Destinations of Excellence^® Catalog - Sample Trips

		Viva Espana! Barcelona, Spain Soak Up the Sol in Barcelona, Spain (Europe) for Seven Days & Six Nights at Olivia Balmes Hotel for Two, Including Round Trip Airport Transfers, Evening Tapas and Wine Walking Tour, and the Gaudi Tour (Land Only) Show Images Hide Images Show Details Hide Details Let the charm, secrets, and gorgeous climate of Barcelona welcome you to one of Europe's must-see cities! With world-renowned architecture and attractions, Michelin-starred restaurants and funky neighborhood bars, it's no wonder Barcelona is one of Spain's most exciting and bewitching cities! Explore the flavors and wonders of the city by day and night on your tours, and then seek comfort in the modern Olivia Balmes Hotel. Barcelona is one of the top tourist destinations in the world thanks to its great climate, history, architecture and food. By staying at the stylish Olivia Balmes Hotel Barcelona, you can enjoy the city's best sights, including the Sagrada Família, La Pedrera, Camp Nou y Les Rambles. From Olivia Balmes Hotel, you can comfortably walk to most of the city's cultural, architectural and retail landmarks. Plus, the hotel has excellent public transport connections to help you discover further-flung corners of the city. Offering loads of sunlight, and designed for your comfort and convenience, Olivia Balmes Hotel is an oasis in the heart of Barcelona, an urban four-star superior hotel located in Barcelona's Eixample district with free Wi-Fi, pool, gym, restaurant, parking and terrace. If you care to make a few day trips during your stay, you can visit the beguiling city of Madrid, which is just a few hours away; explore the south of France with just a 90 minute car ride; or hit the ski slopes of the Pyrenees or Andorra, which are just a couple hours away by car. But if you just want to soak up the Spanish sun in Barcelona, the beach is just a few miles away! Once the sun sets, stroll the Spanish streets on your tapas and wine walking tour, designed especially for foodies, and for those with an interest in local wines and culture from Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain. It’s an all-inclusive tour like no other! Your English-speaking tour guide will take you to four tapas bars and restaurants where you'll savor the comida y vino deliciosos! Antoni Gaudi, visionary architect during Barcelona's modernista (art nouveau) period early last century, graced Barcelona with extraordinary architecture and beautiful buildings. In fact, no fewer than seven have been listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO! This Gaudi tour is an absolute must when visiting Barcelona, since it allows you to study his organic style, influenced strongly by his passion for nature. You'll also get to jump to the front of the admission line with fast-track entrance passes to Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló. Your trip for two includes: • 7 days/6 nights accommodations at Olivia Balmes Hotel • Breakfast daily • Round trip airport transfers • 4-hour Evening Tapas & Wine walking tour • 3.5 hour Gaudi Tour, including fast-track entrance to Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló • All room-related taxes and 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. Travel is valid through 12/31/2019. Tours run on specific days of the week and at specific times. Hotel may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required.

		A Legendary Night of Music Los Angeles, California Celebrate Musical Talent at Music's Biggest Night at the Grammy Award Ceremony in Los Angeles, California for Three Days & Two Nights at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza for Two, Including Silver Level Seating at the Grammys, Tickets to the Official Grammys After-Party and a $200 Transfer Allowance (January 2019) (Land Only) Show Images Hide Images Show Details Hide Details Better than any concert, this is your chance to be a part of history by attending the Grammy Awards, the music industry's most anticipated show of the year that celebrates the best of the best in music! Bring the Grammys home to Los Angeles' Staples Center in 2019 after a year on the east coast! Then get ready for the real revelry to begin after the last award is handed out at the official Grammys After-Party! The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards) recognize outstanding achievement in the musical industry, and celebrate the best in musical talent. You'll be closer to some of the biggest music stars than you'll ever get without making a hit record of your own! From Lorde to Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran to Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars to The Weeknd, this is music's biggest night, an evening you won't want to miss, and an experience you'll never forget! Each year the Grammys offer a twist on the classic question, what's a good party without music? In this case, what's a music awards show without a good party? Glamorous celebrities, private concerts, sensational fashion (and possibly a shenanigan or two) – you'll find it all at the one and only after party! Join the hottest artists as they celebrate the biggest music awards show long into the night at the party after the party! Your Grammy Award Experience for two includes: • 3 days/2 nights four-star accommodations at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza • Tickets to the Grammy Awards Show with silver level seating • Tickets to the Official Grammy's After-Party • Breakfast daily • All hotel taxes • $200 transfer allowance 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. Hotel may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations.

