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Most tours are via deluxe motor coach (unless otherwise noted) and includes driver tip.
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any multiple day tour.
All tours are sold as a package. There will be no substitutions or
deletions.
The Rockettes are back at the Rosemont Theatre and are
bringing back their refreshing and energetic new show with them! You’ll be
entertained by the five new acts that have been added to this fantastic
Broadway-style production. Introduced in 2006, the show features a stunning new
opening number, redesigned sets, new costumes, amazing special effects and a
healthy dose of holiday cheer! Lunch is followed by the 3:00 PM (South Bend
Time) production.. The menu includes Chef’s Garden salad, Chicken Picatta with
Lemon Capers, Parisienne Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, Apple Pie and Beverage.
Our tickets are in the highest priced location at The Rosemont, so they will be
excellent seats. $92.00
Tour includes: Show ticket, lunch and Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation
PROGRESSIVE CHRISTMAS DINNER
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Indulge
yourself! An unusual experience at three homes in downtown South Bend’s
Historic West Washington Street District which has been a favorite for the past
4 years. First, starters will be served at The Queen Anne Inn before moving on
to The Oliver Inn for our main course. The evening ends with dessert at Cushing
Manor. The innkeepers will give us the history of the homes, whose original
residents helped establish South Bend. You will be free to browse the homes if
there are no guests and take in the aura of living in the past with their many
period antiques. All 3 homes will be decorated in all their Christmas glory. Don’t
hesitate.....we sell out each year and seating is limited.
No transportation Provided. Don't hesitate - we sell out every year and
reservations are already coming in.$50.00 per person
PLEASE NOTE:
Beginning with the 2009 day trips and tours, you will be offered an Early Bird
Discount.
Payment must be made in full 35 days prior to departure in order to receive the
Early Bird Discount. After
35 days prior to departure, $10.00 will be added to Day Trips and $25.00
will be added to Overnight Tours. In addition, any cancellation made by you
after you have paid either a deposit or paid the trip/tour in full, a $15.00 per
person processing fee will be deducted from your refund per person.
NO EXCEPTIONS FOR ANY REASON!
DIRTY DANCING
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Step inside the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent
young spirits from different worlds, who came together in what will be the most
challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. This story features 35 hit
songs such as "Hungry Eyes", "Hey Baby", "Do You Love
Me?", and the heart stopping hit "I’ve had the Time of My
Life". Everything you remember from the movie comes to life with brand new
songs and scenes that make the story resonate more deeply. Prior to the matinee
performance, we will enjoy lunch en route to Chicago’s Cadillac Palace
Theatre. $169.00 per person Includes: Show ticket, lunch, deluxe motor coach transportation and
driver tip.
GREASE is the word! With Taylor Hicks from American Idol Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - Matinee
Take a trip to Chicago to a simpler time of poodle skirts,
drive-ins, and T-birds. "Bad Boy" Danny and "the girl next
door" Sandy fall in love all over again to the tune of your favorite
songs:"Summer Nights", "You’re The One That I Want", and
"Hopelessly Devoted To You". So Hand Jive your afternoon away with the
show that will make you want to stand up and shout "A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop
A-wop-bam-boom". Taylor Hicks from American Idol plays the role of Teen Angel. Prior to the show, we will have lunch at Holy
Macaroni, a great restaurant in Michigan City. Early Bird Discount if paid in full prior to
December 10, 2008:$147.00
per person
Includes: Lunch, Theatre Ticket, Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation and
Driver Tip
Early Bird Discount
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES* DeVos Performance Center - Kalamazoo, Michigan Thursday Matinee, January 29, 2009 Experience what Beatlemania was all about - from
the Ed Sullivan Show to Abbey Road! "The next best thing to seeing The
Beatles", raves the Denver Post. They look like them and they sound
just like them, covering The Fab Four from the earliest beginnings through the
psychedelic late 60's and their long-haired, hippie, rooftop days, using a
fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the
1960's. Sing along to such Beatlemaniac favorites as Let It Be, Hey
Jude, Come Together and Can’t Buy Me Love. Includes lunch
prior to the matinee performance. Early Bird Discount if paid in full prior to
December 25, 2008: $125.00 per person
Includes: Show ticket, lunch, deluxe motor coach transportation and driver
tip.
