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IRVINE SENIOR TRAVELERS
 

Irvine Senior Travelers coordinate a variety of day and extended trips to meet the needs of senior travelers. Club membership and Irvine residency is not required for traveling. For a listing of trips, call 888-882-8714 or email senior.travelers@yahoo.com


Travel Club Office Hours
A convenient place to make payments, ask questions and book reservations

Tuesdays and Thursdays
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lakeview Senior Center
949-724-6900

 2012 Calendar


Day Trips


Forest Lawn Memorial & Museum in Glendale
Thursday, March 15
The day will include a self guided tour of the memorial and museum, lunch at Tam O'Shatner and time for shopping at The Americana at Brand in Glendale.
Departure:  8:15 a.m.
Return:  5:30 p.m.
Cost:  $79.00 per person
For more information, contact Linn Morgan at 949-786-8950
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Descanso Gardens & The Norton Simon Museum
Thursday, April 19
Spend the first part of the day on a guided tram tour at the Descanso Gardens, followed by lunch at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant in Pasadena. After lunch, enjoy the Norton Simon Museum.
Depart:  8:30 a.m.
Return:  5:30 p.m.
Cost:  $89.00 per person
For more information, contact Linda Lako at 949-725-9896
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Broadway Through The Decades
Thursday, May 17
Colorful Songs of Broadway presents Broadway Through The Decades: 100 years of Broadway. Listen to songs from Gypsy, Fiddler on the Roof, A Chorus Line and many more.  Enjoy a luncheon at Almansor Court Lakeview Room Alhambra with beautiful views of lake and golf course.
Departure:  10:30 a.m.
Return:  4:30 p.m.
Cost:  $86.00 per person
For more information, contact Sandra Cullum (949)769-6490
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Three Churches Tour
Wednesday, June 20
Visit Our Lady Of Angels Cathedral, St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Cathedral and St. Vincent de Paul's. After, enjoy wine tasting and a tour with lunch at The San Antonio Winery.  
Depart:  8:30 a.m.
Return:  5:30 p.m.
Cost:  $98.00 per person
For more information, contact Linn Morgan at 949-786-8950
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Battle of the Dance Lunch and Show
Wednesday, July 11
Battle of the dance transports you from Europe to the finest stage in Southern California. Experience exceptional entertainment, world class performers, a pulse pounding dance competition and delicious dining experience. You'll be mesmerized by hypnotic rhythms, stirring choreography and jaw-dropping action.Battle of the Dance is a spectacular combination of color, light and movement.
Depart:  10:30 a.m.
Return:  3 p.m.
Cost:  $86.00 per person
For more information, contact Joyce Duff at (949) 654-4682
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Lake Arrowhead Alpine Cooler
Wednesday, August 8
Start your trip with a scenic drive up into the San Bernardino Mountains. When you arrive at the lake, lunch will be dockside at Woody's Boat House in Lake Arrowhead Village.  After lunch, walk outside to Lake Arrowhead Village where you'll discover more than forty shops, factory outlets and boutiques to browse through. Later, we'll gather lakeside to board the Arrowhead Queen for a narrated cruise around this jewel like mountain lake. Cost:  $82.00 per person
Depart:  9 a.m.
Return:  6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Linda Lako at (949) 725-9896
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Apple Country Jamboree
Wednesday October 3
Spend the day with friends in Apple Country. Nestled in the apple growing foothills of historic Oak Glen Riley's Los Rios Ranch is a working apple orchard and living history farm.  Enjoy a country lunch and entertainment by Riley's Mountaineers at the oldest and largest ranch in Oak Glen.  You will be able to pick your own apples, browse though the unique gift shop and take a walk through the beautiful apple orchards.
Depart:  10:30 a.m.
Return:  5 p.m.
Cost:  $65.00 per person
For more information, contact Joyce Duff at (949) 654-4682
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE


Extended Tours

Discover Croatia
April 9 - April 19

Discover Croatia featuring the Dalmatian Coast and Solvenia.  Highlights include Zagreb, Bled, Pletna Boat Ride, Ljubljana, Wine Tasting, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Diocletian Palace, Korcula Island, and Dubrovnik.
Cost:  Single $4,490 / Double $3,649 / Triple $3,619
Cost Includes: 11 days with 15 meals
For more information, contact Mary Zuniga at 949-786-9302
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE 

