Athens–Monte Carlo Cruise

May 2015
Athens–Monte Carlo Cruise
Mystery • Niagara-on-the-Lake
President’s Column
Fall Mystery Tour
September 18–21
To move, to breathe, to fly, to float,
To gain all while you give,
To roam the roads of lands remote,
To travel is to live.
– Hans Christian Andersen
How wonderful to be able to anticipate the culture, sounds and sights of
a new destination when we embark on a NexTour! The club has begun its
fifth year providing wonderful travel opportunities to our valued members.
Thank you for renewing your membership for 2015.
The December mailing asked members to share their thoughts about
private jet travel at various cost levels. The results were:
Percentage of respondentsAmount willing to pay
29.6%
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42.2%
25%
20.5%
26-50%
1.2%
51-75%
4.7%
76-100%
1.5%
up to 150%
As you can see, more than 92% of our members would not pay more than 50% more for private jet
travel. I just revisited the charter jet market in the Detroit area—the largest charter jet now available
carries 15 passengers. The hourly charter rate is approximately $5,000 (minimum two hours flying
time per day). This translates to $1,333 per person for a two-day round-trip two hours away from
Detroit. Add another $200 per person for fuel, landing fees, and taxes and you can see this would
be about 300% more than buying an economy class ticket on most airlines. A charter to Europe
would cost $9-$10,000 per person for a three day trip. Staying longer (and preventing that aircraft
from being chartered by others in the interim) would be cost prohibitive. The alternative to a
charter jet is a business class seat on a commercial flight. We usually can purchase business class
tickets for those who want them—call us to get pricing, and tell us your intent when you send in
a reservation. Business class to Europe runs $3,500-6,000 depending on time of year; to Asia and
Africa about $8,000–$10,000. The March mystery tour was a real ‘eye-opener’ in the words of some NexTourists, but all were
thrilled with the destination in the end. Destination-revealing envelopes were opened at the
Frankfurt airport, and soon we were being amazed by the wonders of Istanbul, Turkey. We saw
the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi palace, and Basilica Cistern; cruised the length of the
Bosporus Strait; explored the caves of Cappadocia; enjoyed a performance of ‘whirling dervishes’;
and the more adventurous among us took a real Turkish Bath! Now is the time to get on board for
the fall mystery (I promise it will be closer to home).
Some of you who are single may not be aware that the ‘Nomads Solos’ organization still exists.
They asked me to mention them, so if you are single and interested in joining a local social group
whose members are interested in travel, please call Jean Cavellier at 248-689-7919. They have
monthly get-togethers, dinners, outings, and welcome new folks at their events.
Can any mystery tour surpass the excitement
generated by the Spring mystery trip to Istanbul?
This September, let’s try!
Water, water everywhere and lots of it to drink!
The Fall tour will be closer to home than Turkey,
but living in Michigan, you never know—we
might have to cross water to get to our destination.
Water is a necessity, for sure, and in the Fall we
should have no shortages—the ducks and the
drakes among you will be in seventh heaven.
Water drips, water flows, water cascades, water
spurts and water falls. Perhaps you’ll track its
appearances (and disappearances) as we tour,
and agree that moving to California is probably
a bad idea about now.
A mystery is anything kept secret, or which
remains unexplained or unknown. We can assure
you that the confluence of fun activities, tasty
food and five-star lodging next September will
keep you happy long after ‘the big reveal’!
Pricing (per person)
DoubleSingle
One-bedded (king) room $1,850
$2,410
Two
bedded
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$1,910
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Payment in full is due at time of reservation.
Cancellation: $480 through 7/18/15
$615 through 8/3/15
No refund after 8/27/15
Terms and Conditions 1-4, 7-12, and the Note on
page 11 apply to this tour.
Accommodation
We’ll stay at a medium size, 5-star lodging with elegant
rooms featuring vaulted ceilings, crystal chandeliers
and European-inspired furnishings. Rooms have
one king or two queen beds. The hotel has a spa,
casino, golf course, concierge desk, and several
restaurants.
