- Palo Duro Canyon and The Texas ProductionNeeds location
Good news Traveling Texans! This tour is on SALE. Checkout our discounted pricing below. Join us this summer season for the Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation’s production of “Texas” from June 7-10, 2024. The outdoor musical drama is performed at the Pioneer Amphitheatre at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The family-friendly show depicts the struggles and triumphs of settlers in the Panhandle in the 1800s and includes singing, dancing, fireworks and humor. It also includes wonderful Bar-B-Que dinner and backstage tour. In addition, we will be exploring the area with many fun activities planned!
We can do a stop in Sweetwater, TX, that is right along the route from San Antonio, to pick up anyone who wants to join from the DFW area. I have a small group that would like to carpool to Sweetwater together from the DFW area. Please contact me so I can help you coordinate this.
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TOUR INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
- Motorcoach FROM San Antonio to Canyon, TX
- 3 Nights Lodging in Canyon, TX
- 3 Breakfasts/2 Dinners
- Texas Production Ticket with Dinner Included
- Visit to the Panhandle Plains Museum
- Route 66 shopping with lunch on your own
- Tour of Palo Duro Canyon
- Rodeo Show with Dinner Included
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“If you are a solo traveler and wish to share costs, we can match you with a same sex roommate. Note that on the registration form.”
DISCOUNTED PRICING INFO:
Double Occupancy – $825 per person
Solo Occupancy – $999 per personEmail travelingtexansover50@gmail.com if you have any questions!
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- Portugal & Its Islands Featuring Lisbon, Sintra, Azores & Madeira IslandsLisbon, Lisbon
Experience the best of Portugal as you explore its capital city, coastal villages, and remote islands from June 15 — June 28, 2024. Marvel at the geothermal wonders of the Furnas Valley, and take in the beauty of the twin lakes of Sete Cidades. Tour the grand capital of Portugal, Lisbon. Get swept away by the melancholy sounds of Fado and visit the fairy-tale town of Sintra. Explore thermal pools, colorful botanical gardens and the lush green landscapes of Portugal’s Natural Parks and thrill with a walk on a glass sidewalk. Relax and enjoy multi-night stays on the Azorean island of St. Michael and sunny Madeira, the “Pearl of the Atlantic.”
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ITINERARY:
Jun 15, 2024: Overnight Flight
Jun 16, 2024: Lisbon, Portugal - Tour Begins
Jun 17, 2024: Lisbon - Belem - Lisbon
Jun 18, 2024: Lisbon - Sintra - Lisbon
Jun 19, 2024: Lisbon - St. Michael, Azores - Ponta Delgada
Jun 20, 2024: Terra Nostra Botanical Park - Ponta Delgada
Jun 21, 2024: Ponta Delgada
Jun 22, 2024: Ponta Delgada - Sete Cidades - Ribeira Grande - Ponta Delgada
Jun 23, 2024: Ponta Delgada - Funchal, Madeira
Jun 24, 2024: Funchal
Jun 25, 2024: Funchal - Câmara de Lobos - Porto Moniz - Funchal
Jun 26, 2024: Funchal - Free Day
Jun 27, 2024: Funchal - Lisbon
Jun 28, 2024: Lisbon - Tour EndsPRICING INFO:
Double: $3,899pp
Single: $4,699pp
Triple: $3,849pp
* Included in Price: Inter-flights from Lisbon, Hotel Transfers
* Not Included in Price: Round Trip Air, Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $449 per person; Add-ons for airfare from the following gateways: Dallas Ft Worth Intl Add $1,850 Houston Intl Add $1,900 San Antonio Intl Add $1,950 Austin Bergstrom Intl Add $1,950Email travelingtexansover50@gmail.com if you have any questions!
