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2013 CATALOG

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Day Tours, Getaways & Vacations

Join us in 2013 for an exciting year of fun Day Tours, great Getaways and amazing Vacations! Maxima Travel International is pleased to announce the appointment of Troy Opper as Travel Consultant and has contracted Enjoy Tour and Travel to provide transportation. This year's catalog includes Tours, Getaways and Vacations featuring breathtaking sightseeing, must see attractions, wildlife viewing, scenic drives, exciting gambling escapes and the best in local food and wine producers.

Visit our new Market Crossing Burnaby office to book or receive information on Day Tours, Getaways, Vacation Packages, Flights or just to say hello! We look forward to serving all your tour and travel needs.

Yours Truly,

Welcome Aboard!

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Lana Senyuk Maxima Travel International

Troy Opper Enjoy Tour and Travel

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Pick-up Locations

Pick-up Locations

1. Oakridge Mall (Cambie & 42nd southbound in front of GAP)For guests living in Vancouver, Richmond.

2. Brentwood Mall (Willingdon & Lougheed at McDonalds)For guests living in Burnaby, Tri-Cities, New Westminister.

3. Guildford (St. Luke Church 10167 148th Surrey)For guests living in the Fraser Valley.

4. Campbell River Store (8th Ave and 176th Street, Surrey)For trips to USA.

Secure Parking

Oakridge and Brentwood Mall security are given your license plate number for secure mall parking.

Peace of mind parking at St. Lukes Church with locking gated parking lot.

All pick up locations conveniently located close to public transit

Pick-up & Drop-off Service

Day tours pick up at central locations in Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey.

Home pick up and drop off service is available on all multi day tours for $50 within 15 kms of central locations.

Surcharges apply to home pick up and drop off over 15kms of central locations.

All overseas trips include home pick up and drop off.

For more information, please call us at 604.630.2434.

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Map of Greater Vancouver Area

EMAIL: [email protected]

05 JanuaryKing Tut: The Exhibition • Silver Reef + Skagit Valley Casino Tour • Amtrak Downtown Shopping Tour

06 FebruaryWest Coast Express + Boulevard Casino • Behind the Scenes Tour • Northwest Flower and Garden Show • USA Shopping Tour

08 March2013 Sewing and Stitchery Expo • Seattle Art Museum - Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough • British Sweets and Harrison Hot Springs • Mystery Tour • Thrift Store & West Coast Express Tour • Fraser Valley Wine Tour

10 AprilChihuly Garden and Glass • Bradner Flower Show • Britannia Mine Museum Tour • 30th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival • Fairmont Empress Afternoon Tea

12 MayBrian Minter Garden & Country Store Tour • Milner Gardens & Woodland • Port Townsend • Washington State's Most Scenic

14 JuneThe Haynie Opry • Seattle Mariners vs New York Yankees Baseball • Salt Spring Tuesday Market • Grouse Mountain • Amtrak & Downtown Seattle Shopping Tour

16 JulyIndian Arm Luncheon Cruise • Peak-2-Peak Tour • Salt Spring Island • Langley Studio Tour • Celebration of Light Cruise

18 AugustCircle Farm Tour • Hope Tunnels & Carvings Tour • Mayne Island • Westminster Abbey + Harrison Hot Springs • Washington State's Most Scenic

20 SeptemberAll-U-Can-Eat Crab Feast Cruise • Chuckanut Drive Tour • Steam Train Winery Tour • Langley Art Studio Tour

22 OctoberSalt Spring Tuesday Market • Cranberry Festival Fort Langley • Fall Foliage Tour • Cultural Journey featuring the Lil'wat Cultural Centre

24 NovemberSilver Reef + Skagit Valley Casino Tour • Museum of Glass • Harrison River Eagle Tour • River Safari Eagle Tour

26 DecemberUSA Shopping Tour • Butchart Gardens’ 12 Days of Christmas Lights • 'The Lights of Christmas' – Warm Beach Camp • VanDusen Festival of Lights + Christmas Market • *BIG* Vancouver Christmas Lights Tour

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06 FebruaryClearwater Casino Resort (USA) All-Inclusive! (3 Days / 2 Nights)

10 AprilFairmont Chateau Whistler's Spring into Summer (3 Days / 3 Nights)

12 MayUSA Shopping Getaway (2 Days / 1 Night)

14 JuneBanff / Lake Louise Getaway (5 Days / 4 Nights)

16 July Amtrak Sightseeing Getaway (5 Days / 4 Nights) • “Sound of Music” Leavenworth, WA (2 Days / 1 Night)

18 AugustColumbia River Gorge Getaway Oregon (4 Days / 3 Nights)

20 SeptemberKootenays Getaway (5 Days / 4 Nights)

22 OctoberPort Townsend + Crab & Seafood Festival (2 Days / 1 Night) • Okanagan Wine Getaway (3 Days / 3 Nights)

24 NovemberClearwater Casino Resort (USA) All-Inclusive! (3 Days / 2 Nights) • Fairmont Chateau Whistler's Winter Celebration (3 Days / 3 Nights)

26 DecemberA Victorian Christmas (3 Days / 2 Nights)

28 DecemberLeavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival with Amtrak (2 Days / 1 Night) • Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival (2 Days / 1 Night)

Table of Contents - Quilting Calendar30 March2013 Sewing and Stitchery Expo (2 Days / 1 Night or Day Tour)

30 MayCanadian Quilters Association - National Juried Show (3 Days / 2 Nights)

31 JulySisters Quilting Outdoor Show, Oregon (5 Days / 4 Nights)

31 August2013 Pacific West Quilt Show (Day Tour)

31 October2013 La Connor Quilt Festival

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Vacations

MAY 11 - 21Russian River Cruise Hosted by Troy Opper

Experience the splendor of the czars, vibrant Slavic culture and the expansive beauty of rural Russia on this 11-day cruise from Russia’s capital, Moscow to Peter the Great’s glittering city, St. Petersburg. Visit Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral’s kaleidoscopic towers. Step inside the Kremlin and discover its imperial treasures. See the architectural treasures of the “Golden Ring.” Cruise through picturesque Lake Onega and the mighty Volga River. Follow an expert guide to discover the incredible treasures of the immense Hermitage Museum as you explore St. Petersburg, one of the loveliest cities in Europe.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:Moscow, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral,Kremlin, Piroshki Tea Party, Volga River, Blyni & Caviar, Traditional CulinaryDemonstration, Kizhi Island, Vodka Tasting, St. Petersburg, Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• MS Maxima Litinov (sleeps 240 pax)• Flight (fully escorted)• 26 meals• Many excursions• Home pick up and drop off• All fees and taxes

$4669 dbl, $5449 sglCall for brochure and presentation dates

SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 3Italian VistasHosted by Troy Opper

This 13-day holiday has everything you've always wanted in a trip to Italy. Enjoy multiple night stays in Rome, Florence, Venice, the Sorrento coast and Stresa in the Lakes District. Discover the treasures of Classical and Christian Rome. Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Romans in Pompeii. See the gems of the Renaissance in Florence's Academy Gallery, including Michelangelo's David. Visit Lugano, Switzerland, and cruise to Isola dei Pescatori, one of the scenic Borromean Islands.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:Rome, Colosseum, Ruins of Pompeii, Sorrento Coast, Isle of Capri, Florence, Statue of David, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscan Winery, Venice, Murano Island, Verona, Stresa, Locarno, Switzerland

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• 4 star hotels located in city centres • Flight (fully escorted)• 18 meals• Many excursions• Home pick up and drop off• All fees and taxes


MAY 2014Legendary Waterways of EuropeHosted by Troy Opper

Cruise through five countries in the heart of Europe on this relaxing 14-night cruise. Let the waters of the Rhine, Moselle, Main, and Danube carry you gently through Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary, exploring striking vistas rich with history, culture, lore, and traditions. Sail by castles, fortresses, villages, and vineyards and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Bamberg, Bratislava, Budapest, Melk, Vienna, and much more.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Wachau Valley, Melk, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• 16 days – 14 night cruise • Flight (fully escorted)• 41 meals• Many excursions• Home pick up and drop off• All fees and taxes

Price TBDCall for brochure and presentation dates

TEL: 604.630.2434

JANUARY 3King Tut:The Exhibition (USA)

Step into one of history's most treasured stories in Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs by National Geographic at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, WA. On display for the last time in North America May 24, 2012 - January 6, 2013, the exhibition features more than 100 objects from King Tut's tomb and ancient sites representing some of the most important rulers throughout 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. With more than twice the number of artifacts than the original Tut exhibit that toured in the 1970's, many of these objects have never toured in the United States before this exhibit. This tour includes the IMAX movie Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs, an audio guide narrated by Harrison Ford and dinner at the Outback Steakhouse in Burlington featuring sirloin steak, grilled salmon or grilled chicken. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to King Tut Exhibition• IMAX movie• Narrated audio guide• Morning stop at Haggen's Ferndale• Dinner Outback Steakhouse• All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Oakridge 7:00amBrentwood 7:30amGuildford 8:00am

$125

JANUARY 22Silver Reef + Skagit ValleyCasino Tour (USA)

Experience the excitement at two of Washington State’s premiere casinos for 6 hours of gaming fun! Includes a buffet lunch and optional outlet mall shopping. Travel down the I-5 to Silver Reef Casino for 4 hours of free time including a buffet lunch and 2x reward points. Continue to the Skagit Valley Casino for 2 hours of Casino fun with $20 for $30 slot play or the Prime Outlets at Burlington if shopping is preferred. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Buffet lunch • $20 for $30 slot play• Silver Reef Casino 4 hours • Skagit Valley Casino 2 hours • Prime Outlets at Burlington (optional shuttle)• All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Oakridge 7:15am Brentwood 7:45am Guildford 8:15am

$45

JANUARY 30Amtrak DowntownShopping Tour (USA)

Let the shopping begin at the best shopping destinations downtown Seattle has to offer! Take advantage of a strong Canadian dollar with coach service to many shopping options including Nordstrom's flagship store, Macy's, Ross, Trader Joe's, Pacific Place Mall and Pike Place Market for lunch (on your own). Finish the day with a 2 hour train ride on the comfortable and well appointed Amtrak departing Seattle at 6:50pm to Bellingham where your coach awaits. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Amtrak ticket• Escorted Amtrak boarding• Shopping options• All fees and taxes


$99

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FEBRUARY 12 - 14 (3 Days / 2 Nights)ClearwaterCasino Resort (USA) All-Inclusive!

