Sincerely, Courtney Nelson Tour Consultant Manager Holiday Vacations

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1 Dear Friends, Thank you for your interest in the Lake Michigan Circle Tour, September 12 18, This fabulous vacation will be hosted by Tom McClanahan, NBC2/WAWV Main Anchor. You'll appreciate these included Holiday Vacations Extra Value Features: Roundtrip transportation from Terre Haute and Vincennes Excellent hotel accommodations with two nights in Sturgeon Bay and two nights on Mackinac Island Lake Michigan experiences including Peninsula State Park in Door County and a ferry ride to/from Mackinac Island Intriguing attractions including Navy Pier, Lambeau Field and a carriage tour on Mackinac Island 11 exceptional meals featuring a traditional Door County fish boil A professional Holiday Vacations Tour Director who will accompany you throughout the tour Expert Local Guides Deluxe Motorcoach and Professional Driver Guaranteed prices upon receipt of your deposit $100 Travel Voucher for use on a future Holiday Vacations tour There's no better way to experience the beauty of Lake Michigan than with Holiday Vacations. Our 43 years of experience and dedication to personalized service will assure you that this 7-day tour will exceed your expectations. Holiday Vacations' inclusive attractions, sightseeing, many meals and all accommodations as listed in our tour itineraries offer our guests extraordinary value. Due to the tremendous interest, we anticipate this tour to sell out quickly - book today! A risk-free deposit of only $200 will reserve your space and is fully refundable prior to final payment date. We look forward to having you travel with us! Sincerely, Courtney Nelson Tour Consultant Manager Holiday Vacations

2 days All Transportation included! Lake Michigan Circle Tour September 12-18, 2016 with host Tom Mcclanahan, NBC2/WAWV Main Anchor Local DepartureS Low Deposit Guaranteed prices

