2023
Tours
| Tournament of Roses Parade | January 1-4 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Dolly Steamboat & Saguaro Lake Ranch | January 31 | Allied Tours |
| Dolly Steamboat | February 2 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Rocky Point, Mexico | February 14-17 | A Closer Look Tours |
| Chicks & Chaps Rodeo, Tucson | February 18-19 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Mardi Gras Louisiana | February 19-24 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Antelope Canyon | February 22-23 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Nebraska Inbound | February 23 | Allied Tours |
| Hale Theatre- 42nd Street | February 24 | Allied Tours |
| San Diego | February 27-March 3 | Allied Tours |
| Rocky Point, Mexico | March 7-10 | A Closer Look |
| Barleen Dinner Show | March 8 | Allied Tours |
| Desert Belle | March 15 | Allied Tours |
| Cubs Training | March 16 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Queen Creek Rodeo | March 19 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Kartchner Caverns | March 21 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Tombstone | March 22 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Casinos Tour | March 21-22 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Verde Canyon Railroad | March 23 | Allied Tours |
| Musical Instrument Museum | March 24 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Rocky Point, Mexico | April 3-6 | Allied Tours |
| Hale Theatre- The Unsinkable Molly Brown | April 14 | Allied Tours |
| Northwest USA Spotlight | April 16-19 | Spotlight USA |
| Zion, Bryce, Arches, Monument Valley, etc | April 22-28 | Allied Tours |
| Rocky Point, Mexico | May 1-4 | Allied Tours |
| Mystery Tour | May 10 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Verde Canyon Railroad | May 12 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Pine | June 1 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Sierra Nevada | June 4-9 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Black Hills South Dakota | June 11-16 | Allied Tours |
| Prescott Territorial Days | June 10 | Allied Tours |
| Hale Theatre- Bye Bye Birdie, Organ Stop Pizza | June 30 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Prescott Bluegrass Festival | June 24 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Southeast USA Spotlight | July 10-15 | Spotlight USA |
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | August 21-25 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Durants & Dreamgirls @ Phoenix Theatre | August 27 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Musical Instrument Museum | September 2 | Allied Tours |
| Mystery Tour | September 15 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| California Zephyr Amtrak | September 17-23 | Allied Tours NE |
| Route 66 Chicago | September 24-October 3 | Brilliant Edventures |
| Laughlin, NV | October 4-6 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta | October 12-15 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Private Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend | October 17-18 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Tonto Natural Bridge | October 19 | Allied Tours |
| Tombstone | October 24-26 | Allied Tours |
| Dolly Steamboat on Canyon Lake | October 30 | Allied Tours |
| Verde Canyon Railroad | November 3 | Allied Tours |
| Rocky Point, Mexico | November 6-9 | Allied Tours |
| Branson, Mo | November 11-15 | Allied Tours |
| New York Holiday | November 27-30 | Free Spirit Vacations |
| Texas & Fort Worth | December 6-10 | Free Spirit Vacations |
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Special Northern Lights Group Tour to Iceland
Travel with our group enjoying volcanoes, waterfalls, geothermal activity & nature, relaxing in the Blue Lagoon, virtual flight as you "Fly Over Iceland", city tour of Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit the "Geysir", Hvegagerdi, Selfoss. Surprise- Iceland is not covered in ice! Visit stunning mix of green plains, wild hot springs, and sophisticated cities, small villages & farmlands, mountains, black sand beaches, cathedrals, national musuem, and Icelandic horses.
March 6-12, 2024 - from $2999
Call 480 926-5547 extension 4
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Special Costa Rica Group Tour
Travel with our group enjoying a coffee plantation, the amazing Volcano National Park & Arenal Volcano National Park, Sarchi Artisan Village, beautiful butterfly gardens, Cloud Forest Reserve, Orchid Garden, Selvatura Park & Hanging Bridges, stunning humminbird gallery, incredible Jungle Crocodile Safari Cruise. 4-day extension available to Tortuguero National Park. Includes r/t airfare from Phoenix.
February 7-15, 2024 -from $3575
Call 480 926-5547
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Special South Africa Group Tour by Land and Water
October 31-November 14, 2024
with optional 4-night Cape Town Post Tour Extension
Trip of a lifetime. The ultimate deluxe bucket-list South Africa tour including 3 tours on the Chobe River (best way to see hippos, etc), Victoria Falls -one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the Word, Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park, Private Lake Kariba Safari Boat, 7 game drives and game cruises. Johannesburg, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kariba. 15-days, R/T airfare and inter-flights. $8999 pp.
Call 480 926-5547
https://freespiritvacations.com/Tour/Wilderness-of-Southern-Africa-Safari-Land-Water
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Deluxe Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Free Spirit Vacations and Events
Las
Cruces, NM and the incredible historic Double Eagle restaurant,
Carlsbad Caverns including the night bat flight program, Ruidoso, and
of course- the Balloon FIesta-the most photographed event in the world,
Santa Fe, the famous Albuquerque Turquoise Museum, and the Solar
Eclipse, Smaller group size on full size motorcoach, upgraded
restaurants and hotels.
$2250 pp.
https://freespiritvacations.com/Tours/Search/deluxe
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Mighty Colorado
Free Spirit Vacations and Events
London
Bridge in Lake Havasu, travel on 900hp jet boat to Laughlin over 58
miles of the Colorado River and Topock Gorge. Enjoy a narrated float
trip down the Colorado River with a unique view of the river and Hoover
Dam. Guided kayaking tour on the Colorado River. Staying at Laughlin
Golden Nugget.
