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Elvis Tribute at the Gandy Dancer Shake, Rattle, and Roll with the

King of Rock & Roll as Greg Jacqua serenades us with the music of Elvis

Presley! Enjoy lunch at the Gandy Dancer. Situated in the beautifully

restored 1886 Michigan Central Depot, this architectural landmark is also an elegant restaurant.

$99 17 Tuesday

The Mummies (Toledo) There's still time to join us

for this fascinating look at Ancient Egypt as it was in the days of pyra-mids, Pharaohs, and Mummies, without leaving the USA! Join us for this exclusive temporary exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art. Lunch is at the original Tony Packo's.

$78 24 Tuesday

RAIN: A Beatles Tribute This mind blowing performance

takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theat-rical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles. Experience the worlds’ most iconic band and come celebrate 50 years of memories with RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES. Only 1 Ticket Left!

$130 29Sunday

LAST CHANCE for these APRIL 2018 Tours! There’s Still Time!

Highlights … Our Nation’s History, June · Lighthouses and Shipwrecks, August

Discover Ireland, September · Cowboys, Indians, and Oil Barons, October

Southern Charms, November · Europe’s Rivers & Castles, Oct 2019

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May 2018 Sauder Village Quilt Show Celebrate the rich tradition of

quilting! The annual Quilt Show at Sauder Village is always a kaleidoscope of color and creativity! Set in the charming setting of Historic Sauder Village and the delicious food of the Barn Restaurants and Doughbox bakery. Hands-on activities and plenty of shopping opportunities will add to the beauty of this fun-filled event.

$79 2

Wednesday Cabaret This winning musical about follow-

ing your heart while the world loses its way, is a must see this spring. The narra-tive follows several characters whose lives revolve around a seedy but vibrant night club where many go to forget their trou-bles. You will experience a vast range of emotion as you enjoy the show. Dinner at the Waltz Inn after the performance.

$87 6

Sunday The King and I The latest revival of Rogers and

Hammerstein's classic musical captures all the old-school Broadway magic of the origi-nal, while draping it in a whole new level of opulent finery. It’s a brilliant new staging that is guaranteed to sweep you off your feet. Enjoy the romance and fall in love with The King and I. Dinner following the show at Union Street Grill. Only 2 Tickets Left!

$116 10

Thursday

Holland Tulip Festival One of our annual favorite trips is

back! Enjoy one of Michigan's most spectac-ular parades. With over 4,000 participants, 170 units and the longest parade route in Michigan, the GMB Muziekparade delights thousands of spectators. After the parade, visit the DeKlomp Wooden Shoe and Delft Factory. With over 5 million tulips, it’s a great opportunity to see fields of beautiful flowers at Holland’s only Tulip Farm. Family style meal at Beechwood Inn Restaurant.

$95 12

Saturday

Experience the best of all that St. Louis has to offer on this fun trip! Discover magnificent views atop the Gateway Arch, step back in time in the historic city of St. Charles, and sip and savor your way through the city at iconic places like the House of Blues and Anheuser

Busch Brewery. St. Louis has it all! Tour Highlights include: Gateway Arch & Museum, Riverboat Dinner Cruise, Historic Downtown, 4 Nights Accommodation & 7 Meals.

The Best of St. Louis May 3-7

Cruisin’ the Gilmore Walk right up to automotive history

at the Gilmore Car Museum as you browse through collections and exhibit after exhibit of incredible vehicles, in a most memorable setting. Stroll the grounds and you’ll often catch a glimpse of an antique car out for a drive. It’s truly a place like no other. Visit an authentic re-creation of a 1930’s Shell Ser-vice station from the days when gas was only 18 cents a gallon. Lunch at the Muse-um at George and Sally’s Diner.

$89 14 Monday

The All Night Strut The All Night Strut! moves through

the Depression, World War II and the post-war boom in a two-act musical celebration of the 1930s and '40s, filled with jazz, blues, bebop and American songbook standards. The story takes you back in time to capture a beloved American era. Lunch at Alfoccino Restaurant.

$88 The Doo Wop Project DSO POPS Series - Follow the Evo-

lution of Doo Wop from harmonies sung on street corners to today’s biggest hits. Stars of Broadway’s Jersey Boys and Mo-town: The Musical harmonize classics from the Crests, The Flamingos and the Tempta-tions all the way to Michael Jackson and Adele. Lunch at Mitchell’s Fish Market.

