Journey West with Boscov’s Travel

With so many options for travel around the globe, we often forget some of the most amazing sites are right next door, so to speak. The Western US offers many unique attractions, from national monuments and parks to best kept secrets known mostly to seasoned travelers and locals.

We’ve packaged the very best of these experiences into eleven unique, exclusive and unforgettable adventures. See the West the way it was meant to be seen, without having to drive or stress. We pride ourselves on taking the road less traveled and telling the stories that have formed the great history of the West.

These tours continue to be some of our most popular vacations and with this year’s new and updated itineraries, there is sure to be a Western tour that will help shorten your bucket list.

You can check out all of the great options and their inclusions here: Boscov’s Travel Western Tours

Tours:

• 10-Day Alaska by Land- June 1-10, 2013
  • Enjoy escorted tours around the beautiful state of Alaska including a train ride, a private sightseeing cruise and tours of Denali National Park.
• 10-Day Northern California & Yosemite - June 16-25, 2013
  • There will be no whining on this tour, but plenty of wine! Visit several California wineries as well as tour the picturesque San Francisco Bay and surrounding areas. Also, enjoy the beauty of nature in Yosemite National Park.
• 9-Day Wonderful Wild West - July 13-21, 2013
  • Tour Denver, CO; journey along the Oregon Trail; visit Mt.Rushmore; explore Yellowstone National Park and much more in the Wonderful Wild West!
• 10-Day Oregon/Washington Cities, Seashores and Mountains - July 28- August 6, 2013
  • Did you know you can visit a rain forest in the US? You can in Washington! You can also visit the Lewis and Clark National Historic Park and Mt. Saint Helen’s National Volcanic Monument and much more on this exciting adventure!
• 9-Day Northern Rockies National Parks - August 10-18, 2013
  • Explore Yellowstone National Park and take unique tours of the Northern Rockies such as an open air train tour and a tour on an antique fire engine!
• 9-Day Western National Parks - August 31 – September 8, 2013
  • Take exciting tours of Salt Lake City, UT, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole, WY, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Have your cameras at the ready!
• 9-Day Southern National Parks, including Lake Mead and Las Vegas - September 15-23, 2013
  • Besides living it up on the Las Vegas Strip, enjoy the beauty of the Colorado River, Arches National Park, Capital Reef National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. This could be your lucky trip!
• 9-Day Colorado and New Mexico Balloon Fiesta - September 29 – October 7, 2013
  • Tour the Garden of the Gods and Rocky Mountain National Park, take memorable train rides through beautiful landscapes and top it all off with a visit to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta!
• 7-Day Ozark Autumn with Branson - October 13-19, 2013
  • This trip is packed with entertainment! Enjoy dinner and a show at Dixie Stampede, an acrobatic display during the Acrobats of China Show, and the musical stylings of the Oakridge Boys and the 12 Irish Tenors. And don’t forget touring the lovely landscapes and museums of the area.
• 7-Day Colorado Christmas - December 3-9, 2013
  • Enjoy the holiday season in gorgeous Colorado! Take part in a Christmas parade, enjoy the Christmas lights and even do some holiday shopping at the Georgetown Christmas Market.
• 7-Day Southern California with Rose Parade – December 30, 2013 – January 4, 2014
  • Get a behind the scenes look at the Rose Parade before enjoying the finished product. Also, tour all that Southern California has to offer including Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Reagan Presidential Library and Warner Brothers Studios!

All of the Boscov’s Journey West packages include the following:

• Airport transfers in your destination cities (except for pre- and post-tour arrivals)
• Deluxe motorcoach transportation throughout the tour
• First class accommodations
• Several meals
• Services of a professional Journey West Tour Director
• Admissions and guided tours of all included activities
• Porterage of on piece of luggage throughout the tour
• Souvenir memory group photo
• Special photo album
• All taxes and gratuities for the Tour Director and Driver

For more information or to book your Journey West adventure, contact your local Boscov’s Travel Specialist by calling 800-755-8020 or emailing travelrequest@boscovs.com.

Worlds Beyond the Everyday

It’s an inevitable question that nearly all travelers ask at one time or another: Where to go next? If you’re in need of a little travel inspiration—whether it’s the glitz and glamour of the big city, the endless sun and surf of an exotic island or the old-world elegance of a charming village-like setting—we know just where to find it and plenty of fun and relaxation. Go ahead, take a well-deserved break from the everyday and experience the ultimate in travel luxury with one of these unforgettable retreats where beauty is always in the details.

Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, Nevada

Truly fit for royalty and centrally positioned on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace showcases lavish guest rooms and suites, award-winning restaurants, a majestic pool and garden complex, world-class spa, renowned casino and illustrious entertainment venues. The incomparable and timeless resort touts spectacular new additions including the gleaming 668-room Octavius Tower and first-ever Nobu Hotel, Restaurant and Lounge opened in summer 2012. An epicurean epicenter, Caesars Palace is home to over 26 cafés and restaurants, including The Old Homestead Steakhouse, Restaurant Guy Savoy, and Rao’s, the celebrated New York Italian restaurant. Caesars Palace’s plush amenities and accommodations exceed the finest standards. In addition, Caesars Palace features over 130,000 square feet of dynamic casino space and the Forum Shops at Caesars, presenting an upscale selection of luxe designer boutiques like Louis Vuitton and Valentino.

