Trips

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Spots go fast on all our trips and some are already filled up. We do our best to get you the best seats for the best price with a quality trip!  Check our flyers in the Thrive55+ Active Living Center, in our Discover 55+ newsletter or on our Facebook page for added information.

We offer day and extended trips around the USA and abroad. Great for singles, couples, families – there’s something for everyone and all ages. Trips are open to the public.

Questions about a particular trip??  If you just want to know if there is a spot for you you may call 860-441-6785 or if a more specific question call 860-441-6623.  THANK YOU for traveling with us!

Payment must be made upon registering for a day trip. No refunds unless your spot can be filled.

    Collette Trips Presentations for Groton Senior Center

    Posted on July 13, 2021 by Groton

    Trip presentations for upcoming extended trips with Groton Senor Center

    • ¨ Tropical Costa Rica trip presentation is Tuesday, July 20 at 1 pm  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1051305
    • ¨ Spotlight on Santa Fe trip presentation is Thursday, August 5th at 1 pm
    • ¨ California Dreamin’ trip presentation is Thursday, August 5th at 2:30 pm
    • https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1051418

    Pre-registration is required for any of these 860-441-6785

     

    EXTENDED TRIPS 2021

    Posted on July 3, 2021 by Groton

    2021 EXTENDED TRIPS

    Ark Encounter            September 25 – October 1, 2021  (BUS)

    Roundtrip Motor-coach, 6 Nights 4-star Accommodations, Tour of Falling Waters & Guided Tour of the Ohio Amish Country, Tour of the Warther Museum, Admission to the Creation Museum & the Ark Encounter—note: moderate walking with up to 3 hours of walking per day.

    EXPLORING SOUTH AFRICA, VICTORIA FALLS & BOTSWANA– October 08 — 22 (AIR)

    Pilanesberg National Park, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, 8 Wildlife Safaris, Choice on Tour, Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Table Mountain 15 Days • 29 Meals

    SPOTLIGHT ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA        NOV 20– 28, 2021
    Nice, St. Paul de Vence, St. Tropez, Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting, Monaco, Monte Carlo Casino, Choice on Tour, Nice Flower Market, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Cannes,
    Fragonard Perfumerie Workshop 9 Days • 11 Meals

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    SOUTHERN CHARM                    FEBRUARY 27, 2022 (AIR)
    featuring Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island : Historic Charleston, Choice on Tour, Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, Savannah, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island 7 Days /9 Meals

    COSTA RICA                                  MARCH 19-27, 2022
    San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Choice on Tour, Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal Cruise, Cano Negro Refuge, Zarcero 9 Days • 14 Meals

    SANTA FE                                        MAY 2022
    Walking Tour of Santa Fe Plaza, Open-Air Tram Tour, Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe School of Cooking, Turquoise Trail, Allan Houser Sculpture Garden, Bandelier National Monument, El Santuario de Chimayo 6 Days /8 Meals

    SHADES OF IRELAND                             SEPTEMBER 2 -11, 2022
    Dublin, Irish Evening, Choices on Tour, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry, Farm Visit, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Castle Stay 10 Days / 13 Meals

    CALIFORNIA DREAMING                            OCTOBER 3 -10, 2022
    Monterey, Scenic 17-Mile Drive, Yosemite National Park, Sacramento, Choice on Tour, Lake Tahoe Scenic Cruise, Napa Valley Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting, San Francisco 8 Days / 12 Meals

    Would you like more details on any of these trips?
    Please email colsen@groton-ct.gov or call 860-441-6623 to request a brochure.

    2021 DAY TRIPS

    Posted on July 3, 2021 by Groton

    SUNDAY IN AUGUST -RED SOX BASEBALL GAME AT FENWAY

    Call Senior Center for more information as it gets closer more information should be available.

    Trip presentations with Collette

    Posted on June 1, 2021 by Groton

    One more virtual trip presentation with Collette – TUESDAY, JUNE 08, 2021 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

    **TRIP PRESENTATIONS ARE VIRTUAL TRIP MEETINGS TO GIVE AN OVERVIEW OF THE ITINERARY FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN THE SPECIFIED TRIP.

    SOUTHERN CHARM featuring Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island

    February 27 — March 05, 2022 • 7 Days • 9 Meals

    https://gateway.gocollette.com/Gateway/Trip/1044773

    Embrace the leisurely pace and charming allure of America’s southeast as you explore cobblestone streets, historic homes and unspoiled coastline. Discover antebellum Charleston and the history of Savannah with 2-night stays in each city. Visit Charleston’s City Market, one of the oldest public markets in America. Enjoy a trolley tour of Savannah’s sprawling Historic District. Spend two nights at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, most exclusive club in the world.” Experience the unique charm and singular hospitality of America’s “Low Country” in South Carolina and Georgia.

    Then Tuesday, July 20th at 1 pm we will have a IN PERSON trip presentation with Collette for our March 2022 COSTA RICA trip.  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1051305

    2022 Extended Trips by Collette

    Posted on April 21, 2021 by Groton

    Please email colsen@groton-ct.gov or call 860-441-6623 for more trip information.

    Registration is necessary for trip presentations Please call 860-441-6785 or stop by our front desk.

    Not just for Groton Residents!  Trips brought to you by Collette.

    MAY 8th to 13th-  SANTA FE
    Walking Tour of Santa Fe Plaza, Open-Air Tram Tour, Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe School of Cooking, Turquoise
    Trail, Allan Houser Sculpture Garden, Bandelier National Monument, El Santuario de Chimayo
    6 Days /8 Meals
    https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1051292

    SEPTEMBER 2nd to 11th-   SHADES OF IRELAND  =>trip presentation Wednesday, Feb 9 at 1-1:45 pm

    Dublin, Irish Evening, Choices on Tour, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride, Ring
    of Kerry, Farm Visit, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Castle Stay 10 Days / 13 Meals
    https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1051291

     

    August 12th to 20th- The Colorado Rockies  =>trip presentation Thursday, March 3rd at 12 – 12:45 pm

    Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Canyonlands National Park,

    Dead Horse Point State Park, Arches National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde

    National Park (UNESCO), Choice on Tour, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods.

     

    OCTOBER 3rd to 10th-  CALIFORNIA DREAMING  => trip presentation  Wednesday, Feb 9 at 2-2:45 pm

    Monterey, Scenic 17-Mile Drive, Yosemite National Park, Sacramento, Choice on Tour, Lake Tahoe Scenic
    Cruise, Napa Valley Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting, San Francisco 8 Days / 12 Meals
    https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1051418

     

     

    Please email colsen@groton-ct.gov or call 860-441-6623 for more trip information.