# The Traveler

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## Newsletters

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| [In-Between Newsletter Update - June 2026](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/between-newsletter-update-june-2026) | **Hello** **Sports Leisure** **Travelers and Friends,**<br><br>Here’s a quick in-between-publications update from your partners in travel at Sports Leisure Vacations. Work is already underway on our **2027 Dream Book**. You’ll get an advanced copy by attending **Vacation Preview Day** on **Sunday, September 27** at The Sophia in midtown Sacramento. Save the date now and watch for your invitation to RSVP in August. Our tour catalogue for the coming year will be chock full of new destinations and returning favorites. It will be mailed and e-mailed to ALL active Travel Club members in the days after the event.<br><br>In-betweeners are supposed to be short. This one not so much at only 16 pages! We have a ton of new Daycations for you, four new vacations, an invitation to meet Dusty Baker at KVIE, and a review of previously announced tours that still have space, along with the number of available seats at press time.<br><br>We look forward to seeing you on the road soon! Until then… | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/between-newsletter-jun-2026.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Apr-May 2026](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-apr-may-2026) | **Hello** **Sports Leisure** **Travelers and Friends,**<br><br>It is with great pleasure that we bring you the latest edition of The Traveler . . . just in time to make your holiday plans. 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.<br><br>If you’re seeking the perfect way to ring in the holiday season please consider our trip to **Thanksgiving in New York** featuring the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. Those wishing to stay a bit closer to home are very welcome to spend **Thanksgiving at The Mission Inn**. There’s no need to go to Europe for Christmas Markets and homespun old-fashioned experiences. Check out our no-fly trip to **Cambria**. Looking for a bit more intrigue in your life? **The 25th Annual Christmas Mystery Tour** may be just the thing for you. We’ve also got holiday trips to **Grapevine, Texas**, the haute **Ritz Carlton Hotel in Half Moon Bay** and the **138th Tournament of Roses Parade!**<br><br>You’ll find a number of new **Daycations** in these pages with a spotlight on live theatre in the region through October. (Holiday-themed daytrips will be presented in our next publication.)<br><br>We look forward to seeing you on the road, rails and water soon. Remember, your next vacation is never more than a phone call away! | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-april-2026-web.pdf |
| [In-Between Newsletter Update - March 2026](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/between-newsletter-update-march-2026) | **Hello** **Sports Leisure** **Travelers and Friends,**<br><br>Here’s a quick in-between-publications update from your partners in travel at Sports Leisure Vacations. Inside you’ll find your invitation to attend our annual **Spring/Holiday Preview Day** scheduled for **Saturday, April 4** at the PBS KVIE Studios. There are two morning sessions at 9:30 and 11:30 for you to choose from, and complimentary shuttle service is offered for those who need a ride. Your attendance and/or shuttle ride requires a reservation, so give us a call. Participation is strictly limited to 200 per session and 55 per shuttle, so don’t delay. Call Sports Leisure today.<br><br>What exactly is **Spring/Holiday Preview Day** you might ask? It’s held every spring and is our opportunity to roll out all Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s-themed tours for the upcoming holiday season. In addition, winter tours to Key West, Yellowstone, Alaska/Aurora Borealis, Yosemite (staying at the Ahwahnee!) and Hawaii will be introduced. Finally, we give everyone gathered a preview of what we have in the pipeline for 2027 and beyond. Read all about it on pages 1-2.<br><br>Beyond that you’ll find a selection of new **Daycations and Theatre Outings** on page 3, and a summary of space-available tours from our 2026 Dream Book after that. As a special bonus fast-forward to the end and find the itinerary for Donnie’s newest dream vacation to Japan! If the Far East is on your radar screen, this is one trip you will not want to miss!<br><br>Most sincerely,<br>YOUR Sports Leisure Team | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/between-newsletter-mar-2026.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Jan-Feb 2026](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-jan-feb-2026) | **Hello** **Sports Leisure** **Travelers and Friends,**<br><br>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!<br><br>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?<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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**.<br><br>We look forward to seeing you on the road again soon! Until then . . . | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-jan-feb-2026-web.pdf |
