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Welcome to DIRECTIONS Tours - St. Louis’ premier tour company! With over 18 years of group tour and travel experience, we are ready to take you across the world, USA, or just around town! We specialize in stress-free tours to the finest destinations. Our tour packages include excellent accommodations, luxury motorcoaches, most meals and all gratuities. Our tours are EXCLUSIVE packages. We do not outsource or buy wholesale itineraries. Enjoy our affordable rates that give you more value on every tour. All of our tours provide professional, experienced, safe and courteous Tour Directors and Drivers. Our itineraries are educational, adventurous and most importantly, fun! DIRECTIONS Tours uses only new state-of-the-art motorcoaches designed for your traveling comfort and safety. For your protection, we are a fully insured tour operator through the Berkely Group, North America’s largest travel insurance company. In addition, we are members of the American Bus Association, St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission, Missouri Travel Council and Route 66 Association of Missouri.

On behalf of myself and staff, we look forward to welcoming you aboard a DIRECTIONS Tour!

Tod DeHart / President

NO NEED TO FILL OUT ANY FORMS - JUST CALL US! IT’S EASY TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND CHECK AVAILABILITY ON

ANY TOUR OR DAY TRIP.

WE LOVE OUR SINGLE TRAVELERS! Over the years, we have noticed more and more singles traveling with us...

So we have decided to work with our vendors to make it more affordable for single travelers to enjoy every tour with DIRECTIONS!

NOW SINGLES CAN TRAVEL WITH US FOR THE SAME PRICE AS DOUBLES* OR JUST A LITTLE MORE ON LONGER TOURS!

ENJOY SINGLE TRAVEL ON ANY DIRECTIONS TOUR FOR: *up to 3 Days: SAME PRICE AS DOUBLE (no extra supplement)

4 to 7 Days: ONLY $100.00 supplement 8 to 11 Days: ONLY $250.00 supplement

12 to 15 Days: ONLY $350.00 supplement SINGLES CAN NOW TRAVEL LONGER FOR THE BEST RATES… PERIOD!

(Offer rates begin on March 31, 2013. Excludes Flight, Train, Cruise or New York City tours)

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Do you like to eat? So do we! We are out to find some of St. Louis’ trendiest, delicious, newest and coolest places to eat!

Become a DIRECTIONS Tours Dining Club Member! Just choose a minimum of 4 of the following 6 dates (see below)

to join us for these fun and DELICIOUS LUNCHEONS. Let’s Eat! - Here are our next six outings -

THE FAMOUS CHARLIE GITO’S DOWNTOWN Celebrate the St. Louis Cardinal’s at Charlie Gito’s in Downtown St. Louis. This delicious and

popular restaurant houses great Cardinal memorabilia and photos. Then we will tour the Edward Jones Dome - Home of the St. Louis Rams Football!

ROOSTER HILL FARM, FULTS, ILLINOIS Step back in time as we visit Rooster Hill Farm Restaurant and Gift Emporium.

This unique eatery is housed inside an authentic farmstead barn and home. After our home-style luncheon, browse the country shops and gardens.

THE MAD TOMATO IN CLAYTON Enjoy this unique “farm to table” restaurant in Clayton. Delicious Food!

After lunch, we will enjoy a stop in the University City at Winslow’s Home - Organic Gifts and Foods (take a delicious pie home with you).

THE FARM HAUS RESTAURANT Enjoy a delicious lunch at this new South City quaint restaurant. Then enjoy shopping on The Hill

at DiGregorio's Italian Market, Missouri Baking Company, Marconi Bakery and Urzi's Market.

ANGELO’S TAVERNA ON THE GATEWAY ARCH MALL Located just across from the Gateway Arch downtown, this new eatery has become another tasty

venue by the Lombardo Family of restaurants. Then tour the newly renovated Old Courthouse Museum and shop.

THE HEARTH ROOM Enjoy Town and Country’s hidden treasure - The delicious and unique Hearth Room Café.

After lunch we will have a stop at Sherwood Forest and Gardens for seasonal shopping and browsing. A wonderful Autumn afternoon.

The cost is only $50.00 per person / per date with 4 minimum dates. TO JOIN THE DIRECTIONS DINING CLUB, Just choose a minimum of 4 of the

6 dining dates - OR sign-up for all! All gratuities and transportation are included! Unfortunately, we are unable to accept reservations for

individual dates due to space limitations.

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SOMETHING OLD AND NEW IN THE LOU, MAY 21, 2013 - $69.00 Visit one of the most historical sites in North America right here in St. Louis -

the ancient Cahokia Mounds site. Enjoy lunch at Sassy Jac’s in St. Louis’ oldest neighborhood of Soulard. Then enjoy the New Central Library tour in Downtown.

