2018 TOUR PLANNER & CALENDAR...Galena to Blackhawk Badger History Oct. 24 & 25 24 Halloween Mystery...

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2018 TOUR PLANNER & CALENDAR

MONTH TOUR DEPART DATE PAGE FEBRUARY Diamond Jo Casino Feb. 7 29

Phantom (Fireside) Feb. 14 4 You’re Never Too Old (Bell Tower) Feb. 18 4 Turner Hall Dancing Feb. 25 4

Diamond Jo Casino Feb. 27 29

MARCH Trouble at the Tropicabana (Memories) March 10 5 Island, Wittenburg & Men. Casino March 13 & 14 29 Chicago Flower & Garden Show March 15 5 Diamond Jo Casino March 20 29

Passion Play March 22 5

APRIL Disney’s Newsies (Fireside) April 4 6 John Deere Harvester Works April 11 6 Diamond Jo Casino April 14 29

UW Spring Band Concert April 19 6 Hamilton in Chicago April 25 7 Diamond Jo Casino April 26 29

MAY Winery, Brewery & Casino Overnight May 5 & 6 22 42nd Street (Fireside) May 10 7

Diamond Jo Casino May 22 29

Gardens & Galena May 31 8

JUNE Urinetown the Musical June 3 8 Diamond Jo Casino June 6 29 Barn Quilts & Back Road Farms Tour June 5 9 Brothers and Sisters in Faith June 7 9 Minnesota Mystery June 20 9 Old World Wisconsin June 25 10 Juneau County Mystery Tour June 28 10

Diamond Jo Casino June 30 29

JULY A Second Helping (Fireside) July 11 10 Celebration Belle Classic Oldies July 18 11 Assisted Living: The Musical July 19 11 Diamond Jo Casino July 23 29

Brewers vs. Nationals @ Miller Park July 25 11 Famous Train Lady July 26 12 Canadian Rockies by Rail 7/29 – 8/11 22

AUGUST Eagles, Owls & Toys Aug. 2 12 Wisconsin State Fair Aug. 7 13

Custard Capital of the World Aug. 14 13 The Little Mermaid (Fireside) Aug. 16 13 Church Basement Ladies (Bell Tower) Aug. 19 14 Diamond Jo Casino Aug. 21 29 Chicago Shopping & Museums Aug. 23 14

Vintage Milwaukee Progressive Dinner Aug. 28 14

SEPTEMBER Diamond Jo Casino Sept. 6 29

Maggie Mae’s Barn Dance Sept. 11 15

Island, Northstar & Menomonee Casino Sept. 17 – 19 30 La Crosse Boats & Bluffs Sept. 18 15 Shenandoah Valley Quilt Tour Sept. 22-30 23 Fall Foliage - Vermont & Niagara Falls 9/24 – 10/5 23 Warren’s Cranberry Festival Sept. 28 16

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MONTH TOUR DEPART DATE PAGE

OCTOBER Mystery Overnight Oct. 3 & 4 24 Diamond Jo Casino Oct. 8 29 Celebration Belle Oktoberfest Oct. 10 16 Fall Colors Excursion Oct. 13 16 Fermentation Fest Farm/Art DTour Oct. 14 17

The Cranberry Experience Oct. 17 17 “Grease” (Fireside Dinner Theater) Oct. 18 17 Diamond Jo Casino Oct. 22 29 Galena to Blackhawk Badger History Oct. 24 & 25 24 Halloween Mystery Tour Oct. 26 18 Farce of Habit (Bell Tower Theater) Oct. 28 18

NOVEMBER Branson Holiday Nov. 12 – 16 25

Diamond Jo Casino Nov. 20 29

Opryland Christmas 11/27 – 12/2 25 Chicago Holiday Shopping & Museums Nov. 28 19

DECEMBER Christmas Market & Wreath Factory Dec. 5 19 Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights Dec. 5 – 11 26 “Elf” the Musical (Fireside Theater) Dec. 7 19 A Christmas Survival Guide Dec. 9 20 Christmas Capers Dec. 13 20 Nunsense (Memories Dinner Theater) Dec. 15 21

Dancing Horses Christmas Dec. 16 21 Diamond Jo Casino Dec. 19 29

Diamond Jo Casino Dec. 27 29

2019 Diamond Jo Casino Jan. 9, 18 29 Diamond Jo Casino Jan. 29, 18 29 Wonders of Australia & New Zealand March 7 – 22 26 Tulip Time Rhine & Mosel River Cruise April 5 – 15 27 Shades of Ireland April 8 – 17 27

2020 Oberammergau Passion Play Sept. 9 – 18 28

INDEX:

Day Tours Pages 4 – 21

Multi-day Tours Pages 22 – 28

Casino/Gaming Tours Pages 29 - 30

Lamer’s Overnight Tours Pages 31 - 32

Mayflower’s Overnight Tours Pages 32 - 33

Policies & Information Pages 34

****** TRAVEL SHOW ******* You’re invited to our annual Travel Show on Tuesday, February

6, 2018. Enjoy snacks, door prizes, special pricing on many

trips, and more. This will be a great opportunity to learn about

what we are offering in 2018 and beyond. Please RSVP by

January 31, 2018 if you plan to join us.

DATE: Tuesday, February 6, 2018

TIME: 5:30 PM (Will last about 1 hour.)

LOCATION: Baraboo Clarion Hotel Conference Center

626 W. Pine St., Baraboo

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PICK-UP LOCATIONS

BARABOO – Slumberland Furniture parking lot (315 W. Pine St.)

LAVALLE – River Mill Restaurant/Tavern (305 W. Main St.)

LODI – All Stop Mobil Station (N1551 Sunset Dr.)

Intersection of I-90 & Hwy 60 - west end of lot

MADISON – Dutch Mill Park-n-Ride (Day lot for day trips)

MAUSTON – McDonalds (East side parking lot)

PORTAGE – Market Square (140 E. Cook St.) - Cook & Adams St.

REEDSBURG – Reedsburg Family Restaurant/Shopko lot

RICHLAND CENTER – Community Center (1050 N. Orange St.)

SAUK CITY – Cenex Consumers Co-op Car Wash Lot

(Carolina Street behind the Hwy 12 Cenex Store)

SPRING GREEN – Arthur’s Restaurant (park in rear lot)

WINDSOR/WAUNAKEE – McDonalds (4409 Hwy 19 /I-90 & Hwy 19)

WONEWOC – American Legion Hall (108 Center St.)

HOW TO SIGN UP: Contact our office at (800) 205-6713 or (608)524-3021

or email: [email protected] to make a reservation. You can also sign up through our website at www.abletrektours.com. We will hold your reservations for two weeks at which point we require either full payment (all day trips) or a deposit (normally $100 for overnight trips) to confirm your space. If payment is not received your reservation will be cancelled. Please SIGN-UP AT LEAST THREE

WEEKS IN ADVANCE. We often have to secure tickets for trips 30 days out.

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: (Only applies to one-day tours excluding casino trips):

Save $2 per tour when you sign-up AND make full payment for your ONE-DAY trip AT LEAST 30 days in advance. Simply deduct $2 off the trip price. To be eligible, full payment MUST reach our office 30 days prior to the trip. Early bird savings payments CANNOT be made with credit cards & cannot be combined with any other discounts or coupons.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

ONE DAY TOURS: You will receive a 100% refund if the cancellation is received 10 or

more days prior to the trip, unless tickets for an event are non-refundable to Able Trek Tours. In such an instance we will pass those penalties on. Note – most Theater and concerts trips have non-refundable tickets. Cancellations 9 days or less, prior to a trip, will not receive a refund.

OVERNIGHT TRIPS typically require a 30-day notice to avoid cancellation penalties –

some trips are more restrictive. Prepaid non-refundable expenses such as meals, tickets, hotels, attractions and motor coach fees, will determine this cancellation penalty.

Travelers who are “no shows” on the day of departure receive no refund whatsoever. Travelers who are “late” on departure day are considered no shows.

WEATHER RELATED POLICY/CANCELLATION: If the weather forecast is

“questionable” and/or if we feel our travels will be unsafe we will cancel the trip. We attempt to cancel at least one day in advance of the trip. If we cancel due to the weather you will receive a full refund (day trips). If we operate the trip and you choose to cancel or not to show up due to the weather you are not guaranteed a refund.

We reserve the right to cancel any trip due to lack of interest (normally 20 minimum passengers), weather, or whatever reason beyond our control.

SPECIAL DIETS: Most of our tours include meals. When making a reservation please let us know of any special diet requirements you have.

See our complete list of POLICIES on page 34.

http://www.abletrektours.com/

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DAY TRIPS

PHANTOM (Fireside Dinner Theater) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018

COST: $109/person (Includes lunch)

For over a century, audiences have been captivated by the

tragic story of the disfigured genius who makes his home in the cavernous underground of the Paris Opera House and falls in love with Christine - the beautiful soprano he can never have. Hailed as “the finest PHANTOM of them all,” Arthur Kopit and Maury Yeston’s moving presentation digs deep into the life of this tortured soul in a show filled with romance and mystery, thrills and excitement, colors and humor, and of course, their lyrical and luxurious music. Your heart races, your soul soars, and you fall in love all over again. It is,

quite simply, an unforgettable theatrical experience! We have wonderful seats in rows 1, 2, 3 & 4. A delicious lunch featuring Cream of Potato Soup, Beef Short Rib & Chicken Cordon Bleu, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Wild Rice, fresh rolls and Opera Cake with Melba Sauce is included. Minimal walking.

PICK-UP TIME RETURN TIME PICK-UP TIME RETURN TIME

7:45 am LAVALLE 7:05 pm 9:00 am PORTAGE 5:55 pm 8:05 am REEDSBURG 6:50 pm 9:25 am LODI 5:30 pm 8:30 am BARABOO 6:25 pm 9:40 am WINDSOR 5:15 pm

YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD Bell Tower Theater (Dubuque, IA)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2018

COST: $105 / person (Includes lunch)

Sixteen years ago brothers Max & Barney had a major

argument, and they haven't seen each other since. When

Barney wins millions in the lottery and then shows up at

Max's house with his new, very young wife their sibling rivalry picks up right

where it left off. A delicious Sunday brunch buffet featuring several entrees,

an omelet bar, over 20 salads, and fresh fruit at Timmerman’s Supper Club

overlooking the Mississippi River is included. Minimal walking.


8:25 am RICHLND CTR 8:35 pm 9:50 am BARABOO 7:25 pm 9:05 am LAVALLE 8:05 pm 10:15 am SAUK CITY 7:00 pm 9:25 am REEDSBURG 7:50 pm 10:45 am SPRING GREEN 6:30 pm

TURNER HALL DANCING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018

COST: $84 / person (Includes brunch)

Remember the good ole days of dancing the night away?

