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Turkey
Wednesday, March 6, 10 a.m.,
Atrium, $1
See page 107 for dates and details.
National Parks
Monday, March 25, 10 a.m.,
Atrium $1
See Page 106 for dates and details.
*Please purchase your $1 tickets online or at the Member Ser-
vices Office.
extended travel
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with Always the Best Travel or Floating Fantasies!
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are available for you in the Lifestyle and Activities Office.
You can also find the information online under Activities and
Events. Call 512-948-7393 to have a brochuremailed to you.
To book a trip, return registration form to the Lifestyle and
Activities Office. All published pricing is subject to change
and availability.
Peru: Ancient Land of Mystery
June 8 – 15, 2013
8 Days, 6 Meals, RT Air, Insurance, 3 Hotels, Transfers from
Sun City, $4,499 pp Double Occ, $5,049 pp Single Occ (Book
Now & Save $250 pp)
Discover the “Lost City of the Incas” and enjoy
the beauty of the Andes. Arrive late on your
first evening in Lima, the “City of Kings.”
Day two begins with a fascinating city tour
through the historical center of Lima where
you can admire artwork at San Francisco
Monastery, enter the catacombs, and view the Plaza de Ar-
mas’s elegant Cathedral. Day 3, fly off to Cuzco and enter the
heart of the Inca civilization and descend into the Andes to the
majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then visit the Ollantayt-
ambo ruins, the only Inca settlement that has been continually
inhabited since inception. All aboard the Machu Picchu train
for spectacular views through domed windows as you travel
through the “Lost City of the Incas.” Return by train to the
Sacred Valley and continue to Cuzco where you can discover
important sacred Incan ruins of Sacsayhuaman Fortress. You
may opt for an excursion to explore the enigmatic Inca ter-
races at Maras and the salt mines of Moray. Day 7 allows you
to have time to shop the Centro Artesanal Cuzco market and
enjoy some leisure time to explore San Blas artisans quarter
before you return home.
Inspiring Iceland
July 14 – 22, 2013
9 Days, 10 meals, RT Air from Austin, Insurance, 4 hotels, RT
Transfer to and from Sun City, Baggage handling, guided
tour upon arrival. $4,449 pp double occupancy; $5,099 pp
single occupancy.
For those of you who have traveled every-
where! This tour begins in Reykjavik, where
you embark on a bicycle tour exploring the
old town then head into the heart of the city.
Day 3 travel to the Golden Circle, a route
which encompasses many of Iceland’s most
renowned natural wonders such as the Gulfoss and Thingvellir
National Park. Head to the north of the country to Akuryri
where you take in the nature of Iceland on horseback or re-
flect and relax in a geothermal Myvatn nature bath. On Day
8 you have the opportunity to try deep sea angling or set out
on a volcanic cave hike. Puffins can be viewed during your
tour, and a cruise featuring a talk on fishing in the region
will be included.
Great Pacific Northwest – NEW!
August 14 – 21, 2013
8 days, 10 meals, RT air fromAustin to Seattle, 7 nights in first
class hotels, baggage handling, hotel transfers, tour director,
motorcoach and ferry transportation. $2560 pp double oc-
cupancy, $850 single supplement
This trip features three city tours and time
spent in Seattle, Victoria and Vancouver.
Seattle highlights include a visit to the fa-
mous Pike Place Market, home of the flying
fish, great views of the iconic Space Needle
and a Boeing Factory Tour. Travel by ferry
to Vancouver Island for a two night stay in Victoria which
includes a visit to the world famous Butchart Gardens as
well as leisurely time to enjoy this charming city on your own.
Another ferry ride will take you to Vancouver, the crown jewel
of Western Canada for a three night stay. Also included is a
visit to the resort town of Whistler, home to many events of
the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
National Parks of America – NEW!
September 14 -25, 2013
12 days, 17 meals, RT air fromAustin, insurance, hotel transfers.
$3859 pp double occupancy, $4959 pp single occupancy
Visit five of American’s most breathtaking
national parks on one great tour! Tour begins
in the resort town of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Visit Sedona, take a breakfast cruise on
Lake Powell, and gaze upon the spectacular
Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders
of the World. Travel to Bryce Canyon, Utah, Zion National
Park, and Salt Lake City. You will see the majestic Bear
Lake Summit en route to Wyoming, where you will arrive in
the cowboy town of Jackson Hole. From Jackson Hole, pass
through Grand Teton National Park followed by an overnight
stay at the amazing Yellowstone National Park. There’s still
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