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Jane’s JourneysBy Jane Pugh

First Dakota Travel provides 1st class tours for our customers. Our tours are not discounted trips but rather high-value trips. We cater to travelers who want quality hotels, special services, arranged tours and free time to adventure on their own. We also offer special surprise perks, transportation to and from the airport from various First Dakota communities and trip cancellation insurance. Our packages are all-inclusive.

If you like traveling in groups and having most of the work done for you, want the security and assistance of a full-time travel director, eat in unique and quality restaurants, and stay in lovely and sometimes boutique

hotels; then First Dakota Travel is right for you. I have worked with our tour companies for over 25 years and I know they have done their homework and have experienced these destinations before we get there. If there are problems like canceled flights, I always have someone to assist us.

Kenya and Tanzania – February 2018 – Only 7 seats left This is definitely a trip of a lifetime! It is my seventh trip to Kenya and third trip to Tanzania. We have two departure cities. If you winter in Arizona we have some travelers flying round trip out of Phoenix and the rest of us will fly round trip out of Sioux Falls.

An Irish Celtic Journey Weekend in Omaha - March 9 – 11, 2018I am currently working out the details on this bus tour. I do have fantastic seats reserved for Omaha Symphony’s “Celtic Journey” concert at the Holland Center.

As details are finalized on these tours, complete details can be found under the “About Us” link at FirstDakota.com. You can also stop by your nearest First Dakota location to pick up a brochure or call me, 605-665-4907, and I would be happy to send you one in the mail.

July 2017

Tuesday, June 12 Overnight fight to Reykjavik, Iceland

Wednesday, June 13 ReykjavíkArrive in Iceland‘s capital city of Reykjavik. Breakfast is included before we tour the Reykjanes Peninsula as well as Reykjavik‘s lovely city center and charming harbor area. Check into the Grand Hótel Reykjavík for two nights lodging and a welcome dinner.

Thursday, June 14 Iceland’s Golden CircleSpend a full day touring Iceland‘s famous Golden Circle. See the Kerid Crater on the way to Friðheimar where we‘ll learn about the beautiful Icelandic horses and their special qualities. Visit the geothermal greenhouse and watch a culinary demonstration. Then be treated to a wonderful fresh tomato soup and homemade bread lunch. At Geysir Hot Springs you can stroll around the geothermal fields and at Gullfoss, you‘ll witness a spectacular two-tier waterfall. Our final destination is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Be amazed at the dramatic fissures that illustrate how the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are drifting apart.

Friday, June 15 Akureyri, Goðafoss, HúsavíkTake a quick flight to Akureyri, Iceland‘s Capital of the North. Marvel at Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. We then make our way to Húsavík, located in a beautiful and serene area on the north coast of Iceland. Admire the wooden church built in 1907 and stroll through the village gardens. You‘ll have the option of taking a whale watching cruise in this whale watching capital of Iceland. This evening we will lodge at the Fosshótel Húsavík.

Saturday, June 16 Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, Námaskarð, Dettifoss and EgilsstadirEnjoy the views at Lake Mývatn, known for its geological wonders and scenic landscape. View the fascinating pseudo-craters and then walk through the fascinating lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir. We‘ll stop in the hot springs area of Námaskarð with its bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Then be amazed at Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. In Egilsstaðir we‘ll check into the Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir for dinner and an overnight stay.

Sunday, June 17 Petra‘s Stones, Fjords, Dupivogur and HofnIt’s a day to admire the gorgeous fjord landscapes along the winding roads of the east coast of Iceland. Visit the home of a fascinating woman and see her unbelievable stone and mineral collection. Have lunch and enjoy a stroll around the picturesque fishing village of Djupivogur. Then conclude the day in the lovely town of Höfn, surrounded by beautiful mountain and water views. We will overnight at the Hótel Höfn.