Dust off those dancing shoes for an afternoon at historic

Turner Hall in Monroe. Preserved from a bygone era, the spacious hard maple

dance floor in Turner Hall’s Grand Hall is a dancer’s dream. The live music

begins at 1:00 PM and ends at 5:00 PM. We will be at the Hall during that

entire time. If you choose not to dance you’ll still enjoy listening to the live

music. En route to Monroe we’ll enjoy an included delicious Sunday Brunch

Buffet at the Old Mill Restaurant in Mazomanie. Minimal walking. PICK-UP TIME RETURN TIME PICK-UP TIME RETURN TIME

8:25 am RICHLND CTR 8:05 pm 9:45 am BARABOO 6:55 pm 9:00 am LAVALLE 7:35 pm 10:10 am SAUK CITY 6:30 pm 9:20 am REEDSBURG 7:20 pm

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TROUBLE AT THE TROPICABANA Memories Dinner Theater (Port Washington, WI)

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018


Take a walk down memory lane with Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel

as Memories presents Trouble at the Tropicabana. You’ll enjoy fine food, tropical drinks, and Latin music at Ricky’s club tonight, as he gets ready to sign a contract with movie mogul heiress Celia B. DeMilo. Is Celia who she claims to be? Will Lucy and Ethel ruin Ricky’s big chance with another of their hare-brained schemes to get into show business? What’s the notorious gangster Mr. Big doing at Ricky’s club? And who committed the murder? The murder? That’s right - the murder! Lunch is included. Minimal walking.


8:10 am LAVALLE 7:30 pm 9:20 am SAUK CITY 6:25 pm 8:30 am REEDSBURG 7:15 pm 9:45 am LODI 6:00 pm 8:55 am BARABOO 6:50 pm

CHICAGO FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018

COST: $89/person (Includes admission)

It’s a sure sign of spring! The Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier (Indoors) offers something for everyone. Free educational seminars range in skill level from novice to expert. Topics

range broadly from shade gardening and sustainable landscaping to cross-

pollination and much more. Explore more than 100 vendors offering products, garden-to-table cooking presentations and dozens of theme gardens. Whether you are a beginning gardener looking to get started, or a frustrated gardener interested in engaging other experts, you’ll find what you are looking for. We’ll be at the Show from about 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Lunch & supper are on your own at the Show. Considerable walking.


5:45 am LAVALLE 11:15 pm 6:55 am SAUK CITY 10:10 pm 6:05 am REEDSBURG 11:00 pm 7:20 am LODI 9:45 pm 6:30 am BARABOO 10:35 pm 7:35 am WINDSOR 9:30 pm

PASSION PLAY Xavier Fine Arts Theater in Appleton

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018

COST: $94/person (Includes supper)

For the past decade the Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play has left audiences in awe, garnering standing ovations at every performance. Watch the Scriptures come to life: you are

there in the bustling seaside as Jesus calls The Twelve, witness the first miracle at the wedding of Cana, his compassionate teachings and the victory of the Resurrection. This powerful, original musical drama offers a moving portrayal of Christ’s ministry presented with beautiful costumes, stunning lighting and dance in a production appropriate for all ages. Supper at Golden

Corral Restaurant in Oshkosh prior to the 7:00 PM performance is included.


1:00 pm SAUK CITY 1:35 am 2:00 pm LAVALLE 12:30 am 1:25 pm BARABOO 1:10 am 2:30 pm MAUSTON 12:05 am 1:40 pm REEDSBURG 12:45 am

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DISNEY’S NEWSIES (Fireside Dinner Theater) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018


Adapted from the Disney film set in New York at the turn of the century, NEWSIES is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged

“newsies,” who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies newsies from across the city to strike for what’s right. High-energy with non-stop thrills, this stage version includes eight brand-new songs while keeping many of the beloved songs from the film such as “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the

Day,” “King of New York,” and “Santa Fe.” We have wonderful seats in

rows 1, 2, 3 & 4. A delicious lunch featuring Tropical Salad, Chicken & Ribs, Scalloped Potatoes, String Beans, fresh rolls and Apple Crisp is included.



JOHN DEERE HARVESTER WORKS & PAVILION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018


Moline, IL, the center of John Deere’s

impressive Corporation, is our destination. We’ll begin with a tour of John Deere’s Harvester Works plant – where giants are born. This 1 ½ hour, behind the scenes,

riding tram tour will show how combines and combine headers are made. One of the most modern and efficient factories in the world, this plant produces some of John Deere’s biggest machines. We’ll also visit the amazing John Deere Pavilion which is the largest agriculture museum in the world. The 14,000 square-foot Pavilion celebrates the past, present and future of John Deere and its impact on agriculture. The antique tractors, amazing exhibits,

and new equipment will move you to reminisce and share experiences of life on the farm. Lunch at the Davenport Golden Corral Buffet is included. Moderate walking. Kids 13 & under are not allowed on the tour.


6:20 am LAVALLE 10:20 pm 7:25 am SAUK CITY 9:15 pm 6:35 am REEDSBURG 10:05 pm 7:55 am SPRING GREEN 8:45 pm 7:00 am BARABOO 9:40 pm

UW BAND SPRING CONCERT THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018

COST: $84 / person (Includes supper)

Don’t miss this opportunity!! If you have never been to the University of Wisconsin Band’s Annual Spring Concert you are missing an extremely entertaining evening. If you have been to

a past show you are well aware of this world-class performance. Who knows how many more years Mike Leckrone, UW’s animated Band Leader and the UW Band will offer this opportunity? This extravaganza features over 300 talented

and energetic young musicians, professional staging, lighting, sound and pyrotechnics performed for over 25,000 people each year. An included supper at Olive Garden prior to the 7:30 PM concert is included. This trip has sold-out

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in the past so don’t wait long to sign-up. Minimal walking. Please make reservations by February 28 so the proper number of tickets can be secured.


1:50 pm MAUSTON 1:10 am 3:20 pm SAUK CITY 11:40 pm 2:15 pm LAVALLE 12:45 am 3:45 pm LODI 11:15 pm 2:30 pm REEDSBURG 12:30 am 4:00 pm WINDSOR 11:00 pm 2:55 pm BARABOO 12:05 am

HAMILTON CIBC Theater in Chicago WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018

COST: $240+ / person

Sold-out months in advance and playing to packed houses,

HAMILTON makes its way from New York’s Broadway to Chicago for a limited engagement. HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant

from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man

during the Revolutionary War. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway. HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Group tickets are not available but we can secure individual tickets for you. Prices for the ticket, motor coach transportation and all fees vary from $240 (2nd & 3rd balcony or obstructed view) to $750 (center orchestra) each. A nicely located ticket package will cost about $350 per person. Contact us with a budget range for your ticket(s) and we will do our

best to secure them. This trip requires payment up-front and is 100% non-refundable but you can transfer the ticket to another person. We will arrive at

Chicago’s Michigan Avenue (Magnificent Mile) about 9:30 AM where you’ll have 2 ½ hours for shopping and lunch (on own). We’ll take you to the CIBC Theater Prior for the 1:30 PM performance. Moderate walking.


4:45 am LAVALLE 10:40 pm 6:20 am LODI 9:10 pm 5:00 am REEDSBURG 10:25 pm 6:35 am WINDSOR 8:55 pm 5:25 am BARABOO 10:00 pm 7:00 am MADISON 8:30 pm 5:50 am SAUK CITY 9:35 pm

42nd STREET (Fireside Dinner Theater)

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018


The ultimate show-biz musical, 42ND STREET is a celebration of Broadway, Times Square, and the people who make the magic of musical theatre. Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown PA, and soon lands her

first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. Then just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star? With a score chock-full of Broadway hits, including “You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me,” “Dames,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and “Forty-Second Street,” this show is every musical lover’s dream come true! We have wonderful seats in rows 1, 2, 3 & 4. A delicious lunch featuring Chef’s

Salad, Roast Boneless Pork Chop, Whipped Potatoes & Gravy, Creamed Sweet

Corn, Cinnamon Apple, fresh rolls and Frozen Lemon Custard Pie is included.



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GARDENS & GALENA THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018


We’ll begin our day leisurely exploring the

Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Garden. We’ll

discover a Formal Rose Garden, Bausman Old Rose

Garden, English Knot Garden, Formal English

Garden, Herb Garden, McGreger’s Children’s

Garden, Hosta Garden, Japanese Garden, Children’s

Flower and Vegetable Garden, Iowa State and All

American Test Gardens, Annual and Perennial

Gardens and Dwarf Conifers. A visit to Eagle Point Park perched high above

the Mississippi River will provide a spectacular Tri-State view of Iowa, Illinois &

Wisconsin. A short drive to Galena, IL will start with a delicious Italian Family

Style lunch at Vinny Vanucchi’s Little Italy Restaurant followed by 2 hours

of shopping in the many unique downtown Galena shops. Our final stop will

be shopping at Murphy’s Gardens, Greenhouse & Garden Center in rural

Galena. Murphy’s 8 greenhouses are bursting with a vast & diverse collection

of perennials, ornamental grasses, perennial vines, native plants, specialty

annuals, culinary herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, container gardens,

flowering shrubs and a small selection of flowering trees. Their gift shop

complements their fine selection of plants, offering an eclectic gathering of

glazed pottery, birdbaths, birdhouses, locally crafted garden decor, one-of-a-

kind garden sculptures and other enhancements to personalize your

landscape. Moderate to considerable walking.



“URINETOWN” THE MUSICAL Milwaukee Skylight Theater

SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018


Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, “Urinetown” is a

hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and

musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, “Urinetown” provides a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest art forms. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people,

a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! We have wonderful seats in the beautiful Skylight Theater. Lunch, prior to the 2:00 PM show is included at the Troop Café in Milwaukee. This unique restaurant offers high quality meals while providing food service and

hospitality training to United States Veterans. Minimal walking. Reservations and payment are required by May 5, 2018.



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BARN QUILTS & BACK ROAD FARMS TOUR TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018


What a unique treat! We’ll be joined by Tom Laughlin, host of PBS’s “American Barn Stories”, on this trek through Walworth County Wisconsin. This county proudly displays some of the most impressive barn quilts in the county. With Tom’s expert guidance and passion we’ll view and learn the back story of many of these works of art. We’ll visit working farms, do some shopping and enjoy an included delicious lunch buffet at Sperino’s in Elkhorn, WI. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the new life breathed into these historic wooden barns before they slowly disappear from our rural landscape. Minimal walking with some optional walking tours of farmsteads.


