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Cowboy Country 8 days from Grand
No passport required!
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Classic New England
8 days from Boston to Boston
2008 Departure Dates: June 6, 27; July 25; Aug 15; Sept 21, 26, 28, 30; Oct 3, 5, 7
Classic New England is a cornucopia of all the very best that this beautiful area of America can offer. From the rich colonial history of Boston to the charming New England seacoast to the splendors of the Green and White Mountains, this journey is a joy in every season of the year. It is especially wonderful when the leaves don their fall colors.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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Cowboy Country
8 days from Grand Teton National Park to Rapid City, SD or reverse
2008 Departure Dates: June 7, 25; July 13, 31; Aug 18
Experience two spectacular National Parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, and explore the lives of cowboys then and now during this Yellowstone family vacation. Raft down a river looking for wildlife that lives in the Parks. Attend an authentic Wild West rodeo and take a trail ride, accompanied by real cowboys. Ride on a vintage steam locomotive. See the huge stone faces of four great American Presidents at Mount Rushmore and view the progress at the gigantic memorial honoring Crazy Horse. There is something amazing around every bend during this Yellowstone family vacation.
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Charleston/Savannah
8 days from Jacksonville, FL Charleston, SC
2008 Departure Dates: Sept 18; Oct 2
Relish the gracious elegance of southern living in this rarefied world of plantations, antebellum mansions, magnolia gardens, and enormous live oaks hung with Spanish moss. Explore four National Historic Landmark Districts: Savannah and Jekyll Island, Georgia, and Charleston and Beaufort, South Carolina. Tour three of America’s most lovely plantations and gardens. Pulaski Fort, site of a Civil War battle, and a maritime museum interest history lovers. Hilton Head Island’s long, empty beaches appeal to nature lovers. This Charleston and Savannah tour is as refreshing as a cool glass of sweet tea.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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The Creation of Midtown 1890-1940: Why It's the Center of New York
6 hour tour of Midtown Manhattan
Visit Art Deco Midtown landmarks, such as the Waldorf Astoria hotel and the Daily News, Chrysler, and Chanin buildings. Then take a private tour of Grand Central Station and learn about it's unique history. In the afternoon, discover Beaux-Arts Midtown - the Public Library, private clubs and departments stores that give New York a sense of 'urban drama'.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com |
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Wine Country Biking
6 days from Healdsburg, CA to Bodega Bay, CA
2008 Departure Dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sept 7, 14, 21; Oct 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov 2, 16, 23, 28
Join Backroads to explore five valleys of world-famous vineyards, forests of soaring redwoods, perfect pastoral landscapes and the captivating Pacific Coast. Since 1980, they've introduced enthusiastic travelers to the region’s hidden gems and better-known treasures, from wineries and restaurants to picnic spots and deluxe spas.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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California Wine Country
5 days round trip from San Francisco aboard the Spirit of Yorktown
2008 Departure Dates: Sept 15, 22, 29; Oct 6, 13
Biking not your thing? Then indulge yourself in the wonderful world of California wine, on a leisurely cruise experience that takes you deep into the famed Napa and Sonoma wine valleys. You will also enjoy a day exploring Sausalito and beautiful San Francisco Bay. Both wine novices and connoisseurs will enjoy tastings and interactive discussions about the history, mystery and delicacies of wine.
