November 2008
Sun	23 Nov		Celine Dion ~ Taking Chances World Tour II	02:30-11:30	$179
Blessed with one of popular music's great voices, Céline Dion is the biggest selling female artist of all times. Now, after one of the most successful runs in Las Vegas musical history, she is preparing to bring her magic to the world, once more, in her much anticipated tour. Céline Dion has risen to international superstardom like a shooting star and is regarded as one of the premier contemporary pop vocalists of all time. Dinner is included in San Jose prior to the performance at the HP Pavilion.
Mon	24 Nov		San Francisco Auto Show	09:30-06:00	$59
Two options for this day in San Francisco both trips will go together on the same bus. 2008 San Francisco International Auto Show at the Moscone Convention Center, promises to be the most spectacular in the 50-year history of the event. Expect dazzling displays from the world's major manufacturers. In addition to the 2008 models the show will feature classic cars, racecars and provide a glimpse into the future with prototypes, concept cars and alternative fuel vehicles. The Show will also have an extensive auto accessory area with after market products, interactive exhibits and much more. Lunch on your own.
Tue	25 Nov		Union Square Shopping Trip	10:00-05:00	$39
If it is time to wrap up your Christmas Shopping list or wrap yourself in holiday finery you will find Union Square in San Francisco the oh-so-perfect place to shop and the heartbeat of San Francisco itself. Union Square has every store you can imagine, from department stores to upscale designer boutiques, and everything in between!
Thu	27 Nov		Thanksgiving (Gary)	09:00-05:00	$129
Thanksgiving plans are in the works. We have decided to return to the Mendocino Coast for the celebration. Our Thanksgiving feast will include all the traditional favorites. This gorgeous drive, with Gary Holloway's narration, is the perfect way to start the holiday season. Sign up early. Thanksgiving sells out early.
Fri	28 Nov		The Great Dickens Christmas Faire (Jackie)	09:30-06:00	$79
Celebrate the Holiday Season in Victorian London! The bustling streets of London, immortalized for all time by the mighty pen of Charles Dickens, form the living backdrop of your excursion into Christmas Past. You are a living part of a Victorian Christmas card come to life! Come wander the lanes of Victorian London, as the glow of twilight settles upon the city. With the scent of pine boughs and freshly baked scones floating in the air and the sound of carolers and holiday merrymakers accompanying your stroll…* Visit shops bedecked with Christmastime finery * Stop in for a hot toddy at Mad Sal's Dockside Ale House, where the low-life hang out and the high-born drop in.* Enjoy rollicking entertainments on four stages and in the streets.* Feast on fine foods from the British Empire and beyond. Experience the joys of Christmas past at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair!
Sat	29 Nov		Smuin Christmas Ballet	10:00-06:30	$125
December 2008
Mon	1 Dec		A Merry Christmas Mystery Trip	09:30-04:30	$79
The most wonderful time of the year is here so put on your Christmas Spirit and join us for this trip to "who knows where". Lunch is included.
Tue	2-3 Dec		Reno Christmas Show Spectacular (Jackie)	09:00-05:30	$230/199
	We will stay overnight at Reno's Silver Legacy Hotel with it's beautiful 19th Century Victorian theme and replica of a silver mining rig. Holiday on Ice Spectacular (patterned after a Radio City Music Hall Holiday Ice Show) at the Eldorado Showroom is a dazzling event sure to fill you with the holiday spirit. Includes all Meals.
Thu	4 Dec		Celtic Thunder ~ U.S. Debut (Bill)	03:30-12:15	$148
Celtic Thunder - The group’s debut performance is a celebration of Celtic heritage and men—their loves, attitudes, individuality, power and strength, throughout life’s journey. Celtic Thunder premieres nationwide on public television. Featuring five Celtic male vocalists from rousing ensemble numbers to solos showcasing each member's vocal style and personality, Celtic Thunder performs powerful ballads, popular hits, and heartwarming songs of love and loss from across the Celtic music spectrum—Irish, Scottish, traditional and contemporary. Dinner in Sacramento.
Fri	5 Dec		Deck The Halls!	09:00-05:00	$89
It is Christmas Season at Apple Hill and we are going Christmas Tree Hunting... We will choose holly boughs, wreaths and mistletoe for Clubhouse decorations and to take home for your own homes as well. Visit 4 tree farms decked out for Christmas. A farmhouse lunch will be served at Honey Bear Ranch and at Santa's Acres John will cut down the Clubhouse Christmas Tree which will be enjoyed by Daytrippers all month long. We will sip hot cocoa and cider around the fire and there will be homemade fudge, pies candies and Christmas treats galore for sale at the farms so you will return home with your bags full of goodies for the Season...
Sat	6 Dec		Christmas at the Goveror's Mansion (Barbara)	11:00-09:00	$105
The Goveror's Mansion in Sacramento will once again host it's annual open house party. The historic 1877 Victorian Mansion will be dressed in lavish decorations. Costumed docents, winter tales and holiday music complete the experience, filling the halls with Yuletide cheer. From the Governor's Mansion to the Stanford Mansion. This home to Governors in the 1800's has been lovingly restored and is now the State’s most prestigious venue for California’s highest level of protocol meetings and receptions for visiting dignitaries. A docent led tour will provide an intimate view into the Christmas past in the mansion. Rounding out our day will be a holiday lights drive on the way home. Lunch will be included as well as a light dinner on the coach.
Sun	7 Dec		Beach Blanket Babylon ~ The Christmas Show (Bill)	10:30-09:00	$149
Steve Silver's BEACH BLANKET BABLON is the longest running, hit musical revue in theatre history. The Show premiered at the Savoy Tivoli in San Francisco's North Beach, June 1974. It is a zany musical spoof of pop culture with extravagant costumes and outrageously huge hats. Now in its 32nd year of sold-out performances, Beach Blanket Babylon is an internationally acclaimed San Francisco Institution. The show continually evolves in its hilarious parodies of popular icons, updating its spoofs and adding new characters, songs, and send-ups throughout the year and holidays.
