~ Celebrating 47 Years in 2014 ~

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1 ~ Celebrating 47 Years in 2014 ~

2 Your Ticket to Fun! nd Ave. Hopkins, MI Taking Along Friends Everywhere We Go! Since 1967 CELEBRATING 47 YEARS IN 2014 Toll Free Dear Friends, We are so excited to present our 2014 tours for your consideration. We have spent many hours designing, planning, and arranging these tours. Our goal remains the same today as it was 47 years ago when Mom arranged our first tour. We strive to satisfy all who come along, from the first time traveler to our many longtime repeat travelers, some of whom have taken over 30 or more tours. All the tours we operate provide our customers with great value. Each day s activities provide you a quality travel experience. Nothing is left to chance, from the hotels and motels selected, to each and every stop along the way for meals, attractions and sightseeing stops, to the specially selected included meals featuring local and regional cuisine, to even our morning and afternoon breaks, every mile is planned and reserved. For 47 years we have taken care of our travelers and we promise to continue to work hard every day to earn your trust, loyalty, and appreciation. Perhaps the most important favor we can ask of all our travelers is to sign up early. Make your decision and send in a deposit of $25.00 per person. We have a minimal deposit, and payment schedule, to make it simple and easy for you. Be assured you are traveling with a quality and well-managed company. Early sign up guarantees the tour, departure, and assures you of experiencing the travel times of your life. BOOK NOW and MAKE IT A GO! Who will you be traveling with? Like-minded people just like yourself who share a passion for good times with good friends, seeing the sights, experiencing the fun and fellowship along the way. We have no strangers on our tours, only good friends we have not yet met. Want to try something new this year? Try our 5-day Mystery Tour. The spirit of adventure and fun-filled times is all you need. We wrote the book for Mystery Tours and our trip this year is even more mysterious and exciting! How about joining us for a tour to California that features sights all the way to the coast and back again as well as visiting the best that California has to offer. Many of our travelers are going; we would love to have you join us. Whether you are looking for one day or many, we look forward to seeing all of you On the Road in Your Friends at Brenner Tours What People are Saying about Brenner... Interesting people, filled itinerary, good guides and great food! Lynn & Fred Green Pam & Bob went above and beyond with care for us all. Beautiful and wonderful trip. Dave & Brenda Chase Our Mission Statement Brenner Vacations is a family owned and operated Christian company committed to quality, excellence and integrity in providing adventure vacation opportunities with a truly caring touch and a focus on the traveler s needs.

3 2 Brenner Tours 2014 HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS: Mail reservation form and deposit to nd Ave., Hopkins, MI Provide the following information: Name and Date of Tour Number of Reservations Needed Type of room accommodations (single, double, triple) Your preferred departure point When Brenner receives your reservation and deposit, we send a confirmation and Trip Cancellation Insurance folder information along with a confirmation. On the confirmation you will see your balance owed on the trip. Reservation Form on Page 19 Please SAVE THIS BROCHURE! We are mailing this one brochure this year because of printing & postage costs. Thanks for understanding. DEPARTURE LOCATION BRENNER ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOURS INCLUDE: Brenner Escort Taxes and gratuities on included functions Sightseeing and admission per itinerary Fun experiences, unique dining experiences Modern, deluxe rest room equipped motor coaches with A/C, large, panoramic windows, reclining seats, and DVD monitors Carefully planned itineraries Professional Drivers, Compass and Cardinal Coaches Rest stops approximately every 2-2-1/2 hours. Seating rotation which affords equal opportunity for each traveler to view scenery equally from different areas of the coach throughout the trip. Deluxe hotel accommodations at hotels, motels, motor inns, and resorts. THINKING OF A LAST MINUTE TRIP? CALL, EVEN IF IT S PAST THE DUE DATE, WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOU. BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! First trip with Brenner Tours. We were happy with all the places we went to. Would love to take another! Dick & Ruth Koetje ALLEGAN First Baptist Church on M-40 south of M-89 in back lot on the west, not by road MARTIN - Reformed Church, east off US 131 GRAND RAPIDS - 28th & Michael in Wyoming. Please do not park near the Family Fare Store. Park on east side facing Michael Street HOLLAND Park by the K-Mart Plaza on the southeast corner of Waverly and Chicago Drive, not near the Store Entrance KALAMAZOO Maple Hill Mall near McDonalds, north side of M43, east of US131. INDIANA PICK UPS MIDDLEBURY, IN - The Essenhaus Restaurant, located one mile west of SR 13, north side of US 20. Check in at front desk at the Country Inn with your car s license plate number SOUTH BEND, IN Bob Evans Restaurant, 204 Dixie way South Route 933 at I-80/90 Exit 177 TOURS DO NOT BEGIN OR END IN HOPKINS Would not travel another way or with anyone else. Brenner s is the best! Jerry & Connie Frymier WE DO NOT PICK UP AT ALL LOCATIONS ON EVERY TOUR! Although every effort to is made to accommodate every traveler, pick up at your desired location may not be possible on every tour. This is determined two weeks prior to departure based on direction of travel, number of travelers at each location, attractions and the drivers federally-mandated hours of service. If you plan to leave your vehicle at the departure point for the duration of the tour, please inform someone at the establishment. Be aware neither that establishment nor Brenner Tours can accept responsibility for damage to vehicles left. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The 2014 tour prices listed is based on currency exchange in effect. All tour prices are subject to revision in the event of a fluctuation in tariff rates, currency rates, gasoline surcharges or other factors beyond our control. Every effort is made to publish accurate printing. Rates quoted in US Dollars. We reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute facilities, hotels, or events of equal or better quality if necessary.

4 Brenner Tours We re working for you... It takes teamwork in today s world These Guaranteed Departures fill up quickly. Please book at least 5 months prior marks our 47th anniversary in the travel business. We are a family business and are proud to continue serving your travel needs. Whether you have taken one trip or traveled many times with us, we say thank you and appreciate you! Brenner Tours has teamed up with Travel Alliance Partners (TAP) to offer more than 500 escorted tours throughout the United States, Canada, and all over the world. With this Guaranteed Departure assurance, you can be certain when you make a reservation the trip will operate - it is Guaranteed to Go! Our TAP Partners are 38 qualified, reputable North American Tour Operators. We work together to promote tours with the highest quality and biggest variety. Our 2014 collection of Guaranteed Departures can take you to your favorite destinations. Go to our Brenner Tour web site click the TAP logo to research the entire list of wonderful tours and travel options. This site is updated with exciting tour opportunities by-weekly. Please visit this web site often. You can book these TAP Tours on our website or call us and we will book your tour. Whether you are an individual looking to join a tour, or a Group Leader wanting to avoid having to cancel another tour, we invite you to look at our Guaranteed Departures. As times have changed these past 47 years, we are changing too. We still offer great motor coach tours escorted by Brenner. Please take a look at our 14 motor coach tours we offer in You can view these tours online or we will mail you a brochure. Plus, we still offer vacations all over the world for our independent travelers. We look forward to welcoming you on an exciting journey in Contact Brenner Tours at or or brenners@brennertours.com. We will treat you like family. Your Friends at Brenner Worldwide Travel with our Travel Partner, Collette Choose from more than 150 locations across 7 Continents. Whatever you wish we can book it! Day-by day itinerary for the following tours are on our web - or call us at or for brochure. All of these escorted (by Collette) group tours have BIG SAVINGS if you book EARLY (usually 6 months prior). These tours have air included from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Departing from another airport is possible, price will vary. Please call. Other departure dates are possible. Price will vary. Please call us! Please go to our website and click on Collette Tours (left hand side of screen - bottom). Click on each tour for day-by-day itinerary, or call us and we will mail you an itinerary. These prices are with early bird discount. Make your reservation today. IRELAND S COASTAL TREASURE 9 Days Jul7 17 $3, p.p. MEMORIALS OF WAR: NORMANDY & PARIS 10 Days July 10 $4, p.p. DISCOVER THE FRENCH RIVIERA 9 Days September 18 $3, p.p. MARITIME S COASTAL WONDERS 11 Days October 6 $3, p.p. CANADIAN ROCKIES & GLACIER NATIONAL PARK 7 Days August 9 $3, p.p. ALASKA DISCOVERY LAND & CRUISE 13 Days July 29 Inside Cabin $5, p.p. HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE 10 Days November 13 $4, p.p. SAN ANTONIO GETAWAY November 2 $1, p.p.