Each afternoon, you'll return from your day's adventures in the Wine Country to experience delightful hours on board ship, cruising on the rivers and the bay. A Guest Wine Speaker joins you on board to offer special tastings and personal insights into the world of fine wine. undefined. Departs September, October 2007
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California's Gold Coast
11 days from San Francisco to San Diego
2008 Departure Dates: June 3, 23; Aug 22; Sept 11, 21; Oct 1, 11
Discover the wealth of beauty and charm the many sights along the Gold Coast have to offer on Tauck’s California tour. Explore tamed nature in Yosemite National Park and some of the world's rarest wildlife on a private tour of the San Diego Zoo. Enjoy the culture and glamour of city life in San Francisco and Los Angeles where sightseeing includes Nob Hill, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the J. Paul Getty Museum. Then relax and watch the scenery as you journey along part of the Pacific Coast by rail.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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San Juan Islands, Victoria, & Olympic Nat'l Park
6 days from Orcas Island to Seattle
2008 Departure Dates: June 22; July 6, 27; Aug 3, 17, 31
Mother Nature’s aqueous masterpieces—tranquil channels, shimmering harbors and pristine bays—provide the stunning backdrop for our exploration of Washington’s San Juan Islands. On bike and foot, follow thick corridors of trees past sheltered inlets and coves and over rolling green mountains. Sleek kayaks let you navigate peaceful bays, where harbor seals, great blue herons and sea stars make their home. Shop in galleries featuring the work of local artists, feast on the freshest catch of the day and soak in the magical sunsets that are all part of life on the San Juans.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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Michigan's Great Lakes & Grand Hotels
8 days from Grand Rapids to Dearborn
2008 Departure Dates: June 21; July 26; Aug 9, 30; Sept 6, 13, 20; Oct 2
The State of Michigan is certainly an industrial giant but it is also so much more. Beautiful beaches with amazing sand dunes stretch along its western coast. The quiet beauty of the Upper Peninsula inspired Longfellow to write his epic poem, Hiawatha. Watch ships of all sizes negotiate the Soo Locks as they move between the Great Lakes. Revel in the unspoiled beauty and charm of famous Mackinac Island, where little has changed since it was first settled centuries ago. Explore history at Fort Michilamackinac and in Greenfield Village. Make your vacation a marvelous Michigan tour this year.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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Williamsburg & Washington DC
8 days from Philadelphia, PA to Washington DC
2008 Departure Dates: June 8, 22; July 20; Aug 17; Sept 14; Oct 5
Walk in America’s footsteps, from the very earliest days of the nation to the present day. Discover the history and American lifestyles through the centuries in Philadelphia, Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg. Appreciate America’s scenic beauty in Shenandoah National Park and along the Skyline Drive. Visit great battlefields at Yorktown and Gettysburg. Tour the magnificent homes of great American Presidents at Monticello and Mount Vernon. Feel the spirit of America in Washington, DC, where the past and the present meet.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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Cape Cod, The Islands, & Newport
7 days from Boston to Boston
2008 Departure Dates: June 1, 15, 22; July 13, 27; Aug 17, 24; Sept 7, 14, 28; Oct 5
From the earliest Pilgrims at Plymouth to the whaling era on Nantucket and the age of the Great Gatsby in Newport, step back in time when you travel New England on this special tour. Experience 17th-century life first-hand at Plymouth Plantation; tour Newport’s most extravagant mansion; and visit the homesteads of two U.S. presidents. Reminisce when you visit the Tennis Hall of Fame, and see the Americana and antique car collections at a renowned Sandwich museum. Watch whales surface on a cruise from Provincetown. Explore the rich heritage of Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod, and Newport.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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A Look Inside SoHo: Shops, Art, Architecture & Design
6 hour tour through downtown Manhattan
Explore SoHo and take a private look at where new design, performance, high-end furniture, fashion, and art intersect. Examine the 19th century cast iron architecture as you explore the winding streets of this popular area.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com |
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New Mexico Insider
5 days roundtrip from Santa Fe
2008 Departure Dates: June 22; Aug 24; Sept 28; Oct 12
Discover New Mexico’s stunning geography and rich culture on this Backroads Insider adventure in the Southwest. You’ll find a land of extremes, with green mountain forests and arid red mesas, tiny rural villages and sophisticated cities. As you journey from Taos across the high desert to Santa Fe, our local experts reveal the complex roots of the region’s broad-minded multicultural personality. Savor exceptional cuisine (accented with red or green chilis, of course) and relax at stylish inns reflecting Native American, Hispanic and Anglo influences. Take your time experiencing the vibrant sights, sounds and energy that have brought so many famous (and not so famous) artists to New Mexico – and may well inspire you, too.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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Bryce, Zion, & Grand Canyon Epic Biking
5 days from Brian's Head, UT to Springdale, AZ
2007 Departure Dates: June 24, July 26, Sept 6
No postcard can possibly prepare you for the amazing natural beauty of Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Join Backroads and experience the spectacular scenery of these Southwest treasures firsthand. Pedal past towering red rocks and watch the sun set over vast desert landscapes. You’ll be dazzled in every direction by the ever-changing orange, amber and red sandstone glow, and find inspiration in the wildflower meadows and groves of red-barked manzanita, sage and piñon trees along your route. Evenings are spent at welcoming inns in peaceful settings.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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Honolulu, HI - On Hawaii's most famous beach, Waikiki, Halekulani sets itself apart as Honolulu's pre-eminent luxury resort. Halekulani means "house befitting heaven," an apt choice as 90% of the guestrooms face the Pacific and Diamond Head. The island of Oahu is one of America's most popular destinations with a virtually unlimited array of activities, shopping, verdant valleys and white-sand beaches. Halekulani was named to Conde Nast Traveler's 2002 Gold List and remains the only hotel in Hawaii to receive the coveted AAA Award for both lodging and restaurant (La Mer).