$97 18 Friday

Eastern Market Flower Day Eastern Market is the destination in

the heart of the city with fresh food, restau-rants, businesses, art and culture. Flower Day takes place annually on the Sunday after Mother’s Day since 1967. Growers offer a wide variety of flowers at a great value on this special day. Brunch at Hudson’s Cafe is included. Join us!

$60 20 Sunday

Sherlock Holmes & the Adventures of the Elusive Ear London … December 1888 … 221B Baker Street. The notorious and as-yet undiscov-

ered genius Vincent Van Gogh presents the master-sleuth Sherlock Holmes with a most unusual case. Aided by his partner, Dr. Watson, and his paramour Irene Adler, the trio embarks on a rousing adventure. Join the world’s greatest detective as he dashes forth to solve one of the most audacious crimes of the Victorian era. Lunch at the Common Grill.

$96

16 Wednesday

23 Wednesday

$689 Per Person—Double Triple Occupancy : $609 Per Person Private Room: $929 Per Person

A Day In Grand Rapids Spend the day in Beautiful Grand

Rapids as you explore the Frederick Meijer Gardens and the incomparable sculpture park. After lunch, enjoy a visit to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Don’t miss the Oval Office replica and piece of the Ber-lin Wall. Lunch on your own at the museum café. Dinner at Coral Gables.

$99 24

Thursday

Beginning April, 2018… There will be a 2% transaction fee along with all credit card payments. Please call us to pay over the phone with your credit card. We are now accepting American Express cards as well. Because we are charging a 2% transaction fee, you will be able to use your TFT’s when you pay with a credit card. Beginning April 1st TFT’s that you receive on trips will have a code on them. Please let us know this code when you are paying for trips over the phone. If you have any questions about this new process, please give us a call!

Next Travel Show: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 1:30pm

Allen Park Community Center

Please call us at (313) 388-0448 or email

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to register.


June 2018 Burt & Me Enjoy this brilliant performance at

the Meadowbrook Theatre. This is not a revue, rather its a musical love story about a young man whose love for Bacharach’s songs is a constant in his life from young love and beyond. You will come away from this performance humming a memory. Lunch is at O' Malley's Restaurant.

$83

As Heard On... DSO POPS Series - The DSO relives

hit TV themes plus a salute to variety show icons Carol Burnett and Judy Garland, celebrity impressions, and even an on-stage game show. Lunch at The Courthouse.

$97 15 Friday

The Edsels Immerse yourself in a classic doo-

wop performance by the Edsels including original member, James Reynolds. This show will take you down memory lane. Dinner at the Bavarian Inn.

$89 13 Wednesday

West Side Story Enjoy this striking performance

at the Huron Country Playhouse in Ontar-io, Canada. A timeless story of young love, this classic musical is sure to touch your heart. Passport is required for this trip.

20 Wednesday $120

Cruisin’ Classics Grab your poodle

skirt, pull on your bobby socks, and get ready for fun with a rock ‘n’ roll musical celebration featuring classic hits of the Baby Boomer era! Bring Your Passport.

28 Thursday $120

6 Wednesday

Visit Gettysburg & Washington D.C. Discover the significance of the many monuments and memorials that cover the landscape of the National Mall. Visit monuments, memorials, and museums, both old and new! Enjoy a scenic boat ride and experience the Marine Barracks Parade. Tour Highlights: Gettysburg Battlefield, National Aquarium, Fort McHenry in Balti-more, MD, Visit National Monuments, Marine Barracks Parade, National Spy Museum & Newseum, National Portrait Gallery, Free time to visit Smithsonian, Visit Arlington Ceme-tery, Riverboat Cruise, 5 Nights Accommodation & 10 Meals.

Our Nation’s History June 18-23 $995 PP Double $899 PP Triple $1,349 PP Single

There's so much to do and see in the city that never sleeps! Join us for an exciting trip to the “Big Apple.” Stay right in the heart of the city near Times Square. See the famous skyline as you ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Pause to reflect and remember at the 9/11 Memorial. Includes 5 Nights Accommoda-tions & 8 Meals.

New York City June 25-30

$1,219 PP/Double $1,564 PP/Single

Detroit Fireworks All Aboard! The Detroit Princess

Riverboat is the best location on the river to view Detroit’s Freedom Festival Fireworks. The Detroit Princess will feature live enter-tainment, a delicious dinner buffet, and a cash bar throughout the evening. Join us for a fun filled night!

25 Monday

$114

French Connection Journey to Windsor, Ontario and

awaken the history buff within as you wit-ness the past come alive! Learn about the fascinating connection between Windsor, Detroit and French Colonial Histo-ry! Discover The French Connec-tion, Windsor like you've never seen it before! Lunch is included.

