Featured Trip
This Week’s Featured Trip
Northern Ireland
October 8-15, 2022
8 days / 7 nights
Our Northern Ireland tour is specially designed for you , to give you a chance to feel like a Native. We have crafted a tour which will let you explore in-depth the customs, history, and food experiences that true Irish women have experienced since they were young.
Many tourists are remarkably familiar with the South of Ireland, there are many famous attractions, but do not discount the loveliness of the North. There are just as many wonderful places to see and a history that is complicated by the English ownership which many Irish still disputes today.
Join us this July: More information Here
Northern Ireland
International DESTINATION
October 8 – 15, 2022
8 days / 7 nights
A Celtic Experience
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Trips by date
JUNE 2022
Historic Northwoods Lodge, Minnesota
Back By Popular Demand
Multiple Dates Available
June 5 – 9, 2022
August 28 – September 1, 2022
5 Days / 4 Nights
Visit the Land of 10,000 Lakes with us. Paddleboard, kayak and enjoy a sunset boat ride. We will spend an entire day at Debra Shutt’s 100-yr old cottage that has been in her family. Sitting on the beach, wading in the water, fishing and lazy pontoon rides. The day will end with a candlelight dinner. Debra loves to chat about her cottage and the Nisswa area. Fun, food, and friends!
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JULY 2022
Washington DC Trump International Hotel - Independence Day Weekend
July 2-6
4 Nights / 5 Days
Featuring a 4 night stay at the 5-Star International Trump Hotel
Join us for this LUXURY trip at the 5-Star Trump International Hotel and watch fireworks in our Nation’s Capital
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Shayne Barsness & Ellen Marie
Anchorage, Alaska
July 31 – August 7, 2022
8 Days / 7 Nights
We explore the magnificent beauty of our 49th State, taking our time traveling through the Kenai Peninsula. Glaciers, The Ring of Fire, lush fields of Fireweed make a postcard perfect picture. Helicoptering to land on a glacier, onto Homer for the Umami flavor of fresh caught Halibut. This is a bucket list trip.
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AUGUST 2022
Experience the Wild West in SD - Guns, Buffalo and The Badlands National Park
August 6 – 10, 2022
5 Days / 4 Nights
Join us in the Wild West Experience! Learn to shoot rifle shotguns and pistols. Our home base will be Historic Thunderstik Lodge overlooking the Majestic Missouri River. We will be having a tour of the Badlands National Park, also!
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Jane Rabe & Juli Hudak
Summer on Mackinac island
August 16 – 19, 2022
4 Days / 3 Nights
Join us in one of the most peaceful places on earth. Catch a ferry with us to go horseback riding in the car-free streets of Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island is the perfect vacation spot for those seeking historic sites, excellent dining options, and unique attractions.
Doubles – Sold Out
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Shayne Barsness & Sarah Herrman
Exploring Historic Boston, Massachusetts
August 22-25, 2022
4 Days / 3 Nights
Explore Boston where the new and the old are in constant conversation, where cobbled-stone streets meet glass-enclosed shopping galleries, where The Freedom Trail landmarks stand beside cutting edge restaurants and where renowned performance theatres brush shoulders. Uncover Boston’s past while enjoying its distinctively modern edge, explore the old masters and shop at artisanal markets and chic boutiques.
Historic Northwoods Lodge, Minnesota
Back By Popular Demand
Multiple Dates Available
June 5 – 9, 2022
August 28 – September 1, 2022
5 Days / 4 Nights
Visit the Land of 10,000 Lakes with us. Paddleboard, kayak and enjoy a sunset boat ride. We will spend an entire day at Debra Shutt’s 100-yr old cottage that has been in her family. Sitting on the beach, wading in the water, fishing and lazy pontoon rides. The day will end with a candlelight dinner. Debra loves to chat about her cottage and the Nisswa area. Fun, food, and friends!
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SEPTEMBER 2022
National Seashore in Outer Banks, NC
September 9 – 13, 2022
5 Days / 4 Nights
Join us as we explore the North Carolina Outer Banks exploring the national seashore which is 100+ miles of wide-open shoreline with charming seaside villages brimming with personality and fascinating connections to our nation’s history. Together, we will explore the rich history of this unique area of the US.
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September 2022
West Coast Oregon - vintage trailer experience
NEW TRIP!
September 18-22, 2022
5 Days/ 4 Nights
Join us on the Coast or Oregon and stay in a Vintage Trailer – such a unique and fun experience
Shayne Barness
Montana, Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons
September 18 – 24, 2022
7 Days / 6 Nights
We will enjoy a night in Bozeman and then drive past mountain streams full of fly fisherman on our way into Yellowstone National Park. Then, on to Jackson Hole for more extraordinary scenery in the height of the fall. Join us for hiking to mountain lakes and biking past moose on paved paths.
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OCTOBER 2022
The Balloon Fiesta 50th Anniversary
Albuquerque & Santa Fe NM
NEW TRIP!
