YOU DESERVE THIS!! If you’ve been with us before, please come back. If you’ve not experienced the hospitality and serenity of this mountaintop oasis what are you waiting for? Our flight to Mexico City carries us away from a gray midwest winter to the balmy 70 degree weather of the foothills of the Sierra Madres. The four-star IXTAPAN SPA sits amid views of ancient trees and colorful tropical gardens. Your all-inclusive spa package includes:• 7 nights’ accommodations at the spa • All meals (B/L/D daily in your choice of the Spa or Main dining room) • 6 Swedish massages • 3 facials • 1 each hair and nail treatment• manicure, pedicure and hair styling •1 loofah scrub/ Fango (mud) treatment • morning walks; aerobic sessions; yoga and meditation sessions; daily aquatic sessions • 3 tennis lessons • Use of all spa facilities (gym, sauna, steam, whirlpool, solarium, pool) • orientation party upon arrival. As a special addition this year we’ll include a visit to a local Ixtapan elementary school, taking just a few hours from our busy spa schedule, as well as a trip to METEPEC, home of world renown pottery including their famous TREE OF LIFE pieces. We’re looking for more evenings of Margaritas

and softly blowing palm trees and can’t wait to return with you to this incredible winter destination! NOTE: Air quotes available for cities other than Cincinnati should you have friends outside the area who would like to join us. TOUR PACKAGE: Includes all spa treatments and facilities listed above including meals and accommodations; round-trip airfare from CVG (Mexico airport city to be determined as expanded flight schedule is made available); taxes

and gratuities; off-site excursion; ground transfers to & from spa. Alcoholic beverages, additional treatments and gratuities at your discretion at additional charge. Air space limited and may result in additional fees if group space sold out. Balance due w/ reservation. Reservations due A.S.A.P. COST: $ 2,399 per person DOUBLE occupancy $ 2,585 per person SINGLE occupancy

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ITINERARYWINTER RETREAT: IXTAPAN SPA RESORT, MEXICOThursday-Thursday, February 8-15 Space Limited

INDIANAPOLIS FLOWER & PATIO SHOW Saturday, March 17

Join us as we journey to our neighbor to the west and experience 50-plus years of Hoosier tradition at the INDIANAPOLIS FLOWER & PATIO SHOW. Gardens of your dreams celebrating back yard and deck container gardening options mingle with over 450 exhibitors. Celebrity guest lecture (to be announced) will add to your horticultural horizons. Everyone will receive a voucher for their own take-home bouquet of cut flowers. New to the show is the Plant Market where visitors can purchase herbs, succulents, seed, terrariums, cacti and hardy spring annuals from the 4,500 square feet of merchandise. We’ll enjoy lunch with one of Indianapolis’ newest gourmet divas — Martha Hoover. Martha has revolutionized the Indy food scene with her passion to support local family farms — her 10 restaurants supporting more family farms than ALL other restaurants in the

state combined. Fresh and flavorful are just the beginning to describe the collection of speciality restaurants she has created. And she is a benefactor to those in need — her Public Greens cafeteria granted all it’s profits to the Patachou Foundation while providing 18,500 meals to food insecure children in 2016. TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive including deluxe motorcoach transportation; admission to Flower & Patio show; bouquet voucher; celebrity lecture; lunch; taxes and gratuities. Reservations due January 30.COST: $ 98 per person

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WARM GLOW CANDLES/ VERA BRADLEY OUTLET SALE/ DEBRAND CHOCOLATESTuesday-Wednesday, April 10-11

An early afternoon departure aboard our deluxe motorcoach transports us to the rural Indiana town of Centerville, home of WARM GLOW CANDLE CORPORATION. This family busi-ness started in 1995 in the couple’s basement with the goal they still hold today of creating fragrant, slow and clean burning candles with an appealing value. Today over 5,000 candles can be hand produced in one day. We visit the outlet for these beautiful décor additions. We then head to one of our favourite tucked away dining destinations THE BACK FORTY JUNCTION, for an all-you-can-eat, country cooking buffet before moving onto Ft. Wayne, Indiana and our overnight accommodations. The next morn-ing bright and early we head to the Ft. Wayne

