“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 in the center in front of the old Kmart.
All Overnight Trips depart from City Parking Lot across from our office. Corner of Railway and Young
Streets. The Clio Police keep an eye on our cars while we are gone.

 

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.

 

This symbol next to a trip indicates a connection to the Semiquincentennial of our country. 2026 is the 250th birthday
of our country! Let’s Celebrate !!                 AMERICA  250

 

 

Helpful Services Provided by Ann’s Adventures:
1. United Kingdom ETA
This is a new UK entry requirement for US citizens planning to visit the UK. The ETA is a digital entry permit that is now mandatory
for US travelers to the UK, even for short visits. This includes flying through an airport in the UK for a connecting flight. The ETA is a
digital permit designed to pre-authorize travelers before they arrive in the UK.
The application for the UK ETA is entirely online. Applicants will need to provide personal information, passport details, and their
travel plans. You will need:
• A valid passport
• A valid email address
• A credit card for payment
The processing time for the UK ETA is expected to be quick, within 72 hours.

2. Passport Renewals Now Available Online
Last year it was announced that individuals who need to renew their passports can now do so online. To make it easier for our
travelers, we are offering assistance here in our office. You need to call and make an appointment as it will take about 40 minutes to
complete. A list of the requirements to be eligible for online renewal is available at the office. You will need to bring your most recent
passport, email and password, and credit or debit card for passport payment.

We will be able to help with these two processes in the office. You can call the office to make an appointment with Izzy.
The cost is $10.00 for this assistance.

 

 

Come From Away                          
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Cost: $80.00 per person
Departure: 11:00 from the Clio Kmart
Status: SOLD OUT !!
Following a true story during the 9/11 attacks, 38 planes and 6579 passengers were forced to land in Gander,
Newfoundland, doubling the population of one small town on the edge of the world. Based on interviews with locals,
Come From Away is about how hosting this international community of strangers spurred unexpected camaraderie in
extraordinary circumstances.
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 before heading to Meadow Brook.

 

Music Man                       
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Cost: 118.00 per person
Departure: 4:30 p.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: SOLD OUT !!
The Music Man is a musical and the plot concerns a con man, Harold Hill, who poses as a boys’ band organizer and leader and
sells band instruments and uniforms to naïve Midwestern townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band. Harold is no
musician, however, and plans to skip town without giving any music lessons. Prim librarian and piano teacher Marian sees through him,
but when Harold helps her younger brother overcome his lisp and social awkwardness, Marian begins to fall in love with him. He risks
being caught to win her heart.
The cost includes the motorcoach, driver tip and tickets to the 7:30 p.m. show at the Fox Theater in Detroit! A light supper stop will
be on your own at Great Lakes Crossings before heading to our main floor seats at the Fox.

 

Route 66: 100 Years of the Mother Road 1926 – 2026
Dates: Monday April 13 – Saturday May 2, 2026.
Cost: $6720.00 per person, double occupancy
Deposit: $600.00 per person (includes cancellation protection valued at $300.00 per person)
Single Price: $9220.00
Status: READY TO GO !!!
Final payment due: NOW DUE !!
Route 66 will be 100 years old in 2026.
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. This will keep the trip fresh even though we
will be traveling the same highway. I created a new word… ALAWAH! This stands for As Long As We Are Here! 
So a location may not be specific to Route 66, but as long as we are here, we will stop! Places such as the St Louis Arch, the
Oklahoma Memorial, and a few other locations! We will take advantage of the ALAWAH stops!
The cost includes 20 nights lodging, 40 meals, the motorcoach, admission to attractions along the route,
cancellation protection (valued at $300.00).
Departure Meeting has been held. Packets with your itineraries are now available at the office.

 

 

 

Murder On The Links              
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Cost: $90.00 per person
Departure: 1:00 p.m. from the Clio Kmart
Status:  8 seats available!
Something’s afoul on the private golf course at Merlinville-Sur-Mer – namely the body of Hercule Poirot’s
newest client. Acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz brings the famed Belgian detective to life to solve one of Agatha
Christie’s most intricate whodunits. Of course, there are the host of usual – and – unusual suspects. A cast of six
versatile actors embody a myriad of characters as they navigate the twists and turns of this lively and fun new
adaptation. You won’t want to miss a thrilling moment of this comic mystery.
Eat lunch before coming to the bus or bring something with you. The cost includes the ticket for the 3:00 show at
the Purple Rose and the motorcoach transportation. There will be no meal stop. We should arrive home between 6:00
and 6:30 p.m. *Contains adult language & subject matter.

