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Winter 2015
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GEORGIA O'KEEFFE EXHIBITION: INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART
Thursday, February 12
The stark beauty, unusual architecture
and unique light of the American Southwest have inspired artists for generations. GEORGIA O’KEEFFE AND THE
SOUTHWESTERN STILL LIFE tells the
story of the Southwest as seen through
the eyes of the artists who lived there.
It is the 1st major exhibition to focus
on the role of the still life as a means to
explore the culture and diversity of the
region. One might imagine the typical
vehicle would be landscapes, however
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and symbolize this region. The exhibition
features more than 50 works and provides
fascinating examples of art’s capacity to
capture the essence of a particular place.
In 1917 Georgia O’Keeffe travelled to
New Mexico in search of new inspiration
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“Do not let what you cannot
do interfere with what you
can.”
-John Wooden
and in 1949, captivated by the landscape
and culture she settled there permanently.
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE AND SOUTHWESTERN STILL LIFE brings to light
how O’Keeffe found inspiration in the
simplest of subjects and reveals how her
depictions of these objects were anything
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emblematic of her embrace of the genre.
The sun-bleached bones she gathered in
the New Mexico desert became subjects of
some of the most famous depictions of the
region. O’Keeffe’s iconic works fuelled
the imagination of artists for decades
to follow and inspired a vibrant artists
colony still thriving today. Including additional still-life works by artists such as
Marsden Hartley, Raymond Jonson and
Victor Higgins this exhibition presents the
paintings of O’Keeffe’s contemporaries
in the context of their shared passion.
Highlights from GEORGIA O’KEEFFE
AND SOUTHWESTERN STILL LIFE are:
Mule’s Skull with Pink Poinsettia which
combines the artist’s favorite New Mexico
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skulls and Yellow Cactus Flower where
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symbolizes her beloved New Mexico.
Please plan to join us for the Valentine’s
Day gift you’ll give yourself as we take a
trip a few hours west to explore a unique
portrait of the American Southwest.
TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive including deluxe motor coach transportation;
exhibit admission including self guided
audio tour, lunch, taxes and gratuities
—and an additional holiday surprise!
Reservations due January 15.
COST: $88 per person
WARM GLOW CANDLE CO. & VERA BRADLEY FACTORY OUTLET
SALE — Ft. Wayne, IN
Tuesday - Wednesday, April 7-8 Same pricing as 2014!
An early afternoon departure aboard our
deluxe motor coach transports us to the rural Indiana town of Centerville, the home
of WARM GLOW CANDLE CORPORATION. This family run business started
in 1995 in the couple’s basement with
the goal they still hold today of creating
fragrant, slow and clean burning candles
with an appealing value. Today over 5,000
candles can be hand produced in one day.
We visit the outlet for these beautiful
décor additions. We then head to one of
our favorite tucked away dining destinations THE BACK FORTY JUNCTION for
an all you can eat, country cooking buffet
before moving onto Ft. Wayne, Indiana
and our overnight accommodations at
the Hampton Inn. The next morning
bright and early we head to the Ft. Wayne
Coliseum, annual home to the fabulous,
quilted designs of world famous VERA
BRADLEY OUTLET SALE. This annual
40-70% off sale offers a wide variety of
Vera Bradley products from elegant accessories, purses, luggage and even home
goods both current and retired patterns.
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breast cancer research in that a percentage
of sales on specialty items goes directly to
the Vera Bradley Foundation. A yummy
country cooking dinner, the warm comfortable accommodation of our friends
at the Hampton Inn, coupled with this
unique sales event will make this tour a
fast sell-out. Gather your shopping lists for
Mother’s Day, graduations and even early
Christmas shopping now and plan to join
us for this unique annual event. GROUPS
WELCOME so gather your card clubs and
church groups to come along.
TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive (except
outlet purchases) includes deluxe motor
coach transportation, overnight accommodations, breakfast & dinner, taxes &
gratuities, timed/ ticketed admission to
Vera Bradley sale event. Reservations
due February 20.
