“You have brains in your head.   You have feet in your shoes,   You can steer yourself   Any direction you choose.” – Dr Seuss

 

 

Departure Locations:
All Day Trips depart from the Clio Kmart parking lot at exit 131 off I-75. It is located on Vienna Rd.
We park at the end closest to the highway.
All Overnight Trips depart from the PNC Bank on the Corner of Clio Rd (Mill St) and Vienna St in
downtown Clio. The address is 107 E Vienna St. Clio MI 48420. 
The Clio Police keep an eye on our cars while we are gone.

 

 

 

Authentic Alaska
Dates: Monday, June 10 – Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Cancellation Protection is included (valued at $350.00.)
Status: Ready To Go!
Departure: 10:30 a.m. from PNC Bank
. *A passport or Enhanced Driver’s license is required for this trip! The cruise ship docks in Vancouver,
British Columbia – Canada.

 

Grandparent’s / Grandkids’s Trip                  
John Ball Park Zoo – Grand Rapids
Date: Thursday, June 27th, 2024
Cost: $65.00 per person
Departure: 8:00 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats available!
Here is another wonderful opportunity to spend a day with your grandchild! We will spend the day learning about
animals at the John Ball Park Zoo. While this trip is designed for grandparents and their grandkids, others are welcome to join us! This trip includes admission and transportation. Meals will be on your own. There is an area for concessions, or you can pack a lunch. We will depart at 4:00 p.m. and should return home between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m.

 

Escanaba In Da Moonlight! – Turkeyville
Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Cost: $88.00 per person
Status: Seats available!
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
This day trip to Turkeyville will feature the delicious turkey dinner, the show, an Actor Talk Back and the motorcoach as well as tips! When the Soady clan reunites for deer season at the family’s Upper Peninsula camp, 35 year old Rueben Soady brings with him the reputation of being the oldest Soady never to bag a buck. Escanaba in da Moonlight spins a hilarious tale of humor, horror and heart.

 

Mud Hens & Tony Packos              
Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Cost: $70.00 per person
Departure: 2:00 p.m. from the Clio K-mart
Status: Seats available!
This trip includes the bus and game ticket. This trip is referred to as “The Klinger Connection”. Klinger, from the
M*A*S*H series loved the Toledo Mud Hens and Tony Packos’ Hungarian hot dog sauce. We eat at Tony Packos’
(on your own), see a Mud Hens game and watch M*A*S*H episodes on the way home.
The Mud Hens are the farm team for the Detroit Tigers and they will be playing the Columbus Clippers which is the
farm team for the Cleveland Guardians.

 

 

 

 

Sweet Soul Music – Petrolia             
A NON-STOP HIT PARADE
Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
Cost: $125.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: 3 seats available!
***Passport or Enhanced Driver License required***
We are headed back to the Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia, Ontario for a delightful show! The cost includes the
motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon at Olive’s Casual Cuisine and main floor tickets. There will be a light
supper stop (on your own) on the way home after we return to Michigan. We should return to Clio about 7:30 p.m.
Get on board the soul train as we showcase the very best music of this iconic genre. Smooth, soulful voices, pay
homage to legends such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Lionel Richie and Marvin Gaye. Get ready
to move and groove in this is non-stop parade of soul!    

 

Bay City Fireworks               
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Cost: $45.00 per person
Departure: 5:30 p.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats available!
“One of the grandest displays in all of Mid-Michigan is the Bay City Fireworks! Saturday night is the final and best
Fireworks Display of the three-day festival.” The bus will drop us at the park where we can enter and find a great place
to sit. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, wear your patriotic colors and plan to celebrate Independence Day with friends!
You are welcome to bring a light lunch/snacks/water/pop or purchase snacks from vendors in the park. (Alcoholic
beverages may not be taken into the park) What a great way to enjoy this 36 minute fireworks display without having to drive through heavy traffic. The cost includes motorcoach transportation and entry fee into the park.

 

Please note: For Lancaster Trips!
There will be no departure meeting for these trips. They are bus trips and are very casual. Plan for the weather. It will
likely be warm. Bring a hat, wear comfortable walking shoes. Luggage handling is included. You will be responsible for
your own carry-on.

 

Lancaster & Hershey, PA # 1
Featuring “Daniel” and “Sound of Music”
Date: Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11, 2024
Cost: $685.00 per person double occupancy
Cancellation Protection: $100.00 per person
Status: Sold out! Wait List started!
Departure: 6:30 a.m. from PNC Bank
Our 2024 Trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania will feature “Daniel” at the Sight and Sound Theatre. We will also visit
Hershey with a guided tour of the area. We will visit Elva the Chalk Artist, Kitchen Kettle Village, a couple of Amish Farms,
and enjoy “Sound of Music” at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. The trip includes 3 nights at the Heritage Hotel the
motorcoach, three breakfasts, three dinners, and the activities listed above.
“Daniel is exiled far from home in the powerful kingdom of Babylon. Now this faithful servant must navigate his new
life inside a palace filled with golden statues and shifting empires. As royal pressures mount, Daniel is faced with a
dangerous choice. Will his trust in the one true God remain steadfast through every test of faith? From the fiery furnace
to the infamous den of lions, DANIEL is a spectacular theatrical experience for the whole family. Witness one of the
Bible’s most hope-filled stories as it comes to life in Lancaster, PA this year.”
Single occupancy: $880.00               Triple: $625.00 per person

