendar (Previously Announced Tours)

Be a part of Portland’s Rose Festival in June

For over one hundred years, the Portland Rose Festival has served families and individuals from Oregon and beyond with events and programs that spotlight the riches of the Pacific Northwest’s heritage and environment while offering colorful examples of many international cultures. Attended by more than two million people, the festival is annually one of the top three most highly decorated events by the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) and in 2007 was named Best Festival in the World.

On the heels of the successful Lewis & Clark Exhibition of 1905, Mayor Harry Lane decided the city should have a festival of roses. In those early years, horse-drawn floats, aquatic events, and fireworks highlighted the festival. Following the 1907 event, a group of 10 businessmen formally organized the Portland Rose Festival as a nonprofit organization (now called the Portland Rose Festival Foundation) to plan and finance the annual event. In 2007, the Rose Festival featured a Century of Celebration in its most elaborate incarnation ever.

The Grand Floral Parade is the crown jewel of the festival, anticipated annually by both locals and festival guests. In 2011 the parade will offer an extravaganza of the Rose Festival’s theme, “Carnival of Roses,” displaying the colors, variety and excitement of a Mardi Gras-style carnival celebration. Sports Leisure’s tour features reserved inside seating at the Memorial Coliseum. Parade guests inside the coliseum are treated to natural light as the curtains are dropped to allow the view of the outside world to come inside! Not to mention, those inside are protected from any wet weather!

Of course, the festival is just a part of several unique itineraries that Sports Leisure has put together to suit anyone interested in traveling to Oregon this summer. Tours of 3 to 12 days are available, most of which include the Rose Festival and the Grand Floral Parade. See all of our tour offerings on this page or for the complete itineraries, see our 2011 catalog.

June 3-9 7 Days The Undiscovered Oregon

From Sacramento, travel by SuperCoach III to Klamath Falls, then onto Bend, John Day and Joseph. Haven’t heard of all those places? We aren’t surprised. This is the undiscovered Oregon. See Crater Lake (weather permitting), John Day Fossil Beds Nat’l Monument, the quaint mountain villages of Enterprise and Joseph. For the off-the-beaten-track fan who hasn’t explored our neighbor to the north. 14 meals, SuperCoach III, return air from Portland incl. $1995 p.p./dbl.occ., $2300 single, $50 EPD**

June 10-12 3 Days The Portland Rose Festival & Parade

Similar to the Tournament of Roses held each New Year’s in Pasadena, this event celebrates The City of Roses, Portland. You’ll see the parade from inside in reserved seats in an arena. Stay two nights at the Hilton Vancouver, just over the river. Enjoy the Farmer’s Market after the parade, dinner at Fort Vancouver and be a contestant in a game show! Visit the International Rose Gardens on your city tour. 5 meals, round trip air incl. $1095 p.p./dbl.occ., $1215 single

June 10-14 5 Days The Rose Parade & Oregon’s Covered Bridges

Fly to Portland, enjoy the Rose Parade itinerary as listed above, then return home by SuperCoach III, stopping in Cottage Springs and Medford. You’ll enjoy dinner on one of the many covered bridges in the area, a memory just waiting to be created. Airfare, coach transportation, 9 meals incl. $1515 p.p./dbl.occ., $1740 single

June 3-14 12 Days All of Oregon – The Whole Kit & Kaboodle

Everything in all three itineraries above, the entire trip by SuperCoach III from and back to, Sacramento. Check out pages 18-19 of the catalog for all the details. $3295 p.p./dbl.occ., $3919 single, $75 EPD**

June 11-13 3 Days Music on the Mountain, Featuring the Susanville Symphony

The smallest town in America with its own symphony orchestra is our own Susanville. 2 nights Diamond Mountain Casino Hotel, 4 meals, Pops concert. $690 p.p./dbl.occ., $750 single

Celebrate the “other” Rose Parade in Portland


Look What We’re Doing…

We encourage you to find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sportsleisure. We’ve been posting pictures of recent trips and sometimes even trips that are currently on the road… so you may see a fellow Sports Leisure traveler while they are actually on vacation. How awesome is that?