COST: $195 per person DOUBLE occupancy
$245 per person SINGLE occupancy
DERBY DINNER THEATRE: ‘SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS’
Thursday, April 9
A rip-roaring stage version of the MGM
classic about seven back-woods brothers
and their seven blushing sweethearts. This
dance extravaganza is all boisterous fun
and romance that will take you back to the
glory days of the movie musical. Remember the classic songs including: Going
Courting, When You’re in Love and of
course Sobbin’ Women. Coupled as always
with the delicious, down home cooking
of Derby Dinner Theatre’s luscious buffet
this is a great spring get away we hope
you’ll share.
TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive
includes deluxe motor coach transportation; country buffet luncheon & dessert;
matinee performance; taxes and gratuities.
Reservations due February 20.
COST: $85 per person
sumptuous luncheon buffet while perusing our racing programs. We’ll place our
bets at the Lexington Room’s convenient
mutual windows in time for the 1:00 PM
post time. Just steps away we watch the
action from the VIP balcony, or via the
in-room monitors. Come enjoy the poetry
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pastoral elegance of a Kentucky Spring
TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive
includes deluxe motor coach transportation; admission to Keeneland’s Lexington
Room; luncheon buffet; program; taxes
and gratuities. Reservations due
February 28.
COST: $94 per person
SPRING MEET AT KEENELAND
Thursday, April 23
It’s back! We’re pleased to once again offer the excitement of Keeneland’s Spring
meet. Our deluxe motor coach spirits us
to this centre of world-class thoroughbred
racing to enjoy the elegant accommodations afforded our guests in Keeneland’s
LEXINGTON ROOM. Overlooking this
world famous racing course we enjoy a
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DOWNTON ABBEY & SPRING FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS AT THE BILTMORE
Monday-Wednesday, May 4-6
Attention all fans of Lady Mary; Cora
& Robert; Bates & Anna and especially
Isobel and Lady Granthum — the world
wide phenomenon of PBS’s Masterpiece
Theatre that is DOWNTON ABBEY
is coming to the Biltmore. A unique
opportunity for Downton Abbey fans
and style divas everywhere with over
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was run in similar fashion. The groupings
of fashions from the show will be staged
throughout the house inspired by the
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evening gowns these award winning
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In addition to the inspiration of these
famous costumes a BILTMORE BEHIND
THE SCENES tour offers even deeper
insights into the shared comparisons
between Downton Abbey’s Crawley
family and staff and the Vanderbilt’s.
As a bonus the costume display will be
framed by one of the Biltmore’s most
elegant events — SPRING FESTIVAL
OF FLOWERS. Brilliant blooms both
inside and out await your review. We’ll
enjoy a culinary delight with dinner at
the RED ROCKER INN in scenic Black
Mountain. Also a brief WALKING
TOUR OF BILTMORE VILLAGE where
Cornelia Vanderbilt was married, followed
by a ‘VANDERBILT COCKTAIL
HOUR’ with a chat by Dr. Kevan Frazier
about the Gilded Age, while enjoying
a historic cocktail masterfully prepared
by mixologist Charlie Hodges. We’ll
include a visit to the NORTH CAROLINA
ARBORETUM, the completion of the
realization of Biltmore’s landscape
architect Fredrick Law Olmstead’s vision
beyond Biltmore and GUIDED TOUR
OF THEIR LANDSCAPE GARDENS.
Enroute to Asheville we’ll enjoy lunch at
the elegant GREEN TREE TEA ROOM in
Lexington. Gardens, cocktails and costume
chic from a beloved Sunday night tradition
all await — please come share this unique
opportunity at America’s most famous
private home.
TOUR PACKAGE: Includes deluxe motor coach transportation; admission to all
attractions listed above; 6 meals including
English tea; overnight accommodations;
taxes & gratuities. Reservations due
February 28.
COST: $570 per person DOUBLE occupancy
$635 per person SINGLE occupancy
YEW DELL BOTANIC GARDENS & ELK CREEK WINERY
Wednesday, June 3
A twine of wine and vine to slide you into
summer will be provided by our friends at
YEW DELL BOTANIC GARDENS and
Kentucky’s largest winery ELK CREEK
WINERY. First we’ll visit Yew Dell Botanic
Gardens, listed on the National Register
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Historic Places, as it blossoms into summer.
Here staff member Jackie Gulbe will share
a lecture on succulents —the perfect plant
for summer gardens and indoor gardeners
no longer slaving over large landscapes.
Then we’ll head to lunch and wine tour
and tasting at Elk Creek Winery for a
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1800’s Kentucky was the third largest grape
and wine producer in the United States.
