put the Xcitement into 2014! Look inside for details on these great trips! April 9-13, 2014 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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1 Let put the Xcitement into 2014! Nov , 2014 Look inside for details on these great trips! May 9, 2014 April 9-13, 2014 An Evening with Bill Cosby Vera Bradley Outlet Sales in Holland, Michigan in Fort Wayne, Indiana in Cleveland, Ohio These trips SOLD OUT last year, so sign up early! Register by January 30, 2014 and get 5 off Vera Bradley Trip! Featuring Food Network stars and a trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Xpedition Travel PO Box 612 Rockford MI Travel makes memories! NEXT EXIT Xpedition Travel makes memories that last a lifetime. Cheer on the Tigers, celebrate the holiday season in the Windy City or visit America s beautiful Deep South. Travel in style. Travel in comfort. Discover where the road to adventure can take you with Xpedition Travel! Xpeditiontravel@yahoo.com

2 We loved meeting everyone who traveled with us last year and have listened to your feedback to make our great trips even better. The key to a fabulous trip is in the planning and we hope you find exactly what you are looking for in these pages. Our new trips are fun, interesting and economical. We hope that you will make To remain on our mailing list, please or call us at xpeditiontravel@yahoo.com your partner in fun for April 2014 APRIL 9-13, 2014 Register by Jan. 30, 14 and get 5 Off Vera Bradley trip 54 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale Fort Wayne, IN This is the once-a-year Vera Bradley event you don t want to miss with 2-1/2 hours to shop at unbelievably low prices, plus no waiting in line and a VIP checkout area. Get your girlfriends together and shop till you drop! Continental Breakfast En route!! " # # % % % & ' ( ) * & +, Apr. 9: Greenville, Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids Apr. 11: Mt. Pleasant, Alma, St. Johns, Lansing Apr. 12, Bus #1: Ludington, Pentwater, Muskegon Apr. 12, Bus #2 Traverse City, Cadillac, Big Rapids, Reed City Apr. 13: Cedar Rapids, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo These trips SOLD OUT last year so sign up early! APRIL 10, Lovers, Liars and Lunatics Spring Comedy Festival at the Purple Rose Theatre Afternoon Performance Lunch April 10: Clare, Alma, Mt. Pleasant, St. Johns, Join us for the world premiere of these short plays in Chelsea, MI, with lunch before the performance. APRIL 28, 2014 Red Hatters Day Out! 89 Zehnder s Famous Chicken Luncheon with wine Today we will travel to Frankenmuth and enjoy a women s day out designed just for Red Hatters! So, put on Entertainment your favorite red hat and be prepared to shop at the Red Hat Shopper s Corner, enjoy a Zehnder s Famous Shopping at Red Hat Chicken Luncheon with wine, and laugh a lot while you enjoy a performance by Evelyn Smallbladder. Shopper s Corner APRIL 22-25, 2014 American Quilting Society 389 Paducah, KY per428 person Join your friends and fellow quilters for a four-day quilters extravaganza in Paducah, Kentucky. There many activities in addition to the show and you decide how to spend your time. Double per468 person Single upon request April 28: Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids April 22: Traverse City, Cadillac, 3 nights hotel at Drury Inn Reed City, Big Rapids, Admission to Quilt Show Cedar Springs and and National Quilt Museum Grand Rapids Paducah City Tour and visit (More Southern pick-up to Hancock Fabrics locations available upon request) 4 meals

