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JACKSON TRIPPERS, INC. Phone: (517) 784-8908 Toll Free: 1-800-482-5761 500 W. Prospect Jackson, Michigan 49203 June 16, 2015 www.mytrippers.com

DEPARTURE POINT FROM JACKSON: We depart from the West side Kmart off Airport Rd on O’Neil Rd.

* JOIN US FOR A MEETING – JACKSON: Tuesdays at 10:30am, Trippers office, 412 W. Prospect across from McDonalds.

* ANN ARBOR: The first Monday of the month at 10:30am at the Peace Lutheran Church, 8260 Jackson Rd.

JUNE 24 “ RIVER CRUISE” Private two hour charter for the Trippers. See the massive freighters , the GM Center, WED Detroit Yacht Club, Ambassador Bridge, Historic Fort Wayne, Belle Isle and much more. You’ll be surprised at the beautiful waterfront and the outstanding progress and improvements. Lunch is included at FISHBONES. Depart at 9:30am and Return at 5:30pm………………...$71 JUNE 25 “HATFIELDS AND MCCOYS” at Cornwell’s Turkeyville. Our story starts, on a calm mountain morning, and nothing THURS is calm after that. As the Hatfields and McCoys feud over a pig, two young lovers cannot be separated. Yes, a McCoy and Hatfield fall in love, and the feud boils over, then the moonshine starts to flow and everyone is singing and dancing. Packed with Americana, laughs and feuds. This Land is Your Land, Red River Valley, and Big Rock Candy Mountain are a few songs to get your toes a tappin’. Enjoy a wonderful Turkey lunch with all the trimmings. Time for shopping for crafts and baked goods at Cornwell's. Depart at 11:00am and Return at 6:30pm…………$69 JUNE 26 “DETROIT TIGERS VS WHITE SOX” SECTION 112 & 114. Depart 4pm FRI………………………$79 JULY 8 “HISTORIC CHURCHES OF DETROIT” Visit four of Detroit's most historic and beautiful churches. Begin with the WED oldest church on Woodward Ave "St John's Episcopal beautiful gothic revival. Sweetest Heart of Mary the cornerstone of the Polish community. Saint Florian Roman Catholic Church rises eight stories above ground and recalls the great cathedrals of Europe. Historic Trinity Lutheran founded in 1850 Neo-Gothic style. Enjoy lunch at Historic Trinity. Departs 9:00 am and Returns 5:30 pm………………..$62 JULY 8-9 “CHICAGO OVERNIGHT” Featuring The Taste of Chicago. One of the best known events around the U.S. - The Taste of Chicago - will be taking place in while we're in town. The Taste of Chicago is the world's largest food festival. Don't forget to take in the free concerts in , fireworks on the lakefront, and more! Price per person based on Double Occupancy………..……$179 JULY 10 “DIEGO RIVERA AND FRIDA KAHLO” at the Detroit Institute of Art. They were an explosive couple! He FRI romanticized Detroit and she rejected it. Discover how they left their mark on Detroit and how Detroit left its mark on their art. View over 70 works of art that depict the evolution of these two extraordinary artists. Access to the entire DIA is included in your admission. Lunch will be included at the outstanding “Rattlesnake Club”. Depart at 9:30am and Return at 5:00pm……………………………………………………….$86 JULY 10-11 “BRANSONS BARBARA FAIRCHILD” & Roy Boy. Show, Dinner, Breakfast, and one overnight at the Garden Inn. Shipshewana. Two days of touring -Quilt Gardens- Countryside Tours and more. Per Person Double Occupancy…………………………….$239 JULY 10-18 “COLORADO ROCKIES” Featuring National Parks and Historic Trains. Nine Days-12 Meals. Highlights…, Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Junction, Arches National Park, Canyon Lands National Park, Colorado National Monument, Durango & Silverton Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park, Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods. Round Trip Air and all Transfers are included to and from Detroit Metro. Per Person price based on Double Occupancy………………………………………………………….………..