Dear Traveling Friends -

Our summer months will soon be behind us even though we are still experiencing very warm summer days. The fall season is just weeks away. Hopefully we will soon have cooler temperatures as it has been a long, hot summer for residents in the East Coast.

My company is celebrating our 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN TOURISM this year. I thank you for your support throughout the years, and I feel blessed to have so many faithful traveling friends. I am also grateful for your referrals to your friends, neighbors, and relatives.

ADDED 2010 BOOKINGS:

Nov. 10 - "CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES," a musical comedy at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. Most popular show! Recently booked! Price: $79. This day trip is currently full. Call to be added to the waiting list as we usually have cancellations. Therefore, there should be openings closer to the date.

Nov. 30 - "MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS" at the Sight & Sound
Theatre in Strasburg, PA. You will appreciate our good theatre seats. Lunch is included at Hershey Farms Restaurant prior to the show with a special treat for everyone to take home. This trip is currently full. As of September 1, there is currently no waiting list so call to be wait listed if you are interested in this delightful show.

A TWO DAY MYSTERY TRIP is planned and organized for Sept. 8-9 of this year. This is a NEW destination for us, and with a wonderful tour guide, you will enjoy this trip and will no doubt discover places you have never traveled to before. Some of our touring is quite unique. September is a lovely time of year to travel. Four openings.

For our four day trip to the WOODLOCH RESORT in the Poconos, PA, we depart Frederick on Sunday, Sept. 12 returning on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The popular Theme Night will be included for your enjoyment. This is an all inclusive package tour. After departing Woodloch, we will travel to Wilkes-Barre, PA, to tour the lovely court house and another new site. Lunch is on your own at Wegman's in downtown Wilkes-Barre with time to browse the store.

The TRAINS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE departs on October 11-15, usually the best week in October for peak fall foliage. This tour focuses on three daytime train rides, each one different, and most enjoyable. Sightseeing and attractions are included as well. This trip is full with a very long waiting list. Therefore, we are offering this tour in 2011 for the same week in New Hampshire. Mark your calendar for October 12-16, 2011. Don't wait too long to sign up as there are already 40+ people that have signed up for the 2011 tour. Thank you for your interest!

A three day trip is planned for December 7-9 to NEW YORK CITY, which includes a motorcoach tour of Central Park, Ground Zero, South Street Seaport, Rockefeller
Center, tickets to the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show, the wax museum, and much more. Our hotel is the Wellington Hotel located in NEW YORK CITY on 55th Street & 7th Avenue. Two breakfasts and one dinner is included. The deposit is $150 pp due within two weeks of booking. Payment in full is due by October 23. Still have some availability so call or e-mail if you are interested. The earlier you book the better as tickets for the Christmas show at the Radio City Music Hall has to be booked and paid for by mid-September.

2011 OVERNIGHT TOURS:
The following tours have been booked for 2011. Please call or e-mail for further details.

Feb. 16-25 - EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE on the "Emerald
Princess." 9 nights and 10 days. Flight to Fort Lauderdale where we board our cruise ship. Ports include Antigua and Barbuda; St. Lucia; Barbados; St. Kitts & Nevis; St. Thomas; Princess Cays private island. Three days at sea. Call for a copy of the cruise brochure. Prices start at $1,178 and includes cruise, port, and government taxes. The price does not include r/t airport transportation and round trip flights to Ft. Lauderdale. Our flights will be booked and airport transportation will be arranged by October. Once we know how many passengers we will have, the cost for the transportation will be known. Pricing could be less for Captain's Circle Members. Call Carmen, Cruise Holidays 301)631-1300.

March 19-27 - NEW ORLEANS, BOLOXI, NATCHEZ, MOBILE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, and more with John Lyons of Landmark Tours. Contact my company if interested. The Travel Leisure Magazine rated New Orleans as the #1 city in the U.S. this year.

June 5-9 - THOUSAND ISLANDS, COOPERSTOWN, NY; MOHONK
MOUNTAIN HOUSE, New Platz, NY - Exciting destinations; a delightful destination. Trip flyer will be available by mid-September.

Mid-July - NIAGARA FALLS, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, and
TORONTO, CANADA - A five day motorcoach tour from Frederick, MD.