Mon	8-11 Dec		Mission Inn & Flying Angels (Gary & Jackie)	09:00-06:00	$1245/995
Celebrate with an unforgettable three-night stay at the Riverside Mission Inn as we experience the fabulous Festival of Lights. A truly spectacular display, with more than 2 million lights and animated characters decorate this historic landmark of a hotel. Visit the Crystal Cathedral for "The Glory of Christmas" a Daytripping tradition (this is our 7th trip). Through the creative blend of Christmas carols, pageantry of live animals, flying angels and special effects, the nativity unfolds with colorful wonder. Drive through Griffith Park where Los Angeles landmarks have been recreated with Christmas lights. See Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings, a show that offers the best of Forever Plaid tied-up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow on top! Filled with Christmas standards that have all been "Plaid-erized", our boys are back to do their Christmas Special. On the final night, enjoy a wagon ride around the hotel.
Fri	12 Dec		Clubhouse Christmas Dine Around & Lights	04:00-08:00	$30
Fri	12 Dec		Christmas Shopping Nordstrom Corte Madera	08:30-04:00	$39
If it is time to wrap up your Christmas Shopping list or wrap yourself in holiday finery you will find the Village Mall at Corte Madera the oh-so-perfect place to shop. From traditional Nordstrom's and Pottery Barn to the new and trendy boutiques you are certain to find it all.
Sat	13 Dec		The Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre	11:00-07:00	$105
The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. Each of the show's 15 cats and 10 dogs were once strays, rescued from animal shelters. Now, they love to show off onstage - by performing a variety of stunts and skits! Audiences will be delighted to see this extravaganza of European-style clowns, amazing juggling and balancing acts, and of course, very talented performing pets. Gregory Popovich, winner of many international circus competitions, and hi sfurry friends, bring their Comedy Pet Theater to The Napa Valley Opera House after a world tour of more than 20 countries! Lunch at Ristorante Allegra.
Sun	14 Dec		Grace Cathedral Christmas (Bill)	11:00-06:30	$129
Continuing a long-standing tradition, Grace Cathedral presents the annual concert series A Cathedral Christmas with the Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, accompanied by full orchestra and our world-famous Aeolian-Skinner organ. The program will include sacred Christmas masterpieces, light classical Yuletide songs, and sing-along carols. The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys is world-renowned, modeled after the 500-year-old tradition of English choirs and one of only a few of its kind in North America. It is regarded as among the finest cathedral choirs in the world. Amid the soaring arches and luminous stained glass of gothic Grace Cathedral, the choir's sound is truly timeless. Join generations of families and friends who attend year after year. Celebrate the holiday with glorious music in a glorious space! Lunch at the Big Four.
Mon	15 Dec		Jackie's Glorious Holiday Tea	10:30-04:00	$69
Feast on a sumptuous High Tea served on tiered tea stands in front of the fireplace. This Glorious Culinary Delight held at Jackie's House overlooking the harbor at Bodega Bay is a Daytripping tradition. Prepare to be astounded by the delight of her home all dressed up for the holidays - decked halls, Christmas trees, glittering ornaments and twinkling lights galore. With any luck this will be one of those crystal clear days that make us all wish we lived on the water. That evening we will drive home along the coast highway for the perfect ending to the day. A truly magical Christmas Tea and a Christmas treat to remember.
Tue	16 Dec		Sarah Brightman (Barbara)	03:30-12:15	$179
'The Angel of Music' - Sarah Brightman - super-star and the world's biggest selling soprano of all time achieved success with her starring role in The Phantom of the Opera. Now Sarah is on tour and amazing in concert. She delivers a strong personal statement that cuts right through to the heart and soul of the individual listener. This is an evening concert at the Arco Arena Sacramento.
Wed	17 Dec		Mame - We Need A Little Christmas	11:00-07:00	$105
Nothing will get you into the spirit of the holidays better than this infectious All American Classic ~ Mame. An eccentric socialite in the Roaring '20s finds her madcap Manhattan lifestyle turned upside down when she is appointed guardian of her orphaned nephew. Auntie Mame takes him on one whirlwind adventure after another, proving that "life is a banquet." With a rogue's gallery of memorable characters - plus hilarious encounters with proper society - Mame has touched the hearts and tickled the funnybones of audiences everywhere. The irresistible score includes the title song, "If He Walked Into My Life" and "We Need A Little Christmas." Join us for this production at the Willows Theatre in Concord with lunch at the Elephant Bar.
Wed	17-19 Dec		CANCELLED A Dickens of A Christmas ~ Ashland Orego	09:00-06:00	$630/530
Join us to celebrate the holiday season in magical Ashland - its quiet, natural quaintness is transformed into a sparkling fairyland of twinkling white lights. This yuletide trip features a festive immersion into the heart of Christmas, from the Winchester Inn's famous Dickens Christmas Feast to Ali Baba, another in the Oregon Cabaret’s tradition of English Panto-inspired holiday shows. While in Ashland we will be staying two nights at the Historic Landmark Ashland Springs Hotel, an idyllic setting for our Christmas getaway. Embrace the Season in Ashland. Two meals are included each day.
Sat	20 Dec		Grace Cathedral Christmas II	11:00-06:30	$129
Continuing a long-standing tradition, Grace Cathedral presents the annual concert series A Cathedral Christmas with the Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, accompanied by full orchestra and our world-famous Aeolian-Skinner organ. The program will include sacred Christmas masterpieces, light classical Yuletide songs, and sing-along carols. The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys is world-renowned, modeled after the 500-year-old tradition of English choirs and one of only a few of its kind in North America. It is regarded as among the finest cathedral choirs in the world. Amid the soaring arches and luminous stained glass of gothic Grace Cathedral, the choir's sound is truly timeless. Join generations of families and friends who attend year after year. Celebrate the holiday with glorious music in a glorious space! Lunch at The Big Four.
Sun	21 Dec		Moscow Ballet Nutcracker	11:00-08:45	$129
Moscow Ballet will present its Great Russian Nutcracker! Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed Russian dancers, Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is the ultimate in traditional holiday treats. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of Russian classical dance to make the Great Russian Nutcracker a unique performance not to be missed! As part of the company’s education outreach reach campaign “ Celebrating Children…The Arts Can Make A Difference”, the Cantabile Youth Singers and Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale will sing Christmas carols in the lobby prior to the performance and an acapella piece during the snowflake scene.
Mon	22 Dec		Jackie's Glorious Holiday Tea II	10:30-04:00	$69
Feast on a sumptuous High Tea served on tiered tea stands in front of the fireplace. This Glorious Culinary Delight held at Jackie's House overlooking the harbor at Bodega Bay is Daytripping Tradition. Prepare to be astounded by the delight of her home all dressed up for the holidays - Decked Halls, Christmas Trees, glittering ornaments and twinkling lights galore. With any luck this will be one of those crystal clear days that make us all wish we lived on the water. That evening we will drive home along the coast highway for the perfect ending to the day. A truly magical Christmas Tea and a Christmas treat to remember.