$2,779 JULY 12 “ERNIE”-Written by award winning author Mitch Albom to pay theatrical tribute to Detroit’s own Ernie Harwell. SUN This stage play tells the story of the beloved hall of fame broadcaster “Looong gone” but never forgotten. At the Second City Theatre in Detroit. Hear “The Voice of Summer” once again. Our fifth trip to see this delightful show Depart at 11:00am - Return at 6:00pm…………..…$49 JULY 19 “DETROIT TIGERS-VS-BALTIMORE” Sunday afternoon game at Comerica Park. . Lower Baseline Box Seating in SUN Section #113. Depart at 10:00am and return after the game. All ages are welcome to join the fun…………………………………..…$79 JULY 21 “DETROIT ON THE RISE” Be part of the re-birth of a city once filled with grandeur and pride. Feel the excitement TUES as you tour the neighborhoods where auto barons lived and one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. Visit dynamic mid-town and thriving downtown including the new arena district – future home of the Red Wings - as well as old-time favorites like Cork Town, revitalized Belle Isle, Eastern Market and Mexican Town. A great day in the Motor City as she works to reclaim her former glory! Enjoy a nice included lunch in mid-town Detroit. Depart at 8:30am and Return at 5:30pm…………………………………………………………………………….$59 JULY 23 “DETROIT RIVER CRUISE” Private two hour charter for the Trippers. See the massive freighters , the GM Center, THUR Detroit Yacht Club, Ambassador Bridge, Historic Fort Wayne, Belle Isle and much more. You’ll be surprised at the beautiful waterfront and the outstanding progress and improvements. Lunch is included at FISHBONES. Depart at 9:30am and Return at 5:30pm………………...$71 JULY 25 “BIG FISH” At the Croswell Theatre in Adrian. Rousing music and life stories. Dinner prior to the show with a three SAT Entrée selection including Beef Wellington at the Governor Tea room. Depart at 4:00pm and Return after the show……………….….$82 JUL 27-AUG 2 “ONTARIO WATERWAYS CRUISE” Cruise the Rideau Canal from Kingston to Ottawa, ON on this private Tripper charter aboard the Kawartha Voyager. Six nights and seven days. 14 Meals. This tour filled four years running and has been one of our most popular river cruises. 1 CABIN LEFT! Per Person price based on Double Occupancy……..………………………………………….$2,340 AUG 9-16 “PACIFIC NORTHWEST & CALIFORNIA” Featuring: Washington, Oregon and California. Seattle, Mount St. Helens, Portland, Columbia River Gorge, Newport, Redwood National Park, Eureka, Avenue of Giants and San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge and so much more. Round trip air and all transfers. Based on Double Occupancy………………………………………………….$2,749 AUG 13 “AMERICAN ‘QUILTER’S’ SOCIETY QUILT WEEK” Grand Rapids – DeVos Place. Includes: Hot Breakfast THUR Sandwich, Yogurt, Juice, Fruit, Bottle Water, Snacks and TICKET for walking past waiting lines. Enjoy hundreds of stunning quilts, huge vendor mall, and workshops. (Scooters available for rent.) Departs at 8:00 am and Returns at 7:00 pm………………………………….$63 AUG 14 “AMERICAN ‘QUILTER’S’ SOCIETY QUILT WEEK” Grand Rapids See above for all the details. FRI………$63 AUG 20 “SAUGATUCK” RIVERCRUISE, LUNCH AND SIDEWALK SALE DAYS. Enjoy a narrated cruise on the THURS Kalamazoo River & into Lake Michigan. Have a nice included lunch with a riverside view. Saugatuck is known for its unique arts and crafts with several blocks of shopping. If you wish to just ride along and have lunch and shop we will adjust the price accordingly. A beautiful part of Michigan to visit. It’s fun to sit along the water’s edge and view the beautiful watercraft. Depart at 8:00am return at 6:30pm……….…$69 AUG 30 “WILL ROGERS FOLLIES” A great all-American Musical - We leave after church time for a nice lunch and then SUN the early eve show follows. Departs at 1:00 pm and Returns at 9:00 pm………………………………………………………………….$79 SEP 6-7 “LABOR DAY BRIDGE WALK. Walk the mighty Mac and be part of one of Michigan’s greatest traditions. One night and three meals are included along with additional fun stuff. Final details and pricing coming soon. Please sign our interested list. SEP 12 “HALF-STITCHED” The Musical at the Blue Gate Theatre along with an outstanding lunch. Join us for one of our SAT many return trips to see this touching and fun story about the Amish widow Emma Yoder that through her quilting classes brings together the most mismatched group of characters that you can imagine. Depart at 8:00am and Return at 7:00pm……………………………………...$74

