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June 2019
Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, Amish Acres & More
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This trip is currently FULL - please click below to place your name on the Wait List. We get several calls a year inquiring if we have a trip to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. Finally, the answer is YES, WE DO! Lead by the husband and wife team of Reverend Richard and Joyce Johnson we’ll visit much more than these two Kentucky based Biblical attractions. Richard, the long-time pastor at the LaValle Advent Christian Church, and Joyce will…
Find out more »Starved Rock Overnight
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Starved Rock State Park is a world apart from anything else in Illinois! You will know it the minute we enter the park as we travel through tree-covered sandstone bluffs to the remarkable Starved Rock Lodge. This beautiful park attracts over 2 million visitors annually to explore its scenic trails and 18 canyons, view its amazing waterfalls, dine in its historic Lodge and enjoy the panoramic views from tall bluffs. We’ll spend a night in the Lodge which was built…
Find out more »July 2019
Minnesota Water, Wildlife, & Wilderness Adventure
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GO PLACES AND LEARN STUFF TRAVEL SERIES. Lead by Jill Hunger, an experienced geology teacher and American history buff, this motor coach journey includes some of Minnesota’s amazing natural sites and attractions. Our stops include: The National Owl Center (Houston); Lark Toys (Kellogg); National Eagle Center (Wabasha); Duluth Harbor Cruise (Duluth); Gooseberry Falls State Park (Two Harbors); Split Rock Park Lighthouse (Two Harbors); Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center (Grand Portage); the indescribable Naniboujou Lodge for lunch (Grand Marais); North…
Find out more »September 2019
Southwest Parks: Canyons, Mesas, & Mountains
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GO PLACES AND LEARN STUFF TRAVEL SERIES. Lead by Jill Hunger, an experienced geology teacher and American history buff, this journey includes some of the most glorious natural wonders in North America. We’ll fly to Las Vegas to begin our exploration of eight (8) Southwest National Parks and Monuments. Our trip will conclude in Denver where again we’ll fly back home. (Optional roundtrip motor coach travel is available – call for details.) This is not just a trip to the…
Find out more »Big Sky Country Quilt Tour
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This Cotton Road Tours motor coach journey, hosted by Cheryl Eggert, takes in sights, attractions and quilt shops to and from the beautiful and historic “Big Sky Country” of North & South Dakota and Montana. Attractions include: Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore, Wall Drug, Devil’s Tower, Surf Ballroom, and much, much more. There will also be at least seven quilt shop stops, eight nights lodging, eight continental breakfasts, two lunches and admission to all noted attractions. Contact…
Find out more »Portugal & Its Islands
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BOOK BY MARCH 28, 2019 and SAVE $100 off the above rates! Beauty, history, cuisine and culture. Experience the best of Portugal as we explore its capital city, coastal villages, and remote islands. Highlights on this Collette Vacation include: Lisbon, National Palace, Portuguese Riviera, Fado Dinner Show, Fatima, Obidos, Batalha Monastery, Ponta Delgada, Sete Cidades, Furnas Valley, Plantation Visits, cooking demonstration, Madeira Island, Monte, Cabo Girao, Espetada Dinner Show and so much more. Includes round trip international air and 17…
Find out more »November 2019
Branson Holiday
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Jean Bindl and Marilyn Schmidt will be co-hosting this year’s trip to Branson. On our way to and from Branson we’ll overnight at the St. Louis Drury Inn where we’ll enjoy a fun and relaxing “Happy Hour” of complimentary food and drink. While in Branson we’ll enjoy the following six shows: Christmas with Daniel O’Donnell; Texas Tenors; Christmas Wonderland; “Six”; The Baldknobbers; and Down Home Country. Four breakfasts, three lunches, two suppers (plus two hotel happy hours with food and…
Find out more »Best of Cuba Cruise
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Discover Cuba’s larger-than-life culture, sultry rhythms and weathered beauty while exploring the country’s historic attractions all while spending eight glorious days sailing aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Empress of the Seas. Highlights on this Mayflower Vacation include: one night in Miami, Miami sightseeing tour, eight night Royal Caribbean Cruise with ports of call in Havana, Cienfuegos, Santiago de Cuba and Labadee, Haiti. Numerous optional excursions provide opportunities to explore Cuba and its culture. (Note: purchasing an excursion is the only…
Find out more »February 2020
Costa Rica
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Extensive rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, national parks and forest preserves unfold before your eyes on this amazing excursion in Costa Rica. Highlights on this Mayflower Vacation include: San Jose, Poas Volcano, Doka Coffe Estate, LaFortuna, the active Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, Rio Frio wetlands boat tour, Manuel Antonio National Park, Tarcoles River boat trip, and so much more. Includes round trip air into San Jose and 13 meals. Contact us for a detailed itinerary. A $250/person deposit is required…
Find out more »March 2020
Classical Greece
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BOOK BY SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 AND SAVE $100 OFF THE ABOVE RATES. Experience the storied history, ancient cities and spectacular scenery of Greece on this adventure. Highlights on this Collette Vacation include: Athens, Taverna Dinner Show, Olympic Stadium, the breathtaking tower perched Meteora Monastery (picture), Delphi, Farm Visit, Cooking Class, Mycenae, Nafplio, Olympia and so much more. Includes round trip international air between Madison and Athens and 15 meals. Optional cancellation insurance is available for $315 and must be paid…
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