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SPRINGTIME ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER & THE GULF COAST Aboard the 138-Guest Yorktown FEATURING ONBOARD JAZZ MUSICAL PROGRAM March 29 – April 8, 2013 | April 8 – 18, 2013 BOOK NOW TO RECEIVE A $300 per person AIR CREDIT

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springtime on the mississippi riVer & the gulf Coastaboard the 138-guest Yorktown

featuring

onBoarD

JaZZ musiCal

program

march 29 – april 8, 2013 | april 8 – 18, 2013

BETCHART EXPEDITIONS Inc.

17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435

Book now to reCeiVe a

$300 per person air CreDit

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Right: New Orleans’ famed French Quarter Cover: Oak Alley Plantation, Louisiana

Dear Traveler,

For many visitors, the Deep South seems like another country. Its culture, especially in Louisiana and coastal Alabama, is rooted in French and Spanish, African and Caribbean influences. Its architecture, particularly the Antebellum mansions of Natchez, Mississippi, reveal a flair for the dramatic. And there is a reverence for tradition here and a graciousness extended to visitors that is rarely encountered in the sprawling metropolitan areas elsewhere in the United States.

Once Yorktown enters the Mississippi River, you will find yourself immersed in the culture of the Old South. Standing along the banks of the river are grand Antebellum plantations, such as Oak Alley and the Laura Plantation. Also situated along the Mississippi are the lovely towns of St. Francisville and Natchez. St. Francisville has a warm, hometown charm, while Natchez has a grand character thanks to the town’s opulent 19th-century mansions, once the homes of wealthy cotton barons.

We’ll go ashore at Vicksburg to see the museum dedicated to the USS Cairo, a Civil War ironclad gunboat that sank in 1862 and was recovered from the river bottom in 1964. We’ll also explore the Vicksburg Military Park where, after a six-week siege, General Ulysses S. Grant captured Vicksburg, thereby restoring control of the Mississippi River to the Union.

Joining us on this voyage will be Andrew F. Smith, an historian, author, and freelance writer, and Sidney Horenstein, geologist and environmental educator emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History, both of whom will enhance our appreciation of this region with lectures and discussions in their respective area of expertise. Additionally, we will be treated to onboard concerts from a trio of talented jazz musicians.

For this idyllic voyage we have the ideal vessel. Yorktown is an American ship, staffed by American crew and officers. It accommodates only 138 passengers in 69 exterior cabins. With its large sun deck, comfortable lounge, and spacious dining room, Yorktown offers its guests the finest small ship experience.

Join us aboard Yorktown and experience for yourself the history and the charm, the culture and the cuisine of the Old South.

Sincerely,

Margaret M. Betchart President, Betchart Expeditions Inc. For AAAS Travels, ACS, & Sigma Xi Expeditions

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Learn About the History, Culture & Other Aspects of this Part of America

Each cruise is accompanied by an experienced team of lecturers who are intimately familiar with our destinations. Through lectures and discussions, they will introduce you to the places we will visit.

RICHARD M. MCMURRY, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, is a historian, author, and lecturer of Civil War history. He graduated from the

Virginia Military Academy, earned a PhD in history from Emory University, and taught at Valdosta State University and North Carolina State University. He has written four major books on the western theater, one of which was awarded the Laney Prize, and many articles and essays for history journals and magazines. (Onboard March 29 – April 8 & April 8 – 18)

AnDREw F. SMITH has written or edited twenty-one books, including Starving the South: How the North Won the Civil War, which is the basis of the stories

he will tell of some of the most crucial episodes of the Civil War—the siege of Vicksburg and the Union blockade of New Orleans. Author of more than three hundred articles in academic journals, popular magazines and newspapers, Andrew is best known for his work on the social, economic and political uses of food. (Onboard March 29 – April 8)

Geologist SIDnEY HoREnSTEIn is an environmental educator emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History, where he lectures and serves

on the editorial board of the journal, Evolution: Outreach and Education. On this voyage, he plans to talk about the geology of the Gulf of Mexico, implications for oil exploration, and the geological and seismic history of the Mississippi River Valley. He will also offer some reflections on “Mark Twain, the Mississippi, and Geology.” (Onboard April 8 – 18)

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A One-of-a-Kind VoyageThis unique Springtime on the Mississippi River & the Gulf Coast voyage combines two Southern waterways that are rarely included on the same itinerary, yet both are linked by the same history and culture. The Spanish were the first to explore the Gulf Coast and the southern Mississippi River, but the French were the first to settle here. In spite of this long history, today the Gulf Coast is one of the least-visited regions of America. This voyage will introduce you to the turquoise waters, the endless beaches, the historic towns and the exciting cities of the Gulf. You’ll discover the French flair of Mobile and explore the grand Antebellum homes of the plantation aristocracy, including the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion.

