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EVENTS CALENDAR - Updated 7/02/08
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| 2009 TOURS | ||
| JULY 6-9 | 3 Nights 4 Days |
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER CRUISE Come on lets cruise! One of our most popular trips since 1987. Cruise over 180 miles round trip from Le Claire, Iowa to Dubuque, Iowa. The Twilight is a beautifully appointed Victorian riverboat. Climate controlled for a nice cool ride on the river. Feel free to explore the Twilight, even take your turn in the wheelhouse, sharing conversation with the captain, listening to the barge traffic on the radio and even navigate old man river. It's a great picture. Our first nights stay will be in Bettendorf, Iowa where we will enjoy a splendid meal at one of the local favorites. Day two we are off to LeClaire, Iowa to board our river vessel. We have seating on the second of three levels for wonderful views of the river, wildlife, river traffic, and the bald eagles. All meals are served onboard and we have our own reserved tables for your friends and family. Travel through two sets of locks and dams #12 and #13 it is an interesting experience. After we arrive up river to the historic town of Dubuque, Iowa, we will settle in to our beautiful river front hotel for one night. Starting with a full breakfast on day three you will be free to visit the outstanding Mississippi River Museum (included) the Fourth Street Cable Car is one of a kind with a three state view, or maybe the Diamond Jo Casino. After returning down river and enjoying your farewell prime rib dinner, we will spend our last night at a new hotel located on the river with all river view rooms. Included: Seven meals, all luggage handling, and transportation via motorcoach, and fully escorted by an experienced guide. Price per person based on: Double occupancy..$598 Triple.................$588 Quad.............$568 Single........$732 |
| JULY 12 | Sun | DETROIT
TIGERS-VS-CLEVELAND Lower level seating for this outing. Everyone will receive a Hot dog, Beverage, and chips. Ticket and transportation. Depart at 10:30am and Return after the game. $54 |
| JULY 15 | Wed | DETROIT
RIVER CRUISE IT'S NO SURPRISE THAT WE HAVE ADDED AN ADDITIONAL DATE FOR THIS VERY POPULAR TRIP. THE DETAILS ARE THE SAME AS JULY 16TH. |
| JULY 16 | Thur | DETROIT
RIVER CRUISE This is a private Tripper Charter. We occupy the entire boat. We will enjoy a narrated 2 Hour cruise on one of the busiest waterways in the country. You won't believe how the U.S. water front has been revived, from the Ambassador Bridge to Belle Isle. Enjoy a lunch prior to the cruise at one of Detroit's favorites, featuring their famous family style chicken and ribs. This is a wonderful day you will be pleasantly surprised, we promise! Depart at 9am and return at 6pm. $59 |
| JULY 23-27 | Four nights and five days. | "LAS
VEGAS" Four nights and five days in the city of lights with lodging in the heart of the strip. Round trip airfare via Northwest Airlines. Detroit/LasVegas/Detroit. With optional transfer to Detroit Metro from Jackson, Chelsea and Ann Arbor. *Four nights accommodations at the Imperial Palace Hotel on the strip. *Round trip airport transfers with baggage handling while in Vegas. *Meet & greet assistance in Las Vegas. *Optional side trips available to Hoover Dam, Mt. Charleston, Valley of Fire or a day trip to Laughlin, NV. *Fully escorted. Please note that the Northwest airlines now charge $15 per bag on each flight.. This must be paid at the airport upon check-in. Cancellation insurance is available through the Jackson Trippers Inc. and is highly recommended. PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON: DOUBLE........$598.00 TRIPLE........Available QUAD.........Available SINGLE......Available |
| July 25 | Sat | CHICAGO
for the day. What's your fancy? You may choose from one of our many drop off points throughout Chicago. Navy Pier, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, State Street, Art Institute, and the Magnificent Mile. The warm weather will offer many opportunities for events like, the architectural river cruise, water taxies or lake cruise. We will provide maps of our pick up point and highlight points of interest, along with additional information to help prepare you for your exciting day in "Chi Town" Depart at 7am and return at 10pm $54 |
| July 29 | Wed | HENRY
FORD ESTATE with Lunch in the Mansion Relive the splendor of the 56 room mansion where Henry and Clara Ford once lived and entertained the world's most influential people like "Herbert Hoover". We will enjoy a very nice lunch right in the mansion. Our tour will continue to the still operational Power House, the works of Edison himself. It also houses Mr Ford's personal 12 car collection. The gardens will be in full bloom and a walk down Jensen's Meadow will be beautiful. Depart at 9am and return at 3:30pm $58 |
| July 30 | Thurs | "NUNSENSE
II" At TURKEYVILLE USA. They are calling this show the sequel to the international hit musical Nunsense. The same five nuns are back on stage to provide great music and plenty of laughs. A wonderful turkey dinner with all the trimmings is included at Cornwell's. Time to shop and look around Turkeyville. Depart at 10am and return at 4pm. $59 |
| July 31 | Friday | "AMISH
ACRES ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL in NAPPANEE, INDIANA. Named one of the top 100 events in 2008. Over 350 artists and crafters with juried crafts are set up to sell their unique wares. Ongoing entertainment, festive food and cash prizes will be given away. A hot breakfast snack on the coach. Depart at 7:30am and return at 5pm $39 |
| Aug 6 | Thurs | CHICAGO
BOTANICAL GARDENS Ride through the many theme Garden settings or stroll about. Lunch will be available on the grounds. More details will be coming very soon. |
| Aug 11 | Tues | MYSTERY
GARDEN TOUR Here we go again! This trip was so popular that it went into a wait list. So we will return again and you don't want to miss it this time. It's a real surprise that this amazing garden setting West of Jackson is such a secret. The flowers, herbs, restored 1800s farm home, and landscaping is beyond description. Our lunch is prepared by a very talented chef that has a twist for combining art and food preparation. You are not sure weather to eat it, or take a picture. Our first group has been sworn to secrecy and it will be hard not to share the excitement. This trip is the best of the best. We promise. Depart at 9:30am and Return at 3:30pm $49 |
| Aug 16 | Sun | BIG
RIVER At the August Barn Theatre. This is a time tested musical that will take you down "Old Man River" and have you signing along with Huck Finn. Enjoy a wine and juice tasting prior to our dinner at Winn Schulers. Depart at 1pm and return at 9pm $69 |
| Aug 20 | Thurs | DETROIT TIGERS VS
Seattle Mariners Lower level seating for this afternoon game. Hot Dog chips, soft drink and bottled water is included. Depart at 10:30am and Return after the game $49 |
| Aug 20 | Thurs | SAUGATUCK
MICHIGAN. SIDEWALK SALE DAYS, RIVER CRUISE, AND LUNCH ON THE RIVER. Join us for a trip to the beautiful West coast of Michigan. Enjoy a narrated cruise on Kalamazoo Lake and River and into the mouth of lake Michigan. Historic and pristine it is interesting and beautiful. Lunch will be at one of our favorites overlooking the river, with a nice entree selection for lunch. Time to take on the sidewalk sales located on several blocks in downtown Saugatuck. They are known for unique item's because of the large amount of artist's living in the area. Depart at 8am and return at 6pm $59.50 |
| Aug 25 & 26 | "CHARITY
ISLAND" Au Gres, and Tawas, MI The Saginaw Bay is home to "Big Charity Island" and is know for it's beauty along with a variety of LIGHT HOUSES. We will set sail from Au Gres to Big Charity Island and enjoy appetizers onboard the boat. After we arrive you will have a beautiful walk/ or ride to the lightkeepers house for a nice dinner on the front porch of the home. With a selection of: Great Lakes Perch or Beef Tenderloin. After a tasty dinner we will set sail for our return trip just at sunset, while enjoying dessert onboard. Overnight accommodations in Tawas along with time to shop and lunch in the quaint town of East Tawas. Additional touring to Gravelly Shoals Light House, Tawas Point Lighthouse, the Lumberman's Monument overlooking the Au Sable River in the Huron National Forest. Two stops are sure to get your taste buds movin! In business for over 60 years the Williams Cheese Co. has a wide variety of cheese, yes even Pinconning! We will keep our second stop a secret, but if you have a sweet tooth, this is the place for you. Two meals are included in this tour, one is at one of upper Michigan's top three destinations. Price Per Person Based On: Double Occupancy---$212 Triple Occupancy---$202 Single Occupancy--$255 |
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| SEPT 1-3 | 2 nights | HOLMES COUNTY OHIO Along with Millersburg and Berlin. This beautiful area of Ohio is home to the largest concentration of Amish in the US. This tour features one of a kind experiences and off the beaten path fun touring of school houses, homes, & farms. Our hotel is in a beautiful setting overlooking the Amish Countryside. Amish family style dinners and two breakfasts. Visit: Lehman's Hardware, Warther Museum to see one of a kind wood carvings, Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center, Swiss cheese shop & more. Double occupancy $294 |
| SEPT 3-15 This was the most popular cruise destination in 2008! So please don't wait to secure your place for the 2009 season.