$93 5 Tuesday

Indian Village Home Tour The Indian Village community con-

sists of households, churches, elementary schools and nursery schools. This historic district includes Burns, Iroquois and Semi-nole Avenues from East Jefferson running one mile north to Mack Avenue. Lunch is included.

$99 9

Saturday

Chautauqua History comes to life at this tradi-

tional American Chautauqua. Learn about Erma Bombeck, legendary American author and profound life-observer. Dinner at the Hollywood Casino is included.

$57 19 Tuesday

Join us for this tour of Stratford where you will have the opportunity to see two shows: The Music Man at the Festival Theatre and An Ideal Husband at the Avon Theatre. Enjoy free time in Downtown Stratford for shopping & sightseeing, choose between a Wardrobe or Vintage Tour at one of the Theatres, and dine at the Elmhurst Inn and Swiss Chalet. Tour includes deluxe motorcoach trans-portation, professional tour manager, over-night accommodation, 2 Dinners, 1 Breakfast, 2 Performances, and 1 tour. Passport required.

Stratford Festival June 19-20

Double: $397 Per Person


July 2018 Taste of Chicago Taste of Chicago is the nation's

premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. This is a spectacular event you do not want to miss! The delicious array of food at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family.

$119 Gator Grove The Musical “Welcome to Gator Grove”! A

charming trailer park in Squish Bogg, Flori-da. Nora the trailer park owner keeps an eye on everything and everyone...and I mean everyone! Songs include: “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” “Good Old Moun-tain Dew,” and other fun favorites.

$89 11 Wednesday

7 Saturday

Mt. Clemens Riverboat Join us for a lazy day relaxing along

the St. Claire River with a buffet lunch on the boat. After the cruise, we will visit the Morley Candy Factory & Store, Michigan's largest candy maker!

$84

Detroit: Renaissance City If you haven’t been downtown re-

cently, come see what all the fuss is about! The “Renaissance City” is ready for you to explore. Take a ride on the Q-line and enjoy a snack at The People's Plaza. Visit several other new and repurposed areas. You’ll be pleasantly surprised!

$99 19 Thursday

17 Tuesday

Michigan Lavender Festival Enjoy a visit to this annual festival at

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill in Armada, MI. The lavender festival offers a true "Symphony for the Senses!" Relax and reju-venate to the essence of Fragrant Lavender swaying in the breeze. This is a “Made-In-Michigan” event. Lunch included.

$85 13 Friday

This very patriotic tour begins and ends with a bang! This three-day tour features three very patriotic shows that will have you whistling Dixie all the way home! 1) Stars and Stripes In

The Country - With Liberty & Laughs for All This performance contains an exciting mix of patriotism, tributes, and side-splittin’ comedy by award-winning ventrilo-quists, comedians, and musicians – followed by an exciting fireworks display! 2) The Many Faces of “Old Glory” is the entertaining, fascinating and often humorous story of how our flag came to be. 3) Victory Canteen Singers features the nostalgic sounds of the 40s, all the treasured gems of the WWII era. Tour Includes: Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Profes-sional Guides and Tour Manager, 2 nights Accommodations, 3 Shows, 2 Full Breakfast Buffets, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners with desserts, Admission to AumanTV & Radio, Famous Endings Museum, Main Street USA, David Warther Museum, Fireworks after Stars and Stripes Show, shopping stops and Scavenger Hunt. And an American Flag for everyone!

True Red, White & Blue July 10-12

$589 PP Double $549 PP Triple $699 PP Single

Hot Air Balloon Festival Visit the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee

where every summer 25-30 balloons come in from around the country to participate in the friendly rivalry of the contests. Enjoy an evening balloon launch, vendors, live enter-tainment, auto show, and more at this an-nual event!

$59 21 Saturday

Blooming Gardens Calling all Gardeners and Green

Thumbs! Journey to Sarnia, Ontario and visit award winning Germain Gardens & Centennial Park Gardens while you learn nature’s secrets and tips from a master gardener. Enjoy delicious high tea for lunch. Passport required.

$84 24 Tuesday

Toledo Mud Hens Join the group for a fun-filled even-

ing in Toledo at Fifth Third Field to see the Toledo Mud Hens take on the Louisville Bats! Help “Muddy” cheer on the team! Enjoy dinner at the Roost Restaurant before the game. Don’t forget your baseball glove!

$75 31 Tuesday

Wicked See this magical performance at the

Detroit Opera House! Dinner is at La Mu-sique after the performance. All the seats will be great! Hurry, this is selling quickly!

