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  1. Branson is in the heart of the beautiful Ozark Mountains. With over fifty theaters and one hundred live shows from country, rock, gospel, patriotic, and magic, Branson is known as the Live Entertainment Capital of the World! Branson also offers museums, ziplines, shopping and pristine lakes for outdoor recreation, such as fishing, kayaking, swimming, boating and hundreds of hiking trails. Its attractions draw millions of visitors annually. This HOP offers a wide array of excursions, activities, entertainment, live shows, tours and incredible food, interactive socials and lots of fun! The best time to visit Branson is in November and December when the town is decorated in Christmas décor; the Christmas shows are stunning! Let us plan and drive while you sit back, relax, and enjoy! Board a luxury motorcoach for a leisurely ride in and around Branson with a knowledgeable local tour guide and learn the city's history. Sign up for this extraordinary HOP. Escapees has an exciting time lined up for you, so expect a fun-filled week! Branson is a unique experience; sharing it with like-minded people makes it even more special. Meet amazing friends and take away new lifetime memories in the Ozarks! Package includes: · 7 nights with full hookups at a nice, friendly RV park · 7 – meals · Explore College of the Ozarks' beauty, Chapel, campus, student-run businesses · Keeter Center– Savor lunch at College of the Ozarks - student chefs serve delicious meals, earning valuable work experience · Titanic Museum - Explore the "unsinkable" Titanic - see 400+ artifacts, learn about the lives of passengers & crew · Discover Branson Historic Tour · Unveiling the Ozarks – learn about the dams, lake and nature at Dewey Short · Dolly Parton’s Stampede - Saddle Up! Dinner, horses, music and dazzling show performance · Sip local! Tours explore Branson's craft breweries, wineries & distilleries · Escape Reality Show - dine and be amazed with laughs and illusions. · Branson Landing – Stroll Branson Landing's beautiful Taneycomo lakefront - features unique specialty shops, dining, entertainment, water fountain show and live music · SIX - Award-winning A Cappella: powerful vocals, recreating instruments with their voices! · Branson's Magic Man! Rick Thomas: Award-winning illusions with animals, dancers and laughs · Set sail on the Branson Belle! Lunch, beautiful views and live shows on a paddlewheel cruise · Hillbilly Hootenanny! Dress in your best Hillbilly Outfit – enjoy dinner and fun. Prize for best-dressed Hillbilly. · Souvenir HOP Name Badge · All taxes and gratuities AND MUCH MORE! Special dietary requests cannot be accommodated. HOP includes considerable walking that will be on uneven terrain. *Note: This itinerary may still be amended without notice. We do our best to secure all activities ahead of time, but when dealing with the weather, traffic, length of tours, and our local vendors' changes are sometimes necessary. Payments When registering for this HOP, you may pay half of the fee. Prices for this HOP Two-person rig: $1,850.00 One-person rig: $1,025.00 Each additional person in rig: $ 825.00 Final payment date September 17, 2024 Reregister for this HOP online click to register: https://escapees.com/event/christmas-in-branson-hop-2024/ · We highly suggest you register online. · Tickets may sell out before you have time to call into the HOP Department. For help, you may call: The HOP Department 936-329-6499 Or email us at registration@escapees.com. If you want to park near friends, please request this during registration. HOP Confirmation email · Once registered, a receipt notification will arrive via email regarding all the pertinent information, such as RV Park, address, tour dates, times, etc. · If you do not receive it, please check your SPAM files or email us at: registration@escapees.com Travel Insurance · We highly suggest you purchase trip insurance to protect your investment in this HOP. · If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, consider purchasing trip cancellation or interruption insurance. · Insurance can also help cover unexpected illnesses or emergencies on the trip. · To learn more about or purchase Travel insurance, click: https://advisors.travelguard.com/buy?ta_arc=45674263&pcode=&agencyemail=registration@escapees.com HOP Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be in writing and emailed to registration@escapees.com. Cancellations 60+ days prior to the HOP · You may cancel your registration for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee any time before 11:59 CDT on September 17, 2024. Cancellations 59 - 30 days prior to the HOP · You may cancel your reservation for a full refund, minus 50% of the entire cost of the HOP, any time before 11:59 CDT on October 17, 2024. No refunds after October 17, 2024. View upcoming HOPs: https://www.escapees.com/hops Discussion Forum: Escapees has an informative discussion forum. To access this forum, go to: http://www.rvnetwork.com. Escapees Club News: The HOPs or Escapees RV Club information can be sent via Club News. Stay informed with important club updates, advocacy issues, and promotion items. To stay updated, go to https://www.escapees.com/aboutus/club-benefits and click the sign-up button on the right. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the following: As an attendee, you assume all risk and danger relating to your personal property, RV, and attendance at the event, whether occurring prior to, during, or after the event. No claim will be made against Escapees, its volunteers, employees, or agents in the event of loss or theft. Volunteers may be directing and assisting you in your parking areas. However, the vehicle's driver is responsible for avoiding obstacles or dangerous situations and is solely responsible for any damage to one’s property or the property of others. As an attendee at this event, you are granting permission to be filmed, videotaped, audiotaped, or photographed and granting Escapees RV Club the full use of any such recordings or images without compensation. By registering, you will also receive occasional email notifications of future HOPs; however, you can opt out of these notifications at any time. In addition to the above, you will be required to agree during registration that you will help provide a safe environment for everyone by complying with our health and safety rules and to release Escapees from liability should you become ill during the event. By purchasing a ticket for this event, you agree to all the above. See you at the HOP! Lisa Koca HOP Director 936-329-6499 www.escapees.com/hops Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 www.escapees.com For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency 936-329-6499
  2. Big, bold and breathtaking. No journey stays with you like one to Alaska! Flying into Anchorage, experience the magic that only Alaska can offer with this spectacular 9-day, 8-night outdoor adventure HOP. From the coastline to the heart of the frontier, this Alaska HOP delivers all the must-see sights by plane, boats, dog sleds, helicopter, kayaks, vans, and walking with professional local tour guides. Witness lush rainforests, towering mountains, and salmon making their way upstream in the clear river water, and with bears and moose roaming freely in their natural habitat. Alaska is a part of the world where Mother Nature has been left alone in her natural state, where wildlife remains abundant. Seeing grizzly bears in Alaska is on most people’s bucket lists, and the best way to see these magnificent animals is in person! One day, we will fly-in using a float plane to visit a location in Katmai National Park. July is the best time to see bears while the rivers are streaming with king and sockeye salmon, which are the bears' favorite fish to eat. Everyone wants to go dog sledding in Alaska! Fly to a glacier, meet a team of mushers and their friendly, hard-working furry athletes, and learn about mushing. Enjoy a sled ride across snow and an ice-covered glacier. Alaska has some of the world’s most spectacular glaciers in the world. These glaciers often drop vast chunks of ice into the sea. This process is called calving and can sound like a massive clap of thunder! Catching a glacier while it calves makes for incredible pictures! You will visit a glacier by boat and will have the opportunity to kayak a safe distance to a towering glacier for even more spectacular up-close pictures. You will have a couple of boat tours to view wildlife such as orcas, puffins, sea otters, sea lions, porpoises and America’s national bird, the bald eagle! You may even catch a glimpse of humpback whales breaching the water! Your tour guides will give you an inside perspective of every stop and tour of the surrounding scenery, point out the many natural wonders, and explain the area’s history and culture and you’ll soon