Dear Friends,
Thank you for your interest in the San Francisco & California Coast tour, April 23 – 30, 2016. This fabulous
vacation will be hosted by Amanda Lanum,13 News This Morning Anchor.
You'll appreciate these included Holiday Vacations Extra Value Features:
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Roundtrip transportation from Topeka to Kansas City
Roundtrip airfare from Kansas City to San Francisco with return from Los Angeles
Excellent accommodations featuring overnight stays in San Francisco, Monterey, Pismo Beach
and Los Angeles
Scenic drives with breathtaking views while traveling along the Pacific Coast
Intriguing attractions including riding a San Francisco cable car, touring Hearst Castle and visiting the
Hollywood Walk of Fame
7 excellent meals including a gourmet lunch and wine tasting aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train
Expert Local Guides for our tours and sightseeing
Deluxe Motorcoach and Professional Driver
A professional Holiday Vacations Tour Director who will accompany you throughout the tour
Guaranteed prices upon receipt of your deposit
$100 Travel Voucher for use on a future Holiday Vacations tour
There's no better way to experience San Francisco and the Pacific Coast than with Holiday Vacations.
Our 43 years of experience and dedication to personalized service will assure you that this 8-day tour will
exceed your expectations. Holiday Vacations' inclusive attractions, sightseeing, many meals and all
accommodations as listed in our tour itineraries offer our guests extraordinary value.
Due to the tremendous interest, we anticipate this tour to sell out quickly - book today! A risk-free deposit of
only $200 will reserve your space and is fully refundable prior to final payment date. We look forward to
having you travel with us!
Sincerely,
Courtney Nelson
Tour Consultant Manager
Holiday Vacations
1-800-826-2266
8 days | A ll airfare included!
april 23 - 30, 2016
with host Amanda Lanum,
13 News This Morning Anchor
Local Departur e • Low Deposit • Guar anteed prices
1-800-826-2266
www.holidayvacations.net
Keyword: topeka
YOUR HOLIDAY VACATIONS
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
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Amanda Lanum
Amanda Lanum anchors 13 News This
Morning alongside Chris Fisher and
Doug Meyers. She began her television
news career at KWTX in Waco, Texas
while studying at Baylor University.
Born and raised in northeast Kansas,
Amanda returned home and began
working at WIBW-TV in 2006.
As a reporter, Amanda earned two
American Cancer Society High Plains
Media Awards. She co-anchored the
award-winning 13 News This Morning
from 2009-2013. Amanda launched a
local lifestyle program, MomsEveryday,
in January of 2014 and was nominated
for an Emmy in its first year. Amanda
returned to 13 News This Morning in
October of 2015.
In her time as a news anchor, WIBW
viewers have celebrated major life
events with Amanda, including her marriage to former WIBW Sports reporter/
anchor Tanner Knowland, and the birth
of their two sons, Taegan and Dashiell.
The boys keep her busy (all three of
them!), but she still makes time to read,
cook, and is learning to garden.
Join Amanda and WIBW
viewers on this exciting
vacation to California!
Flights
Motorcoach
# of Overnights
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April 23 - 30, 2016
Discover the best of San Francisco, savor the delights
of wine country and travel the majestic Pacific Coast.
Day 1:
fly to
Sa n Fr a ncisco
We fly to San Francisco and settle
in at our comfortable accommodations
for a relaxing three-night stay. Later,
enjoy leisure time to explore the area
and get to know fellow travelers.
Day 2: E x plor e
Sa n Fr a ncisco
This morning we board one of
the city’s iconic cable cars for an
included journey along the streets of
San Francisco. An expert local guide
joins us for a city tour. We’ll see the
highlights of this bustling city including
Twin Peaks, Market Street, Chinatown
and iconic Golden Gate Park. Enjoy
an included WIBW Welcome Lunch
at Swiss Louis before boarding an
excursion boat for a narrated cruise
on San Francisco Bay. Travel under
the Golden Gate Bridge and around
Alcatraz Island. This evening will be
San Francisco
Bay Cruise
free to discover this incredible city
at your leisure. L
Day 3: Na pa Va lley W ine
Tr a in R ide
We travel by motorcoach to the
heart of one of the most celebrated
wine-growing regions in the world,
Napa Valley. Here we board the
elegantly restored 20th century rail
cars of the Napa Valley Wine Train.
Noted as one of Napa’s most unique
and best restaurants, we enjoy a
full-course gourmet meal and fantastic wine tasting while our train slowly
rolls past scenic vineyards, local
wineries and elegant homes. L
Day 4: the pacific coa st
We say goodbye to San Francisco.
Our journey south includes special
stop at Casa de Fruta, a storied
roadside attraction featuring a
complex of shops and restaurants.
7 Excellent Meals Featuring
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Napa Valley
Later we’ll enjoy time at the famed
Monterey Bay Aquarium to see their
fascinating exhibits. Our accommodations for the next two nights are at the
Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey.