Beijing City Stay
April 17 - April 25
Enjoy the Beijing Zoo, Peking Duck Dinner & Opera, The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, and Rickshaw Tour.
Cost:  Single $2,789.00 / Double $2,489.00 / Triple $2,459.00
Cost Includes: 15 meals (7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners)
For more information, contact Joyce Duff (949)654-4682
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Mackinac Island: Featuring The Grand Hotel & The Tulip Festival
May 7 - May 15
Explore Chicago, Millennium Park, Frankenmuth and Edsel & Eleanor Ford House.
Cost:  Single $3,574.00 / Double $2,724.00 / Triple $2,694.00  
Cost Includes:  13 meals (7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners)
For more information, contact Mary Zuniga at 949-786-9302
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Rockies Highlights by Train: Featuring VIA Rail's The Canadian and The Calgary Stampede
July 7 - July 15
Highlights include Vancouver, VIA Rail's The Canadian, Icefields Parkway, Jasper, Banff, and Yoho National Park. Cost:  Single $4,849.00 / Double $4,099.00 / Triple $4,049.00  Book by February 10 to save $100.00
Cost Includes: 9 days and 12 meals (7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners)
For more information, contact Karen West at 949-583-9081.
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Discover Cuba
August 14 - August 22
Highlights of trip include Old Havana, Cathedral de la Havana, Museo Fine Arts, Pinar Del Rio Vinales, Prehistoric Painted Caves, Jagua Castle, Trinidad, Church of Trinidad, Suagr Mill Valley, Partagas Cigar Factory, Playa Giron/ Bay of Pigs Museum, Hemingway's Farm Cojimar Fishing Village and much more.
Cost:  Sincle $4,399.00 / Double $3,799.00 $600.00
Cost Includes: Round trip airfare, Cuban travel visa and health insurance, 8 nights first class hotel accommodations, 21 meals (8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners), sightseeing & admissions per itinerary, professional Cuban bilingual host/guide, and hotel/airport transfers and baggage handling.
For more information, contact Judy Bailey at (949) 653-8714 or jmarshing@cox.net
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Summer Along California's Scenic Central Coast
August 15 - August 17
Enjoy California's coast on a three day rail and motorcoach tour.
Cost:  Single $599 / Double: $489
Cost Includes:  Deluxe motorcoach transportation, one way Amtrak Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo, two night hotel accommodations, two continental breakfasts, two lunches, one dinner, Melodrama/ Vaudeville performance, Morrow Bay Cruise with lunch, tasting at Edna Valley Vineyard, Nipomo's Luffa Farm & lunch at Jockos, tax, baggage handling and drivers tip.
For more information, contact Linn Morgan at 949-786-8950.
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

New York City
September 6 - September 10

Enjoy two Broadway Shows, Greenwich Village, Wall Street, Ground Zero, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island.
Cost:  Single $2,815.00 / Double $2,265.00 / Triple $2,235.00 Book now to save $100.00
Cost Includes:  Round trip Air from Los Angeles Intl Airport, air taxes and fees, hotel transfers and 5 meals (3 breakfasts and 2 dinners). 
For more information, contact Mary Zuniga at 949-786-9302
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Imperial Cities
September 10 - September 20 
Highlights include Prague, Hradcany Castle, Jewish Quarter, Vienna, Schoenbrunn Palace, Grinzing Evening, Danube River Cruise, Budapest, Hungarian Horse Show, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion and a Renaissance Dinner.
Cost:  Single $4,669.00 / Double $4,119.00 / Triple $4,089.00  Book before March 10 to save $100
Cost Includes:  11 days, 15 meals (5 dinners, 1 lunch and 9 breakfasts) and air-fare. 
For more information, contact Joyce Duff (949)654-4682
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Kings Canyon and Sequoia Motorcoach Tour
September 16 - September 19
Kings Canyon and Sequoia are unspoiled treasures of some of the most striking scenery in the world. From towering giant sequoia trees and soaring mountain peaks to cascading creeks and flowering meadows, you will be inspired by these masterpieces of nature.
Cost:  Single $599.00 / Double $529.00
Cost Includes:  Three nights hotel accommodations, 8 meals (3 breakfasts, 2 box lunches and 3 dinners), Naturalist guided tour of Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, drivers gratuity and tax/ baggage handling.
For more information, contact Linda Lako at (949) 725-9896
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE

Norwegian Cruise Lines The Pride Of America to Hawaii
October 11 - October 20
Visit Maui (Kahului) Hilo, Kona, Kauai
Cost:  Inside cabin $3,231.00 / Outside cabin $3,541.00 / Balcony Cabin $3,721.00. - $350.00 per person deposit, final payment due June 30
Cost Includes:  Round trip airfaire from LAX to Honolulu Oahu, two nights at the beautiful Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, a scenic city tour of Honolulu, Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor, a trip to the majestic Polynesian Cultural Center and a world famous Hawaiian luau.  
For more information, contact Judy Bailey at (949) 653-8714
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE