Vacation Packages | 2021-2022
Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Our Story
Our Mission
Hammer Travel’s story begins in 1923, when our parent company, Hammer Residences opened its doors.
To Provide People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities the Opportunity to Experience Life to its Fullest
The concept was simple; “be a community of people who respect an individual’s abilities, whose collective spirit makes dreams come true, and whose innovations lead the way.” It was from Hammer’s commitment to service and leadership that the idea of starting a specialized travel company came about. Hammer Travel materialized from the realization that Hammer has the experience, the staffing resources and commitment to deliver a quality, and safe travel experience for individuals needing support.
Our Vision We believe meaningful travel plays an important role in the quality of life and that everyone should have the opportunity to experience it. Travel promotes intellectual growth, social inclusion, independence and self-confidence. Hammer Travel is dedicated to making the travel experience memorable and pleasurable for each person we serve.
Our Values Respecting Abilities Our trip leaders all have a residential services background and are able to provide the best possible care to support our traveler’s needs. Reaching for Opportunities Each trip provides opportunities to learn about the world while enhancing independence and self-confidence. Realizing Dreams Our trips are designed to promote individuality and create a unique experience for each of our travelers.
Want more information? 877-345-8599 | 952-277-2461 | hammertravel.org
Since July 2009, Hammer Travel has been passionate about providing and enhancing travel opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from around the country, and we look forward to new adventures every day. Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Florida Spring Training NEW TRIP! Emerald City Comic Con-Seattle, WA Great Wolf Water Park/Mall of America
April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 New Orleans Las Vegas/Hoover Dam Disney World/Cruise
May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Nashville’s Best New York City Grand Canyon by Rail Spa and Mall of America MN Twins Getaway
June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Badlands/Mount Rushmore Wisconsin Dells
July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Vikings Training Camp
August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Packers Training Camp Niagara Falls Alaskan Cruise All Things Hershey
Colorado Experience Old West Getaway London, England Duluth Fall Colors
October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Branson Road Trip San Diego, CA Disney’s Halloween Magic
November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Minnesota Wild Getaway Orlando Dolphin Encounter
December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom Bentleyville Christmas
January 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Honolulu, Hawaii NEW TRIP! Star Wars & Superheroes
February 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Disney Extravaganza NEW TRIP! Jamaican All-Inclusive Resort Arizona’s Old West
Travel Key Traveling by Vehicle: Meet and depart from Hammer Central Office, 1909 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391 Traveling by Airplane: Meet and depart from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, (MSP)* Traveling by Cruise Ship Traveling by Train *Other airports can be accommodated; call for details.
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MARCH
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Florida Spring Training: March 1-5 Two Minnesota Twins pre-season games and an Everglades boat tour $2475 Register by: 1/5/21 NEW TRIP! Emerald City Comic Con-Seattle TBD-Based on release of schedule Two days of Comic Con, Space Needle, and more Seattle highlights $2475 Register by: 1/7/21 Great Wolf Water Park/ Mall of America: March 29-31 Enjoy the Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and the Mall of America $650 Register by: 1/22/21
APRIL New Orleans: April 5-9 French Quarter, paddle boat ride, swamp tour, good food, and great music $2475 Register by: 2/4/21 Las Vegas/Hoover Dam: April 12-16 Visit and tour the famous Hoover Dam, cruise Lake Mead, and walk the famous Las Vegas Strip $2475 Register by: 2/11/21 Disney World/Cruise: April 21-26 A day at Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2875 Register by: 1/15/21
MAY Nashville’s Best: May 3-7 Grand Old Opry, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, and Music Row $2475 Register by: 3/3/21 New York City: May 10-14 Times Square, Broadway show, city tour, Central Park, 911 Memorial, and more $2475 Register by: 2/9/21 4
2021 MAY Grand Canyon by Rail: May 17-21 Grand Canyon Railway, Grand Canyon National Park, and more $2475 Register by: 2/19/21 Spa/Mall of America: May 24-26 Feel pampered with a manicure, pedicure, and fresh hairstyle as you shop the Mall of America $650 Register by: 4/9/21 MN Twins Getaway: TBD-Based on Twins Schedule Fly to a new city to cheer on the MN Twins in two games while exploring the city $1995 Register by: TBD
JUNE Badlands/Mount Rushmore: June 14-18 Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Wall Drug, Chuckwagon Dinner Show, Custer State Park, and Badlands National Park $1195 Register by: 4/14/21 Wisconsin Dells: June 28-30 Water parks and shopping in the Dells $750 Register by: 4/28/21
JULY Vikings Training Camp: TBD-Based on release of schedule Watch a Vikings practice, opportunities to meet and greet players and get autographs $650 Register by: 5/25/21
YOUR SAFETY AND SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL!
