The remaining trips are ‘FULL’ or 'LIMITED' at this time:*

- WEST BADEN / FRENCH LICK ~ March 24-25
- SAVANNAH & JEKYLL ISLAND ~ April 18-25
Re-scheduled from ‘September 2019' -- If interested, we could add up to 3 or 4 at this time! (Call for details!)
- SHIPSHEWANA ~ June 3-5
- ‘RHINE RIVER’ CRUISE ~ June 28-July 7
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* If interested - call to check on availability and/or to be added on the ‘STANDBY’ List!

Back to FLORIDA! Sarasota ....and More
13 days/12 nights
February 8 - February 20, Saturday-Thursday
AND/OR February 25 - March 8, Tuesday-Sunday

Note: We are still good for ‘one more year’ at our beloved ‘Sandcastle’ as their renovation project continues to be ‘on hold’ as permits are pending! YAY!...

Lodging: 8-nights at ‘ The Sandcastle’ on Lido Beach **

Note: This year we will take 2-nights going down to eliminate two ‘long’ days on the road. Plus, this also allows for additional stops en route down as well as an early afternoon arrival to enjoy the evening – rather than our usual ‘late’ arrival and dinner! (Night 2 will be in Northern Florida....New Adventures.?.)

2-nights en route down ~ 2-nights en route home ( w/ ‘mystery stops’ included!
Motorcoach Transportation & Gratuity ~ And of course, ‘Fun Fellowship’ throughout!
Meals: (10) Breakfasts ~ (3) Lunches ~ (4) Dinners ~ Wine & Cheese Reception

A variety of area ‘Attractions’ and ‘Side-trips’ will be optional!

* Side-trips are within distance of one-half to one-day trips only; motorcoach transportation is included. Attractions/Admissions are usually at discounted ‘group’ rates or, many are at no additional cost at all. These outings are ‘optional’ with a description/discussion along with ‘sign-up’ en route down.... and, sometimes – just ‘Spur-of-the-Moment’!

Note: Based on ‘what’s happening’ - attractions vary a little for each of the two trips.
Feel free to call for ‘pending’ differences if you are flexible for ‘either’ one!

Room type options
‘Courtyard’ Rooms:
$2,150 double/per person ~ $3,150 single ~ $1,865 triple
‘Gulf-front’ Rooms:
$2,350 double/per person ~ $3,550 single ~ $2,000 triple
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Please be prepared to let us know your ‘Room-type’ preference upon making your reservation; the sooner I reserve your individual space - the more likely you will get your request honored. { Reminder: A $200 (per person) deposit is due upon making your reservation! Please indicate ‘Florida’ - 1st or 2nd (or both!) on your check. “THANK YOU!”

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West Baden and French Lick Springs Resort!
March 24 - 25 (Tuesday-Wednesday)

Relax and enjoy the great ambience of these ‘TOP-NOTCH’ Resorts as we ‘WELCOME’ SPRING!
Overnight lodging will be at West Baden with plenty of time to enjoy both resorts at your leisure. (A Free Shuttle runs between the two properties.)

Plus, you may want to try your luck at the French Lick Casino! (optional, of course!)
Also Includes: A Great ‘Mystery Lunch’ en route

$10 ‘Destination Dollars’ for Slot Play t Breakfast Buffet at the ‘Grand Colonnade’! (French Lick)
Note: After a ‘full lunch’ I decided to leave Dinner ‘on your own’ so you can enjoy to your liking.... anywhere from ‘Grab-to-Go’ to ‘Fine-Dining’ - as there are several options on-site.
$248 double/per person ~ $325 single ~ $230 triple

More MYSTERY....???
April 1 (Wednesday) Ain’t No Foolin’!

Let’s Do Lunch!
It just seems like an appropriate day to go on a great little ‘Mystery’ Get-Away!
“Join us for a relaxing day of Fun, Food and Fellowship!”
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Lebanon / Indy - $78 Lafayette - $84

Tulip Time Festival ~ Holland, MI
May 5 - 7 (Tuesday - Thursday)

A Great Little ‘Mother’s Day’ Get-Away....A True ‘Dutch’ Treat!

“A World-class Festival since 1929....Celebrating their Strong Dutch Heritage & Culture!” Many Highlights: Local ‘Step-on Guide’ for Area Touring....Tulip Lanes, Festive Exhibits, etc. Visit: Veldheer’s Tulip Farm and DeKlomp Wooden Shoe & Delftware Factory Dutch Village ~ Windmill Island Gardens .... And ‘Much More’!

Bonus Attractions: A Delightful Lunch w/ Acapella Singing Group; featuring Jazz, Gospel & Show Tunes as well as an Evening Show with The TEXAS TENORS, the most successful music group in the history of ‘America’s Got Talent’ – Back by Popular Demand!

2-nights Lodging at the (brand-new) Marriott ‘Springhill Suites’
Great Eats.... (2) Breakfasts ~ (2) Lunches ~(2) Dinners .... Great Attractions!
$545 double/per person ~ $750 single ~ $485 triple

Back to the Track! Churchill Downs ~ Louisville, KY
May 17 (Sunday)

Two Coaches ~ “A Sure Bet for a Great Day!”
We will once again have comfortable, indoor-seating in ‘Millionaires Row’ with a great ‘Buffet Lunch’ prior to post-time. “A..n..d....They’re Off!”
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Departures from: Lebanon & Indy - $96

Shipshewana, IN - ‘Three' Great Days and ‘Two' Great Shows!
June 3 - 5 (Wednesday - Friday)

‘Jeanne Robertson’
(Wednesday Evening)
YES..we will once again see this very talented ‘humorist’ - LIVE - rather than just watching her DVD’s on the Motorcoach! ** Plus, I am very excited to include a 2 great Concert! **

‘Dailey & Vincent’
(Thursday Evening)
Incredibly popular, known for ‘American Bluegrass’ and ‘Southern Gospel’ as well as a Great Tribute to the Beloved Music of the ‘Statler Brothers’!

- 2-nights Lodging at the wonderful ‘Blue Gate Garden Inn’
- Free time to browse the ‘Flea Market’ (Wednesday afternoon)
- Free time browsing Downtown Shops and Yoder’s Department Store & Hardware
- Local Touring of Area Attractions & Summer Quilt Gardens
- PLUS, E & S Market, Rise ‘n’ Roll Bakery, the Cheese Haus and Dutch Country Market
- Oh, and of course, ‘GREAT EATS!’

(2) ‘Buffet’ Breakfasts ~ (2) ‘Family Style’ Dinners ~ Attractions/Touring
$430 double/per person - $555 single - $395 triple

Discover the Magical Rhine and Moselle! 10 days/9 nights
June 28 - July 7 (Sunday-Tuesday) 

Nothing Like ‘Relaxing’ While Meandering Down the River!
Many Highlights*....The Netherlands ~ Germany ~ France ~ Switzerland

Plan to Join Us For Some Spectacular Sightseeing/Touring!
* “I am excited to offer a 7-night cruise on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland with amazing ‘sightseeing’ as we glide by Europe’s most beautiful cities and landscapes; plus, local ‘touring’ and ‘free time for browsing’ throughout the many ports of call!”

Note... Also available, ‘one’ additional side-trip. (optional) = $80

‘Heidelberg Excursion’
Heidelberg, home to the world-famous university of the same name. Enjoy touring this ancient city situated along the banks of the river, Neckar. Also, includes a visit to the Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures remaining in Europe!

If interested, please call for a ‘Brochure’ detailing highlights with Day-to-Day Itinerary!

All Inclusive....
Motorcoach Transportation ‘to’ & ‘from’ Chicago O’Hare Int’l Airport ~ Round-trip Flight; Taxes & Fees
1-night: Flight ~ 7-night: Cruise ~ 1-night: Hotel (Zurich, Switzerland)
(8) Breakfasts - (6) Lunches - (8) Dinners

All Touring & Transfers (per brochure) w/ the services of a ‘Tour Director’ (as well as Me and Steve, too!)

Pricing reflects a $450 ‘early booking discount’ for reservations with deposits received prior to October 29th. (Rates quoted ‘Per Person’....Based on ‘Double Occupancy’)

Lower Outside - $4,799 Middle Outside - $5,499
Upper Outside - $5,799 Suite - $7,899
After October 29th : L - $5,249 / M - $5,949 / U - $6,249 / S - $8,349
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Deposits are $750 per person; plus, (optional) Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $385 per person.
Final Payment will be due by February 29th; therefore, we will be sending invoices out in early February.

