Scotland & Northern Ireland

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1 Scotland & Northern Ireland MAY 28 JUNE 7, 2019 with host LEE TIMMERMAN, KFYR-TV Sports Director & Anchor

2 LEE TIMMERMAN NBC North Dakota News Sports Director Lee Timmerman grew up in Tea, South Dakota. He has a bachelor's degree in speech communications/ radio & television from SMSU. The Bismarck portion of Lee's career began in Lee was awarded the prestigious National Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association Powerade Award for national broadcast story of the year. This puts Lee is esteemed company, as the print Story of the Year award winner that year was from Sports Illustrated. Lee is a nine-time recipient of the North Dakota Sportscaster of the Year award from NSSA & NDBA. He has also been honored with eighteen Eric Sevareid awards for play-by-play and sports reporting/anchoring. He is an avid sports fan, and also enjoys fishing and golfing. He has previously several Holiday Vacations tours. Join Lee and NBC North Dakota News viewers on this fabulous vacation to Scotland & Northern Ireland Motorcoach Flight Cruise # of Overnights Glenveagh National Park Donegal 1 Belleek Enniskillen I R E L A N D Derry 1 N. I R E L A N D Kells Dublin 2 Belfast Scotland & Northern Ireland MAY 28 JUNE 7, 2019 Additional dates may be available Reveal the scenery, folklore and people of the United Kingdom and Ireland. DAY 1: SCOTLAND BOUND We begin with an overnight flight across the pond to Scotland. DAY 2: GLASGOW This morning we enjoy a city tour featuring the highlights of Scotland s largest and most colorful city. We join this evening for a KFYR-TV Welcome Dinner. Our accommodations for the next three evenings are in Glasgow. D DAY 3: INVERARAY & LOCH LOMOND Today we leave the bustle of Glasgow for the scenic splendor of Inveraray. Overlooking Loch Fyne and nestled among gorgeous gardens sits Inveraray Inveraray Giant s Causeway 2 Loch Lomond Glengoyne Distillery 3 Edinburgh Glasgow S C O T Cairnryan L A N D E N G L A N D Castle. This sprawling chateau offers history and sophistication. After lunch at The George Hotel, we cruise the country s most scenic waterway, Loch Lomond. Panoramic views of the Southern Highlands lay out before us as we glide along this impressive loch. A special treat this afternoon is Glengoyne Distillery where we learn about the Scotch making process and enjoy a tasty sample. B,L DAY 4: EDINBURGH & THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA Experience Edinburgh on a guided tour featuring the history of Georgian New Town and medieval Old Town and enjoy a memorable visit to its iconic castle. First Courtesy of Trinity College Dublin Book of Kells Highlands we explore The Royal Yacht Britannia, home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years sailing over 1,000,000 miles around the world. Later we discover Edinburgh Castle. Towering above the city atop a hillside, we tour this historic fortress, one of the most important military strongholds in the country s history. B DAY 5: FERRY TO BELFAST We bid goodbye to Scotland today and board an exquisite Superferry for a pleasant trip to Northern Ireland. The Cairnryan Superferry offers unmatched beauty as we cross the Irish Sea to Belfast. Upon arrival, we check-in to our hotel in Belfast for two nights. This comfortable property located in the heart of the city. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city and uncover its many treasures. B DAY 6: TITANIC BELFAST MUSEUM Enjoy Titanic Belfast, a museum commemorating the birthplace of the world s most famous ship. Built to resemble the doomed vessel, it extends over nine interactive galleries and is frequently rated as one of the top museums in the world. This afternoon, Northern Ireland s largest city comes alive on a panoramic Belfast guided tour. Belfast is a city rich with history, culture, and Irish craic. We see the Titanic Quarter, City Hall, St. Anne s Cathedral, Queens University and the Prince Albert memorial Clock. B,D DAY 7: GIANT S CAUSEWAY We receive our first glimpse of Northern Ireland s majestic coast this morning and discover the beauty of Giant s Causeway. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and unique geological wonder offers unmatched landscapes and surreal views. Afternoon takes us to the historic walled city of Derry. Tour the iconic Guild Hall and discover the city s fortified walls and city gates on a guided walking tour. Tonight we have accommodations in Derry, located within steps of the town s main attractions and restaurants. B DAY 8: GLENVEAGH CASTLE & DONEGAL Our journey today begins at the Tower Museum. This award-winning museum tells the colorful and dramatic history of the city and the tragic story of La Trinidad Valencera, one of the largest ships in the Spanish Armada Fleet that sank nearby Kinnagoe Bay. We continue to Glenveagh National Park to tour the picturesque castle where Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable have vacationed. We enjoy a scenic drive to Donegal and a dinner at the Granary Restaurant in the Mill Park Hotel, our accommodations for the evening. B,D DAY 9: BELLEEK POTTERY Belleek Pottery is our first destination today. We begin in the visitor s center and then enjoy a guided tour of the world-renowned pottery. Lunch will be in Enniskillen before visiting Kells, one of the most important