learn why Alaska is one of the most fascinating places on earth. We will visit Homer, known as the Halibut fishing capital of the world, and Seward, the fishing village known as the “Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park” and several other national parks, to name a few things on this HOP agenda. Escapees will handle all the planning and transportation on the motor coaches, planes, helicopter, lodging, and fully escorted, multi-day tours. Sign up, sit back and enjoy! Registration includes: · Land in a helicopter on a glacier, meet Alaskan huskies, enjoy a dog sled ride on the glacier · Spot puffins, otters, sea lions, humpback whales, and orcas on a wildlife cruise · Kayak through turquoise waters and see glaciers up close · Embark on a multi-national park adventure that includes hiking and boating · Fly in a floatplane and observe grizzly bears in the Alaskan wilderness for an unforgettable wildlife encounter · Indulge in fresh seafood and explore Homer, the halibut capital! Savor a delicious seafood boil and explore the charm of this historic town · Unwind on a private beach and explore a state park! Enjoy a relaxing day on a secluded beach and discover the beauty of Alaska's natural landscape 9-day/8-night stay in several beautiful country hotels/lodges 8 breakfasts 7 lunches 8 dinners Accommodations to/from the airport/hotel on the first/last day Sightseeing/transportation to the tours with professional drivers and expert local tour guides 24/7 - Several knowledgeable local tour guides Admission to all the tours Souvenir HOP name badge And much more…… Does not include: · 1 lunch · Some tipping – see below · Travel Insurance · Air charges to/from Anchorage · Extra pre-or post-night options · Any extra activities the tour guides offer for an additional cost not listed above “Registration includes” on this HOP Rain or shine This HOP includes considerable walking, often on uneven ground. This HOP is not wheelchair accessible. *Note: This itinerary may still be amended without notice. We do our best to secure all activities ahead of time, but changes are sometimes necessary when dealing with the weather, fog, traffic, length of tours, and local vendors. Superb locations and unforgettable experiences await you on this spectacular HOP. Bring your camera to capture those memorable, breathtaking photos! This HOP will sell out fast, as only 16 people can attend. · Keeping this HOP small and intimate will allow us to get to know one another and our local guides and have a personalized Alaskan adventure HOP. Due at registration – Deposit non-refundable: $500.00 - per person double occupancy $500.00 - single person in the room To register for this HOP Registering online is highly recommended. For more information on this HOP and to register online click: https://escapees.com/event/alaska-outdoor-adventure-bears-and-glacier-hop/ Note: This HOP may sell out online before you can register via phone. If you need help with registering, contact the HOP Department at: 936-329-6499 or email: registration@escapees.com Pricing, Deposit and Insurance · $ 8,495.00 per person (double occupancy) · $10,090.00 single person in a room We highly suggest purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in this HOP. · Note: Prices do not include your flight to/from Anchorage, travel insurance, extra pre-or post-night options, one lunch or any additional activity outside the HOP event dates. After registering – confirmation email You will receive a confirmation email with all the dates, activities, and essential information about this HOP. Please make sure Escapees has your current email address on file. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam files or email us at registration@escapees.com. Travel Insurance We suggest you purchase trip insurance to protect your investment in this HOP. If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, consider purchasing trip cancellation or interruption insurance. Insurance can also help cover unexpected illnesses or emergencies while on the trip. To learn more about or purchase Travel insurance, click https://advisors.travelguard.com/buy?ta_arc=45674263&pcode=&agencyemail=registration@escapees.com For more info on this HOP and to register online click: https://escapees.com/event/alaska-outdoor-adventure-bears-and-glacier-hop/ To view upcoming HOPs: https://www.escapees.com/hops See you at the HOP! Lisa Koca HOP Director 936-329-6499 Office hours: Mon. – Fri. | 8:00 – 4:00 CST www.escapees.com/hops Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 936-327-8873 www.escapees.com For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency eta@escapees.com 936-329-6499 Office hours: Mon. – Fri. | 8:00 – 4:00 CST
  3. Voyage of the Vikings Cruise HOP July 20 – August 24, 2024 20 ports of call in 9 countries The Voyage of the Vikings Cruise HOP will be the journey of a lifetime, an epic roundtrip from Boston to the coasts of Canada and Europe. Cruise Greenland's raw wilderness, Iceland's crystal fjords, and Ireland's famed burgs. You will have an opportunity to visit 20 ports of call in 9-countries during this 35-day cruise aboard the luxurious comfort of Holland America's ship, MS Zuiderdam, a Vista-class vessel, which is known for her wide use of glass in the ship’s structure. Once onboard the ship, there are galas, fine cuisine, activities, entertainment and Escapees social gatherings for your enjoyment. Connect with the people of each country you visit through the ship's wide array of excursions in each port-of-call. Excursions are the best way to enjoy each city and country's magnificent sights and culture. On this luxury voyage, dig deep into history visiting castles, museums and famous causeways, seeing basalt stone columns created by volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago, and learn the methods used in the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, dating back to 1608. Visit one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Giant's Causeway. This site is one of the most photographed attractions in Northern Ireland, consisting of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. Enjoy stopping in ports of call in Greenland, Iceland, the Shetland Islands, and the United Kingdom. Visit the port-of-call Rotterdam, The Netherlands, a Dutch province of South Holland. The Maritime Museum's vintage ships and exhibits trace the city's maritime history back to the 17th-century. Delfshaven’s neighborhood is home to the Pilgrim Fathers Church, where pilgrims worshipped before sailing to America. In Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, there are numerous options for exploring tours and sites, from the quaint streets of the Cathedral Quarter castles, museums, and botanical gardens to the newly regenerated Titanic Quarter, where the ill-fated RMS Titanic was constructed. Join the Escapees RV Club HOP for this once in a lifetime adventure! Daily Itinerary Date Port Jul 20, 2024 Boston, Massachusetts Jul 21, 2024 Bar Harbor, Maine Jul 22, 2024 Cruising Jul 23, 2024 Sydney, Nova Scotia Jul 24, 2024 Corner Brook, Newfoundland Jul 25, 2024 Red Bay, Canada Jul 26, 2024 Cruising Jul 27, 2024 Paamiut (Frederickshaab), Greenland Jul 28, 2024 Nanortalik, Greenland Jul 29, 2024 Cruising Jul 30, 2024 Cruising Jul 31, 2024 Cruising Jul 31, 2024 Isafjord, Iceland Aug 1, 2024 Cruising Aug 1, 2024 Akureyri, Iceland Aug 2, 2024 Cruising Aug 3, 2024 Cruising Aug 4, 2024 Cruising Aug 4, 2024 Eidfjord, Norway Aug 5, 2024 Cruising Aug 6, 2024 Rotterdam, The Netherlands Aug 7, 2024 Cruising Aug 8, 2024 Cobh (Cork), Ireland Aug 9, 2024 Cruising Aug 10, 2024 Belfast, Northern Ireland Aug 11, 2024 Cruising Aug 12, 2024 Djupivogur, Iceland Aug 13, 2024 Reykjavik, Iceland Aug 14, 2024 Reykjavik, Iceland Aug 15, 2024 Cruising Aug 16, 2024 Cruising Aug 17, 2024 Qaqortoq, Greenland Aug 18, 2024 Cruising Aug 19, 2024 St. Anthony, Newfoundland Aug 20, 2024 St. Johns, Newfoundland Aug 21, 2024 Cruising Aug 22, 2024 Halifax, Nova Scotia Aug 23, 2024 Cruising Aug 24, 2024 Boston, Massachusetts Recall Dates – JAN 22, 2024 FEB 21, 2024 MAR 22, 2024 After Recall Dates/price change To receive the lowest rates, you must book before March 2024. If you book after March 22, 2024, it will be the prevailing rates at the time. We have a limited number of balcony cabins at a lower rate. If you know you want a balcony cabin, it is best to lock in this lower rate now. For pricing, cabins on this HOP, click: https://escapees.com/event/voyage-of-the-vikings-cruise-hop-2024/ or call Escapees Travel Agency at 936-329-6499 To view upcoming HOPs: https://www.escapees.com/hops Safe travels, Lisa Koca HOP Director 936-329-6499 Office hours: Mon. – Fri. | 8:30 – 4:30 CST www.escapees.com/hops Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 www.escapees.com For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency 936-329-6499
  4. The Best of Nashville HOP April 28 - May 4, 2024 Founded along the Cumberland River in 1779, Nashville is near the center of Tennessee. It is best known as the Capital of Country Music, with attractions such as the Grand Ole Opry and the Live Radio Show, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and sites like the famous Parthenon, Music Row, and famous bars like Tootsie’s. Listen to the live music and see the city lights on Broadway Street, the most visited street in Nashville. Behind Broadway's famous honky-tonks is the iconic Ryman, constructed in 1889 and renamed the Grand Ole Opry in 1943. Both are iconic buildings that share the same deep-rooted country history. Visit places like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the General Jackson Showboat, Belle Meade Historical Site and Winery, as well as Andrew Jackson's Hermitage. Belle Meade was a historical site with many skirmishes during the Battle of Nashville, which was host to Andrew Jackson, Generals Grant, Sherman and Hancock. Tour the vineyard that’s owned by Kix Brooks, of Brooks & Dunn, and many other fun sites like the Jack Daniel's Distillery, The American Picker's and Antique Archaeology, the Marathon Museum and moonshine sampling for free, which are huge attractions! There are several historical attractions, old plantations and Civil War sites, and you can learn about Nashville's history while visiting these historical sites and iconic buildings. Let us do the complex and time-consuming work of planning a vacation and also driving you there, while you sit back, relax and enjoy! Board a luxury motorcoach and enjoy a leisurely ride in and around Nashville with a knowledgeable local tour guide. HOPs are fun and exciting, especially when shared with like-minded people! Registration includes: Highlights, stops, sites, and tours, including, but not limited to: · Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - learn the history of country music, see iconic artifacts, try singing in a recording booth · Ryman Auditorium – tour this historic venue that has hosted the biggest names in country music · Music Row - driving tour of a district of music publishers, record labels, and studios · General Jackson Showboat - Indulge in lunch, enjoy live music and comedy during a beautiful scenic cruise on a replica paddlewheel steamer · Opry Mills Mall –restaurants and shopping for souvenirs and brand-name items · Grand Ole Opry—Live Radio Show! Escapees have awesome seats for this event! The Opry's radio home, WSM, has broadcast the Saturday Night Opry for 97 years and is the world's most famed country music radio station. · Johnny Cash's Hideaway Farm - tour The Man in Black historic home and studio, where he recorded music. Tour the grounds and auto museum. · Tour Loretta Lynn’s Ranch – mansion, grounds, museum with lunch at Loretta Lynn’s Kitchen · Belle Meade and wine tasting - guided tour of the 1853 Greek Mansion, and complimentary wine tasting. · Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage—Learn American history with a guided tour of the mansion. Visit the brick Federal-style house, beautiful garden, and historic 1800s outbuildings. Visit Jackson’s tomb, located on the estate. · Jack Daniel’s Distillery – Sip and learn history of the whiskey-making process, tour the distillery behind the scenes, stopping at a Barrel Barn. · Famous Mary Bobo's Restaurant -Indulge in a delicious Southern cuisine lunch and enjoy the surrounding area's history. · Arrington Vineyards – owned by Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn. Enjoy the beautiful grounds, purchase wine and take beautiful panoramic pictures · Tour Nashville – Lower Broadway, Legislative Plaza, Bicentennial Park, the Gulch, The Parthenon, Centennial Park · Antique Archaeology – visit the store from the popular TV show American Pickers. You might find some hidden treasures! · Marathon Village – also includes the Marathon Auto Museum, Tennessee Legend Moonshine and other unique gift stores. · 5 – meals · 6 - nights with full hookups at a nice, friendly RV park · Souvenir HOP name badges · Professional motorcoach and driver · An amazing local tour guide All taxes and gratuities AND MUCH MORE! Rain or shine Special dietary requests cannot be accommodated. This HOP includes considerable walking that will be on uneven terrain. *Note This itinerary may still be amended without notice. We do our best to secure all activities ahead of time, but when dealing with the weather, traffic, length of tours, and our local vendors' changes are sometimes necessary. Payments When registering for this HOP, you may pay half upon registration. Prices for this HOP Two-person rig: $2485.00 One-person rig: $1465.00 Each additional person in rig: $1020.00 Final payment date is March 29, 2024 Reregister for this HOP online · We highly suggest you register online. · Tickets may sell out before you have time to call in to the HOP Department. For help, you may also call: The HOP Department 936-329-6499 Or email: registration@escapees.com. If you want to park near friends, please request this during the registration process. HOP Confirmation email · Once registered, a receipt notification will be sent via email regarding all the pertinent information, such as RV Park, address, tour dates, times, etc. · If you do not receive it, please check your SPAM files, or email us at: registration@escapees.com Travel Insurance · We highly suggest you protect your financial investment on this HOP by purchasing trip insurance. · If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, consider purchasing trip cancellation or interruption insurance. · Insurance can also help cover unexpected illnesses or emergencies while on the trip. For more information about this HOP, click: https://escapees.com/event/best-of-nashville-hop-2024/ View upcoming HOPs: https://www.escapees.com/hops Safe travels, Lisa Koca HOP Director 936-329-6499 www.escapees.com/hops Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 www.escapees.com For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency 855-757-8881 (Toll-Free)
  5. There are a couple of tickets left for these HOPs. You may sign up online or call 936-329-6499, the HOP registration department to register. Best regards, Lisa Koca HOP Director 936-329-6499 Office hours: Mon. – Fri. | 8:00 – 4:00 CST www.escapees.com/hops Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 936-327-8873 www.escapees.com For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency eta@escapees.com 936-329-6499 Office hours: Mon. – Fri. | 8:00 – 4:00 CST
  6. Alaska Cruise and Land Adventure HOP 7 days by sea and 5 days by land! May 17 – 29, 2024 There are a few cabins left for this land and sea HOP! The last day to register is February 17, 2024 Big, bold, and absolutely breathtaking. No journey stays with you like Alaska! From the coastline to the heart of the interior, experience the magic only Alaska can offer on this spectacular 7-days-by-sea and 5-days-by-land, as it delivers all the must-see sights by ship, train and multi-night land tours. There will also be socials for the HOP attendees during the days at sea. Alaska is a part of the world where Mother Nature has been left in her natural state and wildlife remains abundant. You may even catch a glimpse of whales breaching the water! Fly into Vancouver, British Columbia and set sail onboard the luxurious comfort of Royal Caribbean’s ship, Radiance of the Seas. Once onboard the ship, activities, entertainment and incredible food will be provided. The ship offers a wide array of port excursions to fit your lifestyle. Tours are the best way to enjoy the magnificent sights in each port-of-call as well as the culture and warm embrace of the local people. Alaska has some of the world’s most spectacular glaciers in the world. These glaciers often drop vast chunks of ice into the sea. This process is called calving and can sound like a massive clap of thunder! Catching a glacier while it calves makes for some incredible pictures! During the land portion of this HOP, you’ll witness lush rainforests, towering mountains and salmon making their way upstream in the clear river streams, with bears and moose roaming freely in their natural habitat. You’ll be looking for Alaska’s “big five,” the caribou, moose, bear, grey wolves and Dall Sheep. Step on the Wilderness Express, and ride in the glass-domed train car to Fairbanks; overnighting in Fairbanks. Escapees will take care of all the planning, transportation and lodging on this fully escorted, multi-night land tour. The prices below include the cruise and the land package. Sailing Itinerary Ports of Call Arrive Depart Activity FRI17MAY2024 Vancouver, British Columbia - 4:00 PM Boarding SAT18MAY2024 Inside Passage - - Cruising SUN19MAY2024 Juneau, Alaska 2:00 PM 10:00 PM Docked MON20MAY2024 Icy Strait Point, Alaska 8:00 AM 8:00 PM Docked TUE21MAY2024 Sitka, Alaska 7:00 AM 4:00 PM Docked WED22MAY2024 