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Tauck Alaska vacations combine sightseeing by land, ship, floatplane, paddlewheel boat, and vintage railway to fully experience the 49th state. This is the realm of bald eagles, grizzlies, orcas, alpine peaks, and glacier-carved fjords. Raft through an eagle preserve, walk through centuries-old towns, pan for gold, and meet totem pole carvers. Tauck Bridges family Alaska tour will take you on an adventure that you will never forget. Alaska cruises open your eyes and heart to the natural wonderland that surrounds you morning, noon, and night.
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Tauck's Hawaii features ocean-view rooms the finest oceanfront resorts on multiple islands for the ultimate Hawaiian experience! From Kauai's rainforests to Maui's waterfalls and the Big Island's dramatic volcanic landscapes, discover the uniqueness of the islands. Enjoy a special visit to Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach, an old whaling town, a working ranch, and a coffee farm, with luaus, cruises, and plenty of free time to enjoy one of the world's favorite tropical playgrounds!
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Tauck's New England tours take you to green mountain ridges with white village steeples, quintessential harbors with tall sailboat masts, and historical icons, city and countryside. Experience a breathtaking landscape, painted with bold impressionist colors, on Tauck's fall foliage tour.The region is rich in Colonial history, featuring quaint architecture, museums with costumed interpreters, and entertaining walking tours. Learn more about the patriots of Boston, the whalers of Nantucket, or the Pilgrims at Plymouth on our New England tours with accommodations in historic hotels and popular resorts.
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New England
So many choices – gracious antebellum plantations, formal gardens, warm beaches, Civil War battlefields, a
Victorian island, jazz in New Orleans, a capital capitol... Tauck's
Mid-America / Southern USA trips take you to places truly intertwined with all that defines America today. Together with filmmaker Ken Burns we crafted a
Civil War themed tour (Most Hallowed Ground), The Tauck Chicago Event in October 2013, and The Tauck Jazz Event in New Orleans. And make your plans early for our premiere sporting event in May 2014 – Run For Roses: The Kentucky Derby!
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South / Mid USA
Western USA travel features diverse landscapes from painted canyons
to inspiring national parks, ancient cliff dwellings, the Pacific Ocean,
vineyards and chic cities. Sightsee by floatplane, jeep, trolley,
horseback, sky gondola, narrow gauge railroad, jet boat... Stay at
historic lodges inside the great national parks and great hotels in the
heart of the cities.
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US West
Cultured, cosmopolitan cities combine with rugged coastal scenery and quaint fishing villages on these Eastern Canada tours. They take you from thundering Niagara Falls to peaceful island cruises, from chateau-style hotels to the weathered house that inspired Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy views from the world's tallest freestanding structure, or from the top of coastal bluffs along the Cabot Trail.
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Eastern Canada
This is a land of jagged snow-capped peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, alpine lakes, and a grandeur that is indescribable. Our Western Canada tours explore impressive national parks and stay in legendary mountain resorts, with unique ways to sightsee including Ice Explorer, floatplane, nostalgic train, ferry steamer, jet boat, or ski gondola.
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Western Canada Tours
This is the heart of Europe: alpine vistas in Switzerland, Germany and Austria; preserved medieval towns and castles along the lush Rhine and Danube waterways; imperial splendors in Vienna and Budapest; cafés, bistros, and bierstubes in villages off-the-beaten-path; and architectural triumphs in grand cities of Amsterdam, Berlin, Warsaw, Prague, Dubrovnik, and more. When you embark on Central and Eastern Europe travel days with Tauck, you go far beyond traditional sights to discover the a deep and rich cultural persona.
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Central & Eastern Europe
From the moving memorials at Omaha Beach to the glitz and glamour of the Côte d'Azur, Tauck's France tours combine insider expert insights with the cultural panache that defines all things Français. Tauck France tours explore colorful Provence, Loire chateaux, ancient abbeys, cobblestoned villages, Bordeaux and Côte du Rhone wine regions, the chic bouleverds of Paris, and more.
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Famous Irish castle-hotels and manor houses, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, pastoral Cotswold landscapes, mystical Loch Lomond and of course vibrant London are just some of the many highlights of these Ireland and Great Britain tours. Escape to centuries past as you watch a Shakespearean performance at Stratford-upon-Avon or view the mysterious monoliths outside of Dublin; imagine yourself as royalty aboard first-class trains, steam yachts and river cruise ships.
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Great Britain & Ireland
The name "Iceland" belies the wondrous summertime landscapes you'll explore during this 7-night cruise... fishing villages where you'll get a glimpse of daily life along rugged shores... fjords ringed by emerald mountains... craggy cliffs blanketed with whimsical puffins and arctic terns... rainbow-hued waterfalls and steamy geysers... lakes teeming with nesting ducks... and a blue lagoon that welcomes bathers with healing waters. With so much to see and do, Iceland is not only one of the hottest new destinations for those in-the-know, it's also a very cool place to cruise with Tauck.
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Timeless treasures of a legendary land await you on Tauck's Italy tours. Travel from the sun-kissed hilltowns of Tuscany to the stunning Amalfi Coast, enjoying Tauck's do-it-all-for-you service, fine accommodations and special experiences you can't get on your own, like private, after-hours visits to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel – hallmarks of the best Italy tours.
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What do you envision as a perfect Mediterranean travel getaway? Little can compare to a small ship's approach in Bonifacio, Corsica... antiquities discovered in the gentle Sicilian countryside... the whitewashed villages of a Greek isle... the dramatic Amalfi coastline... the colorful contrasts where Europe meets Asia in Turkey... or the secrets behind the centuries-old city walls of Dubrovnik. Mediterranean travel with Tauck includes land journeys and cruises along the Adriatic and Aegean Seas, combining the relaxation of sailing with in-depth discovery via private excursions to the historical ruins of Ephesus, Carthage, Pompeii and Segesta and cultural meccas along the Spanish, French, Italian and Turkish Rivieras.
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Mediterranean & Turkey
Nordic legends and Viking tales come to life in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Viking ships and a folk museum depict early eras; medieval castles and well-preserved port towns illuminate the Middle Ages. In Russia, fortresses, palaces, and treasures of the Czars contrast with the Kremlin, Red Square, and an infamous bunker. Priceless masterpieces hang in The State Hermitage Museum; ballerinas twirl at the ballet; and onion-topped buildings command the skyline. In Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, there are medieval districts so well preserved that they are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Scandinavia, Russia & Baltics
Step inside the grand Moorish palace of the Alhambra, gaze at treasures – inside and out – at the world renowned Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, follow pilgrim's footsteps on the path of St. James to Santiago de Compostela or stroll the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Sintra and Evora, and you will understand the historical, cultural and religious passion throughout these lands and carefully woven into a Portugal and Spain tour.
