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of the Mall of America trip

 

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Thursday April 20 through Sunday April 22, 2012

The B & W Charters tour department has planned bus trip to the Mall of America this April. Details below:

Date: 4/20-4/22/12

Price: $199.00 per person double occupancy price includes transportation and one night hotel

Departure Points:

Battle Creek, MI : Walmart near Beckley, 6020 B Dr N Battle Creek, MI 49014 (park near Schlotzsky’s Deli).
Depart: 9:00 p.m. Return: 11:30 p.m.

Kalamazoo, MI : Meijer’s on South Westnedge, 5121 South Westnedge Avenue Portage, MI 49002 (park by the gas station near Westnedge).
Depart: 9:30 p.m. Return: 10:30 p.m.

Paw Paw, MI : Paw Paw Park & Ride, Exit 60 off I-94 on M-40.
Depart: 10:00 p.m. Return: 8:00 p.m.

We can make pick up’s along I-94 in Michigan and Indiana by appointment only please call for more details. 269-345-4222

For most Americans, it’s just not the holidays without a mall visit. Chicago-area Woodfield prepped weeks before the Black Friday shopping blitz, debuting an Ice Palace with a light show and Santa photo-ops.

After all, its parking lots are crowded whatever the season. Woodfield gets 27 million annual visitors—more than any other Illinois attraction (only 8.69 million make it to Chicago’s Navy Pier. A heady mix of shopping, eating, and entertainment options has turned malls across the U.S. into similar tourism magnets and coined the phrase “destination malls.”

The 20 most-visited shopping malls range from pioneering Mall of America in Minnesota—ranked No. 1 with a staggering 40 million annual visitors—to upscale NorthPark Center, which displays rotating works by artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein and hosts events during the Dallas International Film Festival.

“Shopping centers and malls, especially large enclosed malls, are increasingly attempting to become something more than just a place for the distribution of goods,” says Jesse Tron of the International Council of Shopping Centers, a nonprofit that monitors the global mall industry. “This trend has increased industry-wide coming out of the recession.”

Sure, nearly every large mall has a movie complex and food court these days. But what was cutting edge 20 years ago is now old hat, as malls up the ante on their extras. According to Tama Shor, publisher of the Directory of Major Malls, which compiles data on more than 7,200 malls and shopping centers in the U.S. and Canada, ice rinks within malls used to be a big deal, but no longer.

“Malls have gotten much more creative,” says Shor. “They’ve taken what used to be traditional retail space and turned it into gymnastics studios, playhouses, trampoline places, you name it. All of these things generate revenues, and the hope is that many of the people who come for other reasons will make purchases in the more traditional retail stores.”

Among the more innovative additions are an indoor reptile zoo at Gurnee Mills near Chicago, a permanent catwalk for fashion shows (and Santa’s arrival) at Fashion Show in Las Vegas, an indoor tennis club at the Houston Galleria, and the massive new aquarium (nurturing more than 10,000 sea creatures) at the Mall of America.

And developers are thinking even bigger. The 3-million-square-foot American Dream Meadowlands mall is under construction in northern New Jersey with ambitious plans for an indoor ski/snowboard slope, a skydive simulator, and full-scale amusement and water parks.

Chances are these 20 most-visited shopping malls will gear up for the competition.

Summary is provided by Travel + Leisure
@ www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-most-visited-shopping-malls

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Click here for the Daytona Beach Flyer 2012

If you have any questions, please ask us.

Enjoy the beautiful beaches and sounds of Northern Florida! This mid winter treat is sure to leave you with a tan and a smile.

The B & W Charters tour department has an excursion planned to Daytona Beach Florida in the winter of 2012.
Details below:

Dates: 2/26-3/10/12

Price: $899.00 per person double occupancy, $1455.00 per person single occupancy.

Includes round trip transportation 2 nights hotel accommodations enroute, 10 nights at the El Caribe Resort in Daytona, 1 night at the Holiday Inn in Savannah on return, continental breakfast each morning, plenty of shopping and free time.

