November December, 2017 270 769 5142 or 270 769 5151 Volume 1, Issue 6 Brenda Fullerton United Travelers Coordinator DON T MISS OUT IN 2018! I recently had a birthday, and that always reminds me that we only have one ride here and what we choose to do with it becomes more important with each passing year. That s why I love this quote: I choose to travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape me! So we come to the end of another travel year that included places like Italy, San Antonio, Holland, the Pacific Northwest, Africa, and the great Southwest, I am already planning for next year! Some of you have a ended preview par es for next year s big trips; some of you have not had a chance just yet. Maybe there s a trip you ve always wanted to do, but just never quite made the decision. Maybe 2018 will be your year to decide to have a li le adventure on your one ride. Inside this issue... Barging in Bordeaux Preview....2 East Germany & WWII Preview.2 Holly Hills & Midway...3 Classical Greece...3 Brazil, Argen na, Chile...5 Yosemite & The California Coast.. 6 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 email! Contact Kimberly Douglas at 270 769 5151 to sign up today! The en re staff of United Bank joins me in wishing you a very happy holiday season and a prosperous new year! Pick a trip and come join me!
Page 2 needed by coach. Bicycles available on board. That s all I m going to tell you now! Make plans to join me in person, and Ian Scott, general manager of Central Holidays via web presentation at the preview site most convenient for you. Don t forget to call and make your reservation for the preview! BARGING IN BORDEAUX Preview Parties November 14, 2017 Choose the most convenient location, Frankfort or Elizabethtown: FRANKFORT PREVIEW United Bank Main Of ice 125 West Main Street 4th Floor Community Room 10:00 a.m. ELIZABETHTOWN PREVIEW United Bank West Dixie Of ice 425 W. Dixie Avenue 5:00 p.m. Please RSVP so we may plan adequately for refreshments by calling 270 769 5151. Don t confuse this with river boating this is barging through canals in the French countryside. We ll ly into Dijon, not Paris, and enjoy this unique means of travel, not like anything we ve done before. You ll disembark many times as we navigate the narrow canals through small villages. Please note that the boat, the recently renovated Ms. Jeanine, will only accommodate 22 people (plus its crew of ive)! Amenities for our week-long trip include a spacious bar and restaurant, sundeck lounges, a barbecue deck, and Jacuzzi. Cabin size is 97 square feet each with a window, and includes TV and Wi-Fi. Trip includes air, six night s barge accommodations, and one night in a irst-class hotel, all meals on board (superb French cuisine), unlimited beverages including wine, beer, and spirits, and a Samsung Galaxy tablet used for port talks. Transfers when EAST GERMANY & WWII Preview Parties November 16, 2017 NEW! FRANKFORT PREVIEW United Bank Main Of ice 125 West Main Street 4th Floor Community Room 10:00 a.m. ELIZABETHTOWN PREVIEW United Bank West Dixie Of ice 425 W. Dixie Avenue 5:00 p.m. Thirteen days from Warsaw to Munich next July. This World War II tour in Poland and East Germany is the perfect vacation for those who are interested in history. You ll visit Auschwitz and Birkenau, former concentration camps, Krakow, and Schindler s Factory, Wroclaw, and Dresden. Visit Zwinger s Palace, Torgau, Berlin, Nuremberg, Dachau, and Munich. There is also an optional excursion to Hitler s Eagles Nest (not to be missed). Not only will we tour sights pertaining to the War, but we will also visit beautiful German towns and countryside. We ll be on the move with eight hotels. Trip includes all transportation, seven three-course dinners with wine, and breakfast. Please RSVP so we may plan adequately for refreshments by calling 270 769 5151.
Page 3 Holly Hills & Shopping in Midway February 28, 2018 Once you re seated you ll know Holly Hills is no ordinary restaurant! Your experience will include white table cloths, elegant napkin rings, Victorian artwork, and a staff that will make you feel that they are glad you re there. For lunch it s your choice of soup or salad, one of three entrees, and a luscious dessert in this special 1845 Greek Revival mansion. After lunch we ll shop in one of the area s most charming small towns, Midway. It s Railroad Street is lined with lots of great little shops sure to entice us to just browse or make a special purchase (or two or three)! Not to discourage you gentlemen, because you are more than welcome, but I would classify this as a ladies day out. For those in the Frankfort/Versailles area, we will have an additional pickup at our 100 United Drive location in Versailles. Please park on side facing Long John Silvers. Although day trips are sometimes cost-prohibitive, we hope you feel like you deserve a treat and come with us! The price for the day is $80 per person and includes transportation, lunch, and gratuities. We will depart from Elizabethtown at 9:00 a.m. and pick up in Versailles at approximately 10:30 10:45 a.m. Please sign up no later than February 2, 2018. CLASSICAL GREECE with AEGEAN CRUISE April 26 May 8, 2018 If you missed out on the preview parties, here s what s in store on this fantastic trip: Day One Welcome to Athens! Meet your traveling companions for a welcome dinner. Day Two Athens sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit to the world-famous Acropolis, perched high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the city. See the Parthenon, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike, and enjoy a panoramic view that includes glimpses of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and the beautifully-preserved Theseum, where Socrates taught. City orientation tour features the Old Parliament House and a picture stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Built in the 2nd Century AD, it s the only stadium in the world made entirely of marble, and it was host to the opening and closing ceremonies of the irst modern Olympics in 1896. Breakfast included today. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Tonight is your chance to join an optional dinner outing to try local fare. Day Three Cross the spectacular Corinth Canal, then visit ancient Corinth where St. Paul preached. Visit Mycenae, where 19th century excavations reveal impressions of the splendors so vividly described by Homer. Admire the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, Lions Gate, Europe s oldest-known monument, remnants of Agamemnon s Royal Palace, and the impressive forti ications of the Citadel.
