TRIPS & EXCURSIONS - WINTER 2008

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Griffith Observatory
Cirque du Soliel
San Antonio Getaway
Islands of New England
Discover Tuscany
Rock-n-Roll is Here to Stay
Las Vegas Plaza Hotel
Glory of Easter
Cats
Phantom of the Opera
Santa Anita Horse Races
Carlsbad Flower Fields
Nixon Library
Palm Springs Follies
Seaport Village
Disney's High School Musical
The King and I
San Francisco Getaway

GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY  W/SHUTTLE

The Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California’s most popular attractions.  The Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, just above the Los Felix neighborhood.  It is 1,134 feet above sea level and is visible from many parts of the Los Angeles basin.  Griffith Observatory was originally conceived by some of the finest scientific minds of the 1930s and built with the finest materials of the day. The City of Los Angeles and Friends of the Observatory have been committed to that spirit of excellence in every aspect of the renovation and expansion project. This has involved taking the time, spending the money, and getting the people necessary to do the job right, so that the result is something the people of Los Angeles can celebrate with justified pride.  Lunch will be on your own at The Café at the End of the Universe, located at the Griffith Observatory.

DAY/DATE:                       WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008
DEPART:                           10:00AM         RETURN:     8:30PM
FEE:                                   $29.00  PER PERSON
TRIP COST INCLUDES:  DELUXE BUS, ESCORT, GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY & SHUTTLE

“CORTEO” CIRQUE DU SOLEIL @ DEL MAR SAN DIEGO

Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown.  The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.
The clown pictures his own funeral-taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels.  Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the oration of humanity that is within each of us.  The music, by turns lyrical and playful, carries Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.  This magnificent performance takes place in San Diego at the Del Mar Fairground in side a very large tent with regular semi padded seats No Bleachers!.  Performance is at 4:00pm, we will stop for lunch before the show at a near by restaurant TBA.

DAY/DATE:         FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2008
FEE:                            $98.00 PER PERSON
DEPART:                      12:00PM              RETURN:             8:00PM
TRIP COST INCLUDE: DELUXE BUS, ESCORT AND ADMISSION TO “CORTEO” CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

TRIP PRESENTATION FOR:  SAN ANTONIO GETAWAY, ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND AND DISCOVER TUSCANY
PRESENTATION ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008 @ 10:00AM – VALLEY-WIDE RECREATION IN SAN JACINTO.   CALL TO RSVP 654-1505

SAN ANTONIO GETAWAY ~ JUNE 16-20, 2008

5-Day’s * 7 Meals * 4 Breakfasts * 3 Dinners,  $1,349.00 P/P Dbl, $1,649.00 Sgl.
(Includes…Round Trip Air from Los Angeles Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges and Hotel Transfers).  Highlights… The Alamo * LB Ranch * Fredericksburg * Mayan Dude Ranch * Paseo Del Rio Tex Mex Cooking Class

ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND ~ SEPTEMBER 12-19, 2008

8 – Days * 11 Meals * 7 Breakfasts * 4 Dinners, $2,099.00 P/P Dbl - $2,649.00 Sgl (Includes…Round Trip Air from Ontario Intl – CA,   Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges and Hotel Transfers).  Highlights: Providence * Boston * Newport * Cape Cod * Cranberry Bog * Plymouth Rock Plimoth Plantation * Martha’s Vineyard * Lobster Feast * Nantucket * Hyannis * Provincetown

DISCOVER TUSCANY ~ NOVEMBER 2-11, 2008

10 – Days * 13 Meals * 8 Breakfasts * 5 Dinners, $2,649.00 P/P Dbl - $3,049.00 Sgl (Includes…Round Trip Air from Los Angeles Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges and Hotel Transfers)  Highlights: Rome * Assisi * Basilica of St. Francis * Montecatini Terme * Florence * San Gimignano* Siena * Tuscan Feast * Winery Tour * 

ROCK-N-ROLL IS HERE TO STAY @ THE CAMELOT THEATER

D & K Productions once again, is proud to present our annual show for 2008.  “Rock-n-Roll is Here to Stay” A musical tribute to four Rock and Roll hall of fame inductees, featuring; Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Tina Turner and Rod Stewart.  The professional, impersonators seasoned Las Vegas cast performs live on stage using their own voices, no lip-sync in a fast-paced production. This is a 90-minute musical production that will be performed in beautiful Palm Springs at the Camelot Theater.
So come spend the day with the Stars!  Lunch will be on your own at a near by restaurant TBA, before the show.  Performance will be at 1:30pm.
This was a sold out Performance last year!  So make sure you sign-up early!

