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A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORWith the flowers in bloom and the longer days, it’s an ideal time to meet new friends and create treasured memories. We have put together a wonderful array of activities for the coming months and we’re looking forward to sharing them with you. It’s a beautiful time of year to try new things and have fun along the way.

As your new club director, I look forward to meeting you and experiencing new adventures together. If you haven’t joined us on a Platinum Adventures day or extended trip, now is a great time to do so! We offer interesting, fun and educational activities for you to enjoy.

The following pages list our upcoming events. Even though some of the trips seem a long way off, they do fill up fast. So, please call or email me soon to save your spot. Reservations are required for all events.

Hope to see you soon,

DAY TRIPS • EXTENDED TRIPS • SEMINARS • AND MORE!PLATINUM ADVENTURES® NEWSLETTER

SUMMER 2017

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THE EVENTS YOU SEE IN THIS NEWSLETTER, OR TO RSVP, CONTACT ME:

ELLIE BARTLETT773-883-4144 | [email protected]

Ellie Bartlett

You’ll have the unique opportunity to explore the wonders we have nearby. We carefully plan each of our day trips, events and seminars to ensure they are packed with as much adventure and education as possible. Plus, each event offers a great chance to share with friends just what the Platinum Adventures® Club is all about.

Pay close attention to the means of transportation for these trips. Often times, we will gather and transport the group by bus, but there are some events that require you to commute on your own. As always, if you should have any questions about any of these day trips, or would like to RSVP, contact your bank’s Platinum Adventures director at the phone number or email listed in this newsletter.

DAY TRIPS

FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES ON ANY OF THESE UPCOMING DAY TRIPS, CONTACT YOUR PLATINUM ADVENTURES DIRECTOR.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 28Extended Trips Preview

Wintrust Financial Center 9700 W. HIGGINS RD. | ROSEMONT, ILJoin us for a special trip presentation and travel the world with us! You’ll hear all about exciting trips and see slideshows for great destinations we’ve planned for you, including “A Blue Christmas with Elvis” in Memphis, Tennessee; Hawaii; Mall of America; Great Trains & Grand Canyons; Alpine Countries in Europe; Iceland: Land of Fire & Ice; Mystery Trip; Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket; Mackinac Island & Agawa Canyon; Frankenmuth Oktoberfest; and our Holiday Trip. You’ll want to start packing your bags! Lunch is included.

TIME: 11:30 AMCOST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREERESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7Reverse Mortgage Presentation

Wintrust Bank - Logan Square 2814 W. FULLERTON AVE. | CHICAGO, ILJoin us for an important presentation. The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) or Reverse Mortgage Program has undergone some dramatic changes for the better. These loans are federally insured and allow individuals ages 62+ to access the equity in their home. Will Yoho (NMLS #756017) of Wintrust Mortgage will give us important information on this subject. A light lunch will be served.

TIME: 11:15 AM COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE


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RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME

TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:

ELLIE BARTLETT773-883-4144

[email protected]

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4“Big River”

Theatre at the Center MUNSTER, INWinner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book & Best Score, this musical telling of Mark Twain’s treasured tale features songs by Roger Miller, who created such hits as “King of the Road” and “Dang Me.” Melodies of country, bluegrass and gospel lead the humorous and harrowing river journey of Huck Finn and his friend Jim, as they meet up with con-artists, reunite with Tom Sawyer and encounter a collection of characters from one of America’s greatest writers. For lunch, please choose: roasted chicken breast or roast loin of pork.

COST: MEMBERS | $85 & NON-MEMBERS | $92DEPART: WILMETTE | 10 AM NORRIDGE | 10:45 AM


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20Old Time Rock N’ Roll

Cucina Biagio 7319 W. LAWRENCE AVE. | CHICAGO, ILJoin us for an afternoon of great music with Rick Pickren. Rick’s recordings have been featured on the TV show “The Good Wife” and many PBS programs. He is the two time winner of the Marlboro Country Music Round Up and has shared a stage with George Strait, Merle Haggard and Dolly Parton to name a few. Rick will sing Rock N’ Roll favorites from the 50s & 60s like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Bye, Bye, Love,” and “Ain’t That a Shame.” Lunch will be chicken vesuvio, roasted potatoes, veggies, and dessert.

TIME: 11:30 AMCOST: MEMBERS | $35 & NON-MEMBERS | $42


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13Legend of Starved Rock

Travel through the Illinois River Valley to visit Starved Rock State Park. Visit the Illinois Waterway Visitors Center to see the lock and dam and the exhibits on construction and operation of the waterway. We will board the trolley for a narrated guided tour. Learn about all of the legends and about the Native American Indians who fought and died on top of the rock. Enjoy lunch at the historic Starved Rock Lodge and make your food choice from the wonderful menu. There will be free time to visit the gift shop and visitors center.

COST: MEMBERS | $75 & NON-MEMBERS | $82 DEPART: 7:30 AM | WILMETTE

8:15 AM | NORRIDGE


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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 192018 Trip Preview

Wintrust Bank-Mont Clare 3050 N. HARLEM AVE. | CHICAGO, ILJoin us as we present a preview of the fabulous trips we have planned for 2018. We will be headed to Hawaii by Land and Sea, The Alpine Countries of Europe, and Iceland. Come and hear about these trips and some of the others we have planned. There will be a wonderful PowerPoint presentation, and it will make you feel like you’re really there! Light refreshments will be served. This is a good time to plan ahead.

TIME: 10 AMCOST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE


MONDAY, OCTOBER 23Estate Planning from the Heart:Leaving a Lasting Legacy of Love & Affection

Wintrust Financial Center 9700 W. HIGGINS RD. | ROSEMONT, ILJoin this thoughtful and provoking discussion around an often difficult subject: planning for death and incapacity. Mary Ann Korenic from Wintrust Wealth Services will address what estate planning is and who needs it. You’ll learn more about creating a will and if you’ll also need a trust. Are you wondering what a trustee does? If so, Ms. Korenic will discuss treating heirs equally, the difference between wealth and net worth, and how to discuss these issues with loved ones. Lunch is included.



WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11Duke Ellington’s Greatest Hits

Nichols Concert Hall EVANSTON, IL“It Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t Got that Swing)” is one of the great hits you’ll enjoy at this special outing. Duke Ellington composed thousands of songs for stage and screen during his 50-year career. Enjoy the best of the best in this tribute concert, including “Satin Doll,” “Mood Indigo,” “Sophisticated Lady,” “Take the ‘A’ Train” and more. We will enjoy lunch before the performance at Maggiano’s Little Italy in the Westfield Old Orchard Mall. Lunch includes appetizer, salad, pasta, chicken entree and dessert.

COST: MEMBERS | $99 & NON-MEMBERS | $109CALL FOR DEPARTURE INFORMATION.


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18Oktober Fest

Edelweiss Restaurant 7650 W. IRVING PARK RD. | NORRIDGE, ILIt’s that time of year again! We will celebrate Oktober Fest at Edelweiss with all of our friends. We will sing and dance with the Johnny Wagner band, who always gets you up singing. The food will be bratwurst and sauerkraut, chicken schnitzel and herb roasted chicken, with all the sides. To finish this great meal, we’ll have a caramel sundae. Can’t wait to see you there!



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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26“Les Miserables”

Cadillac Palace Theatre 151 W. RANDOLPH ST. | CHICAGO, ILCome see the new production of the Tony Award winning musical, “Les Miserable.” It features glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. Based in 19th century France, “Les Miserables” tells an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion and the resilience of the human spirit. Enjoy a thrilling score and the beloved songs, “I Dreamed A Dream,” “One Day More,” and many more! We will have a fabulous dinner at Osteria Via Stato before the show.

COST: MEMBERS | $182 & NON-MEMBERS | $192DEPART: WILMETTE | 4 PM


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25Ghost Lecture - Ursula Bielski

Great Escape 9540 W. IRVING PARK RD. | SCHILLER PARK, ILUrsula Bielski is the founder of Chicago Hauntings, Inc. and is a historian, author and parapsychology enthusiast. She’s been writing and lecturing about Chicago’s supernatural folklore and the paranormal for nearly 20 years and is recognized as a leading authority on the Chicago region’s ghostlore and cemetery history. We will have lunch at one of Chicago’s most haunted restaurants. Where lunch will be broasted chicken, pasta, beef and all the sides. It will be the perfect time of year to learn about ghosts.



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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29Old Fashioned Christmas

Great Escape 9540 W. IRVING PARK RD. | SCHILLER PARK, ILRochelle Pennington’s program will beckon a past time when gathering around a radio to listen to the voices of Bing Crosby, Perry Como and Nat King Cole in December was a familiar feeling. It was also a time of letters addressed to the North Pole with wonderful wishes. Her Powerpoint presentation, featuring nearly 100 vintage photographs and images, will be complemented by a large collection of Christmas antiques on display. Come and re-live those memories that guide our hearts homeward to the much loved traditions of yesteryear. Lunch is broasted chicken, pasta, beef and all the sides.



TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28Medicare

Wintrust Bank-Mayfair 4343 N. ELSTON AVE. | SCHILLER PARK, ILAre you getting ready to apply for Medicare and need help deciding what is best for you? Are you unsure about the process? Do you have Medicare and want to make changes? Diane Adduci will do an educational presentation on eligibility, enrollment and benefits of Medicare Parts A and B and Medicare supplements. Let Diane help you understand this complicated issue. Light refreshments will be served.

TIME: 10 AMCOST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8America Once More

Cucina Biagio 7319 W. LAWRENCE AVE. | CHICAGO, ILLegacy Girl Renee Hein and internationally recognized guitarist Dave Byran, create a truly unique musical experience. You’ll be transported back in time with a patriotic tribute to this great country of ours! Featuring popular music from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War eras. This show is filled with songs you love, facts and unique comedy. Lunch at Cucina Biagio’s will be chicken vesuvio and all the sides. Dessert too! Let’s get together and honor our servicemen and women.



WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15“42nd Street”

Drury Lane OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILTap through this year’s holiday season with the Tony Award winner for best musical, “42nd Street”! In this beloved Broadway classic, Peggy Sawyer lands a bigger break in New York City than expected. When the leading lady injuries her ankle, Peggy gets the chance of a lifetime to rise from showgirl to star. With show stopping tap numbers such as “We’re In the Money,” and “Lullaby of Broadway,” there’s no question that “42nd Street” will dazzle you. For lunch, please choose bistro steak or lake trout.

COST: MEMBERS | $87 & NON-MEMBERS | $94DEPART: WILMETTE | 9:45 AM NORRIDGE | 10:30 AM


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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30Barbara Rinella Presents Prince Charles

Sunset Ridge Country Club 2100 SUNSET RIDGE RD. | NORTHFIELD, ILYou are cordially invited to this royal gathering! Barbara will give us fascinating insight into Prince Charles’ upbringing, his passions, contributions and challenges. And, it will all come to life through the voices of Princess Diana; Princess Anne; The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla; and The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. Barbara will also share author Sally Bedell Smith’s intriguing portrait of the man who will be king with excerpts from Smith’s book, “Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life.” We will enjoy lunch before this exciting presentation.



THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7“Miracle on 34th Street”

Fireside Theater FORT ATKINSON, WIMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade needs a new Santa. Enter Kris Kringle, a sweet and jolly old man who claims that he is the real Santa Claus. Thus begins this funny, warm, tuneful and inspirational musical, as Kris has to prove his claim in court and teach his cynical neighbor and her daughter to believe in the goodness and love that is Christmas. This musical is unforgettable. Our gourmet lunch will be cream of mushroom soup, chicken piccata, garlic parmesan orzo, fresh vegetable and red velvet cake for dessert.

COST: MEMBERS | $116 & NON-MEMBERS | $123DEPART: WILMETTE | 7:30 AM NORRIDGE | 8:15 AM


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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 | 2018Platinum Adventures Health Fair

Wintrust Financial Center 9700 W. HIGGINS RD. | ROSEMONT, ILDo you make a New Year’s resolution each year to take control of your health? If so, join us at the Platinum Adventures Health Fair. There will be a series of discussions on health issues by health care representatives such as Alzheimer’s Disease, diabetes, heart health, cancer, nutrition and more. Participants will visit the health care expo and pick up information on various important health topics. Lunch will be provided.



WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 | 2018 “Wicked”

Oriental Theatre CHICAGO, IL“Wicked,” the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz, but from a different angle. Before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin. She’s smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is very popular, their initial rivalry turns into an unlikely friendship until the world calls one “good” and the other one “wicked.” “Wicked” may make you laugh, cry and think. We’ll have lunch at Petterino’s before the show.

COST: MEMBERS | $199 & NON-MEMBERS | $209CALL FOR DEPARTURE INFORMATION.


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14“A Wonderful Life”

Theater at the Center MUNSTER, INPulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Sheldon Harnick captures the magic of the Frank Capra holiday film. George Bailey’s Christmas Eve is transformed by an angel eager to earn his wings by showing the guiding influence one person has on so many others. Filled with the beauty of the season, Bedford Falls bursts on stage with yuletide spirit (despite old man Potter’s miserly plans) for a musical that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas. For lunch, please choose: glazed ham or a half baked chicken.

COST: MEMBERS | $85 & NON-MEMBERS | $92DEPART: WILMETTE | 10 AM NORRIDGE | 10:45 AM


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20Holiday Party

Blossom Cafe 8349 W. LAWRENCE AVE. | NORRIDGE, ILIt is the holiday season, let’s all come together and celebrate. You will feel the good tidings, joy and love in the room. We will get to be with friends and fill our hearts with the holiday spirit. We’ll have festive singers sing all the wonderful Christmas tunes, as they go from table to table in their old-time costumes. Everyone is welcome to sing along. For lunch, please choose: breast of chicken artichoke, filet london broil or salmon, with all the sides and dessert. We will have raffles too!



EXTENDED TRIPSHave you always wanted to explore the world but don’t know where to begin to plan your travels? We have the solution for you. Let us handle all of the planning. Our extended trips offer you the chance of a lifetime to see the world like you’ve never seen it before. Extended trips range in length from a few days to a few weeks. Most transportation, lodging, meals and

entertainment will be provided and have been thoughtfully planned out by our Platinum Adventures® directors alongside experienced and highly-qualified travel professionals. All extended trips that are two nights or longer include at home pick-up and return. Sit back, relax, and join us for this rare opportunity to see the sights you never thought you’d see. If you have any questions, need more information or would like to make reservations for any of our extended trips, please contact your Platinum Adventures® Club director.

FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES ON ANY OF THESE UPCOMINGEXTENDED TRIPS, CONTACT YOUR PLATINUM ADVENTURES DIRECTOR.

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DECEMBER 4 - 8A Blue Christmas with Elvis

MEMPHIS, TNJoin this musical and holiday inspired trip to Memphis, the Blues City. See the “Elvis Holiday Tribute Show” and experience a private evening tour of Elvis’ Graceland Mansion and complex. Visit Beale Street, Cotton Row and Sun Studios. Next, we’ll visit the Arkansas Delta Cultural Center and the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Delight in the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows annual Way of Lights Christmas display celebrating the season. And, last but not least, we’ll visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.

COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $1,495 PP | SINGLE $1,795 PP NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $1,695 PP | SINGLE $1,995 PPPrice subject to availability, call for current prices.

EASY ENERGETIC1 2 3 4 5SEPTEMBER 6 - 7Grand Rapids, Michigan Featuring the Ford Presidential Museum

Join us as we visit the interesting and educational city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This trip includes a city tour of Grand Rapids, where you’ll see the Heritage Hill Historic District and more. We will visit the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum for an in-depth look at his life and presidency. A must-see visit to the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is included too. We’ll also stop at Ferris Coffee and Nut for special treats. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this energizing city.

COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $385 PP | SINGLE $435 PP NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $485 PP | SINGLE $535 PP


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FEBRUARY 16 - 25 | 2018Hawaii by Land & Sea

Experience paradise as you sail aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Pride of America” as you visit the Hawaiian Islands. Two nights in Honolulu are included in addition to seven nights at sea. While in Honolulu, visit Pearl Harbor and travel by naval launch to the USS Arizona Memorial and experience a guided tour of Waikiki. Your luxury cruise ship will take you to the island of Maui, where you’ll stroll along the historic streets of the old royal capital of Lahaina. Then you’re off to the big island of Hawaii where you’ll visit Hilo, Kona and breathtaking Kauai.

COST: STARTS AT $5,549 PP BASED ON CABIN PREFERENCE. CALL FOR PRICES. MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER PRICES WILL APPLY.Call for booking prices after August 31, 2017.


MARCH 7 - 9 | 2018Shop & Taste at Mall of America

BLOOMINGTON, MNBring your appetite for shopping and eating on this shop and taste adventure! The Mall of America is the largest retail and entertainment complex in North America with 520 world-class shops and 50 dining options all under one roof. You’ll enjoy a Mall of America Scavenger Hunt and time to explore and shop for special treasures. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes signature experience at the Hard Rock Cafe and the art of delicious dining at an interactive three-course tasting dinner program. Shoppers unite!

COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $795 PP | SINGLE $897 PP NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $995 PP | SINGLE $1,095 PP


APRIL 8 - 13 | 2018Great Trains & Grand Canyons

SEDONA, AZOnce you arrive in Sedona, this upscale resort, retirement and artist community, you may not want to come home! Set amongst the red-hued rocks of Oak Creek Canyon; you’ll see Sedona and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon by trolley, foot and aboard the Grand Canyon Railway and the Verde Canyon Railroad. You’ll see Chapel of the Holy Cross, Airport Mesa, Uptown Sedona, Tlaquepaque, Oak Creek Canyon, Montezuma Castle National Monument, Jerome and Old Town Scottsdale. Simply beautiful.

COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $2,725 PP | SINGLE $3,400 PP NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $2,925 PP | SINGLE $3,600 PP


APRIL 26 - MAY 8 | 2018Alpine Countries in Europe

AUSTRIA, GERMANY AND SWITZERLANDDiscover the storybook castles and mountain vistas of Austria, Germany and Switzerland. These three distinct Alpine cultures are set amid incredible landscapes. Highlights include a cruise along the Danube River, Germany’s Black Forest, the fascinating city of Munich and its world-famous Glockenspiel. Come to know Vienna and its incredible Schoenbrunn Palace along with Innsbruck’s charming streets. Stay in Zermatt at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn and in picturesque Lucerne and much more!

COST: MEMBER DOUBLE $5,050 PP | SINGLE $5,550 PP NON-MEMBER DOUBLE $5,250 PP | SINGLE $5,750 PPPrice is guaranteed for bookings through October 27, 2017.





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TRAVELING AS A SINGLE? LOOKING FOR A ROOMMATE? Platinum Adventures will now be keeping a roommate request list. If you’d like to be on the list, please contact your

Platinum Adventures Director. If we have travelers requesting roommates for the same trip, we’ll put you in touch with each other to talk about the possibility of sharing a room. Same sex roommate requests only!

SEPTEMBER 20 - 22 | 2018Frankenmuth Oktoberfest

FRANKENMUTH, MIEnjoy a taste of Germany while in Michigan! Visit Michigan’s Little Bavaria, the town of Frankenmuth. German food, lively music and an Oktoberfest celebration filled with the sights and sounds reminiscent of the world-famous festival in Munich, Germany await you on this tour. Visit St. Lorenz Church, stop and shop at Bronner’s Christmas Store, participate in a strudel-making experience and enjoy a wine tasting. A lunch cruise aboard the “Michigan Princess” along the Grand River is sure to please.

COST: MEMBER DOUBLE $940 PP | SINGLE $1,098 PP NON-MEMBER DOUBLE $1,140 PP | SINGLE $1,298 PP


SEPTEMBER 24 - 28 | 2018Mackinac Island & Agawa Canyon

MICHIGAN & ONTARIO, CANADAYou’ll marvel at charming Mackinac Island, where horse and carriage never replaced automobiles. You’ll visit Fort Mackinac, the Natural Arch, West Bluffs, the Victorian downtown and enjoy an unforgettable luncheon at the world famous Grand Hotel. Next, we’re off to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. All aboard the Agawa Canyon Train to see the autumn beauty of the Algoma Country and Agawa Canyon. After winding through the pristine countryside, you’ll have time to stroll along scenic overlooks, waterfalls and more.

COST: MEMBER DOUBLE $1,998 PP | SINGLE $2,298 PP NON-MEMBER DOUBLE $2,198 PP | SINGLE $2,498 PP


JULY 29 - AUGUST 6 | 2018Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice

ICELANDSet out on a journey full of dramatic contrasts. Discover Iceland, a land forged by fire and ice. Steaming lava fields reflect a volcanic nature, while massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords behind. Travel to the Golden Circle, one of Iceland’s natural wonders and journey to the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall. You’ll also witness the Vatnajokull glacier, Europe’s largest glacier. You may choose to go to the Blue Lagoon or set out on a lava cave adventure!

COST: MEMBER DOUBLE $5,275 PP | SINGLE $6,175 PP NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $5,475 PP | SINGLE $6,425 PPPrice is guaranteed for bookings through January 30, 2018.


JUNE 10 - 16 | 2018Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket

Join us as we journey through the coastal beauty and charming towns of New England. Enjoy a tour of Cape Cod, beginning in Provincetown. Travel along Olde King’s Highway to Hyannis, Truro and Yarmouth as well as the National Seashore Park with its charming lighthouses. Board a ferry for a cruise to Martha’s Vineyard, made famous by the Kennedy family and also enjoy a cruise to Nantucket. View Plymouth Rock and the site of the Pilgrim’s landing site as well as a tour of the “Freedom Trail.” Our last stop will be to Newport, Rhode Island.

COST: MEMBER DOUBLE $2,598 PP | SINGLE $2,998 PP NON-MEMBER DOUBLE $2,798 PP | SINGLE $3,198 PP


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GENERAL INFORMATION

RESERVATION POLICY FOR DAY & EXTENDED TRIPS: Reservations may be made by phone to Ellie Bartletti at 773-883-4144 or by email at [email protected]. For your reservation to be confirmed, payment must be in our office within seven days after reservations are made: Ellie Bartlett | North Shore Community Bank & Trust | 4343 W. Peterson Ave. | Chicago, IL 60646Please make checks payable to Platinum Adventures® (sorry no credit cards on day trips). Please remember to make your menu selections when you reserve your tour. Member pricing is for current Platinum Adventures® Club members only.

RESPONSIBILITY OF WINTRUST BANK:Wintrust Bank is acting in the capacity of extending this invitation to travel to the Platinum Adventures® members and their guests. I further understand that the Bank reserves the right to refuse acceptance to anyone it judges incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in any activity or trip at any time.

ADDRESS FOR WINTRUST BANK DEPARTURE SITE(S): The bus cannot wait for late participants. Please arrive at your departure site 15 minutes prior to departure time.

Depart Wilmette:Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints2727 Lake Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091

Depart Norridge:Wintrust Bank - Norridge7040 W. Forest Preserve Dr. Norridge, IL 60706

Membership is for those 50 years of age or better with a customer relationship. See a personal banker for more details.

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