Dear friends through travel,

Cruises and Tours Worldwide is now gearing up for our biggest year ever! As we approach our 38th anniversary we find ourselves actively working with more than 70 pre-formed groups originating from Wyoming in the west to New Hampshire in the east, and from Minnesota in the north to Florida in the south. We are providing a fun, secure and hassle-free way for thousands of people from all over the country to explore the world!

This guide is created for the purpose of giving our hometown travelers an opportunity to join some of these trips. The cruises and tours listed in this issue are trips that we are doing for groups that have at least a few seats open. We’d love for you to join us on one or a few of them, so call us right away for more detailed information on the trips that interest you most.

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Hope to see you soon! The Cruises and Tours Worldwide Team

YOUR 2019 CRUISE & TOUR GUIDE YOUR 2019 CRUISE & TOUR GUIDE

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ROSE PARADE NEW YEAR’S EXTRAVAGANZA DECEMBER 29, 2018 - JANUARY 2, 2019

DOUBLE: $2,025 SINGLE: $2,335 TRIPLE: $1,999 (+ AIRFARE)

The Tournament of Roses Parade is a “bucket-list” trip and now is your time to check that trip off! Stay for four nights at the beautiful Hotel Irvine in Irvine, California. Watch the finishing touches being applied to the floats as you stroll through the float barn. Enjoy the art and the flowers at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens and take a VIP tram tour at Warner Brothers Studios. On your Hollywood Past and Present tour you’ll see some of the iconic sites, homes and filming locations of blockbuster movies and popular TV shows. Ring in the New Year at an elegant dinner dance complete with a live band, party favors, champagne, and a mock-casino! Your reserved grandstand seat is waiting at the 130th Tournament of Roses Parade where the marching bands and colorful floats will amaze you. There will be a special Southern California Backyard BBQ at the hotel with movie night “under the stars.” Before your flight home you’ll be attending the “Showcase of Floats” where you’ll be able to examine the intricate work of the parade floats up close.

PANAMA! JANUARY 7 - 14, 2019

DOUBLE: $2,649 SINGLE: $3,239 TRIPLE: $2,568 (+ AIRFARE)

You will LOVE this adventure to Panama that features a glimmering city, lush rainforest, an exciting encounter with an indigenous tribe, a cruise through the famous canal and an all-inclusive beachfront resort stay! Fly to Panama City and meet your full-time Panamanian tour manager who will acquaint you with this fascinating country. Lodge for two nights at the InterContinental Miramar in Panama City. See up close how the locks of the Panama Canal operate and stroll through the 17th-century Spanish colonial Casco Viejo. Your rainforest experience includes an aerial tram ride above the canopy of Soberania National Park watching for native birds and animals along the way. Spend two nights at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort with its private balconies offering outstanding views. Visit the Gamboa Wildlife Rescue Center, attend a presentation on the sloth and meander through the butterfly farm, frog garden and orchid nursery. On your Gatun Lake Expedition you’ll ride by speedboat to the lake’s secret waterways in search of Capuchin and Howler monkeys. A short ride in a dugout canoe takes you to an Embera Indian Village for a question and answer period with the village chief, lunch prepared by the village women and dancing performed by the Indian adults and children. Take a day cruise through the locks of the Panama Canal and be amazed at its engineering. Then relax on the beach or by the pool during your three-night stay at the Westin Playa Bonita All-inclusive Resort!

WONDERS OF ALASKA FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 7, 2019

DOUBLE: $2,809 SINGLE: $3,305 TRIPLE: $2,689 (+ AIRFARE)

Maybe you’ve already been to Alaska, but we can assure you that on this trip you’ll have a completely different and unique experience! Excitement fills the air in downtown Anchorage as more than 60 teams of dogs and their mushers prepare to depart on an over 1,000-mile race through the Alaskan wilderness. The Fur Rendezvous Festival adds to the excitement with a variety of activities that celebrate winter and the pioneering spirit of Alaskans. A world-class snow sculpture competition, an historic Fur Auction and a Run with the Reindeer race are just some of the many activities you will enjoy in downtown Anchorage. There will be three evenings spent hunting for views of the Aurora Borealis. From your lodging at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge you’ll have a great opportunity to see the Northern Lights with Denali as the backdrop. Enjoy the views on your flight over Denali National Park to Fairbanks where you’ll see the World Ice Art Championship and can hunt for the Aurora at Ski Land. Soak in the geothermal waters at Chena Hot Springs and watch for the Northern Lights at one of the best places on Earth to see them. Your trip concludes with an exhilarating dog sled ride through the snowy landscapes of Alaska!

