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ID inner, shopping,
museums and the
theater. Suzy Farb-
man has done them
all in New York
City. Short on time,
Mrs. Farbman
takes advantage of
day-trip packages to the Big Ap-
ple. She leaves early in the morn-
ing and is home with her
husband the same night.
"It's a great bargain and a fun
way to see New York in one day,"
said Mrs. Farbman, a resident of
Huntington Woods. "It's hectic,
but everyone is really enthusias-
tic and you feel like you are get-
ting away with a steal."
Day trips are as different as
the people who take them.
Whether it's a plane ride to the

Patty Klein, the president of
the Travel Education Institute,
is a frequent day tripper who of-
ten travels to Nassau. She likes
day trips for their affordability.
"It's impossible to go anywhere
for under $200," Ms. Klein said.
"It's a great way to relax in the
sun for a day and it gives people
a chance to see a new place."
Listed below is a sampling of
one-day trips and suggestions for
planning a day trip of your own.

By Plane

Destination: Atlantic City
Dates: Daily
Spirit Airlines takes passen-
gers from Metro Airport to the
Mery Griffin Resort Hotel. De-
parting at 8 a.m. and returning

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transfers, complimentary break- the Opera. Prices run from $99 -
fast or lunch and $15 in casino $122 U.S. depending on catego-
ry of theater ticket. Depart Toron-
vouchers.
to at 7 p.m. and arrive in Windsor
Destination: New York City
at 11 p.m. Trips can be booked
Dates: Before the Holidays
Just in time for Chanukah, through any travel agent.
Hamilton, Miller offers a shop-
ping trip to the Big Apple. Prices
start at $139.90 and includes By Bus
Destination: Garland Golf
round-trip air fare and transfers
to Macy's. Flights leave Detroit Resort
Dates: Several days in June.
at 7:30 a.m. and depart at 9:30
Golf buffs can spend a day at
p.m.
Destination: Mall of America the famous resort in Lewiston,
Mich. At a cost of $99, partici-
Dates: Before the Holidays.
Another Hamilton, Miller pre- pants play 18 holes on one of three
holiday opportunity. The mall has courses. Lunch, transportation
over 400 shops, an amusement and a golf cart are included.
The trip is sponsored by A-Plus
park, night clubs, a comedy club
and movie theater. Prices start travel in Southfield and can be
at $139.90 and include round-trip booked by calling the agency at
(810) 353-6930.
air fare and coupons.

Cruise
Dates: Oct. 7 and Oct. 15
See the fall colors aboard the
AuSable River Queen in Oscoda.
Cruise down the river for a two-
hour narrated tour. The $58 price
includes transportation, the
cruise and lunch. Book by calling
Berkley Tours at (810) 559-8620.
Destination: Diamond Belle
Cruise
Date: August 25
Ride the Diamond Belle along
the route of the old-time steam-
ers for a cruise to the St. Clair
Flats and the historic town of San
Souci. Lunch and snacks are in-
cluded in the $54 package price.
Call (810) 334-5660.
Destination: Architectural tour
of Detroit
Date: June 6

By Plane,
by train
or by
automobile,
day trips
provide
and
awesome
getaway.

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Bahamas or a car trip to Ann Ar-
bor, vacationing for a day is a
good way to break the routine of
everyday life.
Day trips have become very
popular in recent years accord-
ing to Ron Fayne, vice president
of Hamilton, Miller, Hudson &
Fayne Travel Corporation. "They
offer the traveler an opportunity
to "taste" the destination without
spending a lot of money and
time."

at 11:30 p.m., gamblers pay be-
tween $99 and $149 for trans-
portation and vouchers for food,
drinks and coins. To book, call
Spirit at 1-800-246-7688.
Destination: Nassau, Bahamas
Dates: Varied
Hamilton, Miller, Hudson &
Fayne Travel Corporation pro-
vides an escape from Michigan
winters with a day in the sun.
Prices start at $129.90 and in-
clude round-trip air fare, hotel

*Hamilton, Miller, Hudson &
Fayne excursions can be booked
through any travel agent.

Destination: Stratford Festival
Dates: Now - October
Berkley Tours & Travel, Inc. is
offering trips to Stratford for a
By Train
taste of the theater. Plays include:
Macbeth, Amadeus and The Mer-
Destination: Toronto
ry Wives of Windsor. Prices start
Dates: Varied
Leave Windsor at 6 a.m. and at $55 and include transportation
arrive in Toronto at 10 a.m. (just and-main-floor seating. Trips can
in time for breakfast). Key Tours be booked by calling Berkley Tours
and Via Rail Canada sponsor an & Travel, Inc. at (810) 559-8620.
Destination: AuSable River
excursion to see The Phantom of

Travel-agent students from the travel
Education Institute in Southfield enjoy
the sights and do some tubing on a day
trip to Nassau.

Professor Michael Farrell
takes participants to locations
like the Wayne County Court
House, the Sibley House and "Art
House." The tour ($64) includes
transportation, admission at each
destination and departs at 9 a.m.
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