Tour Connection www.tourconnectioninc.com 2011-12
NEW
YEAR'S EVE - Gem Theatre - Detroit (SAT) DEC 31 $110
A classy, sassy musical celebration of the 1930s and 1940s.
The All Night Strut Holiday Show features favorites like the funky jive of Harlem, the sophisticated elegance of El Morocco
and the romance of the Stage Door Canteen, This is an evening filled with jazz, blues, bebop and classic song standards that
thrill the heart, tickle the funny bone and raise the rafters. A dazzling musical that struts its stuff that carries
its audiences through the Depression, World War II and post war boom. Hoagy Carmichael, Frank Loesser and Duke Ellington are
just a few of the legendary songwriters features. Gourmet dinner at a favorite metro Detroit restaurantand all the festivities
of the season.
NUNSENSE BLVD - Meadowbrook Theatre (WEDS) JAN 25 $59
The little sisters of Hoboken
travel to California to play what they believe is the famous Hollywood Bowl. When they get there however, they are surprised
to find that they will be playing at the Hollywood "Bowl-A-Rama," a bowling alley/cabaret lounge. Things get even
more interesting when the nuns catch wind that famed movie producer, James Todd, is across the street auditioning roles for
his new movie musical, "NUNSET BOULEVARD: A Song from the Hart," the story of movie star-turned-nun, Dolores Hart,
for which the sisters think they'd be naturals. Michigan Premier. Incl lunch, show and m/c
KEWADIN CASINO "REDUCED" (SUN-MON) FEB
12-13 $99
Stops at Kewadin - St Ignace and Sault Ste Marie, Bay Mills - Brimley, Odawa - Petosley Incl: Deluxe
m/c, 1 cont breakfast, 1 breakfast buffet, overnight Kewadin Casino Hotel, Casino Packages
MYSTERY TRIP!!!!! LEAPIN’
LEAP YEAR (WEDS) FEB 29 $65
Where are we off to this year?……….well,
it’s a mystery and you have to come along to find out our destination. Due to the time of year, we’ll stay
inside today Incl: Deluxe m/c, lunch, all admissions
KEWADIN CASINO “REDUCED” (SUN-MON) MAR 25-26 $75
Stops
at Kewadin - St Ignace and Sault Ste Marie, Bay Mills - Brimley, Odawa - Petosley Incl: Deluxe m/c, 1 cont
breakfast, 1 breakfast buffet, overnight Kewadin Casino Hotel, Casino Packages
SHEPHERD SYRUP FESTIVAL &
MORE...... (SAT) APR 28 $59
Start the day with the famous pancake breakfast, then time to check out the
arts and crafts before we drive over to Loafer's Glory in Blanchard. In the middle of Amish country, a stop at a local cheese
factory and bakery. Visit a local farm market for bountiful Fall produce. Lunch will be at a turn of the century inn
AMISH
COUNTRY SAMPLER - OHIO (WED-FRI) MAY 2-4 $289
Travel back to a time and place where the pace is more relaxed
and the scenery is absolutely stunning. Join us as we explore the back roads in Holmes County Ohio, home of the world's largest
Amish community. Enjoy the best of what Amish Country represents! Woodworking, cheese, chocolates, quilts, flea markets,
covered bridges, buggies, baked goods, and more, reflecting the Best of Ohio's Amish Country! Overnight accommodations will
be at one of the elegant country inns in the area. Incl: deluxe m/c, 2 night lodging, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, admissions
and more.......
DETROIT JUNIOR LEAGUE DESIGNER SHOW HOUSE 2012 tentative date (TUES) MAY 8 $75
Every other year, incredible talented designers convert a mansion in Grosse Pointe area into a dream house, creating something
different for each room. Gourmet lunch at an area restaurant. More soon!
FLOWER DAY 2012- Detroit Eastern Market (SUN) MAY
20 $30
46th ANNUAL - this event is once a year! Over 15 acres of plants, baskets, annuals perennials and more....crafts,
music and food. Reserved motor coach parking so you can come and go with purchases. BRING YOUR GARDEN CART!!!