REVISITING GASLIGHT SQUARE - JUNE 14, 2013 - $65.00 Once one of St. Louis’ most energetic entertainment districts, Gaslight Square is rich

in history and memories. Join us as we drive through the district to find what still remains and what the district has become today. Enjoy a delicious lunch at The West

End Grille and Pub. Tour the Gaslight Theatre and enjoy reliving the memories of this great district.

CIRCUS FLORA - JUNE 22, 2013 - $69.00 Back by popular demand… join us for one of the country's most celebrated big top shows in Grand Center. All ages delight in this unique fun experience with a new performance for 2013. Delicious lunch prior to our Saturday matinee at J. Buck’s

downtown. Bring the kids and/or grand kids! HOME, FARM AND GARDEN - JUNE 26, 2013 - $88.00

Enjoy a relaxing day in Southern Illinois. Tour the historic Benjamin Stephenson Home and historic St. Louis Street in Edwardsville, Lunch at Garden Gate Tea Room

and tour of Marcoot Jersey Creamery in Greenville, Illinois. SUMMER MYSTERY - MYSTERY - JUNE 27, 2013 - $77.00

A new destination we have never taken you to before! We will stay cool too! Of course, we will have a good time. Don’t miss out on the fun! JULY 4 CELEBRATE AMERICA - JULY 4, 2013 - $76.00

Join us again in downtown St. Louis for a spectacular July 4th celebration overlooking the arch. Dinner and fireworks show premier seating at the beautiful

Crowne Plaza Hotel on the riverfront. Relax and enjoy as we drive and take care of all the details. One of our most popular day trips! Call early as we sell out quickly.

THE CHOCOLATE TRAIL - JULY 30, 2013 - $77.00 A delicious day as we taste along the way. Enjoy Chocolate-Chocolate-Chocolate,

Bailey’s Chocolate Bar, Café Choccolata and Bailey’s Range Burgers and Shakes Downtown for a fun lunch! A stop at St. Louis’ famous Crown Candy Kitchen too!

ST. JAMES, MISSOURI, AUGUST 1, 2013 - $89.00 Take a trip down I-44 (Route 66) to the scenic town of St. James, MO. We will enjoy lunch at the beautiful Sybill’s Restaurant. Tour of St. James unique Vacuum Cleaner Museum. A stop at the Meramec State Park Visitor Center and another stop at the

famous St. James Winery for tasting and shopping. NEW IN THE STL AND PEABODY OPERA HOUSE LUNCH,

AUGUST 6, 2013 - $79.00 Enjoy a the day seeing what’s new in the STL! Tour the beautifully renovated Central

Library Downtown. Lunch and Tour at the Peabody Opera House, and a visit to the expanded St. Louis Art Museum in Forest Park!

MORE DAY TRIPS

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR IN SPRINGFIELD - AUGUST 12, 2013 - $79.00 Experience one of America’s largest State Fairs in Springfield, IL. Walk the midway

and enjoy the entertainment, shopping, educational displays, livestock and agricultural events and demonstrations, and of course - food!

You will receive a luncheon food voucher to be used at the fair. Bring the kids/grand-kids (3-18 years old only 57.00 pp) and enjoy the FUN! ST. LOUIS SIGNATURE DISHES - SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 - $61.00

Another great day of food! Toasted Ravioli on The Hill, Gooey Butter Cake at Park Avenue, and a special group BBQ Pork Steak luncheon picnic at Clydesdales Park.

Enjoy Dad’s Cookies and ice cream for dessert. A Yummy Day! PIONEER CABIN & RIVER ROAD, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 - $87.00

Enjoy a relaxing day in Southern Illinois. We will begin with a delicious home style family dinner at The Pioneer Cabin Restaurant in Percy, IL. Enjoy a scenic

Mississippi River overlook from Chester, IL and the Popeye Spinach Collectible Museum. Tour of the Pierre Menard historic home site along the river.

MISS JUBILEE AND THE HUMDINGERS, OCTOBER 16, 2013 - $63.00 A swinging good time with St. Louis’ own Miss Jubilee and her band. Enjoy the Blues, Swing and Jazz at the beautiful Sheldon Theatre. Savor lunch today at St. Louis’ Pappy’s Smokehouse in Midtown. Good Southern Music and Eats!

ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER - OCTOBER 19, 2013 - $83.00 Cruise from The Gateway Arch northward and through the fascinating Mississippi

River lock system. Enjoy a wonderful buffet luncheon and listen to the live Dixieland music onboard. Our Captain will commentate as the riverboat sails to the mouth of the Missouri River. Kick-back and enjoy the autumn color and beautiful scenery!

