BEST OF ALASKA 
ESCORTED LAND TOUR

June 1-11, 2008
11 days

Pickup: Lancaster, Ephrata
Times pending

Price per person: 
$3,689 Double   $4,799 Single   $3,399 Triple   $3,224 Quad

Deposit - $500 per person at registration
Balance due by April 4, 2008

Includes airfare and airport transfers from Lancaster.
(Airfare subject to change at time of booking.)

9 breakfasts   1 lunch   2 box lunches   3 dinners 
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This tour includes a safe and reliable mix of transportation by land and sea aboard deluxe coach, unique water taxi, luxury catamaran, railroad and riverboat.

In Fairbanks, highlights include traveling a step back in time aboard an authentic riverboat and viewing the magical gold exhibit at the museum. In Denali, searching the pristine wilderness for grizzly, moose, caribou, as well as viewing incredible flora and fauna found around every curve. In Anchorage, be immersed in native culture and hear historic accounts of this thriving cosmopolitan city. Explore the Kenai Peninsula, known as the place Alaskans go to play. Meet homesteaders who traveled on dirt roads a short forty years ago; visit an historic cannery and learn the impact of the fishing community; learn about the Russian Orthodox culture on an Old Town Walking Tour of Kenai and experience the art community of Homer. In Prince William Sound, enter a world where wonders never cease and hear the crackle of glaciers. This tour is ideal for those wanting an in-depth tour featuring the Best of Alaska!

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SUN, JUN 1 (Day 1)
Departing from Lancaster, we are transferred to the airport for our flight into Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Transfer to hotel and overnight in Anchorage. 

MON, JUN 2 (Day 2)
We’ll have a deluxe motorcoach for today’s spectacular narrated journey to Fairbanks: better known to Alaskans as the Golden Heart City. Drive through the Matanuska Susitna Valley, where world record vegetables grow in the 24-hour daylight and hear agricultural tales. The route takes you along the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the largest park in the U. S. and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Overnight in Fairbanks. (B)

TUE, JUN 3 (Day 3)
Today we meet our local Alaskan tour director and learn how the gold rush affected Alaska’s interior on a city sightseeing adventure of Fairbanks, with an included visit to the Fairbanks Museum. Time is available for shopping, walking or dining on your own in the downtown area. Enjoy an included cruise on the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and experience the thrill of river travel. Travel back to the time when traditional riverboats plied the waterways of Alaska’s interior during the late 1800’s. Tonight, partake in an authentic salmon bake. Overnight in Fairbanks. (B, D)

WED, JUN 4 (Day 4)
Ride the motorcoach south to Denali National Park. Enjoy an afternoon of exploring this pristine area at your leisure by either participating in a complimentary park service activity or optional tour. There are many to choose from, including mild or wild river rafting, flight seeing Mt. McKinley, a jet boat safari on the Nenana River or a visit to the award winning dog kennels of 2006 Iditarod champion, Jeff King. Overnight at Denali. (B)

THU, JUN 5 (Day 5)
Today travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the pristine wilderness for bear, moose, caribou and Dall sheep. This six to eight hour journey is narrated allowing for in-sight into the animals, flora and fauna of this spectacular region. Overnight at Denali. (B, Snack Box Meal)

FRI, JUN 6 (Day 6)
Enjoy a morning of leisure for your own exploration. This afternoon board the world famous Alaska Railroad for the day trip to Anchorage. As you travel along the Susitna River, you may catch a glimpse of the majestic Mt. McKinley or black bear along the banks. Overnight in Anchorage. (B) 

SAT, JUN 7 (Day 7)
Our city tour of Anchorage includes the historic downtown district, as well as a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a gathering place that celebrates, perpetuates and shares native cultures. Tonight, feast on an Alaskan-style meal and share tales from the road with your traveling companions. Overnight in Anchorage. (B, D) 

SUN, JUN 8 (Day 8)
Exclusive motorcoach to the central peninsula community of Kenai. Visit the Kenai Cultural Center and see the incredible display of Alaskan artifacts. From here, enjoy a narrated walking tour of the old town village of Kenai and discuss the Russian Orthodox influence. Continue the motorcoach journey south and see spectacular scenery like volcanoes on the far side of the Cook Inlet, lush green valleys and an array of wildflowers. Included unique “Welcome to Homer” dinner. Overnight in Homer. (B, Box Lunch, D)

MON, JUN 9 (Day 9)
Today, we head north to the banks of the Kenai River and take a stroll down the dock to watch fishermen in this world class destination. Visit an authentic cannery, with a chance to explore this century old historic site and dine at leisure (lunch not included). Visit the Historical Society Museum and see early homestead cabins, the first area schoolhouse and enjoy the nature trail. Overnight located in the scenic Portage River Valley. (B)

TUE, JUN 10 (Day 10)
Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for an up-close look at some of Alaska’s land critters. Continue touring to the port of Whittier for connections to a luxury high-speed catamaran. Cruise the calm and protected waters of Prince William Sound and come face to face with tidewater glaciers plus an amazing array of wildlife. Motorcoach tour to Anchorage for overnight accommodations. (B, L)

WED, JUN 11 (Day 11)
Your Best of Alaska Escorted Land Tour comes to an end with a transfer to the Anchorage airport, our flight east and transfer back to Lancaster.