JERSEY BOYS
Bank of America Theatre - Chicago
Wednesday Matinee - February 11, 2009
Jersey
Boys takes you up the charts, across the country and behind the music of Frankie
Valli and the Four Seasons. Discover the secret of a 40-year friendship: four
blue-collar kids working their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of
stardom becoming one of the greatest success in pop music history....all before
they were 30! Experience the electrifying performances of the hits that took
these guys to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, such as: "Sherry",
"Big Girls Don’t Cry", Rag Doll", "Oh, What a Night",
and "Can’t Take My Eyes Off You". Included is a nice lunch prior to
the performance. $115.00 per person
Includes: Lunch, show ticket, deluxe motor coach transportation and driver
tip
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
MUSEUM
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Nearly 105 years in the making, the Harley-Davidson Museum
opened its doors to the public on July 12, 2008. Visitors will get a feel for
freedom, camaraderie and pride that Harley-Davidson riders experience every time
they fire up their motorcycles.
You will find motorcycles and artifacts that
tell the story of the Motor Company’s rich history and heritage. Every gallery
and exhibit is an astonishing testimony to the legendary bikes, the people who
built them and every individual who ever felt their powerful rumble on a long
stretch of asphalt. Meals are not included, but we will stop at a "beer and
brats" type of restaurant for dinner on your own before departing for
home.
Early Bird Discount if paid in full prior to January 31,
2009:
$69.00 per person
Includes: Museum admission, Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation and Driver Tip
Early Bird Discount
25th
ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE*
DeVos Performance Hall - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Thursday Matinee, April 9, 2009
Six
young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed
to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that
losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. This hilarious tale of
over-achievers’ angst chronicles the experience of six adolescent outsiders
vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Lunch is included prior to
the performance.
Early Bird Discount if paid in full
prior to March 5, 2009: $120.00 per person
Includes: Show ticket, lunch, deluxe motor coach transportation and
driver tip.
Early Bird Discount
MARY POPPINS -
CHICAGO
Cadillac Palace Theatre
Wednesday Matinee, April 15, 2009
Combining the best of the original stories by P. L. Travers
and the beloved Walt Disney film. The Tony Award-winning Mary Poppins is
everything you’d hope for in a Broadway musical and more. The show includes
such wonderful songs as Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar, Let’s
Go Fly a Kite, and, of course, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Don’t miss all the magic of Broadway’s super hit musical, and let your
imagination take flight. Excellent Orchestra seating. Lunch included prior to
the matinee.
Early Bird Discount if paid in full
prior to March 11, 2009: $179.00 per person
Includes: Show ticket, Lunch, Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation and
Driver Tip.
Early Bird Discount
GRAND ALASKA LAND TOUR
May 22 - 31, 2009
My husband and I had the ultimate pleasure of going on this tour in May 2008.
My goodness....what an experience! As a result, we feel the third week in May
can be one of the best weeks to visit Alaska. Winter is over, the wildlife is
very active after a long winter and the "Moms" are bringing out
"the kids" to introduce them to the open environment. The wildlife
viewing was far beyond our expectations. Each day, with one exception, we were
in short sleeves, but certainly can’t guarantee that.
Day 1 - Friday, May 22: Fly into Anchorage, Alaska’s largest
city. A Premier Alaska representative will meet you at the airport and transfer
you to your hotel for overnight in downtown Anchorage.
Day
2 - Saturday, May 23: This morning, board a deluxe motorcoach for today’s
grand adventure to Valdez. Drive through the Matanuska Susitna Valley,
where world record monster size vegetables grow in the 24-hour daylight. Stop by
Worthington Glacier for a look at this gigantic piece of ice. Early
evening arrival into Valdez, nestled between the waterfront and mountains,
giving it the nickname Alaska’s Little Switzerland. Included entrance to the Valdez
Museum. Overnight Valdez. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day
3 - Sunday, May 24: Late this morning, board a glacier and wildlife
cruise and travel through the majestic Prince William Sound. Explore
the three-mile face of the mighty Columbia Glacier and hear tales of the
region as told by the Alaskan crew. Keep your eyes open for seals, sea lions,
otters, whales and puffins throughout this half-day exploration cruise.
Overnight Valdez. Continental breakfast and lunch included. Day
4 - Monday, May 25: Board the motorcoach for a journey north to the
largest city in the interior, Fairbanks, better known to Alaskans as the
Golden Heart City. The route takes you along the Wrangell-St. Elias National
Park, the largest park in the U.S. and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Overnight
Fairbanks. Continental breakfast included.
Day 5 - Tuesday, May 26: Today learn how the gold rush affected
Alaska’s interior on a sightseeing tour with an included visit to the
University of Alaska, Fairbanks Museum. Cruise the Chena River
aboard a sternwheeler and experience the thrill of river travel. Travel back to
the time when traditional riverboats plied the waterways of Alaska’s interior
during the late 1800's. Tonight, partake in an optional authentic salmon bake.
Overnight Fairbanks. Breakfast included.