 

Divine Women 2 – Petrolia                  
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Cost: $130.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: 16 seats available !!
***Passport or MI Enhanced Driver License required***
Audiences fell in love with first ‘Divine Women’, so we bring you five new fabulous Canadian female artists from
Musical Theatre, Broadway and Concert stages. Each with extensive resumes, these powerhouse performers share
their personal stories and signature songs in this unique theatrical concert.
The cost includes the motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon and main floor tickets for the show. 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.

 

Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale       CANCELLED !!                     
We received an email from the Vera Bradley Coordinator. “We just received an update from Vera Bradley. The Vera
Bradley Outlet Sale will not be taking place this April/May. We don’t have any further information at this time, but we will
notify you when future dates are announced.”
I am disappointed as I am sure many of you are to hear this news. If you have paid for the trip or put a deposit down,
we will refund you or you can move the money to a different trip.

 

Elvis Has Left The Building – Turkeyville
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Cost $95.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: 13 seats available !!
This day trip to Turkeyville will feature the delicious turkey dinner, the show, an Actor Talk Back and the
motorcoach as well as tips!
Elvis Presley has disappeared, and not even “The Colonel” knows his whereabouts. With the King missing, the
only way for his manager to pay off his gambling debt is to find an Elvis impersonator within 24 hours. Hijinks ensue as
the Colonel takes desperate measures to replace a man who is irreplaceable while figuring out what happened to the real Elvis.

 

Million Dollar Quartet              
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Cost: $80.00 per person
Departure: 5:00 p.m. from the Clio Kmart
Status: SOLD OUT !!
December 4, 1956: an extraordinary twist of fate brings Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis
Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever, with an irresistible
tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that are both poignant and funny.
The cost includes the motorcoach, driver tip and tickets to the 8:00 evening show. A light lunch stop will be on your
own at Great Lakes Crossings before heading to Meadow Brook.

 

Hamilton                                                            AMERICA 250        
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Cost: $175.00 per person
Departure: 5:00 p.m. from the former Clio Kmart
Status: SOLD OUT !! Wait list started !!
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the
rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based
on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a
profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
Hamilton ties in nicely with our 250America theme for the year! It will be at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit The cost includes the
mainfloor ticket for the 8:00 p.m. show and the motorcoach. There will be a light supper stop at Great Lakes Crossings on the way to
Detroit which will be “on your own.”

 

Discover Scotland                    
Date: Monday May 11 – Wednesday May 20, 2026
Cost: $5898.00 per person double occupancy
Includes insurance (valued at $549.00)
Departure: 5:30 p.m. from the Clio City Lot
Experience the Highlands of Scotland, Glascow, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Thurso, Olney Islands, Inverness and
Edinburgh. This 10 day trip includes 15 meals and so much more. Airflights, taxes, and some amazing experiences are
also included. Digital entry permits are now required on this trip. This trip is being planned by Collette Vacations.
Departure Meeting on Thursday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. You need to bring your passport to the meeting so we
can process the UK Visa for you online and a credit card to pay for the visa.
An optional tour is now available for those interested on this trip in Edinbburgh. Please let us know if you are
interested. Payment can be made at the departure meeting. Scottish Cultural Show: A Night of Food, Song & Dance $130 USD
Join us for an entertaining evening of tastes, sights and sounds that are classically Scottish. Feast on a banquet
prepared from a selection of local recipes. Your taste buds will savor the true flavor and goodness of this distinctive
country. Tonight will be filled with entertainment including Highland pipers and dancers who deliver the very best in
Scottish music, song and dance. Be prepared for a Scottish night of food, fun and many fond memories!
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.

 

Spring Mystery Trip                   New!
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Cost: $100.00 per person
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from the former Clio Kmart
This 1-day spring mystery trip will be a casual ‘dress for the weather” type of trip. Comfortable walking shoes are
strongly recommended. This trip includes the motorcoach transportation, lunch, admission to the included activity.
Bring along your spirit of adventure and willingness to learn new things.

 

I DO! I DO! – Petrolia                     
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Cost: $130.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status:  14 seats available!
***Passport or MI Enhanced Driver License required***
This charming musical follows one couple through fifty years of marriage – the laughter, the tears, and the perfectly
imperfect moments in between. From newlywed bliss to the golden years, I Do! I Do! Features heartfelt humor and
memorable songs.
The cost includes the motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon and main floor tickets for the show. There
will be a light supper stop (on your own) on the way home after we return to Michigan. We should return to Clio about7:30 p.m.