Departure Points:

Kalamazoo, MI :  I-94 & Oakland Dr. Park & Ride, at exit 75 in Portage, MI.

Battle Creek, MI : Walmart near Beckley, 6020 B Dr N Battle Creek, MI 49014 (park near Schlotzsky’s Deli).

Charlotte, MI: Charlotte Park & Ride at exit 61 on I-69.

Lansing, MI: Days Inn on Saginaw Hwy.

Warren, MI: Wal-Mart on VanDyke Ave.

Dearborn, MI: Dearborn Civic Center Library parking lot

Please call for more details. 269-345-4222

Enjoy a fun filled excursion  in Northern Florida. This fun filled vacation has it all beaches, sun, and warm weather !!!

 

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Flower & Garden Show 3-10-12

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The B & W Charters tour department has its annual bus trips planned to The Chicago Flower & Garden Show. Details below:

Date: 3/10/12

Price: $45.00 / person age 13 and up * Includes round trip transportation and admission, $25.00 / person age 12 and under in a seat

Departure Points:

Battle Creek, MI : Walmart near Beckley, 6020 B Dr N Battle Creek, MI 49014 (park near Schlotzsky’s Deli).
Depart: 7:30 a.m. Return: 9:30 p.m.

Kalamazoo, MI : Meijer’s on South Westnedge, 5121 South Westnedge Avenue Portage, MI 49002 (park by the gas station near Westnedge). Depart: 8:00 a.m. Return: 9:00 p.m.

Paw Paw, MI : Paw Paw Park & Ride, Exit 60 off I-94 on the Southeast side of the highway off M-40 South.
Depart: 8:30 a.m. Return: 8:30 p.m.

Benton Harbor, MI / St. Joseph, MI & all other points by appointment only.

We can make pick up’s along I-94 in Michigan & Indiana by appointment only please call for more details. 269-345-4222

Event Overview: The Flower Show Chicago is located at Navy Pier, and is one of the most colorful exhibitions around! Held in the Spring, the Chicago Flower and Garden Show is a welcome break from the cold Chicago winter. Hundreds of people attend the event every year, making it one of the most popular garden shows in the area.

What to Expect: The Chicago Flower Show features over 100 exhibitors showcasing landscaping, horticultural, and gardening products, as well as a number of free informative seminars. And of course, there are plenty of beautiful flowers to admire!

  • More Than Flowers: Despite its name, the Flower Show Chicago features more than just beautiful flowers. There are a number of great activities and attractions, so make sure to take in a culinary demonstration that uses all home-grown, natural ingredients, or admire the entries in the photography competition.
  • Family-Friendly Fun: The Kid’s Garden at the Flower and Garden Show in Chicago is a great place for children to learn more about nature and eco-friendly initiatives. There is also a playground to keep kids of all ages entertained.

Inside Knowledge: Can’t wait to see what will be at the Chicago Flower Show? The exhibition holds a Preview Benefit the night before the Chicago Flower and Garden Show where attendees can get a sneak peek at the beautiful gardens and products that are on display. The Preview Benefit costs $135 and includes an evening of gourmet hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and live entertainment. Proceeds go towards th e Chicago Botanic Garden and Chicago Gateway Green.

Event Hints: Here are a few hints to help make your visit to the Chicago Flower and Garden Show a fun-filled event.

  • Enter a Competition: There are plenty of ways to win at the Flower and Garden Show in Chicago, and they don’t all involve growing prize-winning roses. The photography competition is just one of the many contests held at the Chicago Flower Show, and there are a number of great prizes to be won.
  • Free Seminars: Make sure to take advantage of one or more of the free seminars that are held daily at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show. Garden and horticulture experts give free advice and demonstrations on a number of garden topics, issues, and products.

Summary is provided by Chicago Traveler @ www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-flower-and-garden-show

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