Sept 30 – Oct 4 2022
5 Days / 4 Nights
VIP Bucket List Trip
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Southern Ireland
INternational DESTINATION
October 1 – 8, 2022
8 days / 7 nights
1 SINGLE ROOM AVAILABLE
and
1 DOUBLE ROOM SLOT AVAILABLE!
The Emerald Isle: South route along the wild Atlantic Way
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Back to Back Trips – Double the Fun!
Northern Ireland
International DESTINATION
October 8 – 15, 2022
8 days / 7 nights
A Celtic Experience
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Great Smoky Mountains in the Fall
NEW TRIP!
October 24-27 , 2022
4 Days / 3 Nights
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains at our own Private Mansion atop of Gatlinburg, TN during the Peak of The Fall Foliage. Join in the fun at Octoberfest, explore Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Dollywood! Don’t miss this one!
Shayne Barsness & Sarah Hermann
NOVEMBER 2022
Hawaii Islands
O’ahu and Kauai
October 30 – November 6, 2022
Check this one off the Bucket List! Escape to the Islands and explore Oahu and Kauai with new friends
Debra Shutt
Exploring New Orleans
November 11 – 15, 2022
New Orleans is world-renowned for it’s distinctive music, Creole cuisine, unique dialects and it’s annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardis Gras. The historic heart of the city is the French Quarter, known for it’s French and Creole Architecture and vibrant nightlife along Bourbon Street. The city has been described as the “most unique” in the United States, owing in large part to it’s cross-cultural and multilingual heritage.
Shayne Barsness & Jane Rabe
DECEMBER 2022
Nashville, Tennessee
December 1 – 4, 2022
4 days, 3 nights
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A Country Christmas in Nashville. Visit The Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman auditorium that we have seen in so many award shows. We will plan to take in one of the Christmas concerts while in Nashville.
New York City at Christmastime
NEW TRIP!
December 4 – 8, 2022
5 Days / 4 Nights
Christmas In New York! The Historic Women’s National Republican Club, 3 West Club Hotel will be our home base as we take in all that New York has to offer during the most wonderful time of the year.
2023 Sneak peak – more on the 2023 page
Cuba: The Best of Havana
NEW TRIP!
Early 2023
6 Days / 5 Nights
Immerse yourself in Cubian Culture and explore with locals
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Past trips
Miami & The FL Keys
January 25 – 30, 2022
5 days / 4 nights / 2 Cities
CLOSED – SOLD OUT
A trip to remember! Drink, dine and splash in the warm water and watch the spectacular sunsets with new friends.
Crystal River Springs, FL
February 24 – 28, 2022
4 Days/ 3 Nights
Swim with the Manatees and Enjoy a warm retreat during the middle of Winter! Boat, swim, kayak and marvel at the Manatees with your new friends.
CLOSED – PAST TRIP
A 5 Star Texas Ranch Experience
March 21 – 24, 2022
4 Days / 3 Nights
Join us at our luxury ranch where exotic animals roam over 18,000 acres. Chef prepared meals, swimming pool, lake sports and beautiful views everywhere. A photo safari in a 4×4 jeep.
CLOSED – PAST TRIP
Happening Now!
Boerne, Texas
From Bluebonnets to Boerne, come see the splendor of Texas Hill Country
March 25 – 28, 2022
4 Days / 3 Nights
We will kick up our heels in the lovely Texas Hill Country just outside of San Antonio. Join us to enjoy a real Texas BBQ, and tour the wineries in around Fredericksburg while exploring our base at Boerne, TX.
CLOSED – PAST TRIP
Charleston, SC & Savannah GA
Southern Hospitality with a touch of Historic Charm
April 6 – 10, 2022
4 Days / 3 Nights / 2 Cities
Explore historic Charleston with new friends and enjoy walking the streets of beautiful homes to get the feel of history past. Then we make a short drive to the picturesque tree lined streets of Savannah.
CLOSED – PAST TRIP
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Payment Plan Available if booked by Jan 10, 2022
Experience the Wild West in SD - Guns, Buffalo and The Badlands National Park
April 28 – May 2, 2022
5 Days / 4 Nights
Join us in the Wild West Experience! Learn to shoot rifle shotguns and pistols. Our home base will be Historic Thunderstik Lodge overlooking the Majestic Missouri River. We will be having a tour of the Badlands National Park, also!
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Payment Plan Available
Mackinac island in the spring
May 6 – 9, 2022
4 Days / 3 Nights
Join us in one of the most peaceful places on earth. Catch a ferry with us to go horseback riding in the car-free streets of Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island is the perfect vacation spot for those seeking historic sites, excellent dining options, and unique attractions.
Double Occupancy Sold Out
Single Occupancy 3 Spots left
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Shayne Barsness & Sarah Herrman
The Seaside of Maine
May 16 – 20, 2022
5 Days / 4 Nights
Maine, the northeastern most U.S. state, is known for its rocky coastline, maritime history and nature areas like the granite and spruce islands of Acadia National Park.
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