July 2010
Thu	22 Jul		Shanghai Stories	09:00-05:30	$98
Shanghai at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum is the first large-scale exhibition to feature the cultural productions of the city of Shanghai. Using a wide range of visual artifacts, the exhibition traces the impact that globalization has had on molding the city's dynamic, international character. Our visit will include a tour and story's from Shanghai’s famous storytellers who kept traditions alive and lively with old tales from Chinese literature. Meet the Monkey King from the epic Journey to the West, as well as other beloved figures from Shanghai classics, as narrated by Asian Art Museum storytellers. A Bento Box Lunch at Cafe Asia. Don't miss this unprecedented exhibit honoring San Francisco's sister city and coinciding with the 2010 World Expo hosted by none other than Shanghai..
Fri	23 Jul		Elk Grove Strauss Festival	03:30-11:55	$79
Enchanting, Magical and Romantic! The Strauss Festival of Elk Grove is an outdoor dance production featuring a storyline set to the music of Vienna’s “Waltz King,” Johann Strauss, Jr. and his family, played by a live 32 piece professional orchestra. Bringing the story to life are elegantly costumed waltz and polka troupes and elaborate handcrafted sets. The setting is a grassy knoll at the edge of a lake surrounding a small island. Warm evening breezes and lights reflected in the water add to the wonderful experience of this event. Each performance ends with a fireworks display! Picnic dinner at the park.
Sat	24-25 Jul		Sierra Theater Weekend	09:00-07:30	$399/335
It's the quintessential summer weekend getaway activity. A theater jaunt to our all time favorite destination Sonora and the Sierra Repertory Theatre, featuring three shows and great meals. On Saturday at the East Sonora Theater we will attend a matinee performance of 'The Marvelous Wonderettes' - a brand new smash hit musical comedy - Saturday evening see 'Big River, the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' at the Fallon House Theatre in Colombia. Throw in the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center for another matinee on Sunday - 'Joseph's Technicolor Dreamcoat' and you have the ingredients for a fun filled theater lover's getaway.
Mon	26 Jul		Walt Disney Family Museum at the Presidio	09:00-05:00	$99
New at the San Francisco Presidio - The world's only museum dedicated to the life of Walt Disney, exploring his roles as creator of Mickey Mouse, as the man who raised animation to an art, designer of futuristic theme parks and ultimately one of the most influential cultural forces of the 20th century. Diane Disney Miller, his oldest daughter and a founder of the museum, said the family chose San Francisco for the museum because they live in Northern California and the Presidio is an ideal home for it. The museum will use high-tech exhibits to illustrate his family life, his business successes and failures, his imaginative process and pioneering technologies. Includes lunch at the museum.
Tue	27 Jul		Picture Palaces	09:00-05:00	$89
Our Picture Palaces trip will tour a variety of Historic Cinema Treasures, from old neighborhood venues seating a few hundred, to a giant movie palace which once seated thousands. Some have been lovingly rehabilitated by dedicated volunteers with "sweat equity," while others have been restored to their original grandeur by master craftsmen for millions of dollars. As was the practice of the silent film days feature presentations we accompanied by live organ music - today we will experience mighty Wurlitzer music and snack on our all time favorite movie treats. Lunch at
Wed	28 Jul-8 Aug		Grand Adventure in Alaska	09:00-07:00	$4990/3995
Come strike "gold"-golden memories to last a lifetime in amazing Alaska. Fly from Santa Rosa to Anchorage where your Alaska Adventure will begin. Spend 2 nights in Valdez (Alaska's little Switzerland) and take a cruise through Prince William Sound to explore the three-mile face of Columbia Glacier. Motorcoach along Wrangell St Ellias National Park to Fairbanks where we will spend two night and enjoy a paddlewheel boat experience and see the pipeline. Train from Fairbanks to Denali. Stay 2 breathtaking nights in vast Denali National Park, home to the awe-inspiring Mt. McKinley before boarding the train once again to travel to the Alyeska Resort for an unforgettable 3-night stay. Take the train to Seward, gateway to the Kenai Penninsula. Take a wildlife cruise to see otters, sea lions, harbor seals, humpback and orca whales, porpoises, puffins and kittiwakes. Spend one day relaxing around the resort and enjoy a sightseeing trip on the Alyeska Aerial Tram. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center before our afternoon flight back to Santa Rosa. This package price does not include air. Daytripping air will be roundtrip Santa Rosa on Horizion/Alaska Air - you are more than welcome to make your own air arrangements and we will help you co-ordinate with the group departure and arrival times. Escorted by Bill & Becky Montgomery
Wed	28-29 Jul		Carmel Bach Festival	09:30-08:00	$539/459
Set amidst the stunning architectural and natural landscapes of Carmel, the 73rd Annual Bach Festival is a world class celebration of the music of the Baroque inspired by influence of J.S. Bach! Our visit to the festival will feature the King Arthur Feast Mission Dinner where banners herald you into an evening of pageantry and plenty as you prepare to feast on scrumptious meal in Crespi Hall at the Carmel Mission. The evening continues with a performance of Monteverdis Vespers of 1610. The next morning breakfast at the hotel and time to shop or sightsee in Carmel before an afternoon Chamber Concert. We will have lunch in Carmel and dinner on the coach on the drive home. We will be staying at the Historic Pine Inn in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Fri	30 Jul		Musee d'Orsay and Paris City of Lights	09:00-06:00	$98
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Musée d'Orsay jointly announce a special exhibition, Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay. This exhibition presents a rare and unique opportunity for Americans to see the evolution of the Impressionist style from the collection of the most important repository of French 19th and early 20th century art - the Musée d'Orsay. The de Young will be the only museum in the world to host this exhibition. To compliment this special event The Legion of Honor will present Impressionist Paris: City of Light an exhibit which transports visitors to Paris circa 1874 as represented in over 100 paintings, photographs, prints, drawings and illustrated books from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and several private collectors. Enjoy lunch at Park Chow.
Sat	31 Jul		Giants vs LA Dodgers	09:30-06:00	$89
	Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers 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!!!
August 2010
Sun	1 Aug		Giants vs LA Dodgers	09:30-06:00	$89
Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers 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!!!
Tue	3 Aug		Round the Bay	08:30-05:30	$99
This tour utilizes five forms of public transportation around the City by the Bay. Begin with our coach "Style" taking you to the AmTrak Station in Suisun City (Fairfield). Train along the Carquinez straits to Richmond, where we transfer to Bart for a ride under San Francisco Bay into the heart of the City. Next board a cable car on the Powell-Mason line and travel from Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf. Lunch will be served at the Wharf before boarding a historic streetcar for a ride along the Embarcadero to the Ferry Terminal. For the final leg of the journey, ferry from San Francisco to Vallejo where our coach will be waiting to escort you home.