5:10 am RICHLAND CTR 9:00 pm 6:50 am SAUK CITY 7:25 pm 5:45 am LAVALLE 8:30 pm 7:20 am LODI 7:00 pm 6:00 am REEDSBURG 8:15 pm 7:35 am WINDSOR 6:50 pm 6:25 am BARABOO 7:50 pm 8:00 am MADISON 6:30 pm

BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN FAITH THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018

COST: $89 / person (Includes lunch) We’ll begin our day at Sinsinawa Mound located on 450

acres of lush woodlands, orchards, vineyards, fields, and

gardens in southwest Wisconsin. Sinsinawa is home to the

Dominican Sisters who dedicate their lives to community,

prayer and ministry. Our guided tour will include history,

visits to historic buildings, museums and a chapel with exquisite stained glass. A

delicious Sinsinawa lunch and time in the gift shop is included. You can also

purchase bakery items (bring cash or check). Next, we’ll visit the New Mellaray

Abby – a Cistercian (Trappist) monastery located south of Dubuque. This

community of male Roman Catholic monks live a challenging communal way of life

dedicated to their faith. To support themselves they painstakingly make and sell

wooden caskets and burial urns. Our guided tour will include a glimpse into

monastic life of these men and their casket making business. Lastly, we’ll enjoy a

guided visit to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Dubuque. Iowa’s oldest

church houses the 5th largest collection of Tiffany Windows in the United States and

a beautiful 1897 pipe organ. Moderate walking.


6:15 am LAVALLE 9:00 pm 7:20 am SAUK CITY 7:55 pm 6:30 am REEDSBURG 8:45 pm 7:50 am SPRING GREEN 7:30 pm 6:55 am BARABOO 8:20 pm

MINNESOTA MYSTERY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2018


This Mystery trip will take place in a beautiful part of Minnesota. To find out the rest of the details, board our motor coach and let this fun, tasty and enlightening journey play itself out. You’ll meet a home-grown celebrity, be immersed in distinguished town, taste a local treat, visit a historic treasure, enjoy an informative water-related venture and delight in a delicious lunch in a “room with a view”. Join us on this fabulous Minnesota Mystery, you’ll be glad you did! Minimal walking with a few steps (5 to 6) to manage.


6:10 am SAUK CITY 9:40 pm 7:05 am LAVALLE 8:35 pm 6:25 am BARABOO 9:15 pm 7:30 am MAUSTON 8:15 pm 6:50 am REEDSBURG 8:50 pm

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OLD WORLD WISCONSIN MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2018

COST: $97/adult (Includes lunch)

$89/child (ages 5 – 17) w/lunch

Journey back to the past at Old World Wisconsin — a vivid re-creation of the working farmsteads and settlements established by European immigrants. Discover teams of oxen and horses working in the fields, the farm folk preparing hearty meals over wood-burning stoves, and the heirloom plants in well-tended gardens. Stroll through the Crossroads Village and chat with the town blacksmith or the keeper of the general store. Discover the true spirit of early Wisconsin. We’ll begin our visit with a narrated tram tour of the grounds. The rest of the day you can leisurely walk and/or have unlimited access to a tram which runs continually throughout Old World Wisconsin. A traditional Yankee Pot Roast Buffet with all the

fixings and pie, served in Old World Wisconsin’s 1897 octagonal Clausing Barn, is included. We’ll arrive at 10:00 AM and depart at 4:30 PM. Moderate walking.


6:30 am MAUSTON 8:45 pm 8:05 am SAUK CITY 7:10 pm 7:00 am LAVALLE 8:15 pm 8:35 am LODI 6:45 pm 7:15 am REEDSBURG 8:00 pm 8:50 am WINDSOR 6:30 pm 7:40 am BARABOO 7:35 pm

JUNEAU COUNTY MYSTERY TOUR THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018

COST: $115 / person (Includes lunch & supper)

The last two years we’ve discovered hidden treasures in Sauk and Vernon Counties. This year we will uncover some very unique and largely undiscovered attractions in nearby Juneau County. Our day will be filled with historical findings, aquatic doings, shopping opportunities, mystical experiences, amazing food, beautiful landscapes, and a lot of FUN! A “moving” lunch and a memorable supper in a historic building are included. Moderate walking and managing a few steps will be necessary.


6:45 am LODI 9:15 pm 8:05 am REEDSBURG 8:00 pm 7:15 am SAUK CITY 8:50 pm 8:25 am LAVALLE 7:45 pm 7:40 am BARABOO 8:25 pm

A SECOND HELPING The Church Basement Ladies Sequel

(Fireside Dinner Theater) WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018


Join us as our delightful “Steel Magnolias of the Prairie” deal with life, death, and new adventures, finding strength in each other from below the “House of God.” This time around, the year is 1969 and the world is changing. As folks protest the Vietnam War and women are demanding equal pay for equal work in their small rural Minnesota community, the ladies of the Lutheran church kitchen are dealing with changes of their own. With their heartwarming humor and hilarious antics, they take us from serving the high school students at the Luther League Banquet to a church sponsored Missionary Night and the rise and fall of a Viking’s Super

Bowl Sunday. We have wonderful seats in rows 1, 2, 3 & 4. A delicious lunch featuring Fresh Summer Salad, Beef Short Rib, Whipped Potatoes, Julienne Vegetables, Baked Tomato, fresh rolls and Triple Layer Carrot Cake is included.



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CELEBRATION BELLE CLASSIC OLDIES CRUISE WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018

COST: $108/ person (Includes lunch)

What could be more relaxing and entertaining than cruising down the Mississippi River on a summer day? Enjoy the spectacular river valley scenery while being entertained with live Classic Oldies music. Your 4-

hour cruise departs from Dubuque and includes “The Belle’s” famous sticky rolls & fruit upon boarding, a full lunch buffet, an afternoon snack, and live music. Minimal walking.


6:40 am WONEWOC 6:50 pm 7:45 am BARABOO 5:45 pm 7:00 am LAVALLE 6:30 pm 8:15 am SAUK CITY 5:15 pm 7:15 am REEDSBURG 6:15 pm 8:45 am SPRING GREEN 4:45 pm

ASSISTED LIVING: THE MUSICAL Memories Dinner Theater (Port Washington, WI)

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018


Welcome to Pelican Roost, a full service retirement village for those embracing their twilight years (and the wackiness that comes along with them). It is home to some very colourful characters who definitely aren’t your average Boggle and Dominoes playing bunch. Pelican Roost is a

place where buffoonery lives next door to screwball, just

across the way from cockamamie! It’s like having a blind date with a real memory problem! The show’s host couple enters heaven, suspecting their son pulled the plug to get his hands on Dad’s vintage Corvette. They don’t seem to mind—instead they take the audience on an uproarious journey that celebrates the latter years. This vaudeville-esque revue will definitely knock you off your rocker! An included lunch consists of Roasted

Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Stuffing, Vegetable Blend, Dinner Salad, Memories Fluff and Cream Puffs. Minimal walking.



BREWERS VS NATIONALS at MILLER PARK

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 COST: $96 / person

Join us for an exciting day at Miller Park as the Brewers take on the Washington Nationals for a 1:10 PM game. Your day includes a game ticket (Loge Infield Box seats – in the shade) and no parking hassles. Bring the kids and grandchildren!



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FAMOUS TRAIN LADY THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018

COST: $116 / person (with lunch)

You probably don’t know this place exists

but you’ll be blown away by what you see and experience. The world renowned and very exclusive North Barrington, Illinois Wandering Tree Estate, home of the TRAIN LADY, Elaine Silets is not open to the public - except for a few days each year. Don’t miss out on this chance to explore

her elaborate and massive model locomotive filled estate garden! The Garden Railway includes gardens,

waterfalls, lakes, trestles, bridges, replica Chicago cityscapes and pastoral vignettes! The indoor model railroad museum will also be on display as well as the Shabui water and Japanese stream garden. Elaine Silets is an internationally recognized designer and manufacturer of Model Railroads &

Garden Railways and will give us an introduction talk upon our arrival. Elaine has produced Model Railroads and Garden Railways that have been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, and The Discovery Channel!! After visiting Wandering Tree we’ll enjoy an included lunch in a historic 1927 Illinois Railroad Dining Car at Chessie’s Restaurant in Barrington, IL. Choose meal entree when you sign up (Roast Loin of Pork, Chicken Parmesan

over Linguine, Crusted Tilapia, or Baked Penne Pasta). After lunch we’ll stop and shop at Norton’s General Store which features a wide variety of merchandise and EVERY product is made in the U.S.A. Moderate walking both

inside and outside (some uneven surfaces) is required.


5:35 am LAVALLE 8:50 pm 7:05 am LODI 7:20 pm 5:50 am REEDSBURG 8:35 pm 7:20 am WINDSOR 7:05 pm 6:15 am BARABOO 8:10 pm 7:45 am MADISON 6:45 pm 6:40 am SAUK CITY 7:45 pm

EAGLES, OWLS & TOYS THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018


This will be a wonderful day of discovery, exploration and reminiscence. We’ll begin with a fascinating visit to the International Owl Center in Houston, MN. We’ll enjoy an engaging and informative program focusing on Great Horned Owls. After an included Signature Pot Pie

lunch at the Signatures Grill in Winona we’ll arrive at the world renowned National Eagle Center in Wabasha, MN. We’ll enjoy an enlightening expert-led program and have plenty of time to explore this amazing facility which overlooks the Mississippi River. Live birds will be a highlight at both Centers. On our way home we’ll stop by Lark Toys in Kellogg, MN. Named “One of the 10 Best Toy Stores in the World” by USA Today & Readers Digest. Lark features heirloom quality wooden toys, and specialty toys, games, puzzles,

books and gifts. A Memory Lane Antique Toy Museum and a full-sized hand-

carved wooden carousel are sure to be store highlights. Moderate walking.



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WISCONSIN STATE FAIR TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018

COST: $59 / adult $48 / child 12 years and under

This trip is always a summer treat for young and old alike! Dozens of restaurants, over 25 entertainment stages, animal shows, amusement rides, shopping, pig races, and much more make the State Fair one of Wisconsin’s greatest annual events. Whether you sit back and relax, get up and dance, brave a roller coaster or tour the animal barns the Wisconsin

State Fair has something for everyone! Share the day with your children and/or

grandchildren. We’ll be at the Fair from 10 AM until 5 PM. Considerable walking.



CUSTARD CAPITAL OF THE WORLD TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018

COST: $116 / person (Includes lunch & custard treats)

Sure, Milwaukee is a famous for its beer but it is also

the “Custard Capital of the World”. Accompanied by a

very knowledgeable local guide we’ll start our tasty tour

with an included lunch at a classic Milwaukee diner

complete with a juke box and poodle skirts. After a

photo opportunity with Fonzie along the Milwaukee

Riverwalk we’ll delve into the “custard crawl”. Stops at

three historic custard stands (with abundant samples) will be included as part of

our narrated city tour. A historical tour of the Village of Greendale, along with

shopping in this quaint village is planned. On the way home we’ll also stop for an

included treat at a Wisconsin custard success story - Culvers. Treat yourself to this

“creamy” day trip!! Minimal walking but several on/off the bus stops.



THE LITTLE MERMAID (Fireside Dinner Theater) THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018


In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is a hauntingly beautiful love story. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug

Wright, this fishy fable of Ariel and her colorful friends will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your

World.” We have wonderful seats in rows 1, 2, 3 & 4. A delicious lunch featuring Signature Salad, Chicken Piccata, Garlic Parmesan Orzo, Fresh Asparagus, Carrots, fresh rolls and Key Lime Pie with Chocolate Eclair is included.



