November 2026
Buck Institute for Research on Aging (Novato) + Cheesecake Factory (Corte Madera)
Date: November 5 (Thur) Price: $155
Our docent-led tour will walk us through several parts of the Buck Institute Research Center which was designed by the
famous architect, I.M. Pei. Our docents will describe what their scientists are learning about aging related diseases and
their pursuit of increasing the healthy years of life. Our tour will include a Q&A session in which we can learn more about
current research discoveries. Lunch @ The Cheesecake Factory is Included.
Depart: SR @ 9:30a RP @ 9:45a Pet @ 10:00a Return to SR: 4:00p
Date: November 5 (Thur) Price: $155
Our docent-led tour will walk us through several parts of the Buck Institute Research Center which was designed by the
famous architect, I.M. Pei. Our docents will describe what their scientists are learning about aging related diseases and
their pursuit of increasing the healthy years of life. Our tour will include a Q&A session in which we can learn more about
current research discoveries. Lunch @ The Cheesecake Factory is Included.
Depart: SR @ 9:30a RP @ 9:45a Pet @ 10:00a Return to SR: 4:00p
Treasures of the Pharaohs Exhibit @ De Young Museum (SF-Golden Gate Park)
Date: November 17 (Tue) Price: $150
This exhibition brings the world of the pharaohs to life through 130 exquisite works spanning 3,000 years of history. From towering stone statues to gilded masks to intricate gold jewelry, these objects reveal the power, beauty, and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. A special highlight is the US debut of objects from the Golden City, a newly unearthed area near Luxor. Lunch on your own.
Depart: SR @ 9:00a RP @ 9:15a Pet @ 9:30a Return to SR: 5:00p
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California Academy of Sciences (SF-Golden Gate Park)
Date: November 17 (Tue) Price: $160
This is a unique destination in that it houses an aquarium, planetarium, living rainforest, a coral reef ecosystem and
natural history museum—all under one “living roof.” From the penguins to the albino alligator to the wildflowers on
the roof, the building is bursting with life. The Academy launches new exhibits every season. Lunch on your own.
Depart: SR @ 9:00a RP @ 9:15a Pet @ 9:30a Return to SR: 5:00p
Date: November 17 (Tue) Price: $150
This exhibition brings the world of the pharaohs to life through 130 exquisite works spanning 3,000 years of history. From towering stone statues to gilded masks to intricate gold jewelry, these objects reveal the power, beauty, and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. A special highlight is the US debut of objects from the Golden City, a newly unearthed area near Luxor. Lunch on your own.
Depart: SR @ 9:00a RP @ 9:15a Pet @ 9:30a Return to SR: 5:00p
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California Academy of Sciences (SF-Golden Gate Park)
Date: November 17 (Tue) Price: $160
This is a unique destination in that it houses an aquarium, planetarium, living rainforest, a coral reef ecosystem and
natural history museum—all under one “living roof.” From the penguins to the albino alligator to the wildflowers on
the roof, the building is bursting with life. The Academy launches new exhibits every season. Lunch on your own.
Depart: SR @ 9:00a RP @ 9:15a Pet @ 9:30a Return to SR: 5:00p
Theater: The Music Man @ Orpheum Theater (SF - 1:00p Show)
Date: November 21 (Sat) Price: $225
Meredith Willson’s timeless, five-time Tony Award® winning musical comedy, THE MUSIC MAN follows a notorious, fast-talking traveling salesman as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian Paroo, the local librarian. A true musical theater gem, the story’s relevance transcends generations with unforgettable songs including “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Trouble,” ‘Till There Was You,” “Pickalittle,” and “Gary, Indiana”. Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
Date: November 21 (Sat) Price: $225
Meredith Willson’s timeless, five-time Tony Award® winning musical comedy, THE MUSIC MAN follows a notorious, fast-talking traveling salesman as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian Paroo, the local librarian. A true musical theater gem, the story’s relevance transcends generations with unforgettable songs including “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Trouble,” ‘Till There Was You,” “Pickalittle,” and “Gary, Indiana”. Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
December 2026
Cambria Christmas Market & Lights @ Cambria Pines Lodge + Day @ Solvang
4-Days, 3-Nights Lodging @ Cambria Pines Lodge + 4 Meals (3 Breakfasts; 1 Dinner)
Optional Addition: Hearst Castle
Date: November 30 (Mon) - December 3 (Thu) Price: $1,500 pp (Dbl) $2,100 Single
Come join us on this holiday get-away where we will spend 3-nights at the Cambria Pines Lodge, host to the magical
Cambria Christmas Market. Each evening, the market magically comes alive with 3+ million Christmas lights and decorations, German Vendor Market, festive food & drink, live music and more! On Day 2, we will journey south to the Avila Valley Barn and then, on to Solvang for an afternoon and evening of shopping and Christmas celebration. On Day 3, we will have time to enjoy the numerous shops and galleries in Cambria and perhaps a walk at Moonstone Beach. We will accommodate an optional tour at Hearst Castle. On our drive back to Sonoma County, we will have our lunch break at the Gilroy Premium Outlook stores. Hope you can join us on this Holiday get-away!