Incl:
m/c, cont. breakfast, ice cream
IKEA & BLOCK STAND GARDEN CENTER - Canton/Romulus (TUES) MAY 22 $30
Experience the world of IKEA.. Start the day with a Swedish breakfast before the store opens to the public, then SHOP!
SHOP! SHOP! Next, off to Block Stand stock up on annuals and perennials. Hanging baskets and flats of flowers and plants
at GREAT!! Prices. Incl m/c, breakfast, ice cream
MACKINAC ISLAND LILAC FESTIVAL (TUES-WEDS) JUNE 12-13 $199
For more than 60 years the island has been celebration Mackinac's lilac collection. The legendary Grand Luncheon Buffet
at the Grand Hotel, a distinct highlight of the island is included. The Governor's Summer residence is open for tours during
our island visit. Take time to join in for a walk and talk of the island's lilacs. We will stay on the mainland with time
to spend in Mackinaw City after an orientation tour of the area. Trip includes: Deluxe motor coach, island ferry transportation,
overnight accommodations, hot breakfast at hotel, continental breakfast, Grand Luncheon Buffet, "Whispers of the North",
The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute, and more........
HOLLAND PRINCESS - Lake Macatawa (THURS) JUNE 28 $69
We
cruise today on a 65 foot Victoria style paddle-wheel river boat. You will tour through beautiful Lake Macatawa and Lake
Michigan and cruise past the BIG RED lighthouse. Pass by picturesque lake homes, historic land marks, and nature at
its best. Enjoy a relaxing lunch cruise aboard the Holland Princess! Incl: Deluxe m/c, luncheon cruise
"ROUTE
66 "- the musical - Turkeyville (THURS) JULY 19 $69
In Route 66, a gang of rowdy Chicago service station
attendants strip off their snappy Texaco uniforms and head out on a westward-bound trip filled with music, dance and highway
mischief. This talented quartet of singing grease monkeys will entertain you with rock and pop music from the 1950's and 1960's
including such hit tunes as "King of the Road", "Dead Man's Curve", "The Texaco Star Song",
"Truck Stop Cutie" and of course "Route 66". The sheer romance of highway travel is something that has
virtually disappeared from the American scene. Incl: Deluxe M/C, lunch, show and all the fun!PORT CITY PRINCESS - Muskegon (TUES) AUG
7 $69
Enjoy a lazy day luncheon cruise on the Port City Princess in Muskegon. Tour beautiful Lake Michigan and Muskegon
Lake including narration by the captain as we cruise past historic ships and other points of interest. Incl: Deluxe m/c,
luncheon cruise
KEWADIN CASINO (SUN-MON) AUG 12-13 $110
Stops at Kewadin - St Ignace and Sault Ste
Marie, Bay Mills - Brimley, Odawa - Petosley Incl: Deluxe m/c, 1 cont breakfast, 1 breakfast buffet, overnight Kewadin
Casino Hotel, Casino Packages
IRELAND - "Emerald Isle Explorer" - 9 days OCT 24 - NOV 1 $2195*
A comprehensive tour of Ireland..........visiting City tours of Dublin and Belfast and Derry, Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway,
Dingle Peninsula, "Titantic Trail" walking tour of Cobh, Trinity College (Book of Kells), Guinness Storehouse, Blarney
Castle, Bunratty Village Mills, O'Brien's Tower, Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory, Belleek China Factory, Drumcliffe Churchyard,
Blarney Woollen Mills, photo stop Rock of Cashel and Dunluce Castle, horse drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney. Meals:
7 full breakfasts, 4 dinners, including dinner and evening entertainment at the Abbey Tavern, 7 nights hotel accommodations,
hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes and international airfare and taxes plus airport transfers (O‘Hare
and Dublin). *subject to current airfare quote Passport required Book early and save $50 per person CALL FOR FLYER Deposit
$250 per person Single Supplement $350