The following trips are announced for the week of March 25:
Andy’s Bus Trips
Foxwoods Casino: Saturday, March 31 - price $25 - receive free buffet or $10 food voucher and $10 slot play. Leave from Mattress Firm in Fall River at 7 a.m., leave 103 Park & Ride in Somerset at 7:15 a.m. Departure from Foxwoods, 4 p.m.
Indian Head Resort, Lincoln, N.H.: Country Western weekend, April 7 and 8, price $175 double occupancy, $225 Single occupancy. Includes bus transportation, 1 night stay, 3 meals, cocktail hour, entertainment and more. Few seats left.
For more information, call Andy at 508-678-2331.
Billy Couto White Mountain Trip
Billy Couto & The After Hours Band invite you to celebrate Spring in the White Mountains; Indian Head Resort, May 30, 31, and June 1. Trip includes: 2 cocktail receptions, 2 nights deluxe scenic view lodging, 2 choice of menu breakfasts, 2 choice of menu dinners, entertainment featuring Billy Couto and the After Hours Band and Marlena Phillips, shopping and lunch on your own, free individual photos for everyone, gift certificate for gift shop, baggage handling, taxes and gratuities.
9 a.m. departure from Hampton Inn across from White's of Westport in rear of building.
9:30 a.m. departure from Mt. Pleasant Park & Ride, New Bedford
10 a.m. departure from Westgate Mall, Dunkin' Donuts, Brockton
$299 per person (double occupancy) with transportation; $259 per person (double occupancy) without transportation.
Deposit required by May 1. For more information, contact Billy Couto at 508-586-4181 Please Note: Times are subject to change. Don’t forget to bring your bathing suit.
Country Travelers
April 7, New York City day trip $49
May 21-23, Pennsylvania Amishlands, includes a performance of “Jesus,” guided tour of the countryside, with stops at an Amish Craft Farm and bake shop, Kitchen Kettle Village, Lil' Country Store and miniature horse farm $349 D, $438 S, $334 T
July 19, Boston Harbor Luncheon Cruise $70
Aug 3-10, The Azores: the Island of Sao Miguel $1,860
Aug 14, Aqua Turf Plantsville, Connecticut. Lunch and show $70
Sept 18-20, Indian Head, Lincoln N.H. $375 Dbl includes 2 nights lodging, 2 Dinners, 2 Breakfasts, Beer/Wine cheese reception, Lobsterfest Luncheon, Kellerhaus, M/S Mt. Washington Cruise (Lunch), nightly entertainment
Oct 13, New York City day trip $49 per person
Oct 16, Harts Turkey Farm lunch followed by Farm/Orchard visit, Merideth N.H. $60 per person
Nov. 12 to 14, Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Verona, N.Y. $245 Dbl, $359 Sgl, $240 Tpl
All above trips leave from the backside of Hampton Inn (next door to White’s Restaurant) far side near tennis courts.
Trips require a minimum number to avoid cancellation. Please reserve early.
In addition to the above, the last Wednesday of each month January through November (weather permitting) are day trips to Foxwoods. Reservations a must. $23 per person includes $10 free play, $10 food voucher or $18.95 buffet and drivers gratuity.
For further information contact Veronica Beaulieu at 508-636-4889 or email to vfb0859@aol.com.
Fire Museum
Saturday, April 7: The Fall River Fire Museum is planning a bus trip to visit two museums in New York City. The trip will take tours of the 9-11 Memorial Museum and the NYC Fire Museum. Both institutions bring to focus the dramatic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. The ticket price of $85 per person covers the bus transportation, driver gratuity and admission to both museums. The bus will depart at 6 a.m. from 100 Slades Ferry Avenue in Somerset. Return arrival time is expected to be around 11 p.m. To obtain tickets before the March 24 deadline, call 508-646-1700.
The Foxy Seniors
Bus trip to Foxwoods is scheduled for Monday, April 16. The bus will leave North Dighton at 7:10 a.m. sharp and return approximately 5:20 p.m. Cost is $20. Payment due by April 6. Contact Nancy Goulart, 508 823-6179. Trip is open to the public age 21 years and up.
Fran's A-1 Group
April 15: The Lion King, Jr. at Stadium Theatre. Lunch at Wright’s Farm Restaurant, $99.
May 6: Disney’s Beauty & The Beast at Stadium Theatre. Lunch at Wright’s Farm Restaurant, $99.
May 22-24: Penn Dutch Tour with Sight and Sound Theatre Presentation of Jesus. 2 hot buffet breakfasts & 2 dinners, $479 d/o per person.
June 7: Elvis Tribute The King Returns featuring Mark Shelton & Band at Venus De Milo, Lunch & Show, $65.
