Winter 2009 Brochure

2618 Hampton Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63139 (314) 781-6655 or (800) 881-8804

Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2009Volume XIX

Sunrise Tours Celebrates 15 Years

From left to right: Brent Dalrymple, Jim and Charlene Dalrymple, Shel-by Moll, Kristen Dalrymple and Debbie Robertson

Anniversary Specials

We want to celebrate with you! Jim and Charlene Dalrymple opened Sunrise Tours (formerly Seniortours) in 1994, so we are celebrating our 15th year in business. In 2009, we will be offering the following:

1) At the conclusion of every trip you take with us in 2009, you will receive a $15 coupon towards any future over-night tour with Sunrise!2) We have chosen four tours to be celebrated as our “Anniversary Trips”. On these tours, all participants will receive a $100 coupon towards any future overnight tour with Sunrise. These tours are:

Virginia Tatoo & the Outer Banks (page 10)Adirondack Park Lakes (page 26)

Southwest Grand Adventure (page 35)Holiday Cheer (page 43)

15-year Anniversary

Tour

Charlie’s Chatter p. 3From the Back of the Bus p. 4

MARCH 2009Winter in Yellowstone p. 5Nebraska Sandhill Cranes p. 5Spring Training p. 6Natchez and Jackson p. 6

APRIL 2009DC Cherry Blossom Fest p. 7Southern Charm p. 8Dayton, OH p. 8Great Dames of Canada p. 9Virginia Tattoo, Outer Banks p. 10

MAY 2009Pella Tulip Festival p. 11Spring Mystery p. 11French Lick p. 11Lewis and Clark p. 12

JUNE 2009NYC and Long Island p. 13Oregon p. 14Alaska Cruise p. 15

Cleveland Baseball p. 16Glenn Miller p. 16Pacific Northwest p. 17Grand Michigan p. 18Idaho p. 19

JULY 2009Yellowstone p. 20Colorado Trains p. 21Milwaukee, Chicago baseball p. 22King Tut Exhibit p. 22Apostle Islands p. 23NY Mets baseball p. 23Alaska Explorer p. 24

AUGUST 2009Winnipeg Folklorama p. 25Adirondack Park Lakes p. 26Maine Attraction p. 27Cape Cod p. 28Lake Ontario p. 29Yellowstone p. 30

SEPTEMBER 2009Transatlantic Cruise p. 31California National Parks p. 32

Canyonlands p. 33New York/Hudson Valley p. 34Southwest Grand Adventure p. 35

OCTOBER 2009New England Fall p. 36West Virginia Train p. 36New England Fall Fly p. 37Fall in the Smokies p. 38Arkansas Ozarks Fall p. 38Civil War Tour p. 39

NOVEMBER 2009Branson p. 40Indiana Christkindlmrkt p. 40Hershey p. 41Branson and Eureka Springs p. 41Europe in Wisconsin Holiday p. 42Louisiana Christmas p. 42Homestead and Greenbrier p. 43International Tours p. 44-45

Policies p. 46Booking Forms p. 47

TABLE OF CONTENTS

“All inclusive”Remember, a Sunrise Tour is an inclusive product. All activities, tickets, taxes and two meals per day (included meals are indicated in the daily itinerary; b=breakfast, l=lunch, d=dinner) are included so that your only expenses on the road will be lunch, souvenirs and a gratuity for your tour manager and driver if you so desire. On a few tours, 2 meals a day may not be included, and will be indicated as such.

Recently I took a group to northern Indiana for a tour called “A Quilter and Gardeners Delight”. I am never much of a shopper while traveling, but this

quilted wall hanging “Sunrise”, an orginal design by Shir-ley Shenk, could not be resisted! It now hangs on our fam-ily room wall and I love every stitch. I am in the process of planning another quilt themed tour and saving my pennies! If a quilt tour appeals to you too, please let me know.

- Charlene

Sunrise Tours Quilt

Charlie’s Chatterby, Charlene Dalrymple

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“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” St. Augustine

Sunrise Tours is celebrating its 15th year in busi-ness in 2009. We have had a lot of travelers “read” the world the past 14 years with Sunrise Tours and we encourage everyone to keep read-ing and turning those pages with us! Following are 15 tidbits about upcoming trips (with their page numbers of course). 1. Every year “Dr. Beach” Stephen Leatherman, director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research, selects the ten best beaches in America. In 2008 Coopers Beach and Main Beach in the Hamptons, NY (p. 13) and Cape Hatteras Beach on the Outer Banks, NC (p. 10) and one of the beaches we will be seeing on the Florida Stay and Play trip in February made the top ten. 2. Since 1994 we have taken 80 trips to Branson (p. 40) and 50 to New York City(p. 13, 34).3. You can walk on the new Esplanade Riel pe-destrian bridge over the Red River when visiting Winnipeg, Manitoba for the Folklorama (p. 25). This side-spar cable-stayed bridge connects the historical English and French quarters of this Ca-nadian city known for its many cultures.4. I would never suggest that staying in elegant hotels is the main reason to take a trip, but the historic and elegant Fairmont hotels on the Crème de la Crème (p. 9), Grand Hotel on Grand Michigan (p. 18), Hershey Lodge (p. 41) and the Homestead and Greenbriar resorts on Holiday “Grandeer” (p. 43) do help to make these trips exceptional.5. Get hysterical, no I mean historical, and fol-low the Lewis & Clark Trail (p. 12) or the West-ern Front of the Civil War (p. 39). 6. Have you seen the renovations of the historic French Lick Resort and West Baden Springs Ho-tel yet? The West Baden Springs Hotel is archi-tecturally incredible. (p. 11)7. Do you love a good parade? We have taken many travelers to see the Rose and Macy’s Day Parades and now we offer the Portland Rose Fes-tival Parade. (14) Like a rose, this trip to Oregon has many petals of beauty!8. Cardinal fans check out our trips to Florida during Spring Training (p. 6), and to Cleveland,

(p. 16)Milwaukee and Chicago (p. 22), and New York (p. 23) during the regular season.9. It’s fun to get off the beaten path and explore parts of our country that are often overlooked by most tours. We add new experiences for our tried and true tours but also like to offer trips on an oc-casional basis that explore a particular area. Our trips to Idaho (p. 19), The Adiron-dacks (p. 26), New Hamp-shire and Massachusetts (p. 37) and the Arkansas Ozarks (p. 38) travel scenic back roads in beautiful areas of these states. The Maine At-traction (p. 27) trip includes the addition of Acadia Na-tional Park and Bar Harbor this year we visit during blueberry season.10. We are going to see a real lumberjack show on the Apostle Island trip (p. 23)!11. Would you be interested in visiting seven different countries but only unpacking your bags once? Take a look at the Transatlantic cruise (p. 31) that Jim and I will be taking.12. Have you spent at least one night in every state of the mainland of USA? Two small states that are often missed are Rhode Island and Dela-ware. You can cross Rhode Island off your list if you take the Cape Cod trip (p. 28) this year and next year we will offer a trip that stays in Delaware!13. Our National Parks are world class – in fact we are the first country to have national parks! You see three or more national parks on both the California National Park (p. 32) and Canyon-lands of Southern Utah (p. 33) tours.14. We offered Southwest Grand Adventure (p. 35) for the first time in 2007 and it sold out quickly. If this is a trip you want to take, don’t wait too long to sign up.15. Snuggled under a blanket on a sleigh ride sounds great. Think snow and take Europe in Wisconsin (p. 42) for a delightful holiday trip.

Charlene

From the Back of the Busby, Jim Dalrymple

For reservations or more information, please call us at (314) 781-6655 or (800) 881-8804.

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1. I have often read that the best time to invest in stocks is when all the headlines are negative. If you can believe that, this would be an excellent time to invest.2. If you and your spouse are both age 70, there is a 91% probability that one or both of you will live to be 80. That is a positive; take a trip to celebrate!3. This year we cel-ebrate our 15th an-niversary in the business of travel. For many reasons, we have concluded that trip insurance is a very good idea for almost everyone. We have had some very positive circumstances with people who have purchased insurance.4. In an earlier edition of “From the Back of the Bus”, I told you that Luis Perdomo was a pitcher the Cardinals received for Anthony Reyes. The Giants took Perdomo in the Rule 5 draft because the Cardinals did not protect him on the 40- man roster. The positive news is that they will likely get him back because he is not ready for the ma-jors. Note: If you are not familiar with the Rule 5 draft and how it works, give me a call and we can discuss.5. I am writing this on a day when the tempera-ture is 15 degrees and the temperature was 55 degrees yesterday. The positive news is we have trips to Florida in February and Spring Training in March that will take us away from these cold temperatures.6. We have come to the end of 2008 and have not imposed any fuel surcharges to date and I hope you view that as a positive. The other positive is that we hope to avoid surcharges, even with vol-atile diesel fuel prices, until they have coaches that you can plug in at the hotel overnight.7. We have two travelers who met during one of their trips with Sunrise Tours and are now plan-ning to marry in 2009. It is not necessarily a

marriage made in heaven, but rather one made in the back of the bus. In any event, it is a very

positive thing and we wish John Phel-an and Vicki Dewitt much happiness.8. Charlie and I are looking forward to traveling with you in 2009 and celebrating our 15th anniversary because I have not seen a trip I did not like. The positive to this is that I am not telling you what

trips we are taking in the event you do not look forward to traveling with me.9. Please look in all corners of this brochure for little “chestnuts” that will help us celebrate in 2009 and are truly “positive” for you.10. 2008 made lasting memories for a lot of rea-sons. Let us make a lot of positive memories in 2009 through our travels together. Travel makes memories!11. These economic times may be a positive stimulus for you to travel more with your grand-children.12. One question I have been asked a number of times in the last 15 years was why we do not provide nametags on trips. I am reminded of what I heard almost 20 years ago. The worst thing about being a tourist is having other tour-ists recognize you as a tourist.13. We left Arizona last year and live in St. Louis City in an urban environment now. We have not seen a snake in our yard since we moved.14. I indicated earlier that many of the headlines today are negative. I believe, however, that it is less important what the headline is, and more important how we respond personally to that headline. If I stay positive for 2009, positive things will happen. I remain positive and I hope you do also.15. Have a great year and see you on the road or in Schnuck’s!

Yellowstone in WinterMarch 2-6, 2009

Per person rates*double $1309triple/quad $1248single $1494* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

Day 1: Fly into Salt Lake City, UTEnjoy the com-fort of your jet as you travel from St. Louis to Salt Lake City. You’ll travel north to West Yel-lowstone, Montana, a small mountain town located at the western entrance to Yellowstone National Park and our home base for the next three nights. Dinner and an evening talk with a Park Ranger will bring this day to a close. DDay 2: Yellowstone TourEat a hearty breakfast, grab your camera and sun-glasses and board your comfortable snow coach for a narrated tour in Yellowstone Park and to Old Faithful. Our guide will stop for picture tak-ing, walking tours and will share the beauty and nature’s secrets of this beautiful park. We will enjoy lunch at the exquisite Old Faithful Snow Lodge. You are sure to be fascinated by the dis-tinctive wildlife motif throughout the restaurant and lodge. This afternoon we continue our jour-ney through the wintry landscape in the park. This evening, you may want to soak in the hot

tub or visit by the fireplace, re-counting your exciting day. B,LDay 3: Yellowstone: Day at Leisure—Choice of Activity (not included)There are many ways to explore and enjoy the landscape of this memorable area. You choose your means of transportation and activity including but not limited to: Snowcoaching into the Park to visit and view more wildlife

and geysers; Snowshoe to Refuge Point; Cross Country ski the World Class Rendezvous Ski Trails (super user friendly and great for begin-ners up to experienced skiers); Snowmobile out-side of the park on groomed trails; visit the Griz-zly and Wolf Discovery Center; visit the IMAX theatre, and so on. After your day of adventure, join your fellow travelers for dinner and sharing of experiences! B, DDay 4: Salt Lake City Today we trek south enjoying the beauty and majesty of our great West. Upon arrival in Salt Lake City, we will enjoy dinner. This evening, if we find the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in town, we will enjoy a practice performance which has been captivating audiences for years. B, D Day 5: Fly back to St. Louis

Yellowstone National Park contains the largest concentra-tion of free-roaming wildlife in the lower 48 states and when blanketed in snow during the winter months, wildlife view-ing becomes much easier. Come enjoy this incredible fairy-land of beauty!

Day 1: Kansas City, MOJoin us on a journey to witness a natural spec-tacle – 500,000 Sandhill Cranes, over ninety percent of the world’s Sandhill Crane popula-tion, migrate to the Platte River Valley in south-central Nebraska to fuel up before continuing their migration to their summer nests in Alaska, the subarctic and the arctic. Naturalists from the World Bird Sanctuary in Val-ley Park, MO will accompany us on tour to give us insight about the Sandhill Cranes and other birds we’ll see in Nebraska. To-day we’ll drive across Missouri, staying the first night just outside Kansas City. DDay 2: Kearney, NEArrive in Kearney, NE this afternoon and get set-tled into the hotel. Viewing of the cranes takes place from behind viewing blinds at sunset, or at daybreak. Along with the cranes, there are plen-

ty of other birds to view including many species of ducks, geese, and pelicans. And while they are still quite rare, the Platte River Basin is one of the best places in the world to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Whooping Crane! B, DDay 3: Kearney, NE

Wake up before dawn to see the cranes…what a sight! After a rest at the hotel, we’ll explore the town of Kearney a bit more. A visit to the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, built across I-80, is a fascinating op-tion. Or, perhaps some browsing at the Cabela’s outdoor sporting goods super store? B, DDay 4: Return home

With plenty of pictures taken and a new appre-ciation for the great migratory birds of North America, we head home today. This tour is an adventure and experience to be treasured by birding enthusiasts and amateurs alike. B

Nebraska Sandhill Cranes

Per person ratesdouble $643triple/quad $581single $827

March 16-19, 2009Professional naturalist on tour to enhance your bird-watching experi-ence! Each traveler re-ceives a complimentary one-year membership ($25 value) to the World Bird Sanctuary!

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Day 1: Northern GeorgiaThe air gets warmer and baseball chatter is heard on the deluxe motorcoach as we make our way to Georgia. DDay 2: Orlando, FLArrive in Orlando, FL for an overnight at the Rosen Centre Hotel, a favorite of 2008 spring training travelers. B, DDay 3: Jupiter, FLSee the first of four spring training games as the Cardinals take on the 2008 World Series Cham-pions Philadelphia Phillies at the Cardinals home field, Roger Dean Stadium. Hopefully Albert Pujols and the Cardinals beat up on St. Louis native Ryan Howard and his Phillie teammates! We’ll start the day with a visit to the party deck in right field, with all the ballpark food you care to eat, and a unique view of warmups. After the game, check into the Marriott Palm Beach Gar-dens, just two miles from Roger Dean Stadium, for a three-night stay. B, LDay 4: Jupiter, FLToday we travel to Melbourne, FL to see the Cardinals take on the young Washington Nation-als. On the way back to Jupiter we’ll stop at a beachside park for an annual tradition-the “Sun-

rise BBQ”. B, DDay 5: Jupiter, FLThis morning, take a stroll on the beach and vis-it the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in nearby Juno Beach, FL, before another home game at Roger Dean Stadium as the Cardinals take on the Baltimore Orioles. B, DDay 6: Orlando, FLRelax and enjoy the plentiful breakfast at the Marriott, and perhaps take a dip in the pool! Then it’s off to Roger Dean Stadium for the final game of our Florida adventure as the Cards take on the Washington Nationals. After the game, we’ll begin our journey home with a stop in Or-lando at the Rosen Center Hotel. B, DDay 7: Northern GeorgiaEach year, Macon GA, known as the “Cherry Blossom Capital of the World”, celebrates the blossoms with their Cherry Blossom Festival. We’ll follow a scenic trail featuring some of the 300,000 Yoshino Cherry blossoms on our way through town-what a sight! B, D Day 8: Return homeReturn home and report to your families, friends and neighbors about the Cardinals prospects for the upcoming season. B

Spring Training in Florida

Per person rates*double $1543triple/quad $1340single $2152* Same price for fly or drive option. Fly option includes 3 games. Call for details.

March 18-25, 2009March 20-23 (fly)

Time to say goodbye to winter in a big way! What better way to jump-start your spring than to join us in sunny Florida for Cardinals baseball? Roger Dean Stadium, with its comfortable, intimate setting, lets us get a firsthand, close-up look at our favorite players as they get ready for another great season of St. Louis Cardinals baseball.

Day 1: St. Louis to Ridgeland, MSToday we leave St. Louis and head south for our Spring Pilgrimage to Natchez, Mississippi. We will enjoy a view of the water while we dine at one of the best catfish restaurants in America, Cock of the Walk Restaurant. Ridgeland, Mis-sissippi will be our home for the evening. D.Day 2: Jackson, MSToday’s adventure starts with a guided tour of the city of Jackson. After we have finished see-ing the sites, we will tour the Mississippi Gov-ernor’s Mansion (upon availability), the second oldest continuously occupied governor’s resi-dence in the United States. We will continue our Pilgrimage toward Natchez, stopping in Vicks-burg for a guided tour of Vicksburg National Military Park, and to see the Missouri and Il-linois state memorials. After leaving the park, we head to Natchez where we will dine at The Carriage House Restaurant. After dinner, we will check in to our hotel for a two-night stay. B, D.Day 3: Natchez, MSOur day begins with a guided tour of the city of Natchez and three beautiful southern homes. A short journey across the Mississippi River brings

us to Frogmore, LA where we will spend the af-ternoon touring The Frogmore Cotton Planta-tion and Gin. This tour will give us an in-depth look at the lives of plantation owners and their slaves. B, D. Day 4: Tunica, MSBefore leaving Natchez, we will stop at Long-wood for a guided tour of this architectural marvel. There are claims that Longwood is the grandest octagonal house in America. It is a su-perb example of mid-19th century Oriental style. The 32 room house was designed for Haller and Julia Nutt before the Civil War, but was never completed as Longwood’s owner fell ill with pneumonia in 1864, leaving the work incom-plete. After completing our Pilgrimage in Nat-chez, we head north to Tunica, MS for a night of Vegas style gambling at the Gold Strike Casino Resort. B, D.Day 5: Memphis, TN to St. Louis, MOAfter winning big at the Gold Strike, we continue our journey back to St. Louis. Before our arrival, we will stop in Memphis for a guided tour of the city and a visit to the Cotton Museum. B

Spring Pilgrimage – Natchez and Jackson


March 30-April 3, 2009

The Natchez Spring Pilgrimage Tour in-cludes a tour of three privately owned an-tebellum mansions and the Natchez Historic Pageant, presented by over 200 local perform-ers in elaborate cos-tumes. The Historic Natchez Pageant recreates the roman-ticized era of the An-tebellum South.