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Roundtrip economy-class air from Detroit
Escorted from Detroit by your NexTour Leader *
Airport parking and shuttle to terminal *
3 nights hotel lodging
4 lunches
4 days of touring including admissions, and some
time to spend as you wish
• $45 of casino play
• Hotel porterage of one piece of luggage per person;
maid gratuities
*Exclusive NexTour features
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The Mediterranean – Athens to
Monte Carlo on Azamara
A stay in Athens, the center of ancient Greek
civilization, will begin our 14-day Mediterranean
odyssey this fall. Athens’ long and important
history as an invincible city-state and absolute
ruler of the Mediterranean had a lasting impact
on the map of the modern world.
We’ll see how the ancient, the modern and
the old city harmoniously coexist when we
tour the venerable buildings (all grand, many
still functional), the old neighborhoods
(picturesque, traditional, lively), and the
modern, cosmopolitan Athens.
After two nights in Acropolis-view rooms in
our luxury hotel, we’ll journey to the ancient
city of Corinth and the port of Kehries, where
St. Paul disembarked, before continuing on to
the Azamara Journey which will be waiting at
the port of Piraeus.
Our Azamara cruise includes interesting
destinations and seven late or overnight stays
in port. We’ll spend a day on Crete, moored in
Chania’s picture-perfect Venetian harbor, and
discover the Renaissance treasures of Valletta,
Malta. The Republic of Malta is a small island,
122 square miles, with a population of around
450,000, making it one of the world's smallest
and most densely populated countries.
Here’s a chance to add this gem to your list
of “Fascinating Countries Visited.”
Catania is the gateway to Sicily’s archeological
treasures near Syracuse, and to Taormina which
is set high on a hill and has a beautiful Greek
temple. The charming old town of Ortygia, the
historical center of Syracuse, is also fascinating.
Included Features
Oct 18 Fly Detroit/Athens, Greece
Oct 19 Athens
Oct 20 Athens City tour
Oct 21 Athens Tour to Corinth & Kehries;
embarkation
Oct 22 Chania, Crete
Oct 23 At Sea
Oct 24 Valletta, Malta
Oct 25 Catania, Sicily
Oct 26 Sorrento, Italy
Oct 27 Sorrento
Oct 28 Civitavecchia (for Rome)
Oct 29 Livorno (for Florence & Pisa)
Oct 30 Livorno
Oct 31 Monte Carlo, Monaco
Nov 1 Fly Nice, France/Detroit
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Escorted from Detroit by your NexTour Leader *
Airport parking and shuttle to terminal *
Pre-trip gathering with fellow NexTourists *
2 nights at a hotel, 11 nights aboard ship
(including port taxes)
35 meals (13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners)
Athens city tour; half-day tour to Corinth & Kehries
Ship inclusions: one AzAmazing Evening event,
gratuities, beverages and select standard spirits,
beers and wines, self-service laundry, port shuttle
where available
Hotel and ship porterage of one piece of luggage
per person
Airline baggage fees, 1 bag per person
Round-trip economy air and destination transfers
will be included at the additional price noted below
unless you advise us otherwise at time of reservation.
*Exclusive NexTour features
Pricing (per person)
Veranda (cat V3)
dock overnight in Monte Carlo—want to cap
your day with an evening at the opulent Casino?
NexTourists have sailed three times with
Azamara, and you tell us that you love the line!
The voyage is all-inclusive: gratuities; select
standard spirits, international beers and wines;
shuttle service to and from port communities,
where available; and nightly entertainment. An Azamazing Evening on shore is included
on every voyage—ours will feature three
tenors singing Italian opera favorites. Cabins
include amenities such as robes, flowers and
24-hour room service.