Tue	23-26 Dec		Christmas at the Benbow Inn (Gary)	09:00-06:00	$1380/995
Set in solitary splendor above the banks of the Eel River, the hotel's beautiful location and distinctive Tudor style makes The "Hotel Benbow" the perfect picturesque place to celebrate Christmas. The Inn is lavishly decorated from top to bottom with thousands of twinkling white lights; the lobby is decked out with a 15-foot tall-animated teddy bear tree. We will explore Ferndale and the Avenue of the Giants before checking into the hotel. On Day 2, travel to the farthest edge of California for a tour of Redwood National Park. The Toyland Christmas Celebration (at the hotel) is highlighted by a five-course Christmas Day dinner offering scrumptious seasonal delicacies and traditional entertainment. Return home via Highway 1 with lunch at one of our favorite towns, Mendocino. An enchanting and magical holiday awaits so please spend your Christmas with us this year.
Sun	28 Dec		Phantom of the Opera at the Orpheum (Barbara)	10:00-07:00	$169
Phantom returns to San Francisco to take your breath away. With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special effects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera directed by Harold Prince traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House. Adapted from Gaston Leroux’s classic novel of mystery and suspense, this award-winning musical has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide and is now the longest-running show in Broadway history. "God's gift to the musical theatre." -The London Sunday Times
Mon	29 Dec-2 Jan		New Year's Celebration of Roses (Gary & Jackie)	09:00-06:30	$1960/1625
Experience an unforgettable year-end celebration in Pasadena at the 120th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade. Every 3 years, Daytripping attends the parade and participates in a variety of special events that add to the enjoyment and excitement. See some of the magnificent floral floats in their final stages of preparation. At bandfest, prizewinning bands showcase their talented musicians, dancers and auxiliary performers. Stay 4 nights at the Sheraton Suites Fairplex in nearby Pomona. We'll have our own New Years Eve Party complete with entertainment. Included are two meals a day.
January 2009
Sat	3 Jan		Dame Edna Live & Intimate (Bill)	11:00-06:30	$145
Following the national success of her previous Tony attracting shows, “The Royal Tour” and “Back with a Vengeance,” Dame Edna Everage – International Housewife, Therapist, Gigastar, Fashion Icon, Guru and Swami will appear at San Francisco’s Post Street Theatre for a limited engagement. She will display her unique genius with a new and vibrantly stimulating theatrical infrastructure (to use her own vivid phrase), addressing an exciting range of cutting edge comedy solutions. “I am coming to your hometown with the glorious gift of laughter for a night you will never forget. See you there Possums." -- Dame Edna. Lunch is included.
Sun	4-5 Jan		Reno Holiday Ice Spectacular (Jackie)	09:00-05:30	$230/199
We will stay overnight at Reno's Silver Legacy Hotel with it's beautiful 19th Century Victorian theme and replica of a silver mining rig. Holiday on Ice Spectacular (patterned after a Radio City Music Hall Holiday Ice Show) at the Eldorado Showroom is a dazzling event sure to fill you with the holiday spirit. Includes all Meals.
Tue	6 Jan		Trip Presentation: Goodbye to the "Classic" Coach	09:00-10:30
Please join us for a "Bon Voyage Breakfast" Trip Presentation of our upcoming tours and say goodbye to the Classic Coach ...immediately following presentation, she's headed for her new home in Arkansas!!!
Sun	11 Jan		Insignificant Others Matinee & Lunch	09:00-05:00	$108
A modern day tale of the City. Jay Kuo's Insignificant Others is a heartwarming romantic musical comedy that follows five friends who move to San Francisco from the Midwest. It was awarded Best Original Musical Comedy Script by the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle in 2006. Pier 39 Theatre and lunch at McCormicks.
Mon	12-16 Jan		Want to Get Away - Casino Hoppng (Gary & Jackie)	09:00-06:00	$925/835
Ths trip combines 2 of our favorite Indian Casino's plus an event we totally enjoyed - Winter Break in Laughlin - all for an exceptional price. Newly built in 2006, the Tachi Palace in Lemoore (a 4-star property), a pleasant surprise when we stayed there on our Blooming Mystery Trip. Spend 2 nights along the Colorado River in Laughlin for Winter Break. See a fabulous variety show, plus a big band night. The last night will be at Chukchansi Resort, on the outskirts of Yosemite. Drive through the park on our return trip, with lunch at the famous Ahwahnee Hotel. Two meals each day are included.
Sat	17 Jan		Sandhill Crane Tour (Barbara)	01:00-09:00	$94
	The Sandhill Cranes are in the Central Valley for the fall and winter months. Viewing areas provide us the opportunity to see the fly-in of the cranes at dusk. Our first experience left us in awe of these prehistoric birds. This is our 5th time visiting these special preserves of grain fields to view these birds. We must depart in the afternoon and return home in the evening to see them. So we include snacks, dinner and the coach service instead of lunch.
Sun	18 Jan		Teatro Zin Zanni ~ Prepare to Be Enchanted (Bill)	03:30-10:00	$165
Wed	21 Jan		"Hidden" Treasures of Afghanistan (Bill)	10:00-05:00	$89
The sign in front of the National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul is unequivocal: "A nation stays alive when its culture stays alive." Now, Americans will get to see how Afghan heroes kept their culture alive, along with the glittering artifacts they risked everything to save. Talk about shock and awe - Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures From the National Museum, Kabul is an art-and-artifacts exhibit aimed at reminding viewers that Afghanistan is not just a faraway land where U.S. troops are now fighting and dying. On display will be nearly 230 extraordinary artifacts unearthed in modern Afghanistan—on view for the first time in the United States—some thousands of years old, from Afghanistan's long and rich, multicultural history at the center of the network of trade routes known as the Silk Road. The most eye-popping objects of all: beautiful gold jewelry and other adornments from the famed Bactrian Hoard, a cache of some 20,000 gold objects uncovered by archaeologists 30 years ago but long feared lost in the conflict and chaos. This exhibit will be on view at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum - one of only four stops in the US.
