FOR RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION:

TRIPS FOR THE “OVER 55” - Prince William Area

bluebirds@QualityTour.com

P.O. BOX 1520, Lorton, VA 22199

BLUEBIRD

POLICY MANUAL

The current Bluebird policy manual is available at the Prince William Area Agency on Aging office located at Prince William County Building - 5 County Complex, Suite 240, at the Woodbridge and Manassas Senior Centers and on line at www.pwcgov.org/bluebird. It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of important information concerning your Bluebird experience.

Payment Policy Payments for trips are due within two weeks of making the reservation. Check, exact cash, money order or credit card is accepted. If you do not make your payment within those two weeks your name can be dropped from the reservation list without notice. Receipts for payments can be emailed. When making your payment, request a receipt by providing an active email address. If you don’t have email, request a confirmation be mailed.

Refunds and Cancellations

In the event that you need to cancel your reservation, please call Quality Tour Transportation and speak with one of the agents handling the Bluebird Tour program. All cancellations are subject to an administrative fee of $5.00 for day trips and $10.00 for overnight trips. A refund will only be given if there is someone on the “standby list” to take your space Trip cancellation insurance is available only for the overnight tours and it is highly suggested.

Schedule and Trip Information Schedules for the Bluebird trips can be printed from the web page: www.pwcgov.org/bluebird. To receive trip information via email send a request to BB4information@aol.com. Call 703-792-7433 (RIDE) to check if a current trip is operating as scheduled.

Guidelines for Tipping The suggested gratuity for a driver is $2-$3 per day. The gratuity for sightseeing guides is included in cost of tour. A docent is usually not tipped for their service. If a meal is included in a tour, all taxes and gratuities have already been included in the tour cost (excluding alcoholic beverages). Tour Escorts do not expect tips, but do appreciate them.

Trip Insurance TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE ONLY ON OVERNIGHT TOURS AND IS NOT INCLUDED in the price of the overnight trips. However, insurance is available through Our Travel Guard Chartism and is available for each individual. Rates are based on the cost of the tour and your age. The insurance provides trip cancellation coverage, trip interruption coverage, baggage up to $500, emergency accident/sickness medical expenses up to $2,500, and emergency evacuation repatriation of remains up to $25,000. The insurance must be paid for with your first deposit or payment on the trip. The cost will be provided on request.

Seating Policy for One Day Trips Passengers boarding in Manassas sit on the Driver’s side of the bus. Passengers boarding in Woodbridge sit on the Door side of the bus.

Departure Points

One Day Tours Manassas at Walmart located at 9401 Liberia Avenue. We load in the parking lot on your right close to Bar Louie. No parking overnight. Woodbridge at Featherstone Shopping Center located at 14527 Jefferson Davis Highway. We load in the rear of McDonald’s. No parking overnight.

Overnight Tours

The public parking lot next door to the Manassas Sr. Center located at 9320 Mosby Street, Manassas, VA 20110. The A. J. Ferlazzo Building located at 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191. For this pickup point you will receive a parking permit in with your baggage tags and itinerary.

Return Times

The bus driver will make the decision as to which location will be dropped off first. The decision will be based on the factors that affect driving.

Note: All return times are approximate.

The driver will provide a more exact time on

the return day of the trip.

Alcohol

NOTE: No consumption of alcohol is

permitted on the bus.

BLUEBIRD TOURS

RESERVATIONS

Reservations commence on the date listed

under each tour destination in this schedule.

On that date, reservations are accepted by

telephone only at (703) 339-0333 beginning at

8:00 a. m. Any of our friendly office staff can

take your reservation. No reservation may be

taken before the reservation date begins. On

reservation day, reservations can be made for

up to four persons per phone call. Reservations

will continue to be taken after that date up to

one week prior to trip departure or until the tour

is full, whichever comes first. One day tours

must have a minimum of twenty persons to run

and an overnight tour must have a minimum of

thirty persons to run.

All tours may take place on a Quality Tour

Transport motor coach. Three (3) days after the

initial reservation date, remaining space will be

opened to residents over 18 years of age as well

as groups from Prince William County and

neighboring counties. To ensure a reservation,

all fees and/or bus fares must be paid in full 14

days after the reservation date or your

reservation may be cancelled. Installment

payments may be arranged for any tour with the

reservationist at time of booking.

Checks are to be made payable to Quality Tour

Transport, Inc. and mailed to:

Quality Tour Transport, Inc.

P.O. Box 1520

Lorton, VA 22199

We ask that you issue a check for each tour

booked and indicate the date of the tour on each

check. If you pay by cash, you must present the

exact amount. Payment can also be made by

credit card. Trip money will be accepted as

soon as the reservation has been confirmed.

Please refer to the Bluebird Tour Program

Policy Manual for full details of the policies

governing the Bluebird Program. You may

pick up a copy at the Manassas or Woodbridge

Senior Center, or the Central Office of the

Agency on Aging.

BLUEBIRD TRAVEL ADVISORY

COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSON

Chester H. Smith – 703-368-9552

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Gerry Nowinski – 703-494-5489

Carol Scarton – 703-361-3181

Joyce Andrew – 703-392-9745

Julia Gentry – 703-335-1529

Robert Skipper – 703-530-7758

Bill Barnhart – 703-791-2197

Fran Harrod – 703-791-6381

Wanda Pulliam – 703-670-3731

Diane Fulton – 703-590-3512

Nan Wehmeyer – 703-670-0319

For Reservations & Information, call Quality

Tours between 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Monday-

Friday at (703) 339-0333 or visit our office at

8025 Mims Street, Lorton, VA Monday-Friday

between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or email us at:

Bluebirds@QualityTour.com

Find Us On the Web:

www.pwcgov.org/aoa/bluebird

or also at

www.qualitytour.com or www.dctrails.com

BLUEBIRD NAME TAGS ARE AVAILABLE

AT A COST OF $8. CONTACT CHESTER

SMITH AT 703-368-9552

BLUEBIRD QUARTERLY MEETING March 3, 2017, 10:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers

of the McCoart Building.

BLUEBIRD SOCIAL

January 9, 2017 at 12:30 PM

At the Manassas Golden Corral located at 10801 Bulloch Drive

A COURTESY BUS will be PROVIDED DEPARTING WOODBRIDGE AT 11:45 AM.

JANUARY

Wednesday, January 4 KENNEDY CENTER PRESENTS

INTO THE WOODS

Washington, DC

Cost: $100 pp Reservations Opened: October 25

Venture into the woods with the acclaimed Fiasco Theater’s production that became NYC’s surprise hit of the season. This witty and wildly theatrical re-invention of Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical classic is staged like you’ve never seen it before! We will depart Manassas at 11:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12:15 p.m. Return time is approximately 5:30

p.m. Time has been built in to allow you to purchase lunch on

your own in the Kennedy Center. No food stop is included.

Tuesday, January 17 national archives

Washington, DC

Cost: $34 pp Reservations Open: Immediately

The National Archives Museum is home of the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights which are housed in the Rotunda. The special events entrance is located at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street. We are scheduled for a docent tour followed by free time on your own to check out your genealogy. We will depart Manassas at 7:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:15 a.m. There is a café for light lunch selections on your own. Return time is approximately 1:30 p.m. Note: Wear comfortable shoes as there is considerable walking during the tour.

Thursday, January 19 national museum of

American history

Washington, DC

Cost: $29 pp Reservations Open: Immediately

The National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center collects, preserves and displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific and military history. Among the items on display is the original Star-Spangled Banner. The main eatery for the National Museum of American History is the Stars and Stripes Café located on the lower level. We will depart Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 1:15 p.m. Note: Wear comfortable shoes as there is considerable walking during the tour.

Monday, January 23 U.S. Supreme court

Washington, DC

Cost: $29 pp Reservations Open: Immediately

The Supreme Court of the United States is located on First Street NE between East Capitol Street and Maryland Avenue. We will enter the building from the Plaza doors located on each side of the main steps. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the Nation for all cases and controversies arising under the Constitution or laws of the United States; therefore, visitors are asked to follow a few general guidelines. Be prepared to pass through security screening at your point of entry. All items must be screened in x-ray machines and all visitors will be asked to pass through metal detectors. Please tour the building quietly as working offices are adjacent to all public halls. Any visitors unable to maintain proper decorum will be asked to leave by the Supreme Court Police. No photography or video recording is permitted inside the Courtroom. Visitors may not touch portraits, busts, or other artifacts on exhibition. There is a gift shop located on the Ground Floor featuring extensive offerings of books and other instructive materials to enhance your understanding of the Court’s history. Other offerings include educational games, learning aids, and gift items associated with the law and the Supreme Court. There is also a Visitors’ Film available to all those interested. We will depart Manassas at 7:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 12 Noon. Note: Wear comfortable shoes as there is considerable walking during the tour.

Wednesday, January 25 Riverside Dinner Theatre

presents

million-dollar quartet

Fredericksburg, VA

Cost: $99 pp Reservations Opened: November 1

This 2010 Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning musical dramatizes the now-famous 1956 impromptu recording session at Sun Record Studio in Memphis during which early rock and roll stars Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis met and jammed “just for fun.” On December 4, Carl Perkins was scheduled to record some songs with a new performer, Jerry Lee Lewis. Unexpectedly, Elvis Presley happens to stop by the studio along with his girlfriend, a singer named Dyanne. Remarkably, Johnny Cash also stops by to meet with recording impresario Sam Philips. The four musicians soon begin talking and singing together. On the outside chance that something great (and lucrative) might come out of the session, Philips flips the switch on the studio recorder—and the rest is rock and roll history. Hit songs include Blue Suede Shoes, Folsom Prison Blues, Great Balls of Fire, Hound Dog, See You Later Alligator, and many others. We will depart Manassas at 9:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 29 FORD’S THEATRE PRESENTS

who’s afraid of Virginia Wolfe

Washington, DC

Cost: $79 pp Reservations Open: Immediately

Fifty-five years since its New York premiere, Ford’s Theatre presents Edward Albee’s classic Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. George and Martha invite Nick and Honey to their home after a faculty party. What awaits their late-night guests is not a welcoming nightcap but tempestuous verbal sparring fueled by alcohol and 20 years of marital dysfunction. Filled with acerbic wit, Albee’s play is both wildly funny and heart-wrenching, exposing the fears and secrets of both couples as the lines

between reality and illusion blur. When the world stopped, their stories moved us all. We will depart Manassas at 11:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12:30 p.m. Return time is

approximately 5:45 p.m. There is no food stop included.