 

What Springs Forth                                New Info!
Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
Cost: $90.00 per person
Departure: 6:30 p.m. from Clio Kmart 
Status: Seats available.
This trip includes the tickets to the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea for the 8:00 p.m. show, “What Springs Forth”,
and the motorcoach. This trip was originally scheduled for the matinee, however the theatre rearranged the
show performances and we will now attend the evening show. Please plan to have supper before we depart as
restaurants in Chelsea on a Friday night are likely to be busy.
 This World Premiere features the story of three middleaged women, friends since college, embark on what
was billed as a high end wellness spa retreat only to discover one of them, with the help of her new recently
released from prison business partner, has changed the itinerary to a wilderness survival camp. Can their friendship
survive bears, forest toilets and one another?     *Contains adult language and subject matter

 

Lancaster & Hershey, PA # 2                     
Featuring “Daniel” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
Date: Monday, July 15 – Thursday, July 18, 2024
Cost: $685.00 per person double occupancy
Cancellation Protection: $100.00 per person
Status: Sold Out! Wait list started!
Departure: 6:30 a.m. from PNC Bank
We are offering a 2nd trip to Lancaster since the first one sold out so quickly! It will be the same as trip # 1 with the
exception of the 2nd show. This group will see “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Fulton Theatre.
Single occupancy: $880.00            Triple: $625.00 per person

 

New York City          
Date: Sunday July 21 – Saturday July 27, 2024
Cost: $2150.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $250.00 per person
Cancellation Protection: $150.00 per person due w/ deposit
Final Payment Due: June 1st, 2024
Status: A few seats may be available!
Departure: 6:30 a.m. from PNC Bank
Please mark your calendars for a Departure Meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the office. Come and
ask questions, pick up your packets, meet the other travelers, and learn about packing!
This exciting trip will provide an opportunity to visit New York City and includes 6 nights lodging and two breakfasts.
We will stay 4 nights in New York City. We will have easy access to many attractions and theatres. The trip includes
visits to the 9/11 Museum and Memorial, an all-day guided sightseeing tour, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Flight
93 Memorial, a harbor cruise and more! There will be optional opportunities for Broadway Shows. Many meals are
“on your own” because it is more cost effective to offer this trip that way. There are many restaurants and deli’s within
walking distance of our hotel. A free day is included so individuals can explore places they may be interested in
visiting such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Carriage Ride in Central Park, shopping, the US Intrepid, or others.
Some Broadway Shows that will be there this summer include: The Neil Diamond Musical – A Beautiful Noise;
Aladdin; Back to the Future – The Musical; Chicago; Days of Wine and Roses; Hamilton; Kimberley Akimbo; MJ (Michael
Jackson); Moulin Rouge! The Musical; SIX; Spamalot; The Book of Mormon; The Lion King; The Notebook; and Wicked!
Start thinking about what you might be interested in seeing. Some shows require 10 or 15 or more to count as a group.
Single Occupancy: $2900.00    Triple Occupancy: $1900.00

 

Pacific Northwest – Oregon Coast # 1      
Dates: Thursday, August 1 – Sunday, August 11, 2024
Cost: $5699.00 per person double occupancy
This is a wonderful opportunity to visit the Pacific Northwest and the states of Washington, Oregon and
Northern California. This trip will include airflight from Detroit to Seattle and a return flight from San Francisco to Detroit. We will visit the cities of Seattle and San Francisco. Included will be Mt St Helen’s Visitors Center, Timberline Lodge Tour and chairlift ride up Mt Hood, Bonneville Dam and Lock, Multnomah Falls, Whale Watch, sand dune buggy ride, Haceta Head Lighthouse, jet boat ride through Hellgate Canyon, Redwoods and the Avenue of the Giants, Trees of Mystery Gondola Ride, and a visit to Wine Country. This trip includes cancellation protection. This is one of the best trips I’ve had the pleasure of escorting!
We need your name as it is written on your acceptable ID and your birthdate in order to confirm your airline ticket. You can use your passport, your enhanced driver’s license or a REAL driver’s license for this trip.
Single occupancy: $7399.00     Triple occupancy: $5199.00
We are partnering with Shoreline Tours for this trip. Detailed flyers are now available!
The Departure Meeting for this trip will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the office at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Choose which time meets your needs!

Alcatraz…  Thanks for your input… Due to our flight schedule which was changed, it seems we will not have
time available to add Alcatraz in the schedule.

 

Tuesdays With Morrie – Petrolia              
A LIFE ALTERING FRIENDSHIP
By Jeffrey Hatcher & Mitch Albom
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Cost: $125.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Sold Out !!
***Passport or Enhanced Driver License required***
We are headed back to the Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia, Ontario for a delightful show! The cost includes the
motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon at Olive’s Casual Cuisine and main floor tickets. There will be a light
supper stop (on your own) on the way home after we return to Michigan. We should return to Clio about 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays with Morrie is the heartwarming true story of Mitch Albom and his former college professor, Morrie
Schwartz. The two embark on a series of Tuesday meetings that explore life’s most important lessons of love,
family, and the meaning of life.

 

Pacific Northwest – Oregon Coast # 2     
Dates: Thursday August 15 – Sunday August 25, 2024
Cost: $5699.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $800.00 per person
Final Payment due: May 15, 2024
Status: 16 seats available
This trip is the same as trip # 1.  See Alcatraz info above.
We need your name as it is written on your acceptable ID and your birthdate in order to confirm your airline ticket. You
can use your passport, your enhanced driver’s license or a REAL driver’s license for this trip.
Single occupancy: $7399.00     Triple occupancy: $5199.00
The Departure Meeting for this trip will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the office at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Choose which time meets your needs!

 

Clio Historical Society Invitation                        New!
Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Cost: 95.00 per person
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Anyone interested in learning about the history in the Grass Lake Area of Michigan is invited to join the Society
for a day trip to the southern part of Central Michigan. While details are still being confirmed, we wanted to let those who might be interested to keep watch for more information. We plan to arrive back in Clio between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m.

 

Tiger Night Game                   2 nd bus added!
Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Cost: $85.00 per person
Departure: 4:30 p.m. from the Clio K-mart
Status: Seats Available!
Due to high demand, we have added a 2 nd bus for this trip! The Detroit Tigers will be playing the Los Angeles
Angels for this night game. We have tickets along the third base side. We’ll have supper at the ballpark on your own.
The cost includes transportation and the game ticket. Dress for the weather. Sunblock is always a good idea for these
summer games and a hat! Comerica Park has gone cashless. You must have a credit card to purchase food
items or convert your cash to a card via machines.
***Tiger Stadium Bag Policy***
Bags, purses, clutches larger than 4” x 6” x 1.5” are prohibited. Exceptions to this policy include bags, wallet and clutches needed due to medical necessity. Medical necessity includes diaper bags, breast pumps, oxygen,
insulin, epi-pens and other medical devices. Authorized Diaper and Medical bags are required to be smaller than
16″ x 16″ x 8″.

 

Annual Summer Picnic!
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Cost: $10.00 per person
Location: Fireman’s Park
Our annual summer picnic will be held at 12:00 noon. All are welcome to join us. You do not need to bring anything!
Everything is provided. The meal will include fried chicken, potato salad, baked beans, fruit, ice tea, lemonade and
dessert! Please call by 8/14/24 to reserve your seat so I know how much food to provide. It is a great place to
reconnect with friends you’ve met on the trips, or perhaps to meet a travel partner.
The location of the picnic will be at Fireman’s Park. It is located on Wilson Rd just east of Saginaw Rd (also called
Dort Hwy or M-54). This is a big place to hold the picnic and we have a lot more seats in the pavilion and can have double
serving lines. There is plenty of parking.

 

Labor Day Bridge Walk                     
Date: Monday, September 2, 2024
Cost: $65.00 per person
Departure: 2:00 a.m. from Clio K-mart
Status: Seats available!
Walk the Mackinac Bridge with thousands of other people on Labor Day. Your payment will reserve your seat. We will
stop for a bathroom break on the way and breakfast will be included at the rest area once we cross the bridge. You will
walk south to Mackinaw City and then have time to shop,  have a good meal, and we’ll meet at 1:30 p.m. and head
south to Clio. We arrive home about 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

A Taste of Wisconsin              
Date: Tuesday, September 3 – Saturday, September 7, 2024
Cost: $920.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $120.00 per person
Cancellation Protection is $85.00 per person
Final payment due: August 1st, 2024
Departure: 6:00 a.m. from the PNC Bank
Status: A few seats may be available !!
This trip includes four nights lodging, motorcoach transportation, a boat cruise through Wisconsin Dells, the
Lost Canyon Tour, the House on the Rock, a ride on the Lake Geneva Mailboat and more! This trip is very casual.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Single occupancy: $1250.00 per person          Triple occupancy: $830.00 per person

 

The Ultimate Fiddler On The Loose – Petrolia                
ALL YOUR FIDDLIN’ FAVOURITES
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Cost: $125.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Sold Out !!
***Passport or Enhanced Driver License required***
We are headed back to the Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia, Ontario for a delightful show! The cost includes the
motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon at Actor’s and main floor tickets. There will be a light supper stop (on
your own) on the way home after we return to Michigan. We should return to Clio about 7:30 p.m.
Just when you thought it couldn’t possibly get any more epic, Jesse Grandmont and friends bring you the best of
this highly acclaimed audience favourite. By popular demand, this wildly talented cast will blow the roof off one
more time with the most ultimate music, step-dancing, comedy, and of course, fantastic fiddling. Catch the Orange
Blossom Special and ride down Country Roads through the Ring of Fire to where The Devil Went Down to Georgia!