5 4 Brenner Tours 2014 Brown Baggin in Amish Country - April 8 Tuesday, April 8 1 Day $ Per Person Departures: Wyoming: Depart 7:30 a.m. - Return 8:00 p.m. Martin: Depart 8:00 a.m. - Return 7:30 p.m. Kalamazoo: Depart 8:30 a.m. - Return 7:00 p.m. Escort: Pam Brenner Balance and Final Paymentdue March 7 You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please call BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! Hit the road for our day trip to the heart of Amish Country. Everyone can take a Brown Bag Tour and give you coffee and doughnuts along the way. Why not come along, see, and learn so much more. With Bill as our guide, you not only fill your bag with goodies, you will also learn as you go. As we travel along from place to place, you will hear about the Amish and their life. Every mile we travel between stops Bill keeps us informed. Greet Bill and travel to Rise & Roll Bakery. Have some coffee and free samples of the delicious products made and served in this bakery. The next stop is the Dutch Country Market, where the Lehman fam- Fiddler on the Roof - May 15 & 16 at the Fireside Theater, Dancing Horses and Chicago Skyline Cruise DAY 1: Greet your fellow travelers this morning and get ready to enjoy a delightful 2-day get away to the Badger State. The Windy City offers so many sights, scenes, and things to do. We board our vessel, the Mercury, in the heart of downtown on the Chicago River to embark on a 90-minute voyage to see some of the most compelling and dazzling architecture in any modern day big city. Marvel at the towering skyscrapers, the scintillating waterfront, the impressive skyline sights and the downtown river and Lake front areas as our vessel glides along through the heart of the Windy City. Travel to Wisconsin this afternoon. This evening, we are off to Fireside Theater to enjoy a delicious Signature Buffet meal, followed by one of the greatest musicals every written. The Fiddler on the Roof has certainly been one of the most popular shows at the Fireside and held the title as Broadway s longest running musicals for over twenty years, winning nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Millions of people worldwide have fallen in love with Tevye, the long-suffering dairyman who struggles to find a balance between his traditions and his family. This heart-warming story features one of Broadway s most beautiful musical scores. (D) DAY 2: A visit to K & W Greenery this morning might give you some new and improved ideas about your gardens and flower beds. Visit the Dancing Horses Theatre, first featuring The Exotic Bird Show. Many of these amazing birds have performed on a variety of TV shows, including Jay Leno and America s Got Talent. These talented-feathered friends can play basketball, roller skate, and even sign! The Dancing Horses Theatre presents an enchanting Vegas-style show performance showing the powerful connection between man and horse. From the moment the show opens until the finale the equine performers and their ily makes their wonderful noodles, plus delicious honey products and HUGE jellybeans. Guissburg Cheese House is our next stop. Watch award-winning cheeses made in Amish tradition and sample some of the over 40+ flavors of cheese. Browse the town of Shipshewana and enjoy a light lunch on your own. Next stop, B & L Woodcraft. Everyone here gets to enjoy making their own birdhouse to take home as a special memory of Amish country. You get to pick out your own wood for Lyle to put together, and then Betty adds the final touches. Yoder s Popcorn Plant is our next stop. Learn about the many varieties of popcorn grown in the area. At Lambright Wind Chimes, we get to hear Big Ben and see how wind chimes are made. No visit is complete without a stop at E & S Sales. This Bulk Food Store introduces you to over 50 varieties of cheese, homemade baked goods, and a large selection of bulk foods. Next stop, our Amish Friends for wonderful Thresher s Meal. Travel home from this fun-filled Amish Country Brown Bagging Adventure with five special gifts tucked in our totes, and a delicious meal under our belts. LATEST INFORMATION!! We will visit a new place in Amish Country that no one has gone to yet. A rug weaver is opening a shop and we are going to work in a visit, if this lady has everything set up by then. Be the first to visit this attraction. In addition, we are working on a stop to an Amish School. We will have the kids sing for us and they like for us to tell them what school was like for us when we were younger. Brings back some memories, doesn t it? Hurry and sign up soon! May 15 - May 16 2 Days $ Per Person/Double $ Single $ Per Person/Triple BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! Escort: Kaylee Brenner $100 February 13 Final Payment April 10 You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please call Chicago Skyline Cruise Award Winning Show (Fiddler on the Roof) Signature Buffet at the Fireside Exotic Bird Show Dancing Horses Theatre Dancing Waters 1 Continental Breakfast 1 Lunch 1 Dinner trainers keep us spellbound, exclaiming in wonder, chuckling at the humor and anticipating more to come. The show concludes with Dancing Waters, which features hundreds of water jets that are choreographed to music and presented in a brilliant kaleidoscope of changing lights. Enjoy a delicious lunch before the performance. Travel homeward bound with the sounds of the Fiddler in our hearts and the talented exotic birds and amazing equine performers that entertained us. (CB L)

6 Brenner Tours Gettysburg, Moses at the Sight and Sound Theatre Lancaster Penn Dutch Lancaster Penn Dutch - May 28 - May 31 May 28 - May 31 4 Days $ Per Person/Double $ Single $ Per Person/Triple Escort: Pam Brenner $200 Due February 28 Final Payment April 21 BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please call Tour of Gettysburg National Military Park Amazing Performance of Moses at the Sight and Sound Theatre Dinner at the Plain & Fancy Restaurant Tour of Lancaster and the Amish Countryside Kitchen Kettle Village Hershey Chocolate World Flight 93 Memorial 3 Continental Breakfasts 1 Dinner DAY 1: Join us as we travel to the Pennsylvania Dutch country in Lancaster. Look forward to witnessing the compelling and powerful new production of Moses at the Sight and Sound theatre. We travel the interstates to our overnight accommodations in the Keystone State. DAY 2: This morning travels soon finds us in Gettysburg, the scene of the most decisive battle of the Civil War. A local guide joins us for a tour of the battlefield. Learn about the largest battle ever fought on American soil. Get off the coach several times this morning to get a close-up view of these hallowed grounds. Continuing on to Lancaster, our seat awaits us at the Sight and Sound Theatre for the inspiring production of Moses. Experience what Moses and the people of Israel endured for years at the hands of the Egyptians. From being sent down the Nile in a basket, to parting the Red Sea, or encountering God in a burning bush, experiencing the 10 plagues and receiving the Ten Commandments from God, see how God raised up Moses from a broken man to become the deliverer of Israel. See all these events of this amazing story. After the show is over we enjoy a delicious included dinner at the Plain N Fancy restaurant. (CB D) DAY 3: A local guide joins us this morning for a tour of the Amish country, noted for its fertile fields and simpler way of life. At the Kitchen Kettle Village, you may browse the more than 40 shops in one outdoor shopping village, filled with Lancaster County food, fresh baked breads, goods, and tasty foods. Have lunch on your own while browsing here. Travel on to Hershey, the Chocolate Capital of the World in the sweetest place on earth. Take a tour of the Chocolate World, which gives us an animated visual experience of the production of chocolate. Our route turns west for this evening. (CB) DAY 4: This morning we visit the Flight 93 memorial. On September 11, 2001 our nation came under attack when four commercial airlines were used to strike targets on the ground. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers on board Flight 93, the attack on the US Capital was thwarted. One day this was common field, now it is a field of honor forever. Travel home this afternoon, reflecting on the wonderful scenery, the food, our friends, and the inspirational entertainment we have all enjoyed. (CB) Wonderful trip and a great way to make new friends. Traveling with Pam & Bob was great fun. They do a wonderful job.. Carol Warner