Don’t Miss Out!

June 11 - 12, 2013 (2 days) only $ 149.00 Per Person ~ 3 Meals*

JUMP START YOUR SUMMER AND JOIN THE DIRECTIONS TOURS STAFF ON OUR

“CUSTOMER APPRECIATION” MINI-MYSTERY TRIP! *A DESTINATION WE HAVE NEVER TAKEN YOU TO BEFORE

*DELUXE ACCOMMODATIONS *ALL ATTRACTIONS AND SIGHTSEEING *ALL GRATUITIES *GAMES AND A LOT OF SMILES AND FUN!

*3 Meals: Full Hot Breakfast, Drury Hotel Kick-back© Hot Dinner and Customer Appreciation Picnic Luncheon

Don’t Miss Out - Reserve Your Space Today!!! GREAT PRICE TO THANK YOU, OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS, FOR TRAVELING WITH DIRECTIONS!

June 7 - 9, 2013 (3 Days) $ 497.00 Per Person ~ 3 Meals*

Tour Highlights include: • TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI ANNUAL ELVIS FESTIVAL

• ENJOY MUSIC AND FOOD ON THE ELVIS FESTIVAL MIDWAY • FESTIVAL PARADE AND PAGEANT • ELVIS BIRTHPLACE HOME IN TUPELO • ELVIS’ GRACELAND - HOME, GARDENS AND ELVIS’ FINAL RESTING PLACE

• ELVIS MEMORABILIA AND SOUVINIRS • SUN RECORDS STUDIO TOUR (Elvis’ Label) *3 Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

A full itinerary is AVAILABLE NOW - CALL US TODAY!

July 5 - 8, 2013 (4 days) $ 1547.00 PP DBL ~ 5 Meals*

HURRY - Limited Space Remains! Tour Highlights include:

• ROUDTRIP NONSTOP AIRFARE TO NEW YORK CITY • THREE NIGHTS IN NEW YORK CITY HOTEL (Excellent Midtown NYC Accommodations)

• COMPLETE NYC MANHATTAN TOUR • CENTRAL PARK • ROCKEFELLER PLAZA • ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL • NIGHT SKYLINE DOUBLE DECKER BUS TOUR • BATTERY PARK, NEW 9/11 MEMORIAL AND SITE, SOUTH STREET SEAPORT

• GUIDED SUBWAY TOUR • BROADWAY AND 5TH AVENUE • FERRY AND TOURING STATUE OF LIBERTY/ELLIS ISLAND

• SOHO, GREENWICH VILLAGE, CHELSEA, LITTLE ITALY AND MUCH MORE! GO WITH SOMEONE WHO KNOWS NEW YORK CITY!!!

* 5 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

June 17 - 20, 2013 (4 Days) $ 629.00 PP DBL ~ 6 Meals*

Sights, Sounds Sights, Sounds Sights, Sounds Sights, Sounds Tour Highlights include: and Shores!and Shores!and Shores!and Shores!

• DANCING HORSES THEATRE AND PARK, LAKE GENEVA, WI • TOMMY BARTLETT SKY & SKI SHOW - A SPECTACULAR PRODUCTION!

• BEAUTIFUL LAKE GENEVA BOAT CRUISE OF THE RICH & FAMOUS MANSIONS • UPPER WISCONSIN RIVER DELLS BOAT CRUISE • RINGLING BROTHERS CIRCUS WORLD

• WISCONSIN OPRY DINNER THEATER • PAUL BUNYAN’S COOK SHANTY *6 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners

A full itinerary is AVAILABLE NOW - CALL US TODAY!

July 11 - 17, 2013 (7 days) $ 1199.00 PP DBL ~ 12 Meals*

New in 2013! Journey with us northwards this Summer to experience incredible sites of “Americana” grandeur! Tour Highlights include: • ITASCA STATE PARK AND THE HEADWATERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER! • LAKE MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA • BOAT CRUISE ON THE HISTORIC MINNEHAHA STEAMBOAT • PAUL BUNYON STATE PARK OF MINNESOTA • WALNUT GROVE, MINNESOTA - SITE OF “LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE” • LAURA INGALLS WILDER MUSEUM AND FESTIVAL • WISCONSIN GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD EXCURSION • THE MALL OF AMERICA • ANDY GRIFFITH’S TAYLOR HOME AND INN TOUR • LAKE SUPERIOR MARITIME MUSEUM • VISTA CRUISE ON LAKE SUPERIOR AND DULUTH HARBOR • BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN SCENERY • AND MORE! *12 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners Come aboard and enjoy this new and unique Summer tour! Don’t miss out! Call today and request a full itinerary.