Tuesday, January 31 Museum & white house of

the confederacy plus

historic Tredegar

Cost: $68 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: Immediately The American Civil War Museum comprises three sites: We will be visiting the two located in Richmond -- The Museum and White House of the Confederacy as well as Historic Tredegar. Historic Tredegar is located on downtown Richmond's riverfront near Brown's Island and Belle Isle. Named for the famous iron works at Tredegar, Wales, Tredegar Iron Works opened in 1837 and stood as Richmond's foremost business concern for more than a century. The city’s location next to a waterpower source, its proximity to working coalfields, and the development of the railroad industry in the 1830's and 1840's, made Richmond the iron and coal center of the South. Iron ore was brought to the city from western Virginia via the James River and Kanawha Canal, which ran past Tredegar. The White House of the Confederacy is located at 1201 East Clay Street. Explore the Confederacy through the life and events that occurred at the

home of Jefferson Davis and the city of Richmond itself. We will depart Manassas at 7:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:00 p.m. Note: Wear comfortable shoes as there is considerable walking and some steps during the tour. Lunch is included at the Tobacco House.

FEBRUARY

Thursday, February 2 Woodrow Wilson home

Washington, DC

Cost: $42 pp Reservations Open: Immediately

The President Woodrow Wilson House gives a special glimpse into the private life of Woodrow Wilson while preserving his important legacy for future generations. After serving as the twenty-eighth President of the United States, where he led the nation through World War I, won the Nobel Peace Prize and created the League of Nations, Woodrow Wilson moved to S Street in 1921 to reflect on his career as educator, president and world statesman. We will have a docent tour of the home. Lunch will be at Carmine’s Restaurant. We will depart Manassas at 8:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:30. a.m. Return time is approximately 2:45 p.m. This tour is limited to 30 persons.

Saturday, February 11 ALTRIA THEATRE PRESENTS

Book of Mormon

Richmond, VA

Cost: $163 pp Reservations Opened: December 5

Hailed by The New York Times as “the best musical of this century” and the winner of nine Tony Awards®, THE BOOK OF MORMON is the blockbuster Broadway smash from Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and the Oscar®-winning composer of Disney’s Frozen and Avenue Q, Bobby Lopez. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. (Contains explicit language). Lunch prior to the performance will be at Mama J’s, a neighborhood restaurant based on the family tradition of going to grandma’s for Sunday dinner. We will experience great southern food with outstanding service in a relaxing atmosphere. We will depart Manassas at 8:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:30. a.m. Return time is approximately 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday, February 14 Tour & tea at historic

evergreen

Baltimore, md

Cost: $65 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: Immediately

Evergreen’s Tea & Tour is the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day with friends to celebrate this special occasion. Your

special day begins with a tour of the Homewood Mansion and then Evergreen Mansion. Homewood offers visitors the chance to explore diverse interests in tremendous depth and provides an intimate look at life in early-19th-century Baltimore. Homewood’s collections consist of fine and decorative arts objects representative of the furnishings during the Carroll family’s occupancy (1802-1833). Evergreen was the former family home of Baltimore’s philanthropic Garrett family for two generations (1872-1942) The mansion is a superb example of Gilded Age architecture set on 26 landscaped acres in Baltimore. Both properties are on the National Register of Historic Places and docents

will provide tours of both homes. The special tea will be at

Evergreen in the Far East Room. Time is allowed to browse in

the Museum Shop. We will depart Manassas at 7:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:45 p.m. This tour is limited to 34 participants.

Thursday, February 16 National air & space

museum

Washington

$41 pp Reservations Open: Immediately

The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium on your own. Your tour includes admission to the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theatre. The Wright Place Food Court offers menu items from McDonald's, Boston Market, and Donatos Pizzeria for lunch on your own. We will depart Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday, February 28 The pentagon

Washington, DC

Cost: $23 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: Immediately Tours begin and end at the Pentagon Metro entrance. At least one form of proper identification, which must be current and contain a photograph, is required. This includes a U.S. Passport, driver's license or identification card issued by a State of the United States, provided it contains a photograph or DoD Affiliated Identification Cards (Retirees, Dependents, and Inactive Reservists). The Pentagon Tour is approximately 60 minutes in duration with a walking distance of about one and a half miles through the Pentagon corridors and staircases. Visitors taking part in a Pentagon tour should wear comfortable clothing and

shoes. Lunch is on your own in Crystal City. We will depart Manassas at 7:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 2:15 p.m.

MARCH

Saturday, March 4 the bodyguard

AT THE HIPPODROME

Baltimore, MD

Cost: $158 pp Reservations Open: Immediately

Former Secret Service agent, Frank Farmer is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love.

This is a breathtakingly romantic thriller based on Lawrence Kasdan’s Oscar-nominated film and including the beautiful songs. Prior to the matinee performance we will enjoy lunch at Sabatino’s Italian Restaurant. We will depart Manassas at 845 a.m. and Woodbridge at 930 a.m. We will arrive back in the area at approximately 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday, March 7 NEWSEUM

Washington, DC

Cost: $34 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: January 18 The featured exhibit at the Newseum is “Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographs.” Photographers record the defining moments of our world and our time, capturing history through timeless images of fleeting moments. With the click of a button, vivid imagery documents the pain of poverty, the ecstasy of victory and the triumph of redemption. This gallery — a visitor favorite — features the most comprehensive collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs ever assembled, including photographs from every Pulitzer Prize-winning entry since 1942, when the award was first presented. The gallery is updated each year when new winners are announced in April. Interactive touch screens in the gallery display more than 1,000 images and 15 hours of video and audio compiled from interviews with the prize-winning photographers. Lunch is on your own in the self-service Food Section, a 152-seat food court on the Newseum’s Concourse Level. -We will depart Manassas at 7:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 1:45 p.m. There is no food stop included.

Saturday, March 11 AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE PRESENTS

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS

Lancaster, PA

Cost: $125 pp Reservations Opened: December 5

One of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry, the four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits, such as “Elvira,” “Dream On,” “Bobby Sue,” “Fancy Free,” and “American Made.” Throughout their four-decade career, The Oak Ridge Boys have received numerous gold and platinum records, and continue to thrill audiences with their unique blend of country and gospel music. Prior to the show, you will enjoy lunch at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen in York, PA. Please select from the following when making your reservation: country fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy and buttered corn; baked glazed salmon with a loaded baked potato and green beans; or grilled lemon pepper chicken over rice with broccoli-cheese casserole and corn. Everyone will also have a salad and peach crisp with ice cream for dessert. We will depart Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 9:00 p.m. A fast food stop will be made on the return trip.

Monday, March 13 INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW

Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $90 pp Reservations Open: January 13

HOLLAND: Flowering the World, will showcase the extraordinary plants, creativity and talent of this region’s top horticulturists and designers along with award winning landscape and floral designers from the Netherlands. The Flower Show is a top destination and “must experience” horticultural event, attracting 250,000 visitors annually to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, a showcase of excellence that dates back to 1829. From towering windmills, wooden shoes and delectable cheeses, to the whimsical bicycles, canals and vibrant tulip fields of the iconic Dutch landscape, the 2017 Flower Show will share the diverse stories of horticulture, innovative eco-design, and modern urban greening and sustainability. Food vendors as well as an extensive cafeteria are available for lunch on your own. We will depart Manassas at 5:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 6:30 a.m. Approximate return time is 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, March 16 NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART

Washington, DC

Cost $34 pp Reservations Open: Immediately

The Gallery’s collection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, medals, and decorative arts traces the development of Wester Art from the Middle Ages to the present, including the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas and the largest mobile created by Alexander Calder. The museum houses one of the finest collections in the world illustrating major achievements in painting, sculpture, and

graphic arts from the Middle Ages to the present time. There is considerable walking during the tour. We will depart Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 2:15 p.m.

Saturday, March 18 Olney theatre PRESENTS

FICKLE

a fancy French farce

Olney, MD

Cost: $56 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE Reservations Opened: December 12

Rising American playwright Meg Miroshnik turns her sharply comic eye on one of the funniest French comedies of the 18th century. What happens to poor Harlequin when he finds himself kidnapped by an all-powerful Prince with designs on his fiancée, the faint-hearted peasant Silvia? Will Harlequin speak truth to power and tell the Prince to go hang? Prepare for disguises, mistaken identities, palace intrigues and improbable romance in this delightful comic romp that ends, of course, in more than one surprising marriage. We will depart Manassas at 11:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12:30 p.m. Return time is approximately 5:45 p.m. No food stop is included on this trip. Note: Tickets for this show must be paid in full by October 31, 2016.

Monday, March 20 UNITED STATES CAPITOL

Washington, DC

Cost: $34 pp Reservations Open: January 24

Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored. Today, it stands as a monument to its builders and to the American people and our constitution. We will first proceed to the Orientation Theater where we will see a 13-minute film entitled “Out of Many, One,” illustrating how this country established a new form of government and highlights the vital role that Congress plays in the daily lives of Americans, and introduces you to the building that houses the U.S. Congress. This will be followed by a docent tour. Located in the Capitol’s visitor center are exhibits and a restaurant where you can enjoy lunch on your own immediately following the tour. We will depart Manassas 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 2:15 p.m.

