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Photo highlights from the Mackinac Island Trip!
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2019 Extended Trips and Tours
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2019
June 15-16 ............................................................................................... Horse Country
By motorcoach, races after dark at Churchhill Downs, Keeneland Horse Farm and Godophin at Jonabell Farm; 2 days, 4 meals ($355 double, $455 single)
July 16-28.........................................Alaska Discovery -- Land & Cruise
7-night Princess Cruise; 13 days, 25 meals, $5,749 double, $8,749 single w/air fare
July 18, 19, & 20 ................................................ Tall Ships Celebration –Via Motorcoach
DAY 1 - Greet the Tall Ships with a luncheon cruise on the “Islander”, Tour the Historical Homes in Bay City – over 200 of them! Visit Saginaw Naval Museum finishing off with dinner at Krzysiak’s Hoouse.)
DAY 2 - Early Admission to the Tall Ships Celebration, tour Zellinger Wool Company and shop Frankenmuth or shop the Birch Run Outlet Mall, then this evening German wine & beer tasting before Chicken dinner at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant.
DAY 3 - Board the Tall Ship “Appledore” for a lunch cruise on the Saginaw River out to the Bay. 2 nights lodging & 7 meals, Single $785, Double $654, Triple $619. A $300 deposit is required with registration.
July 21-28, 2019........................................Pacific Northwest & California
Featuring Washington, Oregon and California. Highlights: Seattle, Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Portland, Columbia River Gorge, Newport, Bandon State Natural Area, Redwood National Park, Eureka, Avenue of the Giants, San Francisco, Choice of San Francisco Bay Cruise or City Tour of San Francisco. 8 Days; 10 Meals ($3,379 Double includes air fare).
August 30- September 11................Portugal & Its Islands featuring the Estoril Coast, Azores & Madeira Islands
Highlights: Lisbon, Portuguese Riviera, Fatima, Obidos, St Michael Island-Azores. 13 Days, 18 Meals ($5,299 Double includes air fare)
August 30-September 13.......................................................Exploring Britain & Ireland
England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales; 15 days, 20 meals, $5,399 double, $6,399 single w/air fare
September 18-27...................................................................Reflections of Italy
Rome, Colosseum, Assisi, Perugia, Siena, Florence, Venice. 10 Days; 13 Meals ($4699 Double included air fare).
September 30 – Oct 10......................................Classic Danube
Featuring a 7 night Danube River Cruise Highlights: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Linderhof Palace, Oberammergau, Munich, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest. 11 Days, 24 Meals ($4,979 Double includes air fare).
October 11 – 16.................................................................Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Featuring Albuquerque and Sante Fe – 6 Days; 7 Meals ($2,769 Double includes air fare).
October 13-15............................................................................Mackinac Island & the Grand Hotel
Features 2 nights at the beautiful Grank Hotel, gourmet meals, a carriage tour of the island, afternoon tea and daily activities. Single $860; Double $710; Triple $660 Deposit $250
Trip Code
October 23 – November 1...........................................................Iconic Israel
Highlights: Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Tiberias, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Jericho, Qumran, Dead Sea, Bethlehem,. 10 Days; 15 Meals ($4899 Double includes air fare)
December 1-6...............................................................................Southern Charm Holiday
Highlights: Historic Charleston, Choice of Boone Hall Planation or Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, James Island County Park Holiday Display, Jekyll Island, Christmas Caroling, Savannah, Andrew Low House; 6 Days, 8 Meals (Double $2449 – Air fare included)
December 29-January 2 ...............................................................California New Year’s Getaway
Featuring the Tournament of Roses Parade. 5 Days; 5 Meals ($2,899 Double includes air fare).
Some of the 2018 New York City Travelers enjoying their "Girls Trip". Pictured, from left to right are Laurene Benelli, Carrie Edwards, Tina Wells, Thelma Retz, Terrie Mays and Laurie Muzzillo. Check out the information below on the 2019 trip!!
