Travel

 

Where do the trips depart?
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.

 

 

Annual Summer Picnic!                        
Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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 8/14/23 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.

 

 

 

Missouri Star Quilts – Quilt Town   Cancelled!
Date: Mon – Fri, August 14 – 18, 2023
While this trip initially had a lot of interest, not everyone sent in deposits. I apologize for any inconvenience. If anyone has any suggestions, such as different time of year, etc, please let me know. Your deposits / payments will be refunded unless you choose to move it to a different trip.

 

Summer Mystery Trip 

Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Cost: $90.00 per person
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: SOLD OUT !! WAIT LIST STARTED !!
Since there seems to be such a high demand for Mystery Trips, I’ve put together another one! Get your toes tapping with this Summer Mystery Trip! Dress is casual and for the weather, lunch is included as well as the activity. We should return home about 6:30 p.m. Come ready to enjoy the day!

 

Thousand Islands In-Depth       UPDATE !!
“Between the Borders with Bridges and Boats”
Date: Tuesday, August 22 – Friday, August 23, 2023 
Status: Ready To Go!
Departure: 7:30 a.m. from PNC Bank
This trip will feature an in-depth look at the Thousand Islands. This trip 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.
****You must have a passport or Enhanced Driver’s License for this trip****
Update: Pack light… plan to carry your overnight bag into the hotel each night and to the bus each morning. We will
change hotels each night. Name tags and luggage tags will be available at the bus. We will be outdoors a great deal,
plan for the weather. While in Canada a credit card is the best rate of exchange for any purchases. Cash can be
obtained at an ATM if needed.

 

 

 

Tiger Day Game
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023
Cost: $85.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: SOLD OUT !! Wait list started !!
The Detroit Tigers will play the New York Yankees 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 and a hat are always a good idea for summer games! Comerica Park has gone cashless. You
must have a credit card to purchase food items or convert your cash to a card via machines. Only small bags are
allowed. No large purses or backpacks!

 

Labor Day Bridge Walk
Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
Cost: $60.00 per person
Departure: 2:00 a.m. from Clio K-mart
Status: SOLD OUT !!
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.

 

 

Come From Away!            New Info!
Date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
We have received notice from Fisher Theatre that this show has been postponed. We will be notified of the new
date when the information becomes available! Thank you for letting me know of your interest and I will keep you updated.

 

Kitchen Party Leftovers – Petrolia
Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023
Cost: $120.00 per person
Status: 20 seats!
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from the Clio Kmart
***Must have Passport or Enhanced Driver License***
Experience more East Coast fun with Mark Payne’s “Kitchen Party Leftovers.” Mark is back with more singin’, steppin’,
and kissin’ of the cod in this sequel to his sold out 2018 hit production. Originally from Newfoundland, Mark is digging
up even more of your favorite East Coast songs and shenanigans. Joined by his usual gaggle of multi-talented
performers, you’ll enjoy this potluck for sure!
The cost includes the motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon at Olive’s Casual Cuisine and main floor
tickets for this delightful show. There will be a light supper stop on the way home after we return to Michigan. We will
return to Clio about 7:30 p.m.

 

Branson in the Fall                      
Dates: Wednesday, September 13 – Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Cost: $1175.00 per person, double occupancy
Deposit: $175.00 per person
Cancellation Protection: $100.00 a person due w/ deposit
Final Balance Due: Now Due !!
Departure: 6:30 a.m. from PNC Bank
Status: A few seats may be available !!
This trip will be seven days, six nights, and include the motorcoach, 6 dinners, 6 breakfasts, 6 nights lodging, and
9 shows including The Duttons; Doug Gabriel; Clay Cooper’s Country Express; Hughes Brothers; CJ’s Classic
Country and Comedy; Queen Esther at the Sight and Sound Theater; Hits of the 60’s; Smoke on the Mountain;
and the Texas Tenors! We will visit the historic downtown as well as the College of the Ozarks.
Branson is a delightful place to visit as the entire area seems to focus on God, family and country!
Triple occupancy: $1085.00 per person
Single occupancy: $1475.00 per person