Skagway, Alaska 7:00 AM 3:00 PM Docked THU23MAY2024 Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Cruising FRI24MAY2024 Seward, Alaska 7:00 AM - Departure Land tours The land tour guide will give you an inside perspective on the scenery, point out natural wonders and explain the history and culture in Alaska on the five-day land portion of the HOP. Any optional activities that our land tour guide suggests are not included in the prices, but you can pay on-site and attend these optional activities. *Tours and activities, as described below, are included in your Cruise-tour package. Date City Short Description Friday 24 May 2024 SEWARD, ALASKA Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise Tour Explore Seward in the evening on your own. Overnight at the Seward Saturday 25 May 2024 SEWARD, ALASKA Board a motorcoach for Anchorage. Sunday 26 May 2024 Anchorage, Alaska Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center - learn about the various native cultures that call Alaska home. Explore Anchorage on your own in the evening. Overnight in Anchorage. In the morning, board a motorcoach for a relaxing and scenic drive to Denali. Evening is free to explore on your own. Overnight in Denali. Monday 27 May 2024 Denali, Alaska Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park. Board the train, Wilderness Express® and ride in the glass-domed train cars to Fairbanks. While onboard, dine in the bistro-style dining room. Enjoy the evening in Fairbanks on your own. Tuesday 28 May 2024 Fairbanks, Alaska After breakfast, enjoy a fun-filled day on a Fairbanks City Tour. Cruise down the Chena River on the Riverboat Discovery Sternwheeler. Afternoon free to explore on your own. Wed. 29 May 2024 Fairbanks, Alaska The Tour Guide will see that you are successfully transferred to the Fairbanks airport for your flight home. *All tours and activities are included, as described, in your Cruise-tour, other than the optional activities. Escapees will take care of the planning, transportation and lodging on this fully escorted, multi-night land tour. · The prices below include the cruise and the land package. Interior: Category 4V – Deck 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 –- Approximately 162 sq. ft. $2476.00 Cruise Rate $ 254.64 Taxes/Fees & Port Expenses $2730.64 Per Person Ocean-view: Category 4P- Deck 3, 4- Aft - Approximately 170 sq. ft. $3002.00 Cruise Rate $ 254.64 Taxes/Fees & Port Expenses $3256.64 Per Person Ocean-view Balcony: Category 4H- Deck 7, 8, 9, 10 –– Approx. 220 sq. ft. including Balcony. $4217.00 Cruise Rate $ 254.64 Taxes/Fees & Port Expenses $4471.64 Per Person You can view the deck plan here: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/radiance-of-the-seas/deck-plans/2148/02 To register for this cruise Call the Escapees Travel Agency Toll-free: 1-855-757-8881 Or email them at ETA@escapees.com. You MUST register your name exactly as it appears on your Passport. Payment A deposit of $500.00 per person is due at time of reservation. Final Payment February 17, 2024 Recall Dates – cabin rates are guaranteed to: February 17, 2024 Recall Dates/price change The rates are only guaranteed if space is available in our blocked cabin space. After the ship recalls cabins or we sell all we have reserved, prices will go up at that time. After Covid lifted, we’ve seen cabins selling out quicker than expected. The HOPs sell out very quickly, so it’s critical to book early, even though this cruise is not until next year, it will sell out! Please reserve your cabin now. Confirmation/receipt booking email Once registered, a receipt will arrive via email regarding all the pertinent information. If you do not see it in your inbox, please, check your spam file. If you do not see it in the spam file, please call the Escapees Travel Agency and ask them to send you one, along with your booking confirmation. · To change or correct any personal data on your dashboard, click on www.escapees.com and sign into your account. Dining We have secured early dining for the Escapees HOP group. Socials On-Board There will be socials on several sea days. Once the date, time and room are scheduled, you will be notified via email. Transfers when flying in The ship offers transfers from the airport to the cruise terminal for a fee. If you would like this transfer, please let us know when you register and we will be glad to help you. Note: When flying in/out, Escapees Travel Agency must have your flight information, such as times, dates and flight numbers, so that we can forward that information to the transfer lines. Please email this information to eta@escapees.com. Flying in/out · Book your flight independently, as this will save you money. · You may consider flying into Vancouver before May 17, 2024, to help eliminate stress in delays or cancellations via air travel. · If you arrive early, you can book your hotel, but you will need to check if the hotel can take you to the pier, or you may take alternate transportation to the ship. Fly into Vancouver International Airport 3211 Grant McConachie Way Richmond BC, V7B0A4, Canada Fly out of Fairbanks International Airport 6450 Airport Way Fairbanks, Alaska 99709 · The ship sails at 4:00 p.m. You must check-in and be on board the ship no later than 2:30 p.m. · If you plan to stay in Fairbanks after May 29th, you can book your hotel, but you will need to check if the hotel can take you to the pier, or you may take alternate transportation to the ship. · When you register for this HOP, you will receive a receipt that has a link to click on for more essential information needed for your visit. Passports You will need your passports for this cruise. Please have your passports current. The travel industry is warning us that it can take up to three months to renew or apply for your passport. Even if there are six months left on your passport, you may be denied entry into a country. Disclosures The HOP Department strives to provide an exceptional and memorable experience; Alaskan wildlife encounters are not a 100% guaranteed. However, we will be traveling at peak times, going out for activities and staying several nights on land to optimize our chances of success. Not having an encounter is an extremely rare occurrence. Occasionally days and times of tour activities can vary depending on circumstances with the weather, traffic, length of tours and our vendors. Schedule subject to change without notice. Rain or shine. This HOP includes considerable walking, often on uneven ground. Trip cancellation and interruption Insurance We highly suggest you protect your financial investment on this HOP by purchasing trip insurance. If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, consider purchasing trip cancellation or trip interruption insurance. Insurance can also help with covering unexpected illnesses or emergencies while on the trip. Cancellation Policy · Note: All cancellations must be in writing! s Prior to Sailing Cancellation Schedule Cancellation Amount 89 to 75 25% per Passenger 18FEB2024 to 03MAR2024 25% per Passenger 74 to 61 50% per Passenger 04MAR2024 to 17MAR2024 50% per Passenger 60 to 31 75% per Passenger 18MAR2024 to 16APR2024 75% per Passenger 30 to 0 100% per Passenger 17APR2024 to 17MAY2024 100% per Passenger To view upcoming HOPs: https://www.escapees.com/hops Discussion Forum: Escapees has an informative discussion forum. To access this forum, go to http://www.rvnetwork.com. Escapees Club News: The HOPs or any Escapees RV Club information can be sent to you via Club News. Stay informed with important club updates, advocacy issues and promotion items. If you would like to stay updated, go to: https://www.escapees.com/aboutus/club-benefitscana By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the following: As an attendee, you assume all risk and danger relating to your personal property, RV, and attendance at the event, whether occurring prior to, during, or after the event. In the event of loss or theft, no claim will be made upon Escapees, its volunteers, employees or agents. Volunteers may be directing and assisting you in your parking areas. However, it is the driver of the vehicle who is ultimately responsible for avoiding obstacles or dangerous situations and is solely responsible for any damage to one’s property or the property of others. As an attendee at this event, you are granting your permission to be filmed, videotaped, audiotaped or photographed, and you are granting Escapees RV Club the full use of any such recordings or images without compensation. By registering, you will also receive occasional email notifications of future HOPs; however, you can opt-out of these notifications at any time. In addition to the above, you will be required during registration to agree that you will help provide a safe environment for everyone by complying with our health and safety rules, and to release Escapees from liability should you become ill during the event. · By purchasing a ticket for this event, you are agreeing to all the above including the Escapees Covid Policy. For more details on this policy, click Escapees RV Club Covid Policy See you at the HOP! Lisa Koca HOP Director 936-329-6499 www.escapees.com/hops Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 www.escapees.com For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency 855-757-8881 (Toll-Free)
