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The Dons Club is a group of men and women dedicated to preserving the legend and lore of the Southwest. The name "Dons" acknowledges the Spanish influence in the settlement of this part of the United States. The Club accomplishes its mission through providing educational field trips for elementary school children; scholarships to university students; and trips for adults who wish to learn and celebrate the old and new wonders of this land. The Dons is a non-profit civic organization, which was founded in 1931. There are no salaried members in the organization. All Club members are simply volunteers who delight in sharing their appreciation of this land with other people. RESERVATION, CANCELLATION & INDEMNITY POLICY Tour seats are reserved by a deposit equal to 25% of the cost of the trip, with the balance coming due 45 days prior to departure. Should you choose a tour that has already been filled, we will put your name on a Waiting List and notify you promptly should a vacancy occur.

It is the policy of the Dons of Arizona, Inc., to give a full refund to all guests in the event that the Organization, itself, must cancel a tour. For cancellations made by a guest, the Dons of Arizona will refund 100% of the deposited amount for cancellations made up to and including 45 days prior departure and 50% of the total amount paid in for cancellations made 20 to 44 days prior to departure. There are no refunds for cancellations fewer than 19 days prior to departure. The Dons of Arizona, Inc., reserves the right to make changes in the Travelcade Schedule, events and prices due to circumstances beyond our control, without prior notice and without any liability or penalty to the Dons of Arizona, Inc. TRAVEL PROTECTION INSURANCE The Dons of Arizona, Inc. does not handle Travel Protection Insurance. If you desire such Insurance, you may contact Nancy Lesure of Kachina Travel ( 602.266.3882) or the Travel Agent of your choice.

Day 1 We will depart Phoenix and Sun City to start our journey West. After a mid-morning refreshment break, we will continue to Palm Springs for lunch* to tide us over until we reach Long Beach. There, we will check into the historic Queen Mary, where we will lodge for three nights of our trip. This grand vessel is rich with tales of her role in World War II, her years of entertaining the very wealthy on holiday and - yes, indeed - the ghosts who are said to roam her hallways! Tonight, you will dine on your own in one of the restaurants aboard ship. Day 2 We will begin our day with a guided tour of the ship, peppered with anecdotes of those who sailed her. We will see replicas of the lavish staterooms and dining area as they were when the Queen ruled the waters; we will see how, later, those rooms were made over with bunks and utilitarian fixtures to carry our fighting men to their missions.