July 15 - 27, 2013 (13 days) $ 2297.00 PP DBL ~ 22 Meals*

New in 2013! By popular request, venture westward to America’s Four Corners! Tour Highlights include: • VISIT AND STAY IN HISTORIC OURAY, COLORADO • VISIT THE BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON • TEC NOS PAS AUTHENTIC TRADING POST • TRAVEL THE STUNNING LESS TRAVELED ROADS OF THE FOUR CORNERS REGION • VISIT FOUR CORNERS MONUMENT IN NAVAJO NATION • LAKE POWELL CRUISE AND THE TOWN OF PAGE, AZ • VISIT THE NORTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON AND OVERNIGHT AT LODGE • DINNER AND BREAKFAST IN GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK • SPECTACULAR PAINTED DESERT • BREATHTAKING MONUMENT VALLEY • ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, UTAH • ADVENTURE EXCURSION: HIKE BOX CANYON WATERFALL WITH YOUR GUIDE (optional) • AND MUCH MORE! *22 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 11 Dinners An incredible journey filled with spectacular scenery and Native American History!

July 22 - 30, 2013 (9 days) $ 1799.00 PP DBL ~ 16 Meals*

New in 2013! Journey to some of our nation’s most historic landmarks and communities! The tour where the past meets the present. Tour Highlights include: • THE DEL-MAR-VA (Delaware/Maryland/Virginia) PENINSULA • FLIGHT 93 - 9/11 MEMORIAL, PENNSYLVANIA • PHILADELPHIA, CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE - INCLUDING: NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER, LIBERTY BELL CENTER AND INDEPENDENCE HALL • GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY BATTLEFIELD TOUR AND VISITOR CENTER • CHESAPEAKE BAY CROSSING • JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT (America’s first permanent English settlement) • COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG • MONTICELLO (Home of Thomas Jefferson) • NEWPORT NEWS and NORFOLK, VA • OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND • PENNSYLVANIA HIGHLANDS • AND MORE! *16 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners This new and unique Fall tour highlights Missouri’s famous past and present.

August 2 - 10, 2013 (9 days) $ 1887.00 PP DBL ~ 14 Meals*

New in 2013! A journey along the St. Lawrence Seaway and historic Erie Canal. Travel north deep into Ontario’s Northwoods and stunning Algonquin Park! Tour Highlights include: • WABASH ERIE CANAL BOAT TOUR, CONNECTING THE OHIO RIVER TO THE GREAT LAKES • OVERNIGHT AND SHOPPING IN BEAUTIFUL MACKINAC CITY, MICHIGAN • SAULT ST. MARIE & SOO LOCKS BOAT TOUR CONNECTING LAKE HURON AND SUPERIOR • SCENIC TRANS CANADIAN HIGHWAY ALONG THE NORTH CHANNEL SEAWAY • OTTAWA, CANADA AND CANADIAN PARLIAMENT AND CAPITAL TOUR • ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK VISITOR CENTER • SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF ALGONQUIN PARK • ALGONQUIN LOGGING CAMP MUSEUM • ADVENTURE EXCURSION: MORNING WILDLIFE CANOE TRIP IN ALGONQUIN (optional) • THOUSAND ISLANDS SKYDECK OVERLOOKING THE ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY • SCENIC SEAWAY “MILLIONAIRES ROW” BOAT CRUISE, ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY • HISTORIC WATERTOWN, NEW YORK • AND MORE! *14 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners This unique and exclusive tour is an exciting blend of beautiful scenery and history! Don’t miss out! Call today and request a full itinerary.

August 12 - 15, 2013 (4 Days)

$ 664.00 PP DBL ~ 5 Meals* The new Columbia Star Dinner Train is on track in central Missouri! Join us on this short overnight tour to enjoy dinner aboard this stylish train. Tour Highlights include: • LAURA INGALLS WILDER HISTORIC HOME AND MUSEUM, MANSFIELD, MO • HISTORIC EUREKA SPRINGS TRAM TOUR AND SHOPPING • TOUR THE FAMOUS THORNCROWN CHAPEL • THE NEW CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM (Crystal Bridges' permanent collection spans five centuries of American masterworks ranging from the Colonial era to the current day) • PINE MOUNTAIN JAMBOREE THEATER SHOW • HISTORIC WAR EAGLE MILL • THE SCENIC OZARKS MOUNTAINS OF MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS • ST. JAMES WINERY TASTING *5 Meals: 3 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

SPACE IS LIMITED - CALL US TODAY!

