USA and Canada
May
Memorial Day in Washington, DC & Gettysburg
7 Days, May 23rd - 29th Sold Out / WaitlistOur nation’s capital and the Pennsylvania countryside are yours to explore.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
3 Days, May 28th - 30th Sold Out / WaitlistFeaturing the ancient giants, alpine meadows, and the Canyon of Kings.
June
The Castle, the Ocean and the Inn
4 Days, June 3rd - 6th Sold Out / WaitlistFeaturing Hearst Castle & the Apple Farm Inn
Somewhere in Time at the Portland Rose Festival
3 Days, June 7th - 9th Sold Out / WaitlistCelebrate Sports Leisure’s 34th anniversary with Mark, Clayton and a whole lotta flowers!
Spacing Out or Horsing Around? A Mystery Tour
2 Days, June 10th - 11thScott has decided he likes Mystery Tours. Here is a short regional trip that might just get you interested in mysteries too! How about some clues? Sonny won’t steer you wrong. Visit the “peoples place.” What is a “hyperbolic parabaloid” structure? Want to visit one? The package includes hotel accommodations, motorcoach transpor-tation, 2 lunches and lots of surprises along the way. Won’t you join Scott in June?
Ships & Space
3 Days, June 22nd - 24thThere’s always A LOT going on in Southern California! When NASA recently retired its fleet of Space Shuttles, the California Science Center in Los Angeles became the new home of the Endeavour. When Northern California lost its bid to hold on to the Battleship USS Iowa, formally a long-time resident of the “mothball fleet” near Benicia, it was San Pedro that became its new home. Visit these historic ships on a NEW itinerary to Southern California.
An Evening with Joan Rivers
2 Days, June 22nd - 23rdJoan Rivers is a force of nature – one of the hardest working celebrities in the world. She has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning more than four decades in the entertainment industry and beyond, and as her recent accomplishments reveal, she’s as robust and hardworking as ever. Joan is an internationally renowned comedienne, Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, Tony Award-nominated actress, bestselling author, playwright, screenwriter, film director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, and red-carpet fashion laureate. Above all things, however, Joan is a proud mother and grandmother.
Lassen National Park & Burney Falls
3 Days, June 23rd - 25thFeaturing the natural beauty of the Feather River Canyon.
July
Crater Lake & the Umpqua National Scenic Byway
5 Days, July 3rd - 7thFeaturing natural scenic wonder and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
By The Seaside, On The Long Beach
5 Days, July 8th - 12th Sold Out / WaitlistA visit to the Oregon-Washington Coast, featuring oceanview accommodations.
Glacier and Waterton National Parks
6 Days, July 11th - 16th Sold Out / WaitlistRocky Mountain lodges, a two-nation vacation.
Flowers & Fireworks in Victoria & Vancouver
6 Days, July 30th - August 4th Sold Out / WaitlistFeaturing the best of British Columbia and the 23rd Annual Festival of Light
August
Broadway Pops in the Pines
2 Days, August 8th - 9thTravel into the mountains to a rustic setting and enjoy the sounds of a full symphony orchestra, playing the familiar sounds of Broadway. The Bear Valley Music Festival offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the wonderful sound of music high in the hills, surrounded by mountains and pines, from your seating within the covered tent. This year the orchestra is excited to be under the new musical direction of Maestro Michael Morgan, Music Director of the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. Travel to the festival along historic Hwy 49 and the designated Scenic Byway Highway 4; continuing home along Hwy 49 and visiting some of the little towns along the way.
“Gems, Gardens, and The Pageant of the Masters”
3 Days, August 25th - 27thThe Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters is one of the cultural highlights of the year in Southern California. At each performance,actors on stage recreate famous works of art in three dimensions. It’s impossible to do justice to the event in a description here but trust us when we say you will be amazed by the lifelike presentation.
The International Selkirk Loop
7 Days, August 26th - September 1st Sold Out / WaitlistThe Selkirk Loop is a 280-mile international scenic drive encircling the Selkirk Mountains of Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Southeastern British Columbia. Nearly the entire loop follows alongside a river or lakeshore, with vast views of the valleys and mountains one minute, intimate water scenes or dense forest the next. This is a bit off the beaten track! Many of the communities we will be visiting have a population of fewer than 500.
Back to Back at the Hollywood Bowl
3 Days, August 31st - September 2ndAn exciting opportunity to see two shows at the fabulous Hollywood Bowl! First, composer John Williams conducts several pieces from his famous film compositions, aided in narration by actress Julie Andrews. Second, The Big Picture: A Night at the Oscars features the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra playing the music from several famous movies while the scenes appear on the big screen.
