2013 Brochure - Verstraete.com - Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers

2013
Escorted Motorcoach Tours
LANCASTER APRIL 19-21
& PHILADELPHIA SEPTEMBER 25-28
NEW YORK CITY
M A Y 18-21
AND
O C T O B E R 4-7
BALTIC CRUISE
NEWFOUNDLAND
BOSTON & CAPE COD
ARIZONA
J U N E 18-30
S E P T E M B E R 13-17
J U L Y 4-12
N O V E M B E R 4-14
TOUR CO-ORDINATOR: EARL CLINT
VERSTRAETE TRAVEL & CRUISES
Invites you to travel on our escorted
2013 ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOURS
INTRODUCTION: This year a wide variety of travel experiences await you - from the energy of New York to the tranquil
beauty of Newfoundland and the majesty of the Grand Canyon. All prices are in Canadian dollars and include gratuities on
group meals. Each itinerary clearly states what is included in the price, so you won’t have any unexpected expenses. General
departure locations are listed for each tour; specific pick-up points, hotel telephone numbers, and emergency contact
information will be provided prior to departure. Please adhere to the deposit and cut-off dates listed and use a separate
registration form for each tour you join. Every effort has been made to ensure interesting itineraries while maintaining
affordability. Upon comparison, I believe you will find these tours to be both comprehensive and competitively priced. Each
trip is carefully planned to ensure attention to detail; all you need to do is relax and enjoy yourself. I hope to have the pleasure
of travelling with you at some point this year! Earl Clint: Tour Coordinator & Escort
“NOAH” & “THE GATHERS” IN LANCASTER: April 19-21, 2013 Escort: Earl Clint
April 19 Departing Niagara, we drive to the Millennium Theatre for a performance of the musical “Noah”, a biblical
account complete with live animals and spectacular sets. Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott, Lancaster, PA (2 nights).
April 20 After stopping at a local Farmer’s Market, we drive to the giant Flower & Craft Warehouse where there is
something of interest for everyone. Those wanting to shop, can do so at the Rockvale Factory Outlet Mall, while others may
choose to visit a local Mennonite museum. After enjoying a deluxe buffet dinner, we will attend a concert performed by
“The Gathers”, a well known Gospel singing group. Breakfast and dinner are included today.
April 21 After attending an optional early morning church service, we depart for home, arriving by early evening. Breakfast
is included today. Thank-you for being part of this inspirational weekend.
INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE
PRICE INCLUDES
$625.00 p.p. double occupancy
~ 2 breakfasts and 1 buffet dinner
~ Deluxe washroom equipped motorcoach
~ 2 nights accommodation and sightseeing
~ Tickets for “Noah” and “The Gathers”
PLEASE NOTE: Deposit is due by Feb. 18/13
Final payment and cut-off is March 19/13
Single supplement - add $150.00 Three sharing - deduct $45.00 p.p. Four sharing - deduct $70.00 p.p.
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NEW YORK CITY: May 18-21, 2013 Escorts: Earl Clint & John Swatridge
May 18 This tour departs from Kitchener (dependant on numbers), with a Niagara pick-up. After driving through the scenic
hills of upstate New York and Pennsylvania, we head to the world famous Metropolitan Museum of Art for the evening.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express, Carlstadt, NJ (3 nights).
May 19 Our day begins with a visit to the Empire State Building Observatory for a view of the city. Next is Grand Central
Station, a walk in Central Park and then to Fifth Avenue. Enjoy free time for lunch and explore such landmarks as St.
Patrick’s Cathedral and the Rockefeller Center. After seeing a mid-afternoon Broadway play, we will spend the evening in
the Times Square area where there is no shortage of great restaurants or bright lights! Breakfast is included today.
May 20 This morning a local guide will take us on a tour of Manhattan including Midtown, High Line Park, Soho,
Greenwich, the new Freedom Tower and Wall Street. After lunch and browsing in Chinatown and Little Italy, we head to the
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. This aircraft carrier served in WW II, Korea, and Vietnam and now houses military
planes, a nuclear submarine, a Concord aircraft and the space shuttle Enterprise. This evening we will take a narrated cruise
around the lower half of Manhattan, to view the Statue of Liberty and spectacular skyline at dusk. Breakfast is included today.