From $139 Underground History Explore the secrets of the under-

ground history of Detroit and Windsor! Take a boat ride on the Detroit River. Pass-port Required.

$99 14 Tuesday

August 2018 9

Thursday

Lighthouse Enthusiasts, Architecture Junkies, Beach Walkers and Foodies Unite!! Relax and unwind as you journey along the pictur-esque shoreline of Lake Michigan through Wisconsin and Michigan. Visit many unique and historic lighthouses along the way. Learn how they keep ships safe and also about the thousands of ships that are at the bottom of the lake. Highlights include: East Pierhead Lighthouse, Frank Lloyd Wright Wingspread, Backroom Bakery Tour, Oneida Reservation Tour, Lighthouse & Shipwreck Boat Ride, Washington Island, Door County Fish Boil, Manitowoc Maritime Museum, SS Badger, Saugatuck, MI; 5 nights accommodations, 9 meals included.

Lighthouses and Shipwrecks Aug 5-10 $1,199 PP Double $995 PP Triple $1,489 PP Single

Willow Run Willow Run follows the journey of

four of the women who worked at Willow Run Bomber Plant in Michigan. Performance is at the Purple Rose.

$89 22

Wednesday






Detroit Tigers Game It's Grandparent's Day at Comerica

Park! Join the Custom Holidays group for a fun-filled day for an afternoon game against the White Sox!

$87 23

Thursday Notorious Purple Gang Tour Learn about the Mob’s Northern

Michigan connection. Visit Cops and Dough-nuts, Tobacco Road, Mist Winery & Tasting Room, Dinner & Tour at the Doherty Hotel.

$99 27 Monday

Put-In-Bay Visit Put In Bay for a very relaxing

day. Enjoy a narrated historical island tour, view the South Bass Island Lighthouse, Visit Put In Bay Winery & Dollar Museum of Is-land Life, as well as Lake Erie Nature and Wildlife Museum.

$118 28 Tuesday

NunSense Amen Join us at Cornwell’s Turkeyville for a

very humorous show! NunSense Amen is the original show with all the characters portrayed by male comedy performers!

$89 30

Thursday

You won’t want to miss this tour! Travel with us to Toronto and enjoy lunch at the Elm Hurst Inn. You will have free time to shop and explore at the Eaton Center before checking into The Festival Inn. Before the show, dine at the Swiss Chalet. Then, settle in for a great performance of Come From Away at the Festival Theatre. Breakfast is included before you journey to Stratford for your choice of show, The Music Man (Festival Theatre) OR Brontë (Avon Thea-tre). Enjoy an included dinner before heading home. Tour includes: Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Professional Tour Manager, 1 night accommodations, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, and 2 performances. Passport Required.

Stratford and Toronto Aug 30-31


August 2018

September 2018 Designer Detroit Great design transcends time, in

both the worlds of fashion and architecture. This one-day trip explores both worlds in our own backyard, Destination Detroit.

$89 Fall Mystery Tour As usual, we can’t tell you much

about a Mystery Tour but they continue to be our most popular and they sell out quickly! Call today to reserve a seat!

$99 10 Monday

6 Thursday

Best of Detroit See the "Best of Detroit" as you visit

The Detroit Parade Company, Traffic Jam, Pewabic Pottery, Belle Isle, & Greektown.

$89

Detroit Memories Get to know Detroit again as you

visit the DIA, Detroit Historical Museum, guided tour of Downtown Detroit, and Din-ner at the Rattlesnake.

$95 27 Thursday

26 Wednesday

MI Under the Radar Get a behind-the-scenes look at

places featured on the popular PBS Show! Today we head to Dearborn to hit some great destinations.

$89 12 Wednesday

Get an in-depth look at Grand Rapids’ burgeoning Art Scene. ArtPrize is an international art competition which takes place annually each fall that features over 1,500 pieces of art throughout the city. This is defi-nitely an experience you will not want to miss! Tour includes One Night Accommodation at the Country Inn & Suites Grand Rapids, Pro-fessional Tour Guide, Grand Rapids Museum of Art, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Optional Visit to

Founders Brewery, Gerald R. Ford Museum Tour, Tour of ArtPrize & the City, Free time to Explore ArtPrize, Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners.

ArtPrize: Grand Rapids Sep 24-25


Fall Progressive Dinner This international feast samples the

BEST Detroit restaurants featuring French, Italian, and Mexican cuisine. Also tour Histor-ic Fort Wayne and the Detroit Public Library.