Fri	23 Jan		The Rebirth of Cool ~ Frank Sinatra Tribute	09:00-05:00	$108
Lunch Show Sinatra Tribute at Swiss Louis restaurant with Rick Ellis Sings Sinatra featuring The Sinatra Show Band. You'll hear new Sinatra tunes along with impersonations of the other famous celebrities just like the Rat Pack days of the 1960's when Frank and the band were performing Las Vegas ... and then there's the band that redefines the term "brass".
Mon	26-30 Jan		Cowboy Poetry (Bill)	08:00-08:00	$1510/1195
The 25th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, is a celebration of life in the rural West, featuring the contemporary and traditional arts that arise from lives lived caring for land and livestock. Poetry, music, dance, stories, film, photography, food - all contribute to the texture of this event. We will spend one day touring Elko ranches and lunch will be a home-cooked Dutch-oven meal with ranch families. Highlights of the week will be: A Ride With Bob the first-ever play about the life and music of western swing legend Bob Wills. Cowboy Celtic Dinner Theatre 'Down the Drove Road', Riders in the Sky concert and Keynote Speaker Justice Sandra Day O'Conner - Growing Up on a Cattle Ranch. We will socialize in the Pioneer Saloon, attend performances of poetry, music and dance until our feet are sore and return home with a wonderful experience under our belts. This is a first for Daytripping and we extend a whole-hearted invitation to hop on the bandwagon and join the fun. The tour will include two meals a day and we will be staying at the new Country Hearth Inn.
Fri	30 Jan		DATE CHANGE Stars on Ice Jackie	04:30-11:45	$85
“The greatest skaters in the world are coming together to show America why they are the best,” says Hamilton. Co-Creator Jef Billings adds, “Fans will experience the energy, the spontaneity, and audience interaction that come only from being part of a live show. Enhanced by a broad spectrum of popular music, intricate lighting, dynamic costumes, cutting-edge choreography and state-of-the-art technology, audiences will be front and center as champion skaters interact and perform as only they can. A most unforgettable experience only derived from the true thrill of Olympic and world-class skating. This show is at the HP Pavilion in San Jose so we will enjoy a leisurely lunch onboard the motorcoach enroute.
February 2009
Mon	2-4 Feb		Snow Train to Tahoe	09:00-06:00	$550/480
Relax in comfort, as you ride the rails and enjoy splendid winter scenery across the Sierras to Lake Tahoe. Spend two nights at Harvey's Premier Hotel and Casino, dog sled with an experienced musher and a team of strong, friendly huskies through the backcountry of Tahoe National Forest under mid-day blue skies and try your luck in the casino. Two meals each day are included on this trip.
Fri	6 Feb		Tulocay Culinary Center	09:00-05:00	$99
Taste and experience the flavors of Napa on our trip to the Tulocay Culinary Center for a day designed with the gourmet in mind! This trip will include a 3-course Napa Valley Lunch, a 60 minute cooking class with Chef Rayna as she demos delicious and easy recipes for entertaining, quick weeknight suppers, as well as her own signature dishes. Shopping for "Made in Napa Valley" gourmet pantry products and much more. Receive a coupon good toward the purchase of any gourmet pantry product in the retail shop and a take-home gift.
Sat	7 Feb		Circus Oz 30th Birthday Bash	10:00-06:30	$108
When Circus Oz, Australia's gloriously anarchic small-circus phenomenon, appeared at Cal Performances in 2007, the San Francisco Chronicle could hardly contain its enthusiasm: "Refreshingly progressive and gleefully Australian...a show as inventively funny as it is physically impressive. The acrobats and aerial artists are superb, the jugglers are amazingly deft, the ringmaster-chanteuse is brilliantly versatile, and the showmanship is incessantly imaginative." Now these audacious and cheeky performers pull out all the stops, celebrating the company's 30th birthday with a combination of breathtaking feats, original live music, and Aussie humor sure to delight audiences of all ages. Lunch at Adagia in Berkeley.
Sun	8 Feb		Wicked ~ The Musical	10:00-07:30	$149
WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.
Mon	9-14 Feb		Death Valley (Bill)	08:00-06:00	$1375/1095
We return to Death Valley this year because one of our favorite step-on guides - Death Valley Phil - maybe retiring after the 2009 season. Phil will bring the valley to life as we visit the most spectacular highlights of the largest National Park in the contiguous United States. Stay the first night next to the roaring Kern River above the town of Kernville in the very southern tip of the Sierra's. Stay three nights at the historic Furnace Creek Ranch Resort, an oasis in the center of the valley. You'll discover historic borax mining sites, Ubehebe Crater plus Scotty's Castle, one of the most popular and historical sites in Death Valley. Tour the southern valley from Zabriskie Point to Badwater at 282 feet below sea level and the Devil's Golf Course - a vast expanse of knobby salt formations rising from the earth. Enjoy "Under The Stars BBQ" and wagon rides and Dinner at the Furnace Creek Inn. Experience Manzanar (Japanese Interment camp) as we travel up highway 395 (weather permitting) for our final night in the Carson Valley. "You can travel greater distances - but no place will take you further away."
Sat	14 Feb		Singing Valentine Clubhouse Brunch	11:30-02:30	$39
Mon	16 Feb		Presidents Day-Trip to The Reagan Library	05:00-10:00	$249
Spend President's Day at the spectacular Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. See a piece of the Berlin Wall, glimpse into Ronald and Nancy Reagan's devoted marriage, a love story straight out of a Hollywood script, walk through the Air Force One that President Reagan used throughout his eight years in office and attend a White House Luncheon. "The doors of this library are open now and all are welcome. The judgment of history is left to you, the people." -Ronald Reagan, Remarks at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Dedication (November 4, 1991). We will fly from Santa Rosa to Los Angeles on Horizon Air departing Santa Rosa at 6am and returning at 9:30pm. A Reagan BBQ is provided at the Library
Tue	17 Feb		The New CA Academy of Sciences	09:00-04:30	$98
Four years and $500 million in the making, the new facility combines an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and scientific research facilities under one roof. The Academy will offer a unique experience of discovery and wonder for guests of all ages. Visitors can explore the outer reaches of the galaxy in the world's largest all-digital planetarium, get a bird's eye view of the humid canopy of a Costa Rican rainforest, or enjoy the view underneath the waves at the world's deepest display of living corals, all in the same visit. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, the new building blends seamlessly into the landscape of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Standing as an embodiment to the Academy's mission to explore, explain and protect the natural world, it is topped with a 2.5-acre living roof and employs a wide range of energy-saving materials and technologies. More than 38,000 live animals fill the new Academy's aquarium and natural history exhibits; one of the most diverse collections of live animals at any museum or aquarium in the world. Lunch at the Academy Cafe and Planetarium show included..
