ACT Tours

10/02/2026

Mark Your Calendar!!
Lots of fun and action at Travel Club Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7
Corinna Vargas, representative of Crucemundo Cruises, will share details and itinerary of A.C.T.'s Grand European River Passage in March. Also, Greg Purdy, publicist for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, will update us on developments and explain why our Valley's tram is different from all others in America. Lots of travel news, too--plus Stacey reports on our group's recent Great Migration in Tanzania tour, and Steve describes shenanigans at last week's Fisherman's Wharf end-of-summer escapade. Don't miss it!

7 Countries, 3 Rivers! Grand European Passage Cruise in March 2027, from Amsterdam to Belgrade on the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Hear details of this new vacation at our meeting.

Greg Purdy, Publicist for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, will appear and report new developments as well as take your questions. He's giving away tramway passes--Be there!

Travel Club of the Desert Weds. October 7, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
~ Best Western Palm Desert Resort , 74-695 Hwy 111
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09/05/2026

Exciting new 2027 vacations posted on our website (www.act-tours.com) include Turquoise Tides & Island Vibes, and Veneto Sweet Escapes. Posted soon: Italian Shores and Adriatic Treasures, plus Aloha Equinox cruise and more. Stay tuned, and read about Celebrity Cruise's perks to A.C.T. travelers only in the next 2 weeks!
The Passion Play in Sordevelo, Italy will once again be staged in July 2027 and is part of A.C.T.'s Historic Pilgrimage to Italy, which also features Milan, the Shroud of Turin, Assisi, the Vatican and Rome--plus an optional 4-day extension to Jerusalem. Travel with us to South America's Golden Triangle in the spring to tango, enjoy Chucheria, and indulge in waterfalls! Also, A.C.T. ushers in autumn at Fishermans Wharf, and raise a November birthday toast to celebrity Joey English in Puerto Vallarta. Phone A.C.T. (760) 861-5235 for details!

Travel in April and May to the Golden Triangle of South America: Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, Argentina's Buenos Aires, and spectacular Iguassu Falls.
CELEBRITY CRUISE BONUS OFFERS TO A.C.T. TRAVELERS--HURRY, AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH SEPT. 16
Book a veranda stateroom or suite on ANY Celebrity voyage and receive a $100 onboard credit, and reserve ANY Mediterranean cruise to receive two free specialty dining experiences ($150 value).
www.act-tours.com

Go where you love.  Love where you go. Next Travel Club of the Desert // 1st Wednesday // September 2, 2026 1:00PM-3:00 PM // Best Western Plus, Palm Desert ~ Next Travel Club of the Desert // 1st Wednesday // September 2, 2026 1:00PM-3:00 PM // Best Western Plus, Palm Desert ~ Featured Trips Turqu...

08/26/2026

Don't miss it!! September Travel Club of the Desert event.
TRAVEL CLUB OF THE DESERT MEETS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2
Three exciting speakers! Jeff Geston, regional director of Celebrity Cruises, Ghythe Haddad from Collette Tours, and Mr. Rob Moon, former mayor of Palm Springs, appears with intrepid travel partner Bob Hammack to share thoughts on their journeys around the world.

Travel Club of the Desert
Where: Best Western Palm Desert Resort , 74-695 Hwy 111. When: Wednesday, Sept. 2 1:00-3:00 p.m.
What: Free membership, treats and prizes / Just show up!
Why: Travel is fun and meetings are educational!


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08/08/2026

Congratulations again to ACT Tours for 50 years of adventures!! Travel Club of the Desert table with Steve Kanold and some of his former students who participated in his first customized trip in 1976. The August Golden Jubilee meeting celebrated 50 years of escorted tours around the world!

07/30/2026

Golden Jubilee Travel Club celebration Aug.5-- customizing tours for 50 years, since 1976!
Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort, 74695 Hwy. 111
1:00-3:00 p.m. Free parking, free membership, snack buffet and raffle prizes. For this special meeting, ch*****ne will be served. No advance reservations necessary. Travel updates, surprise guest appearances. FUN, FUN, FUN! Raise a glass of ch*****ne and salute five decades of customized tours. As a high school German language teacher, A.C.T. founder Steve Kanold designed a trip to Europe for his students in 1976 and ever since--along with a host of caring A.C.T. escorts--has transported tens of thousands of travelers to all seven continents and to well over 100 countries.