$99

Andre Rieu Andre Rieu, King of Waltz, creates

music you just don't hear, you experience it with your senses! $75 deposit required, tickets must be purchased by May 24th.

from $137 18 Tuesday

20 Thursday

Holiday Inn Enjoy this beautiful performance at

the Huron Country Playhouse in Ontario, Canada. Passport is required for this trip. Dinner included.

$120 25 Tuesday

Pelee Island Join us for a relaxing day on beauti-

ful Pelee Island, just south of Windsor in Lake Erie. Tour of the island and lunch is included. Passport Required.

$99 14 Friday

A Bit of Bublé Bryan Dixon has wowed audiences

all over MI with his high-energy, passionate performances that are sure to please!

$90 19 Wednesday

Enjoy this 12 day tour of Ireland & Northern Ireland. Trip highlights include Kilkenny Castle, Waterford Crystal House, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Giants Causeway, Titanic Experience, Hill of Tara. Overnight in Dublin, Waterford, Killarney, Limerick, Sligo, Bel-fast, and County Meath. This trip to Ireland will give you a sense of wonder as you view the gorgeous countryside and see the castles and ancient wonders.

Discover Ireland - 12 Days Sep 15-26

$1,199 PP Double $995 PP Triple $1,489 PP Single

$3,699 Per Person Double

$4,299 Per Person Single


Are you interested in a multi-day trip, but you have no partner? We have a list of people just like

you. They want to go, but they do not want to pay for the hotel room alone. If you partner with

someone it does not mean you have to stick with them like glue. You are only sharing to save

the extra dollars, which can add up pretty quickly on a multi-day trip. Call us, and we’d be more

than happy to find a traveling partner for you!


October 2018 Canadian Wine Tour Enjoy a relaxing and luxurious day as

you make your way through the Essex County Wine Trail in Ontario, Canada, just south of Windsor. We will enjoy three different wineries and tastings as well as the Canadian Transportation Museum and the John R. Park Homestead. A delicious lunch at the Oxley Estate Winery is included. Pass-port Required.

$95 4

Thursday

Experience a life-sized replica of Noah's Ark! Travel back in time to meet Noah and his seven family mem-bers. Walk through three decks on the massive ark, featuring incredible craftsmanship and beautifully fab-

ricated teaching exhibits. Venture through Biblical history, stunning ex-hibits, botanical gardens, a planetarium, and more at the Creation Mu-seum. Includes Breakfast at hotel, Overnight Accommodations, Dinner Cruise, Dinner at Hofbrauhaus and park admission.

The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum Oct 2-4

Join us for an exciting adventure during the most beautiful time of year! We can't tell you where you are going, just that we know you are going to have a wonderful time. Grab a suitcase and come along! Your Adventure Includes: Round Trip Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, Five nights accommodations, Admission to all attractions, 2 included meals per day, Baggage handling, taxes, and gratuities on included items.

Fall Mystery Tour Oct 20-25

$899 Per Person—Double Private Room: $1,199 Per Person

This eclectic tour has something for everyone: immerse yourself in Native American culture, as well as the Cowboy way of life, relive the opulence of Oil Barons and visit iconic landmarks along Route 66. By the end of the tour, you’ll see how these things together create the rich tapestry of western herit-age. This tour is jam-packed with experiences in Art, Music, His-tory, Business, wildlife and nature, Native and Cowboy cultures, authentic cuisine, iconic landmarks, photo opportunities aplenty, free time for exploring and so much more. We will visit Oklahoma City, Tulsa and surrounding areas. Tour Highlights: Visit various museums and historical centers, several entertaining dinners, Canal Ride, Motorcoach transportation, Professional Tour Director, and 9 Nights Accommodation & 19 Meals.

Cowboys, Indians & Oil Barons Oct 7-16 $2,449 Per Person—Double


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Save the Date for this ultimate adventure as you circumnavigate the globe! Places include: Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, New Delhi, Dubai, Oman, Istanbul, Zagreb, Athens, Budapest, Vienna, Ber-lin, and Reykjavik. Call our office and talk to Sue about this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Circumnavigate the World with Sue Sep 24-Oct 23 $12,500 PP Double

Autumn Resale Shopping Let’s visit Stylish Impressions, Clothes Exchange, Trove Resale,

Secret Closet, and Apple Orchard. Lunch will be High Tea at Royal Treat Tea Room. Bring a friend and make it a tradition!

$73 11

Thursday Destination Unknown We can’t tell you WHERE we are

going, just what we are doing. Tour will in-clude archeology, chocolate, shopping, ceramics, and autumn activities.