DAY/DATE:                WEDS. FEBRUARY 6, 2008
FEE:                                         $45.00 PER PERSON
DEPART:                                 10:30AM                                  RETURN: 4:30PM
TRIP COST INCLUDES: DELUXE BUS, ESCORT AND TICKETS TO THE STARS OF ROCK-N-ROLL!

LAS VEGAS PLAZA HOTEL DOWNTOWN

Come spend three day’s two nights in beautiful Las Vegas where you will be staying at the luxurious Plaza Hotel and Casino with a variety of amenities such as dining, sports lounge, beauty salon, live entertainment and even a swimming pool on the Plaza’s rooftop overlooking Las Vegas.  The Plaza Hotel is just walking distance to Fremont Street, that features a variety of casino’s, restaurants, shops and a spectacular  dome light show that comes to life at night for your enjoyment.  You will also be treated to two breakfast buffets at the new Lucky 7’s buffet at the Plaza hotel.  This is a trip you do not want to miss!   “What happens in Vegas, stay’s in Vegas!”     

DAY/DATE:    MON. TUES. & WEDS. FEB. 18, 19 & 20, 2008
DEPART:                                 8:00AM                                   RETURN:         6:00PM
FEE:           $135.00 PER PERSON (DOUBLE)  $170.00 (SINGLE)
TRIP COSTS INCLUDE: DELUXE BUS, ESCORT, HOTEL, LUGGAGE HANDLING AND TWO BREAKFAST BUFFETS AT THE PLAZA HOTEL

GLORY OF EASTER AT THE CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL

The larges and most spectacular Passion play is brought to life through exciting drama, song and pageantry.  A cast of over 100 volunteer actors are supported by professionals playing the lead roles of Jesus, Pilate, Mary Magdalene, Herod, Mary and more.  Together they recreate the story of Passion Week including the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus cleansing the temple, the Last Supper, the trial, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.  Utilizing the latest in special effects, the Easter pageant is famous for its lifelike recreation of earthquakes, thunder storms and lightening inside the all-glass building.  Flying angels soar overhead while live animals parade down the aisles.  The passion play is an exciting interpretation of the week that changed the course of history forever.  Come join Valley-Wide in a wonderful Easter Glory, 6:30pm Performance.
Dinner will be on your own at Sizzler before the performance.

DAY/DATE:                 FRIDAY MARCH 14, 2008
DEPART:                      2:30PM              RETURN:       10:00PM
FEE:                             $47.00 PER PERSON
TRIP COST INCLUDES:  DELUXE BUS, ESCORT, ADMISSION TO GLORY OF EASTER

“CATS” @ THE MCCALLUM THEATER

There’s no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS.  What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway’s history.  Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless melodies, including the hit song, “Memory”. This has always been a sold-out performance, so make sure you sign-up early!  There will be a no-host lunch at a near by restaurant TBA before the Show.  Performance starts at 2:00pm. We have great orchestra seats!

DAY/DATE:                            SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2008
FEE:                                         $89.00 PER PERSON
DEPART:                                 11:00AM                      RETURN:5:30PM
TRIP COSTS INCLUDE:  DELUXE BUS, ESCORT, ORCHESTRA SEATS TO “CATS”

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA @ O. C. P. A. C.

The Phantom of the Opera is the longest-running show in Broadway history, now returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center to take your breath away!
It’s a timeless story of seduction and despair and the show The London Sunday Times called “God’s gift to the musical theater.”  With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special effects ever to be created for the stage, this award-winning musical has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide.  This will be a sold-out performance, so sign-up early!  We have excellent front orchestra seats.  Performance starts at 6:30pm.  There will be a no-host dinner at a nearby restaurant TBA before the Show.

DAY/DATE:                            SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2008
FEE:                                         $89.00 PER PERSON
DEPART:                                 1:30PM RETURN:         10:30PM
TRIP COSTS INCLUDE:  DELUXE BUS, ESCORT AND ORESCHTRA SEATS TO THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!

SANTA ANITA HORSE RACES WITH LUNCH AND CLUB HOUSE SEATS

A “SALUTE TO SENIORS“ luncheon at Santa Anita Park.  The combination of world-class racing, timeless architecture, lush gardens, and a breathtaking mountain backdrop, add up to an atmosphere of lavish comfort of making your day special and unforgettable, as you watch your winning thoroughbred racing to the finish line.   You will receive a daily racing program as you enter the gates.  An inclusive hot lunch will be at 11:45am. 
After lunch, it is off to your clubhouse seats where you can look over the program and see what horse you are going to pick.  Sign up early!

