BALDWIN SENIOR TRAVELERS

Baldwin Senior Travelers
 2024 Trip/Event News
Last updated April 14, 2025
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UPCOMING TRIPS
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Click on the name of the trip to download/view the flyer or brochure for that trip. All trips may not have a flyer.  Contact the directors for additional information or to register for a trip.
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Trip sign ups will begin at 9 a.m. in person at the first general meeting after the trip is announced (unless otherwise stated in the description).  At 11 a.m. the trip will be open for all sign ups by mail or director contact.
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Waitlist sign ups provide a way for you to show interest in the trip. Your name on a waitlist does not guaranteed spot on the trip. Waitlist names are moved to fill openings on the trip on a first paid basis after contact by the directors. 
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Hamilton and National WWII Museum

April 15 - 16, 2025  (Sign up begins 11/21/24)

Directors: Bob Sutherland and Ron Vontroba

Cost: $420 Double / $540 Single

Highlights of Trip:

April 15, 2025: 12:30 p.m. Depart from Rouses, Spanish Fort; 12:45 p.m. Depart from Mobile, Tillmans Corner; 4:00 p.m.: Arrive and check in at Harrah's Hotel and Casino (aka Caesars New Orleans); 6:30 p.m. Depart Hotel to attend Hamilton; 7:30 p.m. Attend Hamilton for approximately 3 hours; 10:30 p.m. Return to Hotel.

April 16, 2025: 8:45 a.m. Depart Hotel to National WWII Museum; 9:00 a.m. Leisurely tour the museum; 12:30 Depart museum heading to Copelands Restaurant, Slidell, LA; 1:30 p.m. Arrive at Copelands for lunch (on your own); 3:30 p.m. Depart Copelands returning to your pick up locations.
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Explore Biloxi - More Than Just a Casino!

April 21 - 22, 2025  

Directors: Denise Day and Tena Kilgore

Cost: Double $265/ Single $336  (Waitlist)

Highlights: We will arrive in Biloxi to board the Shrimping Boat for a Living Marine Adventure Cruise. Lunch at Mary Mahoney's Old French House (included). Tour of the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum. Step-on Guided City Tour. Overnight at the Beau Rivage ($30 Free Play). Dinner on your own (will provide list of options). On Tuesday, April 22: Guided Tour of Beauvoir Mansion, Jefferson Davis Presidential Library, Museum. Self-Guided tour of the Gardens and Memorial Cemetery. Stop over on the way home in Ocean Springs for lunch (on your own) and shopping.

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Mobile Tunnel Tour

Tuesday, 4/29/2025

Directors: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines

Cost: $32   (Waitlist)

Highlights of Trip: Take this trip with us to the Alabama Department of transportation in Mobile. We will tour the east ventilation building: go under the tunnel (yes that is correct) and visit the control room where 126 cameras view I 10 traffic. After we will go eat at the Bluegill restaurant on your own.

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To Kill a Mockingbird - The Play

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Directors: Bob Sutherland and Ron Vontroba

Cost: $120 (Waitlist)

Highlights of Trip: Join hosts at the Daphne Target at 10:30 a.m. to travel to Monroeville, Alabama to see a production of "To Kill a Mockingbird," the play based on the award-winning book by Harper Lee. We will have lunch at David's Catfish, Monroeville, Alabama (on your own) before the production, and will return to Daphne after the performance. Ticket are limited so sign up early. 