Day 6 - Wednesday, May 27: Ride the motorcoach south to Denali
National Park. Enjoy an afternoon of exploring this pristine area at your
leisure by either participating in a complimentary park service activity or
optional tour. There are many to choose from, including mild or wild river
rafting, flight seeing to Mt. McKinley, a jet boat safari on the Nenana River,
or a visit to an award winning dog kennel. Overnight Denali. Breakfast included. Day
7 - Thursday, May 28: Today travel deep into Denali National Park on the
Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the pristine wilderness for bear,
moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. This six to eight hour journey is narrated
allowing for insight into the animals, flora and fauna of this spectacular
region. Overnight Denali. Breakfast and snack box meal included.
Day
8 - Friday, May 29: Enjoy a morning of leisure for on own exploration.
This afternoon board the world famous Alaska Railroad for the day trip to
Anchorage. As you travel along the Susitna River, you may catch a glimpse
of the majestic Mt. McKinley or black bear along the banks of the Susitna River.
Overnight Anchorage. Breakfast included.
Day 9 - Saturday, May 30: Enjoy a brief city tour of Anchorage,
which includes the historic downtown district. Included visit to the Alaska
Native Heritage Center, a gathering place that celebrates, perpetuates and
shares Alaska Native cultures. Tonight, feast on
an Alaskan style meal and share tales from the road with your traveling
companions. Overnight Anchorage. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 10 - Sunday, May 31: Your Grand Alaska Tour comes to an end
with a Premier Alaska representative transfer to the airport. Enjoy a buffet
breakfast at the hotel before departure. Breakfast included.
Please call for deposit and final payment schedule.
The below per person rates do not include air fare:
$1,935.00 per person/double occupancy
$1,760.00 per person/triple occupancy
$1,680.00 per person/quad occupancy
$2,800.00 single occupancy
NEW YORK CITY
June 3 - 8, 2009
Visit New York City as it should be visited - staying in the
heart of the theatre district in Manhattan!
Day 1-Wednesday: We load our motorcoach and overnight in
Clarion, PA. Refresh and enjoy a buffet dinner at the hotel.
Day
2-Thursday: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for New
York City. Our first stop is St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the largest
decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States. Late afternoon,
we check into our hotel, The Hotel Novotel - "our home" while
in New York City, located at 52nd Street and Broadway. After
freshening up, we depart for Tavern on the Green for dinner. For our
evening entertainment, we depart for a Broadway Show (show to be
announced).
Day 3-Friday: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before
departing for Liberty Park to meet our guide and take a ferry ride to Ellis
Island and the Statue of Liberty. Walk over the same steps where your
ancestors walked when coming to the United States seeking freedom. And don’t forget that photo
opportunity standing in front of the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy free time on your
own at Times Square - The world’s busiest intersection, just 2 blocks
from our hotel. Times Square
has enough shops, restaurants and theatres to keep you entertained for your
entire stay. And don’t forget those many street performers and vendors! Return
to the hotel to refresh for the evening. We enjoy dinner this evening at Ellen’s
Starlight Diner. This unique diner features singing waitstaff and variety
shows who perform nightly, so sit back and relax as you will be taken back in
time to a never forgotten era as you enjoy the best in classic American cuisine.
Before returning to our hotel in Times Square, we visit New York City’s famous
Empire State Building, soaring more than a quarter mile into the sky above
the heart of Manhattan. Located on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet above
the City’s bustling streets, the Observatory offers panoramic views from both
within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade.
Day
4-Saturday: Enjoy breakfast on your own before departing for a
tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, whose collection now contains
more than two million works of art from all points of the compass, ancient
through modern times. Enjoy lunch on your own while at the museum. The remainder
of the day is free to explore the
"Big Apple" on your own. A One Day Metro Pass is
included for the day, which is good for unlimited subway and local bus rides. Be
sure to check out Central Park, located just outside the museum, or visit
Strawberry Fields/Imagine Mosaic, the John Lennon memorial site. Dinner on
your own this evening.
Day 5-Sunday: Enjoy breakfast at our hotel before
checking out. Mid-afternoon, we check into our hotel to refresh for our evening
dinner and entertainment. Board the Gateway Clipper River Boat for a
dinner cruise and experience life on the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio Rivers.
Take in Pittsburgh’s sparkling city skyline at night! Sailing the three rivers
while listening to the relaxing sounds of the onboard duo is a great way to end
a stellar weekend!
Day 6-Monday: Enjoy breakfast at our hotel before
checking out to return home.
Early Bird Discount if paid in full prior to April 29, 2009:
$1,629.00 per person/double occupancy
$1,425.00 per person/triple occupancy
$1,319.00 per person/quad occupancy
$2,245.00 single
Includes: 5 nights accommodations, baggage handling, 5
breakfasts, 4 dinners, admissions as stated in the itinerary, deluxe motor coach
transportation and driver tip.