| [In-Between Newsletter Update - December 2025](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/between-newsletter-update-december-2025) | **Hello Sports Leisure Travelers and Friends,**<br><br>Here’s a quick between-publications update from your partners in travel at Sports Leisure Vacations. Inside you’ll find our **2026 Giants Baseball** schedule, including a special opening game weekend overnighter. Scott brings you a chance to explore nature in the **Carson Valley** in February with an expedition focused on Bald Eagles who migrate through the area. Finally, Mariea and May have an excellent selection of **Daycations and Theatre Outings** to take you into the spring. All of this is just a taste of great things to come in our first newsletter of the new year which you can expect to receive in mid-January.<br><br>As the old year winds to a close, we pause with joy, thankful for the amazing gift of travel and the family we are blessed to share it with for 47 years and counting . . .<br><br>The Sports Leisure Team | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/between-newsletter-dec-2025.pdf |
| [In-Between Newsletter Update - August 2025](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/between-newsletter-update-august-2025) | **Hello Sports Leisure Travelers and Friends,**<br><br>Here’s a quick between-publications update from your partners in travel at Sports Leisure Vacations. Work is already underway on the next publication which is none other than our **2026 Dream Book**. The working title is BEYOND BORDERS. We live in a great big state, nation and world. How far you go is only limited by your dreams. Let us take you to the next border and beyond! Our tour catalogue for the coming year will be chock full of new destinations and returning favorites. It will be mailed and e-mailed to ALL active Travel Club members in late September.<br><br>As always, you’re invited to spend a few hours with us to receive tour information in advance of that mailing. **Tour Preview Day** is **Saturday, September 20** with two 2-hour sessions starting at 10am and 12:30pm. We will return this year to **The Sophia**, home of the B. Street Theatre, located in downtown Sacramento on the corner of Capitol Avenue and 27th Street. Parking is available for a nominal fee in the garage behind the building. Complimentary shuttle service is also available. Your RSVP is required to attend and/or ride the shuttle. Read all the details on Pages 2-3.<br><br>We’re saving most of our new departures for Tour Preview Day, but included one carrot in these pages to whet your appetite. And what a carrot it is! A $550 million renovation has just been completed on an old friend - **The Hotel del Coronado**. It’s been a minute and we’re eager to return. How about you? It’s all on Page 4.<br><br>Mariea and May have an exciting selection of new **Daycations & Theatre Outings** running through the holidays. Check them out on Pages 8-11.<br><br>We look forward to seeing you on the road and at The Sophia soon! Until then… | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/traveler-between-newsletter-aug-2025.pdf |
| [The Traveler - June 2025](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-june-2025) | **Dear Sports Leisure Travelers:**<br><br>Below is the latest edition of our newsletter, **The Traveler**. Some readers of this newsletter attended our recent **Spring/Holiday Preview Day** at KVIE, where many of the new trips were rolled out. I won't lie to you, some of the tour listed in this newsletter have very limited space left, in some cases only a couple of seats. A couple sold out and are not listed. Our office hours are 9am - 3:30pm, M-F, if you want you jump on a tour or tours now. There are also a couple of new baseball day trips on the schedule, as almost all of the previously announced trips are sold out. Mariea has also added a host of new day trips.<br><br>Don't be afraid to put your name on a wait list if your requested trip is full. History tells us about 2/3 of the people on a wait list get an opportunity to take the tour at some point.<br><br>There will be an "in between" informal newsletter at the end of July/first part of August. The **2026 Tour Catalog** will roll out at Tour Preview Day on Saturday, September 20th.<br><br>Thank you for your support and referrals to friends and relatives. We are extremely proud to be your hometown tour company, supporting things in the community that are important to all of us. I was reminded, as the Loaves and Fishes man joyfully placed the donated diapers and pet food into his truck at Preview Day, that small groups of people, working together, can make a difference in the community. Your, our travelers, have proved that over and over again. The sales of tours are wonderful, but seeing all of you at events or on the road, watching you rise to support important causes, reminds me this company is a little different than the rest.<br><br>Hope to see you on tour or on the radio (Saturdays at 11am) soon.<br><br>Mark | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-june-2025-web-0.pdf |
| [In-Between Newsletter Update - March 2025](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/between-newsletter-update-march-2025) | Welcome to the second edition of something new from **Sports Leisure Vacations**, the **"In Between Newsletter."**<br><br>This is our way of updating you on our offerings between publishing our full newsletter (3 times a year now) or catalog (once a year). Our web site is updated daily, but this gives you an opportunity to see what is available in a format that is quick, easy, and informal. It’s also very up to date, because changes can be made right up until the day it is sent to you by email or regular post. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/traveler-between-newsletter-mar-2025.pdf |