Wednesday, March 22 Riverside Dinner Theatre

presents

Saturday night fever

the musical

Fredericksburg, VA

Cost: $79 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE Reservations Opened: December 14

Based on the 1977 hit movie that featured and popularized the disco music of the Bee Gees, this stage version focuses on talented, streetwise Tony Manero, a nineteen-year-old Brooklyn youth who attempts to escape the tensions of his seemingly meaningless life through disco dancing. Displaying his dance prowess during a weekend at the local discotheque, he luxuriates in the admiration of the crowd, nurtures a growing relationship with Stephanie, his dance partner, and temporarily forgets the realities of his life: a less-than-engaging day job in a paint store. Eventually Tony and Stephanie discover that they both wish to make more of their lives, and they resolve to help each other start afresh. We will depart Manassas at 9:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 25 Signature THEATRE PRESENTS

Mrs. Miller does her thing

Arlington, VA

Cost: $100 pp Reservations Opened: December 16

Pulitzer Prize winner James Lapine’s new comedy stars Emmy and Tony Award® winner Debra Monk as Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Miller can’t sing—but don’t tell her that. Based on the real life story of Elva Miller, this touching and funny portrait offers Monk the role of a lifetime as the devoted, warbling songstress whose operatic, off-key singing became an unlikely pop phenomenon in the 1960s. Take a delectable romp through hits like “Downtown,” “Monday Monday,” “A Hard Day’s Night” and more. Simply irresistible, when Mrs. Miller does her thing, it’s so bad—it’s good. Lunch is own your own in the theatre cafe or one of the local eateries near the theatre. We will depart

Manassas at 10:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 29 Sight & Sound

presents Jonah

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost: $110 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: Immediately Join the millions of people from all over the world who have seen this one of a kind, awe-inspiring experience. Jonah is a prophet - and a man on the run. From who? From God! After a series of wild adventures involving a seaport called Joppa, a huge boat and a terrible storm, Jonah finds himself in the belly of a giant fish! But this isn't the end. It's here that God teaches Jonah how to receive grace and extend mercy, even to his archenemy: Nineveh. This Bible classic springs to life on stage in jaw-dropping scale by a world-class cast, spectacular special effects and live animals - on stage and in the aisles. This is not your average fish tale! Following the 11:00 a.m. show we will enjoy a late buffet lunch at Eden Resort. We will depart Manassas at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 8:15 p.m. There is no breakfast stop going or dinner stop returning – only a fast food rest stop in each direction.

Friday, March 31 Cherry blossom cruise

Washington, DC

Cost: $70 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: Immediately Hopefully we will get to see the Cherry Blossoms up close and real with a drive-by of the Tidal Basin, but you will also see them from the water on our special luncheon cruise. We will be sailing on the SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON. This is truly a lovely experience and our buffet luncheon features something for everyone to enjoy. We will depart Manassas at 9:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:30 p.m.

APRIL

Saturday-Saturday - April 1-8

The unbridled

spirit of Kentucky MOONSHINE, MOUNTAINS & MUSIC

Featuring Prestonburg – Bardstown-

Louisville & Lexington Cost: $1285 Single or $999 Twin pp

Reservations Open: Immediately See the lush limestone fed green grass of spring spread-out like a tapestry with every shade of green created for the edification of man and beast. We have a unique one-of-a-kind tour you would be hard pressed to find. The uniqueness of Kentucky doesn’t depend on big shinny cities where cosmopolitan ideas

rule the day. Instead, we will visit out of the way places and enjoy wonderful sights and sounds found nowhere else. The food will be outstanding and the guides down-home, friendly and eager to show you the state they love. Our tour includes breakfast each morning, three lunches and dinner each night. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. We will depart Manassas at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:00 a.m.

Arrival time back is approximately 8:00 p.m. The itinerary follows: Day 1: Arrive Prestonsburg, KY and proceed direct to dinner at Billy Ray’s Restaurant followed by reserved seating for Big Band River Boat Band at the Mountain Arts Center. Lodging is at the Comfort Inn. Day 2: Continental Breakfast. This morning we will proceed with the services of a private guide to the Middle Creek National Civil War Battlefield with a tour of Historic May House. We will then enter the East Kentucky Science Center followed by lunch at Jenny Wiey Resort State Par with monologue of Jenny Wiley. Weather permitting, we will also take a scenic Lake pontoon cruise. Then it’s onto the scenic tour of Stone Crest Mountain Mining Site Golf Course. The day will end with a moonshine hide-out tour followed by a BBQ dinner at Pine’s Building with reserved seating for the Moon Shine Band Day 3: Continental breakfast. We will depart the Comfort Inn with the services of a private guide for a tour of U.S. Highway 23 Country Music Highway Museum. We will be touring the mountain home place of the Coal Miner’s daughter – Loretta Lynn as well as enjoy lunch at the Mountain Home place. We will visit Webb’s General Store then take the shuttle to the birthplace of Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle. Dinner buffet with entertainment at Wickland. Lodging is at the Hampton Inn in Bardstown, KY. Day 4: Continental breakfast. Depart motel with services of a private guide for a riding tour of the “most beautiful small town in America 2012”. We will tour My Old Kentucky Home and then go behind the scene to tour and taste at Barton’s 1792 distillery. We will also tour the Kentucky Derby Museum with a Derby hat-making experience before our tour of Churchill Downs. Tonight we have dinner and reserved seating for The Addam’s Family at the Derby Dinner Playhouse. Lodging at the Derby Dinner Playhouse. Lodging will be at the Clarion Hotel in Clarksville, IN. Day 5: Breakfast buffet at the Clarion Hotel. We will then visit the American Printing House of the Blind. This will be followed by a tour of the Louisville Slugger Museum and a riding tour of Lexington including a tour of the famous Horse Farm. Dinner and overnight lodging at the Holiday Inn Express in Lexington, KY Day 6: Continental breakfast then depart for home.

Saturday, April 8 THR KENNEDY CENTER PRESENTS

CHICAGO

Washington, DC

Cost: $123 pp Reservations Open: Immediately

With show-stopping numbers, astonishing dancing, and a healthy dose of razzle dazzle, Chicago is a heart-pounding spectacle of everything that makes Broadway great. Velma Kelly and Foxy Roxie Hart bring down the house in this six-time Tony winner! We will depart Manassas at 11:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:00 p.m. No food stop is included.

Tuesday, April 11 national cathedral

cherry blossom tea

Washington, DC

Cost: $50 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: February 3 Join us at the National Cathedral for an unforgettable afternoon beginning with our guided tour of this magnificent facility built to honor God. We will then proceed to our Afternoon Tea in the Pilgrim Observation Gallery, which features spectacular aerial views of Washington, D.C. Note: Afternoon Tea will be served at 2:45 PM, so we suggest that you eat a hearty breakfast or pack yourself a light lunch to eat aboard the

coach. We will depart Manassas at 9:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 3:30 p.m. Note: This day trip has a maximum group size of 44 passengers! Wear comfortable shoes as there is considerable walking during the tour.

Tuesday, April 18 THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM &

BOTANIC GARDENS

Washington, DC

Cost: $38 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: February 1 We will enjoy a 45-minute docent tour highlighting the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory. You will have limited time to visit on your own before we continue to the National Arboretum. We have reserved picnic space to enjoy a box lunch from Jimmy Johns. With your reservation provide your choice of: turkey, ham, tuna, roast beef, Italian or vegetarian. After lunch and a chance to visit the gift shop, we will proceed on a tram riding tour of the Arboretum. At this time of the year you will see azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias making for a magnificent display of color during our ride. We will depart Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:15 p.m. Walking is required during the tour

Saturday, April 22 something rotten

AT THE HIPPODROME

Baltimore, MD

Cost: $158 pp Reservations Open: Immediately

SOMETHING ROTTEN! is the hilarious Broadway smash-up of 16th Century Shakespeare and 21st Century Broadway. It tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two playwrights stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star Will Shakespeare. When a soothsayer foretells the next big thing in theatre, the Bottom brothers set out to write the world's very first MUSICAL! With the most singing, the most dancing and the most gut-busting laughs, it's something wonderful... something for everyone... It's SOMETHING ROTTEN! "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years" Prior to the matinee performance we will enjoy lunch at Sabatino’s Italian Restaurant. We will depart Manassas at 845 a.m. and

Woodbridge at 930 a.m. We will arrive back in the area at approximately 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday- Thursday, April 26-27

HORSESHOE CURVE

Featuring Johnstown & Altoona, PA Cost: $460 Single or $297 Twin pp

Reservations Open: December 16 Enjoy lunch at the Cracker Barrel in Altoona, PA. We will then visit Altoona’s Railroader’s Museum dedicated to revealing, interpreting, commemorating and celebrating the significant contributions of Railroaders and their families to American life and industry. Next we will visit the Horseshoe Curve Historic Landmark Center and Funicular, an inclined plane which will take you from the visitor center up to the train tracks of Horseshoe Curve. Time for a break as we visit the outlet store of Benzel’s Pretzel Bakery in Altoona, home of the world famous “Pennysticks.” This will be followed by a visit of the Boyer Candy Company’s outlet store in Altoona for browsing among a variety of sweet including the company’s signature Mallo Cup. Samples are available to try. Now it is time to proceed to the Altoona Amtrak station where we will board Amtrak’s “The Pennsylvania” traveling on famed Horseshoe Curve, between Altoona and Johnstown. We have coach class tickets and seats are not reserved. Our driver will meet us in Johnstown at the Amtrak Station to transport us to Rizzo’s Restaurant, a local landmark in Windber for generations. Group will be treated to an Italian feast served family-style including fried zucchini, eggplant parmigiana, sausage and peppers, lasagna, rigatoni, meatballs, Italian breaded chicken, bread and butter, spumoni ice cream, plus coffee, hot or iced tea. (Please note restrooms for this site are on the lower level accessible by stairs.) Following dinner, we will proceed to the Holiday Inn Downtown in Johnstown, PA. Next day we will enjoy a breakfast buffet in the hotel’s Harrigan’s Restaurant. Today we will visit the Johnstown Flood National Memorial in South Fork, PA to learn about the Johnstown Flood of Friday, May 31, 1889, the worst natural disaster in America in the latter half of the nineteenth century. A 35-minute film presentation will be seen. The memorial is located at the site of the South Fork Dam which was owned by the South Fork Fishing & Hunting Club and after years of mistreatment, abuse, and lack of care, failed on Friday, May 31, 1889 sending a wall of water through the Conemaugh Valley and ultimately destroyed Johnstown. Continuing to Somerset, PA we will visit the Quecreek Mine Rescue Site where in 2002 nine miners were rescued from the coal mine 240 feet below after being trapped for 77 hours. Learn about the amazing rescue during an educational presentation. We will then enjoy lunch at the Coal Miners Café in Jennerstown (Please provide your selection at time of booking: hot roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw or hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw). Next is a very special stop as we visit Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown (Shanksville area) where you’ll learn about the flight which crashed on Sept. 11, 2001 as passengers fought to retake control of the hijacked plane. See the crash site from the Memorial Plaza and from the Visitors Center offering views from above. Buffet dinner is included at the Park ‘N Dine in Hancock, MD. The tour includes breakfast, two lunches and two dinners. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. We will depart Manassas at 6:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:30 a.m. Arrival time back is approximately 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 29 ALTRIA THEATRE PRESENTS