Thu	5 Aug		Dirty Rotten Scoundrels	09:00-06:00	$124
Escape to the beautiful French Riviera where you’ll find sunshine, cool breezes, swanky villas, roulette tables, the idle rich and two charming con men ready to swindle you. In this outrageous musical comedy, sophisticated Lawrence and small-time Freddy square off to see who can pick clean the vacationing Christine Colgate. This recent Broadway hit will be performed in the round for the first time anywhere. This is a Music Circus Theater Production with lunch in Sacramento before the show.
Sat	7 Aug		Thunderbird Airshow - Moffett	09:00-05:30	$59
The United States Air force thunderbirds roll in to their 57th season representing the pride, precision and professionalism of the nearly 700,000 active duty military personnel of the United States. At Moffett Field Air and Space Show you will see the world's greatest military aerial demonstration team perform amazing aerial maneuvers & stunts including diamond rolls, loops & more. Come enjoy an exciting day of areonautics. We'll be picnicing that day with a special box lunch.
Sun	8 Aug		Stern Grove Festival - San Francisco Ballet	10:00-07:30	$69
Every summer for nearly seven decades, family and friends gather in Stern Grove to relax, picnic, and enjoy performances by some of the world's greatest artists in this glorious natural setting. Today's performance highlights the San Francisco Symphony. It is a Daytripping tradition that we love and we hope you will join us this year. Reserved seats and a picnic lunch. Today the San Francisco Ballet returns to Stern Grove Festival with artists of the Company performing a selection of works from their current repertory. Renowned for its incomparable level of innovation and exuberance, San Francisco Ballet is one of the premier ballet companies in America.
Mon	9 Aug		Extreme Mammals @ CA Academy of Science	09:00-05:30	$117
California Academy of Sciences. Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest, and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time showcases some of our most intriguing relatives, from the speedy to the sloth-like, the towering to the tiny, even the venomous and the armor-clad. Featuring spectacular fossils and reconstructions alongside recent specimens and live animals, the exhibit explores the surprising and often extraordinary world of extinct and living mammals. A whale that could walk? A bat the size of a bumblebee? Mothers who are pregnant for almost two years… or just 12 days? Extreme Mammals will allow visitors to meet this colorful cast of characters, discover their place in the family tree, and learn why humans are perhaps the most extreme mammals of all.
Tue	10 Aug		Happy Valley Highlights & Palace Hotel Lunch	09:00-05:30	$89
Welcome to the Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in San Francisco. On December 15, 1909, the Palace Hotel re-opened its doors, completely rebuilt after the devastation of the 1906 earthquake of San Francisco. The iconic Palace Hotel has remained the landmark hotel in San Francisco with such timeless creations as The Garden Court's stained glass dome with Austrian crystal chandeliers and the 1909 Maxfield Parrish mural of "The Pied Piper of Hamlin" located in the Pied Piper Bar. Enjoy a '1909' luncheon and a guided tour through the glorious hotel. Escort Gary Holloway will then guide us through the Happy Valley District of San Francisco.
Wed	11 Aug		Taste of San Francisco ~ The Original	09:00-05:30	$109
Join us as we embark on a culinary adventure. This tour offers a unique, fun and exciting way to experience some of San Francisco's finest restaurants. In between courses we will travel through many of the neighborhoods that make San Francisco the unique city it is. We will sip, sample, taste and indulge our senses around the city as this tour brings the culinary spirit to life.
Thu	12 Aug		Giants vs Chicago Cubs	09:30-06:00	$89
	Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the Giants and the Chicago Cubs 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!!!
Fri	13 Aug		Bay Area Green Tours ~ The Green Corridor	09:00-06:00	$99
Bay Area Green Tours take us on a guided Eco tour of Berkeley, the Bay Area Green Corridor... and Beyond! There’s no better place to get an exciting, first-hand look at how pioneering organizations and businesses succeed at going green than in Berkeley, in the nation’s environmental epicenter. On this engaging and entertaining adventure through the hub of the nation’s greenest metropolitan area, Bay Area Green Tour guides take us to meet the inspired local leaders of sustainability who are driving the global green agenda.Get an in-depth look at Berkeley's greenest building and one of the most advanced high-performance structures anywhere. Tours of the David Brower Center are your chance to get a glimpse of the remarkable innovations that will shape the places we work and live for decades to come. Eat lunch at Gather Restaurant followed by a tour of cutting edge green housing, businesses and farms. Experience Sustainability in Action!
Sat	14 Aug		Funny Girl at Music Circus	09:00-06:00	$139
By popular demand. “Funny Girl” returns to the tent for the first time in 18 years. The wonderfully opulent yet intimate story of Fanny Brice, a goofy comic singer, who rises from ugly duckling to Ziegfeld headliner. A celebrated musical comedy filled with extravagant production numbers and show-stopping songs including “People” and “Don’t Rain On My Parade.” This is a Music Circus Theater Production with lunch in Sacramento before the show.
Sun	15 Aug		Teatro Zin Zanni Breve Brunch	09:30-03:30	$138
Something New! Teatro Zin Zanni Breve - "Brevé provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy an abbreviated matinee version with brunch! Teatro ZinZanni, located in a glorious antique spiegeltent at Pier 29 on the Embarcadero, is a bewitching blend of European cabaret, cirque arts, music, and comedy, combined with a 3-course gourmet brunch.
Mon	16 Aug		B. Bryan Endangered Species Preserve & Lighthouse	09:00-05:30	$109
B Bryan Preserve is committed to the breeding and conservation of African Hoof Stock. Through this educational tour at the B Bryan Preserve, you will get a sense of hope for the future as you learn about the ways we can enhance conservation efforts and get involved with wildlife. This tour will also include the late afternoon feeding time at the preserve. This up-close and personal interaction with the animals, will be fascinating and inspiring. The day will start out with a beautiful drive out to Pt Arena, The Phoenix Restaurant will open their doors for us with a special lunch prepared by Chef John. After lunch we will stop at the Lighthouse museum where you can enjoy the view. Climbing the 280 steps to the top of the Lighthouse is optional. The day concludes with the afternoon feeding and tour at the preserve.
Tue	17 Aug		"I'll Be Seeing Youz..." a WWII Musical Tribute!	05:00-12:00	$119
"I'll Be Seeing Youz...", A Bronx boy's music perspective of World War II. Franc D' Amrosio will give you a humorous snap shot of "The Greatest Generation" with nostalgic stories from his Bronx, Italian relatives...filtered through the eyes of an impressionable young boy, who while listening, fell in love with both the time and the music. This evening cocktail show is at the new sophisticated nightclub Razz at the Nikko Hotel in San Francisco. After the performance we will top off the evening with cocktails, appetizers and a splendid view of the city from the Top of the Mark.
Wed	18 Aug		American Idol at the Arco Arena	04:00-11:30	$199
Following in the tradition of each American Idol season, the top ten performers of 2010 will be at their best: This years performers are Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, Tim Urban, Katie Stevens, Andrew Garcia and Didi Benami. Come see your favorite perform live at the Arco Arena.