Travel to the Olympic Peninsula for an all-inclusive luxury scenic 3 day, 2 night gambling escape at the four-diamond Clearwater Casino Resort complete with sweeping waterfront views! Clearwater Casino Resort is a naturally breathtaking casino and hotel nestled among the pines and cedars of the scenic Kitsap Peninsula. This expansive, luxurious retreat offers four-diamond amenities and the endless excitement of video slots, blackjack, poker, craps, keno and roulette. This trip includes a stop at the Silver Reef Casino featuring the popular seafood buffet. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

Day 1: Tulalip Casino's Eagles Buffet, Clearwater Casino ResortDay 2: Clearwater Casino Resort, sightseeing excursion to Poulsbo, shopping excursion to

Silverdale, Social Hour, dinnerDay 3: Silver Reef Casino, seafood buffet lunch, duty-free shopping

PACKAGE INCLUDES:2 nights accommodation at the Clearwater Casino Resort, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, social hour, excursions, cash back program, numerous gaming coupons, all fees and taxes.


$299 dbl, $399 sgl*Add $50 for home pick up and drop off

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FEBRUARY 2013

FEBRUARY 6West Coast Express + Boulevard Casino

Ride the sleek, state-of-the-art West Coast Express train departing Vancouver’s historic Waterfront Station at 3:50pm to Mission City arriving at 5:05pm. Take the scenic train ride to Mission and travel by mini coach to the Boulevard Casino for 2 hours of casino fun! This tour includes a dinner voucher for either the Backstage Grille, Metro Bistro or Lions Den and a $5 slot play coupon.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• West Coast Express ticket• Escorted West Coast Express boarding• Dinner voucher• 2 hours casino free time• $5 slot play• All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Guildford 1:15pmBrentwood 2:00pmOakridge 2:45pm

$79

TEL: 604.630.2434

FEBRUARY 15Behind the ScenesTour

Take part in this unique opportunity to tour a working television and radio facility. The CBC studios are located in the heart of downtown Vancouver and provide a fascinating insight into breaking news, television and radio production - you may even bump into your favorite local news personality! Our next stop is designed to give you an intimate look at where your NHL favorite players and world class entertainers prepare for games and performances. The Rogers Arena tour includes a view from the luxurious hospitality suites and presentation in the comfortable seats of the Private Club section. Dine beach side at a true Vancouver landmark - the Sylvia Hotel for a delicious three course lunch.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• CBC News Studios guided tour • Rogers Arena guided tour • Lunch at the Sylvia Hotel• All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Guildford 8:00amBrentwood 8:45am Oakridge 9:30am

$89

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FEBRUARY 28USAShopping Tour

Let the shopping begin at 285 name brandshopping options including Macy's, Nordstrom, Trader Joe's and many factoryoutlets at Washington States’s top shopping destinations! Take advantage of the selection at Alderwood Mall, VIP Shopping Coupons at Seattle Premium Outlet Mall and a strong Canadian dollar. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Alderwood Mall• Seattle Premium Outlet Mall• Trader Joe's• VIP group tour shopping coupon packages• Tulalip Resort and Casino (optional shuttle)• All fees and taxes


$49

FEBRUARY 21Northwest Flowerand Garden Show (USA)

The Washington State Convention Centre in Seattle hosts The 2013 Northwest Flower and Garden Show. Take 4 hours free time to explore six acres of flowers, plants, gardens, exhibits, seminars and many other features. This tour includes admission to the show and dinner at the Outback Steakhouse in Burlington. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to Northwest Flower and

Garden Show• 4 hours free time at show• Haggan's coffee stop (on your own) • Dinner at the Outback Steakhouse• All fees and taxes


$109


MARCH 18UPDATED! British Sweetsand Harrison Hot Springs

Take a trip down memory lane depicting the golden years and history of the British way of life. Visit Dickens Sweet Shop and British Museum in Chilliwack featuring exciting departments Traditional British sweets and toffees, British grocery, Pickwick's pie shop, Loose leaf tea shop, History of Royal Family, Sinking of the Titanic, Life and times of Charles Dickens, Sir. Winston Churchill & the war room plus much more! Spend the afternoon in Harrison Hot Springs rejuvenating in the mineral rich hot springs public pool (admission on your own) or sightseeing featuring the scenic Green Point in Sasquatch Provincial Park. This tour includes the “Taste of Britain” traditional high tea lunch served in the comfortable Dickens garden court.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Dickens Sweet Shop and British Museum• “Taste of Britain” traditional high tea lunch • Agassiz-Harrison Museum tour • Harrison Hot Springs Public Pool

(admission on your own)• All fees and taxes


$79

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MARCH 7Seattle Art Museum (USA) - Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough

The Treasures of Kenwood House, LondonVisit the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) to see an exceptional collection of Old Master paintings from Kenwood House February 14 – May 19, 2013. Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: Treasures of Kenwood House, London, a selection of approximately 50 masterpieces from the collection, will tour American museums for the first time. Among other treasures, the exhibition provides a rare opportunity to see Rembrandt’s late Self-Portrait (1665), which has never left Europe before. This tour includes 4 hours free time at SAM and dinner at the Outback Steakhouse featuring sirloin steak, grilled salmon or grilled chicken. Valid passport, Nexus pass, enhanced drivers license or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to Treasures of Kenwood House• 4 hours free time at Seattle Art Museum• Dinner Outback Steakhouse• All fees and taxes


$109

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MARCH 12013 Sewing and Stitchery Expo (USA)

The Sewing and Stitchery Expo is the largest consumer sewing show in America! SewExpo, held at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center in Puyallup, Washington, has something for every sewing enthusiast -- with more than 100 seminars daily, hands-on workshops, a variety of style shows and 400+ booths exhibiting the latest fabrics, tools and supplies. There is a huge vendor floor, a non-stop roster of demos on the Free Stage, and professional models on the Expo Runway, presenting six different free style shows every day. In addition, there are daily hands-on classes where participants can learn a new technique and leave with a finished project. This trip includes a boxed dinner. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to Sewing and Stitchery Expo • 4 hrs free time at Sewing and Stitchery Expo• Boxed dinner• All fees and taxes


$99

TEL: 604.630.2434

MARCH 27Thrift Store & West Coast Express Tour

Experience the thrill of thrift hunting at Vancouver’s best Thrift Stores in Kerrisdale, on Main Street and in Gastown featuring top rated Treasure Cottage, deLuxe Junk and Saint Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop. This tour includes multiple thrift shop options at each stop, lunch in Gastown at the Water Street Cafe and a sightseeing trip on the West Coast Express departing Waterfront Station at 3:50pm arriving at Mission Station at 5:05pm.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Thrift Store shopping in Kerrisdale, Main

Street, Gastown• West Coast Express train ticket• Lunch Water Street Cafe in Gastown• All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Guildford 8:00amBrentwood 8:45amOakridge 9:30am

$89

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MARCH 20MysteryTour

This fun and entertaining magical mystery tour takes you to unknown destinations filled with clues, prizes, props! A must see attraction, a great lunch and afternoon mystery stops included. Use the clues correctly and win a variety of prizes including a free Enjoy Tours Day Trip! Activity level: Easy

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Mystery attraction• Lunch• Mystery stops• Prizes• All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Mystery

$89

MARCH 28UPDATED! Fraser ValleyWine Tour

Enjoy is pleased to present wine tours and tastings at three of the lower mainland’s premier wineries and vineyards including the renowned Domaine de Chaberton Winery, Neck of the Woods Winery and The Fort Wine Co. These hand picked wineries offer a true vineyard experience, comfortable tasting rooms and retail stores offering a range of products from wine accessories, jams/jellies and vinegars. This tour includes a delicious lunch at the Neck of the Woods Winery with tea, coffee, tax and gratuity included.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Domaine de Chaberton (tour & tasting)• Neck of the Woods (tour, tasting & lunch)• The Fort Wine Co. (tour & tasting)• All fees and taxes


$79


Domaine de Chaberton

APRIL 2013

APRIL 11Chihuly Gardenand Glass (USA)

Chihuly Garden and Glass provides a look at the inspiration and influences that inform the career of artist Dale Chihuly. Located at Seattle Center, Chihuly Garden and Glass includes an Exhibition Hall, the centerpiece Glasshouse and a lush Garden. The Exhibition Hall contains eight galleries and three Drawing Walls, offering visitors a comprehensive look at Chihuly’s significant series of work; the Glasshouse presents a suspended 1,400-piece and a 100-foot-long sculpture. This tour includes exhibition hosts and a boxed dinner and many lunch options on your own at Seattle Center. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to Chihuly Garden and Glass• 3 hrs free time at Chihuly Garden and Glass• Exhibition hosts• Boxed dinner• Morning Haggen's stop• All fees and taxes


$99

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APRIL 12BradnerFlower Show

This spring staple has been evolving and changing to keep flower lovers and others coming back for more. Now in its 85th year, visitors can expect extravagant flower displays in addition to the expected tulips and daffodils at Bradner Community Hall in Abbotsford. Of course, garden and flower box delights will be available in vast and various displays from local suppliers at prices lower than retail. This tour includes admission to the show, a delicious lunch at Brambles Bistro at Tanglebank Gardens and storage space for show purchases.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Flower Show admission• Lunch Brambles Bistro• Storage space• All fees and taxes


