Travel with the Trippers - Previous Trips
IRELAND, WE'RE COMING BACK!
 September 13th – 22nd, 2011
We are almost ready for our next, exciting trip. Ever want to experience Ireland and stay in Kinsale and Dublin with many interesting visits in between? Then start packing your bags and call Tom Block at 727-403-9100 or Tinker McKee at 727-895-4835 to sign-up. This trip to Ireland is from September 13th through 22nd, 2011.
We arrive in Dublin and meet our driver/guide for the ride to Kinsale. On the way, we’ll stop for lunch at Kilkenny Castle. We’ll spend three nights at the Trident Hotel, where almost every room has a spectacular sea view on the harbor. The Michelin guide describes Kinsale as “a favoured resort, with charming, narrow lanes and neat Georgian houses…overlooking the water. Kinsale has become particularly fashionable with a gastronomic reputation…” While in the south, we will have a full-day excursion along the southern coast including the entrance to Bantry House and Garinish Island. Other visits include the Waterford Crystal Center to see how the masters produce the world famous crystal and the Cobh Heritage Center, the departure point for many immigrants and the last stop for the ill-fated Titanic.
 Then we head to Dublin where we’ll spend five nights at the Stephens Green Hotel, a four-star boutique hotel with stylish rooms and a charmingly restored Georgian library for the exclusive use of guests. Group sightseeing excursions include a city tour of Dublin including the entrance to the Trinity College Library and St. Patrick’s Cathedral and a full day visit to the Boyne Valley with its extraordinary concentration of ancient and prehistoric sites. In the valley, we’ll visit either Newgrange or Knowth, ancient sites that are of the best archeological representations in Western Europe, built more than 5,000 years ago, long before the Egyptian pyramids or Stonehenge. We’ll also visit Malahide Castle.
In addition to our group sight seeing excursions, which we are still working on, we’ll also have a group dinner with entertainment at the Irish House Party in Dublin. Other meals include breakfast daily at the hotels, a pub dinner in Kinsale, and a high tea. And of course, let’s not forget theatre!
We’ll see Noel Coward’s Hay Fever at The Gate and Sean O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock at the famous Abbey Theatre.
Here’s what the trip includes:
- Round trip airfare Tampa to Dublin
- Three nights at the Trident Hotel in Kinsale and five nights at Stephen’s Green in Dublin
- Breakfast daily at the hotels
- Two theater experiences at Dublin’s two most famous theaters
- A bus with driver-guide for the duration of our trip
- All sight seeing excursions
- One pub dinner, dinner and entertainment at the Irish House Party, Ballymaloe House
- A $200 tax deductible donation to American Stage
- And of course, the ever-helpful Tom Block
This is a trip you will not want to miss! Whether you’re a seasoned American Stage Tripper or this is your first trip with us, you’re sure to leave with many new friends and lasting memories. We always have a grand time!
All of this for only $3600, $800 for a single supplement.
Payments – 1/3 due now, 1/3 due June 30th, 1/3 due August 1st. In order to guarantee these prices, we must confirm our plans immediately. As you know, with rising fuel costs and the ever-changing dollar, it’s very important that we hear from you as soon as possible. Make checks out to American Stage, but send to Bud Hart at 6060 51st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33715.
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WE'RE BROADWAY BOUND AGAIN!
AMERICAN STAGE’S FAMOUS NEW YORK TRIP IS ALL SET... ALL WE NEED IS YOU!
MARCH 30 – APRIL 3, 2011
HERE’S THE EXCITING PLAN:
We fly to New York on a regularly scheduled airline where we will be met by our trusty bus to transport us to the SOFITEL, 45th St. off 5th Ave., near all the shops! The bus will be with us during the entire trip for transporting to theatres and all events. One of the many reasons we choose the Sofitel is that in addition to its outstanding service, ALL rooms have a walk-in shower and a bath tub. With its 4-star rating, the Sofitel also has an excellent restaurant where we will enjoy breakfast daily.
We’ll also have a very special group dinner and either an elegant lunch or Sunday brunch as well as a museum visit.
The four days we are there will be filled with THEATRE---that’s the main reason we go to New York! Most of the shows we will see are not yet confirmed, but you can be sure they will be the best “on the boards.” Fortunately, due to our connections in New York, we have already acquired tickets for The War Horse, an award-winning production that many travelers from our London trip last year suggest may be the best theatrical production they’ve ever seen. Originating at the National Theater in London, it is moving to Lincoln Center, which ensures that we will have an intimate experience with this innovative and moving play. For the rest of the plays, our New York ticket agent is already searching for real “winners.”
In summary, here's what
you'll get:
- round trip air
- bus service from and to N.Y. airport
- 4 nights in luxury hotel with breakfast daily
- 4 great theatre events with round trip bus service
- a museum visit
- a splendid group dinner
- and an elegant group lunch or Sunday brunch.
The helpful Tom Block is our trip leader. You also will be contributing $200 to American Stage and you will be in the company of the nicest people you'll ever have the fun of traveling with!
And of course, we will have a pre-trip get together where we will go over all the final plans.
FOR ALL THIS THE COST WILL BE: $2,440 (Single supplement: $700)
You may pay this in 3 installments:
Due Now ($815);
January 15 ($815);
Final payment Feb. 15 ($810)
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ALWAYS ONE OF OUR FAVORITES! THE THEATER EXPERIENCE AT NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE!
July 25th – 30th
Luscious scenery, sumptuous meals, and world-class theater – we must be going back to Canada and the George Bernard Shaw Festival! We’ll spend five nights in the center of this quaint town in the heart of wine country at the welcoming, four-star, Prince of Wales Hotel which is often listed among the 100 best in the world. This year is extra special as the festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and our trip coincides with the Niagara Music Festival.
Here’s how we’re getting there:
We fly round trip non-stop from Tampa to Buffalo, NY, where we are met by our private chartered bus for the one-hour trip to the hotel. Your stay will of course include breakfast daily.
Here’s the theater we’ll see:
- The glorious musical, My Fair Lady (Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe)
- The timeless drama, Heartbreak House (Bernard Shaw) on his birthday
- The comic delight, The Admirable Crichton (J.M. Barrie)
- The comic delight, The Admirable Crichton (J.M. Barrie)
- The romantic musical, Maria Severa (Jay Turvey & Paul Sportelli)
- The hilarious comedy, The President (Ferenc Molnar)
If you’ve never been to Niagara-on-the-Lake, we’re sure you’ll be enchanted with the unique shops, lovely parks, and excellent restaurants. As usual, three group dining experiences are included.
Here’s what the trip includes:
- Round trip air fare from Tampa; all private bus transportation; all group excursions
- All theater tickets (always the best seats available)
- Hotel room and breakfast daily
- All group lunches or dinners
- A $200 tax-deductible donation to American Stage
- A pre-trip party
We hope you’ll join us. The trip fills up fast, so let us know as soon as you’ve decided. For questions or more details, call Tom Block at (727) 823-1600 x208.
FOR ALL THIS THE COST WILL BE: $2490 (single supplement $700)
You may pay this in 3 installments:
Divided payment dates:
1st – Feb. 15th ($830)
2nd – April 1 ($830)
3rd – May 15th ($830)
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