The Journey will spend one day at sea—perhaps
breakfast in bed or on your veranda would be
a great start to this day of relaxation. Spend
time reading with a beverage at the pool, or in
a quiet nook you’ve found on deck. End your
day at sea with a show in the Cabaret Lounge,
or with friends in the Casino Bar.
October in the Mediterranean is perfect cruising
weather—the summer heat is gone, but it’s still
warm and sunny. Send a reservation soon so that
we can confirm this highlight of the fall calendar.
DoubleSingle
$5,010
$8,830
Sixteen other cabin categories are available but are
not being held for our group and are subject to prior
sale to the public. Call the office for pricing. Cabin
categories higher than V3 may have higher
cancellation charges. Prices will increase after June 30.
We will add $1,240 for roundtrip economy-class air from
Detroit to the above cost unless you tell us you wish to
make your own air arrangements at time of reservation.
Deposit: $2,100 (air cost will be added to final invoice)
Final Payment Due: 6/18/15
Cancellation: $950 through 6/18/15
$2,000 through 7/20/15
No refund after 7/20/15
Airlines: Delta, KLM, Air France
Documents Required: Passport valid through
February 1, 2016 is required
Terms and Conditions 1-4, 7-12, and the Note on
page 11 apply to this tour.
To view deck plans visit www.azamaraclubcruises.com
Accommodations
Electra Palace Hotel, Athens This 5-star 102-room
modern luxury hotel has an indoor pool, gym, sauna,
steam baths, a rooftop restaurant, and a concierge desk.
Your ‘superior’ room will have a view of the Acropolis. It
is located in Plaka, the heart of the old town of Athens.
Azamara Journey carries 694 passengers in cabins
ranging from interior (158 sq ft), to veranda (170 sq
ft + balcony) to suites. All guests enjoy the ship’s
sophisticated decor, delicious cuisine, and facilities
including a spa (extra fee), gym, library, casino, pool
and lounges. Cabins include 5-star amenities such as
robes, flowers, umbrellas and a fruit basket.
During a day and a half on the Amalfi Coast
you may explore the region’s storied cliffside
towns, take in the views from Capri, or step
back in time at Pompeii. You’ll have a full day
to enjoy Rome’s grand plazas and monuments,
and two days to tour Florence and Pisa and
sample the wines and cuisine of Tuscany. We’ll
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Daily Itinerary
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Daily Itinerary
Sep 18 Fly Detroit/Buffalo, NY Skylon Tower;
Play: Sweet Charity
Sep 19 Niagara-on-the-Lake
Plays: Pygmalion, You Never Can Tell
Sep 20 Fly Buffalo/Detroit
Included Features
Niagara-on-the-Lake – The Play’s the Thing
If plays are your thing, consider this delightful
three day NexTour to the charming flowerbedecked Ontario town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
We’ll catch three Shaw Festival productions and
have two mornings free to shop, explore Fort
George, stroll through the historic district or
take a horse-drawn carriage ride!
Our flights will be in and out of Buffalo, NY,
and it’s a short 28 mile drive from Buffalo to
the Falls. Our first day includes lunch at the
revolving restaurant atop the Skylon Tower.
A 52-second ride in a glass elevator will whisk
us 775 feet up the Tower, and our meal will
include spectacular views of the Falls, the
Great Gorge, the Niagara wine district and
the city skylines of Buffalo and Toronto.
The Shaw Festival is a major Canadian cultural
icon—ten entertaining, challenging, surprising
and, above all else, unique plays are brought
to the stage each year by a talented team of
Canadian actors, directors, and designers. We
have chosen three of these for our group’s
enjoyment.
During your free mornings you’ll want to explore
the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The town is small and most shopping and
attractions are along King and Queen Streets
in the historic district. It was burned down
during the War of 1812 but was quickly
rebuilt and became an active commercial
center with shipping and ship-building
industries and warehouses. The beautiful old
homes lining the tree-shaded streets attest to
the prosperity of its citizens.