Wed	18-20 Feb		A Blooming Good Time (Jackie)	09:00-06:00	$675/595
California's central valley bursts with color as the peach, apricot, almond and other fruit trees come into bloom. One of our favorite places to visit this time of year as our tour meanders through the quaint town of Reedley, and parts of the foothills as well as the Fresno area. We will stay at Tachi Palace Casino Hotel, tour Bald Eagles by boat at Millerton Lake and attend a performance of the comedy 'Fanny's Up' in the historic Reedley Opera House. One of the highlights will be our Farm to Fork Culinary Adventure where we will enjoy a delicious agriculture adventure hosted by farm women on their unique family farms. Taste flavorful treats made from farm products. Have lunch in an historic barn. Receive healthy tips and recipes. Learn about what’s going on at the farm. This trip is filled to the brim with home-grown fun and hospitality.
Sat	21 Feb		Burn The Floor Breathtaking Ballroom Dance	11:00-06:30	$159
A Post Street Theatre Matinee performance - Burn the Floor is a breathtaking blend of Latin and Ballroom Dance first conceived as a special performance at Sir Elton John's 50th Birthday Celebration. Since the show made its world premier in the UK it has taken the world by storm. Lunch in San Francisco included prior to the show.
Sun	22 Feb		In The Mood Big Band Swing Revue	01:00-09:00	$159
In The Mood is a retro 1940's musical that brings to the stage the music that moved a nation's spirit and helped win a war. More than a concert, In The Mood is a Big Band Theatrical Swing Revue that brings life to an era when all of America was listening an dancing to the same kind of music. Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sister... Featuring a company of 22 singers and dancers with the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra, "the show's arrangements, costumes and choreography are as authentic as it gets!" Come experience this sentimental and romantic music at the Lincoln Theatre in Yountville. Dinner is at Bistro Don Giovianni.
Mon	23 Feb		iFly Indoor Skydiving	09:00-06:00	$119
It's Where People Fly! Skydivers love freefall because it's the closest possible thing to true human flight. Now everyone can experience the same exhilaration, in a safe environment, in full view of family and friends! Skydivers freefall through the air at 120mph and up. iFly is vertical wind tunnel, where we bring the wind to you! You'll float on a cushion of air within feet of your instructor. By studying the same body movements that skydivers use, you can learn to perform aerobatic maneuvers and, with experience, even fly in groups! Beginners who might be apprehensive about airplanes and parachutes or a fear of heights will find that iFly is the perfect place to experience human flight, without all the risk. You'll fly safely within a few feet of the floor, and will have expert instruction right by your side, for your entire session. A late Lunch is included at the Texas Roadhouse after the flight.
Tue	24 Feb		Itzhak Perlman	03:30-11:30	$159
Itzhak Perlman Golden Anniversary Tour - The Mondavi Center honors the 50th anniversary of Itzhak Perlman’s U.S. debut on the Ed Sullivan Show with a special return engagement.
Wed	25 Feb		Wicked ~ The Musical (Barbara)	10:00-07:30	$149
WICKED is the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Lunch in San Francisco prior to the Show.
Thu	26 Feb		Dragons Gift at the Asien Art Museum	09:00-05:00	$89
The first exhibition of its kind, The Dragon’s Gift provides an exceptionally rare opportunity to view some of the most sacred and beloved Buddhist arts in Bhutan. Many of the objects remain in ritual use in temples and monasteries and have never before been accessible to a Western audience. In an unprecedented effort, the exhibition also documents ritual Buddhist dance forms through video footage and photographs. The exhibition will include roughly 150 works of art, comprising paintings, sculptures, clay and stone carving, metalwork, textiles, and ritual objects. Includes a hot Bento Box Lunch served in a private dining room at the Museum.
Fri	27 Feb		To Russia With Love ~ Artistic Luxury Exhibition	09:00-05:00	$109
Rare works by the greatest designers of jewelry and luxury goods of the Gilded Age are united in 'Artistic Luxury' Faberge, Tiffany and Lalique. This exhibition of sumptuous objects at the Palace of the Legion of Honor includes 5 Imperial Easter Eggs by Faberge. Lunch with entertainment at the Russian Renaissance restaurant will complete the day. Sign up now for for this Day Trip to Russia - with love...
Sat	28 Feb		Smuin Ballet ~ Dances with Songs (Bill)	10:00-06:30	$125
Fall and Winter Nights are HOT this year! Dances with Songs: Michael Smuin, choreographer. We begin the celebration of the Company’s 15th Anniversary Season with the ballet that started it all - Dances with Songs. This signature Smuin work, a marvelous and colorful medley set to songs by your favorite singers, is as fresh and appealing today as it was when it debuted in 1994. Robert Sund, former San Francisco Ballet principal, has created his Carmen to the music of Miles Davis’ “Sketches of Spain” - a jazzy interpretation of the classical story of romantic competition. Lunch is included.
March 2009
Sun	1-6 Mar		Viva Las Vegas (Bill)	08:00-06:00	$1970/1595
Daytripping returns to Las Vegas in Grand Style, with a 3-night stay at our favorite Resort - Bellagio - the most opulent luxury hotel on the Strip (AAA Five Diamond Award). The Fountains of Bellagio (worth the trip alone), the most ambitious, choreographically complex water feature ever conceived, will amaze you with each performance of opera, classical and Broadway turns. Billed as "The Entertainment Capital of the World", this tour is designed to be just that. We will tour all the grand hotel lobbies, see all the free shows plus have optional tickets for Bette Midler and "O", the Cirque du Soleil extravaganza. Our stay in Barstow the first and last nights will maximize our time in Las Vegas (4 full days). Two meals included each day.