  7. North to Alaska Adventure Aurora Borealis aka Northern Lights HOP February 25 – March 2, 2024 OR March 3 - 9, 2024 Choose which week you would like to attend this awesome HOP! Alaska is truly America's last frontier--wild and untamed! You will experience all the magic of winter in Alaska on this HOP. The Northern Lights are on most people's bucket list, and the best way to see these magical dancing lights is to be there in person. Do not worry about falling asleep and missing the Northern Lights. Our guide will wake us at the proper time of night, so we will not miss anything! Join your fellow Escapees and travel to Alaska to see the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. Flying into Fairbanks, Alaska, is a journey of a lifetime and includes exciting tours with local expert guides. You can sip an appletini in an ice-carved glass, at the ice bar, on ice seats. Curling is more than you would expect! Try your hand at a game of Curling, one of Fairbanks's favorite games. Learn what it means to be a local and see how they pass the time on the long dark winter days. See the delicate and detailed artwork in the Ice Museum. Tour the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks and the greater Fairbanks area. Learn about its colorful history and the tremendous and never-ending pioneer spirit that still lives on today. Learn more about the area's history, culture and way of life while visiting the Morris Thompsons Cultural Center, the Fairbanks Antique Auto Museum and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Visit the Museum of the North and see the refurbished bus where Chris McCandless spent the last months of his life, as portrayed in the movie, Into the Wild. Also, tour Fairbanks, visit well-known and historical sites such as the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and learn the history. Also, visit the University of Alaska Fairbanks and experience the Large Animal Research Station, and get the opportunity to see Musk Ox up close and learn about these fascinating and hardy animals. Remember to watch for wildlife on a beautiful winter drive to the hot springs. At the springs, you will spend the day exploring the area, soaking and relaxing in the hot springs, visiting the Ice Museum, having a drink served from an ice-carved glass at the popular ice bar and ending the day with a nice meal at the hot springs. Enjoy a dogsledding excursion through the snow-covered forest and see the handling of these hard-working dogs. Meet some of the friendly, hard-working furry athletes and learn about mushing. During the visit to North Pole, Alaska, let Santa know you have been good this year! Stop at the world-famous Santa Clause House, look for Christmas gifts for friends or family, try the tasty fudge and take fantastic photos at the North Pole! Visit with friendly reindeer and those who raise them at a Reindeer Ranch. Learn about these amazing animals who make their home in the harsh climate of the artic. Also, learn the correct way to pet/touch reindeer. Registration includes: · 6 nights - staying in a beautiful snow-covered country setting · Hearty, delicious Alaskan breakfast every morning · 1 lunch · Accommodations to/from the airport · Sightseeing/transportation to the tours with professional drivers and expert tour guides · Admission to all the tours · The Ice Sculpture Museum · Sip an appletini at the Ice Museum Bar - (Appletini not included in tour price) · Dogsledding · A Reindeer Farm · The Museum of the North · Tour Fairbanks and visit well-known and historical sites in town · Visit the Trans-Alaska Pipeline · Curling! · Learn about the different seasons in Alaska · Learn about native art, dance and music · Try your skills at snowshoeing! · Entry into the hot spring · Every night, view the Northern Lights! (Weather permitting) · Watch for moose! · Watch for Eagles! · The Northern Lights aka Aurora Borealis guide with a personal wake-up service and photography assistance when the Aurora is active · Transportation to/from lunch and dinners in town · Explore the hiking trails from the lodge · Souvenir HOP name badge And much more…… Rain or shine. This HOP includes considerable walking, often on uneven ground. Not wheelchair accessible. *Note: This itinerary may still be amended without notice. We do our best to secure all activities ahead of time, but changes are sometimes necessary when dealing with the weather, snow, traffic, length of tours, local vendors and the Aurora Borealis. However, traveling at peak times, going out for activities, and staying a few nights optimizes chances of success. Not having an encounter is an extremely rare occurrence. Superb locations and unforgettable experiences await you on this spectacular HOP. Bring your camera to capture those memorable, breathtaking photos! Due at registration – Deposits nonrefundable: $800.00 per person double occupancy $800.00 single person per room Final Payment: December 2, 2023 To register for this HOP Sign up online HOP #1 - February 25 – March 2, 2024 click: https://escapees.com/event/north-to-alaska-adventure-aurora-borealis-aka-northern-lights-hop-2024-1/ HOP #2 - March 3 - 9, 2024, click: https://escapees.com/event/north-to-alaska-adventure-aurora-borealis-aka-northern-lights-hop-2024-2/ Note: This HOP may sell out online before you can register via phone. If you need to contact the HOP Department for registration Call 936-329-6499 or email: registration@escapees.com Pricing, Deposit and Insurance Per person - double occupancy: $3,700.00 Single person in room: $4,600.00 Insurance can be purchased. See travel insurance link below. Note: This will not include any air charges, travel insurance, single rooms supplement, extra pre-or post-night options, or some lunches and dinner. After registering – confirmation email You will receive a confirmation email with all the dates, activities, and essential information about this HOP. Please, make sure Escapees has your current email address on file. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam files, or email us at registration@escapees.com. Air Flights into/out of Fairbanks, Alaska · We highly suggest flying into Fairbanks on Saturday, February 24, 2024. This will help eliminate any delays or cancellations by air travel. You will not want to miss the tours if the plane arrives late! You can stay at a local hotel in Fairbanks and be picked up by your tour guide on the morning of February 25. Be sure the hotel you choose will pick you up at the airport if you arrive February 24, 2024. Booking your flight independently will save you money. Once booked, you must inform Escapees of your flight name, number, time and date of departure, and any other arrival information. This is important so we can add you to the tour list for complimentary transfers to/from the airport to your hotel. When you register for this HOP, you will receive important information needed for your visit. On March 2, 2024, plan to fly back to the U.S. after 9:00 a.m., if you are not extending your stay for additional activities. Optional activities, cold gear and stay extra days Enhance your unique Alaskan experience with top-rated, local tour guides by selecting additional activities, a cold gear package and extra days for additional prices. · Arctic Circle Excursions · Denali Flight Seeing · Denali Day Tour · Kastner Glacier Excursion · Snowmobile Excursions · Ice Fishing · Sled Dog Mushing School · Extended Sled Dog Ride · Night (Aurora) Sled Dog Ride · Cold · If you want to stay for extra activities, please email me at headout@escapees.com for more information. Travel Insurance We suggest you purchase trip insurance to protect your financial investment in this HOP. If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, consider purchasing trip cancellation or interruption insurance. Insurance can also help cover unexpected illnesses or emergencies while on the trip. To learn more about or purchase Travel insurance, click https://advisors.travelguard.com/buy?ta_arc=45674263&pcode=&agencyemail=registration@escapees.com Cancellation Penalties: *All land tour cancellations must be advised in writing by November 2, 2023. Deposits are nonrefundable. Note: This will not include air charges, travel insurance, single rooms supplement, extra pre-or post-night options, or some lunches and dinners. To view upcoming HOPs: https://www.escapees.com/hops See you at the HOP! Lisa Koca HOP Director 936-329-6499 Office hours: Mon. – Fri. | 8:30 – 4:30 CST www.escapees.com/hops Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 www.escapees.com For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency 855-757-8881 (Toll-Free)
