New Haven Register (Sunday) (New Haven, CT)
British Landscapes tour visits England, Scotland and Wales
A British Landscapes tour visiting England, Scotland and Wales is offered April 24-May 4, 2020. Visit London, York, Edinburgh Castle, Lake District, overnight stay in Ruthin Castle, Wales, North Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stonehenge and the Cotswolds.
Eleven-day fully escorted bus tour with 2 full days in London prior to beginning tour.
Price includes round-trip flights from JFK, round-trip transfers, all hotels, 13 meals including 9 breakfasts and 4 dinners. Cost is $3,499 per person double occupancy, $3,459 per person triple and $4,534 per person single; Insurance not included in the price of $315 per person and round-trip transportation to JFK to be announced after group finalized.
For information, call Terry at 203464-9993.
Take a trip to Atlantic City
Diamond Tours Inc. and Horizons Travelers is offering a bus trip to Atlantic City April 28-29. Trip includes 2 days, 1 night stay at the Tropicana on the Boardwalk, 1 meal voucher and a casino bonus. Also included on Day 2 is a visit to the Resorts Casino with a casino bonus.
Bus will leave Miller library parking lot, 2901 Dixwell Ave. in Hamden at 7:30 a.m. with a second pickup at I-95 Exit 40 Commuter lot in Milford at 8 a.m.
Movies, bingo and games on the bus, with a breakfast stop (on your own) at a diner along the way.
Cost is $105 per person triple, $125 per person double, single rates are available. Cost includes driver gratuity and luggage handling. A deposit of $25 per person reserves a seat. For reservations or information, call 203-671-9384 or 203-231-5637.
See D.C. this spring
Four day tours to Washington, D.C., are available April 26 and May 17. Both tours will include 3 nights at the Holiday Inn & Suites in historic Old Towne Alexandria, guided day touring of the major landmarks and monuments, a night light tour, guided tour of the Capitol Building and Library of Congress, Smithsonian Museums, afternoon free to enjoy museum of choice, Baltimore Harborplace, Old Towne Alexandria and 3 meals. Tours depart from Cromwell, North Haven, Milford and Fairfield. Cost is $569, $399 for children sharing a room with 2 adults. There is a $10 discount per person if booked by March 15. Call 203-4836330 or visit www.tatoursonline.com.
Take a Pacific Coast trip
The Jack and Friends Group will be going on a Pacific Coast trip starting in Washington and ending in San Francisco, Oct. 7-14. Highlights include Seattle’s colorful waterfront area and Pike Place Market plus Mount St. Helen’s Visitor Center; in Oregon, visit Mount Hood, the Columbia River Gorge , Bonneville Dam, Williamette Valley and the Oregon Trail; California’s Redwood National Park, the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars In San Francisco, a cruise around Alcatraz and time at Fisherman’s Wharf. Many other sites will also be included.
Cost is $2,999 for a double, $2,949 triple, $3749 single until April 8. Save $150 for early booking.
There will be a slide presentation at 6:30 p.m. March 4 in the Assumption Church hall on 61 N. Cliff St., Ansonia. To attend or for additional information, call Jack A. at 203-735-1306.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s
The West Haven Senior Center is offering a trip March 14 to the Log Cabin’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Entertainment by Gerry Malone and the Lads, with a menu of hors d’oeuvres, glass of wine or beer, Irish stew, corned beef dinner and more. Cost is $67 per person.
Bus leaves Savin Rock Conference Center at 9 a.m. and leaves the Log Cabin at 3:15 p.m. Fliers with details for this trip are available at the office West Haven Senior Center, 201 Noble St., or call 203-937-3507 for more information.
KC and the Sunshine Travelers
KC and the Sunshine Travelers is offering the following trips:
⏩ March 31-April 2: Atlantic City at Resorts Casino. Cost is $231 per person, double occupancy, $321 single; includes deluxe motorcoach, 2 shows, $30 slot play, $10 food credit, two $20 meal credits and 2 nights at the hotel.
⏩ April 13: MGM Springfield Casino and “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at the Majestic Theater. Cost is $52 per person and includes deluxe motorcoach, $10 free bet, $3 coupon for snacks at the theater, show, and driver gratuity.
⏩ Oct. 8-18: Escorted Canada cruise on the MSC Meraviglia. Visits Sydney, Nova Scotia, Cornerbrook, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Quebec. Cost starts at $1,149 per person and includes transportation to N.Y. pier, ship shop escort throughout cruise, 10 nights on the boat, all meals on board, and more.
For information or reservations on any trip, call Karen Forsyth at 203-2811769 or 203-887-2967; or Cathie Martus at 203-710-9757.
Pearls of Pauline offering day trips
Pearls of Pauline is offering the following trips:
⏩ March 21: “Menopause the Musical” at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Cost is $96 and includes transportation, luncheon from matinee menu, show and driver gratuity.
⏩ April 25: Anthony of the famous Edward Twins performs a Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow tribute in Agawam, Mass. Cost is $90 and includes transportation, show, luncheon and driver gratuity.
⏩ July 16: Lobster Fest at the Log Cabin, with the Riverside Ramblers. Cost is $85 and includes transportation, luncheon, show and driver gratuity.
⏩ Aug. 22: “Mambo Italiano” at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Cost includes transportation, luncheon off matinee menu and driver gratuity.
For information or reservations, call Pauline at 203-468-2148.
MFR Travelers sets excursions
MFR Travelers is offering the following trips:
⏩ April 27: Harlem tour with lunch at Sylvia’s. Tour includes Strivers Row, Abyssinian Baptist Church and Harlem Heights. Lunch is served family-style at Sylvia’s and includes Sylvia’s famous barbecue ribs and Southern fried chicken, potato salad, collard greens, Sassy rice and banana pudding. Cost is $120 per person and includes roundtrip motorcoach, 3-hour guided tour, lunch and guide gratuity. Deposit of $50 due by March 8 with balance due March 29. Departs at 7:30 a.m. from the First Avenue commuter lot off Interstate 95 south in West Haven.
⏩ Sept. 15-21: Mackinac Island. Visits Steamtown National Historic Park in Scranton, Pa.; the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich.; Frankenmuth, Mich., a Bavarian village; Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland; pretzel making; the Glockenspiel Tower; St. Lorenz Lutheran Church; Mackinaw Island with carriage tour; Fort Mackinac; Mackinaw City; Odawa Casino; Rouge Plant; Greenfield Village; the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame; and more. Includes 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners. Cost is $1,540 per person, double occupancy; $1,900 single; and $1,425 triple. A $300 nonrefundable deposit per person is required. Final payment due July 30. Trip insurance recommended. Departs at 7:30 a.m. from the First Avenue commuter lot off Interstate 95 south in West Haven.
For information or reservations, call Mary at 203-430-1161 or Frances at 203-469-6290. (Phone reservations must be made prior to sending payment in the mail to Frances Amendola, 37 Bradley Ave., East Haven, CT 06512.)