Sat	7 Mar		DATE CHANGE - Whale of a Good Time ~ Mendocino	08:30-06:00	$119
26th Annual Mendocino Whale Festival is timed to coincide with the annual northward migration of the Pacific Gray Whales with their calves. This festival transforms the town in honor of the magnificent creatures, with highlights including seafood chowder tastings by the area's top chefs, wine tasting, marine mammal art exhibit, docent-led whale walks on the headlands and the Grey Whale Exhibit at the Ford House Visitor's Center. The highlight of this day will a whale watching cruise from Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg. Lunch on the waterfront in Noyo Harbor at Silver's on the Wharf Restaurant.
Sun	8-13 Mar		Viva Las Vegas II (Jackie)	08:00-06:00	$2050/1665
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE: we will be leaving on Sunday, March 8 and returning Friday, Mar 13! Daytripping returns to Las Vegas in Grand Style, with a 3-night stay at our favorite Resort - Bellagio - the most opulent luxury hotel on the Strip (AAA Five Diamond Award). The Fountains of Bellagio (worth the trip alone), the most ambitious, choreographically complex water feature ever conceived, will amaze you with each performance of opera, classical and Broadway turns. Billed as "The Entertainment Capital of the World", this tour is designed to be just that. We will tour all the grand hotel lobbies, see all the free shows plus have optional tickets for Bette Midler and "O", the Cirque du Soleil extravaganza. Our stay in Barstow the first and last nights will maximize our time in Las Vegas (4 full days). Two meals included each day.
Sat	14-15 Mar		St. Patrick's Day Spectacular Overnight	09:00-05:30	$350/295
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with this overnight trip to The Gallo Center for Performing Arts to see the St. Patrick's Day Spectacular ~ A celebration of traditional Irish Celtic music - Direct from Ireland! The Irish Spectacular features Ireland’s leading pop stars backed by the 90-piece Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Derek Gleeson in a program of Irish and Celtic traditional music and song. We will stay at the Doubletree Hotel and enjoy traditional Irish grub at the famous P. Wexford Pub. Two meals included each day.
Mon	16 Mar		Carolyn's Birthday Mystery Trip	10:00-06:30	$99
In the spirit of Daytripping's wonderful tradition of celebrating birthday's with a Mystery Trip, we invite you to join us for Carolyn's Big Day. Includes lunch.
Tue	17 Mar		Irish Eyes are Smiling! St Patrick's Day Parade	11:00-09:00	$79
This year's parade promises let out all the stops. It will include a team of Irish dancers, fully-dressed military regiments, costumed marchers, several school bands, an assortment of St. Patty's Day floats, representatives from the police and fire departments, and other cultural organizations. Tartan clad Highlanders will march to the sweet sound of authentic Irish bagpipes, while dancers in decorative Celtic attire will also perform. In addition, historic re-enactors of the Gold Rush and the wildly popular, always wacky Ophir Prison Marching Band will perform for the crowd. Its focus is to celebrate the variety and richness of our diverse community in an enjoyable, wholesome atmosphere.
Wed	18 Mar		Grease at the Golden Gate Theatre	10:00-07:00	$169
The one that you want is back! GREASE, Time Magazine’s 2007 pick for “#1 musical of the year,” is rockin’ across the country in this brand new production direct from Broadway. This new production of GREASE stars American Idol Taylor Hicks and features songs from the smash hit 1978 motion picture for the first time ever on stage including “Sandy,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “Grease” and “You’re the One That I Want,”. Lunch at Palomino Restaurant.
Fri	20 Mar		Spiritual Splendors ~ Oaklands New Cathedral II	09:00-05:00	$98
No more elegant or striking examples of the diverse styles of ecumenical architecture can be found than these three masterpiece monuments to religion. Oakland's new Cathedral of Christ the Light is “the most expensive in American history.” This “glowing, luminous space” will resonate as a place of worship and hopes to convey an inclusive statement of welcome and openness as the community's symbolic soul. The glass, wood, and concrete structure seeks to ennoble and inspire through the use of light, material, and form. LDS Oakland Temple commanding a sweeping view of the San Francisco Bay Area, the 170-foot temple is a highly recognized landmark. The magnificent grounds are distinguished by a creek-style water feature running from fountain to fountain toward the temple entrance—lined with colorful gardens and towering palm trees. An inner courtyard features an enchanting waterfall that feeds a large reflecting pool and an inspiring reproduction of Thorvaldsen's Christus statue. The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension was built in the centuries-old Byzantine traditions while using material, design and engineering of the present day. Traditionally, Orthodox Churches are symbolic, that is, their physical or earthly features are intended to point to, or direct us to a heavenly significance. The site of this church, high above Oakland and the San Francisco Bay, signified to the community that planned the church, the Ascension of Christ from the earth 40 days after His Resurrection, therefore its name. Lunch at The Madrigal Restaurant at the Lake Merritt Hotel.
Sat	21 Mar		San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars (Jackie)	09:30-06:30	$89
We travel to the shark tank for our annual hockey game. If you are a Sharks fan then this is your day. The Dallas Stars are in town for this match and it is certain to be a great game. If you haven't been to an ice hockey game before come and check out this fun fast paced sport with our great group of Daytripping sports fans and find out what a hat trick is! My prediction: This just might be the year the Stanley Cup will come to San Jose! Lunch is on your own.
Sun	22 Mar		Garbeau's Dinner Theatre ~ I Love You Because	10:30-07:00	$98
I Love You Because ~ A modern day musical love story. I Love You Because is a sweet and funny romantic comedy about contemporary dating in New York City. Brothers, Austin and Jeff fall into unique relationships with best friends, Marcy and Dana. Terrific refreshing fun, filled with wit and zest! This musical is infectiously entertaining with a score that is impresive, distinctive, tuneful and smart. Another great show from Garbeau's.
Tue	24 Mar		Base to Base with Gary	09:00-05:00	$99
From the Presidio to Treasure Island Gary will take us on a tour examining new uses for retired military bases of the bay area. We will enjoy lunch at the Treasure Island Culinary School, visit St. George Distillary for vodka tasting at the old Alamada Naval Yard followed by a sumptuous dessert at Ft Bakers new Cavallo Point restaurant. A day of recycled military.
Wed	25 Mar		On Golden Pond ~ Willows Theatre	11:00-07:00	$105
On Golden Pond ~A Heartwarming Comedy-DramaEthel and Norman Thayer are an elderly couple visiting their summer home in rural Maine. When their estranged daughter arrives with her new fiancé and his teenage son in tow, they reluctantly agree to mind the boy for the summer, and in doing so rediscover the strength of love and the bond of family. A deeply moving and very amusing love story. "... A rare and memorable theatrical experience ..."