Gran Meliá Rome Hotel – Rome, Italy

Housed on the site of the historic Villa Agrippina, the Gran Meliá Rome Hotel is a luxurious five star masterpiece that balances traditional opulence with contemporary sophistication along the banks of the Tiber River. Priceless relics grace the hotel’s grandiose public spaces, while the hotel’s similarly inspired quarters are adorned with custom bedding, large wardrobes, picture windows, HD flat-screen televisions and Nespresso machines. Discerning guests will enjoy RedLevel, the hotel’s exclusive enclave presenting signature services like private check-in, personalized butlers and much more. The hotel showcases and extraordinary collection of dining venues, Ortiz Domiziani garden and YHI Wellness (featuring European spa treatments, steam bath and sauna). Famed sites such as the Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza Navona and Piazza del Patheon are all within easy access from the Gran Meliá Rome.

Stonefield Estate Villa Resort & Spa – Soufrière, St. Lucia

Set amid the lush foliage of a former lime and cocoa plantation and nestled at the base of the awe-inspiring Pitons, Stonefield Estate Villa Resort & Spa is St. Lucia’s premiere luxury boutique resort. The estate, embraced by the boundaries of the Pitons UNESCO World Heritage Site, sprawls over 26 acres and commands views of beautiful Petit Piton. The resort’s villas are beautiful, airy and bright, accented with allusions to French colonial style. Villas are self-contained with secluded private pools and private garden showers. For tropical dining, the resort’s Mango Tree Restaurant presents sumptuous cuisine in a magnificent atmosphere. To experience true relaxation, the on-site Bamboo Door spa hosts a complete menu of treatments and comprehensive spa packages. Stonefield Estate Villa Resort is only minutes away from the colonial town of Soufriere, and Malgretoute and Jalousie beaches.

The American Club Resort – Kohler, Wisconsin

As one of the few five-star properties in the Midwest, The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin, touts a rich history of elegance and casual village charm. Pure luxury emanates throughout the resort and guests can stay in designer accommodations, relax at the five-star Kohler Waters Spa, sample exquisite dining at The Immigrant Restaurant or enjoy rounds of championship golf at four Pete Dye-designed courses. All 185 rooms at The American Club feature an assortment of upscale amenities. The resort’s refined Carriage House presents 55 contemporary guest rooms with unprecedented access to a number of amenities, including a sumptuous glass-enclosed deck with whirlpool, fireplace and lounge. Guests have complimentary use of the Sports Core Helath & Racquet Club and can book advance tee times at Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits golf venues.

Bucket List Travel Ideas

Bucket lists seem to be all the rage these days. Everybody is asking, “What’s on your bucket list?”, or saying, “There is another item checked off my bucket list!”

If you don’t have a bucket list, maybe it’s time to create one! Here are some travel ideas to help get you started or add to your current wish list of travel fun.

United States

• Take a helicopter tour over the Big Island in Hawaii. (Get an overhead look into an active volcano!)
  
  
• Experience the magic and pixie dust of Walt Disney World. (It is the land of dreams, after all!)
  
  
•  Visit Denali National Park in Alaska. (Have your camera at the ready, the sights are spectacular!)
  
  
• Watch the sunrise over the Grand Canyon. (See a national landmark at its most beautiful.)
  
  
• See the Bellagio fountain light show in Las Vegas! (You’ll feel luckier just by watching!)
  

Europe

• Climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris. (See the City of Lights from above the lights.)
  
  
• Take a Gondola ride in Venice. (Enjoy the romance of the city the way it was meant to be seen.)
  
  
• Sail down the Danube River in Europe. (See the elegance of Europe from the inside.)
  
  
• Stroll the Champs Elysées in Paris. (You’ll feel fancy just being there.)
  
  
• Make a wish in the Trevi Fountain in Rome. (Close your eyes, toss your change, change your life!)
  
  
• Kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland. (Bend over backwards and gain the gift of eloquence.)
  
  

At Sea and Beyond

• Zip line above Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas. (What a thrill! And what a view!)
  
  
• Swim with the dolphins in the Caribbean Sea. (Can you really name a better swimming partner?)
  
  
• See the pyramids of Egypt. (Take a trip into the desert and see the wonders of the world.)
  
  
• Find the “big five” on a safari in Africa. (Elephants, rhinoceros, buffalos, lions, and leopards, Oh My!)
  
  Live the dream! For help checking items off of your bucket list and other great vacation ideas, contact your local Boscov’s Travel Specialist, email travelrequest@boscovs.com or call 800-755-8020.