Trip - Puerto Vallarta (WBNQ)
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Join WBNQ for your Winter Escape to Sunny Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. What better way to escape the cold, snowy Central IL winter than to spend a week in the all-inclusive, adults only Riu Palace Pacifico.
Trip Dates: February 1-8, 2025
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Trip - Puerto Vallarta (MIX)
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Join Mix 106.9 Winter Escape to Sunny Puerto Vallarta Mexico this February. Enjoy a week at the All-Inclusive, Adults Only Riu Palace Pacifico.
Trip Dates: February 8-15, 2025
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Trip - Panama Canal Cruise
Join the Flick’s on an unforgettable Panama Canal Cruise, embarking on a round-trip adventure from sunny Fort Lauderdale! This exquisite journey offers a blend of relaxation and exploration as you sail through the iconic Panama Canal, a marvel of engineering and history. Along the way, you’ll visit stunning destinations including Bonaire’s crystal-clear waters, Aruba’s picturesque beaches, and Curacao’s charming Dutch architecture. Experience the vibrant culture of Colombia and witness the lush landscapes of Panama, where you’ll navigate the famed canal locks and soak in the beauty of one of the world’s greatest waterways. This cruise promises not only breathtaking sights but also opportunities for adventure and relaxation, making it the perfect escape for travelers seeking both discovery and leisure.
Trip Dates: April 6 - 18, 2025
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Trip - Canadian Rockies Ft. Rocky Mountaineer and Calgary Stampede
Canadian Rockies Ft. Rock Mountaineer, and Calgary Stampede
Embark on a breathtaking adventure through Western Canada aboard the renowned Rocky Mountaineer train, traversing a landscape rich with natural wonders and cultural gems.
Trip Dates: June 29 - July 7, 2025
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Trip - Alaska - Land & Cruise Adventure
Join us on an unforgettable journey to Alaska by Land & Cruise. Explore Fairbanks, known as Alaska’s “Golden Heart City,” at your leisure. Enjoy a cruise along the Chena River aboard a Sternwheeler Riverboat before heading to Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for a two-night stay.
Trip Dates: July 6-July 19, 2025
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Trip - Alaska - Fairbanks to Vancouver
Fairbanks to Vancouver
11 day Land and Sea adventure
Aboard the Noordam Holland America
Trip Dates: August 20-August 31, 2025
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Trip - Rhine River Cruise - Amsterdam to Basel
Join us for an absolutely thrilling cruise down the magnificent Rhine River! The Rhine is a legendary river that is contoured by vineyard–clad hills and castles from yesteryear, and it is sure to captivate you with its beauty and charm. You will have the opportunity to experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Discover Breisach, which rises above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and gateway to the Black Forest.
Trip Dates: August 22-30, 2025
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Trip - Mediterranean Voyage - Barcelona to Venice
Join us on the Mediterranean Voyage starting in Barcelona, Spain, with a pre-night stay to enjoy the city’s vibrant culture. Then board the luxurious Azamara Onward as it takes you to multiple captivating Mediterranean destinations, including France, Monaco, Italy, Montenegro, Croatia, and Slovenia. This voyage features extended stays in Florence, Rome, and Venice, allowing ample time to delve into their rich history, art, and cuisine.
Trip Dates: Sept 4 - 18, 2025
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Trip - Fall Colors of Coastal Maine
This is Maine, where rocky shores, infinite nature, and endless lobster forge a coastal New England classic. Dig in to local delicacies with an oyster shucking demonstration and tasting. Immerse yourself in dramatic nature at Acadia National Park. See how lobster traps are retrieved from the ocean. Admire the picturesque Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest lighthouse. Enjoy free time in the vibrant city of Portland. Towering mountains, delectable cuisine, and bustling harbors await you in this maritime treasure.
Trip Dates: Sept 28 - October 4, 2025
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Trip - Portugal - Douro River Cruise
Join us on an incredible adventure through the stunning Douro River Valley in Portugal! Experience the breathtaking beauty of this unspoiled region, home to the world’s oldest demarcated wine region, Port country. Sail roundtrip from the charming “City of Bridges,” Porto, and discover the Douro Valley’s capital, Regua. Explore the UNESCO-designated “Golden City” of Salamanca and indulge in the rich flavors of historic wineries. Immerse yourself in the genuine beauty of one of Europe’s most unadulterated landscapes and create unforgettable memories on our Portugal Cruise!