07/28/2026

Indian Summer in San Francisco -COOL BREEZES!!!
Four days at Fisherman's Wharf in the City by the Bay Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2026 only $795 ppdo
~ Includes airfare from Palm Springs! For more info call 760-322-1247

07/23/2026

Not only were these lucky ACT Travelers enjoying a river cruise, but they were in Spain during the World Cup!! What a treat and thanks to Mary & John Philips. Smiling clients who recently returned from A.C.T.'s Douro River cruise, which started in Madrid and ended in Lisbon. www.act-tours.com

07/07/2026

Start Packing!!
Indian Summer in San Francisco
Four days at Fisherman's Wharf in the City by the Bay Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2026 only $795 ppdo
~ Includes airfare from Palm Springs!
What a refreshing escape this unpack once "staycation" is, with the convenience of nonstop flights from/to PSP! For that classic experience in San Francisco, Fisherman’s Wharf is the best place to be. You can find a wide array of specialty restaurants, hotels, unique shops, famous attractions, breathtaking entertainment and scenery for the entire family. Late September during Indian Summer, uncrowded and cool, is the best time to visit, locals say! Easy access by cable car to all the city neighborhoods--from China Town to Castro District!

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Hotel accommodations are at the superior 1st class Holiday Inn Express Fisherman's Wharf, including a sumptuous hot and cold breakfast each day to rev your engines. Join us on this enjoyable end-of-summer escape--a small deposit holds your place! (760) 322-1247

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06/26/2026

Exciting new vacations unveiled at Weds. July 1 Travel Club of
the Desert meetingThe Passion Play in Sordevelo, Italy will once again be staged in July 2027 and is part of A.C.T.'s Historic Pilgrimage to Italy, which also features Milan, the Shroud of Turin, Assisi, the Vatican and Rome--plus an optional 4-day extension to Jerusalem. Hear details from Central Holidays' Eric Bacon. Travel with us to South America's Golden Triangle in May to celebrate Mothers Day! Also, A.C.T. ushers in autumn at Fishermans Wharf, and let's raise a November birthday toast to celebrity Joey English in Puerto Vallarta. All this, plus travel news and musician Paul Gerkin, who invites you to join him in a sing-along of patriotic songs honoring America's 250th birthday!

Central Holidays representative Eric Bacon (right) will describe at the travel club meeting A.C.T.'s historic Pilgrimage Tour next year, repeated after 10 years of delay because of the Covid virus

TRAVEL CLUB OF THE DESERT MEETS WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 AT THE BEST WESTERN PLUS PALM DESERT RESORT, 74-695 HWY 111, FROM 1:00-3:00 PM. TRAVEL UPDATES, INTERESTING SPEAKERS, MUSIC, PRIZES, COOKIES AND SNACKS. BEST OF ALL, IT'S FREE!

Two cool summer getaways!
Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach July 28 and Grand Canyon rail tour July 14-18. Visit our website act-tours.com for detailed information

Celebrate Mothers Day 2027 in the Golden Triangle of South America: Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, Argentina's Buenos Aires, and spectacular Iguassu Falls.
For more info visit www.act-tours.com

Go where you love.  Love where you go. Next Travel Club of the Desert // 1st Wednesday // July 1, 2026 1:00PM-3:00PM ~ Next Travel Club of the Desert // 1st Wednesday // July 1, 2026 1:00PM-3:00PM ~ Featured Trips Turquoise Tides & Island Vibes 7 days $2,495 Explore Offering Caribbean Holiday Cruis...

06/01/2026

Wednesday Travel Club of the Desert is almost here!!
Two great speakers at Travel Club Meeting Weds. June 3
Will Reece from Premier World Discovery returns offering new and exciting vacations in 2027, both domestic and international. Be the first to hear of early bird discounts! Also, Dave Herbert reports on the Ebola virus--will it affect A.C.T.'s Africa vacations?--and presents updates on travel to Israel and Egypt.

TRAVEL CLUB OF THE DESERT MEETS THE FIRST WEDS. OF EVERY MONTH AT THE BEST WESTERN PLUS PALM DESERT RESORT, 74-695 HWY 111, FROM 1:00-3:00 PM. INTERESTING SPEAKERS, MUSIC, PRIZES, COOKIES AND SNACKS. BEST OF ALL, NO MEMBERSHIP--IT'S FREE!
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Dave Herbert, CEO of Great Safaris and Isram Israel, reports on two hot spots of the world. How has tourism been affected?
Three summer theater shows plus special July 3 party celebrating America's 250th birthday, and "Voice of the Desert" 100.9 FM radio celeb Joey English shares news.

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