Early Bird
Discount
NEW HARMONY & INDIANAPOLIS,
INDIANA*
Tuesday - Thursday, June 9 - 11, 2009*
Day 1-Tuesday: We arrive in Indianapolis to pick up our step-on guide
at the Historic Landmarks Foundation for a one hour tour of Indianapolis’
highlights. After dropping our guide and having lunch on your own at Shapiro’s
Delicatessen, we head to Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, for
a one hour tour which will include the playing field, a locker room, Press Box,
a suite and Lucas Oil Plaza. There will be time for shopping in the Colts Pro
Shop. Next, we head to the Indiana Statehouse for a guided tour. This building
of outstanding architectural beauty has served as a center of civic life in
Indiana since 1888. The tour combines a discussion on the three branches of
government, with details on the restoration and architectural aspects of the
building. After a quick fresh-up at our hotel, we depart for Beef and Boards
Dinner Theater for the popular musical production of "Annie", based on
the popular Harold Gray comic strip "Little Orphan Annie". We then
return to our hotel for the evening.
Day 2 - Wednesday: Enjoy breakfast at your leisure at the hotel. We
depart to pick up our fellow travelers from RoadRunner Tours. This is the same
group that we had so much fun with on the East Coast Michigan Tour in July 2008.
We arrive in Evansville, Indiana for lunch and a tour of the Reitz Home and
return to the days of Victorian elegance and grandeur. This historic home is
described as one of the country’s finest examples of French Second Empire
architecture. Lunch will be served in the Carriage House prior to our tour. The
home features period furniture, silk damask-covered walls, hand-painted
ceilings, delicately molded plaster friezes, French gift chandeliers and
intricately patterned wood parquet floors. We then arrive at the Mesker Park Zoo
and Botanic Garden for a tour of the brand new Amazonia, Forest of Riches. At
this amazing 10,000 sq. ft., $11.44 million Rainforest Exhibit, you will
encounter dozens of rainforest residents from high in the canopy to the forest
floor below. Tropical trees and palms soar to the 45-foot tall roof and create a
breathtaking tropical setting. A waterfall roars and a suspension bridge
beckons. Be on the lookout for the elusive and majestic jaguar! Next, we arrive
at the charming and cozy New Harmony Inn for a relaxing escape, nestled on the
bend of the Wabash River. Enjoy the view of the surrounding lake and
gardens as you wind down after a busy day. Dinner will be served in the Red
Geranium Restaurant, one of the region’s most charming and romantic
restaurants serving award-winning seasonal American cuisine.
Day 3-Thursday: Breakfast is served in the Red Geranium Restaurant at
your leisure before departing for the Atheneum/Visitors Center. This stunning
building houses exhibits on the communal history of New Harmony, a large theatre
where an orientation film
on the town is shown and the Museum Shop. Once called the "Athens of the
West", New Harmony has been a favorite place to rejuvenate the spirit for
nearly 200 years. It is the site of two 19th Century Utopian
experiments, the Harmonists and the Owenites. Our guided historic tour begins
with a short orientation film before visiting the historic sites, including the
famous Roofless Church. There will be time to shop in historic downtown with
antiques, garden and specialty shops. Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the
restaurants. We depart, drop our RoadRunner Tours traveling companions before
heading for home.
Early Bird Discount if paid in full prior to May 5,
2009:
$419.00 per person/double occupancy
$393.00 per person/triple occupancy
$525.00 single
Includes: 5 meals (including dinner theatre), touring and admission fees,
2 nights hotel accommodations, baggage handling, deluxe motor coach
transportation and driver’s tip.
Early Bird Discount
NOT YOUR USUAL BROWN COUNTY TOUR*
NASHVILLE, INDIANA
Monday - Wednesday, June 22 - 24, 2009
We visited Brown County in early May 2008 and discovered some
fun attractions in Brown County and got very excited about taking you there. We
will be staying at the lovely Artists Colony Inn in downtown Nashville, an
extremely great location in the heart of Nashville, Indiana, right in the middle
of the many unique shops and eateries. All pictures are courtesy of the Artists
Colony Inn to show the lovely accommodations and the surrounding area in which
we will be staying.
