Spend some time on the Boardwalk

Diamond Tours Inc. and Horizons Travelers are offering a bus trip to Atlantic City Nov. 25-26. Trip includes two days, one night at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino on the Boardwalk, one meal voucher and a casino bonus, and a Christmas show (if available) at the Tropicana, with a visit to Resorts Casino, also on the Boardwalk, with a casino bonus on the second day.

Bus departs from the Miller Library , 2901 Dixwell Ave. in Hamden, at 8 a.m. with a second pickup at the Exit 40 commuter parking lot off Interstate 95 in Milford at 8:15 a.m. There will be a breakfast stop (on your own) at a diner in Fort Lee, N.J., as well as bingo and movies on the bus.

Cost is $115 per person, double occupancy; $95 per person triple occupancy, and single rates are available. Bus driver gratuity and luggage handling is included in the price. A $25 deposit is required to reserve a seat.

For reservations or information, call 203-231-5637 or 203-671-9384.

September -October trips available

Several trips are available:

⏩ Sept. 19: Big E, Connecticut Day, includes admission, $74.

⏩ Oct. 7: Brooklyn Neighborhoods, guided tour of landmarks, movie sights and great views, lunch at Junior’s, $124.

⏩ Oct. 14: Cape May, N.J. Four days, six meals, oceanfront hotel, Victorian house tour, trolley tour, entertainment, open bar, Atlantic City, Cape May Point, Smithville Village, $579.

⏩ Oct. 21: Hudson River, two-hour cruise, lunch overlooking Hudson, Brotherhood Winery, $135.

All bus tours depart from Cromwell, North Haven, Milford and Fairfield. For information, call 203-483-6330 or 800967-1993 or visit tatoursonline.com.

Take a trip to Portugal

Enjoy a nine-day trip to Portugal, including the Estoril Coast, Alentejo and Algarve, with an optional 4-night Madeira Island extension, Oct. 1-10, 2019. Enjoy vineyards, historic places and culinary inclusions; see where Prince Henry, the Navigator, began his explorations. This trip is a “leisure stay” tour in which the itinerary is designed to allow for multiple-night stays in two or more cities, offering more time to explore the destinations on your own.

Cost is $3,449 per person, double occupancy, $3,749 single, and includes group transportation to and from JFK, roundtrip air, air taxes and fees, all hotels, 14 meals, all transfers and an experienced guide. Cancellation waiver insurance is available at an additional cost of $315 per person. Only 15 spots are available on this trip.

A trip presentation will be given at 3 p.m. Sept. 4 at Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road in Orange, in the secondfloor conference room. For information or a brochure, call Joanne Byrne 203-6230325 or email joannebyrne41@gmail.com.

Cruise to the Caribbean

Fairfield Travel Club is offering a group cruise Jan. 20-Feb. 3 to the Caribbean, departing from New York on NCL Escape. Trip is 14 nights. Choose Open Bar with all tax/tips or Speciality Dining including service fees plus all shipboard gratuities. Visit San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola, Roseau Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados and St. Kitts.

Rates start at $1,389 per person plus port tax of $210.02 per person. Small deposit will hold your cabin. Contact Nancy Glynn at 203-255-4443.

Boston or Atlantic City

F Seniors and Friends is offering the following trips:

⏩ Aug. 25: Quincy Market and St. Anthony Feast. Cost is $45. Pickup at 8 a.m. in West Haven and North Haven.

⏩ Jan. 2-4: Atlantic City, at the Resorts Casino. Cost is $229 per person and includes 4 m,eals, $20 slot play and two shows.

For information or reservations, call Fred at 203-389-5808 or 203-927-4249.

Tree Swallow Cruise and Wine Tasting

The Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District’s 14th annual Tree Swallow Cruise and Wine Tasting to benefit the Connecticut River Watch Program will be held from 6-9 p.m. Friday aboard the RiverQuest at Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam.

Three-hour sunset cruise, fine wines and food, and the “swallow ballet.”

Tickets are $95 and can be reserved by calling 860-346-3282. For information and photos of last year’s cruise, visit www.conservect.org/ctrivercoastal. The Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Middletown, works to conserve the natural resources of towns in the lower Connecticut River watershed and coastal areas.

Visit Providence or Lancaster

MFR Travelers is offering a trip Aug. 18 to Providence, R.I., Italian Style. Visit Rhode Island’s Federal Hill neighborhood, including a bakery tour, historical sites of the Renaissance City aboard a Venetian gondola, guided tour of Providence showcasing the Italian connection, and an Italian-style lunch on Federal Hill. Cost is $138 per person; a deposit of $65 is due on signup with balance due 30 days prior to the trip. Bus leaves at 7:45 a.m. from West Haven’s First Avenue commuter lot, Exit 43 off Interstate 95 south; returns approximately 6-7 p.m.

For information or reservations, call Mary at 203-430-1161 or Frances at 203469-6290. Phone reservations must be made before sending payment via mail to: Frances Amendola, 37 Bradley Ave, East Haven, CT 06512.

Bobby Rydell, the Accords and more

Sikorsky Retirees Union 1150 is offering the following trips:

⏩ Aug. 16: Bobby Rydell at the Aqua Turf in Southington. Family-style meal, $106.

⏩ Sept. 13: The Accords, Memories Are Made Of This, at the Grand Oak Villa in Oakville. Family-style meal, wine, $87.

⏩ Sept. 23-29, Myrtle Beach and a show, trip to Charleston, S.C., six nights lodging, 10 meals, three evening shows, matinee show, free time in Charleston, visit to Broadway on the Beach, visit to the amazing Brookgreen Gardens, $679.

For fliers and information, contact Ramona Rubin at 203-736-7900 or 203736-0071.

Disney cruises from NYC

Several Disney cruises are being offered, sailing out of New York City:

⏩ Oct. 9: Four-night Halloween cruise to Canada aboard the Disney Magic. Sails from New York City to St. John, New Brunswick and back. Halloween parties, decorations and activities on board, as well as a costume party with all the Disney characters.

⏩ Oct. 29: Five-night Halloween cruise to Bermuda aboard the Disney Magic. Sails from New York City to King’s Wharf Bermuda with 2 days docked at King’s Wharf. Spend Halloween trick-or-treating with the Disney characters, as well as Halloween parties, decorations and activities onboard.

⏩ Nov. 10: Seven-night Merrytime Holiday cruise to the Bahamas and Disney World. Sails from New York City to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay in the Bahamas, for a relaxing tropical beach day. Docks in Port Canaveral with free transport and free tickets for a full day at Disney World. There will be holiday parties and decorations onboard.

For information. contact Nancy at 860391-5435 or Sal at srchiaramonte@sbcglobal.net.