3 May / / / : ; < < : 9 = @ A B C 5 D E 5 / A F 0 G MAY 9, 2014 An Evening with Bill Cosby Enjoy a late lunch in Holland, Michigan, before we head to the Central Wesleyan Auditorium to see Bill Cosby. His comedy transcends all ages, gender and cultures. 128 Lunch 4:30 pm performance May 9: Traverse City, Cadillac, Reed City, Big Rapids, Cedar Springs and Grand Rapids Be prepared to laugh out loud! MAY 9 OR JUNE 4, 2014 Brown Bag Shipshewana Tour 99 Experience the charming Amish lifestyle along the back roads of Northern Indiana, with a guide to local customs and history. Enjoy special Brown Bag treats from locally owned shops, and visit an Amish home for a Thresher dinner, a family- style feast of country favorites. Brown Bag and 5 surprise items Thresher Meal at Amish Home May 17: Big Rapids, Reed City, Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids June 4: Mt. Pleasant, Alma, St. Johns, Lansing MAY 12 OR MAY 19, 2014 Girls Day Out Spring Fling - Round Two! 45 For those who joined us in 2013 this is the Round Two of the ultimate consignment store shop hop. For those who haven t, expect to explore the kind of treasures you simply can t find in traditional stores. We will include two of the favorites from 2013: Gild the Lily and Continental breakfast en route Little Black Dress, and have added 3 new stores this year. We have carefully planned a route and will take you to premiere consignment stores in style. Forget the hassle of finding a parking space, getting lost, waiting for the AC to kick in between shops, or spending time looking for a good place to eat! Let us do the work while you enjoy the day with friends. May 12: Traverse City, Cadillac, Reed City, Big Rapids May 19: Alma MAY 21, 2014 Pieces, Pies and Posies Shop Hop 133 We will travel to Amish County in Elkhart, Indiana, where we will hop to four one-of-a-kind fabric stores with a local expert guide. You will be given a Lang recipe box and at each fabric store, receive a favorite pie recipe and matching material for a wall hanging. We will also stop at Shirley Shenk s Quilt Design Studio, attend a pie-making demonstration and enjoy a Thresher dinner, a family-style feast of country favorites, at an Amish home. Recipe Box and Fabric Pie-making Demo Dinner Breakfast En route May 21: Mount Pleasant, Alma, St. Johns June 2014 JUNE 8-14, 2014 Join the Benzie County Council on Aging Tennessee Trax- The Ultimate Music Tour Double 839 Join us for the Ultimate Southern Celebration of Music. Memphis and Nashville are combined, culminating in the perfect mix of Country, Soul and Rock N Roll! We ve paired the best mix of music with good, down home Southern food and local favorites. Your feet will be tapping as we travel between Mepmhis and Nashville. This trip is sweeter than Ice Cream on Pie! 6 Nights Accommodation Admission to Country Music Hall of Fame Admission to Stax Museum Rock N Soul Museum Sun Studios Graceland National Civil Rights Museum Locally guided city and landmark tours Meals and much more June 8: Honor, Cadillac, Reed City, Big Rapids, Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids JUNE 19, 2014 Antique Alley in Southern Michigan Release your inner treasure hunter as we spend the day exploring antique malls inside while beating the summer heat. 42 Free Time at Antique Malls June 19: Alma, St Johns

4 July 2014 JULY 21, 2014 Michigan s Adventure 26 Two parks for the price of one! Sound familiar? You can either take part in the theme park rides and roller coasters or enjoy a leisurely day at the water park. Or you can do both - it s up to you! c d e e f g h f f i e j i k d l m n o o p q r r p o s t t u v v v w x y k z j l j f i l g d { k e w f } July 21: Clare and Mount Pleasant JULY 24, 2014 Quilt Garden Tour on the Heritage Trail In Elkhart, Indiana, the Quilt Gardens tour combines quilting, gardening and art into a one-of-a-kind event. Enjoy 19 gigantic, quilt-inspired gardens and 18 super-sized quilt-themed murals, linked by the roads that form the Heritage Trail. An American Bus Association s Top 100 Event. 