Thu	26-30 Mar		"The Worlds" Figure Skating Championships (Gary)	09:00-06:00
“The 2009 The World Championships will be held at Los Angeles STAPLES Center. The World Championships is the most prestigious figure skating event held annually, crowning World champions in ladies, men's, pairs and ice dancing. The event consistently hosts more than 175 skaters from more than 60 countries. The 2009 event marks the 99th year of the event, which has been held annually since 1896 (with the exception of times of World Wars). The 2009 Championships will be the most important international figure skating event of the year, since the placements at these championships determine the number of skaters each country can send to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. We will be staying at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and attending the Finals for Women's, Mens, Dance and Pairs in addition to the Performance of Champions.
Tue	31 Mar		Trip Presentation Spring Luncheon	11:30-02:00
Please join us for lunch and a presentation of our upcoming trips.
April 2009
Wed	1 Apr		Fools Rush In ~ Mystery Trip	09:00-04:30	$79
It could be a day filled with fool's errands, hoaxes, pranks and practical jokes OR a light-hearted day of foolish fun - either way you will want to be sure to get a seat on the bus for this mystery trip to ...
Thu	2-3 Apr		Reno Overnight ~ Menopause the Musical	09:00-05:30	$230/199
We will stay overnight at Reno's Silver Legacy Hotel with it's beautiful 19th Century Victorian theme and replica of a silver mining rig. Menopause the Musical at the Eldorado Showroom is a . Includes all Meals.
Sat	4 Apr		Grand National Rodeo	10:30-07:00	$98
The Grand National Rodeo is California's premier rodeo. Along with the top cowboys and cowgirls there will also be some top names in country music. Of course, the Rodeo is the main event but there will also be an Art Show and Sale, Color Guard Competition and many other attractions. Lunch will be in the Sky Room a cool restaurant that overlooks the arena.
Mon	6-9 Apr		Easter Gardens & the Glory of Easter (Bill)	09:00-09:00	$1475/1195
Come Celebrate Easter as we travel to Southern California to experience the largest and most spectacular Passion play, brought to life through exciting drama, song and pageantry. Utilizing the latest in special effects, the Easter pageant is famous for its lifelike recreation of earthquakes, thunder storms and lightening inside the all-glass building. Flying angels soar overhead while live animals parade down the aisles. Combine this spectacle with 3 fabulous Gardens (Huntington, Descanso & LA Arboretum) and you have a great spring adventure. The return trip home is on Amtrak's Coast Starliner, from Los Angeles to Salinas
Fri	10 Apr		Angel Island US Immigration Station Tour	09:00-05:00	$99
Enjoy a spring day on Angel Island including a picnic lunch and Tram Tour of the Island. This highlight will be the newly remodeled Immigration Station (Opens Feb. 15) at an estimated cost of $30 million. In 1905, construction of an Immigration Station began in the area known as China Cove on Angel Island. Surrounded by public controversy from its inception, the station was finally put into operation in 1910. Although it was billed as the "Ellis Island of the West", within the Immigration Service it was known as "The Guardian of the Western Gate" and was designed control the flow of Chinese into the country, who were officially not welcome with the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
Sat	11 Apr		Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat	10:30-07:00	$98
Andrew Lloyd Webers delightful musical parable comes to The Woodland Opera House. With a crash of drums and a flash of light Joseph returns in his dazzling coat of many colours. This colorful retelling of the biblical story about Joseph, his uncanny abilities and his designer coat sings out to young and old alike with a score which is wall-to-wall hits, including Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do.
Sun	12 Apr		Easter Parade Brunch at Bings	11:45-04:15	$98
Cool, hip and never out of style - join us at Bing's Restaurant in Walnut Creek for Easter Sunday Brunch. This hot spot in Walnut Creek is a tribute to Bing Crosby and his successful career as a singer, actor, and radio personality. This day will rekindle memories of Hollywood's glamorous bygone days and Bing Crosby's Easter Parade.
Sat	18 Apr		Frost/Nixon Starrng Stacy Keach	09:00-07:00	$139
"Frost/Nixon" tackles the question: How did David Frost, a famous British talk-show host with a playboy reputation, elicit the apology that the rest of the world was waiting to hear from former President Richard Nixon? Legendary stage and screen actor Stacy Keach stars as Richard Nixon. He leads a cast of 10 in this fast-paced Tony Award nominated new play which shows the determination, conviction and cunning of two men as they square off in one of the most monumental television interviews of all time. "Frost/Nixon" is written by Peter Morgan, writer of "The Queen," "The Last King of Scotland" and HBO's "Longford" and directed by Olivier Award winner Michale Grandage. Includes Lunch in Sacramento.
Sun	19-25 Apr		Branson (Jackie)	08:00-06:00	$2695/2195
The original Daytripping bus comes back into service and makes its long awaited debut on this long awaited trip to Branson. We will fly round trip Kansas City, spend our first night at the KC Marriott Hotel and sample the delights of this surprising city, from the Nelson-Atkins Museum to the WWI Memorial before the highlight - four full nights in Branson where great entertainment and much more is on the adgenda. We will be staying at the gorgeous Hilton Branson Landing Hotel. See Andy Williams, Jim Stafford, Yokov Smirnoff, Twelve Irish Tenors, Celebrate America, Shoji Tabuchi Show and have a Quack-tacular time riding the Ducks. From hit shows to elegant dinners this is the Branson trip we have all been waiting for. Breakfast each morning, plus one other meal a day is included. This tour will sell out soon so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Sun	26 Apr		Secret Gardens of the East Bay	10:00-05:00	$99
Tour 11 captivating private gardens in Oakland, Berkeley and Piedmont on the 23rd Annual Secret Gardens Tour. These gardens exquisitely capture and reflect the architecture and history of the home. Be inspired and delighted as we visit enchanting garden rooms, amazing oasis', distinctive style showcases and abundance of art in the gardens from snazzy Modern to the granduer of Julia Morgan.
Mon	27 Apr		Heron Festival and Wildflower Brunch	09:00-06:00	$79
The annual Heron Festival, held in April at Northern California’s Clear Lake, is a way to celebrate the springtime nesting of the plentiful Great Blue Herons in treetops along the meandering waterways at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Redbud Audubon offers pontoon boat trips into the marsh with expert Audubon bird guides to point out the heron nests and explain heron behaviors. The purpose is to enable the general public to witness first-hand and to learn about the amazing local birds and wildlife. The Heron Festival also provides bird walks, nature speakers, exhibit booths, and children’s activities. A wonderful outdoor Wildflower Brunch will be provided by the Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association.