Day 1: Our first stop will be Not Just Popcorn, which has been
featured on the Food Network and in Midwest Living. This unique shop specializes
in Indiana grown, gourmet popcorn with more than 100 flavors, from sweet to
savory. We arrive in Nashville, Indiana in enough time to do a bit of shopping
and browsing or have lunch on your own in the downtown area, or just sit in one
of the many areas and enjoy the sights and sounds around you. Before heading to
the evening entertainment, we will enjoy dinner at our hotel. On the way, we
will gather at Chateau Thomas for a little wine tasting, while enjoying one
another’s company on their patio. We then walk over to the Coachlight Musical
Theatre for an evening of entertainment by some very funny, talented actors. Day 2: We start the day with breakfast at our hotel. We then load
our bus and head to For Bare Feet, to learn the history of this unique
company as you watch a piece of yarn transform into a pair of socks. The story
of how this lovely lady came to start this company is so very heartwarming. We
head back to the downtown Nashville area for lunch and browsing on your own or
freshening up before dinner and our evening out. Handbell ringing is a very
rare, graceful form of musical expression, usually performed by 8 - 12 people.
Kristine performs solo using 36 handbells at the Joy Bell Theatre! Combining her
talent with a wonderful personality and humor, she creates a stunning musical
achievement that will overwhelm your musical senses!
Day 3: We again start our day with breakfast at our hotel before
departing. Just outside of Nashville, we stop at Camp Atterbury, once a World
War II military base. Camp Atterbury is now a premier training and mobilization
site for all branches of the U.S. Military, the U. S. Army Reserve and The
National Guard. You will enjoy the humor of our soldier step-on guide who will
give us rare insight into this facility. We then head home after a fun adventure
at one of our Indiana treasures.
Early Bird Discount if paid in full
prior to May 8, 2009:
$376.00 per person/double occupancy
Includes: Overnight at Artists Colony Inn, 2
breakfasts, 2 dinners, Chateau Thomas wine tasting, Coachlight Musical Theatre,
For Bare Feet tour, Joy Bell Theatre, Not Just Popcorn, Camp Atterbury tour,
deluxe motor coach transportation and driver tip.
Early Bird Discount
NATIONAL PARKS OF THE WEST
Fly Out of Indianapolis International Airport
June 27 - July 8, 2009
Day1-Sat., June 27: Scottsdale, Arizona - Tour begins.
Join Collette Vacations on a tour through five of America’s most splendid
national parks. Your tour begins in Arizona, where you will enjoy a stay in the
world-famous resort town of Scottsdale. Dinner included. Day 2-Sun., June 28: Scottsdale, Sedona and Lake Powell - Begin
the day with a visit to the artists’ colony of Sedona before stopping at the
spectacular Oak Creek Canyon. See the amazing rock formations change hue with
each turn in the road. Later today, you arrive at Lake Powell. Breakfast and
dinner included. Day 3-Mon., June 29: Lake Powell and Grand Canyon- This morning
you embark on a delightful breakfast cruise on scenic Lake Powell. Then travel
to Carl Hayden Visitors Center and look out over Glen Canyon Dam and see to the
end of Lake Powell. Afterwards, travel to Marble Canyon before arriving at the
spectacular Grand Canyon, staying at the only in-park hotel. The original Grand
Canyon Lodge was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1937 by architect Gilbert
Stanley Underwood. Its rustic construction of limestone walls and timbered
ceilings compliments the North Rim’s lush beauty. The Lodge offers peace and
comfort to the North Rim visitor and is a National Historic Landmark. Dinner
this evening takes place in the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, offering fine
dining in a casual atmosphere, with magnificent views overlooking the rim of the
Canyon. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 4-Tues., June 30: Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Utah, and Zion Canyon
- Today you travel to Bryce Canyon National Park, truly one of the most
spectacular scenic wonders of the world. The formations within Bryce Canyon
National Park, called Hoodoos, are the creation of wind and water erosion over
eons of time. Iron oxidizing within the rock causes the natural orange and red
hues that color these formations. Your final destination for the day is the red
and white sandstone cliffs of Zion Canyon National Park. In sheer magnitude and
color, Zion is very likely one of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the
world. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 5-Wed., July 1: Zion Canyon and Salt Lake City - A drive north
takes you to Salt Lake City, the "City of Saints", where you will
enjoy a two-night stay. Perhaps you will want to explore Temple Square. This
beautifully landscaped 10-acre plot of ground in the heart of downtown Salt Lake
City is one of Utah’s most visited attractions. The centerpiece of the square
is the 6-spired granite Salt Lake Temple, and adjacent to this imposing edifice
is the domed Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the
great Tabernacle organ. Breakfast and dinner included. Day 6-Thurs, July 2: Salt Lake City - Enjoy a tour of Salt Lake
City, featuring the Great Salt Lake, the state capitol and the residential
district. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Breakfast included. Day 7-Fri., July 3: Salt Lake City and Jackson Hole, Wyoming - En
route to Wyoming you will see the majestic Bear Lake Summit. Later you will
arrive in the cowboy town of Jackson Hole. Breakfast included. Day 8-Sat., July 4: Jackson Hole - The day is yours to explore
Jackson Hole. Some optional activities include shopping, canoeing, hiking and
river rafting trips. Tonight, a fun-filled evening of cowboy entertainment and
dinner is in store at the Bar J Chuckwagon. Breakfast and dinner included. Day 9-Sun., July 5: Jackson Hole, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone -
From Jackson Hole, pass through Grand Teton National Park. Towering more than a
mile above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet.