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THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement

Bell Tower Theater (Dubuque, IA) SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2018


Those lovable Church Basement Ladies are back in this all-

new musical! Join the fun as they run a food booth at the

county fair, teach one of their own how to drive and help their very nervous

Pastor make it to the altar on time for his wedding! Whether you’ve seen them

before or are brand new to the kitchen, you’ll have fun watching the ladies

dish it out! A delicious Sunday brunch buffet featuring several entrees, an

omelet bar, over 20 salads, and fresh fruit at Timmerman’s Supper Club

overlooking the Mississippi River is included. Minimal walking.



CHICAGO SHOPPING & MUSEUMS THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018

COST: $74/person

Experience a day in Chicago and leave the driving to us! We’ll drop you off at one of the following five locations: Woodfield Mall / IKEA area, the

Museum Campus (Field Museum & Shedd Aquarium), the Museum of Science & Industry,

State Street, and Michigan Ave. You’ll be on your own to enjoy Chicago however you would like. Approximate arrival time in Chicago is 10:30 AM – departure at 6:00 PM. Spending a day in Chicago could not get any easier! Meals and admission fees are on your own. Considerable walking.


5:00 am RICHLAND CTR 11:55 pm 6:50 am SAUK CITY 10:10pm 5:45 am LAVALLE 11:15 pm 7:20 am LODI 9:45 pm 6:00 am REEDSBURG 11:00 pm 7:35 am WINDSOR 9:30 pm 6:25 am BARABOO 10:35 pm 8:00 am MADISON 9:05 pm

VINTAGE MILWAUKEE PROGRESSIVE DINNER

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2018

COST: $109 / person

Journey back in time to late 19th century Milwaukee. We’ll visit three unique, meticulously maintained and historically integral gems that celebrate Milwaukee’s elegant history. At each location we’ll enjoy a guided tour, time to explore and

part of a delicious three-course meal. Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear

(1920’s hors d’oeuvres including Waldorf Salad) – a fascinating peak at classic Americana with vignettes and displays that include a turn of the century grocery store, a 1920’s era doctor’s office and an old-time movie palace. Tripoli Shrine Center (full chicken breast dinner) - an architectural replica of India’s Taj Mahal, is on the

National Register of Historic Places for its significance in local culture, history,

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and architecture. Completed in 1928, it is one of Milwaukee’s unique landmarks and is home and headquarters to Milwaukee’s Shriners International. Kneeland Walker House (cake for dessert) – remarkably

restored and elegant Queen Ann style Victoria home built in 1890 surrounded

by beautiful period gardens (pictured above). Moderate walking and some steps are required.



MAGGIE MAE’S BARN DANCE – Oxford, WI TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018


Spend a memorable fall day on the farm enjoying Maggie Mae’s old-fashioned Barn

Dance. We’ll be personally greeted by Maggie Mae upon our arrival followed by a day of toe-tappin’ old country music, yodeling, dancing. You’ll have some great photo-ops with Maggie and her Band so don’t forget your camera! We’ll enjoy a farm-cooked buffet lunch. Join us for a

“YEE-HAW” of a time.


8:05 am WINDSOR 6:40 pm 9:40 am REEDSBURG 5:10 pm 8:25 am LODI 6:25 pm 10:00 am LAVALLE 4:55 pm 8:50 am SAUK CITY 6:00 pm 10:30 am MAUSTON 4:30 pm 9:15 am BARABOO 5:35 pm

LA CROSSE BOATS & BLUFFS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018


We’ll begin our day with a 3-hour luncheon cruise on the Mississippi River aboard the La

Crosse Queen paddle wheeler. Watch for

eagles and other wildlife as we cruise past steep bluffs and hardwood forests. If conditions allow we’ll enjoy an interesting cruise through a lock and dam. A delicious lunch featuring roasted turkey breast and

Swedish meatballs is included onboard. After our cruise a local guide will join us for a

motor coach sightseeing and history tour of the La Crosse area. We’ll see homes of early entrepreneur lumber barons, stop atop Grandad Bluff for spectacular views of the River valley, enjoy a guided tour of Lock & Dam #7, visit Southwind Orchards for apple shopping and much more. This will be an amazing fall colors excursion to one of the most scenic areas in the

Midwest. Minimal walking. PICK-UP TIME RETURN TIME PICK-UP TIME RETURN TIME

6:45 am SAUK CITY 7:50 pm 7:55 am LAVALLE 6:45 pm 7:10 am BARABOO 7:25 pm 8:15 am WONEWOC 6:30 pm 7:35 am REEDSBURG 7:00 pm

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WARREN’S CRANBERRY FESTIVAL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

COST: $49 / person

Browse 650 art & craft booths, 350 flea market booths and 100 farmer’s market booths. Along the way, enjoy live entertainment and over 70 food booths. Our motor

coach will park right in the middle of the action – no need to fight traffic and park a mile from the grounds. We’ll be at the Festival from 9:30 AM until 4:45 PM. This annual journey is always a wonderful fall escape.


6:25 am WINDSOR 8:00 pm 8:00 am REEDSBURG 6:20 pm 6:40 am LODI 7:45 pm 8:20 am LAVALLE 6:05 pm 7:05 am SAUK CITY 7:20 pm 8:40 am MAUSTON 5:40 pm 7:30 am BARABOO 6:50 pm 8:50 am NEW LISBON 5:30 pm

CELEBRATION BELLE OKTOBERFEST

FALL COLORS CRUISE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018


Join us on this colorful, relaxing and entertaining Mississippi River cruise. Your cruise will include “The Belle’s” famous sticky rolls & fruit upon boarding, a full two entrée lunch buffet, and toe-tapping live music. This 4-hour Fall Colors Cruise departs at

11:00 AM from Dubuque, IA. This trip sells out so reserve your spots quickly. Minimal walking.



FALL COLORS EXCURSION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018


The Rudolph Grotto Gardens in Rudolph, WI

features paths meandering through five acres of gardens that are bright with flowers, plants and colorful trees. Twenty six man-made shrines, a Chapel, a Museum and Wonder Cave, a one-fifth mile passageway reminiscent

of the catacombs in Rome, provide a unique, spiritual and relaxing experience. A tasty stop at Rudolph’s Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Company store is planned. After an included lunch at PJ’s Restaurant in the amazing Sentry World complex in Stevens Point we’ll board Granite Peak’s Comet Sky Ride in Wausau. This six-seat chair lift will whisk you to the top

of Rib Mountain State Park. You’ll marvel at the stunning fall colors for as far

as the eye can see. Join us on this amazing day taking in central Wisconsin’s beautiful fall colors! Moderate walking.


6:00 am LODI 8:40 pm 7:15 am REEDSBURG 7:25 pm 6:25 am SAUK CITY 8:15 pm 7:30 am LAVALLE 7:10 pm 6:50 am BARABOO 7:50 pm 8:00 am MAUSTON 6:45 pm

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FERMENTATION FEST’S FARM/ART DTOUR

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018


The Farm/Art DTour is a 50-mile back roads tour through the beautiful, unglaciated hills and valleys of Sauk County and is the featured event for the 10-day Reedsburg Fermentation Fest. The Festival draws more than 15,000 visitors from all over the United States. The DTour is dotted by temporary,

agriculturally inspired art installations and artist-built mobile “Roadside Culture Stands” selling local goods. The route also features “Field Notes” (educational stops), “Farm Forms” (creations made by farmers and community groups) and “Pasture Performances” (live music/shows staged in barns, pastures and

fields). We’ll provide a step-on guide familiar with the DTour to escort us through the route. This adventure includes lunch and stops along the way to enjoy the art, fresh produce, and live performances. Minimal walking.


8:00 am MADISON 7:25 pm 9:45 am BARABOO 5:55 pm 8:25 am WAUNAKEE 7:00 pm 10:10 am REEDSBURG 5:30 pm 8:40 am LODI 6:45 pm 10:25 am LAVALLE 5:15 pm 9:20 am SAUK CITY 6:20 pm

THE CRANBERRY EXPEREINCE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018


Join us as we travel and explore Central Wisconsin’s

scenic “Cranberry Highway” in search of Wisconsin’s

#1 fruit crop – CRANBERRIES. We’ll begin at Pittsville High School where

students from the nation’s only Cranberry Science Class will board our motor

coach as tour guides. We’ll tour several area marshes, pick fresh fruit from

the vine, and observe testing, cleaning and freezing of the fruit harvest. After

a scrumptious lunch with special cranberry treats, we’ll visit Rubi Reds, a retail

store featuring a wide variety of cranberry products. Next we travel to

Warrens, home of the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center. Through videos,

interactive storyboards and historic exhibits we’ll learn about Wisconsin’s

cranberry industry. Time at the Center’s unique gift shop and a treat from the

Taste Test Kitchen and Ice Cream Parlor are included. Moderate walking.



“GREASE” (Fireside Dinner Theater) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018


An eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent

revivals, along with innumerable school and community productions place Grease among the world's most popular

musicals. Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s. Head

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"greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'," "It's Raining on

Prom Night," "Alone at the Drive-In Movie" recalling the music of Buddy Holly,

Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. We have wonderful seats in rows 1, 2, 3 & 4. A delicious lunch featuring Roasted Sweet Corn Chowder, Chicken & Ribs, Stuffed Baked Potato, Steamed Broccoli, Coleslaw, fresh rolls and Lemon Cheese Pie is included. Minimal walking. PICK-UP TIME RETURN TIME PICK-UP TIME RETURN TIME


HALLOWEEN MYSTERY TOUR – 5TH ANNUAL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018


Our Halloween Mystery trip has become an annual

tradition. These trips are so much fun and mystifying. We

will not repeat any previous year’s attractions but this trip

will be just as “spooktacular”. We’ll visit a number of

“shadowy” places - some historical, some whimsical, some

creative, and some that may send a shiver up your spine. This year’s expert

guide is fascinated by and has visited some of the most haunted sites in the

country. He will offer up a number of spell-binding stories and help us

discover some sinister establishments and locations. Lunch, at a haunted

destination, is included. Join us on this entertaining and interesting mystery;

you’ll be glad you did. Moderate walking with a few steps to manage.


6:20 am LAVALLE 9:15 pm 7:50 am LODI 7:45 pm 6:35 am REEDSBURG 9:00 pm 8:05 am WAUNAKEE 7:30 pm 7:00 am BARABOO 8:35 pm 8:30 am MADISON 7:05 pm 7:25 am SAUK CITY 8:10 pm

FARCE OF HABIT

Bell Tower Theater (Dubuque, IA) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2018


Comic fireworks explode in this hilarious new comedy

from the authors of Doublewide, Texas and Farce of

Nature. We’re back at the Reel ‘Em Inn, the finest little

fishing lodge in the Ozarks, and it’s not going to be a

peaceful weekend on the lake. Caffeine withdrawal,

marital trouble, a gaggle of nuns and a pompous radio personality make that

impossible. Oh, and did we mention there’s an axe murderer on the loose? A

delicious Sunday brunch buffet featuring several entrees, an omelet bar, over

20 salads, and fresh fruit at Timmerman’s Supper Club overlooking the

Mississippi River is included. Minimal walking.