Beautiful

The carol king musical

Richmond, VA

Cost: $167 pp Reservations Opened: December 19

Before she was Carole King, superstar, she was Carole King, teenage songwriter. Her music would become the soundtrack to a generation. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. BEAUTIFUL tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Lunch prior to the performance will be at Mama J’s, a neighborhood restaurant based on the family tradition of going to grandma’s for Sunday dinner. We will experience great southern food with outstanding service in a relaxing atmosphere. We will depart Manassas at 8:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:30. a.m. Return time is approximately 6:45 p.m.

ADVANCED RESERVATIONS

MAY

Monday, May 1 Sherwood gardens &

Baltimore harbor cruise

Baltimore, MD

Cost: $70 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: February 1 Enjoy the approximately 80,000 tulip bulbs planted annually along with other spring flowering bulbs. Dogwoods, flowering cherries, wisteria and magnolias bloom throughout the gardens. One will also enjoy the brightly colored azaleas and old English boxwoods. Some of these plants date back as far as the 18th century and were collected from gardens of Colonial estates in Southern Maryland. We will then enjoy lunch at Sabatino’s Italian Restaurant followed by a harbor cruise. We will depart Manassas at 7:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:15 p.m.

Saturday, May 6 THE 90th Shenandoah

apple blossom parade &

FESTIVAL

Winchester, VA

Cost: $57 pp Reservations Open: February 6

The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival is a series of more than thirty events, but the biggest and most extravagant is the

Grand Parade. The Festival is held in Winchester, Virginia in the beautiful and historic Northern Shenandoah Valley. In addition to the parade with our reserved seats, we will attend Weekend in The Park with hundreds of crafts folks and food vendors for lunch on your own. We will depart Woodbridge at 7:30 a.m. and Manassas at 815 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:30 p.m. No food is included on this tour and walking on uneven terrain is involved at Weekend in the Park. Reserved seats for the parade and admission to the Park are included.

Saturday, May 6 Embassy open house

Washington, DC

Cost: $108 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: February 6 We will meet our guide at the Navy Memorial/Archives Metro Station. We will proceed to Embassy Row to begin our tour as we stroll the halls and gardens of these beautiful private buildings. Let your imagination run across the globe. Immerse yourself in International Cultures. The embassies offer indigenous treats, cultural performances, touring, and shopping for exotic crafts and goods from their countries. A Passport is included for stamping as you visit each country. Lunch is included at a local area restaurant and then continue our tour of the Embassies. The names of the Embassies that will be open have not as yet been announced. We will depart Manassas at 8:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:00 p.m. NOTE: This tour is limited to 40 participants.

Wednesday, May 10 William paca house &

gardens &

ANNAPOLIS harbor cruise

Baltimore, MD

Cost: $74 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: February 6 This five-part Georgian mansion was built in the 1760s by William Paca, one of Maryland’s four Signers of the Declaration of Independence and the state’s third Governor. Carefully restored by Historic Annapolis beginning in 1965, today it is recognized as one of the finest 18th-century homes in the country and a National Historic Landmark. Guided tours of the house, which features period furnishings and paintings, reveal the inner workings of an upper-class household in colonial and revolutionary Annapolis. The gardens have been painstakingly restored to its original splendor as a picturesque retreat from the bustle of the city. Visitors can view native and heirloom plants while exploring the terraced landscape’s formal Parterres, naturalistic Wilderness, and practical Kitchen garden. The garden frequently hosts weddings, receptions, and other special events. After lunch that is included, we will take a delightful harbor cruise with views of the US Naval Academy. We will depart Manassas at 7:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:15 a.m. Return time in the area is approximately 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 13 THE GAITHERS AT

AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE

Lancaster, PA

Cost: $135 pp Reservations Open: February 10

A full afternoon of entertainment and meaningful music is a rare treat anytime, but when the occasion includes the best-loved voices in gospel music, it’s a must-see celebration! If you attend just one musical event this year, this event hosted by Bill Gaither and featuring these artists is one you can’t miss. It will

leave you encouraged, grateful and most certainly smiling! Buffet lunch is prior to the performance at the Edon Resort. We will depart Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. We will arrive back in the area at approximately 9:00 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, May 19-21

music & rails

Elkins, West Virginia

Cost: $715 Single and $565 Twin pp Reservations Open: February 8

This is the most excitement you can have in three days! Climb deep into un-inhabited mountains on two Wild and Wonderful Train Rides, then come back to earth and enjoy Forge. This is as good as it gets! Your tour includes two dinners, one hobo lunch and two continental breakfasts as well as three train rides. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. We will depart Woodbridge, at 6:15 a.m. and Manassas at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:00 p.m.

The Itinerary The Cheat Mountain Salamander has climate controlled passenger cars and provides a ride through the wild, high-mountain wilderness of West Virginia. Day 1 – Arriving in Elkins, WV you enjoy a two night stay at the Holiday Inn Express in the Elkins Railyard. The Railyard is a beautiful development project that consists of the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Rail Depot, American Mountain Theater, the Railyard Restaurant & Gift Shop, a small amphitheater, and is the future site of a Railyard Museum complete with repair barns and turntable – and you are in the middle of it all. Your evening entertainment begins with a meal at Elkins’ newest theater, The Gandy Dancer. In a beautiful new dining room, you enjoy a very nice meal. Followed by the Mountain Memories Show Band and a musical variety show that is filled with high energy family-friendly comedy and music. Day 2 – This morning you enjoy a ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad. This is a historic timber train that will take you to Whitaker Station where you see how logs were cabled out of the forest onto the train then hauled to market. You will then continue up the mountain to Spruce. Here in this high mountain valley you change trains, boarding the Cheat Mountain Salamander for a trip back down the mountain to Elkins. We will then board the Cheat Mountain Salamander’s climate controlled passenger cars for a 2 1/2 hour ride through the wild, high-mountain wilderness of West Virginia. A photo stop is made at the High Falls of the Cheat River. 18 feet tall and 150 feet across this beautiful location is 5 miles from the closest road. After High Falls your train follows the tumbling Cheat through another 21 miles of scenic wilderness. This is unspoiled and uninhabited forest, with gorgeous tree topped mountain vistas, where hardwoods and evergreens grow to the edge of

boulder strewn white water rivers. During the ride you enjoy a Sandwich Buffet served in the “Red Spruce” dining car. This evening we will enjoy dinner in a Timber Baron's Mansion followed by the American Mountain Theater Evening Variety Show, a two-hour show featuring a variety of musical styles that includes country, gospel, pop and patriotic tunes that is blended together with a little homespun humor to provide you a warm and wonderful evening of Wows and Giggles. Day 3 – This morning we depart Elkins for Frostburg, MD where we will board the Western Scenic Railroad for a scenic ride through the mountains of western Maryland to Cumberland. Stop will be made in Hancock, MD at the Park-N-Dine for dinner that is included on our bus ride home, relax and reflect on your one-of-a-kind weekend.

Monday-Saturday, May 29-June 3

Real housewives of

Indiana & Ohio

Featuring Walnut Creek, Ohio &

Nappanee, IN

Cost: $1120 Single or $870 Twin pp Reservations Open: February 21

We are very familiar with the Pennsylvania Dutch, but how much do you know about the Amish of Ohio and Indiana. We think Pennsylvania is the only place you can find real Amish, but just like lots of other settlers, they moved west and found fertile farming grounds in Ohio and Indiana where they could settle down and live life according to their religious principles. Our tour includes four unique dinners – dinner with an Amish family, an Amish wedding feast, a Threshers dinner and dinner at Amish Acres as well as dinner in Pittsburg, PA as well as five breakfasts and one lunch. We will spend two nights in Walnut Creek, two nights at Amish Acres in Nappanee and one night in Pittsburgh, PA. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. We will depart Manassas at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:00 a.m. Arrival time back in the area is approximately 7:00 p.m. Following is the itinerary:

The Itinerary Day 1: Today, travel to Ohio Amish Country. You will be lodging in either Berlin or Millersburg, OH for the night. Dinner at the Berlin Farmstead Restaurant as you enjoy a family-style dinner. You will enjoy the beauty of the country setting and the bounty of the country kitchen. Day 2: Guided Ohio Amish Touring This morning following breakfast meet your Amish guide and begin your day. Stop at Heini's Cheese Start with a visit to Heini's Cheese House & Country Mall, family owned since 1935. View cheese making, free samples of over 50 Amish cheeses, Heritage curtain & lace, smoked Amish meats, homemade jellies, homemade Amish fudge & candles, hand-dipped ice cream, Amish gifts & souvenirs, party trays & gifts packages, bulk foods & candy, and more. Visit Troyer's Handmade Candies to make and take your very own buckeye candies. While here, be sure to sample some of Lydia’s most popular confections such as cashew crunch, caramel butter puffs, cream truffles, turtle bars and more! Tour the Millersburg Victorian Mansion, the historic Millersburg Victorian mansion built around the turn of the 20th century and featured on HGTV’s Victorian America. Enjoy a tour of the mansion filled with history and possibly ghosts! The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Visit the Hersberger Farm & Bakery, the bakery features their famous fry pies, stuffed cookies, cream sticks, breads and more!! Take home some of the homemade jams, jellies, noodles and other treats. While you are there enjoy looking at Big Ben, the largest Belgian draft horse in the US!! Then visit one of the areas local cheese factories. Sample over 50 different varieties of cheese and watch cheese making in progress through glass windows. Learn to Make Shoofly Pie. We will travel to Nappanee, IN where upon arrival at Amish Acres we’ll enjoy a fun hands on group activity in the Amish Acres bakery kitchen as we learn how to make a Shoofly Pie in the kitchen with Frieda the Amish baker and take home our tasty creation. Lodging for two nights at Amish Acres. Wine Tasting in the Barn Loft Grill before our Threshers Dinner & Round Barn Theatre Show. Enjoy a famous family-style Thresher’s with hearth baked bread, to platters of steaming country chicken, cider baked ham, and beef; the menu brings “Oohs and Aah’s” from hungry “Threshers” of all ages. Topping off the day, here in the Round Barn Theater is a theatrical production of “Plain and Fancy,” the story of life and love on an Amish farm. Day 3: Real Indiana Amish Housewives Tour Meet your local guide this morning for a Real Indiana Amish Housewives Tour. Forget reality TV instead meet the real housewives of Amish Country. Get a first-hand look at a day in the life of a real Amish woman and the cottage industries they’ve created. Visit with an authentic Amish housewife to learn how household chores are done without electrical appliances. Learn how the families make a living without modern technology ruling everyday life! Cinnamon Roll Demonstration Enjoy a cinnamon roll demo with Elaine or Mary Lou. Haystack Lunch Visit Carolyn’s home for a haystack lunch and peanut butter crumb pie making demo. Basket Weaving & Visit with Amish School Teacher Chat with a basket weaver about her thriving business. Meet an Amish school teacher and find out how she manages her classes in a one room school, here everyone will have after school treat – a whoopee pie!! Amish Quilting Bee & Dinner in Amish Homestead This evening Elaine Jones invites you to join her and her family and friends in an Amish quilting bee. Enjoy a delicious home cooked traditional Amish meal and then pull up a chair around original quilt frames filled with hand pieced Amish quilts. They will demonstrate how to piece, mark and get the quilt ready to sew. Then you will sit beside the ladies and participate, watch, learn or just chat as they lead both the novice and experienced quilter in an old fashioned quilting bee. Men in the group are welcome to join Elaine’s husband for conversation in the barn. Dinner at the Amish Homestead. Day 4: Brownbag Backroads Tour This morning travel the scenic backroads passing horse drawn buggies, tidy farm homes and white washed barns. Learn about the fascinating lifestyle of the Amish as your knowledgeable guide tells all about the area and the history, traditions, and customs of the Amish. You will stop at a variety of welcoming country stores and quaint shops as you load your brown bag with goodies. Overnight Lodging, Pittsburgh with dinner at Buca di Beppo where all meals are served family-style with salad, pasta, entree, dessert and beverage. Day 5: Expanded continental breakfast then depart for home.

JUNE

Saturday-Wednesday, June 17-21

Sail Boston

A True Maritime Experience

Cost: $875 Single and $671 Twin pp Reservations Open: March 2

This unique adventure provides yachting in Newport, a sail aboard a Tall Ship as well as opportunity to go aboard other Tall Ships anchored in Boston Harbor. In addition, we will visit many fascinating sites including those involved in the maritime history of the area. The tour includes four expanded continental breakfasts, one lunch and two dinners as well as one night in Mystic, CT, one night in Coventry, RI and two nights in Danvers, MA. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. We will depart Manassas at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:00 p.m. Following is the itinerary: Day 1: U.S. Coast Guard Museum - On the grounds of the picturesque Coast Guard Academy, the museum features incredible artifacts spanning the 200-year history of America’s premier maritime service. Arrive at the Quality Inn, Mystic, CT Dinner Included Day 2: Expanded Continental Breakfast-with Hot Choices Camelot Tour of Newport - In celebration of JFK's centennial year, return to Camelot by viewing President Kennedy’s and Jackie’s close associations with the City by the Sea. Sights include St. Mary’s Church, where the couple was married and attended Mass, Newport Country Club, The Newport Reading Room on historic Bellevue Avenue, Bailey‘s Beach where the President would go for his morning swim, and Hammersmith Farm, Jackie’s childhood home and also known as the Summer White House. Newport Yachting Experience w/Panera Lunch - Enjoy your Panera boxed lunch while sailing on a tall ship sail through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay accompanied with all the excitement of sailing in the Sailing Capital of America aboard the classic sailing schooner Madeleine. Glide by fabulous coastal sites, magnificent gilded age mansions, Newport's Yacht Club, the towering Newport Bridge, the Rock House and more. Marble House Mansion - Tour this sumptuous Vanderbilt-owned mansion built with 500,000 cubic feet of American, Italian and African Marbles. Stroll the beautiful grounds complete with a lovely Chinese Tea House. Brick Marketplace - Located on beautiful Newport Harbor. Take time for dinner on own in this beautiful sea-side marketplace, filled with shops, attractions and restaurants. Arrive at the Hampton Inn, Coventry, RI Day 3: Expanded Continental Breakfast. Full Day Guide Service Sail Boston - Boston’s wealth of maritime history stretches from land to the sea! Join Bostonians in welcoming crews and cadets from all over the world on this extraordinary trans-Atlantic regatta. Events will include special tall ship boarding to meet the crew and explore, a spectacular cadet and crew parade and more. Spirit of Boston Tall Ship Luncheon Cruise - Spend the afternoon on Boston Harbor with an up close, personal view of the incredible Tall Ships. A fleet of over 50 ships from 28 different countries will be docked for the only United States port of call. Enjoy a scrumptious full luncheon buffet while your cruise past the Ships and many of Boston's most historic sites.

Boston Maritime Tour, Guided - Discover the nautical side of this historic city including Charles Navy Yard, USS Constitution (the oldest warship in the US Navy) Boston‘s fishing industry, Tea Party site, and more. Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market - Take time to explore and have dinner on your own at this historic center filled with shops, eateries and carts of hand-crafted gifts. Arrive at the North Shore Hotel, Danvers, MA for two nights Day 4: Expanded Continental Breakfast Salem Tour - Learn about the famous 1692 witchcraft trials that consumed this New England sea-side village. Hear about the rich maritime history. View elaborate deep-water sea captain’s homes and the famous House of Seven Gables. Visit the Old Burying Point cemetery and witch trail Memorial. Salem Maritime Historic Site - Tour the historic Customs House and learn about how this Custom Service in Salem was vital to the new United States Government. Visit the 18th Century sailing vessel, The Friendship. Rockport Artist Colony - Ready your cameras for one of New England's most photographed locations at the very tip of stunning Cape Ann. Take time for lunch on your own and browse the many galleries and boutiques filled with hand crafts. Sea Captains Homes - Tour the home of Gloucester’s most successful sea captain, Captain Elias Davis. Built in 1804, the home is furnished and decorated with domestic and personal items, such as a medicine chest and instruction booklet used by Captain Davis, who also was the ship’s doctor. Next, step back 100 years and check out the 1710 White-Ellery house. Gloucester House Dinner w/ Storyteller Included - Perched on beautiful Gloucester Harbor, dinner will be at the famous Gloucester House Restaurant serving the freshest seafood and followed by enchanting tales woven from seafaring fables and folk lore. Day #5 - Expanded Continental Breakfast-with Hot Choices Travel Home

Saturday, June 24 Oklahoma

Shenandoah summer music

theatre

Winchester, VA

Cost: $65 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: March 24 Chicks and ducks and geese better scurry, because here comes Oklahoma! the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical full of rivalry and romance in a turn-of-the-century

territory on the brink of statehood. We will depart Woodbridge at 9:30 a.m. and Manassas at 10:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:30 p.m. Lunch is included at the Cracker Barrel in Winchester.

JULY

Saturday, July 1 finding Neverland

AT THE HIPPODROME

Baltimore, MD

Cost: $158 pp Reservations Open: March 1

Based on the Academy Award®-winning f i lm of the same name, th is breathtaking show fo l lows playwr ight J.M. Barr ie as he summons the courage to become the wri ter – and the man – he yearns to be. Barr ie f inds the inspirat ion he’s been missing when he meets the beaut ifu l widow Sylv ia and her four young sons: Jack, George, Michael and Peter. Del ighted by the boys’ hi lar ious escapades, Barr ie conjures the magical wor ld of Neverland and writes a play unl ike any the high -society London theatergoers have ever seen. I t ’s a tremendous r isk, but as Barr ie h imself has discovered that w h e n y o u b e l i e v e , y o u c a n f l y . Prior to the matinee performance we will enjoy lunch at Sabatino’s Italian Restaurant. We will depart Manassas at 8:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:30 a.m. We will arrive back in the area at approximately 6:45 p.m.