 

Senior Power Day               Tickets are now available in the office !!!
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cost: $5.00 per person
This annual event, which attracts over 1500 seniors from Genesee, Shiawassee and Lapeer Counties, is held annually at
Crossroads Village. The cost includes admission to Crossroads Village, lunch, the train ride, and all the activities.
The activities include: Information on Health and Senior Services; Learn About Senior Issues on the Ballot; Meet with
Legislators and Elected Officials; Enjoy Old Fashioned Park Rides; A Huckleberry Railroad Train Ride; Music Entertainment & Dancing;
Bingo; Raffles and Door Prizes.
It takes place from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. It is a great way to pick up information for your personal use as well as a chance to visit
with friends you may not have seen in a while. You provide your own transportation. The event takes place rain or shine. 
I will have a table in the vendor tent so be sure to stop by my table and say hi!
If you do not purchase tickets in advance, it will be full admission at the gate and will not include the lunch or the train. We will
announce when tickets are available!

 

Lantern Festival          New!
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Cost: $78.00 per person
Departure: 3:30 p.m. from the former Clio Kmart
The Lantern Festival is a one-mile light tour through John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, MI. The festival features
handcrafted Asian lantern displays that will illuminate the Zoo and tell the intersecting story of wildlife and Asian
culture. Back for its fourth year with ALL NEW lantern displays! The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is a
breathtaking celebration of Chinese cultural artistry. As Michigan’s only showcase of its kind, it illuminates the Zoo
with handcrafted lanterns that intertwine the beauty of wildlife with profound Chinese traditions – from majestic
dragons and phoenixes to the symbolic zodiac – creating an enchanting narrative of heritage and culture. This year’s
theme Realms of Wonder will feature three brand new distinct and enchanting realms to explore.
This trip includes the admission to this special event and the motorcoach transportation. This event takes place after
the sun sets in order to really see the lights of the lanterns. The tour is walkable at your own pace. A dinner stop will be
made before we arrive at the Zoo which will be on your own. Our admission time is 8:00 p.m. Return time home should
be around 11:30 p.m.

      We will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day! Be safe!

 

 

Opry! 100th The Celebration Continues               New Info !!
Date: Tuesday May 26 – Saturday May 30, 2026
Cost: $1500.00 per person double occupancy
Departure: 6:00 a.m. from City Lot near Veterans Park
Status: A few seats may be available!
Final payment due: April 24, 2026
Cancellation protection: $160.00 per person due w/ deposit
It’s all about the Music as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry! Many special events are
planned for this trip and we plan to join the celebration in Nashville! This trip will include motorcoch transportation, 4
nights lodging in the same hotel, 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners, and 3 shows including a songwriter’s performance, Nashville
Nightlife Theatre, and the Grand Ole Opry.
The Grand Ole’ Opry is a live radio show! We have reserved seats for the bench style seating at the Opry!
Single: $1730.00;  Triple: $1375.00 per person
Please note: There will not be a departure meeting for this trip. Please pack light, it is a 5 day trip. Clothing should be
casual. Temperatures will be around 75 – 78 in the daytime, but could be higher or lower. Plan to layer clothing. Each
person is allowed 1 checked bag and 1 carry-on! Luggage tags will be attached at the bus. Your checked bag will be
under the bus and not accessible on travel days. Put needed items in your carry-on like medications.

 

Awesome Alaska
Dates: Monday June 1 – Tuesday June 16, 2026
Cancellation Protection: Included! (Valued at $300.00)
Status: Ready To Go!
A passport or MI Enhanced Driver’s license is required for this trip !!
 The cruise ship docks in Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada.
This trip includes 7 days land and a 7 night cruise through the Inside Passage. The Departure meeting will be held on Friday, May
8, at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Choose which time works for your schedule. Bring your ID so we can make a copy.

 

Run For Your Wife – Turkeyville              
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Cost: $95.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats available!
This day trip to Turkeyville will feature the delicious turkey dinner, the show, an Actor Talk Back and the
motorcoach as well as tips!
One of the great British farces! John Smith, a London cab driver has two wives, two lives, and a very precise schedule
for juggling them both. When Smith is mugged, both the Streatham and Wimbledon police investigate. His schedule
upset, Smith attempts (and fails) to explain things to his two wives and two suspicious police officers.

