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1 March April or Volume 2, Issue 2 Brenda Fullerton United Travelers Coordinator DON T WAIT TO SIGN UP! I wish I knew the formula, why United Travelers is such a great success. I would sell it if I did! The truth is that people love to travel, but more, they like to travel with friends. That s the reason I believe that our name, United Travelers, says it all! I now need to impress upon you the importance of signing up early. When you see a trip that interests you, sign up immediately. Don t wait, thinking you have plenty of time you don t! Our trips ill quickly. If you wait, you may not get on at all. Remember that the cancellation policy is liberal usually days out you get a full refund if you cancel. Signing up early will ensure that you get your space prior to our deadline for releasing space back to the vendor. Another advantage of signing up early is more discounts! There are usually early booking discounts that you get only if you book at the preview party or shortly thereafter. The next time you see a preview party coming up, make your reservation to join us! There s no obligation, but we really can make your dreams come true. And, if the trip isn t for you, there is absolutely no obligation. We make travel easy, affordable, and most of all, fun! We hope to see you at a preview this year. Inside this issue... California Classics Brown Hotel & Science Center Classical Greece....2 Anniversary Dinner.3 Churchill Downs. 3 Cape Cod, Martha s Vineyard, Plymouth.3 Poland, East Germany, World War II..3 Lancaster & The Dutch Country..4 Brazil, Argen na, Chile..4 Maine...4 Mystery Trip.5 Be the irst to know... Don t wait for your newsletter to be printed and mailed get it on the day it s published via ! Contact Kimberly Douglas at or Kimberly.douglas@unitedbankky.com to sign up today! We ve got some great trips coming your way. Talk to me about them today.

2 Page 2 California Classics featuring Yosemite National Park Preview Parties March 13, :00 a.m. 100 United Drive (Versailles) 5:00 p.m. 425 W. Dixie (Elizabethtown) Highlights include San Francisco, Japanese Tea Garden, Napa Valley, Sausalito, Wine Tasting & Winery Tour, Yosemite, Valley Floor tram tour, Carmel, 17 mile driving tour of Pebble Beach, behindthe scenes tour of Monterey Bay Aquarium, San Simeon, visit to Hearst Castle, Solvang, a quaint Denmark inspired village, Los Angeles, the Getty Museum, and so much more. There s nothing like our west coast scenery. The trip will take place on August 17 26, Remember what I said on page one sign up now! Please RSVP for the Versailles or Elizabethtown preview party so we can plan for refreshments. Another one day getaway to get you out of the house! We ll have lunch at the fantastic Brown Hotel, and enjoy (of course) their signature Kentucky Hot Brown, which the hotel created and made famous in the 1920s, with a salad and dessert. This is a beautiful place with old World charm spectacular and stately are just a few terms which are frequently used to describe this venue. From the Brown, we ll travel to the Science Center where you don t just see a movie, but you experience it on Kentucky s only four story precision white screen in 3D digital picture and sound. The theater is sure to leave you in awe as we see Galapagos, about the islands located in the vast Paci ic Ocean paradise like no others. The Galapagos Archipelago is among these fascinating and remote volcanic islands where life has played out over a million years in relative isolation. The result is a wonderland of nature and charismatic animals who have adapted to this unique environment. I think you owe it to yourself to do this one! It s a little pricey, but oh so worth it. The member price is $88 and includes lunch at the Brown, 3D ilm at the Science Center, transportation, tax, and gratuities. We will depart from Elizabethtown Christian Academy at 8:45 a.m., enjoy lunch at 11:00 a.m., and then the movie at 1:00 p.m. We should arrive home somewhere around 3:30 p.m. CLASSICAL GREECE with AEGEAN CRUISE Brown Hotel & Kentucky Science Center March 16, 2018 I recently had the pleasure of overnighting at the Brown Hotel the tour was oh so interesting. What a great history the Brown has! I also enjoyed a hot brown! April 26 May 8, 2018 This trip is sold out can t wait to tell you all about it when we return!