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Spain & Portugal
Tauck's Africa tours and safaris are compelling and intriguing, from the Great Pyramids to the savannahs of the Serengeti. Adventures include hot-air ballooning over African plains, cruising the River Nile, game drives in legendary game reserves, and extraordinary game drives in Botswana. From the Cape of Good Hope to Victoria Falls, spotting the "Big Five" in the Serengeti or Kruger National Park, a walk with young lions... a visit with the meerkats... a spice tour in Zanzibar... a wine-pairing dinner in the Cape Winelands... these Tauck journeys and safaris are the best in Africa tours today!
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Africa Tours
The ultimate Antarctica travel experience! Cruise aboard one of Tauck's newest luxe mega-yachts, Le Soléal or Le Boréal to the majestic ice-clad continent of Antarctica after spending two nights in Buenos Aires – an exciting 10-night expeditionary voyage with on-board naturalists, oceanographers and ornithologists. Floating castles of ice glisten in the warmth of the austral sun... glacial mountains rise from the sea, framed against a radiant sky... in an instant, a bright sun illuminates a floating regatta of ice formations... Explorers throughout the centuries have been mesmerized and captivated by the ice... Today, you are that Antarctic explorer.
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China offers a dynamic feast of sights and sensations. Willowed landscapes, tranquil gardens, majestic rivers, fabled monuments and imperial pavilions of red and gold stand as poignant symbols of an enduring and rich historical legacy. Countryside villages and bustling cities deftly combine time-honored traditions with the ever-quickening pace of today's modern times. And the great Yangtze River, home to some of China's most priceless cultural treasures, is poised to change the course of history in this 21st century.
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One of the world's most diverse countries, India is an incredible array of landscapes, languages, cultures and lifestyles as well as a fascinating complex of beliefs and customs. A visit reveals a nation of many contrasts, from opulent palace hotels, shimmering white marbeled monuments like the Taj Mahal and ancient fairy-tale cities of richly-decorated courtyards, fountains and frescoed galleries... to streets brimming with old traditions.
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An island nation of gentle beauty boasts an intriguing mix of ancient and present day, embracing a revolution of modern technology yet remaining staunchly immersed in age-old traditions and rituals. Experiencing rich cultural traditions and venerable Japanese customs are an intricate part of Tauck's Japan tour, where age-old cultures and lifestyles flourish, inspiring the spirit as well as the senses. Get a unique look at Japan, yesterday and today.
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Southeast Asia is a feast for the senses – the vibrant colors, fragrance of incense and spices, sounds of daily life in the streets, and the taste of fabulous food. It is a cultural treat sunrise to sunset. Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand have shared the same tropical peninsula for centuries, but for all their similarities, each country offers a diverse tapestry of art, culture and history uniquely their own. Unique experiences, from a visit to a hill tribe village to an elephant trek, provide an in-depth look at this complex cultural mosaic.
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South East Asia
Choose among two-week and three-week Down Under tours that cover distances primarily by cruise ship or private charter flights, but also include jet boat, tramcar, helicopter, catamaran and sky gondola rides. With joint New Zealand and Australia travel agendas, see glaciers, geysers, fiords, outback, reefs, koalas, kiwis, historic districts, notable architecture, and native culture.
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Australia Travel and New Zealand
Discover one of the richest ecotourism destinations in the world on an adventurious, active Tauck Central America tour or cruise. You'll go off-the-beaten-path as you explore the tropical rainforests, dry forests, freshwater wetlands, islands, beaches and lush jungles of Costa Rica and Panama, where ecological biodiversity, exotic wildlife, and cultural national treasures are found.
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Central America
South America is one of the most sought-after destinations for today's sophisticated travelers – vast cultural diversity and cosmopolitan pleasures from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, Santiago and Lima; breathtaking beauty from Iguazú Falls to Patagonia and the Andes; unique cultural heritages created by influences from destinations the world over; and the Galápagos Islands, home to species found nowhere else in the world. Tauck's South America travel adventures ignite the senses and satisfy the soul.
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South America
Explore ancient Egypt's treasures, from the Pyramids to the magnificent temples to the tombs of the pharaohs, and cruise along the River Nile with Tauck's expert Egyptologists. Discover the diverse cultures and traditions that have shaped Israel since antiquity and continue to define life today. Travel along Jordan's historic King's Highway from the shores of the Dead Sea to astounding Petra. Tauck combines authentic cultural connections, insights from local experts, our signature sightseeing and memorable experiences for our guests only to ensure that each journey is enriching and inspiring.
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Middle East
Just 90 miles from the Florida Keys and unlike anyplace else in the Americas, Cuba has been "close to home but far away" for decades. But now you can meet face-to-face with Cuban residents from different professions – artists, musicians, students, educators, farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, community leaders and more – through Tauck's People-to-People educational exchange travel to Cuba. Share thoughts, gain knowledge, and connect with the country's deep cultural heritage – rich in historic architecture, music, art and Latin and Afro-Cuban traditions.
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If you are looking for an Australia-only trip, this 11-day tour is just for you! Begin with two nights in Melbourne at a top hotel in the heart of the Victorian city; guided sightseeing offers an insider's perspective on Melbourne life and landmark sights. Our Australia tours include a night at Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the desert Outback, and three nights at a beachfront resort in Queensland featuring a cruise to Agincourt Reef in the Great Barrier Reef, a gondola rainforest ride, a traditional Tjapukai fire-making ceremony and warrior dance, and a "crocodile" tour! On your final four nights in Sydney you'll meet koalas at a wildlife park, take a private Sydney Harbour luncheon cruise, go on a "Foodie Tour" of the city's culinary highlights and more.
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Melbourne & the start of the best of Australia tours
Tauck's most comprehensive of Australia tours begins at 5:30 PM at The Langham Melbourne. A transfer is included from Melbourne Airport to The Langham Melbourne. Welcome to Tauck's Australia, where friendly g'days greet you from arrival to departure! Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight as you meet your traveling mates.