$89 10

Wednesday

Murder Mystery Dinner Train During the train ride, enjoy fine-

dining and a hilarious table-side murder mystery where guests

are selected to be part of the show. Watch the devious plot un-fold before your very eyes!

$99 18

Thursday

Autumn Color Sail Spend the day sailing the Saginaw

River as you enjoy the fall foliage and picturesque views and wildlife along the river. Lunch included.

$109 16 Tuesday

Fort Meigs Ghost Walk Hear "spirited" tales from the past

and tour the Fort Meigs after dark to en-counter the spookier side of this historic place. This is a family-friendly event. Pro-ceeds from this event go to the Old North-west Military History Association.

$82 26 Friday

Celtic Thunder Celtic Thunder is an Irish singing

group and stage show known for its eclec-tic, theatrical style show. The group is backed by the Celtic Thunder Band and their live shows are known for the use of dramatic set pieces, visual effects, and high-ly choreographed staging.

$99 6

Saturday


2018 Travel Shows 1:30pm at the Allen Park Civic Center

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Simply Streisand Complete with the hair, trademark nails, and meticulously detailed repli-

cas of concert gowns, Carla DelVillaggio is “Simply Streisand” in every way. Experience this exciting re-creation of Barbra Streisand’s most powerful numbers at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI.

$89 28

November

Kick off the holiday season with one of NYC’s biggest spectacles, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. Spend the night in the heart of NYC and watch in awe as this nearly century-old parade un-

folds. Take in many famous sights in-cluding the Christmas Tree at Rocke-feller Center, with 2 days of hop on/hop off transportation. Ride the mo-torcoach from Detroit for this never- to-be-forgotten trip. Please call us for more information and pricing!

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Nov 19-24 Take an enchanting 7-night Rhine River cruise that takes you through the fabled Black Forest region and the Alsace region. You will also visit Heidelberg and Cologne, famous for its majestic Cathedral and bustling Christmas markets. 7 Nights deluxe cruise accommodation in riverview stateroom or suite; Fine dining, includ-ing unlimited complimentary wines, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board; Sip & Sail cocktail hour; Guided shore excur-sions in every port; Onboard live entertainment, theme dinners, cooking demonstrations, and more; Cruise Manager.

Christmas Markets on the Rhine Nov 30-Dec 8 From $2,189 Per Person—Double

November 2018 Day of the Dead The Day of the Dead (Dia de

Muertos) is a widely celebrated traditional Mexican holiday honoring family & friends who have gone before us. Enjoy an insightful intro-duction to gene-alogy, Cemetery Tour and Lunch as we celebrate Dia de Muertos.

$89 2

Friday

Josh Groban Live at Little Caesars Arena Detroit,

with special guest Idina Menzel, they will dazzle you with their solo hits as well as songs from the Broadway stage. Dinner at The Big Fish before the show. $50 non-refundable deposit.

7 Wednesday

Unholy Toledo Are you ready for the inside story of

Toledo’s unholiest gangsters, their infa-mous "Tenderloin" district and city's most notorious gambling halls? We are excited to host this totally unique experience! Lunch at Angelo’s Villa, a former speakeasy!

$75 8

Thursday

Take a trip back in time as you stroll through a re-creation of the Dickens Victorian Village. The village scenes are comprised of life sized and hand-made mannequins wearing real vintage clothing. The faces for each character are individually sculpted and paint-ed by local artists. The displays include engaging depictions of classic Dickens-era scenes and figures such as Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, the town crier, groups of carolers, a bucket brigade, lamplighters, school children, street peddlers, and Father Christ-mas, all posed in active scenes that appear frozen in time. Please call us for more information and pricing!

Cambridge Dickens Festival Nov 14-16

Saline Craft Fair One of Michigan’s biggest and best

craft shows, the Saline Craft Fair features over 250 crafters who will showcase their exceptional work. Find paintings, ceramics, stone work, holiday decorating ideas, callig-raphy and much more.

$89 10

Saturday

The North Pole Express Take a journey back in time to the

Village of Ashley's Country Christmas. The North Pole Express is a magical experience that will create memories to last a lifetime. Bring your Grandchildren!

$90 17

Saturday

Church Tour Tour three beautiful churches, Mari-

ner’s Church, Solanus Casey Center and St. Anne de Detroit. Enjoy unique architecture and rich history as we learn about each.

Lunch will be included on tour.