Monastic sites in Ireland and home to the Market Celtic Cross which dates from the 9th century. Tonight's dinner and our accommodations for two nights are at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa. B,D DAY 10: DUBLIN & BOOK OF KELLS Discover Dublin this morning on a guided tour. View Dublin Castle, the Spire of Dublin, St. Patrick s Cathedral, the Guinness Factory and the Ha penny Bridge. Later we tour Trinity College, see the legendary Book of Kells and visit the National Museum of Ireland. Our Holiday Vacations Farewell Lunch today is at The Brazen Head Pub. Between courses storytellers will provide insights of Irish life in times past. B,L DAY 11: RETURN HOME We fly home with wonderful memories of our adventure. CB YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES All airfare, government fees, airport & departure taxes & fuel surcharges (minimum value of $648 per person) Guaranteed prices & low deposit Holiday Vacations Tour Director Certified Blue Badge Guides Motorcoach & professional driver Baggage handling at hotels $100 travel voucher for a future tour 15 Excellent Meals Featuring Dinner at the Granary Restaurant Holiday Vacations Farewell Lunch at The Brazen Head Pub B=Breakfast CB=Continental Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner All Accommodations Featuring 3 nights at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow 2 nights at the Europa Hotel in Belfast 1 night at the City Hotel Derry 1 night at the Mill Park Hotel in Donegal 2 nights at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa in the Dublin area Featured Attractions Glasgow panorama tour Inveraray Castle Loch Lomond Cruise & the Highlands Glengoyne Distillery tour Edinburgh & Belfast guided tours The Royal Yacht Britannia Edinburgh Castle Titanic Belfast Museum Giant s Causeway Derry Walls walking tour Derry Guild Hall & Tower Museum Glenveagh Castle & National Park Belleek Pottery tour Dublin panorama tour Book of Kells & Trinity College National Museum of Ireland Price Per Person ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED! Double...$5299 per person Single per person Triple subject to availability A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S. citizens. Passport cards and enhanced driver's licenses are NOT acceptable. Deposit: $200 per person Final Payment: February 22, 2019 Full refund 96 days prior to departure Guaranteed Price: Your price is guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit. ACTIVITY LEVEL 3.5 OUT OF 5 Refer to General Information insert for details

3 Tour Highlights Courtesy of Titanic Belfast Museum Marc Millar Floating Royal Residence, Rich History & World Heritage Sites The Royal Yacht Britannia Step back into the 1950 s and follow the footsteps of Her Majesty The Queen as we explore the Royal Yacht Britannia, a ship the Royal family called home for over 40 years. Before being decommissioned, this vessel traveled over one million miles and hosted countless receptions, vacations, and even honeymoons. While aboard, experience a myriad of original furnishings and artifacts. Titanic Belfast Museum Discover the full story of the world s most famous ship in the city where it all began. Learn about the iconic vessel through nine fascinating interactive galleries; walk the decks of the last remaining White Star vessel, the SS Nomadic; and immerse yourself in many expertly preserved artifacts at this impressive museum that was awarded Europe s Leading Visitor Attraction in Giant s Causeway Marvel at the majesty and mystery found on one of Europe s most magnificent coastlines. Gaze in wonder at the fascinating rock formations forged by volcanic activity millions of years ago, standing today as an awe-inspiring natural wonder dotting the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Tour the visitors center and learn the unique history of this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. Book today! A deposit of only $200 per person confirms your reservation! V A H O L C A T I D A Y I O N KFYRIS19 S Henry Ave. Eau Claire, WI holidayvacations.com keyword: bismarck Holiday Vacations, LLC Departure Point Bismarck Bismarck Municipal Airport

4 FREE TRAVEL SHOWS Holiday Vacations invites you to attend an informative travel show featuring the Scotland & Northern Ireland tour, May 28 June 7, This fabulous vacation will be hosted by Lee Timmerman, KFYR-TV Sports Director & Anchor. Bismarck Tuesday, December 4 Holiday Inn 3903 State St. 10 am, 2 pm & 7 pm Minot Wednesday, December 5 Grand Hotel 1505 North Broadway 2 pm & 7 pm Dickinson Thursday, December 6 La Quinta Inn & Suites th St. West 2 pm & 7 pm