 

Shipshewana                                                          AMERICA 250    
Date: Monday June 8 – Tuesday June 9, 2026
Cost: $265.00 per person, double occupancy
Departure: 8:00 a.m. from Clio City Lot
Deposit: $65.00 per person
Status: 5 seats available!
Cancellation Protection: $50.00 per person w/ deposit
Final payment due April 30, 2026
Join me for 2 days in Shipshewana celebrating the Semiquincentennial of our country! Day 1 we will arrive in time for
lunch (on your own) and shopping in town. Then we will see this special show,   AMERICA 250 !!  “Don’t miss this extraordinary and
unique celebration of America’s 250th Birthday Join the amazing Celebration Singers & actors for an unforgettable evening to
experience the majestic and beloved songs and stories of America, from stirring anthems to timeless classics, each note and word lifting
your spirit and awakening your pride. Be entertained by the music you love. Be informed by fascinating and intriguing stories from
America’s past. Be inspired as the grandeur of our nation comes alive on the big screen. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to
honor the dream and miracle that created and sustained the United States of America.” We’ll enjoy an included dinner after the 4:00 p.m.
show! We will spend 1 night at the Farmstead Inn. Day 2 we will spend the day at the flea market. Mid-afternoon we will head home.
Single occupancy: $335.00       Triple occupancy: $220.00 per person

 

Always A Bridesmaid                        
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Cost: $80.00 per person
Departure: 5:00 p.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats available!
On the night of their senior prom, Libby Ruth, Deedra, Monette and Charlie promise that they will be bridesmaids in
one another’s weddings… no matter what. Now, more than thirty years later, these Southern gals are still making “the
long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow. ‘For better or for worse’ takes on a whole new meaning in this
delicious comedy about old friends. From the writers of The Golden Girls and Kingdom Come.
The cost includes the motorcoach, driver tip and tickets to the 8:00 evening show. A light lunch stop will be on your
own at Great Lakes Crossings before heading to Meadow Brook.

 

Authentic Alaska
Dates: Monday June 15 – Tuesday June 30, 2026
Cancellation Protection: Included! (Valued at $300.00)
Status: Ready To Go!
A passport or MI Enhanced Driver’s license is required for this trip! The cruise ship docks in Vancouver, British
Columbia – Canada.
This trip includes 7 days land and a 7 night cruise through the Inside Passage. The Departure meeting will be held on
Friday, May 8, at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Choose which time works for your schedule. Bring your ID so we can
make a copy.

 

Ed’s Garage – Petrolia                    
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Cost: $130.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Over half full !!
***Passport or MI Enhanced Driver License required***
From the writer of the popular Wingfield series comes a high-octane comedy about fixing more than just engines. In
a dusty back-street garage, two misfit mechanics and a surprise visitor collide in a wild tune-up of ambition, betrayal
and redemption. When your past is your toughest repair job, it’s time to buckle up.
The cost includes the motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon and main floor tickets for the show. 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.

 

Bay City Fireworks                                    AMERICA 250
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Cost: $50.00 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)

 

Escape To Margaritaville -Turkeyville
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Cost: $95.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats available!
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 new, tropical musical comedy will knock your flip flops off! Featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics,
including “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, Margaritaville”, and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere”. And so much more. It’s the
hilarious, heartwarming musical beach party you’ve been waiting for!

 

The Henry Ford Museum          New!         AMERICA 250
Freedom Plane National Tour:
Documents That Forged a Nation*
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Cost: $85.00 per person
Departure: 8:00 a.m. from the former Clio Kmart
*Traveling for the first time together in history, see documents like George Washington’s, Alexander Hamilton’s
and Aaron Burr’s Oaths of Allegiance (1778); the Treaty of Paris (1783); Senate Markup of the Bill of Rights (1789); and
more. The Henry Ford is one of eight institutions across the U.S. where nine original founding-era documents will be on
display to the public as part of The National Archives and Records Administration traveling exhibition, Freedom Plane
National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation
In addition to viewing these documents, you will be able to visit the exhibits at the Henry Ford, have lunch on your
own at venues in the museum. Return to Clio about 5:00 p.m.

 

Lancaster – Joshua # 1                                AMERICA 250
Date: Monday July 13 – Thursday  July 16, 2026
Cost: $740.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit $140.00 per person
Cancellation protection: $100.00 per person due w/deposit
Final payment due: June 1st, 2026
Status: 15 seats available !!
This trip to Lancaster includes 3 nights lodging at Heritage Hotel, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts, the Chalk Artist, and
a visit to Turkeyhill where you can make your own ice cream flavor. Our 2 shows will be Joshua at the Sight & Sound
Theater and Mary Poppins at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. We will also visit some area Amish Farms.
Be strong and courageous – From the banks of the Jordan River to the towering walls of Jericho, JOSHUA is a
miraculous adventure for the whole family. Journey alongside the people of Israel as they navigate their new-
found freedom in an unforgiving wilderness. When Joshua is called to replace Moses as their faithful leader, tensions
mount in the midst of dwindling supplies and approaching armies. With one last fortified city standing between the
Israelites and the Promised Land, unexpected help emerges from behind enemy lines and Joshua’s trust in God’s plan is
put to the ultimate test.
Experience one of the most redemptive stories of the Bible as it comes to life in this brand-new original stage
production from Sight & Sound Theatres.                   Single: $940.00   Triple: $690.00 per person