$79

APRIL 19Britannia MineMuseum Tour

Visit the newly renovated Britannia Mine Museum featuring the Underground Adventure Tour! This tour includes the Britannia Mine's underground train, new exhibits, galleries, a visit into the Historic Mill Building, gold panning pavilion and a 2 course lunch on the Squamish River at the popular Watershed Grill. Finish the day at the Squamish Adventure Centre for the screening of the educational and entertaining 40 minute film “In the Shadow of the Chief”.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Underground Adventure Tour • Underground train• Lunch Watershed Grill • Squamish Adventure Centre


$89

TEL: 604.630.2434

APRIL 25Fairmont EmpressAfternoon Tea

Indulge in one of Victoria's grandest traditions - Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Empress at non-peak season prices. Served in the relaxing atmosphere of the elegantly restored Tea Lobby, Award-winning Pastry Chef D'Oyen Christie works his magic, ensuring an authentic and memorable experience. This tour includes narrated sightseeing of Victoria landmarks Beacon Hill Park, Ogden Point Breakwater, Fan Tan Alley and free time to explore the inner harbour and downtown shops. Note: BC Gold Card required for no charge ferry travel.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Afternoon Tea• Narrated sightseeing• Victoria free time• All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Oakridge 8:00am*Brentwood 7:45amGuildford 7:15am

*Day tours that include BC Ferry travel pick up at two locations only

$125

APRIL 2330th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival (USA)

La Conner and Mount Vernon come alive with brilliant colour each spring with acres and acres of daffodils, tulips, irises, and lilies for the 30th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Begin at RoozenGaarde and splendor in a gorgeous display of colour with over two hundred thousand spring-flowering bulbs in a 3-acre display garden of formal plantings. Travel to Hillcrest Park Lodge for the 25th Annual Kiwanis Club Salmon BBQ featuring wild salmon cooked over an alderwood fire with all the fixings. Following lunch visit the distinctly different Tulip Town boasting an indoor flower and garden show and great vendors and artists who have something for everyone! Enjoy afternoon free time in La Conner to shop and browse the many antique, knick-knack, galleries and specialty stores. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to RoozenGaarde show gardens • Admission to Tulip Town • Miles of Tulips sightseeing • Kiwanis Club Salmon BBQ• La Connor free time • All fees and taxes


$89

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APRIL 29 - MAY 2 (4 Days / 3 Nights)Fairmont Chateau Whistler's Spring into Summer3-Night Luxury Package

For those ‘young at heart’, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler presents an entertaining, enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable 3-night Whistler package with Master of Ceremonies and on site host Troy Opper. Celebrating the changing of seasons, Spring into Summer is a unique event tailored to guests 55+, and will be brimming with exclusive Fairmont activities highlighting health & wellness, culinary adventures and Whistler’s vibrant mountain culture. Of course, no celebration would be complete without a generous sprinkling of gourmet dining, an evening gala and plenty of opportunities to experience Whistler’s spectacular alpine setting.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• 3 nights accommodation• Welcome reception• 3 breakfasts• 2 lunches• 3 dinners• Scheduled activities• Complimentary use of the Fairmont's fitness

centre, pools, sauna and steam rooms• Transportation• All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Guildford - 11:30am Brentwood - 12:15pm Oakridge - 1:00pm

$689 dbl, $889 sglCall for brochure


MAY 15UPDATED! Milner Gardens & Woodland (Vancouver Island)

This trip is worth the early rise as it has been rated “One of the Ten Best Public Gardens in Canada” ~ Canadian Geographic Travel, March 2008. Milner Gardens & Woodland is a seaside garden set in a natural coastal Douglas-fir wood-land in Qualicum Beach featuring an impressive display of blooming Rhododen-drons every April. Visited by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, the 60 acres of woodland, ten acres of garden surrounding a heritage house is an incredible combina-tion of garden and old growth forest. Includes a guided tour of the gardens, on site Afternoon Tea Lunch, a visit to Coombs to see "goats on the roof" and free time to explore the many shops. Note: BC Gold Card required for no charge ferry travel.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Milner Gardens guided tour• Afternoon Tea Lunch at Milner Gardens• Coombs "Goats on the Roof" shopping• All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Guildford 6:00am*Brentwood 6:45amOakridge 7:15am


$119

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MAY 7Brian Minter Garden & Country Store Tour

Brian Minter is BC's go-to garden expert through his experience at both the garden centre and the display gardens. As such, he has hosted countless radio and television shows, is a syndicated gardening columnist and the author of Canadian Best Seller, Brian Minter's New Gardening Guide. This tour includes a private meet and greet with Brian Minter, admission to Minter Gardens, lunch at the Envision Conservatory Garden Cafe and free time to shop at the Country Garden Store.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to Minter Gardens• Minter Country Store• Private meet and greet with Brian Minter• Lunch Envision Conservatory Garden Cafe• All fees and taxes


$89

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MAY 11 - 21Russian River Cruise Hosted by Troy Opper

Experience the splendor of the czars, vibrant Slavic culture and the expansive beauty of rural Russia on this 11-day cruise from Russia’s capital, Moscow to Peter the Great’s glittering city, St. Petersburg. Visit Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral’s kaleidoscopic towers. Step inside the Kremlin and discover its imperial treasures. See the architectural treasures of the “Golden Ring.” Cruise through picturesque Lake Onega and the mighty Volga River. Follow an expert guide to discover the incredible treasures of the immense Hermitage Museum as you explore St. Petersburg, one of the loveliest cities in Europe.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:Moscow, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral,Kremlin, Piroshki Tea Party, Volga River, Blyni & Caviar, Traditional CulinaryDemonstration, Kizhi Island, Vodka Tasting, St. Petersburg, Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• MS Maxima Litinov (sleeps 240 pax)• Flight (fully escorted)• 26 meals• Many excursions• Home pick up and drop off• All fees and taxes


MAY 23UPDATED! Port Townsend(USA)

Visit the irresistibly charming Port Townsend in Washington State known for its Victorian buildings remaining from its late 19th-century heyday. This tour includes a guided tour of The Rothschild House, guided coach tour of the Victorian homes with a period costume historian, lunch at the century-old Manresa Castle and all ferry tolls. Take free time to explore the working waterfront and to browse the many downtown galleries and specialty stores. Valid passport, Nexus pass, enhanced drivers license or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Victorian homes coach tour• Lunch Manresa Castle • Heritage home guided visit • Free time • All ferry fees and taxes


$109

MAY 30Washington State'sMost Scenic (USA)

Discover the best sightseeing Washington State has to offer featuring Deception Pass, Chuckanut Drive and Whidbey Island. Travel along the Chuckanut Mountains with views of the San Juan Islands and stop at Washington State's most popular State park Deception Pass. See awe-inspiring views from the towering bridge that spans the Pass and visit the charming, picturesque, small waterfront town of Langley on the southern end of Whidbey Island. This tour includes lunch at Prima Bistro overlooking Saratoga passage and free time to explore Langley's distinctive collection of stores, galleries and boutiques unmatched by other small cities in the Northwest. Complete the day with a scenic ferry ride through Possession Sound from Whidbey Island's tiny town of Clinton to Mukilteo Landing. Valid passport, Nexus pass, enhanced drivers license or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Scenic Drive• Lunch Prima Bistro• Free time in Langley• Mukilteo/Clinton ferry• Morning stop at Haggen's• All fees and taxes


$89

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MAY 27 - 28 (2 Days / 1 Night)UPDATED! USA Shopping Getaway

Let the shopping begin at the best shopping destinations Metro Seattle has to offer with $200 duty free allowance! Take advantage of a strong Canadian dollar with coach service to many shopping options including Seattle's Nordstrom flagship store, Macy's, Ross, Trader Joe's, Pike Place Market, Alderwood Mall and Seattle Premium Outlets. This tour includes one night accommodation the Medallion Hotel, two days of shopping time, breakfast, lunch at Red Lobster and VIP shopping coupons. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• 1 night accommodation • 1 breakfast• 1 lunch Red Lobster• VIP shopping coupons• All fees and taxes• Duty-free shopping




JUNE 2013

JUNE 7The HaynieOpry (USA)

The Haynie Opry, now in its 6th year of operation, is located in Blaine, WA and is the only Opry within 1600 miles. The Haynie Opry proudly presents "The Day The Music Died". A re-creation of the last show performed in 1959 by Richie Valens, JP Richardson (The Big Bopper) and Buddy Holly after which they all tragically past in a plane crash. The music is performed by Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band. The Show also includes Vintage Cars, Roller skating Car Hops and Sock-Hop dance. This tour includes a ticket to the "The Day The Music Died" performance and dinner at the Chuckanut Bay Manor. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Haynie Opry admission • Dinner Chuckanut Bay Manor• Sightseeing Chuckanut Drive• Refreshments ;)• All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Oakridge 12:45pmBrentwood 1:15pmGuildford 2:00pm

$99

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JUNE 9Seattle Mariners vs New York Yankees (USA)

Take me out to the ballgame! Take in Summer afternoon major league baseball at what is widely considered one of the best baseball parks in North America, Safeco Field in Seattle. The Seattle Mariners vs. the New York Yankees includes "view box seats” and premium parking close to Stadium escalators. Enjoy a wide variety of great ballpark food including "garlic fries" in the open air at Safeco Field with first pitch at 1:10pm. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• View Box game ticket • Premium parking• (Morning) coffee stop • All fees and taxes


$99

JUNE 10 - 14 (5 Days / 4 Nights)UPDATED! Banff / Lake Louise GetawayExperience the majestic beauty of the Canadian Rockies famous for its scenic Mountains, colourful lakes and abundant wildlife. Stay in the heart of Banff at the well appointed Mount Royal Hotel conveniently located for shopping, dining and outdoor attractions. This fully escorted getaway is full of sightseeing opportunities, interpretive easy walks, Banff free time and optional activities.