Thu	19-20 Aug		La Grande Cirque ~ Reno Overnight	09:00-05:30	$254/229
"An Incredible Spectacle of Wonder and Enchantment"This Spellbinding and magical performance will have you on the edge your seat. The breathtaking spectacle delivers a thrill a minute and produces so much mind boggling electricity, it could light up the entire theatre. The amazing tricks performed by some of the world’s greatest acrobats will amaze and astound you as you witness for yourself seemingly impossible feats of strength and skill. !"An Incredible Spectacle of Wonder and Enchantment" We will be staying at the Silver Legacy Hotel and enjoying dinner at our favorite restaurant 'The Roxy'.
Sat	21 Aug		Fantasticks	10:30-07:00	$119
The original production of The Fantasticks opened on May 3, 1960 at the Sullivan Street Playhouse - a small theatre in New York’s Greenwich Village. The musical tradition created by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt continues to this day. The Fantasticks is now running strong at the Snapple Theatre and is set to begin its 50th year. On this 50th anniversary of my favorite musical, I could not resist the opportunity to take a look at The Fantasticks from a new angle. What if the world of The Fantasticks was not so whimsical or perfect? By re-imagining this classic in the wasteland of a man-made future, we hope to bring new resonance to its theme of hope and of facing the truth, before one can grow. Lunch at Palomino Restaurant.
Sun	22 Aug		Menopause the Musical - San Jose	09:00-07:00	$129
Menopause The Musical® has entertained audiences across the country in more than 250 US cities as well as internationally. Set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra meet by chance at a lingerie sale. The all-female cast makes fun of their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. A sisterhood is created between these diverse women as they realize that menopause is no longer The Silent Passage! It is a stage in every woman's life that is perfectly normal! Hilarious, witty and just plane fun.
Mon	23-26 Aug		Eat, Drink & Be Merry ~ Pageant of the Masters	09:00-07:00	$1489/1129
Join Daytripping as we return to Laguna Beach California for the Annual Festival of the Arts Pageant of the Masters - Where Art Comes To Life. Some of the most glorious art ever created has eloquently expressed the singular joys of being alive. With its surefire recipe for theatrical fun and unforgettable "living art," the 2010 Pageant promises a memorable feast for the senses. We will stay three nights in Huntington Beach at the 4 Diamond Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort where every room is overlooking the pristine white sand beaches of the Pacific Ocean. In addition to the main event - The Pageant - we will tour Laguna Beach, ride in a gondola along the canals of Huntington Harbor and Sunset Beach and attend a play at the famous Laguna Beach Playhouse. As a special treat this year we will enjoy an exclusive lunch with Pageant of the Masters Executive Director, and a private tour of the Pageant. We will dine at the scrumptious Beach House Laguna Beach as well as Tivoli Terrace and Dukes of Huntington Beach. Join us on this ultimate summertime getaway.
Fri	27 Aug		San Francisco Bay Cruise on the Historic Alma	10:30-06:00	$99
Feel the waves, breathe salt air, handle the lines and learn the stories aboard the 1891 National Landmark scow schooner Alma! You'll take in dazzling views and California history: Native Americans, Spanish explorers, the Gold Rush, lighthouses, the Barbary Coast, Fisherman's Wharf, earthquakes, fires, shipbuilding, and more. You won't want to stop for lunch, but we'll be serving a box lunch on board during this unique sail on San Francisco Bay.
Sat	28 Aug		42nd Street	09:00-06:00	$124
A young chorus girl from Allentown is given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a star in a musical that recalls both the classic days of Broadway and the golden age of movie musicals. From one sensational fast-tapping, finger-snapping showstopper to another, it will be hard to pick your favorite: “We’re in the Money,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” “Lullaby of Broadway” or “42nd Street.” Performed by Music Circus with lunch in Sacramento before the show.
Sun	29 Aug		Barn Again - Napa Barn Brunch and Tour	10:00-07:30	$98
Historic 2nd annual Barn Tour, in partnership with Napa County Farm Bureau, features historic barns + hidden gems of Carneros region. Includes Brunch in a Barn, live bluegrass, farm-focused art + docent tours. Barns include: Adastra Vineyards, Peter's Barn/Vine Village, V. Sattui's Henry Ranch, Buhman Ranch and Scilego Barn.
Mon	30 Aug		Bill's Birthday Mystery Trip	09:00-06:00	$99
Come join us as we celebrate Bill Montgomery's Birthday - We can't tell you where you are going, what you will be doing or what's to eat. But, that's fine, because we assure you that there will be Birthday Cake! Where do you think we are going?
Tue	31 Aug		Loooking Through Stained Glass	09:00-06:00	$89
"Stained glass is supposed to reflect the soul of man." Come explore the artistry and beauty of some of the Bay Area's stunning stained glass. Join Gary Holloway on this unique day that will focus on both historic and contemporary stained glass and the history of the windows and sacred spaces. Tour Chapels, Churches, Synagogues and architectural landmarks in search of the most impressive stained glass windows to be found. Visit the Bay Area Glass Institute for a glassblowing demonstration and tour at its studio facility. Lunch will be included. Escorted by Gary Holloway.
September 2010
Wed	1 Sep		Trip Presentation	11:00-02:00
Demand for the trip presentations has out grown the capacity of our Daytripping Clubroom so we are now holding the presentation at the St Rose Catholic Church. Since space will not be an issue RESERVATIONS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED. The format will be different with extended tours being presented from 11:00 to 12:00 followed by lunch and entertainment. At 12:30 all day trips will be presented. The location of St Rose Catholic Church is 398 10th Street. Entrance to the Church is via the 10th street parking lot. Directions: take the College Avenue exit head East, turn right onto Morgan Street, drive two blocks and turn left on 10th Street. See you There!
Thu	2 Sep		Ferries & Flowers	09:00-06:30	$94
Your day begins with a ferry ride from Larkspur to San Francisco's Ferry Building for a guided walking tour of the restored ferry building and The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market . Following the tour you will have time to shop the markt - widely acclaimed as one of the top farmers markets to visit. Lunch will be at the Flower Market Cafe. Next we will visit the San Francisco's Famous Flower Market where we will enjoy strolling the market and shopping for colorful, fragrant flowers. Return by ferry to Vallejo where the bus will be waiting to take you home.
Fri	3 Sep		Paint Your Wagon ~ Woodminster Ampitheatre	03:30-11:59	$79
Woodminster Summer Musicals - Musical Theater Under the Stars! This evening performance is the classic musical about the California Gold Rush: Paint Your Wagon. Paint Your Wagon takes place in the California wilderness of 1853, and tells the story of a crusty old gold miner, Ben Rumson, his daughter Jennifer, and a townful of miners and other colorful Gold Rush characters. Songs include "I Talk To the Trees," "They Call the Wind Mariah," and "Wandrin' Star." We will have a picnic in the park prior to the show. A perfect summer evening.