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Good Vibrations – Petrolia  #2        NEW !!      
Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Cost: $130.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats Available !!
***Passport or MI Enhanced Driver License required***
Let the beach party begin! Same as Trip # 1 – different date.
The cost includes the motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon and main floor tickets for the show. There
will be a light supper stop (on your own) on the way home as we return to Michigan. We’ll return to Clio about 7:30 p.m.

 

Good Vibrations – Petrolia  #1             
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Cost: $130.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: SOLD OUT !!  (see post above)
***Passport or MI Enhanced Driver License required***
Let the beach party begin! Ride the waves with the Beach Boys, The Mamas & the Papas, The Turtles, Jan and Dean,
and more for as a feel-good celebration of surf, sunshine and classic hits like Surfin’ USA, California Dreamin’, I Get
Around, and Happy Together. Pure harmony, nostalgia, and endless good vibrations.
The cost includes the motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon and main floor tickets for the show. 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.

 

Tiger Night Game                               
Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Cost: $85.00 per person
Departure: 4:15 p.m. from the Clio K-mart
Status: Half full !!
The Detroit Tigers will be playing the Baltimore Orioles for this 6:40 p.m. 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.. Your bag must be a clear bag or follow the bag policy – 9” x 6” x 1/2”.

 

Emma’s Wedding(s)                
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Cost: $90.00 per person
Departure: 1:00 p.m. from the Clio Kmart
Status: Seats available!
Emma is getting married. Again. For the fourth time, actually. But she’s determined that this one will be the one.
Gathering her less-than-enthusiastic best friends, they revisit each of Emma’s previous weddings, leading to a
hilarious romp through the decades, complete with ‘80s hair, dial up internet, Boone’s Farm wine, and the enduring power
of friendship.
Eat a lunch before coming to the bus or bring something with you. The cost includes the ticket for the 3:00 show at
the Purple Rose and the motorcoach transportation. There will be no meal stop. We should arrive home between 6:00
p.m. and 6:30 p.m.         *Contains adult language & subject matter.

 

Annual Summer Picnic!                       New!
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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 7/27/26 to reserve your seat so I know how much food to provide.
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. It is a covered pavilion in case of inclement weather.

 

Mud Hens & Tony Packos            
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Cost: $75.00 per person
Departure: 2:00 p.m. from the Clio K-mart
Status: Half full !!
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 St Paul Saints which is the farm
team for the Minnesota Twins.

 

 

 

Piano Legends – Petrolia                   
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Cost: $130.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: 13  seats available!
***Passport or MI Enhanced Driver License required***
Celebrating the great entertainers behind the keys, from memorable hits of Billy Joel, Barry Manilow, Neil Sedaka &
Peter Allen. The Spectacular MARK PAYNE, along with two other stellar piano men, will wow you with their artistry and
showmanship. It’s elegant, electric and totally grand!
The cost includes the motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon and main floor tickets for the show!.
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.

 

Discover Austria, Switzerland & Bavaria                  
Date: Wednesday August 12 – Friday August 21, 2026
Cost: $5998.00 per person double occupancy
Departure: 11:00 a.m. from the Clio City Lot
Deposit: $1247.00 per person
Status: Sold Out !!
Includes Insurance (valued at $549.00)
Final payment due by: May 4, 2026
***You must have a valid passport for this trip.***
This 10 day trip includes 13 meals, Bern, Switzerland; Lucerne, Switzerland; Liechtenstein; Innsbruck, Austria;
Salzburg, Austria and Bavaria, Germany. There are several awesome experiences in these Alpine Countries… yodeling,
a Fondue lunch, the Austrian Alps, and a Tyrolean Folklore Show. There are walking tours in several cities. Airline flights
and transfers are also included. This trip will stay 4 nights in Bern, Switzerland and 4 nights in Innsbruck, Austria.
Single: $6598.00     Triple: $5948.00 per person
This trip is being planned by Collette Vacations.
There will be a Departure Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Please bring your passport to the meeting!
Optional trips in Lucerne & Innsbruck Switzerland – Mount Pilatus $99.00
Enjoy the splendor of pure nature while gliding over a clear landscape in panoramic gondolas and spectacular
cable cars. Ascend Pilatus via a unique excursion on the steepest railway of the world with a gradient of 48%. Upon
arrival at the top, soak in the magnificent Alpine view from 7,000 feet above sea level. During leisure time at the
summit, stroll the walkway for views from a different vantage point, or enjoy Swiss culinary delights on your own in one of
the various restaurants (lunch is not included). Return back down the mountain by panoramic gondola for yet another
bird’s eye view. The option may be cancelled due to maintenance work or inclement weather.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
Innsbruck – Seefeld and Country Cottage Visit $99.00
How better to spend a free day than visiting the romantic Alpine village of Seefeld. Beautifully situated at 3,600 feet
above sea level, this charming Tyrolean town commands breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and
countryside. Known as one of the world’s greatest ski resorts, Seefeld offers a relaxed atmosphere in an Alpine
setting with miles of trails for walking, lakes, fine shopping, dining possibilities, and fresh, Alpine air. After arriving by
train, enjoy a glass of schnapps and a traditional horse and buggy ride. While at the small country home, learn how to
make your own apple strudel and indulge in the chance to sample one of Austria’s famous sweets!
Duration: Approximately 5 hours.