Twelve Teton peaks reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain
glaciers. The Teton Range is the youngest range in the Rockies and displays some
of North America’s oldest rocks. Later, arrive at the amazing Yellowstone
National Park where you will enjoy an overnight stay at your lodge nestled in
the heart of this wonderful park. One of the many highlights is the world-famous
Old Faithful Geyser, a fountain of steam that rises more than 60 feet in the
air. Breakfast included.
Day 10-Mon., July 6: Yellowstone, Cody and Sheridan- A delightful
day of sightseeing begins with a trip along Lake Yellowstone and over Sylvan
Pass. From the mountains to the prairies, the scenery is simply amazing. As you
pass through Cody, a stop will be made at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, a
tribute to one of the most colorful figures of the old west, Buffalo Bill Cody.
Before turning in for the night in Sheridan, you drive through the incredible
Bighorn Mountains and journey through the territory of the Great Sioux Nation.
Breakfast included. Day 11-Tues, July 7: Sheridan and Custer State Park, South Dakota-
See one of the country’s most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore, before
visiting the Crazy Horse Monument, a memorial dedicated to the Native Americans
of our great land. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Native
American Cultural Center to learn about their culture and customs. Here, Native
Americans discuss the movements of their dances and the significance of wearing
different feathers and clothes. Later, you will arrive at Custer State Park in
the Black Hills of South Dakota. Join your fellow travelers at a farewell dinner
and share your experiences at our nation’s wonderful parks. Breakfast and
dinner included. Day 12-Wed., July 8: Custer State Park - Your tour ends, leaving
you with many wonderful memories.
Please call for full Collette Vacations
color brochure which outlines payment schedule. We highly encourage purchasing
Collette Vacations Insurance at an additional charge of $140.00 per person.
$3,299.00 per person/double occupancy
$3,249.00 per person/triple occupancy
$4,399.00 single occupancy
MICHIGAN EAST COAST TOUR*
Changes made to prior years
Monday - Thursday, July 20 - 23, 2009
SAY
YES TO MICHIGAN! There actually is an eastern coastline and it is a very
pleasant place to visit. Matter of fact, it is a repeat from July 2007 &
2008, which sold out both years. We are sure it includes wonderful, unique
activities you have not had the pleasure in which to participate.
Several people stated that they wished we had stayed at the Elk Preserve
another night, so we have made adjustments accordingly for 2009.
Pictures below are taken from our 2008 tour. You may view all pictures
from that tour by clicking on the link directly below.
http://tinyurl.com/62gkjb
Day 1: Arrive at the Doubletree in Bay City. Freshen up a bit, then
take a stroll on the river walk just outside the front door for this evening’s
Dinner Sail on the Tall Ship Appledore. Enjoy an unforgettable evening learning
the history of the Saginaw River as the Appledore sails from Downtown Bay City
out to the Saginaw Bay. Once out on the open water, help the crew set the sails
or relax and enjoy the view.
Day 2: This morning feast on Doubletree Riverfront Grille’s
breakfast buffet prior to visiting the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum,
housed in the Arbury Fine Arts Center on the campus of Saginaw Valley State
University. The main exhibit houses an extraordinary collection of more than 200
works that span the career of Marshall M. Fredericks (1908-1998), who was a
Detroit based traditional figurative public sculpture. He is known in America
and abroad for his monumental figurative sculpture, inspiring public memorials,
exuberant fountains, insightful portraits and whimsical sculptures of
animals. Next, we continue north where we arrive at the Northport Travel
Center located in Au Gres and board the 50' passenger vessel "Shirley
Ann". Enjoy the 45-minute ride across the open waters of Saginaw Bay to Big
Charity Island. The lake mariners named the island for its location, placed
through the charity of God midway between the city of Au Gres and the Thumb of
Michigan. On the way to the island, we will also stop at Gravelly Shoals Light.
