Vicki Baker Glaciers, rushing rivers and lakes, vast forested regions, grand mountain ranges with majestic peaks, miles and miles of coastline, bays, fjords, tundra and the arctic plains. Alaska is renowned for some of the most beautiful, wild scenery in the world. The sheer wildness of Alaska is unmatched by any state leaving visitors to…
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Clubs & Classes, March 2017
America the Beautiful with the Road Runners
Vicki Baker Experience these incredible journeys across the U.S.A. with Road Runners: April 1: Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival Saturday brunch gets the full festival treatment with noted area restaurants contributing dozens of dishes from eggs Benedict to breakfast tacos plus a generous selection of craft beers, specialty wines and various spirits. Price: $105…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Road Runners head south to the other American continent
Peggy Crandell-Duff Santiago greeted 33 Road Runners for our stopover before we boarded our ship in Valparaiso. Six ports plus the Strait of Magellan and Cape Horn were on our itinerary ending in Buenos Aires. One cannot travel to South America without seeing the national bird, the penguin. Punta Tombo Rookery has one million Magellanic…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Roadrunners home on the range at Wildcatter Ranch
Vicki Baker Howdy pardner. Are you looking for something a little different for your next travel? How about a true home-on-the-range escape at the Wildcatter Ranch? Leave the city behind and discover the beauty of the North Texas Hill Country at a Texas guest ranch complete with western-style guest rooms, outdoor activities, therapeutic massages and…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Road Runners savor fall splendor at the Dallas Aboretum
Vicki Baker As the days of summer faded away and cooler weather set in, the gardens at the Dallas Arboretum were transformed with wonderful fall colors of deep red, yellow, purple and orange. The moment Road Runners stepped into the botanical garden we knew we were in for a treat in this breathtaking location. The…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Travel with Road Runners— come home with great memories
Vicki Baker Travel with Road Runners and explore the unknown, embark on new adventures and form lasting memories. November 4-6: The Best of Austin Experience the best of the timeless and quirky Austin. Eat at the best restaurants: Camello’s, Wine by Candlelight dinner, and Stubb’s. Sip cocktails at the Driskill. Tour the most iconic sites:…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Deep in the heart of Texas with Road Runners
Vicki Baker Everything is BIGGER in Texas, and these Road Runners trips are no exception! Texas Hill Country Wine and Dine: The small towns and two-lane roads that fan out westward from Austin make up the heart of the Texas Hill Country. It is the green hills rising out of the flatlands that make the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Road Runners bring adventurous people together
Vicki Baker Come join us and travel together to amazing places on these Road Runners trips for 2016. October 12-14: Texas Hill Country Wine and Dine Live the life of leisure on this Hill Country Getaway. Satisfy your palate with a variety of wines at five of Texas Hill Country’s favorite wineries and dining at…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Road Runners have a “Ticket to Ride” on the classical mystery tour
Vicki Baker Imagine The Beatles playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. What would that have sounded like? Road Runners found out when Classical Mystery Tour performed with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at the Botanical Gardens on the evening of June 4. Forty-three club members enjoyed a sensational summer outing including The Beatles’ classics…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Festivals abound with Road Runners
Vicki Baker Explore America from top to bottom with these fully planned and escorted vacations offered by Road Runners. Holland Tulip Festival and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel: Immerse yourself in the beauty of Michigan on the Mayflower Tour “Holland Tulip Festival and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel.” Your adventure includes an overnight stay in Chicago with…