Coliseum, annual home to the fabulous, quilted designs of world famous VERA BRADLEY OUTLET SALE. This annual 40-70% off sale offers a wide variety of Vera Bradley products from elegant accessories, purses, luggage and home goods, both current and retired patterns. An added bonus is that our attendance benefits breast cancer research in that a percentage of sales on specialty items goes directly to the Vera Bradley Foundation. Then as a treat on our return home we’ll stop at Ft. Wayne’s home of all things luscious and chocolaty DEBRAND CHOCOLATES for a tour and tasting. A yummy country cooking dinner, the warm comfortable overnight accommodations, coupled with this unique sales event make this

tour a fast sell-out. Gather your shopping lists for Mother’s Day, graduations and even early Christmas shopping and plan to join us for this unique annual event. GROUPS WELCOME so gather your card clubs and church groups to come along.TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive (except outlet purchases) includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, overnight accommodations, breakfast & dinner, taxes & gratuities, timed/ ticketed admission to Vera Bradley sale event. Reservations due February 20.COST: $ 285 per person DOUBLE occupancy $ 320 per person SINGLE occupancy

SPRING MEET AT KEENELANDWednesday, April 25

We’re pleased to again offer the elegance of Keeneland’s spring meet. Our deluxe motorcoach spirits us to this center of world-class thoroughbred racing to enjoy the deluxe accommodations afforded our guests in Keeneland’s LEXINGTON ROOM. Overlooking this world famous racing course we enjoy a sumptuous

luncheon buffet while perusing our rac-ing programs. We’ll place our bets at the Lexington Room’s convenient parimutuel windows in time for the 1:00 PM post time. Just steps away we watch the action from the VIP balcony, or via the in-room moni-tors. Come enjoy the poetry of the world’s finest horses framed by the poignant pastels

of a Kentucky spring.TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive includes deluxe motorcoach transporta-tion; admission to Keeneland’s Lexington Room; luncheon buffet; program; taxes and gratuities. Reservations due February 20. COST: $114 per person

DERBY DINNER PLAYHOUSE: MAMA MIA & OKLAHOMA MAMA MIA: Wednesday, March 28 OKLAHOMA: Wednesday, May 23

Our friends at the Derby Dinner Play-house have more great, award-winning musicals coming on the boards for us this spring. MAMA MIA is the Tony award- winning story of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads, all set for a trip down the aisle — what could possibly go wrong? The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propel this tale of love, laughter and friendship. The ultimate feel-good show will leave you toe tapping and shouting for more. We’re headed back to Clarksville a few weeks later for OKLAHOMA. This Rodgers & Hammerstein classic brings the West alive with its jubilant dance numbers, romantic tale and enchanting songs. Save by reserving BOTH shows, or select just your favorite — either way you’re in for great theater and the always enticing Derby Dinner Playhouse buffet luncheon and MKL included dessert. We love sharing this Indiana icon with you and hope you’ll

join us as we enjoy these energetic American musicals.TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive includ-ing deluxe motorcoach, matinee perfor-mance theater tickets, buffet luncheon including dessert, taxes and gratuities.

Reservations due February 18.COST: $105 MAMA MIA only $105 OKLAHOMA onlySave on reserving BOTH shows: $ 185 MAMA MIA & OKLAHOMA

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BARDSTOWN, KY/ ABBEY OF GETHSEMANI/ SISTERS OF CHARITY Wednesday-Thursday, May 16-17