Day 5: 17 Mile Driv e
Our route today follows coastal
Highway 1 where roaring waves, sheer
rocky cliffs and stunning ocean views
dominate the landscape. Lunch is
included in the scenic surroundings
of California’s majestic Redwoods at
Big Sur Lodge. This afternoon takes
us on a tour of the beautiful Carmel
Mission Basilica Museum to view
their awe inspiring art and learn
about their history. Later, enjoy
leisure time to explore the area. L
Day 6: H e a r st C a stle
Today we’ll tour Hearst Castle,
the elegant mountaintop estate of
the late William Randolph Hearst.
Majestic Redwoods
Get a glimpse into the history of
the castle while watching the film
“Building the Dream.” Afterwards,
see firsthand the fabulous artwork,
priceless antiques, and beautiful
gardens and pools. Our accommodations are at the Cliffs Resort in
Pismo Beach. D
Day 7: h olly wood
highlights
We follow scenic Highway 1
along the ocean to Los Angeles
where we join a local guide for a
tour of Hollywood. Explore the
Los Angeles Farmer’s Market
offering shops, restaurants and
grocers. Tonight we say goodbye
at a Holiday Vacations Farewell
Dinner. B,D
Day 8: Fly Home
We bid farewell to California with
wonderful memories to cherish. B
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Scenic Coastal Highway 1
WIBW Welcome Lunch at Swiss Louis
Gourmet lunch and wine tasting
aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train
Lunch at Big Sur Lodge
Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
All Accommodations Featuring
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3 nights at the Holiday Inn - Fishermans
Wharf in San Francisco
2 night at the Portola Hotel & Spa
in Monterey
1 night at the Cliffs Resort in
Pismo Beach
1 night in Los Angeles
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Hearst Castle
All airfare, taxes & fuel surcharges
Holiday Vacations Tour Director
Experienced local guides
Motorcoach and professional Driver
Rail transportation
All accommodations
Baggage handling at hotels
$100 travel voucher for a future
Holiday Vacations tour
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San Francisco city tour
San Francisco Bay cruise
San Francisco cable car ride
Napa Valley Wine Train
Casa de Fruta
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Coastal Highway 1
Majestic Redwoods at Big Sur Lodge
Carmel Mission Basilica Museum
Hearst Castle Grand Rooms
tour & film
Guided Hollywood tour
LA Farmer’s Market
Price Per Person
ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
San Francisco
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Monterey
2
Pismo Beach
CA
Deposit: $200 per person
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Los Angeles
Double.............. $3699 per person
Triple..................$3549 per person
Quad..................$3399 per person
Single.................$4699 per person
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Final Payment: February 9, 2016
Full refund 76 days prior to departure
Guaranteed Price: Your price is
guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit
San Francisco
City Tour
Enjoy a tour of San Francisco’s most famous sites
with exciting commentary and stories from a local
step-on guide. Our tour will include Fisherman’s
Wharf, known for shopping, restaurants, sea lions
and more; Chinatown, the largest congregation of
Asian cultures outside of China; Twin Peaks, with
breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline,
and a stop at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Founded in 1984, this world-renowned aquarium
houses thousands of exotic and domestic plants
and animals representing more than 600 species.
The main attraction is the Ocean’s Edge Wing,
a 28-foot-high, 333,000 gallon tank featuring
California’s native coastal marine life. Other fascinating
exhibits include stingrays, jellyfish, sea otters, and
numerous other marine species, which can be
viewed both above and below the waterline in their
state-of-the-art tanks.
Napa Valley Wine Train
A special highlight of our time in California is a
journey aboard the acclaimed Napa Valley Wine
Train. One of Napa’s most unique and delicious
restaurants, this elegantly restored vintage train
provides passengers a relaxing three-hour journey
through some of the world’s most spectacular wine
country. Surrounded by velvet upholstery and crisp
white linens, we’ll receive an unparalleled level
of service while dining on gourmet cuisine and
regional wines.
RESERVATIONs require a $200 per person deposit
Printed in the U.S.A. ©Holiday Travel, Inc.
SPACE FILLS QUICKLY, BOOK TODAY!
For more information, to make a reservation,
or to refer a friend, please call:
1-800-826-2266
Final payment is due
February 9, 2016
Your tour is fully
refundable up to
76 days prior to
departure.
Thank You!
2727 Henry Ave. | P.O. Box 87 | Eau Claire, WI 54702-0087
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Departure Point:
TOPEKA
Capitol Plaza Hotel
1717 Southwest Topeka Blvd.
Transportation provided to/from
Kansas City International Airport
FREE TRAVEL SHOWS
Holiday Vacations invites you to attend an informative travel show featuring the
the San Francisco & California Coast tour, April 23 – 30, 2016. This fabulous vacation will be
hosted by Amanda Lanum,13 News This Morning Anchor.