SEP 15 “OLDIES SHOW” At Zehnder’s in Frankenmuth featuring their famous chicken dinner. Depart 8:00am-6:00pm…..$71 SEP 25-29 “MILWAUKEE and DOOR COUNTY” Wisconsin here we come! Two nights lodging in historic Downtown Milwaukee. Guided tour of Milwaukee, progressive lunch, optional trip to “Oktoberfest”, Door County Historical and Maritime Museums, guided tour of Door County, two nights lodging at the Newport Resort in Egg Harbor, 8 meals and more. Per Person price based on Double Occupancy….$839 SEP 26-OCT 4 “CUBA’S CHARMING COLONIAL CITIES OF HAVANA” Shrouded in mystery for 50 years, the island of Cuba is waiting to be rediscovered. Be among the first American travelers in five decades to visit Cuba. This will be our second trip back to Cuba with outstanding reviews. Safe, cultural, person-to-person experiences, past-present & future insight. Land Price………………………………$3,637 SEP 26-OCT 7 “NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA” 12 Days * 16 Meals. Highlights: Scottsdale, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Salt Lake City, Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks, Old Faithful, Sheridan, Bighorn Mountains, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument. Round trip air and all transfers from your home town. Based on Double Occupancy…………………………………………..$3,899 SEP 28-OCT 8 “IMPERIAL CITIES” Featuring: Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Hradcany Castle, Cesky Krumlov, Vienna, Schoenbrunn Palace, Grinzing Evening, Danube River Cruise, Bratislava, Budapest, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Szentendre, Round trip air and all transfers from your home town. Early booking discount. Based on Double Occupancy…………………………………….$3,849 OCT 5-13 “THE MOUNTAINS OF VERMONT TO THE SEACOAST OF MAINE” This fall tour will highlight the Berkshires of Massachusetts featuring Lexington and Concord---The outstanding coastline of Ogunquit, Maine with Kennebunkport and Perkin’s Cove including oceanside accommodations---The Green Mountains of Killington, Woodstock & Brandon Vermont with slope-side lodging---Travel through the Catskill Mountains to Poughkeepsie, New York on the Hudson River. Great meals and lodging throughout the tour with so many unique inclusions along the way. Price per person based on Double Occupancy……………………………………………………..……$1,599 OCT 6-11 “ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA” The largest ballooning event on earth with over 600 hot air balloons from all over the world. Round-trip air---Five Nights Lodging at the Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North---Nine Meals---Guided tours of Old Town Albuquerque and Historic Santa Fe---Admissions to events---and much more. Price Double Occupancy……………..$1,749 OCT 14-20 “WASHINGTON, DC IN-DEPTH” 6 Nights and 7 days. Highlights include: Embassy Row, Memorials and Monuments (Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, World War 2, Korean War, Vietnam Veterans, Iwo Jima, Martin Luther King Jr., FDR and many more), Library of Congress, Arlington National Cemetery, Smithsonian Institution’s National Museums of American and Natural History, Capitol Visitors Center, Washington National Cathedral, Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria. 11 meals (5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners)……Price per person based on Single Occupancy………….…….$1,863……………….Triple…………..…….$1,225……….………Double………………..$1,399 OCT 17 “DISNEY ON ICE” At the Palace of Auburn Hills. Depart 9am & Return 4pm….Students…..$59………...Adults……..