TRIPSTERS TRAVEL NEWS SENIOR TRIPSTERS 2012 INC. SENIOR TRIPSTERS INC. 451 East Bonanza Road, Las Vegas NV A NON-PROFIT TRAVEL ORGANIZATION

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1 TRIPSTERS TRAVEL NEWS OCTOBER FEBRUARY JUNE 2018 Happy Valentine s Day SENIOR TRIPSTERS 2012 INC. A NON-PROFIT TRAVEL ORGANIZATION SENIOR TRIPSTERS INC. TIME TO TRAVEL LOCATED IN THE LAS VEGAS SENIOR CENTER 451 East Bonanza Road, Las Vegas NV A NON-PROFIT PH (702) /8889 TRAVEL - FAX ORGANIZATION (702) Office Hours 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Mon-Fri LOCATED IN THE LAS VEGAS SENIOR CENTER CLOSED 451 E. BONANZA FRIDAYS RD. UNTIL, LAS END VEGAS, OF OCTOBER NV (702) /8889 Office Office Hours Hours 9:00-3:00 9:00-3:00 pm pm Mon-Fri. Mon-Fri. FAX (702) PLEASE Nevada SEE Seller OUR of Travel WEB SITE Registration No NO SENIOR TRIPSTERS MEETING IN OCTOBER

2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION There is a $50 MINIMUM DEPOSIT per person. For trips costing less than $50, the FULL AMOUNT is to be paid at the time of signup. Before submitting a deposit on a trip, please call the Tripsters Office to verify there is space available. This eliminates the need for us to return your check. All final trip payments are Due and Payable NINETY (90) DAYS prior to the trip departure. There may be exceptions. If a trip is sold out, please put your name on the interested list. DON T WAIT - IF YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE! SPECIAL REQUESTS Let the Office know when you sign up for a trip if you have any special requests, such as: * Handicap Room * Smoking Room * Refrigerator * Ground Floor * One Double Bed * Need a partner to share a room DOOR PRIZE POLICY Once a member wins a gift certificate, they cannot win for the NEXT THREE meetings. EX: If you win at the May meeting, you will be eligible again at the September meeting. Surf our web site: to see new trips being announced BEFORE they are put in the Newsletter. To obtain a SENIOR NATIONAL PARK PASS (formerly called GOLDEN AGE PASS) COST: $80 BUREAU OF LAND MGMT OFFICE 4701 North Torrey Pines (at Lone Mountain) (707) WANTED Volunteers to keep Senior Tripsters operating smoothly and efficiently! * Trip planners/tour guides * Sign-up desk * Data entry/computer experience Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all of our seniors celebrating this month. We wish you a speedy recovery The Senior Tripsters extend our get well wishes to all members experiencing illness or surgery. Page 2

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5 Panama Canal N More Outside US Sun Oct 7 to Thu Oct 18, 2018 V-101 Join Sam and Linda for 12 days/11 nights on the Caribbean Princess. Leave Ft. Lauderdale; stop at Cayman Islands; Cartagena, Columbia; thru Panama Canal to Gatun Lake; then stop at Colon, Panama; Limon, Costa Rica; and Falmouth, Jamaica. Price includes air, cruise, dinner and hotel in Ft. Lauderdale and bus between Main Street Station and McCarran. PASSPORT REQUIRED Inside cabin $2798 pp Dbl, $4262 Single Outside Balcony $3448 pp Dbl, $5562 Single Deposit $500 pp Dbl, $1000 Single Recommended gratuity is $ pp for ship crew Nashville & Branson Fri Oct 12 to Thu Oct 18, 2018 V-102 See the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame; both Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline Museums and 5 Branson shows with city tour. Price includes airfare, airport transfers, tour bus, 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners, 3 nights in Nashville, 3 nights in Branson. Provided by Friendly Excursions. Price $2999 pp Dbl, $3599 Single Deposit $200 pp Credit Cards Accepted Insurance Available Nashville & Graceland Fri Oct 19 to Thu Oct 25, 2018 V-103 See the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame; both Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline Museums, home of President Andrew Jackson, Graceland and 4 shows in Branson. Price includes airfare, airport transfers, tour bus, 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners, 3 nights in Nashville, 1 night in Memphis, 2 nights in Branson. Provided by Friendly Excursions. Price $2999 pp Dbl, $3599 Single Deposit $200 pp Credit Cards Accepted Insurance Available Marriage Can Be Murder Wed Nov 7, 2018 V-115 Marriage Can Be Murder is an interactive comedy and murder dinner show where the audience plays detective in solving the crime of the evening. Self-drive to the D Casino, free parking with validation, 3-course dinner, show, all tips and taxes included. Price $65 pp PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP No refund after 9/7/ Page 5