Trip Dates: June 24 - July 3, 2026
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Trip - Costa Rica - A World of Nature
Highlights:
Encounter an emerald wonderland, where trees climb high and animals roam free. Immerse yourself in nature when you spend 2 nights at a remote resort in San Carlos and 3 nights in the region of Arenal National Park. Sample fresh cacao during a visit to a local plantation. Give back to preservation efforts at a sea turtle research station in Tortuguero National Park. Embark on a crocodile safari in the jungle and a bird-watching cruise in the rainforest. Stand suspended over the rainforest floor as you journey across a network of hanging bridges. Hike the lava fields of Arenal Volcano or soar over jungle canopies on a zip line. It’s time to experience a world of nature.
Trip Dates: November 9 - 20, 2024
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Trip - Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains
Climb aboard legendary Alpine railways and set out on a journey across the captivating Alpine landscapes of Switzerland and Italy. Ride 2 legendary train routes – the Glacier Express and the Bernina Pass Train. Relax in some of Europe’s most stunning and exclusive resort villages, including Zermatt, St. Moritz and Lake Maggiore, Italy. Explore Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Ascend Pilatus on a unique excursion along the steepest railway in the world, soaking in the scenery from 7,000 feet above sea level. These are the Alpine views you’ve been dreaming of.
Trip Dates: Sept 12-22, 2024
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Trip - Great Lakes & Niagara Cruise
Highlights:
Join us from Nature to Culture. From urban skylines to uninhabited islands, discover North America’s wilderness alongside renowned cultural attractions while cruising the striking waterways of the Great Lakes. Immerse yourself in the lakes’ compelling shipping history, experience the power of the thundering Niagara Falls and keep watch for scores of migratory birds at Point Pelee. Led by a team of experts, explore sheltered bays and woodlands to uncover complex ecosystems and hidden treasures.
Trip Dates: August 29 - September 5, 2024
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Trip - Alaska 3 (August)
Anchorage to Vancouver
11 day Land and Sea adventure
Aboard the Koningsdam Holland America
Trip Dates: August 20-31, 2024
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Trip - Alaska 2 (July)
WJBC Great Escape to Alaska
hosted by Scott Miller, WJBC Morning Man
11 day Land and Sea adventure
Aboard the Noordam Holland America
Trip Dates: July 10-21, 2024
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Trip - British Landscapes
Highlights:
An adventure fit for a Shakespearean tale takes you from verdant hillsides to bustling British cities rich with culture. Explore The Athens of the North during your stay in Edinburgh. Explore the ruins of a Roman Fort during a visit to Hadrian’s Wall. Enjoy medieval York and its historic Minster. See the picturesque village of Llangolen in Wales. Walk in the footsteps of the Bard, visiting the childhood home of William Shakespeare. Personalize your tour with a choice of included excursions in Edinburgh and Oxford. See the quintessential sights of London with a local guide. Sleepy villages, grassy slopes, mountainside lakes, and cities built upon layers of history – these are the landscapes of Britain.
Trip Dates: June 16 - 25, 2024
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Trip - Alaska 1 (June)
Fairbanks to Vancouver
11 day Land and Sea adventure
Aboard the Noordam Holland America
Trip Dates: June 12 - 23, 2024
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Trip - National Parks of America
Experience the grandeur of the American West as you explore five fantastic national parks on this exciting journey. In Arizona, contemplate the vast beauty of the Grand Canyon, and in Yellowstone, relish iconic sights like Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake. Marvel at the magnitude and color of Zion’s cliffs and the hoodoos and spires at Bryce Canyon. Enjoy 2-night stays in Springdale, Utah (Zion) and Jackson Hole. Drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and the great Sioux Nations Territory before seeing Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument. Meet a local Lakota Native American at dinner and learn about their fascinating way of life, past and present. Gain new appreciation of the great outdoors on this journey that takes you from the Grand Canyon to Mount Rushmore National Memorial and everywhere in between.
Trip dates: June 4-15, 2024
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Trip - Royal Egypt Revealed
-LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!-
Highlights:
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), The Great Pyramids of Giza & Necropolis of Sakkara, Old Cairo and Islamic Cairo including Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cruising the Nile for 4 nights on board Sanctuary Nile Adventurer, The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Guest Lectures from Egyptologists.
Trip Dates: April 21 - May 5, 2024
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Trip - Wolves in Winter at Yellowstone
-SOLD OUT-
Highlights:
See the wonders of Yellowstone when its golden hues turn to glistening white. Get ready to gush as you see the steaming spurts of Old Faithful, the thundering Lower Falls, and the wildlife-filled Lamar Valley in a totally different light. This Yellowstone vacation takes you to the winter wonderlands of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho where additional highlights include traveling through the peaks of the Grand Tetons and a sleigh ride through Jackson’s National Elk Refuge.
