March 2015 Newsletter

March 2015
J AN ’ S T OURS &
S EIBERLING ’ S T RAVEL
Linda Seiberling
4900 Fine St
M i n g o , I A 5 0 16 8
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S ei b erl i n g st ra vel @ a o l . co m
J a n i c e E lr o d
7275 Hwy 117 S
Prairie City 50228
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d h j el ro d @g ma i l . co m
2015 Calendar
April 17
Mystery Trip
Mackinac Island - June 6-12
June is time for Mackinac Island annual Lilac
Festival. The lilacs should be in full bloom.
Therefore, on June 6th, we will head North &
April 30—May 3rd
East and step back in time. One of our first
Eureka Springs, Great stops along the way will be in New Glarus, WI for
Passion Play
lunch and be entertained by Swiss Yodelers.
The first night we will make it to Oshkosh, WI.
May 27
June 7th, we will continue traveling with a lunch
CIRCA ‘21 Sound of stop in Escanaba, MI and finish our day crossing
over the Magnificent Mackinac Bridge into
Music
Mackinaw City. This bridge spans the Straits of Mackinac connecting the Upper and
Lower peninsula of Michigan. June 8th we will take the ferry to Mackinac Island and
June 6-12
when you step foot onto the Island you step back to the early 1800s. Just like yesterMackinac Island
year, we will get around by horse-drawn carriage and walking. That evening we will
have a group dinner at the Pink Pony Restaurant. We will be staying on the island
June 23
two nights at the Lilac Tree Hotel Suites & Spa. Lilac Tree Hotel is the only all-suite
Mystery Trip
hotel located in the heart of downtown Mackinac Island. While on the island we will
enjoy a Carriage Tour and Ft Mackinac. We will have lunch at the Historic Grand HoJuly 25—Aug 8
tel. Garden-fresh salads, savory cheeses, slow-roasted meats, seafood and more
ALASKA Cruise tour
than 20 varieties of fresh-baked pastries
are all featured at the Grand Luncheon bufAugust 25
fet. There will be some free time to enjoy
Mystery Trip
the beauty of the Island. If you wish you
may want take a stroll along the peaceful
Sept 7 –12
lakefront path. June 10th we will leave the
island by ferry and head south. We will
South Dakota—Black
have lunch and tour Castle Farms in CharleHills –Mt Rushmore
voix, MI. Our overnight lodging will be in
Kalamazoo, MI at the Country Inn and
Oct 12-15
Suites.
We
will
make
our
way
to
Amish
country
— Shipshewana, IN — on June 11th
Fall Foliage Door
where
we
will
have
a
wonderful
meal
at
the
Blue
gate Restaurant and see a program
County Wisconsin
“Josiah for President” — a story about an Amish farmer that runs for President. That
evening we will finish our day with a dinner on an Amish farm. June 12th we head
Nov 4
home to Iowa with lunch stop and comfort stops along the way. This tour includes 12
Church Basement La- meals (6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners), Motorcoach transportation, 6 nights
dies “The Last Potlodging, all listed activities including taxes and gratuities. Call soon, half of the room
luck Supper”
on this trip is sold. All this for $1,060.00 per person double occupancy. $939.00
Triple Occupancy $1,416.00 Single Occupancy. $300 deposit due with reservation
and final payment due May 1st. Group Travel Protection Plan $87.00 Due with deDecember 13
posit not refundable. Email or Call Linda at 515-577-3639 or Jan at 641-521-3152.
Live Christmas Play
Washington, IA
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The Great Passion Play—Eureka Springs, and
the beautiful Dogwood Canyon
April 30– May 3rd
If you don't like to be gone long this is a trip for you. Enjoy this short 4 day
excursion packed full. We have a wonderful trip planned to Eureka Springs,
MO. We will make a lunch stop and comfort stops on our way south. Don’t
eat too much for lunch because our Dinner will be at Lamberts Restaurant
“Home of the Throwed Rolls” in Springfield and we will overnight in Branson.
The next morning we will see and learn about Eureka Springs during a Historic tram ride. Lunch will be at Myrtie Mae’s. We will enjoy a buffet dinner, do the Holy Land tour and
then attend the Outdoor Passion Play. The next morning we will visit the Thorncrown Chapel. This chapel
rises forty-eight feet into the Ozark sky. This magnificent wooden structure contains 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. Then we return to the
Passion Play grounds and visit the Sacred Arts Center, Bible museum and Christ
of the Ozarks. We will have lunch on the train North Arkansas Railway. As we
head toward Springfield we will have dinner and a tram ride at Dogwood Canyon.
Tour includes transportation, 3 night hotel accommodations, 8 meals– 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, entrance fees, taxes and gratuities. Cost is $588.00
Double Occupancy, $738.00 Single Occupancy, and $518.00 Triple Occupancy.
Travel Protection plan available for $67.00 due April 1st with payment not refundable. Email or call either Linda 515-577-3639 or Jan 641-521-3152 to
reserve a spot on this trip. Final payment due April 1st.
May 27 -CIRCA ‘21 Sound of Music
We enjoy going to CIRCA ’21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL. We
are served a delicious meal and the musicals and plays that we have
seen at CIRCA ‘21 have been wonderful. The Sound of Music is a
Tony Award winner for Best Musical and provides one of the most
thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in theatre! Enjoy
such timeless classics as "Do-Re-Mi", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Every
Mountain", and more performed live. The cost is $96.00 and payment
is due by April 15th. Plan to come with us! Email or call Linda at 515577-3639 or Janice at 641- 521-3152.