Niagara-on-the-Lake visitors stroll along the old
streets, enjoy the comforts of fine hotels, dine
in the varied restaurants, and, if even for a little
while, journey back in time to a more leisurely
time. Our hotel, the Queen’s Landing, is a block
from Lake Ontario, and convenient for shopping
and strolling. Make time this fall to indulge your
taste for theater and charming small towns.
Pricing (per person)
Traditional room
Premier room
DoubleSingle
$1,040
$1,310
$1,120
$1,490
We will add $455 for one-stop roundtrip economyclass air from Detroit to the above cost unless you tell
us you wish to make your own air arrangements at
time of reservation.
Deposit: $675 (air cost will be added to final invoice)
Cancellation:$250 through 5/28/15
$675 through 6/18/15
$850 through 8/3/15
No refund after 8/3/15
Final Payment Due: 6/18/15
Airline: Delta
Documents Required: Because we will use a land
border crossing into Canada, you may carry a valid US
passport, or passport card, or NEXUS card.
Anyone with a criminal record (including misdemeanors
or alcohol-related driving offenses) may not be able to
enter Canada without first obtaining an approval for
rehabilitation well in advance of any planned travel.
The musical Sweet Charity brings back
the sights and sounds of 1960s New York
City where a dance hall hostess dreams
of a brighter future but gives her heart to
all the wrong guys. It’s a song and dance
extravaganza with many memorable
numbers. Pygmalion, the story of Eliza
Doolittle, a flower-seller who dreams of
moving up in the world, inspired the
musical My Fair Lady; this production will
offer a contemporary point of view and
show us how this story of class, accents
and transformation continues to speak to
the modern day. You Never Can Tell is one of
Bernard Shaw’s most light-hearted comedies.
The Clandon family is adjusting to British life
at a summer resort and their mishaps and
romantic skirmishes still resonate in today’s
battle of the sexes.
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Escorted from Detroit by your NexTour Leader *
Airport parking and shuttle to terminal *
2 nights hotel lodging
4 meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
Three plays: Sweet Charity, Pygmalion, and
You Never Can Tell
• Hotel porterage of one piece of luggage per person
• Round-trip economy air and destination transfers
will be included at the additional price noted below
unless you advise us otherwise at time of reservation.
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11 apply to this tour.
Accommodation
Queen’s Landing, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada This
luxurious 4-star hotel is near the Shaw Festival venues
and the city’s downtown. Hotel amenities include a
restaurant, cafeteria, gardens, indoor pool and a spa.
Complimentary shuttle service within the historical
district is available to guests.
Choose a 365 sq. ft. ‘Traditional Room’ with luxury
amenities, or upgrade to a 410 sq. ft. ‘Premium Room’
with a fireplace and a jetted tub.
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Charleston & the Spoleto Festival—a Double Delight Charleston & the Spoleto Festival –
a Double Delight
Visiting beautiful, historic Charleston, South
Carolina, is a treat anytime, but we’ll intersperse
our touring with four included performances
from the annual Spoleto Festival offerings—a
double delight! Spoleto Festival USA, America’s
premier performing arts festival, fills Charleston’s
historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces
with performances by renowned artists and
emerging performers in opera, theater, dance,
and chamber, symphonic, choral and jazz music.
We’ll see four performances—Madeleine
Peyroux, a smooth jazz vocalist; Pianist Rita
Marcotulli and accordionist Luciano Biondini; a
chamber music concert; and a traditional performance of Romeo and Juliet.
We’ll tour Charleston twice: first by motorcoach
to get an overview of the entire city, second
by horse-drawn carriage to get a more intimate
view of the Historic District’s neighborhoods. This
elegant city of ironwork balconies, colorful stucco,
lush palmetto palms, and graceful mansions
is a magnificent spectacle. Some say the best
way to enjoy Charleston is to simply stroll its
enchanting streets, soaking up the antebellum
architecture and languid atmosphere. Founded
by English colonists in 1670, today it boasts 73
Colonial buildings, 136 from the late 18th century
and more than 600 built before the 1840s.