Monday, June 18 Vatnajökull National Park, Jökulsárlón Lagoon, Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Eldhraun and DyrhólaeyThis just may be your favorite day of the trip as there are several jaw dropping sites to see! Our drive takes us past Vatnajökull – Europe’s largest glacier covering eight percent of Iceland. At Jökulsárlón, you‘ll see an incredible glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, seabirds, and seals. In Kirkjubaejarklaustur we‘ll make a photo stop at a beautiful waterfall surrounded by massive, vivid green, moss-covered rocks, and in Eldhraun you‘ll be amazed at the eerie view of over 216 square miles of moss covered lava rock. Our day ends in Dyrhólaey to admire the black beach, crashing waves and huge rock formations that rise from out of the sea. We will overnight at the Hotel Dyrhólaey.

Tuesday, June 19 Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss and Iceland Erupts (Breakfast)Admire the powerful Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls and learn about the 2010 eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano at the Iceland Erupts Visitor‘s Center. Then we return to Reykjavik and check into an airport hotel. Our evening is free to explore the area or you may choose to visit the famous Blue Lagoon for a soak in the thermal waters.

Wednesday, June 20This morning we check in at the airport for our flight home. We‘ll arrive home the same day with wonderful memories of Incredible Iceland!

Complete details will be available at your nearest First Dakota location or at FirstDakota.com on August 1st.

Incredible Iceland!June 12-20, 2018

TOUR INCLUDES:a 23 Meals (8 dinners, 6 lunches, and 9 breakfasts)a Excursions included to Koblenz, Cochem, Basel, Cologne and Rudesheim.a A visit to Reichtsburg Castle.a Chef prepared meals daily, featuring local cuisine with local beer and wines.a Unpack once in your river view cabin.a Professional local tour managers to walk you through these hamlets and villages of the Rhine River Valley.a One low price included everything including Sioux Falls airfare, great value.a Limited space, reserve your space soon to avoid missing the boat!

Romantic Rhine and Mosel River Cruisethe Netherlands • Germany • France • Switzerland

Offer Details: 2 for 1 airfare for twin reservations, FREE airfare in economy class for solo traveler reservations with single supplement paid, Free airfare in economy class for travelers booking suites. Offer valid on reservations deposited 120 days prior to departure. Additional savings may include valid Mayflower Money, Referral Rewards, First Time Traveler Savings or other offers provided by the travel professional. No other promotions or offers apply.

September 19, 2018From $5,499 per person

Space is Limited!

Pricing Includes: Round trip airfare, land & cruise program, Travelers Pro-tection Plan and gratuities.

CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays Two through Eight – Aboard the MS Amadeus Silver IIIDays Nine and Ten – Hotel Europe or similar, Lucerne, Switzerland

FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jane PughFirst Dakota Travel

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First Dakota Convenient Locations In South Dakota… Beresford 605-763-2135Blunt 605-962-6231Chamberlain 605-734-5555 Elk Point 605-356-0289 Kimball 605-778-6218 Mitchell (North) 605-996-3364 Mitchell (Norway) 605-996-3364 Oacoma 605-234-5005 Parkston 605-928-3077Pierre 605-224-5817 Salem 605-425-3111 Sioux Falls (Downtown) 605-333-8200Sioux Falls (East) 605-333-8282Sioux Falls (Louise) 605-333-8295 Sioux Falls (South) 605-333-8210 Vermillion 605-624-5555Wagner 605-384-5456Yankton (Downtown) 605-665-7432Yankton (North) 605-665-4999

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Located right on the beach in Riviera Maya, Mexico - this 5-star All-Inclusive resort provides you with great accommodations and the best in dining and entertainment. Pack your swimsuit, your passport and leave the rest to us! Airport transfers, international airfare and travel protection insurance are included. Your spacious junior suite features over 600 sq. ft. of comfort, with marble floors in the bathroom has a whirlpool tub and separate shower. Walk on the beach, lounge by one of the pools or snorkel in the turquoise blue waters. When it’s time to dine - there are options ranging from fresh seafood to authentic Mexican delicacies all washed down with complimentary beverages.

Contact Jane Pugh or your local First Dakota location for details.

All-Inclusive Beach front Resort on the Fabulous Mexican Riviera8 Days - 7 Nights January 21 - 28, 2018

Just $2,998.00

per person!