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2021 AUGUST Packers Training Camp: TBD-Based on release of schedule Watch a Packers practice, Packers Hall of Fame, and tour of Lambeau Field $650 Register by: 6/1/21 Niagara Falls: August 16-20 Tusauds Wax Museum, Hornblower Cruises, and Ghost Blasters Dark Ride $2475 Register by: 5/18/21 Alaskan Cruise: August 19-27 Cruise the Inside Passage of Beautiful Alaska. Ports of call include: Seattle, Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier, Victoria. $3,675 Register by: 5/5/21 All Things Hershey: August 23-27 Chocolate World, Hershey’s amusement park, gardens, museum, Chocolate Lab, and more $2475 Register by: 6/22/21 SEPTEMBER Colorado Experience: September 13-17 Rocky Mountain State Park, scenic train ride through the mountains, visit the cities of Boulder and Denver, and other area attractions $2475 Register by: 7/13/21 Old West Getaway: September 21-24 Horseback rides, wagon rides, fishing, root beer saloon, pontoon rides, and karaoke $1150 Register by: 8/6/21 London, England: September 21-27 Visit the best of London: Tower Bridge Monument, Tower of London, London Eye river cruise, Westminster Abbey, and more $4845 Register by: 6/24/21 Duluth Fall Colors: September 27-29 North Shore Scenic Railroad, Great Lakes Aquarium, and scenic drive along Lake Superior and Canal Park $650 Register by: 7/29/21 6
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NOVEMBER
Branson Road Trip: October 4-9 Multiple shows, shopping, and local cuisine $1995 Register by: 8/20/21
Minnesota Wild Getaway: TBD-Based on release of schedule Cheer on the Wild as they play a game in another city, and enjoy the sights of the host city $1995 Register by: TBD
San Diego, CA: October 11-15 San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND California, and Sea World $2475 Register by: 8/14/21 Disney’s Halloween Magic: October 18-22 Mickey’s Halloween Party, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom $2475 Register by: 7/20/21
Orlando Dolphin Encounter: November 12-16 Discovery Cove with Dolphin Encounter, Aquatica, Busch Gardens, and Sea World $2575 Register by: 9/14/21
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2021/2022 DECEMBER Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom: December 8-13 A day at Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2875 Register by: 9/1/21 Bentleyville Christmas: December 13-15 Take a walk through the holiday lights, enjoy shopping in Canal Park, and visit the famous Glensheen Mansion $650 Register by: 10/29/21
JANUARY 2022 Honolulu, Hawaii: January 11-17 White sand beaches, Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Center, Luau, and more $3675 Register by: 10/13/21 NEW TRIP! Star Wars & Superheroes: January
24-28 Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge and Avengers Campus, plus a day at the beach $2475 Register by: 11/12/21
FEBRUARY 2022 Disney Extravaganza: February 7-11 Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom $2475 Register by: 12/3/21 NEW TRIP! Jamaican All-Inclusive Resort: February
21-25 Beautiful white sand beaches, good food, and plenty of entertainment $3475 Register by: 11/19/21 Arizona’s Old West: February 28-March 4 Horseback riding, Old West movie sets, and more $2475 Register by: 12/17/21
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INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP • Airfare from Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport. Additional fees may apply for travelers from other airports. • All meals. • Staffing at a ratio of 1:4, a 1:1 ratio can be requested; call for details. • Lodging (Everyone guaranteed their own bed). • All advertised attractions.
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO YOU Prepayment Plans: If you know you want to travel in the future, but haven’t made up your mind yet, you can pay in advance for any travel option. After coordinating your payment with Hammer Travel, you can decide where to travel at a later date! Customized Vacations: If you prefer to travel by yourself or exclusively with a group of friends, contact us and we will work with you to put together an all-inclusive trip package. PCA Discount: If you sign up four individuals on the same trip, you may send a PCA at no additional cost. Travelers needing a 1:1 ratio can bring their own staff at a discounted rate.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations and changes must be made in writing (letter, fax, or email). Cancellation refunds will be calculated on the date the written notification is received by Hammer Travel. Cancel by dates: • Prior to trip registration date: Full refund, less $150 processing fee and any pre-purchased items pertaining to the vacation package. • Up to two weeks after trip registration date: Less the deposit, and possible refund as determined by Hammer Travel. • Two or more weeks after trip registration date: No refund available.
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Note from the Director of Hammer Travel:
Hello Everyone, Because these are unpredictable times, I wanted to write a quick note about how we are navigating the COVID-19 situation. We will monitor the websites of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as Department of Health in the States where we are planning travel, to help us make informed and responsible decisions about the safety of a destination. We are doing our best to not cancel trips, but instead postpone them until a later date. Unfortunately, some trips will need to be cancelled, and we are very sorry for any disappointment this may cause. Please stay safe and healthy. All this will soon pass, and once again the world will be open for adventure! Sincerely, Tom Ryan and the Hammer Travel Team
REGISTRATION FORM To register please complete the form below and mail it to: Hammer Travel, 1909 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391 Or fax this form to: (952) 473-8629. Registration can also be done on our website: HammerTravel.org TRAVELER’S INFORMATION Traveler’s Legal Name:__________________________________________________________ Birth Date:___________________________________________________________________ Street Address:________________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _________________ Trip Destination:_______________________________________________________________ Trip Date:____________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact:_______________________________________________________________ Contact Phone Number:_________________________________________________________ Contact Email:________________________________________________________________ Staff Ratio: 1:4 1:1 (Please call for additional information) Wheelchair: No Yes If yes, is the wheelchair: Manual Electric
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1909 Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391 1-877-345-8599 HammerTravel.org
Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.