One morning we’ll leave the city to tour Magnolia
Plantation and Gardens. We’ll see the main
house, touring the ten rooms open to the
public which are furnished with early-American
antiques, porcelain, quilts, and Drayton family
heirlooms. Magnolia Plantation Gardens are a
tranquil landscape where humanity and nature
are in harmony—a Romantic-style garden.
A late spring visit to historic Charleston is alluring
by itself, but combine that with the Spoleto Festival
and we think it’s doubly delightful—send a
reservation now so NexTour can assure that a hotel
room and event tickets are reserved for you.
To view an expanded daily itinerary visit our
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Daily Itinerary
May 29
May 30 May 31 Jun 1 Jun 2 Fly Detroit/Charleston, SC
City tour; evening performance
Charleston Horse-drawn carriage tour; evening performance
Charleston Morning performance
Charleston Magnolia Plantation tour;
evening performance
Fly Charleston/Detroit
Included Features
Escorted from Detroit by your NexTour Leader *
Airport parking and coach transfer *
4 nights hotel lodging
6 meals (4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
4 Spoleto Festival Performances
City tour; horse-drawn carriage tour; Magnolia
Plantation tour
• Hotel porterage of one piece of luggage per person
• Round-trip economy air will be included at the
additional price noted below unless you advise us
otherwise at time of reservation.
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Pricing (per person)
Adult
DoubleSingle
$2,550$3,140
Air cost to be determined at time of reservation.
Payment in full at time of reservation is required.
Cancellation:No refunds.
Airline: Delta
Terms and Conditions 1-4, 7-12 and the Note on
page 11 apply to this tour.
Accommodation
King Charles Inn Located in the heart of Charleston’s
historic district along the “Museum Mile,” the Inn is
within walking distance of many of the city’s famous
sights, shopping and restaurants. The Inn has 91
guestrooms, a pub and cafe named ‘Brew’ which serves
breakfast in the morning and a manager’s reception
daily from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Hotel amenities include an
outdoor pool and a concierge desk.
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May 29 – Jun 2, 2015
Visiting beautiful, historic Charleston, South Carolina, is a treat anytime,
but we’ll intersperse our touring with four included performances from
the annual Spoleto Festival offerings—a double delight! We’ve kept two
free afternoons in our touring schedule for those of you who will want
to attend additional performances on your own. In addition to visiting
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, we’ll tour Charleston by motorcoach
for an overview of the entire city and then by horse-drawn carriage to get a more intimate view of
the Historic District’s neighborhoods. This elegant city of ironwork balconies, colorful stucco, lush
palmetto palms, and graceful mansions is a magnificent spectacle not to be missed!
$2,550 double/$3,140 single. Air cost will be determined at time of reservation. Details in the January 2015 issue.
Jun 6 – 9, 2015
The Biltmore Estate and Asheville, NC
If you have never seen America’s largest private house, we have a treat in
store for you! Built in the 1890s as the private home of George Vanderbilt,
the astonishing 250-room French Renaissance chateau is set on an 8,000
acre estate in the majestic Smoky Mountains. We’ll be guests of present-day
Vanderbilts during our stay at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. You’ll have time to
visit all the estate attractions. In Asheville we’ll tour the city, take a Food Tour
of local restaurants and gourmet shops, visit Chimney Rock State Park to enjoy sweeping views of Lake
Lure and the Smoky Mountains, and visit two intimate museums: the Estes Winn Car Museum and the
North Carolina Homespun Museum.
$1,280 double/$1,730 single. Air cost to be determined at time of reservation.
Details in the February 2015 issue.
