APRIL TRAVEL NEWS

Pick up locations: Patriot Square, Barnstable Senior Center, Mashpee Senior Center For more information about the trips being offered, contact Karyn Wendell at 508-420-5288 or by email at

KarynMW1@comcast.net ~ www.adventureswithkarynwendell.com Mail payments to: P. O. Box 161, Centerville, MA 02632

Join Karyn.......2018 CARIBBEAN CRUISE BOSTON - BOSTON 7 Islands, 14 Days This 14-day cruise is on the Norwegian Dawn round trip from Boston. Enjoy leisurely sea days and visit 7 Caribbean islands including St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Martinique, Antigua, Basseterre, Tortola and San Juan! Prices include: Ultimate Beverage Package (including gratuities), Pre-Paid On board Service Charges, taxes, port charges and 14 days, October 26-November 9, 2018 Prices start at: IB Inside Stateroom $1,611 pp, OB Ocean View Full Picture Window $1,881 pp, Balcony and Mini Suites prices based on availability at time of booking. Black Falcon Pier round-trip transfers to Boston ($40 pp) included in pricing above.

BROADWAY SHOWS & PERFORMANCES Show and concert pricing includes transportation, driver gratuity, reserved performance ticket!

SOMETHING ROTTEN― With 10 Tony® nominations including Best Musical,, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is a “big, fat hit!”(New York Post). Set in the ‘90s – the 1590s – this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write their own hit play while the "rock star" Shakespeare keeps getting all the hits. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is “The Producers + Spamalot + The Book of Mormon. Squared!” 2 PM Matinee Saturday, May 19, $80 pp Outer Side Orchestra/$110 pp Premium Orchestra

Disney's ALADDIN- the hit Broadway Musical― "Exactly What You Wish for in a Broadway Show" Discover a whole new world at Disney's Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Visit Faneuil Hall before 7:30 show at Boston Opera House, orchestra Wednesday, July 25, $99 pp

NEWMISS SAIGON―National Tour Opening at Providence Performing Arts Center! Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon, from the creators of Les Misérables. This is the epic story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim. In a bar run by a notorious character called The Engineer, Kim meets an American G.I. That encounter will change their lives forever. Featuring stunning spectacle, a sensational cast of 42 and a soaring score including Broadway hits like “Last Night of the World,” “The Movie in My Mind,” and “The Heat is On in Saigon,” this is a theatrical event you will never forget. " A DYNAMITE BROADWAY REVIVAL" - THE NEW YORKER Saturday, September 29, 2 PM Matinee $90 pp Outer Side Orchestra/$115 pp Premium Orchestra

ON SALE May 1: PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Cats*, Anastasia, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, School of Rock, Waitress the Musical, The Band's Visit* BOSTON OPERA HOUSE: Dear Evan Hansen, Hello Dolly staring Betty Buckley, A Bronx Tale, The Play That Goes Wrong (*National Tour Launch)

CASINO TRIPS FOXWOODS― Join us on monthly trip to Foxwoods Resort Casino. Bingo players welcome! Bonus package includes $10 free slot play and lunch at buffet or $10 any restaurant. Tuesday, May 1, $ 35 pp Upcoming dates: 6/05

MOHEGAN SUN―"Springtime Fun"— Each person will receive a bonus package that includes Free bet and meal voucher. Tuesday, May 15, $35

TWIN RIVERS & "SWEET CAROLINE" A Tribute to Neil Diamond Show—Show package includes a lunch buffet and Neil Diamond Tribute Show plus $15 in free slot play! Each tour participant must fill out a tour registration form and return with payment. Wednesday, November 14, $79 pp

Overnight ATLANTIC CITY “A New Year Celebration” —A great getaway at a great price! Enjoy the Atlantic City Boardwalk for 3 days, 4 meals, also includes--$20 coin bonus, 2 Revue Shows, accommodations at Resorts on the Boardwalk, cancellation waiver add $24, January 2-4, 2019, $234 pp double/triple, $309 single

DAY TRIPS ART IN BLOOM-MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS BOSTON—Celebrate Spring at the 42nd annual festival of fine art & fresh flowers and enjoy art from across the MFA’s collection paired with magnificent floral interpretations as Garden Club arrangers and professional designers transform the galleries. Join one of the free continuous guided tours or enjoy the breathtaking floral arrangements at your leisure. You will receive a program book and map. Enjoy NEW special exhibits including: Collecting Stories: Native American Art, Klimt and Schiele: Drawn, Japanese Prints: The Psychedelic Seventies, Masterpieces of Dutch and Flemish Painting (extended), M.C. Escher Infinite Dimensions or explore the NEW gallery Daily Life in Ancient Greece all included with your admission to the MFA! Monday, April 30, $69 pp

APRIL TRAVEL NEWS

Pick up locations: Patriot Square, Barnstable Senior Center, Mashpee Senior Center For more information about the trips being offered, contact Karyn Wendell at 508-420-5288 or by email at

KarynMW1@comcast.net ~ www.adventureswithkarynwendell.com Mail payments to: P. O. Box 161, Centerville, MA 02632