DAY 1: Travel, Revelstoke, The Coast Hillcrest, hotel check in, social hour, dinner

DAY 2: Chateau Lake Louise, lunch, Moraine Lake, Mount Royal hotel check in, dinner

DAY 3: Johnston Canyon, Bow Valley, Banff Springs Hotel, afternoon free time, Hot Springs, Banff Gondola, dinner

DAY 4: Yoho National Park, Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge at Kicking Horse River, Holiday Inn Salmon Arm check in, dinner

DAY 5: Salmon Arm, Pier at Marine Park, travel home

PACKAGE INCLUDES:1 night accommodation at The Coast Hillcrest Revelstoke, 2 nights accommodation at Mount Royal Banff, 1 night accommodation at Holiday Inn Salmon Arm, 4 breakfasts, 1 dinner, social hour, optional activities (Hot Springs and Banff Gondola on your own), free time at Chateau Lake Louise, all fees and taxes.


$799 dbl, $1099 sgl *Add $50 for home pick up and drop off

TEL: 604.630.2434

JUNE 30Amtrak & DowntownSeattle Shopping Tour (USA)

Let the shopping begin at the best shopping destinations downtown Seattle has to offer! Take advantage of a strong Canadian dollar with coach service to many shopping options including Nordstrom's flagship store, Macy's, Ross, Trader Joe's, Pacific Place Mall and Pike Place Market for lunch (on your own). Finish the day with a 2 hour train ride on the comfortable and well appointed Amtrak departing Seattle at 6:50pm to Bellingham where your coach awaits. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Amtrak ticket• Many shopping options• Free time• All fees and taxes


$99

JUNE 25UPDATED! Salt Spring Tuesday Market

Spend a day on the most populous of the Southern Gulf Islands to shop, taste and sightsee. Travel routes of the Orca whales through spectacular Active Pass by ferry to Fulford Harbour. Spend 2 hours at the Salt Spring Island Tuesday Market at Centennial Park in the heart of Ganges Village for an abundance of local food, music and wild flowers. Sightsee Ruckle Provincial Park on a waterfront walk overlooking Swanson Channel and take a guided tour at Salt Spring Island Cheese Company including a generous tasting room for local chevre and olive samples. Browse the funky shops in Fulford Village where lunch is availble for purchase at Salt Spring Island Mercantile, Morning Side Bakery or Rock Salt Cafe. Note: BC Gold Card required for no charge ferry travel.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Salt Spring Island Tuesday Market• Ruckle Park waterfront walk• Cheese and olive tasting• Guided tour Salt Spring Island Cheese • Fulford Village shops and lunch options• All fees and taxes



$89

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JUNE 26GrouseMountain

The scenic Skyride is the perfect start to this feast for the senses tour complete with wildlife demonstrations, educational Ranger talks and sightseeing throughout! A dedicated grouse mountain guide escorts the group through the many carvings on display, the Grizzly Bear Habitat featuring resident bears Grinder and Coola and the Birds in Motion demonstration. This tour includes access to "Theatre in the Sky" mountain cinema, the Lumberjack Show and lunch at Lupins Cafe in the Peak Chalet.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Grouse Mountain Skyride• Grouse Mountain guide• Wildlife demonstrations• Educational Ranger talks• "Theatre in the Sky"• Lunch Lupins Cafe • All fees and taxes


$109


JULY 10Indian ArmLuncheon Cruise

Cruise the calm inland waters aboard the luxurious M.V. Harbour Princess on a 4-hour luncheon cruise! Travel through the Burrard Inlet and into the spectacular setting of Indian Arm as you cruise by the panoramic vistas, the pristine Silver Falls, large waterfront homes, privately owned islands, wildlife and more. Indian Arm is a true photographer's delight! This tour incudes an impressive catered buffet lunch featuring wild BC Salmon and roasted chicken.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• 4-hour cruise• Escorted boarding• Buffet lunch• Sightseeing• All fees and taxes


$125

JULY 4Salt SpringStudio Tour

See all Salt Spring has to offer with mix of art, creativity and fresh food on the island's famous Studio Tour. With 34 studios to discover year-round we hand picked 5 of the best including Sacred Mountain Lavender, CSM Gallery & Studio, StoneRidge Pottery, Salt Spring Island Cheese Co and Salt Spring Island Bread Co. including Tony's Tarts across the street. Browse the funky shops in Fulford Village where lunch is availble for purchase at Salt Spring Island Mercantile, Morning Side Bakery or Rock Salt Cafe. Note: BC Gold Card required for no charge ferry travel.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Sacred Mountain Lavender• CSM Gallery & Studio• StoneRidge Pottery• Salt Spring Island Cheese Co• Salt Spring Island Bread Co.• Fulford Village shops and lunch options• All fees and taxes



$89

JULY 2013

JULY 11 - 15 (5 Days / 4 Nights)Amtrak SightseeingGetaway (USA)See the Pacific Northwest up close on an bucket list inspired 5 day and 4 night Amtrak sightseeing getaway! Ride the Amtrak's well appointed, comfortable passenger, bistro and lounge cars to sightsee and visit Leavenworth, Columbia River Gorge, Mount St. Helen's, Deception Pass and Long Beach's 26th annual sandcastle competition. Finish this exciting trip on Whidbey Island where a scenic ferry to Mukilteo Landing connects with the Amtrak from Everett to Vancouver, BC. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

DAY 1: Chuckanut Drive, lunch Chuckanut Bay Manor, La Connor free time, Amtrak Cascades Everett to Leavenworth, Icicle Inn Resort

DAY 2: The Alps, Leavenworth free time, Cashmere Candy Factory tour, coach travel to Columbia River Gorge, The Dalles Inn, dinner Windseeker Restaurant

DAY 3: Amtrak Empire Builder Columbia River Gorge to Longview, coach travel to Long Beach, Adrift Hotel, Long Beach's annual sandcastle competition

DAY 4: Coach travel to Mount St. Helens Visitor Centre, lunch Patty's Place, Johnston Ridge Observatory, Amtrak Empire Builder Longview to Seattle, Medallion Hotel

DAY 5: Deception Pass State Park, picnic lunch, free time in Langley on Whidbey Island, dinner Ivar's Mukilteo Landing, Amtrak Cascades Everett to Vancouver, BC.

CALL FOR DETAILED ITINERARY

PACKAGE INCLUDES:4 nights accommodation, Amtrak train tickets, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner, social hour, all fees and applicable taxes.



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JULY 22Peak-2-PeakTour (Whistler)

Experience the world’s longest unsupported lift span linking together Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains for the first time. Travel the new incredible Sea to Sky highway to the base of Blackcomb Mountain and sightsee with Peak-2-Peak Gondola’s 360 degree views.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Peak-2-Peak Gongola ticket • Squamish Adventure Centre, morning

coffee stop • Free time Whistler Village • Shannon Falls• All fees and taxes


$99

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JULY 31 Celebration ofLight Cruise

Experience an unforgettable Fireworks dinner cruise aboard the 400 pax M.V. "Queen of Diamonds" from Vancouver Cruises. This cruise is always a sell out so be sure to reserve your spot for the 2013 HSBC's Celebration of Light!

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• English Bay anchoring for the best views • 4 hour cruise • Dinner buffet • All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Guildford 4:30pmBrentwood 5:15pm Oakridge 6:00pm

$139


JULY 18 - 19 (2 Days / 1 Night)“Sound of Music”Leavenworth, WA (USA)

Travel to the festival town of Leavenworth, WA for a live theater performance of the “Sound of Music” under the stars at the stunning Ski Hill Amphitheater. This signature Leavenworth experience celebrates its 19th consecutive season and is always a sell out. This tour includes a Bavarian dinner at Leavenworth's oldest operating restaurant The Tumwater Inn sightseeing the quaint town of Cashmere, a candy factory tour at Liberty Orchards and a stop at the Alps specialty shop. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

DAY 1: Arrive Leavenworth, free time, Bavarian dinner, "Sound of Music” performance

DAY 2: Breakfast, Cashmere sightseeing, candy factory tour, the Alps specialty shop

PACKAGE INCLUDES:1 night accommodation Icicle Inn Resort, 1 European breakfast, 1 Bavarian dinner, free time, Cashmere sightseeing, candy factory tour, the Alps specialty shop, "Sound of Music” performance, all fees and taxes.



AUGUST 2013

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AUGUST 7Hope Tunnels& Carvings Tour

Located in the Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, the Othello Tunnels in Hope display great history, scenery and offers a leisure walk through some of British Columbia's most beautiful landscapes. These five tunnels are an engineering marvel built in 1914 by the Kettle Valley Railway and have become a favourite location for movie producers. This tour includes a Well Seasoned catered picnic table lunch and an afternoon Hope Arts and Carving Walk featuring over two dozen large wooden sculptures that wind through the downtown core.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Guided walk Othello Tunnels • Guided walk Hope Arts and Carvings• Well Seasoned catered lunch• All fees and taxes


$79

AUGUST 1Circle FarmTour

Take part in the popular Circle Farm Tour in Agassiz – Harrison Mills and dine at Kilby Historic Site 1920's style restaurant for the freshest lunch. Visit 5 distinctly different farms starting with “The Back Porch” where you can watch coffee being roasted in a circa 1919 Flame Roaster, taste a variety of handmade artisan cheeses at “The Farm House Natural Cheeses”, take a guided tour of the Kilby Historic Site, a guided tour of “Canadian Hazelnuts” 60 acres of trees and hazelnut tasting room and finish at the largest beekeeping farm in BC at Honeyview Farms.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Farm House Natural Cheeses tasting• The Back Porch• Kilby Historic Site, lunch and tour• Canadian Hazelnuts, tour and tasting• Honeyview Farms• All fees and taxes


$85

AUGUST 15UPDATED!Mayne Island

Experience one of the beautiful Southern Gulf Islands on a narrated tour of this historic Island! Travel routes of the Orca whales through spectacular Active Pass by ferry to this wonderful, interesting island with its endless scenic vistas and unique way of life. Watch for wildlife, take in the island’s rich history, enjoy a West Coast lunch overlooking the ocean and afternoon refreshments at Dinner Bay. This 5 hour island tour includes Georgina Point lighthouse, Japanese gardens, the school house, jail house, town hall, St Mary Magdalene Church, local galleries and island doctor. Note: BC Gold Card required for no charge ferry travel.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Georgina Point lighthouse• Arbutus tree forest walk• Island galleries• Japanese gardens• West Coast lunch• Afternoon refreshments• All ferry fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Guildford 7:00am*Brentwood 7:45am Oakridge 8:15am