 

Forever Plaid – Turkeyville
Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Cost: $85.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: 20 seats available!
This day trip includes the dinner, the show, the motorcoach transportation and an Actor Talk Back. The
dinner includes turkey, sage dressing, salad, soup, rolls cranberry relish, a vegetable or two and dessert! You choose
between three items: their signature coconut crème pie, homemade ice cream with chocolate and a third item to be
announced at the meal. The gift shop and bakery are always a delight to visit!
“On the way to their first big gig, tragedy strikes Forever Plaid, pop quartet specializing in harmonies and pitch-
perfect melodies. Forever Plaid begins when the guys are given the chance to perform from the afterlife. This smash
hit musical is a nostalgic homage to the music of the 50’s and includes hits such as ‘Three Coins in the Fountain’ and ‘Love is a Many-Splendored Thing.’”
The staff at Turkeyville has notified me that they are no longer including the tip for waitstaff in the cost of the meal. As a result, I wasn’t aware of this when I set the price for this year. Please plan to bring a cash tip to leave on the table for your waitstaff. Thank – you!

 

Funny Girl              New!
Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Cost: $125.00 per person
Departure: 5:00 p.m. from Clio Kmart
This Broadway Musical dazzles with the songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.”
This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed
of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one
of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.
This trip includes main floor tickets at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit and the motorcoach transportation. There will be a
light supper stop on the way at Great Lakes Crossings which will be ‘on your own’.

 

Thunder Bay / Fall Color / Elk Viewing                 
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Cost: $190.00 per person
Status: Sold Out! 
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
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 lunch 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, Thundar Bay Sweet Napa Salad and Croissant, Crown
Roast of Pork with Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, and White Chocolate Mousse Filled Pizzelles with Fresh Raspberries.
This unique day out is a Pure Michigan Adventure!   Due to the high demand, we’ve been able to add a 2nd
trip. See trip on October 16th!

 

Horrocks            
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Cost: $40.00 per person
Status: Seats available!
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from the Clio Kmart
Time for shopping at Horrocks in Lansing! This is an amazing Farm Market! 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.

 

Tony Orlando           New!
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
Cost: $95.00 per person
Departure: 5:00 p.m. from Clio Kmart
In the early ‘70’s Tony Orlando sang hits such as “Candida”, “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Ole Oak Tree”,
“Knock Three Times”, and more. Join me for an evening of musical fun at the Macomb Center for Performing Arts to
enjoy Tony Orlando on stage! This trip includes the motorcoach and main floor tickets. There will be a light
supper stop at Great Lakes Crossings on the way which will be ‘on your own’.

 

Spooktacular Louisville
Date: Monday, October 9 – Friday, October 13, 2023
Cost: $880.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $80.00 per person
Cancellation Protection: $100.00 per person w/ deposit
Final payment due: October 5, 2023
Status: Over half full !!
We will be visiting southern Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky for this delightful “Spooktacular Trip”. This 5 day
motorcoach trip includes 4 nights lodging, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners and the motorcoach. A variety of activities will be
included such as the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, Belle of Louisville Riverboat Cruise, Derby Dinner
Playhouse, the Kentucky Derby Museum, and the Louisville Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular!
Come join me for this wonderful time in Louisville for the #1 Halloween Event in the Country according to Country
Living Magazine!
Triple price: $780.00 per person
Single price: $1180.00

 

Thunder Bay / Fall Color / Elk Viewing # 2       New!
Date: Monday, October 16, 2023
Cost: $190.00 per person
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
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.