| [The Traveler - January-March 2025](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-january-march-2025) | It is with great pleasure that we wish you all a joyous start to the new year with the latest edition of The Traveler. We hope you, your families and friends enjoy a happy and prosperous 2025! | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-jan-mar-2025-web.pdf |
| [In-Between Newsletter Update - December 2024](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/between-newsletter-update-december-2024) | Welcome to something new from **Sports Leisure Vacations**, the **"In Between Newsletter."**<br><br>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.<br><br>**Changes in the Newsletter Going Forward**<br>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 ([Markslt@aol.com](mailto:Markslt@aol.com)) or inquire of our staff.<br><br>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.<br><br>***<br>**The Travel Guys Radio Show - Saturdays at 11am on KFBK, or by podcast**<br><br>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](https://www.sportsleisure.com/). While it is a general interest program, we occasionally talk about Sports Leisure trips.<br><br>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.<br><br>***<br>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.)<br><br>See you on the road or on the radio on Saturday mornings.<br><br>Mark | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-mini-newsletter-dec2024.pdf |
| [The Traveler - October-December 2024](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-october-december-2024) | It is with great pride and pleasure that we bring you the latest edition of The Traveler. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-news-oct-dec-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - July-September 2024](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-july-september-2024) | It is with great pride and pleasure that we bring you the latest edition of The Traveler. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-news-july-sept-2024-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - April-June 2024](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-april-june-2024) | It is with great pride and pleasure that we bring you the latest edition of The Traveler including your invitation to **Spring Preview Day.** The date of June 8 just happens to coincide with **Sports Leisure’s** **45th anniversary.** We hope you will join us for the celebration! RSVP required – read about it on page 1.<br><br>New Vacations begin on page 11 featuring in-state trips to **Mammoth, Mono Lake,** **Bodie** and **Hollywood,** along with holiday adventures featuring **Hearst Castle,** **Cambria****, Solvang, Santa Barbara** and **The Ritz on Half Moon Bay.** Cruise fans will want to jump aboard the extremely well-priced repositioning cruise on Holland America’s **Zaandam****.** Our ever-popular **Key West** trip is also herein, heading out in January 2025.<br><br>Looking for holiday season travel a bit farther from home? Consider our annual journey to **Thanksgiving in New York** featuring two Broadway shows and the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. A more homespun holiday experience is yours in the Appalachian Mountains with visits to **Asheville, Dollywood and Nashville.**<br><br>You’ll find pages of new **Daycations** with a spotlight on live theatre in the region through September. We’re especially excited about a trip to Richmond focusing on the contribution of women during WWII. All hail Rosie the Riveter!<br><br>Wishing you and yours a happy springtime. We look forward to seeing you on the road, rails and water soon. Your next vacation is only a phone call away! | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-apr-may-june-2024-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - January-March 2024](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-january-march-2024) | Below you will find the newsletter for the first quarter of 2024. There are a ton of new trips, both daycations and extended tours. There is almost nothing left from the tour catalog, except Canada and very limited space on two overseas trips.<br><br>If you are on the list for the **Mekong Delta Cruise,** Michael will be contacting you in the next few days. He just got the airfare confirmed.<br><br>**Teaser updates from the catalog:** The **Canadian Rockies** trip has been put off until 2025. Prices are totally ridiculous. **Hollywood,** with the Hollywood Bowl,, studio visits and a live taping, will be announced in the April newsletter. **Switzerland, Tuscany** and **Costa Rica** look like 2025, although Costa Rica might pop up early in 2025. We decided not to do the **Portland Rose Festival.** Our longtime contact was let go and we have to find new connections.<br><br>Enjoy the newsletter. Thank you for being a part of the **Sports Leisure** travel family. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-janmar-2024-web-new.pdf |