But Prohibition hit the wine industry hard
and many vineyards in Kentucky either
converted to cash crops like tobacco,
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or were abandoned. Today the legacy is
revived with Elk Creek established in 2003
under the belief the only way to make great
Kentucky wines is to intimately know
what grows best on Kentucky soil. A day
of gardens and grapes--plan now to come
tour & tasting at winery; taxes and graDORQJDVZHZHOFRPHVXPPHULQÀQHVW\OH tuities. Reservations due March 31.
TOUR INCLUDES: All inclusive includCOST: $94 per person
ing deluxe motor coach transportation;
admission and lecture at gardens; lunch,
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE: NEW ENGLAND & CANADA FALL FOLIAGE
Saturday-Saturday, September 12-19. 2015
Discover the unique history, stunning
beauty and diverse cultures of Canada and
New England. Explore Prince Edward
Island, immerse yourself in the French
inspired wonders of Québec City and Montreal, and newly added to cruise itineraries
the wild beauty of Gaspé Peninsula, the
traditions of the Innu nation at Sept-Îles,
and a man made glacier in Baie-Comeau,
all in Québec. You’ll be so close to home
and yet you’ll feel as if you’re worlds
away. While catching Nature at her peak
is often a bit dodgy we won’t mind the
wait as we cruise along to some of the East
coast’s most scenic ports of call. Boarding the majestic MS Maasdam in Boston
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HARBOR, MAINE. Here optional shore
excursions to such sites as Acadia National
Forest offer educational and impressive
insights to this beautiful area. Then onward
to the Canadian ports of HALIFAX, NOVA
SCOTIA; SYDNEY; PRINCE EDWARD
ISLAND; and QUEBEC before departing our serene sail in the energetic city of
MONTREAL. From here we’ll catch our
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of an early autumn, amid cool tempera-
tures and fabulous seaside venues. Call for
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served basis.
Inside Cabins starting:
$1, 399 per person DOUBLE occupancy;
Outside Cabins starting:
$1, 549 per person DOUBLE occupancy
Special discounts for 3rd or 4th person in
the same cabin may be available subject
to availability.
SINGLE SUPPLIMENT UPON REQUEST
FRENCH LICK RESORT, CASINO; WEST BADEN & PATOKA LAKE
Wednesday-Thursday, September 16-17
Please join us as we return to Indiana’s newest ‘old’ landmarks — FRENCH LICK &
WEST BADEN RESORTS. In the days of
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rage. Hosting Presidents and dignitaries for
over 100 years the glory days of this amazing
property were nothing less than legendary.
Now you too can sign the guest book of this
historic property. We’ll enjoy a GUIDED
HISTORIC TOUR and LUNCH AT WEST
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BADEN; a visit to the historic JASPER
CITY GRIST MILL; a soothing boat cruise
on PATOKA LAKE; and a BBQ dinner at
the full-service working WILSTEM GUEST
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make this a tour complete from ‘casinos
to cows.’ Add in lunch in the nearby town
of Jasper for the best German cuisine in
Southern Indiana, the SCHNITZELBANK
RESTAURANT and this is a little overnight
get away full of history and charm.
TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive including deluxe motor coach transportation;
overnight accommodation at French Lick
Resort; $10 in gaming credits at casino; all
meals and attractions listed above; baggage
handling; taxes, resort fees and gratuities.
Reservations due June 1.
COST:
$390 per person DOUBLE occupancy
$440 per person SINGLE occupancy
NEW ORLEANS & LOUISIANNA PLANTATIONS
Sunday-Wednesday, September 20-23
We’ve had many requests to return to this
compelling and complicated American icon
and it’s time to go back. Back to Cajun spices
and foot stomping jazz —back to antebellum elegance and beignets by the bayou, all
in all no city in the world holds the tantalizing keys of New Orleans. Our exploration
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Crescent City; followed by a motor coach city
tour including the historic WWII MUSEUM.
