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Featuring Goodsprings, Rhyolite, Gold Point, Goldfield, Tonopah, Manhattan, Belmont and the Extraterrestrial Highway

Hello Sports Leisure Travelers and Friends,

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.

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 . . .

The Sports Leisure Team

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 . . .
 

Docent-guided tour of the Sonoma Mission of San Francisco 

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

@ Fallon House Theatre, Columbia

@ the Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco

Featuring exclusive First-Class glass-domed car on the rails

For those who love the unusual and seek adventure "From Ancient Ruins to Ocean Views - One Journey, Endless Wonders"

Hello Sports Leisure Travelers and Friends,

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.

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.

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! 

Most sincerely,
YOUR Sports Leisure Team

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.

Mark chats about the upcoming Tour Preview Day and airline seat selection. Ramona shares what goes into making each Sports Leisure tour so unique.

Mark discusses challenges with the current bus pick up locations and Clayton has some trip suggestions for first time international travelers.

@ The Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco

Mark shares a remarkable experience he had while out on tour and Ramona discusses her favorite moment while traveling off the beaten track.

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.

Mark pays tribute to a very special woman who has recently passed, his mom. Clayton invites travellers to experience ancestral traditions with him.

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’s here! The 2019 Dream Book featuring new destinations, familiar favorites, and close to home vacations. Limited copies were distributed at our annual Tour Preview Day. 

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. 

The Petaluma River has a rich history and beautiful scenery.

You’ve driven over it and alongside it so now it is time to cruise on it!