Dear Traveling Friends -

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 TO ALL OF MY FAITHFUL TRAVELERS. MAY THE NEW YEAR BRING YOU HAPPINESS, PEACE, GOOD HEALTH AND TRAVEL DESTINATIONS YOU WILL ENJOY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. I AM BLESSED TO HAVE SO MANY FAITHFUL TRAVELING FRIENDS. I AM ALSO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR REFERRALS TO YOUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, AND RELATIVES. MANY THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE SCHEDULED TOURS YOU HAVE TAKEN WITH MY COMPANY THIS YEAR ALONG WITH PAST YEARS AS WELL. I LOOK FORWARD TO OUR FUTURE TRIPS TOGETHER WHETHER IT IS A DAY TRIP OR AN OVERNIGHT TOUR. THANKS!

THE 2012 TOUR SCHEDULE WAS MAILED TO ALL MY CLIENTS ON NOVEMBER 7. IF FOR SOME REASON YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS MAILING, LET ME KNOW BY A PHONE CALL OR
E-MAIL AS I WOULD BE GLAD TO FORWARD A COPY OF THE 2012 TOUR SCHEDULE TO YOU. JUST MAKE CERTAIN I HAVE YOUR CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS AND YOUR PHONE NUMBER.

WHEN BOOKING A TOUR, DAY TRIP DEPOSITS ARE DUE WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THE BOOKING. THE DEPOSIT FOR DAY TRIPS IS $10 PER PERSON. FOR LONGER TRIPS, THE DEPOSIT AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN MY TOUR SCHEDULE. THE DEPOSIT IS DUE WITHIN THREE WEEKS OF THE BOOKING. I APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION.

JUNE 9-20 - ALASKA LAND & CRUISE ON THE DIAMOND PRINCESS, A SEVEN NIGHT CRUISE AND A FOUR NIGHT LAND TOUR. IF YOU HAVE NOT TRAVELED TO ALASKA, THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU AS IT IS A VERY POPULAR DESTINATION. AS OF DECEMBER 28, PRINCESS CRUISES HAS REDUCED THE COST OF THIS LAND/CRUISE. CALL LINDA OR ONE OF THE AGENTS AT ANTIETAM TRAVEL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TRIP, YOU HAVE AN OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT (1 OR 2 NIGHTS) IN VANCOUVER OR VICTORIA, CANADA. AFTER THE SCENIC CRUISE, YOU WILL ENJOY A MOTORCOACH DRIVE FROM WHITTIER TO ANCHORAGE. A FLIGHT WILL TAKE US TO FAIRBANKS FOR THE NIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING WE CRUISE THE CHENA RIVER ON AN AUTHENTIC STERNWHEELER RIVERBOAT. OUR TOUR CONTINUES TO DENALI NATIONAL PARK STAYING AT THE DENALI PRINCESS WILDERNESS LODGE. THE FOLLOWING MORNING PREPARE FOR A TOUR INTO DENALI NATIONAL PARK. NEXT, WE TRAVEL BY PRINCESS RAIL TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF DENALI FOR A TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE MT. McKINLEY PRINCESS WILDERNESS LODGE IN TALKEETNA. HERE WE CAN CHOOSE OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS. THE FINAL MORNING, WE TRANSFER BY MOTORCOACH TO ANCHORAGE FOR OUR RETURN FLIGHT HOME. CRUISE-TOUR RATES ARE:
INSIDE: $2,129 OCEAN VIEW: $2,379 - $2,779
BALCONY: $2,979 - $3,069.
ALSO INCLUDED IN THE ALASKA PACKAGE ARE MEALS AND ENTER-
TAINMENT ON BOARD SHIP, PORT CHARGES, DEPARTURE TAXES, AND GOVERNMENT FEES, ALONG WITH A FOUR NIGHT LAND TOUR FEATURING FAIRBANKS, DENALI NATIONAL PARK & TALKEETNA. CONTACT LINDA AT ANTIETAM TRAVEL SERVICE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AT(301) 662-8080 OR 800-722-3489. A FULL REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF 20% OF YOUR CRUISE-TOUR FARE PER PERSON IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR STATEROOM.