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Spring Pilgrimage – Natchez and Jackson

Washington DC Cherry Blossom FestivalApril 1-7, 2009Day 1: Zanesville, OH

Today, we travel across our awesome land towards the capital of our great country. This evening will be spent in Zanesville, OH. DDay 2: Washington DCWe continue eastward, en-joying renowned Sunrise Tours hospitality. Upon ar-rival, we will check into our downtown hotel for the next 4 nights. We’ll enjoy a love-ly dinner before taking an evening drive past the beauti-fully lit memorials. B, DDay 3: Washington DCThis morning, we will tour the Capitol and the White House, based on availability. Perhaps we’ll have time to enjoy a tax-free lunch at the Senate Office Building! This afternoon we’ll visit the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum com-plex and be treated to a ranger guided tour of the newly re-opened historic Ford Theatre and Peterson House. Another great dinner tonight followed by evening entertainment at the world-class Ford Theatre to see The Civil War musical. B,DDay 4: Washington DCToday we will visit the brand new “Newseum”, a multimedia exploration of the importance and

history of journalism in Amer-ica - there is a lot of buzz about this museum! We’re in for a spectacular show as we spend the remainder of the day visit-ing the memorials and enjoying the Cherry Blossom Festival activities amidst the magnifi-cent back drop of cherry trees. After the day’s activities, we’ll dine while enjoying views of the Potomac River. B, D Day 5: Washington DCToday, we will embark on a sensational Lunch Cruise down the Potomac River. The magnificent views of DC from our luxury cruising yacht cou-pled with exquisite food and

music are sure to create lasting memories. This afternoon we will tour the historic and famous Arlington Cemetery including a visit to John F. Kennedy’s tomb and the Tomb of the Unknowns. The evening will be at leisure as we continue our exploration of DC. B, LDay 6: Columbus, OHThis morning, we will visit the Washington Na-tional Cathedral. After our tour we will travel to Columbus, OH for the night. B, D.Day 7: Return home. We arrive in St. Louis late afternoon. B

The 2009 festival will mark the 97th cel-ebration of the origi-nal gift of the 3,000 cherry trees from the people of Tokyo to the people of Washing-ton, D.C. Come with Sunrise Tours and enjoy the spirit of the season.

Per person ratesdouble $1396triple/quad $1233single $1887 7

Featuring a visit to the brand new Newseum and re-cently renovated historic theatre.

Southern CharmApril 18-24, 2009Day 1: Georgia

Depart St. Louis aboard a comfortable motor-coach and travel to central Georgia for dinner and an overnight stay. DDay 2: Savannah, GAToday, we continue our travels to Savannah, “Georgia’s First City”, where we will attend a musical theatre production in the Historic Sa-vannah Theatre. Afterwards, we will be whisked away by the succulent flavors of southern cook-ing while dining in a local restaurant before checking into our hotel. B, DDay 3: Savannah, GAThis morning board an open-air trolley to tour this enchanting and alluring Southern town where we’ll find amazing architecture, spooky cemeteries and rich history. Next, we’ll have free time for lunch and to explore the Historic River Street full of shops, restaurants, galleries, all in a revitalized historic area located right on the river. Tonight enjoy a true southern meal at The Lady and Son’s restaurant, owned and op-erated by southern chef Paula Deen of the Food Network’s Paula’s Home Cooking Show. B, DDay 4: Savannah, GA – Charleston, SCThis morning, we’ll visit a stately Savannah mansion with an impeccably kept garden. Af-terwards, we will travel to Charleston, SC, ac-

claimed as the “Favorite Southern City” by read-ers of the widely popular magazine, Southern Living. Upon arrival, we’ll board a cruise boat to visit one of the most historically significant sites in North America, Fort Sumter, where the civil war began. Our tour will continue as we view Charleston from the Harbor. B,DDay 5: Charleston, SCEmbrace the history of Charleston as we visit the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, an estate acquired by the Dalton Family in 1676. After en-joying lunch and shopping in the Historic City Market, a local guide will join us for an afternon tour of this historic city. Tonight, we dine with the spirits at Poogan’s Porch Restaurant, favor-ably voted by The Travel Channel as “Third Most Haunted Place in America” in 2003. B, DDay 6: Asheville, SCToday we travel to the Blue Ridge Mountains to discover America’s Largest Home, the Biltmore Estate. We will have the opportunity to tour the house, its surrounding inspiring gardens, and winery. Sevierville, TN and its apple orchards are our destination for dinner and overnight stay. B, DDay 7: Return homeHaving explored some of the South’s most charming cities, we return to St. Louis. B


Featuring Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC

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Did you know?Savannah is called ‘America’s First Planned City’ because Oglethorpe (who found-ed it in 1733) carefully organized the town into grids, with wide streets and 24 public squares. 21 of these squares were carefully preserved throughout the years and still exist today.

Known for its elegant charm, cobblestone streets and unique culture, Charleston was named one of the Top Ten places to visit in North America by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine!

Day 1: Dayton, OhioToday we depart St. Louis and head toward Day-ton Ohio. Before checking into our hotel, we will have dinner at the historic Elinor’s Amber Rose, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and famous for their homemade strudel. DDay 2: Explore the History of AviationOur day begins with a visit to Carillon Histori-cal Park where you will see theWright Flyer III, one of two existing planes built and flown by the Wright Brothers. Next we will visit the final rest-ing place of the Wright Brothers and Paul Lau-rence Dunbar, one of the first celebrated African-American authors, followed with lunch at the Engineers Club, a private club founded by Orville Wright. This afternoon, visit Citizen’s Motorcar Company: America’s Packard Museum, housing the world’s largest collection of “Packard Only” automobiles in a 1930’s era showroom. Dinner this evening will be at the Peerless Mill Restau-rant, located in a 1828 building that was once a

sawmill. B, L, D.Day 3: United States Air Force MuseumToday we continue our exploration of aviation history at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base with a tour of the Huffman Prairie Flying Field, the open field where the Wright brothers perfected the airplane and created the world’s first airport. Then we head to Wright University where we can take a closer look at the personal and profes-sional lives of Wilber and Orville Wright. Next we head to the National Aviation Hall of Fame and United States Air Force Museum. Tonight we enjoy an evening of dinner and entertainment at La Comedia Dinner Theatre with a perfor-mance Camelot. B, DDay 4: Kitchenaide, return homeThis morning we visit Greenville, OH to tour the KitchenAide factory in which the ubiquitous “stand-up” mixer is made. The factory is a proud example of American manufacturing at its best. B

Dayton, Ohio – A History of Flight


April 20-23, 2009

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Crème de la crèmeApril 24-May 5,

2009

Day 1: Ohio Today, we depart St. Louis and travel to mid Ohio for our overnight stay. DDay 2: Niagara Falls, NYToday we travel northeast to the majestic beauty and humbling power of the Niagara Falls. Did you know 3,160 tons of water flows over the falls every second? Tonight, we will visit the Seneca casino before we overnight in Niagara Falls, NY. B, D Day 3: Montreal, QuebecWith passports in hand, we will travel along beautiful countryside and across the border into Canada. Montreal is our destination for today. We’ll arrive at the center of Montréal’s exciting cultural and commercial district at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. It is here we will spend our evening enjoying dinner and an overnight in this lovely hotel. B,DDay 4: Montreal, QuebecAfter breakfast, our local tour guide will acquaint us with Montreal’s cultural heritage and cosmo-politan blend of the old and new as we see all the “must see sights”! This afternoon, we will trav-el northeast to the exciting city of Quebec City. Get your cameras ready as we approach our ho-tel for the next 3 fabulous nights. Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of Old Québec. B, DDay 5: Quebec City, QuebecToday, we join our local guide for a very informa-tive tour of the most European of North Ameri-can cities, Quebec City. We’ll see the massive stone architecture, the heavily fortified walls and the charm of Old Quebec City. This afternoon we will have some free time before we dine at a restaurant unique to Old Quebec. B, DDay 6: Quebec City, QuebecThis morning, we will travel along the St. Law-rence River to St. Anne-de-Beaupre. You’ll have time to explore the basilica and this little town that attracts more than a million pilgrims and visitors each year! A visit to Montmorency Falls is also planned. We’ll take the memorable cable car ride to the top for a delightful lunch and have ample time to walk the two suspension bridges while observing Isle de Orleans and the Saint Lawrence River – enjoy the view! B, LDay 7: Ottawa, OntarioThis morning, we board our luxury coach and

journey to Canada’s beautiful capital city of Ot-tawa and our next Fairmont stay. As we arrive at the Fairmont Château Laurier we will be astonished at the magnificent limestone edi-fice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French château. This evening we will visit Cana-da’s largest and most popular cultural institution the Museum of Civilization. After dinner in the Market area, return to our rooms. B, DDay 8: Canadian Tulip FestivalThe Tulip Festival boasts a kaleidoscope of more than three million tulips as the focus in Cana-da’s Capital Region each spring. Today is the inaugural day of the 2009 Tulip Festival and we get to experience it first hand. We will visit the Major’s Hill Park, one of the major sites of the event, which hosts the International Pavilion, featuring 25 countries with local artistry and entertainment on display. We will enjoy a step-on-guide in the afternoon to explore the friendly city of Ottawa and Tulip sights. B, LDay 9: Toronto, OntarioAfter breakfast, we will travel along the beauti-ful shoreline of Lake Ontario to trendy Toronto. The next two nights our stay is at the grand Fair-mont Royal York situated in the heart of Toron-to. Tonight we are in for a treat at the theatre as Toronto hosts one of the largest theatre districts in the English speaking world! B, DDay 10: Toronto, OntarioAfter a leisurely morning, a step-on-guide will engage us as we tour the hustle and bustle and the sights of Toronto. From the riverfront to the historic district, we will see it all. Today, we will rise 1,815 ft to the observation deck of the CN Tower recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Tallest Building. Imagine the view of Toronto’s skyline from this height! Incredible! After a lovely dinner, we will retire to the Royal York for our last Fair-mont hotel overnight. B, DDay 11: Lansing, MIThis morning, we will enjoy a breakfast buffet in a restaurant set in authentic rail cars! After breakfast it is time to start heading back to the United States. So, we wave good-bye to Canada and cross the border traveling to central Michi-gan for the night. B, DDay 12: Return homeToday, St. Louis is our last stop on the itinerary! B


The Great Dames of Canada - Quebec, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto

Crème de la crème “the best of the best” is the perfect descrip-tion for this tour. Journey with us for 8 nights in 4 luxurious and historic Fair-mont hotels of east-ern French Canada and enjoy distinctive experiences coupled with excellence and elegance!

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Day 1: Knoxville, TNWe depart St. Louis

and begin our eastward trek to Knoxville, TN. Af-ter dinner, we will tour the historic Tennessee The-atre. DDay 2: Raleigh, NCBefore continuing our eastward journey, we stop for a visit to the Eastern Tennessee History Center where we will find rich history and heritage of East Tennessee, followed by a guided tour of the beautiful downtown Knoxville. Upon our arrival to Raleigh, we will enjoy dinner at a local favorite! B, DDay 3: Outer BanksThis morning, we travel to the beautiful coast of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, a chain of barrier islands midway on the Atlantic Seaboard known for their rugged beauty. Along the way, we’ll visit one of the historic lighthouses that dot the landscape. This afternoon we’ll check into our hotel for a 2-night stay. After dinner, take a lei-surely stroll down the beach. B, D Day 4: Outer BanksAfter a relaxing morning, we’ll begin our explo-ration of the Outer Banks. The Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills, NC is our first stop. We’ll stand atop 90-foot Kill Devil Hill and envision the first successful powered flight. Following a drive along the Cape Hat-

teras National Seashore, we’ll tour The Elizabe-than Gardens, a beautiful living memorial to the original English colonists. B, D Day 5: NorfolkTake one last walk on the beach at our beach front property before heading to Norfolk Vir-ginia. After dinner you will have time to explore the downtown area. B, D Day 6: NorfolkThis morning, we’ll take a bus tour of the world’s largest naval station, Naval Station Nor-folk. A knowledgeable active duty Navy guide will board our coach and give a narrated tour of the base. Next we’ll visit the Norfolk Bo-tanical Gardens and discover one of the largest collections of azaleas, camellias, roses and rho-dodendrons on the East Coast. Tonight, we are thrilled, moved and energetically entertained at the Virginia International Tattoo. From the rous-ing show of patriotism, to the moving sounds of

the lone piper, emotions and energy run high. B, DDay 7: West VirginiaWe’ll begin our journey home, crossing through beautiful Virginia and West Virginia feeling full of pride and patriotism for our great country! B, DDay 8: Return HomeWe return home this eve-ning. B

Virginia Tattoo and the Outer Banks


April 27-May 4, 2009

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This 8 day trip in-cludes fun in the sun on the beaches of North Carolina’s Outer Banks and the inspiring Virginia Tattoo International Festival!

15-year Anniversary

Tour

Virginia Tattoo and the Outer Banks

Day 1: Vincennes, Indi-ana On the way to French Lick, stop in historical Vincennes, IN, known as Indiana’s “first city”. A historically dressed step-on guide will show us the sites, including a visit to the Old Cathedral, built in 1826 and the oldest Cath-olic Church in Indiana. This afternoon, check into the French Lick Resort and Casino for a two-night stay. The French Lick Resort origi-nally opened in 1845, and a $382 million reno-vation was just completed in November, 2006. A totally refurbished casino, featuring 1,200 slot machines, reopened at the French Lick Resort for the first time since 1949. This evening, we dine at Beechwood Inn, a mansion built by the owner of the West Baden Springs Resort in 1915, and host of past dignitaries such as Al Capone and Joe Louis. L, DDay 2: French Lick

After breakfast at the hotel, tour the sister property of the French Lick Resort, the beautifully reno-vated West Baden Springs Hotel. Closed as a hotel since 1932, the West Baden Springs Hotel is now fully operational and features a massive atrium, still described by some as the Eighth Wonder of the Architectural World. A shuttle runs between the two properties, allow-

ing easy access to the amenities of both hotels. This afternoon we will visit the Indiana Train Museum and take a scenic ride on the rails and see the beautiful Hoosier National Forest. This evening enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel. B, DDay 3: Dr. Ted’s Musical Marvels Before heading home visit Dr. Ted’s Musical Marvels, a fascinating display of two centuries worth of music makers, and enjoy lunch at Ruth-ie’s Bed and Breakfast, featuring Ruthie’s home-made jams, breads and pies! B, L

French Lick


May 12-14, 2009

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Day 1: Amana, IAToday we depart St. Louis on our deluxe mo-torcoach and head north to Amana, IA. Upon our arrival, we will meet our step-on guide for a tour of the lovely German town of Amana and a traditional family style meal. DDay 2: Amana and Pella, IAThis morning, we continue our exploration of Amana. We begin our day with a guided tour of the Amana Colonies and some free time to ex-plore the downtown area. After lunch, we depart for Pella, IA where we will take a guided tour of Pella and Pella’s Historical Village, which in-cludes a tour of Wyatt Earp’s childhood home and the Vermeer Mill, the largest working mill in the United States. After dinner we are sure to enjoy tonight’s performance, Letters from Pella presented by the Union Street Players. B, D

Day 3: Pella Tulip Time FestivalBefore heading to the Tulip Time Festival, we will start our morning off with a tour of Pella’s founding father’s home, the Scholte House. Af-ter some free time to browse this charming town, we will head for the Tulip Time Festival, where we will experience a little bit of Holland. This festival provides non-stop entertainment with performances in the street and on the stage where performers are dressed in traditional Dutch cos-tumes, and we can’t forget the Tulip Time Pa-rade! This evening, we relax to the sounds of the Bob Ralston Theatre Organ Concert. B, DDay 4: Return homeThis morning, we begin our journey back to St. Louis with colorful memories of this Dutch com-munity and the Tulip Time Festival.

Amana Colonies and Pella Tulip Time Festival


May 5-8, 2009

Immerse yourself in the old-world charm of Germany and the Netherlands on this 4-day tour.

Spring MysteryMay 11-15, 2009


We won’t tell you where we’re go-ing, but here’s a hint: you’ll have an “inn”credible time!

Over 140 Sunrise travelers visited French Lick in 2008. See these amazing renovations for your-self!

Lewis and ClarkMay 22-June 3,

2009

Per person rates*double $2445triple/quad $2223single $3109* Includes return airfare to STL.

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Day 1: St. Joseph, MOThe Lewis and Clark expedition spent the winter in training at Camp DuBois on the Wood River. This morning we’ll begin our journey retracing their steps at this #1 National Trail Site of re-constructed Camp DuBois, then continue across Missouri. As we travel by luxury motorcoach, we will imagine the realities and challenges of this difficult journey as the expedition made its slow ascent against the swift current of the Mis-souri River. DDay 2: Sioux City, NEAs we continue along the Missouri River, we will visit Ft. Atkinson State Historic Park where L & C held the first of many councils made with Indian Tribes. Also we’ll go to the Lewis and Clark State Park to take a short ride on a replica of the keelboat used by the expedition. Finally we’ll settle for the night in S. Sioux City, NE along the Missouri River. Perhaps you would like to walk along its banks and contemplate the footsteps you are following! B, DDay 3: Chamberlain, SDToday we travel into South Dakota, visiting Spir-it Mound and Akta Lakota Museum for more in-teresting stories of the L&C journey. B, DDay 4: Bismarck, NDWe journey through the Lower Brule and Stand-ing Rock Indian Reservations into N. Dakota visiting significant L & C sites along the way. This evening enjoy a catered dinner in North Dakota’s History Museum with time to browse its exhibits. Overnight in Bismarck. B, DDay 5: Williston, NDToday we continue our journey with visits at Fort Mandan, where the expedition party spent a productive winter gathering information from the friendly Indians and recruited Charbonneau and his wife Sacagawea as interpreters. You will see the reconstructed winter quarters and earthen lodges of the Mandan Indians. An evening with “Sacajawea” brings to an end a very interesting day. Overnight in Williston, ND. B, DDay 6: Great Falls, MTAs we travel across Montana, we’ll stop at Ft. Union where the Yellowstone and Missouri Riv-ers meet, Decision Point where the Missouri and Marias Rivers meet (it took 9 days to determine the Marias was not the main branch of the Mis-souri River) and visit Ft. Benton, the last stop for steamboats coming from St. Louis in the 1800’s! Our next 2 nights are spent in Great Falls, MT. B, DDay 7: Great Falls, MT

The Expedition took 32 days to portage equip-ment and canoes around five formidable falls in the area. Today we will learn more about this challenge on our visit to the L & C Interpre-tive Center and the portage sites as well as visit American western artist C. M. Russell’s Muse-um. B, DDay 8: Missoula, MTToday we take a boat ride between giant cliffs cut by the Missouri River and visit Missouri Headwaters State Park. Care to climb a cliff and stand where Lewis saw the confluence of the Jef-ferson, Madison and Gallatin Rivers? Then we continue through the mountains in Shoshone ter-ritory where Lewis & Clark secured horses to cross the Rocky Mountains. Overnight in Mis-soula, MT. B, L, DDay 9: Lewiston, IDToday we travel along the Nez Perce trail across the Bitterroot Range, the worst part of the jour-ney for the expedition. Our route along the Clearwater River provides many Kodak mo-ments! Overnight in Lewiston, IDDay 10: The Columbia River Gorge Area Running out of food in what seemed like an endless sea of rugged mountains, the expedition came upon the helpful Nez Perce tribe. We will visit Nez Perce National Historical Park where we’ll learn more about these Indians, their land and the encounter with the expedition before continuing our journey along the Columbia Riv-er. B, DDay 11: Astoria, ORToday our travels take us along the beautiful Co-lumbia Gorge National Scenic Area as we fol-low the river to the Great Pacific – a beautiful trip (with several interesting stops) that seems even more exciting as we realize we are nearing our destination. B, DDay 12: Astoria, OREnjoy the beautiful coastline of northern Oregon and visit a reconstruction of Ft. Clatsop where the expedition spent the winter before returning home. This evening we’ll enjoy a special fare-well dinner to reflect upon our journey and the accomplishments of the Lewis & Clark Expedi-tion party. B, DDay 13: Return home We fly back to our hometown in several hours, a distance that took Lewis & Clark 6 months to travel! We have used our imaginations to under-stand what this journey must have been like 200 years ago, and have seen the changes that have taken place since then! B.