Featuring: Ceremonial Start of the Iditarod & Northern Lights

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GEMS OF THE SOUTH APRIL 8 - 12, 2019

DOUBLE: $1,466 SINGLE: $1,986 TRIPLE: $1,306 (+ AIRFARE)

Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the spring time! Well, and then there’s Georgia, too! This 5-day trip features the best of the southeast coast - Savannah, Charleston and Beaufort. History, architecture, and a lot of charm are included, plus the azaleas should be putting on a lovely show for us! A tour of Charleston will acquaint you with this 300+ year old city renowned for its splendid architecture. The homes, historic shrines, old churches, lovely gardens, and winding streets will delight you. Visit Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens, a National Historic Site that interprets both colonial and slave life. Cruise to Fort Sumter from where the first shots of the American Civil War were fired. At Magnolia Plantation, you can stroll through a 17th-century garden famous for its 250 varieties of azaleas. In Savannah, Georgia you’ll stay in the heart of the historic

district with its lovely, historic homes and charming neighborhood squares, each adorned differently with age-old live oaks, fountains and statues. A local guide will lead you through 19th-century neighborhoods filled with homes featuring gingerbread trim, stained glass and imaginative detailing. Delicious, southern, low-country food will be served in unique places like The Wilkes House and an 1850’s cotton warehouse. Our adventure concludes in Beaufort, South Carolina known for its antebellum mansions which you will see on your horse-drawn carriage tour. You will be taking home wonderful memories of the history, culture, architecture, flowers, and cuisine uniquely found in the Gems of the South!

9 - NIGHT PACIFIC COAST CRUISE ON CELEBRITY CRUISES’ ECLIPSE APRIL 7 - 17, 2019

PRICING STARTS AT ONLY $2,989! (INCLUDES AIRFARE)

Fly with us to San Diego, California and check into the lovely Marriott Coronado Island Resort before meeting your group for a delicious Italian dinner at ll Fornaio. A San Diego city tour will acquaint you with the highlights of this beautiful city nestled along the Pacific Ocean that boasts a year-round sub-tropical climate. Then board Celebrity Cruise’s beautiful Eclipse to begin your 9-night cruise northward along the California Coast and into British Columbia, Canada. Celebrity is known for providing an upscale, traditional cruise experience complete with fine dining, excellent service and wonderful nightly entertainment. In Monterey you can visit historic Cannery Row and the fabulous Monterey Bay Aquarium. It’s one of the best in the country! Spend a full day in San Francisco exploring Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39 or take a cruise to Alcatraz Island to visit its infamous prison. Astoria, Oregon is one of America’s oldest settlements west of the Rockies. Pick up a shore excursion to Fort Clatsop to see where the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped in the winter of 1805-06. In the coastal city of Seattle you’ll find a fusion of American, Asian and Native American cultures and some of the freshest seafood in the country. Visit historic Pike Place Market and be sure to get a cup of Seattle’s famous coffee. Entering British Columbia, Canada you’ll have the chance to visit fabulous Butchart Gardens during one of the most beautiful times of the year! A tour of the lovely city of Vancouver is included before our flight home.

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CASTLES, FLOWERS, & NIAGARA FALLS MAY 13 - 18, 2019

DOUBLE: $2,248 SINGLE: $2,672 TRIPLE: $2,117 (INCLUDES AIRFARE FROM ST. LOUIS)

Join us on this beautiful spring trip to experience fascinating history, beautiful landscapes, gorgeous flowers, wonderful dining experiences and magnificent Niagara Falls! We’ll be in Rochester for the annual Lilac Festival where more than 500 varieties of lilacs grace lovely Highland Park. Visit the beautiful George Eastman House and gardens and learn about this photography pioneer. In Alexandria Bay, take a Two Nations cruise of the 1000 Islands region and visit Boldt Castle on Heart Island, built by the millionaire proprietor of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Dine in grand Belhurst Castle on the shores of Seneca Lake. Spend a day with a local guide visiting all the quaint spots in the Finger Lakes region like wineries, cheese makers, and purveyors of sweets and teas. Finish the day at New York Kitchen to learn about New York’s rich agricultural bounty and enjoy a gourmet dinner. Have your passport ready as we make our way to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls! Enjoy your luxurious falls-view room at the Hilton Hotel. Visit flower-filled Niagara-on-the-Lake and don your souvenir poncho for a thrilling ride up close to the falls. A dinner atop the Skylon Tower will be the perfect ending to this wonderful trip!