June 17-24 8 Days The Lincoln Highway – Cheyenne to Sacramento

Travel through Wyoming, Utah and Nevada, tracing the route of America’s first transcontinental highway. Laramie, Medicine Bow, ghost and company towns, monuments that have been on more than one highway, a tree growing out of a rock, one of the only pyramids in the country, the “Loneliest Road in America” (US 50 across Nevada is the original Lincoln), a chance to “tour” the metropolis of Eureka (population 483) and meet Crazy Wally. The last stretch of the road, with all the unique oddities you love. 16 meals, airfare to Denver, return home by SuperCoach III. Tour Directors: Mark & Chris, $2345 p.p./dbl.occ., $2615 single

June 25 – July 2

8 Days Yellowstone, Geysers & Ghost Towns

Featuring an extended visit to Yellowstone Nat’l Park; plus Grand Tetons Nat’l Park, Little Big Horn, (Buffalo Bill) Cody, Billings, Nevada City and Virginia City ghost towns (yes, in Montana), this trip has it all. See Old Faithful, the geyser pools, Lake Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Of course, wildlife can’t be guaranteed, but you’ll have every opportunity to meet our animal kingdom friends. 13 meals, air to Bozeman and from Billings, Montana, incl. $2965 p.p./dbl.occ., $3495 single

July 12-16 5 Days Victoria & The Lavender Festival

An old favorite returns by popular demand. Fly to Seattle, fast ferry to Victoria, 3 nights, Butchart Gardens luncheon visit, double decker bus tour, High Tea at the Empress, 3 nights Chateau Victoria, Sequim Lavender Festival, overnight Inn at Port Hadlock, 6 meals, airfare, Tour Director: Chris Galloway, $2045 p.p./dbl.occ., $2300 single, $60 EPD**

July 15-17 3 Days Mark’s Very Berry Weekend

Back despite being virtually ingored the first time around… something Mark still hasn’t gotten over.Fly to Portland, explore the farmer’s markets, try your hand at picking fresh berries to bring home, watch an 1800’s-style baseball game, fine dining, LOTS of fun! 5 meals, 2 nights Vancouver (WA) Hilton, airfare, Tour Director: Mark Hoffmann, $1035 p.p./dbl.occ., $1130 single, $20 EPD**

July 20-25 6 Days All Aboard for America, Train Fest 2011 in the Quad Cities

Sports Leisure’s 32nd Anniversary Trip features three scenic train rides, a visit to Train Fest 2011 and even a side trip to Ronald Reagan’s hometown in this 100th anniversary of his birth. Fly to Chicago, then ride by luxury first class rail to the Quad Cities on the Mississippi.The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, plus a trip from Quad Cities to Iowa City, a visit to Herbert Hoover and Mamie Eisenhower’s homes, 2 nights Des Moines, 10 meals, airfare incl. Tour Directors: Clayton & Mark, $2650 p.p./dbl.occ., $3000 single. $60 EPD**


Yellowstone… our first or second national park?

There has long been a debate between the supporters of Yellowstone and Yosemite, or perhaps it should be said the states of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and California, for the claiming rights to which is the home of the “first national park.” It is always an interesting and fun conversation to get started. If President Lincoln signed a bill on June 30, 1864 creating the Yosemite Grant and President Ulysses S. Grant signed the billed creating Yellowstone Park on March 1, 1872, how is it that Yellowstone is our first national park and Yosemite is our third?

Yellowstone began with John Colter, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Colter returned in 1807 with stories of a land where a man could go fishing in one spot, then turn and cook his fish in a hot spring without moving; that there was a beautiful canyon so deep that a “man could shout down into it at night and be awakened by his echo the next morning.” He told of walking across areas where the “earth was so hot that mud boiled and steam rose from the ground.” The journalists and naysayers jokingly referred to his stories as “Colter’s Hell”. Yet one man, N.P. Langford wrote, “I had indulged, for several years, a great curiosity to see the wonders of the upper valley of the Yellowstone. The stories told by trappers and mountaineers of the natural phenomena of that region were so strange and marvelous that… I [organized in 1870] an expedition for the express purpose of exploring it…” Upon his return from his trek along the Yellowstone and Madison Rivers, over the Beartooth Mountains and down to the “firehole” with geysers, mudpots, fumaroles and hot springs, Langford went East on a lecturing circuit sponsored by Northern Pacific Railroad and he said of Yellowstone, “there is a majestic harmony in the whole” of it that all must see. And the push for Yellowstone as a public park was born.

Check out Sports Leisure’s entire itinerary for Yellowstone, Geysers and Ghost Towns, which includes this majestic park, on this page, online at www.sportsleisure.com or on page 48 of our 2011 tour catalog. Give us a call if you’re interested!