We’ll share a sensational lunch at the world
famous COURT OF TWO SISTERS before
a little time on our own to explore the city
where hurricanes are knock-out drinks and
not just a forecast. The next day we head out
of town to explore the CAJUN SWAMPS
with a morning SWAMP TOUR & LUNCH
at THE BIJOU BARN. Back in town we end
the day at BLAINE KERN’S MARDI GRAS
WORLD where we learn the process of putting together the heady, neon delights that
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us out of the city for our guided tours of two
of the South’s most historic and photographed
icons — OAK ALLEY & LAURA PLANTATIONS. It wouldn’t be a trip to New Orleans
without BREAKFAST AT BRENNANS,
newly renovated and just reopened in late November 2014. And with overnight accommodations just steps from the heart of the French
Quarter at the historic HOTEL leMARAIS
you’ll be easy walking distance from the jazz,
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drinks and dynamic energy that are the heart
of the city. There are few cities so unique, so
historic, so diverse and so destined for dining
delights—please come along and feast with us
on this sensational Southern destination.
TOUR PACKAGE: Includes round trip
airfare; deluxe motor coach transportation
in New Orleans; 3 nights overnight accommodation; porterage of 1 bag; all attractions
and tours as listed above; 7 meals; taxes and
gratuities. Reservations due June 1.
COST:
$1, 395 per person DOUBLE occupancy
$1, 535 per person SINGLE occupancy
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COLORADO: RAILROAD & ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH
Saturday-Friday, September 26-October 2
We didn’t have to work hard to discover
the great adventures and sites in this Mile
High state. Historic railroads, Wild West
history, delectable libations and great
scenery make this renewed addition to
our travel calendar a must. Upon arrival at
the Denver airport we’re off on a guided
city tour, including the UNSINKABLE
MOLLY BROWN’S home. Next day
we’ll take in the sights of nearby Golden
including a tour of the BUFFALO BILL
MUSEUM and gravesite as well as a tour
of the home of that fermented favorite
known as COORS. Moving onto Boulder we enjoy a guided tour of another
heady beverage—the scents and warming
pleasure of CELESTIAL SEASONINGS
TEA. The following day takes us south of
Denver to COLORADO SPRINGS and
home to the U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY and the GARDEN OF THE GODS.
After our return to Denver our Frontier
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to the Wild West vistas of DURANGO
where we overnight in preparation for one
of the tour’s highlights: the DURANGO
& SILVERTON NARROW GAUGE
RAILROAD voted ‘one of the Top 10
Most Exciting Train Journey’s in the
World.’ Our round trip train ride takes us
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or perhaps shop for the rare Astorite gemstones made a unique collector item after
John Jacob Astor’s early demise aboard
Titanic. At days end we return to Durango
with time the following day to explore
the area made famous in many movies
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farewell evening dinner. Throw in perhaps
a few more surprises and this is sure to be
a favorite—saddle up and join us.
TOUR PACKAGE: Includes roundtrip
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Durango; deluxe motorcoach transportation; all overnight accommodations inc. 4
nites Denver/ 2 nites Durango (Hampton,
Drury Inns, or like properties); 9 meals;
admissions to all attractions listed above;
taxes & gratuities (coach driver & tour
escort at your discretion); porterage of
1 piece of luggage. Reservations due
June 30.
COST:
$1,880 per person DOUBLE occupancy
$2, 390 per person SINGLE occupancy
MACKINAW ISLAND: THE GRAND HOTEL
Sunday-Wednesday, October 11-14
After our successful return in 2013 the
only comment we received was ‘When can
we come back!” So in celebration of summer’s end our deluxe motor coach travels
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inns and our home for the next three
evenings. Arriving in Mackinaw City we
board the ferry delivering us to the famous
island of no autos—home to the clip clop
of horses’ hooves. Our horse drawn taxies carry us to perhaps one of the most
picturesque verandas in the world—the
660 foot, geranium bedecked front porch
of the GRAND HOTEL. Amid the cool
crisp autumn days we’ll enjoy a narrated,
horse drawn wagon ISLAND TOUR with
plenty of time for your own exploration
of the Island; including the famous fort,
lovely homes, shops and gardens. Included
in your stay at the Grand will be three
full breakfasts and gourmet dinners at the
Grand Hotel. We have added a special
MKL tour exclusive: a private AUTHOR
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NARRATED MOTOR COACH TOUR
OVER THE MACKINAC BRIDGE and
admission into the OLD MACKINAC
POINT LIGHTHOUSE, which offers
insights into the life style for a lighthouse
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time or return. Built in 1887 the GRAND
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presidents and now awaits your arrival.