May 21 We depart the city, stopping at the Crossings Premium Outlet in Pennsylvania, for shopping and lunch. We will
arrive home by mid-evening. Breakfast is included today. Thank you for experiencing the “Big Apple” with us!
INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE
$825.00 p.p. double occupancy
PRICE INCLUDES
~ Deluxe washroom equipped motorcoach
~ 3 nights hotel & all entry fees as described
~ Ticket to a Broadway theatre performance
~ City tour with local guide & evening boat cruise
~ 3 deluxe continental breakfasts at hotel
PLEASE NOTE: Deposit is due by March 18/13
Final payment and cut-off is April 18/13
Single supplement - add $190.00 Three sharing - deduct $65.00 p.p. Four sharing - deduct $90.00 p.p.
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NEWFOUNDLAND: July 4-12, 2013 Escort: Earl Clint
July 4 We depart Toronto on a morning flight. Once in Deer Lake we drive to Corner Brook, the province’s second largest
city, and check-in to our historic hotel. Dinner is included today. Accommodation: The Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook.
July 5 In Woody Point we will experience the unique geology of the Tablelands, part of Gros Morne National Park. When
the continents collided, rocks which were beneath the ocean were pushed upwards to their present position above sea level. A
boat tour on Bonne Bay will allow closer views of the steep cliffs and possible sightings of eagles and whales. Enjoy musical
theatre at the hotel tonight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Accommodation: Shallow Bay Motel, Cow Head.
July 6 Today we visit L’Anse aux Meadows, a United Nations World Heritage Site, where Vikings settled over one thousand
years ago. In St. Anthony we will board a vessel to learn about the delicate marine ecology and to hopefully see both whales
and icebergs. These imposing blocks of ice which have broken off the continental glaciers, have drifted south propelled by
the Labrador Current. Amazingly, 90% of the ice is below the water! Note: If conditions are not favourable, another boat
tour may be arranged in Twillingate. Breakfast and lunch are included today. Accommodation: Hotel North, St. Anthony.
July 7 Our day begins with a visit to a museum honouring Sir Wilfred Grenfell, a medical missionary who devoted his life’s
work to the people of Northern Newfoundland and Labrador. We then begin our southward journey, viewing the rugged
coastal scenery with a few stops along the way. Breakfast and dinner are included today. Local entertainment will be
provided by our hotel this evening. Accommodation: Mount Peyton Hotel, Grand Falls-Windsor.
July 8 At the Logger’s Life Museum we will learn about the methods of logging once used in Central Newfoundland.
Afterwards we will stop at the Boyd’s Cove Beothuk Site and the “Prime Berth” fishing exhibit to learn more about the
traditional way of life in rural outports. In Twillingate, options include a boat tour (see above), a winery tour, or a museum
visit. After a drive to the local lighthouse perched on rugged cliffs, we will enjoy food, music, and humour at the “All Around
the Circle Dinner Theatre.” Breakfast and dinner are included today. Accommodation: Anchor Inn Motel, Twillingate.
July 9 Our first stop today will be at the North Atlantic Aviation Museum in Gander. The city has a proud connection to
trans-Atlantic aviation crossings and it also played a crucial role on September 11, 2001. Next we drive to the Ryan Premises
in Bonavista to view an historic fish merchant operation and then to the famous lighthouse near the spot where John Cabot
landed in 1497. This evening we will enjoy a “Screech-In”, in which participants are inducted into the ranks of “Honourary
Newfoundlanders”. Breakfast and dinner are included today. Accommodation: The Clarenville Inn, Clarenville.
July 10 Our destination is Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve at the southern tip of the Avalon Peninsula (conditions
permitting), one of the continent’s largest bird colonies. Watch in amazement as thousands of seabirds take flight all around
us. This evening you can relax at the hotel or head downtown to enjoy some traditional music at one of the numerous
establishments on George Street. Breakfast and lunch are included. Accommodation: Holiday Inn, St. John’s (2 nights).
