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Laurel Lake Travel Club plans 2009 getaway vacations

March 4, 2009 – That fun group of adventure-seekers, the Laurel Lake Travel Club, will soon pack their bags and head out to explore new destinations in 2009.

The group invites local retirees and baby boomers to join them for any of the following trips. Call Laurel Lake at 1-866-650-2100 for details. Reservations will be accepted on a "space available" basis — please book early.

A DAY IN AMISH COUNTRY – May 1, 2009 – $59 per person
Step back in time to the 1850’s with a visit to Baltic Mills to see flour made, shop at Lehman’s Hardware, lunch in an Amish home, and enjoy cheese shopping and wine tasting at the Breitenbach Winery. Reserve by March 27, 2009; a Tours ‘N Tours trip.

THE WILDS AND HOPALONG CASSIDY – May 19, 2009 – $59 per person
Marvel at the vast beauty of the 10,000 acre wild animal preserve in southern Ohio, known as The Wilds. Witness African, Asian and North American species roaming freely, and explore the Wilds Education Center. After lunch, visit the Hopalong Cassidy Museum showcasing the life of the cowboy star, Cambridge native William Boyd. Call for availability; a LifeCenter Plus trip.

LAUREL HIGHLANDS, PENNSYLVANIA – July 15-16, 2009 – $375 double, $388 single
Stay overnight at the Ramada Historic Ligonier Hotel, explore the Compass Inn Stagecoach Stop, dine at Green Gables Restaurant & Playhouse where you’ll see "Pajama Game," visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob with stunning views of the Youghiogheny River Gorge. Reserve by May 29, 2009; a Tours ‘n Tours trip.

CANADA’S ATLANTIC COAST – July 23-August 1, 2009 – Starts at $2,949
Ten-day tour of Nova Scotia, including Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, the Citadel, Hopewell Rocks, a Lobster Boat excursion, Prince Edward Island (setting of "Anne of Green Gables"), Cavendish National Park, Cape Breton Island and Cabot Trail. Call for itinerary and pricing; a Tours ‘n Tours trip.

NIAGARA ON THE LAKE – September 2-4, 2009 – $895 double, $1114 single
Stay at the 5-star Queen’s Landing Hotel and see Shaw Festival productions of "Brief Encounters" and "Sunday in the Park." Enjoy fabulous meals, wine tasting and shopping! Reserve by July 1, 2009; a Tours ‘n Tours trip.

CULTURAL COLUMBUS & DALE CHIHULY EXHIBIT – September 16, 2009 – $58 pp
Travel to Columbus to see the Dale Chihuly glass art exhibit amongst the beautiful plants at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Visit the Ohio State Capital and commemorate Lincoln’s first visit there. Enjoy lunch in German Village! Call for availability; a LifeCenter Plus trip.

THE BILTMORE AT CHRISTMAS – November 18-20, 2009 – Starts at $538
Experience a Victorian Christmas at America’s largest private residence, The Biltmore in Asheville, NC. Trip includes day and candlelight tours of the Biltmore house, gardens and winery, a guided city tour of Asheville, a Gingerbread House exhibit, and production "Home for the Holidays." Reserve by September 25, 2009; a Tours ‘n Tours trip.

Local travel enthusiasts may also sign up for Laurel Lake’s "Guest Traveler" program. Members of the "Guest Traveler" program automatically receive mailed announcements of new trips and have an open invitation to travel in the fun-loving company of Laurel Lake residents.

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Now celebrating its 20th Anniversary, Laurel Lake Retirement Community is the remarkable lifestyle choice for adults 62+ who wish to continue leading active lives filled with travel, fitness, volunteering, work, cultural and lifelong learning pursuits. To learn more about this not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering multiple home styles within 150 scenic acres in Hudson, call 1-866-650-2100 or visit www.laurellake.org.