Depart Mon: SR @ 8:00a RP @ 8:15a Pet @ 8:30a Thu Return to SR: 6:30p
4-Days, 3-Nights Lodging @ Cambria Pines Lodge + 4 Meals (3 Breakfasts; 1 Dinner)
Optional Addition: Hearst Castle
Date: November 30 (Mon) - December 3 (Thu) Price: $1,500 pp (Dbl) $2,100 Single
Come join us on this holiday get-away where we will spend 3-nights at the Cambria Pines Lodge, host to the magical
Cambria Christmas Market. Each evening, the market magically comes alive with 3+ million Christmas lights and decorations, German Vendor Market, festive food & drink, live music and more! On Day 2, we will journey south to the Avila Valley Barn and then, on to Solvang for an afternoon and evening of shopping and Christmas celebration. On Day 3, we will have time to enjoy the numerous shops and galleries in Cambria and perhaps a walk at Moonstone Beach. We will accommodate an optional tour at Hearst Castle. On our drive back to Sonoma County, we will have our lunch break at the Gilroy Premium Outlook stores. Hope you can join us on this Holiday get-away!
Depart Mon: SR @ 8:00a RP @ 8:15a Pet @ 8:30a Thu Return to SR: 6:30p
Snow Train to Reno + 2 Nights @ Silver Legacy + Dinner + Holiday Show (Reno)
Date: December 9 (Wed) - December 11 (Fri) Price: $600 pp (Dbl) Singles add $75
We will ride the bus to Sacramento where we will board the Amtrak Train for a scenic ride over the Sierras into Reno (some of our travel mates may forgo the train ride and instead, choose to ride the bus to Reno). We will stay at the Silver Legacy for two nights. On Wednesday evening, come join us for a Welcome Drink and a light snack. On Thursday, guests will have the option to visit other Casinos or do some Christmas shopping at the Meadowood Mall. In the evening, we will enjoy a dinner at the Roxy and then enjoy the Holiday show,
“Jingle Bell Rock,” at the El Dorado theater. Both venues are a part of the Silver Legacy complex. On Friday, we will have the
option to enjoy some time at the Boomtown Casino or enjoy a “late check-out” at hotel, before heading home.
Depart Wed: SR @ 7:15a RP @ 7:30a Pet @ 7:45a Friday Return to SR: 6:30p
Date: December 9 (Wed) - December 11 (Fri) Price: $600 pp (Dbl) Singles add $75
We will ride the bus to Sacramento where we will board the Amtrak Train for a scenic ride over the Sierras into Reno (some of our travel mates may forgo the train ride and instead, choose to ride the bus to Reno). We will stay at the Silver Legacy for two nights. On Wednesday evening, come join us for a Welcome Drink and a light snack. On Thursday, guests will have the option to visit other Casinos or do some Christmas shopping at the Meadowood Mall. In the evening, we will enjoy a dinner at the Roxy and then enjoy the Holiday show,
“Jingle Bell Rock,” at the El Dorado theater. Both venues are a part of the Silver Legacy complex. On Friday, we will have the
option to enjoy some time at the Boomtown Casino or enjoy a “late check-out” at hotel, before heading home.
