Trips R Us 42 Eden Street Framingham, MA 01702 Trips R Us Fall 2015-2017 “Making memories that last a lifetime.” www.TripsRUs.org (508) 405-0999 info@tripsrus.org Travel & Social Activities for people with developmental and intellectual challenges HAWAII IRELAND Elvis' Graceland @Tripsrus1 Southern California...Hollywood th th Monday , March 7 - Friday, March 11 , 2016 $1949. Hollywood Beverly Hills Price is Right Hit TV Show Ronald Reagan Library & Museum Includes: Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transp. in CA, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights For a more complete detailed description please check www.TripsRUs.org or call (508) 405-0999 Dubai & Abu Dhabi $3495. Burj Khalifa Mall of Emirates Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque 4x4 Dessert Tour APRIL 2016 - EXACT DATES TBD Includes: Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transp. in Dubai & Abu Dhabi, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights For a more complete detailed description please check www.TripsRUs.org or call (508) 405-0999 New Orleans…The BIG Easy! Monday, April 4th - Friday, April 8th, 2016 $1889. Includes: Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transp. in LA, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlight French Quarter Bourbon Street Jackson Square Paddleboat Po'Boy Streetcar For a more complete detailed description please check www.TripsRUs.org or call (508) 405-0999 Be sure to FIND OUR - REGISTRATION FORM INSERT Pick Up Spots for DAY TRIPS, CONCERTS, SHOWS, & WEEKEND TRIPS ONLY BurlingtonDedhamFraminghamRiverside (MBTA Station) ShrewsburyWakefieldWalthamWestborough DAY TRIPS Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, MA - Thanksgiving Celebration! Saturday, November 21st $99. Includes: admission, lunch, dessert, chaperones, & transportation <WEATHER PERMITTING> Step back into the 17th Century as we head to Plimouth Plantation. We will enjoy all the great Thanksgiving Exhibits and much more as we explore the Plantation. Of course we will partake in an authentic Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings at the Plantation including dessert. th Bright Nights Saturday, December 12 at Forest Park in Springfield, MA $95. Includes: admission, early dinner, chaperones, & transportation We'll have an early dinner at Cracker Barrel with so many delicious home cooked meals to chose from plus enjoy shopping at the Country Store. Then we are off...ride with us as we travel through 2 1/2 miles of IMPRESSIVE (over 500,00) lights in displays. Of course we will sing along to some Holiday Music! st Disney on Ice at Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, NH Sunday, January 31 $119. Includes: show ticket, lunch, chaperones, & transportation Join Mickey and Minnie for a princess-packed adventure. Laugh along with Rapunzel, travel the enchanted forest with Snow White,, dreams become reality with Cinderella and boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana. Don't miss out on this ultimate Disney Princess event. We will enjoy lunch before our show. th Dare to Dream Mary Poppins at The Wheelock Family Theater Includes: show ticket, lunch, chaperones, & transportation Chunky’s Movie Theater ~Valentine’s Day Special~ in Nashua, NH Saturday, February 13 $110. Sunday, February 14th $109. Includes: admission, pizza lunch, Valentine’s gift, chaperones, & transportation Bring your sweetie for this great Valentine’s Day treat. We will enjoy the latest movie; all you can eat pizza, popcorn, and an ice-cream sundae…All while you are relaxed in Lincoln-Continental seats. For a Valentine’s Day Treat, everyone will go home with a box of chocolates. th Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat at TD Garden Boston Includes: ticket, fast food dinner, chaperones, & transportation Plainridge Park and Casino Saturday, February 27 $139. Sunday, February 28th $109. Includes: lunch, chaperones, & transportation If you’re over 21 and would like to try your luck at the slots, then sign up for this trip. Plainridge offers over 1,200 slots from traditional favorites to all the newest games with cutting-edge technology. At the first-ever Doug Flutie's Sports Pub, we will feast on your favorite pub fare from Field Goal Sandwiches to Kick Off Burgers, Pizza, or Salads. Must Bring VALID STATE ID and money to gamble. th Harlem Globetrotters Saturday, March 12 at Worcester DCU $109. Includes ticket, lunch, chaperones, & transportation Join us as we are off to enjoy a fun afternoon with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. You’ll love this team with all their crazy antics all while playing an awesome game of basketball. They are a barrel of laughs. We will enjoy a delicious lunch after our 1:00 p.m. show. th ANNIE at the Hanover Theater Includes: show ticket, lunch, chaperones, & transportation Make-Your-Own…at Incredibrew & ShotCakes Sunday, March 13 $139. Saturday, March 19th $109. Includes: soda, shotcake, lunch, chaperones, & transportation Join us for this day trip of Make-Your-Own. We are off to enjoy lunch at New Hampshire’s Famous The Common Man Restaurant; where you can enjoy your favorite comfort foods as well as fantastic sandwiches or burgers. At Incredibrew, we will enjoy making our own batch of old fashion soda, bottle it and take some home to enjoy. Next we are off to ShotCakes to create your own cupcake. You will select your cupcake and ice cream flavor; then watch as your cupcake is filled with fresh ice cream and topped with your favorite topping…what a decadent treat to end your Make-Your-Own-Day. nd GLOW Bowl, Border Cafe and Ice-Cream Saturday, April 2 $109. Includes: 2 strings of bowling, lunch, small ice-cream dish/cone, chaperones, & transportation Join us for 2 strings of Glow Bowling and in between your turns you can dance to some of the hottest hits. At Border Cafe, we will enjoy a delicious lunch and of course their bottomless chips and salsa. To end the day, we will enjoy a scoop of your favorite ice-cream in a dish or a cone! th Museum of Science, Laser Show, and Cheesecake Factory Saturday, April 9 $119. Includes: admission, ticket to laser show, lunch, chaperones, & transportation Enjoy over 600 exhibits that feature a fun, hands-on-approach. You’ll start by looking, listening, and touching; before you begin finding out some answers for yourself. Get ready for excitement as we experience LASER GAGA...lasers dancing to the mega pop star, Lady Gaga. At the AWESOME Cheesecake Factory, we will enjoy a delicious lunch. Yum! Yum! th BIG APPLE CIRCUS Sunday, April 10 in Boston at City Hall Plaza $119. Includes: Show ticket, lunch, chaperones, & transportation We have tickets for this Fabulous Show! Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind performance with all of the GREAT and UNIQUE Performers! th Claytime & Lunch at Jimmy's Tavern & Grill in Shrewsbury Saturday, April 30 $109. Includes: Ceramic piece (bowl, mug or plate), lunch, chaperones, & transportation Enjoy painting a bowl, plate or mug. You can use stamps/stencils to write a message, your name, or add various decorations to your piece. We will also enjoy a delicious lunch at Jimmy's Tavern and Grill. (Please note Pieces will be completed in approximately 3 weeks as it will need to be fired in the kiln. You will receive your piece on your next day trip, Your piece will be dishwasher & microwave safe) st Mystic Aquarium, Mystic’s Famous Diner & Restaurant Sunday, May 1 $115. Includes: admission, lunch, chaperones, & transportation At the Mystic Aquarium, we will see Dolphins, Sea Lions, Frogs, Penguins, Sharks, and a whole lot more! Come watch and feel Cownose Rays, as they gracefully glide just below the water’s surface and within easy reach of your fingertips. We couldn’t visit this seaport without having lunch at the famous Mystic Diner and Restaurant; it’s one of the areas hottest tourist stops. th Yankee Candle Village and Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory Saturday, May 14 $119. Includes: attractions listed, lunch, chaperones, & transportation We are off to the World’s Largest candle store and SO MUCH MORE. Discover an unbelievable mix of shopping, & entertainment. We will also enjoy the nearly 4,000 different varieties of butterflies swooping amidst the plants & flowers in an indoor tropical conservatory. We will enjoy a delicious lunch at the CRACKER BARREL. WWW.TRIPSRUS.ORG 508-405-0999 Page 2 of 8 BIG TRIPS 2016 - 2017 Baja Mexico Cruise 7- Day Cruise th th Sunday , January 10 - Sunday , January 17 , 2016 $2089. Includes: Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, Cruise, transfers in CA, all meals, chaperones, cruise taxes & gratuities, & photo album highlights Join Trips R Us on this incredible cruise along the beautiful Mexican Riviera. Remember the late 70's show the Love Boat...join us as we enjoy these same ports, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas that Captain Stubbing and crew took us to each Saturday night! A long time favorite of cruisers, Mazatlan, was one of the original Princess stops made famous by "The Love Boat." Here you will be sure to find all kinds of Mexican crafts and silver jewelry and of course the beautiful white sand beaches. In Puerto Vallarta, we will enjoy cobblestone streets that lead to 25 miles of beautiful beaches, shops, and more. We will be sure not to miss a 'photo opp' at impressive El Arco, premier site of Cabo San Lucas... one of the last 2 rocks that mark "land's end" between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. On our ship we will enjoy great food, out of this world entertainment, casino, dance clubs and of course some great fun in the sun around the pool and Jacuzzi Decks. Ports are subject to change. TRIP PACE: Hawaii Simply Paradise! rd th Saturday , January 23 - Saturday, Jan. 30 , 2016 $2995. Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in HI, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights This is everyone’s absolute favorite; there is no better way to get away from the snow & cold than Hawaii. We will enjoy all that Waikiki has to offer…Waikiki Beach, shopping, surfers at Sunset Beach, and so much more. We will tour Pearl Harbor & the U.S.S. Arizona. If you haven’t been to Pearl Harbor before, you will enter the grounds of one of the most significant, tragic, and important sites in United States history. At the Dole Pineapple Plantation we will enjoy a narrated-train ride through the old plantation. We will also visit some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Of course, you can’t come to Hawaii without enjoying all the festivities TRIP PACE: of a traditional Hawaiian Luau where we will party the night away with a traditional Luau buffet, fire twirlers, and more. DATES MAY POSSIBLY CHANGE A DAY OR TWO EITHER WAY Disney-Disney-Disney...3 Disney Parks th th Monday , February 8 - Friday, February. 12 , 2016 $1889. Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in FL, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights ***MUST HAVE THE STAMINA TO WALK THE PARKS ALL DAY!*** This is the Ultimate Disney Vacation. At Disney’s Magic Kingdom; we will catch all of your favorite old classic rides and shows. Then at Disney's Hollywood Studios we will see how movies are made and take a thrilling back lot tour. In Epcot Center, we will celebrate fascinating cultures from around the world. Join us for TRIP PACE: this great trip and Disney at its Best. Southern California...Hollywood th th Monday , March 7 - Friday, March 11 , 2016 $1949. Hollywood Beverly Hills Price is Right Hit TV Show Ronald Reagan Library & Museum Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in CA, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights You can't come to Hollywood without enjoying a live taping of the Price is Right with Drew Carey. We will also see a live taping of a popular Hit TV show (the 2016 TV tapings are currently not listed yet, but in years past we have seen The New Adventures of Old Christine in 2009, Two and a Half Men in 2008, Will & Grace in 2005 and King of Queens in 2004…they were great.) At the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, we will enjoy over 200,00 sq ft. of exhibits and artifacts, the recently renovated Reagan Museum, the Oval Office replica, Air Force One Pavilion including one of Reagan's presidential limousines and secret service Suburbans, and much more. You will step aboard the Air Force One that flew President Reagan over 660,00 miles - to 26 foreign countries, 46 U.S. States as well as serving seven U.S. Presidents from 1973 to 2001. We will enjoy a tour of the movie stars’ homes and visit Venice/Muscle Beach, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Bel-Air. We will walk Hollywood’s Walk of Fame with all of your favorite stars on Sunset Strip. TRIP PACE: Due to unforeseen studio schedule changes, Shows listed subject to change. Red Sox…Spring Training LATE MARCH 2016 – EXACT DATES TBD $1789. Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in FL, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights Dates will be announced as soon as the Red Sox publish their Spring Training Calendar We will enjoy the state-of-the-art facility that was built with the exact Fenway Park dimensions, including the famous Green Monster. Get ready Sox Fans, as we are off to see our beloved Red Sox play in sunny Florida this spring. We will be going to 3 Spring Training Games where we will get to see our favorite players up close at Jet Blue park as they prepare for their 2016 Season. One of our games will be at a different park…possibly with another favorite team (based on schedule)! Of course you can’t come to Florida without enjoying some time at the Beautiful beach in Fort Myers; as well as great shopping & restaurants. TRIP PACE: Dubai & Abu Dhabi $3495. Burj Khalifa Mall of Emirates Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque 4x4 Dessert Tour APRIL 2016 - EXACT DATES TBD Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transp. in Dubai & Abu Dhabi, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights You asked...so here we go again off on another trip of a lifetime Dubai & Abu Dhabi visiting both sides of the Dubai Creek...home to lavish wealth and gold, astonishing skyscrapers, abundant shopping malls standing alongside deserts, ancient mosques, museums and more. We will journey to the top of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world and enjoy breathtaking views of the city, desert, and ocean. At the Dubai Museum, housed in the Al Fahidi Fort, the oldest architectural masterpiece, showcases insight into the old Arabian lifestyle: sailing boats, old weapons, pearl-diving outfits, military artifacts and much more. A must-do in Dubai is a visit to the Dubai World Trade Center for a stroll through the bustling alleys of gold souks (markets). Along the coastal desert drive to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, we will view Jebel Ali, the largest man-made port in the world, vast skyscrapers, villas and palaces before arriving to the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the third largest in the world, with many unique and special elements: chandeliers decorated with millions of Swarovski crystals, a carpet that is considered to be one of the world's largest, grandeur white marble pillars and much more. We will visit the Heritage Village to experience the traditional life in Abu Dhabi "pre-oil times." We will visit Al Ain also known as the Garden City due to its incredible greenery and public parks. We will visit Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, where he and his family resided till 1966, Al Ain Oasis, the largest oasis in the city, Hili Archaeological Park, home to a tomb, settlements and other remains that date back to 3000 B.C. as well as enjoy the spectacular waterfront views while walking the Corniche. On our way back to Dubai we will be sure to make a stop at Yas Island, home to Formula 1 Race Track. We are off for an exhilarating sunset Safari excursion as we ride aboard a 4x4 vehicle across the deserts of Dubai. We will enjoy an evening of fun immersed in the local culture...with henna hand painting, a delicious BBQ dinner and of course watching a traditional belly dancing show all under the twinkling Arabian stars. Our trip wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Mall of the Emirates AKA "Moe"..."more of everything", one of the world's largest shopping malls and more! So join us for this trip to partake in boundless shopping opportunities, dramatic skylines, lavish mosques, museums, world cuisine and so much more! TRIP PACE: WWW.TRIPSRUS.ORG 508-405-0999 Page 3 of 8 MORE BIG TRIPS 2016 - 2017 New Orleans…The BIG Easy! $1889. Monday, April 4th - Friday, April 8th, 2016 Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in LA, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights French Quarter Bourbon Street Jackson Square Paddleboat Po'Boy Streetcar We are off to explore the world's most unique American City, well known for its cuisine, music (the birthplace of jazz), annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras and its distinct French and Spanish Creole architecture and culture. We will enjoy touring the French Quarter, New Orleans' oldest neighborhood of course enjoying Bourbon Street - the heart of the French Quarter, the famous Jackson Square and a streetcar ride that will take us through the beautiful Garden District passing hundreds of exquisite homes, historic monuments and so much more! We enjoy an afternoon cruising the mighty Mississippi River aboard an authentic Paddleboat as well as taking a narrated boat tour on winding bayous in cypress swamps...keeping your eyes open for alligators, turtles, snakes, and other wildlife. Enjoy a traditional lunch at one of the oldest Plantations in the south, Oak Alley followed by a tour of this grand mansion. Our trip would not be complete without indulging in traditional New Orleans foods: Po'Boy, Muffulettas, and when in New Orleans, Beignets are a must...this donut-like sweet treat is one of the city's most famous food staples. Of course we will enjoy souvenir shopping at the unique French Market. TRIP PACE: Red Sox vs. Baltimore & D.C. th nd Sunday, September 18 – Thursday, Sept. 22 , 2016 $1289. Includes: Accommodations, transportation, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and a photo album highlights We are off to our Nation’s Capital, Washington D.C. If you love baseball and the Red Sox, don’t miss out on this trip as we will drive to Baltimore to Camden Yards, a beautiful baseball park. We will enjoy two games against the Baltimore Orioles. We will take an exciting tour of Camden Yards and get the chance to go behind the scenes of this historic ballpark. There is so much to see and do here in the Washington/Baltimore area. During our vacation we will visit Washington & Lincoln Memorials, Vietnam Memorial, the FDR Memorial, and World War II Memorial. We will also enjoy the National Air and Space Museum. TRIP PACE: Ireland…the Emerald Isle $3195. October 2016 - EXACT DATES TBD Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in IE, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights Join us on this amazing trip as we tour the beautiful country of Ireland. We will explore the picturesque town of Killarney, take a drive around the beautiful Ring of Kerry and visit the town of Waterford to tour the Waterford Crystal factory. Here we will learn how the world famous Waterford Crystal is made. We will also enjoy the ever famous Cliffs of Moher, City of Dublin, Bunratty Castle, Galway and a must…kiss the famous Blarney Stone in the Blarney Castle. Don’t miss this wonderful trip to the Emerald Isle. TRIP PACE: Graceland–Memphis–Nashville in Tennessee Elvis Presley Sun Studio Grand Ole Opry $1895. October 2016 - EXACT DATES TBD Country Music Hall of Fame Dukes of Hazzard Johnny Cash Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in TN, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights We will visit Graceland; home of the KING. We will enjoy the PLATNIMUM walking tour of the “The King’s” Mansion including the Famous Jungle Room & Room of Gold. You will hear and learn all you ever wanted to know about Elvis through the NEW interactive iPad tour narrated by no other than....John Stamos. We will board his plane the Lisa Marie, see his famous Pink Cadillac, and visit Elvis’ Grave; to pay our respects. You can’t visit Memphis without a night out on the world famous Beale Street and of course an incredible Tennessee BBQ. Then we are off to Nashville to visit the Grand Ole Opry and enjoy an Amazing Live Show with some of Country music’s biggest stars. On our backstage tour, you will get the chance to walk in the footsteps of some of country music's superstars, see the famed wooden circle, 18 uniquely themed dressing rooms, and so much more! Then a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame, a tribute to country-music's finest…among them Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash. We will also visit Sun Studio, the Birthplace of Rock & Roll and where Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash began and earned their claim to fame! We will visit Cooter’s Place and enjoy the Dukes of Hazzard Museum and shop and take pictures with The General Lee. You can't come to Nashville without a visit to the NEW Johnny Cash Museum. A world class collection of pieces that tells the story of Cash's life. Join us for the very best of Nashville and Memphis...2 great music cities. TRIP PACE: San Diego & Southern California th th Monday, November 7 – Friday, November 11 , 2016 $1969. San Diego Zoo USS Midway Museum Disneyland Sea World Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in CA, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights Join us as we enjoy the Best of San Diego! The San Diego Zoo is one of America's BEST zoos and is home to some of the rarest animals in the world including Giant Panda Bears and Koalas. We will enjoy exploring over 4,000 animals and their habitats both by foot and the Guided Bus Tour. Of course you can't come to Southern CA without a visit to Disneyland. We will enter a magical kingdom and enjoy all of Disney's fabulous rides, shows and attractions where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean, rocket through the stars and so much more! You will get an up-close and personal look at an incredible variety of marine life at Sea World San Diego. Reach out and touch dolphins and sting rays, walk through a glass tunnel surrounded on all sides by fascinating sharks and catch some incredible live animal performances. The USS Midway Museum is an unforgettable adventure...go to sea without leaving port! We will explore more than 60 exhibits with a collection of 29 restored aircraft. You can walk into real jets and airplanes and even sit in the cockpit of some planes. Up on the flight deck we will get a great picture of Downtown San Diego Skyline or a F-14 in the background. Join us for this incredible experience in Sunny San Diego. TRIP PACE: WWW.TRIPSRUS.ORG 508-405-0999 Page 4 of 8 AND MORE BIG TRIPS 2016 - 2017 Disney’s Magic Kingdom Busch Gardens Sea World th $1889. th Monday, November 14 - Friday, November 18 , 2016 Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in FL, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights ***MUST HAVE THE STAMINA TO WALK THE PARKS ALL DAY!*** At Disney World we will visit the Magic Kingdom for a day of rides and wonderful shows. We will also enjoy a fun-filled day at Busch Gardens riding great rides, world-class shows and animal habitats to home of over more than 12,000 animals and much more! At Sea World, we will enjoy some spectacular animal shows, incredible animal exhibits such as the dolphins at Dolphin Cove, and at Stingray Lagoon, reach your hand below the surface to feel the stingrays swim by. Don’t forget dining at some great restaurants and of course still have some time to relax/swim at our beautiful hotel pool & Jacuzzi. TRIP PACE: The BREAKAWAY CRUISE ONE of NCL’S NEWEST MEGA SHIPS 7-Day Cruise & Kennedy Space Center NO AIRPORTS! th Sunday, December 11 $2295. th – Sunday, December 18 , 2016 Includes: Round-trip transportation to New York’s Port, transfers, all meals, chaperones, cruise taxes & gratuities, and a photo album highlights No Airports; we drive to the port of New York where excitement fills the air when we board the stunning Norwegian Breakaway, which is sure to be a destination all on its own. The Norwegian Breakaway is a state-of-the-art ship featuring a Sports Complex, which includes mini golf, bungee trampoline, basketball court, spider web climbing cage, rock climbing wall and much more. We will also enjoy the smorgasbord of aquatics opportunities at the Aqua Park…five multi-story waterslides…The Whip - side-by-side racing slides, Free Fall-fastest water slide at sea, two swimming pools, 4 hot tubs, and so much more. Dining aboard Norwegian Breakaway is an experience unlike anything else at sea…we will find Freestyle cruising favorites along with exciting new venues. Whatever you’re craving, Norwegian’s Breakaway’s dining options will satisfy. We will enjoy all the great shops and attractions in festive Nassau, Bahamas. Then we will spend a day at Norwegian Cruise Line’s private Island, Great Stirrup Cay and enjoy all the activities they offer on their picturesque private island. In Port Canaveral, Florida, we will enjoy the Kennedy Space Center; we will get the unique chance to tour NASA’s Launch and Landing Facilities. We will also enjoy interactive simulators, live show, I-Max Theater, and jaw-dropping encounters with massive rockets in the Rocket Garden. TRIP PACE: TEXAS…the Lone Star State Dallas San Antonio $1799. LATE JANUARY 2017 - EXACT DATES TBD Austin The Alamo Texas Rodeo Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in TX, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights HOWDY!! We are off again to the Great State of Texas...everything about Texas is BIG...the size, hospitality, food and more. In Dallas, we will visit the JFK Memorial and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza where the president was shot. We will also enjoy Southfork Ranch, known worldwide as America’s most famous ranch for the filming location for the “Dallas” television series. You can’t come to Texas without enjoying a good old BBQ at the Famous Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse. We will enjoy all the great attractions of Austin known as the Live Music Capital of the World. In San Antonio we will see for ourselves why the River Walk in San Antonio is the #1 entertainment destination in Texas. Of course we will enjoy exploring “The Alamo” and take in an authentic Texas Rodeo and much more! TRIP PACE: Disney-Disney-Disney...3 Disney Parks EARLY FEBRUARY 2017 – EXACT DATES TBD $1929. Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in FL, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights ***MUST HAVE THE STAMINA TO WALK THE PARKS ALL DAY!*** This is the Ultimate Disney Vacation. At Disney’s Magic Kingdom; we will catch all of your favorite old classic rides and shows. Then at Disney's Hollywood Studios we will see how movies are made and take a thrilling back lot tour. In Epcot Center, we will celebrate fascinating cultures from around the world. Join us for TRIP PACE: this great trip and Disney at its Best. DISNEY MAGIC Cruise 6 Days rd th Friday, March 3 – Wednesday, March 8 , 2017 $2195. Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, Cruise, transfers in FL, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, cruise taxes & gratuities, & photo album Join Trips R Us as we board Disney’s Cruise ship…MAGIC for 6 DAYS of FUN! This ship is amazing and it’s all Disney. Of course, everything is first class, from the cabins, food, shows, hospitality, pools, and so much more!! We will enjoy the AquaDunk, the exciting drop-out Waterslide, Deck Parties, catch a First-Run Movie in the Buena Vista Theater or under the stars and so much more!. Disney storytelling springs to life with Broadway-style productions. We will visit Disney’s own beautiful, Private Island, Castaway Cay for a day of swimming and BBQ on the beach. We will also spend time in Nassau and Key West to enjoy shopping at all the great shops. If you love Disney join us on this amazing 5-night cruise and meet Captain Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, the beloved-Princesses and more. TRIP PACE: Red Sox…Spring Training LATE MARCH 2017 – EXACT DATES TBD $1839. Includes:Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in FL, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights Dates will be announced as soon as the Red Sox publish their Spring Training Calendar We will enjoy the state-of-the-art facility that was built with the exact Fenway Park dimensions, including the famous Green Monster. Get ready Sox Fans, as we are off to see our beloved Red Sox play in sunny Florida this spring. We will be going to 3 Spring Training Games where we will get to see our favorite players up close at Jet Blue park as they prepare for their 2017 Season. One of our games will be at a different park…possibly with another favorite team (based on schedule)! Of course you can’t come to Florida without enjoying some time at the Beautiful beach in Fort Myers; as well as great shopping &restaurants. TRIP PACE: WWW.TRIPSRUS.ORG 508-405-0999 Page 5 of 8 SUMMER VACATIONS 2016 Amish Country & Hershey’s Chocolate World in Pennsylvania th $1289. th Monday, June 6 – Friday, June 10 , 2016 Includes: Accommodations, transportation, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and a photo album highlights We are off to Pennsylvania to enjoy beautiful Amish Country and Hershey, “the sweetest place on earth.” Discover the countryside the way the Amish do, with a ride on an authentic Amish horse-pulled buggy. We will enjoy the unique shopping experience, homemade baked goods, jams, salsas, and relishes and so much more at Kettle Kitchen. In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, we will tour several covered bridges; their unique towns and villages lined with restaurants, shops, galleries and historic attractions. All aboard the historic Strasburg Railroad, the larger-than-life coal-burning steam train, which dates back to 1834. At the Turkey Hill Experience, we will enjoy the gift shop and all the great interactive exhibits such as learning about the ice cream making process - milking mechanical cows, coming up with a flavor idea and packaging, tasting ice-cream, experiencing the aromas of the most popular additives to ice cream, and so much more! At Hershey’s Chocolate World, we will have the opportunity to experience a real Chocolate Making Tour Ride with a tasty sample at the end of the tour and Hershey’s Really Big 4-D Show. We will journey through America’s sweetest town aboard an old fashioned trolley car with singing conductors dressed in period costumes. Don't miss out on this sweet and tasty Summer Vacation! TRIP PACE: Cape Cod Classic th $1049. th Monday, June 20 – Friday, June 24 , 2016 Includes: Accommodations, transportation, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and a photo album highlights This old classic vacation is always a favorite, with the great weather, beaches, shopping, and so much more. The Cape has it all…it is truly a New England Vacation! Join us as we explore all the Cape has to offer: Mini Golf, Cape Cod Canal Cruise, Kennedy Compound, & Great Shopping. We will be amazed at what we will see on our Sand Dunes Tour of the Cape Cod National Seashore in Provincetown as well as enjoy some great shopping. Of course we will enjoy the famous Cape Cod Chip Factory Tour (free sample). We will also catch a Cape Cod Baseball League Game. TRIP PACE: Coastal Maine ”Vacationland USA” Monday, July 11 th $1089. th – Friday, July 15 , 2016 Includes: Accommodations, transportation, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and a photo album highlights During our action packed week in Maine we will enjoy great shopping in picturesque Perkins Cove before we board a real Lobster Boat, where you will get an up close look at traps being hauled in & lobsters being caught. Of course in Freeport, we will enjoy shopping at the famous LL Bean. In Kennebunkport, we will see President Bush’s Summer Vacation Home across the water. Of course you can’t come to Maine without stopping to see the life-size chocolate moose, Lenny & some great candy treats. We will take in the fun & amusements at everyone’s favorite Old Orchard Beach. We will enjoy the exhibits at the Seashore Trolley Museum, which was founded in 1939 & has become the PREMIER Electric Railway Museum in the world. Because the 2016 schedule is not yet published, we are unsure if we will be able to catch a Portland Sea Dogs Baseball Game…the Boston Red Sox Double A-Affiliates. If there are no games available, we will enjoy York's Animal Kingdom. TRIP PACE: Vermont in the Green Mountains Burlington Lake Champlain th th Monday, August 8 – Friday, August 12 , 2016 Stowe Shelburne $1189. Woodstock Includes: Accommodations, transportation, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and a photo album highlights Join us as we enjoy all of Vermont’s GREAT attractions. On our scenic drive north we will enjoy a tour at Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory at the end of the tour; we will enjoy a sample of their tasty treats. We will enjoy a beautiful cruise on Lake Champlain & tour Lake Champlain Chocolates to learn how these delicious award winning chocolates are created as well as taste a sample. In Woodstock, we will enjoy the Village of Quechee you enter the village by crossing a covered bridge immediately below cascading white water. We will also enjoy Quechee Gorge, commonly referred to as Vermont’s Grand Canyon. In Shelburne, we will take a tour where teddy bears come to life before your eyes at the Vermont Teddy Bear. Of course we will visit Shelburne Farms, one of this country’s premiere dairy farms & farm life museums. We will have time to enjoy our swimming pool & of course great souvenir shopping. TRIP PACE: New Hampshire in the White Mountains th nd Monday, August 29 – Friday, September 2 , 2016 $1089. Includes: Accommodations, transportation, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and a photo album highlights If you want to really get away & relax this trip is for you. We will visit Clark’s Trading Post & enjoy all of its exhibits, including the awesome trained bear show and shopping at the Trading Post. We will board the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad to enjoy a beautiful cruise around the great Lake Winnipesauke and then off to play some of your favorite arcade games or Skee Ball at Funspot. We will enjoy Make-Your-Own-Sundaes at the famous Kellerhaus. We will play a round of mini golf at Hobo Hills and a scenic drive across the Kangamangus Highway to North Conway to hit some great shops for souvenir shopping. TRIP PACE: Red Sox vs. Baltimore & D.C. th nd Sunday, September 18 – Thursday, Sept. 22 , 2016 $1289. Includes: Accommodations, transportation, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and a photo album highlights We are off to our Nation’s Capital, Washington D.C. If you love baseball and the Red Sox, don’t miss out on this trip as we will drive to Baltimore to Camden Yards, a beautiful baseball park. We will enjoy two games against the Baltimore Orioles. We will take an exciting tour of Camden Yards and get the chance to go behind the scenes of this historic ballpark. There is so much to see and do here in the Washington/Baltimore area. During our vacation we will visit Washington & Lincoln Memorials, Vietnam Memorial, the FDR Memorial, and World War II Memorial. We will also enjoy the National Air and Space Museum. TRIP PACE: WWW.TRIPSRUS.ORG 508-405-0999 Page 6 of 8 Weekend Getaways New York City…Weekend th th Friday, December 18 - Sunday, December 20 , 2015 $719. Includes: accommodations, activities listed, all meals, transportation, and chaperones We are off to the BIG APPLE to enjoy all the wonderful sites this great city has to offer; there is nothing like Christmas in New York. We will tour the Intrepid Museum, a National Historic Landmark, featuring a range of interactive exhibits and events. Including the Space Shuttle Enterprise. Of course you can’t come to NYC in December without enjoying Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular with the famous Rockettes. We will enjoy a behind-the scenes tour at Radio City Music Hall. Learn the secrets of the Great Stage…Plus meet one of the world-famous Radio City Rockettes. Don’t miss out on this great weekend trip to New York City. We will be staying just outside of the city. Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Day Weekend…Party! th $469. th Saturday, March 5 – Sunday, March 6 , 2016 Includes: accommodations, activities listed, all meals, transportation, and chaperones March is a great time to visit Cape Cod, nice cool weather; less crowded (in turn less traffic) and still a ton of great shopping. Join us for this perfect St. Patrick’s weekend getaway, where we will take in the authentic Irish Pub at the Irish Village and the Annual Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade (weather permitting). We will also enjoy the (indoor) pool, Jacuzzi at our hotel, and much more! New Hampshire in the White Mountains rd th Saturday, September 3 – Monday, September 5 , 2016 $629. Includes: accommodations, activities listed, $5. tokens for Fun Spot, all meals, transportation, and chaperones Join us as we head to NH for a great late summer weekend get-a-way! We will take a ride on the Hobo Railroad, enjoy the live Bears Show at Clark’s; plus their many other attractions, we will enjoy a game of mini golf at Pirate’s Cove, $5. in tokens at Fun Spot, and make your own sundaes at the famous KellerHaus. Dude Ranch in the Highland , N.Y th th Friday, October 28 – Sunday, October 30 , 2016 $739. Includes: accommodations, horseback riding, activities listed, all meals, transportation, and chaperones Yippee!!! Howdy folks, grab your cowboy hat & boots and Favorite Halloween Costume as we are off to upstate New York for a great Halloween Weekend at an awesome Dude Ranch! Get ready to be scared in their AMAZING Haunted House. We will enjoy BINGO, horseback riding, swimming in the indoor pool, Indoor Waterpark, Costume Dance Party, dancing, Super Wii Room, bonfires/sing-a-longs, marshmallow roasts, hay-rides, delicious country cooked meals, mini golf, basketball, trampoline, rock climbing wall, great entertainment and so much more! Shows / Musicals How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Hanover Theater Sunday, November 8th $139. Includes: Show ticket, lunch, chaperones, & transportation Featuring the hit songs “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos. Don’t miss out on this holiday Classic! Elvis & The Beatles at Regent Theater LATE DROP OFF Saturday, December 5th $119. Includes: Show ticket, dinner, chaperones, & transportation “The Greatest Concert That Never Was,” The Mahoney Brothers have brought together the two greatest rock icons…Elvis Presley and the Beatles in one amazing show! We will stop for dinner before our 8:00 p.m. show! Beauty & The Beast at The Boston Opera House Saturday, January 9th $139. Includes: show ticket, lunch, chaperones, & transportation Join us for this Broadway Smash Hit…the classic story of Belle and the Beast. We will enjoy the wonderful lyrics of “Be Our Guest”” with