We have recently added new tours.

The following tours were not included in our recent catalog and are now available:

Menopause: The Musical, Sunday, March 21, 2010
Palm Springs Windfarm & Gardens Tour, Thursday, April 22, 2010
Hollywood Bowl - ABBA Fest, Sunday, June 26, 2010
Hollywood Bowl - July 4th Fireworks, Sunday, July 4, 2010
Hollywood Bowl - Master Chorale, Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Hollywood Bowl - Big Band Night, Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Hollywood Bowl - Harry Connick Jr., Saturday, August 14, 2010
Hollywood Bowl - John Williams, Saturday, August 28, 2010
Hollywood Bowl - Herbie Hancock, Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Hollywood Bowl - The Big Picture, Sunday, September 5, 2010
Hollywood Bowl - Fireworks Finale, Saturday, September 11, 2010
Greystone Mansion Tour, Wednesday, September 22, 2010
NASA & Edwards Air Force Base, Thursday, November 4, 2010
The Magic Castle with Brunch, Saturday, November 6, 2010
Joshua Tree National Park, Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Palm Springs Follies - Holiday Show, Wednesday, December 1, 2010; Saturday, December 4, 2010 & Saturday December 11, 2010

Canadian Rockies & Glacier
Save (p.p.) $35
Deadline: March 1, 2010

Great Pacific Northwest
Save (p.p.) $35
Deadline: March 1, 2010

Monterey & Carmel by Rail
Save (p.p.) $25
Deadline: April 1, 2010

Eastern Sierra
Save (p.p.) $25
Deadline: April 1, 2010

Grand Alaska Land Tour
Save $35 (p.p.)
Deadline: April 1, 2010

Colorado Rockies & Rail
Save (p.p.) $30
Deadline: April 1, 2010

California Gold
Save (p.p.) $30
Deadline: April 15, 2010

California Rail & Sail
Save (p.p.) $30
Deadline: April 15, 2010

Canyonlands
Save (p.p.) $30
Deadline: April 15, 2010

Southern Arizona
Save (p.p.) $30
Deadline: April 15, 2010

April 8-14, 2010 (7 days)

Tour Highlights:

View the annual Cherry Blossom Parade from premium grandstand seats and visit our nation's capital at the time of year when the cherry blossoms are usually in full bloom.

Tour Mt. Vernon, George Washington's home and estate overlooking the Potomac. Tour and dine in Old Town Alexandria.

See all the famous sites in D.C. including the Smithsonian, the National Cathedral, Capitol Hill, White House, Kennedy Center, Embassy Row, Arlington National Cemetery, Pentagon, Watergate, the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, Union Station and the memorials.

Guided tour of the Jamestown Settlement and Colonial Williamsburg.

May 16-22, 2010 (7 days)

Tour Highlights:

Treat yourself to a very special visit to New England featuring local foods and sightseeing, with guided tours of Newport, R.I., Portland, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.

A tour featuring authentic and culinary experiences including a New England clambake, a harbor cruise with lunch, a chef cooking demonstration and dinners at the historic Brandon Inn in VT and the elegant Kennebunkport Inn.

Visit a ravioli company, a vodka distillery, a cider mill, a cheese-producing farm, a winery, the Ben & Jerry’s factory, and take a lobster pulling cruise.

May 27-June 1, 2010 (5 days)

Tour Highlights:

Unpack once and stay in the heart of Manhattan at a elegant and sophisticated 4-star hotel within walking distance of Times Square, Central Park and Rockefeller Center.

Reserved seats to see a Broadway musical.

Two full days sightseeing with a local guide in New York City to see Times Square, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Lincoln Center, Madison Avenue, Central Park, the World Trade Center site, Empire State Building, the UN Building, Today Show and more.

