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All you have to do is show up and know that everything else is taken care of by our team. A group of caring individuals plan and oversee every aspect of our Trips Inc. Special Adventures®. Our travel planners, program directors, tour group leaders and chaperones carefully evaluate every detail of your trip with particular attention to individual needs to create a completely worry-free and fun-filled vacation. We appreciate how important Trips Inc.™ adventures are to our special travelers!

The first official Trips Inc. Special Adventures® outing was in 1991. For the past 28 years Trips Inc.™ has provided peak experiences and treasured memories for more than 16,000 travelers from all 50 states. Our foundation is based in special education, and our longevity and exceptional business ethics give you real peace of mind. We want to give the best life experience to our consumers and promote independence and inclusion through travel.

Eighteen years running, Trips Inc.™ has received the Community Partner award from the Arc “in recognition of business partnership that benefits people with developmental disabilities.” Jim Peterson, Founder, won the prestigious Lisl Waechter award “in recognition of outstanding service and dedication to people with developmental disabilities” and he has been named the Direct Service Provider of the Year “for exemplary skills in working with people with developmental disabilities.” Our innovative organization has earned high praise featured in many newspaper & online articles across the country.

Every traveler will enjoy a level of quality and service that would be impossible to achieve without the experience of Trips Inc.™ staff members and their long-standing relationships with local vendors at every travel destination. So, leave the hassle of travel planning to us--there’s no one better suited to negotiate the best possible rates with airlines and hotels, and then pass those savings on to you!

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We’re by your side and dedicated to quality, safety and fun!

• Award winning quality with over 28 years experience in special needs travel.

• A small, friendly average group size of 20 people.

• A low ratio of one chaperone for every 3 or 4 travelers.

• Expertly planned itineraries tailored to accommodate our trip participants.

• Full-time services of an experienced and professional Tour Group Leader.

• All entertainment, tickets, tours and admissions - at no extra cost.

• All transportation at the destination.

• All hotels and lodging.

• All meals at the destination.

• All tips, taxes, fuel and service charges are covered.

• Guaranteed tour price locked in the moment your reservation is accepted.

YOU’LL GET ALL THIS:

• Spend down options and gift certificates to help save up for a future vacation.

• Send 3 and travel for free! If you register 3 or more travelers (who fit in our regular ratios of 1:3 or higher) for the same vacation you can send a chaperone for free.

• Optional single and double room supplements—most trips have a limited number of private rooms available for an additional fee.

• If you need a wheelchair to keep up with the group, we can provide a Trips Inc.™ chaperone to assist you at an additional cost.

• For our travelers who live in Oregon, we can provide transportation to and from the Portland airport including check-in and escort to the gate. Pick ups available in Eugene, Albany and Salem for only $50 each way.

• Free stuff including a keepsake photo album filled with pictures from the trip and a very cool Trips Inc.™ t-shirt. Collect one from every year!

• A courtesy phone call before and after every trip to answer questions and give feedback.

• Rave reviews and recommendations from our travelers, their families and caregivers. We have an amazing 80% traveler return rate!

• Trips Inc.™ is an accredited travel company with the Airline Reporting Corporation and the International Air Transport Association, and is a member of the American Society of Travel Agents. We have an on-staff accredited travel agent who will make all your travel arrangements.

• Airfare based on the west coast cities of Portland, Seattle and San Francisco.

• Guaranteed new friends and a great time filled with fun and new experiences!

PLUS, WE ALSO OFFER:

Leave the hassle of travel planning to us.Our packages are the best!

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Book a Trip TODAY!800-686-1013

www.tripsinc.com

What’s YOUR Adventure?

March 2019*Las Vegas 4-7 (4 days) $1995

*Disneyland® Resort & California Adventure® Park 7-11 (5 days) $2395

*Special Offer! Register for both trips to extend your vacation and receive a $395 discount! You will fly directly from Las Vegas to Disneyland! 4-11 (8 days) $3995

April 2019NEW! Palm Springs 5-8 (4 days) $1995

Dollywood®: Entertainment Capital of the Smokies 11-15 (5 days) $2995

May 2019Dude Ranch: Tucson, Arizona 2-6 (5 days) $3095

Sea World®, San Diego Zoo® & Safari Park 9-13 (5 days) $2395

Catalina Island & Ensenada, Mexico Cruise 20-24 (5 days) $2595

Walt Disney World® Resort Florida May 30-June 4 (6 days) $2995

June 2019Disneyland® Resort & California Adventure® Park 6-10 (5 days) $2395

Yosemite National Park 13-17 (5 days) $2495

Niagara Falls 20-24 (5 days) $2995

July 2019Washington DC: 4th of July at Our Nation’s Capital 3-7 (5 days) $2995

Disney Cruise: Alaska 14-22 (9 days) *dates subject to change. $4495 NOTE: A U.S. passport is required for international trips. Your passport application should be submitted at least 10–12 weeks before departure.

Hollywood & Universal Studios Hollywood® 25-29 (5 days) $2395

August 2019Hawaii: The Big Island & Dolphin Quest® 1-7 (7 days) $4095 NOTE: Pre/post trip overnights may be required due to early West coast departures and late returns. Includes lodging, airport transfers, meals and a chaperone. $250 for one night/$400 for both nights.

Oregon Camp 8-12 (5 days) $1395 NOTE: This is a road trip leaving from Eugene, Oregon. We can meet you enroute to, or at the final destination. Airfare is not included in the package price.

Disneyland® Resort & California Adventure® Park 15-19 (5 days) $2395

NEW! Cedar Point® Amusement Park 22-26 (5 days) $2895

September 2019Costa Rica 5-13 (9 days) $4595 NOTE: A U.S. passport is required for international trips. Your passport application should be submitted at least 10–12 weeks before departure.

NOTE: Pre/post trip overnights may be required due to early West coast departures and late returns. Includes lodging, airport transfers, meals and a chaperone. $250 for one night/$400 for both nights. Pendleton Round-Up 12-15 (4 days) $1395 NOTE: This is a road trip leaving from Eugene, Oregon. We can meet you enroute to, or at the final destination. Airfare is not included in the package price. Grand Canyon by Rail 26-30 (5 days) $2995

Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico Cruise Sparkling waters, bountiful ocean life and perfect climate form the entrancing backdrop for your cruise along Southern California to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Watch topside for dolphins, flying fish and majestic gray whales, and enjoy other colorful sea creatures from a glass bottom boat. Catalina’s laid-back “Island Time” transports you to another world of

both tranquility and exploration. Back on deck, dance the night away at a cruise ship fiesta as you voyage to friendly Ensenada—“the Cinderella of the Pacific” and new hot spot on the northern Baja. Shop for bargains at a Mexican market and take in the sights and romantic past of this historic, centuries-old fishing village!

NEW! Cedar Point® Amusement Park Cedar Point®, a 364-acre amusement park beautifully located lakefront on a Lake Erie peninsula in Ohio, celebrates worldwide fame for being the most visited seasonal amusement park in the United States! Renowned for its roller coasters and thrill rides, the park has a lot to offer including live shows, gift shops, restaurants, a beach, boardwalk, calm and gentle rides, and much more. Cedar Point® has been voted “Best Amusement Park in the World” 15 years in a row! This is hands down the best place to have the time of your life!

Costa Rica Costa Rica is more than a vacation destination, it’s an interactive sensory experience! The country has an intense array of environmental attractions—majestic volcanoes, misty cloud forests, stunning river valleys, and hundreds of beaches along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Tour one of Costa Rica’s most notable natural features, the Arenal Volcano, that rises above the rainforest in the 30,000 acre Arenal Volcano National Park. We’ll visit the Arenal EcoZoo, home to 70 species of snakes, as well as turtles, butterflies, lizards and crocodiles. Oh my! And a magical Palo Verde National Park Riverboat tour will take us through Arenal, Liberia, Playa Hermosa, Rincon de la Vieja, Samara, and Tamarindo. Plus, we’ll stay in the beach town of Tamarindo that lies at the heart of the region’s Gold Coast Beaches and lives by the motto, “Surf, eat & party!”

Disney Cruise: Alaska There’s no place in the world quite like Alaska. Renowned for its rugged grandeur and unspoiled natural beauty, Alaska beckons the adventurous spirit in us all—filled with historic mining towns, awe-inspiring glaciers and breathtaking natural beauty. Sail round trip from Vancouver, BC to behold all kinds of wildlife, from bald eagles and bears to sea otters and whales—and surrender to scenic nature views, ice-blue glaciers, gushing waterfalls, snow-capped mountains and pristine fjords. On ship you can meet your favorite Disney characters, sing karaoke & dance in one of the many lounges and catch the latest Disney movie. Once docked, all the fun and adventure of Alaska—from whale watching and souvenir shopping to touring historic sites—are yours to discover!

Disneyland® Resort & California Adventure® Park Fill your days and nights with wonder and excitement as you experience two distinct theme parks within the Disneyland® Resort. “The Happiest Place on Earth” is an enchanted kingdom of fantasy and imagination, classic attractions, exciting rides and magical entertainment, dining and shopping. There are lots of opportunities to meet your favorite Disney characters and get a keepsake photo taken with them. At Disney California Adventure® Park, discover the inspiring California that Walt Disney loved, from its storied past and natural wonders to its power to make your inner dreams come true. Plus, we’ll visit the 6-acre attraction, Cars Land, to experience a twisting-turning high-speed adventure!

Walt Disney World® Resort Florida There’s truly something for everyone at Walt Disney World® Resort, where you can experience the splendor and excitement of four theme parks: the enchanting Magic Kingdom®, with its Cinderella Castle centerpiece; the amazing, multicultural Epcot® and its look into an awe-inspiring future; Disney Hollywood Studios®, your backstage pass to captivating movie-

making; and Disney Animal Kingdom® Park, with its thrilling expeditions, safaris and other up-close encounters with beasts of the wild. So, get ready to wake up in the middle of magic with your favorite Disney characters!

There is nothing more important than creating MEMORIES at destinations you’ve always DREAMED of!

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Dollywood®: Entertainment Capital of the Smokies Let the wonder of the Great Smoky Mountains touch your heart! Thrill seekers will find the wildest roller coaster rides, daring water excursions and all-new Fire Chasers Express. Music fans are treated to live stage shows. Gatlinburg is home to the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community with over 100 shops featuring craftspeople and artists. You’ll discover one-of-a-kind treasures and artwork, and you can watch the artisans at work. Plus, we’ll hit the most fun place to dine in Pigeon Forge, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show. Highlighted by 32 magnificent horses, trick riders, racing pigs, a stampede of Longhorn steer, and a fabulous four-course feast, the Dixie Stampede is an unforgettable experience!

Dude Ranch: Tucson, Arizona Saddle up, partners! Relive the Wild West at an authentic ranch in Tucson’s rugged, rolling borderland. Hitch up your boots and hang onto your 10-gallon hat for daily horseback riding and even a chance to chase some cows in a team-penning contest! Whether we’re having a bar-b-cue, kicking up our heels at the local hoedown, swimming, fishing, or touring the museum featuring the best creepy-crawlies of the desert — it’s sure to be a good time. At night we just get started at the local watering hole, The Dog House, to shoot pool and swap tales with other outlaws. Three pieces of advice: Don’t cozy up to the cactus, be nice to the pretty ladies, and take off your spurs at night! NOTE: Not adaptive riding.

Grand Canyon By Rail Enjoy the scenic railroad route through Old West territory to America’s geologic masterpiece and one of the natural wonders of the world: the five million year old Grand Canyon. Wander a trail and follow the antics of ravens soaring above the canyon rim while listening to the river roaring in the gorge far below. Savor a canyon sunrise or its star-filled night sky and moonlit

terrain. Shop for Western and Native American souvenirs. You can also learn from a friendly park ranger how the Grand Canyon came to be so grand, or about the canyon’s hundreds of animal species and wide variety of plant life. The beauty, size and power of the Grand Canyon will create the memory of a lifetime and is a must-see for everyone!

Hawaii: The Big Island and Dolphin Quest® Hawaii is the place to make a lifelong connection with one of the grandest creatures of the sea. At Dolphin Quest®, amazing face-to-face encounters allow travelers to get in the water and touch these gentle, magnificent beauties. And there’s so much more to experience on the Big Island tour featuring the resounding Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the entertainment, shopping, culture and cuisine along the Kona Coast. You’ll stay in private condos right on the beach with stunning views of the ocean for dolphin, turtles, and whales watching. Swimming, snorkeling, waterside feasts and—new this year—a luau await travelers. Aloha!

Hollywood & Universal Studios Hollywood® A tour of “Tinseltown” includes seeing more than 2,000 entertainment legends enshrined along the Hollywood Walk of Fame and sizing up the cement hand and footprints of silver screen immortals at the lavish Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Imagine receiving an Oscar as you tour the glamorous Kodak Theater, the current home of the annual Academy Awards. The Hollywood Wax Museum provides fans an up-close look

at Hollywood idols through the fine art of sculptured wax figures. Then you can enter the world of real moviemaking during a full day of action packed entertainment at Universal Studios Hollywood®, which features rides, shows and the new attraction The Wizarding World of Harry Potter®!

Las Vegas From round-the-clock casino action to headline shows, Las Vegas stands tall as the electrifying Entertainment Capital of the World. When not winning at the slots or lounging by the pool, travelers might enjoy catching wild attractions for animal lovers, gazing at the world-famous dancing fountains of Bellagio, watching the volcano erupt at the Mirage, or

enjoying the panoramic view atop the 50-story Eiffel Tower replica at Paris Las Vegas. Each trip we will take in a show featuring music, comedy and/or magic. Plus, travelers can visit Las Vegas Boulevard South, one of the world’s greatest shopping streets where you’re guaranteed to cross paths with Elvis and Michael Jackson!

Niagara Falls The experience of a lifetime is here! We’ll start by hopping the Niagara Scenic Trolley through the State Park that offers over 400 acres of protected wildlife and beautiful landscape to explore. You’ll become immersed in the power of the falls at the world-class attraction, Cave of the Winds, where we’ll take an elevator ride to the base of the American Falls and walk upon the wooden Hurricane Deck, aptly named due to the hurricane-force winds generated by the rushing falls. And if that’s not enough, we’ll take a boat tour aboard the Maid of the Mist whose captain will navigate us directly into the center of the Niagara Gorge!

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NEW! Palm Springs Named as one of the top 10 places to visit, Palm Springs offers everything from street fairs to the Aerial Tramway. We’ll experience a breathtaking journey up Chino Canyon in the world’s largest rotating tramcar for spectacular views in the pristine wilderness! We will visit The Living Desert, a unique zoo and botanical garden that specializes in the deserts of the world. Giraffes, mountain lions, zebras, and cheetahs are just a few of the incredible animals and the botanical gardens include replicas of the exotic deserts of Madagascar. Plus, we’ll stop by the interactive Discovery Center to visit one of the largest G-scale model train displays! The Living Desert, Aerial Tramway and Palm Springs offer an experience like no other!

Oregon Camp Get back to nature in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, an area renowned for its beautiful mountain scenery, and pristine rivers. Your cabin on the peaceful Molalla River is the base camp for unlimited outdoor recreation. Splash in the sandy beach swimming hole, play a game of HORSE in the covered basketball court, enjoy Frisbee golf in the sports field or try your luck on the ropes challenge course. Hike the lush trails, cast your line for an afternoon of fishing or make a souvenir at the arts and crafts table. And no camping adventure is complete without story telling, singing songs, dancing and eating s’mores around the campfire at night!

Pendleton Round-Up Billed as the USA’s best rodeo, the 100+-year-old Pendleton Round-Up includes parades, cowboy breakfasts, concerts, dancing and the spectacular Native American ceremony. And, oh yes, people also come in droves for the featured attraction, the legendary old-fashioned rodeo with its high-

flying, bone-crunching events like bull riding, steer wrestling and bronco busting. As the old cowboy proverb says, “There never was a horse that couldn’t be rode; never was a cowboy who couldn’t be throwed.” After visiting the museum at Tamastslikt Cultural Institute you will understand why Pendleton is known as The Real West.

SeaWorld®, San Diego Zoo® and Safari Park This three-park San Diego vacation is a whale of a wildlife experience! Sea World features wet ‘n’ wild shows, rides and unforgettable encounters with creatures ranging from sharks, octopuses and bottlenose dolphins to penguins, polar bears and walruses. The top-rated San Diego Zoo® provides up-close views of a huge variety of animals, including tigers, gorillas, pandas, hippos, koalas

and Komodo dragons. Go on safari through the wide-open spaces of the San Diego Safari Park, where various herds from Africa and Asia hang out like they do back home!

Washington, DC: 4th of July at our Nation’s Capital Along the National Mall stands the landmark Washington Monument and the memorials to Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR, World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. The Mall also puts you at the doorstep of many astounding museums including the famed Smithsonian Institution, the National Air and Space Museum and the Museum of Natural History, with its incredible dinosaur exhibits and the billion-year-old Hope Diamond. Across the Potomac River, Arlington National cemetery is home to the eternal flame at the grave of John F. Kennedy, as well as the Tomb of the Unknowns. A trip to the nation’s capital is monumental!

Sign up 3 TRAVELERS on any one trip and send a chaperone for FREE!

*restrictions apply, call for details 800-686-1013

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“Trips Inc. is simply brilliant! I can’t think of a better way to improve

the quality of life.”

Elizabeth, Case Manager

“I can’t thank you enough for providing

this opportunity for my daughter to travel with some independence !”

Pam, Parent

“Each traveler found a special & unique way into my

heart.”

Amber, Chaperone

“You helped me accomplish my

dream to travel!”

Wes, Traveler

TRAVELER’S INFORMATION

Traveler Name (as it appears on photo ID)

Trip Trip Dates

Date of Birth Age Male Female

Wheelchair Full-time Yes No

Wheelchair Long Distances Only Yes No

Primary Contact Person Phone

Primary Agency Phone

Address where paperwork should be sent

City State Zip Code

Contact Email Fax

How did you hear about us?

TRAVEL DETAILS

Airport traveler will be flying from:

First Choice (City) State

Second Choice (City) State (Required if traveler is not departing from Portland, Seattle, or San Francisco.)

Shuttle from Eugene, Albany or Salem to Portland, OR Airport $50.00 each way Yes No PAYMENT INFORMATION Check enclosed (Made payable to: Trips Inc.)

Visa MasterCard AMEX (+3% credit card bank fee) Account Number Amount $

Name on card Exp. CVV Code

Billing Address City State Zip Code

Registration OFFICE USE ONLY New Repeat PW MC

Domestic trips require a deposit of $500 with full payment due 60 days before departure. International, cruises, Hawaii & Alaska trips require a deposit of $800 with full payment due 90 days before departure.

Q: What level of support do you provide?