Aug. 28 - Sept. 1 - FINGER LAKES & ROCHESTER, NY - One of the top 15 "Best Destinations in the U.S." Four nights at the lovely Inn on Canandaigua Lake, Canandaigua, NY, which you will so enjoy. Great sightseeing includes an interesting day tour of Rochester and the George Eastman House, Historic House & Gardens, Photography and Film Museum. This tour includes a dinner cruise on the Canandaigua Lady, great sightseeing with admissions to beautiful mansions and gardens, and much more. Note: Our group traveled to the Finger Lakes in 2008 and everyone so enjoyed. Some of the participants want to return.

Sept. 7-16 - SALT LAKE CITY, YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK,
GRAND TETONS, CODY, DEADWOOD, CRAZY HORSE, BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, MOUNT RUSHMORE, and more. Booked with John Lyons, Landmark Tours, St. Paul, Minnesota. Call or e-mail to be placed on the interested list for this popular destination. The response for this trip is very favorable with 70 people interested as of Sept. 1.

Sept. 29 - Oct. 8 - EAST COAST CRUISE WITH ROYAL
CARIBBEAN "EXPLORER OF THE SEAS" out of Cape Liberty, N.J. 9 nights/10 days. This ship has many balconies for your enjoyment and is a very nice ship. The cruise includes the following ports: Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine; St. John, New Brunswick; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Boston, Mass. Rates start at $837 pp for an interior room. Outside room: $1,207 pp. Balcony: $1,437 pp. Round trip motorcoach transportation to Cape Liberty is an additional cost and will be determined based on the number of sign-ups. Great rates and a wonderful time of year to explore the northern east coast. Passports are required for this cruise as we will be in Canada.

Oct. 12-16 - TRAINS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - 5 day tour. Four nights at the same hotel with day trips each day. Three different train rides on day 2, 3, and 4. Fall foliage. Sign-up today to guarantee your reservation.

Dec. 4-8 - MYRTLE BEACH & CHARLESTON, SC - Memorable entertainment and sightseeing! Too early for rates but trip itinerary may be finalized by November-December.

March 2012 - EGYPT LAND & CRUISE - Tour finalized by early spring 2011. Call if interested.

Many thanks for your participation in the scheduled tours you have taken with my company this year. I look forward to traveling with you.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
All tours depart from 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 to the Village Square and gazebo. Merchant Street is just one block to the right of Waterside Drive. Park only on Merchant Street or Village Square Road.

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 do not have anyone that can pick up your vehicle for tours that involve more than a two night stay, arrangements 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 directly behind Wal-Mart. Please park next to the Car Wash, which is to the right of Skate Frederick. There is adequate parking on this lot. THERE IS NO COST TO YOU FOR LEAVING YOUR VEHICLE AT SKATE FREDERICK as my company will pay for the parking.

It is important that you let us know prior to the tour that you plan to leave your vehicle at Skate Frederick and we are to pick you up at this pick-up point. This applies to overnight tours only that are three days or longer and for participants that do not have anyone to pick up their vehicle. All day trips and overnight tours will still have the same pick-up point at the Town Square Gazebo on Merchant Street in Worman's Mill. We am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you, but we are taking these measures to protect you from possibly having any towing charges. Since we depart from Worman's Mill on Merchant St., if it is necessary to park by Skate Frederick and you need a seat closer to the front of the motorcoach, let me know and we can reserve a seat for you.

I look 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.

Future Plans

Proposed 2011 Tours:
Month	Tour	No. of Days
TBA	Overnight mystery tour	TBA
TBA	Egypt (land and cruise)	TBA
TBA	Lexington, New Orleans, Natchez, Biloxi +	TBA
TBA	East Coast cruise to Boston, Bar Harbor, Halifax	TBA
TBA	Finger Lakes, NY	TBA
TBA	Thousand Islands, Vanderbilt Mansion	TBA
TBA	Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, Cody +	TBA
TBA	Niagara Falls & Niagara on the Lake	TBA
TBA	England and Scotland	TBA
TBA	River cruise in the U.S. or elsewhere	TBA

*Above dates are subject to change*

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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: Barbara@BarbaraRiceTours.net