3 TOM MCCLANAHAN During his stay here Tom has fulfilled duties as a news photographer, a spot news reporter, a featured reporter, weekend news anchor, a local Today Show anchor, as well as sports director, advertising account executive, Main Anchor and News Director. From 1992 to present, Tom has anchored over 15,000 newscasts. Tom lives in Sullivan, IN. He is the proud father of two grown daughters, Sara and Emily; and one delightful granddaughter, Sophie. Having hosted many previous Holiday Vacations tours, Tom looks forward to traveling with you and NBC2/WAWV viewers on this fabulous vacation! Sturgeon Bay Green Bay WI Chicago IL IN Motorcoach # of Overnights 2 Traverse City MI Mackinac Island Grand Rapids Lake Michigan Circle Tour September 12-18, 2016 Additional dates may be available Experience the beauty of Lake Michigan while visiting scenic locales in Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois. Day 1: CHICAGO Our tour begins as we depart Indiana. A relaxing drive brings us to Navy Pier in the heart of Chicago s lakefront. There s time for lunch on the pier before a local guide joins us to view many of Chicago s famous landmarks. After settling into our hotel, we enjoy a NBC2/WAWV Welcome Dinner. Our overnight accommodations are in a suburb of Chicago. L,D Day 2: LAMBEAU FIELD & FISH BOIL We travel through the scenic Wisconsin countryside to Green Bay and visit legendary Lambeau Field, home of the NFL s storied Green Bay football team. Experience the rich history of America s railroads at the National Railroad Museum. Explore fascinating displays and actual railroad cars including the Big Boy and Dwight D. Eisenhower s command car. We continue to picturesque Door County for two nights at the Bridgeport Resort in Sturgeon Bay. We are guests this evening at a fish boil a tradition of Door County s Scandinavian settlers. The catch of the day, fresh Whitefish from Lake Michigan, is prepared with potatoes and onions over an open fire as we watch! CB,D Day 3: DOOR COUNTY Enjoy a full day discovering Wisconsin s Door County, the Cape Cod of the Midwest. Door County has more miles of shoreline, more lighthouses and more state parks than any other county in the United States. Wave battered cliffs, sun kissed beaches, wooded retreats, quaint farms and lush orchards await us. We will travel into Peninsula State Park to tour the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, visit a local winery and have leisure time to Lambeau Field Mackinac Bridge explore the charming waterfront community of Fish Creek. Located along Sturgeon Bay s busy waterfront, the Door County Maritime Museum highlights the area s intriguing maritime roots. We explore the unique exhibits with a docent and learn about the rich shipping and fishing industries of the area. CB Day 4: MACKINAC ISLAND This morning we depart Sturgeon Bay and travel through Michigan s Upper Peninsula. Our route passes through evergreen and hardwood forests and along portions of Lake Michigan s scenic shoreline. Soon we approach the Straits of Mackinac, the waterway connecting Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Here we drive across the Mackinac Bridge, one of the largest suspension bridges in the world. The bridge was opened in 1957 and connects Michigan s Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Keyword: wtwo Upper and Lower peninsulas. At the southern end of the bridge is Mackinaw City, where we board a high speed ferry for our crossing to Mackinac Island. This charming island is three miles long, two miles wide and transportation on the island is limited to carriage, bike, horse or foot! We have lodging for two wonderful evenings at the Lilac Tree Hotel on the island. CB Day 5: TOUR BY CARRIAGE We depart our hotel this morning by horse drawn carriage for a tour of the island. The island s Victorian architecture recalls a time of days gone by. Our carriage tour ends at the elegant Grand Hotel, where our lunch is the hotel s sumptuous Grand Buffet! This succulent feast includes garden fresh salads, savory cheeses, slow roasted meats, seafood and more than 20 varieties of fresh baked pastries. After lunch, there s time to unwind and enjoy the marvelous views of the Straits of Mackinac from the rocking chairs on the 660 foot porch. You may also browse several interesting areas of the hotel that are open to the public. The afternoon is free to relax, sightsee on our own or visit historic sites. You may choose to visit Fort Mackinac, where costumed guides, memorabilia and original buildings recall military life during the War of Tonight we enjoy our second evening on the island. B,L Day 6: TRAVERSE CITY Begin the day with a tasty breakfast buffet on Mackinac Island before we return to the mainland by ferry. We board our motorcoach in Mackinaw City and continue towards the scenic shoreline and picturesque towns along Lake Michigan s eastern lakefront. Enjoy time in beautiful Traverse City and step back in time at the Music House Museum. Discover a unique collection of rare antique musical instruments including nickelodeons, music boxes and pipe organs. Tonight we ll enjoy a Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner. B,D Day 7: Return Home After an included breakfast we depart Grand Rapids. We ll make a special stop at the Gilmore Car Museum. Automotive history comes to life with expansive collections of vintage automobiles and motorcycles. We return home remembering our adventures remembering our adventures in the Upper Midwest. B YOUR HOLIDAY VACATIONS EXPERIENCE INCLUDES All transportation Holiday Vacations Tour Director Motorcoach and professional Driver All accommodations Baggage handling at hotels $100 travel voucher for a future Holiday Vacations tour 11 Excellent Meals Featuring NBC2/WAWV Welcome Dinner Traditional Door County fish boil Grand Lunch Buffet at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner B=Breakfast CB=Continental Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner All Accommodations Featuring 2 nights at the Bridgeport Resort in Sturgeon Bay, WI 2 nights at the Lilac Tree Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI Attractions & Highlights Navy Pier Guided Chicago city tour Green Bay Lambeau Field National Railroad Museum Peninsula State Park Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Tour Door County Fish Creek, WI Maritime Museum Ferry to/from Mackinac Island Lake Michigan scenery Carriage tour on Mackinac Island Music House Museum Gilmore Car Museum Price Per Person ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED! Double...$1899 per person Triple... $1799 per person Quad...$1699 per person Single...$2599 per person Deposit: $200 per person Final Payment: July 30, 2016 Full refund 46 days prior to departure Guaranteed Price: Your price is guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit

4 RESERVATIONs require a $200 per person deposit Mackinac Island Carriage Ride Explore the history and charm of Mackinac Island on a classic horse-drawn carriage ride. We ll visit the Surrey Hills Museum to view classic carriages and peruse their interesting shops, visit Arch Rock, one of the most photographed locations on the island and ride along Fort Mackinac s scenic Avenue of Flags. Our tour finishes at the elegant and timeless Grand Hotel, a National Historic Landmark. Door County Fish Boil Experience a true Wisconsin treat at a traditional Door County Fish Boil. Conceived as a means to feed large groups of hungry lumberjacks and fisherman, this classic cooking method continues today as a way to gather communities over a scrumptious meal. Enjoy the classic combination of delicious, fresh whitefish, baby red potatoes, white onions and flavorful cherry pie all served with a side of stories and friendship. Chicago City Tour featuring Navy Pier Discover the best of the Windy City on this guided tour featuring beautiful Navy Pier. See the soaring Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, drive along the shops of Michigan Avenue and the Miracle Mile and see famous Wrigley Field. We ll complete our tour by helping Navy Pier celebrate its 100 birthday. Filled with attractions, arts & entertainment and shopping, this iconic landmark offers something for everyone. Printed in the U.S.A. Holiday Travel, Inc. SPACE FILLS QUICKLY, BOOK TODAY! For more information, to make a reservation, or to refer a friend, please call: Henry Ave. P.O. Box 87 Eau Claire, WI Final payment is due July 30, 2016 Your tour is fully refundable up to 46 days prior to departure. Thank You! Departure Points: Terre Haute Holiday Inn US Hwy. 41 South & I-70 Exit 7 (Re-opening August 2016) Vincennes Quality Inn 602 Old Wheatland Road at Hwy. 41 & 50 Interchange B16WTWOMM Printed on recycled paper containing post-consumer waste.