You will sail along the Mississippi to Natchez, a town so rich in history and fine architecture that more than 1,000 of its buildings are listed on the National Register, and to Vicksburg, where General Ulysses S. Grant restored control of the Mississippi to the Union. Nestled in the Gulf of Mexico is the Gulf Islands National Seashore, where we will pay a visit to the lagoons, forests, and beaches of Horn and Ship Islands.

The Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast are best explored by ship with a small group. Join us for a discovery of a lifetime.

A Small Shipboard Community of Like-Minded TravelersMeeting and mingling with your fellow guests is one of the greatest pleasures of the voyage. Our passengers tend to be well-traveled. They have successful careers, out-of-the-ordinary life experiences, and interesting stories to tell. They tend to be confident, outgoing, friendly. They enjoy exploring new places and making new friends. Aboard Yorktown, you are not an anonymous tourist lost in a crowd of strangers; you are a welcome member of

a small shipboard community.

Mark Twain & the Mississippi“ The Mississippi Valley is as reposeful as a dreamland, nothing worldly about it…nothing to hang a fret or a worry upon.” –Mark Twain

It’s impossible to think of Mark Twain and not think of the Mississippi River. It is the setting for two of his greatest novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as well as Life on the Mississippi, his memoir of training as an apprentice pilot on a steamboat. Twain loved the river as he loved the characters in his novels. It was unpredictable, but it had grandeur, and it carried everyone who sailed upon her into the heart of America. On this journey, you will sail these fabled shores and witness firsthand what inspired, in the words of William Faulkner, “the father of American literature.”

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please contact gina robello at (800) 252-4910 [email protected]

Discover the Gracious Beauty & Enduring Legacy of the American South

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Natchez’s historic district

Enjoy Jazz Performances Aboard by Renowned Artists

The Flavors of the SouthOf all of America’s regional cuisines, Southern may be the most popular. Southern classics such as fried chicken, barbecue, and bread pudding have become American staples.

Southern cuisine draws upon a host of influences. The Caddo, Choctaw, and Seminole Indians introduced European settlers to deep-pit barbecue. African slaves prepared the first gumbo. And Cajun and Creole specialties such as shrimp etouffee and jambalaya began with French and Spanish colonists in Louisiana. This multitude of influences has created the ultimate American comfort food, and turned Southern cities such as New Orleans into one of the culinary capitals of the United States.

On our cruise along the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast, Yorktown’s chefs will introduce Southern specialties, along with other choices, in the menus.

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Jazz was born in the African American community of New Orleans in about 1900. To celebrate this uniquely American expression, we are pleased to have with us talented musicians who will perform private concerts onboard Yorktown.

Onboard March 29 – April 8 GARY CHALMERS, a seasoned percussionist, has in recent years evolved into an on-call session drummer for various musical projects.

Pianist CHARLIE ETZEL has recorded in his own right and also with Slide Hampton, Jimmy Heath, and Whit Williams. ASHTON FLETCHER has performed as a bassist on numerous television programs and toured with recording star Bobby Vinton, and also recently founded the Fletcher Music School.

Onboard April 8 – 18 KENNITH KIMERY, Executive Director of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, has produced over 300 concerts in Washington, D.C., as well as nationally and internationally.

JAMES KING, a well-known bassist, has a successful music career that spans more than 25 years and has appeared at major jazz festivals in North America and abroad.

ROBERT REDD is a pianist based in the Washington, D.C., area who has accompanied many major jazz artists and performs frequently with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Organization.

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A Cruise Combining the Mississippi River & the Gulf Coast

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Itinerary

The Siege of VicksburgOn May 18, 1863, 77,000 Union troops under the command of General Ulysses S. Grant surrounded Vicksburg, trapping Confederate forces numbering less than 33,000 men under General John Pemberton. After several attempts to storm the city’s fortifications failed, Grant settled down to a siege. Throughout the month of June, both the garrison and the civilian population endured a heavy bombardment from Union artillery on land and from Union gunboats in the Mississippi River. Casualties were heavy on both sides: Pemberton lost more than 9,000 men; Grant lost more than 10,000. With supplies low, casualties mounting, and no hope of rescue, Pemberton surrendered on July 4th.