3 Page 3 Anniversary Dinner 5:30 p.m. May 22, 2018 Pritchard Community Center Elizabethtown Each year we celebrate our anniversary and our relationship with you! This year is our 32nd year, and we cordially invite you to join us as we host a free dinner for club members. Guests are welcome at $15 each. It s a fun night with good food, entertainment, and lots of door prizes. Just our way of saying thanks! If you have never attended, please join us. You re missing out on a fun time. Dress is casual. Please RSVP by May 17 so that we can plan for dinner. Day at the Races May 25, 2018 We ve been visiting Churchill Downs at least once a year for more than 20 years, and it s just about our most popular event. Many of you have called in to see what day we picked and already signed up in advance of the date announcement! The price for the day is $75 per person (members) and includes transportation, buffet lunch on millionaires row, and driver gratuities. Don t wait too long to sign up it may be full when you call if you do! We will depart from Elizabethtown Christian Academy (Elizabethtown) at 10:30 a.m. Cape Cod, Martha s Vineyard, & Plymouth June 2 10, 2018 This trip is already sold out, as we knew it would be. However, there are usually cancellations. If you want to put your name on the waiting list, please do so now so we can contact you upon someone else s cancellation. Day One Travel day. Day Two Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA. Day Three Arrive in Cape Cod. Day Four Tour Hyannis, JFK Museum and Memorial. Later tour Sandwich, a quaint historic village, and the Sandwich Glass Museum. Day Five Ferry to Martha s Vineyard. Day Six Guided tour of the outer cape, Eastham Windmill, Marconi Station, Provincetown, and Chatham. Day Seven America s Hometown Plymouth Rock. Day Eight Begin journey home with a visit to Hershey s Chocolate World on the way. Day Nine Finish journey and arrive home. Member pricing for this beautiful northeast tour is only $850 per person and includes eight night s lodging (four in Cape Cod), eight breakfasts, six dinners, Plymouth Rock, Martha s Vineyard Ferry, guided tours of Hyannis and Sandwich, JFK Museum, Sandwich Glass Museum, and guided tours of the outer cape, Provincetown, Chatham, and all gratuities. Poland, East Germany, & World War II July 16 29, 2018 This trip is sold out, too! This World War II tour in Poland and East Germany is the perfect vacation for those who are interested in World War II.

4 Page 4 Lancaster & The Dutch Country August 27 September 1, 2018 (Date subject to change stay tuned) Day One Set off for Lancaster, the heart of Pennsylvania, and Dutch Country. Day Two Arrive in Lancaster to enjoy the Sight and Sound Theater s new show Jesus. Day Three Visit the Amish Experience, an Amish country homestead and the Amish ilm Jacob s Choice. This adventure provides insight into a complex riddle of culture that is so very different from our own. Later, after free time at the Rockvale Square Outlets, we head to the American Music Theater for Songs of the Silver Screen, a toe tapping medley of movie songs by icons such as Elvis, Julie Andrews, Bette Midler, Rosemary Clooney, and many more. Songs like My Heart Will Go On, I Will Always Love You, True Love, and more. You re sure to enjoy this one! Day Four Depart for Philadelphia where you ll enjoy a guided tour of Independence Hall, The Betsy Ross House, The Mint, The Federal Reserve, Holocaust Memorial, Penn s Landing, and the Rocky Steps. Later free time to visit the Liberty Bell. Day Five Guided tour of Lancaster and the Amish Country that includes Kitchen Kettle Village, a charming marketplace of shops and restaurants. Later check into our en route hotel. Day Six Continue toward home. Member pricing is $618 per person and includes six days accommodations, theaters, ive breakfasts, three dinners, tours, gratuities, and transportation. Get your $75 per person deposit in today to secure your reservation! September 11 13, 2018 Many of you like the mystery trips, so here s a good one for you! Just a few hints: You ll visit with the most unusual artist you will ever meet You ll have a red nose on one tour Someone could be the next Betty Crocker (guys and gals) We ll meet a BIG man who loves his SMALL town Eat in a barn Dine in a lobby with 38 statues standing watch One tour is under cover We try really hard to make these mystery trips bring us to places that you would never think about going on your own. I like to call them pieces of Americana. Some are hokey, some are fun, and you just never know what s in store for you unless you go. But I will bet you ve never visited these destinations before. I ll just say that you are in for a roaring good time! If you guess it, keep it to yourself and don t spoil it for the others!