The Beautiful Blue Danube—Budapest to Prague
Jun 27 – Jul 10, 2015
“The Blue Danube” is the common title of the Strauss waltz, "By the Beautiful
Blue Danube". It remains one of the most popular pieces of music in the
classical repertoire—come with us next summer to experience the river
which inspired Strauss. NexTour believes that this cruise aboard the new
Avalon Expression is the best on offer because travelers will stay two nights
in Budapest, and three in Prague (as well as seven nights on the river
visiting other historic towns and cities in Germany and Austria). What a
great chance to see these wonderful cities in more depth than most cruisers, and on the same trip!
From $4,410 double/$6,380 single. Air cost to be determined at time of reservation.
Details in the November 2014 issue.
July 4th - NYC Fireworks Extravaganza
Jul 3 – 6, 2015
The holiday weekend in New York City! What could be better? We’ve included
a half-day panoramic tour on arrival and accommodations in the heart of
things near Times Square. It wouldn’t be the Fourth without fireworks, so
we’ll watch that explosive extravaganza from the best seats available—
aboard a large luxury yacht on the East River. Last year the display was set off
from four river barges and the Brooklyn Bridge; it should be equally impressive this year. As we sail down Manhattan to our anchoring location the captain will do his best to give us
views of the Statue of Liberty and the magnificent Manhattan skyline too! Of course there’s plenty of free
time built in to shop, explore the neighborhoods, sample the many restaurants or see that show you’ve
been wanting to take in—there’s never a shortage of fun in Gotham!
$1,550 double/$2,040 single. Air cost to be determined at time of reservation. Details in the March 2015 issue.
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Jul 9 – 20, 2015
Northern Italy – Tuscany, Cinque Terre & Lake Como
Any traveler will love this tour, but those who have already done ‘Basic Italy’
will find it especially enticing. In Tuscany we’ll discover a series of sun and
wine-soaked towns—Siena, San Gimignano, Pienza, and Montepulciano—
while staying in a country house. Of course, we’ll spend one day in
Florence. In Liguria, we’ll stay in Monterosso, one of the five Cinque Terre
towns, while we explore the five villages of this UNESCO World Heritage
Site. In Lombardy, stay in the town of Como right on on the Lago di Como while exploring exquisite
lakekside towns. Be one of the lucky ones on this marvelous adventure in Northern Italy—send your
reservation now.
$3,780 double/$4,660 single. Air cost to be determined at time of reservation. Details in the March 2015 issue.
Gros Morne Nat’l Park – Discover Canada’s Viking History
Jul 27 – Aug 3, 2015
Our week begins with two days exploring Gros Morne National Park in
Newfoundland, one of Canada's greatest natural treasures. The Park is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the importance of a section known
as the Tablelands, one of the world’s best examples of rock exposed from
the earth’s interior where tectonic plate collisions created formations as
barren as the moon. We’ll then follow in the footsteps of early European
visitors, the Vikings, reliving the early Middle Ages as Parks Canada historic enactors bring the story
of the Norse in the New World to life. We’ll visit Labrador as well, hoping to spot spots whales, seals,
icebergs, puffins and pelagic seabirds on our ferry ride over. Have we aroused your interest? Read the
extended itinerary on the web site and send a reservation soon!
$3,260 double/$3,500 single. Air cost to be determined at time of reservation. Details in the April 2015 issue.
Crater Lake National Park & Ashland, OR
Aug 23 – 28, 2015
Oregon’s attractions are varied and impressive, and this tour highlights two.
The National Park surrounds Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the US, which
lies inside a caldera created 7,700 years ago when what is now known as
Mount Mazama collapsed following a volcanic eruption. We'll stay at Crater
Lake Lodge, on the rim of the lake, for two nights as we explore the Park.
Small-town Ashland has classy cocktail bars and upscale restaurants, live
jazz in the clubs and cafes, lots of art galleries, and mineral springs day spas. We’ll attend a matinee
performance of The Happiest Song Plays Last at an Oregon Shakespeare Festival enclosed venue one
day, and a dinner theater presentation of the musical Cabaret another day. Whether your aim is to check
another beautiful national park off your ‘to-see’ list, or you just love small towns and theater productions,
send a reservation and add Oregon to your summer calendar!