Sat	4 Sep		Scottish Games in Pleasanton	09:00-07:30	$99
"You don't have to be Scottish to enjoy the Games" When the annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games arrives in Pleasanton this Labor Day weekend it will mark the 145th year of the historic event by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco. Two World Wars and the 1906 San Francisco earthquake could not keep the Scottish American community from presenting their gathering and games. This year we will enjoy the afternoon athletics and Massed Bands Closing Ceremonies on the Terrace with table seating, a great view, a gourmet catered lunch, and a no-host bar.
Mon	6-15 Sep		Southern Parks	09:00-07:00	$3225/2495
This spectacular 10 day tour of the Southern Parks includes 10 National Parks / Monuments. In order, we will see Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircase, Capital Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, 4 Corners, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, and the Grand Canyon. Some highlights of the trip include: three nights at the fabulous Red Cliffs Lodge, which overlooks the mighty and majestic Colorado River, a boat ride into Canyonlands National Park, and a jeep ride into Canyon de Chelly. For magnificent sights and more, join us on this heart-lifting adventure to the Four Corners and the wide-open spaces all around. You have the option of flying or taking the coach (additional fees for both) Escorted by Gary Holloway
Sat	18 Sep		Santa Cruz Follies - "Memories Are Made of This"	08:30-07:00	$84
It's back again! Santa Cruz original song and dance review with a cast all over 50 years of age. ... The Santa Cruz Follies. This year the theme "Memories Are Made of This" Time can't erase the memory of these magic moments. Always a delight that sells out fast so don't delay. Lunch on Coach.
Sun	19 Sep		Camelot at the Woodland Opera House	09:00-06:00	$105
Rediscover the grandeur of one of history's greatest love stories in Camelot, Lerner and Loewe's timeless musical masterpiece! Set in a fabled land where honor and chivalry reign, Camelot is a sumptuous tale that follows the love triangle of the genial King Arthur, his flirtatious wife Queen Guenevere and the charming young egoist Lancelot with one of the most hauntingly romantic scores of all time: “If Ever I Would Leave You”, “How To Handle A Woman”, “I Loved You Once in Silence, and Follow Me”. Lunch at Tazzino Bistro.
Mon	20 Sep		Hog Island Oyster Picnic & Tour	10:00-06:00	$89
"From their first tiny harvest in 1984 to the 3 million oysters they raise annually today, Hog Island Oyster Company has become one of the most celebrated oyster producers in North America” We'll begin with an informative talk about the facility and the 'raising' of oysters, as well as participate in an oyster shucking demonstration. The rest of our journey will be enjoying a wonderful picnic lunch feasting on the wonderful oysters and a variety of other great foods.
Tue	21 Sep		City Slickers Old West Adventure	09:00-07:00	$105
Escape with us to JB Ranch where the Old West still exists. A team of good mountain horses will take you on a peaceful wagon ride to a authentic cookout where you will enjoy chuck wagon fare and listen to the sounds and songs of the old west. Topping off lunch is authentic cowboy entertainment. JB Ranch will show you the true meaning of western hospitality.
Wed	22 Sep		Dreamgirls The Musical at the Curran	09:30-06:00	$160
Direct from Harlem's world famous Apollo Theater in New York City, a sensational new stage production of DREAMGIRLS comes to San Francisco this summer! Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, DREAMGIRLS tells the story of an up-and-coming, 1960s singing girl group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. With music by Academy® Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony® and Grammy®-Award winner Tom Eyen, DREAMGIRLS features the unforgettable hits: "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," "One Night Only" and "Listen." Broadway director and choreographer Robert Longbottom (Bye Bye Birdie Broadway revival) and co-choreographer Shane Sparks (TV's So You Think You Can Dance), along with some of Broadway's top designers, re-envision this Tony® and Academy® Award winning musical so it sparkles like never before! Prior to the 2 pm matinee performance we will enjoy lunch at Palominos.
Sat	25 Sep		"She Loves Me..." at the Lescher Center	10:30-06:00	$115
A love letter to the American musical! Transporting, thoroughly heartwarming, and full of timeless magic, She Loves Me is widely considered the most charming and romantic musical ever ­written. Boy meets girl. Strike that. Boy writes to girl; girl writes to boy. By night, they are passionate pen pals brought together by a lonely hearts ad. By day, the unsuspecting “lovers” are quarrelling clerks at a European parfumerie, surrounded by a cast of coworkers with longings of their own. This effervescent romance will sing its way into your heart. At the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek.
Sun	26 Sep		Oktoberfest by the Bay	09:30-06:00	$89
Celebrate the true tradition of Munich's famed festival. Oktoberfest by the Bay, held at Pier 48 in San Francisco includes sizzling Oompah music, singing, dancing and the very best in German food and drink. Headlinging the stage this year will be the world renowned 21-piece Chico Bavarian Band.
Mon	27-28 Sep		Carson Mansion by Special Invitation	09:00-05:30	$329/269
Travel to Eureka - the Heart of the Redwoods on the California Coastline for this private by-invitation of the exclusive Ingomar Club to enjoy dinner and a tour the Carson Mansion . One of the most written about, and photographed Victorian houses in California, and perhaps in the United States, the William Carson Mansion epitomizes the range of possibilities for eclectic design expression that created a peculiarly American style of architecture. We will stay overnight at the Humboldt Bay Inn, visit the Historic Town of Ferndale, have lunch at the Somoa Cookhouse and take a Humboldt Bay and Eureka Waterfront cruise on the 100 year old Madaket! Join us for this rare opportunity.
Wed	29 Sep		Post-Impressionist Masterpieces from Musee d'Orsay	09:00-06:00	$98
Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne & Beyond. Post Impression Masterpieces from the Musee d'Orsay1 This is the second installment from the Musee d'Orsay. This incredible collection of Masterpieces from the Post Impressionist period will dazzle the eye and take you on a journey through 19th century art. Three pieces from Van Gough including 'Self Portrait' and 'Starry Night over the Rhone' would alone, mark this exhibit a must see. But you'll not want to miss works by Gaugin, Seurat, Rousseau, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see these great works of art. Lunch will be at one of our favorites.
Thu	30 Sep		Giants vs Arizona	09:30-06:00	$89
	Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the Giants and Arizona 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 2010
Fri	1 Oct		San Francisco Movie Tour	09:00-05:30	$109
See San Francisco through Hollywood’s eyes. Bringing movies to life you watch actual movie clips as you pass by locations made famous by classic and contemporary movies while your enthusiastic actor-turned-guide provides behind-the-scenes information and trivia about San Francisco and your favorite films. The unmatched beauty of San Francisco combined with its riches of instantly recognizable structures and locales has attracted filmmakers from around the world. Lunch at Enrico's Restaurant, featured in 1968 Steve McQueen movie Bullitt.
Sat	2 Oct		CIA - Greystone	08:30-06:30	$98
This tour will start with a cooking demonstration at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St Helena. During the weekends, the CIA's DeBaun Theatre comes to life with live cooking demos performed by the school's renowned chef-instructors. The one-hour events feature recipes that reflect the seasonal flavors of the Napa Valley wine country. After the demo, you will then be guided on a tour the facility and grounds, including the Institues garden. After the tour we will gather for a sumptious three course lunch at the Greystone Restaurant.
Sun	3 Oct		Last Game of the Season - Giants vs Padres	09:30-06:00	$89
Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the Giants and 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!!!
Mon	4-6 Oct		Awesome Autumn - Graeagle and Lake Almanor	09:00-07:00	$659/529
Fall offers perfect conditions for touring Plumas County - the foliage puts on such a spectacular show. Varying elevations produce vibrantly colored foliage from creekbeds to mountaintops and the fal colors contrast brilliantly against the dark green pines that dominate the landscape... We will stay two nights at The Chalet View Lodge in Graeagle, have dinner at the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Nakoma Resort, tour Lake Almanor and enjoy a BBQ lunch aboard private pontoon party boats. Tour Quincy, Eureka State Park, Graeagle and Feather River Canyon on the way home. You will fall in love with this rural, off the beaten path part of the state. An ideal peaceful, memorable getaway.
Thu	7 Oct		Burn The Floor Dance Spectacular	09:30-06:00	$145
At The California Musical Theater in Sacramento see Burn The Floor Ballroom Dance Spectacular. The New York Times calls this show spectacular “Dazzling!” as dancers take a global journey to a Viennese ball, a bullfight and a World War II era jitterbug blowout. Fans of “Dancing with the Stars” will enjoy the stunning sequences as the waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha cha, samba, paso doble, rumba and jive are used to create a passionate drama of dance. Daytrippers who saw this show at the Post Street Theater said it was the "best dance show they have ever seen". Not to be missed!
Fri	8 Oct		Scenic Fall Coastal Drive & Lunch	09:30-06:00	$89
The Northern California Coast Highway - no matter how many times you drive it, it always draws you back. Simply ogling the colors and the waves from your seat on the bus is one sublime pleasure. View some of California's finest views: rocky sea cliffs, roaring surf, sandy coves, wildlife and historic towns. Enjoy a progressive lunch beginning with Clam Chowder at Sea Ranch, Entree on the Coach and Dessert in Gualala.
Sat	9 Oct		Fleet Week	10:00-06:30	$99
A tradition since 1981, Fleet Week is the most anticipated Fall event in San Francisco. With an estimated audience of 1 million, spectators are drawn every year to the city's northern waterfront to be awed by a parade of Navy ships, along with a spectacular aerial show that includes the Navy Blue Angels. Also on hand are a variety of other nighttime entertainment venues that kick off just as the sun sets over San Francisco Bay. Special front row reserved seats will allow maximum enjoyment of all the shows. A box lunch will be provided.
Sun	10 Oct		Fleet Week, Hornblower Cruise	11:30-06:30	$129
Come board a Hornblower Yacht for a scrumptious meal, a tour of San Francisco Bay and the best seat for the precision maneuvers of the Blue Angels. Enjoy the views and beauty of San Francisco Bay, as well as, the many Naval ships that will be in port for Fleet Week. After lunch, you will be able to step out on deck, relax and have the best view of the Blue Angels, U S Navy and Marine Corps flight teams as they perform their spectacular air show. It will be a day to remember.
Mon	11 Oct		Polynesian Luau at Trader Vic's	10:30-05:30	$118
Journey to the beautiful islands of the South Pacific for a delicious Luau Feast and amazing Luau Show. You'll hear the rythums and melodies of the Pacific Islands from singers and musicians native to the Pacific. Smell and then taste the delicious island cuisine and witness with the authentic dress and dance of the people native to those mystic Pacific Islands. Enjoy a spectacle of food and dance at this Luau celebration at Trader Vic's Restuarant. Aloha 'wear' suggested, but not required.
Tue	12 Oct		Apple Hill - A Fall Tradition	09:00-05:30	$89
Visit the Apple Hill ranches and find a day filled with old-fashioned fun as our coach winds down a country road filled with beautiful scenery and fruit-filled orchards. We will dine on fresh apple turnovers and a BBQ chicken luncheon with apple pie at High Hill Ranch, take a guided loop tour of Apple Hill and shop at the crafts fair. Bring home a selection of apples and an Apple Fritter Snack. Fall colors spreading across the countryside will make this a day to remember.
Fri	15-22 Oct		Hudson River Valley in the Fall	09:00-07:00	$3299/2579
Come Explore the Majestic, Historic, Scenic Hudson River Valley! A lure to visitors for more than three centuries, it starts and ends, with one of the most renowned rivers in the country. From the scenic Hudson River to the majestic mountains, the magnificent mansions & museums, gardens and the delightful culinary experiences this tour hit all the highlights. Staying at Three Historic Inns in the Hudson River Valley. The Beekman Arms, Hotel Thayer and Mohonk Mountain House and visiting the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home & Library, Vanderbilt Mansion, Culinary Institute of America, ValKil (Eleanor Roosevelt's Home), West Point, Kykuit (Rockefeller's Estate), Norman Rockwell Museum and Stockbridge and a cruise on the Hudson. Airfare is not included in the price of this trip. Daytripping will fly Continental Airlines round trip Oakland to Newark, NJ with a group rate of $460 including airport transportation. If you choose to get your own air we will be happy to co-ordinate arrival and departure times for you. Escorted by Bill & Becky Montgomery
Tue	26 Oct		Fall in the Valley ~ Napa Wine Train	09:00-06:00	$118
The Napa Valley Wine Train provides a relaxing three hour journey along the thirty six mile round-trip between the historic town of Napa through one of the world's most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena and back. You will be dining in the Silverado Car. The Silverado, was refurbished and put on line in 1998. Decorated in a rustic style reminiscent of a Hollywood Western, this Rail car has quickly become a favorite with its casual atmosphere and sliding windows to capitalize on the wonderful moderate climate of the Napa Valley.
Wed	27 Oct		Sandhill Cranes Sunset Tour & Progressive Dining	11:00-08:30	$89
Today we will travel the backroads trough the quaint Delta towns of Walnut Grove and Rio Vista stopping to visit off-the-beathen-path attractions from America's only endive producer to an art gallery. Late lunch/early dinner will be at a great Delta Joint - Guisti' Place - featured on Guy Fieri's Drive Ins, Diners & Dives show. It's run by 4th generation of the family and Grandpa was good friends with Earle Stanley Gardner, who wrote Perry Mason and hung out in the Delta. The Highlight of the day will be the Isleton Crane Preserve where docents with high powered telescopes will teach us about the cranes prior to sunset when the cranes fly. They will take your breath away! A new twist for Daytripping's annual Sandhill Crane Tour.
