Destinations of Excellence^® Catalog - Sample Trips

		Witness the Best Golfers Augusta, Georgia Witness the Best Golfers Fight for the Green Jacket at the Masters Golf Tournament with Badges to Any Two Rounds at the Augusta National Golf Club for Two, Including Economy Class Air, Three Days & Two Nights Hotel Accommodations and Full Hospitality at the Magnolia Manor (April 2020) Show Images Hide Images Show Details Hide Details Witness the best golfers in the world at the most coveted event in the world of golf during your choice of rounds. This hosted event is your best opportunity to get close to golf’s biggest names as they compete for the green jacket! Will Jordan Spieth make a comeback, will Sergio Garcia win another, or will one of the young up-and-comers take the green jacket? Magnolia Manor provides you with the ultimate in corporate hospitality, welcoming you to a landscape of top quality entertainment and catering reminiscent of a five-star restaurant! The Manor’s Southern Plantation décor reflects the ambiance and intimate atmosphere of a private southern club, assuring you the finest personal service and facilities in Augusta. You'll be treated to the finest in corporate hospitality on-site with top quality entertainment and dining, including an American breakfast buffet, lunch, and hors d'oeuvres. From a full open bar, to large screen televisions and a business center, this accommodating environment is the perfect way to sit back, relax and enjoy the most prestigious golf event of the year! Your Masters Tournament Package (for two) includes: • Round trip Economy Class air • 3 days/2 nights hotel accommodations on either Wednesday & Thursday night or Friday & Saturday night • 2 badges to either the Thursday & Friday rounds or the Saturday & Sunday rounds of the Masters Golf Tournament • On-site Corporate Hospitality daily including full American breakfast buffet, lunch, hors d'oeurves, full open bar, large screen televisions, and round trip shuttle service to the course • Valet parking at the Corporate Hospitality site • On-site host • All room-related taxes TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Reservations must be made at least 45 days in advance of travel. Package originates from Contiguous US.

		Portugal: Grand and Glorious Lisbon and Porto, Portugal Savor, Sip and Take Two Day Trips in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal (Europe) for Three Nights at H10 Duque de Loulé and Three Nights at Pestana Porto a Brasileira Hotel for Two, Including a Savoring Lisbon Food Tour, a Day Tour of Sintra, Porto Wine Tour and Tasting, a Day Trip to Guimaraes, Round Trip Hotel Transfers, and First Class Train Transportation Between Lisbon and Porto (Land Only) Show Images Hide Images Show Details Hide Details Pack your bags for Portugal, where you'll spend time in the charismatic cities of Lisbon, the country's stunning capital of cobbled alleyways and ancient ruins, and Porto, the ideal place to savor wines from the Douro Valley. Both destinations effortlessly blend ancient grandeur and traditional heritage with contemporary innovations, striking modernism and progressive thinking. Soak up as much as you can with your food and wine tours, as well as day trips to the neighboring cities of Sintra and Guimaraes. Savor every moment of your three-hour food tour in Lisbon, led by a local chef or food writer, as you stroll the cobblestoned streets of the Chiado and Baixa neighborhoods in order to explore the city's culinary culture. From historic confeitarias offering the tastiest of sweets to modern restaurants with new interpretations of traditional food, the docent will weave a rich narrative of Lisbon's cuisine and how it fits into the greater culture of Portugal. You'll meet the owners of generations-old shops, taste artisanal products, and open your senses to the culinary traditions of this magnificent tiled city. A half-hour away from Lisbon is the picturesque resort town of Sintra set amidst the pine-covered hills of the Serra de Sintra. Your half-day tour is the perfect way to appreciate the Romanticism style of architecture scattered throughout the town, enthralling tourist attractions, national monuments, extravagant palaces and ancient ruinous castles. Meet your docent at Lisbon's central Rossio Station