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Day 1NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana | EMBARKFly to New Orleans to embark Yorktown. Overnight aboard ship. (D)

Day 2 new orleansDiscover New Orleans, described by some as the “most unique” city in America, with a walking tour of the French Quarter, or Vieux Carré, the 80-block area that is the geographical and spiritual heart of the city. (B, L, D) Day 3

MOBILE, AlabamaSailing the spacious Mobile Bay, Yorktown will dock in the graceful city of Mobile. Tour Mobile’s historic landmarks and sites, which include Fort Condé, originally built in 1711, the Condé-Charlotte Museum, the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion, one of the city’s finest Antebellum homes, and the Bellingrath Gardens and Home, beautifully set along the Fowl River. (B, L, D)

Day 4 PENSACOLA, FloridaPensacola is a beautiful Deep South city with a rich historic past. Visit the 19th-century buildings of Historic Pensacola Village and the Naval Aviation Museum, one of the largest in the world with over 150 restored aircraft including an A1 Triad (1911), the U.S. Navy’s first aircraft. Alternatively, travel to Fort Barrancas, with fortifications dating to 1797 and trails overlooking Pensacola Bay. (B, L, D)

Day 5 HORN ISLAND and SHIP ISLAND, Gulf Islands National Seashore, MississippiConsidered the jewel of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Horn Island is a 13-mile-long isle with lagoons that attract over 280 bird species as well as pine and palmetto forests. Ship Island is the most historic of these barrier islands. (B, L, D)

Day 6LAURA PLANTATION | OAK ALLEY PLANTATION, LouisianaThe only plantation that retains its original slave cabins, the Laura Plantation was the location where Alcée Fortier recorded the tales of Br’er Rabbit in the 1870s. Explore the homes of the

DepartUre DatesDEPART RETURN

March 29, 2013 April 8, 2013

April 8, 2013 April 18, 2013

For reservations or inFormation, please contact gina robello at (800) 252-4910 [email protected]

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Natchez, MississippiNatchez was the first European settlement on the Mississippi River, founded in 1716—two years before the founding of New Orleans. The town’s streets are lined with hundreds of 18th- and 19th-century homes, shops, churches, and public buildings, but Natchez’s most celebrated landmarks are the in-town homes of the “cotton kings,” the wealthy plantation owners whose immense fortunes were rooted in their cotton crops. The mansions, many of which are still private residences, represent some of the finest, most magnificent Antebellum architecture in the American South.

National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, Florida

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owners and the slaves, as well as the lovely grounds. Continue to Oak Alley Plantation, with its breathtaking one-quarter-mile canopy of live oaks that lead from the Mississippi to the entrance of the elaborate Greek Revival mansion. (B, L, D)

Day 7BATON ROUGE | ST. FRANCISVILLE | BATON ROUGEFrom the capital city of Baton Rouge, visit at tranquil St. Francisville, set on a hill overlooking the Mississippi River. Founded by Spanish Capuchin monks, the town retains more than one hundred of its 18th- and 19th-century houses and buildings, including grand and small plantations. We will visit some of these sites as we explore this quaint town then return to Baton Rouge for a tour of the Old State Capitol Museum. (B, L, D)

Day 8NATCHEZ, MississippiNatchez, the oldest city on the Mississippi River, is set on a high bluff overlooking the river. Originally occupied by the Natchez Indians, it was settled by the French in the early 1700s, and later the British and Spanish. Initially, tobacco and indigo were the crops of choice, but the advent of the cotton gin in 1795, along with slavery and its busy slave market, made Natchez one of the wealthiest towns in the United States prior to the Civil War. Today, Natchez boasts numerous Antebellum structures, with more than 1,000 buildings on the National Register. We will visit some of its magnificent buildings and explore its fascinating history. (B, L, D)

Day 9VICKSBURGAs Yorktown continues along the Mississippi, we will explore historic Vicksburg. Its position on a bend in the Mississippi River made Vicksburg a bustling trade port and a prime target during the Civil War. Tour the Vicksburg National Military Park and see the USS Cairo, the first of the City class ironclad gunboats from the Civil War. (B, L, D)

Day 10CRUISINGSpend a relaxing day on the Mississippi enjoying Yorktown’s amenities. (B, L, D)

Day 11NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana | DISEMBARK | FLY HOME Disembark in New Orleans and transfer to the airport for return flights home. (B)

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Yorktown is the ship that makes this itinerary possible. There’s a

congenial ambiance aboard this comfortable vessel that was built

specifically in America to navigate the waterways of North America.

The ship flies the American flag, and is staffed by a seasoned,

friendly, all-American crew. And Yorktown guarantees a unique

experience: thanks to its American registry, it can operate itineraries

that are off-limits to foreign vessels.

The ship accommodates only 138 guests in 69 cabins. All cabins

are exterior and have two twin beds or one queen bed and private

facilities; Superior category cabins have a walk-out balcony.