The Langham Melbourne
Melbourne's Victorian charms
You'll see a lot of Melbourne on a sightseeing tour of the city, including a guided walking tour to discover the real city (and its amazing coffee) along its distinctive laneways, the Shrine of Remembrance, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The rest of the day and evening are yours to spend as you please in Melbourne; enjoy lunch and dinner on your own today.
Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock) & Aboriginal art in the Outback
Take a morning flight to the heart of Australia's desert Outback, arriving at Ayers Rock (Uluru) for lunch and an overnight stay at Sails in the Desert in the country's "Red Centre." This afternoon, meet local Anangu artists who share their traditional Aboriginal art with you during a workshop at the Maruku Arts Center; learn about the ancient symbols of the desert, and create your own art to take home! This evening, enjoy champagne and canapés as you watch the light of the setting sun bathe mystical Uluru with a palette of ever-changing color, before returning to the resort for dinner.
Sails in the Desert
Uluru to a skyrail & more in Queensland
Aboriginal traditions define life in the Outback, especially at Uluru
(Ayers Rock); learn about the "dreamtime" legends associated with this
massive monolith on a guided tour. After lunch, fly to Cairns in Queensland, gateway to the amazing Great Barrier Reef. Board a gondola on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for a ride through the mist-shrouded rainforest canopy with your Ranger guide, including stops at Barron Falls and Red Peak. Arrive at The Reef House, your luxury beachfront resort in Palm Cove on the Coral Sea, for a three-night stay.
The Reef House
Cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Spend a full day exploring one of Earth's most incredible "living"
sites, the Great Barrier Reef – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the
only living structure on Earth visible from the moon. You'll cruise to
the Agincourt Reef today, at the edge of Australia's Continental Shelf.
Enjoy unbelievable swimming, snorkeling and marine views with superb
underwater visibility. Spend the evening at leisure back at your beachfront resort.
Fun in Queensland's rainforest and a Tjapukai evening
Have an amazing day in and around Port Douglas in tropical North Queensland! In Kuranda, explore the Koala Gardens and the Butterfly Farm. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know (and more) about crocodiles at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures with a tour, a special crocodile feeding presentation, lunch and an exclusive boat cruise on the lagoon. Back at your resort, the evening offers an exclusive sparkling celebration of Tjapukai aboriginal culture, including canapés and cocktails, a traditional fire-making ceremony performed by Tjapukai warriors, dinner and an interactive dance show.
Optional balloon ride and on to Sydney
Soar over the Atherton Tablelands on an optional early morning balloon ride* (additional cost of $229 per person applies) or spend the morning at the resort at your leisure. Everyone takes off for Sydney late this morning for a four-night stay in the heart of the city. Your hotel overlooks Sydney Harbour, near the Sydney Opera House and within walking distance of the Royal Botanic Gardens, shopping and restaurants.
InterContinental Sydney
A Sydney Harbour cruise, the Opera House and more
One of Australia's most famous iconic sights takes center stage today when you visit the amazing Sydney Opera House on a personally guided tour. A private luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour is a fabulous way to unwind and relax, while getting a good look at some of this extraordinary city's landmark sites from the water. Sydney sightseeing continues as you view The Rocks, Kings Cross and other highlights on a city tour; spend the rest of the day and evening exploring on your own.
Koalas and a Sydney "Foodie Tour"
Accompanied by an informative, knowledgeable local guide, head to
Sydney's Featherdale Wildlife Park for a visit with some of Australia's
native animals, as you watch resident koalas dine on eucalyptus leaves
and just be their adorable selves this morning. Then taste your way
through some very cool culinary nooks and crannies on a Sydney "Foodie
Tour" to a variety of local eateries including an Italian deli,
chocolate shop, fish market, and a post-WWII pie-cart-turned-café. Spend
the rest of the day exploring Sydney as you please.
Sydney as you please
Today is yours to explore more of Sydney, your way. There is so much to
see and do here – from museums to shopping, from Aboriginal art to an
array of historic sites that tell the story of Australia's earliest
days, Sydney's got it all! Cap the day – and this most memorable of Australia tours – with a farewell reception and dinner tonight.
Farewell Australia
Tauck's Australia tours end in Sydney. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the InterContinental Sydney to Sydney Airport. Please allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in; ask about booking additional hotel nights.
Note: Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
Hot Air Balloon Option, Day 7 – add $229 per person (ask at booking)
Let Tauck reserve your flights
Traveling with Tauck enables you to take advantage of additional "do it for you" travel services that take the hassle out of arranging them yourself. As an added service, Tauck can book your international airfare to Australia and New Zealand along with your journey, if your travels originate in the U.S., offering you a number of welcome advantages.
What's more, if you purchase Tauck's Guest Protection, you'll receive a refund should you need to cancel your flights due
A landmark overlooking the Yarra River, this grand hotel was voted as the top city hotel in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, who appreciate its legendary service, enviable riverside location and "Blissful Beds." Guests enjoy exceptional dining experiences and a rejuvenating spa amidst panoramic views of the city and river, where cafés, boutiques and must-see sights are just steps away. Guest rooms are equipped with every comfort, from cable and satellite TV programming and two-line telephones to a well-appointed marble bathroom and a comfortable armchair and ottoman.
Named for the white sails atop its roof, Sails in the Desert is the premier hotel in the vast Ayers Rock Resort complex. Located near Uluru (Ayers Rock), the hotel is a luxurious oasis in Australia's Outback. The spacious guest rooms, which are arguably among the best in the Outback, offer a cool and comfortable haven. The lovely swimming pool is enticing, as are the tennis courts and putting green. Dining at the elegant Kuniya Restaurant provides an opportunity to sample indigenous fare as well as an international menu and a fine selection of Australian wines, while Rockpool offers al fresco dining and a menu featuring Mediterranean and Asian influences.
Set within the cosmopolitan beachside village of Palm Cove north of Cairns in tropical Queensland, The Reef House maintains the relaxed feel of a small, sophisticated hotel while providing all the luxuries of an international resort. In this spectacular oceanfront setting, where nature abounds with centuries-old majestic melalukas, coconut palm fringed beaches and tropical gardens, personal service and attention to detail take on a new meaning… and relaxation and romance go hand in hand. Guest rooms feature private balcony or verandah, individually controlled air-conditioning, ceiling fans, indoor/outdoor living, tea and coffee making facilities, uniquely furnished interiors, large remote control LCD TV, in-room safe, large comfortable king-size beds romantically draped in light muslin netting, bathrobes, hair dryer and toiletries, iron and ironing board. Nestled under 300-year-old melaluka trees overlooking the Coral Sea in the centre of Palm Cove village, the award wining Reef House Restaurant offers a seasonal menu featuring the very best of locally sourced produce. Experience the charm of yesteryear at Brigadier's Bar & Lounge, serving complimentary Brigadier's Punch each night at twilight in a time-honored tradition of The Reef House.
The sophisticated readers of both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure consider the InterContinental Sydney one of the world's best hotels. Housed within the façade of the 19th-century former Treasury Building, the hotel artfully combines contemporary style and 19th-century architecture with sweeping views from the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Pacific Ocean from many of its public rooms; many of the city's premier attractions are just steps away. Get comfy on the window seat in your spacious guest room and enjoy such valued amenities as a coffee/tea maker, minibar, bathrobes and a hairdryer, color TV with cable and satellite channels, in-room safe and iron and ironing board. The Health & Fitness Centre on level 31 is the place to head for a swim in the heated indoor swimming pool with a view of Sydney Harbour, and the latest cardiovascular equipment. Step back in time as you dine in a grand hotel dining room harkening back to yesteryear at the Café Opera. The soaring atrium and intimate ambiance of the Cortile Lounge are the perfect backdrop for morning coffee, a light lunch, afternoon tea or a glass of wine.
Many Tauck travelers prefer arriving at their destination a day before
their Tauck journey begins, or often extend a stay at the end of their
trip. As a service, Tauck will make hotel reservations before and after
your journey.
Abundant guest room amenities include blackout drapery, air conditioning, a large work desk, direct dial telephone with voicemail, iron & ironing board, mini-bar, in-room safe (accommodates most laptop computers), a marble bathroom with separate shower and bath, makeup/shaving mirror, hair dryer, slippers, and bathrobes.
The Langham Hotel Melbourne
One Southgate Ave, Southbank
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Phone: 61 3 8696 8888
Fax: 61 3 9690 5889
There are bound to be questions when travelling. Information on everything from weather to internet connections can be found below.
The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may differ slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary.
Spotlight on Australia is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully-trained employee of Tauck.
All customary gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff and local guides and drivers are included.
Specific Luggage Restrictions for this Tour
Due to strictly enforced weight restrictions, checked luggage weight must not exceed 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm). Luggage exceeding the allowable weight is subject to excess luggage charges which can result in a considerable additional expense. Guests are permitted to only 1 piece of checked luggage. Hand luggage may not weigh more than 15 lbs (6.8 kg), and the maximum dimensions are 20 x 15 x 10" (50.8 x 38.1 x 25.4cm) (including all wheels, handles, etc). If these dimensions are exceeded, the carry-on may be checked at the gate. Airport regulations require that passengers handle their own luggage through customs.
Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.
Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.
For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.
Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home!
Your Tauck Director will assist with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you.
Your 3 on-tour flights must be purchased through us as part of your package.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
Transportation to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included.
To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your tour. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. Airport transfers are included for these extended stays as described above under Inclusive Prices. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult Extend Your Trip in the Accommodations section above on this webpage and discuss it with the reservations agent when you book your tour.
Lost luggage is an unfortunate possibility in today's world of airline travel. We suggest that you:
Your Tauck Director will assist you with airline communications, but has no inside contacts to guarantee or expedite recovery of lost luggage. All recovery costs, including the communication costs, are your responsibility. Check your travel protection details for covered expenses.
Personal expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and other beverages not specifically included, laundry, dry cleaning, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant.
The customary gratuity to the Tauck Director is not included. We ask that gratuities be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group.
The tour begins at 5:30 PM at The Langham Melbourne on the first day of the tour. When making flight arrangements, please allow sufficient time to claim luggage and clear customs in order to join the tour on time. The tour ends when you check out of the InterContinental Sydney on the last day of the tour. Each carrier and each airport has different rules regarding how early you must arrive for flight check in. Please contact your individual carrier for this information.
We pledge to make every effort to operate all tours as advertised. We reserve the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to you. Any resultant added expense will be covered by us. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecast at the time of publication.
Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many religious and public holidays locally observed.You may wish to log on to Wikipedia to view a list of holidays by country by clicking here.
Occasionally, we will use photographs and/or video taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director on your tour for print, Internet and other promotional purposes. If you prefer that your image not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of your tour.
Membership will be granted to all persons. We reserve the right to terminate the tour of any person who is abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the tour.
We recommend that you contact your bank in advance of departing on your journey to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM and credit cards while traveling. When contacting your bank, notify them of your travel dates so that they will anticipate charges being made outside of your hometown and do not suspend your cards for what may appear to them to be "suspicious" charges. We also recommend that you make a photocopy of the front and back of your ATM and credit cards to leave behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your cards are misplaced, lost or stolen.
We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you refrain from using your cell phone during motor coach travel and group functions, or when sightseeing and when the Tauck Director is addressing the group as a whole. There are usually many opportunities to make or receive calls at times when it does not affect others.Please contact your cell phone carrier to determine whether your cell phone service extends to Australia.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ON SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN AND MOBILITY ISSUES: This Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate oxygen tanks, wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Oxygen tanks are strictly prohibited in many foreign countries on regional flights aboard small aircraft, such as those intra-tour flights featured on this Tauck journey. Likewise, the very limited cargo capacity on such flights prohibits the transport of wheelchairs or motorized scooters.
Guests should also bear in mind that the infrastructure in many foreign countries, particularly in developing countries, often presents severe and even insurmountable challenges for those with walking difficulties or other mobility issues. The responsibility of the Tauck Director is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.
If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.
Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.If you are a resident of the U.S. traveling internationally, no vaccinations are currently required for entry into Australia; however, an International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required when entering Australia if you arrive from an infected area within 5 days. For complete vaccination information, contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour, prerecorded "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 800-232-4636 (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC Internet website by clicking here.If you are a resident of another country traveling internationally, please contact an embassy or consulate of Australia to determine what vaccinations may be required for your travel.
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Age Recommendations ― Children 5 years of age or older at the time of travel are welcome on this Tauck journey. Based upon our experience with family travelers, we have a minimum recommended age for each journey to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all of our guests. All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian. At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older in order to make a reservation.Babysitting ― Our journeys are designed for adults and children to share the wonder of discovery together. If you require babysitting services, your Tauck Director will put you in contact with the appropriate hotel staff with whom you may make babysitting arrangements. There is usually an additional fee for these services. Many hotels do offer on-site babysitting services; however, babysitting services may not be available at all of our hotels. Please note that our Tauck Directors are not responsible for providing babysitting services.Safety and Welfare Responsibility ― We welcome the participation of child travelers on our exciting excursions. If you are traveling with a child on a Tauck journey, you have the sole responsibility for ensuring that that the child with whom you are traveling follows all rules of safety throughout the tour. By traveling with us, you release Tauck, Inc. and our partners of all liability for any risks and/or injuries to the child with whom you are traveling.Special Travel Documentation for ChildrenAuthorization for Travel If you travel into or out of the U.S. with children under the age of 18, you should be aware of the following: because of increasing incidents of child abductions in disputed custody cases and because children are at risk as possible victims of child pornography, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that unless the child is accompanied by both parents, you should have a notarized note from the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child traveling with grandparents, uncles or aunts, sisters or brothers, or friends, a note signed by both parents) stating that the parent(s) not traveling acknowledge that the parent(s), family members, etc. who are traveling into or out of the U.S. with the child have permission to do so. While CBP may not ask to see this documentation, if they do ask, and you do not have it, you may be detained until the circumstances of the child traveling without both parents can be fully assessed.If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (parent deceased, sole custody, etc.), other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, or a death certificate, will be useful.Many other countries also share this concern for children who travel without both parents. To ensure smooth travel, we require you to comply with the travel regulations of each country visited. This information may be obtained from a country's consulate or embassy.Authorization for Emergency Medical TreatmentIn the unlikely event of a medical emergency, a medical facility will require permission from the child's parents to provide treatment. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you bring along a letter from both parents (including other pertinent documents as cited above) authorizing emergency medical treatment for their child.
Children who are U.S. citizens must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the journey.
We are not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by the improper documentation of any guest, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standard, click here to view a sample letter for guardians or one parent traveling with a child.
If you are traveling from the U.S., the U.S. Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Secure Flight program requires that your name, as it appears on your domestic or international airline ticket, must precisely match your name as it appears on the government-issued photo ID (i.e., passport or driver's license) that you present during security screening. The ID name must also match any additional airline data, such as frequent-flyer information. For example, if you present your driver's license to security and it says John T. Smith, your ticket must also say John T. Smith, not John Thomas Smith, Jack Smith, or any other variant. Your date-of-birth and gender information provided to the airline must also match your passport. If you make your air travel arrangements through us, please ensure that the name you provide us precisely matches your name as shown on the identification you will use while traveling. If you make your own airline reservations, please ensure that the airline has the correct information. For more information on the Secure Flight program, please visit the TSA website by clicking here. If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S., you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification is required for that particular airport. Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter, or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times.
Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with New Headings who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site.As you prepare for travel "Down Under", select a wardrobe that is adaptable. Many days are spent outside or in transit. Therefore, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Occasionally cool weather will require warmer "layered" clothing.This itinerary includes accommodations in award-winning hotels and meals in many fine restaurants. For the welcome and farewell dinners, you may wish to dress more formally. On all other nights resort wear is suggested.Laundry service, including self-service facilities in some hotels, is available on this tour. Additionally, all the hotel rooms are outfitted with hair dryers. Irons and ironing boards are available upon request. We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription, or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.We recommend you pack the following items for your journey:
All of the hotels and all the motor coaches used on this tour are air conditioned for your comfort.
For the best exchange rates, we suggest using ATMs, which are widely located throughout Australia, and major credit cards. Although it is not necessary for you to exchange money prior to your arrival in Australia, it may be useful to have a small amount of local currency with you when you arrive. If upon arrival you require local currency, you can visit one of the many currency exchange facilities at the airport, use an ATM, or exchange currency at your hotel.To obtain the latest currency exchange rate, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to the Internet website, oanda.com, by clicking here.
The electrical current in Australia is 220-240 V, 50 Hz, AC, and uses a three-pin power outlet. If your appliances do not conform to this standard, you may need a voltage converter and plug adapter.
Complimentary basic Internet where available in hotel rooms; service levels are not guaranteed.
Sydney, Australia, is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (or Greenwich Mean Time). To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, timeanddate.com, by clicking here.
The maximum elevation on this itinerary is 2844 ft (867 m).
The seasons in Australia are opposite of those in the northern hemisphere. During the months of October through May, temperatures typically average 70-90 ºF (21-32 ºC) in Australia. During the months of June through September, temperatures average 40-60 ºF (4-16 ºC) in Australia. In Northern Australia, you will find tropical weather all year round.
To determine current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.
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Upon your request, we will hold space tentatively for you and give a "Deposit Due Date," by which a deposit must be received or space is automatically released. Your deposit is $600 per person.
Special RequestsWe will be happy to advise hotels of any special requests, provided we receive them at time of booking. We regret that requests cannot be guaranteed.
Final Payment is due at Tauck's Norwalk, CT office 60 days before departure. Any bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice.
Final Documents, which may include airline tickets, when applicable, are sent by first class mail upon receipt of final payment. They include joining instructions, hotel lists, tour itinerary, clothing suggestions, luggage tags and other pertinent information. We recommend overnight mailing service for any reservation that is made within 30 days of the tour departure date to ensure timely delivery. The additional expense will be added to your tour cost.
Tauck's Guest Protection
Guests booking a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing cancellation protection from Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Travel Protection Plan is available to all travelers, with the exception of residents of Puerto Rico.
Under Tauck's all-inclusive Guest Protection, you can cancel your tour for any covered reason up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment. The following conditions apply:
Section I Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck: Should you have to cancel your journey for any reason, Tauck's Cancellation Waiver reduces the regular cancellation fees outlined herein, provided we are notified of cancellation before your journey departs. Certain terms and restrictions apply (see below*).
Section II – Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company. Should you have to cancel your trip due to illness, injury, death or other covered reason, any cancellation or airline penalties not refunded by Tauck under Section I's Cancellation Waiver would be reimbursable under Section II. This Protection also provides 24-hour emergency assistance services as well as:
The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is $530.00 per person.
This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.