May 2009
Thu	14 May		YoYo Ma	03:30-11:30	$159
Winner of 15 Grammy Awards, the most celebrated classical musician in the world returns to the Center with his solo concert of selected cello suites by J.S. Bach!
Sat	16 May		Lake County Passion Play	11:30-05:30	$89
Experience the Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ at the Lake County Passion Play. Set on a hillside overlooking one of America's most beautiful lakes...Clear Lake. More than 150 players re-enact this most touching of dramas. Mounted Roman soldiers sweep across the 1,000 foot stage; sheep wander across the hillside; a powerful sound system carries the dialogue faithfully drawn from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Lunch prior to the show is at the Tallman House.
Sun	17 May		Garbeau's Dinner Theatre - Mid-Life ~ The Crisis M	10:30-07:00	$98
We are so looking forward to this production that has been a huge hit in theaters everywhere! When we heard some of the songs, we simply couldn't stop laughing! If you EVER plan to be in your 40s and 50s or if you've lived them and want to laugh at the memories, this show is for you... this musical that takes a comic look at the “age old” conditions and situations faced in MID-LIFE! Everyone will relate to this hilarious, and at times, touching musical about the curiosities and inevitabilities of middle-age. If you bought some Gingko-Biloba, but can’t remember where you put it - then you’re ready for MID-LIFE!
Sat	23 May		Smuin Ballet ~ Spring Program	10:00-06:30	$125
Love is in the air this Spring! Smuin Spring Program. Suite from St Louis Woman: A Blues Ballet. The Naughty Boy! West Coast Premiere and Bouquet. St Louis Woman: A Blues Ballet premiered at Lincoln Center in 2003 by Dance Theater of Harlem, who commissioned the work. Hailed by the New York Times as “gorgeous entertainment”, we are proud to present a Suite from this full length work that exemplifies Michael’s genius at “mixing ballet’s classical idiom with period social dances.” Trey McIntyre, renowned choreographer and founder of his own company, Trey McIntyre Project, set The Naughty Boy! to Mozart’s “Violin Concerto in G Major.” The ballet is a neo-classical playful narrative of Cupid’s effects on four couples. Michael Smuin created Bouquet to the music of Shostakovich. A set of two pieces, the Pas de Deux is a sensual expression of love, and the romantic Pas de Quatre, depicts a woman and her three adoring suitors.
Thu	28 May		Disney's The Lion King at the Music Circus	09:30-06:30	$147
	Experience the phenomenon of Disney's "The Lion King" when Sacramento's best-loved musical makes a triumphant return to the Community Center Theater following its record-breaking 2005 engagement! Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you'll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score, including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar-winnign song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life." Let your imagination run wild when the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation returns to the Community Center Theater stage. Lunch at the Delta King.
June 2009
Wed	3-9 Jun		Portland Rose Festival & Oregon Coast Escape	09:00-06:00	$150/150
Experience the second largest all-floral parade in North America and the largest, single-day spectator event in Oregon - the Portland Rose Festival. You'll marvel at the onslaught of colorful all-floral floats, beautifully decorated equestrian units and precision marching bands. Stay one night in Ashland and hopefully see the Music Man, presented by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (unconfirmed). Then, spend 3 nights in downtown Portland, taking in all the festival events, including a spectacular fireworks display. On our return trip home, travel down the breathtaking Oregon Coast, with one night at the Salishan Resort and the final night yet to be determined.
Sun	14 Jun		Giants vs A's Battle of the Bay	10:00-05:30	$99
The San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics once again go head to head in the Battle of the Bay. This game is always an action-packed rivalry and will hopefully end with an exciting win for your favorite team. While at AT&T Park you may choose to grab a hot dog and soda, and maybe some garlic fries, among other local favorites. Trip includes Premium Lower Box tickets, snack, and coach.
Wed	24 Jun		Oakland A's vs San Francisco Giants	05:00-10:45	$98
Tue	30 Jun		Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs	09:00-05:00	$98
The Boy King Returns to the de Young with Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs! More than 3,000 years after his reign, and 30 years after the original exhibition opened in San Francisco, Tutankhamun, ancient Egypt’s celebrated “boy king,” returns to the de Young Museum. This glorious exhibition of over 130 outstanding works from the tomb of Tutankhamun, as well as those of his royal predecessors, his family, and court officials includes many new and exciting elements not seen in previous versions of the exhibition. Lunch included.
July 2009
Wed	8 Jul		Giants vs Marlins	09:30-06:00	$89
Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the Giants and the Florida Marlins play great baseball. Root for the Home Team and be a part of America's National pastime before the summer is over. As with all our game trips your package includes: Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach. Go Giants!!!
Mon	20-29 Jul		Somewhere In Time - Mackinac Island	08:00-06:00
Mackinac Island, there's no place quite like it, and the experience cannot be duplicated. It's an island without cars, where horses are still the favored mode of transportation. It's the slower, more leisurely pace of the past. On this trip, we completely circle Lake Michigan. Starting in Chicago, head North to the town of Marquette, spending 3 days exploring the Upper Peninsula. Then we slow the pace down with a 3-night stay at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the setting for the movie "Somewhere In Time". Complete the circle with a one-night stay at Traverse City and the final night in Grand Rapids before returning to Chicago for our return flight home.
August 2009
Wed	19 Aug		Oakland A's vs NY Yankees	05:00-10:45	$98
	See the home town favorites play the NY Yankees is well worth staying up late... So let us 'Take You Out to the Ballgame' for what is certain to be a great game. The trip includes: Premium Tickets, Snack, and Coach.
September 2009
Wed	9 Sep		Giants vs Padres	09:30-06:00	$89
Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the Giants and the San Diego Padres play great Baseball. Root for the home team and be a part of America's National pastime. Trip includes Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach. Go Giants!!!
October 2009
Thu	1 Oct		Giants vs Diamondbacks- LAST HOME GAME of 2009	09:30-06:00	$89
	Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the Giants and the Arizona Diamondbacks play great Baseball. Root for the home team and be a part of America's National pastime. This is the last Home Game of the 2009 Season for the Giants. Trip includes Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach.