Around the World in Six Days August 2 - 7, 2008
In just six days, we’ll be experiencing the customs, food and entertainment from all corners of the earth, at the largest and longest running multicultural festival of its kind in the world.

Alaska with Quiltmaker, Brochure Page 1, Page 2, Registration form August 19-27, 2008
Join me for this rare opportunity to study with famous quilt instructors from Japan and the United States in one of the most beautiful places on earth—ALASKA! Start off in Denver where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour of the QUILTMAKER offices and visit the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. Then we’re off to Anchorage for a 7-Day Southbound Alaska glacier-route cruise on Carnival’s Spirit.

Scandinavia, Russia & Baltic Cruise August 28-September 6, 2008
Featuring: Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Estonia, Baltic Sea St. Petersburg, Russia

Girlfriend Getaway September 5-7, 2008
Featuring The New Theatre Restaurant in Kansas City Presenting “The Last Romance”, starring Marion Ross, Nell Hills in Atchison, KS, Tour of Mary Carol’s Home, Historic Weston, MO, 1885 Whiskey Mansion in Historic St. Joseph, MO

Trains & Canyons of the West September 8-15, 2008
Journey to the heart of the American West! Ride the rails and explore the country’s most breathtaking National Parks! Come along on an adventure through the untamed Wild West and the unparalleled majesty of the Rocky Mountains!

Spain's Classics Departing September 14, 2008
Madrid • Prado Museum • Toledo Cordoba • Seville • Flamenco Show • Granada Alhambra • Valencia • Barcelona

The Majestic Canadian Rockies By Rail September 15 - 24, 2008
British Columbia * Vancouver * Victoria * Rocky Mountaineer® Train Kamloops * Jasper * Columbia Icefields * Lake Louise * Banff * Calgary

Lake of the Woods Fishing Adventure September 21-25, 2008
This all-inclusive fishing adventure takes you to the Rainy River and spectacular Lake of the Woods, which offers 1,000,000 acres of water, 14,000 islands and 65,000 miles of shoreline!

New England and Canada Fall Foliage Festival September 24 - October 1, 2008
Niagara Falls * Maid of the Mist * Toronto * Montreal * Notre Dame Cathedral * Green Mountains of Vermont * Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire * North Conway Valley Train Ride * Yankee Candle Factory * Independence Mall * Philadelphia * Lancaster, Pennsylvania Old Order Amish

Mississippi River Fall Colors Cruise October 2-6, 2008
We’ll be taking a “step back in time” on this colorful southeastern Minnesota tour. Capturing the spirit of a bygone era, we’ll experience the sounds and excitement of an authentic steamboat cruise on the legendary Mississippi River.

KRVN Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta October 2-7, 2008
The appeal of the southwest is even greater during October with the beautiful Indian summer’s cloudless turquoise skies and golden cottonwoods shimmering along the Rio Grande. But there’s another, even more compelling reason to visit in October: The magnificent Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta with the jewel-colored mass ascension at dawn and exhilarating balloon glows at twilight.

Cruising the Yangtze River Departing October 9, 2008
Shanghai * Acrobatic Show * Yangtze River Cruise * The Three Gorges * Guilin Reed Flute Caves * Xian * Terra-Cotta Warriors * Beijing * Peking Opera Show * The Great Wall

Boston & Cape Cod, American Heritage Fall Foliage Tour October 14-20, 2008
We’ll begin this American Heritage journey in the winding streets of 17th century Boston. One of America’s oldest cities, Boston was founded in 1630 and is a bustling, vibrant city filled with history, tradition and old world elegance...

Israel Departing October 21, 2008
Tel Aviv • Jaffa • Caesarea • Tiberias • Sea of Galilee • Nazareth • Jericho • Dead Sea • Masada • Qumran • Jerusalem • Wailing Wall Bethlehem • Church of the Nativity Mount of Olives • Mt. Zion

Fall Splendor along Historic ROUTE 66 October 21-25, 2008
An awful lot has been written, sung, and said about Route 66. It is very possibly the most famous highway on Earth and has become synonymous with freedom and romance throughout the world...

Western Mediterranean Cruise October 22- November 1, 2008
The Western Mediterranean – A Treasure Trove of historic sites. Join us as we visit the jewels of the Mediterranean.

Backroads of Kentucky & The Great Smoky Mountains October 23-November 1, 2008
Some of the most spectacular fall colors are seen this time of year in the Smoky Mountains. We are going to explore the land and sites on this tour that reflect deep traditions of the Bluegrass Heritage as we travel the Backroads of Kentucky. We’ll visit the famous Churchill Downs, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and drive past the beautiful horse farms...

Affordable Ireland Nov 10-18, 2008
Featuring: Dublin, Waterford/Kinsale, Blarney, Kilarney, Dingle Peninsula, The Cliffs of Moher, Connemara Region and much more!

A Branson Christmas November 20-23, 2008
The radiance and warmth of this Branson Christmas tour captures the light of the season and is sure to put a smile on your face – an exquisitely orchestrated blend of twinkling lights, live entertainment and delightful dining creates a Christmas festival for all ages.

Colonial Christmas in Williamsburg Featuring Washington, DC Departure: Nov 29, 2008
Tour Washington, DC, Colonial Williamsburg, the Spirit of Christmas Past, Governor's Palace, Capitol Building, Bassett Hall and so much more!

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville December 4 - 9, 2008
There is no better way to usher in the Holiday Season than a visit to the Country Music Capital of America. And – staying at the beautiful Opryland Hotel in Nashville is an experience you’ll cherish forever. We have top-notch entertainment, delicious meals and just a lot of “fun” planned for an unforgettable Christmas vacation!

An "Old Town" Christmas December 6-7, 2008
Featuring: Delicious meals, Spectacular entertainment, Lots of Christmas Fun!

Cruisin’ to the Paradises of the Yucatan January 9-14, 2009
Visit New Orleans, Progreso, Cozumel and have time to just enjoy yourself at sea...

Houston Quilt Festival Oct. 2009
Quilts Inc., chosen one of Houston´s Top 50 Woman-Owned Businesses by Houston Business Journal...International Quilt Festival/Houston is the world's largest annual quilt show, sale, and quiltmaking academy...International Quilt Festival named one of “America's 100 Best” by Reader´s Digest...International Quilt Festival deemed “The World's Fair of Quilts” by Southern Living magazine. Travel Concepts is planning another Houston Quilt adventure! Call today to get your name on the list for the 2009 Tour as soon as we have it available!

Oberammergau 2010
Once again Travel Concepts will presenting Oberammergau, The Passion Play. Come with us to see the world famous Passion Play in the quaint Bavarian village of Oberammergau, Germany. This play is performed only once every 10 years. We took a group in 2000 and are again offering this once-in-a-lifetime experience along with very unique itineraries. We will have a variety of itinieraries, offering visits to different countries, and several departure dates. Call today to get your name on the list for information on this great experience!