Updated: December 28, 2011

Atlantic City (sold out)
February 22-24, 2012
• Deluxe motor coach transportation to Atlantic City, NJ
• Two nights accommodations on the Boardwalk at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City
• Two dinner buffets + $15 meal credit
• Review show, $20 coin bonus & stopover at Harrington Casino
Price: $228 per person (dbl occupancy) or $363 for single ($75 deposit required with registration). Payment in full required by January 20, 2012. The luggage handling fees, taxes and maid gratuity are included. Leave Newport News on February, 22 at 6:30 am and return the evening of February, 24. Reservations and payment are now being accepted. Contact Lucy at 247-2451.
Atlantic City Trip Information Flyer (pdf)

Whale Watchers Boat Trip
Saturday, February 25, 2012 9:30 am – 4:00 pm (on the boat from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm)
• Search for humpback and fin whales off the coast of Virginia Beach. The excursion is narrated by an aquarium educator while experienced volunteers show whale artifacts and answer questions.
• You can view the whales from inside a heated cabin or outside on the deck. outside on the deck.
Price: $10 per person for transportation to Virginia Beach Fishing Center at Rudee Inlet (payable to the City of Newport News) plus $28 per person for boat tour (pay at the dock). Lunch cost on your own - food is available on the boat to purchase. Reservations deadline date: Friday, February 10, 2012. Contact Angelia at 591-4853
Whale sightings are not guaranteed. Trip may be cancelled due to unsafe conditions.
Whale Watching Trip Information Flyer (pdf)

Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 5:00 am - Evening Return
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival!
• Enjoy the Cherry Blossom Festival Lunch Cruise on the Odyssey. This two-hour cruise to Georgetown includes a 3-course plated lunch, a live band for entertainment and dancing and unlimited coffee & tea.
• Tour the White House (pending clearance & confirmation)
• Deluxe motor coach transportation
Price: $124 per person. Reservations deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Contact Carla at 247-2453 for information and reservations. Activity Level: Moderate (will be a lot of walking & stairs)
Cherry Blossom Festival Trip Information Flyer (pdf)

TRIP SPECIAL - Sign-up for the March 28th, Washington, DC trip and the March 29th, Harrington Raceway & Casino Trip and pay only $146 for both. Full payment due upon registration. Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

Harrington Raceway & Casino
Four Trips Planned! March 29, 2012, May 10, 2012, August 2, 2012 & November 8, 2012
6:00 am - Evening Return
• Deluxe motor coach transportation to Harrington, DE
• Table games now available, plus over 1000 slots to play.
Price: $40 per person. Registration and payment now being accepted. Payment in full required.
Contact 247-2451 for information & reservations.
Activity Level: Low.
Harrington Raceway & Casion Trip Information Flyer (pdf)

Walk on the Wild Side – Norfolk Zoo
Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Visit the beautiful Norfolk Zoo and do the self-guided walking tour (about 2 hours) or take the zoo train for $2. Lunch at Doumars Cones & BBQ in Norfolk (cost on your own).
Price: $10 transportation plus $11 zoo admission. Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Contact 591-4853 ext. 306 for more information. Activity Level: Moderate.

Springtime in Greensboro, NC
May 18-19, 2012
• Deluxe motor coach transportation
• One night stay at the LaQuinta Hotel with complimentary breakfast
• Enjoy dinner and the show ‘All Hands on Deck’ (1940’s USO musical comedy inspired by Bob
Hope) at the Barn Dinner Theater
• Visit the beautiful Greensboro Arboretum and the International Civil Rights Center & Museum
Price: $196 per person (double/triple/quad. occupancy - $40 deposit required) or $245 for single ($50 deposit required). Monthly installment payments available. Final payment due by March 7, 2012. The luggage handling, fees, taxes and gratuity are included. Contact Carolyn at 886-7907 for information and reservations. Activity Level: Moderate.
Greensboro Trip Information Flyer (pdf)

Annual Fishing Trip
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 6:00 am
Fish for five hours aboard the Ocean Eagle fishing vessel. Fishing poles, bait & basic equipment included. Gratuity for mate is not included. Price: $35 per person (subject to change). Registration deadline: Friday, June 15, 2012. Contact 247-2451 for more information. Activity Level: Moderate.

New trips are continuously being planned. Contact 926-1446 for more information on upcoming Active Lifestyles trips.

Trip Payment & Refund Policies
Registration: Persons interested in going on any of our trips must register by the registration deadline date – date varies with tour companies and Active Lifestyles policies.

Payment: The Active Lifestyles Program accepts checks, money orders, cash and VISA and MasterCard as payment. You may register for trips through the mail, at any Active Lifestyles center, or by visiting the Active Lifestyles Administration office at 700 Town Center Drive, Suite 320, Newport News, VA 23606. When registering in person with a personal check, your name, current address and phone number and identification number must be listed on the check. The check can only be accepted from the person whose name appears on the check and can only be written for the actual amount of the trip (or deposit or scheduled payment). Make checks payable to: City of Newport News. A service fee will be assessed on all returned checks.

Trip Cancelation Policy: All trips will be canceled if minimum reservations are not reached by deadline dates. If you must cancel your trip for any reason, cancelation requests must be made in writing before the cancelation deadline date in order to receive a refund.

Refunds: Refunds will only be given if a written request is submitted; stating the reason for the trip cancelation, and received by the Active Lifestyles Program at least one week prior to the designated cancelation deadline date for the trip. If your reservation helped us to reach the minimum number required, there will be no refund given unless you have a replacement or there is a waiting list for the trip.
Please note that we do not give refunds after the cancelation deadline date. All refunds are processed within 30 days of receiving the cancelation letter. There will be a 10% administrative fee (based on the total cost of the trip) in addition to any portion of the tour that cannot be refunded due to tour company policies. Long distance trips that require an outside vendor will follow the vendor’s refund policies.

Insurance: Travel insurance (covering sickness, injury, lost luggage, etc.) is highly recommended for long distance and overnight trips. Insurance may be included in certain trips. When requested, Active Lifestyles staff can provide names of insurance providers.