TOP-NOTCH TRAVEL TOURS

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1 TOP-NOTCH TRAVEL TOURS P.O. Box 526 Lebanon, In ) Lebanon ~ Toll-free The MAILING SPRING/SUMMER 2018 MILES OF PLEASURE...MEMORIES TO TREASURE Welcome SPRING st Well, my goodness, the 1 quarter of 2018' could be described as the GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY --- as we have seen it all! The good thing about a Spring Snow is that it doesn t last long.!. We certainly enjoyed the warmth and (especially) the sunshine while in FLORIDA and already looking forward to next year. However, in the meantime, we have a lot of miles to cover! I look forward to seeing you on-board! Brenda ~ Reservations ~ Many trips fill-up quickly and may be limited to one or two coaches. However, you are always welcome to call and check on availability and/or the length of the Standby list. Likewise, if you sign-up early and find you won t be able to join us please call to cancel ASAP. A deposit is required on multiple-day trips to help offset initial costs of lodging, meals, tickets...etc. Upon making your reservation, please mail your deposit: $100 per person (or, as indicated per trip) to: TOP-NOTCH TOURS P O Box Lebanon, IN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ All trips include... Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation & Gratuities, along with Attractions and Meals, per listing. Departures from... Indianapolis ~ Lebanon ~ Lafayette [unless otherwise indicated] Let the good times roll...

2 The following trips are FULL at this time.* (Details were in the JANUARY mailing) May 5-12 ~ Savannah & The Golden Isles, GA June ~ Twilight River Cruise ~ Iowa July ~ Mystery Trip...(Gee, I don t remember?) August ~ California (Standby - just started!) September ~ Door County & Lake Geneva * If interested - call to check on availability and/or to be added on the STANDBY List! May 20 (Sunday) Back to the Track! Churchill Downs ~ Louisville, KY Two Coaches w/ Limited Space A Sure Bet for a Great Day... we will once again have comfortable, indoor-seating in Millionaires Row with a great Buffet Lunch prior to post-time! And...They re Off! Departures from: Lebanon and Indy - $92 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ June 5-6 (Tues-Wed) Two-day Get-Away! Abraham Lincoln - Presidential Museum and Much More! ~ Springfield, IL Educational, Entertaining, Fascinating & Fun! Note: Very Limited Space at this time... Details were in the JANUARY mailing. Call if interested and you need the info! $230 double/pp - $295 single - $214 triple ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ July 3 (Tuesday) A Peaceful & Patriotic Evening! Symphony on the Prairie at CONNER PRAIRIE! Join us once again for a nice, relaxing evening as we sit-back (with table-seating) and enjoy the patriotic melodies celebrating America s Birthday! We start with a nice little Deli-Dinner Picnic, outlined with Red, White and Blue festivities, leading up to the majestic grand finale of Fantastic Fireworks! All inclusive... Motorcoach Transportation, Gratuity, Table-Seating, Dinner & Evening Concert Departures from: Lebanon and Indy - $89 July 26* (Thursday) Great Eats & Memorable Music! Myers Dinner Theatre ~ Hillsboro, IN th th *Note: We will be going Thursday, July 26 - not the 24! UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Based on the beloved1960's Broadway Musical of Molly Brown, whose feisty determination to rise above her impoverished beginnings leads her from the backwoods of Hannibal, MO to the palaces of Europe! Oh yeah, of course we will also enjoy their great buffet lunch prior to the show! All inclusive...$84...all pick-ups! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Reference: HAMILTON in Chicago August 8-9 We had an overwhelming response of interest! WELL, as a result of me needing to pay for the tickets IN FULL upon ordering I decided we better start sharing those details -- basically, so I could sleep at night! Needless to say, the interest continued and we are FULL at this time with several still on STANDBY. If you had inquired but have not heard from us - you are on standby and we will continue down our list if cancellations do occur. Thanks!

3 September 29 - October 8 (Saturday-Monday) 10 days/9 nights Let s Head EAST NEW ENGLAND in the FALL... Vermont New Hampshire Maine Massachusetts Possibly, Connecticut as well, based on final routing? Decisions, Decisions.!. Many Attractions...Some New, Some Old from previous years! Vermont: Arrive at the Lake Morey Inn, w/ beautiful lake views! (near Stowe) 2-night stay: Fairlee, VT Tour w/ Local Guide: Bragg Farm (Maple Syrup) ~ Stowe (free time) ~ Trapp Family Lodge New Hampshire: Enjoy a ride on the famous Mount Washington Cog Railway. Spectacular Views! Lunch at the Appalachian Mountain Club s Highland Center. 1-night stay: North Conway, NH Maine: Bar Harbor...Free time; followed by dinner at Stewman s Lobster Pound.1-night stay: Bar Harbor, ME. Our local guide will join us for a tour through the amazing Acadia National Park. Depart for Wells/Ogunquit, ME; dinner this evening at Clay Hill Farm. 2-night stay: Wells, ME Kennebunk: We will experience an informative (50-minute) Lobster Boat Excursion; followed by free time in Kennebunkport. This afternoon our local guide will join us for an informative tour of the area. Dinner this evening at the Bull n Claw. Massachusetts: Buffet Lunch at the Deerfield Inn, listed as a National Historic Landmark. Deerfield, MA - home of Yankee Candle, we will visit the World s Largest Candle Store and Greatest Christmas Shop! All Touring and Attractions, per listing, plus more along the way! 9-nights Lodging; includes (1) night en route and (2) nights en route home (9) Breakfasts ~ (2) Lunches ~ (7) Dinners $1,960 double/per person - $2,610 single - $1,830 triple Note: A $200 (per person) deposit is due upon making reservation. October (Tuesday-Friday) 4 days/3 nights Fun FALL FOLIAGE & CHRISTMAS Get-Away! Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg!... Many Highlights... Lodging at The Inn at Christmas Place; plus, 3 Incredible Breakfasts Shop: The Incredible Christmas Place Admission: Dollywood Show: Country Tonite Visit: The Island (w/ dining options!) Tour: Smoky Mountains (w/ local guide) Free Time: Gatlinburg Show: Dolly Parton s Stampede (Formerly Dixie Stampede ) 3-nights Lodging ~ (3) Breakfasts ~ (2) Dinners ~ Local Guide/Tour ~ All Admissions/Attractions $710 double/per person - $1,015 single - $630 triple