Thu	28 Oct		Stalking the Wild Mushroom at Ross Ranch	09:00-05:30	$115
Ross Ranch, home of horseracing legend Seabiscuit, is doing something that they've never done before - they are opening their land to guided mushroom tours and foraging. We will enjoy a historic ranch tour, luncheon and mushroom foraging tour. This is an incredible opportunity for foragers, as the Ross Ranch property is home to many unique mushroom varieties.
Sat	30 Oct		Yolo County Wool Mill ~ Annual Mill-In	09:30-05:30	$69
Yolo Wool Mill's Annual Mill-In is a fun and educational event demonstrating how wool from the backs of sheep ( and other fiber animals) becomes the sweater on your back. Lots of hands on activities, Mill tours, shearing demonstrations, knitting, spinning, weaving dyeing and felting demonstrations. You can also stop by the petting zoo featurning the many 'fiber' animals.
Sun	31 Oct		Ghosts and Goblins Halloween Mystery Trip	02:30-09:00	$79
We are gearing up for an evening Halloween celebration with a twist... it's a mystery so all we can say is enjoy an exciting journey into the unknown on this trip full of treats and no tricks. Happy Halloween
November 2010
Mon	1-7 Nov		Stunning Sedona	08:00-07:00	$2145/1695
Red Rock Country ~ Fall under Sedona's spell. Ever since the early days of movies, when Hollywood has wanted to show the unique beauty of the West, it has gone to Sedona, a place that looks like nowhere else. There's a timelessness about these ancient rocks that fires the imagination of all who encounter them. Many cultures and agendas abound, but there's really only one attraction: the sheer, exuberant beauty of the place. This picturesque city is surrounded by the beloved red-rock monoliths named Coffeepot, Cathedral and Bell even Snoopy because their massive shapes resemble these distinctive objects. Also, the site of this memorable city marks the mouth of unbelievably beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, a breathtaking chasm that even today, is wildly wonderful. People come for inspiration and renewal, tawny cliffs rising from the buff desert floor, wind singing through box canyons, and sunsets that seem to cause the ancient buttes and spires to glow from within. Once you hear the canyon's call you cannot resist. We will spend 4 days at the luxurious Los Abrigados Resort & Spa, an oasis of Red Rocks. Visit the famous Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village, Montezuma Castle, Out of Africa Wildlife Safari, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Vortex Tour, Verde Canyon Railroad.
Sat	20-21 Nov		Holiday Weekend Theatre Getaway	09:00-08:00	$419/329
This season, the magic of the holidays begin with our favorite Theatre Weekend Getaway to the Sierra Repertory Theatre in Sonora featuring Irving Berlins 'A White Christmas' and 'The Andrews Sisters: Christmas of Swing' This beloved musical full of laughter and dancing along with the Andrews Sisters USO Christmas Eve Show are certain to light up audiences with nostalgia this season. Join us for this merry and bright theatrical experience - You will go home happy!
Tue	23 Nov		Holiday Sweets & Treats Mystery Trip	08:30-06:30	$98
Travel the scenic country roads of Stanislaus County to visit four family businesses whose products make delightful holiday gifts. Lunch is at the Fruit Yard Restaurant.
Thu	25 Nov		Thanksgiving at The Grand Island Mansion	11:00-06:00	$99
Thanksgiving at The Historic Grand Island Mansion will be a memorable feast to be grateful for. This uniquely spectacular Italian Renaissance style villa in the Sacramento Delta is the ideal setting to celebrate the quintessential American Holiday. Join us for a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving meal as we toast the blessing of the year, good friends and family.
Sat	27 Nov-3 Dec		Christmas on The Biltmore Estate	09:00-07:00	$2089/1855
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Vanderbilts' Biltmore Estate…an elegant American castle that rivals the great palaces of Europe, reflecting the formal style of a French Renaissance chateau. Overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, this gracious country retreat invites you inside to explore its treasures and relive its 19th-century holiday hospitality! Enjoy a guided tour of this magnificent home and learn the history of the estate, its turret-topped structures built in 1895 and the wealthy residents of America's Gilded Age. Thrill to a dazzling "Candlelight Christmas Evening" as a guest of the Biltmore House. Explore wonderful galleries of art and traditional crafts in and around Asheville and Biltmore Village, visit the Folk Art Center, a showplace for traditional crafts on the Blue Ridge Parkway. What a glorious way to celebrate the season—with a delectable "taste" of America's Golden Age at the Biltmore Estate.
Sat	27-28 Nov		Jersey Boys - Reno Overnight	09:00-05:30	$254/229
One Night Only - Reno Event Center - The Jersey Boys - the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were thirty. The show features such hits as "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," "Oh, What a Night" and many more.
December 2010
Sat	4 Dec		Andre Reiu & His Johann Straus Orchestra	04:00-11:00	$159
Andre Reui & His Johann Straus Orchestra in A Celebration of Music Tour. King of the Waltz" Andre Rieu - the charismatic Dutch violinist, conductor and composer - has created an international revival in waltz music with his spectacular musical extravaganzas. A musical phenomenon, André Rieu is unlike anything else in the entertainment world. Conducting his own Johann Strauss Orchestra with his violin bow, Rieu's onstage charisma and rock-star demeanor makes his productions irresistible. The sheer scale of this spectacle, with its fairytale romanticism, is spellbinding. The perfect form of escapism from the drudgery of every day life, its popularity has already been proved all over the world. André Rieu is the biggest solo male touring artist in the world! Dinner on the coach enroute to San Jose.
Sun	5 Dec		Beach Blanket Babylon Christmas Show	09:30-06:00	$167
The Holiday Tradition continues with our annual outing to Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon! The nation's longest running musical revue, welcomes this joyful holiday season with special performances featuring a chorus line of tap dancing Christmas trees, special parodies of traditional Christmas carols and a gigantic Yuletide hat. Snow White continues her fast-paced musical journey around the world in search of her "Prince Charming" and encounters a star-studded, ever-changing line- up of hilarious pop-culture characters along the way! We have two seating options - The Magnin Box or the Center and Side Boxes - The Magnin Box tickets are $10 more and only 12 seats available.Please note that all seats are upstairs and there is no elevator at Club Fugazi. Lunch will be included
Mon	6 Dec		Christmas Tea Hosted by Jackie Kenilvort	10:30-04:00	$69
A Daytripping tradition~ Holiday Teas at Jackie's lovely home overlooking Bodega Bay. The Christmas tea experience is very indulgent with champagne, Christmas cookies and petite fours joining the usual array of delicate sandwiches, freshly baked scones and lots of tea. You will be greeted with great hospitality, elegant fairy lights and twinkling Christmas trees (yes trees). This will make for a truly sumptuous Christmas treat, but seating is limited so book early to avoid disappointment. And, don't forget to dress up!