August 17 - 18, 2013 (2 days) $ 227.00 PP DBL ~ 2 Meals*

$266.00 Single Rate The new Columbia Star Dinner Train is on track in central Missouri! Join us on this short overnight tour to enjoy dinner aboard this stylish train. Tour Highlights include: • COLUMBIA STAR TRAIN AND FULL FIVE COURSE DINNER ONBOARD • COLUMBIA, MISSOURI OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS • OZARKLAND NOSTALGIA SHOP, KINGDOM CITY, MO • DRIVING TOUR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI (MIZZOU) CAMPUS • CRANES COUNTRY STORE, WILLIAMSBURG, MO • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA SHOPS AND BROWSING *2 Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

August 19 - 24, 2013 (6 Days) $ 1099.00 PP DBL ~ 10 Meals*

Two Night Stay on the Island!Two Night Stay on the Island!Two Night Stay on the Island!Two Night Stay on the Island!

Journey to one of America’s most visited islands! This tour is one of our most popular summer get-a-ways! This unique itinerary takes you to Mackinac Island the most scenic route - across Lake Michigan! Tour Highlights include: • S.S. BADGER FERRY CRUISE ACROSS LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WISCONSIN TO MICHIGAN • MANITOWOC MARITIME MUSEUM • TOUR AND BROWSING CHARMING AND QUAINT TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN • FERRY CRUISE TO MACKINAC ISLAND • TWO NIGHTS ON MACKINAC ISLAND AT THE HISTORIC ISLAND HOUSE RESORT HOTEL • TOUR OF MACKINAC VILLAGE AND FULL CARRIAGE TOUR OF ISLAND INCLUDED! • COLONIAL FORT MICHILIMACKINAC OVERLOOKING THE STRAIGHTS OF MACKINAC • ADVENTURE EXCURSION: BICYCLE RIDE ON THE ISLAND (optional) • ENJOY THE ISLAND VILLAGE AND UNIQUE SHOPS • INDIANA AMISH COUNTRY ON RETURN • ESSENHAUS AMISH DINNER • TETON’S JENNY LAKE CRUISE AND MUCH MORE! *20 Meals: 11 Breakfast, 9 Dinners

BEST PRICE FOR AN INCREDIBLE TOUR... EXPERIENCE THE WEST IN STYLE!

WOW! - SAME PRICE AS 2007! Tour Highlights include: • YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK TOUR • OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER AND VISITORS CENTER • BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK TOUR AND VISITORS CENTER • GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK TOUR AND VISITORS CENTER • EXPLORING THE BLACK HILLS AND KEYSTONE, SOUTH DAKOTA • MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MONUMENT AND MUSEUM • CRAZY HORSE MONUMENT, PARK AND VISITORS CENTER • WALL, SOUTH DAKOTA / FAMOUS WALL DRUG STORE • COWBOY CHUCKWAGON DINNER AND SHOW • SOUTH DAKOTA’S CORN PALACE • BIG TEN SLEEP CANYON OF WYOMING (One of America’s most scenic drives) • FAMOUS AL’S OASIS OVERLOOKING THE MISSOURI RIVER • YELLOWSTONE LAKE AND WEST YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA • TETON’S JENNY LAKE CRUISE AND MUCH MORE! *20 Meals: 11 Breakfast, 9 Dinners

Sep. 30 - Oct. 3, 2013 (4 days) $ 497.00 PP DBL ~ 6 Meals*

Journey to Central Wisconsin for Harvest Time! Tour Highlights include: • GLACIAL LAKE CRANBERRY FARM (Harvest Tour & Operations) • OKRAY POTATO FARM TOUR (Harvest Tour & Operations) • CENTRAL DAIRY FARM (Tour of Cheese Factory) • WORLD’S LARGEST ROUND BARN • WISCONSIN AGRICULTURE RESEARCH STATION • ALTENBURG COUNTRY FARM & GARDEN • WENZEL’S SAUSAGE FARM • HANCOCK HORTICULTURAL GARDEN • SCENIC WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEY AND LOGGING HISTORY • MARATHON GINSENG FARM AND GARDENS • RUDOLPH GROTTO AND SHRINE *6 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

Educational, Scenic and Fun! Call Early to reserve your space!

September 9 - 22 2013 (14 days) $ 2497.00 PP DBL ~ 23 Meals* Don’t Miss This Remarkable Tour!