89 Breakfast en route Master Gardener Step-on Guide Linton s Enchanted Garden Dinner at Essenhaus July 24: Cadillac, Reed City, Big Rapids JULY 20 OR AUG. 17, 2014 Detroit Tigers July 20 Angels vs. Tigers Aug.17 Mariners vs. Tigers The Boys of Summer are back at Comerica Park for the 2014 baseball season! Round up family, friends and co-workers for a Sunday afternoon to see the Tigers. 87 Reserved seating for 1 pm game Voucher for hot dog, chips and soft drink July 20: Aug. 17: Traverse City, Cadillac, Mount Pleasant, Lansing August 2014 AUGUST 5, 2014 The Ultimate Zoo Day 75 One day. Two zoos. This is the ultimate Kids Day Out for summer. In the morning, see the wonderful Binder Park Zoo where you can even feed the giraffes! Then it s fun at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo. Your pass is good for all the exhibits and rides, as the knowledgeable staff narrates the tales of these historic planes or you can explore on your own. H I J J K L M K K N J O N P I Q R S T T U V W W U T X Y Y Z [ [ [ \ ] ^ P _ O Q O K N Q L I ` P J \ a K b Entrance to Binder Zoo Entrance to Kalamazoo Air Zoo (Ultimate Ace which includes rides) Aug. 5: Alma, St. Johns AUGUST 19, 2014 Calling all Fashionistas! Great Lakes Crossing Mall has over 50 unique outlet stores and restaurants, including: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Disney Store Outlet, Rainforest Café, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Neiman Marcus Last Call Clearance Center, Victoria s Secret Outlet just to name a few! The mall is home to Michigan s largest food court (1,000 seats) and eight full-service restaurants. You can dine and shop, then relax as you leave the driving to us. AUGUST 21 OR AUG. 23, 2014 Hop on the Bus Road Trip to AQS Join us for the American Quilters Society s Show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. AQS is the premier quilting organization that is famous for the quilt show in Paducah! Rest assured, the Grand Rapids show will not disappoint! After a full day of shopping at the vendor mall and viewing spectacular quilts, allow us to get you safely home while you rest your feet. AUGUST 22, 2014 Dunes and Dinner A Day at Great Lakes Crossing Mall Some of the world s largest and most beautiful dunes are located here on Michigan s West Coast. Enjoy a dune ride, lunch on your own and free time to explore quaint and unique downtown Saugatuck with its many boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Continental breakfast en route Breakfast en route Entrance into AQS Show Dune ride Lunch on own and free time Aug. 19: Cadillac, Reed City, Big Rapids Aug. 21: Traverse City, Cadillac, Big Rapids and Reed City Aug. 23: Midland and Mount Pleasant Aug. 22: Clare, Mount Pleasant

5 September 2014 ~ ƒ ˆ Š Š Œ Š Ž SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 Labor Day Bridge Walk It s not a race - it s an adventure! Since 1957, thousands of Michigan residents have trekked across the Mackinac Bridge as part of this annual tradition. You will be taken to the St. Ignace side of the Mackinac Bridge to begin the walk and the coach will be waiting for you on the Mackinaw City side after you have had an opportunity to spend free time having lunch and shopping in the downtown area. 62 Sept. 1: Mount Pleasant, Clare and Harrison SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 Corkhopping 101 So what s Corkhopping you ask? It s wine tasting at multiple wineries. We choose a few hidden gems in the Southern Michigan. We will also make a stop for chocolate who wouldn t love that! If you ve done the Northern Wineries now is your chance to see the hidden treasures in Southern Michigan while enjoying a day traveling with the fall colors! 