Trip Dates: January 30 - Feb 6, 2024
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Trip - New York City Holiday Theater Tour
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Experience New York City around the holidays.
Highlights:
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Ticket to a Top Broadway Production
911 Memorial Museum & Memorial Plaza
One World Trade Tower Observatory
4-hour New York City Tour
State of Liberty & Ellis Island
Trip Dates: November 30 - December 4, 2023
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Trip - New England Rails and Sails
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Highlights:
Three New England Trains (Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, Conway Scenic Railroad, Essex Steam Train), Three New England Cruises (Cruise Portland’s Casco Bay, Becky Thatcher Riverboard Cruise, Captain John Whale Watching Cruise), Boston City Tour, Kennebunkport, North Conway, Fall Foliage on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway, Quechee Gorge State Park, Mystic Seaport, Foxwood Resort Casino.
Trip Dates: September 29 - October 7, 2023
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Trip - New England Rails and Sails
Highlights:
Three New England Trains (Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, Conway Scenic Railroad, Essex Steam Train), Three New England Cruises (Cruise Portland’s Casco Bay, Becky Thatcher Riverboard Cruise, Captain John Whale Watching Cruise), Boston City Tour, Kennebunkport, North Conway, Fall Foliage on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway, Quechee Gorge State Park, Mystic Seaport, Foxwood Resort Casino.
Trip Dates: September 23 - October 1, 2023
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Trip - Alaska
5 nights on land in Princess Lodges
7 night cruise on Star Princess
Trip Dates: July 10 - July 22, 2023
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Trip - Viking Homelands Cruise
Sailing the Baltic Sea on the Viking Jupiter
Tour Scenic Fjords, Towns & Cities. Eight (8) countries including Norway, Denmark, Poland and Finland
Cruise is filling quickly. If interested, don't wait for information meeting to reserve. Contact Sandy Polley at Direct Travel by email spolley@dt.com or by calling 309-834-3736.
Trip Dates: July 1-16, 2023
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Trip - Reflections of Italy
Highlights:
Rome, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica, Assisi, Perugia, Cortona, Florence, Michelangelo’s David, Chianti Winery & Cooking Class, Venice, Murano Island, Milan.
Trip Dates: Jun 6 - 17, 2023
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Trip - Heart of the Delta Cruise - Viking Mississippi
Trip Closed
Discover Southern Culture & Charm from New Orleans to Memphis
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Trip - Washington, DC, Niagara Falls & New York City
Trip Closed
Highlights:
US Capitol Building tour, World War II Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, White House Visitor Center, Smithsonian Institution, Duquesne Incline, Niagara Falls Cruise, Corning Museum of Glass, 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
Trip Dates: April 14 - 22, 2023
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Trip - Hawaii
Trip Closed
7 night Cruise on Pride of America
2 nights on Waikiki Beach.
Trip Dates: March 2 - March 11, 2023
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Trip - Antarctica Express
Trip Closed
Fly over the Drake Passage by plane and explore the Antarctic Peninsula by ship
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Trip - The Colorado Rockies
Featuring National Parks and Historic Trains
Highlights: Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Arches National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO), Choice on Tour, Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Garden of the Gods.
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Trip - Imperial Splendors with Oberammergau
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Additional date available
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Trip - Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
Rescheduled
European River Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam
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Trip - London and Paris
From Cosmopolitan London to Romantic Paris.
Highlights: the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Borough Market, Eurostar Train, Montmartre, Paradis Latin Cabaret, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower dinner, Seine River cruise.
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Trip - Shades of Ireland
Rescheduled and includes Northern Ireland.
Optional 3-night pre and post tours available.
Discount if booked by October 29, 2021
Visit Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Killarney, Ennis, Enniskillen, Derry and Belfast
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San Antonio
Five Days in San Antonio
Experience the San Antonio River Walk, Mission San Jose, Alamo, LBJ Ranch, Fredericksburg, National Museum of Pacific War
Christmastime in New York City
Book by July 29!
Four days in the Big Apple
City touring, Christmas sights and theatre performances
Painted Canyons of the West
Nine days experiencing 5 National Parks of Utah
Includes the Colorado National Monument, Arches National Park, Canyons National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah’s Scenic Byway 24, Capitol Reef National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and Las Vegas, Nevada
Trip - Discover Croatia
Rescheduled
Land of a thousand islands.
Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast
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Trip - Africa-The Great Migration Safari
Kenya and Tanzania
Experience the heart of wildlife action
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