 

Tiger Day Game                    
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cost: $85.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: A few seats available!
The Detroit Tigers will be playing the Colorado Rockies for this day game. We have tickets along the third base side.
We’ll have lunch at the ballpark on your own. The cost includes transportation and the game ticket. Dress for the
weather. Sunblock is always a good idea for summer games!
I highly recommend a hat. Comerica Park has gone cashless. You must have a credit card to purchase food
items or convert your cash to a card via machines.
***Tiger Stadium Bag Policy***
Bags, purses, clutches larger than 4” x 6” x 1.5” are prohibited. Exceptions to this policy include bags, wallet and clutches needed due to medical necessity. Medical necessity includes diaper bags, breast pumps, oxygen,
insulin, epi-pens and other medical devices. Authorized Diaper and Medical bags are required to be smaller than
16″ x 16″ x 8″.

 

Million Dollar Quartet! – Turkeyville      2nd Bus added !!
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Cost: $88.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Sold Out !! Wait list started !!
This day trip to Turkeyville will feature the delicious turkey dinner, the show, an Actor Talk Back and the motorcoach as well as tips!
On December 4th, 1956, a twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley
together for one of the greatest jam sessions ever. This smash hit sensation features a score of legendary hits,
including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole
Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more!

 

Fall Mystery Trip                 Additional busses added!
Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
Cost: $100.00 per person
Departure: 9:00 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats available!
Join us for a fall adventure which includes the motorcoach, a wonderful luncheon and all activities for the
day. There is not a lot of walking, This will be a fun, relaxing day and a great way to spend the day with
friends. Dress is casual. It is fall so you might want a light sweater or jacket. We should be back in Clio between 4:30
and 5:00 p.m. depending on traffic.

 

Horrocks                       New!
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Cost: $42.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from the Clio Kmart 
Time for shopping at Horrocks, an amazing Farm Market in Lansing! We will have time for shopping for fruits,
vegetables, meats and cheeses and more! There is a deli where you can have lunch. Wine tasting and beer tasting
is also available. Where else can you enjoy a glass while shopping? Bring a cooler if you want to bring home items
that would be better off being kept cool. They also have items for your gardens and yards! We will depart about
1:30 to head back to Clio.

 

Moulin Rouge              New!
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Cost: $110.00 per person                                                                                                                                                                  Departure: 4:30 p.m. from the Clio Kmart parking lot.

This evening we will see the 7:30 p.m. performance of Moulin Rouge at the Detroit Opera House. This musical is
the winner of 10 Tony Awards – Including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping
excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new
musical mash-up extravaganza. A celebration of truth, beauty, freedom, and – above all – love, it’s more than a
musical. It’s a state of mind! There will be a light supper stop at Great Lakes Crossings on the way to Detroit.

 

Seine River Cruise in France
Including Normandy 80th Anniversary
Dates: Tuesday, October 8 – Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Deposit: $1149.00 per person due with reservation form.
Final payment is due July 1 st .
Status: Sold Out! Wait List started!
We will cruise the Seine River in France on the Amadeus Diamond. Travel Protection is included in the price of the
trip (valued at $549.00). This trip includes a Paris City tour, a visit to Normandy which will be marking the 80 th
Anniversary since the invasion during WWII, and more. A passport is required for this trip! Must be valid for 6
months beyond trip dates.
The Departure Meeting for this trip will be held on Tuesday, September 17th , at 2:00 p.m. at the office. Please save the date!

 

The Tony Bennett Songbook – Petrolia                 
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Cost: $125.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats available!
***Passport or Enhanced Driver License required***
We are headed back to the Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia, Ontario for a delightful show! The cost includes the
motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon at Olive’s Casual Cuisine and main floor tickets. There will be a light
supper stop (on your own) on the way home after we return to Michigan. We should return to Clio about 7:30 p.m.
The everlasting music of Tony Bennett is highlighted in this very special theatrical concert. Experience some of his
most powerful music with soaring voices and stunning arrangements. Featuring renditions of “I Left My Heart in
San Francisco”, “The Way You Look Tonight” and “The Best is Yet to Come”, these songs and the legacy of Tony
Bennett will remain in our hearts for years to come.

 

Grand Experience – Mackinac Island                   
Dates: Sunday, October 20 – Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Cost: $990.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $250.00 per person
Final Balance Due: August 20, 2024
Cancellation Protection: $90.00 per person due w/ deposit
Status: Sold Out !! Wait list started !!
This trip includes 3 nights at the Grand Hotel, the motorcoach, ferry boat to and from the island, carriage ride
around the island, afternoon tea & cookies, many other activities, classes and entertainment, 3 dinners, 3
breakfasts, and lots more. It is like a ‘land cruise’ with many included activities like fudgie bingo, movies, contests, a
cocktail reception and more. This year’s trip will also include 2 Grand Buffet Luncheons and lots of sales since it is the
end of the month.
Single price: $1200.00 Triple price: $910.00 per person
Note: Dress Code after 6:00 p.m. requires jacket and tie for men and dressy slacks and top or dress for women.
Please Note: All rooms are “luck of the draw”! I can put in a request if you have a particular need, but there is no
guarantee. Last minute requests are extremely difficult to obtain. Please let us know when you sign up if you need a
walk in shower, grab bars, 1 bed, 2 beds, etc. With over 500 seniors at the hotel, we cannot accommodate every request.