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Stray off the beaten path and explore a new side to the Italy you know and love from June 20 — July 03, 2024. See the Veiled Christ statue, rumored to be created through alchemy, in Naples’ Sansevero Chapel. Sample wines created from the rich volcanic soil just outside of Pompeii. Soak up the sun with a free afternoon in Positano, home to colorful hillside houses and local posh boutiques. Spend 2 nights in a unique cave dwelling in Matera and your last 2 nights in the Puglia region in a personal converted house. Uncover the Baroque excellence of Lecce, an artisan city of limestone. Make your way through southern Italy and experience the Amalfi Coast and the Puglia region.
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ITINERARY:
Jun 20 – Overnight Flight
Jun 21 – Naples, Italy - Tour Begins
Jun 22 – Naples
Jun 23 – Naples - Pompeii - Minori
Jun 24 – Minori - Maiori - Minori
Jun 26 – Minori - Ravello - Minori
Jun 27 – Minori - Matera
Jun 28 – Matera
Jun 29 – Matera - Lecce
Jun 30 – Lecce
July 01 – Lecce - Ostuni - Alberobello
July 02 – Alberobello
July 03 – Alberobello - Tour EndsPRICING INFO:
Double: $6,349pp
Single: $7,109pp
Triple: $6,249pp
**Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Dallas Ft Worth Intl or Bergstrom International Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Round Trip Air from Houston Intl or San Antonio Intl is also available, please add $150 per person to the above rates.
**Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $449 per person
**Pricing is based on availability and subject to change without notice.Email travelingtexansover50@gmail.com if you have any questions!
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You are invited to join the next small group trip to Costa Rica from July 16-24, 2024. One of the most beautiful natural destinations you will ever visit! Breathtaking scenery, plentiful wildlife, many adventurous activities and natural wonders to explore. On this tour, we will visit San Jose (2 nights), the Capital city of Costa Rica, Arenal Volcano Rainforest in the mountains for 3 nights and one of Costa Rica's amazing beaches. This is a small group tour maximum 18 people.
Includes 8 nights lodging, breakfast daily, all transportation with a driver, a guide, and 8 included adventure tour and activities! We highly recommend trip insurance for this trip, TRAWICK has a very affordable policy.
PRICING INFO:
Double Occupancy – $2,349 per person
Solo Occupancy – $2,799 per personINCLUSIONS:
- Doka Coffee Farm to see the process of growing, picking and roasting the wonderful Costa Rican Coffee.
- Visit magical La Paz Waterfall Gardens, one of the top visited attractions in the country with lunch included.
- Zip through the treetops on the top zipline in the country, Sky Trek, or you can do the Sky Walk Hanging Bridges instead (a little less adrenalin).
- Tour an Organic Farm, pick some of the fresh ingredients you will use in a cooking lesson, with dinner included.
- Relaxing visit to the therapeutic Hot Springs, Ecotermales. with dinner included at volcanic thermal hot springs.
- Sail and snorkel in the beautiful blue ocean with lunch included on a luxury catamaran.TEMPERATURE RANGE: 80 – 85 Degrees
You will book your flights. Southwest might have the best deals. You would fly into SJO airport, and return from LIR airport. I would also check google flights for a multi city ticket price flying into SJO airport and return from LIR.
You will stay at 4 star hotels in all 3 locations. You will be amazed at the wildlife and the breathtaking scenery. Come and join Sterling Alfaro, our happy Costa Rican naturalist, on this small group trip, it will be one of the best vacations you have taken.
Only Zelle and Venmo accepted on this tour, if you want to pay with credit card there will be a 4% fee added to the price. Credit card fees are just too high to absorb!If you have any mobility issues the tour can be modified for your needs. But you will need to be able to at least 45 minutes and get on and off the bus unaided. We can discuss optional excursions for you to enjoy!
If you are a solo traveler we have a roommate-matching service to help save you from paying the single supplement.CLICK HERE FOR THE DAY BY DAY ITINERARY FOR THIS TOUR
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- Iceland \ Norway Cruise on NCL PrimaNeeds location
This might be your last opportunity to visit the Norwegian Fjords by ship. After 2025 Norway is eliminating large cruise ships into this area.