 

Lancaster – Joshua # 2                               AMERICA 250
Date: Monday August 24– Thursday August 27, 2026
Cost: $740.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit $140.00 per person
Cancellation protection: $100.00 per person due w/deposit
Final payment due: July 20, 2026
Status: 9 seats available !!
This trip to Lancaster includes 3 nights lodging at Heritage Hotel, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts, the Chalk Artist, and
a visit to Turkeyhill where you can make your own ice cream flavor. Our 2 shows will be Joshua at the Sight & Sound
Theater and Mary Poppins at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. We will also visit some area Amish Farms.
Be strong and courageous – From the banks of the Jordan River to the towering walls of Jericho, JOSHUA is a
miraculous adventure for the whole family. Journey alongside the people of Israel as they navigate their new-
found freedom in an unforgiving wilderness. When Joshua is called to replace Moses as their faithful leader, tensions
mount in the midst of dwindling supplies and approaching armies. With one last fortified city standing between the
Israelites and the Promised Land, unexpected help emerges from behind enemy lines and Joshua’s trust in God’s plan is
put to the ultimate test.
Experience one of the most redemptive stories of the Bible as it comes to life in this brand-new original stage
production from Sight & Sound Theatres.                   Single: $940.00 Triple: $690.00 per person

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Thousand Islands In-Depth                             
“Between the Borders with Boats and Bridges”
Date: Monday August 31 – Thursday September 3, 2026
Cost: $1500.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $150.00 per person
Cancellation Protection: $150.00 per person w/ deposit
Final Payment due: July 20, 2026
Status: SOLD OUT !!
****You must have a passport or Enhanced Driver’s License for this trip****
This trip will feature an in-depth look at the Thousand Islands. Located between upstate New York and Canada, this beautiful area
in the St Lawrence Seaway will feature three boat cruises. Each boat cruise will highlight different parts of this area including the history,
area shipwrecks, Boldt Castle and more. We will cross the Blue Water Bridge, the International Peace Bridge and the Rainbow
Bridge between Canada and the USA. This trip includes 3 nights lodging, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts, 4 boat cruises and more! We will
finish up with a stop in Niagara Falls and our final boat cruise on the Maid of the Mist.
 Single Occupancy: $1755.00      Triple: $1150.00

 

Labor Day Bridge Walk
Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
Cost: $70.00 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 p.m.

 

A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline – Turkeyville
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Cost: $95.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Over Half Full !!
This day trip to Turkeyville will feature the delicious turkey dinner, the show, an Actor Talk Back and the motorcoach as well as tips!
Experience this heartfelt and intimate portrayal of one of country music’s greatest voices. This captivating retrospective traces
Patsy’s rise to stardom from small town Virginia to Carnegie Hall. Featuring her greatest hits, including “Walkin After Midnight”,
“Crazy”, and “I Fall To Pieces”, this production will transport you back in time!

