In September and October, New England is the only place to be. Like love and marriage, and horse and carriage, fall foliage and New England go together. Across the six states, the green leaves of summer change into shimmering colors, from orange and gold to purple and scarlet. Add in clear blue skies and crisp clean air: Autumn doesn’t get any better than this. You have to see it to believe it.

It all starts in northern New England in late September. Like a giant paintbrush moving across the region, the color starts in northern Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont then sweeps south through Massachusetts, right down to Connecticut and Rhode Island. But it’s not just the foliage that makes New England so appealing in the fall. Completing the picture are classic villages, with their white-steepled churches, clapboard houses and village greens. Many of these communities date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Some are close to the sea, others hidden inland at the end of wandering lanes. All have welcoming country inns and cozy bed-and-breakfasts, where the crisp evenings are just the excuse for a crackling log fire.

Now's the time to start planning your trip. Be among the thousands of "leaf peepers" who will descend on New England in 2008 and view the blaze of fall foliage unparalleled to anywhere in the world. Don't wait until the last minute to book your fall get-away.

Plan Your New England Fall Tour With...
Tauck Fall Foliage Tours

Tauck Tours features carefully designed and choreographed itineraries with a refreshing mix of sightseeing, leisure, adventure and culture. No worries about rising gas prices - Tauck does all the driving!

NEW! Grand Autumn New England
11 Days from $3,350 per person double:

• 2 nights in Boston; Harvard Museum of Natural History; Salem; lobster presentation
• 2 nights in Freeport, Maine; private schooner cruise; Botanical Garden tour
• Visit to Mt. Washington Observatory; Q&A with scientist
• 2 nights at The Inn at Essex; culinary dinner theatre; private lunch Shelburne Farms
• 2 nights at the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa; Saratoga Springs racetrack
• Includes daily breakfast, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
• Departures in September and October

Cape Cod, The Islands and Newport
7 Days from $2,190 per person double:

• 2 nights in Hyannis; New England clambake; ferry to Martha's Vineyard
• 2 nights in Chatham; flight to Nantucket; whale watching cruise
• 2 nights in Newport; Breakers mansion tour; harbor cruise
• Includes daily breakfast, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
• Departures May through October

Classic New England
8 Days from $2,030 per person double:

• 2 nights in Boston; city sightseeing; Lexington and Concord
• Lobster boat cruise in Portland; private ecology lecture in New Hampshire
• White Mountains; Woodstock; Norman Rockwell Museum
• Includes daily breakfast, 4 lunches and 6 dinners
• Departures June through October

Priced per person based on double occupancy. All accommodations, entertainment, special dinners, land transportation, sightseeing, luggage handling, admissions, services of Tauck Directors, and drivers are included.

When confronted with an ocean of airline, hotel and destination information, trying to make a decision can be frustrating and overwhelming. Instead of spending head-spinning hours sifting through recommendations, invest a half-hour chatting with one of our experienced travel counselors.

We can offer insider connections and industry expertise - along with the guidance and know-how you require to make educated travel choices. We will also provide you with visa requirements and destination information, plus insurance recommendations.

The myth is that everything is cheaper on the Internet. In reality, it is very time consuming to research the options and do it yourself. At  DePrez Group of Travel Companies we offer valuable insider information. We factor in crucial details, from weather to visas and travel insurance.

Lets say, you want to get married on a beach in the Caribbean. Besides handling air, hotel bookings and transfers for the bride, groom and all the guests, we can often secure group discounts and special packages.  We can arrange for Aunt Marge to stay an extra night and make arrangements to have wine in the guest rooms upon arrival. If you prefer we can even set up group banquets and excursions. It’s like having a wedding co-ordinator who is also a travel agent.

Besides less hassle, you have “Peace of Mind” when you book with us. Anyone can buy a truck and pretend to run an African safari. But by using us you can rest assured that we use highly regarded, reputable companies and properties.

With our connections we are able to look after little details. We can secure an experienced English-speaking guide, make sure the hotel and facilities are wheelchair-accessible or reserve a four-wheel-drive for that rugged terrain. Other services can include options like setting up tours and theatre tickets, possibly getting you signed up for a French cooking class – items you, the traveler, might not have thought about.

"We offer the expertise and personal attention you can't get over the Internet."

7-NIGHT
FAMILY ESCAPES

All-Inclusive family escapes starting from
only $625 per person!

Book by June 30, for travel now
through Dec. 19!

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Call Whitaker & Deprez at: 585-442-8901
for prices and details.