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CHICAGO HOLIDAY SHOPPING & MUSEUMS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 COST: $69 / person

Celebrate the holiday season with a day in Chicago and leave the driving to us! We’ll drop you off at one of the following six locations: Woodfield Mall / IKEA area, Navy Pier, the Museum Campus (Field Museum & Shedd Aquarium), the Museum of Science & Industry, State Street, and Michigan Ave. You’ll be on your own to enjoy Chicago however you would like. Approximate arrival time in Chicago is 10:30 AM – departure at 5:00 PM. Spending a day in Chicago could not get any easier! Meals and admission fees are on your own. We can help plan your day – give us a call. Considerable walking.



CHRISTMAS MARKET & WREATH FACTORY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 COST: $79 / person

The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI annually hosts the Old World Christmas Market – one of the American Bus Association’s Top 100 Best Events in North America. Over 100 vendors from the Midwest & several from Germany offer one-of-a-kind Christmas products and collectibles. Songs are sung, holiday foods are served and the atmosphere is as festive as it can be. Lunch at the Market’s Food Court, will be on your own. We’ll also visit The Wreath

Factory in Plymouth, WI where you’ll be treated to a wreath making demonstration and have plenty of time to shop. A stop at Kristmas Kringle

Shoppe in Fond du Lac will be a great way to end our day. With over 10,000 square feet of glass ornaments, collectibles, and gifts you’ll surely find a unique Christmas gift or new family heirloom at Kristmas Kringle. Moderate walking.


5:35 am MAUSTON 7:30 pm 6:50 am BARABOO 6:20 pm 6:05 am LAVALLE 7:00 pm 7:15 am SAUK CITY 5:55 pm 6:25 am REEDSBURG 6:45 pm 7:45 am LODI 5:30 pm

“ELF” THE MUSICAL (Fireside Dinner Theater) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2018


Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy is now a must-see holiday musical. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is

transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true spirit of Christmas. This modern day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf! We have wonderful seats in rows 1, 2, 3 & 4. A delicious lunch featuring Seafood St. Jacques, Roast Pork Loin, Zucchini Noodles, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, Wild Rice, Couscous, fresh rolls and Rumchata Cheesecake is included.



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A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE Bell Tower Theater (Dubuque, IA)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018


Do you find the holidays more than a little stressful?

Then this is just what you need! Armed with a copy of

A Christmas Survival Guide and an optimistic attitude,

the characters charge into the holidays searching for

the true essence of Christmas. With a mix of holiday

tunes both traditional and new, they learn to cope

with the season in ways that are both hilarious and

heartwarming. A delicious Sunday brunch buffet

featuring several entrees, an omelet bar, over 20 salads, and fresh fruit at

Timmerman’s Supper Club overlooking the Mississippi River is included.



CHRISTMAS CAPERS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018


What a fun day enjoying the

Holiday Season! We’ll begin with a wonderful shopping experience at the Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago. This unique store offers signature private label products and the best gourmet

sauces, jams & jellies, honey, syrups, spices, mixes, soups and more. It is also noted by Gourmet Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and the Food Network as having

“the best pie in America.” A short drive to Whitewater brings us to the Fuzzy Pig - a hand-renovated barn lovingly converted into a distinct country mall. This 2-story mall features antiques, scented candles, chocolates and hundreds of unique products for your home, including an eclectic giftware selection, rugs, table linens, clocks, pictures, lamps, and more. A delicious home-made chicken pot pie lunch at the Fuzzy Pig restaurant is included. The Northleaf Winery in Milton is our next stop. Here we’ll enjoy a sit-down tasting of five wines with cheese and crackers and time to shop. At dusk we’ll enjoy a

unique Lake Geneva Santa Cruise aboard an enclosed and heated boat that provides extraordinary views of lighted shoreline Christmas displays. Before heading home we’ll take a drive through the fabulous Grand Geneva Resort Holiday Lights Display. Moderate walking.



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NUNSENSE Memories Dinner Theater (Port Washington)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2018


Nunsense is a musical comedy about a group of nuns who love to entertain! The Little Sisters of Hoboken suddenly need to raise money to get their convent back in order AND to bury their dear sisters who were accidentally poisoned by their own convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). In order to raise money to bury their

dead sisters, the Little Sisters of Hoboken (well, what’s left of them) put on a riotous revue packed with hilarious, show-stopping song and dance numbers. “A hail of fun and frolic! Wacky and outrageous with a hysterical anything goes. “A hail of fun and frolic! Wacky and outrageous with a hysterical anything goes sense of fun!” - The New York Times. An included lunch

consists of Pretzel Crusted Chicken Breast, Honey Glaze Sweet Potatoes, Vegetable Blend, Dinner Salad, Memories Fluff and Moroccan Orange Cake.



DANCING HORSES CHRISTMAS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018

COST: $109 / adult (Includes lunch)

$91 /3–12 years of age (with lunch)

$25 children 2 and under (no meal)

Join us as we celebrate the Holiday Season at the Dancing Horses Dinner Theater near Delavan, WI. From the moment the show opens until the finale, you’ll be spellbound. You’ll find yourself applauding each equine performer and trainer, exclaiming in wonder, chuckling at the humor, and even wiping

the occasional tear when a moment of connection touches a heartstring. A delicious meal (roasted turkey) and an amazing Exotic Bird Show are included in a climate controlled indoor arena. An added plus this time of the year will be the beautiful holiday decorations and the festive atmosphere. Some people say horses can’t dance…..those people have never been to The Dancing Horses Theater in Delavan, WI. Minimal walking.


7:35 am MAUSTON 7:30 pm 9:15 am SAUK CITY 5:55 pm 8:05 am LAVALLE 7:00 pm 9:45 am LODI 5:30 pm 8:25 am REEDSBURG 6:45 pm 10:00 am WINDSOR 5:15 pm 8:50 am BARABOO 6:20 pm 10:25 am MADISON 4:55 pm

OVERNIGHT VACATIONS

Overnight vacations require attraction tickets and lodging to be secured AT LEAST one month prior to each trip. It is important to register for these trips well in advance so we can make the proper arrangements. Based upon

numbers we have signed-up 4 to 6 weeks prior to each trip will determine if

we have enough people for the trip to proceed.

• We have partnered with a number of tour operators, including Collette Vacations and Mayflower Tours to offer vacation packages to almost every

comer of the globe. If you are interested in a tour to an international or domestic destination that you don’t see advertised, give us a call. We may be able to find a tour to perfectly fit your desires.

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WINERY, BREWERY & CASINO OVERNIGHT SATURDAY, MAY 5 & SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018

COST PER PERSON: $195 (double) $255 (single)

$185 (triple) $180 (quad)

Our journey begins at the Stevens Point Brewery. The

U.S.’s third-oldest privately owned brewery has been crafting

quality brews for over 160 years. A walking tour includes

history, brewing, aging, packing and warehouse facilities,

sampling Point’s award-winning brews and visiting the gift

shop. After a quick lunch (self-pay) we’ll arrive at the

Manawa, WI Winemaker’s Daughter Wine Bar. Although not the site of the actual

winery, you’ll enjoy five tastings with snacks and have time to “partake” in a very

relaxed space. By about 5:00 PM we’ll arrive and overnight at the Oneida Casino

in Green Bay. Package includes: $20 FREE PLAY (new members receive an

additional $10 FREE PLAY); opportunity to earn an additional $80 FREE PLAY based

on play; FREE breakfast buffet; $10 food voucher; complimentary drink coupon;

and buy 1 get 1 free drink coupon. In addition to casino gaming, Bingo is

scheduled to be played Saturday at both 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Supper (self-pay)

is on your own. On Sunday you can enjoy the Oneida Casino until noon or visit the

Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame ($15 self-pay) and/or The Packer Pro-Shop at

Lambeau Field. After a quick lunch (self-pay) we’ll arrive at Vines & Rushes

Winery near Ripon. Located on the Prellwitz farm, we’ll enjoy a tour of the

grounds and winemaking facility, partake in tasting and have time to shop. On

board the motor coach our guest “wine guide” Tim Roessler, a local home-

made wine maker, will share knowledge, wine samples, and spin stories about his

self-taught hobby. Must be of legal drinking age. The Point Brewery tour requires

managing 63 steps and no open toed shoes or sandals are allowed.


6:40 am LAVALLE 6:35 pm 7:45 am SAUK CITY 5:30 pm 6:55 am REEDSBURG 6:20 pm 8:10 am LODI 5:05 pm 7:20 am BARABOO 5:55 pm 8:30 am PORTAGE 4:45 pm

CANADIAN ROCKIES BY RAIL JULY 29 – AUGUST 11, 2018

COST: $4,999/ person (double) $6,028 / person (single)

Partnering with Mayflower Tours we offer the best of Western Canada. Join us on this unforgettable rail adventure aboard the famed Rocky Mountaineer through the Rockies to the beautiful cities of Vancouver and Victoria. Highlights include: Calgary city tour, Calgary tower, Heritage Park, motor coach from Calgary to Banff, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, Sulphur Mountain Gondola

ride, Banff National Park (pictured), Lake Louise, Mountaineer train from Banff National Park to Kamloops and Vancouver (Spirals Tunnels, Yoho National Park, Rogers Pass, snow-capped mountains, Fraser Canyon, Hell’s Gate), Vancouver city tour, Vancouver Island, world-famous Butchart Gardens and much more. No

overnight stays are on the train. Includes airfare to Calgary and returning from Vancouver, 14 meals, and Silver Leaf Class train accommodations (breakfast & lunch include w/limited choices, snacks & drinks, dome-coach with large windows). Optional cancellation insurance is available for $429 and must be paid with the deposit. Moderate walking. A $400 deposit is required. Balance is due April 25, 2018. Contact us for a detailed itinerary. A Passport is required. Gold Leaf train accommodations are available for $880/person additional (two level car with full glass dome, full menu breakfast and lunch, unlimited drinks). Departures from LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, Windsor & Madison.

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SHENANDOAH VALLEY QUILT TOUR SEPTEMBER 22 - 30, 2018

COST PER PERSON: $1,225 (double) $1,750 (single)

$1,025 (triple) $ 925 (quad)

This Cotton Road Tours motor coach journey, hosted by Cheryl Eggert, takes in sights, attractions and quilt shops to and from the beautiful and historic Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia. Attractions include: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Churchill

Downs, Louisville Slugger Museum, The Ark Encounter, Kentucky Horse Park, Pigeon Forge, TN, Dixie Stampede Dinner Show, Great Smoky Mountains, DuPont State Park,

Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, Whitewater Valley Railroad excursion and so much more. There will also be at least six quilt shop stops, eight nights lodging, eight continental breakfasts, two lunches and admission to all noted

attractions. Contact us for a detailed itinerary. A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot. Balance is due July 14, 2018. Departures from LaValle, Reedsburg, Lodi, Madison & Rockford. Moderate walking. Optional trip cancellation insurance is available for $130/person, based on double accommodations. Moderate walking.