| [The Traveler - August/September 2023](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-august-september-2023) | Reservations are now being accepted for **Tour Preview Day**. This is the day when our annual Tour Catalog is released. Because some tours fill very quickly, smart travelers try and get an advance copy at Preview Day. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-augsept2023-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - June/July 2023](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-june-july-2023) | It is with great pride and pleasure that we bring you the latest edition of The Traveler . . . just in time to make your holiday plans. 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.<br><br>If you’re seeking the perfect way to ring in the holiday season please consider our trip to **Thanksgiving in New York** featuring two Broadway shows and the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. Those wishing to stay a bit closer to home are very welcome aboard the **Thanksgiving Train to Reno**. There’s no need to go to Europe for Christmas Markets and homespun old-fashioned experiences. Check out our trip to **Gettysburg, Hershey and Bethlehem** in the Pennsylvania hills. Looking for a bit more mystery and intrigue in your life? **The 22nd Annual Christmas Lights Mystery Tour** may be just the thing for you.<br><br>You’ll find a number of new **Daycations** in these pages with a spotlight on live theatre throughout the region through the end of November. Many more holiday-themed daytrips will be presented in our next publication.<br><br>Wishing you and yours a happy summertime. We look forward to seeing you on the road, rails and water soon. Your next vacation is only a phone call away! | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-junjul2023-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - April/May 2023](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-april-may-2023) | Linked here is the latest e-edition of **The Traveler**. Inside its pages are an update on space for previously announced tours, a host of new trips, and updated day trips. If you see anything of interest, our office is open 9am-3:30pm, M-F.<br><br>We accidentally left our baseball trips out of the copy. They are listed here:<br><br>**Thurs., Apr. 27 - St. L. Cardinals - $145**<br>**Sun., June 11 - Chicago Cubs - $141**<br>**Wed., July 26 - Oakland A's - $141 (night game)**<br>**Sun., July 30 - Boston Red Sox - $160**<br>**Sun., Aug. 13 - Texas Rangers (Managed by Bruce Boche) - $141**<br>**Sat., Sept. 30 & Sun., Oct. 1 - LA Dodgers - $635 p.p./dbl.occ., $755 single**<br>(Includes lodging at the Hyatt Regency downtown, breakfast and 2 game tickets) | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-aprmay2023-email.pdf |
| [The Traveler - January/February 2023](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-january-february-2023) | It is with great pleasure that we wish you all a joyous (if a bit soggy) start to the new year with the latest edition of The Traveler. We hope you, your families, friends and properties are staying high and dry! | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-janfeb-2023-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - November/December 2022](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-november-december-2022) | It is with great pleasure that we wish you all a joyous start to your holiday season with the latest edition of The Traveler. We hope you will enjoy the read! | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-novdec-2022-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - July 2022](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-july-2022) | It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Reservations are open for **Tour Preview Day – Saturday, August 27 –** at the KVIE Studios, bringing with it the release of our 2023 Dream Book Looks Like We Made It. There will be three sessions and free motorcoach shuttle service offered from outlying areas. Read all about it on page 1. Proof of vaccination (to include at least one booster) and a mask is required for entry. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-july-2022-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - June 2022](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-june-2022) | We are making some changes in how the newsletter gets to you, read about it on the front cover. There are lots of Travel Club updates in The Barber Pole column, and Clayton points out the importance of the fine print and a slight change in our cancellation policies. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-june-2022-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - April/May 2022](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-april-may-2022) | Reservations are now open for Spring Preview Day – Saturday, May 14, at the KVIE Studios. There’s a morning and afternoon session, and free motorcoach shuttle service will be offered from outlying areas. Read all about it on page one. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-aprilmay-2020-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Jan/Feb 2022](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-jan-feb-2022) | It is with great pleasure that we wish you all a happy New Year with the latest edition of The Traveler. We hope you will enjoy the read! | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-janfeb2022-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Nov/Dec 2021](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-nov-dec-2021) | 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. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slvnewsletternovdec2021.pdf |