Thursday-Friday, July 6-7

68th Annual

Kutztown Folk Festival

Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost: $285 Single and $230 Twin pp Reservations Open: March 30

The Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest continuously operated folk life festival in America. This nine-day event continues to draw visitors from all over the world, entertaining families while providing valuable insight into the traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch and their fascinating way of life. The festival also houses the largest quilt sale in America and has an internationally attended Quilt Auction of top prize-winning quilts. But the purpose of the festival is still fulfilled, as evidenced by the continued participation of the local Pennsylvania Dutch community as well as many of the foremost experts and scholars of this fascinating microcosm of America. This unusual nine-day festival had been featured twice in National Geographic and has been called "one of the most unique festivals on the East coast" by the Washington Post, with good reason. Our visit will be in the cool of the evening. We are also including a visit to the Boyerstown Museum that preserves Pennsylvania’s transportation history. Almost all of the vehicles, from cars and trucks to wagons and carriages, were built in Pennsylvania. We also have a tram tour scheduled at the American Treasure Museum. The private collection is so large that trams take everyone on a riding tour. Two of the major exhibits are mechanical music boxes and classic preserved automobiles. The mechanical music display includes hundreds of machines such as nickelodeons, band organs and music boxes. You will hear the great sounds of the music of days gone by. Additionally, we have a jam packed display of animated store window advertising, dolls, doll houses, model airplanes, circus, patriotic, holiday items and many surprises. We also are including a ride aboard the Colebrookdale Railroad. Completed by soldiers’ home from the Civil War just four months after the Transcontinental Railroad united the East and West, the Colebrookdale is a record of epic engineering and heroic human drama. Eight-point-six miles long and a century-and-a-half back in time, the Secret Valley Line beckons you to experience for yourself this unexpected treasures of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Our tour includes breakfast, two lunches and overnight lodging at the Inn at Reading. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. We will depart Manassas at 5:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 6:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 12 beauty & the beast

Shenandoah summer music

theatre

Winchester, VA

Cost: $65 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: April 14 The heartwarming tale as old as time tells of a young woman who finds her way to an enchanted castle and brings a glimmer of hope to all those trapped in a spell, including the castle’s

beastly master. We will depart Woodbridge at 9:30 a.m. and Manassas at 10:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:30 p.m. Lunch is included at the Cracker Barrel in Winchester.

Monday-Friday, July 17-21 RETURN TO THE CAPE

Plymouth, MA

Cost: $1136 Single and $796 Twin pp Reservations Open: April 17

One of the most requested places to return to is historic

Cape Cod with its raw beauty as a seaside resort area. We

have added a few new things for those who will take this

tour for the second or third time to provide new incentives

to return to the Cape. This includes 4 nights lodging at the Hampton Inn in Plymouth, 4 expanded continental breakfasts at hotels, 4 full dinners with dessert and coffee, (including a Lobster bake), touring of: Hyannis, Salem, Gloucester, Provincetown, and Martha’s Vineyard. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation.

We will depart Manassas at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:15 p.m. Following is the itinerary: DAY 1: Arrive on Cape Cod, crossing the widest man-made Canal in the entire world. You have 4 nights lodging at the beautiful Hampton Inn Plymouth. Dinner at Cracker Barrel before check-in at hotel. DAY 2: After a full buffet breakfast at your hotel, you meet your local guide and tour the Hyannisport as known and loved by President John F. Kennedy. Stops will include JFK Memorial, St. Francis Xavier Church and a view of the Kennedy Compound area. Now it's onto Provincetown, the very tip of Cape Cod, traveling on the old stagecoach route, with a stop at the Chatham Lighthouse and National Seashore Park. Here, you learn all about the natural history of the Cape. A special treat will be the whale watching cruise in the Atlantic Ocean. Dinner. DAY 3: After a full buffet breakfast at your hotel, you take a scenic cruise to the storybook island of Martha's Vineyard. Here, you enjoy a narrated tour including the Oak Bluffs Gingerbread Cottages and a stop for lunch on your own and shopping in Edgartown, its streets lined with Sea Captain's mansions built when the only great industry was whaling by harpoon. Later, return to Cape Cod. Tonight, you enjoy an old-fashioned Lobster Bake at your hotel with all the trimmings (steak also on the menu).

DAY 4: Following a full buffet breakfast at your hotel, you meet your local guide and head North to Salem, one of the most famous seaside villages in New England. First, you tour the Salem Wax Museum, where you learn all about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Next, it's onto the House of the Seven Gables, made famous by the Victorian novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Don't miss walking up the secret staircase behind the fireplace! Lunch and shopping time will be on your own at lovely Pickering Wharf before taking a short drive to nearby Gloucester. Here, you have a picture stop at the much-photographed Fisherman's Statue, with the inscription "they that go down to the sea in ships". Dinner. DAY 5: After a full buffet breakfast at your hotel, you bid farewell to Cape Cod with wonderful ocean memories

Wednesday, July 26 hair spray

Shenandoah summer music

theatre

Winchester, VA

Cost: $85 pp Reservations Open: April 28

You can’t stop the beat with this fast-paced and fabulous musical set in 1960’s Baltimore, in an era of social progress that empowers average teen Tracy Turnblad to explore new heights

of social justice, teen romance and her hair! We will depart Woodbridge at 9:30 a.m. and Manassas at 10:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:30 p.m. Lunch is included at the Cracker Barrel in Winchester.

AUGUST

Thursday-Saturday, August 3-5 ADVENTURES IN

PITTSBURGH

Pittsburgh, PA

Cost: $778 Single and $578 Twin pp Reservations Open: May 4

By popular demand, we are presenting for the first time, a tour dedicated to the city of Pittsburgh. The tour includes two dinners and two breakfasts as well as lodging at the Springhill Suites Pittsburgh Southside for two nights. On the first day we will have a private guide to provide an overview of Pittsburgh including the Southside within the city. This will help us become familiar with the area and prepare us for the next day. This evening we will enjoy a Pittsburgh Riverboat dining tour that features our dinner buffet and beautiful night views of the city. Day two begins with breakfast followed by a full day of touring with our local guide. Included will be Phipps Conservatory, Nationality Rooms, Heinz Chapel, history of the North Shore and PNC Park. We will also visit the World War II Memorial Dinner will be at the Grand Concourse Restaurant at Station Square. This will be followed by an evening at the theatre featuring the musical Momma Mia. Our final day begins with breakfast followed by a visit and ride on the Duquesne Incline built in 1877. Time will be allowed for lunch on your own before

departing for home. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. We will depart Manassas at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:00 a.m. Arrival back in the area will be at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Sunday-Saturday, August 20-26 Across lake Michigan

Adventures in

Wisconsin & Michigan

Cost: $1528 Single and $1154 Twin pp Reservations Open: May 26

Come with us as we cross Lake Michigan with our coach and everyone aboard on a first class experience aboard the SS Badger’s cruise from Ludington, Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin and onto our tour of the unique Door Country. Framed by 300 miles of scenic Lake Michigan shoreline, Door County, Wisconsin offers a Scandinavian seaside experience in the heart of the Midwest. It's a sliver of land filled with quaint waterfront villages, fish boils, a restaurant with goats on the roof and more. In between we have a number of fascinating and beautiful sites for you to see. Our itinerary below will provide the details. This tour includes 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners as well as two lunches. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. We will depart Manassas at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 8:30 p.m.

The Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Port Clinton, Ohio for overnight and dinner Day 2: Breakfast then proceed to Lansing, Michigan to tour the State Capitol building. Arrive Grand Rapids, Michigan to tour Frederick Meijer Gardens. Continue to Ludington, Michigan for overnight and dinner Day 3: Breakfast then board the ferry that departs across Lake Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Lunch is included on your three-hour crossing. Depart the ferry and proceed to Wilson's Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor in the heart of Ephraim, WI since 1906. A classic Door County landmark that possesses the enchantment to take you back in time with its old-fashioned soda fountain and ice cream specialties, home- brewed draft root beer, flame broiled burgers and juke boxes playing the classics. Stop for ice cream and refreshments on your own on our way to Rowleys Bay. Meet & Greet at the Door County Visitor Bureau then proceed to Rowleys Bay Resort for two nights. Tonight you will enjoy an International Dinner Buffet followed by a show at the Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theatre. Discover this theatrical treasure nestled along the shoreline with the comfort of a new state-of-the-art, 3-season theater. Take in the sunset at the shore before an evening of stellar professional live theater. Day 4: Breakfast at Al Johnson's, a unique and authentic Swedish breakfast experience where live goats can be found grazing on the sod roof. It’s quite a sight, and it’s made this place one of the most famous restaurants in Door County. Peruse the gift shop for a special Swedish souvenir to remember your travels. We will then proceed to the Washington Island Ferry for a half-hour trip across the four-mile passageway between the tip of the County and the island known as “La Porte des Morts” or “the door of the dead.” During your boat ride learn the history of the outlying islands and an intro to Washington Island. Upon arrival board the Island’s original open air Cherry Train and enjoy a narrated tour, highlighting island features and attractions. Stops could include Stavkirke Church, Schoolhouse Beach and Jacobsen Museum.

Return to the mainland early afternoon and enjoy some free time to explore Door County on your own. This evening you will take part in a Fish Boil Dinner with Entertainment just as Scandinavian settlers off the Peninsula did 100 years ago. Fresh locally caught whitefish are cooked outside over an open fire along with small baby red potatoes and sweet boiling onions. During the cooking process, fish oils naturally rise to the surface which “boils over” along with water in a fiery spectacle signaling the end of the cooking process and the beginning of dinner. Day 5: Breakfast Buffet at the resort. We will then return to Manitowoc, Wisconsin to reboard the SS Badger for the trip back across Lake Michigan to Ludington, MI. Dinner is included on your three-hour crossing. Overnight in Ludington. Day 6: This morning enjoy a breakfast buffet at the motel. Today we depart for Holland, Michigan where lunch is included at the Alpen Rose Restaurant as well as a trolley tour of Holland and free time to do a little shopping on your own in the unique Dutch shops. This evening we will overnight in Elyria, OH and enjoy dinner at the Golden Corral. Day 7: Enjoy breakfast at the motel before continuing our journey back home.

SEPTEMBER

Sunday-Saturday, September 24-30 Trains across the

mountains

New England Fall Foliage Special

Cost: $1351 Single and $1015 Twin pp Reservations Open: June 5

This is a golden opportunity to visit four of our New England states during the fall foliage splendor. We will visit and see sites in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. By motor coach and by rail, you will be part of an exciting adventure you will not want to miss. Make your reservation early as this tour sells out quickly. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. We will depart Manassas at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:00 p.m.