and take the train out to Sintra together. For centuries, the charming town of Sintra has served as a relaxing summer retreat for the crème de la crème of Portuguese society, and gained international acclaim in the Romantic period as a source of inspiration for such writers as Lord Byron, who referred to Sintra as "glorious Eden." Nowadays, the cultural landscape of Sintra is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your exploration of this whimsical town includes a visit of Vila Palace and Quinta da Regaleira. You will have return tickets that can be used anytime if you choose to remain in Sintra a bit longer on your own. Stay in comfort at the H10 Duque de Loulé, which opened in March 2015, and is an exclusive boutique hotel full of charm in the center of Lisbon. Superbly renovated, its beautiful typical 18th-century facade has been preserved, while its interior design is a fusion of traditional Portuguese inspiration and contemporary functional elements. This four-star superior hotel is set in a historical building, and features a delicious fusion of Portuguese and Spanish flavours in the Azul e Branco restaurant. Then relax over a coffee in the Equestre Bar or take in the fantastic city views from the hotel's Chill-Out Limão terrace. One of the best ways to acquaint yourself with Porto is with wine - after all, the region is famed for the production of Port, which is still stored and matured in the vast cellars that stretch along the banks of the Douro River. And with its location just 37 miles away from the most well-known wine region in Portugal, the Douro Valley, it's the perfect place for a wine tour. Led by a wine producer or chef, this three-hour wine tour and tasting provides an in-depth tutorial in wine history, technique, and appreciation. The Porto wine tour and tasting introduces the basics of Portuguese wines, from Port wine to Vinho Verde (green wine) and even the country's lesser known appellations. Next you'll visit Guimaraes, a charming city of gothic buildings, traditional houses and delightful plazas. You'll meet your docent at Porto's central train station before boarding the train to Guimaraes, and then get your tour started with a bit of background information about this UNESCO site. For centuries, Guimaraes has been at the forefront of Portuguese history, and its glorious past has been beautifully preserved. Situated in the old country (before Portugal was a country) it stands today as an exceptional example of how a medieval settlement dating back to the 10th century has evolved into a modern European town. In the company of a historian or architect, your tour will delve into the rich past of this foundation city as you visit the 1,000-year-old castle, the medieval town center, and a number of other historic treasures. You will have return tickets that can be used anytime if you choose to remain in Guimaraes a bit longer on your own. Set in the heart of vibrant Porto, the Pestana Porto a Brasileira Hotel is located in the same historic building which housed Porto's famous A Brasileira Café with a 115 year history, and has been superbly renovated preserving the original architectural features. This luxury hotel puts you near the iconic Avenida dos Aliados and only 12 minutes from the historic Ribeira (River) district, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, with cafes, restaurants and bars. It boasts a restaurant serving traditional Portuguese cuisine, gymnasium and a French patio featuring a natural vertical garden. Your trip for two includes: • 3 nights accommodations at H10 Duque de Loulé in Lisbon • 3 nights accommodations at Pestana Porto a Brasileira Hotel in Porto • Daily breakfast • Sintra day tour from Lisbon • Savoring Lisbon Food tour • Porto wine tour and tasting • Day trip to Guimaraes • Roundtrip hotel transfers • First Class train travel between Lisbon and Porto • All room-related taxes (including VAT) • Free concierge reservation service TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Hotels may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations. Lisbon and Porto city taxes are the responsibility of the passenger and required to be paid directly to hotel upon check out. Travel is valid through 03/31/2020. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required.

