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Next Road Runners Meeting
Thursday, August 6th, 4:30PM
Pictures on Egypt from some of our travelers. Also, a short DVD and presentation on the Galapagos Islands by a luxury/National Geographic travel team
Note: No meeting in July
5th Annual Winter Caribbean Cruise
65 Roadrunners (not all pictured here) sailed on the new Eurodam to the Caribbean, visiting San Juan, St. Thomas, and Grand Turk
April trip to Italy
36 Heritage Ranch people had a wonderful time on the 3 week Italy trip in April. We visited Rome, Sorrento, and Montecantini in Tuscany. The trip included tours of the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Pompeii, Florence and Pisa
Club Travel Opportunities
The Seine: Paris to Normandy River Cruise
July 27, 2009
A 13 day River Cruise from Paris to Normandy aboard a private Grand Circle River Ship. Visits Paris, Auvers-Sur-Oise, Giverny, Rouen, Honfleur, and the Normandy Beaches
13 Days - $3,395 including air
Deadline to sign up is June 1st
Discover the crème de la crème of France on Grand Circle’s Seine: Paris to Normandy River Cruise. You’ll follow the winding Seine from the luminous avenues and exhilarating aura of the “City of Light” … to the glorious landscapes that inspired the masterworks of countless French painters … to the storied shores of Normandy, where so many from America’s “greatest generation” fought some 60 years ago. Along the way, immerse yourself in the richly diverse beauty, culture and history that they helped to preserve—and we continue to savor. You’ll pay your respects at the World War II American Cemetery, testament to so many brave lives lost. Plus, enjoy just enough time in Paris to flirt with Europe’s most romantic city!
Includes roundtrip transatlantic air from DFW. Airport welcome by GTC representative. Private, rouindtrip airport/pier transfers. Accomodations for 10 nights aboard Grand Circle's M/S Bizet in an outside cabin and 1 night in a Paris hotel. 30 Meals. 7 Exclusive guided sightseeing tours.
Click here for full information
Please
indicate your interest by signing the interest sheet in the Travel Club Notebook
in the A&C Room. Should
you call
Canadian Rockies by Rail Highlights
October 4, 2009
Calgary - Lake Louise - Icefields Parkway - Columbia Icefields - Banff - Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops - Vancouver
8 days - $2,989 including air
Features the "Rocky Mountaineer Train" with an optional Vancouver/Victoria Post Tour Extension. Those that have taken this trip say it is spectacular.
There's an interest sign-up sheet in the A&C room.
Click here for more information from Collette Tours
To book or for more information, contact Rob Nelson of Carlson Wagonlit Travel of McKinney. 972-529-5263 or cwmckinney@yahoo.com
6th Annual Winter Caribbean Cruise
January 17, 2010
Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas
New - Price Reduction
7 Days - from $676. - departs from Galveston!
Free on-board coupon book - worth $350!
Join your friends and neighbors on the Sixth Annual Winter Caribbean Cruise. This year, we're cruising on the beautiful Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas departing from Galveston. The Voyager visits Cozumel, Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman with three days at sea.
January is a great time for a Caribbean cruise!
Holiday activities are over. It's a wonderful time to escape the winter blahs and go somewhere warm and tropical. There's no worry of hurricanes in January. The kids are in school and not on the ships. Weather in the Caribbean is excellent - not too hot or humid. Fares are lower. The Voyager departs from Galveston - an easy drive from the Ranch. And, best of all, you have this wonderful opportunity to cruise with your Heritage Ranch friends and neighbors.
Last year, about 70 from Heritage Ranch joined in the annual Winter Cruise on the Eurodam and had a great time. For some photos from last year's Winter cruise, click on Photo Album
50 cabins are being held for our group. If we have enough people, a bus (at extra cost) will be available for transportation to and from Galveston. Newly announced lower fares are $676.36 for an inside, $849.36 for an outside, and $875.36 for a Verandah. These fares include all port and government taxes. Gratuities are additional.
Royal Caribbean is offering some special perks and amenities for our group, providing we have over 50 people signed up. These are champagne and strawberries in your cabin, a group cocktail party, and a $25. onboard credit (per cabin). Also, each passenger will receive a small cash rebate after the cruise. This is a pro rata share of the complimentary cabin (s) offered to the group that are instead taken in cash.
Click here for more information
Arrangements for this year's annual winter cruise are being handled by:
Rob Nelson of Carlson Wagonlit Travel of McKinney. for more information or to book, contact Rob at 972-529-5263 or cwmckinney@yahoo.com
Shades of Ireland
March 9 - 18, 2010
Dublin - Irish Evening - Kilkenny - Waterford Crystal - Blarney Castle - Jaunting Car Ride - Ring of Kerry - Killarney - Farm Visit - Limerick - Cliffs of Moher - Galway Castle Stay
10 Days - from $2,544 including air from DFW
Per Person rates are: Double $2,544; Single $3,094; Triple $2,514. Also included in the price: 13 meals (8 Breakfasts and 5 dinners), Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $195 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from DFW. Not included in the price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $200. per person.
Shades of Ireland is a Collette Vacation Tour. Pick up a special brochure in the A&C room.
for more information and to sign up, call Rob Nelson of Nelson Travel Consultants 972-529-5263
Tropical Costa Rica
April 21, 2010
9 Days - $2395 including round trip air
Also included: transportation from your home to the airport and back.
Interest Sign-up sheet is in our binder in the A/C room. More details to follow
Ryder Cup 2010
September 25 - October 4, 2010
Package Rate: $8,960.00 per couple
Includes 10 days Accommodations, Breakfast daily, two rounds of golf, two tours, and three days of Badges for the 2010 Ryder Cup
For more information, click here
Preferred Vendors
Preferred Vendors are travel organizations that your Travel Club has selected to handle certain travel club trips and to recommend to others. Each of these excellent travel organizations cater to Heritage Ranch Residents, and in many cases, offer special discounts to Travel Club Members. Click here for the current listing of Preferred Vendors.
Join the Road Runners Travel Club!
Not a member? Well, you need to be! It's fast, easy, and painless. Annual Membership dues are only $5.00 a year per person. You'll need to be a member to participate in any of the Club's trips or activities.
To join, simply make out your check to the "Road Runners Travel Club." Mail along with your full names, address, phone number, and e-mail address to Dan Jones, 433 Long Cove, Fairview, TX 75069.
If you're already a member for 2008, you'll automatically be a member for 2009! The Club is waiving 2009 dues for existing members.
Super Shuttle
Roadrunners Travel Club has an agreement with Super Shuttle which will reduce their regular price for Heritage Ranch residents. Click here for full information.
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