July 11 We begin the day with a guided tour of St. John’s including Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi Village and many historic sites.
After some free time downtown, we take a boat tour of Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to puffins and other seabirds,
as well as humpback whales. Prepare to be amazed as these giants swim beside our boat. This evening we will enjoy good
food, comedy and song, at a “Spirit of Newfoundland” production. Breakfast and dinner are included today.
July 12 This morning you can relive the Titanic story and explore the province’s unique geology at the Geo Centre, built
into Signal Hill. We then transfer to the airport for our flight home. Thank you for visiting this very special place with us!
INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE
$2895.00 p.p. + HST (dbl. occ.)
PRICE INCLUDES
~ Return airfare from Toronto (no meals)
~ Fully escorted throughout entire tour
~ Deluxe washroom equipped motorcoach
~ 8 nights accommodation (double occupancy)
~ Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
~ All entry fees to interpretive centres
~ A binder with background information
~ Whale watching and puffin boat tour
~ Tablelands (Bonne Bay), and iceberg boat tours
~ 3 theatre performances plus a “Screech-in”
~ Tour of St. John’s with local guide
~ 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 6 dinners
Taxable single supplement charge is $510.00 Three sharing - deduct $150.00 p.p. Four sharing - deduct $220.00 p.p.
PLEASE NOTE: Deposit is due by May 1/13 Final payment and cut-off date is June 3/13 (if available)
Early booking bonus: Reserve by March 31/13 and receive either $50.00 p.p. off, or free airbus from Niagara to Toronto
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BOSTON & CAPE COD: September 13-17, 2013
Escort: Earl Clint
September 13 Upon arrival we take a short walk through the beautiful Boston Common, before heading to the iconic
“Cheers” restaurant. Dinner is included today. Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express, Boston, MA (2 nights).
September 14 Our day begins with a visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum housing photographs,
historical documents, campaign memorabilia and family belongings. We then take a narrated harbour cruise for a great view
of the city, as well as the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. After free time for lunch and
shopping in the Quincy Market area, a local guide will take us on a walking tour of this historic city, as well as a drive through
the campuses of Harvard, MIT and Cambridge University. Following this, we will tour historic Fenway Park, home of the
Boston Red Sox. We then return to the hotel for free time and dinner. Breakfast is included today.
September 15 We leave the city and drive to Woods Hole, Cape Cod and board a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Here we will
take a short walking tour of Oak Bluffs featuring a variety of colourful “gingerbread trimmed” cottages. During some free
time you may board a local bus and visit Edgartown, the islands oldest European settlement and once an important whaling
centre. In mid-afternoon we return to the mainland, then drive to Hyannis and check-in to our hotel. Breakfast and dinner are
included today. Accommodation: The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis (2 nights).
September 16 We begin with a one hour tour of Hyannis Harbour, including a view of the Kennedy family’s summer homes.
At Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor’s Center, we will learn about the delicate ecosystem of this 40 mile stretch of beaches,
marshland, sand dunes, glacial cliffs and dense forest. After a walk on the beach, we head to Provincetown at the Cape’s most
northern point. After some free time for lunch, we will take a guided tour of the area’s extensive sand dunes and beaches,
aboard Art’s Dune Tours. This evening enjoy time for shopping and dinner back in Hyannis. Breakfast is included today.
September 17 Our first stop is Plymouth Rock where pilgrims first came ashore in December 1620. We will then visit the
Mayflower II, a replica of the famous ship which brought them to the “New World”. After some free time at lunch, we depart
for home. Breakfast is included today. Thank-you for making this pilgrimage with us!
INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE
$1045.00 p.p. double occupancy
PLEASE NOTE: Deposit is due by July 3/13
Final payment and cut-off date is August 9/13
PRICE INCLUDES
~ Deluxe washroom equipped motorcoach
~ 4 nights hotel accommodation (double occupancy)
~ All museum entry fees, local guides and boat tours
~ 4 breakfasts and 2 dinners as described
Single supplement - add $295.00 Three sharing - deduct $80.00 p.p. Four sharing - deduct $115.00 p.p.