Upon arrival at the Island Harbor, you will receive a
presentation of the history of the island and the Charity Island Lighthouse. We
will then walk through the beautiful hardwood forest to the lightkeeper’s
house. A traditional Great Lakes Perch or Beef Tenderloin lunch is served on the
porch, providing a breathtaking view of Saginaw Bay. Tours of the home are given
after dinner. Dessert is served on the return trip to the mainland. Later this afternoon, we travel north where we arrive at the
Thunder Bay Resort , where we will stay for the next 2 nights. Enjoy relaxing
on the grounds of the resort overlooking the golf course, play a game of
horse-shoes with your friends or time in the hot tub. This evening, we gather
as a group for a pizza dinner in the Clubhouse Grill. Finish your evening with
a little star gazing in the dark northern sky while roasting marshmallows!
Day 3: After a full breakfast in the Clubhouse Grill, we depart
for the Forty Mile Point Lighthouse, which is located on the northern shoreline
of Lake Huron in Presque Isle County’s Lighthouse Park in Roger’s City,
Michigan. At a cost of $25,000, the station was completed by the end of 1896.
Its 4th Order Fresnel lens has been a welcoming beacon to sailors
since May 1897 and is still operating today. We will also visit the pilot house
from the Steamer Calcite, built in 1912, and the first self-unloading steamer
on the lakes. Then we visit one of the oldest
surviving lighthouses on the Great Lakes. Built in 1840, Old Presque Isle
Lighthouse, and then to the New Presque Isle Lighthouse, built in 1871. Then it’s
time to head to Alpena. Box lunches will be provided at the New Presque Isle
Lighthouse. In Alpena, we will visit the Great Lakes
Maritime Heritage Center. This 20,000 sq. ft. center was built by NOAA (National
Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) to complement the Thunder Bay National
Underwater Shipwreck Preserve. Lake Huron’s unpredictable weather, its murky
fog banks and sudden gales, coupled with rocky shoals, earned Thunder Bay the
unfortunate name of "Shipwreck Alley". During the 200-year shipping
history, scores of vessels ended their careers on the lake floor of Alpena, MI.
We arrive back at Thunder Bay Resort, where we will relax prior
to our evening event! At 5:30, be prepared for a four-hour slice of Northern
Michigan heaven. We will enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the woods,
across the Thunder Bay River and into the Elk Preserve. Here you’ll see
majestic Rocky Mountain Elk and trophy Whitetails. Then it’s on to the Elk
Antler Log Cabin for a gourmet five-course dinner prepared before you on antique
wood cookstoves. While deep in the northern forest, you will also enjoy samples of six locally produced wines from the Stoney Acres
Winery in Alpena. Then it’s back to the carriages for the return trip to your
outstanding cabin room.
Day 4: After a full breakfast in the Clubhouse Grill, for those
wishing to bring your golf clubs, enjoy an early morning tee time on the golf
course playing 18 holes at the Thunder Bay Resort. Those looking for more laid
back activities can enjoy relaxing or taking a visit to the Brush Creek Mill, a
local grist mill located on the banks of the Thunder Bay River. Watch as the
mill demonstrates the power of moving water with its 22' stainless steel wheel
and how it powers different types of electrical items. We will also enjoy a
demonstration of the grinding stones and the different grinds of flour and corn
meals that can be produced without the use of anything but the 22' water wheel.
Enjoy samples of breads and muffins made from the freshly ground products and
purchase some to make tasty homemade treats for your family.
We depart Thunder Bay Resort at 12:00 noon for West Branch, traveling through
Oscoda County. As we continue our trip towards home, we will stop for lunch on
your own at Lumber Jack Food & Spirits, listed by the Detroit News as one of
the top three places to dine in mid-Michigan. Enjoy a little time to shop the Up
North Gift Shop before lunch, with specialties such as White Wine Pucker
Pickles, Buckeye Onion Soup and Gang-sawed BBQ ribs. We then depart for home.
Early Bird Discount if paid in full prior to June 5, 2009:
$715.00 per person/double occupancy
$665.00 per person/triple occupancy
$656.00 per person/quad occupancy
$795.00 single
Includes: 8 meals, 3 nights hotel accommodations, Appledore Dinner Sail,
Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, Cruise to Charity Island for lunch,
Gravelly Shoals Light, Forty Mile Point Lighthouse, Old & New Presque Isle
Lighthouse, Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Carriage Ride/Elk Viewing and
Gourmet 5-Course Dinner, Brush Creek Mill and driver's tip.
Early Bird Discount
MAGNIFICENT CITIES OF CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE
featuring Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow & Warsaw
October 25 - November 7, 2009
Fly out of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport
Experience the cultures of Germany, Czech Republic, Austria,
Hungary and Poland. Visit the Jasna Gora monastery with one of its clergy to
witness the world-famous Black Madonna.
Day 1 - Sunday, October 25, 2009: Your journey begins
with an overnight flight to Germany.