5 Page 5 Member pricing this three day trip is $499 per person and includes transportation, lodging, two breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners, and all gratuities. I ll say it again sign up soon! Brazil, Argentina, Chile September 23 October 4, 2018 This South America tour features three of the continent s most exciting cities Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Santiago along with one of the World s most spectacular attractions, Iguassu Falls. This trip is also sold out. However, you may feel free to call at any time and see if any additional space has opened. Day Five Guided tour of Pineland Farms with a visit to a Holstein Dairy barn. Watch where the awardwinning cheese is made. Next explore Booth Bay Railway Village. Day Six Guided tour of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. See George Bush s estate, follow Ocean Avenue and explore the Gardens of the Franciscan Monastery. Free time in the quaint village. Next to the Seashore Trolley Museum and enjoy a trolley ride. Later we ll have a lobster dinner and visit the L.L. Bean Flagship Store. Day Seven Depart for home with a stop at the Boott Cotton Mill Museum. Day Eight Travel day. Visit Hershey s World Chocolate Factory (or another choice I have in mind). Day Nine Arrive home. Member pricing is $955 per person and includes eight nights lodging, eight breakfasts, six dinners, all tours, transportation, lodging and driver s gratuities. Why Traveling Keeps You Young Maine October 13-21, 2018 This one won t last long either I promise! Day One Travel day. Day Two Travel with a stop at the National Civil War Museum. Day Three Arrive in the beautiful state of Maine and check into hotel. Day Four Portland tour with a stop at an area lighthouse. Enjoy free time on the historic waterfront. Tour Victoria Mansion. Dinner with entertainment. There are many bene its of traveling, especially traveling often. In fact, mention travel to just about anyone and notice a whole new demeanor come over them. People love things that make them feel young and happy and traveling usually tops the list. However, have you ever noticed how society as a whole is ixated on griping about the disadvantages of getting older? While complaining about our weight, changing looks, graying hair and increasing birthdays, people rarely choose to see the bene its of aging. But like any situation, the positives usually far outweigh the negatives; you just have to look through a new lens. Older doesn't have to mean boring. In fact, keeping in mind these top ive reasons traveling keeps you young will remind you why you should not only plan your next trip, but why becoming a travel addict should be in your future. continued

6 1. Breaks up your daily routine Traveling provides a change of scenery. In today's world where technology often replaces face to face interaction, traveling makes you get outdoors and tune in to humanity. Stepping away from your daily life keeps stress from taking over or boredom from creeping in. 2. Relieves your stress Travel is necessary to our survival. The spontaneity and excitement of travel allows you to put petty frustrations in their rightful place. The physical and mental rejuvenation that accompanies traveling enables you to return to your daily routine with energy and patience. Spend your money on travel and prevent the buildup of stress that will make you throw your money away at the doctor's of ice. 3. Requires you to be active physically and mentally Traveling by its very nature makes you move. Most of us know that physical exercise is good for our general health, but physical exercise is also good for your brain. In other words, use it or lose it. Why not use it by traveling? 4. Provides education beyond books Traveling is not mere recreation, but education through experience. Travel captures things books can only describe. A traveler learns that there are numerous ways of thinking and more than one solution to a problem. In essence, traveling the globe makes you a lifelong learner. 5. Brings spiritual health Travel teaches humility. Travelers learn that all people in the world are basically alike. Language, customs and all exterior differences aside, we all share the basic desires and concerns. Travel makes us care about strangers and become comfortable with the unfamiliar. It makes it impossible to have a disregard for others. In summary, traveling keeps you young in more ways than one. Most importantly, travel nourishes the soul. Prescription: Travel as often as you can doctor's orders. Credit: Precious White United Bank 425 West Dixie Avenue Elizabethtown KY 42701