The Itinerary Day #1 – Arrive at the Holiday Inn Express, Albany, NY - Dinner Included Day #2 – Expanded Continental Breakfast - With hot choices. Saratoga - North Creek Railway Excursion - Begin in scenic Saratoga Springs and journey through the heart of the rugged Adirondack Mountain Range along the mighty Hudson River with a fabulous back-drop of mammoth mountain peaks, alleys and quaint village tucked in between. North Creek Village - Take time for lunch on own and browse the shops. Wilson Castle - Tour through this 1867 authentic English manor known for its intricate architectural design, European and Far East furnishings, 84 stained glass windows and extensive art collection. Arrive at the Cortina Inn and Resort, Killington, VT - Dinner Included Day #3 – Deluxe Continental Breakfast Vermont Country Store and Covered Bridge - Stocked to the rafters with a wide variety of locally made award-winning

Vermont cheeses, rows of penny candy, kitchen gadgets and endless items from the past. Take a stroll through the Kissing Bridge and visit the Grist Mill Museum. Green Mountain Flyer Rail Excursion - Ride in fully restored 1930’s antique passenger coaches pulled by a vintage locomotive. Travel along the Connecticut and Williams Rivers. Pass by covered bridges, a beautiful cascading waterfall and Brockway Mills Gorge. Cross over the rivers for breath-taking views. Woodstock Village - A true New England village nestled in the mountains. Take time for lunch on own, browsing the shops and a walk through the covered bridge. Sugarbush Farm - Visit this working farm, known for its wonderful Vermont cheeses and maple sugar. Enjoy the delicious samples. Learn about maple sugaring with a sugar house tour and enjoy the views from this hill-side farm. Arrive at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, Plymouth, NH for 3 nights Dinner Included Day #4 – Expanded Continental Breakfast - With hot choices. Castle in the Clouds - Begin with an overview presentation and learn about the history of this magnificent mansion. Tour through the picturesque Estate perched high above the lakes and surrounded by three mountains. Great photo-op for foliage vistas. North Conway Village - Ready your cameras for one of New Hampshire's most charming villages. Take in the Austrian-style train station, crisp, white church steeples and colonial era shops. Check out the yummy local food products, hand-made crafts and antiques at Zeb’s famous New England Country Store. Conway Scenic Railway - Arrive in New Hampshire's majestic White Mountains. Depart from the 1874 Victorian Station on the Valley Train and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Mount Washington Valley as you ride through the breath-taking mountain passages. Visit the museum, outdoor railroad display, working turntable and gift shop. Kancamagus Highway - Travel New Hampshire’s most scenic roadway, filled with breath-taking, mountain vistas. Time for photo-ops. Capture great foliage shots!!! Historic Inn Dinner – Enjoy hearty New England fare in the warm atmosphere of the historic Woodstock Inn. Day #5 – Expanded Continental Breakfast The Rocks Estate Maple Experience – Perched on pristine mountainous terrain, this multi-functional estate encompasses a huge Christmas tree farm, maple sugar house and production, gift shop and more. Travel through scenic mountain passages to “The Rocks”. Enjoy an interactive virtual tour at the Rocks Estate of the sap boiling process in the sugarhouse and maple museum. See and learn how sweet treats were made from Native American times to present day. Littleton, NH - Stop in this charming village for lunch on own and shopping. Mount Washington Mountaintop w/ BBQ Dinner – Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience to the very top of New England's tallest peak at 6,228 feet! Your "Stage Driver" will enlighten you from base to summit with anecdotes, legends, history and insight into the ecological wonder of Mount Washington not to mention the incredible vistas en route. Photo-ops abound at the summit, surrounded by the 750,000-acre White Mountain National Forest, where views on a clear day may extend as far as Vermont, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Quebec, and at times even the Atlantic

Ocean! Check out the Mount Washington Observatory offering the interactive “Extreme Mt. Washington Museum”. After your descent to base camp, enjoy a yummy BBQ dinner. Day #6 – Expanded Continental Breakfast – Kellerhaus Candy - Stop at the Kellerhaus, New Hampshire’s oldest candy makers for a candy making demonstration and taste. Great gift shop with New Hampshire products. New Hampshire Lakes Region Tour - Meet your guide and discover glorious lakes region. See Squam Lake, the location of the “On Golden Pond” film. Hear about the history, geography, wildlife and enjoy the incredible scenery. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad with Lunch - Discover New Hampshire's largest lake by rail as you enjoy a hand-carved, roast turkey lunch (prepared by the famous Hart’s Turkey Farm) aboard vintage coaches of the Winnipesaukee Railway. Enjoy your scenic excursion hugging the picturesque shoreline, surrounded by mountain outcrops, with views of "Grand Style Resorts", pristine woodlands, lake wild life and more. Arrive at the Best Western Merrimack Valley, Haverhill, MA Dinner at Cracker Barrel in Tewksbury, MA Day #7 – Expanded Continental Breakfast Depart for home.

OCTOBER

Saturday-Friday, October 21-27

The big easy down

yonder

New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost: $1568 Single and $1135 Twin pp Reservations Open: July 11

Situated on a bend of the Mississippi River 100 miles from its mouth, New Orleans has been the chief city of Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico’s busiest northern port since the early 1700s. Founded by the French, ruled for 40 years by the Spanish and bought by the United States in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, New Orleans is known for its distinct Creole culture and vibrant history. Significant battles of the War of 1812 and the Civil War were fought over the city. Ours is not a “cookie cutter” type tour where you breeze in and breeze out and miss the unique aspects of New Orleans culture. This tour includes six nights lodging, six continental breakfasts, two lunches and six dinners. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. We will depart Manassas at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:00 p.m. Following is the itinerary: Day 1: Lodging at Comfort Inn in Athens, TN Dinner Day 2: Continental Breakfast then onto New Orleans. Lodging is at the Drury Inn with its nightly “kick back” reception with all the trimmings to make a dinner. Free time in the near-by French Quarters with market shopping, Royal Street promenade carriage rides past historic homes. Day 3: Continental Breakfast followed by the services of a private guide for a walking tour of the French Quarters with selected stops. This will be followed by a Dixieland Jazz lunch at the famous Court of the Two Sisters. Again, free time to explore the French Quarter and all its unique shops. We will then enjoy a riding tour of the New Orleans areal The balance of the day is free to explore on your own including the

excitement of Bourbon Street. Be sure to enjoy your “kick-back” reception for dinner. Day 4: Continental Breakfast. Today we will tour Oak Alley Plantation including a Cajun lunch buffet at the plantation. Your afternoon is free to explore St. Charles Avenue on a $.25 cent trolley ride. Be sure to enjoy your “kick-back” reception for dinner as part of your evening activities. Day 5: Continental Breakfast. Today we will visit the National WWII Museum followed by a tour of Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World. Tonight we will enjoy a Cajun Dinner and Entertainment at Mulate’s. Day 6: Continental Breakfast. Today we will depart New Orleans for Chattanooga, TN with lodging at the Holiday Inn Express. This evening we will enjoy a prime rib dinner on the Southern Belle Riverboat with entertainment. Day 7: Continental Breakfast. Today we will visit A.J. Bush’s General Merchandise Museum before departing for home.

2017 tours BY

QUALITY tour

transport

Casino tours

PLEASE NOTE THAT

REBATES ARE SUBJECT TO

CHANGES BY THE CASINOS

OVERWHICH QUALITY HAS

NO CONTROL

ONE DAY excursions

Thursday 1/26, 3/23, 5/25

Mgm CASINO

National Harbor MD

Reservations Open Immediately

Cost: $35 pp

MGM is a luxury resort, retail, dining, entertainment and gaming experience just minutes from Washington D.C on the banks of the Potomac River’ Bigger means better. Being the largest gaming floor in the area means options, lot of options. There are many options for dining on your own. Don’t miss out and seeing this fabulous facility. We will depart Manassas at 8:30 a.m. at Woodbridge at 9:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13

HOLLYWOOD CASINO

Charles Town, WV

Reservations Open Immediately

Cost: $35 pp From Charles Town Slots to BROADWAY CASINO, 5,032 gaming machines are featured along with 112 table and poker games. The property has six restaurants and a food court. You will receive a $20 rebate at the casino. Lunch is on your own at the Epic Buffet or food court. We will depart Woodbridge at 8:45 a.m. and Manassas at 9:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:15 p.m.

Thursday 2/23 & 4/27

MD LIVE CASINO

Arundel, MD Cost: $35 pp

Reservations Open: Immediately Located at Arundel Mills Mall, this casino spans twelve acres and includes 4,750 slot machines and electronic table games, acclaimed restaurants, and of course, the mall for first class shopping. It is one of the largest gaming, retail and entertainment destinations in the country. Come along to enjoy so much at one destination. The rebate is currently $20. We will depart Manassas at 8:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:00 p.m.

