You do the traveling; we’ll handle the details.
Get ready to travel in style! We have taken people worldwide to places like Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Germany, and Austria. We’ve even cruised to Hawaii, Alaska, and the Panama Canal and toured extensively in the continental United States and Canada.
As short as a day and as long as three weeks, our tours do not disappoint. We aim to provide travel experiences that meet everyone's expectations! Club members enjoy camaraderie, the security of an escorted tour, the freedom and convenience of not having to drive, and the prestige of traveling with a bank-sponsored tour.
Upcoming Mini Vacations
Hells Canyon Jet Boat Adventure
September 24 - 27, 2024
California Dreamin': Monterey, Yosemite & Napa
May 5 – May 12, 2025
From the rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean to Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe to Napa Valley, the scenery, history, and culture of northern California is unparalleled. Your tour opens in Monterey, a seaside city with a rich history and gorgeous scenery. Drive along the famed 19-Mile Drive to Carmel before traveling toward Modesto, your base for visiting Yosemite National Park. Visit a family-owned olive oil producer followed by an almond orchard. Dramatic waterfalls to soaring granite peaks, Yosemite will leave you in awe. Enjoy a scenic drive with an expert guide in Yosemite for a day. Make your way to Sacramento and enjoy Old Sacramento – a historic Gold Rush-era neighborhood filled with over 60 restored buildings, wooden sidewalks, and antique gas lamps. Travel over the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the resort town of Lake Tahoe. Board a classic yacht-style vessel for a narrated cruise of Lake Tahoe’s pristine waters. The iconic rolling vineyards of Napa Valley welcome you. Tour the grounds of a vineyard while learning about the wine-making process before enjoying a private tasting and delicious farewell lunch. The last evening is yours to spend enjoying San Francisco on your own before you bid farewell to northern California.
Captivating Panama Canal: Featuring highlights of the Caribbean
April 1 – 12, 2025
The “Captivating Panama Canal” trip will take you on an extraordinary 11-night cruise along the Panama Canal and the Caribbean Sea, where enchanting tales of the past merge seamlessly with breathtaking coastlines and vibrant local cultures. Set foot in Panama City, a mesmerizing fusion of tradition and modernity that links two worlds. Then, marvel at the Panama Canal before strolling down the narrow stone walkways of historic Cartagena, Colombia. Feel the gentle embrace of the sun-drenched Sierra Nevada mountains and rest in the sand of the forest-fringed beaches of Santa Marta. In Oranjestad, Aruba, observe the colorful colonial buildings and traverse the floating bridge in Willemstad, Curacao. Discover an abundance of sea life in a semi-submersible submarine in Curacao or see one of the largest flamingo breeding grounds in the Caribbean located on the island of Bonaire. Before journeys end in stylish Miami, escape to the serenity of Port Antonio, Jamaica, a hidden gem of natural beauty.
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Danube River Cruise: Featuring Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary
June 11 – 21, 2025
Begin your tour in Prague, Czech Republic. Enjoy a city tour highlighting Old Town Square with its historic astronomical clock and the medieval Charles Bridge. Depart Prague and journey by motorcoach to Passau, Germany where you begin your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship adventure. Narrow cobblestone streets welcome you to Passau, a town nestled on the confluence of three of Europe’s main waterways. Next, travel to Cesky Krumlov with its 13th-century castle, meandering river, and a maze of quaint alleyways, this town has one of the best-preserved centers in Europe. Enjoy an included tour of Austria’s Melk Abbey, featuring gold leaf walls and seemingly endless spiral staircases. After, sail through the idyllic Wachau Valley, passing medieval villages, terraced vineyards, and areas of natural beauty. While in Vienna, marvel at the classic architectural styles of the buildings, see St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Hofburg Palace. Next, visit the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava. The romantic cobblestone lanes that weave through the city are explored with your local guide as you enjoy a walking tour of the ancient town center. End your tour in the “Pearl of the Danube”, Budapest, Hungary. Explore the cobbled medieval quarters as you embark on a coach tour through the UNESCO World Heritage city center.
Fall Colors on Mark Twain’s Mississippi
October 2025
Discover the beauty of Mark Twain’s Mississippi on this 8-night autumnal cruise. Begin with a pre-cruise hotel stay in St. Louis, famous for its soaring arch. Embark in Alton, a city whose charming monuments dot the historic streets, and prepare to cruise to Hannibal – the boyhood home of Mark Twain and famously known as the setting for many of his writings. Meander along the riverfront trail and rest at Leach Park in Bettendorf, Iowa as you take in the views of the mighty Mississippi. Then head to Dubuque where you can pay a visit to the Dubuque Museum of Art, Iowa’s oldest cultural institution. In LaCrosse, Wisconsin, seek out a local brew pub to get a taste of the city’s long and storied history in the brewing industry. Before journey’s end, spend a day in Red Wing, Minnesota, a city whose pioneering story lives on in its many galleries and museums.
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Pennsylvania’s Historic & Amish Experience
September 8 – 14, 2025
Join us as we discover Pennsylvania’s Amish countryside in Lancaster. Visit the Plain and Fancy Farm including the Amish Experience Theatre, tour an Amish farm and house, and enjoy a traditional Amish lunch. Experience the amazing Sight and Sound Theater featuring the play “Noah”. Enjoy “Living the Experience”, an interactive historical reenactment of the Underground Railroad and a Ghost Tour in Lancaster. Explore historic Gettysburg including the Visitor Center, a guided battlefield tour, and the cemetery. Visit Valley Forge where Washington set up his headquarters in 1777 before traveling to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is most notable for its rich history including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Independence National Historic Park, the “most historic square mile in America”. Finish your journey by experiencing “Independence After Hours”, in which you will sneak into Independence Hall and eavesdrop on Jefferson, Adams, and Benjamin Franklin discussing the Declaration of Independence.
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Splendors of North Idaho
July 22 - July 30, 2024
Join us as we discover North Idaho’s towering mountains, sparkling lakes, and vibrant communities. Stay in a lake-front hotel in Sandpoint and enjoy a lake cruise on Lake Pend Oreille. Visit the old mining town of Wallace and experience a mine tour. Enjoy wonderful cuisine and museums on this motorcoach tour of beautiful Northern Idaho.