Mystery Trips
April 17, June 23 and August 25
April 17th Mystery trip is almost full. Call soon if you want to be on the first mystery trip of the year.
Our other mystery trips are June 23rd and August 25th. These days are planned and we are sure
you will enjoy them. Our Mystery Trips generally sell out so call early to get your name on the list.
Call Linda at 515-577-3639 or Janice at 641-521-3152 if you are interested in the mystery trips.
April 17 trip is $93.00 payment due by March 15th. Almost full
June 23rd trip is $89.00 payment due by May 15th.
August 25th trip is $92.00 payment due July 15th.
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J A N ’ S T O U R S & S E I B E R L I N G ’ S T R AV E L
15-day Alaska - Yukon TRIPLE Denali Cruise Tour
Experience the best of Alaska during this 15 Day, 14 night Cruise Tour. We chose this cruise tour because it’s wonderful itinerary allows us to enjoy the beautiful Alaska Interior, The Canadian Yukon and Cruise the Inside Passage
aboard Holland America’s Ms Noordam Cruise Ship. If you are interested call us for information and we will see if
we can add you to this group. The towns we will visit include Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Dawson
City, Whitehorse, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Ketchikan and Vancouver, BC.
South Dakota Black Hills, Badlands and MORE!
September 7—12th
I know we haven’t even started summer yet, but plan to finish your summer with this trip to the Black
Hills. We have quite a few exciting things planned for these 6 days and hope you will join us.
Sept 7th We will leave Central Iowa and overnight in Mitchell SD. Before we depart Mitchell SD we will
take a little time to see the Corn Palace and learn how the murals are made and a little about its history.
As we journey to the Black Hills we will make a few comfort stops and have lunch at Wall Drug. After
we check in at our hotel, we will go to the Fort Hays Chuckwagon Dinner and Show. We will get
there early enough to browse the Dances with Wolves film set and the Fort Hays Workshop.
Sept 9th will be a wonderful day starting with the Rushmore Borglum Center and go to the Crazy
Horse Memorial. We will spend the afternoon at Custer State Park. We will have lunch and take a
Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour. We will finish the day at Mount Rushmore, where you will have dinner on
your own, walk around the grounds if you wish and enjoy the lighting ceremony.
Thursday, Sept 10th, we begin our morning at Bear Country. Lunch will be on your own in Keystone
before taking a tour and panning for gold at the Big Thunder Gold Mine. That afternoon we will go
back in time and board the 1880’s Train to Hill City. That evening will be spent in Deadwood.
Friday morning we will take a few minutes and see the Chapel in the Hills before heading towards
Mitchell, SD. We will go through the Badlands and stop at the visitors center.
September 12th we will head back to Iowa. It is the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game day. You will
want to wear your team colors and root for your favorite team. We plan to have a “Superbowl Party”.
We don’t know what time the game is, but if the game is on Direct TV while we are traveling, we will
have a party on the bus as we watch the “Iowa Superbowl Game”. It should make our trip home seem
a little shorter. Price includes transportation, lodging, all activities listed above and 11 meals. (5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 3 dinners). Cost is $987 for Double Occupancy, $1,190 for Single Occupancy, and
$877 for Triple Occupancy. $300 deposit due with reservation. Final payment is due August 1st.
Group Travel Protection plan available for $87.00 Due with deposit not refundable. Call Linda at 515577-3639 or Janice at 515-521-3152. You can also send an email to [email protected] if you
want more information or to make reservations for this tour.
The Church Basement Ladies
“The Last Potluck” at The Old Creamery - Amana
November 4, 2015
We have seen several of the Church Basement Ladies productions and have enjoyed the clean, fun humor. We
can relate to these ladies in so many ways. Don’t miss the last of the series. This is performed on the main stage
at the Old Creamery in Amana. We will also enjoy a family style meal prior to the show at one of the fine restaurants in Amana. $97.00 Price includes transportation, meal and the performance. Call Linda at 515-577-3639
or Jan at 641-521-3152 to reserve a spot on this day trip to the Amanas.
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How Was Our Caribbean Cruise?
We had a wonderful time on our Eastern Caribbean Cruise in January. The morning we left it was
about 4 degrees here in Iowa. When we landed in Ft Lauderdale we changed to our summer clothes
and sandals and enjoyed a stroll to an Italian restaurant not far from our hotel. The Hilton
Ft. Lauderdale Marina was a beautiful hotel. It was right on the Intracoastal Waterway and served an
excellent buffet breakfast. After breakfast and watching the yachts coming and going on the waterway, we got on the shuttle to the ship, our home for the next week.
We had a small group but everyone enjoyed their time on the ship and the excursions they took. You
might ask “What do you do when you are on the ship for a full day?” There are always activities
going on and things to do, or you can do your own thing. Hugh and Janice walked a mile each day
around the Promenade Deck. Jim and I sat in the Crows Nest or on the Promenade Deck. I did some
hand embroidery while Jim caught up on some reading. Some of us enjoyed the afternoon teas,
karaoke and watching the Dancing with the Stars as Sea contest on the ship. We also enjoyed playing cards and just relaxing.
At dinner each night, we caught up with everyone, enjoyed each others company and heard what
they did during the day. It is always nice to get away from the cold in January or February. We hope
to plan a winter getaway each year and would love for you to join us next winter. In addition to going
to the Caribbean we could cruise the Panama Canal or cruise along the Mexican Rivera. Watch our
future newsletters for information about our 2016 winter getaway.
If you want to get away on your own, we can help you with those plans too. Call Linda at 515-5773639 or email [email protected].
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