79 Continental breakfast en route Tasting at local wineries Sept. 6: Alma, St. Johns SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 ZipLine Adventure 85 You only have to be young at heart to enjoy this adventure! We will travel to Snow Snake in Harrison, Michigan, where our guide will take you on a two-hour tour as you experience 10 zip lines through beautiful northern Michigan. These unique, exciting zip lines go through thick woods and over deep valleys at speeds reaching up to 25 mph. All ages are welcome, so gather your friends, kids, grandchildren and neighbors and enjoy the outdoors with us! Zip Line Adventure (10 Zip Lines in Total) Sept. 7: Traverse City SEPTEMBER 9-13, 2014 AQS in Chattanooga! The American Quilter s Society paired up with Chattanooga, Tennessee - a city that is hip and urban, yet has a deeply-rooted foundation in old Southern charm. Whether you choose to spend all of your time at the quilt show, or decide to get out and experience the many charms of Chattanooga, you are in for a real treat! Single 657 Double 449 * and not available Hotel accommodations Entrance into AQS Quilt Show Optional side activities 5 Continental breakfasts Note: Luggage handling not included in this trip Sept. 9: Alma, St. Johns SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 Brewery Tour in Detroit & Tour of Comerica Park 80 Enjoy beer and the ballpark as we tour the home of the Detroit Tigers and sample the best beer Detroit has to offer! We partner with Motor City Brew Tours and visit three breweries: Traffic Jam and Snug, Motor City Brewery Works and Atwater Brewery. Each will feature a brewer-led tour and of course, samples! Coolers will be provided under the coach for purchases and a light lunch is included. Due to the nature of this tour, you must provide proof that you are 21 years of age to participate. Local Detroit Step-on Guide Entrance and samples at each brewery Lunch Sept. 17: Clare, Mount Pleasant SEPTEMBER 22-25, 2014 Music and Railroads of Elkins Explore wild, wonderful West Virginia from an entirely new perspective. Climb deep into the uninhabited mountains on two thrilling train rides, then come to town and enjoy two music shows that rival anything in Branson or Pigeon Forge. This is as good as it gets! Double Nights hotel lodging Two music shows Two train rides (Cheat Mountain Salamander and Durbin Rocket) Tour of Elkins Railyard 2 Dinners 4 Breakfasts One lunch on Train Sept. 22: Clare, Mount Pleasant, St. Johns

6 October 2014 OCTOBER 3 OR OCT. 4, 2014 Art Prize 39 Celebrate the 6th year of this international art competition that anyone can enter. Spend a day strolling around Grand Rapids Michigan, being awed and inspired by thousands of entries spread throughout the city. Then cast your vote and see if your favorite becomes the winner! Dine at one of the city s many fine restaurants and enjoy an autumn day outdoors. µ ¹ º» º ¼ µ ½ ¾ À À Á  à à Á À Ä Å Å Æ Ç Ç Ç È É Ê ¼ Ë» ½» º ½ µ Ì ¼ È Í Î Transportation Oct. 3: Clare and Mount Pleasant Oct. 4: Traverse City, Cadillac, Reed City and Big Rapids OCTOBER 13-18, 2014 USO Tour in Virginia Beach The City of Virginia Beach, working with U.S. Tours and TAP, presents the USO Tour. This nostalgic entertainment package includes flexible daytime This trip includes so much, call or go online for the extended flyer! Double sightseeing and three great evenings beginning with the Pacific Fleet Enlisted Man s Luau (dinner and entertainment), the Radio Saigon Dinner Show, followed by the USO Show with Bob Hope. Lunch will include the Air Show-Warbirds Over the Atlantic. Enjoy lunch and a live air show at the Virginia Beach Military Aviation Museum. Four live music shows Three themed meals Three Nights oceanfront hotel rooms in Virginia Beach 2 hotel nights en route Three Hotel Breakfasts Virginia Military Aviation Museum Tour of local favorites and more Oct. 13: Traverse City, Cadillac, Mount Pleasant, St.Johns and Lansing OCTOBER 20-26, 2014 Life is Better with a Southern Accent Tour Discover Little Rock and more! You asked for a trip out of the ordinary, so we will take you to Arkansas - a destination full of hidden treasures and beauty. It