Vacation Packages | 2022
Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(877) 345-8599
(952) 277-2461
HammerTravel.org
Our Story Hammer Travel’s story begins in 1923, when our parent company, Hammer Residences opened its doors. 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 Mission Providing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities the Opportunity to Experience Life to its Fullest
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.
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Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hawaii-Honolulu & Waikiki Beach Star Wars & Super Heroes
February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Disney Extravaganza Jamaican All-Inclusive Resort Explore Arizona’s Old West
March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Florida Spring Training NEW TRIP! Emerald City Comic Con-Seattle, WA Spa/Mall of America
April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 New Orleans Disney World/Cruise Las Vegas/Hoover Dam
May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 New York City Grand Canyon by Rail Nashville’s Best MN Twins Getaway
June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Badlands / Mount Rushmore Wisconsin Dells
July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vikings Training Camp
August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Packers Training Camp NEW TRIP! Medora, ND Alaskan Cruise All Things Hershey
September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Colorado Experience Duluth Fall Colors Los Angeles Movie Madness
October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Branson Road Trip San Diego, California Disney’s Halloween Magic
November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Minnesota Wild Getaway Orlando Dolphin Encounter
December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom Bentleyville Christmas
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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JANUARY Hawaii-Honolulu & Waikiki Beach: January 11-17 White sand beaches, Pearl Harbor, Polynesial Culture Center, Luau, and more $3675 | Register by: 10/8/21 Star Wars & Super Heroes: January 24-28 Disneyland’s new Galaxy’s Edge and Avengers Campus plus a day at the beach $2475 | Register by: 11/12/21
FEBRUARY Disney Extravaganza: February 7-11 Disney’s three Theme Parks, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom $2475 | Register by: 12/3/21 Jamaican All-Inclusive Resort: February 21-25 Beautiful white sand beaches, good food and plenty of entertainment $3475 | Register by: 11/19/21 Explore Arizona’s Old West: February 28-March 4 Horseback rides, Old West movie set and Ghost Towns $2475 | Register by: 12/17/21
MARCH Florida Spring Training: March 7-11 Two MN pre-season games and an Everglades boat tour $2475 | Register by: 12/10/21 NEW TRIP! Emerald City Comic Con-Seattle, WA: March TBD Two days Comic Con, Space Needle, and more Seattle highlights $2475 | Register by: 12/9/20 Spa/Mall of America: March 28-30 Manicures, Pedicures and Hair Styles. Shop at the Mall of America $650 | Register by: 2/15/22
Travel Tip Pack light but bring extra underwear and socks.
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APRIL New Orleans: April 4-8 French Quarter, Paddle boat ride, Swamp tour, good food, and great music $2475 | Register by: 1/18/22
Disney World/Cruise: April 6-11 A day at Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2875 | Register by: 11/20/21
Las Vegas/Hoover Dam: April 25-29 Visit/tour the famous Hoover Dam, cruise Lake Mead and walk the famous Las Vegas Strip $2475 Register by: 2/1/22
MAY New York City: May 9-13 Times Square, Broadway show, City tour, 911 Memorial and more $2475 Register by: 2/8/22
Grand Canyon by Rail: May 16-20 Grand Canyon Railway, Grand Canyon National Park and more $2475 Register by: 2/16/22
Nashville’s Best: May 23-27 Grand Ole Opry, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium and Music Row $2475 Register by: 2/21/22
MN Twins Getaway: TBD 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 13-17
Travel Tip Don’t bring any clothes that need ironing.
Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Wall Drug, Chuckwagon Dinner Show, Custer State Park and Badlands National Park $1195 Register by: 3/29/22
Wisconsin Dells: June 27-29 Water parks and shopping the Dells $750 Register by: 4/26/22
YOUR SAFETY AND SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL!
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JULY Vikings Training Camp: TBD Vikings practice, opportunity to meet and greet players and get autographs $650 | Register by: 5/25/22
AUGUST Packers Training Camp: TBD Packers practice, Packers Hall of Fame and tour of Lambeau Field $650 Register by: 6/1/22 NEW TRIP! Medora, ND: August 15-19 Medora Musical, Teddy Roosevelt National Park, Gospel brunch, Horseback trail ride $1995 Register by: 5/2/22 Alaskan Cruise: August 18-26 Cruise the inside passage of beautiful Alaska. Ports of call include: Seattle, inside passage, Juneau, Skagway, Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier, Victoria $3675 Register by: 5/12/22 All Things Hershey: August 22-26 Chocolate World, Hershey’s amusement park, Gardens, museum, Chocolate Lab and more $2475 Register by: 5/25/22
SEPTEMBER Colorado Experience: September 19-23 Rocky Mountain State Park, scenic train ride through the mountains, visit the cities of Boulder and Denver, and other area attractions $2475 Register by: 7/1/22 Duluth Fall Colors: September 26-28 North Shore Scenic Railroad, Duluth Aquarium, scenic drive along Lake Superior and Canal Park $650 Register by: 8/8/22 Los Angeles Movie Madness: September 26-30 Warner Brothers Studio tour, Walk of Fame, Hollywood Wax Museum and Home of the Stars tour $2475 Register by: 7/8/22
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Travel Tip
Go to the bathroom before boarding the plane.
OCTOBER Branson Road Trip: October 3-8 Multiple shows, shopping and local cuisine $1995 | Register by: 8/15/22
San Diego, California: October 10-14 San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND and SeaWorld $2475 | Register by: 8/1/22
Disney’s Halloween Magic: October 17-21 Mickey’s Halloween Party, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom $2475 | Register by: 8/8/22
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NOVEMBER Minnesota Wild Getaway: TBD Attend a Wild game, explore the city they are playing in $1995 | Register by: TBD
Orlando Dolphin Encounter: November 11-15 Discovery Cove with Dolphin Encounter, Sea World and Busch Gardens $2575 Register by: 8/29/22
DECEMBER Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom: December 7-12 A day at the Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2875 Register by: 9/1/22
Bentleyville Christmas: December 12-14 Take a walk through the holiday lights, enjoy shopping in Canal Park and visit the famous Glensheen Mansion $650 Register by: 10/17/22
Travel Tip
Stay hydrated on the plane and on the road.
WANDERLUST: A STRONG DESIRE OR IMPULSE TO WANDER OR TRAVEL AND EXPLORE THE WORLD 8
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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Welcome Back!!!! We are very excited to be traveling with you all again! Please know that we will take every precaution to keep you safe and healthy, including requiring all staff, volunteers and travelers to be fully vaccinated before being able to travel with us. We will also follow safety requirements set by the CDC, the States we are traveling to, and travel entities (airlines, hotels, theaters, etc.) including but not limited to; regular hand washing/sanitizing, wearing a mask that covers the nose and mouth when required, distancing in common areas, monitoring for and reporting signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and regular cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces. For more information regarding our COVID-19 travel requirements and precautions, please go to HammerTravel.org.
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REGISTRATION FORM
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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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Registration is not complete until payment and signed guardian consents have been received.
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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.