dancing plates, silverware and so much more. Don’t forget the talking candlestick, clock, teapot and Chip the teacup. Mary Poppins at The Wheelock Family Theater Saturday, February 13th $110. Includes: show ticket, lunch, chaperones, & transportation Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft. MARY POPPINS is everything you could ever want in a hit show! Don’t miss out on this Disney Classic. We will enjoy lunch at the Chateau. ANNIE at the Hanover Theater Sunday, March 13th $139. Includes: show ticket, lunch, chaperones, & transportation Leapin' Lizards! Don't miss out this best-loved musical with the unforgettable songs such as "It's a Hard Knock Life, "Tomorrow" and many more. We will enjoy lunch. WWW.TRIPSRUS.ORG 508-405-0999 Page 7 of 8 Rules & Regulations Please Read Through Very Carefully We at Trips R Us want to do everything possible to make sure our clients have a memorable experience. To assure this, we must have the appropriate staff to client ratio (MINUMUM 1:5) to meet everyone’s needs. Staff ratios are approximations and may vary accordingly to the needs and levels of the clients (as a whole.) We also rate the pace of our trips: 1 sun= slow-paced, 2 suns= typically paced, 3 suns= fast paced, if unsure of which trip is appropriate for your client(s), please contact Trips R Us for more information. A Consumer Information and Seizure Sheet (if applicable) MUST be completed in its entirety prior to attending ANY programs/trips. Guardians/parents/house staff must disclose ANY and ALL information pertaining to the person(s) in their care in order for Trips R Us to assure everyone has a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience. Trips R Us is not responsible for any situation that may occur due to inadequate disclosure of pertinent information. A client, who registers for a fast-paced trip, who should actually join a slower-paced trip, runs the risk of being canceled prior to departure trip or sent home early at his or her own expense with no refund. Many fast-paced trips require many hours of walking (at times) and clients should be able to walk comfortably at the pace of the group. Conduct: Trips R Us reserves the right to expel any participant from a trip for any lawful reason, including, but not limited to, violation of Trips R Us rules and regulations and conduct detrimental to him/herself, other participants, the general public, or Trips R Us agents or employee. Any expenses incurred by Trips R Us due to the expulsion of a participant, including, but not limited to, increased transportation, accommodation, and communication costs will be the responsibility of the participant and must be paid to Trips R Us. Due to the inability to SAFELY and properly store adaptive equipment (e.g. wheelchair, walker w/seat) in 15-passenger vans; we are no longer able to accommodate individuals, who require the aid/use of adaptive equipment. We are terribly sorry about this, but as always our main concern is the safety of our travelers traveling with us. At this time we do not have a wheelchair accessible van and would have to place the wheelchairs and walkers in the aisle/opening of the double doors in our van. We are unable to place anything in this area; as this is the only means for an exit/emergency exit for people traveling in the van. We apologize for any inconvenience and would be more than willing to discuss any alternatives you may suggest. Please know that Trips R Us reserves the right to cancel a trip due to lack of minimum enrollment. We will keep you updated on enrollment for trip; if there is a chance it will not run. We will give you as much notice as possible if a trip must be canceled and you will receive a complete refund, keep it as credit, or use it towards a different trip. Activities and Prices are subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances that might cause a significant increase in price (i.e. gas, luggage fees, airline tickets.) Reserving you vacation: A deposit of $500.00 is required for all Big Trips (trips costing over $500.). Payment plans are available for all trips over $500. Full payment must be received no later than 45 days prior to departure of our trip. For cruises we require full payment 60 days before the sailing date. Due to all the heightened security at the airports, all travelers must have VALID photo ID. We suggest either a state ID Card issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and/or a valid passport. All trips traveling outside of United States require a VALID passport. Trips R Us allows only one suitcase and one carry on (backpack, small gym bag) when arriving at the airport. We are not responsible for luggage, bags, backpacks, etc. if they are not properly labeled. 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Processing fee. 14 days prior and No Shows = No Refund Given Trips R Us will try to fill your spot with another traveler; if that is possible =full refund minus ANY fees charged=transfer charges, name changes, etc., PLUS $50. Processing fee. We strongly suggest Trip Cancellation Insurance to protect yourself…if you may need to cancel your trip for some unforeseen reason. We have no affiliation with TRAVELEX, but you can visit their website at www.travelex-insurance.com for any question or concerns. Travel Insurance is the only way to cover yourself if you need to cancel your vacation. All new clients that register for a Trip R Us overnight trip must be interviewed with guardian/staff before they can attend any overnight trip. All of our trips and programs are first-come-first-serve and are limited in how many people we can take, so register early to hold your spot. Page 8 of 8