New York City
September 16-20, 2019
Four days in the Big Apple begins with a ferry trip to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty followed by Times Square, Macy’s, the Empire State Building, Central Park, the Guggenheim, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown, Battery Park, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Two evenings at the theatre, 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners are also included
Code #: 475105-M1
Single $1,950; Double $1,550; Deposit $500
View the New York City Brochure
Thanks to our travelers who visited New York City with us and supplied these photos.
Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky
June 15-16, 2019
Check out the flier to learn more about this Horse Country trip!
2020
August 4-15 ............................................................................. Alpine Explorer & Glacier Express Train With Oberammergau Passion Play
Only once every ten years do you get the opportunity to experience the Passion Play! Lago Maffiore, Island Dinner, Zermatt, Glacier Express Train, St. Moritz, Innsbruck, Salzburg, St. Peter’s Restaurant, Mozart Dinner Concert, Munich, Oberammergau Passion Play, Linderhopp Palace, Fussen, Neuschwanstein Castle. 12 days, 17 meals ($7,099 double w/air fare and tickets to play).
Photos from a recent Mackinac Island Trip
Day Trips
Many popular Day Trips are planned throughout the year. To see a complete list or to register,
go to: Register now!
Like to see Day Trips planned for the entire year? NOW AVAILABLE a list of 2019 Day Trips
Chicago Flower and Garden Show
“FLOWERTALES” is the theme of the Chicago Flower and Garden Show this year. After arriving at Chicago’s Navy Pier we will move immediately to the 700-passenger ship, “Spirit of Chicago” for a 2-hour luncheon buffet, floral arrangement demonstration . . . and incredible skyline views! After docking, you can stroll through the corridor filled with beautiful stained glass windows on your way to the Flower and Garden Show. You will enjoy lush theme gardens, creative tablescapes, demonstrations by florists and chefs, gardening seminars and the popular marketplace. Whether you are a beginning gardener needing the basics, a seasoned pro wanting to take things to the next level or a horticultural aficionado seeking what’s new and trendy, you will find Chicago’s first blush with spring to be invigorating. Luncheon cruise and entry ticket to show are included. A continental breakfast will be served en-route and a fast food stop (on your own) will be made on the way home.
Code Date Day Fee
175000-S1 3/23 Sa $115
Departs: 8:00 a.m. from Bob Arnold Park, Parnell at E. State Blvd. Returns: 10:30 p.m.
Broadway in Chicago presents “Hamilton”
Our motorcoach stops first on Michigan Avenue at Water Tower Place where we will gather at the Mity Nice Grill to enjoy American dishes, served family style for lunch (included). Then it’s a short ride to the Private Bank Theatre for a matinee perfor- mance of “Hamilton,” the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton told on stage like you’ve never seen before. Combining a historically accurate plot with hip-hop and R&B songs, this musical has fast become one of the most innovative productions ever to hit the theater world. Inspired by the 2004 book “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow, the musical recounts the story of Hamilton’s life from childhood all the way through to the tragic end. Among the historical figures appearing in sup- porting roles are Hamilton’s wife, Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, Aaron Burr, George Washington, James Madison and King George III. A supper stop (on your own) will be made on the way home at Cul- ver’s in Valparaiso.
Code Date Day Fee
275017-W1 3/20 W $197
Departs 8:00 a.m. from Bob Arnold Park, Parnell at E. State Blvd. Returns: 10:30 p.m.
Broadway in Chicago presents “Cats”
Based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Prac- tical Cats,” this show is set in a larger than-life junkyard playground and is alive with our favor- ite feline characters. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year – the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their sto- ries for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the cats to ascend to the Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Our motorcoach stops first on Michigan Avenue at Water Tower Place where we will gather at the Mity Nice Grill to enjoy American dishes served family-style for lunch (included). Then it’s a short ride to the Oriental Theatre in Chicago’s Loop for a matinee performance. A supper stop (on your own) will be made on the way home at Culver’s in Valparaiso.