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PHILADELPHIA & LANCASTER: September 25-28, 2013 Escort: Earl Clint
Sept. 25 Departing Niagara, enjoy the fall colours as we drive through Pennsylvania’s rolling hills. The evening is free to
explore the area adjacent to our centrally located hotel. Accommodation: Holiday Inn Historic District, Philadelphia, PA.
Sept. 26 This morning a local guide will take us on a tour emphasizing the significance of this historic city, including the
contribution of Benjamin Franklin and landmarks such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. After lunch (try a famous
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich), you can go to the Franklin Science Museum or the Philadelphia Museum of Art, before we
depart the city. Breakfast and dinner are included today. Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express, Lancaster, PA (2 nights).
Sept. 27 This morning we visit “The Amish Experience” to view a multi-media presentation and then tour an Amish
homestead. A local guide will then take us on a countryside tour to learn about the Amish culture, to view harvesting being
done in the fields, and to stop at various Amish owned businesses including a bakery and quilt store. Note: Those who have
already done this on past trips, may choose to visit a local farmers market and/or take a buggy ride. We then return to the
hotel located at the Rockvale Factory Outlet Mall to have lunch and relax (or shop). Next we go to Sight & Sound’s
Millennium Theatre for a performance of the play, “Noah”, a biblical account complete with live animals and spectacular
sets. Breakfast and dinner are included today.
Sept. 28 After a morning drive, we will stop at the Corning Museum of Glass to view the exhibits and see a glass blowing
demonstration. Afterwards we drive home, arriving by mid-evening. Breakfast is included today.
INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE
PRICE INCLUDES
$845.00 p.p. double occupancy
~ 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners (1 buffet, 1 family-style)
~ Deluxe washroom equipped motorcoach
~ 3 nights accommodation and Amish countryside tour
~ Theatre ticket and all entry fees as described
PLEASE NOTE: Deposit is due by July 25/13
Final payment and cut-off is August 23/13
Single supplement - add $210.00
Three sharing - deduct $65.00 p.p.
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Four sharing - deduct $95.00 p.p.
NEW YORK CITY FUND-RAISING TRIP: October 4-7, 2013
A great way to raise money for charity, while enjoying a trip! This concept has been used to benefit local hospitals and health
institutions, as well as private schools and other non-profit organizations. Participants support the designated charity and will
receive an income tax receipt for a portion of the fee paid. These tours will be priced slightly higher than the May trip
($875.00 p.p. dbl. occ.), but will have the same itinerary. So if you want to go to New York and the May date is not
convenient, you have another option. Call Earl Clint for more information, including which charities are participating.
ARIZONA: November 4-14, 2013 Escort: Earl Clint
November 4 We fly from Buffalo and passengers are responsible for getting to the airport. Special airbus group rates can be
arranged if demand is sufficient. Please indicate your interest at time of booking. Upon arrival, we will be transferred to our
hotel. Accommodation: Best Western Tempe, Phoenix.
November 5 At the Desert Botanical Gardens, we will be introduced to a wide variety of arid plants found in this part of the
world. We then drive north to Prescott, an historic gold mining town, then to Williams on “Route 66”, and finally to Tusyan,
near Grand Canyon National Park. Breakfast and dinner are included today. Accommodation: Quality Inn, Grand Canyon.
November 6 Our day begins with a visit to the National Geographic Visitor Center, including “Grand Canyon”, the most
watched Imax movie of all time. We then enter the park for the real thing, including many breathtaking picture stops along
the south rim. There is no way to describe the sheer size and majesty of this amazing place - you have to experience it for
yourself. Breakfast and lunch are included today. Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express, Flagstaff.
November 7 Today we drive to the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert region to view a very unusual landscape. Petrified
logs now litter the desert, leftover from a time when wet swamplands covered the area. We then travel through Oak Creek
Canyon known for its white, yellow and red cliffs, and its unusual rock formations. Breakfast and lunch are included today.
Accommodation: Best Western Inn of Sedona (2 nights).