We had 167 people on the last Iceland/Norway cruise in July of 2023 on the Prima and it was an amazing experience. Back by popular demand is this 11-day cruise out of Iceland (Reykjavik) on the 5-star Norwegian Prima. This ship has won numerous awards for cruise ship design and has some awesome amenities. It will be possible to spend two days pre cruise in Iceland's capital Reykjavik and venture into the picturesque Thingvellir National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering mountains surrounding a vast, wildflower-carpeted lava field. Head to the park's geyser area where you'll see hissing springs, bubbling pools and other geothermal phenomena. Discover destinations of mythological lore, fascinating history and extraordinary beauty with Norwegian Prima - the first in a new class of ships designed to elevate every expectation. Known as the Venice of the North, travel back in time on a gondola through Amsterdam's Amstel River where you'll find mansions and guild buildings from the Golden Century. Drive along the Borgund Fjord to the old trading centre of Borgund near Ålesund. You'll roam the Sunnmore Open-Air Museum for a glimpse of the cultural and architectural history of this region.CLICK HERE TO JOIN – ICELAND/NORWAY REGISTRATION LINK
ITINERARY:
July 25 – Reykjavik, Depart 6:00 pm
July 26 – Isafjordur, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
July 07 – Akureyri, 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
July 28 – At Sea
July 29 – Alesund, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
July 30 – Geiranger, 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
July 31 – Bergen, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Aug 01 – At Sea
Aug 02 – Amsterdam, 7:00 am - 5:15 pm
Aug 03 – Zeebrugge Brussels Brugge, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Aug 04 – Southampton London, Arrive 6:00 amDISCOUNTED PRICING AS FOLLOWS:
Inside Cabins – $2,975.17 pp Double Occupancy
Oceanview Cabins – $3,735.17 pp Double Occupancy
Balcony Cabins – $4,115.17 pp Double OccupancyStudio Cabin – $3,854.67 pp, Solo Occupancy
**Pricing includes trip insurance, taxes and fees and an estimated airfare pricing from AUS, DFW, IAH and SAT.
**Pricing does not include the prepaid gratuities for the wait staff and cabin steward, $20 pp, per day.
**Pricing is based on availability and subject to change without notice**If you are a solo traveler we have a roommate-matching service to help save you from paying the single supplement.
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- SOLD OUT! The Best of Eastern Canada featuring Niagara FallsToronto, Toronto, ON
Next July join and beat the heat while touring the beautiful Niagara Falls and Eastern Canada! Starting in cosmopolitan Toronto and journey to explore the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls where we will go right to the base of the falls by boat. We will move on to discover the "loveliest town in Canada", Niagara-on-the-Lake. Next, travel to Rockport, and take a cruise through the magical Thousand Islands National Park. Ottawa is next on the agenda where we will see the Prime Minister's residence, multiple embassies and the impressive National Art Gallery along with Rideau Canal which becomes the world's largest skating rink in wintertime. Quebec City is next on our agenda where we will have time to explore Old Town and stroll along on their picturesque cobblestone streets and sample local cuisine at the farmland island on the Saint Lawrence River. Visit Montmorency Falls and Montreal as well as Notre-Dame Basilica. Enjoy a bit of leisure time exploring the cities of Quebec and end the tour in Montreal
We have very limited space on this small group tour! Sign up now!
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ITINERARY:
Jul 26, 2024: Toronto, Ontario - Tour Begins
Jul 27, 2024: Toronto - Niagara Falls - Toronto
Jul 28, 2024: Toronto - Ottawa
Jul 29, 2024: Ottawa
Jul 30, 2024: Ottawa - Quebec City, Quebec
Jul 31, 2024: Quebec City
Aug 01, 2024: Quebec City - Montreal
Aug 02, 2024: Montreal
Aug 03, 2024: Montreal - Tour EndsPRICING INFO:
Double: $3,749pp
Single: $4,749pp
Triple: $3,719pp* Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Dallas Ft Worth Intl, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers
* Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $349 per person; ** Air rates are subject to availability at time of booking and not guaranteed
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- British Isles CruiseSouthampton, Southampton
Discover the charm, history and incredible vistas of the United Kingdom and Ireland aboard Norwegian Dawn. In Edinburgh (Newhaven), take a walk on the historic side as you stroll along the medieval Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyrood house to see the abbey and Queen Mary’s chambers. Uncover the natural beauty of Northern Ireland on a guided tour from Belfast and explore the rugged cliffs of the coast and the enchanting landscapes of the country’s famous Glens.