Over 200 years ago Lewis and Clark led an historic expedi-tion to the American West that “fired the imagination of the American people and made them feel the full sweep of the con-tinent on which they lived”. Join Sunrise Tours to retrace this epic journey from St. Louis to the Oregon coast.

After a 3-year hiatus, one of our most pop-ular tours is back!

Day 1: St. Louis area - OhioWe begin our trip eastward to our home for the night in Ohio. We’ve got the driving covered, so relax and enjoy the comfort of our deluxe motorcoach and the hospitality of your Sunrise Tour manager. DDay 2: New York CityAs we travel across Pennsylvania, you might want to take a little snooze because tonight you will be in the “Big Apple” enjoying a perfor-mance of a Broadway Play, after dinner in the theatre district. B, DDay 3: New York CityToday, we will explore New York City with a local guide. We will spend the day exploring Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Av-enue, reconstruction of ground zero, watching people at Rockefeller Center and visiting the unique area of Chinatown in lower Manhattan. The guide will provide insight into New York’s character and people, enhancing the NYC expe-rience. B, DDay 4: New York CityThe sights of New York are fabulous from 1,050 ft. Join as we view the city from the Empire State Building’s observation deck located 86 floors up! Afterwards, we will travel to the Met-ropolitan Museum of Art. Also known as the “Met”, the museum offers over 5,000 years of art on which to reflect. Your tour will include the newest exhibits on display and art to please all palettes. Today, we will dine at the classic Tavern on the Green in Central Park. B, LDay 5: Statue of Liberty and Ellis IslandWe will see NYC from a different perspective as

we visit Ellis Island, where so many people be-gan their lives in the USA. We will also visit the Statue of Liberty and enjoy the magnificent view of the New York skyline. After disembarking our ferry, we’ll travel to Long Island. Upon arrival we will visit the Old Westbury Gardens and Mansion nestled among 160 acres of nature’s best. You’ll be introduced to some of the finest architecture and landscape design in America. Overnight in Long Island for 2 nights. B, DDay 6: Long IslandWith a local step-on guide, we will absorb the history, culture and beauty of the South Fork of Long Island. We will visit Montauk Point Lighthouse, a winery and East Hampton for lunch and shopping as well as a “Life Styles of the Rich and Famous” tour. B, DDay 7: Long IslandAfter breakfast, we will visit the OHEKA Castle built on the highest point on Long Island and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During the gilded age of the 1920’s, the Castle was used as a summer home for entertainment. Today, we will revel in its beauty and character as we tour this exclusive property. Afterwards, we will enjoy lunch in the Huntington area, and spend some free time on the beach before con-tinuing to eastern PA. B, LDay 8: Hershey, PAOur trip home continues with a visit to Hershey’s Chocolate World where we will learn about the process of making chocolate. After lunch on your own and a Hershey’s Chocolate 3D show, we will board our comfortable motorcoach for a relaxing afternoon as we pass through the roll-ing green hills of Pennsylvania to overnight in central, Ohio. B, DDay 9: Return homeWe arrive in St. Louis this evening. B

NYC and Long Island


June 3-11, 2009

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From the bustling ac-tivity of 5th Avenue and Wall Street, you will experience the city that never sleeps! Then, enjoy a won-derful contrast just 90 miles east on bucolic Long Island with its windswept Atlantic beaches, and rural maritime charm.

Day 1: Arrive Portland, ORFly into Portland, OR with your fellow passengers and Sunrise Tour Manager. We will over-night for 2 nights in Portland. DDay 2: Mt. Hood and the 2009 Award-Winning Rose FestivalThis morning, enjoy a spectacular drive along the scenic byway of the Columbia River Gorge, including a stop at the gorgeous, 620 foot Multnomah Falls – the second highest year-round waterfall in the Nation! Continuing our scenic drive, we will follow the breathtaking route around Mount Hood including a lunch at the historic Timberline Lodge sitting 6,000 ft above sea level and offering spectacular summit views. This evening, we will participate in the 102nd Rose Festival by attending their Concert in the Park in which marching bands battle for the People’s Choice Awards. B, LDay 3: Rose Festival ParadeThis morning, we will travel a short ride to our comfortable seats inside the Memorial Coliseum to view one of the best parades in the world punctuated with all-floral floats, unique entries and top-notch marching bands. This afternoon, on to the Oregon coast to the lovely, oceanfront Elizabeth Street Inn, in Newport, OR for a 2-night stay. Each room at the Inn features a bal-cony and view of the Pacific Ocean! B, DDay 4: Newport and the Oregon coastThis morning board the 65’ Discovery for a ma-rine discovery cruise! Whales, sea lions, sea birds and seals will be the target of sharp eyes aboard ship. The beautiful central Oregon coast, includ-ing lighthouses, an historic bridge, and one of the largest fishing fleets on the coast, will also be visible during our naturalist-led cruise. After the cruise, we will tour a brewery and enjoy lunch. This afternoon we will have time to explore his-toric Bayfront and its quaint shops and eateries, visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Science Center for an up close look at more Or-egon coast marine life. Fresh cookies (available each evening) await us at the Inn! B, LDay 5: Bandon, ORThis morning we continue our travels down the coast of Oregon to Florence. Florence, OR is home to some of the world’s largest dunes and one of America’s most dramatic coastlines. We will board a Giant Dune Buggy for an informa-

tive, scenic tour of the dunes and the ocean beach. Climb-ing and descending through impressive dunes will be an unforgettable experience. Continuing down the coast, we will see breathtaking, his-toric lighthouses before ar-riving in Bandon, OR for our

overnight stay. B, DDay 6: Grants Pass, ORAfter breakfast and some leisure time in Old Ban-don we will journey east to Grant Pass. This af-ternoon, we will board a boat for a guided excur-sion of Hellgate Canyon, Rogue River to cruise amidst remarkable rock shapes carved by the river’s hydraulics. See the canyon where John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn filmed “Rooster Cogburn”. Our boat cruise will include a coun-try BBQ dinner at the O.K. Corral. B, DDay 7: Ashland, ORHarry and David’s factory will be our first stop today. Home to the successful business, the Medford, OR tour will show us how they make America’s favorite treats – and you may be able to taste a few of them yourself! Traveling High-way 5 south, we will arrive in lovely Ashland, OR for dinner and a Shakespeare Play. Ashland is home to Oregon’s Finest classic Shakespeare Festival. We will enjoy a backstage tour and a synopsis of the play before the actors take stage. A memorable night, unique to Oregon, is in store for us! B, D Day 8: Crater Lake LodgeGet your camera ready as today we visit Cra-ter Lake, one of the most photographed lakes in the country, and always a highlight of a visit to Oregon. The slogan is true: Crater Lake-Like No Place Else on Earth. The deep, pure lake, so blue in color is immeasurable in beauty. Dinner and overnight at the incomparable Crater Lake Lodge. B, DDay 9: Salem, ORAfter a leisurely morning and breakfast at Cra-ter Lake Lodge, we will travel to Portland via scenic roads that will route us into Sisters, OR. After lunch, we will continue to Salem with am-ple time to visit the Capitol building, another of Oregon’s finest treasures. B, DDay 10: Our Flight HomeToday, our minds filled with the images and memories of Oregon’s Finest, we board our plane for our return flight home. B

Oregon at its Finest


June 4-13, 2009

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Join us to visit the “treasures” of Or-egon, including;~The Portland Rose Festival; named the Best Festival in the World for 2007 by the Internation-al Festival and Events Assoc.~Overnight at the in-comparable Crater Lake Lodge~One of a kind coast lines~A play at the Shake-speare Festival~Sea-Life cruise in the Newport area~Boat cruise complete with BBQ dinner on the Rogue River~Capitol Tour

Day Port Arrive Depart1 Seattle, Washington 12:00 AM 4:00 PM 2 At Sea 3 Ketchikan, Alaska 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 4 Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) 11:00 AM 8:30 PM 5 Skagway, Alaska 7:00 AM 8:00 PM 6 At Sea 7 Valdez, Alaska 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 8 Seward 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 9 Kodiak, Alaska 7:00 AM 5:00 PM 10 At Sea 11 Icy Strait Point, Alaska 6:30 AM 1:30 PM 12 Juneau, Alaska 6:00 AM 3:00 PM 13 At Sea 14 Victoria, British Columbia 5:00 PM 11:59 PM 15 Seattle, Washington 7:30 AM

Alaska Princess CruiseJune 11-25, 2009

Per person rates(based on double oc-cupancy)Category BD $4743balconyCategory D $4043inside* Includes cruise fare, roundtrip air from STL, taxes, port charges and government fees.

Call for a complete brochure

This 14-day itiner-ary features 8 ports of call to Ketchikan, Skagway, Valdez, Seward, Kodiak, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, and Victoria B.C. plus glacier-viewing in Glacier Bay Na-tional Park.

Come aboard the Pa-cific Princess for an intimate cruising ex-perience. The ship holds only 670 guests and is small enough in size to get into some ports the bigger ships can’t reach.

Alaska is a land of stunning natural beauty, pristine landscapes and wildlife viewing. This year, you get to choose whether you’d like to see Alaska by sea, as shown on this page, or by land, as seen on page 30. Either way, you’re in for a treat!

Kodiak, AKKnown as Alaska’s Emerald Isle, Kodiak explodes in lush greenery every summer. Its many islands feature rocky cliffs, marshlands and forests that play host to an abundance of wildlife, including the fa-mous Kodiak brown bear. And Kodiak’s sport fishing rivals that of any place in the world. It’s also one of the largest com-mercial fishing ports in the na-tion.

Icy Strait Point, AKIcy Strait Point is 22 miles southeast of Glacier Bay Na-tional Park and down the road from the traditional homeland of the Huna Tlingit people. Its premiere location allows for spectacular wildlife viewing as well as a unique glimpse into the history and culture of Alaska.

Valdez, AKOften referred to as “Alaska’s Little Switzerland,” Valdez is situated at the head of a deep fjord in the northeast section of Prince William Sound. A small seaside community where the “mountains meet the sea,” it is surrounded by the 5,000 foot tall Chugach Mountains and numerous glaciers.

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Day 1: St. Joseph, MissouriIt’s late spring and mu-sic is in the air as we travel across Missouri to the river town of St. Joseph for an over-night stay. Before we arrive, we will stop at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum for a guided tour. DDay 2: Glenn Miller FestivalGlenn Miller was probably the best known bandleader of the Big-Band era and his music continues to be popular all around the world, even though

it has been over 60 years since his disappearance. Spend a full day at the annual Glenn Miller Fes-tival in Clarinda, Iowa, to learn more about him and see a performance by the Glenn Miller Orches-tra. B, L, D Day 3: Arrow Rock, MissouriTravel to Arrow Rock and enjoy a mid-day meal at Arrow Rock Tavern, the oldest continuously operated restaurant west of the Mississippi River. Before we head back to St. Louis, enjoy some shopping in the quaint downtown. B, L

Glenn Miller Festival


June 11-13, 2009

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Glenn Miller’s pioneer-ing efforts to modernize military bands and his supreme sacrifice for his country have caused him to be remembered as Clarinda’s and Amer-ica’s favorite musical patriot.

Day 1: Columbus, OHTravel to Columbus, OH for a bonus game! See the Cleveland Indians AAA affiliate, the Co-lumbus Clippers, take on the Louisville Bats (AAA Reds affiliate) in the brand new, $56 million Hunting-ton Park, located in the exciting Arena District of Colum-bus. Our hotel, the Crowne Plaza, is just a short walk from the Park so if you want to sneak out after the 7th inning stretch, you are more than welcome. L Day 2: Cleveland, OHTravel to Cleveland, OH and check into the Radisson Cleveland Gateway Hotel, located across the street from Progressive Field. To-night watch the first of three games pitting the Cardinals against the Indians. All seats for three games are located in the “lower reserve” section, affording a great view of the action. B, D

Day 3: Celeveland, OHAfter a fierce competition with Memphis, New York and Cincinnati, Cleveland was chosen as the site of the Rock and Roll Museum, and not-

ed architect I.M. Pei designed the stunning lakefront building which was completed in 1995. Today we’ll explore the Muse-um, which since its opening has hosted thousands of music fans from around the world. This evening watch the Cardinals battle the Indians in game two of the se-ries. B, D

Day 4: Columbus, OHAfter the third and final game of the series, a short drive brings us to Columbus, OH. If the Cardinals swept the series, don’t be surprised if your tour manager displays some mixed emo-tions about witnessing the Indians futility! B, D Day 5: St. LouisReturn to St. Louis. B

Cleveland Baseball


June 11-15, 2009Jim Dalrymple has been looking forward to this tour since Major League Baseball started inter-league play in 1997! Join Sunrise Tours on a visit to Cleveland to see the Cardinals take on the Indians in Pro-gressive Field, ranked as Major League Base-ball’s best ballpark in a 2008 Sports Illustrated fan poll.

Day 1: Fly into Seattle, WAAfter a smooth flight into Seattle, you will have a chance to stretch your legs as you explore Pike Place Market, a diverse marketplace always bus-tling with activity fol-lowed by a visit to the top of the Space Needle DDay 2: Vancouver, BCAfter breakfast, we’ll travel into Canada to visit cosmopolitan Van-couver and its beautiful parks with a local guide. B, DDay 3: Vancouver Is-land, BCThis morning we’ll fer-ry to Vancouver Island to visit world-famous Butchart Gardens where we’ll dine overlooking the beautiful gardens. Afterwards, visit the delightful “British-like” city of Victoria. B, LDay 4: Revelstoke, BCAfter breakfast, we begin our journey along the scenic roads of the Cascade Mountains in British Columbia to our overnight stay on a mountain lake near Revelstoke, British Columbia B,DDay 5: Lake Louise and Banff, BCToday we travel through Rogers Pass, Glacier and Yoho National Parks, and into Banff Nation-al Park, Canada’s oldest national park. En-route we will visit Lake Louise, the most photogenic spot in the Rockies - what a treat to dine at the

Chateau Lake Lou-ise! Then it’s on to Banff for a 2-night stay. B, LDay 6: Banff, BCAfter breakfast, we will travel north on the icefield parkway into Jasper National Park, spellbound by the awesome land-scape that surrounds us. You won’t forget the incredible “snow coach” ride on the Athabasca Glacier, the azure blue of Peyto Lake and the majestic mountains of the Canadian Rockies! When we return to Banff, we will enjoy a gondola

ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a bird’s eye view of this memorable city. B, DDay 7: Calgary, ABThis morning, we will embark on a scenic float trip on the Bow River, for a different perspec-tive of Banff National Park and its ecology. We will relax and enjoy the grandeur of the Canadi-an Rocky Mountains while looking for Beaver, Elk, Osprey and more! Don’t forget your cam-era! This afternoon we will travel to Calgary for our overnight stay. B, DDay 8: Glacier National Park and Wallace, IDThe Park is calling us as we depart our hotel early this morning for another adventure. We will eat

lunch with views of the mountains in St. Mary, MT before our tour of the park. We will board “jammers” to drive and see the sights of the great Glacier National Park roving along the spectacular “Going-to-the-Sun-Road,” one of the most outstanding scenic roadways in the world. Shar-ing stories of the day, we travel to Wallace, ID for our overnight stay. B, LDay 9: Flight HomeFilled with memories of the gran-deur of the Northwest, we fly home. B

Pacific Northwest &Canadian Rockies


June 14-22, 2009

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Experience the gran-deur of the moun-tains, the beauty of the glaciers, and the cities of Seattle and Vancouver! This is a trip you will never forget!

“…thanks for making the tour of the Northwest and Canada such a suc-cess. The meals and hotels were wonder-ful. We enjoyed all the beautiful scenery and…look forward to another trip in the near future.- Bob and Thelma Ringer ”During the summer,

Peyto Lake has a unique, bright tur-quoise color due to

the amount of glacial rock flour that flows into it and reflects sunlight. It’s quite

spectacular!

“Grand” Vacation to MichiganJune 25-30, 2009


Fun Facts:• At 660 feet, the Grand Hotel’s front porch is the world’s longest and is visible as you approach the island. • No motorized vehicles are allowed on Mackinac Island. All transporta-tion is provided by horse and carriage or bicycle. Mackinac Island is only accessible by ferry boat or plane.• While more than 1 million people visit Mackinac Island each year, there are only 600 year-round residents.• The Grand Hotel plants one ton of bulbs each fall including 24,000 tulips and 3,000 daffodils.