November 8 This morning we will explore the back country on-board a famous “Pink Jeep Tour”. Afterwards, some free
time will be given to wander around the town and view the red rocks which surround it. As the sun goes down, these rocks
change colour from pink, to red, to purple. Our hotel is ideally situated to take in the spectacular scenery from the balcony, as
the sun sets in a blaze of glory. This is truly one of the most beautiful places in North America. Breakfast is included.
November 9 Our first stop today is Jerome, a once thriving copper mining town, built into the side of a cliff. When the
mine closed in 1953 it became a ghost town. Eventually artisans moved in, opening glass and pottery studios, shops and art
galleries. The old movie theatre and many other historic buildings have been restored. This evening, we will go to Rawhide,
a western-style theme park. Breakfast and dinner are included. Accommodation: Fiesta Inn Resort, Phoenix (3 nights).
November 10 This morning you are free to play golf, relax around the pool, or to attend a church service. In the late
afternoon we will visit the Heard Museum, featuring exhibits on the art, history, and culture of the Southwestern Native
American tribes. In the evening we will enjoy free time in Old Town Scottsdale, featuring a variety of unique shops and
restaurants. Breakfast is included today.
November 11 We drive east of the city and board the Desert Belle Paddleboat for a cruise on Saguaro Lake. Here you will
see both desert and wetland vegetation, as well as mountain sheep and other wildlife. In the afternoon we will visit Taliesin
West, the winter home and studio of Frank Lloyd Wright, the famous American architect. Here you can learn about Wright’s
design philosophy to blend his buildings into the landscape they were situated on. You can then enjoy a free evening at the
hotel, or choose to visit a nearby factory outlet mall. Breakfast is included today.
November 12 Departing Phoenix, we drive south to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a world-renowned zoo, natural
history museum and botanical garden, all in one place. Exhibits re-create the natural landscape so realistically, you will find
yourself eye-to-eye with mountain lions, prairie dogs and more. Within the museum grounds you will see more than 300
animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants. From here we travel to a beautiful resort nestled on 170 acres in the foothills of the
Catalina Mountains. Breakfast and dinner are included. Accommodation: Westward Look Resort, Tuscon (2 nights).
November 13 Today we visit the Kartchner Caverns, featuring one of the world’s few living wet caves open for viewing.
Here we will witness colourful formations which have been growing out of the limestone for 200,000 years. We then head to
Tombstone, a mining boomtown that went bust. Known as “The Town too Tough to Die”, it is famous for the battle fought
between Wyatt Earp and his brothers, and the Clanton brothers, at the rear entrance to the O.K. Corral. If interested, you can
witness a re-enactment of this event, then browse through the town’s unique shops. Breakfast and dinner are included today.
November 14 Begin the day with a relaxing walk on one of the resort’s many nature trails, or arrange a round of golf on a
nearby 9-hole course (extra). We then travel to Phoenix for our return flight. Thank you for joining us on this desert
adventure; as you can now confirm, there is a lot more to Arizona than just sand and cactus! Breakfast is included today.
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INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE
PRICE INCLUDES
$2695.00 p.p. double occupancy
~ Return airfare from Buffalo (no meals)
~ 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
~ Fully escorted throughout entire tour
~ Deluxe washroom equipped motorcoach
~ 10 nights accommodation (double occupancy)
~ Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
~ All entry fees including Botanical Gardens,
Imax Theatre, National and State Parks, Pink
Jeep Tour, Desert Belle boat tour, Taliesin West,
Rawhide theme-park, and Kartchner Caverns
Subject to change due to airline surcharges
Single supplement charge is $695.00
Three sharing - deduct $180.00 p.p.
Four sharing - deduct $270.00 p.p.
PLEASE NOTE: Deposit is due by August 16/13
Final payment and cut-off is Sept. 27/13 (if available)
Early booking bonus: Reserve by Aug. 16/13 and receive a $50.00 discount towards airport parking or airbus
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GEMS OF THE BALTIC CRUISE: June 18-30, 2013 Escorts: Earl & Kathy Clint
After arriving in Copenhagen, we will enjoy a city tour and lunch, before settling into our hotel. The rest of the day is yours
to enjoy. After a leisurely morning we will be transferred to the Eurodam, our Holland America ship, for a ten day cruise.