7 6 Brenner Tours 2014 The Big Apple - New York City - June 9-14 June 9 - June 14 6 Days $1, Per Person/Double $2, Single $1, Per Person/Triple Escort: Kaylee Brenner $ Due March 24 Final Payment April 23 You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please call BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! Please Make Your Reservation at Least 4 Months Prior to Departure Because of Strict Policies in NYC New York is a city like no other. Manhattan Island has a lot of people who live, work, and call New York home. Add into the mix the traffic and Services of a licensed guide for 2 days in New York City Mid Town Manhattan Hotel within easy walking of Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Radio City Music Hall Admissions to all listed attractions 911 Memorial Walking Tour of Central Park St. Patrick s Cathedral Guided Tour of Radio City Music Hall Bryant Park Drive by UN Building, Fifth Avenue and Herald Square Visit Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour Lower Manhattan including Wall Street, Trinity Church, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Little Italy New Broadway Show Aladdin Top of the Rock Observatory Plaza at Rockefeller Center to see the Today Show in action and Tour NBC Studios Many more Sights and Historical Facts too Numerous to mention 5 Contenental Brakfasts 3 Dinners visitors, and New York is in a word, BUSY! That is what makes New York unique. Acordingly, in the best interests of time and tour management, Brenner Tours reserves the right to make adjustments for the betterment of all tour members. We will see all the attractions as listed and so much more, it might just not be in the order written in the daily itinerary writing. Thank you for your understanding. DAY 1: We have all heard about The Big Apple. Do you know New York has over 100 other nicknames like Father Knickerbocker, the city of Cities, the City that Never Sleeps, the Empire City, the Frog and Toe, the Melting Pot, and the Wonder City, are but a few of the names of this amazing city. Approximately 8 million people live in the city, and New York s world-class skyline boasts more skyscrapers except for Hong Kong. Let s get our day started traveling the highways of Ohio and Pennsylvania, looking forward to getting our slice of the Big Apple. DAY 2: Early afternoon, the skyline looms which means we are soon arriving in the hustle, bustle, and excitement of New York. Check into our Mid Town Manhattan Hotel centrally located near Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and the Theatre District. You may wish to relax for bit at the hotel, or feel free to explore the shops and Times Square on your own. This evening we enjoy dinner, then settle in our reserved seats for the exciting and new Broadway show, Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin s journey brings you into an exotic world full of daring adventure, classic comedy, and timeless romance. This unforgettable experience includes all the cherished songs from the Academy Award-Winning Show and more written especially for Broadway. (CB D) DAY 3: Our local expert city guide will join us today. Central Park is the playground for New Yorkers both young and old alike. Many celebrities, actors and television personalities make their home here. Enjoy a walking tour of the park seeing Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, the Dakota and more. Drive down Fifth Avenue to see the famous shops and stores. See Rockefeller Center and enjoy a guided tour of Radio City Music Hall. Visit the famous St. Patrick s Cathedral, St. John the Divine and Bryant Park. We have lunch on our own in one of New York s neighborhoods and local eateries. Drive by the UN Building and past famous Herald Square and so much more. Have dinner at the Rock Center Food Court, then return to the hotel for the evening. (CB D) DAY 4: Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel. Wear walking shoes for another full day of exciting Big Apple sights await our exploration. Head into lower Manhattan to Battery Park for a visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Retrace the footsteps of freedom on your visit to these iconic landmarks. Witness the radiance of Lady Liberty s torch signaling entrance into America, the immigrants land of hope and dreams. Back on the Island, see the Financial District and Wall Street, historic Trinity Church and the 911 Memorial at Ground Zero, a powerful and moving tribute dedicated to those men, women, and children killed in the terrorist attacks of 2001 and See and learn the stories of Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo, Greenwich Village while heading back Uptown. This evening dinner is included. Our night concludes with a visit to Top of the Rock Observatory for a spectacular view of Manhattan Island by night. (CB D) DAY 5: For those waiting to be discovered, today just might be your day. After breakfast at the hotel, we arrive at the Plaza at Rockefeller Center for a chance to see the Today Show in action and tour NBC Studios. You will have some more free time to get those last minute items and have lunch on your own, then leave the Big City behind and start our journey homeward. (CB) DAY 6 We can now understand why New York is the world s number one attraction. Over 50 million visitors each year come from all over the world to see the sights, sample the food, visit the attractions, take in a Broadway show and enjoy all the Big Apple has to offer. Travel home with wonderful memories of all we have seen, done, and experienced in this fabulous city. (CB)

8 Brenner Tours Coastal Virginia & the North Carolina Outer Banks Lancaster Featuring Penn The DutchLost Colony Outdoor Drama - June June 23 - June 30 8 Days $1, Per Person/Double $1, Single $1, Per Person/Triple Escort: Pam Brenner $ Due March 21 Final Payment May 12 You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please call Stop at Greenbrier Resort Lunch at Historic Michie Tavern Virginia Beach Tour Fort Story Beach Area Old Cape Henry Lighthouse First Landing Cross Drive Past Naval Air Station Oceana Military Aviation Museum Local Guide Service for Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks 2 Night Stay on the Outer Banks The Lost Colony Symphonic Drama Bodie Island Lighthouse Tour the Outside of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Chicamacomico Life Saving Station View the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse in Manteo Roanoke Island Festival Park Tour the 16th Centery Formal English Eliabethan Gardens Visit Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island Stroll through 16th Century Formal English Elizabethan Gardens Wild Horse Tour of Corolla and See the Spanish Mustangs of Corolla Visit and Tour Historic Corolla Village, the Whale Head Club, and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse Visit the Wright Brothers Memorial and Climb Big Kill Devile Hill Stand on the Site where Wilbur and Orville made their first flights Tour Billy Grahams Home and Library Self-guided Tour of Biltmore with Lunch at Deerpark Restaurant Dinner Cruise on the Ohio River 6 Continental Breakfasts 1 Full Breakfast 4 Lunches 1 Dinner DAY 1: On the road this morning, we travel the highways while looking forward to our visit to the beautiful Outer Banks region in the Tar Heel State. DAY 2: Enjoy scenic West Virginia sights through the coal country of Beckley over the New River Gorge, crossing the rugged and deceptively beautiful Allegheny Mountains pausing for a quick visit at the world famous Greenbrier Resort. In the Old Dominion State of Virginia, an included lunch awaits at the historic Michie Tavern. Servers serve a typical hearty colonial style meal in period costume in a rustic tavern setting. Be sure to save room for some of the homemade peach cobbler. Our afternoon brings us closer as the miles pass by to our overnight stay in Virginia. (CB L) DAY 3: Welcome to Virginia Beach! A local guide joins us this morning for our first stop at Fort Story, an area of pristine beach located on the edge of the oceanfront at the point where the Atlantic waters flow into Chesapeake Bay. Pause for a great photo opportunity at Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, the oldest government-built lighthouse in America, dating back to First Landing Cross is the site where the first permanent English Settlers put up a cross on Cape Henry Shore in gratitude to God and affirm England s claim to this land. Drive past the Naval Air Station Oceana on our way to the Military Aviation Museum. Enjoy your included lunch, and then view the largest private collections of World War I and World War II era military aircraft in the world. Our travel continues to the famous Outer Banks where we are able to unpack for a 2-night stay. Enjoy the compelling story The Lost Colony that celebrates the 117 English men, women and children whose dream still lives on in this American symphonic opera original, which was first performed in (CB L) DAY 4: Lighthouses, drifting sands, pristine beaches, and the clear water of the Atlantic captures our imagination today. The 156-foot high, Bodie Island Lighthouse began operation in As we pause for a photo stop, notice the lighthouse painted in black and white horizontal stripes. America s tallest and most recognizable lighthouse is Cape Hatteras. We visit the outside of the Lighthouse, recognized world wide as the international symbol of the North Carolina coast. Visit and learn the story of Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, which dates back to Hundreds of shipwrecked sailors were rescued during the days of transport by sailing ships. The village of Manteo is home of the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse in the historic downtown waterfront. After lunch on your own, board and explore the Elizabeth II sailing ship. Costumed 16th century sailors will answer any questions about the ship and its voyages. Visit Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island featuring a visitor s center, and interpretive programs. Stroll through the Elizabethan Gardens, an early recreated 16th century formal English garden. Enjoy dinner this evening at a local restaurant then return to our comfortable overnight accommodations. (CB D) DAY 5: An exciting day lies ahead. Possibly the most celebrated horses in North America are the Spanish Mustangs of Corolla. Although these magnificent horses no longer can roam the village of Corolla as they did for hundreds of years, these rugged and hardy wild horses run free in a remote area bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Currituck Sound on the west. Our special 4-wheel drive vehicle takes us where these wonderfully free wild Spanish mustangs roam about in a setting like no other. This afternoon after lunch on your own at Timbuck II Village, our local guide shows us the historic Corolla Village including Whalehead Club, a beautiful beach mansion with an amazing display of Tiffany lamps and other period fixtures and furniture. The Currituck Beach Lighthouse at Corolla is still housed in its original structure. Put into service in 1875, today it still serves as a navigational aid. The Wright Brothers National Memorial is where the dream of flight took place on December 17, Climb Big Kill Devil Hill for a breathtaking