CAPTIVATING CAPE COD PLUS NEWPORT MAY 28 - JUNE 2, 2019

DOUBLE: $1,678 SINGLE: $2,058 TRIPLE: $1,558 (+ AIRFARE)

Treat your senses to the smell of salt air, the call of seagulls, the fresh taste of local seafood and the distinctive look of tidy clapboard houses all found on charming Cape Cod, chosen by Good Morning America viewers as one of America’s 10 Most Beautiful Places. We’ll lodge for three nights at the Riviera Beach Resort, a classic Cape Cod-style hotel situated on a private beach with breathtaking views. A tour of Cape Cod will fill one of our days as we make our way along the “Bended Arm,” a 70-mile-long stretch that runs along the sea and encompasses a windmill, lighthouses, Cape Cod National Seashore and charming Provincetown. Take a high-speed ferry to Nantucket for another spectacular day. This unique, historic and visually stunning place has changed little since its heyday as a 17th-century whaling town. The coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island offers a far different feel with its 10-mile seaside Ocean Drive boasting magnificent turn-of-the-century mansions such as Cornelius Vanderbilt’s 70-room “summer cottage.” Enjoy a delicious lobster feast and a scenic harbor cruise on our final evening of the trip.

INCREDIBLE ICELAND JUNE 9 - 17, 2019 & JUNE 23 - JULY 1, 2019 CALL FOR PRICING!

You are not likely to find a place anywhere else in the world with more dramatic and unique landscapes than Iceland! Visit the clean and inviting capital city of Reykjavik and travel the iconic Golden Circle to see geological wonders like Geysir Hot Springs, Gullfoss - a huge, two tiered waterfall - and Thingvillir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the very special Icelandic horses and discover how vegetables are grown on this volcanic island. Take a short flight to Akureyri, the capital of the north, and see Godafoss - the waterfall of the gods. Take an optional whale watching cruise in Husavik, known as the Whale Watching Capital of Iceland. At Lake Myvatn you will see the fascinating pseudocraters and the winding labyrinth of lava rock at Dimmuborgir. You’ll be amazed at Dettifoss - the most powerful waterfall in all of Europe. Travel along the very scenic fjord lands of East Iceland. See large ice diamonds sprinkled on a black sand beach and take a boat ride through an amazing glacier lagoon. Choose an optional horseback ride on an Icelandic horse and/or a soak in the geothermal water of the famous Blue Lagoon. There are just too many fabulous things to list about this unforgettable trip, so call for a complete itinerary today!

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SOUTHWEST CANYON COUNTRY! JUNE 23 - 30, 2019

DOUBLE: $2,249 SINGLE: $2,849 TRIPLE: $2,075 (+ AIRFARE)

You will find the rugged majesty of the National Parks of northern Arizona and southern Utah indescribable. Massive canyons, incredible rock formations, turquoise lakes, and wooded forests, inspire a sense of peace and a feeling of oneness with the Earth. Our adventure begins in the charming town of Scottsdale, Arizona where we’ll have a fun western evening and visit a desert botanical garden. Sedona has been named America’s most beautiful western town. See its towering red rocks on a jeep tour and then enjoy the view as the sun sets on the rocks at an evening cookout at our resort. An exciting journey on the Verde Canyon Railroad and a picturesque boat cruise on Lake Powell provide unforgettable experiences. The limestone hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park and the sheer rust sandstone cliffs rising thousands of feet in the air in Zion National Park will amaze you. But, nothing can compare to the feeling you will get when you first see the Grand Canyon from its south rim. There’s a reason it is known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!

Spend five days on land and seven days at sea discovering the wonders of Alaska! In Fairbanks you’ll see the famous Alaska Pipeline and pan for gold at Gold Dredge #8 Mine. Spend an afternoon on the Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery with a stop at a recreated Indian village to learn about the native Alaskans’ fascinating way of life. Take a naturalist-guided tour through Denali National Park to learn about its flora and fauna and be on the lookout for wildlife. Settle in your comfortable seat in a dome car for a ride on the Alaska Railroad complete with a cooked-to-order lunch. Your ride along the Kenai Peninsula’s Seward Scenic Byway offers gorgeous mountain and water views. Visit the Seavey “IdidaRide” complex to understand the immense amount of preparation involved in running the 1,000-mile race and take a dogsled ride! Your half-day Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise will be a highlight as you explore Resurrection Bay with its bird rookeries, sea lion colonies and amazing views. Your ocean cruise begins in Seward when you board Celebrity’s Millennium, which will have recently completed a full revitalization. See Hubbard Glacier and the Inside Passage, and call on the exciting ports of Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan.