Day 1: St. Louis area – Grand Haven, MIToday we depart St. Louis aboard a luxury motorcoach and travel north through Illinois to the historic town of Grand Haven, MI, along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan and the Grand River. This evening we’ll enjoy waterfront dining in the heart of Grand Haven! DDay 2: Grand Traverse BayWe’ll browse charming Grand Haven, known as “Coast Guard City, USA”, and its sandy beach and mid-nineteenth century lighthouse. Next, hit the road to our lakefront hotel with beauti-ful views on the lovely shores of Grand Traverse Bay for a 2-night stay. This afternoon, we’ll tour the Music House; a museum of old time music ma-chines that pleasantly surprises Sunrise travelers every time! B, DDay 3: Sleeping Bear Dunes and Grand Traverse BayWhat a spectacular resort area! We’ll take a scenic drive around Old Mission Peninsula where cherry orchards abound, then along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleep-ing Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We’ll visit charming port towns and a working cherry farm. B, D

Day 4: Mackinac Island, overnight at Grand HotelWe’ll travel along Lake Michigan this morning and ferry to Mackinac Island where we’ll be transported by horse and carriage to the world renowned Grand Hotel, the island’s premier lux-ury resort, where the longest porch in the world overlooks the Straits of Mackinac. Enjoy some free time in town, and after dinner in the Grand

Hotel’s elegant dining room, take time to enjoy a leisurely sunset stroll through the grounds. B, DDay 5: Mackinac Island and Grand Rapids:After a restful night in one of the Grand’s beauti-ful rooms and breakfast at the hotel, we’ll take a horse drawn carriage tour of the island with free time to explore on your own, or to shop the quaint stores of the village. Before we depart the island, we’ll have our third delectable meal at the Grand Hotel; lunch at the incomparable Grand Buffet! Travel to Grand Rapids for our overnight stay. B, LDay 6: Return HomeToday we return to St. Louis having had a very “Grand” vacation! B

“We really enjoyed our trip to Michigan. Our overnight stay at the hotel was “grand.” All the carriage rides were fun. We even sang “Surrey with the Fringe on Top” to our driver! - John and Carol Milligan ” 18

“Grand” Vacation to Michigan Idaho

Per person rates*double $2248triple/quad $2055single $2829* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

Day 1-2: North-ern Panhandle of IdahoAfter a smooth flight into Spo-kane, WA, we will meet our coach for a short drive into the north-ern panhandle of Idaho for a two-night stay. This part of Idaho has some of the larg-est and most pris-tine lakes, scenic drives, wonderful nature walks and Idaho’s oldest building, Cataldo Mission. Our cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene, scenic drive up Schweitzer Mountain and visit to historic Catal-do Mission are a good beginning to our adven-tures throughout the Gem state. D, B, DDay 3: Riggins, IDThis morning as our journey heads south to Riggins, ID for a two-night stay, we will drive through Palouse country with is golden wheat, lentil and barley fields, Lewiston at the conflu-ence of the Clearwater and Snake Rivers and along the mighty Salmon River. During our scenic drive we will stop in Moscow to visit the Appaloosa Museum, which showcases this magnificent horse and its importance to the Nez Perce Indians, and in Winchester to visit the Wolf Education Center. B, DDay 4: Hell’s CanyonToday’s adventure begins at Pittsburg Landing for a scenic jet boat ride on the whitewaters of the Snake River in Hell’s Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America! We will venture up the “wild river” to the dam where we will have lunch and tour a historic cabin and museum along the way. A safe adventure never to be for-gotten! B, LDay 5-6: Boise, IDOur journey continues southward as we travel along the Payette River Scenic Byway, stop-ping to take a scenic float trip on the river before continuing into the capital city, Boise, for a two-night stay. Boise has been listed in over a dozen magazines on their “best cities” lists; after your visit, perhaps it will make your best cities list too! We will explore the Greenbelt, a 25-mile path and park along the river, the Basque Mu-

seum and Cultural Center (more Basques reside in Boise than any other U.S. city) and the Old Idaho Territorial Penitentiary. B, D, B, DDay 7: Sun ValleyOur travels today take us to the Old West town of Idaho City where more gold was mined than in all of Alaska! Then we continue on the Pon-derosa Pine Scenic Byway to Stanley at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains and to Sun Valley, America’s first destination ski resort. Sun Valley Resort has the old-world charm and ambiance of a cozy European alpine village – enjoy your free time to explore before an outdoor dinner and hi-larious show, “Wah Hoo Review”! B, DDay 8: Craters of the Moon National Monu-ment – Southwest IdahoWe continue in an eastward direction to explore the captivating Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. This geological jewel is one of the best places in the world to see the awesome effects of volcanism. 2000 years after the eruption of this volcano, the landscape is still ever changing. Most likely we have seen a va-riety of wildlife during this trip, but it is always nice to see more. We will visit Yellowstone Bear World where we will see elk, bison, deer, bear and a gray wolf pack roam in large, natural habi-tats, free to come right to the windows of our motorcoach! B, DDay 9: Return HomeOur great Idaho adventure ends with a stop at the Idaho Potato Expo featuring Idaho’s most famous product before catching our flight home out of Salt Lake City. B

June 23-July 1, 2009

Idaho is a land of contrast with spectac-ular beauty. Whether it’s the jagged peaks, deep canyons, pris-tine lakes or roiling rivers, it’s a beauti-ful place to see. Visit and experience the unhurried, unspoiled and unassuming life and land in Idaho.

Did you know?• Idaho is 63% public land, managed by the federal government.• The deepest river gorge in North America is Idaho’s Hells Canyon (7,900 ft deep)• Idaho has 3,100 miles of rivers - more than any other state..• Nearly 85% of all commercial trout sold in the US is from Idaho.

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Yellowstone National Park and more!

Per person rates*double $2231triple/quad $2010single $2896* Includes flight to SLC from STL.

Day 1: Fly to Salt Lake CityWe depart St. Louis on our non-stop flight to Salt Lake City, UT. After dinner at a lo-cal favorite, if we find the Mormon Tab-ernacle Choir in town, we will enjoy an evening practice performance. DDay 2: Jackson, WYWe depart Salt Lake City and head north to the lively western town of Jackson, WY. This evening, we are sure to have a rollick-ing good time as we explore the town. B, D Day 3: Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National ParkOn this 4th of July, we celebrate our freedom and independence as we make our way north to enjoy breakfast amidst the majestic beauty of the Grand Tetons. After we explore the park, we will travel north and take a scenic float on the Snake River. Next, we head to Yellowstone Na-tional Park for a 2-night stay in the park. B, DDay 4: Yellowstone Na-tional ParkBring your cameras and be prepared to enjoy the best of Yellowstone to-day with our own guide! Old Faithful! Geysers! Paint Pots! All in all, a day of geological won-ders and plenty of wild-life! B, DDay 5: Cody, WYToday we say farewell to Yellowstone National Park. After a leisurely morning, we depart Yel-lowstone for Cody, WY where we’ll visit the Buffalo Bill Museum. Tonight we dine at the famous Irma Hotel. You might even see a western “gun fight” just outside the Irma hotel. B, DDay 6: Deadwood, SDToday we head east to the famous town of Dead-wood! Upon our arrival, we will take a guided

tour of Deadwood with a local step-on guide. We are sure to hear all the wild stories of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. After dinner, enjoy some free time to gamble and explore Deadwood. B, DDay 7: Spearfish CanyonThis morning, we take a trip to Spearfish Canyon where we will tour the canyon, a fish hatchery

and museum and hear all about the history of Spear-fish Canyon. Did you know Spearfish Canyon is older than the Grand Can-yon? Tonight we dine at Kevin Costner’s restau-rant, the Midnight Star! B, DDay 8: Mammoth SiteOur last stop in South Dakota before traveling into Nebraska will be The Mammoth Site, world’s largest mammoth research facility. We’ll stand on the edge of discovery and walk where mammoths, bears, American lions and other Ice Age critters walked at this active paleontologi-cal dig site! After dinner you might want to enjoy a walk along the river. B, D

Day 9: Return Home We return home with vibrant memories and stories of our beautiful country. B

Highlights:- The inspiring Grand Tetons and Rocky Mountain wilderness.- Lively western town of Jackson Hole.- Yellowstone National Park – a geological

wonder teeming with wildlife!- 2-night stay in Yellowstone National Park and scenic float trip on Snake River. - A guided tour of Spearfish Canyon!

July 2-10, 2009

A slight variation of our classic Yellow-stone tour, this trip is filled with natural wonders and western towns!

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St. Louis Post Dis-patch writer Alan Schier Zagier fea-tured the Mammoth site in his 8/17/08 col-umn, noting “More than 100 tusks from Columbian and wool-ly mammoths have been found”.

Yellowstone National Park and more!Day 1: St. Louis to KansasOur adventure begins as we enjoy a comfortable drive across Missouri and into Kansas. Enjoy the com-pany of fellow travelers and Sun-rise Tours hospitality as you travel. Overnight mid-Kansas. DDay 2: Colorado SpringsWe continue our travels across Kansas and into the eastern plains of Colorado to the foothills of the Rockies. Enjoy a western dinner to welcome you to the Rockies this evening. Overnight in Colorado Springs. B, DDay 3: Pike’s PeakIt is no wonder the poem and song “America the Beautiful” was inspired by the views from Pikes Peak. See for yourself as you take the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway to the top! After an exquisite lunch at the four-star rated Cliff House, we’re off to the Garden of the Gods, Colorado’s version of Eden that contains windswept rock formations and sandstone towers with names like “Kissing Camels” and “Weeping Indian”. B, LDay 4: Canon City, COToday we will travel to Canon City, CO, and board the Royal Gorge Train for a 24-milejourney into this amazing canyon. Next we vis-it Great Sand Dunes National Monument. The wind-swept dunes rise 750 feet high against the beautiful backdrop of the rugged Sangre de Cris-to Mountain. Alamosa, CO, is our home for the night. B, DDay 5: Cumbres & Toltec RailroadNext stop – 1880! The historic Cumbres and Toltec railroad will take us on an all day trip over high trussles, through tunnels, and along narrow shelves above yawning gorges. The train will stop for lunch in an old ghost town. Overnight

in Durango. B, LDay 6: Durango-Silverton RailroadThis morning we board the Durango-Silverton narrow-gauge train. The line was constructed to haul silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains but passengers soon realized it was the view that was truly precious! After lunch in Silverton, we’ll drive the “Million Dollar High-way”, visit the little mountain town of Ouray, known as “Switzerland of the Rockies”, and continue our scenic drive to Gunnison National Monument for an eagle’s eye view of the Black Canyon. Overnight in Montrose, CO. B, DDay 7: Denver areaThis morning we’ll enjoy a tour of a sixth-gen-eration fruit farm and perhaps a taste of some fresh fruit as well! We will drive eastward on I-70, traveling through the beautiful Glenwood Canyon and stopping for lunch before arriving in Denver for a fascinating tour of the United States Mint, where you will get an up close view of the coin making process (subject to gov-ernment regulation). B, DDay 8: Denver to KansasWe say adieu to the Rockies, and travel east into Kansas. This evening we will dine at the

Brookville Hotel which traces its roots back to the 1870s. Their famous pan-fried Chicken served family style will guarantee full stomachs this eve-ning! This morning, you also have the option to fly home from Denver (at an additional cost), if desired. B, DDay 9: Return homeHumming “America the Beautiful”, we travel home with treasured mem-ories of our railway adventure in the beautiful Colorado Rockies. B

Colorado Trains and more!


Four train rides through the pictur-esque mountainous regions of Colorado, western dinners, and visits to the most sce-nic areas of Colorado will promise memo-ries to last a lifetime!

July 15-23, 2009

Day 1: Indianapolis, INThis afternoon we’ll visit Crossroads Green-house and Southside Landfill. The greenhouse is heated using methane produced from the land-fill, and at this time of year will be planted with mums and poinsettias. It is the larg-est methane burning operation in the country, and is a true environmental success story. Sunrise Tour manager Jim Dalrymple calls the Southside Landfill one of the best surpris-es ever featured on a mystery tour [fall, 2003]. As he says; “Who’d have thought a visit to the city dump would be so fascinating!” After checking into our hotel, visit the Beef ‘n Boards Dinner Theater, which has been hosting patrons with great food and entertainment

for 35 years. Tonight it’s Christmas in July as we enjoy the musical production; “Smoke on the Mountain: Sanders Family Christmas”. D Day 2: Indianapolis

Featuring 50 objects from King Tut’s tomb, and over 80 other objects from other notable pharaohs, the exhibit includes many objects never before seen in the US! En-joy an audio guided tour of the artifacts including the golden coffinette and golden sandals of King Tut, a statue of Rameses and more at the Children’s Museum. Don’t let the venue fool you; while this tour would be excellent for grandchildren, the tour and exhibit are perfect for all ages. B

King Tut Exhibit


July 28-29, 2009

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The highly anticipated “King Tut Exhibition” visits the Children’s Museum in Indianapo-lis this summer. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the King Tut Exhib-it, described by ABC-TV as; “the summer’s hot-test ticket”.

Day 1: St. Louis - MilwaukeeWe’ll head north to Milwaukee for two games against the 2008 wild card surprise Milwaukee Brew-ers. Make a friendly wager with your neighbor about which sau-sage (Bratwurst, the Italian, the Chorizo, the Polish, or the Hot Dog) will win the traditional race at Miller Park! Overnight in west suburb of Milwaukee, Brookfield. L Day 2: MilwaukeeThe Brewers attracted a record number of fans in 2008, as more than 3 million attended a game in Miller Park. After a visit to Mil-waukee’s beautiful lakefront, see Albert and the gang take on young sluggers Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun and the rest of the Brewers. B, DDay 3: Milwaukee - ChicagoStart the day with a behind the scenes tour of Miller Park. Opened in 2001 after four years of construction and featuring a unique fan-shaped convertible roof, Miller Park has been a fan fa-vorite since its opening. This afternoon, we’ll check into the Marriott Renaissance, North-

brook, a four-star property, before heading to Wrigley Field with plenty of time to soak in the history and excitement of Wrigleyville. Tonight, the Cardinals take on the NL East favorite Chi-cago Cubs in a classic battle of rivals. B, LDay 4: Chicago - St. LouisAfter a relaxing morning, visit Chicago’s most popular tourist attraction, Navy Pier, before our journey home. B

Milwaukee and Chicago Cubs Baseball


July 8-11, 2009

Did you know? The unique fan-style roof above Miller Park can open or close in just 10 min-utes?

Milwaukee and Chicago Cubs Baseball

Day 1: New York, Game 1Enjoy a non-stop flight to LaGuardia Airport in the New York City borough of Queens and check into the Holiday Inn Laguardia Airport. Citi Field is visible from the hotel, and a short walk brings us to the grand, new stadi-um for tonight’s game. Our hotel is “Mets Central”, and visiting teams frequently stay at the hotel, so keep your eyes peeled for baseball dignitaries. Day 2: New York, Game 2After a hot breakfast, relax for a bit before head-ing to Citi Field for a day game. Since the field

is in walking distance from the hotel, you are welcome to go early to watch batting prac-tice. If you are feel-ing adventurous after the game, join your Sunrise Tours man-ager on an optional ride on the “7” train into Manhattan to see Times Square. Or, if you care to mingle

with Cardinals and Mets fans alike, visit the Pine Bar and Restaurant in the lobby of the hotel. B Day 3: Return homeOur mid-morning, direct flight leaves time for a relaxing breakfast before heading to the airport. B

New York Baseball


August 4-6, 2009

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The Mets open their brand new stadium, $850 million Citi Field, in 2009. See the Cardi-nals play the powerful Mets in a two-game set in their beautiful new stadium, which was de-signed to be reminiscent of Ebbets Field.

Day 1: Wisconsin DellsEnjoy the comfortable ride, the companionship of fellow travelers and the hospitality of your Sunrise host as you travel to the Wisconsin Dells in southern Wisconsin. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a wonderful dinner followed by an evening sunset cruise along the striking sandstone cliffs of the Dells. DDay 2: Ashland on Lake SuperiorAs we travel northward we will take time to wander through the galleries of internationally recognized Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Muse-um and tour the shade-covered fields and pro-duction area of a ginseng farm. Dinner in the north woods at Little Bohemia Restaurant, site of a 1934 gun battle between John Dillinger and the FBI, features great food and real bullet holes in the walls! Our hotel on the shores of Lake Superior in Ashland the next three nights should prove to be a more peaceful setting! B, DDay 3: Apostle IslandsThis morning, we’re off to Bayfield to board our boat for a three hour cruise among the Apos-tle Islands, so named by the missionaries who thought there were 12 islands (there are actually 22). Time will fly by quickly as the sparkling clear waters, stately lighthouses, sandstone sea caves, rocky outcrops, and the captain’s stories and informative commentary delight our senses! Upon returning to the dock, we’ll enjoy lunch at

the elegant Victorian Old Rittenhouse Inn then learn more about the charming town of Bayfield with a local guide. This evening you might con-sider a quiet evening stroll along the beach to watch a beautiful sunset! B, LDay 4: Madeline IslandToday we will take a ferry to Madeline Island, the only Apostle Island inhabited year round. We will visit the island’s local museum then ex-plore this lovely island with a local resident who will share the joys and challenges of year round island living – even in the winter! After lunch and some free time, we will catch the ferry back to the mainland. Tonight we will attend The Big Top Chautauqua for an evening of entertainment. The sound is superb and on clear nights, they say you can see the Milky Way and sometimes even the Northern Lights! B, DDay 5: Janesville, WIReluctantly, we bid farewell to our beautiful sur-roundings on Lake Superior but we are not out of the North Woods yet! We are going to Scheer’s Lumberjack Show – a unique blend of sport, his-tory and comedy. B, D Day 6: Return homeWith great memories, lungs filled with fresh Lake Superior air, and perhaps a souvenir of healthy ginseng, don’t you feel refreshed and healthier upon your return home?

The Apostle Islands of Northern Wisconsin


July 27-August 1, 2009

Day 1: Fly into Anchorage, AKToday you’ll fly into An-chorage for some free time and overnight. Day 2: Domed Train rideToday we travel by domed rail car through the Chugach Mountains and the Matanus-ka Valley onboard the Alas-ka Railroad. Weather per-mitting, you’ll get your first glimpse of the magnificent Mt. McKinley. Keep an eye out for animals as we travel along Denali National Park to our lodging for the next two nights at the McKinley Village Lodge. B, LDay 3: Denali National ParkToday you will have an opportunity to observe the natural behavior of the grizzly, caribou, wolves, and red fox as they wander freely in Denali National Park. Dinner and entertainment at the Alaska Cabin Nite dinner theater this eve-ning. L, DDay 4: Riverboat DiscoveryThis morning enjoy the beautiful drive north to Fairbanks. We make a stop at the sod-roofed log cabin known as the Nenana Visitor Center before arriving in Fairbanks for lunch. This afternoon we take a narrated ride down the Chena and Ta-nana Rivers onboard the Riverboat Discovery. We’ll stop at an Athabascan village, watch dog sledding demonstrations and much more. LDay 5: Gold DredgeThis morning we visit the authentic Gold Dredge No. 8 for a visit and an all-you-can-eat miner’s lunch. We depart Fairbanks and stop at North Pole and the Christmas House. Have your post-

cards ready. We continue our scenic journey south and overnight in Glennallen. L, DDay 6: Valdez This morning we continue our journey south with magnificent photo stops at the Worthington Glacier, Bridal Veil and Horse Tail Falls, before arriving in Valdez for lunch and a visit to the Valdez Museum. Free evening. LDay 7: Scenic cruiseThis morning, we board the Stan Stephens Wild-life Cruise of Prince William Sound traveling to Whittier. This 6 to 8 hour cruise is prime view-ing for wildlife such as puffins, bald eagles, sea otters, sea lions, humpback and killer whales and getting very close to tons of azure blue icebergs freshly carved from the Columbia Glacier. Next we travel to the Kenai Peninsula to Seward, one of Alaska’s oldest and most scenic communities. Enjoy shopping Seward’s unique stores and art-ist galleries. B, LDay 8: Wildlife CenterToday enjoy a tour at SeaLife Center and see puf-fins, seals, beautiful fish and sea lions up close

along with a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, home to many or-phaned or injured animals. Set on the shores of Turnagain Arm, surrounded by mountains and hanging glaciers, the center is the perfect setting to learn about Alaskan wildlife. Dinner and overnight this evening in Anchorage. B, DDay 9: Return homeWith many incredible memories, we de-part Anchorage on our return flight home. B

Alaskan ExplorerJuly 30-August 7,

2009

Per person rates*double $3796triple/quad $3513single $4999* Includes roundtrip airfare to Alaska from STL.