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RIVERBARGE EXCURSION/
UPPER MISSISSIPPI & ILLINOIS RIVERS

June 3-10, 2008
8 days

Pickup: Lancaster, Ephrata
Times pending

Price per person:
$2,795 Double Occupancy ; $3,355 Single Occupancy — Royal Deck 
$2,945 Double Occupancy; $3,545 Single Occupancy—Platinum Deck 

Deposit - $650 per person at registration 
Balance due by March 28, 2008

Includes air fare, airport transfers, all meals and tours while on cruise
Strict cruise cancellation penalties apply. 

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Staterooms
Royal Deck—$2,795 pp (double ); $3,355 pp (single) Your choice of twin or queen beds. Staterooms feature individually-controlled heat and air-conditioning, select satellite TV, VCR, mini-fridge, coffee maker, binoculars, phone, full-size tub with shower, hair dryer, large picture window that opens.

Platinum Deck—$2,945 pp (double); $3,545 pp (single) In addition to all the features of the Royal Deck stateroom, these staterooms also include a balcony.

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TUE, JUN 3 (Day 1)
We fly into St. Louis to begin our RiverBarge Excursion. Your excursion includes passes to the Gateway Arch and the Museum of Westward Expansion. Take our complimentary shuttle from noon to 6:00 p.m. with stops including the Jefferson Memorial, the Old Cathedral and the Gateway Arch. On your own, enjoy exploring other sights in St. Louis.

WED, JUN 4 (Day 2)
An early morning departure from St. Louis will begin our barging adventure on the Upper Mississippi River with a passage through Lock 27. We’ll pass the confluence of the Missouri and Missis-sippi Rivers before moving through Mel Price Lock in the morning. We’ll reach the Illinois River and the city of Graf-ton, IL, in the afternoon. We’ll enjoy a driving tour of historic Alton, IL, and afternoon shopping on Front Street in Grafton before our late evening departure.

THU, JUN 5 (Day 3)
We’ll have a morning passage through LaGrange Lock with a leisurely afternoon of barging up the Illinois River before our early evening arrival in Havana, IL, where we’ll have an overnight stay.

FRI, JUN 6 (Day 4)
Today, we’ll explore the Dickson Mounds State Museum in Havana to learn about the world of the American Indian. We’ll also visit Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site before our late afternoon departure. Enjoy a relaxing evening of barging. We’ll pass through the Peoria Lock in the late evening.

SAT, JUN 7 (Day 5)
This morning, we will turn around near LaSalle and Peru, IL, to begin our journey back down the Illinois River. Enjoy a day of barging. We will arrive in Peoria, IL, in the early evening and have an overnight stay.

SUN, JUN 8 (Day 6)
Enjoy the day in Peoria. We’ll visit Wheels O’Time Museum and have time for shopping and a city tour before departing in the afternoon. We’ll pass through Peoria Lock early this evening.

MON, JUN 9 (Day 7)
Barging all day. We’ll have an early morning passage through LaGrange Lock. In the early evening, we will enter the Upper Mississippi River with an evening passage through Mel Price Lock.

TUE, JUN 10 (Day 8)
We’ll have an early morning passage through Lock 27. This trip concludes with an early morning arrival in St. Louis, MO. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before your morning disembarkation that includes a narrated limited city tour of St. Louis on the way to the airport for our flight home. We are transferred from the airport to Lancaster.

Boarding - This 8-day America’s Junction excursion begins with an overnight stay in St. Louis, MO, founded by French fur traders in 1764. In 1803, Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory to President Thomas Jefferson as part of the Louisiana Purchase. St. Louis then became known as “the Gateway to the West” because of the westward movement of Americans through the city. The gleaming Gateway Arch, completed in 1965, towers over the Upper Mississippi River as a symbol of America’s opening of the west to commerce and settlement. The Museum of Westward Expansion (located below the arch) preserves some of the rarest artifacts from the days of Lewis and Clark. 

Barging - The mighty Upper Mississippi River begins as a small clear creek that rushes out of Lake Itasca in northwestern Minnesota and continues on a journey of 2,350 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. The Upper Mississippi flows nearly 900 miles, until its confluence with the Ilinois and Missouri Rivers above St. Louis, MO, and joins the Ohio River at Cairo, IL. Its depth is controlled by a series of locks and dams as it flows through scenic lakes, bluffs, marsh and islands southward to Alton, IL, just north of St. Louis, MO. The Illinois River is formed at the confluence of the Des Plaines and Kankakee Rivers approximately 50 miles southwest of Chicago, IL, and flows 273 miles across the state where it joins the Mississippi River near Grafton, IL, approximately 38 river miles north of St. Louis, MO. 