September
Oktoberfest in Oregon
4 Days, September 10th - 13thFeaturing a three-night stay at the Oregon Gardens Resort.
Santa Cruzin’ and The Follies
3 Days, September 11th - 13thTake in the Santa Cruz Follies show. The show is performed by a cast of those aged 55 or better. This year’s theme is “Those Magical Musical Memories.” A ride on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Carousel will leave you smiling and feeling like a kid again as you reach for the brass ring!
Breakfast is included each morning at the Dream Inn, your oceanfront home for two nights. Also included is dinner at the famous Shadowbrook Restaurant, one of the area’s finest dining establishments. Lunch and wine tasting at Wente Vineyards will conclude this dreamy trip to the ocean.
Michigan & Mackinac
7 Days, September 13th - 19thA Sports Leisure signature vacation featuring North America’s favorite island.
The NEW Ferries & Towns of Puget Sound
6 Days, September 15th - 20th Sold Out / WaitlistFrom the moment you step off your float plane on the dock of the Rosario Resort, you will be a part of a very special vacation experience. Orcas, Whidby and Bainbridge Islands provide your home bases. Each is a different island experience. Because of the unique nature of this vacation, only a limited number of people may participate. Single travelers are urged to register early, as the number of single accommodations represents a small portion of our block at Rosario and cannot be increased.
On the Road with the World Champion Giants!
5 Days, September 17th - 21stFeaturing three ballgames in New York City
On the Road with the World Champion Giants!
6 Days, September 17th - 22ndFeaturing three ballgames in New York City
Tracing Sherman’s March
8 Days, September 20th - 27thAttend the 150th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Chickamauga.
The Great Custer Buffalo Roundup
4 Days, September 25th - 28th Sold Out / WaitlistThis is by far the most unique and specialized trip to the Black Hills ever offered by Sports Leisure Vacations. Feel the thunder and the heart pounding excitement at the 48th Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup as over 1,000 American Bison travel by your viewing area. A shorter, more compact visit to the Black Hills than some of our other itineraries, this is the perfect trip for someone who wants to revisit Mount Rushmore, and experience something new in a shorter amount of time.
October
Taos and the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
7 Days, October 1st - 7thFeaturing the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Mendocino’s Colorful Coast
4 Days, October 1st - 4thExplore the wonderful communities of Mendocino and Ft. Bragg at the best time of year to visit – after the summer crowds have long gone! Enjoy lunch and a visit to the Mendocino County Historic Museum in Willits on your way to the Harbor Lite Lodge in Ft. Bragg. With private balconies, nestled above Noyo Harbor, it’s a fine location for three nights with breakfast included daily.
Discover the village of Mendocino with a morning visit to the historic Kelley House followed by an optional docent-guided walk. Lunch is included at the popular Café Beaujolais, known for its delicious regional cuisine. Spend an afternoon discovering the unique shops of Mendocino or visit MacKerricher State Park for a ranger-guided tour of the boardwalk to the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Visit Pt. Cabrillo Lighthouse and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, the only public gardens overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
End your trip with a little nostalgia – the view from the restored rail cars of the California Western Railroad, aka the “Skunk Train,” is pretty much unchanged since the route opened 127 years ago: towering trees, deer drinking from the Noyo River, an isolated fisherman’s cabin peeking from the forest. A steam engine delivers you half-way and an enclosed motor-car provides passage to Willits.
Fall Foliage with the Famous in Pennsylvania
7 Days, October 2nd - 8thIncluding the hometowns of Jimmy Stewart, Arnold Palmer and Stan Musial.
All Around California by Rail
6 Days, October 5th - 10thExplore the Golden State by scenic rail adventure! Featuring four trips by train including a stretch of the Coast Starlight route by private railcar, SuperCoach III follows you throughout the tour so no need to worry about getting your luggage on or off the train! Limited to 32 passengers.
Catalina Island Getaway
4 Days, October 6th - 9thOur annual escape to the island “26 miles across the sea” features three nights at the Pavilion Lodge, in the center of Avalon on the harbor. Enjoy a tour and spectacular Sunday Brunch aboard the Queen Mary, moored in Long Beach. Travel aboard the Catalina Express ferry to Catalina Island. At the hotel, enjoy a wine reception each night and a continental breakfast each morning.
Our itinerary includes several adventures on the island as well as plenty of free time to enjoy activities on your own. Included in the package is a behind-the-scenes tour of Catalina’s famous Ballroom and Casino Building. Get a look at the underwater world surrounding the island by semi-submersible. Additionally, view Avalon and its beautiful harbor from high above on the Inland Motor Tour: follow the island’s original stagecoach route aboard a specially designed bus and visit the Catalina Fox Island Habitat and the Nature Conservancy Center. A final night dinner is included at the Avalon Grill on the water, just steps from your hotel.
A mid-morning return to the mainland by ferry allows you time for lunch in Long Beach prior to your late afternoon flight back to Sacramento.