$73 13 Tuesday

Visit Charleston, SC & Savannah, GA - the two Grand Ladies of the South! Experience the antebellum south in these two historic cities as you visit stately homes, plantations, and gar-dens. Enjoy a guided Trolley Tour of Savannah with all-day hop on/off access, a relaxing Harbor Cruise, Guided Tour of St. Simons Island, Tram Tour of Jekyll Island, 10 Meals (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners), 6 Nights Accommodation, Motor-coach transportation, Professional Tour Manager and in-cludes Driver and Step-on Guide Gratuities.

Southern Charms Nov 3-10 $889 Per Person—Double

$137


Enjoy a holiday like no other with a heartwarming lineup of Christ-mas shows and holiday foods. Make this a Smoky Mountain Holiday you will remember for years to come! Cincinnati Gangster Tour, Pigeon Forge, TN, Great Smoky Mountain Opry, Smoky Mountain National Park, Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show, Christmas Shopping, Ashland - Henry Clay Estate Tour of Frankfort, KY, Glen Willis House, 4 Nights Accommodation & 8 Meals, Motor coach Transporta-tion, Professional Tour Manager.

Smoky Mountain Christmas Dec 10-14

$659 Per Person—Double Private Room: $859 Per Person

Christmas in spectacular in the Windy City of Chicago! Experience the annual tradition of walking through the lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo, enjoy a tour of the city, visit the Chriskindlemarket, all with plenty of time to do some Christmas shopping along the Magnificent Mile! 3 Days—2 Nights—4 Meals

Christmas in Chicago Dec 17-19

$399 Per Person—Double Private Room: $539 Per Person

December 2018 Christmas Again Can you believe it’s Christmas,

again? Join us for this humorous Christmas show at Cornwell’s Turkeyville. Sing along with your favorite Christmas songs!

$89 5

Wednesday

Winter Resale Join us for a fun day of upscale re-

sale shopping in Rochester, MI. Savor High Tea at the Victorian Rose Tea Room and enjoy the Christmas Lights in Rochester be-fore returning home.

$73 6

Thursday

GET READY FOR 2019!

New Year’s Eve An exuberant jukebox celebration of

the women musicians who made the 60s truly memorable, Bee Hive: the 60s Musical, transports audiences on a nostalgic musical journey back in time.

$99 31 Monday

The Panama Canal is an engineer-ing marvel. Dubbed “one of the seven wonders of the modern world” by the American Society of Civil Engineers, this 48-mile water-

way divides two continents and connects two mighty oceans. Join Custom Holidays aboard Hol-land America for a once in a lifetime experience!

15-day Panama Canal Cruise Apr 3-18

From $2399 Per Person Double Please call for single rates

Florida Getaway February

Southern Arizona & Mexico March

Vera Bradley Girls Getaway April

If the South Pacific is on your bucket list, then the time is now! Join us for this amazing tour to Australia and New Zealand with an optional 3-day post tour extension to Fiji. Tour Highlights include Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, Christchurch, Queenstown, Arrow-town and Milford Sound. Go Down Under and see the breathtaking beauty of Australia and New Zea-land. Tour includes 15 days, 20 meals, round trip airfare from DTW, air taxes and fees. Surcharges and hotel transfers.

South Pacific Wonders Apr 16-30 $6,699 Per Person—Double

Private Room: $7,999 Per Person

12 Day Tour Featuring Milan, Verona, Venice, the Tuscany Region, Pisa, Flor-ence, Siena and Rome. So many of the famous sights that you’ve seen in pictures are found in this storied coun-

try...fashionable Milan, the canals of Venice, Pisa’s Leaning Tower, and St. Peter’s Square. This is the very best Italy has to offer in a 12-day tour.

Treasures of Italy May 3-14

Land Only Pricing: Double Per Person—$2,590 Single Supplement—$675

Maine July

Canadian Maritimes July

Circle Northern Lake Michigan August

Fingerlakes September

This perfect journey combines three beautiful rivers, the Rhine, Main and Moselle, into one grand adventure. Cruise past historic vineyards and imposing hilltop castles. Discover how everything in Zell centers on the “Black Cat” and how it relates to wine, and learn the secrets of Trier’s Porta Nigra. Let the storybook villages of Rüdesheim, Wertheim, Bernkastel and Cochem captivate you. All along the way, enjoy Europe at its most picturesque.

Europe’s Rivers & Castles Oct 24-31 From $2,649 Per Person-Double

2018 Trips List April 8-15 Myrtle Beach

Apr 17 Elvis Tribute at the Gandy Dancer

Apr 19 Zehnder’s Ragtime Festival—SOLD OUT

Apr 20 Women Rock DSO POPS Series

Apr 21 At Last/Jaimee Paul (River Raisin)

Apr 24 The Mummies in Toledo—NEW!

