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Land
of Enchantment
June 17-25, 2012
Travel to
Santa Fe,
Mesa Verde, Taos,
Pagossa Springs, Durango
& Silverton
Experience the mystique of New Mexico's "Land of Enchantment"
and
Southwestern Colorado's rugged charm where
cowboy legends began.
Travel Team is proud to make a donation to the
Arts Council of Carteret County
for each member on this tour.
Our 2012 adventure
features nine days/eight nights
filled with stunning scenery, native & contemporary art ,
traditional cuisine,
mineral hot springs, cliff dwellings, & a world class narrow
gauge train ride.
Flavored with a rich dose of history from vanished
civilizations and conquistadors,
Pueblo Nations, Spanish cultures,
Gold Rush, & BEYOND!
$50 HOLIDAY
COUPON VALID
Through January
1, 2012
TOUR OVERVIEW
Destination
#1 Santa Fe
Sunday through Tuesday
Transportation
: Private professional motor coach by Herrera
Coach, Inc. Enjoy quality service
from Albuquerque International Sunport to
Santa Fe and Durango with many side trips along the
route. Driver's tip included in package.
Lodging:
La Fonda on the Plaza
Three
Nights
Santa
Fe's most historic hotel located in the heart of the downtown
Plaza district. Walk to
galleries,
extraordinary shopping, museums and restaurants.
Begin each day with a
hearty
breakfast at
La Plazuela, an
award-winning dining landmark.
While in Santa Fe ....
"Meet and Greet" Reception in the Santa Fe Room
Get to know
your fellow travelers over a glass of wine or regional brew with
special hors d'oeuvres.
Exclusive Walking Tour or
Loretta Line mini bus tour
Seasoned professionals share the city's unique
attractions showcasing
400 years of rich Spanish
and Pueblo
traditions. Learn about the most famous and
infamous residents, historic architecture,
and Santa Fe’s contemporary art colony
.
Loretto
Chapel
Santa Fe Museum Pass:
Three days admissions
to SIX of the city's finest treasures.
(Click on each for information)
*
Palace of the Governors
*
New Mexico Museum of
History
* Museum
of International Folk Art
*
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
*
New Mexico Museum of Art
*
Museum of Indian Arts
and Culture
(timed tour)
Destination #2
"High
Road To Taos"
Wednesday
|
Tour leaves Santa Fe for the village of Chimayo.
After a guided tour of El Santurio
de Chimayo "Lourdes of the Southwest",
shop for world famous Chimayo chilies.
Control Click
Savor a New Mexican lunch at the famous
Rancho De Chimayo, a
century-old hacienda
in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
followed by time at
Ortega Weavers.
Our excursion continues on the scenic
"high road" to the heart of Taos' historic
district with an
overnight at
the
legendary
Taos Inn.
Experience
Southwestern charm and history
in this quintessential
National
Historic Landmark.
Visit Taos Plaza galleries and shops, the Bloomenshein
Museum or Kit Carson Museum.
Relax at
Adobe Bar or Doc Martins for an evening of music and
southwestern cuisine.
After breakfast Thursday, enjoy
a guided tour of the Taos Pueblo,
continuously inhabited 1000 years .
Designated World
Heritage Site by UNESCO
control
click on photo
Destination #3 Pagossa Springs &
Durango, Colorado
Leaving Taos, we cross the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
with an opportunity
to walk 650 feet above
the river. Next,
experience mountain vistas of the San Juan wilderness on route
to Pagossa Springs.
The world's largest and deepest hot springs offer an "opulent
Victorian experience for soaking for
all who want to
feel the healing powers…
Then on to Durango for three nights.
Lodging:
Historic Strater Hotel
This Victorian
downtown landmark takes each guest back
to an 1887 Durango. With period
lobby and lounges,
The Diamond Belle
Saloon, and authentic
antique
furnishings, the hotel has attracted writers and
nobility, presidents and actors. With
world-
class
accommodations and western hospitality , no wonder it's called
"Diamond of the
Rockies." Three hearty mountain
breakfasts are
included. Enjoy the Melodrama
at the Harvey Strater Theater
with
our group!
DAY TRIPS FROM DURANGO
Mesa
Verde National Park
(Friday)
Visit sandstone cliff dwellings built over 1,000 years
ago, learn the story of the
Ancestral Puebloans who made this remote high plateau their
home,
enjoy a day
among the remains of a fascinating civilization.
Guided tour includes ticketed
entrance to Cliff Palace,
largest cliff dwelling in North America. Harvest
Buffet
lunch included at the Metate Restaurant
.
Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
( Saturday )
Get
ready for one of the top ten most exciting train
journeys in the world. Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear
on a
spectacular journey
through breathtaking
canyons and remote
wilderness along the Animas River.
You'll ride on the
Alamosa Parlor Car and the Silver Vista with first class
service.
Spend a few hours
in
Silverton,
a unique town once the stomping grounds for silver kings
and
railroad giants.
Sunday morning, stroll the streets of Durango, walk
along the Amimas , try a
rafting trip,
jeep trip or zip line
adventure. Early afternoon we head back to
Albuquerque over the
Colorado Plateau.
We'll reflect upon our experiences with a farewell toast
to the Land of
Enchantment.
Our Sunport
Accommodations near the airport will make your flight
home convenient.
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING TRIP
RESERVE NOW!
Application & Details
“Land of Enchantment and Beyond”
June 17-25, 2012
Note: Travel Team LLC trips are designed to maximize your
enjoyment of new sites and experiences.
We schedule the "must see" attractions and events with
additional time for you to plan your own
agenda. Our clients receive quality experiences with emphasis
on culture, fun, food and new friends.
early summer is a very popular visitation period for the
mountains. THIS TRIP IS CONTINGENT
UPON A
MINIMUM OF 30 TRAVELERS. If not reached by February 1, all deposits will be returned.