Ports of call include Tallinn, Estonia and two full days in St. Petersburg, Russia. Here we will tour the world-famous
Hermitage filled with Dutch and Flemish masters and works by Michelangelo and Matisse, all housed in Catherine the Great’s
Winter Palace. We will stroll along the Nevesky Prospekt and visit Peterhof, a series of palaces and gardens laid out on the
orders of Peter the Great. These palaces and gardens are sometimes referred to as the “Russian Versailles”. We will also take
a water cruise to admire the scope and majesty of this incredible city. We then cruise to Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm,
Sweden followed by Warnemunde, Germany where a day-trip to Berlin is possible. Remnants of the Berlin Wall and the
Brandenburg Gate remind us of the past, while the new, ultra-modern Reichstag building (seat of Parliament), sports the
world’s largest glass dome and is a symbol of Germany’s 1990 reunification. Our final port will be Hamburg, Germany
before returning to Copenhagen. This tour will include all European ground transfers, direct return airfare aboard Air Canada
from Toronto, a city tour of Copenhagen with two meals and hotel, as well as all on-board meals and entertainment on the
Eurodam. There will also be an optional package for private tours (our group only), in Tallinn, Stockholm, Helsinki, and for
two full days in St. Petersburg. Note: If you are interested, please contact Ria Lishman in the St. Catharines office. Full
details are available in printed form or they can be e-mailed. At the time of writing, space is available but this cruise is
extremely popular and sailing dates in Northern Europe are limited. In mid-December 2012, price reductions for this
cruise were announced, therefore please act quickly if interested. For more information go to www.hollandamerica.com
and look at the itinerary, port highlights and shore excursion descriptions. You can also ask for a copy of the 2013 HAL
cruise brochure. Priced from $3590.00 p.p. (dbl. occ.), plus applicable taxes. Final payment is due March 22/13.
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FUTURE PLANS
Early August 2014: The Best of Alaska and The Yukon by Land & Sea
This tour will combine the region’s land and water highlights in one memorable vacation. After flying into Vancouver, we
will board a ship (either Princess or Holland America), and stop at a variety of ports including Shagway, Juneau and
Ketchikan. Cruising through Glacier Bay, we will witness glaciers calving as they reach the ocean. Points of interest on land
include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Mount McKinley, the wildlife of Denali National Park, and Canadian visits to Dawson City
and Whitehorse, from which we will fly home (itinerary may be reversed). If you are interested in this tour, call to be placed
on a tentative list. You will be contacted once the exact itinerary and pricing are available, likely by late summer 2013.
Mid-October 2014: California Highlights
After flying into San Francisco, we will spend two days exploring the city and surrounding area. Highlights include
Fisherman’s Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Alcatraz. We will visit the well known wine
regions of Napa and Sonoma, as well as the natural beauty of Yosemite National Park. After driving through the fertile San
Joaquin Valley we drive to Monterey and its aquarium. We also experience the world famous Seventeen Mile Drive,
including Seal Rock and Pebble Beach Golf Club. Other stops include Carmel by the Sea and Big Sur, where giant Redwoods
grow along the coast. We will also visit Hearst Castle with its spectacular setting, amazing architecture and priceless works of
art. We then head to Santa Barbara, Malibu and Santa Monica, before arriving in Los Angeles. Here we will have a tour of
Sony Studios, home to many famous movies and television shows including “Wheel of Fortune” and Jeopardy”. We will also
get to see many sound stages of old Hollywood movies and television shows. Enjoy a stroll along the Walk of Fame, a drive
along the Sunset Strip and take a walk on Rodeo Drive. We will also drive to beautiful San Diego where we will take a tour
and visit the city’s famous zoo. Please call to be placed on a tentative list. Full details will be available by January, 2014.
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VERSTRAETE TRAVEL – 2013 TOUR REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: This form may be used by one person or by a couple. If two singles are
sharing, each person should fill out a separate form. A new form is required for each trip booked - copy as
necessary. Please detach and submit with your deposit cheque. For trips involving airline travel
(Newfoundland, Baltic Cruise, Arizona), please enter your legal name, as it appears on your passport or
government issued photo I.D. You must use the same I.D. at airport security, as this will be what is printed
on your boarding pass.