Guided subway ride and take a ferry ride to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Saturday, March 13, 2010 (1 day)

What better way to spend a Saturday in March then taking a coastal train ride to beautiful Santa Barbara? We motorcoach to L.A.’s historic Union Station and then journey along the coast aboard the train to Santa Barbara. This year celebrates the 62nd anniversary of the International Orchid Show – one of the most prestigious horticulture events in the world. Featuring over a half-acre of orchids, the festival provides a rare opportunity to see and buy an unprecedented number of different varieties of orchids in peak bloom. Enjoy hundreds of orchid varieties from all over the world displayed in beautiful settings and arrangements, along with ongoing orchid demonstrations, exhibitors, and a chance to purchase these exotic flowers. Lunch on your own in downtown Santa Barbara near State Street and Paseo Nuevo. We will motorcoach home.

Saturday, March 13, 2010 (1 day)

What better way to spend a Saturday in March then taking a coastal train ride to beautiful Santa Barbara? Get away for the day and be transported to the Mediterranean as you explore and shop ‘til you drop in America’s Riviera. This beach town offers fabulous shopping and sights at a relaxed pace. We motorcoach to Los Angeles’ historic Union Station and then journey along the coast aboard the train to Santa Barbara. Lunch and ample time at your leisure in downtown Santa Barbara along State Street and Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara’s Mediterranean-style shopping district. Explore, relax and enjoy yourself at your leisure. We will motorcoach home.

Sunday, March 14, 2010 (1 day)

Take part in this annual festival honoring Sierra’s Madre’s historic 250-ton, 115-year-old wistaria vine, “The Lavender Lady”. With over 1 million blooms, it is one of the “Seven Horticulture Wonders” and the ‘world’s largest blooming plant’. Get an up-close viewing of the Vine, and time to enjoy the festival that is located among the town’s shops, and features artisans, music, food vendors, and more. In 1918, 12,000 people attended the first public Wistaria Festival. Lunch on your own at the festival. After the festival, we will head to the L.A. Arboretum to enjoy a narrated tram tour to view their five timeless botanical gardens, natural ‘sag’ ponds and historic sites, like Queen Anne’s Cottage. Be sure to smile, you never know when a Hollywood movie might be filming on the grounds!

Thursday, March 18, 2010 (1 day)

Lights! Camera! Action! Be in the studio audience and see a live taping of The Doctors at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. From the creative team behind the long-running hit series Dr. Phil, The Doctors has become a hit and much talked about daytime talk show. On the show an entertaining team of top practicing professionals, each with a different specialty, discuss best medical practices and often times demonstrate medical procedures directly in front of the studio audience. You’ll see all the work that goes into taping a one-hour episode. Very interesting and educational! Prior, lunch on your own at L.A.’s Farmer’s Market or The Grove.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 (1 day)

A new tour showcasing the best that Long Beach has to offer including a new amphibious duck tour. First, a private docent-guided tour aboard the historic Queen Mary where we’ll go behind-the-scenes and venture through parts of the ship that are not normally accessible to the public. Visit the First Class areas of the ship including the First Class lounge, smoking room, dining room and an actual suite. Learn about the ship's history – from glorious ocean liner to troop transport ship to her retirement in Long Beach Harbor. Then it’s time to take your seat aboard the newest adventure in Long Beach, a rubber duck tour highlighting the most interesting sights in the city from land and on the water. This open air amphibious vehicle provides for spectacular views as we take in the sights from a whole new vantage point. Enjoy an optional lunch with choice of entrée and dessert at the Bubba Gump Restaurant, located in Long Beach’s Pike at Rain Harbor district, or lunch on your own at the Pike’s eateries.

Monday, April 19, 2010 (1 day)

Lights! Camera! Action! Be in the studio audience and see a live taping of the Dr. Phil Show in Hollywood! Join us as we view the second most watched syndicated, daily one hour series in the nation! Dr. Phil has been making headlines since he appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show over 10 years ago. A unique opportunity to see all that goes on behind-the-scenes to create a one-hour talk show. After the show, we will make a stop at L.A.’s Farmer’s Market & The Grove where you can enjoy lunch on your own.