Host Landings Along The Way - Grafton, IL, is a quaint American river town, located at the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, and founded in 1836, by James Mason. The town is winter home of the American bald eagle, and you’ll have time to visit the quaint specialty shops and antique stores on Front Street. We’ll visit Alton, IL, a town with natural harbor bluffs and hilly terrain that sets it apart from the surrounding area. This quaint town has many interesting stories, from being a major stop on the Underground Railroad, which secretly aided runaway slaves, to being home to the world’s tallest man, Robert Pershing Wadlow. We’ll also view the Piasa (Pie-zaw) Bird engraving on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. In Havana, IL, we will tour Dickson Mounds State Museum., a National Historic Site, which is one of the major onsite archaeological museums in the country, and explores the world of the American Indian in an awe-inspiring journey through 12,000 years of human experience. We’ll also visit Lincoln’s New Salem Historical Site, a reconstruction of the village where Abraham Lincoln spent his early adulthood. We’ll visit Peoria, IL, once the “Whiskey Capital of America.” We’ll visit Wheel O’Time Museum, which offers a display of vintage classic autos, gas engines, fire engines, airplanes, tractors, musical instruments, juke boxes, toys, dolls, an animated miniature circus and many “hands-on” displays. You ‘ll also enjoy a city tour and get a chance to see Grand View Drive, which Teddy Roosevelt said is “The grandest view in the world!”

Destination Landing - This excursion ends where it began in St. Louis, MO. Upon disembarkation, a narrated limited city tour of St. Louis will be provided on the way to the airport for those guests with flights 1:00 pm or later.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BRITISH ISLES
(ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, IRELAND & WALES)

June 12-22, 2008
11 days

Pickup: Lancaster, Ephrata
Times pending

Price per person:
$4,059 Double    $4,519 Single    $4,019 Triple 

Deposit - $600 per person at registration
Balance due by March 21, 2008

Includes airfare and airport transfers from Lancaster.
(Airfare subject to change at time of booking.)

9 breakfasts   3 dinners 
uPassport requiredu

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THU, JUN 12 (Day 1)
Today, we are transported to the airport for our overnight flight to London.

FRI, JUN 13 (Day 2)
After checking into our London hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore England’s lively capital city. The shopping possibilities are endless, the museums are the best in the world, and sightseeing is supreme! Wrap up the day by taking a stroll along the Thames, whose banks are a haven for artists and street vendors. 

SAT, JUN 14 (Day 3)
This morning we travel into the beautiful English countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon. Here, we’ll see William Shakespeare’s birthplace, and Anne Hathaway’s cottage at Shottery. This afternoon, we continue to Viking York, where a walking tour takes us through the historic streets to the cobbled “Shambles” and Britain’s largest medieval cathedral, York Minster. This evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner with our Tour Director. (B, D)

SUN, JUN 15 (Day 4)
A beautiful drive today takes us through the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the quaint villages and scenic glory of the Lake District. From here, we drive along the shores of Lake Windermere, through the countryside which inspired Wordworth’s poetry. We cross the border into Bonnie Scotland and drive through the Southern Uplands en route to Glasgow, where we spend the next two nights. (B) 

MON, JUN 16 (Day 5)
This morning we head to Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, where we spend the day. Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the U.K., and is the cultural center of Scotland. Our sightseeing tour includes a visit to the famed Edinburgh Castle. Constructed in the 14th century, this great structure houses the “Honours of Scotland”—crown, scepter, sword and other national treasures. We also see the Queen’s Holyrood House—former abode of Mary, Queen of Scots. We’ll have some free time to perhaps shop for tweeds and tartans, or maybe sample some delicious shortbread before we head back to Glasgow for the night. (B)

TUE, JUN 17 (Day 6)
We get an early start today as we drive into Robert Burns country and along the coast to Stranraer, where we board our ferry to Belfast in Northern Ireland. On our sightseeing tour of Belfast, we see the City Hall and Queen’s University. We continue on our way south, crossing the River Boyne at Drogheda and on to Dublin, where we spend the next two nights. (B)

WED, JUN 18 (Day 7)
This morning we take a tour of the fair city of Dublin—home to one-third of Ireland’s inhabitants. Dublin is a cosmopolitan, but laid-back city. It is rich in Georgian architecture, beautiful parks and spacious squares. Today’s tour reveals most of the important sights of the city. See Trinity College, where the Book of Kells is kept, and many of Europe’s great literary minds were nurtured. Marvel at the 1,700-acre grounds of Phoenix Park, or the gothic majesty of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. This afternoon, you will have free time to explore on your own, or take an optional excursion! (B)

THU, JUN 19 (Day 8)
Today, our first stop is at the Irish National Stud Farm located outside the town of Kildare. Then we head to medieval Kilkenny, where we see its ancient castle. Later, we will drive to the Waterford Crystal Gallery, where we have an included visit to see how crystal is created, before heading to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

FRI, JUN 20 (Day 9)
We get an early start this morning as we drive to Rosslare Harbour, where we board our ferry to Pembroke in South Wales. From here we continue on to the Welsh capital, Cardiff. We stop to view its historic castle and see the Millennium Stadium Cardiff Arms Park. We reboard our coach for a short drive to our hotel in Newport. We dine at our hotel this evening. (B, D)

SAT, JUN 21 (Day 10)
Today we cross the Severn Bridge into England heading to the glorious city of Bath. On our orientation tour, we see its graceful terraces and also visit the Baths, dating back to Roman times. Next, we continue to mysterious Stonehenge to see the ancient stone circle. Finally, we travel to Salisbury, where we view its impressive Cathedral before returning to London. (B)

SUN, JUN 22 (Day 11)
The time has come to bid farewell to London as we are transported to the airport for our return flight to the USA. On arrival, we are transferred to Lancaster. (B)

                         This tour is being offered in cooperation with Christian Tours.