| [The Traveler - July/August 2021](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-july-august-2021) | Ladies and Gentlemen – the moment you have been waiting for has arrived! Our annual preview of vacations for the coming year and release of our 2022 Tour Catalog are happening next month. Seating is limited. Please call and confirm your space now! | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-julyaug-2021-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - May/June 2021](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-may-june-2021) | The world is slowly but surely coming back to life, and we’re right there with it. The **Sports Leisure Vacations** team is hard at work moving summer, autumn and holiday tours from the we-hope-it-might-go to the we’re-pretty-certain-it’s-going-to-go phase. There are still many questions, most notably when the Canadian border will reopen. Just know we are monitoring this situation – and many others – on a daily and in some cases hourly basis, doing everything in our power to make decisions based on sound judgment and expert advice. Our foremost goal is to assure your upcoming trips are both happy and safe. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-mayjune-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - March/April 2021](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-march-april-2021) | With warmer weather around the corner, the slowing of COVID infections and the introduction of vaccines, we're feeling optimistic! Inside this newsletter, learn about upcoming tours and new requirements for traveling with Sports Leisure. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-marapril2021-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - October 2020](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-october-2020) | We’ve operated quite a few tours since Pass the Corn Nuts broke our long fast in late August and many more are planned over the next few months. In the interest of confidence and safety you’ll see they are mostly confined to our region and operating by motorcoach. We have high hopes to resume interstate air travel next year!<br><br>We’ve decided to convert **Vacation Preview Day** to a one-day parking lot Halloween Party at the office on October 31 from 9:30 to 3:00. Read all about it on page 1. Reservations required and costumes encouraged! If you’ve already made a reservation for the event as originally planned there is no need to call again. This will be your opportunity to receive an advance copy of our 2021 Dream Book Take 2. They will be mailed to all Travel Club members in early November.<br><br>Our office has reopened for those who wish to conduct business in person. Please note a mask or face shield must be worn to enter (no ventilator masks, bandanas or gaiters allowed). Hand sanitation is provided just inside the door. We look forward to seeing you soon! | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-october2020.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Aug/Sept 2020](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-aug-sept-2020) | Look inside these pages for a number of exciting new day trips – now dubbed Daycations – starting in late August, as well as new holiday adventures from one to multi-day! You’ll also find your first chance to sign up for a reimagined Vacation Preview Day on October 30-31. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-augsept2020-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - May/June 2020](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-may-june-2020) | Sports Leisure staff continue to dream and create new experiences for the future. One day we will travel again, and when the time comes, Sports Leisure will be ready with exciting new looks at some familiar, close-to-home destinations. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-mayjune-2020-web.pdf |
| [Spring Preview Day 2020 - New Tours](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/spring-preview-day-2020-new-tours) | Sports Leisure Vacations hosted a "Drive-thru Spring Preview Day" at the office on Saturday morning. Those travelers who drove by received a preliminary copy of the new trips as well as some previously announced vacations that still have seats remaining. **The** **June Traveler will be mailed approximately June 15th.**<br><br>Owner Mark Hoffmann: "The travel reality is things may be limited for another month or two or twelve. No one knows the answer. But since one of the best parts of travel is the dreaming and planning, we continue working on where we will go when we can."<br><br>**Part One:**<br><br>**Part Two:**<br><br>**Follow Along With the Spring Preview Day - New Tours "Handout":** | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/20-openhouse-allsections-print.pdf |
| [The Traveler - March/April 2020](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-march-april-2020) | **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. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-marapril2020-webcrx.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Jan/Feb 2020](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-jan-feb-2020) | Wishing a Happy New Year to you! We have several happy new vacations inside this issue and we're announcing a special day upcoming on Saturday, April 4th—our next Spring Preview Day! Reservations will be accepted beginning Monday, February 24th. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-janfeb2020-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Nov/Dec 2019](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-nov-dec-2019) | This newsletter has a recap of trips offered in the **2020 Dream Book**, along with new departures for Broadway hits in San Francisco: The Last Ship and The Band's Visit | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-octnov2019.pdf |