TOUR PACKAGE: Includes deluxe
motor coach transportation; 3 nights accommodations at Grand Hotel; 7 meals
(including 3 breakfast & 3 dinners at
hotel); round trip ferry crossing; round trip
ground transportation to/ from ferry dock
to hotel; lighthouse and bridge waterway
tour; round trip porterage of 1 bag; taxes
and gratuities. Reservations due June 15.
COST:
$1, 380 per person DOUBLE occupancy
$1, 950 per person SINGLE occupancy
HOLIDAY AT THE GREENBRIER AND THE HOMESTEAD
Monday-Thursday, December 7-10
We are excited to share with you the return
to one of the most popular trips on our
holiday schedule—a trip to America’s
resorts THE GREENBRIER and THE
HOMESTEAD. Both properties are
known for the unparalleled pampering
of their guests and decades of culinary
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hospitality in the country. Recently the
GREENBRIER completed a multi-million
dollar renovation, including fabulous
new restaurants, shops and a world class
CASINO. Starting with penny slots all the
way to James Bond style casino play you
can try your luck in this newest of amenities at this historic resort. The Greenbrier
decorated with over 37 live Christmas
trees and miles of garland and bows welcomes us with their special tradition of afternoon tea blended with a classical piano
concert. There will be time to attend a
demonstration at the Greenbrier’s Culinary
and Kitchen Shop, or of course explore the
mysterious and historic Greenbrier Bunker
(additional fee required). Weather permitting, sleigh rides, off road driving school,
skeet shooting, bowling and of course the
Olympic size indoor pool all await your
pleasure. Your visit offers a selection
of dining options with your tour package—including a NO TIE for gentlemen
venue — as you have a choice of dinner
options with a GUEST GIFT CARD rather
than the limited choice menu offered to
other tour companies. Then we head over
the mountains to the classic retreat that is
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comfortable and classic spa resort offers
a second chance at sublime comfort and
hospitality. There will be time on your
own to take advantage of a bit of pampering amid the MINERAL SPRINGS
& SPA with your included DAY
SPA PASS. Beautiful holiday décor,
magical culinary delights, and the old
world charm and hospitality of TWO of
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TOUR PACKAGE: Deluxe motor coach transportation; 2 nights at
the Greenbrier Resort & 1 night at the
Homestead; 7 meals including afternoon
teas, 3 breakfasts and 3 gourmet dinners; resort fees; baggage handling of
1 piece of luggage; service charges &
all applicable taxes; private club membership. Reservations due August 30.
COST:
$930 per person DOUBLE occupancy
$1, 270 per person SINGLE occupancy
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY
Friday, December 11
Due to the overwhelming success of past
year’s holiday visits to Indy we’re headed
back! With the city centre’s Monument
Circle turned into the world’s largest
Christmas tree this is indeed a city that
knows how to celebrate. We’ll begin with
VIP club privileges as we share lunch
overlooking the Indianapolis skyline at the
SKYLINE CLUB. Then onto the Circle
Theatre and the Indianapolis Symphony
matinee performance of a YULETIDE
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CELEBRATION. With the effervescent
SANDI PATTY returning for the 30th anniversary celebration, we know the show
is bound to be exceptional. As we leave
the theatre over 42,000 lights and 6 miles
of garland adorn the city centre Soldiers
and Sailors Monument and after a last sigh
we’ll head home through the December
dusk. Always a fast sell-out so please
don’t delay!
TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive includ-
ing deluxe motor coach transportation;
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lunch; taxes and gratuities. Reservations
due June 1.
COST: $105 per person
LIGHTS UNDER LOUISVILLE & A GALT HOUSE CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, December 15
This newest itinerary shows off the very
special holiday celebration of our nearby
neighbor of Louisville. First we’ll visit
the elegant Victorian home that is the
CONRAD-CALDWELL home, decorated
gaily for the holiday. Before our guided
tour we’ll be treated to a HOLIDAY
TEA. Then onto what has been selected
as one of the Top 100 Events in North
America — CHRISTMAS AT THE GALT
HOUSE. Larger-than-life KALIGHTOSCOPE luminaries, custom made in China
of silk wrapped frames around LED light-
ing then lovingly reinstalled in Kentucky
tell the story of A Christmas Carol. On
you go into a fairyland of an ANTIQUE
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE and life size
GINGERBREAD HOUSE. Guests will be
charmed by the magical interactions with
luminaries, performers and 3D projection
before we enjoy an early dinner at the Galt
House. Then onto MEGA CAVERN and
it’s holiday spectacular LIGHTS UNDER
LOUISVILLE. It brags to be the ‘only
underground light show of its kind on the
planet!’ Large enough for a motor coach
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we’ll slowly travel through underground
passageways, amazed at over 850 lit
characters with over 2 million points of
light. Much to be proud of and much to
enjoy as our friends down river light up
the holidays.
