400th Anniversary of Pilgrims Arrival in the New World: October 8, 2020 (Thursday) $126 Highlights: Join us as we travel to Plymouth, MA to celebrate the 400 anniversary of the Pilgrims landing in the new world and establishing Plymouth Colony. We’ll spend the day at Plimoth Plantation. We’ll start with an educational guided tour through the 17th century English village including the Wampanoag HomeSite, the visitor’s center, Craft Center, and the Nye Barn. After the guided tour we will have an unforgettable dining experience. We will sit down together family style and enjoy a Wampanoag Social feast. We will enjoy a fun and educational experience hosted by a Museum Educator that will offer us a slice of 17th century life while we enjoy a classic Wampanoag meal made with fresh seasonal ingredients. After lunch we have tickets to view the Mayflowerll (which is returning on May23, 2020 from a year of refurbishment). On the way home we’ll make stops at the Grist Mill (admission included) and Plymouth Rock. Parking at St, Gobain Bldg 513A Lot Trip Leader– Dick Pinkes 508-769-2913
March 16, 2021 (Tuesday) $99 Highlights: We’ll be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with the Celtic Angels of Ireland compromising some of the best performers within the Irish musical traditions. Their songs will transport us to their homeland of Ireland as the take us on a musical journey of traditional Irish songs allowing us to connect with our most cherished memories. In addition they are joined by the Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin and the Celtic Knight Dancers, featuring two former lead dancers of Riverdance, who will provide us with traditional Irish music and precision dancing. Wonderful Irish entertainment plus the Davenport Yacht Club’s delicious Corned Beef & Cabbage or Baked Schrod make for a wonderful day. This is truly a great location, meal and show. Sign up early as this sells out fast. Parking at Wyman Gordon Lot Trip Leader- Dick Pinkes 508-769-2913
Highlights: The first port is Bermuda, next 4 days at sea, next visit to Ponta Delgada, Azores. Lose yourself in Portugal’s coastal capital of Lisbon. Make your way to Seville, Spain, Granada Spain, Cartagena, Spain, Palma, and Majorca, Spain. In Barcelona, visit Park Guell to experience the art of Antonio Guadi then stroll through the tree-lined La Rambla to admire the historic buildings and browse the shops. Welcome to Cannes, a resort on the France Riviera. Visit Florence/Pisa, Italy. Finish / Disembark in Rome. Parking: Wyman Gordon, North Grafton Trip Leader: James F. Hester III 508-852-3473
Join us on a historical tour of these well preserved Southern Cities. We will tour the city of Charleston including the Battery & Fort Sumter. We will explore Boone Hall Plantation, one of America’s oldest working plantations. We visit South Carolina’s scenic coast including the city of Beaufort. We also visit Savannah , including a historic antebellum house. Tour Jekyll Island and its celebrated past occupancies. Included are: 10 meals; cancellation insurance; Driver, Escort and Guide gratuities and services of a tour manager. This should be an informative and fun adventure. Call Roland Beauregard 508-832-5624
THE TEXAS TENORS at Venus e Milo, Swansea, MA April 22, 2021 () $102.00 (includes driver gratuity) These classically-trained versatile tenors have performed over 1300 concerts, released 4 Studio Albums, 2 PBS Specials, and 4 DVDs, plus 3 Emmy Awards. Their latest albums “Rise” and “A Colletion of Broadway & American Classics” both debuted at #1 on the charts, making them Billboard Magazine’s 10 Classical Crossover Artist in the World. They have performed around the world including headline shows in Las Vegas, China and a 24 city tour in the United Kingdom. They are the only vocal group from the United States invited to compete on NBC’s 2019 series America’s Got Talent: The Champions. Parking: St. Gobain Big 513 A Lot Trip Leader: Dick Shea 508-853-2024