Topeka
Manhattan
Tuesday, January 19
Wednesday, January 20
Ramada Inn
605 Southwest Fairlawn Rd.
10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Holiday Inn
1641 Anderson Ave.
10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Emporia
Wednesday, January 20
Flint Hills Inn & Suites
2921 West 18th Ave.
7 p.m.
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.
A Deposit Of $200 Per Person A deposit
must accompany all reservation requests.
Personal check, money order, Discover,
MasterCard or VISA are acceptable forms
of payment. The deposit is fully refundable
prior to the final payment due date.
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 faa.gov.
Final Payment A balance due date
and amount will be indicated on your tour
invoice deposit receipt. We accept credit
cards but appreciate final payments to
be made by check or money order.
Airport Departure Cities Departure cities
are subject to change due to limited or
discontinued airline service. The availability
of airline seats may be limited from each
departure city. Holiday Vacations reserves
the right to provide ground transportation
to or from a larger or alternate airport.
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.
Departure From Cities Not Listed
You may request a departure from a
city not listed. Holiday’s air department
will determine the feasibility of your
request and advise you of any additional
cost, if applicable.
Surcharges Included Tour prices are
guaranteed and include airfare, federal taxes,
airport security charges, airline segment fees,
airport passenger facility charges and fuel
surcharges, if applicable. International airfare
also includes applicable airport fees and
taxes assessed by individual countries. Airline
luggage fees are an additional charge and
are payable directly to the airlines at check-in.
Land Only Price You may request a land
only price. If the tour is purchased as
land only, it will be your responsibility to
meet the group at the arrival airport at
the time designated by Holiday Vacations.
If you prefer, you can join the tour at the
first night’s hotel. Taxi or other airport
transfer costs are not included for
independent arrival or departure.
CANCELLATION FEES
Should you cancel your tour reservations for any reason, the following cancellation fees will apply:
Motorcoach Tours (no flights)
Notice received
Prior to final payment date
Final payment date to 31 days prior to departure date
30 days to 48 hours prior to departure date
Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure
Cancellation fee
Full refund
$200
25% of tour price
100% of tour price
Air Tours–Canada & Lower 48 U.S.
Notice received
Prior to final payment date
Final payment date to 35 days prior to departure date 34 days to 48 hours prior to departure date
Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure
Cancellation fee
Full refund
25% of tour price
50% of tour price
100% of tour price
International & Cruise Tours, Alaska, Rail, Hawaii
Notice received
Prior to final payment date
Final payment date to 46 days prior to departure date
45 days to 8 days prior to departure date
7 days or less to departure or after tour departure
Cancellation fee
Full refund
25% of tour price
50% of tour price
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.
Airline Seating Seat assignments are
controlled by the airline. We will no longer
solicit requests and seating cannot be
guaranteed by Holiday Vacations.
Award Miles Please be advised that some
commercial airlines offer reduced award
miles to travelers booked on a group reservation. Holiday Vacations is happy to submit
your frequent flyer number to the airlines,
but makes no guarantee that full mileage
will be awarded.
Tour Participation 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.
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 extraordinary 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.
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 nonrefundable 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.
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 sent with your tour invoice
deposit receipt or may be requested in
advance. For your convenience, the insurance premium is included in the balance
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 www.tsa.gov
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.
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.
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.
Suggested gratuities will be provided
with your tour documents.
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.
handling charge may be collected by
the airlines for each piece over the
designated allowance and for oversize
or overweight baggage.
On tour, each person is allowed
one suitcase which will be handled
for you at hotels. In addition, you may
carry a small bag aboard. Carry-on
articles are the responsibility of each
person. Carry-ons that do not fit in the
overhead compartments may be charged
as an additional piece of luggage.
Additional pieces of luggage will be
handled for you at hotels at a cost
of $4 per bag, per day or at the cost
specified for some tours. Though every
effort will be made to safeguard your
baggage, Holiday Vacations accepts
no liability for loss or damage.
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.
Responsibility Tours are arranged and
operated by Holiday Travel, Inc., d/b/a
Holiday Vacations, 2727 Henry Ave.,
P.O. Box 87, Eau Claire, WI 54702. 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.
Checked Luggage
(Not to exceed 62” total dimensions)
Carry-On
Purse, Tote, Camera Bag, Backpack
(Not to exceed 8” x 14” x 20”)
Width
Height
due on your tour invoice. 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.
Luggage The cost of checking luggage
with the airlines is the responsibility
of each guest. This cost, if any, will be
charged by the airlines when checking
luggage for your flight and is payable
directly to the airlines. An excess fee or
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United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance
Program Holiday Vacations, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post
$1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance
payments of Holiday Vacations customers in the unlikely event of Holiday Vacations
bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand
that the $1 Million posted by Holiday Vacations may be sufficient to provide only
a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Holiday Vacations. More
details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to
USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801,
New York, New York 10001, or by email to
information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at
www.USTOA.com.
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