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CANADIAN ROCKIES AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

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SAT, JUN 14 (Day 1) 
Today we travel west to our overnight accommodations in the Middlebury, Indiana area. We'll have time to get to know our fellow travelers as our journey begins. Dinner at Das Dutchman Essen Haus gives us another taste of home before we set our sights for the West. (D)

SUN, JUN 15 (Day 2)
Following breakfast, we continue west through Indiana to South Bend, Indiana, to tour the University of Notre Dame for an inside look at the ornate chapel at the heart of the campus. Next, in Chicago, we will take in the man-made wonder, The Sears Tower. The third largest building in the world and the largest in North America, it covers two city blocks and has over 4.4 million square feet of office and commercial space! We'll enjoy lunch in Chicago before visiting the famed Moody Bible Church, named for one of yesteryear's greatest evangelists, Dwight L. Moody. Next, we will travel to the Pacific Garden Mission, known by many by its radio program, "Unshackled". Following a delicious dinner together, we head to our overnight accommodations in Madison, Wisconsin. (B, D)

MON, JUN 16 (Day 3)
Wisconsin has earned its nickname as America's Dairyland by being a leader in dairy production. Its natural beauty, however, has made it a playground for vacationers. As a highlight today, we cruise the Wisconsin Dells, an area known for 
its awesome rock formations, chiseled through sandstone by the waters of the Wisconsin River. These formations have such intriguing names as Devil's Elbow, Grand Piano and Fat Man's Misery. Fol-lowing a dinner stop, we continue on to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for our overnight lodging. (B, D)

TUE, JUN 17 (Day 4)
After breakfast, we stop to see the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota. Each year between 2,000 and 3,000 bushels of various shades of natural-colored corn and grasses are used to redecorate the building. Following lunch, we drive through the Badlands of South Dakota. This area contains spectacular examples of weathering and erosion, irregular ravines, fantastic ridges and low hills. Next, we head to Wall, South Dakota, to visit the famous Wall Drug Store. This popular tourist stop got its start during the Depression years by offering free ice water to thirsty travelers. Our dinner and overnight accommodations tonight are in nearby Rapid City, SD. (B, D) 

WED, JUN 18 (Day 5)
After breakfast, we'll view Mount Rushmore with its colossal, sculpted heads of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, created under the direction of Gutzon Gorglum. Next we see the Crazy Horse Memorial, the largest statue in the world. When completed, the mountain carving will stand 563 feet high and 641 feet long and will be carved in the round. Sculptor Korzak Ziolkowski began the project in 1948 at the request of Lakota elders who wanted "the white man to know the red man has great heroes, too." All four faces on Mount Rushmore would fit inside just Crazy Horse's head! The face of Crazy Horse was completed on June 3, 1998 marking 40 years of progress on the sculpture. Then we travel to Custer State Park for a Buffalo Herd Jeep Ride. Next, it's back to Rapid City, SD, for the Western Supper & Cowboy Show, a delicious and fun way to end our day's adventures. (B, D)

THU, JUN 19 (Day 6)
We depart Rapid City and drive to Cody, WY, to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, regarded as America's finest Western museum. Founded in 1917, the center features five internationally acclaimed museums consisting of the Whitney Gallery of Western Art, the Buffalo Bill Museum, the Plains Indian Museum, the Cody Firearms Museum, and the Draper Museum of Natural History. Dinner and accommodations are in Cody, WY. (B, D)

FRI, JUN 20 (Day 7)
Today we travel to Yellowstone National Park, which was the first of our national parks to be established (1872), and is generally the best known park in the U.S. We enter Yellowstone at the east entrance and see wildlife and the highlight of our visit to Yellowstone—Old Faithful, which spouts steaming water at regular intervals. Next, we'll visit the Paintpots, which are large springs filled with hot clay. We see views of Artist Point, Inspiration Point, Tower Falls, and lastly, we'll see the Mammoth Hot Springs, where hot water pours over terrace-like formations created by limestone deposits. We overnight in Bozeman, Montana. (B, D)

SAT, JUN 21 (Day 8)
Following breakfast, we leave Bozeman as we travel to Butte, MT, to the impressive Berkeley Copper Pit, from which copper, silver, and gold are mined, making Butte the "richest hill on earth." Entering Missoula, Montana, we stop for a guided tour of the Smoke Jumpers Center, where the famous Forest Service Smoke Jumpers, air-borne forest fighters, are trained. We travel to Kalispell, MT, for dinner and overnight lodgings. (B, D) (The Heart of the Candian Rockies group flies into Kalispell today.)