Name(s) and Birth Date(s) - Passenger 1: __________________________________________________
Passenger 2: ________________________________________ Home Phone: ____________________
Mailing ________________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________
Address:
____________________________________ Postal Code: ____________________________
Emergency contact(s): 1._________________________________ Phone: _______________________
2._________________________________ Phone: _______________________
1. I/we request a “non smoking” hotel room __________
“smoking” hotel room __________
2. If two names are listed above, the assumption is that you will be sharing accommodation. If one name is
listed please choose one of the following options.
I wish to share a room with ___________________________________________ (name).
I do not have a specific room-mate request and permit the Verstraete Travel tour co-ordinator to assign me
one. ____ Please note: The tour price is based on double occupancy. A single supplement charge will
be added, if such accommodation is requested. Please add the single charge, or deduct for
triple/quad occupancy, in the “Tour Cost Summary” section. See tour descriptions for exact prices.
3. I /we would prefer a room with 1 queen size bed
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2 double/twin beds __________
No preference
__________
Please note: We cannot guarantee
your preference
4. Trip cancellation insurance and extended medical coverage are recommended. An exact quote is
dependant on the age and health of the applicant, and the length and cost of the trip. Please indicate if you
wish to receive a quote, and a Verstraete Travel representative will contact you by telephone.
I am/we are interested in purchasing cancellation insurance and/or extended health coverage and wish to
receive an exact quote. Yes __________ No __________
Tour Cost Summary - Check the appropriate space below. Prices listed are Cdn. per person (dbl. occ.)
1. ___ Lancaster PA: April 19-21 ($625.00)
2. ___ N.Y. City: May 18-21 ($825.00)
3. ___ Baltic Cruise: June 18-30 (call office)
4. ___ Newfoundland: July 4-12 ($2895.00 + HST)
5. ___ Boston & Cape Cod: Sept. 13-17 ($1045.00) 6. ___ Philly & Lancaster: Sept. 25-28 ($845.00)
7. ___ N.Y. Fundraiser: Oct. 4-7 ($875.00)
8. ___ Arizona: November 4-14 ($2695.00)
Important: If you sign up for more than one tour, please photocopy this form and fill out a
separate registration for each tour. Also include a separate deposit cheque for each trip you join
1. Tour price - based on double occupancy 1.
See brochure for exact price including
adjustments for single, triple or quad occ.
Deduct for early booking (if applicable),
or indicate choice of ____ free airbus
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Total
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2. Include a deposit of $300.00 p.p./trip
(Call for Baltic cruise deposit rate)
Add 13% HST (NL only)
2. _
___________________ Less deposit
Balance owing
(See brochure for due dates)
Make cheque payable to Verstraete Travel
Note: Add a 3% service charge for use of a credit card – please call the office to arrange payment
*Attention: Reservations are confirmed on a first-come basis, with payment required to hold space.
Please book early and adhere to all payment due dates, as these are set by suppliers.
Agreement: I/we hereby acknowledge that Verstraete Travel has recommended both extended health care
coverage and trip cancellation insurance. I/we have also read the tour terms and reservation information on
the tour brochure and hereby agree to respect these conditions as a participant of the trip. Furthermore I/we
understand that neither Verstraete Travel nor the tour co-ordinator/escort(s) can be held liable for any loss,
damage, injury or death that might occur on the trip as a result of acts of God, Government actions, criminal
acts, late arrivals, missed connections and other factors beyond their direct control.