		Discover New Orleans' Celebrated Downtown New Orleans, Louisiana Eat Your Way Through the Signature N’awlins Flavors of New Orleans, Louisiana for Five Days & Four Nights at Either the Windsor Court Hotel, the Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, or the Maison Dupuy Hotel with Economy Class Air for Two, Including a Dinner Jazz Cruise, a Class at the New Orleans School of Cooking and a $200 Commander's Palace Gift Card Show Images Hide Images Show Details Hide Details There is so much to do in New Orleans, from the city’s Creole and Cajun cuisine, riverboat cruises up and down the Mississippi River, to simply enjoying the jazz that is inherent to the region. Take a lazy ride down the Mississippi in an authentic paddlewheel riverboat for a Creole buffet, and enjoy a meal at the renowned Commander's Palace! Your New Orleans adventure culminates during your class at the New Orleans School of Cooking, where you'll learn the basics of food, folklore and Louisiana cooking! You have three fantastic options for accommodations around the grand city of New Orleans, each offering a unique experience. Step into timeless hospitality at the elegant Windsor Court Hotel, where you'll find that luxury is in the details. From the hotel's essential amenities to its superb art collection of paintings and sculptures dating back to the 17th century, to its impressive collection of awards, the Windsor Court Hotel is one of New Orleans' treasures. Laissez le bon temps rouler (Let the good times roll) at the fully restored and completely renovated Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans. Renowned as one of the landmark hotels of the French Quarter, this stately hotel is located adjacent to famed Bourbon Street within walking distance of the city’s most popular attractions. Or experience one of the most unique New Orleans hotels in the French Quarter, the Maison Dupuy. Located only two blocks from the heart of Bourbon Street in the city’s geographical center, this upscale New Orleans hotel beckons you to relax and escape the hustle of modern life. As one of a small handful of hotels set inside the city’s historic Vieux Carré district, this French Quarter hotel offers guests a distinct mixture of history and luxury unlike any other. Savor two Southern dinners! Since the 1880s, Commander's Palace has been a New Orleans landmark known for the award winning quality of its food and many commodious dining rooms. Modern New Orleans cooking meets haute Creole in the kitchen, which prepares succulent cuisine with the flavor of distinctive Louisiana. You'll also step aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen and cruise into the night as you enjoy a lavish Creole buffet. The entertaining classes at the New Orleans School of Cooking are held in a renovated molasses warehouse, built in the early 1800s in the heart of the French Quarter. The popular lunch classes include generous samplings of the demonstrated items as well as recipes, coffee, iced tea and beer. Your trip for two includes: • Round trip Economy Class air • 5 days/4 nights accommodations at Either the Windsor Court Hotel, the Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, or the Maison Dupuy Hotel • All room-related taxes • (1) $200 Commander's Palace Gift Card • Dinner Jazz Cruise, including a lavish Creole buffet • 3-hour class at the New Orleans School of Cooking • Free concierge reservation service TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Airport taxes and carrier imposed fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles. Hotel may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations. Blackout dates: Mardi Gras, Jazz Festival, President's Weekend, Mar 15-17, Apr 12-14 July 4-8, Halloween week, Dec 30-Jan 3. Dinner Jazz Cruise runs on specific days of the week and at specific times. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Package originates from the Contiguous U.S. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue.

		VIP Hamilton Experience on Broadway New York, New York Raise Your Glass to Freedom in New York, New York for Three Days & Two Nights at The Peninsula New York in a Superior Room for Two, Including Two Tickets to Hamilton, Brunch or Dinner with Two Cast Members, and Meet and Greet Passes (Land Only) Show Images Hide Images Show Details Hide Details Imagine a sensational day where you meet the cast of the award-winning musical Hamilton, chat with them over a lovely meal in an exclusive restaurant, watch the show and then enjoy a private in-theater meet and greet with the rest of the cast members! Featuring the sounds of hip-hop, rhythm and blues, soul and show tunes, history brings a new beat to Broadway. From the Founding Fathers to the fantastically talented actors portraying them, prepare yourself for an exclusive and revolutionary Manhattan musical experience! Escape to New York for a getaway and create your own special moments at The Peninsula New York! The Peninsula New York is ideally located on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, in the heart of the city's most prestigious shopping, entertainment and cultural district, putting you within walking distance of Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue shopping, excellent restaurants, historic museums