Alaska is a land of stunning natural beauty, pristine land-scapes and wildlife viewing. This year, you get to choose whether you’d like to see Alaska by land, as shown on this page, or by sea, as seen on page 28. Either way, you’re in for a treat!

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This tour is offered in conjunction with Progressive travel from Spencer, WI.

Day 1: Sioux City, NEWe depart St. Louis and travel to Sioux City, NE for an overnight stay overlooking the Missouri River. DDay 2: Grand Forks, NDOur journey north contin-ues as we visit Bonanza-ville USA in West Fargo, ND. This historic village features over 40 build-ings depicting life in the Red River Valley in the late 1800’s and includes authentic log cabins, a church, a farm mansion and other buildings filled with period furnish-ings, automobiles and world war memorabilia. Afterwards, we travel to Grand Forks for our overnight stay. B, DDay 3: Winnipeg, ManitobaAfter a short drive into the Canadian Province of Manitoba, we reach Winnipeg for a two-night stay. Upon arrival, we will have lunch and free time at “The Forks”. A meeting place at the confluence of the Assiniboine and Red Rivers for the past 6,000 years and now an urban oa-sis, this area features restaurants, shops, gardens and more. This evening we will partake in the festivities of the Folklorama, featuring dances, performances and food from around the world. Learn and experience different cultures at the 40th annual festival, featuring 44 pavilions with

over 3,000 performers. B, DDay 4: Winnipeg After a leisurely morning, we will meet our local guide for a tour of the city, including a visit to the charm-ing Old Saint-Boniface Winnipeg’s French Quarter, home to the larg-est population of French speaking people west of the Great Lakes. To-night we enjoy the festivities of the Folklorama again! B, DDay 5: Grand Ely Lodge, MNThis morning we depart Winnipeg and travel into the US and arrive in Ely, MN at the Grand Ely Lodge for a two-night stay. This evening en-joy a lakeside bonfire! B, LDay 6: Ely, MN

Enjoy the beautiful scenery with a leisurely morning at the lodge. Stroll the shores of the lake, take a paddle boat ride or just soak in the tranquil setting. Today we will visit the North American Bear Center where we will learn about this fascinating animal and have an opportunity to watch a family of bears in a forested 2-acre enclosure. We’ll also visit the Dorothy Molter Museum to hear the legend of the local “root beer lady” who, before her death in 1987, lived on an island in the boundary waters and was visited by over 7,000 visitors each year. This evening we’ll relax on a pontoon ride around the lake. B, DDay 7: Northern WIWe depart Ely for a visit to the Split Rock Light-house and time at the scenic Gooseberry Falls

State Park. Enjoy the drive along the lake as we travel to the northern part of Wisconsin for an overnight stay. B, DDay 8: Wisconsin DellsToday we travel to the Wisconsin Dells where we will enjoy an historic trolley ride and free time in the Bavarian Vil-lage. This evening, we’ll enjoy local entertainment and dinner. B, DDay 9: Return homeToday we return home having experi-enced many cultures from around the world – but before we leave Wiscon-sin we’ll be sure to make a stop to pur-chase cheese! B

Winnipeg Folklorama and the Boundary Waters of Minnesota


August 1-9, 2009

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Experience the energy of Folklorama, the larg-est and longest running multicultural event of its kind in the world! From traditional home-cooked meals to electrifying nightly performances by local, national and international entertain-ers, Folklorama will create a feast for the senses as you experi-ence some of the 44 cul-tural pavilions.

The boundary waters lie between Minnesota and Canada along the shores of Lake Superi-or. It is over a million acres of wilderness and was named one of the top 50 Destina-tions of a lifetime by National Geographic!

Day 1: East-ern OhioTravel east to Eastern Ohio. D

Day 2: Altoona, PALocated at the foot of the Al-legheny Mountains, (which, like the Adirondacks, are part of the Appalachian Mountain range), Altoona has been a hub of railroad transportation for over 100 years. This afternoon, visit the Railroaders Memorial Museum which commemo-rates the work of the nation’s railroaders. Next, take the funicular incline car to view the Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark. This curve of train tracks has been in continuous operation since 1854, when it was built to traverse the difficult Allegheny Range. The curve’s importance to railroad traffic in the US was such that the Nazis attempted to sabo-tage it during World War II! B, DDay 3: Scranton, PAWhere there are mountains, you can be sure the mines are not far, and today we’ll explore the Lackawanna Coal Mine. Accompany a real miner into old slope #190 where you will learn the methods and heroic efforts of a coal miner. Next, explore the Steamtown National Historic Site, featuring exhibits detailing the history and workings of steam train travel, followed by a ride on a working steam train! B, DDay 4: Lake GeorgeToday we arrive in Lake George, NY for a four night stay in this charming summer resort town. Lake George is located in Adirondack Park, and

sits on the shores of its namesake, known as the “Queen of American Lakes.” After a local guid-ed tour of the area, we’ll check into the hotel, located just a short walk from the center of town, the steamships and the beach! B, DDay 5: Lake George Enjoy a relaxing day. Our hotel is in easy walk-ing distance to town, shops, and the beach. Take a dip in the pool or the hot tub, located with a pleasant view of the mountains. This afternoon enjoy a cruise on Lake George on the The Mohi-can, a 100-year old steamship. B, DDay 6: Lake PlacidTake a scenic ride through Adirondack Park to Lake Placid, site of the 1980 Winter Olympics. Enjoy a guided tour of Olympic sites, a lake cruise, and a ride on the Whiteface Gondola; a spectacular 15-minute ride that takes you to the summit of Little Whiteface – what a view! Sunrise Tours founders Jim and Charlene honey-mooned at Lake Placid in 1970! B, DDay 7: Raquette LakeCovering 6.1 million acres, Adirondack Park is

the largest park and National Historic Land-mark in the contiguous US! Today we’ll take a scenic drive into the park for a guided tour of Great Camp Sagamore, formerly a Van-derbilt Family Retreat and now a National Historic Landmark. After a lunch cruise on Raquette Lake, explore the highly regarded Adirondack Museum in picturesque Blue Mountain Lake, NY. B, LDay 8: Return HomeWith lungs full of fresh mountain and lake air, we’ll travel to Albany for our return flight home. B

Adirondack Park Lakes

Per person rates*double $1875triple/quad $1659single $2522* Includes return airfare to STL.

August 4-11, 2009

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While planning this visit to Adirondack Park, the Park’s vir-tues were summarized to tour planner Brent Dalrymple by a local resident; “We have water and trees!” She was definitely sand-bagging, but we’ll see plenty of both on this visit to one of Amer-ica’s most beautiful parks.

15-year Anniversary

Tour

Day 1: Fly to Manchester, NHAfter our flight to Manchester, NH, we’ll drive north through the scenic White Mountain Na-tional Forest to our lodging in Shelburne, NH. DDay 2: Mount WashingtonThis morning we’ll visit the incredible Mt. W a s h i n g t o n Cog Railroad, the world’s first mountain climb-ing cog railroad that takes visi-tors to the top of Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the northeast U.S. For lunch, we’ll dine at the world-famous Mt. Washington Resort at Bretton Woods – site of the 1944 World Monetary Fund Conference that established the U.S. dollar as the most important currency in the world. This afternoon, we’ll travel the scenic Kancamagus Highway to North Conway, NH for a stroll or some shopping – there is no sales tax in NH! Also, there is an optional opportunity to ride The Conway Scenic Railway. B, LDay 3: Rangeley, MEAfter a scenic drive north to New Hampshire’s Great North Woods, we’ll visit the luxurious Balsams Resort near the Dixville Notch, for lunch. You’ll think we’ve crossed the border into Switzerland at the Balsams! This afternoon we’ll cross the state line into the beautiful interi-or of Maine to check into the Rangeley Inn for a two-night stay. A local storyteller will entertain us before we go to sleep tonight. B, L, DDay 4: Rangeley, ME

Wake up early for a very special sunrise moose-watch canoe trip on the gentle Kennebago Riv-er! Tonight we’ll enjoy an outdoor cookout “out back by the shore”, followed by an eve-ning moose-spotting drive. You’ll surely be re-

freshed after this relaxing visit to the Rangeley Inn and after breath-ing the fresh, clean air of the woods in Maine! B, L, DDay 5: Belfast, MESay goodbye to the lakes and woods of the in-terior of Maine

as we head to the sea and the beautiful shores of Maine’s mid-coast. This afternoon, some free time to stroll the beach, walk the quaint, wind-ing village streets, or watch the boats in the har-bor. This evening, we’ll enjoy a classic Maine lobster bake before checking into our oceanfront hotel in Belfast. Every room has an ocean view! B, DDay 6: Acadia National Park Nowhere along the Atlantic seaboard is the “stern and rockbound coast” more picturesque than Acadia National Park! You are sure to en-joy our tour with a local guide, a delightful lunch at a historic inn, a carriage ride around Day Mountain and a visit to Jordan Pond House for their famous tea and popovers. B, L, teaDay 7: Belfast, MEOur day begins with a guided tour of the beau-tiful mid-coast of Maine. We’ll see the pictur-esque towns of Lincolnville, Camden and Rock-port as well as Mt. Battie in Camden Hills State

Park. This afternoon, you have some time to explore the quaint town of Boothbay Harbor before taking a har-bor cruise to see the lighthouses and seals up close and personal! Tonight, a delicious farewell dinner at a local favorite restaurant. B, DDay 8: Return flight homeTake a final breath of that Maine ocean air before heading to Manchester, NH for our flight home. B

Maine AttractionAugust 12-19, 2009


The White Mountains of New Hampshire, a beautiful lakefront lodge in the woods of Maine, a carriage ride in Acadia National Forest and two nights on Maine’s mid-Coast in Belfast, where every room has a view of Penobscot Bay!

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Combine “Maine Attraction” and “Adirondack Park Lakes” on page 26 and take $500 off the combined fare!

Day 1: Fly into BostonToday we fly into Boston, MA. After checking into our hotel, The Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel, we’ll sense the New Eng-land charm as we enjoy a delicious dinner while savor-ing the views of the beach. DDay 2: Boston, MAA full day in Boston with a local guide as we explore historic downtown Boston. So much history and culture in this city includ-ing the site of the Boston Massacre, the Paul Revere House and the USS Constitution! Bring your appetite to dinner as we dine at historic Durgin Park which has been catering to hearty appetites for over a century. B, DDay 3: Plymouth, Cape CodToday we make our way to Plymouth for a look at the “rock” and an afternoon at sea to sight some whales! Our day’s journey continues as we embrace Cape Cod for a 3-night stay. This eve-ning we will dine at a restaurant offering Cape Cod flavorful fare! B, DDay 4: Cape CodOn tour with a local guide, we’ll view pictur-esque windmills, lighthouses, Cape Cod Nation-al Seashore Park and more. There’ll be plenty of time to shop, stroll, and “people watch” in quaint Provincetown. B, DDay 5: Martha’s VineyardThis morning we’re off to board the ferry for a ride to the timeless and enchanting Martha’s Vineyard; a place rich in history, inspiration, creativity, and beauty. We will be guided by a

local resident to visit each of the 6 island town’s treasures. The picturesque whaling community of Edgartown, the lacy Victorian gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs, the magnificent stone walls surrounding oceanview fields of Chilmark to the grand cliffs of Aquinnah (Gay Head), the rustic feel of West Tisbury, and the port town of Vineyard Haven. Martha’s Vineyard has some-thing to offer everyone. After a full day, we will return to our hotel on Cape Cod. B, DDay 6: Rhode IslandToday we continue west to the coastal town of Newport, RI, the onetime summer home of America’s millionaires. We will tour one of these opulent “cottages”, the Breakers. The late afternoon will find us traveling north to Provi-dence, RI where we will visit the Federal Hill to enjoy a delectable “Little Italy” meal as a vocal-ist serenades Frank Sinatra and Italian favorites! B, DDay 7: Return flight homeAfter breakfast, we will board the plane for a flight home filled with memories of the eastcoast. B

Cape Cod and More!August 20-26, 2009


If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air, lighthouses, quaint little villages here and there and our patriot-ic beginnings, you’re sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod!

“One of the best trips ever!- Eileen Disbrow

Highlights:• A guided tour of historic Boston, includ-ing famous landmarks of the Freedom Trail, Old North Church, USS Constitu-tion, Bunker Hill Monument and more!• Whale-watching cruise and Plymouth Rock

• A visit to Martha’s Vineyard• Time to shop at Boston’s famous Quincy Market• A visit to the Breakers, an opulent “cot-tage” in Newport, RI• A guided tour of Cape Cod

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Day 1: Fly into New YorkToday we board our jet and travel to New York to board our comfortable motorcoach with your hospitable Sunrise Tours Manager. Don’t for-get your camera for it’s off to Ni-agara Falls area for our dinner and 2-night stay. DDay 2: Niagara FallsToday we will experience the majes-tic and humbling power of the great Niagara Falls. Did you know that the movies Niagara and Superman were filmed in part at the Falls? We will get up close and personal with the Niagara Falls by taking a short walk to feel the mist during the Cave of the Winds tour. We will board the Maid of the Mist boat for a ride which takes you right down to the base of the falls. You may even be able to feed a seal at The Aquarium of Niagara. After dinner, you will have leisure time to visit a casino or view a fire-works display over the Falls. B, DDay 3: Rochester, NYThis morning we follow the Seaway Trail east towards Rochester, NY. Our next stop will be the Old Fort Niagara; the fort played an important role in the struggles of France, Great Britain, and the United States to control the Great Lakes re-gion. We will also visit the French Castle which is the oldest building and the first lighthouse of the Great Lakes. Upon arrival in Rochester we will see the George Eastman House, founder of the Kodak camera and motion picture film. Af-ter dinner, we will overnight in Rochester. B,DDay 4: Sackets Harbor, NYFollowing the Seaway Trail further east, we will stop to visit the picturesque Sodus Point Light-house overlooking the southern shores of Lake Ontario. Following the perimeter of the Lake, we will visit the historic Sackets Harbor situated on the coast of the Lake. Our guide will capti-vate us with the sights unique to this city. Did you know the US Army and Navy were based here during the War of 1812? This evening we will check into our resort, The Riveredge Resort located in the heart of the 1000 Islands. For two nights, enjoy breathtaking views of the St. Law-rence River from your balcony. B, DDay 5: 1000 Islands Grab your camera, light jacket, and sunglasses as we board our boat for a cruise of both the Cana-dian and American sections of the 1000 Islands.

As we journey through narrow island passages, surrounded by the natural beauty of the islands, you’ll marvel at the majesty, diversity and origi-nality of the island homes all while enjoying a lovely lunch on board. A visit to Boldt Castle and its beautiful grounds is in store this after-noon. A 129 room replica of a Rhineland castle, it was built over the course of four years at the turn of the 19th century by entrepreneur George C. Boldt for his wife as a ‘summer home’. B, LDay 6: Northern Lake OntarioAfter breakfast we are off to the Canadian side of Lake Ontario. Our tour will take us to Kingston, ON to visit the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes. This afternoon we will get an opportu-nity to walk on a sandy beach and put our toes in Lake Ontario. We will continue our travels east along the Lake to Toronto. This evening we are in for a treat as we relax and enjoy dinner and a play in one of the largest Theatre Districts in the English speaking world! B, DDay 7: TorontoToday we explore Toronto. We will enjoy the hustle and bustle of Canada’s largest city with a step on guide. The guide will be sure to take us to the most memorable sights of the city. Late this afternoon we will board a schooner and set sail on the beautiful Lake Ontario. The Toronto skyline and the majestic lake are sure to create memories of a lifetime. B, DDay 8: MichiganWe bid adieu to the treasures of Lake Ontario and travel into the states for our overnight stay in mid-Michigan. B, DDay 9: Return HomeRevived and refreshed, we journey home to share our pictures and memories! B

Lake OntarioAugust 27-Sept. 4,

2009

Per person rates*double $1973triple/quad $1777single $2562* Includes airfare from STL.

Come on board for a perimeter tour of the 14th largest lake in the world and the 5th and final lake tour in our Great Lakes Series! Known for its affiliation with Niagara Falls, Lake Ontario accepts water from the bottom of the falls traveling 15 miles over many gorges until it reaches the Great Lake. The Lake flows into the St. Lawrence River creat-ing the scenic 1000 Islands and all of its magnificent beauty. We will explore Lake Ontario by boat, mo-torcoach and sail!

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Per person rates*double $2242triple/quad $2028single $2889* Includes return flight to STL.

Day 1: St. Louis area - Sioux City, NETravel across Missouri and along the river into Iowa for an overnight stay in Sioux City. DDay 2: Rapid City, SDExplore the Badlands of South Dakota today and enjoy dinner at the famous Wall Drug store. We will stay in Rapid City for the next 2 nights. B, DDay 3: Rapid City, SDMount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills are on our agenda today with a local guide. We will try our luck in Deadwood, a rough and tumble western town that has replaced the six-shooter with slot machines. Singing Cowboys will entertain us to-night as we dine at The Flying T. B, DDay 4: Cody, WYWe depart Rapid City this morning and begin our trek to Cody, WY. Along the route, we will see Devil’s Tower, and pass through the beauti-ful Big Horn Mountains. We overnight in Cody and dine at The Irma Hotel, originally built by Wild Bill himself! B, DDay 5: YellowstoneThis morning, we’ll visit the Buffalo Bill Mu-seum before driving into Yellowstone Park for a 2-night stay in the park. B, D

Day 6: YellowstoneBring your cameras and be prepared to enjoy the best of Yellowstone today with our own guide! Old Faithful! Geysers! Paint Pots! All in all, a day of geological wonders and plenty of wild-life! B, DDay 7: Jackson, WYAfter a leisurely morning in the park, we travel south and take a scenic float on the Snake River. Afterwards, we’ll continue into historic Jackson, Wyoming in the Grand Teton Mountains. Walk the streets and enjoy a rollicking good time this evening in this western town. B, LDay 8: Grand Tetons - Salt Lake City, UTToday, we enjoy the beauty and majesty of the

Grand Tetons as we eat breakfast outdoors at their base, before begin-ning our scenic drive along highway 89 into Salt Lake City. This eve-ning, we will meet our guide for a tour of Tem-ple Square and the Latter Day Saints Community Center. B, DDay 9: Return homeToday we fly home from Salt Lake City. B

“...returned last Friday from our trip with Sunrise Tours to Yellowstone ...It was a delightful trip for us. We were very impressed with the professionalism of both the driver and the tour guide. Plan to sign on for another trip before too long.- Barbara and Art Minor

Highlights:· Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, the magnificent Badlands and Black Hills!· The inspiring Grand Tetons, Rocky Moun-tain wilderness and Big Horn Mountains.

· Yellowstone National Park - a geological wonder teeming with wildlife!· Lively western town of Jackson Hole.· 2-night stay in Yellowstone National Park and scenic float trip on Snake River.

