SAN ANTONIO/FREDERICKSBURG

BLUEBONNETS & WILDFLOWER SPECTACULAR

Seven (7) Days April 22-28, 2008 *$999.00 PP-D ***$1,199.00 PP-S

Join us for a fun-filled escorted trip to San Antonio/Fredericksburg, TX.  We drive across the plains of New Mexico into the Texas Panhandle and overnight in Abilene.  Texas celebrates the month of April as Bluebonnet month.  From Abilene our scenic drive starts*along our route we see the wildflowers and fields of bluebonnets.  Fredericksburg was founded by German settlers in 1846 and still retains many of the early German influences.  Here you will have a free day on your own and a map to do as you please.  Enjoy some German food, wildflowers, the Herb Farm, winery, brew pub, art galleries, National Museum of the Pacific War, Admiral Nimitz Museum, Quintessential Chocolates, hand crafted articles, and much more.  We overnight in Fredericksburg.  On to the Wild Seed Farm and San Antonio where we lodge 3 nights at the restored historic Riverwalk Drury Plaza Hotel, which is right on the Riverwalk.  You will have free time to shop, see the Alamo, do the Riverwalk, Boat rides, and view exquisite scenery.  The San Antonio Fiesta will be in full swing and you will be able to enjoy some of the activities.  Day 6, we head for a scenic drive to El Paso, TX, where we overnight.  Day 7, we go to Las Cruces, NM, visiting the Pecan Farm, lunch and shopping in Mesilla Valley.  Cost includes: motorcoach, 6 nights lodging, luggage handling, 5 breakfasts, bingo, games and snacks on the coach. 

Group Tours

BLACK HILLS-MT. RUSHMORE, CRAZY HORSE, ETC.

Seven (7) Days June 8-14, 2008, $999.00 PP-D     1,199.00 PP-S

 

We start our escorted tour from New Mexico north to Colorado.  We enjoy the scenery along our drive and overnight in Denver.  We continue our drive into Wyoming with lunch in Cheyenne, then on to the Black Hills of South Dakota with lodging in Custer.  Activities include: Mt. Rushmore and the lighting ceremony at night; Black Hills Central Railroad-1880 Train Ride-relaxing, scenic, historic and fun ride; Crazy Horse Memorial and the laser light show at dark; National Museum of Woodcarving*where wood comes alive*gallery of over 70 carvers*see life-work of original Disneyland animator; Black Hills Museum of Natural History*view dozens of local dinosaurs along with one of the finest collections of fossil invertebrates, minerals, agates, meteorites, plus fossil reptiles, mammals and fish; National Presidential Wax Museum*celebrate America*s proud heritage with a parade of U.S. presidents in dramatic historical settings and a breathtaking new display *911 Remembered;* Rushmore Borglum Historical Center*showcases scores of Gutzon Borglum*s paintings, sculptures and artifacts*watch the blasting and carving in an exclusive film; Chapel in the Hills*a replica of the famous 850-year-old Borgund Stave Church in Norway featuring unique architecture and intricate carvings; Bear Country*an exciting and unique drive-thru wildlife park with bears, buffalo, wolves, elk and 25 different species of North American animals; Wall Drug Store*free ice water has been offered since 1936 with time to shop and have lunch on your own; The Journey Museum*learn the history of the Black Hills; Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary*see large herds of wild horses in their natural habitat on 11,000 spectacular acres;  and The Mammoth Site*one of the World*s greatest fossil treasures*more than 55 Columbian and woolly mammoths have been unearthed; Pioneer Museum*displays of over 600 historical pieces of original artwork, tapestries, famous prints and photos of a bygone era.  On our return home, we tour the Fort Collins Anheuser Busch Brewery with free samples and see the Budweiser Clydesdales.  We return with great memories of our time at the Black Hills and South Dakota.  Cost includes: motorcoach, 6 nights lodging, luggage handling, 6 breakfasts, admission to all attractions, bingo, games and snacks on the coach. 

 

Laughlin/Las Vegas, FIVE DAYS, May 18-22, 2008  $199.00 PP-D   $239.00 PP-S

 

Join us for an escorted trip to Laughlin, the perfect gateway on the beautiful Colorado River.  We will be staying and playing at the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino.  The hotel and Laughlin offer a lot to do in addition to gambling*top name entertainment, numerous lounges, excellent restaurants, river boat tour, river walk, swimming pool and spa, great movie theater, vintage car display, bowling and shopping-both in the hotel and across the street at the Horizon Outlet Mall.  One day we will travel to Las Vegas where we will visit the biggest and some of the newest casinos.  At night we will see Las Vegas with all the neon lights, the neon show on Freemont Street after dark, and then return to Laughlin.  Cost includes: 4 nights lodging, luggage handling, motorcoach, 1 Choice Buffet, 2 Breakfast Buffets, bingo, games and snacks on the coach.