Vacation Packages | 2021-2022
Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(877) 345-8599
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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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Vikings Training Camp
August 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Packers Training Camp All Things Hershey
September 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Colorado Experience London, England Old West Getaway Duluth Fall Colors
October 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Branson Road Trip San Diego, CA Disney’s Halloween Magic
November 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Minnesota Wild Getaway Orlando Dolphin Encounter
December 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom Bentleyville Christmas
Honolulu, Hawaii NEW TRIP! Star Wars & Superheroes
February 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disney Extravaganza NEW TRIP! Jamaican All-Inclusive Resort Arizona’s Old West
March 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Florida Spring Training NEW TRIP! Emerald City Comic Con-Seattle, WA Spa/Mall of America
April 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 New Orleans Disney World/Cruise Las Vegas/Hoover Dam
May 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 New York City Grand Canyon by Rail Nashville’s Best MN Twins Getaway
June 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 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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JULY 2021
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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
AUGUST 2021 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 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 2021 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 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
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2021 SEPTEMBER 2021 Old West Getaway: September 21-24 Horseback rides, wagon rides, fishing, root beer saloon, pontoon rides, and karaoke $1150 Register by: 8/6/21 Duluth Fall Colors: September 27-29 North Shore Scenic Railroad, Duluth Aquarium, and scenic drive along Lake Superior and Canal Park $650 Register by: 8/13/21
OCTOBER 2021 Branson Road Trip: October 4-9 Multiple shows, shopping, and local cuisine $1995 Register by: 8/20/21 San Diego, CA: October 11-15 San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND, 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: 8/20/21
NOVEMBER 2021 Minnesota Wild Getaway: TBD-Depending on Wild Schedule Attend a Wild game, explore the city they are playing in $1995 Register by: TBD Orlando Dolphin Encounter: November 12-16 Discovery Cove with Dolphin Encounter, Aquatica, Busch Gardens, and Sea World $2575 Register by: 9/14/21
YOUR SAFETY AND SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL!
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2021/2022 DECEMBER 2021 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 Hawaii-Honolulu & Waikiki Beach: January 11-17 White sand beaches, Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Center, Luau, and more $3675 Register by: 10/8/21 NEW TRIP! Star Wars & Superheroes: 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 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 rides, Old West movie set, and Ghost Towns $2475 Register by: 12/17/21
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2022 MARCH 2022 Florida Spring Training: March 7-11 Two Minnesota Twins pre-season games and an Everglades boat tour $2475 Register by: 12/10/21 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: 12/9/21 Spa/ Mall of America: March 28-30 Maincures, Pedicures, and Hair Styles. Shop at the Mall of America $650 Register by: 2/15/22
APRIL 2022 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: 12/27/21 Las Vegas/Hoover Dam: April 25-29 Visit and tour the famous Hoover Dam, cruise Lake Mead, and walk the famous Las Vegas Strip $2475 Register by: 2/1/22 7
2022 MAY 2022 New York City: May 9-13 Times Square, Broadway show, City tour, 9/11 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 Old 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-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 2022 Badlands/Mount Rushmore: June 13-17 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 in the Dells $750 Register by: 4/26/22
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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. Even though the world is starting to open back up and vaccinations are becoming widely available, we will still 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 very excited to get on the road again, and will take all the precautions available to ensure your safety once we do. Please keep in mind we are not completely out of this yet, and unfortunately some trips may need to be postponed until next year. We realize how disappointing this is and will only do so if absolutely necessary, however, the well-being of our travelers and staff must come first. 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
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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.