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Welcome to something new from Sports Leisure Vacations, the "In Between Newsletter." 

After going "all electronic" with our newsletter last year, we recently realized something. In the change, we left a lot of people behind. Either they didn't see the e-newsletter in their mailbox, or the settings on their computer sent the newsletter to spam, or....who knows. But at the recent Preview Day, comments from those in attendance made us aware of the problem. (Because we MAILED the newsletter announcing Preview Day, everyone got it, which is how we became aware of the challenge.) This publication is being emailed to all on our email list, then mailed by US Postal Service to those who asked (and paid for) hard copies of all newsletters.  

Changes in the Newsletter Going Forward
The next full newsletter will arrive in your e-mailbox AND by regular mail, about January 20th. We will publish quarterly full newsletters and email and regular mail them to all on our list. In Between those full newsletters, we will send out a blast like this one, with important updates and even some new trips. Those will be email only, with the exception of the 300 or so who paid $10 a year to get their newsletter by regular mail. If you have questions, send me a note ([email protected]) or inquire of our staff.

This will increase our communications from 6 to 8 times a year without a dramatic increase in cost and keep our members better informed. 4 regular printed newsletters (actually 3 and the annual catalog). It isn't perfect, but we think a step in the right direction. Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated.  

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The Travel Guys Radio Show - Saturdays at 11am on KFBK, or by podcast

For the past 17 years, Tom Romano and I have hosted a weekend travel show on the radio, KFBK, 1530AM, 93.1 FM. It can be heard at 11am Saturday mornings. The live show is turned into a podcast and is available to be listened to at your leisure. You can find the podcast at https://www.sportsleisure.com. While it is a general interest program, we occasionally talk about Sports Leisure trips.

Starting Saturday, December 7th, there will be a Sports Leisure update every week, at 11:33am, after the news break at the bottom of the hour. The purpose of the "Sports Leisure Minute" is to give you updates on trips. Perhaps something has been added to a tour, or a news announcement has prompted us to create a new tour. We hope you will tune in live or on the podcast to stay current with your favorite travel company.

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Thank you for your support. Tour Preview Day overwhelmed us, but in the days since, we have placed over 160 people from wait list to the trip or trips of their choice. The point here is, put your name on the wait list. Sometimes we add an additional date (Wonder Valley/Redwoods/Kings Canyon, Laguna Pageant and San Juan Islands are three examples of tours where a second departure has been added in 2025.)

See you on the road or on the radio on Saturday mornings.

Mark

One of our longest running and most popular tours - 4 nights with a view of peaceful Puget Sound, ride the ferryboats, visit small towns and Olympic National Park

It is with great pride and pleasure that we bring you the latest edition of The Traveler... just in time for the holiday season. Looking for a gift for a friend or loved one (or even yourself)? How about a vacation! We have gift certificates available in any denomination. We’ll admit our bias, but this truly is a pretty cool gift! No need to drive to the mall or even our office. We can “wrap up” this gift for you in one short telephone call.

Featuring rides on Oregon's Rogue River and coastal sand dunes

2pm matinee @ East Sonora Theatre 

Sports Leisure Vacations publishes it's first e-newsletter. Read Mark Hoffmann's thoughts and response to the COVID-19 impact on the front page, and inside at  Just One Man's Opinion, and The Barber Pole. Many tours have been re-scheduled for later in the fall and into 2021. This e-newsletter will keep you up to date while our office remains closed.

This little island in the North Atlantic is big on adventure!

Featuring 'Gators in the Everglades and Key Largo

This year's theme, "The Greatest of All Time," is sure to be a crowd-pleaser

@ Curran Theatre, San Francisco

It’s time to put 2020 in the memory book and cast our eyes on the future of travel! What better way than with our new vacation catalog for the coming year, chock full of exciting spaces and places where all your travel dreams can come true.

Please read Clayton’s “A Letter From the Editor” on page 1 for a peak into how things will work moving forward in these extraordinary times. Page 34 starts with a listing of our safety and wellness policies at present. You can read a full copy of our Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Agreement on our website. A signed copy of this document must be presented at the start of every Daycation and multi-day tour until further notice.

Follow along with the catalog—watch the entire Sports Leisure Virtual Preview Day below!

View the 2021 Dream Book:

25th Annual Christmas Mystery Tour

@ Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra, Nevada Theatre, Grass Valley

Pristine coastline, lush forests, rugged mountains, wildlife....it’s all here! 

In San Francisco

@ de Young Museum, San Francisco

Experience the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth and the majesty of the Rocky Mountains

Featuring a visit to Filoli House & Garden dressed in her holiday best

Featuring three days cruising the San Juan Island aboard the Salish Express.

@ Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco

Festive celebrations and natural beauty, Canada-style

Your Winter Wonderland on the Coast

Hello Sports Leisure Travelers and Friends,

Happy New Year from all your friends at Sports Leisure Vacations! We hope 2026 is filled with every good thing for you and yours. Whereas we may be a bit biased, we can think of no better thing to enjoy in the new year than TRAVEL. If you agree, then read on. This newsletter is most definitely for you!

We are super excited about the large number of New Vacations & Getaways presented on pages 9-14. There you’ll find the Laguna Pageant of the Masters, South Dakota, our annual trip to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Ghost Towns of Nevada and the western half of Route 66 celebrating The Mother Road’s Centennial. Looking for something a little further from home that requires a passport? How about Oktoberfest in Canada (paired with spectacular Niagara Falls) or Mexico’s equally spectacular Copper Canyon?

In The Tour Calendar you’ll find vacations with space available from our 2026 Dream Book. Mark wants to be sure baseball fans don’t overlook Spring Training on page 15 which is now in final operations. Game ticket purchases must be wrapped up soon, so don’t delay.

We have an exciting selection of Daycations & Theatre Outings through July on pages 6-7 including the Phantom’s triumphal return to the Bay Area this summer.

Curious or concerned about changes at Southwest Airlines? That’s a story that is still writing itself, but you can read an update on page 5 in The Barber Pole.

We look forward to seeing you on the road again soon! Until then . . .
 

Released on September 14,2019 Sports Leisure Vacations latest dream book is filled with over 40 vacations, visiting both exciting new destinations and some familiar favorites.