Join us as we travel to a familiar place with visits to unique places. Our journey begins as we travel to historic Bard-stown, KY and the famous OLD TAL-BOT TAVERN. Here we enjoy Kentucky cuisine at it’s best before a short ramble to the magnificent ST.JOSEPH PROTO CATHEDRAL for our guided tour of this beautiful place of worship. Then onto a bit of history and the world renown home to Stephen Foster’s inspiration of ‘My Old Kentucky Home,’ FEDERAL HILL. Here our docents reveal new insights into a place we think we know well. Then a taste of the grape as we head a bit north of Bardstown to the family owned and operated McINTYRE’S WINERY & BERRIES. Here Tim McIntyre proudly shares his family’s vision of the centuries

old tradition of wine making and South-ern hospitality. Our day wraps up with another home cooking meal at KURTZ’S FAMILY RESTAURANT before we re-tire to our comfy rooms at the Hampton Inn Bardstown. Next morning we’re off bright and early to the peace and warm welcome by Brother Luke at the ABBEY OF GETHSEMANI. Arriving at the Wel-come Center we are introduced to this order with a brief video and a welcome by Brother Luke before time on our own to explore the gardens and grounds of this exceptional area of soul-quieting vistas. There will be time to explore the Abbey’s other well known attraction with the opportunity to purchase their incredible fudge and fruitcakes. Our time in the Bardstown area wraps up with a

visit to the SISTERS OF CHAIRTY OF NAZARETH where we’re welcomed by the Sisters with an enactment of their founder’s establishment of the order. As the afternoon draws to a close we head back to the Queen City hopefully having learned a little and with a quieter heart.TOUR PACKAGE: Includes deluxe motorcoach transportation; overnight ac-commodations at Hampton Inn; 3 meals; all admissions and docent gratuities; donations to church affiliated visits; bag-gage handling; other taxes and gratuities. Reservations due February 20.COST: $288 per person DOUBLE occupancy$330 per person SINGLE occupancy

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A brand new itinerary to our favorite state offers a summer get-away you’ll love. First we visit the heart of Brown County with lunch at the home of fried biscuits and apple butter, the NASH-VILLE HOUSE. Then we head to nearby Bloomington and a late afternoon stop at the beautiful OLIVER WINERY for a tour and tasting at this award-winning and beautifully landscaped vintner. Our day ends in the rustic woodlands of Indiana’s first state park and the CANYON INN at MCCORMICK’S CREEK STATE PARK. After a yummy buffet dinner we’re entertained by a presentation from the park’s naturalist and perhaps a late evening stroll around the grounds. After breakfast the follow-ing morning we’re off for our guided tour of the TIBETAN MONGOLIAN BUDDHIST CULTURAL CENTER followed by a visit to the HUNTER HONEY FARM. Here four generations of bee keepers have been producing honey products for over 100 years. The Hunters share what goes into beekeeping and before departing we’ll make our own beeswax candle to bring home. Our final stops will be a ramble around the WIL-LOWFIELD LAVENDER FARM and a central Indiana favorite GRAY’S CAF-ETERIA. Lovely lush foliage dances

overhead as we travel through south central Indiana before heading back to the Queen City.

TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive including deluxe motorcoach transpor-tation; all meals; overnight accommo-dations; admissions to all attractions;

baggage handling of 1 piece of luggage; taxes and gratuities. Reservations due March 31.TOUR COST: $295 per person DOUBLE occupancy $345 per person SINGLE occupancy

MCCORMICK’S CREEK/ HUNTER HONEY & WILLOWFIELD LAVENDER FARMS Thursday-Friday, June 7-8