SUN, JUN 22 (Day, 9)
The main event today is Glacier National Park, which contains over a million acres of the finest mountain scenery in America. Using special park transportation, we travel the spectacular Going-To-The-Sun Road, widely acclaimed as one of the outstanding scenic roadways of the world. In the park there are more than 50 glaciers and 200 lakes. The brilliant wildflowers, melting snow, and rushing streams make this day a very refreshing one. Traveling to the modern, sophisticated city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, we find our overnight lodging. (B, D)

MON, JUN 23 (Day 10)
Our first stop this morning is at Calgary Tower, which rises 626 feet above the city and provides a panoramic view of the city and the Rocky Mount-ains to the west. Next is Heritage Park, a re-erected, pre-1915 village. Along with more than 100 exhibits are a general store, antique midway, and pioneer farm machinery, as well as an antique steam train that encircles the park. After lunch, we head for Banff National Park and our overnight accommodations. The delightful weather and the snowcapped mountains make this an exciting place to spend our next three nights. (B, D)

TUE, JUN 24 (Day 11)
Sights to be included today include the Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola Lift, which rises 2,300 feet from the 5,200-foot level to the 7,500-foot peak. Upper hot springs feed a swimming pool with a temperature of 100 degrees and the Banff Springs Hotel, situated below Sulphur Mountain, which overlooks the Bow River. Following lunch at this beautiful hotel and a picture stop at Bow Falls, we travel back to our hotel. (B, D)

WED, JUN 25 (Day 12)
After breakfast in Banff, we travel the Icefields Parkway. This highway connects Banff and Jasper National Parks, and offers 142 miles of beautiful scenery, including snowcapped mountain ranges, waterfalls and lakes. Our first stop is Lake Louise, named for Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria. Lake Louise is about 1 ½ miles long, ¾ of a mile wide and 225 feet deep. The lake springs from Victoria Glacier, whose melted water carries the silt and rock dust that gives the lake its color. We pass within a mile of the Athabasca Glacier, which is the tongue of the great Columbia Ice Field. Weather permitting, we plan to take a snowcoach trip over the Ice Field. We return to Banff for our third night. (B, D)

THU, JUN 26 (Day 13)
Leaving Banff, we travel into Yoho National Park. One item of interest here is the Spiral Tunnel of the Canadian Pacific Railway. We may be fortunate enough to see a train "run over itself." Continuing west through the Rockies and into Canada's Glacier National Park, the scenery continues to unfold. We stop for lunch in Revelstoke before traveling to Kamloops, British Columbia, for our overnight lodging. (B, D) 

FRI, JUN 27 (Day 14)
Following breakfast at our hotel, we arrive at the beautiful Kamloops Lake Overlook for a picture stop. Our main stop today is near Boston Bar, where we take a ride on Hell's Gate Airtram. The tram transports passengers down to the narrowest part of Fraser Canyon to view Hell's Gate Fishways, a joint effort by the U.S. and Canadian governments to enable salmon to reach their spawning grounds. Our lunch is here, before we travel southwest to the city of Vancouver, B.C., for our overnight accommodations. (B, L)

SAT, JUN 28 (Day 15)
Our morning begins with a guided tour of Vancouver, Canada's third largest city. Of interest is Stanley Park, one of the finest natural parks on the continent. The Harbor Center observation deck offers a spectacular view of the city and surrounding area. Also in Vancouver is Chinatown, where quaint shops display jade, ivory, bamboo, silk, brocade, and food items. Gastown is a refurbished section of the city near the waterfront. Quaint shops and restaurants are housed in these buildings. A working steam clock is also found here. Later this afternoon, we board the ferry for Vancouver Island and the city of Victoria for the next two nights. (B, D)

SUN, JUN 29 (Day 16)
To begin this morning, we explore the city of Victoria with a local guide, and enjoy lunch at an old English Inn. This afternoon we drive to Butchart Gardens, which features a variety of lovely floral displays. These exquisite gardens began over fifty years ago out of an abandoned limestone quarry, and today are world-known, visited by thousands of people daily. Following our relaxing time here and dinner on our own, we return to our hotel for the second night. (B, L)

MON, JUN 30 (Day 17)
This morning finds us leaving Victoria by ferry, heading for a leisurely cruise to the mainland. In Seattle, we stop at the Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing tour for an informative glimpse into the history of aviation technology and watch the world’s largest jets assembled in the world’s largest building. Our lodgings for this evening are in Seattle, WA. (B, D) (The Seattle to San Francisco group is flying into Seattle today.)

TUE, JUL 1 (Day 18)
(This morning the Canadian Rockies group flies home.) Today we embark on a guided tour of the beautiful city of Seattle. Highlights will include a ride on the monorail and a visit to Pike Place Farmer's Market, the oldest continuously operating market in the country. This afternoon, we approach majestic Mt. St. Helens. Later we enjoy a delicious dinner at the Spaghetti Factory Restaurant before boarding the coach for our hotel in Clackamas, OR, our home away from home for the next two nights. (B, D)

WED, JUL 2 (Day 19)
We enjoy an exciting day of touring the Portland area. We begin our day by traveling on the Mt. Hood Loop scenic highway to the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Here we see Mt. Hood, Oregon's highest peak, within the Cascade Mountains. Next we visit Bonneville Dam to see its fish locks and ladders. In the Spring and Fall, huge runs of salmon, steelhead and other migratory fish use the ladders to continue upstream to spawn. We'll also see spectacular Multmomah Falls, which measures some 620 feet! To conclude our day, we visit the American International Rose Test Gardens, which displays varieties of roses from across the globe. (B, D)