Highlights: We’ll fly to Los Angeles, where we enjoy a two night stay that includes a guided tram tour of Warner Brothers studios, a visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library museum and a walking tour of Hollywood featuring its walk of Fame, Grauman’s Chinese Theater and more. Our 7-night cruise will take us along the pacific coast, stopping first in Sam Diego where we will tour magnificent Balboa Park, Seaport Village and the Sam Diego Mission. Following a sea day, we spend a full day in the iconic port of San Francisco with a city tour included that covers Golden Gate Park and its Japanese Gardens, Chinatown, Haight Ashbury and more. We’ll end in Fisherman’s Wharf, with time to explore famed Pier 39 – home to restaurants, museums and shops. Next stop, Astoria, the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. Here we’ll tour Fort Stevens, discover Lewis & Clark history and visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum among other sites. In Victoria, BC, we will visit the spectacular Butchart Gardens, with a picnic lunch included, and explore the vibrant harbor. Our cruise ends in Vancouver, where we spend two nights with local sightseeing and four meals. Highlights include Stanley Park, beautiful spring gardens, the Vancouver Aquarium and a sky ride to Grouse Mountain overlook. Parking: St. Gobain Bldg 513 A Lot Trip Leader: Roland Beauregard 508-832-5624
Known simply as “America’s Resort,” Myrtle Beach evokes dreams of white, sandy beaches, great seafood, championship golf courses, beautiful gardens, abundant shopping and fine entertainment. We will stop for overnight stays in Fredericksburg, Virginia on our way down and on our return. Our vacation will include five nights oceanfront accommodations in Myrtle Beach at the Patricia Grand Ocean Resort, a full-service resort with a luxurious oceanside pool and popular lazy river ride. Enjoy breakfast and dinner daily and a variety of shows. Our evenings will feature fine dining and exciting shows, from the extravagant musical variety shows including ‘The Pirates Voyage and Dinner Show”, “Carolina Opry and “One – The Show” at the Alabama Theater to the extraordinary “Legends in Concert”. We’ll also visit the magnificent Brookgreen Gardens and the amazing Ripley’s Aquarium followed by fantastic shopping and attractions at Broadway at the Beach. There will also be free time to enjoy the magnificent white sand beach, play golf at one of 100+ championship courses or meander The Grand Strand and enjoy shopping with great food and drink. Truly a great getaway to one of America’s great resorts!
Highlights: If you are like me. you have read or heard of seeing African animals up close in their natural environment, Even the word “safari” conjures up a visual picture of Africa. Here is your chance to put yourself in the middle of that picture. We travel to Tanzania to start our 13-day adventure through the heart of Africa. Expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest and many more animals roaming the Serengeti (which means ”endless plain” in the Maasai language). We will spend 11 nights in comfortable, but basic, lodges or tented camps, all of which feature private baths: not exactly “roughing it”. Connie and I look at this as a lifetime experience as you will as well. This is a small group tour that is limited to 16 people. Trip Leader: John Kelly 508-853-3546
June 6 to 8, 2021 (Sunday to Tuesday) $305 Highlights: Join us as we travel to the Resorts Hotel/Casino on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Our Hotel is right on the beautiful beaches of Atlantic City. In addition to the great casino, you’ll have plenty of time to spend at the beach or walking the boardwalk. Added benefits include a $20 casino bonus, two $25 meal credits, a casino show, Cancellation Waiver insurance and the driver gratuity. Come with us to celebrate the sun and sand while enjoying a little gambling. Sign up quickly as this trip sells out fast. Parking at St, Gobain Bldg 513A Lot Trip Leader – Dick Pinkes 508-769-2913
Highlights: We’ll travel by motor coach to Boston where we’ll board the recently renovated Norwegian Gem for our 7 night Bermuda Cruise, including 3 full days in Bermuda. Price includes all Port and Departure taxes, all meals, activities and entertainment aboard ship, and a choice of 4 free perks from one of two options, driver gratuity, trip insurance, and porterage of one bag per person. Prices do not include shore excursions nor the daily gratuities normally charged to each stateroom. One option (A) of perks includes the Ultimate beverage and specialty dining packages, free internet, and a $50 shore excursion credit. See the reservation form for additional details of both options. NO FLYING REQUIRED ON THIS TRIP. Parking: St. Gobain Bldg 513 A Lot Trip Leader: Dick Pinkes 508-769-2913