$69 OCT 14-22 “RHINE RIVER CRUISE” 8 Nights and 9 Days; 19 Meals: Strasbourg, France to Amsterdam. Featuring: Volendam Zaanse Schans, Cologne, Rhine River Valley and Vineyards, Rudesheim, Lorelei Rock, Heidelberg Castle, Dutch Canals, & more. All air and transfers included. Early booking discount of $200. Per person pricing starting at ……………………………..…………………………..$4,349 NOV 6-17 “SOUTHERN ITALY & SICILY” Featuring: Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento, Valley of Temples, Catania, Mt. Etna Volcano, Giardini Naxos, Taormina, Matera, Alberobello, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii.17 Meals, All transfers from your home town, round trip air, fully escorted, Beautiful time of year. Price per person based on Double Occupancy…………………………..…………………..$4,049 NOV 21-22 “CHICAGO OVERNIGHT” Featuring The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. Celebrate the holiday season by joining in the family friendly festivities of The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Saturday. You don’t want to miss the parade that begins at 5:30 pm and is led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. A variety of floats, marching bands and helium-filled balloons will make their way down Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Wacker Drive. Fun for all ages!!! Price per person based on Double Occupancy……………………$199 DEC 3-11 “CHRISTMAS ON THE DANUBE” Nine Days Featuring a six night Danube River Cruise. Wurzburg, Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Regensberg, Passau, Wachau Valley, Vienna, Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, and five Christmas Markets. A beautiful and festive time for this tour. All Air and Transfers included. Early booking discount of $250. Per person pricing……………………………....$3,149 DEC 6-11 “SOUTHERN CHARM HOLIDAY” 5 Nights and 6 Days, Fly in, featuring Historic Charleston, Boone Hall Plantation, Beaufort, Savannah, Factors Walk and Jekyll Island. 8 Meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners. Revel in the hospitality and rich history of America’s South on this scenic holiday tour featuring the best of South Carolina and Georgia. Price per person based on Double…………………...$2,229 DEC 12-13 “CHICAGO OVERNIGHT SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA”. Enjoy the festive spirit throughout the city while you shop for those last minute gift bargains! Take time to visit some of the popular attractions such as the Field Museum of Natural History, and many others. Don’t miss the spectacular animated store windows at Macy’s on State Street! Price based on Double Occ……$169 DEC 14-18 “SPOTLIGHT ON NEW YORK CITY HOLIDAY” 4 Nights and 5 Days, Fly in with Round Trip Air, featuring Greenwich Village, Wall Street, Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, Statue of Liberty, and a Broadway Show. 5 Meals: 3 breakfast and 2 dinners. Explore America’s most exciting metropolis as it shines during the holiday season and experience the energy in “the city that never sleeps”. This getaway is filled with shopping, sightseeing, endless entertainment and holiday cheer. Price per person on Double.….$2,849 SOME OF THE NEW EXTENDED TOURS COMING FOR 2016. ALASKA DISCOVERY-----HAWAII BY LAND AND SEA-----DISCOVER SWITZERLAND-----ROME AND AMALFI----COLORADO ROCKIES----IRELAND----JEWELS OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC-----HOLLAND LUXEMBURG & BELGIUM-----NORMANDY RIVER CRUISE-----EASTERN CUBA’S HIDDEN GEMS-----DISCOVER GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, HELLS CANYON & WASHINGTON WINE COUNTRY----UK BY TRAIN----CANADIAN ROCKIES BY TRAIN. Watch for the final details. Ask to be placed on our interested list and we will send you the final information upon release. We will have presentations featuring these tours.

SPECIAL NEEDS OR REQUESTS: If you have any special needs or have a wheelchair and may require assistance, please advise at the time of reservation and we will be happy to explain the possible available options.