 

Price Is Right – Live On Stage          New!
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Cost: $120.00 per person
Departure: 2:30 p.m. from Clio Kmart
Join us for the Price Is Right Stage Show at the Fox Theatre in Detroit! Everyone’s favorite game show is on its
way to you, along with the chance to win a share of the more than $12 million in cash and fabulous prizes we’ve given
away! Alongside our Celebrity Host, randomly-selected contestants play everyone’s favorite games like PlinkoTM,
Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel and even the fabulous Showcase. Lucky audience members can even win prizes
right from their seat. Generations of fans all across America have made The Price is Right LiveTM the perfect family
entertainment experience. And the next contestant might be YOU!
This trip includes main floor seats for the 7:30 p.m. show, the motorcoach and a pre-show dinner buffet at 4:30 p.m.

 

Camelot – Petrolia
Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023
Cost: $120.00 per person
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from the Clio Kmart
Status: 12 seats left !!
***Must have Passport or Enhanced Driver License***
Enjoy a sparkling new telling of a classic tale. Enter the magical world of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and Sir
Lancelot and re-discover this powerful, enchanting tale of the struggle between passion and aspiration. A fresh and
exciting new take on Lerner and Loewe’s legendary Camelot, featuring the beloved and glorious score
including If Ever I Would Leave You, What Do the Simple Folk Do? and of course, Camelot.
The cost includes the motorcoach transportation, a delicious luncheon at Olive’s Casual Cuisine and main floor
tickets for this delightful show.
There will be a light supper stop on the way home after we return to Michigan. We will return to Clio about 7:30 p.m.

 

Grand Experience – Mackinac Island
Dates: Tuesday, October 24 – Friday, October 27, 2023
Cost: $900.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $200.00 per person
Final Balance Due: August 20, 2023
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. This trip is offered in cooperation with MRPA (Michigan Recreation and Parks Association). 
Single price: $1150.00 Triple price: $875.00 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. We are on the wait list and if more rooms open up at the Grand. I will keep you updated.

 

 

 

Ikea – Fall Shopping               
Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Cost: $45.00 per person
Departs: 9:00 a.m. from the Clio K-mart
Status: Seats available!
If you’ve heard about IKEA, but have never been there or you would like to go again, now is your chance! This
shopping experience is not like any other store. 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.
A reminder that Ikea accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash. No personal checks are accepted.

 

Sedona, Arizona & the Grand Canyon 
Date: Sunday, November 5 – Friday, November 10, 2023
Cost: $3,239.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $500.00 per person
Cancellation Protection is included ($240.00 value)
Final payment due: August 5, 2023
Status: SOLD OUT !! Wait list started !!
This trip includes roundtrip air and airport transfers, the motorcoach, 1 night Scottsdale – Sonesta suites, 4 nights
– Sedona @ Real Inn & Suites, 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners including Blazin’ M Ranch Cowboy
Cookout/Entertainment, Old town Scottsdale, Montezuma Castle National Monument, Sedona trolley tour, Grand
Canyon National Park tour, Leisure time in Sedona, Historic tour of Jerome, Verde Canyon Railroad, Luggage
handling, Tax & Tips on Included Meals.
This trip will be a great opportunity to visit the beautiful state of Arizona. The Grand Canyon and Verde Canyon
are awesome!        Triple price: $2,939.00        Single price: $4,099.00

 

Tinsel & Turkey: Turkeyville’s Holiday Spectacular!  #1
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Cost: $85.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Half full !!
This day trip includes the dinner, the show, the motorcoach transportation and an Actor Talk Back. The
dinner includes turkey, sage dressing, salad, soup, rolls cranberry relish, a vegetable or two and dessert! You choose
between three items: their signature coconut crème pie, homemade ice cream with chocolate and a third item to be
announced at the meal. The gift shop and bakery are always a delight to visit!  “Cornwell’s kicks off the holidays in style with a no-holds- barred celebration that features a cast of sequin-clad performers shaking their tail feathers and turning up the heat as the snow starts to fall on the farm. Including all your favorites and setting a new bar for toe-tapping Christmas cheer, this musical revue is the perfect recipe for serving up the holidays on a silver platter.”
The staff at Turkeyville has notified me that they are no longer including the tip for waitstaff in the cost of the meal. As a result, I wasn’t aware of this when I set the price for this year. Please plan to bring a cash tip to leave on the table for your waitstaff. Thank – you!