begins in Eureka Springs, a town on the National Register of Historic Places. This trip includes so much, call or go online for the extended flyer! Double nights hotel accommodations Dinner aboard North Arkansas Railway Admissions to tours and landmarks Magic Show Lunch at Arlington Hotel Dinner at AQ Chicken Dinner and a Performance at Murray s Dinner Playhouse And Much Much More! Oct. 20: Cadillac, Reed City, Big Rapids, Cedar Springs Step back in time and enjoy the elegant flavor of the 1920s aboard the North Arkansas Dinner Train. Then, off to Bettonville, home to the Walton s Five and Dime (the original store that began the Walmart dynasty) and Crystal Springs. You ll enjoy some of the best Southern cooking at the Catfish Hole and the Famous AQ Chicken House. Next is Hot Springs for a magic show and dining at the famous Arlington Hotel. We ve saved the best for last in Little Rock. We will visit the Clinton Presidential Center, the MacArthur Museum, Central High School, enjoy a Marlsgate Tour and lunch*, enjoy dinner and an evening performance at the Murray Dinner Playhouse, and take a City Tour. Come join us as we explore the natural beauty of Arkansas! *Subject to availability November 2014 NOVEMBER 7-12, 2014 Veterans Day Celebration in Branson It would not be a trip to Branson without Daniel O Donnell, who will entertain us with his popular songs and uplifting ballads. You will also enjoy reserved seating at the Brett Family Christmas Show, the Andy Williams Christmas Show, the Dixie Stampede Dinner Show, the Yakov Smirnoff Dinner Show and one surprise venue! On Nov. 11, we will enjoy the famous Veterans Day Parade in Branson as we honor our veterans. Double š œ ž œ œ Ÿ Ÿ š ª ª «œ Ÿ š ± ² œ ³ Overnight accomodations 6 Shows 13 Meals Visit to Veterans Memorial Musuem View Veterans Day Parade Casino Stop in St. Louis Mystery Stop Nov. 7: To be determined NOVEMBER 8, 2014 Deer Widows Weekend 59 Ladies, make some time for yourself while the hunters in your family celebrate the opening of deer season! We will travel to Birch Run where you will have the opportunity to shop the many outlet stores. An optional stop will be made at Bronner s Christmas Wonderland for those who want to get into the holiday spirit early. Get your friends together for this fun day out! Nov. 8: Traverse City, Cadillac and Mount Pleasant NOVEMBER 13-16, 2014 Calling All Foodies! Cleveland s Fabulous Food Show Experience the country s most comprehensive presentation of fine food, fine art, craft breweries, Double wineries, restaurants and purveyors all under one roof at the Fabulous Food Show. Join us as we sample, tour and perhaps meet some famous celebrities from the Food Network. Next stop: a Little Italy Food Tour, and then a tour of the local brewery and Campbell s Popcorn. Perhaps we ll add a mystery stop as well! We ll finish up with a stop at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Entrance to the Fabulous Food Show Overnight accommodations Tour & tasting at Local Brewery Visit Campbell s Popcorn Guided historical walking tour of Little Italy with a multi-course Italian progressive dinner Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Mystery Stop Dog and Dinner in Ohio Mystery restaurant made famous by Diners, Drive-In s and Dives Nov. 13: Traverse City, Cadillac, Big Rapids, Reed City