TOUR INCLUDES: All inclusive deluxe
motor coach transportation; holiday tea &
dinner; admission to all attractions listed
above; taxes and gratuities. Reservations
due August 30.
COST: $98 per person
NEW
ITINERARY
TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA WINTER GETAWAY
Thursday-Sunday, January 7-17, 2016
As temperatures drop and icy snow piles
up think of next winter when you’ll be
running away to Florida for a bit of sun
and sightseeing. This get away gives you
a change of scenery without obligation
of a long term rental or transportation
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deluxe motor coach will transport us to
one of the state’s most scenic and lazily
seductive areas, TREASURE ISLAND
on the Gulf Coast. Here your ocean view,
private balcony accommodations await
at the BILMAR BEACH RESORT. Each
room offers a BALCONY FACING THE
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stove and microwave) so picture yourself
enjoying your morning coffee wrapped
in your robe watching the waves. While
a good bit of the time is yours to relax
and explore the miles of white sand
beaches just outside your door, or enjoy
the evening music and perhaps a beverage or two at the Beach Bar we will have
a few excursions to keep you entertained.
Have you ever wanted to experience
the amazing, grace and beauty of wild
dolphins? We’ll travel with the TAMPA
AQUARIUM on their narrated ecotour
to experience up close the agile bottlenose dolphins on their WILD DOLPHIN
CRUISE. This cruise has been specially
recognized for responsible viewing and
educating patrons on the importance of
dolphin conservation. Another day we’ll
take a ramble up to the Greek village of
TARPON SPRINGS allowing plenty of
time to wander among the sponge divers
and their wares right on the docks. And
a half-day trip to the award winning ST.
PETERSBURG ART MUSEUM will add
culture and insights to our visit. A trolley
system runs just outside your door for a
small fee taking you anywhere from St.
Pete to Clearwater Beach. If you’re a
golfer bring your clubs as golf privileges
can be arranged. If you just look forward
to the sun and relaxation bring your beach
shoes, books & Nooks and beachwear.
Our farewell evening will be at a popular
seafood restaurant before we pack up and
head back to the wintry Midwest, but with
souls invigorated by a bit of sunshine and
salt air.
TOUR INCLUDES: Round trip air;
ocean front accommodations w/ private
balcony and kitchenette facilities; 3
excursions; baggage handling of 1 piece
of luggage to & from hotel; amenity fees
for the resort; 6 meals; taxes & gratuities.
Reservations due June 1.
COST:
$1, 895 per person DOUBLE occupancy
$2, 450 per person SINGLE occupancy
VIKING RIVER CRUISE: AMSTERDAM/ GERMANY/ FRANCE/ SWITZERLAND
8-day cruise/ August 5-12, 2016
It’s back! Due to the success of our 1st
river cruise venture last year we are
once again offering this exceptional
ALL INCLUSIVE RIVER CRUISE — 4
COUNTRIES and ALL SHORE EXCURSIONS and MEALS INCLUDED! Once
again the award winning VIKING RIVER
CRUISES will be our partner for this extraordinary 8-day cruise—AMSTERDAM
to BASEL. Four countries with six guided
tours and you only unpack once! With 175
years experience in river cruising and the
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it’s no wonder this is the most awarded
river cruise line in the business by such
travel specialists as: National Geographic
‘10 Best Cruises’ and Conde Nast. All
cabins afford you an ever changing scenic
view with no inside cabins on any ship.