Boothbay Harbor/Windjammer Days: June 30-July 1, 2021 (Tuesday to Thursday)….$565 PP/DO Highlights: Join us as we travel to Boothbay Harbor, ME to celebrate Windjammer Days and enjoy the beauty of fully rigged windjammers sailing into Boothbay Harbor, waterfront concerts, special crafts and fireworks over the harbor. We’ll spend 2 nights harborfront at the Boothbay Harbor Inn, 2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners (one a Lobsterbake and other dinner and entertainment at the Carousel Music Theater). We’ll explore the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and enjoy a Boothbay Harbor Cruise. We’ll stop for a visit in Kennebunkport on the way home. For lunch and shopping. We’ll make a surprise stop on our way home and the price includes all gratuities for driver and Trip Cancellation Waiver insurance. Parking at Wyman Gordon Lot Trip Leader – Dick Pinkes 508-769-2913
The trip starts with 2 days in Dublin with an Irish evening in old Dublin, Kilkenny, tour of Waterford Crystal or visit a medieval museum. We will visit Blarney Castle, Killaney (Ring of Kerry), Cliffs of Moher. We move on the 13 day bus trip to Emu’s Northern Ireland with a visit to a traditional Irish family farm. En-niskillen-Donegal visit to the town and stroll the town square, also enjoy its quaint craft and Irish woolen shops. We will see the most famous natural site in Northern Ireland and visit the magnificent Giant’s Causeway. The end of the trip will be Belfast with a guided tour of Belfast and a great visit of the home of the Titanic. See flyer for more details. Starting price $4,499 includes 17 meals, 11 breakfasts and 6 dinners, air from Logan Airport, Air taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers. TRIP LEADER….. JIM HESTER 978.618.5422
Come and discover nature at its’ very best at America’s First National Park. On this west adventure, we fly into Salt Lake City, Utah and enjoy a tour of the city to include the Mormon Temple and the world renowned Tabernacle Choir. We travel to Mammoth Hot Springs to explore limestone pools, ledges and plateaus where thermal activity is in constant flux. We will visit the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center to experience the world of grizzly bears and grey wolves. Visit to Old Faithful to witness an eruption. View Geyser Basin and Fountain Paint Pots. We exit through Yellowstone’s south gate to the cowboy resort town of Jackson with plenty of old western charm. When we explore Grand Teton National Park we will witness a magnificent landscape that has inspired authors and poets. We take a scenic cruise of Jenny Lake and learn about the history and geology of this magnificent area. Gratuities for our Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides are included. Travel insurance is included as well as admission to attractions along the way. Early booking incentive will be discussed. (Deposit of $300 pp for those interested in signing-up)
September 11 to 17,2021 (Sunday – Sat)………….$2,549 Highlights: We fly to San Francisco where we stay for two days at a superior hotel at famous Fisherman’s Wharf. We have a guided tour of the city, cruise San Francisco Bay, visit the infamous Alcatraz Island, the Japanese Tea Garden, and the Golden State Park. After leaving San Francisco, we’ll head into Redwoods State Park for a tour and see nature at its greatest before descending into scenic Sonoma Valley, home to some of the finest vineyards in the world. We’ll enjoy a luncheon at the Viansa Winery and savor some of California’s outstanding wines. We depart for a winding journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains and arrive in Reno. Try your luck at the casinos, explore the sights and enjoy a fabulous/dinner show. We will stay two nights at the centrally located Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino. Next, we’ll visit Virginia City, the gold rush town where time has stood still in the “Old West”. Then we’ll visit Carson City, Nevada’s state capital. Traveling to Lake Tahoe, we’ll take a narrated cruise on the Ms. Dixie JJ before checking into our hotel in South Lake Tahoe, one of the most beautiful spots in America. Thrill to the exciting nightlife and gaming at some of the world’s nicest casinos. Spend a free day to explore before we return to San Francisco by way of Old Town Sacramento for our return home. Parking: Wyman Trip Leader: Richard Shea………………508-853-2024