 

Daniel O’Donnell Christmas – Shipshewana             
Dates: Monday, December 4 – Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Cost: $280.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $80.00 per person
Cancellation Protection: $50.00 per person (optional)
Final payment due: Nov. 1st, 2023
Status: SOLD OUT! Wait List started!
Departure: 9:00 a.m. from PNC Bank
Daniel O’Donnell will be at the Shipshewana Center for Performing Arts. This venue will be host to the matinee show presented by Daniel O’Donnell. His show is always a delight!
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 show will include many favorite Christmas songs.
This trip includes the motorcoach, the ticket for the Daniel O’Donnell Show, a buffet style dinner at the Blue Gate
Restaurant, the drive thru light display, 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: $335.00 Triple: $260.00 per person

 

Starbright Christmas # 1 – Petrolia         
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Cost: $125.00 per person
Status: 6 seats available!
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
***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 Olive’s Casual Cuisine in Sarnia on our way to Petrolia. There will be a light supper stop on
the way home after we return to Michigan. We should return to Clio about 7:30 p.m.

 

Starbright Christmas # 2 – Petrolia             
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Cost: $125.00 per person
Status: 18 seats available!
Departure: 8:45 a.m. from Clio Kmart
***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 Olive’s Casual Cuisine in Sarnia on our way to Petrolia. There will be a light supper stop on
the way home after we return to Michigan. We should return to Clio about 7:30 p.m.

 

Tinsel & Turkey: Turkeyville’s Holiday Spectacular #2
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Cost: $85.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from Clio Kmart
Status: Seats Available!
This day trip includes the dinner, the show, the motorcoach transportation and an Actor Talk Back. The
dinner includes turkey, sage dressing, salad, soup, rolls cranberry relish, a vegetable or two and dessert! You choose
between three items: their signature coconut crème pie, homemade ice cream with chocolate and a third item to be
announced at the meal. The gift shop and bakery are always a delight to visit! “Cornwell’s kicks off the holidays in style with a no-holds- barred celebration that features a cast of sequin-clad performers shaking their tail feathers and turning up the heat as the snow starts to fall on the farm. Including all your favorites and setting a new bar for toe-tapping Christmas cheer, this musical revue is the perfect recipe for serving up the holidays on a silver platter.”
The staff at Turkeyville has notified me that they are no longer including the tip for waitstaff in the cost of the meal. As a result, I wasn’t aware of this when I set the price for this year. Please plan to bring a cash tip to leave on the table for your waitstaff. Thank – you!

 

2024

 

Rose Bowl Parade             New!
Dates: December 30, 2023 – January 4, 2024
Cost: $3975.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $650.00 per person
(deposit includes $350.00 Cancellation Protection)
This trip is 6 days and 5 nights and we’ll be staying in 1 hotel. We will enjoy a New Year’s Eve Party, attend the
Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day, lunch at Lawry’s in Beverly Hills, see the floats up close the following
day, tour Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mission San Juan
Capistrano, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, visit the Nixon Library and Museum, tour San Diego, enjoy a San
Diego harbor cruise and more…
Flyers are now available in the office. Pick one up or call to have it sent to you! We are partnering with Premier World
Discovery for this trip.

 

Australia’s Outback to New Zealand                 
Dates: February 14, – March 4, 2024
Cost: $9948.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $1297.00 per person
Insurance included in price (valued at $599.00)
Early Bird discount: $450.00 if deposit received by 8/9/23
Final payment due: December 16, 2023
Status: Seats available!
We’re planning ahead for 2024 so you can make payments if desired. Yes, this is a long trip! However, if we
are going to fly that far across the ocean, we might as well see everything we can! Highlights will include Sydney,
Sydney Opera House, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Alice Springs, Uluru, Melbourne, Queenstown, Milford Sound,
Mt Cook National Park, Christchurch and more! Flights and insurance are included as well as 17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 9 dinners. Detailed flyers will be coming soon !!  This trip is being offered with Collette Vacations.
*** A Passport is required for this trip and must be valid at least 6 months beyond the tour end date.