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Transatlantic CruiseSeptember 5-22,

2009Day 1: London (Southampton), England Depart 5:00 PM Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Stavanger, Norway Arrive 9:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM Stavanger is blessed with history and natural beauty. It boasts an advantageous location on the-southwestern coast with some of Norway’s best weather. From the old port, the city radiates across a network of islands interlaced with graceful bridges.Day 4: Bergen, Norway Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 6:00 PMBergen is called the “Gateway to the Fjords,” as it is a great launching point for a tour of nature’s Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord. This city has a wonderful mix of architectural styles that add to its 18th-century charm. And as birthplace of virtuoso violinist Ole Bull and pianist Edvard Grieg, Bergen is considered the cultural capital of Norway.Day 5: Shetland Islands, Scotland Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 5:00 PMThe Shetland Islands have a rich Viking heritage with a distinct dialect and culture from main-land Scotland. This windswept, sea-lashed ar-chipelago is a lush green haven for birds. And it also offers some of Scotland’s most stunning archeological remains. Of the 100 islands, only 15 of them are inhabited. Lerwick is its largest settlement.Day 6: Faroe Islands (Torshaven), Denmark Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 5:00 PM Unspoiled expanses of green countryside, color-ful charming villages, massive sheer cliffs and grass-roofed stone houses can be found on Strey-moy, the largest of 18 islands that dot the North Atlantic off the coast of Northern Europe. Its capital, Torshavn, is a truly picturesque port city and gateway to the rest of the Faroe Islands.Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Akureyri, Iceland Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 4:00 PMIceland is a place of delightful contradictions where flowers flourish amid ice and snow. Some of nature’s most powerful antics, from active volcanoes to geothermal phenomena, exist only a few miles from charming towns and major cultural centers. For those in search of the un-expected, the surprises begin in Akureyri — Ice-land’s second-largest city.

Day 9: Reykjavik, Iceland Arrive 10:00 AM Depart 7:00 PM Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland’s stunning natural wonders, which range from ice fields to boiling thermal pools. The landscape on the is-land seems to be in a continual process of trans-formation much like its society, which blends Nordic tradition with sophisticated technology.Day 10: At Sea Day 11: At Sea Day 12: Nuuk, Greenland Arrive 9:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM Day 13: At Sea Day 14: Nanortalik, Greenland Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 4:00 PM Greenland’s southernmost town of Nanortalik or “place of bears” -- provides an opportunity to experience wilderness up close. With white-tailed eagles soaring above, giant polar bears floating on massive ice floes, and manatees and whales frolicking at sea, it’s a slice of unspoiled frontier. And in Greenland, it goes without say-ing that nature comes first.Day 15: At Sea Day 16: St. Johns, Newfoundland Arrive 12:00 PM Depart 7:00 PM Cradled in a harbor carved from granite, St. John’s unveils a rugged and beautiful coastline famous for its plentiful cod fishing and mari-time heritage. Newfoundlanders consider their island -- 10th largest in the world -- to be the “senior colony” of the British Empire, since it was discovered only five years after Columbus first sailed. Its fascinating ties to the past are ev-erywhere.Day 17: At Sea Day 18: At Sea Day 19: New York City

Per person rates(based on double oc-cupancy)Category BD $4614balconyCategory J $3664inside* Includes cruise fare, roundtrip air from STL, taxes, port charges and govern-ment fees. It does NOT include a fuel surcharge, which is currently $126 per passenger, but could be subject to change.

Join Jim and Charlene Dalrym-ple on this unique itinerary that in-cludes England, Scotland, Norway, Denmark, Ice-land, Greenland and Canada!

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California National Parks and moreSept. 10-17, 2009


Day 1: Fly into Sacramen-to, CAAfter our flight arrives into California, we’ll meet our Sunrise Tours coach and travel to the beautiful, sce-nic Lake Tahoe. We will board the MS Dixie to en-joy a dinner cruise on this most beautiful and unique national treasure. It will be evident that Lake Tahoe still retains its pioneer charm while displaying an ancient respect for nature. Tonight we will stay in South Lake Tahoe, a city rich in history, nature and modern conve-niences. DDay 2: Yosemite National ParkToday, we begin our journey into California’s spectacular parks. We’ll travel south to Yosemite National Park and enjoy lunch at the magnificent old Ahwahnee Lodge in Yosemite. Then we will take a scenic tram ride through the park to see the sights of one of the nation’s most photographed parks. We will be staying on the perimeter of the park, under the umbrella of idyl-lic scenery, as we find the comforts of a hotel after an exciting day exploring the wilderness. B, L Day 3: Sugar Pine TrainThis morning, we will travel south in the park. We’ll stop at Wawona Hotel, a retreat that was used by Teddy Roosevelt. Next, get your eyes and ears ready as the sounds and scenes from the era of steam powered railroad logging come to life at the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Rail-road. We will board this special steam train for a ride that ends with a delicious BBQ Lunch. Do you know what the familiar “two longs, a short and one long” train signal signifies? Tonight we will overnight in Oakhurst, CA. B, LDay 4: Sanger, CAThe Wonder Valley Ranch is awaiting our arrival today! This is our home for the next 2 nights, offering relaxation and activities sure to please the young at heart. Anyone up for a game of cards, fishing and/or happy hour? After a ranch welcome, and a traditional ranch dinner we will enjoy a campfire with cowboy entertainment. Afterwards, we settle into our rooms relishing

the laughter and joys of the day. B, DDay 5: Sequoia and Kings Canyon Na-tional ParksAfter a hearty break-fast, we’re off to Se-quoia and Kings Can-yon National Parks, the second and third designated national parks in our country. Our drive will boast breathtaking scenery along the way and in the parks. These parks are home to gi-ants: immense moun-tains, deep canyons and huge trees. Be-hold the oldest living thing in the world as you view the General Grant tree, named

the Nation’s Christmas Tree by Calvin Coolidge in 1926. We will return to the Ranch after our day of seeing nature’s best gifts for an evening of food and fun. B, L, DDay 6: Wonder Valley RanchWe’ll start our day with a Ranch style breakfast sure to fill our tummies. Pose for a group pic-ture before we say “Happy Trails” to the Wonder Valley Ranch! Today we travel to Bakersfield for lunch and then follow Hwy 190 into Death Valley National Park. Yes, we will be staying the night in the center of the Park at the Furnace Creek Ranch! Take a swim in a spring fed pool and enjoy the stars which blanket the brilliant sky. Tonite, as you retire to your comfortable, air conditioned room, listen to the crickets as desert scenes surround you and you drift off to sleep. B, LDay 7: Death Valley National ParkDeath Valley National Park, a place of legend and a place of trial, is the last National Park visited on this spectacular tour. We will be welcomed to a wonderland that stretches as far as the eye can see as we tour the park. This evening we travel to Las Vegas, NV and The Golden Nugget for an evening of food and entertainment! B, DDay 8: Return flight homeAfter a hearty breakfast and a short drive to Las Vegas Airport, we will board our flight home. B

Spectacular National Parks, a boat cruise, a train ride through a historic frontier, and a 2-night stay at a Ranch.

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A great time of year to visit - as summer temperatures drop!

California National Parks and more Canyonlands of Southern UtahSept. 18-26, 2009

Per person rates*double $2063triple/quad $1894single $2573* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL to Las Vegas.

Day 1: Fly into Las Vegas, NVAfter a flight into Las Vegas, we board our de-luxe motorcoach and travel north to Cedar City, gateway to the colorful canyonlands of Utah. DDay 2: Bryce CanyonToday, we explore spectacular Bryce Canyon, famous for its unique geology and some of the world’s best air quality. Then, we’re off to ex-plore Cedar Breaks National Monument, known for an enchanting mixture of delicate shades of colors, like the icing on an extravagant wedding cake! B, DDay 3: Zion National Park – Kanab, UTThis morning, we will follow the lush Virgin River along U-9 into Zion National Park where you are surrounded by massive canyon walls and a unique landscape of petrified sand dunes. Kanab, Utah is our home for the next two nights. B, DDay 4: Grand CanyonThis morning, we travel to the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Less visited than the south rim, but truly as beautiful, you will enjoy spectacu-lar views from Point Imperial, highest point on the canyon rim, as you dine at Grand Canyon Lodge over-looking the canyon. B, LDay 5: Lake Powell – Kay-enta, AZWe cross the border into Ari-zona and tour the Glen Can-yon Dam. After lunch we are really in for a treat as we cruise beautiful Lake Powell. The boat will take us into two canyons – one where we can almost touch the sides of the cliffs! We over-night in Kayenta, Arizona. B, DDay 6: Monument ValleyToday, hear about Native American heritage of this area as we explore the back roads of Monu-ment Valley. A Navajo guide will lead us among perhaps the most enduring and definitive images of the American West. Then, we will head back into Utah and explore Arches National Monu-ment, the worlds’ largest concentration of natu-ral stone arches. B, L

Day 7: Canyonlands National ParkWe’ll explore Canyonlands National Park and enjoy the commanding views across many miles of very deep canyon in all directions. Tonight’s treat is an exhilarating jet boat ride followed by a

spectacular light and sound show and hearty barbeque dinner. B, DDay 8: St. George, UTToday we travel to St. George, Utah where we will visit the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site, which experts claim is the most important collection of Jurassic footprints in the world. Next, we visit

the Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum where we will experience firsthand wildlife in a natural habitat setting that will prove to be educational. Tonight we’ll have dinner on the historic Water Walk where we will discover the rich history of this Southern Utah town. B, DDay 9: Fly HomeThis morning, we make our way back to Las Ve-gas for our return flight home. B

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Come explore the southern Utah Can-yonlands and discov-er it’s monumental beauty!

Highlights:· Visits in Zion, Bryce Canyon, North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and Canyonlands Na-tional Parks. · Guided tour with local expert into Monument Valley· Boat ride on Lake Powell· More photo oppor-tunities than you can count.

“We have recently returned from a wonderful trip to the Canyonlands in Utah and Arizona…these two ladies [tour manager Jan Schroer and bus driver Jean-nie Wright] provided the group with a very memorable trip not only because of the sights we viewed, but also because of the good care we were given. - Helen and Walter May, Canyonlands 2007 ”

NY/Hudson Valley Sept. 21-28

New York City and Hudson ValleySept. 21-28, 2009


Day 1: St. Louis area - Belleville, OHWe will depart St. Louis and travel east through In-dianapolis to central Ohio where we will stay over-night. During our trip, we will enjoy games, videos, refreshments and snacks aboard our deluxe motor-coach. DDay 2: Poughkeepsie, NYToday we will travel across Pennsylvania for our over-night stay in the Hudson Valley area. B, DDay 3: West Point Mili-tary Institute and Culinary Institute of Amer-icaToday we visit West Point Military Academy and the home and museum of Franklin D. Roosevelt in Hyde Park. Tonight, we’ll enjoy the pleasure of dining in one of the four-star restaurants of the Culinary Institute of America! B, DDay 4: Gardens at KykuitToday, as we visit the mansion and gardens at Kykuit (home of the Rockefeller family) and Sunnyside (Washington Irving’s romantic river-front home), we will enjoy the quiet beauty of historic Hudson Valley. This evening dine with views of the Hudson River B, DDay 5: New York City and BroadwayWe will see NYC from a different perspective this day as we visit Ellis Island, where so many people began new lives in the USA and you can research your family history. We will also visit the Statue of Liberty and enjoy the magnificent view of the New York skyline from across the

Hudson River. This evening we’ll dine at the renowned Tavern on the Green before heading to the theatre district for a Broadway production. B, DDay 6: New York City tour Today we will explore New York City with a lo-cal guide. We will spend the day seeing such places as Central Park and St. Patrick’s Cathe-dral, shopping on Fifth Avenue and in Trump Tower, watching the people at Rockefeller Cen-ter and visiting the unique area of Chinatown in lower Manhattan. After dinner, we will view the City from the top of the Empire State Building. B, DDay 7: Eastern OhioToday we drive across PA and make our way back toward St. Louis with an overnight stay in eastern Ohio. B, DDay 8: Return homeWe arrive in St. Louis early evening. B

From the quiet seren-ity of St. Patrick’s Ca-thedral, to the bustling activity of 5th Avenue and Wall Street, you will experience NYC! In Hudson Valley, we will explore unspoiled valleys, estates of the first millionaires, and West Point.

“The trip to NYC and the Hudson Valley was my first ever, and being alone I was very leery of traveling with a bunch of strangers and frankly, concerned about the price I was paying. I now tell everyone that I got every pennies worth and would go again in a

heartbeat.- Louise Sommers

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Southwest Grand AdventureSept. 28- Oct. 7,

2009

Per person rates*double $2262triple/quad $2023single $2977* Includes airfare from STL.

Day 1: Fly into Las Ve-gas, NVAfter a

smooth flight to Las Vegas, we’ll check into the four-star Golden Nugget Hotel and Ca-sino. We’ll have plenty of time to relax and soak up exciting Las Vegas. DDay 2: Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, AZToday, you’ll have the morning to explore Las Vegas. This afternoon, we will travel to Flag-staff, AZ for a 2 night stay in the Little America’s Hotel situated amidst beautifully landscaped grounds. After dinner, we will tour the night sky through the telescopes of the Lowell Observa-tory. We will learn about Lowell’s distinguished history and the cutting-edge research taking place today. B, DDay 3: Sedona area, AZThis morning we’ll drive through Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. USA Today newspaper called this rugged canyon the “most scenic drive in North America.” We’ll take a narrated trol-ley ride of Sedona and after lunch, we will have time to browse the local galleries and boutiques. B, LDay 4: Grand Canyon, AZThis morning, we’ll head to the south rim of one of our great national treasures, the Grand Can-yon. We’ll arrive with ample time to enjoy the rim views and walks at our leisure. Our home tonight is directly in the park right on the South Rim at the Thunderbird Lodge! Get your cam-eras ready as, hopefully, we’re granted a spec-tacular sunset. B, DDay 5: Wupatki National MonumentAwake to an anticipated amazing sunrise! Today, we’ll bid adieu to the Grand Canyon as we enjoy a scenic drive along the East Rim. No trip to the southwest is complete without an intriguing visit to one of the many Pueblos. Next we’ll visit an ancient Native American Pueblo at the Wupatki National Monument. Tonight, we arrive in Al-buquerque, NM, host to the world famous bal-loon festival, for our 4 night stay. B, DDay 6: Albuquerque, NMRise and shine! The glorious mass balloon as-cension and opening ceremonies is an event ev-eryone will be thrilled to experience as hundreds of vividly colored hot air balloons rise in the

morning sky. Then, we’re off to historic Old Town Albu-querque for time to explore on our own and enjoy lunch. This afternoon, we’ll visit another ancient sight, the Petroglyph National Monument. This evening, we’ll learn more about the culture as we dine at a restaurant that specializes in southwestern cuisine. B, D

Day 7: Albuquerque, NMToday, you’ll have the option of taking an early morning hot air balloon ride with remarkable views of the sunrise (additional cost). After a leisurely morning, we will board the Sandia Peak Tramway, the world’s longest aerial tram, for a tram ride 2.7 miles above the Cibola Na-tional Forest to the Sandia Peak. At the top, we will be in awe of the panoramic views of the great Southwest! Our Balloon adventure con-tinues this afternoon as you stroll between the balloons on the launch field, visit the Balloon Museum and embrace an evening of remarkable sights at the dazzling balloon glow. What a sight to see nearly 400 balloons glowing in the desert evening sky. Following the glow, we will view a fantastic “AfterGlow” fireworks show. B, LDay 8: Santa Fe, NMSanta Fe is our destination today. We’ll have plenty of time to explore this famous town as well as enjoy a narrated tour. The architecture of the Cathedral Basilica and the Palace of the Governors will amaze us. Of course, no visit to Santa Fe would be complete without a visit to San Miquel Church, the oldest church in Amer-ica, and the Loretto Chapel. Do you know the mystery the surrounds the construction of the mi-raculous staircase at Loretto Chapel? This eve-ning we will be educated, entertained and dined by the celebrated Santa Fe School of Cooking, recognized by the Food Network and the New York Times. After dinner, we travel to Santa Rosa, NM for our overnight stay . B,DDay 9: Oklahoma City, OKToday, we travel along part of Route 66 and en-joy the unique sites along the way. Our hometonight is Oklahoma City. B, DDay 10: Return homeWe’ll visit the Oklahoma City Memorial. Then we’re off with spectacular photos, vivid memo-ries and amazing stories to share. B

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Day 1: St. Louis area – OhioWe will depart St. Louis and over-night in eastern Ohio. DDay 2: Finger Lakes, NYMore fun and great scenery as we make our way into the Finger Lakes Region of New York! Today, we’ll visit the George Eastman Center (Kodak founder) for a guided tour. While enjoying the ambiance of history and beauty we will dine at the lovely Belhurst Castle located on the shores of Seneca Lake before traveling to eastern New York for our overnight stay in Syracuse. B, DDay 3: VermontAs we continue eastward through central New York to Vermont, we will visit Cooperstownand the Baseball Hall of Fame. B, DDay 4: VermontHow about a walk amid the colorful trees, and a visit to a maple syrup house and country store?We will spend a glorious day in the mountains of Vermont with our local guide. B, DDay 5: New Hampshire, Ogunquit, MEAs we travel the byways of Vermont and New Hampshire, the quaint villages, covered bridges, spiry church steeples, and mountains and valleys dressed in fall colors await us! There willbe a wealth of places to explore before arriving at Maine’s picturesque and beautiful coast, our

home for the next 3 nights. Your hotel overlooks the rugged coastline. B, DDay 6: Ogunquit, MEFollowing breakfast, we will board our coach to visit Portland and one of the oldest workinglighthouses in the U.S., the Port-land Head Light. Tonight, enjoy an authentic Maine lobster-bake dinner. B, DDay 7: Ogunquit, MEAnother hearty breakfast and we are off to cruise the harbor and learn how to catch lobster! Then,

we’ll spend the afternoon in the quaint town of Kennebunkport. B, DDay 8: Scenic RoadsThis morning, we bid adieu to Maine and travel scenic roads through Massachusetts. This after-noon, we will return to a Sunrise Tour traveler’s favorite; lunch at The Graduate Club! Located in a historic 1800s Federal style, Colonial build-ing on the Yale campus, this meal satisfies the historian and the hungry! B, LDay 9: OhioFall foliage continues to delight the eye as we travel through Pennsylvania with an interestingstop along the way. Overnight in Ohio. B, DDay 10: Return homeWe arrive home early evening with warm mem-ories of new friends and wonderful times. B

New England Fall Adventure!Oct. 2-11 OR

Oct. 9-18, 2009


Savor the beauty fall brings to the Green Mountains of Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the rugged seacoast of southern Maine!