Code Date Day Fee
375202-S1 8/3 Sa $145
Departs 8:00 a.m. from Bob Arnold Park, Parnell at E. State Blvd. Returns: 10:30 p.m.
Springtime in Chicago featuring the “One of a Kind Show”
Shop ‘til you drop trip in downtown Chicago! We’ll visit the Magnificent Mile and take in the “One of a Kind Show” at the Merchandise Mart where over 600 artists display and sell their unique offerings. The coach will drop off behind Nordstrom’s on Wabash and at the Merchandise Mart on Wells St. At day’s end, everyone will board at the Corner of Grand and Wabash. A continental breakfast will be served en route. Lunch in Chicago and a fast-food stop on the way home are on your own.
Code Date Day Fee
275005-S1 4/27 Sa $60
Departs 8:00 a.m. from Bob Arnold Park, Parnell at E. State Blvd. Returns: 10:30 p.m.
Chicago Cubs Baseball
Join us as we head to Chicago’s historic Wrigley Field for another exciting season of Chicago Cubs baseball! Lower terrace, infield seats are reserved for each game to watch all your favorite players in action as they battle for another World Series win. A box lunch and beverage (included) is provided en route to the ballpark. A fast food stop (on your own) will be made on the way home.
Code Date Day Fee
Cubs vs. Phillies
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375000-R1 Cubs vs. Rockies |
5/23 |
Th |
$130 |
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375000-R2 |
6/6 |
Th |
$130 |
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Cubs vs. Braves |
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375000-R3 |
6/27 |
Th |
$130 |
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Cubs vs. Reds |
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375000-W1 |
7/17 |
W |
$130 |
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Cubs vs. Athletics |
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375000-W2 |
8/7 |
W |
$130 |
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Cubs vs. Giants |
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375000-R4 |
8/22 |
Th |
$130 |
Departs: 8:30 a.m. from Bob Arnold Park,
Parnell at E. State Blvd. Returns: 10:30 p.m.
Tulip Time Festival
Holland, Michigan blooms with hospitality as this charming city welcomes us to its 90th Tulip Time Festival. Our day starts out with a luncheon buffet cruise on the “Holland Princess.” Then, a short tour of the tulips lined streets as we proceed toward Centennial Park where 200 juried exhibi- tors will be showing fine art and original crafts for sale. Be sure to check out the downtown shops bursting with spring deals before departure. A continental breakfast will be served en route and a supper stop (on your own) will be made on the way home.
Code Date Day Fee
275007-S1 5/4 Sa $95
Departs 8:00 a.m. from Bob Arnold Park, Parnell
at E. State Blvd. Returns: 10:30 p.m.
Cancellation Information
All Cancellations on day trips are subject to a $5 or 10% (whichever is greater) per person cancellation fee. Cancellations made within one week of departure will be refunded only if replacements can be found. There are no refunds for NO-SHOWS. All day trips include the service of a Travel Service escort, motorcoach transportation and all necessary gratuities, including those to the escort and motorcoach driver. All trips feature NO SMOKING on the motorcoaches.
My travel friends (Beckie, Tonda, and Leah) and I would like to say THANK YOU for such a wonderful Chicago Shopping Trip on Saturday, December 1st. Our group had a wonderful time. The price for the trip was unbeatable. The organization of the trip was flawless. Donna was a wonderful hostess who made sure everyone's needs were met. Bob, the bus driver from excursion travel, was the best driver we have ever had and we have been on quite a few bus trips in the past.
We will definitely recommend future bus trips sponsored by Parks and Recreation to our friends and families. We would certainly be interested in taking future bus trips through the Parks and Recreation. This was our first time and I sure it will not be our last.
Thanks again for such a wonderful time last Saturday.
Michelle V.
Traveler Testimonials:
I want to comment about the trip to Branson. It was a wonderful and well organized event.
Sue and the bus driver were outstanding. Thank you for your attention to all the details that
made up such a nice trip. - Sylvia C.