Yorktown’s chefs are masters of American regional cuisine. At meals,

all guests are served in a single, unassigned seating in the dining

room, where the large picture windows offer unobstructed views of

the passing scene.

Coffee is available all day in the Lounge, which is also the setting for

afternoon tea. Upon your return from an excursion, complimentary

refreshments will be waiting for you. In the evening, cocktails are

served as the ship’s pianist performs on a Steinway piano.

In addition, Yorktown has a large sun deck, and Internet access.

Yorktown

Yorktown’s inviting Dining Room

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please contact gina robello at (800) 252-4910 [email protected]

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Cheerful bathrooms are appointed with fine toiletries

Inside the comfortable Lounge

Relaxing on Yorktown’ s Sun Deck

Yorktown’s spacious Lounge is surrounded by windows Superior category cabin balcony

Most cabins feature a picture window

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crUise anD lanD rates

S79 S77

S80 S78

P75P75

L47 L45 L43L41 L39 L37 L35 L33 L31 L29 L27

OBSERVATIONLOUNGE

DINING ROOM

L28

M25 M21M19 M17M15 M11M23

M24M26

M20M18 M16M14M12M22

L40 L38 L36 L34 L32 L30L42L48 L46 L44

P73 P71 P69 P67 P65 P63 P61

P60

P59 P57 P55 P53 P51 P49

P58 P56 P54 P52 P50P72 P70 P68 P66 P64 P62P76 P74

SUN DECK

PROMENADE DECK

LOUNGE DECK

MAIN DECK

Deck planprogram inclUsions

PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

category description rate

E Outside cabins with two lower beds, two portholes, and private bathroom. Cabins M11-M17 $4,995

D Outside cabins with two lower beds, two windows, and private bathroom. Cabins L43-L48 $5,495

C Outside cabins with two lower beds, two windows, and private bathroom. Cabins P49-P76 $6,495

B Outside cabins with two lower beds, picture window, and private bathroom. Cabins M18-M26 $6,995

A Outside cabins with two lower beds, picture window, and private bathroom. Cabins L29-L42 $7,595

AA Outside cabins with two lower beds that can convert to a queen bed, picture window, and private bathroom. Cabins L27, L28, P59*, P60 *P59’s two lower beds cannot be converted. $8,195

S Superior outside cabins with walk-out balcony, full-size bed, private bathroom, and mini-refrigerator. Cabins S77-S80 $8,695

Port taxes & Charges: $235 per personSINGLE RATES

a limited number of cabins for solo travelers are available in Category C for $7,490; Category B for $7,990; and Category a for $8,590.

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$300 per person air credit 10-night cruise aboard the 138-guest

Yorktown Welcome and farewell cocktail

receptions aboard ship � All meals aboard ship, including house

wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner �Complete program of tours

and excursions Onboard concerts by accompanying

jazz trio Enrichment program of lectures

and discussions by accompanying study leaders Professional Travel Dynamics

International tour staff Complete pre-departure materials Gratuities to guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED: Airfare other than specified above; transfers; port and embarkation taxes; luggage and trip cancellation insurance; alcoholic beverages other than wine and beer with lunch and dinner; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and Internet service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel.

For reservations or inFormation, please contact gina robello at (800) 252-4910 [email protected]

Book now to reCeiVe a

$300 per person air CreDit

AIRFARE: $300 per person airfare credit is included. For assistance with flights, you may contact Gina Robello at Betchart Expeditions Inc., (800) 252-4910 or e-mail [email protected].

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Bellingrath Gardens & HomeMr. Walter Bellingrath placed an ad in a Mobile newspaper inviting anyone who wished to visit his garden, free of charge. Visitors were so delighted by the beauty and variety of the garden that in 1934, Mr. and Mrs. Bellingrath decided to keep it open to the public year round, a tradition that has continued to this day. Today Bellingrath Gardens covers 65 acres. During this springtime voyage, Bellingrath’s justly famous 250,000 azaleas will be in bloom, including such celebrated varieties as “Formosa,” “Daphne Salmon,” “Southern Charm,” and “Pride of Mobile.”

