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Julia Morgan Architecture
May
Marin
August
South Dakota - June
Let's Go Shopping!
June
Golden Gate Park
August
Eastern Canada - July
Amador Flower Farm
June
Apple Hill
October
 
A Day by the Bay
July
Dolphin Cruise of the Bays
October
 

ARCHITECTURE WITH A WOMAN'S TOUCH - JULIA MORGAN
Friday, May 18,2012 - Class #104328

Julia Morgan Architecture Indoor and Outdoor examplesJulia Morgan, renowned architect of the Hearst Castle was the architect of the Berkeley City Club, also known as “the little castle”. We will tour the club and enjoy an included lunch, then depart with local guide Gary Holloway for a narrated riding tour of Julia Morgan architecture. There is also a Davis pick up stop on this trip. Deadline 4/18/12
Trip Cost: $107.00
Meal Choice
1. Marinated Grilled Chicken Sandwich
2. Roasted Turkey Sandwich
3. French Dip Roast Beef Sandwich
All lunches include house salad, pasta salad, house dessert, coffee or tea.

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LET'S GO SHOPPING! - Saturday, June 9, 2012 - Class #104329

Walnut Creek Boardway Plaza Shopping AreaWe’ll visit Broadway Plaza, in downtown Walnut Creek, with all the stores you love plus a few you haven’t met yet! An easy day of shopping and grazing at the cafes! No meals included. There is also a Davis pick-up stop on this trip. Deadline 5/9/12
Trip Cost $55.00

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AMADOR FLOWER FARM - Saturday, June 23, 2012 - Class #104330

A field of flowers at Amador Flower FarmHop on the tram and take a ride around this beautiful farm bursting with daylillies. Included is a picnic lunch and free time in historic Sutter Creek afterwards, A perfect
Spring outing. Deadline 5/23/12
Trip Cost: $75.00

 

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A DAY BY THE BAY - Thursday, July 19,2012 Class #104573 

Hamilton AFB - One of the Places visited on the A Day By the Bay tripHistory, Lunch and a Show!
It’s time to escape the summer heat and head to the Bay Area. We have an activity-packed day planned for you. We’ll visit Novato and have a guided tour with a docent from the Historical Guild. We will also visit the NEW Hamilton Field Airforce Museum. After working up our appetites, we’ll have Lunch at Rickey’s Restaurant in Novato where we will enjoy the Cabaret Revue, “From Vaudeville to Rock ‘n Roll.” There is also a Davis pick-up stop on this trip. Deadline 6/18/12.
Meal Choice
1. Herb Grilled Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce with Rice Pilaf and Green Beans
2. Pan Seared Salmon with Caper Cream Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and green Beans;
Assorted Cookies, Coffee, Tea or Iced Tea.
Trip Cost: $118.00

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WANDER THROUGH MARIN - Saturday, August 4, 2012 - Class #104373

MarinWe’ll visit the rolling hills, valleys, and coastline of West Marin; Sample the tasty delights of the Rouge et Noir cheese factory; and have lunch at Osteria Stellina in Pt. Reyes Station where you will also have time to explore the shops. Guide Gary Holloway will tell you stories and the history of this often overlooked, but well-worth-the-trip, area. There is also a Davis pick-up stop on this trip.

Deadline 5/23/12 - Trip Cost $96.00

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A DAY TO DO AS YOU PLEASE IN GOLDEN GATE PARK
Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Class #104374

Photo montage of Golden Gate Park's Japanese Tea Garden and the Academy of SciencesEscape the Sacramento heat and spend a day in Golden Gate Park, it’s your choice - the Academy of Sciences, the De Young with the summer’s hot exhibit of John Paul Gaulier’s outrageous fashions, or a serene afternoon in the Japanese Tea Garden. Museum admission NOT included, lunch on your own. There is also a Davis pick-up stop on this trip. Trip Cost $55.00

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APPLE HILL - Thursday, October 18, 2012 - Class #104375