Signature of Passenger(s):________________________________
Date: _____________________
________________________________
Date: _____________________
Please note: This signed registration form and your deposit must be sent to one of the addresses shown
below. A designated Verstraete Travel agent will call you promptly regarding optional insurance coverage
and mail you a receipt. For specific questions regarding trip details, please contact Earl Clint, the tour coordinator, otherwise contact any of the following locations:
For further information in Niagara, contact:
Earl Clint, Tour Co-ordinator
P. O. Box 865
Beamsville, ON, L0R 1B0
In the K/W Region
John Swatridge
67 Halliwell Drive
Kitchener, ON, N2B 2M6
Phone: (519) 742-2205
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (905) 563-0199
Fax: (905) 563-9454
E-mail: [email protected]
Administrative Office
Verstraete Travel & Cruises
36 Secord Drive
St. Catharines, ON, L2N 1K8
Ph: (905) 934-4414 or 1-800-405-6088
E-mail: [email protected]
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IMPORTANT TOUR AND RESERVATION INFORMATION
Itinerary: It is our goal to operate the tour as described in this brochure. Verstraete Travel reserves the right to alter the itinerary if necessary.
We have made arrangements with other independent parties and cannot be held responsible for their acts or omissions.
Accommodation: Hotel phone numbers and pick-up details will be communicated approximately three weeks prior to departure. When
completing the registration, please specify the type of accommodation that you require and ensure the correct price is entered. Room-service,
in-room movies and snacks as well as telephone charges must be paid for by the user. Any damage done to public or private property while
on the tour will be the responsibility of the person who causes the damage. Laundry facilities are available at many of the hotels.
Baggage Information: Luggage size and weight must meet airline regulations. Each person is permitted one full-size piece and one carry-on
piece. For tours which include luggage handling, if more than one piece is to be handled, a surcharge will be added depending on the tour length.
Coach Seating: Luxury washroom-equipped buses will be rented from local companies for each tour. Call for details if you wish to know the
specific company for each trip. A rotational seating policy will be in effect to ensure equity for all passengers throughout the trip.
Tipping: When meals are provided, the gratuity is included. Although tips for step-on-guides and the bus driver are customary, they are
not included in the tour price and will be left to the discretion of each passenger.
What to bring: Weather conditions are unpredictable, especially near the ocean. It is a good idea to bring a sweatshirt and rain repellent jacket.
Also bring a compact umbrella, binoculars, a camera and a bathing suit, since some hotels have pools.
Border Crossing: The following regulations apply for travel into the United States. All Canadian citizens entering the U.S. by land or air,
must have a passport. Non-citizen residents of Canada, or visitors to Canada, are required to have either a Permanent Resident Card, or to
obtain a temporary entry visa prior to the trip (this will help to avoid any time consuming delays at the border).
Conditions of Travel: It is expected that all passengers are able to operate independently or be accompanied by a qualified assistant.
Smoking and use of alcohol are not permitted on the motorcoach. Verstraete Travel reserves the right to terminate the trip of any member
whose conduct is detrimental to the well-being of other passengers. In such a case no refund will be given, and the return fare will be at the
person's expense.
Insurance: Verstraete Travel recommends the purchase of trip cancellation insurance as well as out-of-country health insurance. On the
registration form, indicate your interest in purchasing such insurance and an agent will call to give you a quote.
Tour Cancellation/Cut-off Date: Verstraete Travel reserves the right to cancel any tour no later than 30 days before departure, and it will have
no other responsibility beyond refunding all fares paid to it by passengers. The cut-off date for joining each tour is stated in the brochure. A
deposit is required to hold space, and bookings are made on a first-come basis. Please reserve early to avoid disappointment.
Payment/Cancellation Policy: For motorcoach tours, a *non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at the time of booking, along
with a completed registration form. Check brochure for final payment dates. In case of cancellation the following conditions apply:
*1. Prior to deposit date, a full refund less $150.00 will be given. 2. From deposit date to 31 days before departure, the charge is 60% of the tour price.
3. Under 31 days prior to departure, no refund will be given.
For more information or to return your completed registration form and deposit, contact:
Earl Clint: Tour Co-ordinator
P.O. Box 865, Beamsville, Ontario LOR 1B0
Phone: (905) 563-0199 Fax: (905) 563-9454
E-mail: [email protected]
Verstraete Travel and Cruises
In the K/W Region: John Swatridge
36 Secord Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2N 1K8
Phone: (905) 934-4414 Toll Free: 1-800-405-6088
67 Halliwell Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, N2B 2M6
Phone: (519) 742-2205 E-mail: [email protected]
Ontario Registration 4245411