THU, JUL 3 (Day 20)
This morning we travel through Oregon, making a picture stop at Detroit Lake. Our route will take us through Willamette National Forest and over Willamette Pass. Within the Cascade Range, we find the jewel known as Crater Lake. No doubt viewing this amazingly blue lake will be a memorable experience. Dinner and lodging are in Roseburg, Oregon. (B, D)

FRI, JUL 4 (Day 21)
Our destination today is the international port of Coos Bay, one of the largest exporting centers for wood products. While here, we'll visit the Oregon Connection Factory, where myrtlewood is used to manufacture a variety of products. We'll view the visitor's center and have time to do some shopping. Our dinner and overnight are in Coos Bay. (B, D)

SAT, JUL 5 (Day 22)
As we travel south along the rugged Pacific Coast today, we will be making several picture stops to fully enjoy the scenery. Then a boat ride up the Rogue River will take us into Oregon's wilderness. Here we may have the opportunity to see bald eagles, cormorants, seal and blue herons. Continuing south, we enter Redwood National Park, where the redwood trees are so tall they actually block out the sun from the forest floor. Tonight we spend the night in Eureka, California. (B, D)

SUN, JUL 6 (Day 23)
California's motto is "Eureka!" which means, "I found it!" Today, we travel the "Avenue of the Giants," and cross the legendary Golden Gate Bridge and enter the fascinating city of San Francisco. We have free time this evening to explore the city. You may want to stroll through Fisherman's Wharf, the Cannery and nearby Ghirardelli Square. The evening is yours to enjoy as you wish. (B)

MON, JUL 7 (Day 24)
Nearly everyone who visits San Francisco falls in love with it. Today a local guide will show us the highlights of this unforgettable city. We'll begin with a stop on top of Twin Peaks for a stunning view of the bay area. Next we'll visit Vista Point, Cliff House and Seal Rock. Of course, no visit to San Francisco would be complete without a cruise on the San Francisco Bay. We pass under the Golden Gate Bridge for excellent photo opportunities. Cruising close to the Marine Headlands, we head past Angle Island and around Alcatraz, before returning to Fisherman's Wharf. Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the many fine restaurants at Fisherman's Wharf. (B, D)

TUE, JUL 8 (Day 25)
(Seattle-San Francisco group flies home today.) Today we travel northeast, through Sacramento, arriving in the Lake Tahoe area for lunch. Located within the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe is said to be 97% pure, making it deep blue and remarkably clear. Then we travel into the heart of Nevada, for our dinner and overnight accommodations in Elko. (B, L)

WED, JUL 9 (Day 26)
After breakfast, we enter the "beehive state" of Utah, where we'll meet a local guide who will show us the Mormon Tabernacle and Temple Square. The Tabernacle, located within Temple Square, seats 6,500 people, one of the world's largest domed roofs without center support. We'll enjoy dinner tonight and overnight accommodations in Salt Lake City. (CB, D)

THU, JUL 10 (Day 27)
Following Interstate 80 East, we leave Utah today for our journey to Wyoming. Along the way we will make a stop at Park City, Utah, to view Olympic Park Ski Jump Area, sight of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Then its back on our motorcoach as we travel through Rock Springs, Rawlins and Laramie, before arriving in the capital of Cheyenne for our evening meal and overnight accommodations. 
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FRI, JUL 11 (Day 28)
Once considered part of the "Great American Desert," Nebraska is today one of the leading farming states in the nation. We cross this Cornhusker State and overnight near Lincoln. (CB, D)

SAT, JUL 12 (Day 29)
Today we travel through Iowa to our overnight accommodations in Bloomington, Illinois. (B, D)

SUN, JUL 13 (Day 30)
After breakfast, we travel toward home. Certainly, a highlight today will be a stop at the United States Air Force Museum, the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum in Dayton, Ohio. We travel to central Ohio to our overnight accommodations in the Columbus area. (CB, D)

MON, JUL 14, (Day 31)
For our final attraction we make a memorable stop just outside of Shanksville PA, where United Flight 93 went down on September 11, 2001. After 
learning of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, passengers attacked the hijackers, an act widely believed to have saved lives on the ground, at the cost of their own. With many fond memories of our time together and the outstanding attractions we have visited, we arrive in beautiful Lancaster County, PA, and say farewell to our traveling friends. (B, D) 

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ARIZONA, UTAH & THE GRAND CANYON

June 16-23, 2008
8 days

Pickup: Lancaster, Ephrata
Times pending

Price per person:
$2,049 Double   $2,434 Single   $1,929 Triple   $1,864 Quad

Deposit - $300 per person at registration
Balance due by April 4, 2008 

Includes airfare and airport transfers from Lancaster.
7 breakfasts   6 dinners 

uPhoto ID requiredu

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MON, JUN 16 (Day 1)
We leave from Lancaster this morning and travel to the airport for our flight to Las Vegas. Upon arrival we'll meet our motorcoach and travel directly to our hotel. The evening is free for you to dine where you please in this bustling city.