RESPONSIBILITIES & TOUR CONDITIONS: Any person reserving or purchasing any MKL Meeting Management tour package accepts the condition that MKL reserves the exclusive right to change or cancel itineraries, hotels, and other tour components whenever it’s deemed necessary. If a tour is canceled by MKL, a full refund will be issued. Published times on itineraries are subject to change due to traffic, weather, mechanical and any other conditions beyond MKL’s control that prevent operating as scheduled. MKL expressly disclaims any liability for any damages that may be incurred for any changes, cancellations, or delays on any itinerary. PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP is required for all trips outside the USA. Passports and Visas, where required, are the responsibility of each guest. BAGGAGE DISCLAIMER: Although every effort is made to handle passengers’ luggage as carefully as possible, MKL Meeting Manage-ment is not responsible for and does not assume liability or accept claims for loss of or damage to luggage due to breakage, theft or wear and tear through hotel and group carrier handling. CANCELLATION POLICY: A full refund will be issued to guests canceling 21 days prior on all ground tours. Inside of 21 days a partial refund will be offered if a waiting list exists and a replacement can be made. No changes to any tours can be made within 48 hours of departure. Air, cruise, and international tour packages will have refunds based on the deposit/final payment schedule set by those providers to MKL. Tour cancellation insurance is available through MKL offered by Travel Guard. Brochures available upon request. GENERAL DISCLAIMER: In all matters relat-ing to the making of arrangements for hotel and/or motel accommodations, sightseeing tours, and services provided, entertainment, and trans-portation by air, rail, motor coach, auto, or ship, MKL Meeting Management and its subsidiaries act only in the capacity of an agent for the above mentioned services and providers. Because of its status as an agent and in that they maintain no control over the personnel, equipment, or opera-tions of these travel service suppliers, MKL Meeting Management and its subsidiaries can assume no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of any wrongful, negligent, or unauthor-ized acts of omission on the party of any sup-pliers; any wrongful, negligent, or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any employee of any of these suppliers; any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these sup-pliers or any wrongful or negligent acts or omis-sions on the part of any other party not under the supervision and control, direct or otherwise, of MKL Meeting Management.

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NEW ORLEANS & LOUISIANNA PLANTATIONSMonday-Thursday, September 10-13

We’ve had many requests to return to this compelling and complicated American icon and it’s time to go back. Back to Cajun spices and foot-tapping jazz — back to antebellum elegance and beignets by the bayou, all in all no city in the world holds the tantalizing keys of New Orleans. Our exploration begins with our early morning flight to the Crescent City, followed by a motorcoach city tour and walking tour of the FRENCH QUARTER. We’ll share a sensa-tional lunch at the world famous COURT OF TWO SISTERS before a little time on our own to explore the city where hurricanes are knock-out drinks and not just a forecast. The next day we head out of town to explore the CAJUN SWAMPS with a morning SWAMP TOUR & LUNCH at THE BIJOU BARN. Back in town we end the day at BLAINE KERN’S MARDI GRAS WORLD where we learn the process of putting together the heady, neon delights that become Mardi Gras floats. Our third day takes us out of the city for our guided tours of two of the South’s most historic and photographed icons — OAK ALLEY & LAURA PLANTATIONS,

but not before a visit to the historic NA-TIONAL WW II MUSEUM. It wouldn’t be a trip to New Orleans without BREAKFAST AT BRENNANS so before heading to the airport we’ll dine as if calories don’t count. And with overnight accommodations just steps from the heart of the French Quarter at the historic boutique HOTEL LE MARAIS, we’ll be easy walking distance from the jazz, drinks and dynamic energy that is the heart of the city. There are few cities so unique, so historic, so diverse and so destined for dining delights — please come along and feast with us on this sensational Southern destination.TOUR PACKAGE: Includes round-trip airfare; deluxe motorcoach transportation in New Orleans; 3 nights overnight accom-modation; porterage of 1 bag; all attractions and tours as listed above; 7 meals; taxes and gratuities. Reservations due June 1.COST: $ 1,570 per person DOUBLE occupancy$ 1,990 per person SINGLE occupancy