 

Experience Fall In Branson                                          AMERICA 250
Date: Sunday September 13 – Saturday September 19, 2026
Cost: $1545.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $165.00 per person
Cancellation protection: $100.00 per person
Final payment due: August 10, 2026
Departure: 6:30 a.m. from City Parking Lot across from our office. Corner of Railway and Young Streets.
Status: Half full!
We are very excited to return to Branson in the Fall of the year! 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, time
in downtown historic Branson. The shows will include the Clay Cooper’s Country Express; The Hughes Family; The
Presley’s Family Jubilee, Dean Z’s Ultimate Elvis; Smoke on the Mountain; Melody Hart & The All-Star Band, Doug
Gabriel; Spirit of America and David at the Sight and Sound Theatre. 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.
Single rate: $1985.00          Triple rate: $1415.00 per person

 

Music of the Beatles – Petrolia          
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Cost: $130.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats available!
***Passport or MI Enhanced Driver License required***
We are stepping back again into the golden age of pop, as we celebrate the unforgettable Beatles catalogue and
their songs that changed the world! From the early days of She Loves You and I Want To Hold Your Hand to the
revolutionary sounds of Sgt Pepper, Abbey Road and Let It Be, this show is bound to be another VPP Knockout!
The cost includes the motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon and main floor tickets for the show. 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.

 

Philadelphia / Baltimore                          AMERICA 250
Date: Tuesday September 22 – Tuesday September 29, 2026
Cost: $1850.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: 185.00 per person
Cancellation protection: 150.00 per person w/ deposit
Status:  SOLD OUT !!
This trip will explore the historical, cultural and art of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Delaware! Some of
our activities will include the Constitution Center, Betsy Ross House, the Liberty Bell, American Revolution Museum,
Reading Terminal Farmer’s Market, Falling Waters (a Frank Lloyd Wright House – also a UNESCO site) Beth Sholom
Synagogue (also a Frank Lloyd Wright design), a harbor cruise in Baltimore, visit Fort McHenry, Hagley Museum, and
the Flag House! There is so much more! I am currently working on putting everything in order but I’m very excited
about the variety of places we can visit. So much to see and do! This trip will include 7 nights lodging, admissions to the
museums, 4 dinners, 7 breakfasts, 2 boat excursions and so much more! There will be more details as contracts are
still being signed.
Single: $2200.00;  Triple occupancy $1500.00 per person.

 

Tiger Day Game                         
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Cost: $85.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: SOLD OUT !!  Wait List started !!
The Detroit Tigers will be playing the Washington Nationals for this 1:10 p.m. 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. You must have a clear bag or follow the bag policy – 9” x 6” x1 /2”.

 

Mighty Five – The National Parks of Utah!              
Date: Sunday October 4 – Monday October 12, 2026
Cost: $4432.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $732.00 per person
Cancellation Protection Included (valued at $300.00)
Final Payment Due: August 1, 2026
Status: SOLD OUT !! 
***You must have a TSA approved ID for this trip***
We will visit all five National Parks in Utah: Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches as well as many
other special sights and the landscape is incredible. We will fly in and out of Salt Lake City and also tour Salt Lake City!
This trip includes 8 nights lodging with 3 of them at Red Cliffs Lodge in Moab. This is a true delight! This trip will include 8
breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners, airflight, luggage handling, transportation to and from the airports, the
motorcoach around Utah and more!   Departure Meeting September 10 @ 2:00 p.m. Please bring your TSA approved ID to
the departure meeting!         Single: $5,532.00     Triple: $4122.00.

 

Thunder Bay / Fall Color / Elk Viewing
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Cost: $210.00 per person
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats available!
This trip will feature a visit to Thunder Bay Resort near Hillman, MI for an amazing dinner. We will take a horse
drawn carriage ride to the beautifully decorated cabin for a delicious meal and wine tasting. After we eat we will board
the carriages to view the Elk throughout the property. I am fully expecting we will enjoy some of Michigan’s fall color as
we travel to and from the resort on our motorcoach.
Dress in layers since fall weather can be difficult to guess in advance. The meal includes Pear and Apple Dumpling,
Shrimp Cocktail, Jan’s Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Thunder Bay Sweet Napa Salad and Croissant, Crown
Roast of Pork with Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, and White Chocolate Mousse Filled Pizzelles with Fresh Raspberries

 

Grand Experience – Mackinac Island      
Dates: Sunday October 18 – Wednesday October 21, 2026
Cost: $1095.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $250.00 per person
Final Balance Due: August 20, 2026
Cancellation Protection: $100.00 per person due w/ deposit
Status: SOLD OUT !!
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 season. We have also included a luncheon buffet at
Audie’s in Mackinaw City before we take the ferry to the Island. 
This trip is offered in cooperation with MRPA (Michigan Recreation and Parks Association).
Single price: $1330.00 Triple price: $1020.00 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.
The departure meetings will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 
 Please attend whichever time fits your schedule.