$1,730 double/$2,390 single. Air cost of $820 through May 18 or until block of seats is sold. Details in the April 2015 issue.
British Royals & Nobles
Aug 21 – Aug 29, 2015
Visualize quintessential England and Scotland: castles and nobles, palaces
and royalty, rolling hills, beech woods, and history, history, history! We’ll stay
outside London in charming Windsor for four nights as we tour the Chiltern
Hills and Surrey. Our hotel is on the River Thames directly across from Windsor
Castle making it easy to take a boat trip, tour the castle, and explore cobbled
Church Lane and Market Street. We’ll then fly to Edinburgh where we’ll tour
the royal family’s former yacht Britannia before checking into a hotel that is
walking distance from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Visits to six castles, manor houses and
palaces will ground us in British nobility through the centuries Two special interest optional tours will
be offered: Two days on the luxurious Royal Scotsman hotel train out of Edinburgh; and ‘Downton
Abbey’ fans will want to see Highclere Castle and visit the village of Bampton where many of the
outdoor town scenes are set.
$3,120 double/$4,410 single. Air cost of $1,720 through May 14 or until block of seats is sold. Details in the April 2015 issue.
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Note: For all tours, upon return to Detroit Metro Airport, a walk of approximately ½ mile may be required to get to
the transfer shuttle.
Physical Ability Note: (applies to some tours as specified in tour proposal) This tour requires a fair amount of walking
over uneven surfaces. If you have trouble walking, please consider another tour as we will not be able to assist you
during the tour.
NexTour Membership Application
Note: If applying for a ‘couples’ membership, please provide the following information for the second person on a
separate piece of paper. Couples must reside at the same address; for Homeland Security purposes the address you
list must be your legal residence. PO Boxes are not allowed. If you have a different mailing address please include
that information.
Name as Shown on Passport: _________________________________________________________________________
Passport Number: __________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________________________
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Male
□ Female
Nickname for Name Badge________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________
State: ____________________
Zip:________________
Phone: ______________________________________
Alternate Phone: ________________________________
Birth Date: ___________________________________
E-mail: _________________________________________
Mail with your one-time membership fee of $60 per person and dues for the remainder of the calendar year in which
joining (calculated at $3 per month if single and $5 per month for a couple) to NexTour Travel Club 17292 Farmington Rd,
Livonia MI 48152. You will be billed in December of each year for the next year’s dues.
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Paid
Permit NO. 1
Livonia, MI 48150
Trip Status
Presorted
First Class
U.S. Postage
NexTour
Confirmed - Space Available
Avalon Riverboat: Budapest-Prague
Danube Cruise
Charleston Spoleto Festival
Asheville, NC
New York City
Offered - Not Yet Confirmed
Crater Lake and Ashland, OR
Gros Morne National Park, NL
UK Royals and Nobles
Sold Out - Accepting Standbys
SIlversea Norway Fjords Cruise
NexTour Travel Club
17292 Farmington Rd.
Livonia, MI 48152
Northern Italy
In This Issue
Fall Mystery
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Azamara Cruise – Athens to Monte Carlo
Coming Next Month
Big Bend National Park, TX/Carlsbad Caverns, NM
Adirondacks Fall Color Tour
Star Clipper ‘Treasure Islands’ Cruise
Contact Us
Mail: 17292 Farmington Rd Livonia MI 48152
Phone: 734-338-3800
Hours: Mon—Thurs, 9 am—4 pm
Fax: 734-338-3803
E-mail:info@nextourtravelclub.com
Web:www.nextourtravelclub.com
Staff:
Jane Grad, Operations Manager
Judy Mobley, Tour Leader
Kathie Reschke, President
Bonnie Stefko-Brown, Tour Leader Kathie Yadach, Tour Leader