Join us as we travel east and north into on of North America’s most pristine and scenic destinations on the northern Atlantic coast. This tour is truly a destination not to be missed! Tour Highlights include: • BUSHKILL FALLS, THE NIAGARA OF PENNSYLVANIA • ADVENTURE EXCURSION: HIKE BUSHKILL FALLS WITH YOUR GUIDE (optional) • OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE, MA - A LIVING MUSEUM OF EARLY, RURAL NEW ENGLAND • DINNER IN THE HISTORIC PUBLICK HOUSE INN, MASSACHUSETTS • SIGHTSEEING AND BROWSING IN KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE • TWO NIGHTS ACCOMODATIONS IN BEAUTIFUL PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND • VISIT ST. DUNSTON’S BASILICA AND WEST POINT LIGHTHOUSE • THE PROVINCE HOUSE, A NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA • TAKE THE FERRY FROM PRICE EDWARD ISLAND TO NOVA SCOTIA • VISIT HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA AND TOUR OF THE CITY • CONNECTICUT STATE CAPITOL BUILDING TOUR • NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA • FLIGHT 93 (911 MEMORIAL/PENNSYLVANIA) • ENJOY STUNNING SCENERY THROUGHOUT AND MUCH MORE! *23 Meals: 13 Breakfast, 10 Dinners

October 21 - 25, 2013 (5 days) $ 997.00 PP DBL ~ 8 Meals* WOW! - SAME PRICE AS 2009!

Simply one of the most thrilling natural attractions in North America - Niagara Falls is especially beautiful in Fall color! Tour Highlights include: • TWO NIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS AT MARRIOTT NIARAGA ABOVE THE FALLS • FULL TOUR OF NIAGARA FALLS & RIVER REGION (including the whirlpool, Botanical Gardens Floral Clock, Welland Canal and Table Rock) • VILLAGE OF NIAGARA ON THE LAKE, Canada’s First Capital • MAID OF THE MIST BOAT CRUISE INCLUDED • DINNER OVERLOOKING THE FALLS AND VICTORIA GARDENS • NIAGARA FALLS NIGHT LIGHTING SHOW • NEW YORK AND NIAGARA WINE COUNTRY • CLINTON HILL ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT (including Niagara Casino) • DUTY FREE SHOPPING AT THE BORDER • MORE TOUR MORE EVERY TOUR DOLLAR!!! *8 Meals: 4 Full Breakfasts, 2 Full Dinners and 2 Drury Hotel Kick-back© dinners If you have always wanted to experience Niagara or return for an encore visit, this tour is a fantastic value and opportunity! Call us to reserve your space today!

October 4 - 15, 2013 (12 days) $ 1957.00 PP DBL ~ 7 Meals*

New in 2013! This featured tour to New England is a completely new Itinerary and journey to experience America’s most brilliant fall foliage. Tour Highlights include: • THE FAMOUS KANCAMANGUS HIGHWAY, voted #1 for Fall Foliage • CONWAY SCENIC RAILWAY THROUGH NEW HAMPSHIRE FOLIAGE • WINNIPESAUKE RAILROAD DINNER TRAIN • STONEWALL KITCHENS OF MAINE • WRIGHT WWII MUSEUM AND NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM • WHITE MOUNTAINS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE & CANNON MOUNTAIN AERIAL TRAMWAY • WRIGHT WWII MUSEUM AND NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM • TOUR OF HISTORIC BOSTON (Beacon Hill, Commons, and Quincy Market, Old North Church, USS Constitution Old Ironsides, Faneuil Hall and Prudential Center) • KENNEBUNKPORT AND OGUNQUIT, MAINE (Lobster Bake with entertainment, York Beach

Lighthouse, Seashore Trolley Museum, and Atlantic Shores) • THE HOBO RAILWAY ALONG PEMIGEWASSET RIVER, NH • SCENIC SUGAR HILL OVERLOOK AND NEW ENGLAND MAPLE SYRUP FARM • ADVENTURE EXCURSION: HIKE BUSHKILL FALLS WITH YOUR GUIDE (optional) • INCREDIBLE SCENERY, FOLIAGE, ATTRACTIONS AND SO MUCH MORE! *19 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners

We will be happy to entertain your group with a special Tour and Travel Safety

Program or a Travelogue Presentation. No group too small or large, and best of

all it’s free! Book us today.

October 20 - 31, 2013 THE CRUISE TOUR OF A LIFETIME IS HERE AND AT AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE!

THIS INCREDIBLE CRUISE IS ON THE LUXURIOUS CELEBRITY EQUINOX SHIP. SAILING ROUNDTRIP FROM BARCELONA AND VISITING AMAZING PORTS!