Apr 26 Spring Mystery Tour—SOLD OUT

Apr 29 Rain Beatles Tribute (Fox Theatre)

May 2 Sauder Village Quilt Show

May 3-7 The Best of St. Louis

May 6 Cabaret (River Raisin)

May 10 The King and I (Fox)

May 12 Holland Tulip Festival—SOLD OUT

May 14 Gilmore Car Museum

May 16 All Night Strut (Meadowbrook)

May 18 The Doo Wop Project DSO POPS Series

May 20 Eastern Market Flower Day

May 23 Sherlock Holmes & Elusive Ear (P.R.)

May 24 A Day in Grand Rapids

Jun 5 French Connection Tour (Windsor)

Jun 9 Indian Village Tour—NEW!

Jun 6 Burt & Me (Meadowbrook)

Jun 13 The Edsels (Bavarian Inn)

Jun 15 As Heard on DSO POPS Series

June 18-23 Our Nation’s History (Washington DC)

June 19 Chautauqua—Erma Bombeck

June 19-20 Stratford

Jun 20 West Side Story (Huron Cty Playhouse)

Jun 25 Detroit Fireworks

June 25-30 New York City

Jun 28 Cruisin’ Classics (Huron Cty Playhouse)

Jul 7 Taste of Chicago

July 10-12 True Red, White & Blue

Jul 11 Gator Girls Musical (Turkeyville)

Jul 13 MI Lavender Festival

Jul 17 Mt Clemens Riverboat

Jul 19 Detroit: Renaissance City—NEW!

Jul 21 Hot Air Balloon Festival

Jul 24 Blooming Gardens Tour

Jul 31 Toledo Mud Hens Game

Aug 5-10 Lighthouses & Shipwrecks

Aug 9 Wicked at Detroit Opera House

Aug 14 Underground History

Aug 22 Willow Run (Purple Rose)

Aug 23 Detroit Tiger’s Game

Aug 27 Northern MI Purple Gang Tour—NEW!

Aug 28 Put In Bay—NEW!

Aug 30 Nunsense (Turkeyville)

Aug 30-31 Stratford and Toronto

Sept 6 Designer Detroit—NEW!

Sept 10 Fall Mystery Tour

Sept 12 MI Under the Radar

Sept 14 Pelee Island

Sept 15-26 Discover Ireland

Sept 18 Andre Rieu—NEW!

Sep 19 A Bit of Buble (Bavarian Inn)

Sep 20 Fall Progressive Dinner—NEW!

Sept 24-25 ArtPrize

Sep 24-Oct 23 Circumnavigate the World

Sep 25 Holiday Inn (Huron Ctry Playhouse)

Sep 26 Best of Detroit

Sep 27 Detroit Memories

Oct 2-4 Ark & Creation

Oct 4 Canadian Wine Tour

Oct 6 Celtic Thunder —NEW!

Oct 7-16 Cowboys, Indians & Oil Barons

Oct 10 Destination Unknown—NEW!

Oct 11 Autumn Resale Shopping Trip—NEW!

Oct 16 Autumn Color Sail

Oct. 18 Mystery Dinner Train

Oct 20-25 Mystery Trip –Multi Day

Oct. 26 Fort Meigs Ghost Walk—NEW!

Nov 2 Day of the Dead—NEW!

Nov 4-10 Southern Charms

Nov 7 Josh Groban at the Little Caesars Arena—NEW!

Nov 8 Unholy Toledo

Nov 10 Saline Craft Fair—NEW!

Nov 14-16 Cambridge Dickens Festival—NEW!

Nov 13 Church Tour—NEW!

Nov 17 North Pole Express—NEW!

Nov20-24 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in NYC

Nov 28 Simply Streisand (Bavarian Inn)

Nov 30-Dec 8 Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Dec 5 Christmas Again (Turkeyville)

Dec 6 Winter Resale

Dec 10-14 Smoky Mountain Christmas

Dec 17-19 Christmas in Chicago

Dec 31 New Year’s Eve (Bee Hive)

2019 Trips List

February Florida Getaway

March Southern Arizona & Mexico

April 3-18 15 Day Panama Canal Cruise (Holland America)

April Vera Bradley Girls Getaway

April 16-30 South Pacific Wonders (Australia)

May 3-14 Treasures of Italy

July Maine

July Canadian Maritimes

August Circle Northern Lake MI (Great Lakes Series!)

September Fingerlakes

Oct 24-31 Europe’s Rivers & Castles River Cruise

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