June 20: Eaglemania, The World's Greatest Eagle Tribute, Danversport Yacht Club, lunch and show, $93
July 5: Cap'n Jack's Restaurant Wakefield R.I. Lobster or prime rib with a two-hour stay at Mohegan Sun Casino. Price: TBA
July 12: One Day Mystery Tour: Surprise destination, lunch and show. $119.
July 26: New England Dueling Pianos & Clean Comedy Show at White’s of Westport. Lunch and show, $65.
Aug. 14: Bobby Rydell, live in concert at Venue de Milo, lunch and show, $79.
Sept. 13: A Friesians of Majesty Equestrian Tour; performance and lunch in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, $109.
Sept. 16-20: Spotlight on San Antonio. Book now and save $200 per person. Rate changes after April 16. $1999 d/o; $2,349 single; $1,969 triple.
Sept. 27: “Man of Many Voices” featuring Joey Canzano at White’s of Westport, show and lunch, $56.
Oct. 11: A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Holly, Lake Pearl Wrentham, lunch and show, $93.
Nov. 15: Rod Stewart, The Ultimate Tribute by Rob Caudill, Venus de Milo, lunch and show, $69.
Dec. 5: The Sicilian Tenors, Christmas Amore, Danversport Yacht Club, lunch and show, $93.
For more information and reservations, call Fran at 508-678-0140.
Gourmet Traveler Tours
www.gourmettravelertours.com; 401-823-9620
Day tours include deluxe motor coach transportation and are fully escorted.
April
14- Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Gardens with Lunch $159
28- Ground Zero/lunch at Tony DiNapoli $134
Northern Italy seven-day at Milano, Venice, Verona
May
19-26 Bermuda cruise from Boston on Holland America’s Veendam seven-day starts at $1,229 (includes transfers to Boston)
20-27 Alaska Glacial Bay on the NCL Pearl starts at $1,390.66
June
2- Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island $85
5-14 England and Nearby Shires 10 day featuring London, Stonehenge, Bath, Stratford on Avon, Oxford $4224 ( includes air from Boston)
23- Bronx Zoo $92
July
10-20 Newfoundland: Land of the Vikings by Motorcoach 11 days $3,879
21- New London Lighthouse Cruise and Lunch $129
August
Viking River Cruise: Prague to Paris, 12 days
September
Sept. 7-21 Holland America Mediterranean on the Oosterdam 14-Day Tapestry “very limited availability” cruise begins in Barcelona, Spain; Starting at $2,619 double occupancy per person $4,583 single occupancy (Beyond our control: prices are subject to change until final payment is received). Includes all taxes, port charges, bus transportation to Logan from Somerset and Warwick, R.I, pre-cruise day and overnight at the Constanza in Barcelona. Airfare from Boston to Barcelona is not included.
Hamilton in Boston TBA
San Gennaro/Statue of Liberty
New York Botanical Gardens/Georgia O’Keffee
October
16 - 28 Northern Ireland, 10 Days. $2,831 double rate; $599 single supplement, includes airfare from Boston, featuring: Galway, Donegal, Game of Thrones, and Titanic.
Air: Round trip air from Boston to Shannon or most other cities.
Hotels: 9 night hotel accommodation
Meals: Breakfast each morning, except day of arrival, Lunch in Doolin, 5 three-course dinners including dinner
Ground Transportation: Luxury Coach with services of a professional Irish driver/guide.
Hotel porterage of one suitcase per person
$500deposit with reservation. Final due Aug. 1. All credit cards accepted
Call Valerie at Gourmet Traveler Tours at 401-823-9620 or book online at www.gourmettravelertours.com
Long Island Vineyards
Iceland around the Island 8-day
Cannon Mountain Foliage
Northern Ireland 10-day
Salem
November
Poland 8 days
December
New York Shopping Dec. 1 and Dec. 8
New York Shopping with Radio City Rockettes Show
Viking Rhine River Christmas Markets: 8 days
Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun on New Year’s Eve
www.gourmettravelertours.com; 401-823-9620
Day tours include deluxe motor coach transportation and are fully escorted.
Margaret's Bus Tours
Foxwoods Casino, Sunday, May 6 leaving at 8:30 a.m. from the back of Newport Creamery on President Avenue, Fall River. The cost is $20 and includes buffet and wheel, plus gratuity for the driver. For reservations, call Margaret at 508-674-4027. Payment is due by May 2.
St. Stan’s Seniors Bus Trip
Mohegan Sun Casino, Thursday, April 5, $18 includes bus fare, gratuity for driver, wheel and $15 food voucher. Bus leaves 8:30 a.m. from Good Shepherd Church parking lot, 1598 South Main St., Fall River.
Foxwoods Casino, Thursday, May 3, $18 includes bus fare, gratuity for driver, free play and buffet. Bus leaves 8:30 a.m. from Good Shepherd Church parking lot, 1598 South Main St., Fall River.
For more information or reservations, call Phyllis 508-676-8378, Ann 508-674-7355, or Adele 508-672-0030.