Carousel Dinner Theater-  All Shook Up - Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Escorted by Scott and Deb Barkhurst

      Heat up the season with this sizzling, energetic musical told through more than 24 of the greatest Elvis Presley songs, including “Love Me Tender,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” and “Don’t be Cruel”. Follow “tall, dark, and handsome” into a small, quiet Midwestern town where all it takes is a little rock music for the town to suddenly burst to life.  This feel-good story of zany love triangles, and laugh-out-loud comedy is made up of mishap and mischievous madness that is sure to rock the house. Full of all the Elvis Presley songs you know and love, this show is perfect for everyone!   All Shook Up is guaranteed to shake up your holiday season. Included in this evening: the show, dinner and dessert, transportation, all tips, and a Travels and Journeys escort.  There might be a dance contest in the bus on the way home so bring your blue suede shoes!   

Price for this trip is only $89 per person due upon registration.

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A Christmas Story Experience - Saturday, December 6, 2008
Escorted by Scott and Deb Barkhurst

      Do your Christmas traditions include watching the 1983 movie, A Christmas Story?  This classic holiday comedy tells the tale of Ralphie growing up in the 1940s. The only thing Ralphie wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder BB gun, but his mother, his teacher, and even Santa are convinced he'll "shoot his eye out" with such a present.  If this movie is a hit at your house, then relive the past as we travel to Cleveland for our second annual A Christmas Story Experience.  Filmed in Cleveland, this movie is arguably one of America’s favorite holiday films.  Our first stop will be a tour of the original house, now restored to its movie splendor.  Directly across the street from the house is the official A Christmas Story House Museum, which features original props, costumes and memorabilia from the film, as well as rare behind-the-scenes photos and a gift shop where you can purchase your very own leg lamp.  Our next stop will be at the Cleveland Playhouse for an entertaining stage production of the movie.  After the show we will go to the C&Y Chinese restaurant, the official restaurant of A Christmas Story, and the location of the movie filming.  Here we will enjoy a 5 course family style dinner featuring Chinese turkey while being serenaded with “Fa Ra Ra Ra Ra”. Prove you know your A Christmas Story trivia and be ready to square off against the others on the bus as we make our way home that evening.  This trip is fun for all ages and a great way to start your holiday season.  Our trip includes: entrance and private tour of the official A Christmas Story home, time to visit the museum and gift shop, a ticket to the live performance, dinner, motorcoach transportation, all tips, and a Travels and Journeys escort. 

Price for this trip is only $110 per person due upon registration.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular - Sunday, December 7, 2008
Escorted by Scott and Deb Barkhurst

      This year marks the debut of an ALL NEW Christmas Spectacular, completely re-imagined and replicating the magic of the Radio City 75th Anniversary Celebration.  Since 1994 the Radio City Christmas Spectacular has toured theaters in North America, bringing the world famous Rockettes with their precision choreography.  Show stopping numbers include the legendary "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and "New York at Christmas".  Families will be delighted and touched as Santa and his reindeer fly, teddy bears dance and the true meaning of Christmas comes to life in the awe-inspiring "Living Nativity".  Join us for a spectacular event sure to create family memories that last a lifetime.  Our bus will leave Bucyrus early afternoon, stop at the Lodi Outlet Mall for shopping and dinner on your own, then on to the show at Cleveland Playhouse Square.

Price for this trip is only $115 per person due upon registration.

Carousel Dinner Theater- The King and I - Thursday, April 10, 2008
Escorted by Scott and Deb Barkhurst

This show will be sure to impress you with elaborate costumes, striking sets and a storybook romance. Set in 19th Century, old world Bangkok, the King’s many children are governed by the beautiful Anna, who influences the King to consider the Western ways. King Mongkut becomes easily influenced as he begins to fall in love with the lovely Anna. The wonderful score features music you know and love including, “Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Getting to Know You,” “Hello, Young Lovers” and “Shall We Dance?” Do not miss this extravagant production! The many children on stage will leave you smiling from ear to ear!  Included in this evening: the show, dinner and dessert, transportation, all tips, and a Travels and Journeys escort. Come join us for a great dinner, a great show, and great fun. 

Circleville Pumpkin Show  - Thursday, October 16, 2008
Escorted by Scott and Deb Barkhurst

Join us for a fun-filled day at one of Ohio’s largest festivals.  Board the motorcoach in the morning and spend the day at the ultimate pumpkin experience.  You’ll have plenty of time to choose pumpkin foods, stroll through the craft booths, see the pumpkin displays, visit the flower and art shows, and enjoy the entertainment.  Spend the day with us and still be home in time for dinner.  This is a fun way to celebrate the 2008 fall season.  Roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Mansfield, Bucyrus, and Marion, all tips, and a Travels and Journeys escort are all included in this trip.

Price for this trip is only $35 per person due upon registration.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad  - Saturday, October 18, 2008
Escorted by Scott and Deb Barkhurst

      All aboard for fun as we experience the adventure and nostalgia of riding the train on the most scenic excursion railway in Ohio.  This fun day trip starts in the morning when we board the motorcoach and make our way to the Cleveland Westside Market.  This is Cleveland’s oldest publicly owned market and a popular shopping spot for both local and out-of-town shoppers.  Here we will have free time to peruse the many food and gift stalls.  Oh, and don’t worry, there will be plenty of cooler space on the motorcoach for any purchases that need to stay cool until we get home.  Next, we will enjoy an early lunch at the Westside Market Cafe.  After lunch we’ll travel to Independence where we’ll hop aboard our train and journey through the heart of beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park along the Cuyahoga River.  We’ll ride comfortably in vintage climate-controlled coaches built in the 40’s and 50’s as we enjoy the scenery of the fall foliage in the park.  Our destination stop will be in Akron at Hale Farm and Village, a living history museum depicting mid-19th century life in the Western Reserve.  There will be plenty of time to view crafts people demonstrating glassblowing, pottery making, spinning, weaving and other trades.  You can also visit the gift shop and the restored homes where interpreters in costume discuss and present daily life of mid-1800’s.  After our visit to Hale Farm, it is time to climb back aboard the train and return to the station in Independence where our motorcoach will be waiting for us.  On the way home we will make a stop for dinner on your own.  This special Cleveland/Akron experience will be a memory for young and old alike.  The trip includes lunch, a ticket for the railroad, entrance to Hale Farm, motorcoach transportation from Bucyrus and Mansfield, all tips and taxes, and a Travels and Journeys escort for the day.  

Price for this trip is only $95 per person due upon registration.