  8. RV Boot Camp – Trenton, ME - September 22-24, 2023 Join The Escapees RV Club, Boot Camp, in Trenton, ME, for an unparalleled Three-Day RV learning experience! RV Maintenance and Operation Towing Safety Basic RV Systems Tire and Weight Safety Fire and Life Safety RV Driving Personal Safety for Rvers and more! To register, call 936-755-1060 www.escapees.com/bootcamp
  9. Location: New England Smell the crisp morning air, and see Mother Nature’s abundant beauty in the colorful fall leaves of New England and Canada while on a fabulous 9-day cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean’s ship Liberty of the Seas. The dogwood, red oak and maples turn red and burgundy; hickory, birch and elm change to gold and yellow; witch hazel and mountain maples are reddish-orange, and the white oak and sumac are purple. As autumn leaves grace the hillsides and mountaintops, you have a veritable painted scenery that is unmatched anywhere else in the world! Once on board, the ship will provide activities, entertainment and incredible food. There will also be fun and interactive HOP socials during the days at sea. The ship offers a wide array of shore excursions in each port-of-call to fit your lifestyle. Excursions are the best way to enjoy the magnificent sights and culture at each port and take in the warmth of the native people. Cruise Route Booking your cabin early – Recall dates: Escapees can only hold the group space for a limited time before the cruise line recalls our unassigned cabins. After the recall date, Escapees may not be able to secure a cabin; and if we do, it probably will not be at the rates listed now. This fall foliage cruise will sell out quickly, so it’s critical that you book early, even though the cruise is scheduled for next year! Please put a payment down to ensure your cabin is booked at this price. Recall Dates July 7th, 2023 Cruise Itinerary DATE PORTS OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART Oct 5th, 2023 Cape Liberty, NJ (NY Metro) 3:00 PM Oct 6th, 2023 Cruising Oct 7th, 2023 Boston, Massachusetts 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Oct 8th, 2023 Portland, Maine 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Oct 9th, 2023 Bar Harbor, Maine 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Oct 10th, 2023 Saint John, New Brunswick (Bay Of Fundy) 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Oct 11th, 2023 Halifax, Nova Scotia 11:00 AM 8:00 PM Oct 12th, 2023 Cruising Oct 13th, 2023 Cruising Oct 14th, 2023 Cape Liberty, NJ (NY Metro) 7:00 AM Please note itineraries may change, without notice, as conditions warrant. Deck Plan: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/liberty-of-the-seas/deck-plans/2151/02 Cabins and Pricing Interior: 4V, Decks 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 Approximately 160 sq. ft Cruise Rate$1239.99 Taxes/Fees$240.99 Per Person-Double Occupancy = $1480.98 Ocean View: 4N, Decks 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 Approximately 180 sq. ft Cruise Rate$1429.99 Taxes/Fees$240.99 Per Person-Double Occupancy = $1670.98 Ocean-view with Balcony: 2D, Decks 6, 7, 8 184 sq ft plus balcony 66 sq ft Cruise Rate$1679.99 Taxes/Fees$240.99 Per Person-Double Occupancy = $1920.98 Registration is open for this HOP Call the Escapees Travel Agency Toll-free: 855-757-8881 or 936-329-6499 Or email: ETA@escapees.com Deposit A deposit of $300.00 per person is due at time of reservation. Final Payment Date: July 7th, 2023 Recall Dates July 7th, 2023 To Register for this Cruise Call the Escapees Travel Agency Toll-free: 855-757-8881 Or email: ETA@escapees.com HOP Confirmation Email Once registered, a confirmation email will be sent to you regarding all the pertinent information. If you do not see it in your inbox, please, check your spam file. If you do not see it in the spam file, please log into your Escapees dashboard and see if we have your correct email address on file. To change or correct any personal data on your dashboard, click on www.escapees.com and sign into your account. Plan on flying in/out If you would you like to purchase a transfer from the airport to the cruise lines and visa-versa? Please let us know when you register for this cruise and we will be glad to help you. Note: If you fly in/out, please email us your flight information, such as times, dates and flight numbers, so that we can forward that information to the transfer lines. Early Dining Escapees has secured 6:00 p.m. dining. If you would like to dine later, please let us know when you register for this HOP. Socials reserved for only the HOP attendees There will be socials on several sea days. Once the date, time and room are scheduled, you will be notified via email. Passports You will need your passports for this cruise. Please have your passports current. The travel industry is warning us that sometimes it can take up to three months to renew or apply for your passport. Even if there are six months left on your passport, you may be denied entry into a country. Travel Insurance We highly suggest you protect your financial investment on this HOP by purchasing trip insurance. If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, consider purchasing trip cancellation or interruption insurance. Insurance can also help with covering unexpected illnesses or emergencies while on the trip. To learn more about or purchase Travel insurance, click on the Travel Guard/AIG image. Cruise Line Cancellation Policy – Schedule Days Prior to Sailing Cancellation Schedule Cancellation Amount Forfeited 89 to 75 25% per Passenger 08 JUL 2023 to 22 JUL 2023 25% per Passenger 74 to 61 50% per Passenger 23 JUL 2023 to 05 AUG 2023 50% per Passenger 60 to 31 75% per Passenger 06 AUG 2023 to 04 SEP 2023 75% per Passenger 30 to 0 100% per Passenger 05 SEP 2023 to 05 OCT 2023 100% per Passenger Health and safety protocols, guest conduct rules, and regional travel restrictions vary by ship and destination are subject to change without notice. Due to evolving health protocols, imagery and messaging may not accurately reflect onboard and destination experiences, offerings, features, or itineraries. These may not be available during your voyage, may vary by ship and destination, and may be subject to change without notice. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the following: As an attendee, you assume all risk and danger relating to your personal property, RV, and attendance at the event, whether occurring prior to, during, or after the event. In the event of loss or theft, no claim will be made upon Escapees, its volunteers, employees or agents. Volunteers may be directing and assisting you in your parking areas. However, it is the driver of the vehicle who is ultimately responsible for avoiding obstacles or dangerous situations and is solely responsible for any damage to one’s property or the property of others. As an attendee at this event, you are granting your permission to be filmed, videotaped, audiotaped or photographed, and granting to Escapees RV Club the full use of any such recordings or images without compensation. By registering, you will also receive occasional email notifications of future HOPs; however, you can opt-out of these notifications at any time. In addition to the above, you will be required during registration to agree that you will help provide a safe environment for everyone by complying with our health and safety rules, and to release Escapees from liability should you become ill during the event. By purchasing a ticket for this event, you are agreeing to all the above including the Escapees Covid Policy. See you at the HOP! Lisa Koca HOP Director escapees.com/hops 936-329-6499 For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency 855-757-8881 (Toll-Free) or (936)329-6499 Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 https://escapees.com/
  10. We have a couple of cabins available on this Cruise HOP; if you are interested in going, don't hesitate to contact us... Call the Escapees Travel Agency 855-757-8881 (Toll-free) Or email: ETA@escapees.com For pertinent information please click: https://escapees.com/event/eastern-caribbean-cruise-hop/