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​Mackinac Island      
May 6-14, 2025   (9 days --13 meals)  (Waitlist)
Directors: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $3,999 Double / $4,999 Single / $3,949 Triple 
Booking made after 11-6-2024 call for rates
Highlights: Chicago- Millennium Park - Frederik - Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - Mackinac Island Grand Hotel - Frankenmuth Henry Ford Museum - Greenfield Village
For more information call (251) 604-2313
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BST Annual Picnic

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Directors: Sandra Bostrom & Fred Bostrom

Cost: $25.00 pp

Oak Hollow Farm, 14210 Greeno Road, Fairhope

Highlights:

Enjoy lunch of pulled pork, fried chicken, potato salda, salw, beans, rolls, peach cobbler and ice cream.  Enjoy playing these games! 11 to 12 - Corn Hole Toss (1st, 2nd, & 3rd prizes); 11-11:30- Cake Walk (win a dessert to take home); 11:30-12 - Bingo (prize each game); Noon - Lunch; and 1:00 p.m. door prizes. Great time to vist with other BST Members. Make check to BST and bring to BST meeting or mail to Sandra Bostrom at 410 Rothley Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532

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EXPLORE BON SECOUR

Monday, May 19, 2025

Directors: Frida Schnitzler & Alan Carrio

Cost: $35 per person

Highlights: Join us as we explore the fishing village of Bon Secour, Alabama by trolley. We will have a private guided tour of the 1882 tidewater design Swift-Coles house on the Bon Secour River. After, we will have lunch (on your own) at the award-winning Tin Top Restaurant at their beautiful new waterfront location. Tin Top features seafood, steaks, and an oyster bar. Next stop is Billy's Seafood Market where their motto is "If it swims, we got it". Bring a small cooler to take home seafood from this family-owned business that has been fishing for generations.

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Casino Trip to Beau Rivage

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Directors: Denise Day & Tena Kilgore

Cost: $20

Highlights: Perk: $20 Free Play! Bus Departs: Daphne Target Parking Lot @ 9:40am. Join us for a fun day at the Beau! 20% Discount on the Buffet for Military.

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Driftwood Art Class

Wednesday, May 28

Directors: Denise Bryant & Nancy Mason

Cost: $55

On site at Costal Makers Studio 20764 Barbara Lane, Robertsdale, AL @ noon. Meet for lunch on your own at 10:30 am., @ Acadiana Cafe, 16137 Silverhill Ave, Silverhill AL. 

Highlights: Create your own 11 x 14 canvas picture using driftwood, shells and other coastal 'debris'.  Learn how to turn these items into beautiful art. Use your imagination or use samples to guide you. This will be a fun and creative afternoon. 

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"Godspell" Play

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Directors: Rae Miller & Mary Jane Vines

Cost: $45

Highlights: Travel to Chickasaw Civic Theater to enjoy a Sunday afternoon play based on the gospel according to Matthew. Godspell features the international hit, "Day by Day" as well as, an eclectic blend of songs from pop and Vaudeville.

 

Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival - Bellingrath Gardens

Sunday, June 8th

Directors: Denise Day & Tena Kilgore

Cost: $56.00

Highlights: Join us for the inaugural Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival as Bellingrath Garden & Home transforms into a breathtaking display of light and artistry. As night falls, the Gardens will turn into a luminous dreamscape, where 41 towering, handcrafted light sculptures glow with vibrant colors, lighting the landscape with interactive artistry and imagination. Visitors will journey through the estate, where each glowing display tells a story through plants, animals, and fantastical creatures, blending ancient tradition with modern innovation.

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Wind Creek Wine & Dine

Wednesday, June 11th to Thursday, June 12 (Overnight)

Directors: Frida Schnitzler & Alan Carrio

Cost: $110 per person double/ $150 single

Highlights:  Join us for a relaxing overnight stay as we travel by van to Wind Creek Casino. On our way, we will stop at the Poarch Creek Museum/Welcome Center.  There will be an early check-in pf 2 pm with plenty of time to take advantage of the pool, movie theater and spa. On Wednesday there is a $1.00 per game bowling special and we will get $25 Casino Free Play!! Wednesday night (6:30 pm), we will have transportation to Gather Restaurant (optional, gatherrestaurantatmore.com) in Atmore for dinner on your own. On our way home on Thursday, we will stop at the Warehouse Market (warehousebarketandbakery.com)where you can purchase Lunch/Snack items for our Wine/Vinegar Tasting at Perdido Vineyard (perdidovineyards.com). Only 19 spaces available! 