Then travel from Cork and back in time to the lands that were once home to Ireland’s High Kings and tour the historic Cahir Castle. We won’t stop there! Before we head back to the United Kingdom, we will stop in Brussels, the ultimate European city. Here you will stroll the Old Town area to see St. Hubert Arcades, and the Grand Place with its Baroque guild houses. Next, experience the magic of Paris. Stroll down the Champs-Elysées as you nibble on a croissant. Take photos of beautiful Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Montmartre and all the other iconic places of Paris lie 120 miles up the Seine from the port of Le Havre. Or explore the charms of Le Havre, spend the day at Monet’s Giverny or explore Rouen’s Old Market Place, where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431.CLICK ON THIS RESERVATION LINK AND LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN
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DEPOSIT OF $125.00 PER PERSON DUE UPON RESERVATION
FINAL PAYMENT DUE – APRIL 8, 2024Email travelingtexansover50@gmail.com if you have any questions!
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- ALASKAN CRUISE ON NCL ENCORE WITH TRAVELING TEXANS 50+Alaska, Alaska, AK
We have a few cabins left at our introductory group pricing. Join us in Alaska on a 7-night cruise from Seattle.
Alaska is often called one of the most beautiful places in the United States. Cruise on the beautiful NCL Encore and experience amazing scenery and wildlife. Visit Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia! Cruise thru Glacier Bay, which is a highlight of all Alaskan Cruises! Join the adventure with a fun group of people from August 18 -25, 2024, roundtrip from Seattle.
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- SOLD OUT! African Safari: Kenya and TanzaniaNairobi, Nairobi
In the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro, embark on 12 lively animal photo safaris to seek out the elusive “Big 5” – Africa’s “bucket list” of animals from**.** Spend time at the famous farmhouse from Out of Africa and have giraffes eat directly out of your hand. Connect with locals at a bead factory, where single mothers are employed and trained as jewelry artisans. Get a glimpse into the traditions of native communities when you visit with two tribes at Lake Eyasi. From the picturesque savanna in Kenya to the renowned Serengeti in Tanzania, this is the wild Africa of your dreams. An immersive journey into the fascinating culture and beautiful wild scenery, a combination of safaris and amazing experiences. This tour will leave you fascinated with the amazing country of Africa.