$109

Photo Credit: Joy Brown

TEL: 604.630.2434

AUGUST 28Washington State'sMost Scenic (USA)

Discover the best sightseeing Washington State has to offer featuring Deception Pass, Chuckanut Drive and Whidbey Island. Travel along the Chuckanut Mountains with views of the San Juan Islands and stop at Washington State's most popular State park Deception Pass. See awe-inspiring views from the towering bridge that spans the Pass and visit the charming, picturesque, small waterfront town of Langley on the southern end of Whidbey Island. This tour includes lunch at Prima Bistro overlooking Saratoga passage and free time to explore Langley's distinctive collection of stores, galleries and boutiques unmatched by other small cities in the Northwest. Complete the day with a scenic ferry ride through Possession Sound from Whidbey Island's tiny town of Clinton to Mukilteo Landing. Valid passport, Nexus pass, enhanced drivers license or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Scenic Drive• Lunch Prima Bistro• Free time in Langley• Mukilteo/Clinton ferry• Morning stop at Haggen's• All fees and taxes


$89

AUGUST 26 Westminster Abbey + Harrison Hot Springs

Ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor of attractions in Mission, Westminster Abbey is a beautiful, peaceful place with magnificaent architecture and stunning stained glass. Take this opportunity to see and hear about the monk’s unique way of life, stroll the trails of the beautiful monastery grounds and stop at the lookout for amazing Fraser Valley scenic vistas. Enjoy a picnic table lunch at the picturesque Green Point in Sasquatch Provincial Park and free time in Harrison Hot Springs.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Benedictine Monk greeting • Guided walk through Westminster Abbey• Free time on monastery grounds• Picnic table lunch Green Point• Free time Harrison Hot Springs• All fees and taxes


$79

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AUGUST 19 - 22 (4 Days / 3 Nights)UPDATED! Columbia River Gorge Getaway (Oregon, USA)The Columbia River Gorge is a massive river canyon that cuts through the Cascades along the Columbia River. Described as "One of America's most beautiful places" the Columbia River Gorge is filled with amazing canyons, majestic waterfalls, wildflowers and geological wonders! Spend 3 nights in picturesque Cascade Locks centrally located next to the 'Bridge of the Gods' right on the Columbia River. Escorted tours include the waterfall tour featuring Multnomah Falls, the Vista House, Fruit Loop scenic tour, the town of Hood River, Mount Hood Railroad's Fruit Blossom Special Train, Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler narrated Dinner Cruise and sightseeing throughout! Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

DAY 1: Red Lobster Lunch, hotel check in, Big Horse Brew Pub Dinner

DAY 2: Waterfall tour, Multnomah Falls, Vista House, Skamania Lodge lunch, Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center, Social Hour, Stevenson Dinner

DAY 3: Fruit Blossom Special Train, Gorge White House, Hood River free time, Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Dinner Cruise

DAY 4: Columbia Gorge Premuim Outlets, travel home, duty-free shopping

PACKAGE INCLUDES:3 nights accommodation Best Western Columbia River Inn, 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, Fruit Blossom Special Train, Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Cruise, Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center, social hour, all fees and taxes.


$649 dbl, $899 sgl*add $50 for home pick up and drop off


SEPTEMBER 2013

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SEPTEMBER 3 UPDATED! All-U-Can-EatCrab Feast Cruise

Travel to Granville Island for an All-u-can-Eat Dungeness Crab Feast and Famous Houses Cruise aboard one of Accent Cruises spacouis Yachts. This 3 hour narrated sightseeing tour highlights the many expansive homes on the West Vancouver shoreline owned by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Bryan Adams and Wayne Gretzky. The All-u-can-Eat Dungeness Crab Feast is served aboard and includes fresh Dungeness Crab, two kinds of salad, chicken pasta, roll, dessert, and hot and cold beverages. After the cruise take an hour of free time to explore Granville Island's shops, galleries, live performing artists and public market.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• All-u-can-Eat Dungeness Crab Feast• 3 hour cruise• Escorted boarding• Granville Island free time• All fees and taxes


$139

SEPTEMBER 18Steam TrainWinery Tour

Travel to Port Alberni to visit one of the only wineries in North America serviced by Steam Train that stops right at the vineyard. Board the Steam Train at the restored 1912 CPR Station and travel through the scenic Alberni Valley and mountains to Chase &Warren Estate Winery. Enjoy a guided tour of historic McLean Mill and generous wine tastings with afternoon appetizers at Chase & Warren Estate Winery. Travel by ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay and stop in Coombs, home of 'Goats on the Roof' for lunch at Cuckoos in the Old Country Market. Note: BC Gold Card required for no charge ferry travel.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Sightsee by coach Cameron Lake,

Cathedral Grove• Lunch Cuckoos in the Old Country Market• Steam train to Chase & Warren Winery• Wine tastings with afternoon appetizers• Steam train to McLean Mill w/guided tour• All fees and taxes



$139

SEPT 9 - 13 (5 Days / 4 Nights)UPDATED!Kootenays GetawayDescribed as one of the prettiest towns in British Columbia, Nelson has over 350 heritage buildings, stunning geography, a thriving arts community and true storybook charm. Spend 2 nights in the heart of Nelson at the exceptionally restored Hume Hotel surrounded by the rugged Selkirk Mountains and shores of giant Kootenay Lake. Escorted tours include Kootenay Lake Scenic Crossing, Artisans of Crawford Bay, Streetcar #23 Tram Tour, Nelson heritage art walk, Doukhobor Discovery Tour, New Denver Internment Camp, Nelson neighbourhoods coach tour and sightseeing throughout!

Day 1: Travel, Osoyoos, hotel check in, social hour, dinner

Day 2: Castlegar, Doukhobor Discovery Tour, lunch, Nelson hotel check in, Streetcar #23 Tram Tour, lakeside dinner Ric's Grill

Day 3: Nelson heritage walking tour, Nelson Wednesday Market, Kootenay Lake Scenic Crossing, The Artisans of Crawford Bay, dinner Duck and Dock

Day 4: Nelson neighbourhhods coach tour, New Denver, lunch, Japanese Internment Camp (optional), Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, dinner The Phoenix Steakhouse

Day 5: The Jammery, Travel

PACKAGE INCLUDES:2 nights accommodation Hume Hotel, 1 night accommodation at Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel, 1 night accommodation at Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge, 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, Streetcar #23 Tram Tour, Doukhobor Discovery Tour, Nelson heritage walking tour, Nelson neighbourhhods coach tour, all fees and taxes.



TEL: 604.630.2434

SEPTEMBER 25Chuckanut Drive Tour (USA)

Spend a day cruising ocean side on the scenic Chuckanut Drive along the Chuckanut and Blanchard Mountains with views of the San Juan Islands and Samish Bay. Enjoy stops at Chuckanut Drive viewpoints, the Chuckanut Bay Gallery, refreshments at Cove Road inlet, and lunch at Chuckanut Manor. Sightsee the seasons colourful fall foliage, little town of Edison and take afternoon free time to explore the historic town of Fairhaven's quaint shops, lively farmers market and waterfront boardwalk. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Stops at Chuckanut Drive viewpoints,

Chuckanut Bay Gallery, Cove Road inlet, sightsee little town of Edison

• Free time in Fairhaven• Lunch at Chuckanut Manor• All fees and taxes


$79

SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 3Italian VistasHosted by Troy Opper

This 13-day holiday has everything you've always wanted in a trip to Italy. Enjoy multiple night stays in Rome, Florence, Venice, the Sorrento coast and Stresa in the Lakes District. Discover the treasures of Classical and Christian Rome. Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Romans in Pompeii. See the gems of the Renaissance in Florence's Academy Gallery, including Michelangelo's David. Visit Lugano, Switzerland, and cruise to Isola dei Pescatori, one of the scenic Borromean Islands.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:Rome, Colosseum, Ruins of Pompeii, Sorrento Coast, Isle of Capri, Florence, Statue of David, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscan Winery, Venice, Murano Island, Verona, Stresa, Locarno, Switzerland

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• 4 star hotels located in city centres • Flight (fully escorted)• 18 meals• Many excursions• Home pick up and drop off• All fees and taxes


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SEPTEMBER 28Langley ArtStudio Tour

Now in its fith year, the annual Langley Art Studio Tour offers: painters, potters, printmakers, jewellers, glass makers and more! With over 20 Studios and 100 Artists partipating we visit 5 hand picked studios for live demonstrations including the Loafing Shed Glass Studio, Pit Ranch Pottery Studio, Stephanie Ann's Lampwork Artist /Jewelry Design, Vivian Harder's Thunderfoot Studio and Deborah Strong's Cat & Mouse Designs. This tour includes a printed Artist Guide and lunch at Krause Berry Farms.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• 5 Art Studio stops• Live demonstrations• Artist Guide• Shopping opportunities• Lunch Krause Berry Farms• All fees and taxes


$79


OCTOBER 2013

OCTOBER 5Cranberry FestivalFort Langley

B.C. is the world’s third-largest producer of cranberries! Come celebrate at the 18th Annual Fort Langley Cranberry Festival and take in the entertainment, a canoe regatta at the waterfront, live music on the Main Stage, cooking demos, a fashion show, 80-plus vendors with all kinds of cran products and of course berry sales. This tour visits The Fort Wine Co. celebrating its October Cranberry Harvest 12th Anniversary featuring cranberry wine tasting, live music and cranberry harvest demonstrations out in the bog. Well Seasoned, A Gourmet Food Store and cooking studio, hosts our group for a 3 course cranberry inspired lunch over a live cooking demonstration!

