We have recently added new tours.

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

The Dr. Phil Show Taping, Monday, May 3, 2010
Circle Bar B: Sherlock’s Last Case, Sunday, May 9, 2010
The Tonight Show Taping & NBC Studio Tour, Monday, May 10, 2010

What are Early Deposit Discounts?

Tours containing an “Early Deposit Discount”

If you put down the full deposit towards one of the following Multi-Day Tours by the indicated deadline date then the discount for the amount designate is applied towards the balance payment.

* Cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Early Deposit Tours:

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

May 2-6, 2010 (5 days)

Tour Highlights:

Extensive guided sightseeing of the colorful landscape in Nevada and southern Utah with knowledgeable and entertaining former professor of geography, Dr. Howard Shifflett.

Visit both the upper and lower valleys in Zion National Park.

A cruise on Lake Powell, where sparkling blue water laps against towering red rock canyon walls and sandy beaches.

Dinner cruise on Lake Mead to see the Hoover Dam.

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.

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

Saturday, April 17, 2010 (1 day)

Time to get outdoors for a breath of fresh spring air! Head to San Diego for the day and spend time on the water and at the annual Coronado Flower Show. First, a one-hour narrated cruise in San Diego’s busy and beautiful harbor highlighting the San Diego skyline, Coronado Island, North Island Naval Air Station, Harbor and Shelter Islands, the Naval Submarine Base, wildlife and Point Loma. Flowers abound at the 85th annual Coronado Flower Show! Set in the heart of Coronado, it is the largest tented flower show in the nation. In addition to the wide variety of flowers for purchase, the show also features floral demonstrations, a floral marketplace, musical entertainment and more. Prior, time to browse the waterfront and shops at Seaport Village with lunch on your own at one of the eateries here or an optional lunch at the famous Kansas City Barbecue. This bar and restaurant was featured in the movie Top Gun and has great food and a fun, casual environment – you won’t believe their “Shrine” made of collected license plates, life preservers, hats and bras.

Sunday, April 18, 2010 (1 day)

The Welk Resort in Escondido is so rooted in a rich musical heritage that you only get the best in live entertainment! In this classic musical, you will follow Frederic, an orphan apprenticed to a band of tenderhearted pirates when his nurse who, being hard of hearing, had mistaken her master's instructions to apprentice the boy to a pilot. Frederic, upon completing his 21st year, rejoices that he has fulfilled his indentures and is now free to return to respectable society. But it turns out that he was born on February 29 in a leap year. Enjoy an included lunch preceding the show at a private country club in Escondido. While you dine in a serene atmosphere, you’ll enjoy spectacular golf course views and great service.

Sunday, April 25, 2010 (1 day)

This musical tells the incredible story of the three years in which Buddy Holly became the world’s top recording artist with a show that features over 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits. Millions of people from around the globe have come to see Buddy and experienced the magical talents of the young man with glasses, originally named Charles Hardin, whose musical career spanned an all-too-brief period in our history. Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is a celebration of that legend and catches that unique mixture of innocence, determination, humor and charm that truly deserves the billing: “The World’s Most Successful Rock & Roll Musical.” Rear orchestra seats at the La Mirada Theatre. Eat lunch prior to departure

Sunday, May 2, 2010 (1 day)

Straight from Off-Broadway comes this cotton-candy colored, non-stop pop musical blast from the past! Featuring your favorite songs from the '50s and '60s, The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes – four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match! As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing such classic 50’s and 60’s songs as “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “It’s My Party,” “It’s In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)” and so many more! You’ve never had this much fun at a prom and you will never forget The Marvelous Wonderettes –a must-take musical trip down memory lane! Orchestra-level seats at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Eat lunch prior to departure.

Saturday, May 15, 2010 (1 day)

This new show by Tony Orlando is inspired by America’s love of the Yellow Ribbon as a symbol of freedom, hope, homecomings and of course, Tony’s number one recording of 1973, “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree.” This guaranteed crowd pleaser is a powerful show that stands up for our country. Orchestra-level seats at the La Mirada Theatre. Eat lunch prior to departure.