| [Special Preview Edition of The Traveler](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/special-preview-edition-traveler) | Released on September 14, 2019 at our Annual Tour Preview Day event, this special edition of The Traveler includes some important information: new holiday day trips and previously announced day trips, a few "last chance" trips with limited availability, a list of 2020 Tour Director assignments, and the Early Payment Di$count$. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/20-tpd-daytripperinserts-print.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Aug/Sept 2019](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-aug-sept-2019) | We happily announce the next Tour Preview Day inside this issue. Be sure to read the details and RSVP to save a seat or two! Plus, we've added a few fantastic new Day Trips. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-augsept2019-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - June/July 2019](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-june-july-2019) | As we celebrate 40 years at Sports Leisure, Mark shares the story of the humble beginnings of Sports Leisure Vacations—and he looks forward to year 41! Be sure to check out several newly added day trips and extended tours inside this issue. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletterjunejuly2019-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - March/April 2019](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-march-april-2019) | Bunnies are bouncing, tulips are budding...and we're welcoming the springtide with several new tours! We are also happy to announce 40 Years of Sports Leisure Travel! Join us for a celebratory lunch. Reservations are limited; details are on the first page. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-marapr2019-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Jan/Feb 2019](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-jan-feb-2019) | Spring Preview Day is almost here! Make your reservations now. Plus, Mark encourages you to catch a popular Broadway show rumored to make an appearance in Sacramento this year. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-janfeb2019-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Nov/Dec 2018](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-nov-dec-2018) | Mark takes a moment to express his gratitude for Sports Leisure travelers and staff—announces new baseball trips to San Francisco! Chris reflects on the holiday season and the coming new year. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-novdec2018-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Jul/Aug 2018](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-jul-aug-2018) | Mark shares a wonderful tribute to Anthony Bourdain and Clayton goes crazy for the Crown! Be sure not to miss the announcement of Tour Preview Day inside this issue. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-julyaug2018-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - May/Jun 2018](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-may-jun-2018) | Mark shares a remarkable experience he had while out on tour and Ramona discusses her favorite moment while traveling off the beaten track. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-mayjun-2018-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Mar/Apr 2018](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-mar-apr-2018) | Mark pays tribute to a dear friend and Clayton discusses a couple ways Sports Leisure Vacations likes to give back to the community. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-marapr-2018-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Jan/Feb 2018](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-jan-feb-2018) | Mark pays tribute to a very special woman who has recently passed, his mom. Clayton invites travellers to experience ancestral traditions with him. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-janfeb-2018-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Nov/Dec 2017](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-nov-dec-2017) | Mark discusses challenges with the current bus pick up locations and Clayton has some trip suggestions for first time international travelers. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-novdec-2017-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Aug/Sept 2017](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-aug-sept-2017) | Mark chats about the upcoming Tour Preview Day and airline seat selection. Ramona shares what goes into making each Sports Leisure tour so unique. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-augsept-2017-web.pdf |
| [The Traveler - Jun/Jul 2017](https://www.sportsleisure.com/newsletters/traveler/traveler-jun-jul-2017) | Sports Leisure turns 38 this month and Mark discusses how Sports Leisure has been successful for so many years. Clayton invites 32 travelers with him on a thanksgiving trip to the Big Apple. | https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/newsletters/slv-newsletter-junjul-2017-web.pdf |