 

 

 

 

Daniel O’Donnell @ Shipshewana                 
Dates: Friday, October 25 – Saturday, October 26, 2024
Cost: $330.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $80.00 per person
Cancellation Protection: $50.00 per person (optional)
Final Payment Due: Sept. 15, 2024
Departure: 9:00 a.m. from PNC Bank
Status: About 6 seats available  !!
Daniel O’Donnell will be at the Shipshewana Center for Performing Arts. His show is a unique production that
features the star entertaining his audience with a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he performs hit after hit in the
show. This trip includes the motorcoach, the ticket for the matinee Daniel O’Donnell Show, a buffet style dinner at the
Blue Gate Restaurant, and 1 night lodging at Farmstead Inn.
Following an included breakfast we will visit a bakery, the cheese house, Yoder’s Department Store and the Bulk Food
Store. Bring a cooler if you’d like to purchase items that need refrigeration.
Single: $385.00    Triple: $310.00 per person

 

MJ Musical                           New!
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Cost: $120.00 per person
Departure: 4:30 p.m. from Clio Kmart
We have main floor tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performance of MJ the Musical at Fisher Theatre in Detroit. One of the
greatest entertainers of all time, see Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry in MJ, the multi-Tony Award
winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 World Dangerous Tour. Created by Tony Award
winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheelldon and two time Pultizer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ offers a
rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted him to legendary status.
We will make a light supper stop at Great Lakes Crossings on the way to Detroit.

 

Strangers On A Train New!
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Cost: $78.00 per person
Departure: 11:00 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Join me for this Alred Hitchcock classic at Meadow Brook Theatre. The cost includes the motorcoach, driver tip
and tickets to the 2:00 matinee. A light lunch stop will be on your own at Great Lakes Crossings. “Guy Haines and
Charles Bruno meet on a train and, because they are strangers, they think they can say anything while chatting. Bruno suggests that they could get away with murder – he could kill Guy’s unfaithful wife while Guy could eliminate his
hated father. Guy does not take him seriously, but Bruno is deadly serious.”

 

Winter Wonderettes – Turkeyville # 1
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Cost: $88.00 per person
Status: Seats available!
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
This day trip to Turkeyville will feature the delicious turkey dinner, the show, an Actor Talk Back and the motorcoach as well as tips!
This glittering seasonal celebration finds the all-girl singing group, the Wonderettes, entertaining at the Harper’s
Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent to save the party! Featuring great 60’s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is marvelous!

 

Ikea – Fall Shopping              New!
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Cost: $48.00 per person
Departs: 9:00 a.m. from the Clio K-mart
If you’ve heard about IKEA, but have never been there or you would like to go again, now is your chance! They
have everything for the home… (no clothes!) There are small items as well as big furniture items. We will have the
entire luggage bays to bring home any great bargains you might find! There is also a restaurant on the premises for a
break or for lunch. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring your blue Ikea bag and your orange “family”
membership card if you’ve been before. You are welcome to bring a cooler if there are frozen food items you’d like to
purchase from the grocery section. Ikea accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash. No personal checks are
accepted.

 

Christmas In Branson                   
Date: Sunday, November 17 – Saturday, November 23, 2024
Cost: $1365.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $165.00 per person
Cancellation protection: $100.00 per person
Final payment due: October 10, 2024
Departure: 6:30 a.m. from PNC Bank
Status: Sold Out !! Wait List Started !!
We are very excited to return to Branson in the Christmas Season! We have a top-notch line-up for this year! This trip
will include 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners, 6 nights lodging, the motorcoach transportation, 9 shows, a tour of the area,
Christmas lights and time in downtown historic Branson. The shows will include Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and
Sound Theatre; the Showboat Branson Belle; Clay Cooper’s Country Express; The Duttons; The Hughes Family;
Sanders Family Christmas (Christmas version of Smoke on the Mountain); The Presley’s Family Jubilee, Doug Gabriel; and the Texas Tenors! What an amazing line-up! We will spend 2 nights at the Drury Inn in St Louis (one night going and one night coming home) and 4 nights at Branson Towers in Branson.
This trip is packed with music and a town that celebrates God, Family and Country. Get yourself in the Spirit of
Christmas by joining this delightful trip! It is the most relaxing busy trip you will take!
Single rate: $1780.00       Triple rate: $1250.00 per person

 

Starbright Christmas # 1 – Petrolia      
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Cost: $125.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: 6 seats available!
***Must have Passport or Enhanced Driver License***
We will head to Petrolia, Ontario and after a delicious lunch, enjoy an afternoon production of Starbright Christmas
Celebration, a musical collection of Christmas songs, singers, dancers and choirs, at the Victoria Playhouse.
There is not a lot of walking and it should be a relaxing, enjoyable day!
Lunch will be included at Actor’s in Petrolia. There will be a light supper stop “on your own” on the way home after we
return to Michigan. We should return to Clio about 7:30 p.m.