9 8 Brenner Tours 2014 view of the area where Wilbur and Orville conducted their glider experiments. (Extensive walking is required for this tour, please wear comfortable walking shoes). It seems too soon we leave the Outer Banks with a stop for dinner on our own then pausing in New Bern for our overnight stay. (CB) DAY 6 Travel the scenic highways of the Tar Heel State to Charlotte. The Billy Graham Birthplace and Library is designed to reflect Billy Graham s journey from a humble farm boy to an international ambassador of God s love. See the home where Billy lived in from age 9 until he left for college. The Journey of Faith retraces Billy Graham s dynamic journey thorough multimedia presentations, photos and memorabilia. Pause at the Memorial Prayer Garden where Ruth Graham Bell, George Beverly Shea are interred At the Graham Brothers Dairy Bar, you can enjoy lunch on your own. Continuing on our travel west has us circling the wagon in the hills of North Carolina. (CB) DAY 7 Asheville lies in the Appalachia Mountain Range in North Carolina. This morning s travels brings us to Biltmore Estates. Built by George Washington Vanderbilt for his wife and daughter, the Biltmore remains the greatest mansion of America s gilded age. On your self-guided tour of the estate, you are able to explore the many rooms in the mansion at your own pace. Be sure to stroll the outside of the house to admire all the architectural details. A delicious lunch tops off our visit. This evening finds us in the Bluegrass State. (B L) DAY 8: Travel north to the Queen City of Cincinnati. A deliciously prepared luncheon cruise waits on the Ohio River. It seems too soon our vacation must end. Say farewell to our fellow travelers as we return home with many fond memories of our travels to the Outer Banks. (CB L) Smokey Joe s Cafe at the Fireside Theater August August 21 - August 22 2 Days $ Per Person/Double $ Single $ Per Person/Triple Escort: Kaylee Brenner $ Due May 12 Final Payment July 11 BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please call DAY 1: Come along for a fun-filled 2-day tour to the Fireside Theater and the critically acclaimed musical revue Smokey Joe s Cafe. This is a joyful celebration of the music of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who, as much as anyone else, virtually invented rock n roll. SMOKEY JOE S CAFE features nearly 40 of the greatest songs every recorded, such as Hound Dog, Charlie Brown, Jailhouse Rock, Love Potion #9, and many, many more performed by a live cast of some of the country s best young performers! The original production ran on Broadway for five years. O & H Danish Bakery for Danish Kringle Tour The Grand Signature Buffet at the Fireside SMOKEY JOE S CAFE Broadway Style Show Untouchables Gangster Tour in Chicago Harry Carey s Lunch 1 Continental Breakfast 1 Lunch 1 Signature Buffet Dinner The Fireside s exciting new staging of this smash hit musical is sure to bring crowds to their feet again! Of Course, any time we talk Fireside we must always talk about the fantastically delicious Signature Buffet which is by far and away one of the best meals we offer! Before this all happens, travel to the Badger State. At O & H Bakery, we get to see famous Kringle pastries being made, sample some of the delicious products, and purchase a Kringle. From the first slice to the last bite, savor this tasty pastry. (D) DAY 2: Filled with songs of yesteryear, retrace our route back to the Windy City. Experience Chicago as it was during the 1920s and 1930s. On our Untouchable tour, we see the old gangster hot spots and hit spots. Hear the historically accurate accounts of Capone, Moran, Dillinger and the rest of da boys! Feel the excitement of jazz-age Chicago during the era of prohibition. Enjoy a journey into the gambling dens and site of gangland shoot outs. Get the inside story on Chicago s windiest politicians, the rollicking red-lights districts and the most notorious guys, girls, and games! We sure have worked up our appetites so let s head on over to Harry Carey s for a delicious Southern Comfort Buffet. After this, our pathway heads home, filled with thoughts of delicious eats. SMOKEY JOE S CAFE, da guys, the girls, and the gangsters. Holy Cow! What a Trip! (CB L)

10 Brenner Tours California and the West Coast Highlights July 21 - August 9 20 Days $3, Per Person/Double $3, Single $2, Per Person/Triple Escort: Pam Brenner $25.00 per person deposit $ Due April 21 Final Payment June 9 BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please call DAY 1: Let s set the wheels in motion, pack the bags, board the coach and get ready for 20 incredible days of sights and scenic wonders as we travel together to see our great country. DAY 2: A delicious meal awaits at Lamberts Throwed Rolls, a favorite of Brenner travelers. Continuing west, all is OK as our wagon hunkers down in Oklahoma City. (CB L) DAY 3: This morning starts with a visit to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum featuring famous western art, the John Wayne gun collection, his Kachina doll collection and many personal items. Pause for a somber visit to the Oklahoma City National Memorial, site of the bombing of the Alfred Murrah Federal Building. Cross into the panhandle and wide open spaces of Texas to Amarillo. This evening we travel to the Palo Duro Canyon for a delicious outdoor BBQ dinner, complete with all the western trimmings and fare, then settle back in your reserved seats to enjoy this evening s performance of the highly-acclaimed production Texas. (CB D) DAY4: On the road again, visit Albuquerque and the famous Sandia Peak Tramway ride to the top of the Sandia Mountains. The surrounding view is phenomenal as you literally see miles in all directions. Continue our western adventures in the Land July 21-August 9 of Enchantment. (B) DAY 5: High desert scenes soon give way to higher ground and impressive Ponderosa Pines to the fantastically beautiful red rock country of Sedona. Board the world famous Pink Jeeps to experience an unforgettable and scenic ride into the outback country. Your guide will explain the history, the geology, and other interesting facts about the western movie industry which is common in Sedona. Explore the shops, browse the streets and savor the food in Sedona before traveling on for our evening stop. (B) DAY 6: California, Here We Come is the cry on our lips today as we enter the Sunshine State to the harbor city of San Diego. A great way to see this city is by water, let s view harbor sights while cruising past the impressive naval cruisers, destroyers and aircraft carriers at the San Diego Naval shipyard. (B) DAY 7: This morning our first stop is at the San Diego Zoological Park for a safari tram ride with a chance to view animals from the lands of Africa. Lions, cheetahs, tigers, rhinos, giraffes and many other famed mammal residents mingling around the water hole in the park. We enjoy a deliciously famous Knott s Berry Farm Chicken Dinner. (CB L) DAY 8 Our first stop this morning is the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum built on a beautiful hilltop setting. His library contains memorabilia, photographs and gifts received during his administration, a full-scale replica of the oval office, a large section of the Berlin Wall, plus Air Force One. Next visit exciting Solvang. Jump onboard the Honen, a 1915 replica streetcar pulled by a pair of beautiful Danish horses. Explore the shops, see the sights and enjoy the old world charm while visiting this wonderfully Danish City. Our travels contine north to San Luis Obispo and veer onto the incredible Pacific Coast Highway where the land meets the sea and offers an endless display of colorful landscapes on our Lamberts Throwed Rolls Oklahoma City National Memorial National Cowboy Hall of Fame Palo Duro Canyon Texas Outdoor Musical Drama Old Fashioned Chuck Wagon BBQ Dinner Sandia Peak Tramway Pink Jeep Tour Time in Sedona San Diego Harbor Cruise San Diego Park and Safari Ride Knotts Berry Farm Chicken Dinner Ronald Reagan Museum Travel Scenic Highway 101 and the Pacific Coast Highway Danish Community of Solvang Hearst Castle Picnic Along the Pacific Coast Highway 17 Mile Drive and Carmel-by-the- Sea Roaring Camp and Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad Camp Style Lunch at Roaring Camp San Francisco Harbor Scenic Cruise Napa Valley Dinner Train and Railroad Ride through Napa Valley Wine Country Yosemite National Park Sightseeing and Valley Floor Tour Sequoia National Park Hoover Dam Daytime Sightseeing Drive of Las Vegas Strip Kennecott Copper Mine Travel Scenic Highway 40, the Dinosaur Highway Dinosaur Museum in Vernal Terry Bison Ranch Chuck Wagon Ride and Cookout Dinner Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi Starved Rock Trolley Tour, Cruise & Lunch at the Lodge 13 Continental Breakfasts/ 4 Full Breakfasts 5 Lunches 3 Dinners