PORTS OF CALL INCLUDE:

UNBELIEVABLE Cruise Package: 12 days just $1699.00 PP DBL (inside category)

INCLUDES ALL ONBOARD MEALS, TAXES, SURCHARGES, PORT FEES AND TOUR DIRECTOR GRATUITIES!

FANTASTIC AIRFARE RATES TO/FROM BARCELONA CRUISE PORT NOW AVAILABLE!

WE BOOK EVERYTHING FOR YOU! Call Us!

“The Celebrity Equinox is one of the most beautiful ships I have ever sailed on” - Tod

November 19 - 21, 2013 (3 days) $ 479.00 Per Person ~ 4 Meals*

Where oh where will we go? A holiday destination that DIRECTIONS has never taken you to before. Come on along!!! Tour Highlights include:

• GREAT HOLIDAY DESTINATION & ATTRACTIONS! • THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS! • THE BEAUTY OF THE SEASON!

• LAUGHTER AND FUN! • GREAT FOOD! • AND SO MUCH MORE (of course)! *4 Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

December 9 - 15, 2013 (7 days) $ 1199.00 PP DBL ~ 11 Meals*

Great Price! Tour Highlights include:

• CHRISTMAS ON THE ‘PALACIO DEL RIO’ RIVERWALK • TWO NIGHTS IN BEAUTIFUL SAN ANTONIO

• CITY TOUR OF SAN ANTONIO WITH LOCAL GUIDE • TOUR OF SAN JOSE MISSION IN SAN ANTONIO

• • VISIT TO FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS • FIESTA MERCADO AND MEXICAN MARKETPLACE

• CRUISE ON THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER ALONG THE RIVERWALK • VISIT THE ALAMO • RIVERWALK HOLIDAY CAROLERS

• OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL AND MUCH MORE! *11 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners

December 10 - 12, 2013 (3 days) $ 497.00 PP DBL ~ 5 Meals*

Take the train to Kansas City for the holidays! Tour Highlights include:

• ONE WAY AMTRAK TRAIN TO KANSAS CITY FROM ST. LOUIS • TWO NIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS IN KANSAS CITY

• TOUR OF KANSAS CITY • HALLMARK CENTER & CROWNE PLAZA • THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS OF THE PLAZA

• SHOPPING ON THE PLAZA • KANSAS CITY BBQ • KANSAS CITY UNION STATION

• NATIONAL WWI MEMORIAL AND LIBERTY TOWER CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AND MORE! * 5 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

The DIRECTIONS Tours Difference is noticeable before, throughout and after your tour. Here are some of the ways

DIRECTIONS strives to be your first choice in travel.

DIRECTIONS TOUR DIRECTORS AND MOTORCOACH DRIVERS: Every Tour and Day Trip is guided from start to finish. DIRECTIONS Tours provides professional, full-time and knowledgeable guides on all of our tours. Your guide will outline each day’s activity, including the history, geography and facts about each area we visit. Your guide is also there to make sure that your tour experience is entertaining and comfortable. DIRECTIONS Tours resident drivers are professional, safe and courteous.

INCLUDED GRATUITIES AND TAXES: Another advantage traveling with DIRECTIONS Tours is that all gratuities for your Tour Director, Step-on Guides, included Meals, and Motorcoach Driver ARE INCLUDED in the price of all Day Trips and Overnight Tours!

RELAXED TOUR SCHEDULES: DIRECTIONS Tours ensures a relaxing and stress-free experience on every tour. Our tour schedules are not tiring or overbooked. No late hour traveling on the motorcoach is scheduled on any tour. “Stress-Free!”

EXCELLENT TRANSPORTATION: DIRECTIONS Tours only uses state-of-the-art motorcoaches. All of our motorcoaches are 4 years in age or less. Your onboard experience is comfortable and safe. We use American made MCI Renaissance Motorcoaches that “kneel” down to embark/disembark with ease. Snack and Beverage service is provided throughout your longer travel days. Sit back and relax!

TOUR MEALS AND ACCOMMODATIONS: Continental or Full Breakfast is always served on every overnight motorcoach tour. Dinners are usually “out on the town” featuring a taste of the area cuisine you are visiting. If you have a special diet (diabetic/allergies etc.), please let us know. We will try to accommodate your needs the best we can. Your hotel accommodations on tour are clean, safe and comfortable. All hotels have been carefully selected and pre-scouted.

WHAT’S INCLUDED? ALMOST EVERYTHING! All of our tours INCLUDE all taxes and gratuities (See above). All attractions, step-on guides plus their gratuities, accommodations, most meals (See itinerary), deluxe transportation, and hotel luggage handling for a single checked bag per person are INCLUDED.