ALASKA BY LAND AND SEA AUGUST 19 - 30, 2019

PRICING STARTS AT ONLY $3,559 (+ AIRFARE)

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MAGNIFICENT MONTANA AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

DOUBLE: $2,313 SINGLE: $2,923 TRIPLE: $1,903 (+ AIRFARE)

Join us on an adventure to one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. - western Montana! In Missoula we will take a fascinating tour of the Smokejumpers Museum to learn about the procedures brave firefighters use when they parachute into blazing forest fires. Enjoy the views as we round beautiful Flathead Lake and make our way to Whitefish, the western gateway to Glacier National Park. Ride in the iconic red jammer buses for a scenic tour along the park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road where stunning mountain views and wildlife sightings will delight you. Watch for mountain goats and other wildlife on our Missouri River cruise in the Gates of the Mountains. The highlight of this trip for many will be our three-night stay at the 320 Guest Ranch in Big Sky, Montana, situated in the middle of the Gallatin National Forest. With two miles of the shimmering Gallatin River flowing through it and the big Montana sky overhead, you’ll love the ranch’s idyllic setting. Floating the Gallatin, riding horseback in the mountains and trout fishing combined with a chuck-wagon barbeque and evening bonfires make your stay at the ranch amazing. A trip to Yellowstone National Park to see hot springs, waterfalls and magnificent canyons is also included.

AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

PRICING STARTS AT ONLY $4,815 (INCLUDES AIRFARE AND GRATUITIES!)

The Kenai Peninsula is one of the most beautiful and authentic places in Alaska. Avoid the crowds and take advantage of lower pricing as we explore this peaceful wonderland during its quiet season. Fly to Anchorage and discover the rich heritage of Alaska’s 11 major cultural groups at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Ride in a deluxe dome car on the Alaska Railroad with Gold Star Service to Talkeetna. Enjoy views of Denali while on a jet boat adventure. Travel the Seward Highway, one of the most scenic roads in the U.S. Lodge at the fabulous Alyeska Resort, named the best hotel in all of Alaska, and take a tram to the mountaintop for a gourmet dinner with a view! An exciting Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise promises a day of stunning scenery and up-close wildlife encounters. Your five-night land tour concludes with a visit to Seavey’s “IdidaRide” where you’ll take a dogsled ride! In Seward, board the Norwegian Jewel for a 7-night cruise that features wonderful dining, service and entertainment. See Hubbard Glacier, and the Inside Passage and visit Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan before arriving in Vancouver.

ALASKA! KENAI PENINSULA ADVENTURE & 7-NIGHT CRUISE

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THE AMERICAN LEGACY SEPTEMBER 11 - 16, 2019

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Join us on a journey that will take us from the earliest days of the birth of our nation to a modern-day place where heroes are trained to protect our freedom. Step back in time at Colonial Williamsburg where costumed townspeople, shopkeepers and tradesmen interpret the social and political scene leading up to and during the Revolutionary War. Tour George Washington’s plantation estate, Mount Vernon, and then arrive in Washington, D.C. for a three-night stay. Local guides will acquaint us with the inspiring and fabulously designed memorials and monuments that honor the visionaries, revolutionaries, patriots and heroes of our country. See D.C.’s magnificent buildings including the White House, the Capitol, the Library of Congress and many others. Visit Arlington National Cemetery, our nations’ most hallowed ground, and take time to stroll through your favorite museums at the Smithsonian. Our final stop will be Annapolis, Maryland, home to the United States Naval Academy, where you’ll see how hard-working men and women are trained to be effective naval officers.

NEW ENGLAND AUTUMN SPLENDOR OCTOBER 5 - 11, 2019

DOUBLE: $2,409 SINGLE: $3,179 TRIPLE: $2,209 (+ AIRFARE)

The Berkshires of Massachusetts, the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire should be putting on quite a colorful show during this optimum time of year to visit New England!

CLASSIC CUBA CRUISE NOVEMBER 14 - 23, 2019

(INCLUDES AIRFARE AND GRATUITIES!)

Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas will be your home for 8 nights as you embark on a journey to discover art deco architecture, white sand beaches, stunning sunsets, classic cars, exclusive cigars, lively music and the friendly people of Cuba!

Pricing starts at only $2,319

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ROSE PARADE NEW YEAR’S EXTRAVAGANZA

PANAMA

WONDERS OF ALASKA

9-NIGHT PACIFIC COAST CRUISE

GEMS OF THE SOUTH

CASTLES, FLOWERS, & NIAGARA FALLS

CAPTIVATING CAPE COD PLUS NEWPORT

INCREDIBLE ICELAND!

INCREDIBLE ICELAND!

SOUTHWEST CANYON COUNTRY!

ALASKA BY LAND AND SEA

MAGNIFICENT MONTANA

ALASKA! KENAI PENINSULA & 7-NIGHT CRUISE

THE AMERICAN LEGACY

NEW ENGLAND AUTUMN SPLENDOR

CLASSIC CUBA CRUISE

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