 

A Little More Alive         New!
Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Cost: $75.00 per person
Departure: 11:00 from Clio Kmart
Join me for this new musical at Meadow Brook Theatre. The cost includes the motorcoach and tickets to the 2:00 p.m.
matinee. A light lunch stop will be on your own at Great Lakes Crossings. “In this heartfelt and original folk-pop
musical, two estranged brothers reunite at their childhood home after their mother’s funeral. An unexpected revelation
distorts every memory they have, and as they uncover secrets that had been hiding in plain sight their whole lives,
Nate and Jeremy find that no one is exempt from the gray area between right and wrong.”

 

Native Gardens            New!
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Cost:$75.00 per person
Departure: 11:00 a.m. from Clio Kmart
We will enjoy this new comedy at Meadow Brook Theatre. “Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate
Tania, his very pregnant wife, are realizing the American dream when they purchase a house next door to community
stalwarts Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out war of
taste, class, privilege, and entitlement. The hilarious results guarantee no one comes out smelling like a rose.”
The cost includes the motorcoach and tickets to the 2:00 p.m. matinee. A light lunch stop will be on your own at Great
Lakes Crossings.

 

Route 66 – Musical Review        New!
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Cost: $75.00 per person
Departure: 5:00 p.m. from Clio Kmart
“Take a dollop of Grease, mix in some Pump Boys and Dinettes, and add a generous dose of Forever Plaid and
you’ve got the octane fun of Route 66! Beginning with the sounds of 1950’s Chicago and traveling along the “Main
Street of America” to the California Coast with the surf music of the 60’s, this exciting musical revue features 34 of the
greatest ‘Rock ‘n’ Road’ hits of the 20th century. Songs include “Dead Man’s Curve”, “King of the Road”, “Little Old
Lady from Pasadena”, “Beep Beep”, “Six Days on the Road”, “Little GTO”, “Fun, Fun, Fun”, and many more. Get your
kicks with this smash coast-to-coast hit musical revue!”
The cost includes the motorcoach and tickets to the 8:00 p.m. show at Meadow Brook Theatre. A light supper stop will
be on your own at Great Lakes Crossings.

 

British Landscapes …. 2nd Bus added !!                             
Date: May 6 – 15, 2024
Cost: $4298.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $1147.00 per person
Insurance included in price (valued at $449.00)
Early Bird Discount: $150.00 if deposit received by 10/31/2023.
Final payment due: March 7, 2024.
Status: A few seats may be available !!
Join us as we explore England, Scotland and Wales in the spring of 2024. Highlights include Edinburgh Castle,
York, Chester, Llangollen, Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, and London. Also included are 8 breakfasts, 1
lunch and 4 dinners.
This trip is being offered through Collette Vacations.     Detailed Flyers are now available !!
*** A Passport is required for this trip and must be valid at least 6 months beyond the tour end date***

 

Ella, First Lady of Song         New!
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Cost: $75.00 per person
Departure: 5:00 p.m. from Clio Kmart
“Ella, First Lady of Song traces the 60-year career of the woman Mel Torme called “the best singer on the planet.’ The
story of Ella Fitzgerald truly challenges the age-old saying ‘the show must go on.” From the Apollo Theater to the Cote
d’Azur, this jazz musical covers Fitzgerald’s hardscrabble childhood to her enduring legacy in the music world and
beyond. Songs include classics such as ‘Sweet Georgia Brown’, ‘A Tisket-A-Tasket’, and ‘It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It
Ain’t Got That Swing)’.”
The cost includes the motorcoach and tickets to the 8:00 p.m. show at Meadow Brook Theatre. A light lunch stop will
be on your own at Great Lakes Crossings.