FALL FOLIAGE – VERMONT & NIAGARA FALLS SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 5, 2018


$2,075/ person (triple) $1,970/ person (quad)

GO PLACES AND LEARN STUFF TRAVEL SERIES. Lead by Jill Hunger, an experienced geology teacher and American history buff, this motor coach journey includes some of the most glorious fall

colors in America. Highlights include: Adirondack Mountains, Lake Placid, NY Olympic Ice Center, Fort Ticonderoga, Morgan Horse Farm, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, Queechee Gorge, Lake

Champlain Dinner Cruise, Trapp Family Lodge lunch, Green Mountain Rail journey, Stowe Mountain Gondola ride,

Niagara Falls, NY, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Waybury Inn lunch (Bob Newhart Show), Montpelier, Maple Syrup Farm, Great Lakes Science Center, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, local step-on guides, and five days in beautiful Vermont. Opportunities for hiking, shopping and much more is included. Includes eleven breakfasts, two lunches, two suppers, eleven nights lodging, deluxe motor coach transportation and a tour guide. Contact us

for a detailed itinerary. Optional cancellation insurance is available for $185/person based on double accommodations. Moderate walking with some optional long walks and hikes on uneven ground. A $250 deposit is required by July 1, 2018. Balance is due August 1, 2018. This trip does NOT require a Passport – we will NOT be entering Canada. Departures from

LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, Windsor, Madison & Milwaukee.

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MYSTERY OVERNIGHT

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 & THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2018

COST: $324 / person (double) $387 / person (single)

$309 / person (triple) $299 / person (quad)

Join us for this very enjoyable mystery tour featuring a

number of outstanding attractions that we have never experienced. Although we will not give you the details, this trip includes an overnight at a fabulous casino resort, a visit to a unique National Heritage area, historic adventures and some amusing and talented entertainment. Three meals are included. Join us – you will love this remarkable Mystery excursion. Minimal to moderate walking.



GALENA TO BLACKHAWK: THE “ORE”OF BADGER HISTORY TOUR

OCTOBER 24 & 25, 2018

COST: $299/ person (double) $375 / person (single)

$284/ person (triple) $270/ person (quad)

GO PLACES AND LEARN STUFF TRAVEL SERIES. A plethora of adventure awaits those who want to

discover why Galena is the “ore of Badger History.” Galena is a lead ore; the lead had many uses, including lead shot. Your tour guide is Jill Hunger, geology teacher and producer of the show “Wisconsin: A Walk Thru Time,” for Wisconsin’s

Sesquicentennial. We’ll begin with tours of Wisconsin Heights (Blackhawk)

Battlefield, and the Tower Hill Shot Tower in Spring Green. Next, we stop in Mineral Point for a Miner’s lunch (included) of Cornish Pasty and Figgy

Hobbin for dessert. A stop in Platteville includes a mine car ride, tour of an 1845 lead mine, and exploration of Badger mining history at the Rollo Jameson Museum. We spend the night at the DeSoto House Hotel

(famous guests include Presidents Lincoln and Grant), in Galena, Il. After dinner (on your own), Galena historian and storyteller Steve Repp will entertain us with “History and Mystery Stories.” Day 2 starts with breakfast (included) at the DeSoto House and a guided trolley tour of downtown Galena. Lunch (self-pay) and time for shopping in Galena is planned before we travel north to Villa Louis National Historic Landmark in Prairie du Chien, WI. At Villa Louis we’ll enjoy a guided tour and a

presentation by facility director Joshua Wachuta. Our studies will conclude with a discussion of the formation of the Lower Wisconsin River Valley, as

we take the “river route” back home. Your trip includes all guides, speakers, activity admissions, transportation, lodging, one lunch and one breakfast. Copies of the Driftless Reader, by Curt Meine, will be available for purchase. A $100 deposit is required by August 1, 2018. Balance is due September

1, 2018. Departures from LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, and Sauk City.

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BRANSON HOLIDAY NOVEMBER 12 - 16, 2018



Marilyn Schmidt will be hosting this year’s trip to Branson. In route to Branson we’ll overnight at the Rolla, Missouri Pear Tree Inn where we’ll enjoy a fun and relaxing “Happy Hour” of complimentary food and drink. While in Branson we’ll enjoy the following EIGHT Holiday Shows: Christmas with Daniel O’Donnell; Million Dollar Quartet; “Six”; The Duttons;

The Lennon Sisters, Letterman & Osmond’s Christmas Show; Clay Cooper’s Country Express; Yakov Smirnoff’s Make America Laugh Again Variety Show (limited engagement); and the incredible biblical production of “Samson” at the

Sight & Sound Theater. Four breakfasts, three lunches, three suppers (plus one hotel happy hour with food and drink), four nights lodging, motor coach transportation, luggage handling, and our tour escort are included. Contact us

for a detailed itinerary. A $100 deposit per person is required to hold a spot. Balance is due September 15, 2018. Optional trip cancellation insurance is available for $85/person. Spots are limited. Departures from: LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, & Madison. Minimal walking.

OPRYLAND CHRISTMAS NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 2, 2018

COST per person – Traditional Opryland Room:

$1,210 / person (double) $1,625 / person (single)

$1,100 / person (triple) $1,045 / person (quad)

COST per person – ATRIUM VIEW Opryland Room:

$1,310 / person (double) $1,780 / person (single)

$1,225 / person (triple) $1,160 / person (quad)

Currently full – waitlist only! Jean Bindl will be hosting this motor coach trip to Nashville’s Opryland Resort. We’ve offered many wonderful holiday

vacations over the past 26 years. None receive more positive compliments than

our Opryland Christmas trips. Our home will be Nashville’s unmatched Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Over 9 acres of indoor tropical gardens, an indoor river,

numerous restaurants, entertainment lounges, dozens of shops and stunning

decorations make the Opryland Hotel a destination in itself. We’ll enjoy the following Holiday Shows: Opryland Christmas Dinner & Show; General Jackson Showboat Cruise & Show; Gaylord’s Holiday Show (headliner TBA); supper at the Wildhorse Saloon; and an unforgettable evening at the Grand Ole Opry. We’ll enjoy an indoor Delta River flatboat ride, Opryland’s fabulous ice carvings exhibit and “Treasures for the Holidays” featuring the Hall of Trees, a train ride, Gingerbread Corner, cookies with Mrs. Claus, and an arts & crafts show.

Five breakfasts, three lunches, three suppers (plus two hotel happy hours with food and drink), five nights lodging, motor coach transportation and our tour escort (Jean Bindl) is included. A $250 deposit per person is required to hold a spot. Optional trip cancellation insurance starts at $129/person. Spots are limited. Departures from: Reedsburg, Lake Delton & Madison. Moderate to considerable walking.

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ICELAND’S MAGICAL NORTHERN LIGHTS DECEMBER 5 – 11, 2018



Partnering with Collette Tours we offer this journey to one of the most amazing places in the world. This land and culture forged by fire and ice features steaming lava fields, massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving

thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. Plus, you have many opportunities to see aurora borealis – one of nature’s most dazzling light displays, also known as the northern lights.

Other highlights include: Reykjavik tour, Northern Lights Faxafloi Bay Cruise, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, geothermal fields, Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Center, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Jokulsarlon floating glacier

lagoon, Vatnajokull Glacier National Park, Blue Lagoon geothermal pool swim, round trip air, 10 Icelandic meals and much, much more. Winter is the very best time to view the northern lights and temperatures average in the 40’s during the day and 20’s at night. Optional cancellation insurance is available for $290 and must be paid with the deposit. Moderate walking with some excursions requiring walks of ¼ mile, up/down stairs and on uneven ground. A $500 deposit required with balance due October 5, 2018. Contact us

for a detailed itinerary. Requires a Passport. Departures from LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, Windsor & Madison.

WONDERS OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND MARCH 7 – 22, 2019

COST: $7,099 / person (double) $8,995 / person (single)

Visit the other side of the world – experience the Outer Barrier Reef, take

a stroll through Australia’s modern cities and revel in the unspoiled natural beauty of New Zealand on this 16-day journey. Highlights include: Cairns, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, full-

day Outer Barrier Reef glass bottom boat cruise, Sydney city tour, Sydney

Opera House, Christchurch, New Zealand tour, Otago Museum, Taiera

Gorge Steam Train excursion, Otago Peninsula, Royal Albatross Center, Larncah Castle, Lake Te Anau, Milford Sound Cruise (sheer cliffs, massive waterfalls, glaciers and rainforests), Glow Worm Grotto boat tour, Queenstown, TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu cruise, and much more. Includes

round-trip air, two intra-country flights and 20 meals. A Passport Book is REQUIRED for this trip. A deposit of $250/person is required. Balance is due December 1, 2018. Travel protection is available for $299/person and must be paid with the deposit. Contact us for a detailed itinerary. Departures from: LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, Waunakee & Madison. We

are partnering with Mayflower Tours for this excursion.

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TULIP TIME CRUISE on the ROMANTIC RHINE & MOSEL RIVERS

Switzerland, France, Germany & The Netherlands APRIL 5 - 15, 2019

COST: $5,799 / person (double) $7,898 / person (single)

• Cost based on Riviera Deck cabins. Upgrades available.

BOOK BY MARCH 31, 2018 and get FREE AIRFARE – a $1,600 SAVINGS off the above rates. Experience the re-awakening of spring along the Rhine & Mosel Rivers across Germany and

Holland! From the enchanting Keukenhof Gardens, in the Netherlands, at the peak of Tulip season to the majestic heights of Switzerland. See the

countryside bloom as we sail these two historic rivers of Europe. We fly to Amsterdam, where we board our spectacular, 5 star river ship, the MS Emerald Dawn for a 7-night river cruise. Every cabin is an outside room and all the chef-prepared meals and drinks are included!

Daily we will smoothly cruise from town to village, with ports of call in Cologne, Cochem, Rudesheim, Boppard and Strasbourg with city tours included which are led by local guides. And bonus, our final 2 nights are in Lucerne, Switzerland, at the base of Mt Pilatus and the idyllic shores of Lake Lucerne! You will be amazed by this life-enriching River Cruise experience. With only 80 cabins available, get your deposit in soon! Includes round-trip

air and 23 meals. A Passport Book is REQUIRED for this trip. A deposit of $400/person received by March 31, 2018 saves you $1,600 off the

above rates (FREE AIRFARE). Balance is due

January 5, 2019. Upgraded cabin accommodations are available – call for rates and details. Travel protection is available for $429/person and must be paid with the deposit.

Contact us for a detailed itinerary. Departures from: LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, Waunakee & Madison. We are partnering with Mayflower Tours for this excursion.