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Fort Langley Cranberry Festival• Lunch over live cooking demonstration• Cranberry wine tasting• Cranberry Bog harvest demonstrations• All fees and taxes


$79

OCTOBER 10Fall FoliageTour

You don’t have to venture beyond British Columbia to witness the trees and shrubbery turning brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red. Take a sightseeing tour to see splendid fall foliage between Hope and Manning Provincial Park located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains. The afternoon at Manning Park includes a buffet lunch at the Pinewood Restaurant, picture taking opportunities between the West Gate and Summalo Grove, a "20 Minute Lake" nature walk and time at the Country Store.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Sightseeing Fall Foliage• Manning Park• Manning Park "20 Minute Lake" nature

walk• Buffet lunch at Pinewood Restaurant• All fees and taxes


$89

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OCTOBER 1UPDATED! Salt Spring Tuesday Market

Spend a day on the most populous of the Southern Gulf Islands to shop, taste and sightsee. Travel routes of the Orca whales through spectacular Active Pass by ferry to Fulford Harbour. Spend 2 hours at the Salt Spring Island Tuesday Market at Centennial Park in the heart of Ganges Village for an abundance of local food, music and wild flowers. Sightsee Ruckle Provincial Park on a waterfront walk overlooking Swanson Channel and take a guided tour at Salt Spring Island Cheese Company including a generous tasting room for local chevre and olive samples. Browse the funky shops in Fulford Village where lunch is availble for purchase at Salt Spring Island Mercantile, Morning Side Bakery or Rock Salt Cafe. Note: BC Gold Card required for no charge ferry travel.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Salt Spring Island Tuesday Market• Ruckle Park waterfront walk• Cheese and olive tasting• Guided tour Salt Spring Island Cheese • Fulford Village shops and lunch options• All fees and taxes



$89

TEL: 604.630.2434

OCT 11 - 12 (2 Days / 1 Night)Port Townsend + Crab & Seafood Festival (USA)Visit the irresistibly charming Port Townsend in Washington State and take part in the 11th Annual Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival in Port Angeles! Known for its Victorian buildings remaining from its late 19th-century heyday the Port Townsend tour includes a guided tour of The Rothschild House, a guided coach tour of the Victorian homes with a period costume historian step-on guide, lunch at the century-old Manresa Castle and free time to explore the working waterfront many downtown galleries and specialty stores. Take part in The Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival named one of the “Top 100 Events in North America” by the American Bus Association and explore the picturesque, waterfront town of Langley on the southern end of Whidbey Island. This tour includes one night accommodation in Port Townsend at the Harborside Inn. Valid passport, Nexus pass, enhanced drivers license or enhanced BCID required.

DAY 1: Deception Pass, Coupeville Ferry to Port Townsend, Lunch Manresa Castle, Rothschild House guided tour, Victorian homes coach tour, Port Townsend free time, Harborside Inn check in, dinner

DAY 2: Port Angeles Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival, Whidbey Island, Clinton to Mukilteo Landing ferry, BC border

PACKAGE INCLUDES:1 nights accommodation at the Harborside Inn, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, Rothschild House guided tour, Victorian homes coach tour, Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival all ferry fees and taxes.

PICK-UP TIME:Oakridge 6:30am Brentwood 7:00amGuildford 7:30am


OCT 15 - 17 (3 Days / 2 Nights)UPDATED! Okanagan Wine Getaway

Penticton, Oliver, and Kelowna host this food & wine getaway tour, tastings and vineyard dining lunches. Spend two nights at the Penticton Lakeside Resort & Casino complete with lake view rooms, social hour and breakfast in the resort’s Hooded Merganser. Sightsee Lake Okanagan, Skaha Lake, Naramata Bench and tour, taste and dine at Okanagan favorites Burrowing Owl, Tinhorn Creek and Mission Hill. This wine getaway is scheduled two days after the Okanagan Wine Fall Festival.

DAY 1: Penticton, Red Rooster on Naramata Bench, Social hour

DAY 2: Road 13 tasting, Tinhorn Creek lunch, tour & tasting, Lie Vieux Pin tasting, Burrowing Owl, tour & tasting

DAY 3: Naramata Bench sightseeing, Hillside Estate lunch, tour & tasting, Mission Hill tour & tasting

PACKAGE INCLUDES:2 nights accommodation at The Penticton Lakeside Resort & Casino, 2 breakfasts, 2 winery lunches, social hour, all tours & tastings all fees and taxes



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OCTOBER 22Cultural Journey featuring the Lil'wat Cultural Centre (Whistler)

Cultural Journey Sea to Sky is a major new BC Aboriginal Tourism Product including narrated audio, stops at the new Sea to Sky Cultural Kiosks and a guided tour of the new spectacular 30 million dollar modern Lil'wat Cultural Centre. This tour runs in the fall to take advantage of the Sea to Sky highway's scenic fall foliage and includes a family style lunch featuring Squamish Salmon Chowder, Chokecherry Turkey Club, fresh Bannock, coffee, tea and one hour free time in Whistler Village.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Lil'wat Cultural Centre, guided tour• Narrated audio at Sea to Sky Cultural Kiosks • Authentic aboriginal lunch at Lil'wat

Cultural Centre• Free time Whistler Village • All fees and taxes


$99


NOVEMBER 2013

NOV 5 - 7 (3 Days / 2 Nights)Clearwater Casino Resort (USA) All-Inclusive!

Travel to the Olympic Peninsula for an all-inclusive luxury scenic 3 day, 2 night gambling escape at the four-diamond Clearwater Casino Resort complete with sweeping waterfront views! Clearwater Casino Resort is a naturally breathtaking casino and hotel nestled among the pines and cedars of the scenic Kitsap Peninsula. This expansive, luxurious retreat offers four-diamond amenities and the endless excitement of video slots, blackjack, poker, craps, keno and roulette. This trip includes a stop at the Silver Reef Casino featuring the popular seafood buffet. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

Day 1: Tulalip Casino's Eagles Buffet, Clearwater Casino Resort

Day 2: Clearwater Casino Resort, sightsee-ing excursion to Paulslborough, shopping excursion to Silverdale, Social Hour, dinner

Day 3: Silver Reef Casino, seafood buffet lunch, duty-free shopping

PACKAGE INCLUDES:2 nights accommodation at the Clearwater Casino Resort, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, social hour, excursions, cash back program, numerous gaming coupons, all fees and taxes.



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NOVEMBER 14Museum of Glass(Tacoma - USA)

Visit the Museum of Glass in Tacoma Washington featuring world class exhibitions. Take in a guided tour of the museum's current exhibits and visit "The Cone" showcasing a live demonstration in the 90’ Cone glass-making studio. See Dale Chihuly glass works on the "Bridge of Glass" which provides the ultimate walkway to our next stop Union Station where many Chihuly glass works are on display. This tour includes lunch at Red Lobster. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Museum of Glass admission• Private guided tour of current exhibits• Lunch at Red Lobster• Dale Chihuly's "Bridge of Glass"• Union Station• Bob's Burgers and Brew (on your own)• All fees and taxes


$95

NOVEMBER 12Silver Reef + Skagit ValleyCasino Tour (USA)

Experience the excitement at two of Washington State’s premiere casinos for 6 hours of gaming fun! Includes a buffet lunch and optional outlet mall shopping. Travel down the I-5 to Silver Reef Casino for 4 hours of free time including a buffet lunch and 2x reward points. Continue to the Skagit Valley Casino for 2 hours of Casino fun with $20 for $30 slot play or the Prime Outlets at Burlington if shopping is preferred. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Buffet lunch • $20 for $30 slot play• Silver Reef Casino 4 hours • Skagit Valley Casino 2 hours • Prime Outlets at Burlington (optional shuttle)• All fees and taxes


$45

TEL: 604.630.2434

NOVEMBER 27River SafariEagle Tour

Travel to Harrison Mills for a river eagle expedition featuring the relationship between the spawning salmon and bald eagle. Harrison River has one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles in North America with a count of over 10,000 eagles in 2012 this may be the best eagle viewing in BC history! Board a 22 passenger fully climate controlled and heated vessel to the heart of the eagles habitat for a fully interpreted look and listen at the wildlife eco-system. This tour includes a homestyle buffet lunch at Kilby Historic site and admission to the museum and farm.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Guided River Eagle Expedition• 22 passenger fully climate controlled• Buffet lunch Kilby Historic site• Admission to the museum and farm• All fees and taxes


$129

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NOV 18 - 21 (4 Days / 3 Nights)Fairmont Chateau Whistler's Winter Celebration3-Night Luxury Package

For those ‘young at heart’, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler presents an entertaining, enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable 3-night Whistler package with Master of Ceremonies and on site host Troy Opper. Celebrating the arrival of winter, this unique event tailored to guests 55+ will be brimming with exclusive Fairmont activities highlighting health & wellness, culinary adventures and Whistler’s vibrant mountain culture. Of course, no celebration would be complete without a generous sprinkling of gourmet dining, an evening holiday gala and plenty of opportunities to experience Whistler’s spectacular alpine setting.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• 3 nights accommodation• Welcome reception• 3 breakfasts• 2 lunches• 3 dinners• Scheduled activities• Complimentary use of the Fairmont's fitness centre, pools, sauna and steam rooms• Transportation• All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Guildford 11:30am Brentwood 12:15pm Oakridge 1:00pm

$689 dbl, $889 sglCall for brochure

NOVEMBER 26UPDATED! Harrison RiverEagle Tour

Harrison River has one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles in North America with a count of over 10,000 eagles in 2012. This may be the best eagle viewing in BC history! Travel to the Chehalis/Harrison River Estuary to view large numbers of Bald and Golden Eagles feeding on spawning Coho and Chum Salmon at the best viewing spots along the 2 sq km section. Walk to your viewing perch on at Eagle Point Community Park and Sandpiper Golf Resort where a delicious lunch is included at Rivers Edge Restaurant. This tour is hosted by the organizers of the annual Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival and includes a stop at Inch Creek Salmon Hatchery home to two resident giant sturgeons Henry and Al.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Guided Eagle Walk• Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival host • Inch Creek Salmon Hatchery• Rivers Edge Restaurant lunch • All fees and taxes