 

Authentic Alaska            New!
Dates: June 10 – 25, 2024
Cost: Is based on the room you select on the ship.
We are currently waiting on airline costs which are generally available 11 months prior to the trip. We will have
costs available in the next update.
This trip includes 7 days land and a 7 night cruise through the Inside Passage. We will fly from Detroit to Fairbanks,
Alaska and the return flight will be from Seattle to Detroit. We will be sailing on Norwegian Cruise Lines.
We will fly into Fairbanks for 2 nights and visit the Alaska pipeline, tour Fairbanks, attend a salmon bake, enjoy the
Sternwheeler Discovery, spend 2 nights in Denali, a visit to the tundra, a ride on the domed train, 2 nights in Anchorage,
and 1 night in Homer with a visit to Homer Spit.
The seven day cruise will visit Icy Strait, Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. There will be shore excursions
available from the ship in each of the ports. This cost includes your transfers from Clio to Detroit, transfers to the
hotels, and the bus back to Clio from Detroit! We will be flying Delta!
*A passport or Enhanced Driver’s license is required for this trip!*    The cruise ship docks in Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada.

 

New York City          New!
Date: Sunday, July 21 – Saturday, July 27, 2024
Cost: $2150.00 per person double occupancy
Deposit: $250.00 per person
Final payment Due: June 1st, 2024
Cancellation Protection: $150.00 per person due w/ deposit
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.
Single Occupancy: $2900.00 Triple Occupancy: $1900.00

 

Pacific Northwest – Oregon Coast             New!
Due to the high level of interest in this trip, we are planning to offer it twice in August of 2024. We are still waiting for
confirmation on airline tickets so final pricing won’t be available for a couple more months. So many people have
been asking that I thought I’d let you know what we are planning. Perhaps people can make plans for the trip that
best suits their schedule and we can make arrangements for the correct number of airline tickets for each trip. Both trips
will be the same, departing for 10 days on a Thursday and returning on a Saturday. 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 will include your flight and cancellation protection. 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.
At this time we are taking names for the interest list. Let us know which trip would be your preference. Once we get
a price, we will take deposits. You can opt out if the price is more than you expected at that time. The dates will be:
Pacific Northwest # 1 Dates: August 1 – 10, 2024
Pacific Northwest # 2 Dates: August 15 – 24. 2024
We are partnering with Shoreline Tours for this trip

 

Seine River Cruise in France              New!
Including Normandy 80th Anniversary
Dates: October 8 – 16, 2024
Deposit: $1149.00 per person due with reservation form.
Those who have been asking for a river cruise in Europe take a look at this one! We will cruise the Seine River in
France on the Amadeus Diamond. Prices range from $5944.00 per person to $7644.00 per person depending on
the room you select on the ship.
We will fly from Detroit to Paris and return from Paris to Detroit. Transportation to and from the airport is included.
Travel Protection is included in the price of the trip (valued at $549.00).
Detailed flyers are now available at the office. Stop and pick one up or call and we will send you a flyer. Please fill
out the reservation form in the flyer and return it with your deposit.
This trip includes Paris City tour, a visit to Normandy which will be marking the 80th Anniversary since the invasion
during WWII, and more. A passport is required for this trip!  Must be valid for 6 months beyond trip dates.
We are partnering with Premier World Discovery for this trip.

 

Route 66 in 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 tentative dates are April 13 – May 2, 2026. The trip will be taken by motorcoach and will travel through Illinois,
Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Of course, since we will depart from Clio, we will also travel in Michigan and Indiana. We will make stops along the way at many of the well-known icons, enjoy some great food and scenic byways. 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.
It will be a while before I can confirm pricing especially for hotels and meals since the trip is still 3 years away. I just
wanted to share what I have so far since several people have been asking.