Jan_Feb AmeriClub Journal

O n day one we transfer to the air- port for our flight to Seattle, Washington. Upon arrival we will travel to the waterfront town of La Conner where we will check into the La Conner Country Inn for two nights. A welcome dinner is included at the Oyster & Thistle Restaurant. (D) Day 2: Today we journey into the heart of Washington’s Skagit Valley for their annual Tulip Festival! Only the Netherlands produces more tulips than the Skagit Valley. Tulip Town will be our first stop offering a variety of display gardens including a 10-acre field planted in stripes of color, and a trolley ride around the fields. Next we visit Roozen- Gaarde, the largest tulip farm in the United States. Lunch is included at the Calico Cup- board Café & Bakery in Anacortes. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free for you to explore delightful La Conner. (B, L) Day 3: This morning we board the Chinook, our private motor yacht, for a cruise through San Juan Islands. These beautiful islands are located off the scenic Pacific Northwest Coast. Our final destination of the day is Orcas Island which is the largest island in the San Juan chain. Here we will check into the world class Rosario Resort & Spa. The evening is free for you to relax and enjoy the ambiance of the resort. (B, L) Day 4: Our cruise through the San Juan Islands continues as we re-board the Chinook. Start the morning with a hot cup of locally roasted coffee or tea upon board- ing followed by a hot breakfast as we make Sensational Washington April 23-28, 2019

our way to Friday Harbor. Friday Harbor is filled with interesting shops and artist gal- leries, and is home to the only museum devoted to Orca whales. Around noon we’ll cruise through the central San Juan Islands. A delicious meal featuring Dungeness crab, baked chicken, several side dishes, salads, and desserts will be served. Our ultimate destina- tion today is Vancouver Island. We will take a short walk to the Inn at Laurel Point, a lovely ocean-side resort, where we will check in for one night. (B, L) Day 5: Our day begins with a city tour. Then enjoy Butchart Gardens, 55 acres of the world’s most magnificent gardens. There will be time to enjoy all of the beauty before we depart for the Fairmont Empress Hotel. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time as we experience an authentic Victorian High Tea. We’ll be treated to live music, tableside tea service and delicious English sandwiches and pastries in this stunning hotel. Then it’s back to Victoria harbor to board the Victoria Clipper, a high-speed catamaran, for our trip to Seattle. As we travel through Puget Sound and into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, we’ll see the majestic Olympic Mountains and quaint seaside villages. Upon arrival in Seattle, we will check into the Crowne Plaza for one night. (B, High Tea) Day 6: This morning a local guide will join us for a Seattle city tour followed by a visit to world-famous Pike Place. (B)

Extended Travel

Extended Travel

Trip price includes local

airport transfers, round-trip airfare from Chicago, all activi- ties and admissions listed in the itinerary, deluxe motor-coach transportation, five nights’ hotel accommodations, five breakfasts, three lunches, one high tea, one dinner, hotel luggage handling, gratuities, travel protection policy, professional tour manager, and AmeriClub escort. Per-person price: $3,099 (double accommodations), $3,539 (single). A $100 deposit is required with registration. The balance is due by Febuary 11, 2019.

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