SHADES OF IRELAND APRIL 8 - 17, 2019



Book by October 9, 2018 and save $100/person. Partnering with Collette Tours we offer this remarkable trip to beautiful Ireland – The Emerald Isle. Highlights include: comprehensive Dublin tour including St.

Patrick’s Cathedral, overnight stay at Cabra Castle, Waterford Crystal Factory, 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle, working sheepdog farm, Ring of Kerry Coastal Road, Killarney National Park, Limerick, King John’s Castle, Irish whiskey distillery tour, round-trip air, 13

meals, and much more. Optional cancellation insurance is available for $290 and must be paid with the deposit. Moderate walking with some excursions

requiring walks of ¼ mile, up/down stairs and on uneven cobblestone streets. A $500 deposit required with balance due February 7, 2019. Contact us for a detailed itinerary. Requires a Passport. Departures from LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, Windsor & Madison.

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OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2020 GERMANY & AUSTRIA

SEPTEMBER 9 - 18, 2020



Space is very limited and reservations are

accepted first-come, first-serve. Don’t wait, the next time this opportunity will be available is 2030. Partnering with Mayflower Tours we offer this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Once a decade the community of Oberammergau, Germany puts on the most significant Passion Play in the world. In 1633 the villagers suffered

devastating losses to the Bubonic Plague and the Thirty Years War. Survivors appealed for Divine Intervention, vowing to God they would perform

the Passion Play if they were spared. They were spared and the village has kept their promise. Once every 10 years over 2000 villagers perform this 6-hour spectacle depicting Christ’s Passion in an open-air stage with Alpine

Meadows and towering mountains as a backdrop. We have reserved seats in the best ticket category for you to witness this life-changing event. Plus, this trip offers so much more. Explore the wonder of old-world castles and three of Europe’s most spellbinding cities. Highlights include: Munich, Germany tour, Neuschwanstein Castle (pictured), Swan Lake, Bavarian Alps, city of Salzburg, Austria “The Sound of Music” tour, Hellbrunn Castle, Mozart birthplace, Melk Abbey World Heritage Site, Abbey Church (the most beautiful church in the

world), city of Vienna, Austria tour, Vienna Opera House, Schonbrunn Palace, round trip air, 11 meals and so much more. Contact us for a detailed itinerary. Optional cancellation insurance is available for $449 and must be purchased with the initial $300 deposit. Moderate walking with some excursions requiring walks of ¼ mile, up/down stairs and on uneven ground. A $300 deposit required. A second deposit of $1000 is due 9/9/19. Final

balance is due 3/9/20. Space is very limited and reservations are accepted first-come, first-serve. Don’t wait, the next time this opportunity will be available is 2030. A Passport is required. Contact us for a detailed

itinerary. Departures from LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, Windsor & Madison.

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PO Box 384, Reedsburg, WI 53959

(608)524-3021 1-800-205-6713

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CASINO TRIPS

Casino Rebate Policies are not under our control and subject to

change. Casino Travelers MUST be 21 or older and MUST carry a legal, state issued, non-expired photo ID card. You will be required to present a social security card to

claim “large” winnings. A minimum of 20 people will be needed before we will go on each trip. If you would like to join us please try and let us know at least two weeks in advance of each date so we can plan accordingly.

2018 DIAMOND JO CASINO TRIPS (Dubuque)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 TUESDAY, AUGUST 21

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 THURSDAY, SEPT. 6

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 MONDAY, OCTOBER 8

TUESDAY, MARCH 20 MONDAY, OCTOBER 22

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19

TUESDAY, MAY 22 THURSDAY, DEC. 27

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9, 19

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 TUESDAY, JAN. 29, 2019

MONDAY, JULY 23

COST: $23 / Person

Package includes a FREE LUNCH BUFFET and 4 ½ hours of gaming.


7:20 am MAUSTON 7:05 pm 8:35 am BARABOO 5:55 pm 7:50 am LAVALLE 6:35 pm 9:00 am SAUK CITY 5:30 pm 8:10 am REEDSBURG 6:20 pm 9:30 am SPRING GREEN 5:00 pm

ISLAND CASINO RESORT,

HO-CHUNK-WITTENBURG & MENOMONEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 13 & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018



$50 to $185 “FREE PLAY”

Day 1 we’ll stop at Ho-Chunk Wittenburg, WI where it is Senior Day. Receive $25 FREE PLAY and seniors have a chance to earn $20 additional play. We’ll overnight at the Island Resort & Casino in

Harris, Michigan where new members receive $40 FREE PLAY and returning members receive $20 FREE PLAY. Day 2 we’ll depart Island Casino at 1:00 PM and stop at Menominee Casino in Shawano, WI

where you can spin the wheel for $5 to $100 FREE PLAY, plus new members receive an additional $5 FREE PLAY.


5:25 am RICH. CENTER 11:45 pm 6:45 am BARABOO 10:15 pm 6:00 am LAVALLE 11:15 pm 7:05 am LAKE DELTON 9:50 pm 6:20 am REEDSBURG 11:00 pm 7:45 am ADAMS VFW 9:15 pm

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ISLAND CASINO RESORT, NORTHSTAR & MENOMONEE

SEPTEMBER 17 – 19, 2018



$65 MINIMUM “PAYBACK”

Day 1 – Stop at Menomonee Casino (Shawano, WI) where you’ll receive $5 FREE PLAY with seniors receiving $10 FREE PLAY. Chicken buffet lunch costs only $5 today. We’ll overnight at the Island Resort

& Casino (Harris, Michigan) where new members receive $40 FREE PLAY and returning members

receive $20 FREE PLAY. Day 2 - depart Island Casino at 1:00 PM and overnight at Northstar Casino (Bowler, WI) where you’ll receive $40 FREE PLAY. Day 3 – depart Northstar at 1:00 PM and return home.


5:10 am RICH. CENTER 6:00 pm 6:30 am BARABOO 4:55 pm 5:45 am LAVALLE 5:35 pm 6:50 am LAKE DELTON 4:35 pm 6:05 am REEDSBURG 5:20 pm 7:30 am ADAMS VFW 3:45 pm

GRAND HINKLEY, TREASURE ISLAND & ST. CROIX CASINO OVERNIGHT

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 & TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018



$55 “FREE PLAY”, $13 FOOD COUPONS & FREE BREAKFAST

Day 1 we’ll stop at Treasure Island Casino (Red Wing, MN) where you’ll receive $15 FREE PLAY and a $3 off food coupon. We’ll overnight at the Grand Casino (Hinkley, MN) where you’ll receive $40 FREE PLAY, a $10 off food coupon and free hotel breakfast. Day 2 we’ll

depart Grand Casino at noon and stop for a four-hour stay at St. Croix Casino (Turtle Lake, WI).


5:15 am RICH. CENTER 10:40 pm 6:25 am BARABOO 9:40 pm 5:45 am LAVALLE 10:20 pm 6:45 am LAKE DELTON 9:20 pm 6:00 am REEDSBURG 10:05 pm 7:15 am MAUSTON 8:55 pm

****** TRAVEL SHOW *******

You’re invited to our annual Travel Show on Tuesday, February

6, 2018. Enjoy snacks, door prizes, special pricing on many

trips, and more. This will be a great opportunity to learn about

what we are offering in 2018 and beyond. Please RSVP by

January 31, 2018 if you plan to join us.

DATE: Tuesday, February 6, 2018

TIME: 5:30 PM (Will last about 1 hour.)

LOCATION: Baraboo Clarion Hotel Conference Center

626 W. Pine St., Baraboo

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LAMERS 2018 MOTORCOACH TOURS

Below are multi-day vacations offered by LAMERS Tour & Travel (Wisconsin Rapids). We are a local sales agent for LAMERS…an excellent company with a long history of providing high quality motor coach vacations. These tours include: transportation, lodging, attractions, luggage

handling, a tour escort, and some meals. Most of the following tours depart from LA CROSSE, MADISON, MAUSTON, PORTAGE, SPARTA and TOMAH. Call us for a detailed itinerary for any tour listed below. All prices listed are per person with double accommodations (2 guests per room).

MARCH Atlantic Coast in Myrtle Beach (20 days/8 meals) $2,899 March 01-20

Buds, Blooms & Shrubs (7 days/10 meals) $1,244 March 01-07 Washington D.C. (8 days/11 meals) $1,789 March 17-24

San Antonio & Legendary TX Towns (10 days/15 meals) $1,778 Mar 19-28 APRIL

Nashville Music City (5 days/9 meals) $1,256 April 04-08 MAY

Branson USA (5 days/7 meals) $869 May 07-11 Holland Tulip Festival (3 days/4 meals) $655 May 11-13

JUNE

All True to the Red, White & Blue (5 days/9 meals) $947 June 11-15 Civil War Echoes (10 days/17 meals) $1,999 June 11-20 Yellowstone & The Grand Tetons (11 days/20 meals) $2,346 June 17-27

Niagara Falls & Toronto PASSPORT (7 days/11 meals) $1,485 June 18-24 New York: Big City Sizzle (7 days/6 meals) $2,445 June 23-29

JULY

Black Hills & Wild Mustangs (6 days/8 meals) $1,235 July 07-12 Mystery Tour One (4 days/6 meals) $819 July 11-14 *Alaska (16 days/14 meals) $6,649 (flight) July 15-30 (dates may change slightly)

Bunch of Boats & an Ark (5 days/8 meals) $1,099 July 23-27 Nova Scotia Maritimes PASSPORT (16 days/12 meals) $3,350 Jul 27 - Aug 11 Canadian Rockies (13 days/23 meals) $3,080 July 31 - August 12

AUGUST

Mackinac Island Reflections (3 days/3 meals) $633 August 08-10 Yellowstone & The Grand Tetons (11 days/20 meals) $2,346 Aug 12-22 Wisconsin Maritime Voyage (5 days/9 meals) $1,377 Aug 16-20

Pacific Coast Adventure (8 days/11 meals) $3,525 August 16-23 Black Hills & Wild Mustangs (6 days/8 meals) $1,235 August 25-30

SEPTEMBER Grand Canyon & SW Parks (13 days/13 meals) $2,643 September 05-17

Washington D.C. (8 days/11 meals) $1,789 September 08-15 Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha’s Vinyrd (12 days/17 meals) $2,345 Sept 08-19 Branson USA (5 days/7 meals) $869 September 10-14 New York: Big City Sizzle (7 days/6 meals) $2,445 September 15-21 *Croatia Explorer (9 days/13 meals) $3,888 (flight) September 18-26 Nashville Music City (5 days/9 meals) $1,256 September 19-23

Steamin’ Through New England (10 days/21 meals) $2,776 Sept 20-29 New England’s Rocky Coast (10 days/16 meals) $2,025 September 21-30 Autumn on the Algoma Central Railway (5 days/8 meals) $921 Sept 24-28

Riverboat Twilight Cruise (4 days/9 meals) $978 September 25-28 Oktoberfest-Ein Prosit in Columbus, OH (4 days/6 meals) $729 Sept 27-30