Travel insurance is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, OH; NAIC #10952, (all states except as otherwise noted) under Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN and TX Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OH, OR, VT, WA and WY Policy Form #'s TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS. Certain coverages are under series TAHC6000 and TAHC7000. 26325543
The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.
This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Cost is not refundable under any circumstances. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.
*Extreme Circumstances: In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.
If You Have to Cancel
Cancellations Fees – Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. Therefore, the following fees apply.
Guests choosing to purchase Tauck's Guest Protection will incur cancellation penalties of $530.00 per person regardless of cancellation date prior to tour departure date.
Guests choosing not to purchase Tauck's Guest Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Norwalk, CT office.
In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.
Tour Interruption Fees – If you have to interrupt your tour en route, you may be entitled to a refund of land tour costs if it exceeds 24 hours; certain restrictions apply. Such refunds are based upon the number of overnights missed less $40 per day for unused transportation and other fixed expenses.
Partial Room Cancellation – A person who cancels or leaves a tour while a roommate remains constitutes a cancellation of one type of accommodation and rebooking of another type of accommodation. The price charged the remaining person is the new, higher price for the new accommodation.
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Tauck virgins no more! Loved every minute of it. Tom was the best tour director! Everthing was well coordinated and the food...Oh my! It seemed like we ate every 10 minutes. Best trip ever!
How can I pick just one? I can't. Everything was superb! The Great Barrier Reef was probably the highest of the highlights, but then again, so was the rain forest, the hot air balloon ride, the Sydney Opera House, the gelato, the kangaroo's and koala's, Ayers rock.....AMAZING!!!
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely
A great trip. Our Tour Director, Tom B. was knowledgeable, helpful, and accessible plus the accommodations, food, excursions, and transfers were first rate.
Two small issues: (1) Tauck cardboard and elastic luggage tags tear off far too easily, (2)International flights -- 2 hours to clear customs and make a domestic connection is not enough time.
Hard to choose: riding the Melbourne trolley, touring the Sydney Opera House, feeding a kangaroo, hiking around Uluru, or dining 47 floors above the CBD in Sydney.
It was an absolutely wonderful trip! Our tour guide was fantastic. The Australians are so friendly and wonderful. Sydney and Melbourne are such clean and safe cities.
Holding a koala bear, feeding kangaroos, touring Ayers Rock, the Kewarra Resort in Cairns was beautiful, Sydney and Melbourne were so lovely and enjoyable. Chartered flights between cities on the tour were wonderful. Really, there are so many memorable moments, it is hard to list everything.
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your tour! And thank you for taking the time to provide feedback.
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Everything was top notch and the tour guide made certain that all 36 persons were well taken care of on the tour. It was our 1st Tauck experience. The other guests were so friendly and made it seem as if we were all family traveling together. Our biggest surprise was the Asian culture being so intertwined in the Australian life. Love the hook turn!
It is hard to define one moment in Australia because there were so many! They happened each day. Hiking around Uluru, snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, touring the Sydney Opera House, sailing on Sydney harbour, the Sydney fish market, our foodie tour, tasting wines. These are all part of one wonderful tour with a tour guide that was the BEST!
Joan Bennett
This, my 7th Tauck tour, was the very best because of the amiable Australians and their beautifully diverse country: Sydney Harbor, Ayers Rock, artistic Melbourne, crocodiles and kangaroos and snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef. Did you know the food in Australia is superb? Our travel guide was superb as well. This is a trip I would take again
Three such moments: Watching my grandson hold a koala and on Easter Sunday going up in a hot air balloon with him. Another moment was when the docent at the ANZAC Memorial burst into tears remembering help given to her country by Americans in WWII. And experiencing history while walking through Hyde Park Barracks where the first convicts lived.
Comprehensive tour of Down Under
Being able to hold a Koala in Kuranda and visiting Ayres Rock
Overall the trip was wonderful. There were a few minor logistical disappointments erring on the side of too much rather than too little. Accomodations were first rate and in the best possible locations for us to explore on our own during the free time allotted.
Koala cuddle in Kurunda without a doubt
Enjoyable trip except for weather & Qantas leaving both pieces of luggage behind at Ayers Rock. Unable to participate in the activities at Great Barrier Reef the following day because our luggage did not arrive at Kewarra Beach Resort until 9 p.m. the following evening. Qantas did issue a $120 voucher, but unable to purchase what was needed. :(
Being able to hold the Koala! "The Magic Flute" performance at the Opera House!
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry your baggage was delayed but very pleased you experienced some truly memorable moments on this trip. Thank you for your patronage and we look forward to hosting you in the future.
Bob B.
The trip was wonderful. Our Tour leader Jim did a terrific job leading us through airports and the various cities we visited. Australia is a terrific company with both natural sites and man made cities that present unique views. Melbourne and Sydney were both easy walking cities.
Our encounters with the unique wildlife in both wildlife parks and in nature. This includes our visit to the Great Barrier reef, around our hotel in Cairns and in the wildlife parks we visited.
This was indeed a fabulous highlight trip, with two exceptions. I felt the trip to Alice Springs was a waste..a quick trip to an art studio (products were promoted) and a mediocre lunch. No time to visit any of the historic sites. This could be a much better stop. In Sydney, there was a big difference between locations of rooms and amenities.
Totally memorable trip! Wonderful group; our leader, Rob, made everything run smoothly. Great food and hotels! Uluru, Great Barrier Reef, wildlife, the rainforest, the fabulous cities of Melbourne and Sydney(harbor cruise on a private boat, private tour of the Opera House),and many lagniappes! Tauck makes traveling easy and a joy!
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are sorry some aspects of this trip fell below expectations but pleased you enjoyed your overall trip and had some truly memorable moments. Your comments will be shared and corrective actions will be taken where necessary.
This fantastic tour covered the highlights of Australia--Melbourne, Uluru, rainforest, Great Barrier Reef and Sydney--in style and comfort. Our hotels had prime locations, and our rooms offered great views. Every meal was outstanding. Our guide was thorough, solicitous and an expert on each site visited. I would repeat this tour without hesitation.
My biggest thrill on this tour was attending a symphony performance at the Sydney Opera House, a real bucket-list item for me. Thank you, Tauck, for a wonderful experience.
The tour was amazing! The guide and places we visited were great! The air time was not, even though it ran smoothly. We wish we could have traveled more by land but agree it would take too long. We felt the food was a bit lacking and certainly not up to the standard of our previous 5 Tauck tours. However, Tauck did their best with what they had.