 

Starbright Christmas # 2 – Petrolia             
Date: Wednesday, December 4. 2024
Cost: $125.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Over Half Full !!
***Must have Passport or Enhanced Driver License***
We will head to Petrolia, Ontario and after a delicious lunch, enjoy an afternoon production of Starbright Christmas
Celebration, a musical collection of Christmas songs, singers, dancers and choirs, at the Victoria Playhouse.
Lunch will be included at Actor’s in Petrolia. There will be a light supper stop “on your own” on the way home after we
return to Michigan. There is no need to worry about having any Canadian money. We should return to Clio 
about 7:30 p.m.

 

A Capital Christmas – Washington DC         New!
Date: Thursday, December 12 – Monday, December 16, 2024
Cost: $1899.00 per person for double occupancy
Deposit: $150.00 per person
Cancellation Protection: $150.00 per person with deposit.
Final Payment Due: October 12, 2024
Status: Half Full !!
Join us for this opportunity to visit our Nations’ Capitol at Christmas. This trip includes the motorcoach transportation,
4 night’s lodging, an all day sightseeing tour of DC, Evening Illumination Tour including the National Tree, National
Cathedral, Christmas at Mt Vernon, 3 Dinners, 4 Breakfasts, a performance of “A Christmas Carol” at Ford’s Theatre, a
performance of NSO Pops Concert at Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, a visit to Cambridge, Ohio for Dicken’s
Victorian Village to see how mannequins are made, and the Cambridge Museum of Glass.  Detailed flyers are available!
Single Occupancy: $2769.00 per person
Triple Occupancy: $1699.00 per person

 

Winter Wonderettes – Turkeyville # 2
Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Cost: $88.00 per person
Status: Seats available!
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
This day trip to Turkeyville will feature the delicious turkey dinner, the show, an Actor Talk Back and the motorcoach as well as tips!
This glittering seasonal celebration finds the all-girl singing group, the Wonderettes, entertaining at the Harper’s
Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent to save the party! Featuring great 60’s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is marvelous!

 

Footloose                                New!
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Cost: $78.00 per person
Departure: 11:00 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Join me for this musical at Meadow Brook Theatre. The cost includes the motorcoach, driver tip and tickets to
the 2:00 matinee. A light lunch stop will be on your own at Great Lakes Crossings. “The explosive movie musical
bursts onto the live stage! With dynamic new songs augmenting the powerhouse hits from the bestselling
Oscar-nominated score, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another,
and the power of forgiveness. Collaboration with Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.”

         

***2025***

 

San Antonio, Texas                 
Date: February 17 – 21, 2025
Cost: $1960.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $180.00 per person
Final payment due: January 8, 2025
Status: A few seats may be available!
We will stay at the Drury Inn right on the River Walk. The plan is to offer an excursion each day and yet still give
everyone a chance to enjoy time on their own to explore the River Walk, shop or visit area museums. The plan includes
visiting the Alamo, the San Antonio Missions, SAS – the San Antonio Shoe Factory for a tour, and the towns of Gruene
and Gonzales. We will also visit the Institute of Texan Culture. The bus to and from the airports, the flight, hotel and
cancellation protection are also included.
The City of Gruene has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. You will enjoy the small town
with a variety of shops to visit and a wonderful lunch at the Gristmill River Restaurant. The “Come and Get It Cannon” is
on display at one of the museums in Gonzales. Wait until you hear the story of this unique piece of history! The Alamo and
the San Antonio Missions are also a wonderful experience.
Even with scheduled tours each day, there will be time to explore the Riverwalk and enjoy San Antonio.
The cost includes 4 nights at the Drury Inn. There is a rooftop pool for your enjoyment. Each night there is a
Kickback Reception featuring hot foods and cold beverages. Some people consider this filling enough for dinner. Or you
can enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants on the River Walk. We will be flying Delta. If you have a skymiles # please
include it in your reservation information. I need your name as it is printed on your drivers license and birthdate in order
to reserve your airline ticket.   Single 2500.00    Triple 1785.00.

 

The Angel Next Door              New!
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Cost: $78.00 per person
Departure: 11:00 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Join me for this comedy at Meadow Brook Theatre.
The cost includes the motorcoach, driver tip and tickets to the 2:00 matinee. A light lunch stop will be on your own at
Great Lakes Crossings. “It’s 1948, in a ritzy Newport Mansion populated by playwrights, actors, a young
starstruck author, and the housekeeper who would like all of them to leave. When their weekend getaway goes horribly
awry, only a play within the play can save the day. A screwball comedy that’s in love with theater, about people in
love with theater, who know that, sometimes, even reality needs a rewrite to reach a happy ending.”

 

Vanities: The Musical                      New!
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Cost: $78.00 per person
Departure: 5:00 p.m. from Clio Kmart
Join me for this musical at Meadow Brook Theatre.
The cost includes the motorcoach, driver tip and tickets to the 8:00 p.m. show. A light supper stop will be on your own
at Great Lakes Crossings. “The life-affirming journey of three vivacious Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters
to housewives to liberated women and beyond. This musical captures a snapshot of the lives, loves,
disappointments, and dreams of these young women. A funny and poignant look at three best friends who discover
that, through thirty years of rapidly changing times, the one thing they can rely on is each other.”