 

Ark Encounter & Creation Museum
Date: Tuesday  October 27 – Wednesday October 28, 2026
Cost: $350.00 per person (double occupancy)
Deposit: $80.00 per person
Cancellation Protection: $60.00 per person w/ deposit
Final Payment due: September 25, 2026
Departure: 6:30 a.m. from the City Parking Lot across from our office. Corner of Railway and Young Streets.
Status: Seats available!
The trip includes a self-guided tour of the Creation Museum which brings the pages of the Bible to life; a visit to
the Ark Encounter which allows you to go at your own pace through the life-sized reconstruction of Noah’s Ark; 1 night
stay at the Hampton Inn, 1 breakfast and 1 luncheon buffet; and the motorcoach transportation. Casual dress throughout
the trip. You will be taking your own bag to and from your room. Keep it light! Luggage tags will be handed out at the
bus. This is a trip which calls for only an overnight bag.
Motorized carts are available for rent at each facility on a first come – first serve basis for those who may need it.
Single $450.00;  Triple $320.00 per person

 

Away In The Basement # 1 – Turkeyville            
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Cost: $95.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats Available!
This day trip to Turkeyville will feature the delicious turkey dinner, the show, an Actor Talk Back and the motorcoach as
well as tips!
Those Lutheran ladies are back at it again! It’s Christmastime of 1959, and it’s the day of the annual Sunday
School Christmas program, and 15 year old Beverly has been cast as Mary. Her mother, Karin, and the other church
basement ladies serve up the laughs and lutefisk as a new parish worker arrives and catches Pastor’s eye.

 

Christmas In Branson                                    AMERICA 250
Date: Saturday November 14 – Friday November 20, 2026
Cost: $1545.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $165.00 per person
Cancellation protection: $100.00 per person
Final payment due: October 10, 2026
Departure: 6:30 a.m. from City Parking Lot across from our office. Corner of Railway and Young Streets.
Status: SOLD OUT !!
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 Clay Cooper’s Country Express; The Duttons; The Hughes Family; The Presley’s
Family Jubilee, Dean Z’s Ultimate Elvis; Cassandre – the Voice of an Angel; Spirit of America; Doug Gabriel and Miracle of Christmas
at the Sight and Sound Theatre. 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: $1985.00          Triple rate: $1415.00 per person

 

Starbright Christmas # 1 – Petrolia                 
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Cost: $130.00 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. There is not a lot of walking and it should
be a relaxing, enjoyable day!
Lunch will be included 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 2, 2026
Cost: $130.00 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. There is not a lot of walking and it should
be a relaxing, enjoyable day!
Lunch will be included 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 # 3 – Petrolia          
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Cost: $130.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: 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 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.

 

Away In The Basement # 2 – Turkeyville              
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Cost: $95.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats available!
This day trip to Turkeyville will feature the delicious turkey dinner, the show, an Actor Talk Back and the
motorcoach as well as tips!
Those Lutheran ladies are back at it again! It’s Christmastime of 1959, and it’s the day of the annual Sunday
School Christmas program, and 15 year old Beverly has been cast as Mary. Her mother, Karin, and the other church
basement ladies serve up the laughs and lutefisk as a new parish worker arrives and catches Pastor’s eye.

 

 

**2027**

 

Hawaiian Islands – Land & Cruise            New Info !!
Date: March 4 – 17, 2027
Cost: Depends on your choice of cabin on the cruise portion.
There will be 3 categories, Balcony, obstructed oceanview; and inside cabins.
Balcony: $6800.00 per person double occupancy
Inside Cabin: $5800.00 per person double occupancy
Join me for a trip to the Hawaiian Islands in March of 2027. 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 4, 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, 2026
Final payment is due by October 25th, 2026

 

Spectacular Scandinavia       
Date: June 14 – 28, 2027
Cost: $9498.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $1247.00 per person which includes cancellation waiver and insurance. (valued at $549.00)
Early Bird discount of $50.00 if deposit is received by 12/8/26.
Status: Half Full !!
***You must have a valid passport for this trip***
This trip will visit Denmark, Sweden and Norway. It includes 20 meals over the 15 day trip, lodging and airflight.
We will visit Stockholm, Sweden; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Oslo, Norway as well as other cities. Mountains, valleys
and a fjord cruise are just a few of the delights you will experience on this trip.
This trip is being planned by Collette Vacations.          Detailed flyers are available in the office.

 

Canadian Rockies
Date: July 25-31, 2027
We are in the process of planning for a trip to the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. It is amazingly
beautiful country. Details coming next update.

 

Shades of Ireland
Date: Planning for September 2027
This 10 day trip to Ireland includes all the “must see” locations, 13 meals and more! We will visit Dublin, Kilkenny,
Waterford, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, Galway, Kingscourt and more! Kiss the Blarney
Stone, taste the Guiness, and more.
This trip is being planned by Collette Vacations.

 

 

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