11 10 Brenner Tours 2014 way to San Simeon. DAY 9: Visit Hearst Castle, built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. The castle is a domain of castles, mansions, theaters, pools and tennis courts designed by Hearst himself. The highlight of our day is our scenic and leisurely drive north up the highway, pausing along the way for a picnic lunch at Big Sur, then continuing along to the spectacular 17 mile drive to marvel and wonder at some of the most photographed rockbound coastline in the world. Continue north to our overnight stop in this scenic country. DAY 10: Ride into the past today on the Roaring Camp and Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad. Travel over trestles, through towering redwood forests and up a winding narrowgauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain. Our conductor narrates the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the surrounding forest. In the 1880 s these narrow gauge railroads were used to transport giant redwood logs out of the mountains. To this day, these authentic steam engines are meticulously maintained. Back at camp, the cook has rustled up a delicious camp style lunch for us to enjoy. After lunch, we travel into San Francisco to famous Fisherman s Wharf. Board our boat for a harbor cruise of the San Francisco Bay and the waterfront. Cruise under the famous Golden Gate Bridge, close up sailing past Alcatraz Island, once home of American s most famous criminals. Enjoy breathtaking views of Marin Headlands, Crissy Fields, the Bay Bridge, Angel Island and more. Back at Fisherman s Wharf, you have free time to explore the waterfront shops and enjoy some delicious seafood for dinner. (CB L) DAY 11: Enjoy your journey to the famous Napa Valley Wine Country. Board the Napa Valley Train for a rail adventure through the heart of California s Vineyards. Enjoy a wonderfully prepared 3-course gourmet lunch while riding through the Valley. The rail cars have been meticulously restored which adds to your eating experience. Back on our coach, travel to Sacramento and stop for a visit to Old Town, a recreated town of the days of the California Gold Rush era. Shops, eateries and specialty stores are found throughout old town. We find ourselves settling in for the evening in this area. (CB L) DAY 12: A super day of highlights is in store today on our visit to Yosemite National Park. Board an open-air tram for a memorable tour of the valley floor. Park Rangers are our guides as we explore and visit some of Yosemite s most famous sightseeing spots including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, Bridal Veil Falls and so much more. The history of the park, the plant and animal life are all explored. Enjoy lunch on your own in the park and spend most of the day learning, exploring and seeing the sights of this magnificent park. (CB) DAY 13: Another great day of wonders awaits us today as we travel to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park to marvel at the scenic wonders and huge redwoods. We spend the day in this area. In addition to the scenic sights, we also stop for pictures at the General Grant and General Sherman Trees. These trees tower some 260 feet high and have a circumference of more than 100 feet. Our overnight stop is in the valley city of Barstow, our last night in the Golden State of California. (CB) DAY 14: On our eastward travel today, enjoy a short devotional service while making our path to the Hoover Dam. View this magnificent manmade structure that creates a respect for man s accomplishments. See how man triumphed over environmental and engineering difficulties to complete the monumental task to build the largest dam known to man. In Las Vegas, we travel down the famous strip by day to see the sights of the city that never sleeps. Enjoy lunch on your own in Las Vegas then continue our journey. (B) DAY 15: Travel Veterans Memorial Highway north to the Kennecott Copper Mine, the world s largest excavation and copper mine that is one of the few man made creations visible from space. Travel high into the Oquirrh Mountains to see the world s largest waste-rock repositories and earth-moving trucks. At the Visitors Center located inside you will learn about the mines 100 year history. It was once a small company, now it is the largest copper supplier and private economic driver in Utah. Stay in the alley area this evening. (CB) DAY 16 US Highway 40 once connected San Francisco with New Jersey from west to east and back again. This colorful road now travels through the northeast section of Utah in the land of the Ute Indian Tribe. Today it is known as the Dinosaur Highway. We pause for a visit to the Utah Field House of Natural History that houses an extensive array of fossils from many different sites along with impressive full-size replicas of prehistoric animals. The exposed rock throughout this area reveals more geological time than you see in the Grand Canyon. Much of earth s history is visible in this Uintah Basin This evening we find ourselves in the colorful state of Colorado. (CB) DAY 17: Travel north then east to Cheyenne. This evening we visit Terry Bison Buffalo Ranch for a delicious western-style dinner and view the bison herds at the ranch. (CB D) DAY 18: This travel day finds us entering the Cornhusker State of Nebraska. (CB) DAY 19 On the road again, the Hawkeye State of Iowa passes by our windows. Eastbound and down, our overnight destination is the Quad Cities area. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner and cruise on the mighty Mississippi. (CB D) DAY 20: We have come full circle and seen so much, done even more, enjoyed great food, friends and fun together. At Starved Rock State Park there is still more to do. Jump onboard the Starved Rock Trolley for a narrated tour of the Park and surrounding area. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Lodge, then board the Belle of the Rock, an authentic paddle wheel boat for a leisurely one-hour cruise on the Illinois River. Leaving this beautiful park, we continue our journey home filled with thoughts of the past days. (CB L)

12 Brenner Tours Buffalos, Wild Mustangs & Frontier Trails of the West September September 15 - September 22 8 Days $1, Per Person/Double $1, Single $1, Per Person/Triple Escort: Pam Brenner $ Due June 2 Final Payment August 1 BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please call DAY 1: Come on along for fun and adventure as we take the scenic trails across American in search of the early life on the Oregon Trail with the settlers, the Indian of the Plains and Black Hills, the sheriffs and the lawbreakers. Our comfortable coach glides us through the Windy City to our overnight stay in the Cranberry Capital of the Badger State. This evening enjoy a get acquainted dinner at Burnstad s Europeans European Village and Restaurant. (D) DAY 2: Our first stop today is Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center for a full Cranberry experience. The museum gives an overview of the cranberry industry over the past 100 years. The bakery features bakery items made in house and homemade cranberry ice cream. Be sure to visit the bog outside the center to see how the berries are harvested and processed. Our trail west finds us in Sioux Falls to visit the triple waterfalls of the Big Sioux River. Discovered by Native Americans, over 7,000 gallons of water fall over the falls some 80 feet every second. The World s only Corn Palace is in Mitchell. Each year thousands of bushels of corn, grain, and native grasses decorate the outside and inside murals of the Palace. We stay in the rolling fertile grasslands this evening. (CB) DAY 3: Ever west our journey continues, stopping at Badlands National Park. This park s landscape was described as hell with the fires burned out. These unique lands offers geological beauty with the promise of free ice water at the end of the trail in famous Wall Drug Store. Save room for some 5-cent coffee and delicious homemade pie! Visit Stavkirke, a Norwegian Chapel, then check into our hotel. This evening attend the Flying T Chuckwagon Supper & Show. Enjoy a hearty chuckwagon western style dinner with all the fixings. Dinner is served on a tin plate just like the cowboys of the Old West. Then settle down for some good old time cowboy music and songs of the west as the talented musicians entertain us. (CB D) DAY 4: Bear Country USA is a unique drive-thru wildlife park featuring North American wildlife. See and view bears, wolves, elk buffalo and other wildlife on our drive through the park. Stop at the Rushmore Borglum Story and venture into the world of Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mt. Rushmore. Step back in time and become part of the carving years, and find out what motivated Gutzon Borglum to carve the sculpture. View famous Mt. Rushmore, the shrine of democracy where the faces of Presidents Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson sit high on the mountainside. Unpack for a 2-night stay in beautiful Custer and get ready for tonight. At the Blue Belle ranch in Custer State Park we board our wagons for a ride through Custer State Park and enjoy a cowboy steak dinner cook out while in the park. Keep a sharp eye out for some of the wildlife found in the State Park. (CB D) DAY 5 : You may relax a little this morning but be ready for another great day of traveling through Custer State Park in search of the roaming herds of Buffalo found here. We board jeeps for a unique ride as our driver/guide keeps us informed about the Buffalo in the Park, including how they are managed and herded up every year. These magnificent beasts once roamed free throughout the entire west; now they are closely watched and monitored in the State Park. Enjoy an included buffet lunch at the Cutler State Park Lodge, then return to main street in Custer for some time to browse and wander these western streets. This evening, board our coach for a journey to Crazy Burnstad s European Villge and Restaurant Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center The Sioux Falls on the Big Sioux River Corn Palace in Mitchell Badlands National Park Wall Drug Store Stavkirke Norwegian Chapel Flying T Chuckwagon Supper & Show Bear Country USA Rushmore Borglum Story Mt. Rushmore Natonal Moument Custer State Park Wagon Ride and Outdoor Steak Cookout Jeep Tour through Custer State Park viewing the Buffalo Herd Buffet Luncheon at Historic Custer State Park Strolling and Browsing the City of Custer Crazy Horse Memorial Laser- Light Show Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary Ride with the Wild Bunch Tour Buffalo Bills Home Western-Syle BBQ Dinner and Cowboy Show Golden Spike Tower and Visitors Center Dinner with General George and Mary Cook 6 Continental Breakfasts 1 Full Breakfast 1 Lunch 5 Dinners