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Grease Is The Word

Saturday, June 21st, 2025

Directors: Bob Sutherland & Ron Vontroba

Cost: $67

Highlights of Trip: Please join us for a one day motorcoach trip to The Beau Rivage to attend a live performance of “Grease Is The Word”, performing at 2:00pm. Departure starting at 10:00am from Target in Daphne, with a pick up at Rouses Supermarket, Spanish Fort at 10:15am, and Tillmans Corner, Mobile at 10:45am, as necessary for each location. Arrival at The Beau Rivage should allow enough time before the performance to grab a bite to eat. Meals are on your own. We are planning on departing The Beau Rivage approximately 45 minutes after the performance.

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Canadian Rockies and the Rocky Mountaineer Train
July 5th - July 12th, 2025 
Directors:   Denise Bryant and Nancy Mason
Cost: Double $7,999 per person/ Single $9,599 plus $599.  
Cancellation Waiver and Insurance if booked before Nov 30 2024
Highlights:  8 days - 13 meals and airfare included. Begin your journey in Calgary at a local ranch for line dancing and a wagon ride in search of buffalo. Travel to Lake Louise for beautiful views and learn about the rare gemstone of ammolite. Traverse the Icefields Parkway see waterfalls and glacial peaks.
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train in Banff and travel to Kamloops through majestic scenery. Spend the night in Kamloops and then board the train for another amazing ride to Vancouver. Visit Stanley Park, and Granville Island Public Marker full of handmade crafts and artisan food. An amazing journey in the Canadian Rockies not to be missed!
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Discover Scotland featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo
July 28 - August 6, 2025 
Cost: $5,799 Double/ $7,099 Single
London PreTour Extension 5 days, 3 nights: $1,399 dbl/ $1,899 single
Trip Insurance is $549 per person and is required
Highlights: Bagpipe Demonstration, Whisky Tasting, Isle of
Skye, Loch Ness, Orkney Islands, Dunrobin Castle, Culloden
Battlefield, Sheepdog Demonstration, Edinburgh Castle,
Scottish Cooking Demonstration, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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Discover California Dreamin': Monterey, Yosemite, & Napa

September 1-8, 2025

Directors: Frida Schnitzler & Alan Carrio

Cost: Double $3,999 / Single $4,799 / Triple $3,949

(Includes round trip air from Pensacola. Not included in prices is Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $429 per person).

Highlights of Trip: California, here we come! Visit Yosemite National Park with dramatic waterfalls and soaring granite peaks. Do a wine tasting in Napa Valley and visit Sacramento and Monterey. Scenic drive to the town of Carmel and a stay in San Francisco are included. Optional 3 day, 2 night post tour extension in San Francisco. This is a Level 1 tour.  

Spain's Classics & Portugal (with optional 4-night Madeira Island Post Tour Extension)
October 7 - 21, 2025

Directors: Frida Schnitzler and Alan Carrio
Cost: $5,999 dbl/$7,299 single/ $5,899 Triple

(includes round trip air from Pensacola. Not included: Cancellation waiver and insurance of $549 per person.)

Highlights of Trip: Visit Barcelona with a visit to La Sagrada Familia (Gaudi Church); Valencia with Roman and Arabic architecture; Alhambra stone fortress in Granada; Seville Cathedral, largest Gothic church in the world and Columbus' tomb in Seville. High speed train to Madrid. Visit to the Prado museum and then on to Portugal. Also includes Flamenco show, winery tasting, paella experience and much more.

 

Discover Spotlight on New York Holiday

December 12 - 16, 2025

Directors: Denise Day & Tena Kilgore

Cost: $3,349 Dbl/ $4,149 Single/ $3,319 Triple

Highlights: If you missed out in 2023, we are going again! Greenwich Village, Wall Street, Radio City Music Hall with the fabulous Rockettes, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial and Museum and a Broadway Show. All the stores decorated for Christmas! 

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