5 GENERAL INFORMATION Guaranteed Prices Holiday Vacations published tour prices are based on the rates known at the time of publication and are expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Once we have received your deposit, your price is guaranteed and any subsequent price increase is at our expense. Reservations Make reservations well in advance. Space requested by phone will be held for five business days pending receipt of the required deposit by mail, telephone or in person. Reservations made after the indicated final payment due date must be paid in full at the time of reservation. $200 Deposit Per Person A deposit must accompany all reservation requests. Personal check, money order, Discover, MasterCard or VISA are acceptable forms of payment. The deposit and all payments made are fully refundable prior to the final payment due date. Final Payment A balance due date and amount will be indicated on your tour statement. We accept credit cards but appreciate final payments to be made by check or money order. Special Requests Individual requests must be made when booking. Requests for (non) smoking, special dietary needs, and adjoining, handicap accessible or other room types are subject to confirmation and cannot be guaranteed. Hazardous Materials Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft in your luggage or on your person. A violation can result in five years imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124). Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radioactive materials. Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, oxygen bottles, and radio-pharmaceuticals. There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of medicinal and toilet articles carried in your luggage and certain smoking materials carried on your person. For further information contact Holiday Vacations or visit Persons Needing Special Assistance Holiday Vacations does not provide personal attendant services. Any disability requiring special attention should be reported to us at the time you make your reservation. We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate special needs, but we are not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, and other independent suppliers. Travelers requiring assistance must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the necessary assistance. Children On Tour Children traveling on tour must be at least eight years old and accompanied by an adult. Cancellation Fees Should you cancel your tour reservations for any reason, the following cancellation fees will apply: Motorcoach Tours (no flights) Notice received Cancellation fee Prior to final payment date Full refund Final payment date to 31 days prior to departure date $ days to 48 hours prior to departure date 25% of tour price Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price Air Tours Canada & Lower 48 U.S. Notice received Cancellation fee Prior to final payment date Full refund Final payment date to 35 days prior to departure date 25% of tour price 34 days to 48 hours prior to departure date 50% of tour price Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price International & Cruise Tours, Alaska, Rail, Hawaii Notice received Cancellation fee Prior to final payment date Full refund Final payment date to 46 days prior to departure date 25% of tour price 45 days to 8 days prior to departure date 50% of tour price 7 days or less to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price Note: If you are sharing a room and your partner cancels or leaves the tour en route, you will be responsible for the difference between the double and single accommodations tour price. Reservation Changes Requests for changes in flight schedules, early or extended hotel stays or for other eligible components of the tour should be made prior to the final payment date. A non-refundable processing fee of $50 per person will apply for any change requested prior to the final payment date and $100 per person for any change requested on or after the final payment date. These fees are in addition to any costs or penalties from suppliers. Gratuities Tips for all the included features of your tour (baggage handling, included meals, etc.) will be taken care of by your Tour Director. Tips for meals on your own or for other services are at your discretion. Customary tips for the Tour Director & Driver are on a voluntary basis and given individually. Gratuity guidelines will be provided with your tour documents. Activity Level There isn t a universal standard for rating tour mobility requirements, however, to help evaluate if a tour is right for you, Holiday Vacations has designated a rating system that identifies the average activity level for the entire tour. Activity levels are based on an expectation of general health and mobility. We are using a sliding scale based on Level 1 being the easiest and Level 5 being the most challenging. With Level 1, expect to climb some stairs, navigate slight slopes, stand for reasonable periods and walk over relatively level conditions. With Level 5, expect a high activity level with challenging conditions, lots of walking, uneven surfaces, and possibly high altitudes. As a participant on any Holiday Vacations tour, you must be able to navigate your way in and out of airports with your own luggage. Airport personnel can provide wheelchair assistance upon request. You must also be able to handle your own carry-on bags. This includes on airplanes, on and off motorcoaches and to and from hotel rooms. Your checked baggage will be handled for you at group hotels. If you require mobility assistance, you must be accompanied by an able companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing the necessary assistance. Holiday Vacations does not provide personal attendant services. The ability to perform assorted levels of activity while traveling varies between each individual. Although we welcome your questions regarding the amount of activity on any tour, Holiday Vacations is unable to determine your travel health and fitness level. Please consult your doctor with questions when evaluating your ability to travel.