  11. History, Mystery and the Universe HOP Sept 18 – 22, 2023 UPDATE: We have a couple of RV sites left if you want to join us on this HOP! The area you will visit is like no other. It is often called “the Gateway to the Big Bend,” and you’ll find radiant night skies, cowboy hospitality and friendly folks. It is where the stars at night are big and bright, and the skies are not cloudy all day! This HOP will give you a great mix of the culture and land around the Davis Mountains and the Big Bend area. Fort Davis is the highest town in Texas at 4,900 feet above sea level. Located a short drive from Fort Davis is the world-renown University of Texas’ McDonald Observatory, where you will see one of the largest telescopes in the world. It is the Hobby-Eberly Telescope and here you will have four extraordinary tours: the Telescope, the Solar, The Twilight and the world-famous Star-Gazing Party! The Davis Mountains cover over 15,000 square miles and contain some of the darkest skies in the United States. In fact, this area is one of the largest Dark Sky Communities in the world and it is the first reserve to cross an international boundary, which happens to be the border Texas shares with Mexico. Visit Fort Davis, one of the best surviving examples of an 1854 to 1861 frontier military post in the Southwest, located there to protect the travelers and the mail and freight wagons on the Trans-Pecos portion of the San Antonio to El Paso Road, called the Chihuahua Trail. Also, we will learn about the Buffalo Soldiers that served at Fort Davis from 1867 to 1885 and the important role these men played in the frontier army. Outside of Ft. Davis lies the Chihuahua Desert. It is the largest desert in North America, covering 200,000 square miles, and is the most geographically diverse dry region in the world. Stopping for pictures and a guided tour of this magnificent area, you will learn about the climate, plants and animals that make this area so fascinating and how life can be sustained in this harsh dry land. Davis Mountains State Park was established with 540 acres, in 1933, and was one of the earliest projects for the Texas Civilian Conservation Corps. They built many of the facilities still used in the park today. An Indian Lodge sets on a mountain overlooking the state park with its white adobe walls and historic rustic charm. The town of Marfa is slowly becoming the Mecca of Art and tourism. In 1971, Donald Judd, an artist from New York, visited Marfa and fell in love with the small-town atmosphere. He purchased a home in Marfa, founded the Judd Foundation and the Chinati Foundation and constructed art galleries in several buildings on one city block. While in Marfa, you will tour Building 98, built in 1895 as officers’ quarters and headquarters for the Big Bend Military District during the Mexican Revolution. Building 98 is a historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and is a Registered Historic Texas Landmark. While touring Building 98, you will see WWII German POW murals painted by prisoners who were among those placed at Fort Russell at the request of General George Patton. Mona Blocker Garcia will lead this tour. She is none other than the founder of the International Woman’s Foundation and cousin to Dan Blocker (Hoss Cartwright) of the TV series Bonanza. While in downtown Marfa, visit the Marfa Courthouse. The Presidio County Courthouse is one of the prettiest in Texas. Notice the woodwork throughout the courthouse. Take the circular staircase to the top floor and look out a window to see the entire town of Marfa. This courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Before viewing the Marfa Lights, visit the beautiful and historic Hotel Paisano. Built in 1930, it was one of the most elegant hotels of its time. In 1955 the Hotel Paisano was used as headquarters to film the classic movie “Giant,” starring James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson. Other movies filmed in the Marfa area are The Gambler, Lonesome Dove, The Good Old Boys, Streets of Laredo, Dead Man’s Walk, There Will Be Blood, No Country for Old Men and Dancer. Texas Population 81 was filmed in nearby Ft. Davis, and many locals were used as extras. On the way to view the Marfa Lights, stop and see the "Pillars," an enigmatic arrangement of twelve ten-foot steel pillars, each weighing over three hundred pounds, inscribed with Jason Tucker's mysterious symbols. Each image looks like a space alien. During the day, the images look like faint lines or drawings on the pillars, but at night, each image lights up, bringing the space alien to life floating above the ground. Jason Tucker grew up in San Angelo, Texas, a town northeast of Marfa. Complete this HOP with the Marfa Lights. Native American residents knew about the Marfa Mystery Lights long before the first recorded sighting in 1883. These mysterious dancing lights are not always there, but starting at dusk and deep into the night is the best time to see them. The orb lights can be white, red, blue, orange, or green. They appear randomly and move throughout the sky above the tree line. They will move toward you, away from you, or maybe to the right and left of you. The terrain under the lights is rough and rugged; no streets or houses are in the area. The Big Bend area is trendy in September and October, so please register for the HOP as soon as possible. Bring your camera, binoculars, telescope and comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for West Texas hospitality! Payments · When registering for this HOP, you may pay half upon registration. · Final payment due - July 18, 2023 Prices for this HOP Two-person rig: 1,375.00 Each additional person: 695.00 One-person rig: 875.00 Please register on-line for this HOP. Click here: https://escapees.com/event/history-mystery-and-the-universe-hop/ You may call or email the HOP Department, at: 936-329-6499 or registration@escapees.com Note: the HOP may sell out online before you have a chance to register via phone. HOP Confirmation email · Once registered, a receipt notification will be sent via email regarding all the pertinent information, such as RV Park, address, tour dates, times, etc. · If you do not receive it, please check your spam files, or email us at: registration@escapees.com RV Park You will be staying in a beautiful country setting with full hookups. If you want to park near friends, please indicate that on your online registration process. HOP Registration includes: · RV sites in a beautiful country setting with full hookups · All entries into the McDonald Observatory · 4 guided activities at the McDonald Observatory · A professional guide and tour at the McDonald Observatory · Entrance into Fort Davis Historic site · Professional guide at Fort Davis · Entrance into Davis Mountains State Park · Professional guide in Davis Mountain State Park · Entrance into Building 98 · Professional guide for Building 98 · Hotel Paisano with gift shop and art gallery · Visit the Marfa Pillars during the day and at night. · See the Marfa Lights! · Enjoy the world-famous Star-Gazing Party! · 6 meals · Meet and greet socials · Souvenir HOP name badge · Professional Motorcoach · Professional Motorcoach Driver · Your HOP Hosts · All gratuities Rain or shine. Itinerary is subject to change without notice. This HOP includes a considerable amount of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. Some tours are not wheelchair accessible. *Special dietary requests cannot be accommodated *Note This itinerary may still be amended. We do our best to secure all activities ahead of time, but when dealing with the weather, traffic, length of tours, and our local vendors' changes are sometimes necessary. . Travel Insurance We highly suggest you protect your financial investment on this HOP by purchasing trip insurance. If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, consider purchasing trip cancellation or interruption insurance. Insurance can also help with covering unexpected illnesses or emergencies while on the trip. For more information, click: https://escapees.com/event/history-mystery-and-the-universe-hop/ HOP Cancellation Policy If an attendee cancels a HOP, • 1 Business Day from Booking: Full Refund · More Than 90 Days to the event: 75% Refund · 30 – 90 Days to the event: 25% Refund · 30 Days or Less to the event: No Refunds View upcoming HOPs: https://www.escapees.com/hops Discussion Forum: Escapees has an informative discussion forum. To access this forum, go to: http://www.rvnetwork.com. Escapees Club News: The HOPs or any Escapees RV Club information can be sent to you via Club News. Stay informed with important club updates, advocacy issues and promotion items. If you would like to stay updated, go to: https://www.escapees.com/aboutus/club-benefits then click the sign-up button on the right side. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the following: As an attendee, you assume all risk and danger relating to your personal property, RV, and attendance at the event, whether occurring prior to, during, or after the event. In the event of loss or theft, no claim will be made upon Escapees, its volunteers, employees or agents. Volunteers may be directing and assisting you in your parking areas. However, it is the driver of the vehicle who is ultimately responsible for avoiding obstacles or dangerous situations and is solely responsible for any damage to one’s property or the property of others. As an attendee at this event, you are granting your permission to be filmed, videotaped, audiotaped or photographed, and granting Escapees RV Club the full use of any such recordings or images without compensation. By registering, you will also receive occasional email notifications of future HOPs; however, you can opt-out of these notifications at any time. In addition to the above, you will be required during registration to agree that you will help provide a safe environment for everyone by complying with our health and safety rules, and to release Escapees from liability should you become ill during the event. · By purchasing a ticket for this event, you are agreeing to all the above, including the Escapees Covid Policy. For more details on this policy, click Escapees RV Club Covid Policy See you at the HOP! Lisa Koca HOP Director 936-329-6499 www.escapees.com/hops Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 www.escapees.com For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency 855-757-8881 (Toll-Free)