$495 pp/double, $550 pp/single.
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Rocky Point, Mexico
Free Spirit Vacations and Events
Arizona's
beach, just 1 hour south of the border. Includes sunset cruise,
golf, spa. Shopping. Included dinner on the water at the Pointe. Chef's
cooking class. Included dinner at Mare Blue Penasco. Staying at Penasco
del Sol Resort. Can substitute whale watching for golf or spa.
https://freespiritvacations.com/Tours/Rocky-Point
But is it safe to travel to Rocky Point, Mexico?
May 2022: The US State Department has issued another travel warning for Mexico after 2 gang members were shot in Cancun. Last year almost 3 times as many people were killed in Chicago than Cancun. So the State Department should issue travel warnings for the entire US because of killings in Chicago? The crime rate in Peoria, AZ is almost double that of Rocky Point – and it is even higher in Phx. Of the 2 million annual tourists to Rocky Point, how many have been murdered in the past 50 years? Zero. None. Ninguno.
So if you really
want to stay safe, leave home immediately and drive one hour south of
the border to the sandy beaches of Rocky Point. And if you want to
have more fun, do it on one of our motorcoaches.
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Sierra Nevada Journey (incl air)
Free Spirit Vacations and Events
Fly from Phoenix to Sacramento and discover Old Town in California's Capital City. Travel from Sacramento to Reno on Amtrak through the Sierra Nevadas, Donner Pass, and along the Truckee River. Visit Pristine Lake Tahoe and enjoy the MS Dixie cruise on the crystal blue lake. Visit Virginia City and experience a walk through time with the boardwalks and saloons. Includes the Railroad Museum.
https://freespiritvacations.com/Tours/Sierra-Nevada-Journey
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ALGODONES,
MEXICO -
Enjoy a great lunch and Mexican music while sipping a Margarita.
Americans are their
only business so this is a VERY safe town. 33,000 people a day cross
over into Algodones spending $2 million a day! Everyone speaks some
kind
of English, restaurant food is safe, and prescriptions are legit.
But you can still get a $15 Rolex. :-) When you come down with
me, I will give you coupons for a free Margarita at Pueblo Viejo, 20%
off at the Purple Pharmacy!, 20% off at Alberta Dental, and 20% off at
Mendoza Optical (480 745-1786). If you can't come down with me,
mention my name
and they should extend the offers.
Prescriptions: There are two main pharmacy companies in Algodones, each with multiple stores. The "Purple"
Pharmacy is Liquis. (480 745-1783 or info@grupo-liquis.com) They are the largest, closest to the border, and
the one we recommend. Theywill match any other prices. They accept
the U.S. dollar, Visa, and Mastercard with no conversion fee. They
accept American Express with a conversion fee. Also confirm with the pharmacy that you
will be able to transport the medications across the border. There
are limits on quantity and certain drugs.
Dentists: Algodones
has more dentists than any other city of its size in the WORLD. Over
the years, we have tracked some of the ones with whom our clients
have recommended:
Alberta Dental - This is my personal recommendation.
One of the largest and fastest growing dental offices, with 8 chairs. Great responses.
Free exams. Right across the street from the Purple Pharmacy.
From
US call 928 377-4578 or email info@albertadental.com or
albertadental@hotmail.com, Facebook - LosAlgodonesdental, or
www.alberta-dental.com.
Dr Bernardo Magana _
not cheap, but referred by several at Sun City Grand. The first (and
wealthiest) dentist in Algodones. He and his associates keep 6 chairs
full of clients.
Circle Dental Group _ 15 yrs, Advanced periodontics from Harvard University. free exam,
Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry Center _ ADA, 41 yrs, free exam.
Dr Jose Famania B, DDS _(Chip Dental Clinic) www.drchipoffice@hotmail.com . Reat Plaza del Sol, ste 12, Ave "A" between 1st & 2nd. Referred by patient in SCW. 658 517-7949
Dr Luis Felix, Ave A, No 233-07. www.luisfelix.com 877 632-2901.dr@luisfelix.com
Isaias Iniguez _ 30
yrs, highest rated, Ca Dental Assn, ADM (Mexican), ADA, Am Academy of
Cosmetic Dentistry. No fillings, etc _ just crowns, implants,
whitening, etc.
Dra Laura R Quintero L _ 2nd St & A Ave, #99, 928 328-1422. www.losalgodones.com/quintero_dental.htm Since 1997.
Dr Carlos Rubio, DDS www.losalgodones.com/carlosrubio member
American Dental Association (ADA), American Academy of Implant
Dentistry, studied in U.S. including NYU and Brookdale Hospital Center,
U of Miami School of Medicine, American College of Oral Implantology,
Loma Linda U of Dentistry School, U of San Antonio TX, etc. Ave A, #
139. No posts done here, More expensive. 011 52 (658) 517 78 49.
Sani Dental Group _ 3rd St between St A & B. www.sanidentalgroup.cjb.net 28 years in business. Free exam. On-site labs. Checks, M/C, Visa. Free hotel for 3 nights if over $2000.
Dr Maria Tovar - 658 517-3004, Ave A & 3rd St, NW corner, suite 5.dramariactovar@hotmail.com
Coming in 2024