(12 Days/30 Meals) September 24 to October 6, 2021 $5795 to $ 6595 PP/DO Highlights: Embark on a Seine River Cruise from cosmopolitan Paris to the heartland of France, and delve into a region rich in history and culture. Explore Paris, witnessing the monuments, cathedrals, and avenues made famous in film and photographs. Stroll the same streets that inspired Monet on a tour of Montmartre— Paris’s bohemian neighborhood. Visit the lovely landscapes of Giverny and enjoy a sweet treat with a local family during a Home-Hosted Visit in Rouen. Experience a full day of D-Day discoveries: pause for a moment of silence at the American Military Cemetery, walk Omaha Beach, and head to the devastating 328-foot cliffs of Pointe-Du-Hoc. Experience it all—from the moving history to the local flavors when you join us this year. . Trip Leader: George Barry 508-799-0739 Departs from Wyman Gordon-Grafton
Join us for an uncommon adventure to Iceland, filled with dramatic natural wonders. You’ll discover thundering waterfalls, hot springs, steaming lava fields, glaciers, and a special Northern Lights excursion. We’ll stay 2 nights in beautiful downtown Reykjavik then journey through the Golden Circle to. Reykholt for two nights then return to spend our last night in Reykjavik Our trip includes trip insurance, driver and guide gratuities, all airport transfers, direct nonstop RT air from Boston, 5 nights hotel accommodations, 12 meals (6 breakfasts, 6 dinners), Reykjavik city and Blue Lagoon tours, and a full time local representative. It also includes six additional tours and many other local sights. Book by 11/1/2020 for extra savings. (Deposit of $300 pp for those interested in signing-up) Parking: St. Gobain Bldg 513a Lot Trip Leader: Dick Pinkes ……………. 508-769-2913
New Date:October 21, 2021 _____ Price: $98.00 Highlights: The first half of the show is the British Invasion featuring chart toppers by the iconic British groups such as The Zombies, Dave Clark Five, The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Manfred Mann and many others. The second half of the show features the American Response, with the biggest hits by legendary artists like The Monkeys, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, The Turtles, Paul Revere & The Raiders, to name a few. The eclipse of our journey through the 1960s concludes with an extraordinary finale with songs from the four lads that started it all -The Beatles! Parking: Wyman Gordon, North Grafton Trip Leader: Richard Shea 508-853-2024
Trip highlights We’ll fly into Venice, Italy, for an overnight stay. Our stay includes a city tour with the Doge’s Palace, Saint Mark’s Square and its famous Basilica. We’ll stay at a 4 Star hotel along a canal, dine in a local restaurant with wine. Our cruise ship departs for the port of Dubrovnik, Croatia where we tour the Adriatic fortress, visit a Botanical Garden and enjoy lunch at a local olive grove. Next stop is Kotor, Montenegro, one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Adriatic. We” tour the Old City, enjoy mountain vistas and sample local wines and cheeses. In Corfu, Greece, known as the “Emerald Island, we’ll tour the Achilleion Palace, which houses the Terrace of the Muses built by the Empress Elizabeth of Austria as a tribute to the nine muses of Greek mythology. Santorini’s spectacular caldera is a vestige of what was probably the biggest volcanic eruption in recorded history, believed by some to have caused the disappearance of Atlantis. Well also visit the charming village of Oia with its cliffside views. We’ll dock next at Piraeus, the main port of Athens. Here we’ll visit the Olympic Stadium, the new Acropolis Museum and the famous Parthenon ~ built as a temple to Athena. Next we dock in Naples where we’ll tour the scenic Amalfi Coast, enjoy lunch and cliffside views (and shopping) in Sorrento and tour ancient Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius. Next stop, Civitavecchia the port city of Rome, the “Eternal City”. We will tour the Vatican and Michelangelo’s inspiring Sistine Chapel, view the ruins of the Colosseum and visit the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. In Florence we will visit the Duomo, Pants Vecchio and Michelangelo’s David among other sites, then travel to nearby Pisa to visit its Leaning Tower. At our last port, Marseille, we’ll tour the picturesque harbor of Le Vieux Port and visit nearby Avignon to tour the Palais des Papes -which served as the Pope’s fortress and palace in the 14th Century. Lastly, we dock in Barcelona for an overnight stay with two meals and tour to include Gaudi’s incredible Sagrada Familia Cathedral and equally amazing Park Guell. We transfer to Barcelona1 s airport the following morning for our return flight home.