13 12 Brenner Tours 2014 Horse Memorial for a laser-light show. This show effectively turns the mountainside into a 500-foot screen for a spectacular light display illuminating the cultural diversity, our similarities, and better understanding of harmony among races and nations. 15-watt lasers, 8,800 watts of stereo sound, 25-2,000-wall fixtures lighting up the mountain and three of the world s largest slide projectors help create this show. (CB L) DAY 6: Today we get to see a place where the wild horses still run free, a place the Native Americans revered, a place like America 300 years ago. Board our special sanctuary bus with a knowledgeable guide who will show, share and educate us about the sanctuary. Stop along the way for photos of stallions, mares and foals running free on the range. Our path crosses Nebraska s grassland to our overnight stay in the Cornhusker State. Tonight we Ride with the Wild Bunch as Buffalo Bill greets us on his white horse. See the place Buffalo Bill called home when he was not touring the world with his Wild West Show. Be entertained by the cowboy band while enjoying a western style BBQ dinner. Don t miss the shoot out at dusk! (CB D) DAY 7: All aboard!!! Visit the Golden Spike Tower and Visitors Center for a bird s eye view of Bailey Yard, largest rail yard in the World, serving the Union Pacific Company. Every hour of every day, the large trains cross east to west hauling supplies to points all over the United States and the World. Our travel brings us to Omaha. Here we are greeted by General George Crook and his wife Mary, and are welcomed into their Victorian home which was constructed by the General himself. Enjoy a delicious home cooked meal while Mary talks about life on a frontier fort and her famous husband, General George Cook, Commander of Indian Affairs on the Great Plains. Travel on to the Hawkeye State this evening. (B D) DAY 8: Return home today brimming with thoughts and memories from our travel through the Great Plains, filled with visions of the mighty buffalo and wild mustangs running freely on the open range. (CB) Autumn in Maine & the Rocky Atlantic Coast, Vermont & New Hampshire October 1-9 October 1 - October 9 9 Days $1, Per Person/Double $2, Single $1, Per Person/Triple Escort: Pam Brenner $ Due June 10 Final Payment August 18 BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please cakk Apple Orchard and Cider Mill Driving Tour Visit Sugarbush Farms Quechee Gorge Picture Stop Lake Winnipesaukee Scenic Railway Dinner Cruise Tour of Colorful Bar Harbor Acadia National Park Tour Sea and Lobster Cruise on Frenchman s Bay Abbe Museum Camden Hills State Park Tour of Maine Lighthouse Museum Harbor Cruise of Linneken Bay Guided Tour of Portland City and the Portland Light Head Fort Williams Park Tour Guided Tour of Kennebunkport Tour of Gloucester Guided Tour of Salem 8 Breakfasts 4 Dinners DAY 1: Look Forward to great times and colorful scenery as we motor east over the interstates to our home in the Empire State. DAY 2: After a hearty breakfast, the open road again calls us to enjoy the passing sights. To our left we catch glimpses of the Erie Canal and the Windmills of Amsterdam. Tonight s destination is in the Colorful State of Vermont, where we unhitch the wagons at the Inn of Six Mountains in Killington. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening in the heart of the colorful Green Mountains. (B D) DAY 3 A full day of sights and sounds to see and visit has us on trail east bound for the Sugarbush Farms. This family farm lies off the beaten patch nestled at the base of the colorful hills and mountain. Sample their deliciously wonderful maple syrups and varieties of tasty cheddar cheese. At Quechee Gorge, pause for a photo opportunity at the Gorge, more commonly referred to as the little Grand Canyon. Continue on to the charming village of Woodstock for lunch and browsing on your own in this quaint mountain town. The White Mountains and the Granite State of New Hampshire beckon us to explore and enjoy the sights on the highways to colorful Lake Winnipesaukee. All Aboard!! Enjoy a delicious New England turkey dinner while riding the colorful rails along the shore of the Lake. We check in to our comfortable

14 Brenner Tours accommodations at the Fireside Inn. A tasty welcome reception awaits our arrival. (B D) DAY 4: After enjoying continental breakfast, the road once again calls us to explore the autumn-laced byways. The day is a kaleidoscope of sights, color, and sounds of the season while tracing our route to the Pine State of Main. Bar Harbor is a great summer resort in the Down East section of Maine. Once home to the North America s largest hotel and spectacular summer estates for America s most famous, rich and powerful families, we look forward to viewing the brilliant fail foliage. Check into the Atlantic Eyrie Lodge, which nestles in the Harbor at the base of Acadia National Park. Enjoy stunning panoramas of the ocean while embracing the bold coastline of Frenchman s Bay. Unpack for a 2-night stay in this beautiful region. Dinner this evening is a real treat. Don your souvenir Maine lobster hat and bib for a traditional Lobster bake in a quiet and scenic cove near the village of Bar Harbor. Watch your meal being prepared in the large steam cookers, and ask questions about lobster fishing and cooking. Of course, for you land lubbers, grilled steak or a baked haddock dinner are also available. (B D) DAY 5: Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Bar Harbor area, first discovered by Samuel DeChamplain in Our local guide will join us today for an in-depth look at the local sights. Learn about Acadia National Park, the first National Park east of the Mississippi. See nine mountains over 1,000 feet high, stone bridges, lakes, ponds, trail and carriage roads. Travel the entire Park Loop road with stops at Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole on Ocean Drive and Sieur De Mont Springs Wild Garden of Acadia. Learn about the rich and famous who called this scenic village home. Browse the shops and have lunch on your own while exploring the shops, boutiques, and numerous restaurants centrally located on the waterfront. This afternoon, a narrated seal and lobster cruise brings us along the coast of Frenchman s Bay. Head out to a small island where harbor seals bask on the rock and enjoy the coastal scenery of the Maine coast as you see how these lobster men make their living hauling traps. Back on land, our next stop is the Abbe Museum which celebrates the history of Maine s three Native American Indian tribes. See how the natives lived, plus view a collection of the beautiful bead work, baskets and more. This evening s dinner is on your own in the village. (B) DAY6: More scenic roads capture our sights and imagination this morning. At Camden Hills State Park enjoy a photo stop atop Mt.. Battle, where the mountains meet the sea. Enjoy a sweeping panorama of Penobscot Bay. This time of the year the foliage views can be absolutely stunning. In Camden Village we are once again able to explore another charming waterfront village with tits shops, boutiques and quaint restaurants. In Rockland, we visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum that houses a collection of historic artifacts of the Coast Guard and local lighthouse lore. Picturesque Boothbay Harbor is our destination this evening. Knows for its brick sidewalks, art galleries, antiques, maritime gifts, and shops featuring handcrafted goods, Boothbay Harbor is known as the sailing capital of Maine. An enjoyable afternoon cruise on Linnekin Bay offers a view of beautiful vacation homes, picturesque lighthouses, and small colorful islands of the bay while we learn the history of this beautiful port. Our accommodations this evening are found at the Cap n Fish s Waterfront Inn on the Quiet Side of Boothbay Harbor. It is located right on the harbor and offers a great view of the Boothbay Harbor Foot Bridge, the beautiful village of Boothbay, and breathtaking sunsets on the spectacular horizon. A welcome reception is served. Dinner this evening is on your own in the village. (B) DAY 7: Enjoy a full breakfast buffet this morning at the Inn before departing for Maine s largest city-by-the-sea, Portland. A local guide again joints us for a look at this vibrant city. Known for the beautifully-restored historic district, its popular artist district and the cobblestone streets of Old Port waterfront, Portland yesterday, today and tomorrow is truly a city with charm and grace. Have lunch on your own and see the sights. One of the most photographed lighthouses in the world lies in Cape Elizabeth, the famous Portland Head Lighthouse. Take pictures and learn about the history of this famous landmark. In Kennebunkport, our drive along the stunning Ocean Drive offers us views of the Maine coastline and homes of the area rich and famous, including a drive by of the summer retreat of former President George H. W. Bush, and his wife, First Lady Barbara Bush. Hear and see the history of these famous shipbuilding towns and view the impressively beautiful wedding cake house. The Franciscan Monastery lies along seaside. It is noted for its beautiful landscaping, outdoor shrines and the chapel. Bidding Maine farewell, our route brings us to the Bay State of Massachusetts. Nearby Gloucester is a place to see, feel and taste history. The Fishermen s Memorial is a memorial to all those who have gone down to the sea by ships, based on the Bible verse found in Psalms 107, verse 23. The village was inspiration for the film, The Perfect Storm and was filmed in Gloucester. The beauty of the sea and the village has drawn fishermen, families and artists here for over four hundred years. After seeing the sights, another treat lies in store this evening. The famous Gloucester House Restaurant is noted for in the rough lobster bakes. Dine and enjoy this special treat. (B D) DAY 8: After breakfast a short drive finds us at Pickering Wharf where we begin a bewitchingly good tour of Salem. Learn the rich maritime history and literary history, and find out about the infamous witch and witchcraft hysteria that swept this colonial village in Take a walk through the Witch Trial Memorial. Our thoughts then turn west as we travel to our last overnight stop. (B) DAY 9: We have been bewitched, bedazzled, been there, done that, and had a wonderfully great time together on our vacation adventure. After a hearty breakfast, we return home filled with thoughts and memories of autumn in Maine and the Rocky Atlantic Coast tour. (B)

15 14 Brenner Tours Autumn Mystery Surprise 5 Days - 2 Departures October 14 - October 18 October 21 - October 25 5 Days Each $ Per Person/Double $1, Single $ Per Person/Triple Escort: Pam Brenner $ Due July 7 Final Payment September 1 BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please call Both Mystery Trips are Exactly the Same, Choose the Dates That Fit into Your Busy Schedule! Wow, do we have an incredible Mystery Tour in store for you!! We felt the Mystery Trip was very well organized and a lot of fun. We enjoyed the many experiences and that our days were busy Bob & Vinetta Hosford Delightful trip, places selected, fun group and safe driving all over, the organization of the Mystery Trip is superb!. Mary Zuniga We are off once more with places to explore Not knowing where we might be headed We still keep on guessing, trying to get Pam s blessing To see if we might win the prize, we have to keep open our eyes. Included in the 2014 Autumn Mystery Tour: Four Nights Deluxe Accommodations 2 Continental Breakfasts 12 Meals including full breakfasts, lunches and dinners PLUS - Surprises, Mysteries, fun with our traveling Mystery Family! Beautiful autumn scenery and a lifetime of Memories! Pack your clothes and your sense of adventure for this Mystery Tour! Why don t you escape the predictable and do something truly exciting and dramatically different. Live a little. Bring some adventure into your life on this year s Mystery Tour! We look forward to seeing you and going on a fun-filled adventure! So on the road we go, but Bob and Pam are the only people who know Wow! Do we have an incredible mystery tour for you So sign up right now and make plans to go, otherwise you ll be feeling blue I owe a bunch, and just have a hunch; this may have been my first clue North or west, south or east, whichever way we travel Keep guessing the clues while keeping up with the news If we don t we will never get this mystery to unravel Who knows over the horizon what brews? From 4 days to 5 we ve expanded, sure hope you re not short handed By trying to Google where we re going It won t help at all, we are not telling y all Until we stop for the night and have landed A German place, a Victorian pace, you might think you are in Europe Keep holding tight, make this guess right, and keep your foot in the stirrup Pass through where we have been on the way to somewhere new High above the clouds we roam, listening, learning and watching for clues. Queens have stayed here, royalty has played here, and we should fit right in Learn about some colors today, it nearly tore us apart, too bad we must move on To still more places unknown and sights not yet seen, keep alert and stay keen A puff of black smoke when the pistons stoke, we re on the way once more The entertainment is great, the songs first rate, who knows the performer s name From the places we visit, to the food we enjoy, it really has been great It is all worthwhile, as we travel the miles, old Barney has hiseye on you As this year s Mystery comes to the end, makes us all wonder what is new. PS - Myron keep guessing, you have our blessing, sure hope you have fun trying. We don t think you will get it!!

16 Brenner Tours Branson Music Vacation November Lamberts Throwed Rolls Daniel O Donnell Matinee Show Clay Cooper Country Music Express Hughes Brothers Morning Show Jonah at the Sight and Sound Theatre Dinner at Montana Mikes Baldknobbers Evening Show Brett Family Morning Show 2 Continental Breakfasts 2 Full Breakfast Buffets 1 Lunch at Lamberts 2 Dinners I laughed so hard at the theatre I got a headache! Ginny Oard What a wonderful trip with such friendly people. Aloha Meyer We were first timers and would definitely like to go somewhere again. Great group of people to travel with. Jim & Elaine Neymeiyer November 11 - November 15 5 Days $ Per Person/Double $1, Single $ Per Person/Triple Escort: Pam Brenner $ Due August 1 Final Payment October 1 BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please call BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! DAY 1: Our day begins as we look forward to good times, good laughs, good friends, good food and good music on our journey to Branson, the entertainment capital of the world. This evening our accommodations await us in the St. Louis area. DAY 2: You simply cannot reach Branson without passing by Lamberts Throwed Rolls Cafe, where lunch is included. The food is great, the portions are huge; make sure you catch the rolls the servers throw at you from across the room. Eat as many as you can, they are made fresh every day! Check into our Branson hotel for a 2-night stay, and then settle back in your reserved seats to enjoy the melodious songs of Daniel O Donnell. One of Ireland s finest entertainers wows audiences with his warm Irish voice and personality while singing a mix of Irish ballads and other varieties of music. Dinner tonight is a grand affair at the Grand Country Buffet. Clay Cooper s Country Music Express Show is a highenergy show full of singing, dancin, lots of laughter and great music. From the opening act when the curtain rises the entertainers sing their way into your heart with toe-tapping music, dance and comedy that will have you laughing til you cry. See trick roper, Johnny Lonestar, Comedian Matt Gumm and many others as they perform onstage. After the show, we return to our hotel for the evening. (CB L D) DAY 3: Another great day starts with breakfast at the hotel. The Hughes Brothers Morning Show is Brandson s Ultimate Entertainment Experience. Over 50 amazing singers, dancers and musicians sing and perform everything from Broadway to country to gospel to patriotic to rock-n-roll with equally brilliant lighting and sound. You will love this high-energy show. After lunch on your own in the downtown shops and eateries, get ready to witness the epic adventure of Jonah at the Sight and Sound Theatre. This show delights young and old alike. The setting is 700 years before the birth of Christ and the show is powerful and uplifting. The journey of Jonah begins when he disobeys God and runs away from the Lord. His adventures take him through a terrible storm, an encounter with a whale, his new life in a wicked empire and the struggles he faces through what becomes the greatest revival in history. Montana Mikes Steakhouse specializes in big appetites and great values for our included dinner this evening. The Mabe Brothers, also known as the Baldknobbers, began over 50 years ago in 1959 by entertaining visitors on the waterfront of Table Rock Lake. Today, the family legacy continues to entertain guests of all ages with everything from traditional country to today s #1 hits and great comedy for everyone. (B D) DAY 4: After another hearty breakfast at the hotel, we are in for another treat at the Brett Family Morning Show. The Brett Family has appeared on worldwide television and in more than 3000 live performances around the globe. This musical famly delivers high-energy, high-caliber professional entertainment for audiences of all ages. Leaving Branson behind, enjoy the comfortable ride to our destination. (B) DAY 5: It seems too soon our Branson music vacation must end. Return home today with great memories and great music in our minds. (CB)

17 16 Brenner Tours 2014 Opryland Country Chirstmas 3 Nights at Opryland Resort - December 3-6 December 3 - December 6 4 Days $ Per Person/Double $1, Single $ Per Person/Triple Escort: Kaylee Brenner $ Due August 25 Final Payment October 20 BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please call Nights at the Opryland Resort Hotel Admission to Radio City Christmas Spectacular Ticket to ICE! Admission to a Wonderful Christmas Dinner and Show featuring a Country Music Star Ticket to the World-Famous Opry at the Historic Ryman Auditorium Fabulous Lunch Cruise and Show Showboat Ticket and Admission to Canvas for a Cause and Treasures for the Holidays, Craft, Antique and Art Show See over 2 Million Dazzling Christmas Lights that Light Up the Opryland Resort at Christmas View the Outdoor Nativity Displaywith Special Lighting Effects and an Audio Rendition of the Birth of Baby Jesus 2 Delicious Meals - Dinner and on the Famous General Jackson Lunch DAY 1: Join us for four wonderful days celebrating the magic of Christmas at the amazing Opryland Resort Hotel, where the spirit of Christmas abounds both inside and outside at this world-class resort. With over two-million twinkling lights, horse-drawn car- riage rides, an outdoor nativity scene, with the Holly Jolly Town Square, an old time Town Square from the 1950s decorated for the holidays, there is no better way to celebrate the season. Enjoy our days travel to the Nashville area. This evening the world-famous Radio City Music Spectacular and the Rockettes fill our spirits with thoughts of the Christmas season. From their legendary eye-high kicks, the dazzling costumes, the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, to the stunning reenactment of the first Christmas in the Living Nativity, be mesmerized by the world of irresistible holiday cheer in the spirit of Christmas. Over 70 million people have seen the Spectacular over 86 years; it truly appeals to people of all ages. DAY 2: Experience the magic and miracle of ICE! ICE! is two-million pounds of colorful, hand-carved ice sculptures and slides, all hand carved by 40 artisans from China. Your adventure concludes with the wonder and majesty of a full Nativity of stunning crystal-clear ice. Jump onboard the General Jackson Sternwheeler for a wonderful holiday lunch cruise, where the magic of the holiday season comes to life. Enjoy a deliciously prepared lunch served with all your favorite Christmas fixings. After lunch, Steve Hall and Shotgun Red offer a Christmas show chock full of holiday songs and some of Shotgun Reds comedy. Stroll the decks to view the scenes along the Cumberland River. Take time to visit and wander through the winding walkways of the beautifully landscaped conservatories and the waterfalls in the Cascades section. More than two million twinkling Christmas lights, 15,000 poinsettias, and acres of stunning Christmas decorations adorn the inside conservatories and the outdoor grounds of the Resort. This evening, settle in to your reserved seats for a festive Christmas dinner followed by a live performance by a country music superstar. (L D) DAY 3: This morning and afternoon have been set aside for you to enjoy an on your own pace to visit Holly Jolly Town Square. Step back in time to a nostalgic 1950 s town square, complete with all the shops from Main Street, including rides for the kids. Enjoy a visit to the candy store, and the department store. In the town museum visit the all-new Canvas for a Cause: American Icons Give Back. See beautiful original art created by musical artists, film and TV stars, sports celebrities and notable public figures. These original works of art will be auctioned off to help raise money for the charities they support. No visit to the Resort is complete without an indoor boat cruise through the conservatories. This on your own attraction will again offer a chance to view all the magical christmas decorations around every bend throughout the Opryland Resort. Attend the world famous Grand Ole Opry this evening. Settle into your reserved seats at the historic Ryman Auditorium for an evening of great music and songs of the season. DAY 4: Return home today, filled with a treasure chest full of holiday memories.

18 Brenner Tours Christmas in Hershey plus Moses at The Sight and Sound Theatre - December December 10 - December 13 4 Days $ Per Person/Double $ Single $ Per Person/Triple Escort: Pam Brenner $ Due August 25 Final Payment October 24 BOOK NOW AND MAKE IT A GO!! You may sign up for this tour after final payment, based on availability. Please call DAY 1: Christmas is so much more than just a date on the calendar, it is about family, it is about tradition, it is about treasured memories, and more importantly, it is about the birth of Jesus, our Savior. Let s get ready to celebrate this special time of the year as we journey to Lancaster to witness the dramatic presentation of Moses, then to Hershey to enjoy a festive holiday time filled with holiday delights. Travel to the Keystone State today to our overnight stay. DAY 2: Late morning finds us at the Sight and Sound Theatre. Settle in your reserved seats to witness the dramatic presentation of Moses. God chose this man to become the deliverer of the people of Israel from the oppressive rule of the Egyptians. Journey back in time to see the splendor and the pride of the rulers of the Egyp- Moses at the Sight and Sound Theatre Kitchen Kettle Village 1 Night Stay at the Hershey Lodge Holiday Dinner and Show Drive through Sweet Lights, a Holiday Drive-thre Sepctaclar Guided Tour of Hershey, with a Stop at Founders Hall See and Learn about Milton Hershey School Visit to Chocolate World Hershey Story Museum 2 Continental Breakfasts 1 Full Breakfast 1 Dinner and Show tian empire; feel the poverty and oppression of the slaves. Relive the times of the life of Moses, the man who parted the Red Sea, who talked with God on the mountaintop to receive the Ten Commandments, the man who faced down Pharaoh, and the man whose life was spared as a baby by hiding in a basket on the water. The Kitchen Kettle Village is decorated with the lights and sights of the season. You may browse the over 40 shops and have lunch on your own. Travel to the sweetest place on earth - Hershey, Pennsylvania. Check into the Hershey Lodge, where the decor and artwork is definitely chocolate-themed. Everywhere you look, you notice sweet reminders. This evening s dinner and show will really get you in the holiday spirit. Christmas in Chocolate Town is a great celebration of Christmas traditions with a talented cast that entertain us with song and dance performances. A great way to end this day is our drive through Hershey Sweet Lights. This is the centerpiece of the Hershey holiday celebration as the park is decorated with more than one million twinkling lights and features over 600 illuminated displays. Sweet Dreams! (CB D) DAY 3: Enjoy breakfast at the Lodge and jump onboard as our local guide shows us the city of Hershey, and shares with us the story of Milton Hershey, the man, his company, and his generous legacy. At Hershey s Chocolate World, board a tram for a ride through the history and hear the process of chocolate making. You may want to visit Hershey Story Museum. Be sure to purchase some of your favorite candies for the holiday season. This afternoon finds us back the Pennsylvania byways to our overnight stop. (B) DAY 4: Return home today filled with many fond Christmas memories to share. (CB)