DAY/DATE:                    THURSDAY APRIL 17, 2008
DEPART:                        9:30 AM      RETURN:  AFTER LAST RACE
FEE:                              $40.00 PER PERSON
TRIP COST INCLUDES:  DELUXE BUS, ESCORTS, HOT LUNCH, CLUB HOUSE SEATS AND DAILY PROGRAM

CARLSBAD FLOWER FIELDS, WITH WAGON RIDE

The Flower Field attracts over 150,000 visitors who come out to experience the phenomenal event every year.  Including with the 2008 blossoming season will be a collection of All American Rose Selection, Walk of Fame Garden, Miniature Rose Harden, and Color Project & Theme Gardens.  New this year! Is a unique orchid shopping experience with millions of ranunculus blooms as a backdrop.  There will be over 20 vendors with orchids from around the world, and thousands of plants for sale!  Enjoy.  Also enjoy the SWEET PEA MAZE you will be amazed!  Immerse yourself in this living maze of fragrant, red, white and blue sweet peas.  More than a mile of walking paths in this patriotic color display to explore, amuse and entertain you.   Lunch will be on you own.  This trip always sells out fast!  

DAY/DATE:                        SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2008
DEPART:                            9:30AM                      RETURN:   6:00PM
FEE:                                  $37.00 PER PERSON
TRIP COST INCLUDES: DELUXE BUS, ESCORT, ADMISSION TO FLOWER FIELD AND WAGAN RIDE

NIXON LIBRARY MUSEUM & KNOTTS BERRY CHICKEN LUNCH

The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace opened its door on July 19th 1990 with celebration, fanfare and more than 50,000 friends and well-wisher including Presidents Nixon, Bush, Reagan and Ford and their First Ladies.  The institution dedicated to education the public about the life and times of the 37th President and encouraging interest in history, government and public affairs.  The most active, innovative and visited Presidential center in America, it and the Nixon Center in Washington, D.C. conduct a wide rang of public affairs programming, ranging from Town Meetings and School Editors Forums to annual National Policy Conferences and an impressive roster of distinguished speaker.  You will have the pleasure of viewing the nine acre Library & Birthplace is a three-dimensional walk –through memoir featuring a 52,000 square foot museum, 22 high-tech galleries, movie and interactive video theater, the spectacular First Lady’s Garden, the President’s faithfully restored 1910’s birthplace, and the flower-ringed memorial sites of President and Mrs. Nixon.
After the Nixon Library, you will aboard the bus to Buena Park to Knott’s Berry Farm where you will be hosted to an appetizing lunch at the Famous, Knott’s Chicken restaurant.  You will also have time to visit some of the many shops at Knott’s before heading back home. Lunch is at 1:30pm.
This is a highly requested trip, so don’t forget to sign-up early!

DAY/DATE:                        TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008
DEPART:                             8:00AM         RETURN:     5:30PM
FEE:                                   $47.00 PER PERSON
TRIP COST INCLUDES:  DELUXE BUS, ESCORT, ADDMISSION TO NIXON LIBRARY & KNOTTS FAMOUS CHICKEN LUNCH W/DESERT

PALM SPRINGS FOLLIES & SPA CASINO

From ragtime to doo wop, from Broadway to bebop, the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies’ all-new 17th season will celebrate the Golden Age of American popular music. Porter, Berlin and Gershwin (of course!), but that’s only the beginning. Entitled Tin Pan Alley—after the New York street where new songs were published and then spread around the globe—the new Follies will showcase the songs you played while you worked, loved, went to war and came home again, but most of all danced. And all performed by a cast old enough to remember The Way It Really Was!  Our world-famous line of Long-Legged Lovelies and Follies Gentleman (all 59 to 84 years young!), and, of course, that elegant and shameless “Follies Man” himself, impresario and master of ceremonies Riff Markowitz.  Guest star, “ANNA MARIA ALBERGHETTI”
We will be stopping at the beautiful Spa Resort Casino before going to the Follies, performance starts at 1:30pm

DEPART:                     9:00AM                       RETURN:         6:00PM
FEE:                             $TBA PER PERSON
DAY/DATE:                THURS. MAY 15, 2008
TRIP INCLUDE: DELUXE BUS, ESCORT, SPA CASINO AND PALM SPRINGS FOLLIES TICKET

SEAPORT VILLAGE & SEAL SIGHTSEEING SEA & LAND TOUR

Enjoy the day at Seaport Village and you will go home with something that will last a lifetime along with the many treasures you will find in the 57 one-of-a-kind shops.  Treat yourself to a stroll on the waterfront and enjoy the view as you explore a wide selection of unique handcrafted gifts, original arts, distinctive fashions, live music, street performances, and an 1895 Looff Carousel.  There is also nothing better than good food in a great setting over looking the San Diego bay.  But wait, that’s not all, you will also have the unique ability to see America’s Finest City on San Diego’s only amphibious sightseeing tour, called the SEAL!  This is a 90-minute full-narrated journey departing from Seaport Village, as you travel along the beautiful Big Bay by land, you will hear the stories of early sailors as well as the history of the 14-mile long working bay.  Then, you will splash down into the San Diego Bay off Shelter Island, where you begin your water-tour segment of the journey.  This is a wonderful experience full of fun and adventure for the whole family to enjoy!  