Mind was hand feeding kangaroos and my husband loved the snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef.
We are so pleased you enjoyed your overall journey. We will be sure to share your feedback regarding your dining experience with our Product Team.
The guide was THE BEST!
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Totally memorable trip! Wonderful group; our Tauck Director made everything run smoothly. Great food and hotels! Uluru, Great Barrier Reef, wildlife, the rainforest, the fabulous cities of Melbourne and Sydney (harbor cruise on a private boat, private tour of the Opera House), and many lagniappes! Tauck makes traveling easy and a joy!
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Totally memorable trip! Wonderful group; our Tauck Director made everything run smoothly. Great food and hotels! Uluru, Great Barrier Reef, wildlife, the rainforest, the fabulous cities of Melbourne and Sydney (harbor cruise on a private boat, private tour of the Opera House), and many lagniappes! Tauck makes traveling easy and a joy!
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The 2013 season is fast approaching and, for the most part, you already know what will happen.Start Slideshow
Jimmie Johnson will win his five or six races and be the driver to beat when the Chase rolls around.
Defending champion Brad Keselowski will win three or four and be right back in the championship hunt again.
Denny Hamlin will win a few, so will Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon and all the rest of the big names. Carl Edwards likely will bounce back and someone else who used to win at a regular clip may as well.
The Chase will be stocked full of race winners and former champions and perennial title contenders. You can probably go ahead and pencil in the 12 that will make it and be about 80 percent right.
If the status quo holds true — and it usually does — you could take a stab at predicting the final Chase finishing order and probably come pretty darn close.
But what if all that suddenly got turned on its head. What if some strange new development — like a new Sprint Cup car, let's say — suddenly leveled the playing field and led to all kinds of upsets and strange developments.
What if half the winners in 2013 were huge upsets, outcomes you never saw coming, surprising performances that will have fans talking for years about how so and so won at Daytona or Darlington or Talladega?
What if the unthinkable happened? What if someone really unexpected makes the Chase? And what if someone totally unexpected wins it?
NASCAR fans love upsets as much as any sports fans. That's why 2011 was such a satisfying season — there were five first-time winners.
What if that number were doubled in 2013?
Yes, I know it's far-fetched and the cynics will rail about the wisdom of predicting a victory by someone who can't possibly win.
But we can dream can't we?
Isn't that what this time of year is for — dreaming of the improbable, the impossible?
Cubs and Browns fans do it every year. Why can't NASCAR fans, drivers and teams dream, too.
Here's a look at some improbable — and maybe not so far-fetched — victories that would stir the emotions of fans and turn the NASCAR world on its ear in 2013.
Remember 2011, when Ragan was in position to win the 500, only to make a critical mistake on a late restart and open the door for Trevor Bayne to win.Next
Ragan avenged that loss later in the year by winning the July race at Daytona. But it wasn't the Daytona 500. Nothing can make up for losing the sport's biggest race.
Ragan won the July race at Daytona in his final season for Roush Fenway Racing. Now he is a much bigger underdog, driving for underfunded Front Row Motorsports.
But in the wild draft at Daytona, anything can happen. Ragan finished seventh and fourth at Talladega last year. And Daytona owes him one.
Waltrip, the co-owner of Michael Waltrip Racing, runs just four races a year — the four restrictor-plate races.Next
He has always excelled on restrictor-plate tracks, with his four career victories all coming at Daytona and Talladega. And at age 49, he is still competitive.
He was headed for a possible victory at Talladega last fall when Tony Stewart tried to block him and started a 24-car pileup.
This time, Waltrip gets it done, winning his first race as an owner/driver and his first since 2003.
Imagine the tears and emotion that would flow from this one.Next
Allmendinger was banished from the sport when he failed a drug test last year and then was fired by Penske Racing. Regan Smith lost his ride when Furniture Row Racing replaced him with Kurt Busch and now drives for a Nationwide team.
Now they will share a ride for Phoenix Racing.
They likely will struggle most of the year, but what if …
Remember 2009, when Brad Keselowski launched his career by winning the Cup race at Talladega for Phoenix Racing?
Though James Finch's single-car team struggles on most tracks, it is almost always a contender in restrictor-plate races. Kurt Busch won a Nationwide race at Daytona for the team last year.
Allmendinger runs well on restrictor-plate tracks and Smith actually won a race at Talladega (though he didn't get credit for it after a questionable penalty).
If they can be in the in the right place at the right time at either Daytona or Talladega, one of them could pull off a Keselowski-type upset.
Vickers was impressive in a partial schedule for Michael Waltrip Racing last year and will get another shot with the team this year while he runs a full Nationwide schedule for Joe Gibbs Racing.Next
Vickers, who has two career victories, had five top-10 finishes in eight races with MWR last year — three in the top five.
His most impressive performances came at Bristol, where he finished fourth and fifth. He led 125 laps there in March.
Vickers proved last year that he still can run up front. This time he gets it done.
OK, don't laugh. It might not be as far-fetched as you think.Next
Yes, Patrick was dreadful in her 10 Sprint Cup races last year. But she showed progress throughout the season, scoring her two best finishes (24th and 17th) in her last two Cup races.
She will run her first full Cup season with a strong team at Stewart-Haas Racing and the organization will do everything it can to make sure she improves quickly.
Though she is likely to struggle most of the year, she is capable of putting together some solid runs. And with the new Sprint Cup car perhaps leveling the playing field, she may run better than most expect.
The one track where Patrick has been competitive so far is at Daytona. Her best chance to win might be in the July race at Daytona.
Ambrose has two Sprint Cup victories but both have come on road courses, where he is considered an ace.Next
Ambrose's next mission is winning on an oval.
He has five top-five finishes on oval tracks in the past two years, but has yet to close the deal.
In addition to his sterling record on the road courses, Ambrose has top-five finishes at Bristol (twice), Charlotte, Dover, Las Vegas, Michigan, Richmond and Talladega. A win at any of them would be huge for the popular Australian.
With an oval-track win and another road-course victory, Ambrose could earn a wild card into the Chase.
In his first full Cup season and his first with Richard Petty Motorsports, Almirola showed promise after a slow start last year.Next
He and crew chief Todd Parrott seemed to gel and Almirola scored some solid finishes toward the end of the season.
Two of his four top-10s came at Martinsville, including a fourth-place run in October.
