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July 2016

We're very excited to be able to offer our first ever Cuban itinerary, featuring a sport our two nations have shared since the 1860's.  Baseball took the island nation by storm and has firmly rooted itself in Cuban Culture.  This eight day itinerary begins and ends in Miami and encompasses Cuban cuisine, music, culture and games (including a Cuba National Baseball Game), as well as special presentations by a Cuban baseball historian.  November 5-12, 2016

  
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Red Cliffs Adventure by Rail - Sept. 10-17 SOLD OUT
Fall Colors on the Scenic Byways of CO - Sept. 16-23
Colorado Train Adventure - Sept. 17-23*
Grand Canyonlands - Sept. 17-26
Charms of the Chesapeake - September 23-30
Birds in Landscapes: Northern CA & OR - Sept. 24-Oct.1
Ultimate Canyonlands - Sept. 29-Oct. 7
Costa Rica! - Oct. 4-12*
Canyon Country Experience - Oct. 11-17 SOLD OUT
A Taste of Vermont - Oct. 15-21
Canyon Country Experience - Oct. 17-23  NEW DATES
Hidden Gems of Washington, DC - October 12-18
Upstate New York and Hudson Valley - October 22-28
Ghosts and Ghost Towns of Old Nevada - Oct. 29-Nov. 3
Cuba Baseball Experience - November 5-12
Kenya Safari Adventure - November 7-19
NYC & The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Nov 20-25    
New Years' in Nashville - Dec. 30-Jan. 3, 2017
Key West, Miami & the Everglades - Jan. 12-28, 2017

*multiple dates available
 
  

A Word  About ProcrastinationKey West
 
I know it's fun to check out enticing tour listings and add them to your wish list.  But many of our most popular tours sell out early, so if you don't move them to your "to do" list soon enough, you could miss out on amazing experiences.  A case in point:  Key West, Miami & The Everglades (Jan. 12-28).  Because of the intimate nature of this tour, it is limited to just 30 travelers, and annually sells out several months ahead of departure.  That's why we're adding it to the TAP Into Travel lineup early, along with some other holiday suggestions.

Featured Tour: 
New Year's in Nashville
Dec. 30-Jan. 3, 2017 
 
Ring in the New Year aboard Nashville's General Jackson Showboat and spend a relaxing four night staycation at the fabulous Opryland Hotel.  You'll be surrounded by lush, indoor gardens, winding rivers and sparkling waterfalls, all under a glass atrium that is 70 degrees year-round!   Package includes the newly-expanded Country Music Hall of Fame, the Johnny Cash Museum, Franklin Plantations tour, The Parthenon replica, and Wild Horse Saloon.  

Park rangers round up the buffalo
South Dakota Tourism
Buffalo Roundup
Sept. 28-Oct. 3, 2016

Curious about this unique Western adventure?  It is streamed live world-wide each year, so we have plenty of footage.  Check out this video  to see why the American Bus Association honors it year after year as one of its Top 100 Events in the US.

National Parks Celebrate 100 Years
 
In 39 years, I can't remember a single tour we've done that didn't include at least one of the 412 areas administered by the National Park Service.  Our focus of course is on the history and grandeur of the Great American West, but America's Best Idea truly has something for everyone.  We hope you are taking advantage of the many special events taking place all year long, but if you're having trouble deciding, we have a few suggestions for you!  Give us a call. 

Feel free to contact us with any questions at 800-888-8306.

 

We look forward to seeing you on the trail this season.

  

Happy Trails! 
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