Page 4 Also visit the museum. Take a short drive to Epidaurus for a tour of its well-preserved 2,300 year old open air theater. Overnight in Nauplia. Breakfast and dinner included today. Day Four Spectacular scenery on the way through the Arkadian Mountains. Spend the afternoon in Olympia, where athletes of antiquity competed in honor of the king of deities. Learn about the history of those original Olympic games as you walk among the impressive remains of the Gymnasium and the Temples of Hera and Zeus. Visit the museum that displays Praxitele s magni icent statue of Hermes. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer. Breakfast and dinner included today. dinner at a local restaurant. Breakfast is included today. Day Eight Visit Lavrion/Piraaeus, where you will sail into the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Dock later on the mountainous island of Mykonos with its characteristic windmills and dazzling white houses. Time to wander through the narrow streets before returning to the boat. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Day Nine Visit Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. See the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. Discover the Greek island Patmos, where John the Divine wrote the Revelation, and see the Grotto of Apocalypse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day Five Via the busy seaport of Patras, proceed through the picturesque ishing villages along the south coast of the mainland to mystic Delphi. The afternoon is devoted to a fascinating tour of the ancient sanctuary of the god Apollo in its dramatic setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Hear about the Oracle and tour the excavations. End the day with a visit to the archeological museum to admire the Charioteer, an extraordinary 5th century BC bronze statue. Enjoy a dance lesson this evening. Breakfast and dinner included today. Day Six Drive past Lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka in the fantastic landscape of Meteora with its 24 rocktop monasteries. Visit Varlaam Monastery, famous for its frescoes, and St. Stephens Monastery, featuring a unique collection of icons and an incredible panoramic view. Ladies should pack one long skirt, as shorts or pants may be inappropriate for the monastery visits. Breakfast and dinner included today. Day Seven Guided visit to Thermopylae, site of the heroic battle of Leonidas 300 doomed Spartans against Xerxes huge Persian army. On the way back to Athens, learn about Thebes, the setting of Sophocles Oedipus Rex, and Marathon, where 10,000 Athenians defeated more than twice that number of Persian invaders in 490 BC. Tonight enjoy an optional Day Ten Visit Heraklion on Crete. A few miles away is Knossos, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization. Afternoon call, weather permitting, at Santorini, the black pearl of the Aegean. Join one of the local optional shore excursions either to the volcano or up to the cliff-top village of Oia for one of the world s most breathtaking panoramas. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Day Eleven After breakfast on board, disembark at Lavrion/Piraeus and return to Athens. The rest of the day is free. Day Twelve Depart for home after breakfast. The most exciting part? The price! You won t get a better bargain anywhere, so be sure to get in on this one only a few spaces left! Pricing includes all transportation, taxes, tours, and travel insurance: Inside Cabin $4,368 double; $4,966 single Outside Cabin $4,546 double; $5,170 single Suites are available by request if they are not already illed at $4,926 (double). I strongly encourage you to think about this one before your chance is gone. Contact me for a full-color brochure today!
Page 5 boardwalks will take you above the Falls to see the Devil s Throat. Afternoon free. Day Six Fly to Buenos Aires and enjoy free time to explore the Paris of South America with its wide boulevards, outdoor cafes, and charming shops. BRAZIL, ARGENTINA, CHILE September 23 October 4, 2018 We just had the preview parties for this trip 25 signed up the irst day! That leaves only a few spaces, so call me now if you think you might be interested. I chose this trip for sel ish reasons I ve always wanted to see this part of the World, especially the Iguassa Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the World. With over 275 waterfalls combining to make one gigantic spectacle, this will simply take your breath away. Day One Arrive in Rio with free time to explore the beautiful sand beaches and host of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Day Two Sightseeing tour, Cog Railway with 2,300 feet to the summit at Corcovado to view infamous Christ the Redeemer statue. Day Three Free day in Rio or choose optional excursion to Petropolis. Day Four A morning light takes us to Iguassa Falls. Journey to the Brazilian side of the Falls to see the mammoth series of falls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Day Five Cross the border to Argentina to see the other side of the Falls. Take an open-air ecological jungle train through the rain forest and a series of Day Seven Morning sightseeing focuses on the city s landmarks, including the Colon Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President s Pink House) and Metropolitan Cathedra. Visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires oldest neighborhoods and Recoleta Cemetery, where Eva Peron is buried. End the day with a famous tango show. Day Eight Free day to explore on your own or optional visit to a ranch to see the Gauchos in action. Day Nine Fly over the Andes to Santiago, Chile, the scenic capital between the Paci ic and the Andes. With a coastline of more than 2,650 miles, Chile is more than ten times longer than wide. It has a distinctly European lavor accented with Latin lair, making Santiago one of South America s most sophisticated cities. Day Ten Guided tour of Santiago, the country s political, commercial, and cultural capital. Day Eleven Day of leisure or choose a ride to Valparaiso, a city of 42 hills and the inspiration to many artists and poets. Day Twelve Fly home. The price for this twelve-day South American adventure is a good one $4,776 per person and includes transportation, three internal lights, insurance, and gratuities. How can you not want to do this!?! Call me today and we ll get you signed up!
Also coming in 2018... Yosemite & The California Coast Rail Experience August 11, 2018 Tour will include three national parks, Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, Monterrey, Carmel, Los Angeles, and more. Stay tuned for details coming soon! United Bank 425 West Dixie Avenue Elizabethtown KY 42701 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID ELIZABETHTOWN, KY PERMIT #341526