- June 7, 2010 - San Francisco Getaway
- July 11, 2010 - Gardenton Ukrainian Festival
- September 14, 2010 - Southern Manitoba: Wawanesa/Carberry
- September 23, 2010 - Canyon Country
- November 4, 2010 - A Southern California and Vegas Adventure
- April 7, 2011 - Tour London & Paris
___________________________________________________________
If you are interested in any of these trips call Bessie-Marie or Jean on Tuesday, or Jean on Friday at 942-3147 ext 307 or 1-800-561-6767.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
San Francisco Getaway
Departure date: June 7, 2010
5 days, 5 meals
Cost per person: Single: $2,979; Double: $2,429; Triple: $2,389
Begin your trip to the “City by the Bay” – San Francisco - with a welcome dinner where you will meet your fellow travelers. The next morning, you can enjoy breakfast on Pier 39, San Francisco’s top attraction. You’ll experience an up-close view of the haul-out of harbor seals, postcard views of the Golden Gate and Bay bridges, Alcatraz and San Francisco Bay. After breakfast, a local guide will take you on a sightseeing tour of the city. Highlights will include the Twin Peaks, Seal Rocks and the Golden Gate Bridge. In the afternoon, you will have some leisure time to explore the shops at Fisherman’s Wharf or Union Square or take a ride up and down the city’s thrilling hills on a famed cable car.
On the third day, you will travel to the beautiful Sonoma Valley, one of the most famous wine-growing regions in the country. There you will enjoy a wine tasting and tour of the Viansa Winery and visit to the unique marketplace.
You will travel to Monterey the next day. This city is often called the greatest meeting of land, sea and sky; home to the famed 17 Mile Drive, one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world. On this drive, you will pass through the Del Monte Forest and Pebble Beach Golf Course, then travel to Old Monterey, the place where California’s statehood began in 1849. You will have time to explore charming Old Monterey and shop at Cannery Row. Enjoy dinner in Monterey before your return to San Francisco and the end of your tour.
Gardenton Ukrainian Festival
Departure date: Sunday, July 11, 2010
Cost: MSOS members $63; non-members $69
Departure: Masonic Memorial Temple, 420 Corydon at Osborne
Registration: 8 a.m.; departure 8:30 a.m. sharp
Return: Approx. 5:30 p.m.
“Welcome to Manitoba 2010” – a special day in Gardenton to help celebrate their annual Ukrainian Festival with entertainment from Ukraine.
Our morning coffee stop will be in St. Pierre Jolys at the Sugar Shack. After our arrival at Gardenton Hall, we will have a homemade Ukrainian lunch (perogies, cabbage rolls, borsch, chicken, etc). At 1 p.m. we will be entertained with a stage show by performers from Ukraine. An optional tour(your cost $2) you may visit the Tall Grass Museum, an original one-room school built in 1907, a thatched roof house built in 1897, and the first Ukrainian Church in Canada. Our afternoon break includes an ice cream treat before our departure.
A minimum of 35 people is needed for this tour. Deadline to register is June 29. Payment to be made within 10 days of booking. Southern Manitoba: Wawanesa/Carberry
Departure date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Cost: MSOS members $68; non-members $75
Our trip to southern Manitoba begins with morning coffee at Auberge Clemence in Eli. Our next stop will be at Stockton Ferry which is a heritage site. In Wawanesa (known in Cree as Sipiweske), we will see the Wawanesa Mutual Insurance office, now a heritage building and the Sipiweske Museum featuring Nellie McClung artifacts, Criddle/Vane family artifacts, and the Leigh family exquisite collection. We also visit the St. John the Divine Anglican Church built in 1882. Our lunch will be served in Wawanesa.
Leaving Wawanesa, we will travel to the original Criddle/Vane homestead and cemetery and hear stories told by direct descendants of the family. Percy Criddle emigrated to Canada in 1882 with his wife and “maid” and their nine children. His daughter Alma Criddle wrote a book about her family, Criddle-de-Diddle and Oriole (Vane) Veldhuis wrote a book called Vane Connection. We also visit the Carberry Museum which holds more Criddle artifacts. Afternoon coffee will be served.
A minimum of 35 people needed for this tour. Deadline to register is Aug. 24. Call Bessie-Marie at 942-3147 ext 307 on Tuesday mornings. Canyon Country
Departure date: September 23, 2010
9 days, 12 meals
Cost: Double: $3,339 per person
This tour of Canyon Country in Arizona and Utah features some of America’s most colourful and spectacular scenery with visits to three national parks.
Your holiday begins in the historic city of Scottsdale, Arizona. During your second day you will tour downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain, Paradise Valley and Old Town Scottsdale, as well as watch Native American jewellery-making demonstrations. The third day begins with a visit to the beautiful city of Sedona with time to shop in the marketplace. Then it’s on to Oak Creek Canyon and spectacular Kaibab National Forest where you will reach the south rim of the Grand Canyon.
You will have ample time to explore the Grand Canyon the next morning. Later, a short drive will bring you to Cameron Trading Post, a haven for travelers, traders and explorers who come from all points of the globe to see the wonder of the Grand Canyon. You will continue north through mesa-studded desert scenery before arriving at your home for the next two evenings, Lake Powell Resort.
You will begin the next day with an invigorating breakfast cruise. Journey through the territory of the Navajo nation and arrive in Monument Valley, a sacred Navajo land featuring colourful sandstone spires that rise hundreds of feet from the valley floor. You will also visit Hogan, where Navajo history and symbolism are represented.
