2020 Hammer Travel Brochure

Vacation Packages | 2020

Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

(877) 345-8599

(952) 277-2461

HammerTravel.org

Our Story Hammer Travel’s story begins in 1923, when our parent company, Hammer Residences opened its doors.

The concept was simple; “be a community of people who respect an individual’s abilities, whose collective spirit makes dreams come true, and whose innovations lead the way.”

It was from Hammer’s commitment to service and leadership that the idea of starting a specialized travel company came about.

Hammer Travel materialized from the realization that Hammer has the experience, the staffing resources and commitment to deliver a quality, and safe travel experience for individuals needing support.

Our Mission Providing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities the Opportunity to Experience Life to its Fullest

Our Vision We believe meaningful travel plays an important role in the quality of life and that everyone should have the opportunity to experience it. Travel promotes intellectual growth, social inclusion, independence and self-confidence. Hammer Travel is dedicated to making the travel experience memorable and pleasurable for each person we serve.

Our Values Respecting Abilities Our trip leaders all have a residential services background and are able to provide the best possible care to support our traveler’s needs.

Reaching for Opportunities Each trip provides opportunities to learn about the world while enhancing independence and self-confidence.

Realizing Dreams Our trips are designed to promote individuality and create a unique experience for each of our travelers.

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Since July 2009, Hammer Travel has been passionate about providing and enhancing travel opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from around the country, and we look forward to new adventures every day.

Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Big Island - Hawaii Complete Universal Studios Experience

February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disney Extravaganza Arizona’s Old West NEW TRIP! San Antonio

March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Florida Spring Training Florida Beach and Safari NEW TRIP! Great Wolf Lodge / Mall of America

April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Disney World / Cruise NEW TRIP! Cancun, Mexico

May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 NEW TRIP! Detroit, Michigan New York City Nashville’s Best Ladies Only Spa

June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Badlands / Mount Rushmore Wisconsin Dells

July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Vikings Training Camp

August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Packers Training Camp Alaskan Cruise NEW TRIP! Niagara Falls All Things Hershey

September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 NEW TRIP! Colorado Experience NEW TRIP! London, England Old West Getaway Duluth Fall Colors

October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Branson Road Trip San Diego, California Disney’s Halloween Magic

November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Minnesota Wild Getaway Orlando Dolphin Encounter

December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom Bentleyville Christmas

Travel Key Traveling by Vehicle: Meet and depart from Hammer Central Office, 1909 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391 Traveling by Airplane: Meet and depart from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, (MSP)* Traveling by Cruise Ship Traveling by Train *Other airports can be accommodated; call for details.

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JANUARY The Big Island - Hawaii: January 7-13 Beautiful (black) sand beaches, coffee plantation, chocolate plant, Luau and Volcano $3675 | Register by: 10/9/19 Complete Universal Studios Experience: January 27-31 Universal Studios, Universal Islands of Adventure, enjoy everything from the Avengers to Jurassic Park and more $2475 | Register by: 11/28/19

FEBRUARY Disney Extravaganza: February 3-7 Disney’s three theme parks, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom $2475 | Register by: 12/5/19 Explore Arizona’s Old West: February 17-21 Horseback rides, visit ghost towns and old movie sets $2475 | Register by: 12/19/19 NEW TRIP! San Antonio: February 24-28 SeaWorld, San Antonio River Walk and Alamo $2475 | Register by: 12/26/19

MARCH Florida Spring Training: March 2-6 Two Minnesota Twins pre-season games and Everglades boat tour $2475 | Register by: 12/3/19 Florida Beach and Safari: March 9-13 Busch Gardens with Serengeti safari, warm, sunny beaches and other area attractions $2475 | Register by: 1/9/20 NEW TRIP! Great Wolf Lodge / Mall of America: March 30-April 1 Great Wolf Waterpark and shopping at Mall of America $650 | Register by: 2/14/20

Travel Tip Remember to bring your ID to the airport.

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APRIL Disney World / Cruise: April 22-27 A day at Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2875 | Register by: 1/15/20

NEW TRIP! Cancun, Mexico: April 27-May 1 Relax and enjoy the white sand beaches of a tropical, all-inclusive resort $2875 | Register by: 1/28/20

MAY NEW TRIP! Detroit, Michigan: May 4-8 Tour Comerica Stadium and take in a ball game if the Tigers are in town, Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village $2475 Register by: 3/5/20

New York City: May 11-15 Times Square, Broadway show, city tour, Central Park and 911 Memorial $2475 Register by: 2/11/20

Nashville’s Best: May 18-22 Grand Old Opry, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium and Music Row $2475 Register by: 3/19/20

Ladies Only Spa: May 27-29 Manicure, pedicure, hair style and shopping at the Mall of America $650 Register by: 4/10/20

JUNE Badlands / Mount Rushmore: June 8-12 Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Wall Drug, Chuck Wagan Dinner Show, Custer State Park and Badlands National Park $1195 Register by: 4/9/20

Wisconsin Dells: June 15-17

Travel Tip Always check the weather at your destination so you can pack appropriate clothing.

YOUR SAFETY AND SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL!