THE FEATURE CRUISE

FOR 2017

MARCH

12-Day Cruise March 6-18, 2017 Royal Caribbean

Grandeur of the Seas $1491 Twin pp Outside cabin; $1287 Twin pp Inside Cabin; $3035 Single Outside &

$2535 Single Inside Cabin Balconies Limited and at an approximate -

cost of $2595 Twin pp NOTE: Rates include trip cancellation insurance and port charges as well as transportation to and from the port of Baltimore. THIS CRUISE REQUIRES A PASSPORT. When making a reservation please provide your name as it appears on your passport. Rates do not include the daily gratuities at a suggested cost of $13 per person per day for waiter and room service, cabin stewards and head waiter. Those are paid

aboard ship. All sightseeing off the ship is on your own and reservations can be made during the course of cruising. We will depart Manassas at 9:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:00 a.m. Return time in the area is approximately 12 Noon. NOTE: SPACE MAY STILL BE AVAILABLE. IT WOULD REQUIRE FULL PAYMENT UPON CONFIRMATION. 1-3: 4:00 p.m. departure from the Port of Baltimore, MD for Cruising: Cruising Whether you seek an adrenaline rush or total tranquility, our ships have it all. Try rock climbing and experience whimsical aerial shows that take place high above. Melt away land-based stress with a spa massage, build a scrapbook of memories or simply relax poolside. Onboard, dining is about more than just food. Think ambience, variety and the flexibility to decide when and what you savor. When our ship hits the high seas, the excitement of Casino Royale® kicks off. Try your hand at our card tables, spin to win at roulette, and hit it big time with the pull of a slot machine. Day 4: Arrives 9:00 AM Departs 6:00 PM (Docked) Port of Call: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Beyond the glitz of its famous shopping district, St. Thomas enchants with a fascinating history and natural scenery. Explore the island's diverse heritage in Charlotte Amalie, or splash your way around at vibrant reefs or a gorgeous beach. Day 6: Arrives 7:00 AM Departs 4:00 PM (Docked) Port of Call: St. Johns, Antigua Antigua boasts 365 white-sand beaches, world-class sailing and lush nature. Culture buffs can explore the colorful capital of St. John's or visit the former British imperial naval base of Nelson's Dockyard on the south coast. Discover Antigua's past at this restored working dockyard. Original colonial buildings bring the island's history to life. Day 7: Arrives 9:00 AM Departs 6:00 PM (Docked) Port of Call: Castries, St. Lucia From the twin peaks of the Pitons mountains to rainforest and palm-fringed beaches, St. Lucia astounds with dramatic unspoiled scenery. The capital of Castries is your gateway to outdoor fun, relaxation and exploring the unique culture. Day 8: Arrives 9:00 AM Departs 6:00 PM (Docked) Port of Call: Basseterre, St. Kitts St. Kitts was a tropical prize over which the European powers fought for more than a century. Discover French and British heritage in Basseterre and the complex colonial legacy amongst the ruins of fortresses and once-grand estates. Enjoy magnificent gardens, exotic plants and an amazing African Saman tree. Day 9: Arrives 7:00 AM Departs 5:00 PM (Docked) Port of Call: Philipsburg, St. Maarten One island, two cultures: welcome to St. Maarten. Experience Dutch and French culture and enjoy gorgeous coastline, lush tropical landscapes, a great selection of restaurants and plenty of duty-free shopping. Day 10-12: Cruising: Cruising World-class performers from across the globe come together on our ships to WOW you from morning to night. Catch Broadway musicals, the DreamWorks Experience, ice-skating spectaculars — plus thrilling casino action, live comedy and music, bars, clubs and much more. Day 13: Arrives 7:00 AM Port of Baltimore, MD

QUALITY TOURS GOES

INTERNATIONAL

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2017 To expand your travel experience, Quality Tour Transportation is partnering with Collette Travel to offer a selection of foreign destinations outside our United States. Since these are lengthier tours, we are only giving you a thumb-nail sketch concerning each. These tours will appear on the Quality web site www.qualitytour.com or www.dctrails.com An individual detailed booklet on each tour will also be available to anyone calling in for it to be mailed to you. For reservations for the International program, please call (703) 887-2468. You will be mailed a detailed brochure to help guide you and hopefully answer any questions you may have.

Springtime Tulip River Cruise

April 19-27 Featuring Dutch and Belgian Waterways

Outside Twin Rate; $3,999 Middle Outside Twin Rate: $4,399 Upper Outside Twin Rate: $4,699

These rates reflect a savings of $500 per person if we receive your booking by August 8. The rate also includes your air fare to and from Amsterdam, Holland.

Culinary Inclusions Sample artisanal cheese at a Dutch farm. Attend the elegant Captain’s Gala Dinner on board. Savor an unforgettable dinner and a typical Dutch folklore show. 22

Must-See Inclusions Enjoy a delightful canal cruise in the heart of Amsterdam. Discover the expansive tulip fields of Keukenhof Gardens. Step back to medieval times during a Bruges sightseeing tour.

Collette Experiences Experience Kinderdijk, home to Holland’s largest concentration of windmills. Explore “Liebfrauenkirche,” Belgium’s largest Gothic church. Dock in Middelburg, known as “the monumental city.”

Highlights: Amsterdam, 7-Night River Cruise, Volendam, Arnhem, Middelburg, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Kinderdijk Windmills, Keukenhof Gardens

Spain’s Classic

June 24-July 4 Single: $4,549 – Twin: $3,999 pp

These rates reflect a savings of $250 per person if booked by December 25. After that, the rates increase by $250 pp. These rates include your air fare into Madrid and

return from Barcelona. Must-See Inclusions

Step back in time in Toledo, the former capital of the Spanish Empire. Explore Madrid’s Royal Palace, the official residence of the royal family. Join a local expert for a tour of the world-famous Alhambra palace.

Culinary Inclusions Savor a “paella experience” including a paella-making demonstration and lunch.

Collette Experiences Feel the energy of Spain at a flamenco performance in Seville. It’s your choice: a walking tour of historic Valencia or explore the Lladro City of Porcelain. In Cordoba, take a walking tour of the Mezquita, a religious marvel.

Highlights: Madrid, Royal Palace, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Flamenco Show, Granada, The Alhambra, Valencia, Paella Experience, Barcelona, La Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell

Discover Panama

The Land Between the Seas September 28-October 6

Single: $3,699 – Twin: $2,999 per person These rates include roundtrip air to Panama City.

Culinary Inclusions Sample fresh Panamanian ceviche at the Mercado de Maniscos Taste the sweet sugarcane juice called “guarapa” at a sugar mill Immerse yourself in the local culture at dinner featuring a folklore and dance show

Must See Inclusions Enjoy three nights in a river view room with a balcony and hammock Travel by dugout canoe to an Embera village to learn about indigenous culture Traverse the Panama Canal through two locks aboard the Pacific Queen

Collette Experiences Join your guide for a nature walk through the jungle forest. Discover the various arts of creating Panamian hats, masks and dresses. Peruse a local handcraft market filled with crafts made by indigenous artisans

Highlights Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Embera Indigenous Village, Panama Canal Cruise, Panama City, Miraflores Locks, Anton Valley, Chitre, Rum Bodega, Playa Bonita

Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights

December 5-11, 2017 Single $3,299 – Twin: $2,999 pp

These rates reflect a $200 per person savings if booked by June 6, 2017. These rates include roundtrip air to Reykjavik

Culinary Inclusions Savor gourmet Icelandic cuisine at a popular restaurant.

Must See Inclusions Search for nature’s dazzling display on a northern lights cruise. See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, filled with floating icebergs. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the Blue Lagoon.

Collette Experiences Explore Skogar Folk Museum, covering all aspects of Icelandic life. Experience the geothermal fields of Geysir and Strokkur.

Learn about the local’s struggles during the 2010 volcanic explosion.

Highlights

Highlights: Reykjavik, Northern Lights Cruise, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Vik,

TOUR NOTES Month Destination Cost Paid Date

JANUARY 4 Kennedy Center presents Into The Woods $100

17 National Archives $34

19 Museum of American History $29

23 US Supreme Court $29

25 Riverside Dinner Theatre Million Dollar Quartet $99

29 Ford’s Theatre Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolfe $79

31 White House of Confederacy & Historic Tredegar $68

FEBRUARY 2 Woodrow Wilson Home $42

11 Altria Theatre Book of Mormon $163

14 Valentine’s Tea at Evergreen $65

16 National Air & Space Museum with IMAX $41

28 Pentagon & Crystal City Underground $23

MARCH 4 Hippodrome Theatre The Bodyguard $158

7 Newseum $34

11 American Music Theatre Oak Ridge Boys $125

13 Philadelphia International Flower Show $90

16 National Gallery of Art $34

18 Olney Theatre Presents Fickle $56

20 United States Capitol $34

22 Riverside Dinner Theatre Saturday Night Fever $79

25 Signature Theatre Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing $100

29 Sight & Sound Theatre Presents Jonah $110

31 Cherry Blossom Luncheon Cruise $70

APRIL 1-8 Unbridled Spirit of Kentucky $1285/$999

8 Kennedy Center presents Chicago $123

11 Cherry Blossom Tea & Tour at National Cathedral $50

18 National Arboretum & Botanic Gardens $38

22 Hippodrome Theatre Presents Something Rotten $158

26-27 Horseshoe Curve $460/$297

29 Altria Theatre presents Beautiful $167

MAY 1 Sherwood Gardens & Baltimore Harbor Cruise $70

6 Washington Embassy Tour $108

6 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival $57

10 Paca Home & Garden Tour with Annapolis Harbor Cruise $74

13 American Music Theatre Presents The Gaither’s $135

19-21 Music & Rails $715/$565

May 29-June 3 Real Housewives of Indiana $1120/$870

JUNE17-21 Sail Boston $875/$671

24 Shenandoah Music Theatre Presents Oklahoma $65

JULY 1 Hippodrome Presents Finding Neverland $158

6-7 Kutztown Festival $285/$230

12 Shenandoah Music Theatre Presents Beauty & The Beast $65

17-21 Cape Cod-Gloucester-Martha’s Vineyard $1136/$796

26 Hairspray $85

AUGUST 3-5 Adventures in Pittsburgh $778/$578

20-26 Wisconsin’s Door Country $1528/$1154

SEPTEMBER 24-30 Trains Across The Mountains of New England $1351/$1015

OCTOBER 21-27 Way Down Yonder in New Orleans $1568/$1135

Tours by Quality

DATES

1/12; 2/9; 3/9; 4/13 Hollywood Casino $35

2/23; 4/27 MD Live Casino $35

1/26; 3/23; 5/25 MGM Casino $35

March 6-17, 2017 Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas 12-Day Cruise From $1287

April 19-27 Springtime Tulip Cruise From $3999

June 24-July 4 Classic Spain From $3999

September 26-October 6 Discover Panama The Land Between The Seas From $2999

December 5-11 Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights From $2999