Vacation Packages | 2019-2020
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.
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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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Vikings Training Camp
August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Packers Training Camp Alaskan Cruise NEW TRIP! All Things Hershey
September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Branson Road Trip Duluth Fall Colors NASCAR Charlotte Old West Getaway Grand Canyon by Rail
October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NEW TRIP! Texas State Fair Hollywood Movie Madness Disney’s Halloween Magic
November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Minnesota Wild Getaway Orlando Dolphin Encounter NEW TRIP! Dollywood Delight
December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Las Vegas for the Holidays Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom Bentleyville Christmas
The Big Island - Hawaii Complete Universal Studios Experience
February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Disney Extravaganza Arizona’s Old West NEW TRIP! San Antonio
March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Florida Spring Training Florida Beach and Safari NEW TRIP! Great Wolf Lodge/Mall of America
April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disney World/Cruise NEW TRIP! Cancún, Mexico
May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 NEW TRIP! Detroit, Michigan New York City Nashville’s Best Spa Getaway
June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Badlands/Mount Rushmore Wisconsin Dells
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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2019 JULY Vikings Training Camp: TBD Vikings practice, opportunities to meet and greet players and get autographs $650 | Register by: 6/1/19
AUGUST Packers Training Camp: TBD Packers practice, Packers Hall of Fame, and tour of Lambeau Field $650 Register by: 6/10/19 Alaskan Cruise: August 15-23 Cruise the inside passage of beautiful Alaska. Ports of call include: Seattle, Juneau, Skagway, Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier, Victoria, Seattle $3595 Register by: 5/7/19 NEW TRIP! All Things Hershey: August 19-23 Chocolate World, Hershey’s amusement park, gardens, museum, Chocolate Lab, and more $2395 Register by: 6/28/19
SEPTEMBER Branson Road Trip: September 16-21 Multiple shows, shopping, and local cuisine $1995 Register by: 8/2/19 Duluth Fall Colors: September 23-25 North Shore Scenic Railroad, Duluth Aquarium, and scenic drive along Lake Superior and Canal Park $650 Register by: 8/9/19 NASCAR - Charlotte: September 27-October 1 Drive for the Cure 200, Bank of America Roval 400, and NASCAR Hall of Fame $2395 Register by: 6/28/19 Old West Getaway: September 30-October 3 Horseback rides, wagon rides, fishing, root beer saloon, pontoon rides, and karaoke $1150 Register by: 8/2/19 Grand Canyon by Rail: September 30-October 4 Grand Canyon Railway ride, Grand Canyon National Park, and Rawhide Western Town $2395 Register by: 8/1/19
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2019 OCTOBER NEW TRIP! Texas State Fair: October 7-11 Two days at the Fair and explore the city of Dallas $2395 | Register by: 8/8/19
Hollywood Movie Madness: October 14-18 Warner Brothers Studio tour, Walk of Fame, Hollywood Wax Museum, and Home of the Stars tour $2395 Register by: 8/15/19
Disney’s Halloween Magic: October 21-25 Mickey’s Halloween Party, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom $2395 Register by: 8/22/19
NOVEMBER Minnesota Wild Getaway: TBD Attend a Wild game and explore the city in which they play $1995 | Register by: TBD
Orlando Dolphin Encounter: November 8-12 Discovery Cove with Dolphin Encounter, Aquatica, Busch Gardens, and Sea World $2495 Register by: 9/9/19
NEW TRIP! Dollywood Delight: November 18-22 Dollywood, Winter Fest, holiday shows, winter lights, and the Smoky Mountains $2395 Register by: 9/19/19
DECEMBER Las Vegas for the Holidays: December 2-6 Las Vegas Strip, world-class shows, Fremont Street, and plenty of celebrity impersonators $2395 Register by: 10/2/19
Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom: December 4-9
Travel Tip Lay out all the clothes you intend to take and then put half back
YOUR SAFETY AND SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL!
A day at the Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2795 Register by: 8/26/19
Bentleyville Christmas: December 9-11 Take a walk through the holiday lights, enjoy shopping in Canal Park, and visit the Glensheen Mansion $650 Register by: 10/25/19
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JANUARY
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The Big Island - Hawaii: January 7-13 Beautiful (black) sand beaches, coffee plantation, chocolate plant, luau, and volcano $3675 | Register by: 10/9/19 Complete Universal Studios Experience: January 27-31 Enjoy everything from the Avengers to Jurassic Park at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure $2475 | Register by: 11/28/19 FEBRUARY Disney Extravaganza: February 3-7 Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom $2475 | Register by: 12/5/19 Arizona’s Old West: February 17-21 Horseback riding, ghost towns, Old West movie sets, and more $2475 | Register by: 12/19/19 NEW TRIP! San Antonio: February 24-28 The Alamo, SeaWorld, San Antonio River Walk, and Historic Market Square $2475 | Register by: 12/26/19 MARCH Florida Spring Training: March 2-6 Two Minnesota Twins pre-season games and Everglades boat tour $2475 | Register by: 12/3/19 Florida Beach and Safari: March 9-13 Busch Gardens with Serengeti Safari, warm sunny beaches, and other area attractions $2475 | Register by: 1/9/20 NEW TRIP! Great Wolf Lodge/ Mall of America: March 30-April 1 Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark and shopping at Mall of America $650 | Register by: 2/14/20
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Travel Tip Liquids, aerosols, and gels that you carry on the plane must be in containers of 3.4 ounces or less and all fit in a 1 quartsize plastic bag
Travel Tip Roll your clothes - don’t fold them
2020 APRIL Disney World/Cruise: April 22-27 A day at Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2875 | Register by: 1/23/20 NEW TRIP! CancĂşn, Mexico: April 27-May 1 Relax and enjoy the white sand beaches of a tropical all-inclusive resort $2875 | Register by: 1/28/20
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2020 MAY NEW TRIP! Detroit, Michigan: May 4-8 Tour Comerica Stadium and take in a ball game if the Tigers are in town, Henry Ford Museum, and Greenfield Village $2475 Register by: 3/5/20
New York City: May 11-15 Times Square, Broadway show, city tour, Central Park, and 911 Memorial $2475 Register by: 2/11/20
Nashville’s Best: May 18-22 Grand Old Opry, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, and Music Row $2475 Register by: 3/19/20
Spa Getaway: May 27-29 Manicure, pedicure, hair style, and shopping at the Mall of America $650 Register by: 4/10/20
JUNE Badlands/Mount Rushmore: June 8-12 Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Wall Drug, chuckwagon dinner show, Custer State Park, and Badlands National Park $1195 Register by: 4/9/20
Wisconsin Dells: June 15-17 Enjoy waterpark fun and attractions $750 Register by: 5/1/20
Travel Tip Always check your destination’s weather before the trip
“THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING IN THE WORLD IS, OF COURSE, THE WORLD ITSELF.” 6
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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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
Check (enclosed) Credit Card (Pay online or by phone)
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Registration is not complete until payment and signed guardian consents have been received.
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Full payment is due by the trip’s registration deadline.
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Payment plans are available. Please call for details.
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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.