Depart Wed: SR @ 7:15a RP @ 7:30a Pet @ 7:45a Friday Return to SR: 6:30p
Christmas Wonderland @ Filoli Gardens (Woodside)
Date: December 16 (Wed) Price: $225
Early evening at Filoli Gardens in December is the kind of holiday spectacle you build your Christmas season around—arriving
just as daylight fades, you watch the estate transform into a glowing Christmas wonderland. Trees shimmer to life,
pathways ignite with color, and the historic house radiates warmth, creating a dazzling, immersive experience that feels
tailor‑made for a memorable December Holiday celebration. A Boxed Dinner to be enjoyed at Filoli’s Quail Café, will be included.
Depart: SR @ 2:30p RP @ 2:45p Pet @ 3:00p Return to SR: 9:30p
Date: December 16 (Wed) Price: $225
Early evening at Filoli Gardens in December is the kind of holiday spectacle you build your Christmas season around—arriving
just as daylight fades, you watch the estate transform into a glowing Christmas wonderland. Trees shimmer to life,
pathways ignite with color, and the historic house radiates warmth, creating a dazzling, immersive experience that feels
tailor‑made for a memorable December Holiday celebration. A Boxed Dinner to be enjoyed at Filoli’s Quail Café, will be included.
Depart: SR @ 2:30p RP @ 2:45p Pet @ 3:00p Return to SR: 9:30p
Theater: The Outsiders @ Orpheum Theater (SF - 1:00p Show)
Date: December 19 (Sat) Price: $225
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is The Outsiders. Adapted from S.E. Hinton's seminal
novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film, this thrilling new musical has the power to inspire an entire generation."
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle
with their affluent rivals, the Socs. The Outsiders navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers
dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original
score, The Outsiders is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still
“lots of good in the world.” Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
Date: December 19 (Sat) Price: $225
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is The Outsiders. Adapted from S.E. Hinton's seminal
novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film, this thrilling new musical has the power to inspire an entire generation."
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle
with their affluent rivals, the Socs. The Outsiders navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers
dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original
score, The Outsiders is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still
“lots of good in the world.” Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
Theater: Elf @ The Golden Gate Theater (SF - 1:00p Show)
Date: December 20 (Sun) Price: $210
Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. This all-new tour, based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, was hailed by The New York Times, which said, “The show has CRACKED THE CODE OF ALL-AGES COMEDY, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter,” and celebrated in The New Yorker, “It’s enough to MAKE YOU BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS.” This modern-day holiday classic is a gift for kids and adults, and a very ‘sparklejollytwinklejingley’ night out!” Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
Date: December 20 (Sun) Price: $210
Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. This all-new tour, based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, was hailed by The New York Times, which said, “The show has CRACKED THE CODE OF ALL-AGES COMEDY, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter,” and celebrated in The New Yorker, “It’s enough to MAKE YOU BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS.” This modern-day holiday classic is a gift for kids and adults, and a very ‘sparklejollytwinklejingley’ night out!” Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
January 2027
Savor a Classic Evening @ the House of Prime Rib (SF) - Reservation @ 5:00p
Date: Jan 12 (Tue) Price: $219
Travel in comfort aboard our deluxe motorcoach as we head to one of San Francisco’s most iconic dining destinations. Upon arrival,
enjoy a sumptuous meal featuring your choice of flavorful cut of prime rib, accompanied by a crisp green salad, your choice
of mashed or baked potato, Yorkshire pudding, and creamed spinach. Coffee or tea is included to complete your meal.
Please Note: alcoholic beverages are available for purchase separately. Attire is Business Casual.
Depart: SR @ 3:00p RP @ 3:15p Pet @ 3:30p Return to SR: 8:30p
Date: Jan 12 (Tue) Price: $219
Travel in comfort aboard our deluxe motorcoach as we head to one of San Francisco’s most iconic dining destinations. Upon arrival,
enjoy a sumptuous meal featuring your choice of flavorful cut of prime rib, accompanied by a crisp green salad, your choice
of mashed or baked potato, Yorkshire pudding, and creamed spinach. Coffee or tea is included to complete your meal.
Please Note: alcoholic beverages are available for purchase separately. Attire is Business Casual.
Depart: SR @ 3:00p RP @ 3:15p Pet @ 3:30p Return to SR: 8:30p
Theater: Jersey Boys @ The Golden Gate Theater (SF - 1:00p Show)
Date: January 16 (Sat) Price: $239
They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the
radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story -- a
story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including Sherry,
Big Girls Don’t Cry, Oh What a Night, Walk Like a Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
Date: January 16 (Sat) Price: $239
They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the
radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story -- a
story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including Sherry,
Big Girls Don’t Cry, Oh What a Night, Walk Like a Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
Collette Tour: Costa Rica: A World of Nature (January 22 - February 2)
February 2027
Theater: Buena Vista Social Club @ The Orpheum Theater (SF - 1:00p Show)
Date: February 17 (Wed) Price: $219
It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past. Tony and Grammy Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club
is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story thrilling life in
this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation. Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
Date: February 17 (Wed) Price: $219
It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past. Tony and Grammy Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club
is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story thrilling life in
this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation. Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
March 2027
Theater: Operation Mincemeat @ The Orpheum Theater (SF - 1:00p Show)
Date: March 24 (Wed) Price: $219
How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and - of all people - Ian Fleming turn the tide of World War II? Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical
and a 2025 Tony winner, Operation Mincemeat is the best-reviewed show in West End history. It’s 1943 and the Allies are on the ropes.
Luckily, they’re about to gamble our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, it’s the fast-paced,
hilarious true story of the secret mission that won WWII. Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
Date: March 24 (Wed) Price: $219
How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and - of all people - Ian Fleming turn the tide of World War II? Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical
and a 2025 Tony winner, Operation Mincemeat is the best-reviewed show in West End history. It’s 1943 and the Allies are on the ropes.
Luckily, they’re about to gamble our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, it’s the fast-paced,
hilarious true story of the secret mission that won WWII. Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
April 2027
Collette Tour: Holland/Belgium Springtime River Cruise (April 27 - May 5)
May 2027
Collette Tour: Spotlight on Tuscany (May 5 - 13)
Spring in Yosemite
4-Days, 3-Nights Lodging @ Tenaya Lodge + 6 Meals (3 Breakfasts; 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners)
Date: May 24 (Mon) - May 27 (Thu)
Price: $1,600 pp (Dbl) $2,150 (Single) (Deposit of $250 per person to initiate booking)
Springtime is the optimal time to view Yosemite’s magnificent waterfalls. Our 4-day journey features: 3-Nights Lodging at Tenaya Lodge;
a narrated tour of Yosemite Valley by a Naturalist who will talk about the history and geology of Yosemite Valley and there will be
free time to do some exploring on your own. Our journey also includes a visit to the Giant Sequoias at Mariposa Grove plus time to
relax at the lodge. Six meals are included, most notably; a Welcome Drink and 3-Course Catered dinner with wine on Monday evening; breakfast buffets Tue., Wed, and Thur. mornings; and dinner on our way home. $250 Deposit to reserve a seat on this trip.
Depart Mon: SR @ 8:30a RP @ 8:45a Pet @ 9:00a Thursday Return to SR: 7:00p
4-Days, 3-Nights Lodging @ Tenaya Lodge + 6 Meals (3 Breakfasts; 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners)
Date: May 24 (Mon) - May 27 (Thu)
Price: $1,600 pp (Dbl) $2,150 (Single) (Deposit of $250 per person to initiate booking)
Springtime is the optimal time to view Yosemite’s magnificent waterfalls. Our 4-day journey features: 3-Nights Lodging at Tenaya Lodge;
a narrated tour of Yosemite Valley by a Naturalist who will talk about the history and geology of Yosemite Valley and there will be
free time to do some exploring on your own. Our journey also includes a visit to the Giant Sequoias at Mariposa Grove plus time to
relax at the lodge. Six meals are included, most notably; a Welcome Drink and 3-Course Catered dinner with wine on Monday evening; breakfast buffets Tue., Wed, and Thur. mornings; and dinner on our way home. $250 Deposit to reserve a seat on this trip.
Depart Mon: SR @ 8:30a RP @ 8:45a Pet @ 9:00a Thursday Return to SR: 7:00p