Almirola drives Petty's famous No. 43. What better place for him to get his first career win than at the track where Petty won a record 15 times?
Bayne took the NASCAR world by storm when he won the 2011 Daytona 500 with Wood Brothers Racing.Next
He hasn't done much since while running a partial schedule for the Wood Brothers the last two years.
But Bayne should gain a ton of confidence and experience running the full Nationwide Series for Roush Fenway Racing this year. That should translate into some better runs during another partial Cup schedule with the Wood Brothers.
Bayne's best Cup runs — away from Daytona — has been on the intermediate tracks, where the Wood Brothers are most competitive. They have scored some dramatic victories over the years at Michigan. Bayne delivers them one more — just like at Daytona.
Martin, who will run a partial schedule for MWR again, has 40 career victories. So why would another one be an upset?Next
Because he's 54 years old.
Another win would make Martin the oldest driver ever to win a Sprint Cup race.
He won five in 2009 at age 50 and has shown the past three years that he's still got what it takes.
He was on his way to a win at Pocono last year when Joey Logano bumped him out of the lead with a lap to go.
Martin has never won at Pocono, but he has finished second there six times and has 20 top-five and 34 top-10 finishes, more than at any other track.
Aside from the Daytona 500 — which he has never won — there's no race Martin would rather win than at Pocono.
NASCAR will run a national touring race on dirt for the first time in years when the Camping World Truck Series races at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway in July. It's being billed as one of the biggest races of the season.Next
Blaney has not won a Sprint Cup race in 431 starts and has just one major NASCAR win — a Nationwide victory in 2006.
But Blaney should be a contender at Eldora. The 1995 World of Outlaws champion, he has won a sprint car race at Eldora and will run the truck race for Brad Keselowski Racing.
He also will team with and race against his son, Ryan. A Blaney victory at Eldora would be big for the family and the sport.
Labonte's decline is one of the saddest stories in the Sprint Cup Series. He has 21 career victories and won the 2000 championship but has not won a race since 2003 and has struggled the past eight years.Next
He had his best season in five years last year, though he had just two top-10 finishes. JTG Daugherty Racing showed some promise with Marcos Ambrose in 2009 and has the potential to produce some good runs.
Labonte is 48 and nearing the end of his career, but his brother, Terry, a two-time champion, won his final Cup race at age 47.
Labonte has six career victories at Atlanta. If he's got one more left in him, it's likely to come there.
This is not quite as far-fetched as it may seem.
Though he has just one win in the past four years — just two in the past six — and struggled badly just a couple of years ago, Earnhardt showed last year that he can still be a contender.
He and his Hendrick Motorsports team led the standings for two weeks last year and ran near the top most of the year. He was consistent enough to be a factor in the Chase had he not suffered a concussion and then gotten off to a slow start in the playoffs.
Junior should win more races this year. And if he can maintain the consistency he showed last year, he could be a factor in the Chase.
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The name comes from a time in a past life when I was a surgery nurse and lived out in the country. Now I am a science teacher that lives in town. I have had the name for as long as I have been online which is about 13 years and just never change it since it has been my identity for so long. I cant wait for June
its so fun to look for these little treasure hinding from us going into the woods getting thorns all on you ,and getting stuck on a back road////wait thats what happen to me over the weekend batesville,ar has a few good one and i am still picking thorns out of me
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On Tuesday, Barack Obama flew to Nevada, where one in five residents is foreign-born, to once again call for comprehensive immigration reform – a centrist approach to a nagging problem that's been demagogued by the conservative media as "amnesty" and blocked by nativists in Congress for almost a decade.
Obama's speech offered some sharp elbows for Congress's nativist wing, and some hope for those in his very supportive audience. But Obama's optimism belied two potentially serious problems for the 11 million undocumented immigrants currently residing in this country: one political and one inherent in the nuts and bolts of policy.
In Washington, there's renewed hope that in the wake of Republicans' second electoral drubbing among Latinos and Asian-Americans, there will finally be an opportunity to get a set of real reforms through Congress. Senator Marco Rubio, R-Florida, has been imploring conservatives to rethink their embrace of "self-deportation" and back a measure that would provide some kind of mechanism for undocumented immigrants to come out of the shadows.
And last week, a bipartisan group of eight Senators – including Rubio and fellow Republicans Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and John McCain and Jeff Flake from Arizona – laid out a set of broad principles that might inform the legislative process.
Obama largely endorsed the still-undefined senate deal even as he revealed his own, more detailed proposals. But the larger purpose of the speech was to isolate and sideline anti-immigration hard-liners on Capitol Hill. "I'm here today because the time has come for common sense, comprehensive immigration reform," he said. "The time is now."
He talked about the public's support for a comprehensive fix, and warned of America losing her competitive edge as highly-skilled migrants take their education and return home to put it to use. "Intel was started with the help of an immigrant who studied here and then stayed here," he said. "Instagram was started with the help of an immigrant who studied here and then stayed here. Right now in one of those classrooms, there's a student wrestling with how to turn their big idea, their Intel or Instagram, into a big business."
Obama noted that there appears to be a rare bit of consensus emerging on the issue. "At this moment, it looks like there's a genuine desire to get this done soon, and that's very encouraging," he said. "But this time, action must follow. We can't allow immigration reform to get bogged down in an endless debate."
"The ideas I'm proposing have traditionally been supported by both Democrats, like Ted Kennedy, and Republicans, like President George W. Bush," said Obama, before adding a laugh-line: "You don't get that match-up very often."
He then promised: "If Congress is unable to move forward in a timely fashion, I will send up a bill based on my proposal and insist that they vote on it right away."
He reminded his audience that we are indeed a nation of immigrants, a fact that seems to drive hard-liners nuts. "It's really important for us to remember history," he said. "Unless you're one of the first Americans, a Native American, you came from some place else, somebody brought you."
The substance of the president's proposals aren't revolutionary. They track with previous comprehensive fixes dating back to the McCain-Kennedy bill back in 2007. For liberal immigration advocates, there is a path to "earned" citizenship, and an expedited process for "Dreamers" – children brought here illegally by their parents – if they go to college or serve two years in the military.
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Police spokeswoman Lucy Caldwell said Thursday that the incident occurred July 6 on Monument Drive in Fairfax. The boy's father told police that his son had been operating a lemonade stand outside an apartment complex when a man came out of one of the buildings, threw the balloon at the boy and left.
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