West Virginia TrainOct. 12-16, 2009


Day 1: Lexington, KYOur wild and wonderful fall adventure starts off with renowned Sunrise Tours hospitality. Our first stop on tour is beautiful Lexington, Ken-tucky where our step-on guide will give us a be-hind the scenes look at a horse farm This eve-ning we’ll dine and overnight in Lexington DDay 2: New River GorgeToday we begin our visit to the wild and wonder-ful West Virginia. Hawk’s Nest and New River Gorge Bridge are first on our list of must sees. Hawk’s nest is renowned for it’s overlook of the river and the massive New River Gorge Bridge is the country’s second highest bridge. After lunch, we’ll take an exciting tram ride to the bottom of the gorge and will be afforded won-derful views. Don’t let the name fool you – the

New River is among the world’s oldest rivers (second only to the Nile). Its craggy, 1,000-foot-deep, mile-wide gorge is a haven for nature and outdoor lovers from around the world. After a colorful afternoon mountain drive, we’ll arrive at Snowshoe Mountain, our home for the next two nights. Tonight, dinner is at the top of the mountain! B, L, DDay 3: Cass Mountain RailwayAfter a hearty breakfast, we’ll board the sce-nic Cass Mountain Railway for a gorgeous trip which includes a stop at Whitacker and a trip to the top of Bald Knob Mountain, second highest in West Virginia. Imagine the view! Our trip includes a delicious box lunch. This afternoon, we’ll tour the National Radio Astronomy Obser-vatory Science Center. Another great dinner 36continued on page 37

New England Fall Adventure!Day 1: Meredith, NHA smooth flight into to Man-chester, NH and a short drive to the heart of Meredith Vil-lage where we will be staying 2 nights at the charming country Inn & Spa at Mill Falls which adjoins Mills Falls Market-place and is within walking distance of beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Enjoy dinner and a relax-ing evening in these beautiful surroundings. DDay 2: Scenic drive in the Lakes Region and White Mountains of NHLet’s hope for clear blue skies and crisp autumn air so we can fully enjoy the glory of nature as we travel the back roads in the White Mountains of New Hampshire to see waterfalls, covered bridges and scenic vistas with fall colors shim-mering in the sunlight. We will take time to tour the historic mansion Castle in the Clouds, with stunning views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding mountains, take a short quiet walk in the woods under a canopy of red, orange and gold and visit a charming village or two along the way. This will be the first of several days to soak in the beauty of fall in a relaxing, non-rushed manner. B, D Day 3: Gardner, MassachusettsAfter a morning cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington on Lake Winnipesaukee, “smil-ing waters”, we will travel through lower New Hampshire making an interesting stop before ar-riving in Gardner, Massachusetts at the Colonial Inn for a three night stay. Enjoy dinner at the hotel. B, DDay 4: Scenic drive on the Mohawk Trail and

Northwestern MAOur scenic drive along the Mohawk Trail and other back roads in north-western Massachusetts again takes us through prime foliage viewing opportunities. Pictures stops at Bridge of Flowers, Cold River, stat-ue of “Hail to Sunrise” and visits at

Chapel for Humanity in North Adams and Yan-kee Candle Factory in Deerfield are highlights of the day. Capping this delightful day is dinner at The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant! B,DDay 5: Scenic drive in the Peterborough area, the “Currier & Ives” Corner of NHToday we explore the area that is home of Yan-kee Magazine and The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the inspiration for Thornton Wilder’s famous play, Our Town, and the second most frequently climbed mountain in the world (Mt. Monad-nock)! Our day begins with a hearty breakfast at Parker’s Maple Barn in Mason, NH and con-tinues as we visit Peterboro Basket Company, the oldest continuously run basket manufactur-ing company in the US. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the base of Mt. Monadnock and visit Cathedral of the Pines, a beautiful natural sanctuary dedi-cated to the honor of American men and women, military and civilian, who have lost their lives in wars. B, L, DDay 6: Return flight to homeA leisurely morning in Gardner and a delightful lunch at Pickity Place in Mason en route to the airport in Manchester, NH makes a perfect end-ing to our exploration of the backroads of New Hampshire and Northwestern Massachusetts. B, D

New Hampshire and Massachusetts

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The brother of tour manager Carol Pauk lives in northern Mas-sachusetts and during Carol’s fall visits they have explored this area extensively. This tour incorporates many of the attractions, scenic drives and restaurants they highly recom-mended.

awaits us back at Snowshoe Mountain. B, L, DDay 4: Salt Fork State ParkThis morning, we bid farewell to our moun-tain top home and head to Weston, West Virginia. The state is revered for its glass making and craft folks. Today we’ll stop where we can observe some craftsmen at work as quilts, glass, wood working, paint-ing and other handmade crafts are created. This afternoon, we depart West Virginia for Cambridge, Ohio. The fall landscape

of rural Guernsey County ap-pears as a patchwork of for-ested hills, open meadows and misty valleys. At the heart of this region, is Salt Fork State Park, Ohio’s largest state park and our home for the night. A delightful dinner is planned for this evening. B, DDay 5: Return homeReturn with the images of a beautiful fall in West Virginia. B

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Arkansas Ozarks Fall ColorOctober 24-28, 2009


Day 1: Springdale, AR A scenic drive southwest on I-44 takes us through Missouri and to the foothills of the Ozark Moun-tains. The last week of October is known to be prime time for fall color in the Ozarks, so sit back and enjoy the show! This evening enjoy a dinner theater experience at the Art Center of the Ozarks, which has been entertaining this fast growing region of Arkansas for 42 years. DDay 2: Mt. Magazine State Park After a break in historic Ft. Smith, AR for lunch and a stop at the visitor center (housed in a building that once served as a bordello!), we’re off to Mt. Magazine Lodge, located in the state park of the same name. The Lodge, completed in 2006 at a cost of $33 million, sits atop Mt. Magazine, which at 2,753 above sea level is the highest point in Arkansas, and offers spectacular views of the Petit Jean River Valley and Blue Mountain Lake. Imagine the trees in full fall color! Enjoy a hay ride and naturalist presenta-tion in the park. B, DDay 3: DeGray State Park

Stop in Hot Springs, AR for some free time be-fore continuing to DeGray State Park and the DeGray Lake Resort, our home for two nights. This afternoon enjoy a cruise on 13,800 acre De-Gray Lake, known as a “diamond lake” for its clarity, followed by a southern style BBQ. Day 4: Historic Washington State Park Visit Historic Washington State Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and populated with guides dressed in nineteenth cen-tury attire. While in town, see over 30 restored historic buildings including the 1874 Hempstead County Courthouse and a blacksmith founded in honor of the Washington bladesmith that was commissioned by Colonel Bowie to create what became known as the “Bowie Knife”. Next, vis-it Crater of Diamonds State Park, where you will learn about diamond mining and even have an opportunity to mine one yourself. This is the only diamond-producing site in the world that is open to the public! B, LDay 5: Return homeSoak in the beauty of fall as we travel northeast to home. B 38

Fall in the SmokiesOctober 22-26, 2009


Day 1: St. Louis area - Nashville, TNEnjoy your breakfast snacks as we travel south to the great musical city of Nash-ville, our home for the night, to savor a performance at the world famous Grand Ole Opry! Tip your hats and stomp your boots along with the longest continu-ally running radio broadcast show in history. DDay 2: Ashville, NCOne of our most scenic drives awaits us today as we make the trip east to Ashville, North Carolina. Tonight’s destination is the massive and captivating Biltmore Mansion. From the extravagant mansion and gardens, to the top notch winery, we’ll need to come back in the morning to see it all properly! B, DDay 3: Gatlinburg, TNAfter returning to satisfy our fascination with Biltmore, we’re off, winding through the moun-tains and gorgeous fall foliage as we pass through

the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and arrive in Gatlinburg, TN for a 2-night stay. A delicious din-ner and an acclaimed country music show in Pigeon Forge will cap off our beautiful day. B, DDay 4: Gatlinburg and Dol-lywoodWake to the peaceful sound of the babbling brook behind your rooms and prepare for a day full of activity. After a fantastic breakfast, our visits to Dollywood, home of mountain music and good old Ozark tra-dition, and the spectacular Rip-ley’s Aquarium, will have you

ready for a relaxing evening. Take the evening to yourselves while you savor your new moun-tain memories. B, DDay 5: Return homeWe bid the mountains goodbye and return to St. Louis, enjoying more of the dramatic fall colors along the way. B

Help us welcome autumn in the majesty of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Day 1: Clarksdale, MSOur first day of this journey takes us south through Missouri and into Mississippi on the “Blues Highway,” route 61 in the Mis-sissippi Delta. The “Blues”, America’s only original music, came from the mu-sic sung in the cotton fields to chase away the blues. Tonight enjoy some blues en-tertainment and spend the night at Shack Up Inn, a unique col-lection of sharecropper shacks on the Hopson Plantation. “The Ritz we ain’t” claim the own-ers, but music lovers flock here from all over the world and we will too! DDay 2: Vicksburg, MSRecently opened in September ’08, the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center has been receiving excellent reviews. Make your own evaluation as you explore the films, exhib-its and artifacts about this master of the “Blues” and The Delta region. Then it’s on to Vicksburg to view the film “The Vanishing Glory” and ex-plore the Vicksburg National Military Park and Old Court House Museum with a local guide to learn of the siege and fall of Vicksburg. Over-night at Riverwalk, Vicksburg’s newest casino hotel that overlooks the Mississippi River. B,DDay 3: Corinth, MSAs we travel to Corinth, we will visit the capi-tal city of Jackson, which Union troops reduced to smoking ruins earning it the nickname of “Chimneyville”, then follow the Natchez Trace Parkway to north Mississippi where more than 500 of the battles waged on Mississippi soil

were fought. This evening enjoy a little blue-grass music at “Pickin’s” on the Courthouse Square after a delightful dinner. B,DDay 4: Shiloh Battlefield; Nashville, TNThe town of Corinth has been built over the grounds of the Battle of Corinth, but a visit to the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center will give us a good background of the battle that took place here and at Shiloh. Then with a local guide, we will explore Shiloh National Military Park, one of the most untouched and pristine Civil War battle sites in the country and a good site for our picnic lunch. Our travels continue northward into the Nashville area for a 2-night stay. B, L ,DDay 5: Franklin and Nashville, TNA Civil War historian and author will spend the day with us as we visit such Civil War sites as the Carter House in Franklin where you can still see the bullet holes, Traveller’s Rest Plantation which served as headquarters of confederate General Hood and Fort Negley in Nashville. This evening enjoy a bit of comic relief as we dine and see the comedy “Filthy Rich” at Chaf-fin Dinner Theatre. B, D Day 6: St. LouisWe will visit one more battle site, Fort Donel-son, before taking a scenic drive through Land Between the Lakes into Kentucky where we will enjoy lunch at Patti’s 1880 Settlement Restaurant, always a favorite of our travelers! By the end of this journey you will have heard some great music, seen some beautiful country and learned a lot about our nation’s split and re-union – what a country!! B, L

The “Blues” and the Grays….Oct. 27-Nov. 1, 2009


Visit the Birthplace of the Blues and Civil War Sites of the Western Front in Mis-sissippi and Mid-Ten-nessee

Holiday Branson

November 16-18, 2009


The following tours to Branson include all shows listed below, two dinners and two breakfasts with accommoda-tions at the Savannah House, the hotel that thinks it’s a bed and breakfast!.

The Brett Family - You are in for a real treat when you meet this fabulous family of five! Miracle of Christmas - Performing at the Sight and Sound Theatre, The Miracle of Christmas follows the journey of Mary and Joseph as they travel the road to Bethlehem and witness the mi-raculous birth of the Savior of the World.12 Irish Tenors - A blockbuster hit featuring twelve incredibly talented young men showcas-

ing their incredible harmonies. With a touch of Irish charm, you will surely enjoy selections of Irish folk, big Opera numbers, Pop, Swing, Jazz and Gospel that will captivate audiences of all ages.Six - Awarded Best New Show in Branson, Six combines the musical showmanship and bound-less energy of six extremely talented brothers.



Miracle of Christmas - Performing at the Sight and Sound Theatre, The Miracle of Christmas follows the journey of Mary and Joseph as they travel the road to Bethlehem and witness the mi-raculous birth of the Savior of the World.Andy Williams - The holiday event of the year!Red, Hot and Blue - These incredible entertain-ers sing and dance their hearts out in this beauti-

fully costumed show that showcases the music of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s!Hughes Brothers - The Hughes Brothers, and the “Worlds Largest Performing Family”... 5 Brothers + 5 wives + 24 children and counting = one of the great success stories of American entertainment. Voted Best Vocal Group in Bran-son, their powerful voices will stun you!

Indiana ChristkindlmarktNovember 21-22,

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Day 1: Jasper, INToday, we drive the short distance to Ferdinand, Indiana and enjoy the annual Christkindlmarkt. Modeled after the open-air markets held in Germany, Christkindlmarkt is a heart-warm-ing holiday event featuring artisans, an array of holi-day music and food. We’ll have plenty of time to explore this “14th century village”. Then, we’re off to a guided tour of the “Castle on the Hill” – The Mon-astery of Im-maculate Con-ception, one of the nation’s larg-est communities of Benedictine women. This evening, we’ll dine at the Schnit-zelbank and enjoy traditional German music and entertainment. DDay 2: French Lick, Return home

This morning, we’ll tour The West Baden Springs National Landmark, formally dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. Once a thriv-ing resort that fell into disrepair, it has now un-dergone an exciting transformation. The nearby

French Lick Resort opened in 1895 and ran c o n t i n u o u s l y until 2005. After a multi-million dollar renovation it has reopened and we will dine at the Col-onnades. This afternoon, we will visit Dr. Ted Musical Mar-vel’s collection of amazing mu-sical instruments from the 1800’s

to mid-1900’s. It’s OK to tap, wiggle, sway and stomp to the magic of the music! Filled with holiday cheer, we return to St. Louis. B, L 40

Day 1: OhioToday we travel to eastern Ohio. This evening we will take a trip back in time and experience old world England in historic downtown Cam-bridge, OH. Embrace the magic of the holidays as the town is charmingly transformed into a Dickens Victorian Village. An active display of lights on their Courthouse, synchronized to holiday music, will complete our day before we overnight in our Cambridge hotel. DDay 2: Christmas in HersheyAfter breakfast, travel into Pennsylvania to The Hershey Lodge, our home for the next 3 nights. A warm and inviting dinner amid the holiday decorations will delight. This evening we will drive through the winter wonderland at Hershey Sweet Lights. With over a million lights and nearly 600 enchanting animated displays, the holidays glow even brighter with this display! B, DDay 3: Hershey, PAA day of chocolaty fun awaits us! We begin with a visit to Chocolate World and a tour of the Hershey’s Factory Works. Next, we will board Hershey’s own trolley for a memorable narrated historical tour through the town “built on choco-late.” Don’t be surprised if the conductor starts singing! This afternoon we will tour the new Hershey Story museum which opens January 2009 where we will take an inspirational jour-ney through the life of Milton Hershey and get to

experience a hands-on chocolate class! B, DDay 4: Lancaster, PA…Holiday StyleThis morning, we celebrate another way of life with an Amish Experience. Our own guide will take us through the land, home, and markets in-cluding a delicious Amish lunch, served family style. Next we’ll visit the National Christmas Center, highlighted on the Travel Channel and in multiple publications including Better Homes and Gardens, featuring 14 galleries displaying the magic and memories of Christmas! After some leisure shopping time in the Kitchen Kettle Village, we will enjoy the “Miracle of Christ-mas” at the renowned Sight and Sound Theater. Don’t miss the 30-foot-high “angel” tree! B, L Day 5: OhioBefore we wave good-bye, we’ll visit the An-tique Auto Museum which displays beautifully restored and original automobiles from eight decades set in unique scenes! This evening we will make a stop at the Oglebay Resort in Wheel-ing, WV for a holiday dinner and a drive through their annual Festival of Lights. We will be as-tounded as we view more than three hundred acres illuminating a six-mile drive throughout the resort. B, DDay 6: Return HomeFilled to the brim with keen anticipation of the upcoming season, we journey home to share our stories and chocolate! B

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Kick off the Holidays in...

Branson and Eureka SpringsDecember 1-4, 2009


Day 1: Branson, MOBring your holiday cheer as we travel to Bran-son! We will see the Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus, one of Branson’s most unique and entertaining shows featuring breath-taking feats of strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and magic. This evening’s performance is the Magnificent Seven Variety Show featuring 7 decades of music, song, dance, and comedy from 50 different musical productions. DDay 2: Branson, MOToday, we’ll see the Haygood Family, com-prised of seven brothers and one sister; they will amaze us with their musical talent! Following dinner, we will feel the Christmas spirit as we experience the Miracle of Christmas produc-tion. Performed at the renowned Sight and Sound Theatre, the Miracle of Christmas follows the journey of Mary and Joseph as they travel the

road to Bethlehem and witness the miraculous birth of the Savior of the World. B, DDay 3: Eureka Springs, ARThis morning, we depart Branson for an over-night stay in Eureka Springs. Upon arrival, we will board a tram for our narrated tour of the fa-mous historic loop which includes a tour of old historic homes, several of the springs and the historic downtown area. After the tour, we will visit Turpentine Creek, a refuge for abandoned, abused and neglected Big Cats. Our visit is dur-ing the most exciting time of the day…feeding time. Tonight we will dine at the historic 1886 Crescent Hotel. B, DDay 4: Return HomeBefore heading home, we will visit the Thorn-crown Chapel. This woodland sanctuary was chosen 4th on the American Institute of Archi-tecture’s top designs of the 20th century. B 41

Day 1: New Glarus or “Little Switzerland” We begin our journey to Europe…Wisconsin style. First, we’ll visit New Glarus, Wisconsin, the “Little Switzerland” of America. Emblems of Swiss cantons adorn the buildings and street signs of this quaint downtown. Then, we’ll check into the Chalet Landaus, all decorated in its holi-day splendor, for the night. A classic Swiss din-ner with lively entertainment will fulfill us be-fore we retire for the evening. DDay 2: Mount Horeb and Milwaukee After a hearty breakfast, our journey takes us to the Norwegian town of Mount Horeb, known as the troll capital of the world. The streets of this whimsical town are lined with life-sized carved mythical characters, each having their own per-sonality. Then, we’re off to Milwaukee, Wiscon-sin, our home base for the next 2 nights. This afternoon, our local step-on guide will take us on a tour of Milwaukee – Holiday and Euro-Style! We’ll also visit the Streets of Old Milwaukee, heavily influenced by Old Europe, Lunch and shopping on Old World Third Street and a tour of the opulent Pabst Mansion. We are in for a real treat this evening as we dine and enjoy entertain-ment at a popular Polish Restaurant. Perhaps a ride on the Jingle Bus to view the Milwaukee Holiday Light’s Festival will tickle your fancy and put you in the Euro-Holiday Spirit! B, DDay 3: Racine and KenoshaToday, we travel to the Danish town of Racine. Gethsemane Lutheran Church staff will give us

a tour of this beautiful church along while shar-ing Danish Christmas customs and worldfamous Danish Kringles and coffee! Did you know Christmas in Danish is called “Jul”? Then, we’re off to the Italian town of Kenosha to pick up our Italian guide. After a delicious Italian lunch, we will be treated to a guided tour of Kenosha and its Italian influences. We will enjoy the Durkee Mansion, one of Kenosha’s unique historical landmarks, all decorated for Christmas. Our visit to Kenosha would not be complete without a visit to the Gallery of Trees Holiday event… “Buon Natale”. This evening, we will enjoy some leisure time. B, LDay 4: The Fireside TheaterThis morning we depart Milwaukee for Stur-tevant, WI for a lovely brunch and sleigh ride (weather permitting). Pulled by Belgian and Percheron Horses, the magic of an old-fashioned Sleigh Ride is sure to transport you back to a simpler Christmas time! This afternoon, we are in for a real treat as we travel west to The Fire-side Theater. We will enjoy shopping, dinner at the award-winning Fireside Theater Restaurant and a toe-stomping, heart warming musical: The Miracle on 34th Street “Here’s Love”. We will overnight in Fort Atkinson this evening. B,DDay 5: Return homeNo trip to Wisconsin is complete without a stop to pick up some cheese! After we’ve loaded up, we will begin our journey back to St. Louis. B

