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Gateway To Their Holiday:
Mrs. Leroy Wallace, left, and Mrs. Paul McDaniel, both of Council Bluffs, are shown in the final stage of preparation for their trip to Europe. After the airline employee checked them through the gate, they were on their way.
Armed For Fun:
These two couples had time to talk of fun ahead while waiting for the departure hour Saturday of The Nonpareil's European Holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weaver, left, and Mr. and Mrs. William Knox were well-armed with cameras and other vacation needs, so…
Largest Single Group To Make European Flight Tour - Nonpareil Group Off To Europe
(top) Waiting For Take-Off . . . and their seven-country tour are members of The Nonpareil's Holiday Tour. They unfurled their bold banner beneath the plane before beginning the 22-day trip.
(bottom) Swarming Toward The Runway . . . are…
(bottom) Swarming Toward The Runway . . . are…
European Holiday:
Checking the itinerary and passports for their European Holiday, July 25-Aug. 15, are members of The Nonpareil tour. Among the 70 persons at the Friday night meeting are: Mrs. Charles McDonald, a tour conductor; Mrs. Hazel Evans, Mrs. Mae Wederquist,…
Ancient Baths:
The ruins of these public baths will be viewed by members of The Nonpareil's European Holiday tour when they visit Rome, Aug. 5-8. In ancient times, Roman emperors contested with each other to build the biggest and most luxurious baths. In the Fourth…
Copenhagen Storks:
Members of The Nonpareil's European Holiday tour will have the opportunity of seeing these storks when they visit Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug. 12-14. A stork's nest on the house top is the best of good omens. The Nonpareil's tour will leave her July 25…
Neither Alps Nor Glaciers Keep The Tourists Away - Southwest Iowans To Visit Switzerland In August
Wings Over Switzerland . . . an up-and-down land of 25,000 square miles. Members of The Nonpareil's European Holiday will travel thousands of miles in SAS planes this summer.
A Get-Together For The Holiday Group - Plan Imaginary Trip To Paris
The Church Of Peter . . . is the largest in the world. It dominates the Vatican. An audience with Pope John XXIII will be requested for The Nonpareil's European Holiday Tour.
Size Of Nonpareil Tour Group Amazes Frenchman - Vitu Brings Personal Invitation To Southwest Iowans
A Lively Welcome . . . is promised by Maxime Vitu when The Nonpareil Holiday group visits Paris. He is thrilled by the seven-country itinerary. Next to him is a replica of the Eiffel Tower.
Lucerne Gendarmes Take Special Classes In Catering To Tourists - Most Courteous - And Linguistic - In World
These Lofty Peaks . . . in the Alps will be seen by The Nonpareil's European Holiday group when it visits Switzerland this summer.
Tour Members Learn To Pack - Get Tips On What To Take Abroad
(top) One Suitcase . . . will contain all of the clothing shown in this picture, plus stockings, handkerchiefs and lingerie. The SAS flight bag is for personal items that travelers might want to keep with them on the plane.
(bottom) There's Room…
(bottom) There's Room…
World In Itself, Rome A Marvel Of Contrasts
The Roman Forum . . . was built before the birth of Christ. These are part of the ruins of the administrative and religious center of the Roman Empire. It's where men like Julius Caesar helped plant the roots of Western civilization.
Paris Magnetic Tourist Beacon - On Holiday Schedule July 30 To Aug. 2
The Arch Of Triumph . . . in Paris was planned by Napoleon and erected between 1825 and 1836 to commemorate his victories. An Unknown Soldier's grave lies beneath the Arch, the largest in the world. Twelve broad avenues, boarded by some of the…
Rhine Cruise A Feature Of Tour - Slow Steamer From Wiesbaden To Cologne
This Castle On The Rhine . . . was built to withstand siege and the long march of centuries. It stands against the skyline as a monument to the past and spirit of a people who built things to last.
Nonpareil Tour To Visit 'Shangri-La' Of Europe - In Beautiful, Cool Alps
This Swiss Castle . . . dates back to the Middle Ages. It's one example of what Switzerland has to offer travelers, in addition to beautiful scenery.
Glorious Holiday Planned For Nonpareil Tour In Copenhagen - Danes Love American Visitors
The "Little Mermaid" . . . sits on a boulder in Copenhagen's harbor and is a popular tourist attraction.
Holiday Talk:
It was "July in February" here Friday night as some 100 persons discussed plans for The Nonpareil's European Holiday next summer. Movies about air travel and interesting places in Europe were shown at Carrier Hall. Don Bauer of Chicago,…
Nonpareil Tour Group Will Travel In Luxury - On Overseas Flights . . .
Comfort And Delicious Food . . . are stressed by SAS on its overseas planes. Seats are specially designed. And the cuisine highlights famous Danish smorgasbord.
London A City Of Pageantry, Historic Towers, Cathedrals
A Coldstream Guard . . . mans his post on horseback at Buckingham Palace. The guards form a regiment in the Royal Household Brigade and are the second oldest outfit in the British Army.
See Edinburgh -- Athens Of North! - On The Nonpareil's Holiday Tour
Edinburgh Castle . . . sits atop a crag in the capital of Scotland. This is only one of the historic places that will live in your memory, if you join The Nonpareil's European Holiday group.