Apple Hill applies and apple pieCome along and have a ball! Our annual trip to Apple Hill is always a favorite. Beautiful scenery, delicious lunch, visits to apple ranches, arts and crafts, and a chance to stock up on all your fall favorites. It’s just a short trip to Camino but a world away from the hustle and bustle of Sacramento. Trip includes: Transportation, Guided tour of apple ranches, BBQ lunch, Refreshments. Arden, Camellia, and South Hills pick-ups. This is always a popular trip, please register early!
Deadline 9/18/12 - Trip Cost: $60.00

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DOLPHIN CRUISE OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY AND SAN PABLO BAY
Saturday, October 27,2012 - Class #104376

Dolphin Cruise Lighthouse attractionThis 3.5 Hour tour starts at the Berkeley Marina and cruises west along the old ferry pier before turning north along the Richmond shoreline. Lots of history and wonderful sights await as we view the historic Kaiser Shipyards and the SS Red Oak Victory from the water then tour the Richmond inner harbor. Crossing under the Richmond San Raphael Bridge we view Winehaven, once the largest winery in California, before arriving at East Brother Light Station where we circle the island for a terrific view of this 1873 lighthouse. Lunch is included on this trip. There is also a Davis pick-up stop on this trip. Deadline 9/27/12
Trip Cost: $125.00 per person.
Meal Choice:
1. Roast Beef with Provolone
2. Smoked Turkey with Provolone
3. Seafood Salad (Salmon/Tuna mix)
All sandwiches served on a croissant. Lunches include: fresh fruit, Caesar salad, pasta salad, non-alcoholic beverage of choice, dessert.

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Trip Cancellation Waiver Insurance is not included in the price of any of the Collette Vacations below. Trip Cancellation Waiver Insurance cost is an additional $165.00 per person and is highly recommended.

South Dakota - Black Hills and Mt. RushmoreSouth Dakota: The Black Hills and Badlands
June 26, 2012 Departure

Discover the spirit of the American West. Climb aboard an 1880 locomotive. Visit magnificent Mt. Rushmore. See Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest sculpture still in progress. Travel to the legendary Black Hills. Visit Kevin Costner’s “TaTanka, Story of the Bison” interpretive center, depicting the relationship of bison and man. See the American prairie as it was 300 years ago. Explore the legends in the city of Deadwood, home to Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Travel the backcountry of Custer State Park. Journey through the natural beauty of Badlands National Park. Complete your experience with a home-hosted farewell dinner in a lodge nestled in the woods of Keystone. Tour Highlights: 1880 Steam Train, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Deadwood, Hot Springs, Badlands National Park, Wall Drug Store. 7 days, 10 meals, Airfare Included.

Trip Cost*: Double $2,124, Single $2,624; Triple $2,094.
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*Trip Cancellation Waiver Insurance is not included in the price of any of the Collette Vacations. Trip Cancellation Waiver Insurance cost is an additional $165.00 per person and is highly recommended.

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Eastern Canada ImageThe Best of Eastern Canada featuring Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Niagara Falls & Toronto
July 15, 2012 Departure
From the European-styled, old world elegance of Quebec City to the thundering magnificence of Niagara Falls, you’ll love every moment of this 9-day tour of eastern Canada. Enjoy two-night stays in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, and Toronto as well as city tours of each of them. Visit the shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre and enjoy a trip to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officers Musical Ride Center where you’ll tour the stables and learn about this Canadian tradition. Have breakfast at a local sugar shack and learn about maple syrup making before boarding the Maid of the Mist cruise to experience Niagara Falls up close. Tour Highlights: Montreal, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Quebec City, Ottawa, VIA Rail, Toronto, Niagara Falls. 9 days, 12 meals, Airfare and Included.

Deadline for Final Payment is: 5/9/12
Trip Cost*: Double $3,199, Single $3,899; Triple $3,169
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*Trip Cancellation Waiver Insurance is not included in the price of any of the Collette Vacations. Trip Cancellation Waiver Insurance cost is an additional $165.00 per person and is highly recommended.

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