DAY/DATE:                   FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008
DEPART:                        8:00AM              RETURN:      5:30PM
FEE:                              $TBA.00 PER PERSON
TRIP COST INCLUDES:  DELUXE BUS, ESCORTS, ADMISSION ABOARD THE SEAL LAND & SEA TOUR

DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL @ O.C.P.A.C

Disney’s High School Musical on Tour follows the much-loved story of the phenomenally popular movie, featuring all your favorite characters and songs, together with two brand new numbers performed by a new cast of talented theatrical performers and an electrifying live band.  So “get’cha head in the game!” and “great family entertainment” – Disney’s High School Musical! delivered the #1 album of 2006, the year’s #1 TV movie on DVD, a best-selling junior novel, a sold-out 42-date arena concert tour in North America and Latin America.  The TV movie won two Emmy Awards, a DGA Award, Director’s Guild of America Award and more.  Its soundtrack received a Billboard Music Award and was nominated for an American Music Award.
We have great orchestra seats!  We will also be stopping at a nearby restaurant before the show (dinner is on your own)   SIGN-UP EARLY!  FOR TICKETS WILL GO FAST!

DAY/DATE:                THURS. JUNE 19, 2008
DEPART:                     3:00PM                        RETURN:         11:30PM
FEE:                             $85.00 PER PERSON (SAME PRICE FOR KIDS)
TRIP COST INCLUDE: DELUXE BUS, ESCORT AND ADMISSION TO DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

THE KING & I @ THE WELKS W/LUNCH

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King & I, where East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862 in Siam and having been summoned by the King to serve as a tutor to his many children and wives, an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by those in the West and he seeks Anna's assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and learn to respect each other in this truly unique love story. The dazzling score of this classic show includes "Getting To Know You" and "I Whistle A Happy Tune."

DAY/DATE:                TUES. JUNE 24, 2008
DEPART:                     9:00AM                       RETURN:         6:00PM
FEE:                             $78.00 PER PERSON
TRIP COSTS INCLUDE:  DELUXE BUS, ESCORT, LUNCH AT THE WELKS
AND TICKETS TO THE KING & I

SAN FRANCISCO GETAWAY ~ 4-DAYS, 3-NIGHTS WITH ALCATRAZ TOUR

San Francisco is a unique and breathtaking metropolis.  From the famous icon of the golden Gate Bridge to the infamous federal prison Alcatraz Island, the city takes pride in its unrivaled attractions, renowned museums, and its unique neighborhoods are treasures of there own.  Discover the variety of suites, shops and restaurants that reflect the cities great ethnic and cultural diversity.  Out in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, the island of Alcatraz is a world unto itself.  Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s most popular destinations, offering a close-up look at a historic and infamous federal prison.  Accommodations will be at the Holiday Inn Express Fisherman’s Wharf with three Continental Breakfasts, Alcatraz Tour and site seeing. ($100.00 DEPOSIT PER PERSON)  

DAY/DATE:                SUN. MON. TUES. WEDS.~ JULY 20, 21, 22, 23, 2008
DEPART:                                 TBA                             RETURN:         TBA
FEE:                 $550.00 PER PERSON (DOUBLE) $750.00(SINGLE ROOM)
TRIP COSTS INCLUDE: DELUXE BUS, ESCORT, THREE NIGHTS @ THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – FISHERMAN’S WHARF, WITH BAGGAGE HANDLING, 3-CONTENETAL BREAKFAST, ALCATRAZ TOUR AND CHINA TOWN

(GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILIBLE)

2008 TRIPS COMING SOON:

• JPL LABORATORIES TOUR

• MY FAIR LADY (JUNE)

• DEL MAR RACES

• A CHORUS LINE (AUGUST-SEPTEMBER)

WE ARE NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS:

*PLEASE NOTE: We do request that you put a DEPOSIT down to hold a seat.  Seating is not GUARANTEED until a form of payment is made.  Please REMEMBER to make a point of paying the BALANCE when DUE.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

THERE WILL BE A 25% FEE CHARGED ON ALL TRIP CANCELLATIONS 30-DAYS PRIOR TO TRIP AND (NO REFUNDS) 14 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE TRIP IS SCHEDULED TO LEAVE.
NO REFUNDS ON OVERNIGHT TRIPS.

(Trips subject to cancellation due to lack of interest or show cancellations By Company)  In this case, full refunds will be issued.