Southern Belles-TN & LA (10 days/18 meals) $2,177 Sept 27 - Oct 06 New England’s Rocky Coast (10 days/15 meals) $2,025 Sept 28 - Oct 07

Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha’s (12 days/17 meals) $2,345 Sep 29 - Oct 10

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OCTOBER Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (10 days/15 meals) $2,188 October 01-10 Riverboat Twilight Cruise (4 days/9 meals) $978 October 02-05

Grand Canyon & SW Parks (13 days/13 meals) $2,643 October 03-15

Mystery Tour Two (3 days/4 meals) $598 October 03-05 Niagara Falls & Toronto (7 days/11 meals) $1,485 October 08-14 Steamin’ Through New England (10 days/21 meals) $2,776 October 09-18 Road to Liberty–Philly, D.C., Wmsburg & Gttysbrg (10 days/14 meals) $2,098 Oct 11-20 Settin’on the Porch in Mayberry (9 days/21 meals) $1,956 Oct 15-23 Smokies: Misty, Mountains, Music (6 days/10 meals) $1,276 Oct 15-20 Autumn on the Algoma Central Railway (5 days/8 meals) $921 Oct 15-19

Washington D.C. (8 days/11 meals) $1,789 October 20-27 Smokies: Misty, Mountains, Music (6 days/10 meals) $1,276 Oct 22-27

NOVEMBER Branson Christmas (5 days/7 meals) $925 November 05-09 Branson Christmas (5 days/7 meals) $925 November 12-16

New Orleans, the Big Easy (8 days/12 meals) $1,766 November 12-19

Mayflower 2018 MOTORCOACH TOURS We have joined forces with Mayflower Tours to offer the following MOTORCOACH TOURS. Mayflower is a top-quality, nationwide tour provider with over 30 years of experience. Pick-up locations for these tours include: BEAVER DAM, BELOIT, *DE FOREST, EDGERTON, FOND DU LAC, *JOHNSON CREEK, *MADISON & SHEBOYGAN.

Locations with (*) are at Park-n-Rides where parking is available. For a detailed itinerary and information about any of the following tours or to make reservations, contact Able Trek Tours. Several meals are included on each

tour. Rates listed are per person, double occupancy.

Optional trip cancellation insurance for Mayflower motorcoach tours costs $60/person ($100 for tours 10 days and more in length).

MARCH Value Tour Historic Natchez (8 DAYS • 13) $1,669 Mar 23

Value Tour Historic Natchez (8 DAYS • 13) $1,669 Mar 25 APRIL

Value Tour Historic Natchez (8 DAYS • 13 MEALS) $1,669 Apr 08 Value Tour Historic Natchez (8 DAYS • 13 MEALS) $1,669 Apr 14 Music of the Mountains (8 DAYS • 11 MEALS) $1,979 Apr 15 Virginia International Tattoo (7 DAYS • 10 MEALS) $1,799 Apr 24

MAY

Holland Tulip Festival (6 DAYS • 9 MEALS) $1,859 May 11 Branson Blast (4 DAYS • 6 MEALS) $989 May 14 Mystery Tour (5 DAYS • 8 MEALS) $1,099 May 15 wait list New York and Penn Dutch Country (8 DAYS • 13 MEALS) $2,139 May 19 National Parks of the Southwest (13 DAYS • 19 MEALS) $2,739 May 19 Music of the Mountains (8 DAYS • 11 MEALS) $1,979 May 20 Mystery Tour (5 DAYS • 8 MEALS) $1,099 May 22 2018

JUNE New York and Penn Dutch Country (8 DAYS • 13 MEALS) $2,139 Jun 09 Mystery Tour (5 DAYS • 8 MEALS) $1,099 Jun 12

JULY Pacific Northwest by Rail (13 DAYS • 13 MEALS) $3,149 Jul 07 2018

Canadian Rockies & Glacier Nat Park (13 DAYS • 18 MEALS) $3,599 Jul 14

National Parks of the Southwest (13 DAYS • 19 MEALS) $2,739 Jul 21 New York's Historic Hudson Valley (7 DAYS • 15 MEALS) $2,389 Jul 22 Pacific Northwest by Rail (13 DAYS • 13 MEALS) $3,149 Jul 28 wait list

AUGUST Mystery Tour (5 DAYS • 8 MEALS) $1,099 Aug 07

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SEPTEMBER New York's Hudson Valley (7 DAYS • 15 MEALS) $2,389 Sep 09 wait list New York and Penn Dutch Country (8 DAYS • 13 MEALS) $2,139 Sept 15

National Parks of the Southwest (13 DAYS • 19 MEALS) $2,739 Sept 15

Nova Scotia and French Canada (15 DAYS • 21 MEALS) $3,819 Sept 15 Music of the Mountains (8 DAYS • 11 MEALS) $1,979 Sept 16 Nova Scotia and French Canada (15 DAYS • 21 MEALS) $3,819 Sept 17 Mystery Tour (5 DAYS • 8 MEALS) $1,099 Sept 18 Frankenmuth Oktoberfest (3 DAYS • 5 MEALS) $859 Sept 19 Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel (7 DAYS • 11 MEALS) $2,339 Sept 21 New York's Historic Hudson Valley (7 DAYS • 15 MEALS) $2,389 Sept 23

Mackinac Island & the Grand Hotel (7 DAYS • 11 MEALS) $2,339 Sep 27 Autumn in New England (11 DAYS • 18 MEALS) $2,799 Sep 27 New England Rails & Sails Autumn (11 DAYS • 15 MEALS) $2,749 Sept 29 New York and Penn Dutch Country (8 DAYS • 13 MEALS) $2,139 Sept 29

OCTOBER

New England Rails & Sails Autumn (11 DAYS • 15 MEALS) $2,749 Oct 04

Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel (7 DAYS • 11 MEALS) $2,339 Oct 05 New England Rails & Sails Autumn (11 DAYS • 15 MEALS) $2,749 Oct 06 Toronto and Niagara-Lake Wine Trail (5 DAYS • 8 MEALS) $1,499 Oct 08 Mystery Tour (5 DAYS • 8 MEALS) $1,099 Oct 09 Mackinac Island & the Grand Hotel (7 DAYS • 11 MEALS) $2,339 Oct 11 Autumn in New England (11 DAYS • 18 MEALS) $2,799 Oct 11 Music of the Mountains (8 DAYS • 11 MEALS) $1,979 Oct 14

Mystery Tour (5 DAYS • 8 MEALS) $1,099 Oct 16 DECEMBER

New York and Penn Dutch Country (8 DAYS • 13 MEALS) $2,139 Dec 01 Blue Christmas w/Elvis (5 DAYS • 9 MEALS) $1,369 Dec 03 2018 wait list

Mystery Tour (5 DAYS • 8 MEALS) $1,099 Dec 04

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PRIVATE CHARTER BUS SERVICE

Able Trek Tour provides 38 and 56 passenger deluxe motor

coaches, operated by excellent drivers, for group charters.

We are licensed to travel anywhere in the United States and

Canada. Contact us for a FREE transportation quote.

Sporting Events Weddings School Groups

Faith Based Tours Airport Shuttles Bank Club Trips

Bachelor/ette Parties Family Reunions Employee Outings

Sightseeing Trips Senior Groups Birthday Parties

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POLICIES & INFORMATION Refunds/Cancellations:

ONE DAY TOURS will receive a 100% refund if the cancellation is received 10 or more days prior to the trip, unless tickets for an event are non-refundable to Able Trek Tours. In such an instance we will pass those penalties on. Note – most Theater, concert and sporting trips have non-refundable tickets. Cancellations 9 days or less, prior to a trip, will not receive a refund.

OVERNIGHT TRIPS typically require a 30-day notice to avoid cancellation penalties – some trips are more restrictive. Prepaid non-refundable expenses such as meals, tickets, hotels, attractions and motor coach fees, will determine this cancellation penalty.

Travelers who are “no shows” on the day of departure receive no refund whatsoever. Travelers who are “late” on the day of departure are considered no shows.

We reserve the right to cancel any trip due to lack of interest (normally 20 passengers minimum), weather, or whatever reason beyond our control.

Miscellaneous Policies:

TRAVEL INSURANCE is available for each trip. Coverage for medical expenses, trip cancellation/interruption, baggage damage and much more is available for as low as $9.60 per person per trip. Contact Able Trek Tours for more information.

SIGNING UP FOR TOURS: Contact our office at (800) 205-6713 or (608) 524-3021 or email: [email protected] or visit our website (www.abletrrektours.com) to make a reservation. Please SIGN-UP AT LEAST THREE WEEKS IN ADVANCE.

TRIP FEE POLICIES: One day and overnight casino trips require full payment to firmly reserve a spot. Multi-day vacations require deposits specified (normally at least $100) with the balance due at least 30 days prior to the trip for motor coach tours and 90 days prior to departure for international, rail, cruise or air travel vacations

CONFIRMATION/CANCELLED TRIPS: We DO NOT mail confirmation for DAY TRIPS and overnight casino trips. You will however receive a reminder call or email from us. If you are joining us on an OVERNIGHT TOUR we will send you a confirmation/reminder about two weeks prior to the trip. Able Trek reserves the rights to cancel any session (trip) due to insufficient registration. In the event of cancellation by Able Trek Tours, Travelers will be offered first choice in registering for other open trips, or their fees will be refunded in full.

WEATHER RELATED POLICY/CANCELLATION: If the weather forecast is “questionable” and/or if we feel our travels will be unsafe we will cancel the trip. We attempt to cancel at least a day in advance of the trip. If we cancel due to the weather you will receive a full refund (day trips). If we are operating the trip and you choose to cancel or not do show up due to the weather you are not guaranteed a refund.

SMOKING POLICY: Participants may smoke only on planned rest stops and during designated free times in allowable areas. There is absolutely no smoking in vehicles or hotel/motel rooms (unless you are in a designated smoking room). Most attractions have a no smoking policy.

FIREARM POLICY: Firearms, concealed or unconcealed, are not permitted onboard the motor coaches.

ILLNESS / INJURY: If a participant becomes ill or injured and cannot continue to travel with the group, and requires transportation home, the participant will be responsible for such transportation costs. Able Trek offers travel insurance at an additional fee which may cover your transportation home in the event of an illness or accident. Contact Able Trek for more information.

FUEL SURCHARGE & TRIP ALTERATIONS: In the event of rising fuel costs, and/or airfares, Able Trek Tours, Inc. reserves the right to add a surcharge, not to exceed 10% of the trips cost. Because of ever-changing attractions, shows, schedules, etc., Able Trek Tours reserves the right to make substitutions and changes in the trips when necessary.

TRAVELER IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All Travelers should have a CURRENT (check expiration date) photo I.D. for every trip. Additional identification will be required for trips that include air, rail, cruise or international travel. Any travel outside the United States, even Canada and Mexico, will require a passport – NO EXCEPTIONS!!

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