(And join us on either our Yellowstone or Yosemite tours to find out the rest of the story… Who’s first, who’s third, and by the way, which is our second national park? And why.)

Old Faithful is waiting for you in Yellowstone

July 25 – August 1

8 Days Circle British Columbia by Train, Coach & Ferry Boat

Fly to Vancouver, then cross the water to Nanaimo by ferry. The second day is spent on a coach, traveling up Vancouver Island, stopping at a place where goats eat on the roof (no kidding) and a wonderful forestry museum in Campbell River on the way to Port Hardy. Next up is the all day ferry boat to Prince Rupert, on the BC coast. After two nights in this rarely visited coastal community, you board the Skeena train, operated by Canada’s VIA Rail, for the ride to Prince George. After an overnight stay in a local hotel, reboard the train and continue to Jasper Nat’l Park in the Canadian Rockies. A two-night stay gives you a chance to discover this amazing mountain paradise. Perhaps the most unique trip of the year. Air to Vancouver, returning from Edmonton, along with 9 meals included. Tour Director: Ramona Goodge, $3925 p.p./dbl.occ., $4440 single, $60 EPD**

July 28-30 3 Days Mystic Monterey & Gilroy’s Garlic

2 nights ocean view rooms at Monterey’s only beachfront hotel, lunch at the Steinbeck House, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Gilroy Garlic Festival, Monterey peninsula guided tour, 4 meals. $999 p.p./dbl.occ., $1189 single

August 7-12 6 Days Lake Quinault, the Olympic Peninsula & Long Beach

Explore the mountains, beaches and rainforests of Olympic Nat’l Park while staying 2 nights at the Lake Quinalt Lodge in the park. Your 2 night stay in Long Beach, on the Washington Coast, features sandy beaches and fine dining. The Inn at Port Hadlock near Puget Sound is a quaint boutique hotel, making the accommodations one of the highlights. 14 meals, airfare (to Portland, return from Seattle) included. Tour Director: Ramona Goodge, $2410 p.p./dbl.occ., $2715 single, $25 EPD**

Aug 15-18 4 Days “The Sound(s) of Music” In Bavarian Leavenworth

Come to Washington, to the tiny mountain community of Leavenworth, which models itself after a Bavarian village in Europe. Ride the Empire Builder from Seattle, 3 at the nights Bavarian Lodge, see performances of “The Sound of Music,” and “My Fair Lady,” in an outdoor amphitheater with a mountain backdrop. Columbia River Museum, Ohme Gardens, Boeing Museum of Flight, airfare. $1585 p.p./dbl.occ., $1799 single, $20 EPD**

REMEMBER MEAL CHOICESWhen you receive your itinerary/confirmation for a trip, check

to see if a meal choice is needed and take a minute to make your selection by calling our office or returning your choice with your payment. Thank you.


British Columbia’s Skeena Train:From Ocean Foam to Mountain Peaks

VIA Rail’s Skeena makes a daylight run across western Canada providing two days’ majestic rail travel through mountain ranges, forests, valleys, along rivers, and into one of Canada’s premier national parks. Moving at a stately pace, the train covers 700-odd miles between Prince Rupert, British Columbia and Jasper, Alberta in roughly 19 hours over two days. The train is small with two travel classes, and it’s restored early ’50s cars are retro-sleek. The train embarks from Prince Rupert, the island town at the line’s western end. Soon passengers are rolling through rain forest and by coastal mountains, and dozens of waterfalls, including 1,500-foot Emanon Falls.

Following the Skeena River the train passes through several small towns, skirts Seven Sisters Mountain, crosses trestles and bridges, and goes through eleven tunnels before arriving at Prince George for the evening. Along the way passengers may spot an eagle or a bear before farms and meadows replace coastal scenery.

After spending a comfortable evening at a hotel in Prince George, the geographical center of British Columbia, the Skeena continues its journey along the Fraser River, through forest and farmland, and past several more very small towns. Near the small town of McBride, mountains once again loom. Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies and probably the one attracting the most clouds, presents several photo opportunities before entering Jasper National Park. The huge natural range is home to moose, bears, mountains, and glaciers. Without disturbing any elk that may be wandering among the tracks, the Skeena glides to a stop in the small town of Jasper.

The Skeena is featured on Sports Leisure’s Circle British Columbia journey. See brief details on this page, view the complete itinerary online at www.sportsleisure.com or see pages 26-27 of our 2011 tour catalog, It’s All About the Journey.