4 November (Thursday-Saturday) A Great Time To Visit This Great Destination... Shipshewana, IN 3 days/2 nights...think CHRISTMAS! Jeanne Robertson in Concert! YES..we will once again see this very talented humorist - LIVE - rather than just watching her DVD s on the Motorcoach! 2-nights Lodging at the wonderful Blue Gate Garden Inn Free time browsing Downtown Shops and Yoder s Department Store & Hardware Touring w/ our Local Guide - making several stops along the way* PLUS, E & S Market, Rise n Roll Bakery, the Cheese Haus and Dutch Country Market Oh, and great meals - one being an authentic Amish Dinner at Yoder s Homestyle Cooking! (2) Buffet Breakfasts ~ (2) Dinners ~ Local Guide - * Attractions/Touring $370 double/per person - $475 single - $345 triple November (Monday-Friday) 5 days/4 nights A Christmas to Remember! The Greenbrier Resort White Sulphur Springs, WV Plus, The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill Clifton, OH The Historic Clifton Mill has celebrated Christmas for over 30 years as one of the country s finest - now with over 3.5 million lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges. There is even a 100-foot waterfall of twinkling lights, all with the flip of one switch - transforming night into a fantastical winter wonderland! And, so much more to get us into the Christmas Spirit! Enroute: We will overnnight (nearby) at the new (2016) Mills Park Hotel with a classic design of modern historic charm - located in the heart of Yellow Springs, OH! For over two hundred years The Greenbrier has welcomed guests with warm hospitality and unmatched service - comfortably casual, yet very elegant! (It will be nice to check-in early to fully enjoy every minute at this incredible resort!) All inclusive... 2-nights at The Greenbrier with Great Accommodations and Wonderful Meals! Full Buffet Breakfast each morning in the Main Dining Room and (Tuesday) Dinner at The Forum or the Main Dining Room; (Wednesday) We will enjoy a festive group dinner in the Main Dining Room! Historic Resort Tour Afternoon Tea Culinary Demonstrations In-house Movie Theatre $20 Slot Play for Casino (a must see - but play is optional, of course) Nightly Champagne Toast Visit the President s Cottage Museum Bunker Tour - Very Interesting! ($) Spa Services ($) Plus, 1-night lodging en route home = 4-nights Lodging ~ Admissions/Attractions, per listing (4) Breakfasts ~ (1) Lunch ~ (3) Dinners $990 double/per person - $1,345 single - $885 triple

5 In The Works Mystery Trip ~ Date TBD Yuletide Celebration ~ Date TBD New Year s Eve ~ December 31 - January Watch for details on Holiday Happenings to be added...along with highlights for 2019' in the SEPTEMBER mailing! TOP-NOTCH TRAVEL TOURS, INC. ~ TOUR DISCLOSURE ~ PAYMENTS Multiple-day trips require a $100 deposit (unless otherwise stated) - as additional expense is incurred up-front in my securing group reservations with various vendors. The payment request form, along with payment, must be received by the posted due date to guarantee your space. CANCELLATION REFUNDS Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the tour departure will receive a full refund - minus a minimal fee and any expenses we are unable to recover after all attempts are made. A refund will always be given if we are able to fill your vacancy. Deposits are refunded minus a minimal fee. A refund will not be given for No Shows on the day of the trip! TRAVEL INSURANCE Trip insurance is available (at your option) on multiple-day trips. Coverage is currently provided by TRAVEL GUARD - a brochure will be provided with coverage details. RESPONSIBILITY & LIABILITY Top-Notch Travel Tours, Inc., our Motorcoach Carrier, or property owners of our departure locations are not responsible or liable for loss or damage to parked vehicles or articles left in vehicles while we are away. Top-Notch Travel Tours, Inc. acts as an agent for you in arranging the various components of group travel. As such, Top-Notch Travel Tours, Inc. has no control over these suppliers and assumes none of their responsibility. Top-Notch Travel Tours, Inc. is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage or theft of luggage or other personal belongings. Nor is Top-Notch Travel Tours, Inc. responsible or liable for personal injury, accident or illness. Medical information concerning yourself is requested and should be brought to my attention at your discretion. Brenda MILES OF PLEASURE...MEMORIES TO TREASURE!

6 Take Time To Enjoy Life s Simple Joys STANDARD TOUR INCLUSIONS ~ Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation ~ Fully Escorted ~ Accommodations, meals, admissions and attractions listed, per itinerary ~ Gratuities for listed meals, unless otherwise specified ~ Driver Gratuities ~ Baggage Handling* (one bag/per person) *unless specified on 1-night trips ~ Travel Insurance (available at your option) And always...those little extras to make your trip memorable and...top-notch! ~ RESERVATIONS ~ Brenda or Dee at 765) Lebanon Toll-free topnotchtours@mymetronet.net Website: Thanks for your interest in TOP-NOTCH TOURS Accepting... MASTERCARD / VISA / DISCOVER Next Mailing: SEPTEMBER Have a Safe Summer!

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