A: Our support ratio is one chaperone for every 3 or 4 travelers. Trips Inc.™ chaperones assist travelers with medications, spending money, and prompts for bathing, hygiene, dressing and using the restroom. If your traveler requires any hands-on personal care for hygiene or medical reasons, they may need to bring a personal care provider for their safety and well-being. All our travelers are assessed before each trip to make sure they have the best support plan put in place for them to travel safely.

Q: Can we send a care provider with our traveler who has extra support needs?

A: Absolutely! We have many travelers who bring their own care providers. It is the traveler’s responsibility to provide and pay for their care provider to go on the vacation. Care providers pay the same all-inclusive package price as the traveler. The traveler and their care provider will be upgraded to their own private room.

Q: Are your vacations wheelchair accessible?

A: Several of our trips are wheelchair accessible. Lift vans are also available at some destinations. Please note the symbols next to the vacation descriptions. If the traveler needs a wheelchair to keep up with the group, we can provide a Trips Inc.™ chaperone to assist them at an additional cost.

Q: How does a traveler get to their destination if they live in another state?

A: Trips Inc.™ has our own travel agent on staff who will arrange air transportation from your area to the vacation destination. Since we serve travelers from every state in the county, we will meet you at, or enroute to, our final destination. While the traveler does not need to navigate the airport on their own, they do need to be able to fly unaccompanied in some cases. Trips Inc.™ will set up gate transfers from the airlines for our travelers with flight connections. Airline gate assistance passes can be obtained to walk your traveler through security and directly to the gate and we will meet your traveler upon arrival at the final destination. Q: How do I register for my trip?

A: Registering is easy! You can book a vacation on-line at tripsinc.com or fill out the registration form found inside this brochure. Once we receive the appropriate deposit you will be good to go. We accept Visa, MC and American Express (+3% credit card bank fee) or a personal check or money order. We’ll mail your confirmation letter and tour invoice immediately upon securing your spot on the trip. Three weeks before your trip departs we’ll mail your trip itinerary, packing list, and travel logistics along with your name and luggage tags.

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration Domestic trips require a deposit of $500 with full payment due 60 days before departure. International, cruises, Hawaii & Alaska trips require a deposit of $800 with full payment due 90 days before departure. All new travelers are required to have a current profile, medical consent form & photo ID on file before their registration can be processed.

Refund Policy All cancellations and changes must be in writing and will be calculated as of the date it is received. Reservations will be canceled and penalties applied if necessary paperwork or full payment is not received by due date. No refunds for cancellations or delays due to weather. No refund if the traveler is denied boarding due to lack of proper identification. Incomplete disclosure of pertinent information may result in the traveler being sent home early at his or her own expense with no refund. Trips Inc.™ reserves the right to cancel reservations with penalties applied that are not paid in full after final payment is due. Registrations made within 60 days of a domestic trip departure and 90 days of International/Cruises/Alaska/Hawaii trip departures may be subject to additional airfare charges and late booking fees.

Travel Insurance We strongly encourage all travelers to separately purchase travel insurance for any unforeseen medical emergencies. We will provide more information on this option when you register.

Airfare The included airfare portion is based on departure from the west coast cities of Portland, Seattle and San Francisco. We’ll adjust the airfare portion based on the city you are departing from. Our on-staff travel agent will make all of your air transportation arrangements including gate transfers from the airlines for our travelers with flight connections.

California law requires certain sellers of travel to have a trust account or bond. This business has a bond. This business in not a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation.CST 2084279-50

Information

Get in touch!Phone:

Toll Free: Email:

Fax: Book on-line:

Find us:

541-686-1013 800-686-1013 [email protected] 541-465-9355 www.tripsinc.com

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Cancellation & Change Fees

Domestic International/Cruises/Alaska/Hawaii

Cancellation & Change Fees

Up to 60 days Up to 90 days $150 + any pre-purchased expenses

59-31 days 89-46 days Full deposit + any pre-purchased expenses

30 days-departure 45 days-departure 100% of package price

= wheelchair accessible

= wheelchair accessible/ lift van available

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