6 Atomic Test Site 2018 Wed Nov 14, 2018 V-113 Experience Nevada s explosive history with a trip to Mercury, NV to see: Sedan Crater (for group photo), Frenchman Flat (atmospheric tests), Icecap Ground Zero, Apple II Houses (civil effects test) and T1 Training Area. Includes transportation from the Atomic Testing Museum (755 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV), admission, box lunch and all tips. Price $56 pp PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP Pahrump Social Powwow Sat Nov 17, 2018 V-114 We will visit Petrack Park in Pahrump. Spend the day enjoying Native-American festivities which include storytelling and dancing, shopping with craft vendors, tasting ethnic foods prepared by Native-Americans. Lunch money will be provided. Price $37 pp PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP Lion King N More Sun Nov 18, 2018 V-112 See a matinee performance of the world s #1 musical play The Lion King at the Smith Center in premium seats. Champagne brunch at Main Street Station prior to the show. All tips! Price $127 pp PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP ($91 pp NON-REFUNDABLE) Vegas Thanksgiving N More Overnight Thu Nov 22 to Fri Nov 23, 2018 V-111 Have a Thanksgiving Staycation at the Stratosphere! We will have a scrumptious traditional Thanksgiving dinner high atop the Strip with a spectacular view of the Las Vegas valley. See the holiday display at the Bellagio Hotel Atrium. Stay overnight at the Stratosphere. Dinner will be accompanied by the world-famous harpist, Mariano Gonzales. Enjoy lunch and visit the home of the TANKED reality TV show the next day. ALL TIPS INCLUDED. Price $258 pp Dbl, $293 Single Deposit $50 pp Page 6

7 Seasonal Star Gazing Wed Dec 5, 2018 V-122 Light up the season with a warm bright show at the CSN Planetarium. Explore reasons why we are so fascinated with lighting our lives during the holidays and the history and development of holiday traditions. Includes bus, admissions, lunch at the Cracker Barrel Country Store and all tips. Price $30 pp PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP Classic Movie IV N More Wed Dec 12, 2018 V-123 See White Christmas back on the big screen at the South Point Casino accompanied by commentary from a Turner Classic Movies host who will provide insight, background and more, making this an event that movie lovers won t want to miss. We will have a buffet lunch at the South Point Casino. All tips included. Price $32 pp PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP ($10 pp NON-REFUNDABLE) Hearst Castle Holiday N More Tue Dec 18 to Fri Dec 21, 2018 V-121 Visit Hearst Castle with a 2-1/2 hour NIGHT TIME tour of the Christmas decorated castle. Also a docent-led tour to see the Elephant Seals at Piedras Beach. Includes visits to Santa Barbara, Solvang (the Danish capital of America) and Cambria to see holiday decorations and to shop. Price includes 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners and all tours. Provided by Friendly Excursions. Price $649 pp Dbl, $799 Single Deposit $200 pp Credit Cards Accepted No refund after 10/10/2018 Balloon Fest 2019 Fri Jan 11 to Sat Jan 12, 2019 W-011 Visit the Lake Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair. We ll enjoy all the activities such as a morning mass ascension; the night glow; walk-in balloon and various live entertainment. Optionally you can pay to ride in a balloon! There will also be time to shop at the vendor booths. We ll also take a walking tour of London Bridge. One breakfast, two lunches. Price $192 pp Dbl, $265 Single Deposit $50 pp ($20 pp NON-REFUNDABLE) Superbowl Cruise 2019 Sun Feb 3 to Thu Feb 7, 2019 W-021 Cruise on the Carnival Imagination, enjoy pre-game activities and watch the Superbowl. Visit Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. Enjoy lunch at the Golden Corral on return trip. Includes bus, cruise, lunch and tip. PASSPORT REQUIRED. Price Inside Cabin $554 pp Dbl, $867 Single.... Ocean View 1 $867 pp Dbl, $974 Single Deposit $200 pp ($150 pp NON-REFUNDABLE) Page 7