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ITINERARY:
Aug 24, 2024: Overnight Flight
Aug 25, 2024: Nairobi, Kenya - Tour Begins
Aug 26, 2024: Nairobi
Aug 27, 2024: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Aug 28, 2024: Amboseli National Park
Aug 29, 2024: Amboseli National Park - Arusha, Tanzania - Karatu
Aug 30, 2024: Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu
Aug 31, 2024: Karatu - Serengeti
Sep 01, 2024: Serengeti
Sep 02, 2024: Serengeti
Sep 03, 2024: Serengeti - Lake Eyasi
Sep 04, 2024: Lake Eyasi
ep 05, 2024: Lake Eyasi - Tarangire National Park
Sep 06, 2024: Tarangire National Park
Sep 07, 2024: Tarangire National Park - Arusha - Tour EndsPRICING INFO:
Double: $8,665pp
Single: $9,365pp
* Included in Price: Attraction Taxes and Fees, Round Trip Air from Dallas Ft Worth Intl, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers
* Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $599 per person, Round Trip Air from Bergstrom International Airport, Round Trip Air from Houston Intl, Round Trip Air from San Antonio IntlCHECK OUT THESE 4 STAR HOTELS AND LODGES INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:
Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi
Kilima Safari Camp, Amboseli Game Reserve
Country Lodge, Karatu
ThornTree Camp, Serengeti National Parks
Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge, Lake Eyasi
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, TarangireJOIN NOW! – AFRICAN SAFARI: KENYA AND TANZANIA FULL DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
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- Caribbean Costa Rica - Unique Tour!Costa Rica, Costa Rica
The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is a beautiful region that is generally less developed and touristy than the Pacific region with clear blue Caribbean ocean. Join us to explore Tortuguero and Puerto Viejo, the famous Caribbean coasts in Costa Rica. Home to exotic animals and endangered species of turtle. It is famously known as home to mass turtle nestings. You will travel down the river in a boat to access Tortuguero, there are no roads! There on a remote sandbar, with the black sand beach on one side and the river on the other, is an endless rainforest that stretches out into the horizon, making for one of the most exceptional settings for seeing the turtle nestings. You will enjoy time beach hopping, sipping from ice cold coconuts, wildlife spotting, doing cultural tours, and enjoying the Caribbean beaches. What’s more exciting on this tour is you’ll stay at Manatus Lodge in Tortuguero and Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel in Puerto Viejo, both exceptional choices on this somewhat rustic adventure!
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ITINERARY:
Fly Roundtrip SJO Airport (flights are not included)
Sep 06 – Bougainvillea Hotel Costa Rica
Sep 07 – Manatus Hotel Costa Rica
Sep 08 – Manatus Hotel Costa Rica
Guided Turtle Nesting tour
Sep 09 – Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel Costa Rica
Sep 10 – Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel Costa Rica
Mangrove Kayaking Tour
Sep 11 – Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel Costa Rica
Native Culture Tour
Sep 12 – Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel Costa Rica
Snorkeling Cahuita
Sep 13 – Hampton Inn by Hilton, San Jose Airport (this night might not be necessary depending on the flight times you reserve, we take it out of the package if you can fly the day you arrive in San Jose)
Sep 14 – San Jose International AirportPRICING INFO:
Double Occupancy – $2,399 per person
Solo Occupancy – $3,239 per personINCLUSIONS:
8 breakfasts
3 lunches
2 dinnersTOUR INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:
Guided Turtle Nesting tour – Witness the miracles of nature during this unforgettable turtle nesting experience. Learn all about the history and lifestyle of sea turtles as you wait for turtles to arrive. When they do, you’ll observe the egg spawning, the compaction of eggs, camouflaging of the nest, and watch them return to the ocean.
Mangrove Kayaking Tour – Start your exciting Mangrove Kayaking Experience in Punta Uva just a short 15 minutes from local hotels. The tour includes a 15 minute banana bike ride, a one and a half hour kayaking excursion and a 40 minute nature walk. You will be returned back to the hotel through the included transportation after seeing different types of mammals, amphibians, endemic and migratory birds and flora. A tropical snack and water is provided.
Native Culture Tour – Hop on a van and ride for about 30 minutes to the indigenous territory where this Bri Bri community lives and works. Follow your local guide as they explain the various aspects of their town, clothes, and languages, as well as the traditional tools they use on the day-to-day and their methods of cultivation. Learn about the production of cacao from tree to table and its significance to the Bri Bri, and you may be able to try some of the techniques for yourself. After a day of enriching your knowledge of Costa Rica's past and present, hop back on the van and return to your hotel to continue your vacations.
Snorkeling Cahuita – It starts in Cahuita National Park just a 20-minute drive from local hotels. There is an hour and half of hiking trails to explore and 2 hours of snorkeling where you might see different types of mammals, endemic and migratory birds as well as coral reefs, colored fish, nurse sharks and lionfish among others. You will be given a tropical snack and water before being returned to your hotel.Email travelingtexansover50@gmail.com if you have any questions!
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