JULY 22-28 - OTTAWA, QUEBEC, MONTREAL,& 1,000 ISLANDS,
A GREAT DESTINATION. PASSPORT REQUIRED. THE TRIP ITINERARY IS INCLUDED ON MY LAST PAGE OF THE 2012 TOUR SCHEDULE. AS OF MID-JANUARY, THIS TRIP IS ALREADY THREE-FOURTHS FULL. THEREFORE, DO NOT DELAY AS THIS TOUR COULD BE A SELL-OUT. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: WHEN TRAVELING TO CANADA AND OTHER FOREIGN COUNTRIES, YOUR PASSPORT HAS TO BE VALID FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER THE TRIP RETURN DATE.

AUGUST 13-22 - SCOTLAND - TRAVEL BROCHURES HAVE ARRIVED. A MEETING WAS HELD IN MID NOVEMBER AT THE WORMAN'S MILL CLUB HOUSE INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE IS R/T AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION, AIR, 10 DAY TOUR OF SCOTLAND, AND THE MILITARY TATTOO SHOW IN EDINBURG, ALWAYS HELD THE MONTH OF AUGUST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS TRIP, AND PLEASE CALL FOR A DETAILED TRIP FLYER. NOTE: $100 WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE TRIP COST IF YOU PAY YOUR $250 DEPOSIT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 13. PAYMENT IN FULL IS DUE BY JUNE 14. YOUR PASSPORT HAS TO BE VALID THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2013.

SEPT. 23-27 - MYSTERY FIVE DAY TRIP - A DELIGHTFUL DESTINATION YOU WILL SO ENJOY. LOVELY ACCOMMODATIONS AND QUAINT TOWNS YOU WILL APPRECIATE. AN EARLY SIGN-UP IS A GOOD IDEA AS THE MYSTERY TOURS ARE POPULAR. THIS IS A MOTORCOACH TOUR. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS TOUR. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE TRIP, YOU WILL RECEIVE A LETTER WITH INFORMATION ON OUR DEPARTURE TIME AND RETURN TIME, WHAT TO PACK,

OCT. 16-18 - THE GREENBRIER RESORT, WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV, A FIVE DIAMOND CLASSIC HISTORICAL RESORT. THE GREENBRIER RECENTLY ADDED SHOPS ALONG WITH A MUCH LARGER CASINO. OUR GROUP WILL VISIT THE CHARMING TOWN OF LEWISBURG PRIOR TO CHECKING IN AT THE HOTEL MID-AFTERNOON.

NOV. 8-11 - OHIO AMISH TOUR - TRAVEL BY MOTORCOACH TO
A POPULAR DESTINATION WITH A TOUR GUIDE YOU WILL APPRECIATE. READ THE DETAILED TRIP ITINERARY IN MY TOUR SCHEDULE AND SIGN UP FOR THIS ENJOYABLE TRIP. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE 2012 TOURS.

DIRECTIONS TO PICK-UP POINTS:
All tours depart from the Village Square in Worman's Mill on Merchant Street, Frederick, MD. From Route 15 North, take Route 26 East for one mile. Turn left on Monocacy Blvd. at CVS. Continue for two blocks and turn right on Mill Pond Rd. Continue for three blocks and turn right on Merchant St. and the Village Square. OR, take Route 15 North and continue past Route 26 for one mile. Turn right on Monocacy Blvd. Continue past the railroad tracks and turn left on Waterside Drive. Continue for eight blocks and turn right on Mill Pond Road to the Village Square and gazebo. Park on Merchant Street,which is just one block to the right of Waterside Drive. PARK ON MERCHANT STREET.