STRATFORD THEATRE FESTIVAL — ONTARIO, CANADAWednesday-Sunday, July 25-29

From the timeless plays of Shakespeare to popular, modern classics the Stratford Fes-tival offers a matchless variety of entertain-ment. After overnighting enroute to Canada with our friends at the Livonia Embassy Suites we head onto Stratford where we share performances of classic favorites and new theater experiences including: MUSIC MAN —a charming but fraudulent salesman arrives in River City to work his usual scam only to find a bill of goods can be the real thing. ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW — the longest running movie event in history leaps to the stage in campy fashion. Fishnets have claimed the stage for over 40 years and now this brilliant pastiche of B movie acclaim troops into the land of Shakespeare. The irresistible rock and roll score invites you to shed inhibitions and ‘toast’ your wildest dreams. IDEAL HUSBAND is Oscar Wilde’s classy and sassy view of a bachelor extraor-dinaire whose friend lies under the weight of secrets and blackmail in the political world of Victorian England. Our final selection is the classic TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD where justice is pitted against bigotry inspiring a young daughter’s belief in moral courage and truth despite a world of hatred and lies.

We have as always included a PRIVATE, POST SHOW DISCUSSION with actors from one of our plays, as well as a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the COSTUME & PROPS WAREHOUSE with its ARCHIVES section. This year’s visit coincides with the acclaimed STRATFORD SUMMER MU-SIC FESTAIVAL, a series of ticketed and free concerts you may choose to add to your calendar of events. Our accommodation in Stratford will again be at the deluxe Arden Park Hotel. All theater tickets are promised A+ Orchestra seating. TOUR PACKAGE: Includes deluxe motorcoach transportation; all overnight accommodations; all plays and tours listed above (Orchestra A+ seating); 6 meals; bag-gage handling of 1 piece of luggage; taxes and gratuities. Note: Cost and reservations for additional ticketed events for the Sum-mer Music Festival up to individual guests. A VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO CANADA. Reservations due April 30.TOUR COST: $ 890 per person DOUBLE OCCUPANCY$ 1,085 per person SINGLE OCCUPANCY

Wyoming is home to two of the nation’s most scenic and majestic National Parks and we’re headed west to explore them both. Our flight from Cincinnati takes us to Jackson Hole and offers a bit of time to explore the shops and art galleries of this wealthy Western enclave. We’ll share a docent-guided tour of the unparalleled sculpture and paintings of the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDFIFE ART before heading onto GRAND TETON NATION-AL PARK for lunch at the lodge. Here an ethereal mountain landscape towers over Jackson Hole valley providing breathtak-ing vistas. We move on to the grand daddy of all National Parks, YELLOWSTONE. People have been living in the Yellow-stone area for thousands of years, but it was in the mid-1800s explorers and artists brought Yellowstone’s wonder to the at-tention of the federal government. The park established in 1872 is known world wide for its incredible natural phenomena such as OLD FAITHFUL, herds of buffalo and the mysterious, bubbling mud pots. Our accommodation will be 3 nights at the park’s GRANT VILLAGE with Park Service guided tours and time on your own to explore this amazing destination. Next we’ll head east to CODY and the BUF-FALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER.

Actually five museums in one — you’ll see the Wild West in a whole new way. Don’t forget your cameras as our next destination is a once-in-a-lifetime experience—THE WILD MUSTANG TOUR IN RED CAN-YON. We’ll be transported to the Mc-Cullough Peaks wild horse range and see these majestic beasts running free. What trip out west would be complete with-out the songs and fine eats of the CODY CATTLE COMPANY dinner show. This is a tour no one in the area offers—you won’t want to miss a thing, so saddle on up and get that reservation in the Pony Express saddlebag!

TOUR PACKAGE: Includes roundtrip airfare; deluxe ground transportation in Wyoming; all overnight accommoda-tions as listed above including 3 nights in Yellowstone/ 1 night Jackson Hole area/ 2 nights in Cody; 10 meals; all admis-sions and guided tours as indicated above; porterage of 1 piece of luggage; taxes, gratuities, and park admissions. Space limited.Reservations due March 1.COST: $ 1,990 per person DOUBLE occupancy $ 2,380 per person SINGLE occupancy

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WILD WYOMING: YELLOWSTONE & GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARKS / CODY AND JACKSON HOLESaturday-Thursday, September 22-27

One of MKL’s most popular itineraries is back. Still based with our familiar friends at the Inn at DePauw and including our memorable LUNCHEON PICNIC IN A CATARAC FALLS COVERED BRIDGE we now include a jaunt to nearby Covington, Indiana and a Hoosier dining destination THE BEEF HOUSE. We’ll cover a bit of history with one of Indiana’s favorite sons at the ERNIE PYLE HISTORIC SITE in the little farming community of Dana. And we’re off for a ‘walk on the wild side’ with a visit to the EXOTIC FELINE RESCUE CENTER, sanctuary now to over 180 exotic cats. Plenty of time to enjoy the autumn romance and tranquillity of rural scenery and covered bridges tucked away, along with maybe a bit of early holiday stocking

stuffer shopping at Rockville’s 5&10 GM VARIETY STORE as well as the unique vendor items from the area’s largest event, the COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL. If you’ve been with us before, you know the draw of Hoosier hospitality and with this MKL Tour’s exclusive you’ll find some of the most compelling back road gems in the Midwest. TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive includ-ing deluxe motorcoach transportation; all overnight accommodations; all attraction and guide fees listed above; all meals; taxes and gratuities; porterage of 1 bag.

Reservations due June 1.COST: $ 285 per person DOUBLE occupancy $ 320 per person SINGLE occupancy

COVERED BRIDGES OF INDIANA: AUTUMN MEMORIESWednesday-Thursday, October 17-18

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CLIFTON MILLS & THE GOLDEN LAMBTuesday, December 4

Two award-winning destinations team to make this a holiday getaway to brighten your calendar. First we wind our way to Lebanon, OH and the historic GOLDEN LAMB decked in holiday finery and awaiting us for an early evening dinner. Then through the back roads of Ohio to one of the region’s holiday highlights--CLIFTON MILLS. For over 20 years Clifton Mills has celebrated the holiday season in

a very special way. In one of the country’s finest outdoor events, over 3.5 million lights illuminate the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges. And don’t forget the knee high miniature village, Santa collection and 100 ft. ‘waterfall’ of lights. Every 15 minutes there is a music and light serenade for all to enjoy. Let the child in you peek out —’Oooh’ and ‘Awww” to your heart’s content. Dress for

the weather and experience two of the region’s highlights of the holidays.TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive including deluxe motorcoach transportation; dinner at the Golden Lamb; admission to all attractions at Clifton Mills; taxes and gratuities. Reservations due June 1.COST: $100 per person

A new tour from MKL you won’t want to miss! If you haven’t heard of the JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR that has fast become a Louisville area tradition you are missing a truly remarkable experience. This event was voted the “#1 Halloween Event in the Country” by Country Living Magazine. You will be staggered speechless by the 5,000 professionally carved Jack-O-Lanterns that decorate in wild abundance a 1/4-mile woodland trail in Louisville’s Iroquois Park. More than 30 artists from around the country spend the month in Louisville carving thousands of pumpkins. Each year there is a theme guiding the artists to carve people, places and things easily recognizable to those walking the path. It can take anywhere from 6-14 hours to carve just one pumpkin, making this an all

the more incredible effort. And best of all, proceeds go to benefit the Louisville Parks Foundation. But before we are entertained by the artistry of the pumpkins we explore another famous haunt of Louisville — the historic and elegant BROWN HOTEL. Our visit starts with a historic treat created by the Brown’s drinkologist and includes a special presentation by the hotel’s historian. As our after dinner pumpkin peaking will end too late for a reasonable journey back to the Queen City we’ll overnight in Louisville, heading the next morning to LAGRANGE, KY. Here we’ll be joined by a local guide to show us the highlights of this quaint and historic little town, including a ghost walk in the comforting light of day. A chance to wander the shops and cafes of LaGrange with time to grab a bite of lunch is

included before heading back home. Gone roughly 24 hours, we promise memories that will surround you for months.TOUR INCLUDES: Deluxe motorcoach transportation; admission to Jack-O-Lan-tern Spectacular; guided tour and dinner at the Brown; overnight accommodations; 2 meals; step-on guide services in La-Grange; taxes and gratuities.Reservations due June 30.COST: $ 273 per person DOUBLE occupancy $ 313 per person SINGLE occupancy

JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR / THE BROWN HOTEL/ LA GRANGE, KYWednesday-Thursday, October 24-25

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CHRISTMAS AT BILTMORE ESTATEWednesday-Friday, November 28-30

Christmas at Biltmore Estate is guaranteed to delight and astound. Over a century ago the Vanderbilt’s chose the Christmas holi-days to first open their home to their friends and we hope to share that same experi-ence with you. The home is festooned with elaborate floral arrangements and beautiful glass blown ornaments all wrapped in the aromas of the season emanating from the lower floor’s kitchens. We’ll explore the

home in a specially arranged BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR followed by a fabu-lous holiday luncheon buffet at the estate’s DEER PARK RESTAURANT. Then off to America’s most visited winery, the estate’s BILTMORE WINERY for just a taste of the grape. Back to our hotel for a brief R&R then we don our glittery Christmas sweaters and finery before returning to the elegance that is CANDLELIGHT AT BILTMORE. The estate is transformed by the glow of fireplaces and candles while our approach is lighted with the flutter of dozens of luminar-ies. Musicians playing chamber music in the library and choirs singing in the Conserva-tory— these are the memories Biltmore leaves with her holiday guests. The next day we explore a vastly different historic home and excellent representation of a Victorian

Christmas at the SMITH MCDOWELL HOUSE. Enroute to Asheville we enjoy lunch at the historic BOONE TAVERN in Berea, KY and while in Asheville a pre-Candlelight dinner at the incomparable GROVE PARK INN, home to the Food Network’s National Gingerbread competi-tion. A beautiful way to enjoy the holiday season awaits. . . TOUR PACKAGE: Includes deluxe motor-coach transportation; overnight accommoda-tions; all admissions and tour fees; baggage handling of 1 piece of luggage; taxes and gratuities; and 6 meals. Reservations due June 1. COST: $ 590 per person DOUBLE occupancy $ 695 per person SINGLE occupancy(Note: same pricing as 2016)

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6TH ANNUAL HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: INDY STYLE Friday, December 7Due to the overwhelming success of the last five years’ holiday visits we’re headed back! With the city center’s Monument Circle turned into the world’s largest Christmas tree this is indeed a city that knows how to celebrate. We’ll begin with private club privileges as we enjoy lunch overlooking the Indianapolis skyline at the SKYLINE CLUB in downtown. Then

onto the Hilbert Circle Theater and the Indianapolis Symphony matinee perfor-mance of a YULETIDE CELEBRATION, the nation’s largest of it’s kind. Truly a remarkable performance attracting thou-sands from the region to this elaborate and uplifting holiday celebration each year. As we leave the theater over 42,000 lights and 6 miles of garland adorn the city center

Soldiers and Sailors Monument and after a last sigh we’ll head home through the December dusk.TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive includ-ing deluxe motorcoach transportation; main floor Orchestra seats for symphony, lunch; taxes and gratuities. Reservations due April 30.COST: $120 per person

LIGHTS UNDER LOUISVILLE/ GLASS WORKS/ AND A BROWN HOTEL CHRISTMASWednesday, December 12

This newest itinerary shows off the very special holiday celebration of our nearby neighbor of Louisville. First we’ll visit the elegant Victorian home that is the CONRAD-CALDWELL home decorated gaily for the holiday. Before our guided tour we’ll be treated to the light refreshments of a holiday tea. Then onto the MARK PEYTON GLASS CENTER where we create our own glass ornament memento to commemorate the sea-son. Swinging onto the historic and elegantly

decorated BROWN HOTEL we are treated to a late afternoon holiday dinner before head-ing to the city’s southern side and MEGA CAVERN’S holiday spectacular LIGHTS UNDER LOUISVILLE. It brags to be the ‘only underground light show of its kind on the planet.’ Large enough for a motorcoach we’ll slowly travel through underground pas-sageways, amazed at over 850 lit characters with over 2 million points of light. There is much to be proud of and much to enjoy as

our friends down river light up the holidays.TOUR PACKAGE: All inclusive including deluxe motorcoach transportation; holiday tea & dinner; admission to all attractions listed above; glass ornament project; taxes and gratuities. Reservations due May 30.COST: $120 per person