Sat	11 Dec		Christmas Tea hosted by Jackie Kenlivort	10:30-04:00	$69
A Daytripping tradition~ Holiday Teas at Jackie's lovely home overlooking Bodega Bay. The Christmas tea experience is very indulgent with champagne, Christmas cookies and petite fours joining the usual array of delicate sandwiches, freshly baked scones and lots of tea. You will be greeted with great hospitality, elegant fairy lights and twinkling Christmas trees (yes trees). This will make for a truly sumptuous Christmas treat, but seating is limited so book early to avoid disappointment. And, don't forget to dress up!
Sun	12 Dec		A Chanticleer Christmas @ Napa Valley Opera House	02:00-09:00	$179
Chanticleer known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices. This much-beloved Bay Area tradition brings the power and mystery, warmth and intimacy of the season to the Napa Valley Opera House for the first time. Chanticleer’s unique evening of inspiring and joyful music for the season will include the world premiere of celebrated Swedish composer Jan Sandstrom’s And the word became flesh. “The world's reigning male chorus" - The New Yorker magazine - Restaurante Allegria for an early supper prior to a 5pm show.
Mon	13 Dec		Christmas Tea hosted by Jackie Kenilvort	10:30-04:00	$69
A Daytripping Tradition - Holiday Teas at Jackie's lovely home overlooking Bodega Bay. The Christmas Tea experience is very indulgent with champagne, Christmas cookies and petite fours joining the usual array of delicate sandwiches, freshly baked scones and lots of tea. You will be greeted with great hospitality, elegant fairy lights and twinkling Christmas Trees (yes, trees). This will make for a truly sumptuous Christmas treat but book early to avoid disappointment and dress up!
Tue	14-15 Dec		Spirit of Christmas Show ~ Reno Overnight	09:00-05:30	$254/229
A Magical Celebration - The Spirit of Christmas is quite simply one of the most delightful and enchanting Christmas shows ever. This New York style Christmas spectacular features glittering costumes, a dazzling cast, your favorite Christmas songs and the highest kicking Chorus Girls this side of the North Pole. Overnight stay in Reno with a dinner at The Roxy.
Thu	16 Dec		Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rock	02:30-09:00	$159
America's #1 Holiday Show, the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR! Fill your heart with Christmas as the world-famous Radio City Rockettes bring their legendary eye-high kicks to Oracle Arena in Oakland. Enjoy the flawless precision of the Rockettes in numbers such as the legendary "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers." Marvel as Santa takes you on a magical ride to his workshop at the North Pole, where playful ragdolls come to life! Be moved at the stunning reenactment of the very first Christmas in the "Living Nativity." Late lunch at The Lake Chalet prior to the show.
Sat	18 Dec		A Cathedral Christmas at Grace Cathedral	10:30-07:00	$138
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 the 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. Celebrate the holiday with glorious music in a glorious space! Champagne Brunch at the Historic Cliff House.
Mon	20 Dec		Christmas Tea hosted by Jackie Kenilvort	10:30-04:00	$69
A Daytripping Tradition - Holiday Teas at Jackie's lovely home overlooking Bodega Bay. The Christmas Tea experience is very indulgent with champagne, Christmas cookies and petite fours joining the usual array of delicate sandwiches, freshly baked scones and lots of tea. You will be greeted with great hospitality, elegant fairy lights and twinkling Christmas Trees (yes, trees). This will make for a truly sumptuous Christmas treat but book early to avoid disappointment and dress up!
Wed	22-26 Dec		Magical Mission Inn Christmas	09:00-07:00	$1859/1529
Looking for a little magic this Christmas Season - The historic landmark Mission Inn is the place to be. The annual Festival of Lights transforms the iconic property into a place of wonder at the holidays. Dickens Carolers sing cheerful holiday tunes, 17th Century Costumed Characters and horse drawn carriages evoke the spirit of the season. We will spend four nights at this magical place. See the Glory of Christmas at The Crystal Cathedral, Christmas Memories at The Candlelight Pavilion and The Big Band Christmas at Welk Resort. Christmas Day Buffet at the Mission Inn and all the trimmings. A favorite Daytripping Christmas destination.
Wed	29 Dec		Shrek - The Musical at The Orpheum Theater	09:00-06:30	$169
Believe all Ogre Again! Shrek The Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!
Thu	30 Dec-2 Jan		New Year's Eve Celebration at the Ahwahnee	09:00-07:00	$2859/1957
Celebrate New Year's Eve at a timeless treasure - the historic Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park. Tucked into the granite ridges of Yosemite's Royal Arches, The Ahwahnee features cozy fireplaces, sugar pine beams and pillars, cathedral stained-glass windows and priceless antiques. A National Historic Landmark that has welcomed royalty, heads of state and celebrities from around the globe. This is New Year's Eve at it's best - 3 nights and four days at the Ahwhnee Hotel highlighted with an elegant, black tie New Year's Eve Gala Celebration Dinner and dancing till the clock strikes 12, a truly unforgettable evening. And in the morning partake of a perfectly timed sumtuous New Year's Day Brunch. A full day of sightseeing with lunch at the gracious Wawona Hotel. Dinner at Yosemite Lodge Mountain Room and a New Year's day sunset drive with cocktails. What better way to celebrate your accomplishments and inspire you to greater heights in next year than the spectacular setting of Yosemite for New Year!
January 2011
Tue	11-19 Jan		Grand Florida & Bahamas Cruise Adventure	09:00-07:00	$2875/2199
Join us on this sun-soaked Florida Winter Getaway - fly to Orlando, the “capital” of Disney’s entertainment parks and stay at the graceful Swan Hotel Epcot Center where we will spend four nights and see all there is to see. Next board Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's magnificent Monarch of The Seas for a 3 Night Bahamas Cruise sailing from Port Canaveral to Nassau and CocoCay. Visit Cape Canaveral for a NASA tour at the Kennedy Space Center and lunch with an Astronaut before traveling to picturesque St. Augustine, the oldest European city in the United States, founded by Juan Ponce de Leon in his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth. We will stay 2 nights at the Hilton Historic Bayfront Hotel. Most meals are included, airfare is additional.
Sat	29 Jan		Chinese New Year Concert & Celebration Davies Hall	12:00-08:00	$115
Welcome the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit. This event features a mix of music and instruments in a fusion of East and West. It includes a festival reception with Asian instruments, lion dancers and Chinese calligraphers. Daytripping attended this event last year and it was spectacular. In keeping with the theme of the day we will have a Chinese lunch prior to the concert and arrive in plenty of time to enjoy the festival. Gun Hay Fat Choy!