  12. North to Alaska Adventure Aurora Borealis aka Northern Lights HOP February 12 -18, 2023 Alaska is truly America’s last frontier--wild and untamed! You will experience all the magic of winter in Alaska on this HOP. The Northern Lights are on most people’s bucket list and the best way to see these magical dancing lights is to be there in person. Join your fellow Escapees and travel to Alaska to see the Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern Lights. Flying into Fairbanks, Alaska, this is a 6-night, 7-day journey which includes tours with local expert guides. Registration includes: · 6 nights – Lodge stays in a beautiful snow-covered country setting. · 7 days · 6 hearty homemade breakfasts · 1 lunch · Accommodations to/from airport · Sightseeing/transportation to the tours with professional driver and expert tour guides · Admission to all the tours · Visit an Ice Sculpture Museum – see the delicate and detailed artwork in the ice sculptures. · Sip an appletini in an ice-carved glass, at the ice bar, on ice seats. (Appletini not included in price) · Enjoy a dogsledding excursion through the snow-covered forest and learn about mushing and handling of these hard-working dogs. · Visit a Reindeer Farm. See, meet, and learn about reindeer. Lean how to properly pet/touch a reindeer. Did you know there was a correct way! · Visit the Museum of the North · Tour Fairbanks and visit various well-known and historical sites in town · Visit the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and learn the history · Learn about the sport of Curling. Curling is more than what you would expect! · Learn about the different seasons in Alaska · Learn about native art, dance and music · Try your skills at snowshoeing! · Soak in a hot spring while surrounded by snow · Every night - weather permitting - see the Northern Lights! · On the way back to the lodge from the tours, watch for moose! · In the mornings, watch for Eagles! · Do not worry about falling asleep and missing the Northern Lights Our guide will wake us during the night, so we will not miss anything! · Transportation to/from lunch and dinners in town · Explore the hiking trails from the lodge · Souvenir HOP name badge If you are interested, there are extra activities for an additional charge. Let us know during registration which additional activities you would like to do. (See below for extra activities) And much more…… · Schedule subject to change without notice. · Rain or shine. · This HOP includes considerable walking, often on uneven ground. Bring your camera for capturing those breathtaking photos of the Northern Lights! Superb locations and unforgettable experiences await you on this North to Alaska Aurora Borealis aka Norther Lights HOP. Return home with fond memories of exciting adventures and unique activities during your Northern Lights experience! Due at registration – non-refundable: $600.00 per person double occupancy $600.00 single person per room To register for this HOP, click: https://escapees.com/event/north-to-alaska-adventure-aurora-borealis-aka-northern-lights-hop/ The HOP Department 936-755-1060 Or email: registration@escapees.com Pricing, Deposit and Insurance Pricing only for land, lodge and tour bookings. Deposits are non refundable. · Per person - double occupancy: $3,300 · Single person in room: $4,000 · Insurance can be purchased anytime. See insurance link below. Optional Adventures Enhance your unique Alaskan experience by selecting optional activities to add to your tour package. Try a new adventure with Snowmobiling aka Snow Machining or Ice Fishing, led by top rated and local Alaskan guides. Take advantage of this time by making the most of your winter wonderland get away. · Ice Fishing – $250.00 per person $15.00 for a license to fish. (Go online and order) Click: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=residentfishing.main All other equipment is furnished. Please register for your Alaska fishing license before you arrive. OR · Snowmobiling – $250.00 per person OR · Relaxing at the lodge · Cold equipment package: The weather in Fairbanks during the winter regularly stays below 30 F and can get as low as -40 F, so it is always best to be prepared for extreme cold. · $135.00 per person for all week. · For below zero weather: Parka, boots, hats, gloves, and pants. · Order S,M,L,XL or XXL when purchasing your Alaska HOP. · Or you can call Registration later and order the cold equipment package. Order must be before Feb 1, 2023 After registering – confirmation email You will receive a confirmation email with all the dates, activities, and essential information about this HOP. Please, make sure Escapees has your current email address on file. You can log on to your Escapees RV Club membership’s dashboard and change it if you would like. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam files, or email us at: registration@escapees.com. Air Flights into / out of Fairbanks, Alaska By booking your flight independently, it will save you money. Once booked, you must let Escapees know your flight name, number, time and date of departure, and also your arrival information. This is important so we can add you to the tour list for your complimentary transfers. Please arrive in Fairbanks on Feburary 12, 2023, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You must let Escapees know your flight information for your complimentary transfers and tours. If you arrive early or stay later, you can board a complimentary shuttle from the hotel to the airport. You may consider flying into Fairbanks before February 12, 2023, to help eliminate any delays by air travel. After all, you will not want to miss and of the tours if your plane arrives late. When you register for this HOP, you will receive important information needed for your visit. On February 18, 2023, make your arrangements to fly back to the U.S. after 11:00 a.m., as you will not want to miss breakfast on the last day! Travel Insurance We highly suggest you protect your financial investment on this HOP by purchasing trip insurance. If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, consider purchasing trip cancellation or interruption insurance. Insurance can also help with covering unexpected illnesses or emergencies while on the trip. To learn more about or purchase Travel insurance, click https://advisors.travelguard.com/buy?ta_arc=45674263&pcode=&agencyemail=registration@escapees.com Cancellation Penalties: *All land tour cancellations must be advised in writing no later than November 11, 2022. Note: This will not include any air charges, travel insurance, single rooms supplement and/or extra pre-or post-night options. Disclosures: We strive to provide an exceptional and memorable experience; Alaskan wildlife and the Northern Lights encounters are not a 100% guarantee. However, we will be traveling at peak times, going out for activities and staying a minimum of a few nights to optimize our chances of success. Not having an encounter is an extremely rare occurrence. Occasionally days and times of tour activities can vary depending on circumstances with the weather, traffic, length of tours and our vendors. To view upcoming HOPs: https://www.escapees.com/hops Escapees Club News: The HOPs or any Escapees RV Club information can be sent to you via Club News. Stay informed with important club updates, advocacy issues and promotion items. If you would like to stay updated, go to: https://www.escapees.com/aboutus/club-benefits Covid Policy NOTE: The below are for U.S. Land HOPs only If you travel with Escapees HOPs on cruises or special adventure HOPs, we will supply the covid tour guidelines. Safe travels, Lisa Koca HOP Director 936-755-1060 www.escapees.com/hops Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 www.escapees.com For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency 855-757-8881 (Toll-Free)
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