$79

Photo Credit: Diane Cowden

DECEMBER 5Butchart Gardens’ 12 Days of Christmas Lights

The Butchart Gardens are dressed up for Christmas in glorious style with a remarkable display of thousands of twinkling lights and seasonal decorations. Fresh evergreen swags and wreaths of holly and winter berries adorn the walkways and lamp posts. Displays depicting the Twelve Days of Christmas are tucked into the landscape and carolers and a four-piece brass band contribute to the incredible atmosphere.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to Butchart Gardens• Free time in Victoria• Christmas Carolers• All fees and taxes



$109Note: Ferry fees apply to those without a BC Gold Card

DECEMBER 4USAShopping Tour

Let the shopping begin at 285 name brandshopping options including Macy's, Nordstrom, Trader Joe's and many factoryoutlets at Washington States’s top shopping destinations! Take advantage of the selection at Alderwood Mall, VIP Shopping Coupons at Seattle Premium Outlet Mall and a strong Canadian dollar. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Alderwood Mall• Seattle Premium Outlet Mall• Trader Joe's• VIP group tour shopping coupon packages• Tulalip Resort and Casino (optional shuttle)• All fees and taxes


$49

DECEMBER 2013

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DECEMBER 10'The Lights of Christmas' – Warm Beach Camp (USA)

More than 1 million Christmas lights will be displayed over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, WA. The Lights of Christmas offers 5 entertainment stages, crafts, pony rides, a petting farm, and Polar Express Train rides. Visitors can shop for Christmas gifts, listen to carolers, live music, and visit with Santa Claus or Bruce the Spruce, the talking Christmas tree. Named American Bus Association's Top 100 Events for 2012! Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to 'The Lights of Christmas'• Escorted entry to Warm Beach Camp• Haggen's (coffee stop)• All fees and taxes

PICK-UP TIME:Oakridge 11:45amBrentwood 12:15pmGuildford 1:00pm

$59

TEL: 604.630.2434

DEC 24 - 26 (3 Days / 2 Nights)A Victorian Christmas There is no other place quite like Victoria during the holiday season with its cobblestone streets, warm hospitality and time honored traditions. Spend two nights at the well appointed Inn at Laurel Point featuring rooms with harbour ocean views and join your fellow travelers for a multitude of seasonal activities. Treat yourself to a Christmas Day to be remembered at the Fairmont Empress with a Christmas Day Breakfast Buffet and a spectacular evening Celebration at the Empress' Crystal Ballroom complete with a lavish buffet dinner and live entertainment! Highlights include Christmas Eve at the Butchart Gardens '12 Days of Christmas' and a visit to Craigdarroch Castle decked out in traditional Victorian Christmas to view period appropriate festive scenes. Take part in the Festival of Trees, Gingerbread House Competition, Teddy Bear Wear and neighbourhood Christmas lights tour. Note: Ferry fees apply to those without a BC Gold Card.

Day 1: BC Ferry travel, Craigdarroch Castle, hotel check-in, neighbourhood Christmas lights tour, Butchart Gardens '12 Days of Christmas', dinner Butchart Gardens

Day 2: Fairmont Empress Christmas Breakfast Buffet, 22nd Annual Victoria Festival of Trees held at Fairmont Empress, Annual Gingerbread House Competition, Annual Teddy Bear Wear, hotel free time, social hour including a visit from Santa with Christmas gifts, Fairmont Empress' Christmas Celebration at the Crystal Ballroom

Day 3: Boxing Day breakfast buffet in hotel, downtown Victoria free time, BC Ferry travel

PACKAGE INCLUDES:2 nights accommodation at the Inn at Laurel Point, 2 breakfasts (including Fairmont Empress Christmas Breakfast Buffet), 1 Fairmont Empress Christmas celebration and buffet dinner, Butchart Gardens '12 Days of Christmas', Craigdarroch Castle Victorian Christmas, neighbourhood Christmas lights tour, Festival of Trees, Gingerbread House Competition, Teddy Bear Wear, shuttle service options, all fees and taxes



DECEMBER 19*BIG* VancouverChristmas Lights Tour

A holiday tradition! See all the major light displays in Vancouver including…Canucks Place Children’s Hospice, St. Paul’s Hospital Lights of Hope, Bright Nights in Stanley Park, Lost Lagoon Fountain (Jubilee Fountain) Stanley Park, Robson Street, Lights at Coal Harbour, The Elm Grove, **Big Finish** 12 Annual Trinity Streets Lights Competition. Includes delicious hot cocoa and treat at Tim Horton’s.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Christmas Music• Hot cocoa at Tim Hortons• Christmas Shortbread• Free time Bright Nights in Stanley Park• All fees and taxes


$45

DECEMBER 18with Christmas Train - $55

DECEMBER 16VanDusen Festival of Lights + Christmas Market

The ambitious renovation of the VanDusen Garden's Festival of Lights brings Christmas fantasy to life with 1.4 million bulbs, nightly appearances by Santa and his elves and community choir concerts! Stroll through Candy Cane Lane, catch the dancing lights along the banks of Livingstone Lake and wander the illuminated gardens of Gingerbread Wood. Before night fall visit the Vancouver Christmas Market in the Plaza at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. More than just a craft fair, this authentic German Christmas Market features Bavarian-style wooden booths for everything from German tinker toys to elaborate glass ornaments and authentic food and drink. Dinner is available for purchase at either the VanDusen Gardens, the Vancouver Christmas Market or pack your own.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to VanDusen Festival of Lights• Admission to Vancouver Christmas Market • Escorted entry • All fees and taxes


$69

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Leavenworth Lighting Festival

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DECEMBER 7Snow Train toLeavenworth (USA)

This trip is worth the early rise! Board the only train that visits the winter wonderland of Leavenworth to see the annual Tree Lighting Festival and returns the same day. This fully escorted tour boards the Amtrak train at the Everett Station at 9:20am and includes a catered continental breakfast, on board entertainment with strolling musicians, magicians and of course Santa. Arrive in Leavenworth at approximately 1:30pm and see the town dressed to the hilt for Christmas with carolers, food booths, local crafts, outdoor entertainment and more! At dusk, everyone gathers to sing "Silent Night" and witness the lighting of the village as it is transformed into a magical sea of lights. After reboard the train for a cozy trip back and enjoy a catered dinner returning to the Everett Station at 9:45pm where a warm coach awaits. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Snow Train boarding pass• Continental breakfast (served on train)• Catered dinner (served on train)• On board entertainment• Leavenworth Lighting Festival • Escorted boarding • All fees and taxes

CALL FOR DETAILS

$199

DEC 8 - 9 (2 Days / 1 Night)Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival w/ Amtrak (USA)Take in the spectacular annual lighting festival in Leavenworth, WA and return the next day on the Amtrak! This nationally acclaimed Christmas Lighting Festival is in its 47th year and includes a turn of the century Bavarian Christmas, Holiday personalities and ceremonial lighting of the town. Spend one night at the Icicle Inn Resort, enjoy a Bavarian dinner at Leavenworth's oldest operating restaurant The Tumwater Inn and take free time to explore the popular Bavarian festival town. Board the Amtrak Empire Builder in Leavenworth's new Icicle Train Station at 6:00am for a scenic 4 hour snow ride through the North Cascade Mountains to Seattle arriving at 10:25am. Spend the afternoon Christmas shopping at one of the largest malls in the Pacific Northwest. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

DAY 1: Free time Leavenworth, Lighting ceremony, Bavarian dinner

DAY 2: Snow Train Leavenworth to Seattle, Alderwood Mall, travel home

PACKAGE INCLUDES:1 night accommodation at the Icicle Inn Resort, 1 breakfast, 1 Bavarian dinner, lighting ceremony, Snow Train Leavenworth to Seattle, shuttle service options, all fees and taxes.



DEC 15 - 16 (2 Days / 1 Night)Leavenworth ChristmasLighting Festival (USA)

Take in the spectacular annual lighting festival in Leavenworth, WA! This nationally acclaimed Christmas Lighting Festival is in it's 47th year and includes a turn of the century Bavarian Christmas, Holiday personalities and ceremonial lighting of the town. Spend one night at the Icicle Inn Resort, enjoy a Bavarian dinner at Leavenworth's oldest operating restaurant The Tumwater Inn and take free time to explore the popular Bavarian festival town. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

DAY 1: Free time Leavenworth, Lighting ceremony, Bavarian dinner

DAY 2: Free time Leavenworth, the Alps Speciality Shop

PACKAGE INCLUDES:1 night accommodation at the Icicle Inn Resort, 1 European breakfast, 1 Bavarian dinner, lighting ceremony, shuttle service options, all fees and taxes



TEL: 604.630.2434

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Italian Vistas


ColletteVacations Experiences

• Experience the benefits of Whisper Headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides throughout your tour.

• A guided walking tour of Venice illustrates how this city gained its wealth and power.

• Enjoy the magic of the Italian lakes in the captivating resort of Stresa.

• Make a special stop at a winery in the heart of Tuscany to sample local wines and specialties during an included lunch.

• Sail to the enchanting Isle of Capri and explore this island paradise.

• Visit the Academy Museum in Florence to see Michelangelo's magnificent sculpture of David.

• Enjoy regional Italian wines with every included dinner.

• Tour Highlights: Rome, Colosseum, Ruins of Pompeii, Sorrento Coast, Isle of Capri, Florence, Statue of David, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscan Winery, Venice, Murano Island, Verona, Stresa, Locarno, Switzerland.

Includes

• Hosted by Troy Opper• 4 star hotels located in city centres• 18 meals• Many excursions• Services of professional Collette tour manager• Baggage handling from hotel to hotel• Round Trip Air from Vancouver (fully

escorted)• Air Taxes and Fees/Fuel Surcharges• Hotel Transfers• Home pick up and drop off


ItalyDefined

This 13-day holiday has everything you'vealways wanted in a trip to Italy. Enjoy multiple night stays in Rome, Florence,Venice, the Sorrento coast and Stresa inthe Lakes District. Discover the treasures ofClassical and Christian Rome. Walk in thefootsteps of the ancient Romans in Pompeii. See the gems of the Renaissance in Florence's Academy Gallery, includingMichelangelo's David. Visit Lugano,Switzerland, and cruise to Isola dei Pescatori, one of the scenic Borromean Islands.