and exciting Broadway theaters. An oasis in the heart of Manhattan with luxurious apartment-styled rooms, the Peninsula offers guests the quintessential New York experience, and a perfect respite from the city that never sleeps. Go back to the era of the Founding Fathers, beginning with brunch or dinner, where you can raise your glass to freedom along with two Hamilton cast members! Make the most of this intimate hour-long visit before making your way to the Richard Rodgers Theater for Lin-Manuel Miranda's inventive and revolutionary tale of America's fiery past, told through the sounds of the ever-changing nation we've become. This new musical is about taking your shot, speaking your mind, and turning the world upside down. Once the show draws to a close, make your way to the stage door, where a member of the cast will be awaiting your arrival in the security area. As if your VIP access wasn't memorable enough, you'll also receive a poster autographed by the entire cast! Your trip for two includes: • 3 days/2 nights accommodations at The Peninsula New York in a king-bedded Superior Room • Daily complimentary breakfast • All room-related taxes • Pre-show 3-course brunch or dinner with two Hamilton cast members • Mezzanine tickets to Hamilton • In-theater meet and greet with a Hamilton cast member following the show • A poster of the show autographed by the entire Hamilton cast • Free concierge reservation service Orchestra level seating available for an additional charge TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. 2019 hotel blackout dates: Apr 4-6, May 13-15, Sep 22-25, Oct 10-12, 17-19, Dec 3-4, 6-7, 10-11, 13-14, 17-18, 28-31. Travelers must submit three sets of preferred travel dates. Entertainment tickets are subject to availability, some restrictions may apply. Pre-show brunch is reserved for matinee performances. Pre-show dinner is reserved for evening performances. Restaurant for pre-show meal will be determined at the time of booking. Alcoholic beverages not included with pre-show dinner. Choice of one mimosa or bloody mary per person included with pre-show brunch. A minimum 45 day advance reservation is required. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue. CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation prior to arrival may be subject to forfeiture of reservations and funds.

		Indulge in the Ultimate Wine Country Excursion Sonoma, California Savor Delectable Delights on This Extraordinary Trip to Sonoma, California for Four Days & Three Nights at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Two Vineyard Suites for Four, Including a Private Vintner Luncheon and Wine Tour (Land Only) Show Images Hide Images Show Details Hide Details This is the ultimate wine tour experience for the most discerning wine connoisseurs! Prepare your palate for a decadent day of epicurean delights, including a wine and cheese pairing, a gourmet lunch, and a private wine tasting, all with the vintners and winery owners themselves. Learn about the specialized techniques employed at different wineries, listen to the stories and experiences of the estate owners, hear the vintners explain the chemistry and art behind wine-making - it's an engaging day from start to finish. You'll be chauffeured in a plush, private and luxurious Mercedes Sprinter Limousine coach during the entire seven and a half hours of this personalized wine tour! Whether you are first-time visitors or veteran wine gastronomes, you'll love this exclusive and enlightening, fun-filled day in this picturesque region. Stroll through magnificent gardens and taste wines recognized as being among the best the world has to offer. The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is the ultimate elegant oasis, a AAA Four-Diamond resort blessed by natural mineral hot springs in the Sonoma Valley. For hundreds of years, ancient thermal mineral waters have graced this site. Today, the resort is proud to be one of the only luxury spa resorts in the country with its own source of thermal mineral water. The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa sits in the idyllic renowned wine country of California, replete with an abundance of nearby wineries, epicurean delights, and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy extraordinary cuisine and a state-of-the-art spa surrounded by exquisitely manicured grounds in the heart of the Wine Country. Your spacious Vineyard Suites provide the epitome of comfort, privacy, and a delightful ambiance. The Vineyard Suites feature a fireplace, a Jacuzzi tub for two, and a plush sitting area. Your trip for four includes: • 4 days/3 nights accommodations at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in two king-bedded Vineyard Suites • Daily complimentary breakfast • All room-related taxes • Private 7.5-hour winery tour, including wine and cheese pairing, gourmet lunch, private wine tasting with winery owners, chauffeured in a Mercedes Sprinter limousine coach • Daily complimentary wine tastings in the hotel lobby • Complimentary bottle of wine in room upon arrival TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. All wine tour dates are based upon availability. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue. Some restrictions may apply during special events.