		Mardi Gras Parades, Parties & Performances! New Orleans, Louisiana Phenomenal Mardi Gras Extravaganza for Two in Harry Connick Jr.'s Parade on an Exclusive Float in New Orleans, Louisiana for Five Days & Four Nights at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, Followed by a Concert (March 1-5, 2019) (Land Only) Show Images Hide Images Show Details Hide Details What better way to experience the world’s biggest party than actually being part of the krewe, the opportunity to ride on a celebrity parade float, and a huge concert full of sensational acts? New Orleans sure knows how to throw a party, and Mardi Gras is the party you won’t want to miss! This is your opportunity to make the most of Mardi Gras in the city known for both its beguiling reputation, and subtle charms. You will be a member of Harry Connick, Jr.’s super krewe, the Krewe of Orhpeus, as you travel the traditional parade route, starting uptown and ending downtown. Known for its musical heritage, this krewe’s parade has notable throws, including emblem beads, light-up Orpheus medallion beads, and four-foot long stuffed dragons, just to name a few! A big concert is the grand finale of this fantastic experience, with acts by some of the hottest performers! Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, Trombone Shorty, and Harry Connick, Jr., himself, have made appearances in the past. This Mardi Gras experience is second to none! Your trip for two includes: • 5 days/4 nights accommodations at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel • Float ride in Harry Connick Jr.'s Parade followed by a concert on Monday, March 4th • Transportation, food, drink and throw package on the float • Free concierge reservation service TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Must reserve by November 30, 2018. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required.***Limited Quantities - Organizations must reserve with Mitch-Stuart, Inc. before offering***

		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. Blackout dates: Jan 26-28, Apr 19-22, May 14-16, Sep 15-19, Oct 11-13, 18-21, Dec 6-9, 13-16, 27-31. 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.

		Royal Parisian Palace Paris, France Delight in Decadence in Paris, France (Europe) for Seven Days & Six Nights at Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris for Two, Including a Private Guided Evening Tour of the Louvre Museum (Land Only) Show Images Hide Images Show Details Hide Details Le Royal Monceau offers the elegance, prestige, luxury, and hospitality that have been signs of high European culture. Only in Paris, France, steeped in history, passion, beauty, and l’art de vivre, could this legendary hotel begin yet another life in a refined new design that recalls its origins as it appeals to the contemporary traveler, who desires not merely a place to stay but a place to feel truly welcome. The perfect accompaniment to your opulent stay at Raffles Le Royal Monceau is an exclusive evening tour of the Louvre Museum, where you'll get a true taste for the artistic creativity and cultural passions of France. At the heart of this vibrant and grandiose neighborhood, Le Royal Monceau is a playground for intellectuals, party-goers, dancers, epicureans, and other adventurous souls and dreamers. Only the charm of the French phrase "je-ne-sais-quoi" can begin to describe the singular and sensational experience that awaits you at Le Royal Monceau in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Residents are treated like close family, a few doorsteps away from "the most beautiful avenue in the world", the Champ-Elysées, and the Arc de Triomphe. A visit to the Louvre is essential to any Paris trip, but an intimate privately guided tour of the Louvre accompanied by an art historian is purely quintessential! Your guide will lead you on this memorable evening tour through the most significant collections, weaving a timeline of art and history along the way in this fortress-turned-palace-turned-museum. Skip all the lines as you study the impressive artifacts! From the Egyptian works, the Mesopotamian relics, to the Greek and Roman sculptures, the antiquities section is truly awe-inspiring. At the heart of the Louvre are the grand galleries of Italian paintings, masterpieces conceived and created by da Vinci, Veronese and Titian. Your trip for two includes: • 7 days/6 nights accommodations at Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris • Daily complimentary breakfast • All room-related taxes (including VAT) • Private evening tour of the Louvre, including skip the line entrance privileges • 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. Tour operates on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6PM to 8:30PM. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue. Blackout dates: Fashion Weeks, Rolland Garros Finals, Ryder Cup, Dec 31.

		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 Air quote available upon request. 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. Blackout dates: June 24-25, July 15-17.