This trip provides an unforgettable opportunity to visit a country with a history and culture steeped in beauty and antiquity. Discover the Legendary Nile River and Egypt’s Ancient wonders as you explore by land and ship in small groups of 25. It is two trips in one. First we discover Egypt’s capital Cairo and its surrounding environment — the Pharaohs, their Pyramids and Temples are incredible. We get close to the people of Egypt with Home Hosted meal and visits to their Mosque and their Markets. Then we embark on our luxurious river cruise form Luxor to Aswan stopping along the way to experience life along the Nile. Our ship. Nefretiti. is wonderful with a friendly staff and terrific meals. Join us we visit this interesting country.
November 18, 2021 () $95. Highlights: From The Carpenters “Close To You,” to Abba’s “Dancing Queen,” and The Mamas and Papa’s “California Dreaming,” to the 5th Dimension’s “Up Up And Away,” you’ll enjoy non-stop hits, colorful choreography and informative and humorous banter. For everyone who remembers this music it’s a return to rich harmonies and relatable songs. For anyone who simply loves great pop music and amazing vocal blends, this is a show not to be missed. In addition to instantly recognizable hits of some of the most popular music ever recorded, Yesterday Once More stars four dynamic performers whose lush harmonic interpretations are featured as an ensemble and individually. Parking: Wyman Gordon, North Grafton Trip Leader: Dick Shea 508-853-2024
December 5 to December 14, 2021 Highlights: Please join me and Landmark Tours for an in-depth presentation of our riverboat cruise down the Mississippi. What makes this trip such a great value is that the meals and entertainment on the boat are of the highest quality. Additionally, there are hop on and off busses at every stop on the river which are free. There are some very interesting guided tours on some of these stops as well. Because this trip is almost filled, this presentation will spend more time than normal on these side trips. The Club has run this trip before to outstanding reviews. If you have a genuine interest, consider contacting me before this presentation. Please let me know if you plan on attending. Connie and I look forward to seeing you.
April 2-13, 2022 $4299. Highlights: Join us on an all-encompassing tour of Poland. From the capitol city of Warsaw to the coastal city of Gdansk we will experience all of its treasurers. We visit Jasna Gora Monastery to witness the world-famous Black Madonna. Explore the poignant of Auschwitz. Our tour of Warsaw will include a stop at the reminants of its former ghetto. We overnight in medieval Torum, a UNESCO world heritage site. Immense yourself in Polish culture during a Folklore show and dinner. The town of Malbork is home to Malbork Castle, the largest castle in the world. Our tour package includes Roundtrip Airfare, Attractions, Travel Protection/Insurance, all gratuities for the Tour Manager and Motor Coach Driver, Air Taxes and Hotel Transfers. Parking at: Wyman Gordon in Grafton Trip Leader: George Barry 508-799-0739