Day 2 - Monday, October 26, 2009: Arrive in Berlin,
Germany. Your tour begins in Berlin. Tonight, join your fellow passengers
for a welcome dinner (included).
Day 3 - Tuesday, October 27, 2009: Berlin, Potsdam &
Berlin. Begin the day with a trip to Potsdam, where you will see the
impressive Sans Souci Palace. Then return to Berlin for a comprehensive tour
featuring Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial
Church, Schoenberg City Hall, Kurfuerstendam and the Reichstag Building. You
will then pass through the area which was once "Check Point Charlie"
and see what remains of the Berlin Wall. Breakfast included.
Day 4 - Wednesday, October 28, 2009: Berlin, Prague &
Czech Republic. Language Discovery - Today, your Tour Manager will help you
discover the origin and history of the languages you will experience on your
tour, along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the
locals. Depart Berlin for the "Golden City" of Prague. Your afternoon
is at leisure. You may want to visit Prague’s Old Jewish Quarter, its historic
cemetery and museum. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 5 - Thursday, October 29, 2009: Prague. Your
introduction to this fairy tale city begins with a visit to the amazing Hradcany
Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Continue with a leisurely walking tour through
the old town, showcasing the unique astronomical clock and the statue-lined
Charles Bridge. The afternoon is at leisure to independently explore the city,
shop for famous Bohemian Crystal, or visit one of the city’s many fine
museums. Breakfast included.
Day 6 - Friday, October 30, 2009: Prague, Vienna &
Austria. Leaving the Czech Republic you arrive in colorful and vibrant
Vienna, Austria, the "musical city". Tonight’s dinner is in one of
Vienna’s great local restaurants. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 7 - Saturday, October 31, 2009: Vienna. A tour of
the city showcases some of its architectural marvels, including the magnificent
St. Stephan’s Cathedral and the lavish Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat
of the Habsburg dynasty. The remainder of the day is your to experience all that
Vienna has to offer. This evening you may choose to enjoy an optional dinner,
followed by classical music performed at the Schoenbrunn Palace Orangerie.
Breakfast included.
Day 8 - Sunday, November 1, 2009: Vienna & Budapest,
Hungary. Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque Hungarian countryside en
route to historic Budapest. You will discover Budapest is divided by the Danube
with the historic Buda on one side and the cosmopolitan Pest on the opposite
side. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 9 - Monday, November 2, 2009: Budapest. The
beautiful city of Budapest is often referred to as "the Paris of Eastern
Europe". Today a local expert provides an informative city tour featuring
Fisherman’s Bastion, Mathias Church, old Buda, the New Parliament and Gellert
Hill. AS special stop is made at Heroes Square, a unique monument where you will
learn about the many diverse leaders of Hungary. Later, you will have some free
time to explore Budapest on your own. Breakfast included.
Day 10 - Tuesday, November 3, 2009: Budapest, Slovakia
and Krakow, Poland. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Low Tatra mountain range
of Slovakia en route to Poland. Your home for the next two nights is the lively
city of Krakow, which still offer an old world charm. Breakfast and dinner
included.
Day 11 - Wednesday, November 4, 2009: Krakow. A city
tour of Krakow’s historic Old Town features Market Square, St. Mary’s
church, the University and Wawel Castle, a former residence of Polish kings.
This afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city on your own. You may
choose to take an optional excursion to the amazing Wieliczka Salt Mines, a
UNESCO World Heritage site. Breakfast included.
Day 12 - Thursday, November 5, 2009: Krakow, Auschwitz,
Czestochowa and Warsaw. A local expert guides you through the former
concentration camp of Auschwitz. See first hand the various prison cells and
learn the history of the prison and many of the hardships that occurred within
those walls. Next, travel north to the spiritual corner of Poland and the
hallowed shrine of the Jasna
Gora Monastery in Czestochowa. One of the monastery’s own clergy conducts an
enriching tour of Jasna Gora and the famous Black Madonna, a sacred icon. The
Black Madonna is world-renowned with more than 5 million pilgrims flocking to
Czestochowa yearly to pay their respects. Later this afternoon, you will arrive
in the capital city of Warsaw. Breakfast included.
Day 13 - Friday, November 6, 2009: Warsaw. The moving
history of Warsaw, both joyous and tragic, is yours to embrace as you embark on
a special city tour of this capital city. Tonight, join your fellow travelers
for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip. Breakfast and
dinner included.
Day 14 - Saturday, November 7, 2009: Warsaw. Tour
Ends. Breakfast included.
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$4,079.00 PerPerson/Double Occupancy
$4,049.00 Per Person/Triple Occupancy
$5,129.00 Single Occupancy