crUise anD lanD rates

Deck plan

general inFormationPayment Schedule: A deposit of $750 per person is required to reserve your space on the tour. For your convenience, you may charge your deposit to your American Express, Visa, Discover, or MasterCard. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Credit cards are not accepted for final payment. However, personal checks are accepted for both deposits and final payment.cancellationS & RefundS: All cancellations are subject to a $400 per person fee. Cancellations received 61-90 days prior to departure will be assessed a penalty equal to 50% of the total program cost per person. Cancellations received within 60 days of departure are subject to 100% cancellation penalties. inSuRance: We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance, which is available for coverage of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident. Baggage insurance is also recommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. itineRaRy: The itinerary, accommodations, and arrangements are subject to change at the discretion of Travel Dynamics International.ReSPonSibility: Please read carefully the following terms and conditions, which constitute the sole, legally enforceable agreements between the passenger and Travel Dynamics International and the tour’s sponsoring organization. The passenger is also advised to review his/her separate ticket passage contract with the vessel’s owner/operator, which will constitute the sole, legally enforceable terms of carriage for this tour and is available on request from Travel Dynamics International. Travel Dynamics International and the tour’s sponsoring organization act solely as agents for the passenger with respect to all transportation, hotel and other tour arrangements. In that capacity, we exercise all reasonable care possible to ensure the passenger’s safety and satisfaction, but, we neither assume nor bear any responsibility or liability for any injury, death, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity arising in connection with the services of any ship, airplane, train, automobile, motor coach, carriage or other conveyance, or the actions of any third-party, involved in carrying the passenger or in affecting these tours. We are not responsible for damages, additional expenses, or any other losses due to cancellation, delay or other changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, civil disturbances, acts or threats of terrorism, travel warnings or bans, termination or suspension of war risks or other carrier insurance, quarantine, acts of God or other causes beyond our control. All such losses must be borne by the passenger, and tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. In the event of cancellation, delay or rescheduling mandated by any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall have the option of accepting in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as may be offered by us, or else, receiving a refund of as much of such advance tour expenditures as we are able to recover on the passenger’s behalf from carriers, third-party tour vendors, etc., but, we shall not have any obligation or liability to the passenger beyond the foregoing. We reserve the right to make alterations to the tour’s itinerary and to substitute hotels, ships, or lecturers if this is required. We reserve the right to cancel, delay, or reschedule any tour prior to departure, and, so long as this is not due to any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid to that point if he/she so desires. No refund shall be made for any unused portion of any tour. By forwarding their deposit(s), the passenger certifies that he/she and/or their dependents, minors or others covered thereby do not have any mental, physical or other condition of disability that could create a hazard for them or other passengers. We reserve the right to decline to accept or to decline to retain any person as a member of any tour should such person’s health, condition or actions adversely affect or threaten the welfare or safety of other passengers or impede the tour. Baggage or valuables brought on the tour shall be transported, handled or stored at the passenger’s risk entirely, and, we shall bear no liability or responsibility for any damage or other loss thereto. Passenger tickets are not transferable and are not subject to alteration by the passenger. No suit shall be maintainable against the carrier, or vessel, for any losses, accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury (including death or other types of bodily injury) of the passengers, unless written notice of the claim, with full particulars, is delivered to the carrier or its agents at its office at the port of sailing or at the port of termination within six months from the day when such incident occurred. In no event shall any such suit or any claim against the carrier or vessel for any losses, accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury (including death or other types of bodily injury) of the passenger be maintainable unless such suit is commenced within one year from the day when the incident causing such losses, accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury (including death or other types of bodily injury) of the passenger occurs, notwithstanding any provision of law of any state or country to the contrary. Resolution of any disputes arising hereunder shall be brought within the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, pursuant to the applicable general maritime law, and applying the applicable general maritime law and Federal maritime statutes.RateS: Tour costs are based upon current airfares, tariffs, and currency values. While we do everything possible to maintain the listed prices, they are subject to change.fuel SuPPlement: Travel Dynamics International reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement, without prior notice, if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $85 per barrel. This supplement may be charged even if the cruise fare has been paid in full.ShiP’S RegiStRy: USA CST #204 3599-40 TDI

QUESTIONS? Please contact Gina Robello at (800) 252-4910 or via e-mail at [email protected].

registrationEnclosed is my check or credit card no. for $________ ($750 per person) as a deposit to hold ____ place(s) on Springtime on the Mississippi River & the Gulf Coast. I understand that final payment is due ninety (90) days prior to departure and is payable by check only.

Please make check payable to and mail with this registration form to: Betchart Expeditions Inc. Trust Account17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014

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springtime on the mississippi river & the gulf Coast

aboard the 138-guest Yorktown

Laura Plantation, Louisiana

Rosedown Mansion, St. Francisville, Louisiana

Sunset over the Mississippi in Natchez

Dining alfresco aboard Yorktown

march 29 – april 8, 2013 & april 8 – 18, 2013

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For reservations or information, please contact gina robello

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BETCHART EXPEDITIONS Inc.

17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435