Take a 9-day 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, round-trip 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 second-floor conference room. For additional information or a brochure, call Joanne Byrne 203-6230325 or email joannebyrne41@gmail.com.

September-October trips available

Sign up to travel to these destinations:

1 Sept. 6: Maine Rocky Coastline, 4 days, 3 nights at the Rockland Harborview Hotel, Rockland, Camden and Boothbay Harbor, guided tour of the rocky coast of Maine, Mount Battie, cruise and lobster bake, Boothbay Harbor, wine tasting at Cellardoor Winery, Cabbage Island, Maine State Prison Showroom, Portland and 4 meals. Cost is $549.

1 Sept. 19: Big E, Connecticut Day, includes admission and bus ride from Westport, Fairfield, Milford, North Haven and Cromwell, $74.

1 Oct. 3: Culinary Institute of America Caterina de Medici Ristorante, lunch, guided tour of Culinary and FDR Home, $142.

1 Oct. 7: Brooklyn Neighborhoods, guided tour of landmarks, movie sights and great views, lunch at Juniors, $124.

1 Oct. 21: Hudson River, 2-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 800-9671993 or visit www.tatoursonline.com.

Boston or Atlantic City

F Seniors and Friends is offering the following trips:

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

1 Jan. 2-4, 2019: 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. Aug. 21 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 per person, 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.

Oktoberfest and more

Bayer Retirees is offering the following trips:

1 Sept. 20: Georgette Jones at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Trip includes round-trip motorcoach transportation, family-style luncheon at Wright’s Farm, matinee performance of Georgette Jones, daughter of country singers George Jones and Tammy Wynette, and driver gratuities. Cost is $82 per person, final payment due Aug. 1. Bus departs at 8:30 a.m. from the Yale Parking Lot on Frontage Road in Orange, returns at 6:30 p.m. 1 Oct. 29: Oktoberfest at Krucker’s in Pamona, New York. Trip includes round-trip motor coach, German entertainment including folk music, dancers and bingo, German luncheon including beerm, wine and soft drinks, and driver gratuity. Cost is $92 per person, final payment due Sept. 28. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. from Yale Parking Lot on Frontage Road in Orange, returns 6:30 p.m. 1 April 28-May 10, 2019: Exploring Scotland & Ireland. A special presentation for this trip will be held at nnon Sept. 27 at Zuppardi’s Apizza, 179 Union Ave. in West Haven. (RSVP to 203-878-7966.) Trip is 13 days and includes 17 meals (11 breakfasts, 6 dinners); highlights include Edinburgh, Choice on Tour, Whiskey Distillery, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glasgow, Belfast, Titanic Experience, Giant’s Causeway, The Causeway Coast Rail Journey, Derry, Glenveagh National Park, Ulster American Folk Park, Dublin, Castle Stay. Book now to save $350 per person: $3,999 per person double, $4,399 single and $3,949 per person triple — call for rates for bookings made after Oct. 29. Included in price are group transportation to/from airport, round0trip airfare from New Yorkm air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel transfers; not included are cancellation waiver and insurance of $315 per person. A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation, final payment due by Feb. 27, 2019, and deposits are refundable until Oct. 29.

For information or reservations on any trip, call Toni Raccio at 203-878-7966. Make checks payable to Senior Board of Retirees Inc. and mail to Toni Raccio, 443 Swanson Crescent, Milford CT 06461.

Special rates to Canada

Special rates are being offered on Boston to Canada cruises aboard Royal Carribean’s Serenade of the Seas Sept. 23 and Oct. 7, 21 and 28 as “a big thank you to our heroes.”

“We value the valor of our brave police, firefighters and military personnel and appreciate everything you do to keep us secure,” organizers said in a release.

For list of sailings this fall, contact Sal at srchiaramonte@sbcglobal.net or 860-6695697; or Nancy at 860-391-5435.

Sail to the Bahamas

Terry’s Family & Friends is offering an 8-night cruise to Bahamas and Bermuda June 28-July 6, 2019, departing from Cape Liberty, N.J., aboard the Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas.

Balcony cabins are $1,348.36 per person, $978.36 per person for inside cabins. and outside cabins available upon request; $50 on-board credit per cabin. Transportation to pier to be announced.

For information, call Terry at 203-4649993.

Casino trips set

The East Haven Senior Center and Pearls of Pauline are co-sponsoring trips to Foxwoods Resort Casino Sept. 5, Oct. 10 and Nov. 7.

Cost is $25 per person and includes round-trip motorcoach transportation, casino package ($10 slot play and food voucher for free buffet or $10 in any food vendor), and driver’s tip. Bingo on your own.

Coach departs from the senior center at 7:30 a.m. with a pick-up in Madison at 8 a.m.

For information and reservations, call senior center at 203-468-3277 or Pauline at 203-468-2148.

Friendship Club trips

The Sikorsky Retirees Friendship Club is offering the following trips:

1 Sept. 20: Georgette Jones, daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, includes family-style luncheon at Wrights Farm, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Cost is $79 per person.

1 Oct. 2: Oktoberfest at Kruckers in Pomona, N.Y. Includes German entertainment, dinner, music and bingo. Cost is $95 per person.

1 Oct. 29-31: Tropicana Atlantic City, 3-day trip. package includes two nights at the Tropicana Casino Resort, $30 slot bonus, 2 food vouchers, review show. Cost is $207 per person, double occupancy, or $307 single.

For reservations or information on any trip, call Ruth Pavluvcik, 203-783-1173.