February 2011
Sat	12-17 Feb		Las Vegas Valentine	09:00-07:00	$150/150
The opulent Bellagio Hotel with is the perfect Valentine destination. We will spend 5 nights in Las Vegas
Fri	25 Feb		Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra	03:30-10:30	$179
Join us at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley for a thrilling, once-in-a-generation musical voyage of discovery as the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs in to the Bay Area for the first time in over 20 years! For more than 160 years, the internationally recognized Vienna Philharmonic has been at the heart and soul of the best tradition of European classical music.
Sun	27 Feb-3 Mar		Palm Springs & The Follies	09:00-07:00	$1295/1095
Come along with us to the delightful dessert oasis that is Palm Springs. See the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies at the historic Plaza Theater where the cast of leggie lovelies and dashing gentlemen kick up their heels to some fantastic song and dance numbers. These powerful performers, who range in age from 55 to 85, dance and sing with a zest that even younger folk will envy. We will stay The Spa Resort in Palm Springs - not only a beautiful spa, but it has two pools that are fed by natural hot springs and a Casino. Take the Aerial Tramway two and a half miles to the summit to enjoy lunch and the views. Tour Celebrity homes. Catch the spectacular spring blooms in the dessert as we tour Joshua Tree and Anza Borrego National Parks and exlore natural palm oases. Take a real Covered Wagon Tour to get a close-up look at the rugged desert landscape and after the tour enjoy a delicious BBQ Dinner with live western entertainment and a bonfire. This is the trip you don't want to miss.
March 2011
Sat	12-17 Mar		New Orleans - Les bons Temps Roulez	09:00-07:00	$2795/2250
‘Unique’ is a word that cannot be qualified. It does not mean rare or uncommon; it means alone in the universe. By the standards of grammar and by the grace of God, New Orleans is the unique American place.” Charles Kuralt. Come savor New Orleans’ rich cultural experience and celebrate everything that – even after 203 years of the greatest achievements and the steepest challenges – still makes New Orleans America’s most unique, authentic and enthralling destination. We will spend seven nights at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in the heart of the French Quarter. Stroll through Plantations and cruise the mighty Mississippi on a Paddleboat. A Cajun Bayou Swamp Tour in the morning and a Bourbon Street Cocktail tour in the evening. Eat Banana's Foster at Brennan's, Cajun at K-Pauls Ride on a Street Car Named Desire and then see the devistation in the wake of Katrina - spend a morning volunteering if you choose. Your exploration of the many sensory extravagances that endure in the unique city of New Orleans begins here – enjoy the journey!
Mon	21-26 Mar		Death Valley	09:00-07:00	$1525/1225
Visit Death Valley while our favorite step-on guide - Death Valley Phil - is still available to will bring the valley to life in his own amazing way. 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 Bishop! Join us in Death Valley this spring - "You can travel greater distances - but no place will take you further away." Escorted by Bill Montgomery.
April 2011
Mon	11-17 Apr		New York, New York - It's A Wonderful Town	09:00-07:00	$150/150
Explore America’s most exciting city! From the top of the Empire State Building, to gorgeous Grand Central Station and the United Nations Building, Rockefeller Center - Top of the Rock, Times Square and Broadway and a memorable visit to Ground Zero, we will see it all. Plus time for Fabulous 5th Avenue shopping. Details are coming soon!
Thu	21 Apr		Young Frankenstein @ The Sacramento Theater	09:30-06:30	$149
The classic Mel Brooks movie is ALIVE...You'll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular new production, Don't miss the sensational cast delivering all your favorite moments from the classic film, plus brand-new show-stopping numbers for the stage, including "Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and “Puttin' on the Ritz." This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein (that's Fronkensteen) as he attempts to create a monster--but not without scary and hilarious complications.
Mon	25-28 Apr		Yosemite Park	09:00-07:00	$1395/1065
Explore America's favorite national park - spend 3 unforgettable nights in the heart of breathtaking Yosemite National Park at The Lodge at Yosemite Falls. Enjoy spectacular views on a guided tram tour that takes you to the Yosemite Valley floor. The next day a personally guided tour of Mariposa Grove. Marvel at Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake and all the magnificent sights that will literally leave you in awe. You will have one full day to relax and savor Yosemite’s beauty on your own. Enjoy dinner at The Mountain Room at Yosemite Falls and the spectacular Ahwahnee Hotel, the crown jewel of dining inside Yosemite Park. Lunch at Wawona Hotel's charming dining room which mirrors the hotel's ambience. With waterfalls booming, wildflowers blooming and snowcapped peaks, spring is perhaps the most spectacular season in Yosemite Park.
May 2011
Sun	1-8 May		Kentucky Derby & The Secrets of the Bluegrass Stat	09:00-07:00	$150/150
Experience the the thrill of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. There may not be a more memorable moment than when the horses step on the track and the band plays 'My Old Kentucky Home'. Experience the fascinating world of thoroughbred horses and racing - the sport of Kings. Visit historic sites and legendary cultural landmarks from President Lincoln's Boyhood Home to The Kentucky Horse Park, Makers Mark Distillery and the Louisville Slugger Museum. Relish the gracious traditions of Kentucky Bluegrass Country and the 136th Running of the Kentucky Derby.
Mon	16-19 May		Sequoia Kings Canyon	09:00-07:00	$1169/889
Marvel at the world’s oldest and largest trees at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, an unspoiled treasure of some of the most striking scenery in the world. From its towering giant sequoia trees and soaring mountain peaks to cascading creeks, flowering meadows, and star-studded evening skies, you'll be inspired by this breathtaking national forest destination. Enjoy an unforgettable sightseeing tour as our guide takes us on a journey through Sequoia's beautiful scenic wonders and rich natural history from The General Sherman Tree, Giant Forest Museum, Round Meadow, Crescent Meadow to the Crystal Caves and Moro Rock. Spend 3 nights at Wuksachi Lodge, an upscale mountain resort beautifully crafted of cedar and stone, highlighted by stone fireplaces, natural woods, and panoramic views of the surrounding forest and High Sierra peaks. Enjoy dinner one evening at the John Muir Lodge. Be sure to get your picture by the gigantic “General Grant” sequoia, the third largest tree in the world.
June 2011
Sat	11 Jun		Mama Mia @ San Jose Center for Performing Arts	09:00-06:00	$169
In this irresistable musical, a global phenomenon based on the music of ABBA, timeless songs such as Dancing Queen, I Have a Dream, Voulez-Vous and Take a Chance on Me are ingeniously woven into an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited twenty years ago. See it again and again. Escorted by Jackie Kenilvort.
September 2011
Wed	21 Sep		Billy Elliott @ The Orpheum	09:00-06:30	$169
Worth the wait! Billy Elliott comes to San Francisco. A life-affirming musical about a young boy beating all odds to fulfill his dream. et in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion that inspires his family and his whole community. A big musical with an even bigger heart, BILLY ELLIOT will enchant the dreamer in all of us.Winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Choreography!