Welcome to Travel Enthusiasts
At Travel Enthusiasts, we specialize in creating unforgettable travel experiences. Based in Chicago, Illinois, our goal is to offer you the most enjoyable group travel options, ensuring every journey is memorable and stress-free.
Upcoming Destinations
2026 and 2027
DOMESTIC, INTERNATIONAL AND DAY TRIPS
Information
Join our travel club and enjoy friendship and fun while you save money on travel with group rates.
NEW YORK CITY & THE STATUE OF LIBERTY-MOTOR COACH TRIP
April 22-28, 2027
(7 days, 6 nights)
CO-ED trip; family and friends, including non-Meetup members, are welcome to travel with us!! Feel free to invite anyone you know to join us.
PRICING (including gratuities for bus driver and local guides):
$1,175 double occupancy
$1,509 single occupancy
$1,155 triple occupancy
LIMITED NO. OF SINGLE AND/OR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE ROOMS; SIGN UP EARLY TO BE GUARANTEED OF ONE
$75 Per Person Deposit
*(refundable before final payment)
FINAL (Balance) PAYMENT DUE: FEBRUARY 15, 2027
SEND PAYMENT VIA:
(1) Zelle (708-542-4625); or
(2) Venmo (@Shelly-Scinto); or
(3) Shelly Scinto, P. O. Box 168, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415.
Cost includes:
- Transportation in a top-quality motor coach with at least 52 seats that is restroom and video equipped.
- Rest stops every 2-2.5 hours
- Gratuities for motor coach driver and local guides
- 6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the NYC area
- 10 meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Great experiences and beautiful sights!
- Two Guided Tours of New York City. See Central Park, Rockefeller
Center, Times Square, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and much more!
- Visit the stunning One World Observatory
- Visit Ellis Island and Liberty Island - home of the Statue of Liberty!
Trip Itinerary (subject to change without notice):
Day 1: Board your spacious, video and restroom equipped motor coach and set off for the bright lights of "The Big Apple" - New York City! This evening, you will relax at an en route hotel.
Day 2: After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will continue on your journey towards New York City. This evening, sit down to a nice Dinner before checking into a comfortable New York City area hotel for a four night stay!.
Day 3: After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you'll explore "The City That Never Sleeps." A Guided Tour of Manhattan will take you to such famous sites as Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and so much more! Later, you’ll dine at a New York City restaurant and spend a little free time in the city before returning to your hotel.
Day 4: Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, your "Big Apple" adventure continues where you left off yesterday with your Guided Tour. Later today you will head to the incredible One World Observatory, a three story observation deck located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center. This stunning structure is the skyscraper that was built between 2006 and 2014 to replace the Twin Towers. Millions of visitors flock to One World Observatory every year to take advantage of the stunning panoramic views it offers. You'll experience 500 years of New York City's history from 1,250 feet above ground, and enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of the iconic sights of New York City. This evening, enjoy a Dinner Party with Entertainment before returning to your hotel.
Day 5: Start your day with a Continental Breakfast, and then head with your Guide to one of New York City’s premier destinations: Ellis Island and Liberty Island – home of the Statue of Liberty! A short ferry ride brings you an up-close view of Lady Liberty, and you can exit the ferry to set foot on Liberty Island itself. Then, continue on to Ellis Island – gateway to the United States for millions of immigrants who came seeking a new life. You will follow in their footsteps for an eye-opening glimpse into history. Tonight, enjoy Dinner before returning to your hotel.
Day 6: Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before leaving for the Plaza Centre Antique Gallery. This evening, relax at your en route hotel.
Day 7: Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will depart for home... a perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you’ve done, the great sights you’ve seen, and where your next group trip will take you!
***I have secured parking for your vehicle at the Municipal Lot in Chicago Ridge. Parking waivers will be provided closer to the departure date.***
BUDAPEST, VIENNA & PRAGUE
September 10-20, 2027
The Pearl of the Danube. The City of Music. The
City of a Hundred Spires. This tour will whisk
you from hilltop castles to royal palaces,
shining a light on the legacy of past dynasties,
from the Habsburgs to the Holy Roman Empire.
Tour Package Includes...
9 nights in handpicked hotels
9 breakfasts
3 dinners with beer or wine
3 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
& Highlights Such As...
Hungarian State Opera House
Danube River
Castle Hill
Bratislava
Belvedere Palace
Ringstrasse
Prague Castle
St. Vitus Cathedral
The Pearl of the Danube. The City of Music. The
City of a Hundred Spires. This tour will whisk
you from hilltop castles to royal palaces,
shining a light on the legacy of past dynasties,
from the Habsburgs to the Holy Roman Empire.
Salzburg Extension:
Mozart. The Sound of Music. The light-blue waters of the Salzach River and the ice-white peaks of the Alps. Everything about Salzburg makes it sing—and with your Tour Director in the lead, you’ll know where to turn your ear. Devour its sweetest sights, from its medieval Old Town to its Renaissance plazas, and embrace the feeling they inspire.
SALZBURG (3 NIGHTS)
Day 11: Salzburg via Cesky Krumlov
Included meal: Breakfast
On the way to Salzburg, make a quick detour to Cesky Krumlov—a UNESCO-protected village, bisected by the Vltava River and dominated by one of the largest castle complexes in central Europe. Leave your bus for a brief walking tour of its Old Town and take in its mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Then, hit the road again. Soon, you’ll be resting in Salzburg, preparing to take to the “Stage of the World."
Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Salzburg
Included meal: Breakfast
Famed for its ecclesiastical buildings, musical history, and Hollywood bona fides, riverside Salzburg stands at the very foot of the Alps. Its Old Town, known locally as the Altstadt, has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996—and today, a local guide will lead you on a walking tour of its historic core.
- Pass by the University of Salzburg—an institution of higher learning first established in 1622—and St. Peter’s Abbey. Operating in some form or another since 696, it’s the oldest continually operating monastery in German-speaking Europe.
- See a trio of famous squares: the Kapitelplatz, former site of the Cathedral Abbey; Residenzplatz, once home of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg; and Alter Markt, where the city’s weekly market used to set up shop.
- Walk by the dashing yellow facade of the Mozarts Geburtshaus, the birthplace and childhood home of the virtuosic composer himself.
- Enter the richly ornamented Salzburg Cathedral. Although the current Baroque structure was built in the 17th century, the building’s roots go all the way back to 774, when St. Rupert founded the church atop the remains of an old Roman town.
Want to make plans for the evening? Serenade your senses by opting for tonight’s dinner, served in one of Europe’s oldest restaurants and accompanied by live performances of Mozart’s music. Alternatively, relax in your hotel room and enjoy the sounds of the city.
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DAY TRIP
CHICAGO LOOP PROGRESSIVE DINING TOUR (3 Restaurants, 1 Night)!!! - PRE-PAY EVENT
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 3pm-10pm (ending time approximate)
How about joining us for a "progressive meal" conducted by Chicago Dine-Around? We will be picked up by motor coach in Chicago Ridge at 3:00pm, and transported to and from three (3) different restaurants in the Downtown Loop. No hassles with finding a parking spot or fighting traffic; just a fantastic evening with wonderful people and excellent food!
HUBBARD INN
American/ River North
Reception Style:
Sausage & Fennel Flatbread | broccolini, caramelized onions, giardiniera puree, fontina and mozzarella cheese
Margherita Flatbread | san marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fontina cheese, basil, garlic oil, balsamic
Hubbard Inn Sliders | truffle aioli, fig jam, triple cream brie, arugula
HARRY CARAY’S
Italian/ River North
Guests Select One (1):
Chicken Piccata | capers, lemon, white wine, capellini
Italian Sausage & Peppers
Rigatoni alla Vodka | mascarpone, parmigiano Reggiano
LAND & LAKE KITCHEN
American/ Loop
Served Family-Style:
Chocolate Cake | chocolate ganache
Carrot Cake | cream cheese filling
Cash bar is available at each restaurant, if you would like cocktails or beverages.
We will be dropped back to the Chicago Ridge location between 930pm+10pm.
Interactive Dining Experience: The tour creates continuous interaction between guests. By visiting three (3) different restaurants, guests have the opportunity to sit, interact and become more acquainted with different people at each restaurant.
Interactive City Tour: Ideal for guests both from Chicago and out of town, Chicago Dine-Around provides a fun and interactive city tour en route to each restaurant. The tour guide will familiarize you with the different neighborhoods visited, point out various points of interest, and offer an overall unique perspective of Chicago. Guests participate in trivia and learn interesting facts about Chicago en route to each restaurant.
Showcase Chicago Food & Restaurants: Chicago is world renowned for its food and restaurants. Chicago is a culturally-diverse city, and the variety of cuisine offered celebrates this diversity. The tour provides guests with the unique opportunity to experience three (3) different Chicago restaurants in one unforgettable evening.
Chicago Dine-Around creates an entire Chicago experience: The experience incorporates exceptional food, transportation and an interactive city tour en route to each restaurant for one (1) unforgettable evening. Chicago Dine-Around guide(s) accompany you throughout the
experience to educate guests about Chicago and to ensure a smooth and successful dining experience.
The cost for this event is $125 (includes transportation, taxes and gratuities). A 100% refund will be given if you cancel within 7 days of the event.
To reserve your seat, EITHER mail a check to Shelly Scinto, P.O. Box 168, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 OR send payment through "Zelle" to 708-542-4625 OR Venmo @Shelly-Scinto. Please make sure to put YOUR name in the "what's this for?" field. You will not be confirmed until I receive payment from you.
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Travel Enthusiasts is a Chicago-based travel club dedicated to creating amazing travel experiences. We believe in the joy of exploring new places and meeting new people, and we work hard to make sure that every trip we plan is a success. We work with a reputable team of licensed travel experts who are passionate about helping you discover the world and making travel as easy and enjoyable as possible. We offer a range of services, including group tours, and full travel planning and support, ensuring that every aspect of your journey is taken care of. Whether you're looking to join a group of like-minded travelers or plan a unique trip just for you, Travel Enthusiasts is here to help.