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including:
• All inclusive cruise package including:
cruise, all meals, daily shore excursions,
lectures and entertainment
• Safe, smooth waterways often with city
centre docking begin your exploration
right away by just stepping off the ship
• UNPACK ONLY ONCE! No moving
from planes to trains to hotels—you’re
home each night
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inclusive cruise package—no surprises
• Ports of call available only to smaller
vessels offer an in depth exposure to a
country and region
• Complimentary wine on board with
lunch and dinner
• Only 198 guests staffed by your gold
standard, English speaking crew
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: 8-day
cruise w/river view stateroom with either
a veranda or picture window; 6 guided
tours w/ audio headsets; all meals including Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Farewell
dinner; complimentary wine, beer and soft
drinks with onboard lunch & dinner; visit
5 UNESCO World Heritage sites; culture
curriculum with classical music perfor6
mance and lectures; all port charges
CITIES INCLUDED: Amsterdam;
Kinderdijk; Cologne; Koblenz (Marksburg
Castle); Rudesheim; Heidelberg; Speyer;
Strasbourg; Breisach and Basil.
COUNTRIES VISITED: The Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
TOUR CRUISE COST: Enjoy 2 for 1
EARLY DISCOUNT pricing—beginning as low as $ 2,430 per person. Cabin
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post-cruise tours as well as round trip
airfare available upon request.
For complete pricing and detailed cruise
itinerary please contact MKL Tours at
513-232-5487, or email us at mkltours@
fuse.net
“The one unchangeable certainly
is that nothing is unchangeable or
certain.”
- John F. Kennedy
2015-2016 MKL TOUR REGISTRATION FORM
Please use this form to register for any of the trips listed below. Amount to be submitted with reservation for each tour is also
listed. Any balance due is 60 days prior to tour, or upon receipt of invoice. Due dates for reservations for all tours are given in
newsletter copy under individual tour description.
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GEORGIA O’KEEFFE EXHIBIT, Feb.12. Balance due w/ reservation.
R VERA BRADLEY OUTLET SALE. April 7-8, 2015. Bal due w/ reservation
DERBY DINNER: 7 BRIDE/ 7 BROTHERS, April 9. Bal.due w/ resv
R SPRING MEET KEENELAND, April 23. Balance due w/ reservation.
DOWNTON ABBEY AT BILTMORE, May 4-6. $100 pp due w/ resv
R YEW DELL & ELK CREEK WINERY, June 3. Balance due w/ reservation
FRENCH LICK & WEST BADEN, Sep. 16-17. $100 pp due w/ resv
R NEW ORLEANS, Sep. 20-23. $300 per person due w/ reservation
MACKINAW: THE GRAND,. Oct. 11-14. $300 per person due w/ resv
R COLORADO RR. Sep.26-Oct 2 Deposit of $400 pp due w/ reservation
HOLIDAY AT GREENBRIER &HOMESTEAD, Dec. 7-10. $300 pp due w/ resv
R LOUISVILLE HOLIDAY LIGHTS, Dec. 15. Balance due w/ reservation
INDY HOLIDAY SYMPHONY, Dec. 11. Balance due w/ reservation
R VIKING RIVER CRUISE, Aug. 5-12 2016. Please send details.& pricing
TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA, Jan. 7-17, 2016. $500 pp due w/ resv
HOLLAND AMERICA: NEW ENGLAND & CANADA CRUISE. Sep 12-19.. Please send details& pricing
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DINNER THEATRE: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS/ YEW DELL GARDENS & ELK CREEK WINERY/ MACKINAC
ISLAND: THE GRAND HOTEL/ NEW ORLEANS: SWAMPS & SOUTHERN PLANTATIONS/ FRENCH LICK RESORT/ HOLIDAY
AT GREENBRIER & THE HOMESTEAD/ COLORADO: RAILROAD & ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH / INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY
HOLIDAY REVUE/ UNDERGROUND LOUISVILLE HOLIDAY LIGHTS/ HOLLAND AMERICA NEW ENGLAND & CANADA FALL
FOLIAGE/ TREASURE ISLAND FLORIDA WINTER GET AWAY 2016/ VIKING RIVER CRUISE SUMMER 2016
BROADWAY SERIES AT THE ARONOFF
We are again pleased to offer group discounted rates on
Orchestra seating for select plays from the remainder of the
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Shows available include:
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PRICE
ANYTHING GOES
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015
$73 per person
LION KING
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
$86 per person
I LOVE LUCY
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
$73 per person
If you are interested in receiving advance program information on upcoming seasons, or tickets for any of these
plays please contact us at 513.232.5487. See you on the aisle!
“Logic will get you from A to B . . .imagination will take you everywhere.”
- Albert Einstein