*Included
in Price: |
12 Nights 13 Days |
Alaska
Discovery Land & Cruise featuring a 7-night Southbound Cruise aboard the Princess Coral or Island Please
call for availability. This tour is now on a call in basis only. Highlights... 13
Days 21 Meals: YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Per
Person Rates* |
| SEPT 8, 24, 26 |
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Detroit Opera House Good main floor seating for the following dates: TUESDAY the 8th - Evening show Departing at 6pm and return after the show $80 THURSDAY the 24th. Matinee show Departing at 11am and return after the show $69 SATURDAY the 26th Matinee show Departing at 12noon and return after the show $90 |
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| SEPT 9 | WED |
ETHEL MERMAN'S BROADWAY Live music and songs we all know. Dinner will be included at one of Detroit's favorites, The Rattlesnake Club located on the River. Depart 4:30pm Return after the show $79 |
| SEPT 10 | THUR |
MYSTERY TRIP To see a fun BROADWAY SHOW. Thrill to the sounds Cole Porter, Jule Styne, Gershwin-Irving Berlin. A mini lunch will be served on the coach. Depart at 11:30am and Return at 6pm $54 |
| SEPT 11-13 | 2 nights |
NASHVILLE, Indiana Featuring MEL TILLIS at the Little Nashville Opry This Artists Colony is a must see with over 300 in Brown County. The area is called the little smokies because of it's rolling hills and beauty. Two nights lodging located a short walk or shuttle from downtown. 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners with local favorites like, biscuits and home made apple butter. See the only double barrel covered bridge left in Indiana and tour the #1 state park. It is a lovely area to visit & soak up the Southern hospitality. Price based on double occupancy - $328 |
| SEPT 19-21 | 2 nights |
AGAWA CANYON TRAIN TOUR AND SOO LOCKS BOAT TOUR A beautiful time of year for this 114 mile journey into the pristine wilderness on the Algoma Central Railway. 2 nights and three days in Sault Ste. Marie, along with four included meals. The Soo Locks Boat Tour is great fun. Double occupancy - $419 |
| SEPT 20-OCT 1
*Included
in Price:
Click here for: Important Reservation Information, Registration Form and Available Options. |
11 Nights 12 Days |
National Parks featuring 5 National Parks Highlights... 12
Days 17 Meals: YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Per
Person Rates* |
| OCT 14 | WED | BILL HALEY'S COMETS American Band Stand Stars with over 200 million records sold. Enjoy a trip down memory lane with the original members of the Comets. Hear favorites like: "Rock Around the Clock" and "Shake rattle & Roll". A family style chicken dinner at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth followed by the Comets. Tour of Frankenmuth. This is a matinee show. Depart at 10am and return to Jackson at 7pm $69 |
| OCT 16 | FRI | FALL CRUISE ABOARD
THE MICHIGAN PRINCESS Enjoy an unparalleled view of the Grand River in autumn. This 2 hour cruise will have a sumptuous buffet and lively entertainment. We will make fun stops at the Harvest Bread Company and The Peanut shop for lots of goodies. Depart 9:30 & Return 3:30 $69 |
| OCT 7-14 | 7 nights | TRAINS OF NEW
HAMPSHIRE This fall tour through the White Mountains features Four Nights lodging overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee. Three very special Train excursions: The only steam Cog Train in the world will take you to the highest point in the Northeast. Cafι Lafayette Dinner train among the best scenery in all of New England, and the Winnipesaukee Scenic train ride around the lake, Lake cruise, FDR Presidential Library and home in Rhinebeck, N.Y, Staatsburg Mansion, Canterbury Shaker Village, Corning Glass, and quaint N.E. Towns. 14 meals Ride in comfort on a New 2009 motor coach. Quad - $1,199 Triple - $1,219 Double - $1,239 |
| OCT 24-25 | 1 night | BEAR CREEK, INDIANA
Featuring the OSMONDS from Branson. A beautiful Amish area in IN. This little hidden gem is in Bryant. One night at the Black Bear Inn & Suites. Visit Berne, IN and the home of Author Jean Stratton Porter. A stop for the natural Amish Cheese and goods. Two meals and more. The Osmond Brothers will be center stage, with great seats at the Goodtimes theatre. One of our favorites. Double occupancy - $169 |
| NOV 4 | WED | HOLIDAY DECORATING ON
A SHOESTRING At the Southern Exposure Herb Garden. With some creativity and a dash of style, you can make the old look new, traditional and contemporary, funky and refined all work together beautifully. Take in over 100 imaginative and inspiring holiday dιcor ideas. A nice meal along with a Sampling of some very unique recipes with a glass of wine or juice. Wine & juice tasting. It's big fun. 5pm-10pm $62 |
| NOV 5-15 | 10 nights | HAWAIIAN CRUISE Two Night pre-stay in Waikiki along with a Seven Day Cruise on the beautiful Pride of America with NCL. This American flagged ship allows you to stay in the islands for an additional day. Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hilo, and Kona. Ocean view rooms in Waikiki and ship board credits to spend as you wish. Round trip air and all transportation to Detroit Metro Inside cabins starting at $3,139 |
| NOV 6-17
2009
*Included
in Price: Air
Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $498 (subject to increase until
paid in full), Port Charges of $182 per person, Hotel Transfers,
Round Trip Air from Detroit Metro Airport-Detroit
Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $235 per person |
11 Nights 12 Days |
Italian
Lakes & Greek Islands featuring a 7-night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Highlights... 12
Days 25 Meals: YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Per
Person Rates*:
Please CLICK HERE for additional information. |
| NOV 18-23 | 5 nights |
BRANSON - 8 SHOWS See the "Lennon Sisters", "Tony Orlando", "The Andy Williams Christmas Show", "Shoji Tabuchi", The America's got talent, "Fiddling Dutton Family", " Barbara Fairchild", and more. Ask us about "Trade-A-Show". Tour of the Ozark Country Final details and pricing to come soon. |
| DEC |
THE JERSEY BOYS in DETROIT DON'T MISS the best show to come through Detroit in some time. As always we have pre-purchased great main floor seats. So don't wait to place your name on the interested list. |
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