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Kathy-Ext 260/Elaine-Ext 261 March 2007 GREETINGS FAITHFUL TRAVELERS! Two spaces have opened up for our August 2
Alaska and the Yukon tour. Call ASAP if you
want to join the fun. Special discounts available this month on all our
Globus groupsNorway, Ireland, British Isles. Weve scheduled a Croatia tour show for April 25.
Look for notice in next months tour update. If you have traveled on a tour that offers May-
flower Money, remember that this money dis-
counts your tour and expires in a year. Call if you
are looking for just the right tour opportunity. Weve added our Antarctic group for 2008. More
truly exciting details to come. Elaine Grenzow, ext 261 egrenzow@burkhaltertravel.com Im impressed with you! I just returned from hosting
our Panama Canal group, and I have to say that Burk-
halter travelers are pretty savvy. It was great traveling
with you, talking about all the places youve been to as
well as the places you are interested in going to next.
For those of you who havent done the Panama Canal
yet, I would highly recommend it as a fascinating des-
tination not to be missed. Id like to say thanks to Bea
and Joe, Kelli and Pat, Butch, Lois and Evie, Phil and
Judy, Mary and Rick, Aubrey and Mary, Kathy and Ed,
Jim and Mary, Veronica and Richard, Doug, Bill and
Pat, Ann and Allan, Ted and Shirley, Kathy and Paul,
and last, but never least, my mom. You guys are tops!
Take a look at our new shorter toursyoull really
enjoy the experience. If youre still just thinking about
the Wicked Weekend or Mansion in the Moun-
tains, please sign up now as we will be closing out
reservations for these tours soon!
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WICKED WINDY
CITY WEEKEND
April 21 22, 2007 A Saturday night performance of Wicked is the
highlight of this weekend package! Your morning
arrival in downtown Chicago is perfectdrop off your
luggage and set out for fun things to do in this
wonderful city. Your centrally-located hotel, the
Chicago City Centre Hotel, is close to everything! Its
tulip time in Chicago, and the beautiful flowers are
clustered in sets of different colors all along Michigan
Ave. Visit Navy Pier and ride the huge ferris wheel for
breathtaking views of the city. Check out the wonderful
Impressionist works at the citys Art Institute. You
could wander into gorgeous Grant Park for ample
people-watching. Join the group at the fabulous
Oriental Theatre for an evening performance of
Wicked, one of the most successful productions in
theatre history. Depart the city mid-afternoon Sunday.
Roundtrip coach transportation w/escort, one night 1st
class hotel w/breakfast, and Wicked ticket (Loge). Price per person: $320 Hurry, last chance! A MANSION IN THE
MOUNTAINS
April 23 27, 2007 Experience the beauty of North
Carolinas Biltmore Estate! Cruise by coach to Asheville, North Carolina. Upon
arrival, youll be treated to a terrific ride on the Great
Smoky Mountain Railroad for a scenic journey into
fertile valleys, through tunnels and across river gorges
in the Great Smoky Mountains. Youll spend the entire
third day of your tour in Asheville as a visitor to
Americas Biggest Home, the Biltmore House.
George Vanderbilt originally envisioned a modest
home on a mountain ridge, but he ended up with a 250
room mansion on four acres with 35 bedrooms and 65
fireplaces. In 2007, visitors will be able to see newly
opened rooms on the top floor, including an observa-
tory and servant quarters. Youll also enjoy the lovely
gardens alive with spring color!
Roundtrip coach transportation and escort, 4 nights
first-class hotels, 8 meals, sightseeing per brochure. Price per person: $878 Hurry, last chance! EXTENDED TOURS 2 GREAT TRAINS AND GRAND CANYONS May 13 18, 2007
Five nights in beautiful Sedona, Ari
zona! Enjoy the relaxed pace and dra-
matic sights. Youre sure to enjoy the unforgettable
drive through Oak Creek Canyon, known for its spec-
tacularly colored white, yellow and red cliffs. Board the
Grand Canyon Railway and travel to the awe-
inspiring south rim of the Grand Canyon. Pay a visit to
the Montezuma Castle National Monument contain-
ing ruins of cliff dwellings built by the Sinagua Indians
in the 12th and 13th centuries. Stroll the streets of the
old mining town of Jerome. Board the Verde Canyon
Railroad for a spectacular four-hour ride between two
national forests, past crimson cliffs, over old-fashioned
trestles and through a 680-foot tunnel. Youll have
plenty of free time to explore Sedona and to enjoy the
wonderful amenities of the Hilton Sedona Resort, in-
cluding the spa, golf course and fabulous pool. Air from Chicago, 5 nights accommodations, 8 meals,
professional escort and sightseeing per brochure. Price per person: $1,699 Subject to availability. BRANSON SPRING FLING
May 16 20, 2007
Five shows and great new attractions!
Were introducing some exciting, new enter
tainment to our Spring Branson itinerary. Get
an overview of Bransons main a-quack-
tions when you Ride The Ducks on land
and lake. At the incredible new Titanic Museum you
can touch an iceberg and listen to passenger stories as
you sit in a life-size lifeboat. Youll have a free morn-
ing to enjoy Branson Landing, the areas newest shop-
ping and dining venue. Youll also spend a half-day at
Silver Dollar City, where theyll be celebrating their
annual Bluegrass and BBQ Festival. All this on top of
great shows that include the big band sounds of Les
Brown and his Band of Renown, the hilarious Jim
Stafford, Branson Performer of the Year Tony Roi and
his Elvis Experience, Siegfried and Roy prot

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