REVISED PARKING REGULATIONS FOR OVERNIGHT TOURS: Worman's Mill is located within the city limits. It is a law that Frederick City residents are not to leave their vehicle on a city street for more than two nights. If, however, your vehicle is moved a few feet after the second night, this is no problem. When you cannot arrange to have anyone pick up your vehicle for tours that involve more than a two night stay, arrange- ments have been made with Skate Frederick at 1288 Riverbend Way, Route 26 Liberty Road, to leave your vehicle at their parking lot for the duration of the trip. Skate Frederick is just beyond Wal-Mart and across the street from the parking lot and the Car Wash. There is adequate parking on this lot. There is no charge for parking as my company will take care of the cost.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU LET MY COMPANY KNOW PRIOR TO AN OVERNIGHT TOUR IF YOU PLAN TO LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE AT SKATE FREDERICK. THIS APPLIES TO TRIPS THAT ARE FOUR DAYS OR LONGER AND FOR PARTICIPANTS THAT DO NOT HAVE ANYONE TO PICK-UP THEIR VEHICLE. ALL DAY TRIPS AND THE ONE AND TWO OVERNIGHT TOURS WILL STILL HAVE THE SAME PICKUP POINT AT THE VILLGE SQUARE GAZEBO ON MERCHANT STREET LOCATED IN WORMAN'S MILL, FREDERICK, MD. FOR ALL TRIPS THAT ARE LONGER THAN THREE DAYS, YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE AT SKATE FREDERICK UNLESS YOU HAVE SOMEONE THAT CAN DROP YOU OFF OR MOVE OR PICK UP YOUR VEHICLE AFTER THE TWO NIGHT STAY. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE YOU. WE ARE TAKING THESE MEASURES TO PROTECT YOU FROM POSSIBLY HAVING A TOWING CHARGE. SINCE WE DEPART FROM WORMAN'S MILL ON MERCHANT STREET, IF IT IS NECESSARY TO PARK BY SKATE FREDERICK, PLEASE LET MY COMPANY KNOW AT LEAST THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRIP YOU WILL BE GOING ON.

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR FUTURE TRIPS TOGETHER. THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING WITH BARBARA RICE TOURS. MAY YOUR TRAVELS TAKE YOU TO NEW DESTINATIONS YOU NEVER DREAMED YOU WOULD BE TRAVELING TO.

Warmest regards,
Barbara Rice

Why do travelers choose escorted group tours?

Companionship
Participants with similar interest travel together on a tour and often make new friends and travel experiences.

Fun
Groups enjoy a fun atmosphere as there is always someone to talk to and share the experience the trip has provided you.

Education
Travelers learn geography, history, special events, cultures, and so much more with trained professional tour managers, step-on guides, while becoming acquainted with your fellow travelers. Group travel is far beneficial as you learn so much more about the places you are touring.

Convenience
All the reservations, lodging, meals, attractions, show tickets, and transportation are already booked for you. Traveling with a group will save you valuable time as everything is planned for you.

Value
You get a better value by traveling with a group than making the travel arrangements yourself. Additional savings are meals, shows, attractions, and "much more" as you are paying the group rate.

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Company History

Our company is a home based business. A six day southern tour began in 1985 with added tours the following years. The business grew as more tours were offered, both domestic and international. This year marks our 23rd year in the travel business. A tour schedule, listing all of the tours that are offered, is mailed at least twice a year. All of the advertised tours are arranged and escorted by Barbara Rice. My company prides itself on traveling with compatible people who are pleasant, open-minded, adventurous, and enjoys new sights. We offer a wide range of tours to choose from including day trips, short and longer overnight domestic tours, international travel, and both ocean and river cruises. On many of the extensive overnight tours, we often provide a familiarization meeting to introduce the tour. 10 days to two weeks prior to departure we frequently have a documentation meeting to distribute travel documents, discuss the tour in detail, and meet the participants that are going on the tour. Both meetings offer a question and answer session.

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Policy

Much time is taken to be certain each tour is well planned, organized, and suitable for clients. We travel to destinations at the best time of the year where you will have the ultimate experience on each particular tour. There are many variations of tours depending, of course, on what company we use as each tour has its own policy. A deposit of $10 per person is due within two weeks of your reservation on most of the day trips. The exception is show tickets to the New York City Broadway shows as well as shows in the Baltimore and Washington, DC, areas. The deposit amount is the cost of the show ticket and is due within two weeks of booking. The deposit for an overnight tour varies based on the cost of the tour and the amount of days on the tour itself.

Satisfaction Guarantee

Our goal is customer satisfaction. In most cases, if you need to cancel prior to the trip, our company strives to do its most to get as much of your deposit and/or final payment refunded as possible. Each trip is different, thus the policy of each will not be the same. If there is a waiting list for the trip you cancel and there is someone who will take your place, your money will be refunded to you. If you have insurance and cancel, in most cases you will get all of your money refunded except the insurance amount, which is non-refundable within a 90-day period prior to the tour departure date. Insurance is highly recommended for longer and more costly tours. On all of our overnight tours, we use the best drivers and motorcoaches available in order for you to have a comfortable, safe, and enjoyable trip.

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Barbara Rice Tours
2469 Five Shillings Road
Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: (301) 662-3053
FAX: (301) 662-7141
E-Mail: BarbaraRiceTours@Comcast.net or
E-Mail: Barbara@BarbaraRiceTours.net