* Family offer price based on travel for family of 4 and does not include airfare. Prices may vary depending on date and village occupancy at time of booking. Valid for new bookings only. Holiday and blackout dates may apply. Club Med Membership fees of $60 per adult and $30 per child are additional. Other conditions may apply according to brochure terms and cancelation/change fees. Not responsible for errors and omissions.

These 10 places are sure to give
you a shiver up your spine!

1. Alcatraz Prison - San Francisco, CA
Alcatraz is thought by many to be one of the most haunted places in America. No longer a prison for some of America's most dangerous offenders, Alcatraz is a must-see. If you want to scare your kiddies into good behavior, there is a cellhouse audio tour.

2. Dalhousie Castle Hotel - Bonnyrigg, Scotland. According to legend, The Gray Lady is the ghost of the mistress of the house's original master. She was imprisoned in the castle by his wife and died there.

3. Dracula’s Castle - Walachia, Transylvania, Romania. Dracula created this fortress as a refuge. When the Turkish army surrounded him, he is said to have escaped through a tunnel. His young son, strapped to the side of his horse, slipped off and was left for dead. His wife threw herself to death from a tower window.

4. Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast - Fall River, MA. On Aug. 4, 1892 a wealthy business man and his wife were found brutally murdered. The accused: their youngest daughter Lizzie. The verdict: Not guilty! This Greek revival home now serves as a bed & breakfast.

5. Les Catacombs - Paris, France. Below Paris two lines of French are engraved atop a small door. "Halt! Here is the Empire of the Dead." On the other side are skull-ornamented tunnels where the bones of nearly 6 million Parisians were relocated in 1786 to fend off a disease epidemic.

6. The Stanley Hotel - Estes, CO
Built by Freelan O. Stanley  who created the Stanley Steam Engine. This haunted hotel inspired Steven King to write "The Shining" while he stayed in room 217. Here he wrote half of the novel. The made-for-TV version of the film was shot at the Stanley too.

7. Coliseum - Rome, Italy. At the height of Rome’s power Gladiators would fight to the death here for the amusement of Caesar and the mobs; thousands of prisoners of war and victims of religious persecution met their end in the jaws of lions.

8. Tower of London - London, England. Nicknamed the Bloody Tower because of how much blood was spilled in it.

9. Monte Cristo - Junee-NSW, Australia. Perched high atop a hill in Junee, this mansion is known to Australia as "Australia's Most Haunted House.  After Christopher Crawley died in December 1910, Mrs.Crawley was believed to have left the homestead only twice in the 23 years following his death. She eventually died there.

10. French Quarter - New Orleans, LA. The French Quarter in New Orleans is described the most haunted area of the most haunted city in the U.S.. Visitors can find a variety of infamous spots, including haunted bars, spooky hotels.

MICKEY'S NOT SO SCARY
HALLOWEEN PARTY

Boo! Don't be afraid. The screams you hear are squeals of delight, not fright. Disney fantasy & Halloween fun come together on selected nights in September and October for a great celebration. Seize this rare opportunity to visit the Magic Kingdom® in costume*, ride some of the most popular attractions and enjoy some really sweet trick-or-treating with favorite Disney characters in their finest Halloween outfits.

EVENT DATES OF 2008:
(TICKETS ON SALE NOW!)

• September 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 28 & 30
• October 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 30 and 31

ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
(Subject to change without notice)

• Mickey's "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade
• Trick-or-treating throughout Magic Kingdom® Park at numerous locations
• Happy HalloWishes fireworks spectacular - where the Disney Villains go trick-or-treating in the sky!
• Characters decked out in their favorite costumes - so wear yours too!
• Some of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions

Call Whitaker and Deprez at: 585-442-8901
for prices and details.

With a cooling economy and soaring fuel prices, you want the most out of every dollar you spend. Here are a few tips to consider when making your travel plans:

• Consider travel insurance - In some cases, buying insurance will cover everything from lost luggage to flight cancellations, but know the conditions beforehand.
• Check the policies - Particularly when booking online, refunds may be almost impossible to get if something goes wrong. Know the terms and conditions and keep track of what was paid and charged.
• Use credit cards - If there's a problem, your credit card company may have more luck getting money back than you would on your own.
• Know the economy - Because of the weak dollar, traveling in Europe is more expensive this summer than last. Expect fuel surcharges everywhere.

And for corporate/ frequent flier travelers:

• Join a program that best suits your travel.
• Stick with one airline program, if at all possible.
• Know what other airlines will accept miles from your program.
• Consider getting a credit card that earns miles.
• Keep an eye out for promotions that earn double or even triple miles for each dollar charged on the card.
• Book award flights as early as possible.

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