 

Hawaiian Islands – Land & Cruise        
Date: March 6 – 19, 2025
Cost: Depends on your choice of cabin on the cruise portion.
Balcony: $6400.00 per person double occupancy
Inside Cabin: $5400.00 per person double occupancy
Join me for a trip to the Hawaiian Islands in March of 2025. Let’s get away from the winter weather and enjoy a
couple weeks in the sun! March is a delightful time to visit Hawaii because the whales are having their babies and we
can often see them breeching from the shore. We will depart on Thursday, March 6, and fly to Hawaii. Arriving at
the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani we will be a block from Waikiki Beach. It will be early evening there and due to the
time change, it will be a long day for us. On Friday, we’ll relax – sleep in if you choose – and learn your way around
the hotel and surrounding area. Perhaps hanging out on Waikiki Beach will be enjoyable for you. On Saturday afternoon we will head to the ship terminal and board Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Pride of America” for a week long
cruise. The cruise will take us to the four major islands where you will have an opportunity to purchase shore
excursions of your choice on each island. The meals on the cruise ship and many ship activities will be included for your
enjoyment. Returning to Honolulu, we will stay for three additional nights at the same hotel in Waikiki. Since you’ll
already be rested and know your way around, you can really enjoy some local activities. I will offer optional day
trips to Pearl Harbor and a city tour as well as a day to the Polynesian Cultural Center. These are places that I
recommend everyone take time to see especially if it is your first trip to Hawaii.
Trip Cost Includes:
Roundtrip Air – Detroit to Honolulu, Hawaii
Roundtrip Bus shuttles Clio to Detroit
Roundtrip Bus shuttles in Hawaii between airport & hotel Roundtrip Bus shuttle hotel to cruise ship
Luggage handling, porter tips, etc.
5 nights lodging at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani in Waikiki, Honolulu
7 night cruise with stops at four Islands: Hawaii; Maui; Kauai and Oahu
Cancellation Protection (valued at $450.00 per person)
$1000.00 deposit per person to confirm your seat.
2nd deposit of $1,500 per person due by August 25th, 2024
Final payment is due by October 25th, 2024

 

The Rat Pack Lounge                  New!
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Cost: $78.00 per person
Departure: 11:00 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Join me for this musical at Meadow Brook Theatre.
The cost includes the motorcoach, driver tip and tickets to the 2:00 matinee. A light lunch stop will be on your own at
Great Lakes Crossings. “Frank, Dean and Sammy are up in heaven, but God tells them they left some unfinished
business back on Earth. It seems Frank made an unfulfilled promise to Vic, the owner of the Rat Pack Lounge. Now he
and the boys have one night to make things right. With hits like “My Way”, “What Kind of Fool Am I?” and “Everybody
Loves Somebody Sometime” this show will leave you singing and savoring the days of the highballs and high rollers.”

 

Reflections of Italy                    New Info !!      
Date: April 2 – 11, 2025
Cost: $5353.00 per person double occupancy Deposit:
$1177.00 per person
Final payment due: February 1, 2025.
Status: A few seats available!
There is a $200.00 early bird discount for those signing up before October 3, 2024. 
We will visit several areas of Italy including Rome, Vatican Museums, Sistene Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica, Assisi, Perugia, Cortona, Florence, Venice, Murano Island, and Lake Como. This ten day trip will include 8 breakfasts 1 lunch and 3 dinners. The airfare and our transportation to and from the airport and Trip Insurance is also included. (valued at $479.00) The Venetian Serenaded Gondola Cruise in Venice is an included experience.
Detailed flyers are available! The reservation form is in the flyer and needs to be returned with your deposit. It asks
for your name as it is printed on your passport as well as birthdate and other important information! Due to many
calls regarding seeing the Colosseum, we have been able to add an optional tour which would include visiting the
Colosseum while in Rome. The cost would be $86 per person which includes admission to the Colosseum as well
as a Pantheon guided tour. Please let me know if you are interested in this optional tour. 
*** You will need a passport for this trip.***

 

Great Canadian Cities                                  New!
Montreal, Quebec & Ottawa  
Date: Sunday, May 11 – Monday, May 19, 2025 
Cost: $3099.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $500.00 to confirm your seat
Final Balance due: March 11, 2025
Cancellation Protection: $250.00 due with deposit
What a great way to enjoy spring! We will travel through Ontario and Quebec as well as enjoy a cruise on the St
Lawrence Seaway around the 1000 Islands that lie between Canada and the USA. We’ll hear stories of the triumphs,
tragedy, romance, shipwrecks and piracy that have added to the 1000 Islands International reputation.
This trip includes 7 nights lodging, 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners. We will enjoy sightseeing tours of Quebec,
Montreal and Ottawa. We will visit the St Anne De Beaupre Shrine, St Joseph’s Oratory, Notre Dame Basilica, 1000
Island Boat Cruise, and visits to several other well-known places such as Montmorency Falls topped off with a walk
through the Tulips at the Festival in Ottawa. A highlight will be staying at the World-Renowned Chateau Frontenac in
Old Town Quebec.
This trip is being planned by Shoreline Tours.
*** You will need a passport or an enhanced Michigan driver’s license for this trip ***
Single: $2839.00   Triple: $1999.00