The next day, you will ravel to Bryce Canyon National Park, truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of the world, then on to your final destination for the day – the red and white sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park. In sheer magnitude and colour, this is one of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the world. You will climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram to truly experience spectacular scenery as you wind alongside the Virgin River through the 2,400-foot deep ½ mile wide Zion Canyon.
Later that day, you will leave nature’s beauty behind for the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas strip. Your two-night stay will provide you with plenty of time to enjoy the shows, casinos and all the fun that only Las Vegas offers. A Southern California and Vegas Adventure
Departure date: November 4, 2010
9 days, 12 meals
Double: $3,169 per person
Join Collette Vacations for an exciting journey through southern California and Las Vegas. On your first evening, you will join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner in San Diego – gem of the West Coast.
The next day you will embark on a guided tour of San Diego, discovering the fascinating history of this unique California city. You will travel through Balboa Park’s sprawling1,150 acres graced with botanical gardens, visit the Old Town, taking in its reconstructed Mexican-style ambience and enjoy time to shop and try one of its cafes. The remainder of your day is at your leisure.
You will set off for Coronado Island on the third day to visit the famous Hotel del Coronado, built in 1888 and a National Historic Landmark. This Victorian hotel has been heralded as one of the world’s top 10 resorts. Relax over an elegant lunch before taking time to explore the shops and wander through the lovely gardens.
The next day you will travel to the desert resort town of Palm Springs. En route you visit a local winery to enjoy the stunning scenery and wine tasting in the heart of one of California’s best wine-growing regions. After arriving in Palm Springs, a local guide will take you on a sightseeing tour showcasing the best of this popular playground of the rich and famous.
Enjoy a leisurely morning, and in the afternoon, visit the incredible Palm Springs Air Museum for a journey through history with a veteran of World War II. The remainder of your day is at your leisure.
After breakfast the next day, you will head out for a day of adventure at an old mining camp. Explore the steep-walled canyons carved by water and the San Andreas Fault. Try your hand at the Old Time Shooting Gallery or pan for gold – then feast on Big Willies BBQ for dinner and listen to a country singer who will take you on a nostalgic journey through tunes from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. On the seventh day, you will depart for the dynamic resort city of Las Vegas for a two- night stay. On the final day of the tour, you will join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a wonderful trip.
Tour London and Paris
Departure date: April 7, 2011
Additional departure dates may be available
8 days, 10 meals
Single: $3079; double: $2079
Experience two of the world’s most popular cities on one fabulous tour. Enjoy unpacking just once in each city for a relaxing journey as you discover the beauty and allure of both London and Paris.
Begin your holiday with an overnight flight to London. Join your fellow travelers for special welcome dinner. The next day, a local expert will lead you on a panoramic tour of London including Trafalgar Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace, the home of Britain’s royalty since 1837. At Westminster you will see the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. In the afternoon, you will enjoy one of London’s finest theatre performances, Blood Brothers.
After breakfast on Day four, you can explore London at your leisure or join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle.
We depart London the next day on the innovative Eurostar high-speed train to France. Sample delicious French cuisine and enjoy breathtaking views during dinner at the Eiffel Tower.
The Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs-Elysees, Place de la Concorde and magnificent Place Vendome are some of the landmarks you will see while on a locally guided tour.
On your final day in Paris, you will be free to enjoy the city or you may wish to take an optional tour at the Louvre. Celebrate the end of a great adventure with a special dinner at the Paradis Latin, Paris’s oldest cabaret theatre.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GROUP
PICK-UPS
Upon request
we will
attempt to
arrange
pick-up and
drop-off
service for
ten or more
people at
locations of
their
choice.
SHARING
POLICY
At your
request, we
will try to
pair up
single
travelers
of the same
gender,
qualifying
you both for
double
occupancy
price.
Should one
roommate
cancel
before the
trip, the
other person
will be
charged the
SINGLE rate.
MSOS is not
responsible
for any
expenses
incurred
during the
trip should
roommates
find they
are unsuited
and opt to
make
arrangements
for single
accommodation
after commencement
of the tour.
DEPOSITS
Day trips:
Payment is
due within
10 days of
booking. For
longer
trips,
deposit is
due within
10 days of
booking.
CANCELLATION
AND / OR
HEALTH
INSURANCE
Health and
Cancellation
Insurance is
the
responsibility
of the
client and
must be
obtained
within 48
hours of
making a
deposit on
a tour. If
insurance
is not
purchased
within that
time frame,
it will be
impossible
to refund
any monies
if a
client
cancels the
trip after
making the
deposit.
DAY TRIP
REFUND
POLICY
If
cancellation
is made up
to 30 days
prior to
departure, a
full refund
is issued;
29 days or
less, a
$5
administration
fee is
charged. No
refunds will
be given if
a trip is
cancelled
within 72
hours of
departure.
BORDER
CROSSINGS
IDENTIFICATION
When
crossing the
border into
the United
States, a
Canadian
citizen must
have PHOTO
IDENTIFICATION.
The best
form of
identification
is a
passport.
Your
passport has
your
picture,
date of
birth and
all
necessary
information.
Lacking
that, you
must have
your birth
certificate
and another
piece of
government
identification
with your
picture.
This can be
your drivers
license, or
the Liquor
Control
Commission
identity
card.
Identification
from the
Liquor
Control
Commission
is $17,
please phone
284-2501 for
further
information.
|