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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Wailea, Maui, HI
Located on one of Hawaii's best beaches, on the sunny, southwest shore of Maui, this award-winning resort is a gracious blend of Hawaiian elegance and tranquility. Luxurious accommodations, oceanside dining and a wide range of activities (including three championship golf courses, tennis, watersports and a complimentary "Kids For All Seasons" program) combine to provide the perfect escape. The brand new Spa, Games Room and pools with cabana seating are all set amidst lush gardens and azure Pacific vistas. Little wonder Four Seasons Resort Maui was named "#1 Tropical Resort in the World" by Condé Nast Traveler readers twice in the past six years and is Hawaii's only Mobil Five Star resort and received the AAA Five Diamond for past sixteen years.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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White Sulphur Springs, WV
Located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, The Greenbrier boasts 6,500 acres of Allegheny Mountain country as its backyard. For more than 200 years, presidents, cabinet secretaries and members of Congress have sought the refuge and society of this grand resort. In fact, Thomas Jefferson was the first to review the resort's healthful mineral waters in 1784 and General Robert E. Lee made it his summer home from 1867 to 1869. Choose from three golf courses, including the Greenbrier course, designed by Jack Nicklaus. Recreational offerings abound: indoor and outdoor tennis courts, croquet, indoor and outdoor swimming, bowling, billiards, trout fishing, hiking, horseback riding, carriage rides, mountain biking, a golf academy, Land Rover driving school, the spa and more.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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Jackson Hole, WY 
Amangani (peaceful home) is perched on the edge of East Gros Ventre Butte in America's ski capital, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Throughout the valley flatlands and the high mountain meadows, spring in Jackson Hole is a time of transition and awakening. Amangani's unique location offers panoramic views of the Teton peaks and the Snake River range. Jackson is home to some 300 species of birds including bald eagles, trumpeter swans and sand hill cranes. Wildlife sightings may include moose, elk, bison and even bears emerging from their long hibernation. From fly fishing to hiking and horseback riding, outdoor activities abound as the warmer months unfold.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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The Cloister at Sea Island 
Sea Island, GA
For more than 75 years, The Cloister on Sea Island has been standard-bearer for southern grace and hospitality. Generations of families, royalty and heads of state have found respite in the magnificent coastal landscape. In turn, The Cloister on Sea Island pampers them with unparalleled service and a legendary array of amenities, recreations and children's programs. Numerous sporting activities are available to guest of Sea Island.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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Little Torch Key, FL
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa is your own piece of paradise. At first glimpse from your private boat transfer, Little Palm Island appears, floating like a brilliant mirage, in the Florida Straits.
The resort is set on a sweep of powder-soft sand. Each of the 28, one-bedroom, thatched-roof oceanfront suites feature a king-sized bed, living room, indoor and outdoor showers, and a private verandah. There are also two exclusive Island Grand suites with his and hers bathrooms and an outdoor hot tub. If a sunset view is important to you, the Island Grand suite is a must.
You’ll find that Little Palm Island has all of the requisite posh details, sans the attitude. There are no telephones or televisions - the only distractions you will find are the outdoors and each other.
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. (239) 513-0333 or (800) 865-8111 Info@BettyMacleanTravel.com
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