7 November 2014 Continued NOVEMBER 21-23, 2014 Chicago Overnight-Festival of Lights Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with a trip to the Windy City! Shop the famous Magnificent Mile, take in a show or museum, or enjoy the 22nd Festival of Lights that includes live music, a large parade, and a fabulous fireworks finale over the Chicago River. Our hotel, the Amalfi, is a luxury boutique hotel in the vibrant downtown Chicago River North District that will allow you to pamper yourself with a weekend away! December 2014 DECEMBER 6, 2014 Chicago Express Make your holiday season bigger, better and brighter with a day in the Windy City. Michigan Avenue s Magnificent Mile boasts fabulous stores and restaurants decorated in the holiday spirit! Design your own day by taking in a play, gallery or museum, as well as shopping. Or take advantage of the Christkindlemarket, an annual open-air event with the look and spirit of a traditional German village at Christmastime, with open-air vendors offering handcrafted items, music, entertainment and, of course, plenty of German food and drink. Double Ï Ð Ñ Ñ Ò Ó Ô Ò Ò Õ Ñ Ö Õ Ð Ø Ù Ú Û Û Ü Ý Þ Þ Ü Û ß à à á â â â ã ä å æ Ö Ø Ö Ò Õ Ø Ó Ð ç Ñ ã è Ò é nights at the Amalfi (which includes 2 manager s receptions and 2 breakfasts) Breakfast en route Nov. 21: Clare, Mount Pleasant, Alma, St. Johns, December 6 Bus #1: Mount Pleasant, St. John, Lansing Bus #2: Reed City, Cedar Springs DECEMBER 12, 2014 Meijer Gardens Christmas Around the World 79 Experience the magic of the season at Frederik Meijer Gardens Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibit that boasts 40 different international trees and displays, with lights and Christmas carolers to put you in the holiday spirit. After the Gardens, we will travel just a short distance down the road and enjoy dessert at a local favorite - Robinette s Apple Haus. Come and see what this Grand Rapids tradition is all about! Entrance to Frederik Meijer Gardens Dessert at Robinette s Apple Haus Dec. 12: Traverse City, Cadillac, Big Rapids and Reed City Other trips in the works: August 2014 Taste of Traverse City. Beyond the wine, learn about Traverse City s other culinary treasures! November 2014 Tour of the Detroit Parade Company December 2014 Christmas Tour of W.K. Kellogg Manor House December 1-5, 2014 Celebrate the Holiday in Louisville, Kentucky! January 2015 Arizona-The Great Snowflake Escape! February 13-14, 2015 Valentines and Vino at Thunder Bay Resort Didn t see a trip you were looking for? Call and let us know at To remain on our mailing list, please or call us at xpeditiontravel@yahoo.com Don t let this be your last mailing!

8 Meet Cadillac January 20, pm 6184 E. M-115, Cadillac, MI West End Coffee and Tea Join us to learn about upcoming trips and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee at Cadillac s newest coffee and tea shop! Reed City January 28, am-11 am 119 W. Upton Ave, Reed City, MI Wright s Coffee and Donuts Join me for coffee and donuts! Yum... Mount Pleasant January 22, am-noon Compass Coach Terminal 5902 Venture Way, Mount Pleasant, MI Compass Coach Come and check out the newest home to Compass Coach! See the facility, meet some of the staff and learn about upcoming trips! Registration Form! " # % & ' " ( % ) # * ) + # ", " % ) & & * # -. * ", " # & ) ', & ". % / Fully Escorted Luggage Handling Restroom Equipped DVD capabilities Wi-Fi; Outlets for electronic devices LAST MAILING NOTIFICATION! To remain on our mailing list, please call us at or us at xpeditiontravel@yahoo.com To make a reservation, please return this form with: Full payment for one-day tours. 50 deposit for multi-day tours. Xpedition Travel P.O. Box 612 Rockford, MI Name: Phone: Address: City: Zip Code: Mail form and payment to: P.O. Box 612, Rockford, MI Preferred Departure Location: Name of Tour/Date: Multi-Day Trip Roommates: Please include payment when mailing this form (Full payment for one-day tours 50 deposit for multi-day tours.) ê ë ì í î ï î ð ñ ò ó ô õ ì ö ø ì ø ù ð ú ë ô ø ø ù ð ô û ü ý ð ó ï ü ì î ó ï ó ô ñ ø ë ð ó ï ô ï î ð ñ þ ù ð ú ë ô ø ø ù ð ô û ü î ø ó ô ï ì í ÿ ï ü ì ì ë ï þ ð ý ì ý ì ñ ø ì ó ô ï î ñ ü î ü ì ø ï ô ñ í ó ô ï ì í ÿ ï ü ì ì ë ï þ ð ý ò ó ô ñ ø ë ð ó ï ô ï î ð ñ ô ï î ø ý ô û ï ð ó ü î ü ì ø ï þ ò ü ì ô ó ì ô ö ø ð ô ù ì ñ ï ó ô ö î û ü î ô ñ ñ î õ ì ó ø î ï ô ö ú ñ î ð ñ ì í ô ñ í ð ë ì ó ô ï ì í î û ü î ô ñ ÿ ô ø ì í û ð ú ë ô ñ þ ù