Base Trip Inclusions
Transportation:
Airport Arrival Transfer
Albuquerque Sunport to Santa Fe
Private Motor
Coach transportation by Herrera Coaches, INC.
Narrow Gauge
Railway Tour Durango-Silverton
Lodging and Baggage Service
Eight
Nights
La Fonda on the Plaza
Downtown Santa Fe
(3 nights)
Historic Taos Inn
Downtown Taos
(1 night)
Historic Strater Hotel
Downtown Durango
(3 nights)
Sheraton at Sunport
Albuquerque Airport (1 night)
Tours and
Admissions:
“Downtown Santa Fe Walking Tour or Loretto Line Mini Bus
Tour June 18
Santa Fe Museum
Pass: Sunday
Through Tuesday
The
Palace of the Governors
The Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
Museum of International Folk Art and Spanish
Colonial Art Museum
Guided Tours:
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
Santuria de Chimayo
Weavers of Chimayo
Taos Pueblo
Kit Carson Museum
Park Admission and
private guided tour
Mesa Verde National Park
including tickets to Cliff Palace
First Class Durango to
Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Trip
Choice of round trip or one way with bus return
Cultural
Evening:
Melodrama
Entertainment
Strater Hotel
Special
Meals & Refreshments:
Seven Full
Breakfasts
Three Lunches:
Picnic Box Lunch at Pagossa Springs
Special Gourmet lunch at Rancho de Chimayo
Harvest
Buffet Lunch at Metate Restaurant, Mesa Verde
Welcome reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres La Fonda
Farewell reception on bus
Travel
Team Extras:
Patti Dill
and Linda Patton
personal guides
throughout trip
All taxes, tips and housekeeping gratuities
Driver’s gratuity
Extensive pre-trip materials to enhance your understanding and
enjoyment of sites
Knowledgeable local guides
Educational films and other videos for your entertainment
Convenient flexible payment plans
Optional Assistance
on Airline Reservations
BASE PACKAGE INCLUDING ALL THE ABOVE:
$2490 One per room
$1860 Two per room/ person
$1655 Three per
room/person
OPTIONAL GROUP AIR RESERVATIONS:
(Additional cost)
Once Travel Team
has received confirmation of 30 clients, we will negotiate
round trip rates for our travelers
from New Bern to Albuquerque International Sunport/ABQ. This
will be at the best competitive price.
(Over the past months the tickets have fluctuated
between
$500-$700)
We plan on a morning departure arriving in Albuquerque around
noon. The airfare
will be invoiced separately.
You may choose to purchase your own tickets
in order to
use frequent flier miles or gain credit card points.
Some patrons will be flying from other destinations.
All flight information will be given to all patrons in
order
to coordinate Albuquerque arrivals and departures.
OPTIONAL TRIP INSURANCE: We
highly recommend travel insurance for a trip of this
length and cost.
Travel Guard
Protect Assist offers excellent coverage.
For those with a medical conditions,
an existing condition clause
states that your insurance must be purchased within 15
days of the initial
payment for the trip.
Travel Team requires a DEPOSIT of
$500
to hold your spot.
NOTE:
The elevation of Santa Fe is 7260 and Durango is 6512.
There will be walking tour in Santa Fe
(very slow paced) and a walking tour of Mesa Verde.
Prepare yourself for the altitude with a daily
walking routine starting now! The
Santa Fe Tour has a mini-bus option.
"Land of Enchantment and Beyond" June 17-25, 2012
Application
Directions: 1)
Complete this application and make a copy for
yourself. 2) Enclose a non-refundable deposit
of $500/person payable to
Travel Team LLC.
209 Lewis Road Beaufort, NC. 28516.
3) Contract, itinerary,
travel insurance info., invoice, & waiver. will be sent
promptly. 4) More detailed information will follow.
NOTE: THIS TRIP REQUIRES THAT
30 PARTICIPANTS
BE REGISTERED BY February 1.
IF FEWER
THAN 30 HAVE SIGNED UP, ALL DEPOSITS WILL
BE
REFUNDED.
1. Name (s) as on
Driver’s
License____________________________________________
Phone_______________ Current cell__________________ Full
Birth date(s) _________
Email____________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________
____________________________________
2 .Rooming
with____________________________________________________________
Room Type:
La Fonda
____ Two Doubles ____ King
Taos
Inn
____ Two Queens ____King ( limited number assigned
as
you sign up)
Strater
Hotel
____ Queen plus twin ____Classic Queen
3. Do you have any medical, travel
or nutritional needs which require special attention?
Explain_______________________________________________________________________
4. How did you hear about this trip? ___ Travel Team ____a
friend ___website
____ Newspaper ____ Arts
Council
5. Do you want
Travel Team handle your airfare reservations for the trip
___ yes_____no
BASE COST OF PACKAGE
Indicate your rooming preferences: (Per person prices)
_____One
person per room Total
$ 2490 per person
_____Two persons per room
Total $ 1860 per
person
_____Three persons per room
Total
$ 1655 per
person
BASE COST _______ (X 2 for
couple)
MINUS
_______ Holiday special.
$50/person until February 1, 2012
SUBTOTAL
_______
MINUS DEPOSIT _______ ($500 PER PERSON )
BALANCE ________
(add handling fee for plans 2/3)
For your convenience, we have 3 payment plan choices:
Check your preference.
1 ___ Deposit $500 per person plus full
balance March 1 , 2012
NO HANDLING FEE
2) ___Deposit $500/person plus 2 equal payments March
1 / April 15 $5.00 HANDLING
3) ___Deposit $500/person plus 3 equal payments on balance
$10 HANDLING FEE
DUE Feb 15 March
15 April 15