5 FREE TRAVEL SHOWS Holiday Vacations invites you to attend an informative travel show featuring the Lake Michigan Circle Tour, September 12 18, This fabulous vacation will be hosted by Tom McClanahan, NBC2/WAWV Main Anchor. Terre Haute Tuesday, March 22 Hampton Inn 3325 US 41 South 10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Vincennes Wednesday, March 23 Holiday Inn Express 2720 Battery Rd. 10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

6 Guaranteed Prices Holiday Vacations published tour prices are based on the rates known at the time of publication and are expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Once we have received your deposit, your price is guaranteed, and any subsequent price increase is at our expense. Reservations Make reservations well in advance. Space requested by phone will be held for five business days, pending receipt of the required deposit by mail, telephone or in person. Reservations made after the indicated final payment due date must be paid in full at the time of reservation. A Deposit Of $200 Per Person A deposit must accompany all reservation requests. Personal check, money order, Discover, MasterCard or VISA are acceptable forms of payment. The deposit is fully refundable prior to the final payment due date. Final Payment A balance due date and amount will be indicated on your tour invoice deposit receipt. We accept credit cards but appreciate final payments to be made by check or money order. Special Requests Individual requests must be made when booking. Requests for (non) smoking, special dietary needs, and adjoining, handicap accessible or other room types are subject to confirmation and cannot be guaranteed. Surcharges Included Tour prices are guaranteed and include airfare, federal taxes, airport security charges, airline segment fees, airport passenger facility charges and fuel surcharges, if applicable. International airfare also includes applicable airport fees and taxes assessed by individual countries. Airline luggage fees are an additional charge and are payable directly to the airlines at check-in. GENERAL INFORMATION Hazardous Materials Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft in your luggage or on your person. A violation can result in five years imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124). Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radioactive materials. Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, oxygen bottles, and radio-pharmaceuticals. There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of medicinal and toilet articles carried in your luggage and certain smoking materials carried on your person. For further information contact Holiday Vacations or visit faa.gov. Airport Departure Cities Departure cities are subject to change due to limited or discontinued airline service. The availability of airline seats may be limited from each departure city. Holiday Vacations reserves the right to provide ground transportation to or from a larger or alternate airport. Departure From Cities Not Listed You may request a departure from a city not listed. Holiday s air department will determine the feasibility of your request and advise you of any additional cost, if applicable. Land Only Price You may request a land only price. If the tour is purchased as land only, it will be your responsibility to meet the group at the arrival airport at the time designated by Holiday Vacations. If you prefer, you can join the tour at the first night s hotel. Taxi or other airport transfer costs are not included for independent arrival or departure. CANCELLATION FEES Should you cancel your tour reservations for any reason, the following cancellation fees will apply: Motorcoach Tours (no flights) Notice received Cancellation fee Prior to final payment date Full refund Final payment date to 31 days prior to departure date $ days to 48 hours prior to departure date 25% of tour price Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price Air Tours Canada & Lower 48 U.S. Notice received Cancellation fee Prior to final payment date Full refund Final payment date to 35 days prior to departure date 25% of tour price 34 days to 48 hours prior to departure date 50% of tour price Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price International & Cruise Tours, Alaska, Rail, Hawaii Notice received Cancellation fee Prior to final payment date Full refund Final payment date to 46 days prior to departure date 25% of tour price 45 days to 8 days prior to departure date 50% of tour price 7 days or less to departure or after tour departure 100% of tour price Note: If you are sharing a room and your partner cancels or leaves the tour en route, you will be responsible for the difference between the double and single accommodations tour price. Airline Seating Seat assignments are controlled by the airline. We will no longer solicit requests and seating cannot be guaranteed by Holiday Vacations. Award Miles Please be advised that some commercial airlines offer reduced award miles to travelers booked on a group reservation. Holiday Vacations is happy to submit your frequent flyer number to the airlines, but makes no guarantee that full mileage will be awarded. Tour Participation The ability to perform assorted levels of activity while traveling varies between each individual. Although we welcome your questions regarding the amount of activity on any tour, Holiday Vacations is unable to determine your travel health and fitness level. Please consult your doctor with questions when evaluating your ability to travel. Persons Needing Special Assistance Holiday Vacations does not provide personal attendant services. Any disability requiring special attention should be reported to us at the time you make your reservation. We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate special needs, but we are not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, and other independent suppliers. Travelers requiring extraordinary assistance must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the necessary assistance. Children On Tour Children traveling on tour must be at least eight years old and accompanied by an adult. Reservation Changes Requests for changes in flight schedules, early or extended hotel stays or for other eligible components of the tour should be made prior to the final payment date. A nonrefundable processing fee of $50 per person will apply for any change requested prior to the final payment date and $100 per person for any change requested on or after the final payment date. These fees are in addition to any costs or penalties from suppliers. Insurance Holiday Vacations recognizes the value and importance of travel insurance for our customers. We offer an optional Travel Protection Plan, which includes accident and sickness coverage, baggage protection, trip interruption and cancellation insurance. An insurance brochure will be sent with your tour invoice deposit receipt or may be requested in advance. For your convenience, the insurance premium is included in the balance