Water parks and take in the sights of Wisconsin Dells $750 Register by: 5/1/20

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JULY Vikings Training Camp: TBD Vikings practice, opportunity to meet and greet players and get autographs $650 | Register by: 5/28/20

AUGUST Packers Training Camp: TBD Packers practice, Packers Hall of Fame and tour of Lambeau Field $650 Register by: 6/1/20 Alaskan Cruise: August 13-21 Cruise the inside passage of beautiful Alaska. Ports of call include: Seattle, inside passage, Juneau, Skagway, Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier, Victoria $3675 Register by: 5/1/20 NEW TRIP! Niagara Falls: August 17-21 Majestic Falls, Tussauds Wax Museum, Hornblower Cruise and more $2475 Register by: 6/3/20 All Things Hershey: August 24-28 Chocolate World, Hershey’s amusement park, Hershey museum, Chocolate Lab and more $2475 Register by: 6/25/20

SEPTEMBER NEW TRIP! Colorado Experience: September 14-18 Rocky Mountain State Park, scenic train ride through the mountains, visit the cities of Boulder and Denver and other area attractions $2475 Register by: 7/16/20 NEW TRIP! London, England: September 22-28 Visit the best of London: Tower Bridge Monument, Tower of London, London Eye, river cruise and the Westminster Abbey and more $4845 Register by: 6/24/20 Old West Getaway: September 22-25 Horseback rides, wagon rides, fishing, root beer saloon, pontoon rides and karaoke $1150 Register by: 8/7/20 Duluth Fall Colors: September 28-30 North Shore Scenic Railroad, Great Lakes Aquarium, scenic drive along Lake Superior and Canal Park $650 Register by: 8/14/20

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Travel Tip Stay hydrated and try local foods.

OCTOBER Branson Road Trip: October 5-10 Multiple shows, shopping and local cuisine $1995 | Register by: 8/21/20

San Diego, California: October 12-16 San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND and SeaWorld $2475 | Register by: 8/13/20

Disney’s Halloween Magic: October 19-23 Mickey’s Halloween Party, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom $2475 | Register by: 8/20/20

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NOVEMBER Minnesota Wild Getaway: TBD Cheer on the Wild as a play a game in another city and enjoy the sights of the host city $1995 | Register by: TBD

Orlando Dolphin Encounter: November 6-10 Discovery Cove with Dolphin Encounter, Sea World and Busch Gardens $2575 Register by: 9/7/20

DECEMBER Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom: December 2-7 A day at the Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2875 Register by: 8/21/20

Bentleyville Christmas: December 14-16 Take a walk through the holiday lights, enjoy shopping in Canal Park and visit the famous Glensheen Mansion $650 Register by: 10/30/20

Travel Tip

Remember that traveling requires a good amount of flexibility!

WANDERLUST: A STRONG DESIRE FOR OR IMPULSE TO WANDER OR TRAVEL AND EXPLORE THE WORLD 6

INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP • Airfare from Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport. Additional fees may apply for travelers from other airports.

• All meals.

• Staffing at a ratio of 1:4, a 1:1 ratio can be requested; call for details.

• Lodging (Everyone guaranteed their own bed).

• All advertised attractions.

SERVICES AVAILABLE TO YOU Prepayment Plans: If you know you want to travel in the future, but haven’t made up your mind yet, you can pay in advance for any travel option. After coordinating your payment with Hammer Travel, you can decide where to travel at a later date!

Customized Vacations: If you prefer to travel by yourself or exclusively with a group of friends, contact us and we will work with you to put together an all-inclusive trip package.

PCA Discount: If you sign up four individuals on the same trip, you may send a PCA at no additional cost. Travelers needing a 1:1 ratio can bring their own staff at a discounted rate.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations and changes must be made in writing (letter, fax, or email). Cancellation refunds will be calculated on the date the written notification is received

by Hammer Travel.

Cancel by dates: • Prior to trip registration date: Full refund, less $150 processing fee and any pre-purchased items pertaining to the vacation package.

• Up to two weeks after trip registration date: Less the deposit, and possible refund as determined by Hammer Travel.

• Two or more weeks after Trip registration date: No Refund available.

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REGISTRATION FORM To register please complete the form below and mail it to: Hammer Travel, 1909 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391 Or fax this form to: (952) 473-8629.

Registration can also be done on our website: HammerTravel.org TRAVELER’S INFORMATION Traveler’s Legal Name:__________________________________________________________ Birth Date:___________________________________________________________________ Street Address:________________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _________________ Trip Destination:_______________________________________________________________ Trip Date:____________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact:_______________________________________________________________ Contact Phone Number:_________________________________________________________ Contact Email:________________________________________________________________ Staff Ratio:  1:4  1:1 (Please call for additional information) Wheelchair:  No  Yes If yes, is the wheelchair:  Manual  Electric  

Check (enclosed) Credit Card (Pay online or by phone)

Payment Amount: ________________ •

Registration is not complete until payment and signed guardian consents have been received.

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Full payment is due by the trip’s registration deadline.

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Payment plans are available. Please call for details.

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1909 Wayzata Blvd.

Wayzata, MN 55391 1-877-345-8599 HammerTravel.org

Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.