CANCELLATIONS/INSURANCE: Our “FAIR REFUND POLICY” secures you and your money! On motorcoach tours, a refund will be given for cancellations up to 72 hours prior to date of departure with a doctor’s statement. Some pre-paid tickets & events may not be refundable and you will be notified prior to your final payment, if applicable. A trip protection insurance option is available upon request. Day Trip refund policy: Cancellations must be received two weeks prior with a doctor’s statement. After this deadline, you have an option to transfer your payment to another individual for the same Day Trip date.

CONVENIENT PICK-UP LOCATIONS: We offer pick-ups throughout Metro St. Louis. Overnight tours: St. Charles Commuter Lot (I-70 near Cracker Barrel), Drury Inn Fenton @ I-44 and Bowles, and South County @ McDonald’s at I-255 / Telegraph Road. (On overnight tours we will arrange a Metro East / Illinois Pick-up - Just call us). If you need information on optional Home Shuttle Service, please call us for assistance. Day Trips: Village Square/North County, St. Charles Commuter Lot (I-70 near Cracker Barrel), Plaza Frontenac, South City Shop n’ Save (Chippewa and Weil) and South County Mall (East parking lot of Buffalo Wild Wings).

AFFORDABLE DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS: Just a $75.00 deposit covers your initial reservation on an overnight tour. Day Trips require a Full payment at time of reservation. Tour final payments are not due until 45 days prior to departure. You will receive an invoice reflecting your deposit paid and final payment due date. Deposits and Day Trip Payments may be made by cash, money order or check. Final Payments may be made by cash, money order, check or credit card. All prices are based on cash payments. When using a credit card, a 3% transaction fee is added. This charge comes from our credit card authorization service and is NOT implemented by us. The additional transaction fee is NOT included in our tour rates which allows us to keep your prices lower.

OUR COMPLIMENTARY TRAVEL SHOWS ARE A GREAT WAY TO MEET OUR STAFF AND ENJOY A TRAVELOGUE PRESENTATION ON OUR UPCOMING HOLIDAY 2013 / 2014 TOURS!

- - - - - - - ST. CHARLES / WESTPLEX

AUGUST 26, 2013 - 10:30 a.m. at QUALITY INN AND SUITES, 5th Street, St. Charles SOUTH ST. LOUIS METRO

AUGUST 28, 2013 - 2:00 p.m. at South County Comfort Inn at Richardson Road/I-55 WEST ST. LOUIS METRO

AUGUST 30, 2013 - 2:00 p.m. at our offices located in Ballwin, Missouri - - - - - - -

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - SPACE IS LIMITED PLEASE JUST GIVE US A CALL TO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE ATTENDANCE LIST!

May 26, 2013 [Cruise Only] ~ May 21 - June 2, 2013 [Cruise/Land and Rail Tour] STARTING AT JUST: $2597.00 PP DBL* /// STARTING AT JUST $3799.00 PP DBL*

The tour of a lifetime to ALASKA is here. This incredible tour INCLUDES airfare! • ALL AIR TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSFERS (ON LAND AND CRUISE) • ALL FIRST-CLASS HOTELS, SIGHTSEEING AND ATTRACTIONS • FAIRBANKS GOLD MINE, NOSTALGIC RIVERBOAT CRUISE, DENALI NATIONAL PARK • HOLLAND AMERICA LUXURY RAIL JOURNEY TO DENALI • HOLLAND AMERICA LUXURIOUS M.S. ZAANDAM CRUISE FROM SEWARD TO VANCOUVER • DENALI TUNDRA WILDERNESS TOUR AND MT. MCKINLEY • SCENIC LUXURY RAIL TO SEWARD FROM ANCHORAGE • HOLLAND AMERICA LUXURIOUS M.S. ZAANDAM CRUISE FROM SEWARD TO VANCOUVER • GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK SCENIC CRUISING (WHALE WATCHING) • HAINES/SKAGWAY, JUNEAU, KETCHIKAN PORT OF CALLS • FAMOUS INSIDE PASSAGE SCENIC CRUISING • TAKE CRUISE ONLY OR CRUISE/LAND ONLY FOR GREAT PRICES! • AND SO MUCH MORE! YOUR TOUR IS COMPLETELY GUIDED FROM START TO FINISH WITH A DIRECTIONS TOUR DIRECTOR

ALL GRATUITIES TO YOUR DIRECTOR ARE INCLUDED! *RATES STARTING AT INSIDE CABIN A detailed full itinerary is AVAILABLE NOW - CALL US TODAY!