NEW LEONARD BERNSTEIN CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION with the Boston Pops ―The Boston Pops celebrates the legendary and prolific composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein on the centennial of his birth. An American legend, Bernstein was closely connected to Boston and this orchestra. The concert will feature a wide variety of his works from the symphonic state, opera, Broadway, art songs and film scores and will include vocalists singing selections from Candide, West Side Store and more! First balcony, front rows. Friday, May 11, $99 pp

BOSTON POPS FILM NIGHT—Join Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williams as he celebrates decades of unforgettable music-making. His contributions to cinematic music are unsurpassed, and include such beloved scores as Star Wars, Jaws, Indiana Jones, E.T., the Harry Potter series and so many more. Film night is a memorable evening as Williams leads the Pops in an exciting selection of some of his favorite music and film clips. Show time is 8 PM Time on own at Prudential Center before the show. First balcony, front rows. Wednesday, May 23, $109 pp

NEW THRIFT SHOPS OF UPPER CAPE—Our last trip sold out! Grab the girls and let’s go shopping! Do you enjoy thrift shops? We will visit shops on the upper Cape as time allows. We will also make stops for coffee and lunch on own. Friday, June 8, $25 pp

NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW "Cottages Smart and Small"—Gilded Age "cottages" were built with every convenience, designed for entertaining and to represent a lifestyle. Today's "cottages," much like their gilded ancestors, are also about lifestyle. Join us to celebrate the tiniest of homes, which are smart in both technology and style. Their adjacent gardens are equally thoughtful, livable spaces, both functional & beautiful. Friday, June 22, $59 pp

NEW CARNIVAL 2018 "Mardi Gras By the Sea"—Provincetown rolls out the red carpet and invites everyone to attend their Mardi gras style parade. Beads, Floats, Music and more! This year's theme - "Mardi Gras By The Sea"! Enjoy strolling the streets & taking in all the sights, check out the art galleries & shops. Thursday, August 16, $35 pp

NEW THE BIG E-EASTERN STATE EXPOSITION—New England's Largest State Fair has “A little something for everyone!” The Big E, the largest fair in the northeast, is home of The Big E Cream Puff, Eclair and Craz-E Burger. It's a New England extravaganza with top name entertainment, The Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, Storrowton Village Museum, animals, competitive exhibits, rides, shopping, crafts, a daily parade and a Mardi Gras parade and foods from around the world for 17 days each September in West Springfield, MA! Visit www.thebige.com for more information! "Military Appreciation Day" receive FREE admission with your military ID! Friday, September 14, $60 pp

NEW THE LAST EMPRESSOF CHINA: The Forbidden City's Untold Story at Peabody Essex Museum— This Exhibition is the first to explore the role of empresses in shaping China's last dynasty - Quing dynasty - from 1644 to 1912. Featuring about 150 spectacular objects from the Forbidden City, the exhibition sheds new light and tells the little-known story of key women's (empresses) roles and influence in court politics, art, religion and history of the Quing dynasty. Today's visit includes a docent tour of the exhibition and admission to Yin Yu Tang Chinese House. Saturday, September 22, $79 pp Note: Only US tour stop for this exhibition!

NEW LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Overnight—Capture the spirit of Halloween as we visit New York's haunted history trail - Sleepy Hollow Country. Highlights include: Sunnyside-famed author Washington Irving's Home, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Mysterious Wing's Castle, Rhinebeck Ghost Tour, Miss Fancy's Victorian Party House. 2 days, 2 meals, driver gratuity, accommodations Spring Hill Suites-Fishkill, NY, October 11-12 , $349 pp double/$419 single Note: Deposit of $50 pp due 7/01/18.

Not All Who Wander Are Lost....introducing Exciting, NEW 2019 Destination Tours OREGON TRAILS featuring the Portland Rose Festival—Join Karyn...features single hotel stay in Portland-the "City of Roses." Tour highlights include: Portland Rose Festival, City tour, Mt. St Helens National Monument & Johnston Ridge Observatory, Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Cruise, Boneville Dam, Oregon's Pacific Coast, International Rose Test Garden, Tillamook Cheese Factory, Winery Tasting, Astoria, Multnomah Falls and more! Includes: Cape transfers, Round trip air- Boston, 6 days, 8 meals, June 6-11, 2019, $2,475 pp

DALMATION SUNSHINE featuring Croatia and Slovenia—Join Karyn.....This tour includes overnights in the Old-world cities of Dubrovnik and Split along the Adriatic coast. Highlights include: Old Dubrovnik, Diocletian's Palace, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Postojna Caves, Bled Castle, Ljubljana walking tour, Zagreb City Tour and more! This tour offers several multiple night first class hotel stays and some free time for exploring on your own or taking optional excursion. Includes: Cape transfers, Round trip air-Boston, 9 days, 13 meals, September 14-23, 2019, $2,637 pp

PERU & MACHU PICCHU featuring Lima, Cuzco & the Sacred Valley—This "bucket list" destination tour offers a once in a life time chance to explore one the worl'ds wonders! Tour highlights include: 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites-Machu Picchu, Cuzco & Lima, Machu Picchu Excursion, Lima City Tour, Local "Casa" hosted dinner, The Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo Fortress, Cuzco City Tour, Sacsayhuaman Ruins, Qenqo, Andean Folklore Show and more! Includes: Cape transfers, round trip air-Boston, 9 days, 16 meals, November 5-13, 2019, $4,895 pp