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Day 1: ArkansasEnjoy Sunrise Tours hospitality, including re-freshments, as we travel to central Arkansas. DDay 2: Natchitoches, LAArrive in Natchitoches, LA (pronounced “nack-a-tish”) and enjoy the “Holiday tour of Homes”, a visit to some historic homes decorated for the holidays. More than 500,000 visitors per year visit Natchitoches each holiday season for their Festival of Lights celebration. B, DDay 3: Natchitoches Festival of LightsEnjoy a tour of Natchitoches, founded in 1714 and the oldest city in Louisiana, with a local co-median and actress who portrayed the mother of the groom in the movie Steel Magnolias, which was filmed in town. Visit Melrose Plantation, St. Augustine Church and more before lunch at Merci Beaucoup, home of Chef Johnny Cox’s famous shrimp-topped Cajun Potato. Tonight,

enjoy the Festival of Lights, including a beauti-ful fireworks display over the Cane River Lake, as we explore the charming town square of Natchitoches. B, LDay 4: New OrleansArrive in New Orleans this afternoon and visit the National World War II Museum, then check into the Bienville House, a boutique hotel located in the French Quarter. After dinner at Tujagues’s, a local favorite serving New Orleans diners for 150 years, enjoy a beignet at Café du Mond, just a very short walk from our hotel! B, D Day 5: New OrleansEnjoy a local guided tour of New Orleans in-cluding the destruction caused by Katrina, an above ground cemetery, the French Quarter and more. This evening take part in Christmas New Orleans Style. See Papa Noel, a New Orleans

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Europe in Wisconsin: Holiday StyleDay 1: Lexington, KYGet comfortable with your travel-ing companions and enjoy Sunrise Tours’ renowned hospitality as we scoot across Kentucky to Lexing-ton and our beautiful home tonight, the Griffin Gate Resort. We’ll cap

off our evening in style as we drive through Ken-tucky Horse Park’s “Southern Lights” holiday show. DDay 2: Greenbrier ResortAfter a full breakfast, we will travel to the award-winning, 5-diamond Greenbrier Resort. Home to distinguished guests since 1776, this hotel is located in White Sulphur Springs, WV in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains. We’ll ar-rive in time to enjoy their daily afternoon tea and holiday concert. What a treat! After a tour of the grounds, relax in the elegantly decorated guest rooms or relax on property in the magnificent lobbies by a cozy fireplace. Our four-course din-ner will be in the main dining room (where coats and ties are required) with sparkling chandeliers and stately columns. You will have the option of touring The Bunker (additional cost), a former U.S. Government Relocation hideaway facility from the Cold War. After dinner continue to soak up the charm of the Greenbrier with an evening movie in their on-site theatre or a swim in the indoor pool. B, DDay 3: Greenbrier Resort We awake to The Greenbrier and its incredible winter wonderland décor throughout the resort. After breakfast in the main dining room, you will have time to shop in the dozens of bou-tiques, and/or enjoy an optional activity (at an additional cost) such as a carriage or sleigh ride or a one-of-a-kind spa service. This afternoon, a colonial Christmas awaits us as we journey to Williamsburg, VA for our next 2 nights. Com-bining nostalgia and charm, we are certain to feel the magic that Colonial Williamsburg has put into the Christmas season for decades. B,D Day 4: Williamsburg, VASince the first organized Christmas celebration

drew visitors to Colonial Williamsburg in 1936, nothing quite matches the excitement and gran-deur of a Christmas season in Williamsburg. Today, we will spend the day at Colonial Wil-liamsburg, all dressed up for the holidays. We’ll have complete access to explore Colonial Wil-liamsburg’s hundreds of re-created and restored buildings, sites and exhibits. We will enjoy a delicious lunch at the historic King Arm’s Tav-ern where servers still wear period dress as they did in the 1800’s. This evening, we’ll travel the short distance to Newport News for the Newport News “Celebration of Lights”. B, LDay 5: The HomesteadGet your cameras ready as we travel to one of the world’s finest Resorts. Since 1766, this opulent National Historic Homestead Resort has offered an incomparable retreat to its visitors. Princes and Presidents, including Thomas Jefferson, have soaked in its mineral spring waters, and if you bring a bathing suit, you can too! Sit around the immense Christmas Tree, sipping tea in the elegant foyer of this grand hotel, and experience holiday cheer as did the aristocrats of yesteryear. We will treat ourselves to a delightful dinner complete with musicians playing. Feel free to tap your toes or even dance to a number or two! After dinner, you are welcome to relax or even enjoy a movie in their in-house theater. B, DDay 6: OhioThis morning, we will have time to indulge in a lovely, relaxing breakfast while enjoying the hospitality of this luxurious Resort. After lunch in the area, we begin our journey home. En-route, as the sun sets, we’re in for a thrill at the “Legendary Lights of the Clifton Mill”. This spectacular event has been described as “mind-boggling!” They boast the country’s largest col-lection of over 3,000 antique Santas and a lot more. B, LDay 7: Return homeSharing fond stories of the magic of Christmas with our Sunrise family of friends, we relive our cherished memories as we travel home. B

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version of Santa Claus, and enjoy New Orleans’ unique and exhuberant celebration of Christmas. B, DDay 6:Memphis, TN Travel to Memphis, TN and enjoy a classic BBQ dinner before settling in for the night. B, D

Day 7: Return homeThis morning features a special treat as we visit “Winter at Graceland”, including a tour of Elvis’ home decorated inside and out for the holidays. Return to St. Louis. B

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International ToursIn our constant effort to provide our customers with the best opportunities for travel, we are offering the following tours operated by other tour operators as indicated. We will continue to operate at least 2 international tours per year that will appear in the tour brochure with all of our other tours. We feel we can offer more variety but still maintain the Sunrise service by providing you transportation

to the airport from one of our convenient pickups, and by sending a Sunrise Tours manager along to handle all your needs (minimum number of passengers required). Complete itineraries and details available upon request. All prices listed include roundtrip airfare from STL unless otherwise noted.Splendors of the Nile - a Smithsonian Journeys Travel AdventureStep back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the incomparable sites of the pharaohs - Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Karnak temples, and the tombs on the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Cruise along the legendary Nile River, pass colonnaded temples and stop at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, situated at the crossroads of ancient caravan routes. Highlights include: Cairo, Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, Valley of the Kings and Queens, Luxor, Deluxe 4-Night Nile River Cruise, Aswan. Since this is a special Smithsonian tour, additional educational highlights include: • Learn about ancient Egyptian history during lectures in Cairo and on board the cruise by your Egyp-tologist/National Guide, who will accompany you throughout your journey. With their guidance, you will: • Discover the roles of the pharaoh, religion, and art and architecture in ancient Egypt, from the

pre-dynastic “Old Kingdom” through the achievements of the “New Kingdom” to the end of the dynastic period and the rule of the Greek Ptolemaic period, ending with the rule of Cleopatra. • Explore the mystique behind the empire of the great builder and pharaoh, Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. • Learn about the exciting recent archaeo-logical finds in Egypt. • Gain insight into the many differing tombs of the Valley of the Kings and hear about their site selection, tomb construction, ritu-als and symbolism. Collette Vacations

Australia: From the Outback to the Glaciers plus Fiji Explore the diverse wonders of the lands “down under.” A 3-day adventure in the rugged Outback introduces you to the Aboriginal life and culture of Alice Springs and Ayers Rock. Explore the color-ful world of the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a Sydney Opera House performance. Meet Australia’s famous wildlife up-close. (this is an option on the tour)Explore the snow-capped peaks vistas, gorges and waterfalls of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, the Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound and Mt. Cook regions. Highlights include:• Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Christchurch, Dine with a New Zealand Family, Franz Josef Glacier Re-gion, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt. Cook National Park

Sept. 16-27, 2009Per person ratesdouble $3999

Oct. 17-Nov. 8, 2009Per person rates*double $7443single $9663* Pricing without Fiji extension avaliable.

• The origins of the Aboriginal people are conveyed through enchanting stories as you walk through the bush on a ‘Dreamtime Tour.’ • Discover the underwater rainbow of coral and fish when you explore the Great Barrier Reef from aboard a glass bottom boat. • Experience the refined English flavor of the Canterbury region when you dine in a restored man-sion.• 2-night Fiji extension on the returnCollette Vacations

Christmas on the DanubeBegin your holiday season with a relaxing cruise along the scenic Danube River, stopping at tradi-tional Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, Passau, Rothenberg and Nuremberg. Nuremberg is a toy making center, known for its fanciful nutcrackers and Lebkuchen, gingerbread. Float through the Wachau Valley dotted with castles and small riverside towns. Discover Würzburg, an ancient

Franconian wine town. Delight in the fai-rytale, baroque architecture in Passau. In-dulge in Vienna’s opulence and elegance. Highlights include:• Würzburg, Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Re-gensburg, Passau, Wachau Valley, Vienna, Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, Christmas Markets• Cruise through the Wachau Valley, the most picturesque region of the Danube River. • Explore Würzburg, Germany, known as “the jewel of the Main River”, and the lovely medieval town of Rothenburg.

• Unpack once for a relaxing 6-night Danube River cruise. • Visit and shop in the famous Christmas markets of Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau and Vienna. • Experience an up-close look at the historic cities that adorn the Danube.Collette Vacations

Passion Play in OberramagauGreat sightseeing, traditional entertainment and fabulous cultural elements await you on your amazing tour of the Imperial cities of Central Europe. During a visit to a typical Hungarian horse farm, you’ll learn the unique culture and history of the Hungarian horsemen and watch in amazement as they put on a spectacular horse show. An informative city tour of Budapest features the Mathias Church, where many kings have had their coronations. Travel back in time with a visit to a 14th century castle, where knights with colorful costumes and authentic weaponry recreate the days of chivalry. In the grand city of Vienna, stand in awe of the baroque marvels of Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of

the Habsburg dynasty. “Waltz” across the breathtaking Danube and travel through the historic Wachau Valley during your scenic Danube River cruise. Explore the 11th century Melk Abbey, famous for its production and collection of manuscripts. While in Prague, you’ll see the amazing Hrad-cany Castle and walk the famous Golden Lane. Your tour concludes with a memorable and moving perfor-mance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Collette Vacations.

Nov. 30-Dec. 8, 2009Per person rates*double $2719single $3219* Includes all meals onboard ship along with an excursion in each port.

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May 20-29, 2010Per person ratesdouble $5099Call for single rate

CancellationsOur refund policy for cancellations varies according to the type of tour. Your deposit is fully refundable up to the final payment due date. On any cancellation made after final payment is due, we reserve the right to withhold monies for non-refundable ex-penses.All motorcoach: Full refund up to the day of departure for medical reasons except for non-refundable expenses to us. Many hotels, restaurants & activities require pre-payment.Fly/Coach: The motorcoach portion of the tour is fully refundable (except for non-refundable expenses incurred by us) up to the day before departure for medical rea-sons. The refund of the flight portion of the cost is dictated by the airline. If we can get a refund on the flight or find someone to use the ticket, we will certainly pass that refund on to you. However, if we cannot obtain a refund, we will be unable to refund that portion of the tour price.Cruise and International tours: Refund for cancellation of cruises and international tours depend on the cruise line or tour op-erator. Please call for questions on a spe-cific cruise or tour.Final PaymentYour final payment is due 30 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour and 60 days before departure for tours involv-ing air unless otherwise noted. One-day tour payments are due in full upon reserva-tion. Please call us in reference to cruise payment deadlines. Tour Price Inclusions (and tipping policy)The price of the tour includes all attrac-tions, lodging, motorcoach transportation, breakfast and dinner daily (unless noted otherwise), and tips for hotel, airport, and restaurant personnel. If the tour involves air travel, the cost of the ticket is included unless otherwise noted. Tips for the driver, tour managers, and step-on guides are left to the discretion of the traveler and should be in accordance with services received.Trip InsuranceFor 2 main reasons we highly recommend the purchase of trip insurance and can pro-vide information on Berkley Insurance: 1) Trip interruption – There are circumstanc-es that can prevent passengers from fully participating in a tour and may require an early departure or extended stay. For ex-

ample, if a passenger suffers an injury that prevents the traveler from continuing on the tour, insurance will cover the cost of the extended stay, the cost of transportation home and the value of the missed tour (sub-ject to claim submission and acceptance by Berkley Insurance). If you do not have insurance, you will personally incur these costs and it can be very expensive. 2) Trip cancellation - If you are forced to cancel a tour for medical reasons (for you or an im-mediate family member), having insurance ensures a complete refund of monies paid (except for the cost of insurance). Sunrise cannot guarantee this because there are times when monies are paid on your behalf prior to departure.Pick-up points For each trip, we determine the pick-up points based on point requests. We have pick-up points to service the north, west, south and central areas of St. Louis met-ropolitan area and St. Charles and Illinois . All pick-up points allow parking for your vehicle. Sunrise’ pick up point partners of-fer the use of parking spaces during tour as a courtesy to Sunrise travelers. Neither Sunrise Tours nor parking lot owners as-sume responsibility for incidents occurring to parked cars. If a pick-up point is not convenient, we will make arrangements for you to get to one of the pick-up points. You will be notified of which pick-ups we are using for your tour in a letter about 2 weeks prior to departure. If you would like to stay overnight before leaving on the tour, we can provide a hotel room at some of our pick-ups for a reduced rate. If our routing allows, we may pick up along the way in outlying areas. Some of our tours offer a pickup in Washington, MO. Please call for a list of those tours.IdentificationFor international flights, a passport is re-quired. For any international land bor-der crossing, a passport is required as of 6/1/2009. Photo ID’s are required on all fly tours and recommended on all tours.Singles Requesting RoommatesIf you would like to go on tour with us, but do not have a roommate for a specific trip, let us know and we will match you with someone else (same sex of course). Just let us know at least 60 days before departure and we will room you with another traveler at the double rate. If there is no roommate

available on the tour you request, you will still only have to pay the price of a double. If you decline the roommate assigned, you will be responsible for the single supple-ment. Of course, if you prefer to travel individually, you can still sign up for the single fare. This offer is not valid on cruis-es, and some select tours.Method of PaymentsFor deposits we accept checks or cash. For final payment we accept Visa, Mastercard, check or cash.Seating on the MotorcoachSeating is assigned and will be rotated on a daily basis. Special seating requests are honored on the basis of availability. Pay-ing the single fare does NOT ensure you will have a seat to yourself on the coach, it only ensures you a room by yourself.ResponsibilitySunrise Tours is not responsible for any in-jury, delay, loss or accident due to any act or negligence on the part of any person or company rendering services on any of our tours. We reserve the right to change any itinerary. After You Book A Tour...After you have booked a tour and we have received your deposit, the following is a schedule of correspondences:1) confirmation of deposit received2) your final payment is due 30 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour or 60 days before departure for tours involving air (please note you will NOT receive an invoice when final payment is due)3) you will receive a letter about 2-3 weeks prior to departure that will include your luggage tags and important details such as pick-up times and locations, hotel phone #’s, what to bring etc...4) you will receive an itinerary on the first day of the tourGroups1) On scheduled trips, we provide 1 com-plimentary tour for 20 paid passsengers, or a 5% commission for fundraising efforts.2) Have an idea? Let us know. We will cre-ate a trip just for your groups’ interest and budget.3) You don’t have to “fill the bus”, because all of our scheduled tours are open to any number of members. If 10 members sign up for any scheduled trip, we come to your location in the St. Louis metro area, pick them up, and show them a great time.

Policies

Pickup point most convenient for you (actual pickup point may vary by demand):Holiday Inn at Watson and Lindbergh (Viking)South County CostcoLa Quinta at 270 and McDonnell Blvd.Econolodge in Caseyville, ILSt. Charles (next to Best Western)

Pickup point most convenient for you (actual pickup point may vary by demand):Holiday Inn at Watson and Lindbergh (Viking)South County CostcoLa Quinta at 270 and McDonnell Blvd.Econolodge in Caseyville, ILSt. Charles (next to Best Western)

Booking Forms & Procedures

How to Book a Tour:1. When you decide on a tour, you are welcome to give us a call to reserve your space and then continue to complete the following steps, or you can simply move on to step #22. Complete the above booking form. Please include any special requirements (diet, room, no steps etc.)3. Determine what deposit is necessary for your tour according to the following: motorcoach or fly/coach tours 5 or more days long - $100 per person motorcoach or fly/coach tours less than 5 days - $50 per person cruises and overseas tours - please call (deposits vary)4. Mail in the form along with the deposit to: (make checks payable to) Sunrise Tours 2618 Hampton St.Louis, MO 631395. Please take a minute to read our policies and procedures.

If you have any questions please give us a call at (314)781-6655 or (800) 881-8804.

Tour:

Name (and nickname if applicable)Address:

Phone number:

Email address:

Roommate (s):

Please check appropriate boxes:single tripledouble quad

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If you are taking a tour involving air transportation, please check one of the following*:under 65 over 65* this information is required by the airlines and will not be used for any other purposes.

I have read, understand and agree to Sunrise Tours policies as they appear on page 46.

Tour:

Name:(and nickname if appicable)Address:

Phone number:

Email address:

Roommate (s):

Please check appropriate boxes:single tripledouble quad

smokingnon-smoking

If you are taking a tour involving air transportation, please check one of the following*:under 65 over 65* this information is required by the airlines and will not be used for any other purposes.

I have read, understand and agree to Sunrise Tours policies as they appear on page 46.

2618 Hampton AvenueSaint Louis, MO 63139(314) 781-6655 or (800) 881-8804

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PAIDST. LOUIS, MOPERMIT #3238

In 2009, we are offer-ing our “Lewis and

Clark” tour (p. 12)for the first time in 3 years. Of course, St. Louis was the starting point for the epic Lewis and Clark expedition, and we are proud to count travelers from 22 dif-ferent states as happy customers on previous departures of this tour. If you are interested in American History, or if

you would just like know what makes St. Louis the origi-nal “Gateway to the West”, don’t miss this truly once in a lifetime adventure.

St. Louis is hot and humid in July and August; a perfect time to head north or to the mountains! Our Colorado Trains and More (p. 21) takes us straight

to the Rockies and fresh, cool mountain air. Enjoy spec-tacular scenery, four train rides and lungs refreshed from mountain breezes! Or, head north to the Boundary Waters of Minnesota and Winnipeg, Manitoba (p. 25) for cooler climes and great entertainment. The Folklorama will ex-pand your horizons as over 3,000 performers exhibit their cultural heritage.

Lewis and Clark Escape the STL Heat

Winter 2009 Brochure

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