Quilting Calendar

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MARCH 12013 Sewing and Stitchery Expo (USA)

The Sewing and Stitchery Expo is the largest consumer sewing show in America! SewExpo, held at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center in Puyallup, Washington, has something for every sewing enthusiast -- with more than 100 seminars daily, hands-on workshops, a variety of style shows and 400+ booths exhibiting the latest fabrics, tools and supplies. There is a huge vendor floor, a non-stop roster of demos on the Free Stage, and professional models on the Expo Runway, presenting six different free style shows every day. In addition, there are daily hands-on classes where participants can learn a new technique and leave with a finished project. This trip includes a boxed dinner. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to Sewing and Stitchery Expo• 4 hrs free time at Sewing and Stitchery Expo• Boxed dinner• All fees and taxes


$99

MARCH 1 - 2 (2 Days / 1 Nights)2013 Sewing and Stitchery Expo (USA)The Sewing and Stitchery Expo is the largest consumer sewing show in America! SewExpo, held at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center in Puyallup, Washington, has something for every sewing enthusiast -- with more than 100 seminars daily, hands-on workshops, a variety of style shows and 400+ booths exhibiting the latest fabrics, tools and supplies.

There is a huge vendor floor, a non-stop roster of demos on the Free Stage, and professional models on the Expo Runway, presenting six different free style shows every day. In addition, there are daily hands-on classes where participants can learn a new technique and leave with a finished project. This trip includes two days at the Puyallup Sewing and Stitchery Expo, one night accommodation at the Best Western Tacoma Dome and an optional trip to the Museum of Glass. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

DAY 1: Haggen morning stop , Puyallup Sewing and Stitchery Expo, Best Western Tacoma Dome, dinner Social Restaurant (on your own)

DAY 2: Sewing and Stitchery Expo, optional trip to the Museum of Glass, dinner Outback Steakhouse Burlington

PACKAGE INCLUDES:1 night accommodation Best Western Tacoma Dome, Sewing and Stitchery Expo admission, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner, all fees and taxes.



MAY 16 - 18 (3 Days / 2 Nights)Canadian Quilters Association - National Juried Show

Each year since the CQA was formed in 1983 the conferences have been held in various locations across Canada and in 2013 the conference will be held at The Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Quilters from across the nation will be submitting their quilts to be judged and hung amongst the finest quilters in the country. Spend two nights at the Sandman Hotel steps from Convention Centre and sightsee South Okanagan's wine country featuring a dinner to remember at Tinhorn Creek Winery's Miradoro Restaurant in Oliver.

Day 1: Travel, Merritt lunch options, Quilt Show, Sandman Hotel check in, dinner

Day 2: Naramata Bench sightseeing, Quilt Show, Tinhorn Creek Winery tour, tasting dinner

Day 3: Travel, Merritt, lunch

PACKAGE INCLUDES:2 nights accommodation at the Sandman Hotel, Quilt Show admission, tour, tasting and dinner Tinhorn Creek Winery's Miradoro Restaurant, social hour, sightseeing excursions, all fees and taxes.

CALL FOR DETAILS


TEL: 604.630.2434

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AUGUST 242013 Pacific West Quilt Show (USA)The first international juried and judged quilt show in the Pacific Northwest was in 1994 and now the Pacific West Quilt Show has become an annual event! Join the fun and take 4 hours free time to explore this year’s show at the new Tacoma Convention & Trade Center. This tour includes admission to the show and dinner at the Outback Steakhouse in Burlington. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to Pacific West Quilt Show• 4 hours free time at show• Haggen morning stop • Dinner at the Outback Steakhouse• All fees and taxes


$99

OCTOBER 42013 La ConnorQuilt Festival

Travel to the seaside town of La Connor for the The 2013 Quilt Festival held October 4 – 6. This year’s festival features an exhibition of Juried & Judged quilts and fiber art in Maple Hall and the La Conner Civic Garden Club including many exhibits, workshops, specialty vendors and a silent auction.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:• Admission to La Connor Quilt Show• 4 hours free time • Haggen morning stop • Dinner at the Outback Steakhouse• All fees and taxes


$99

JULY 11 - 15 (5 Days / 4 Nights)Sisters QuiltingOutdoor Show, OregonThe Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is one of those 'must see' events for anyone who makes quilts or dreams of doing so. The largest outdoor quilt show in the world is a chance to experience the true 'sisterhood' of quilting, with classes, a grand picnic and a fantastic outdoor display of over 1200 quilts which festoon the buildings of the town in a dazzling pageant of colour. The 38th Annual Outdoor Quilt Show is the main event however you'll have an opportunity to sample Oregon's spectacular scenery including the Columbia River Gorge stopping at Multnomah Falls and the best quilting shops along the way. Valid passport, enhanced drivers license, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required.

DAY 1: Golden Corral lunch, Portland Double Tree Hotel, Fabric Depot

DAY 2: Pine Needle Quilt Shop Lake Oswego, Sisters Quilt Shopping, Best Western Plus Rama Inn Redmond, dinner Bend

DAY 3: 38th Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, social hour, dinner

DAY 4: Columbia River Gorge sightseeing, Multnomah Falls, Columbia Gorge Premium Outlets, Portland Double Tree Hotel, dinner

DAY 5: Travel, Red Lobster lunch, duty free Shopping, BC border

PACKAGE INCLUDES:2 nights accommodation Best Western Plus Rama Inn Redmond, 2 nights accommodation Double Tree Hotel Portland, 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, social hour, all fees and taxes.

CALL FOR DETAILS



Registration starts immediately for all Quilting Calendar trips and is open to all guilds and non guild friends.

Contact Brenda Sangster at 604.980.1933 or [email protected]

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Terms & Conditions

ValidityThis brochure is valid from January 1to December 31, 2013

BookingsBookings can be made with ourfriendly reservation staff by calling604.630.2434, emailing [email protected] or in person at 7581 Market Crossing in Burnaby

Price GuaranteePrices in this catalog are based onexchange rates as of January 1,2013. Should these exchange rateschange it may be necessary to makea surcharge on the price of yourgetaway. However, no surcharge willbe made in respect to cost fluctuations once your getaway payment has been fully made and received by Maxima Travel International.

Travel InsuranceTravel and cancellation insurance is recommended for all guests travelling in Canada, USA and overseas.Maxima Travel International provides Emergency Medical Travel and Cancellation Insurance at competitive rates. Visit us in person or call to speak to one of our licensed agents.

Deposit / Final PaymentFull payment is due upon booking for all 2013 day tours. A 25% deposit is required when booking any multi day tour with full payment required 45 days prior to

departure. Overseas travel follows the Collette Vacations deposit and final payment policies.

Cancellation PolicyWhen cancellation insurance is not purchased, the following cancellation penalties apply:

Day Tours• Cancellation prior to 21 days – full refund• Cancellation within 21 days – 100% non-refundable

Mutli Day Tours• Cancellation prior to 45 days – full refund less $50 per person administration fee• Cancellation within 45 days – 100% non-refundable

Overseas Travel• Collette Vacations policies are followed

Pick up and Drop off ServiceDay tours pick up at central locationsin Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey. Home pick up and drop off service is available on all multi day tours for $50 within 15 km of central locations. Surcharges apply to home pick up and drop off over 15 km of central locations. All overseas trips include home pick up and drop off.

Central Departure Locations1. Oakridge Mall (Cambie & 42nd southbound in front of GAP)For guests living in Vancouver, Richmond.

2. Brentwood Mall (Willingdon & Lougheed at McDonalds)For guests living in Burnaby, Tri-Cities, New Westminister.

3. Guildford (St. Luke Church 10167 148th Surrey)For guests living in the Fraser Valley.

GratuitiesTipping is at the discretion of thetraveller for any driver or tour guidebut is not required on any day tour orovernight getaway. Gratuities areincluded for all meals, taxi drivers,hotel staff and third party tour guides.

Coach SeatingSeating on day tours is on a first pickup first serve basis with reservationsaccepted for medical reasons. Seating on multi day tours is on a reserved basis based on order of registration.

Special NeedsGuests requiring extraordinaryassistance must be accompanied bya person who is wholly responsiblefor said guest. Tour guides provideminor assistance to every and allguests who require support.

Travelling in the USAA valid passport, enhanced driverslicense, Nexus pass or enhanced BCID required when travelling in the USA.


Day Tours, Getaways & Vacations604.630.2434 • [email protected] Marketing Crossing, Burnaby BC V5J 0A3

Legendary Waterways of Europe May 2014

Amsterdamto Budapest

Cruise through five countries in the heart of Europe on this relaxing 14-night cruise. Let the waters of the Rhine, Moselle, Main, and Danube carry you gently through Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary, exploring striking vistas rich with history, culture, lore, and traditions. Sail by castles, fortresses, villages, and vineyards and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Bamberg, Bratislava, Budapest, Melk, Vienna, and much more.

ColletteVacations Experiences

• Unpack once for a relaxing 14-night cruise. • Visit five countries and experience the

cultures and traditions of each. • Explore the famous Franconian wine region. • Discover the beautiful Wachau Valley

including a visit to Melk Abbey and an exclusive wine tasting.

• Cruise four of Europe’s waterways: the Rhine, Moselle, Main, and Danube.

• Experience the benefits of Whisper headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides.

• Tour highlights: Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Wachau Valley, Melk, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest

Includes

• Hosted by Troy Opper• Collette Vacations quality • 14 night cruise• 16 days • 41 meals• 14 buffet breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners• Wachau Valley • Amsterdam walking tour• Services of professional Collette tour

manager• Baggage handling from hotel to hotel • Round Trip Air from Vancouver • Air Taxes and Fees/Fuel Surcharges • Hotel Transfers • Home pick up and drop off

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