Partnered with COLLETTE & LUEFTNER CRUISES;
Promoted/Escorted by TOP-NOTCH TOURS!

Ohio.... ‘Put-in-Bay’ and ‘Holmes County’ Amish Country
July 20 - 24 (Monday - Friday) 5 days/4 nights

If you are not familiar, ‘Put-in-Bay’ is an Ohio village on South Bass Island in Lake Erie, with access by Ferry, ‘similar’ to Mackinaw Island.

Includes: 2-nights Lodging at the Holiday Inn Express - Port Clinton
Roundtrip ‘Ferry Transportation’ to the Island from Port Clinton

Guided Tour by ‘Tour Train’ w/ a stop at The Butterfly House & Antique Car Museum
Note: There are many more attractions/sites you can enjoy at your leisure, along with browsing the shops and enjoying lunch on your own.

Plus, a visit to Marblehead Lighthouse, the oldest continuously working lighthouse on the Great Lakes.
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‘Ohio Amish Country’ 2-nights Lodging at the Carlisle Inn - Walnut Creek

Area Touring: Berlin, Millersburg, Sugar Creek, Walnut Creek and Dover....
J. M. Smucker’s ~ Hershberger’s Farm ~ Lehman’s Hardware ~ Walnut Creek Cheese
Broadrun Cheese House & Swiss Heritage Winery and More; and, of course, Great Meals!
Ohio Star Theatre - An ‘Excellent’ Evening Concert w/ ‘Dailey & Vincent’

4-nights Lodging - All Touring / Variety of Attractions - (1) Show
(4) Breakfasts ~ (1) Lunch ~ (3) Dinners
$820 double/per person - $1,130 single - $730 triple

TWILIGHT RIVER CRUISE! LeClaire, IA to Dubuque and Back!
August 29 - September 2 (Saturday-Wednesday) 5 days/4 nights

Note: I have included ‘one additional day’ to take advantage of and further explore these ‘added attractions’ while we are already up in this region of Iowa / Illinois!

“What better way to ‘Relax’ and ‘Reflect’ than Rolling on the River with ‘Top-Notch’ Travelers!”
We begin w/ a great 2-day Cruise ~~ (166 River Miles) ~~ Up and Down the Mighty Mississippi!

Free time to browse LeClaire; overnight lodging ‘during the cruise’ is conveniently located in Dubuque, with free time to browse the area before we head back to LeClaire. Port of Dubuque (Docking at River’s Edge Plaza) Explore the Shore; plus, free shuttle service to the:

Diamond Jo Casino - near the hotel (optional, of course!)
Cable Car Square Shopping - Gift, craft & antique stores.
4 Street Cable Car - the world’s shortest, steepest scenic railway.
St Luke’s United Methodist Church - one of the Top Five ‘Tiffany Window’ collections in the world.
Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium - a treasure full of historic artifacts & displays of river history.
(Oh yeah, we can’t forget all the ‘wonderful meals’ and ‘snacks’ along the way!)

‘Also’.... Experience the impressive John Deere Pavilion. (Moline, IL) We will tour the ‘Field of Dreams’ Movie Site* and National Farm Toy Museum (Dyersville, IA)

Just FYI: MLB ‘Yankees’ and ‘White Sox’ will be playing at the ‘Field Of Dreams’ site on August 13.

Plus, free time to enjoy Galena, IL - known for its rich, unique history and quaint downtown area.
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4-nights Lodging: #1 - Comfort Inn (LeClaire, IA) #2 - Grand Harbor (Dubuque, IA)
#3 & 4 - Radisson on John Deere Commons (Moline, IL)
Motorcoach Transportation / Cruise - Gratuities - Listed Attractions / Admissions

(4) Breakfasts ~ (4) Lunches ~ (3) Dinners
$910 double/per person - $1,100 single - $865 triple

In The Works 2020
Watch for actual dates & details (and ‘More’) in the ‘APRIL’ Mailing

August (3-day) - Historic ‘Vincennes’ and ‘New Harmony’ (Finally!)
Mid-September - Arkansas ~ TEXAS ~ Oklahoma
(San Antonio, Hill Country, Waco, Dallas/Ft Worth, TX and Norman & Pawhuska, OK)
Mid-October - Lancaster & Gettysburg, PA (To catch some ‘FALL’ Foliage!)
November - Memphis & Nashville, TN (Holiday Happenings!)