Sun ‘n Fun Destinations!
California Dreamin’
(See description in the Bright Lights City Sights section)
Disney Extravaganza!
If you are a Disney Super Fan—this is the vacation for you!! Explore three Disney parks in eight days! Choose between Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom or Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Shop at Downtown Disney, relax by your backyard pool or lounge at the beach. Flight / Vacation home / Considerable walking
Trip #303-12 February 7-13, 2012 7 days
Trip #324-12 May 11-17, 2012 7 days
Trip #379-12 Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2012 7 days
Trip #301-13 Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2012 7 days
Disney Escape NEW!
Sneak away for a long weekend in Orlando. Stay at a Disney Resort and spend three days park-hopping through any and all of the amazing Disney Theme parks. Shop at Downtown Disney and have breakfast with Mickey and friends! Flight / Hotel-Resort / Considerable walking
Trip #308-12 March 1-5, 2012 5 days
Trip #309-13 March 11-15, 2013 5 days
Disneyland & California Adventure!
Immerse yourself in the magic of Disney and celebrate California’s past and future. April is a great time to escape the dreary Minnesota weather. Experience all the fun at California Adventure and see Minnie, Mickey and all the rest at Disneyland! Flight / Hotel / Considerable walking
Trip #320-12 April 20-24, 2012 5 days
Florida Animal Adventure NEW!
Experience your own close encounter with amazing animals; with just one flight to Florida, you’ll journey from deep under the ocean to tropical rainforests and even experience an African safari! This wild seven-day adventure takes you to Sea World, Busch Gardens, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Gatorland. Watch exotic horses at the Arabian Nights dinner show and take a trip to the beach. Flight / Vacation Home / Considerable walking
Trip #372-12 Sept. 27–Oct. 3, 2012 7 days
Florida Ocean Adventure
Another animal lover vacation—unlike any other!! Spend a day at Discovery Cove and come nose to bottlenose with a dolphin as you swim with these fabulous creatures! Enjoy a day at Sea World and meet other animals that inhabit the ocean. Take in the Makahiki Luau at Sea World, then top it all off with a visit to Daytona Beach. Flight / Vacation home / Moderate walking
Trip #323-12 May 7-11, 2012 5 days
Hawaii-Kauai
Fly to the lush “Garden Isle” of Kauai! Visit Wailua Falls, take a boat cruise on the Wailua River and walk back to the Fern Grotto—beautiful. Next, a drive through scenic Waimea Canyon and a breathtaking view of the Na’ Pali coastline. Top it off with a luau...amazing dancing and delicious food! Flight / Hotel and Condo / Moderate walking
Trip #334-12 June 14-20, 2012 7 days
Hawaii, the island of Oahu
Known as the “Heart of Hawaii” where modern life and natural beauty meet in a stunning island paradise. Visit Pearl Harbor, hike Diamond Head and tour the Dole Plantation. Check out the surfers on the famous North Shore and drive through the Koolau Mountains; stop at the Nuuanu Pali Lookout for a stunning view. Finally, experience all things Hawaiian by touring the Polynesian Cultural Center, feast at a traditional Hawaiian Luau and enjoy the canoe pageant! Flight / Hotel-condo / Moderate – considerable walking
Trip #307-12 February 22-28, 2012 7 days
Hawaii—Oahu & the Big Island (2 islands)
Start this dreamy vacation on the island of Oahu. Stroll along Waikiki Beach and tour the island’s pineapple & coffee plantations. Fly to the Big Island of Hawaii where black sand beaches and the Kilauea Volcano await you! Tour the Tropical Rainforest Zoo; see the lava flows at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Check out the amazing waterfalls and cascading streams of the Hamakua Coast. Flight / Hotel and Condo / Moderate – considerable walking due to public transportation on Oahu
Trip #369-12 September 20-28, 2012 9 days
Hawaii—Oahu and Maui (2 islands)
This is your dream vacation! Explore Hawaii’s Plantation Village and experience the “real Hawaii.” This sugar plantation and botanical garden features historic homes and great diversity in Island plants and flowers. The living history museum tells personal stories of struggle and triumph! A walk along Waikiki Beach is a must. Next, fly to the fabulous island of Maui where breathtaking scenery awaits. Visit the Maui Ocean Center and the once sacred Iao Valley. Drive up Haleakala and visit the historic village of Lahaina. Of course, top it all off with a luau! Flight / Condo / Moderate - considerable walking due to public transportation on Oahu
Trip #304-13 February 14-22, 2013 9 days
Hollywood, Disneyland & Universal Studios
Stroll down the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, see hand and foot prints of famous stars at the Chinese Theatre—look for your favorite stars! Tour the Kodak Theatre, home to the Academy Awards and American Idol Finale. "Ride the Movies" at Universal Studios...then, on to Disneyland and Mickey, Minnie and all their friends! Flight / Hotel / Considerable walking
Trip #389-12 December 12-17, 2012 6 days
Jamaica!
Turquoise blue waters, white sand beaches and amazing sunsets! Relax on the beach at your resort and sample delicious local island food. Depending on the location of your all-inclusive resort, your group can choose from a variety of local area attractions. Previous groups have visited Rocklands Bird Sanctuary, YS Falls, Dunns River Falls, botanical gardens and a working plantation. Definitely plan on a boat ride on the ocean—Fabulous! Flight / Resort / Moderate walking
Trip #309-12 March 8-12, 2012 5 days
Orlando + Disney + Universal Studios!
This vacation will chase away your blues! Spend one full day at Disney World plus two full days at Universal Studios! Shop at Downtown Disney and feast on the fabulous food at Sea World’s Polynesian Makahiki Luau. Other attractions include a day at Cocoa Beach, Clearwater Beach or Lake Louisa State Park. Flight / Vacation home / Considerable walking
Trip #319-12 April 17-24, 2012 8 days
Trip #365-12 September 10-17, 2012 8 days
Trip #383-12 November 14-21, 2012 8 days
Trip #305-13 February 20-27, 2013 8 days
Puerto Rico!
This amazing island paradise has a little of everything. Stroll down the narrow streets of Old San Juan and tour forts El Moro and San Cristobal; both boast stunning views of the ocean. Take a day trip to El Yunque Rainforest, Camuy Caves and Arecibo Observatory, the largest radio dish on earth, home to NASA’s Search for Extra-terrestrial Intelligence program! Delicious food and ocean breezes top off this vacation. Flight / Hotel or Resort / Considerable walking
Trip #384-12 November 28-December 3, 2012 6 days