8 Seaquest Aquarium Wed Feb 6, 2019 W-022 See an entertaining and informative attraction. Immerse yourself in a world of discovery. Touch, interact with and feed stingrays, sharks, reptiles, birds and other exotic creatures from around the world. Includes transportation, box lunch, admission and all tips. Price $30 pp PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP ($10 pp NON-REFUNDABLE) Southern Delight Sat Mar 2 to Fri Mar 8, 2019 W-031 Spend 7 days/6 nights exploring Atlanta, Savannah and Charleston hosted by Friendly Excursions. includes airfare, hotels, tour bus/guides, 11 different tours/highlights and 9 meals. Itinerary includes: Atlanta City Tour, Margaret Mitchell House & Museum, Charleston Walking Tour/City Market, Boone Hall Plantation, Beaufort, Savannah Riverboat Cruise, Jekyll Island and Sea Turtle Center. Provided by Friendly Excursions. NOTE: Itinerary not yet finalized and may change. Price $2999 pp Dbl, $3499 Single Deposit $200 pp Credit Cards Accepted Insurance Available Taste of Cabo Mon May 6 to Thu May 9, 2019 Fly to Cabo San Lucas for a four day stay at an all-inclusive resort. Includes sight-seeing tour around Cabo and a relaxing dinner cruise on the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the amenities at the resort before taking a return flight to Las Vegas. Price includes air, all-inclusive resort, city tour, sunset dinner cruise, 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners. All tips included. PASSPORT REQUIRED. Price Full Ocean View Room $1307 pp Dbl, $1534 Sgl Partial OceanView Suite $1354 pp Dbl, $1602 Sgl Deposit $200 pp $75 pp Non-refundable Outside US W-051A/W-051B Forever Mathis N More Page 8 Sat May 18, 2019 W-054 Italian dinner at Bucca DiBeppo prior to the show, Johnny Mathis 63rd Anniversary Concert in premium seats at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, bus transportation and all tips.. Price $123 pp PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP ($80 pp NON-REFUNDABLE)

9 Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone N More Fri Jul 12 to Mon Jul 22, 2019 W-071 Join Sam and Linda as you experience the grandeur of the American West! Explore some of the most dramatic sights in the world: Mt. Rushmore National Monument (and Crazy Horse Monument) PLUS Yellowstone National Park (along with Grant Teton N.P.). This is an all-in-one 11 day/10 night motor coach tour. Visit Yellowstone N.P. for an all-day tour with step-on guide. See Old Faithful in action. See Mt. Rushmore illuminated at night (with patriotic music), and then visit again the next day so you can see its full grandeur! Visit the Crazy Horse Monument (a stirring tribute to our Native Americans). Enjoy a chuck wagon ride to and from a cowboy dinner/show in Jackson Hole. See the sights in Deadwood, SD, and Jackson Hole, WY where we will take an easygoing float trip. We ll stay the night in Cody, WY where, if we are lucky, we may get to witness an old-fashioned gunfight. We will end up with a tour of Salt Lake City. Offered by Friendly Excursions in conjunction with Senior Tripsters. Price $2199 pp Dbl, $3099 Single Non-Refundable Deposit $200 pp Credit Cards Accepted Insurance Available Adriatic Medley Wed Oct 23 to Wed Oct 30, 2019 Fly to Venice and board Oceania s Adriatic Medley. Cruise from Venice to Rome via: Dubrovnik, Croatia; Kotor, Montenegro; Tirana, Albania, Argostoli, Greece; Taormina, Italy; Naples/Pompei and Rome, Italy. Price includes air from Las Vegas, prepaid gratuities, private cocktail party. Pre/post cruise stay; dates and cost extra. PASSPORT REQUIRED. Price $2874 to $3474 (W-101) $3774 to $4674 (W-102) Call office for exact price and further details deposit $750 pp Outside US W-101/W-102 Oberammergau 2020 Outside US Fri Sep 25 to Sun Oct 4, 2020 X-091 Discover Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria (with Oberammergau Passion Play) in a 10-day excursion with Collette Travel. Highlights are: Bern, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Austrian Alps, Linderhof Palace, and much more. PASSPORT REQUIRED. Price $5399 pp Dbl, $6649 Single Non-Refundable Deposit $750 pp Insurance Recommended $500 pp Page 9

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11 NL CUT LINE REMINDER When making payments by check, please make sure the check is made out to: SENIORS TRIPSTERS, INC. SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE TRIPSTERS Where would you like to go? We are always open to suggestions to places that we have not traveled to. If you have a place and/or special event in mind please contact Senior Tripsters at OR send the information to 451 East Bonanza Road, Las Vegas NV OR to: srtripstersinc@embarqmail.com. Page 11

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