7 due on your tour invoice. Processing fees for a voluntary change in airport departure or for other requested changes are not covered by this insurance. Insurance must be paid for on or before your final payment due date. Solo Travelers Holiday Vacations welcomes solo travelers. We will try to assist in arranging a roommate for any person wishing to share accommodations at the double occupancy tour rate. Should a shared arrangement not be available, the single price applies. Triple & Quad These accommodations are usually in rooms with two double beds. A rollaway bed or cot is subject to availability on a request basis. Reservation Name/Identification The requirement to collect your date of birth, gender and full name as it appears on the government issued photo identification you will use on your tour is federally mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. TSA s privacy policy as well as additional details, can be found at using the keywords Secure Flight. Passport Required (FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL) Your Passport must be valid for 6 months from the end date of your tour. It is Holiday Vacations policy that all tours traveling outside of the United States require a valid U.S. Passport in the form of a Passport book. Passport cards and enhanced driver s licenses are NOT acceptable forms of identification for any Holiday Vacations tour traveling outside of the United States. Tour Documents Tour packets will be mailed at least ten days before your tour departure date. This material includes tour pickup location and time, a tour itinerary, hotel list and luggage tag. Gratuities Tips for all the included features of your tour (baggage handling, included meals, etc.) will be taken care of by your Tour Director. Tips for meals on your own or for other services are at your discretion. Customary tips for the Tour Director & Driver are on a voluntary basis and given individually. Suggested gratuities will be provided with your tour documents. Train Routes & Schedules Please note that train schedules and/or routes are subject to change by railroad passenger services. No liability shall be incurred by Holiday Vacations for subsequent changes to train schedules and/or routes. Cruise Line Charges Additional fees applied by the cruise lines are not included in your tour price. These fees include but are not limited to: daily service charge for cabin & wait staff, specialty restaurant cover charges and optional shore excursions. Photography & Video on Tour Holiday Vacations reserves the right to take photographs and/or videos on any of its tours and to use such records for promotional and/or commercial purposes. Responsibility Tours are arranged and operated by Holiday Travel, Inc., d/b/a Holiday Vacations, 2727 Henry Ave., P.O. Box 87, Eau Claire, WI Holiday Vacations and their agents act only as an agent for such other parties, firms or corporations providing services herein. No liability shall be incurred by Holiday Vacations, their agents, presenters or co-sponsors because of injury, loss, delay or other complication experienced by tour participants. Holiday Vacations reserves the right to correct printing errors, to make any changes or alterations in the printed itineraries, dates, routings, hotels or in included features prior to or during the tour, necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the tour. The hotels used may change without notice. Holiday Vacations reserves the right to accept, decline or retain any person as a participant of these tours. Luggage The cost of checking luggage with the airlines is the responsibility of each guest. This cost, if any, will be charged by the airlines when checking luggage for your flight and is payable directly to the airlines. An excess fee or Height handling charge may be collected by the airlines for each piece over the designated allowance and for oversize or overweight baggage. On tour, each person is allowed one suitcase which will be handled for you at hotels. In addition, you may carry a small bag aboard. Carry-on articles are the responsibility of each person. Carry-ons that do not fit in the overhead compartments may be charged as an additional piece of luggage. Additional pieces of luggage will be handled for you at hotels at a cost of $4 per bag, per day or at the cost specified for some tours. Though every effort will be made to safeguard your baggage, Holiday Vacations accepts no liability for loss or damage. Checked Luggage (Not to exceed 62 total dimensions) Carry-On Purse, Tote, Camera Bag, Backpack (Not to exceed 8 x 14 x 20 ) Length Width United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program Holiday Vacations, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Holiday Vacations customers in the unlikely event of Holiday Vacations bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Holiday Vacations may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Holiday Vacations. 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