6 ALASKA TRAVEL INDUSTRY Insurance Holiday Vacations recognizes the value and importance of travel insurance for our customers. We offer an optional Travel Protection Plan, which includes accident and sickness coverage, baggage protection, trip interruption and cancellation insurance. An insurance brochure will be mailed with your first statement or may be requested in advance. If you would like to purchase the insurance, please contact Holiday Vacations to initiate insurance coverage and protection prior to the final payment date of your tour. Processing fees for a voluntary change in airport departure or for other requested changes are not covered by this insurance. Insurance must be paid for on or before your final payment due date. Solo Travelers Holiday Vacations welcomes solo travelers. We will try to assist in arranging a roommate for any person wishing to share accommodations at the double occupancy tour rate. Should a shared arrangement not be available, the single price applies. Triple & Quad These accommodations are usually in rooms with two double beds. A rollaway bed or cot is subject to availability on a request basis. Reservation Name/Identification The requirement to collect your date of birth, gender and full name as it appears on the government issued photo identification you will use on your tour is federally mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. TSA s privacy policy as well as additional details, can be found at using the keywords Secure Flight. Passport Required (FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL) Your Passport must be valid for 6 months from the end date of your tour. It is Holiday Vacations policy that all tours traveling outside of the United States require a valid U.S. Passport in the form of a Passport book. Passport cards and enhanced driver s licenses are NOT acceptable forms of identification for any Holiday Vacations tour traveling outside of the United States. Travel to Canada: Even with a required Passport, Canada considers people with certain criminal records as inadmissible. Canada classifies DWI s, DUI s and OWI s as felonies and considers a person inadmissible if they have one of these in the past years on their record. Other offenses such as multiple DUIs, theft or assault can bar entry even if committed decades ago. More information can be found at or through your lawyer. Holiday Vacations does not accept any responsibility and travel insurance will not cover losses or expenses due to inadmissibility or an individual s legal status. Tour Documents Tour packets will be mailed at least ten days before your tour departure date. This material includes tour pickup location and time, a tour itinerary, hotel list and luggage tag. Train Routes & Schedules Please note that train schedules and/or routes are subject to change by railroad passenger services. No liability shall be incurred by Holiday Vacations for subsequent changes to train schedules and/or routes. Cruise Line Charges Additional fees applied by the cruise lines are not included in your tour price. These fees include but are not limited to: daily service charge for cabin & wait staff, specialty restaurant cover charges and optional shore excursions. Photography & Video on Tour Holiday Vacations reserves the right to take photographs and/or videos on any of its tours and to use such records for promotional and/ or commercial purposes. Checked Luggage Each guest is allowed one suitcase which will be handled for you at hotels. The cost of checking luggage with the airlines is the responsibility of each guest (charged by and paid directly to the airlines). An excess fee or handling charge Width may be collected by the airlines for each piece over the designated size (length+width+height=62 ) and weight (50 lbs). Length In addition to your suitcase, each person is allowed one soft sided carry-on, intended for Height A S S O C I A T I O N items you need on a daily basis. We recommend a small day bag, such as a soft-sided backpack. To avoid any charges, the carry-on must fit into the overhead bins of a motorcoach (smaller than airplane overhead bins). You may also bring one personal item, such as a camera bag, briefcase or purse. Carry-ons are your responsibility to handle and cannot be stored under the motorcoach. Additional pieces of luggage will be handled for you at hotels at $4 per bag, per day or at the another cost specified for some tours. Though every effort will be made to safeguard your baggage, Holiday Vacations accepts no liability for loss or damage. Responsibility Tours are arranged and operated by Holiday Vacations, LLC. Holiday Vacations, 2727 Henry Ave., Eau Claire, WI Holiday Vacations and their agents act only as an agent for such other parties, firms or corporations providing services herein. No liability shall be incurred by Holiday Vacations, their agents, presenters or co-sponsors because of injury, loss, delay or other complication experienced by tour participants. Holiday Vacations reserves the right to correct printing errors, to make any changes or alterations in the printed itineraries, dates, routings, hotels or in included features prior to or during the tour, necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the tour. The hotels used may change without notice. Holiday Vacations reserves the right to accept, decline or retain any person as a participant of these tours. 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