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CANADIAN ROCKIES ABOARD THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEERMay 2019

It’s been years since we explored Canada’s astounding vistas of the Rocky Mountains and it’s time we went back. This time aboard the award-winning Gold Leaf service of the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER. We’ll start in Calgary boarding their luxury motorcoach to our train’s embarkation point of the Alpine-inspired city of BANFF. Our domed observa-tion cars carry us next to the stunning LAKE LOUISE where we disembark for an overnight in one of the Mountaineer’s first class hotels. Next morning we’re off through some of the most breathtaking scenery anywhere in the world —the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We journey to KAMLOOPS and another gold service accommodation, before the final leg of our journey to VANCOUVER. Here we disembark ready to explore this vibrant city before our ferry crossing to VICTORIA and our overnight accommodations at the GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL The next day we’re off to the world renown BUCHERT GARDENS set to overwhelm the senses with it’s spring blooms, winding pathways and towering fountains. Some time on your own to explore the shops and cafes of Victoria before our farewell

evening dinner together overlooking the city at VISTA 18. The next morning we catch the early morning ferry back to the mainland and head to the Vancouver airport for our flight home. You won’t want to miss this trip of a lifetime — space is limited so please indicate on the enclosed reservation sheet your interest for pricing and further details.TOUR PACKAGE: Includes airfare CVG/ CALGARY and VANCOUVER/CVG; Gold Leaf service aboard the Rocky Mountaineer; b/l daily aboard the train; first class overnight accommodations during train travel; ferry

round trip to Victoria; 2 nites lodging at the Grand Pacific in Victoria; admission to Buchert Gardens; city tour in Vancouver including lunch at Stanley Park’s Fish House; taxes; deluxe ground transportation and porterage of 1 bag through out land portion of tour. Airline baggage fees, additional gratuities to motor-coach drivers, tour escort and local guides at your discretion. A VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO CANADA.COST: Please request additional informa-tion with further details and pricing (see enclosed RESERVATION FORM)

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BROADWAY SERIES AT THE ARONOFF

Winter issue includes: IXTAPAN RESORT & SPA/ INDIANAPOLIS FLOWER & PATIO SHOW/ VERA BRADLEY OUTLET SALE/ SPRING MEET AT KEENELAND/ DERBY DINNER PLAYHOUSE: MAMA MIA & OKLAHOMA/ BARDSTOWN, ABBEY AT GETHSEMANI/ MC CORMICK’S CREEK & HUNTER HONEY FARM/ STRATFORD THEATER FESTIVAL/JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR/ WILD WYOMING: YELLOWSTONE, GRAND TETON & CODY/ NEW ORLEANS & MORE/ COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL/ CHRISTMAS AT BILTMORE ESTATES/ CLIFTON MILLS HOLIDAY LIGHTS & THE GOLDEN LAMB/ HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY / LIGHTS UNDER LOUISVILLE & THE BROWN HOTEL

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We are again pleased to offer group discounted rates on Orchestra seating for select plays from the Aronoff 2018-2019 Broadway series. Performances are midweek and offer excellent main floor seats. Specific dates and pricing for additional shows from the new season will be available once confirmation received from the Aronoff in late spring beyond those plays listed below.

PLAY DATE PRICE

WAITRESS January 10, 2018 $98KING & I April, 2018 $98

If you are interested in receiving advance program information on the upcoming season, or tickets for any of these plays, please contact us at 513.232.5487. See you on the aisle!