Via Rail’s Skeena explores the interior of British Columbia

Aug. 21-23 3 Days The Laguna Pageant of the Masters

One of the hottest selling tours of the new year and we will only have this one departure, so don’t delay. 2 nights Marriott Newport Beach, premium seating at the Pageant, dinner prior to the performance, Sunday Brunch on arrival in Anaheim at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen (the folks from New Orleans’ French Quarter), behind-the-scenes of the pageant talk and luncheon. 3 meals, airfare included. $1190 p.p./dbl.occ., $1300 single

Sept. 3-10 8 Days Cruising Canada and the North Atlantic

Fly to NYC and enjoy two nights at the Westin Hotel (truly one of the finest at Times Square) and then board the Carnival Glory for a 5 night cruise to New Brunswick (Saint John) and Nova Scotia (Halifax). 15 meals, dinner at Sardi’s and a Broadway Show, airfare included $2740 p.p./dbl.occ., $3685 single

Sept. 7-15 8 Days Michigan & Mackinac, A Sports Leisure Tradition

The itinerary changes a little each year. This version features the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, an incredible collection of antique musical instruments near Traverse City, an all-day train ride into the remarkably spectacular fall colors of southern Ontario (which arrive earlier than their New England cousins) and an extended 3 night stay on Mackinac Island at the Chippewa House. Sightseeing on the island, 17 meals, the Bavarian Village of Frankenmuth, airfare to/from Detroit, all incl. Tour Director: Clayton Whitehead, $3125 p.p./dbl.occ., $3490 single, $50 EPD**

Sept. 10-16 7 Days The Ferries, Islands & Towns of Old Cape Cod

Fly to Boston, overnight, then travel by ferry to Provincetown on the Cape (2 nights) and then to Hyannis (3 nights). Day trips (by ferry) to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, sights in Provincetown, Whaling Museum. 12 meals, air to Boston, return from Providence incl. One of our most popular new tours, Tour Directors: Mark & Chris. $3060 p.p./dbl.occ., $3420 single

Sept. 12-18 7 Days The Two-Nation Mystery Vacation

Both the USA and Canada are featured on this tour. The question is, where? Which border section are we focusing on? Are they both border areas or is one away from the border? Boy, this gets more and more mysterious (not to mention confusing) just talking about the trip! Ramona, your Tour Director, has a great set of clues in the catalog. 12 meals, airfare and the promise that you will be exploring someplace(s) beautiful and different! Limited space available, $2565 p.p./dbl.occ., $2925 single

Sept. 18-30 13 Days Poland & Prague – Castles & Classic Cities of Europe

Discover the magic of Poland and enjoy extended stays in Krakow and Prague. Fly to Gdansk (2 nights), the port city where WWII began and home of Lech Walesa, the Polish labor hero. Next is Warsaw (2 nights), Krakow (4 nights) and finally Prague (3 nights). Visit castles, the Czestochowa Black Madonna Shrine, St. John’s Cathedral (Warsaw), the mountain village of Zakopane, the Wieliczka Salt Mines, Auschwitz Camp (optional) and enjoy a Chopin concert. In Prague, explore a pedestrian friendly city with wonderful shops, concerts and castles. 22 meals, air to Gdansk with return from Prague (Luftansa/United currently, subject to change). $4995 p.p./dbl.occ., $5630 single, prices do not include fuel surcharge on air tickets, currently $320.

Sept. 20-23 4 Days Mendocino’s Colorful Coast

September offers the best weather on the coast. 3 nights Harbor Lite Lodge in Fort Bragg, Mendocino, Noyo Harbor, Mendocino Headlands and Botanical Gardens, evening of theater (“Same Time Next Year”), ride the Skunk Train (Calif. Western Railroad), all meals (10), transportation by SuperCoach III, $1150 p.p./dbl.occ., $1315 single

Oct. 11-17 7 Days The Ultimate Red Rock Country Adventure

3 nights at the Red Cliffs Lodge near Arches Nat’l Park and 3 nights at the Gateway Canyon Lodge outside Grand Junction. Both magnificent places to stay, with sights to see (Arches and Canyonlands Nat’l Parks, Gateway Automobile Museum, “Calamity Camp” ghost town) and fine food to delight the palate. 13 meals, airfare to Grand Junction, return from Salt Lake City. Limited to 25 travelers, Tour Directors: Mark and/or Scott. $2530 p.p./dbl.occ., $2920 single, $35 EPD**