 

Shear Madness                         New!
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Cost: $78.00 per person
Departure: 11:00 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Join me for this comedy-whodunit at Meadow Brook Theatre. The cost includes the motorcoach, driver tip and
tickets to the 2:00 matinee. A light lunch stop will be on your own at Great Lakes Crossings. “This Unique
comedywhodunit takes place today in the “Shear Madness” hair salon and is chock full of up-to-the minute spontaneous
humor. During the course of the action, a murder is committed and the audience gets to spot the clues,
question the suspects, and solve the funniest mystery in the annals of crime. The outcome is never the same, which is
why many audience members return again and again to the scene of the mayhem.”

 

 MORE IN 2025 !!     

 

 

South Dakota
I’m in n the planning stage for August 2025! You’ve asked for it! The Black Hills, Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Wall Drug
and more. Watch for details coming soon in next update !

 

New Hampshire & Vermont
Date: October 2025
Cost: TBD
We will visit New Hampshire, Vermont and the Finger Lakes Region for fall color! Many unique opportunities
include the Mt Washington Cog Rail, Quechee Gorge, Belhurst Castle, Finger Lake Cruise and more! Details are
being confirmed at this time!

 

  COMING IN 2026 !!

 

Exploring South Africa # 1
Dates: February 2 -16, 2026
Cost: $9098.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $1297.00 per person (includes
cancellation) Final payment due: December 4, 2025
Status: Sold Out!
This is a 15-day trip to South Africa including Victoria Falls & Botswana. This particular trip is designed as a small
group exploration with 8 wildlife safaris, 2 National Parks, Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Table Mountain and more.
The cost includes the airflight, transfers to and from the airports, cancellation and insurance. Since this is a more
unique experience, the space available is considered a small group and will be limited to 19 people. Visas,
vaccines, and Malaria pills will be an additional expense.

 

Exploring South Africa # 2              2 nd Trip Added       New!
Dates: February 13 – 26, 2026
Cost: $9098.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $1297.00 per person (includes
cancellation) Final payment due: December 4, 2025
Status: A few seats may be available!
This is a 15-day trip to South Africa including Victoria Falls & Botswana. This particular trip is designed as a small
group exploration with 8 wildlife safaris, 2 National Parks, Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Table Mountain and more.
The cost includes the airflight, transfers to and from the airports, cancellation and insurance. Since this is a more
unique experience, the space available is considered a small group and will be limited to 19 people.

 

Route 66 in April of 2026
Tentative dates: April 13 – May 2, 2026.
Planning is now underway! Route 66 will be 100 years old in 2026. I’ve met with several locations along Route 66 and
they are delighted we are planning to make this trip.
The trip will be taken by motorcoach and will travel through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New
Mexico, Arizona and California. While the route will be the same going west and returning eastbound, we will stop in
different places and see different roadside attractions in each direction. I am planning stops at many iconic locations
including Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet Area Historical Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, Edinger’s Filling
Station, Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum, Amarillo Route 66 Historical District, Cadillac Ranch, Midpoint Café, Route
66 Historical Village, Neon Signs, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, Uranus, Totem Pole Park, Heart of
Route 66 Auto Museum, Pops Soda Ranch, TeePee Curios, New Mexico Rout 66 Museum, the Continental Divide,
Oatman, Williams, Santa Monica Pier. Amd of course the “End of Trail Sign. We will start in Chicago at the Begin
Route 66 Sign. Of course, other stops are being considered as well. There will be some stops as we travel west and
different stops as we head east on the return trip. Hopefully this will keep the trip fresh even though we will be traveling
the same highway. 

A few people have suggested getting t-shirts… there are so many options for slogans, pictures, etc. Are there any
creative people who want to submit designs or ideas? A few have been suggested…
1. 100 years of the Mother Road – Route 66
2. Getting our Kicks on Route 66 with Ann’s Adventures
3. Route 66 – 100 Years Celebration
4. 100 Years Celebration – A three week Vacation
5. Route 66 1926 – 2026
Maybe you have another idea… Maybe you are not interested in t-shirts at all. Maybe we should have a t-shirt
committee?

This trip will be in the warmer weather and I’m anticipating that we can pack light with shorts and t-shirts. Maybe jeans
and a sweatshirt/jacket if we encounter cooler weather at night.
I’m envisioning traveling 2 to 4 hours per day, but there is so much to see there will be lots of stops. Once we are in the
more western states, it will be likely we will travel longer on the bus due to the wide open spaces! I’m collecting videos,
music and other items to help pass the miles.
My goal is to keep it fun and relaxing as we explore part of our country! I know a lot of people have expressed interest
in this trip and I want you to know that I am working on it!
It is still a little early for pricing for hotels and some restaurants, but they are starting to promote the 100 year
celebration and I am hopeful that I’ll be able to nail down some pricing in the next few months.
Thanks for considering taking this adventure with me!

 

 

 

                           “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” -Gustav Flaubert