TUE, JUN 17 (Day 2)
Following breakfast at our hotel, we drive a short distance to nearby Lake Mead National Recreation Area. It is here that we find the Hoover Dam. At 726 feet high, it is one of the highest concrete dams ever constructed. Completed in 1936, the dam impounds Lake Mead, one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States. A scenic overlook atop the center provides tremendous views of the dam and Lake Mead. This afternoon, we'll travel northeast into Utah, where we have our overnight accommodations. (B, D)

WED, JUN 18 (Day 3)
Today, we travel a short distance to Zion National Park. Nature at its most eloquent, Zion is a place of towering sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, spectacular arches, intermittent waterfalls and seeping springs. Designated in 1919, Zion is Utah's oldest national park. Zion's towers and monoliths offer a quiet grandeur. The formations in stone are on a grand scale, soaring thousands of feet above us from the lush floor of Zion Canyon. Since Zion is Utah's most heavily used park, with nearly three million visitors per year, a free shuttle transportation system is in place. By using the shuttle trams, we can enjoy Zion's lofty formations such as The Great White Throne, The Watchman, Angels Landing and Weeping Rock. We'll enjoy an entire day exploring the park before traveling to Mount Carmel Junction for our dinner and overnight. (CB, D)

THU, JUN 19 (Day 4)
Today is devoted to visiting, seeing and exploring Bryce Canyon National Park. Thousands of delicately carved spires, called 'hoodoos', rise in brilliant color from the amphitheatres of Bryce. The Park does not contain one main canyon, but rather a dozen smaller ravines eroded into the east side of a ridge at the edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The formations are smaller and more intricate than those at Zion. We'll drive past many of Bryce's most famous viewpoints, including Sunrise, Sunset, Rainbow, Yovimpa and Inspiration Points. This is sure to be a day filled with awe as we view God's amazing handiwork. Our evening meal and overnight are again in Mount Carmel Junction. (B, D)

FRI, JUN 20 (Day 5)
Today is a day of travel as we make our way to the south rim of the spectacular Grand Canyon. We'll enjoy our evening meal here, and overnight at the Thunderbird Lodge located within Grand Canyon Village. The Lodge is located just steps from the rim of the canyon. There is quite possibly no other place on earth where you can awaken to such spectacular splendor. (B, D)

SAT, JUN 21 (Day 6)
Today is a full day to do as you please at the Grand Canyon. You may want to take advantage of one of the many Ranger activities offered throughout the day. An informative train ride is also available. Or, you may choose to spend the day riding the free tram along the rim of the Canyon. Many stops are included, so that you can see the Canyon up close and at your own pace. Maps and a schedule of events are provided, and your tour director is available to assist you. Meal coupons are provided today, so you can enjoy your meals at your leisure. (B, D)

SUN, JUN 22 (Day 7)
Today we bid farewell to the Grand Canyon as we travel south to Sedona, situated amid the red-hued rocks of Oak Creek Canyon. Overlooking Oak Creek, the monoliths and buttes provide a startling contrast to the surrounding lush vegetation and forest. Upon our arrival, we'll enjoy a scenic tour aboard the Sedona Trolley. All the highlights will be included as we travel in comfort and style. A special treat awaits us as we enjoy our evening meal together. (B, D)

MON, JUN 23 (Day 8)
We travel to the Phoenix airport today for a return flight homeward, where we are met and transferred to Lancaster. We're sure to take with us many fond memories of our time spent in America's southwest. (CB)

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CAPE COD, NANTUCKET ISLAND & MARTHA’S VINEYARD

June 17-21, 2008
5 days

Pickup: Lancaster, Ephrata
Lv-7:00 am Rt-9:30 pm

Price per person:
$765 Double   $925 Single   $729 Triple   $709 Quad

Deposit - $125 per person at registration
Balance due by May 2, 2008 

4 breakfasts   1 lunch   4 dinners 

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TUE, JUN 17 (Day 1)
Our vacation begins as we drive eastward along the scenic Connecticut coast, arriving this afternoon in Cape Cod. Our local guide will greet us at our hotel, located just one block from Hyannis Harbor. We will enjoy a delicious dinner before settling in for a relaxing evening in the Hyannis Harbor Hotel. We will spend the next four nights at this harbor-front property. (D)


WED, JUN 18 (Day 2)
Following a leisurely breakfast at our hotel, our guide will meet us to escort us to the Hy-Line Ferry. There we will board the high-speed ferry, the "Little Grey Lady," which will take us to the stunning island of Nantucket. Washed by the Atlantic with beaches and water incredibly clear and sparkling, Nantucket has a history of seafaring greatness. Over 800 homes built between 1740 and 1840 by brave whaling men still stand lovingly preserved. Once on land, we will have free time to visit the shops, galleries, museums and restaurants within walking distance of the dock. Next, we will enjoy a Nantucket Island Tour to see the many delights of this charming village. Following this day of exploration, we will enjoy a delicious dinner before returning to our hotel for our overnight. (B, D)