Oct. 15-24 10 Days Canada Coast-to-Coast by Rail

Fly to Halifax, Nova Scotia, stay 2 nights, then ride to Montreal (overnight by rail, then overnight In Montreal), on to Toronto (day train, overnight in Toronto), ride The Canadian to Vancovuer through the Rockies. lots of meals, airfare to Halifax, return from Seattle. $5195 p.p./dbl.occ., $5620 single, limited space available

Oct. 19-26 8 Days Rails, Trails and Music of West Virginia

Brand new for 2011. Features two nights at the Greenbriar Resort, 3 scenic/historic train rides, fall colors in the mountains and 3 live music shows. Visit Ft. McHenry and the birthplace of the great Babe Ruth. 16 meals, airfare to/from Baltimore included $3025 p.p./dbl.occ., $3275 single, $35 EPD**

Spring Tour Preview Days:Friday, April 1and Saturday, April 2


Oct. 30 – Nov. 8

10 Days The REAL Hawaii – Kauai, Oahu, The Big Island

The true second timers’ “off-the-beaten-track” Hawaii tour. Featuring 3 nights on each island, beautiful Marriott Hotels, chocolate, vanilla and mushroom farm tours, each a culinary and sensory experience and selected meals like lunch at the new St. Regis Hotel in Princeville, Kauai. Hold a sea horse in your fingers, learn about the history of the islands and even trace the paths of a young boy who would become president, the first from Hawaii. From shave ice to plate lunches, this is the REAL Hawaii experience. Limited to 20 travelers. 15 meals, all airfares incl. $3995 p.p./dbl.occ., $4770 single, $75 EPD**

Jan. 15-21 7 Days Key West, Miami & The Everglades

Overnight Miami, tour of Miami Beach/Coral Gables, airboat ride in the Everglades, overnight Key Largo, Coral Reef Glass Bottom Boat Cruise, travel the intercoastal highway to Key West, 4 nights historic La Concha Crowne Plaza on Duval Street. Tons of Key West sightseeing – butterflies, Ernest Hemingway, The Little White House, lunch at the original home of the Sloppy Joe, a glamorous drag show and so much more. 13 meals, airfare to Miami, return from Key West. Limit of 25. Prices available after March 1, 2011.


Things to Know Before You Go:Airfare: On all trips where air travel is indicated, airfares are included in the listed prices.

Home Pick-up: Our exclusive home pick-up is included on all trips listed here. Carey Limousines and their partners provide transportation to/from the airport or the Sports Leisure Vacations office.

Meals: Please refer to the day-by-day itinerary for a break down of the included breakfasts, brunches, lunches and dinners.

**Early Registration/Payment Discounts: Trips with a note like this after the price “$40 EPD**,” indicates there is a discount available for Early Registration and Payment. Please refer to the back page of the newsletter for more details on Early Registration/Payment Discounts.

The Fine Print: Our Special Tour & Vacation Notes brochure contains the answers to many often-asked questions. A copy is sent with your reservations.

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March – Colorful Carolina CoastMarch – Spring Training in ArizonaApril – Music of the Mississippi (2)May – Mountain Mystery GetawayMay – Take the Snowtrain to Reno

July – Jammin’ Through Montana’s National Parks

Limited Space (10 or fewer seats)May – Alaska’s Marine Highway (5)

June – Lincoln Highway, Cheyenne to Sacramento (6)September – Ferries & Towns of Cape Cod (10)

September – Poland & Prague (3)September – Two Nation Mystery Vacation (7)

September – Canada Coast-to-Coast By Rail (3)

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July – Circle British Columbia – $ave $60July – All Aboard for America – $ave $60

July – Mark’s Very Berry Weekend – $ave $20July – Victoria & The Lavender Festival – $ave $60

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Oct. – Rails, Trails & Music of West Virginia – $ave $35Oct. – Ultimate Red Rock Country Adventure – $ave $35

Oct. – The REAL Hawaii, 3 islands – $ave $75Oct. – Rockets, Balloons & Billy the Kid – $ave $100

Oct. – Catalina Island Getaway – $ave $50Oct. – Dreaming of Santa Cruz – $ave $35

Oct. – Fall Over Laughing In Branson – $ave $100Nov. –Tonapah, Laughlin, Las Vegas by SuperCoach – $ave $35

Nov. – Las Vegas Fly-Away to Paris – $ave $35Jan. – South East Asia on Holland America – $ave $250

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