THU, JUN 19 (Day 3)
We will rise and shine to greet the day with a hearty breakfast before meeting our local guide for a tour of Cape Cod. Our tour will begin in the "hub" of the Cape, Hyannis. We will make stops at the Kennedy Memorial and the Korean War Memorial, drive through the village of Hyannisport and view St. Francis Xavier Church. Next, we will take a scenic drive through colonial villages filled with wonderful examples of New England architecture. We will view the Eastham Windmill and stop at the newly renovated Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor's Center. Our final destination will be in Provincetown, a unique village with a rich history that combines a love of the sea and the arts. Of special interest today is the whale watch cruise, where we will watch these gentle giants in their natural habitat. We will then travel back to our hotel for another relaxing evening. (B, D) 

FRI, JUN 20 (Day 4)
After breakfast, we head once again to the Docks where we board the high speed ferry, this time bound for Martha’s Vineyard. Here, we’ll board a local bus for a down-island tour, where we can explore the different villages and learn about the history and lifestyles of the islanders. There will also be time for lunch and shopping in the historic whaling port of Edgartown before traveling back. Tonight a delicious lobster dinner awaits us. (B, D)

SAT, JUN 21 (Day 5)
Our final day on this wonderful tour will take us to America's first resort town of Newport, Rhode Island. There we will visit “The Breakers,” an elegant Gilded-Age Estate that helped to make Newport so famous. Next, we will visit the Brick Marketplace for lunch and shopping on our own. Finally, we depart for home filled with wonderful memories of our charming Cape Cod vacation. (B, L)

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MAINE & ATLANTIC COAST LIGHTHOUSES 

July 7-12, 2008
6 days

Pickup: Lancaster, Ephrata
Lv-7:00 am Rt-9:00pm

Price per person:
$829 Double   $1,055 Single   $754 Triple   $719 Quad 

Deposit - $150 per person at registration
Balance due by May 16, 2008

5 breakfasts   3 lunches   3 dinners 

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MON, JUL 7 (Day 1)
We travel through Pennsylvania and New Jersey, heading for our destination in the north land. This will be a relaxing day of travel and fellowship, with appropriate meal and rest stops along the way. A delicious dinner awaits us in the area as we check in at our overnight lodging in the lovely town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (D)

TUE, JUL 8 (Day 2)
Following breakfast, we travel to Cape Neddick, Maine, where we will visit one of the most photographed lighthouses on the east coast, the Cape Neddick Light-house, also known as "Nubble Light," at York beach. You will get to hear stories and get a beautiful view at this 41- foot tower first illuminated in 1879. Next we will pick up a local guide for a fascinating & informative tour of Ogunquit and Kennebunkport, Maine. Our next stop will be to the L.L. Bean Retail store in Freeport, Maine, where we will have time to browse and shop. After an enjoyable dinner, we will settle into our accommodations for the next two nights in Bar Harbor, Maine. (CB, D)

WED, JUL 9 (Day 3)
A fine day awaits us as we pick up a local guide for a delightful tour of the magnificent Acadia National Park. This is one of America's smaller national parks but thanks to its coastal location, it boasts some of the most varied and dramatic scenery. We will have marvelous views of Frenchman Bay as well as front-row seats of the battle between land and sea. A picturesque view of Cadillac Mountain, the park's highest peak, and a view of Bass Harbor Lighthouse are all part of this outstanding guided tour. Following lunch and browsing, we have time to get refreshed at our hotel in Bar Harbor, before enjoying a lovely dinner at a fine local restaurant. Next, we travel to Ells-worth, Maine, for the Great Lumberjack Show, nestled in the picturesque Maine woods. Saws will be singing in the forest just as they would have in a logging camp competition over 100 years ago! You will enjoy cheering your team on as they compete in this show filled with history, comedy and "razor sharp" action. After the show, we will head back to our hotel for a good night's sleep. (B, D)

THU, JUL 10 (Day 4)
Gorgeous scenery is all around us as we travel to Rockland, Maine. We will enjoy a magnificent view of the picturesque harbor of Rockland as we tour the area on a local trolley and enjoy a quiet lunch. Cameras will be snapping away as we will want to capture the beauty of this scenic waterfront area. Next, we head to Owl's Head, Maine, to view the Owl's Head Lighthouse. Built in 1825, the lighthouse is located on West Penobscot Bay at the entrance to Rockland Harbor. We'll take a leisurely stroll to the lighthouse for viewing and taking pictures before continuing to the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine. We will get a fascinating look at maritime art, wooden vessels, historic buildings located on a waterfront and just about anything related to the sea. Following this enjoyable visit, we head to Portland, Maine for our evening meal and overnight accommodations. (B, L)

FRI, JUL 11 (Day 5)
After a restful night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, we travel to Cape Elizabeth, Maine, home of the "Most Photographed Lighthouse," the Portland Headlight. This history-rich lighthouse was commissioned in 1791 by George Washington and is the oldest lighthouse in Maine. A special treat awaits us next as we board the MV Chippewa for a cruise to private "House Island" for a lobster bake (steak or chicken is also an option). Following a tour of the island with the owner and our mouth-watering meal, we travel to the Lighthouse Depot in Wells, Maine. This unique destination is the largest lighthouse store in the world. Next we travel on to Portsmouth, New Hampshire for our dinner and lodging. (B, L)

SAT, JUL 12 (Day 6)
We travel to the Boston area for a cruise of the Boston harbor before heading for home. Making appropriate meals and rest stops, we arrive in Lancaster this evening with many fond memories. (CB, L)

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