ARVTS STATEMENT OF INFORMATION AND LIMITED LIABILITY

 

 

ASSISTED RECREATION AND VACATION
TRAVEL SERVICES
(A.R.V.T.S.)

Tel# 732-636-6710   Fax# 732-636-5936  

 E-mail: ddanj@aol.com

 

 2008-2009 Itinerary:

January                  February

March                      April    

May                          June   

July                          August

September                October

November             December

 

 

 PRESENT

 

Assisted Recreation and Vacation Travel Services  EVENTS:

Cirque Du Soleil
The Musicals:"3 Mo' Divas", GODSPELL",
"HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL",
"FOOTLOOSE"
"GREASE",
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL",

Disco 2000 Dinner Dance,                 Atlantic City Day Trip, Walt Disney World Theme Parks    Foxwood Casino & Mystic Conn.
Washington D.C. Cherry Blossom Time
New Orleans Jazz Festival
Horseback Riding & BBQ
Sea World & Universal Studios
Footloose & Dinner
Bermuda Cruise
Nova Scotia Cruise
Las Vegas
Grease & Dinner
Annapolis & Baltimore
Great Adventure Theme Park
Monmouth Battle Field
Yankees Ball Game
Mets Ball Game
Busch Gardens & Colonial Williamsburg
Mystic Conn. & Mohegan Sun Casino
Boston, Masachusetts
Balloon Festival
Atlantic City & Cape May
Hershey Park & Amish Country
Northland Train Expo
Myrtle Beach
Alaskan Cruise
Semi-Formal Dinner Dance
Celtic Festival
Philadelphia
Amtrack/Niagara Falls
Cape May
Fright Fest Great Adventure
New Orleans/Halloween
Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat & Dinner
Florida Keys
Myrtle Beach Thanksgiving
DDANJ & ARVTS Holiday Party
Christmas at Disney World Spectacular
Radio City Music Hall Show, Dinner & Tree at Rockefeller Center
Lancaster, Pa. Miracle of Christmas

Additional Vacation Packages AND Recreation Events Will  Be      Continually Added

  Check this site for updates!

ARVTS is located at DDANJ.ORG

ARVTS
ddanj@aol.com
(1-732) 636-6710

Greetings, Recreation and Vacation Traveler!

Assisted Recreation and Vacation Travel Services (ARVTS) is the recreation and vacation travel program of Developmental Disabilities Association of New Jersey, Inc. (D.D.A.N.J., Inc.), a private, not-for-profit corporation providing services to the developmentally disabled population since 1980 in New York and New Jersey. We have now expanded our recreation and travel service programs to include all people needing assistance in making vacation and recreation travel a reality.

Our recreation and vacation packages are all-inclusive within our transportation catchment area. We will be limiting our travel packages to small groups to maintain an appropriate and effective staff-to-guest ratio. Once your travel package has been paid, there is no additional cost involved except for optional and personal souvenir purchases and for any unforeseen emergency expenses. At ARVTS, all-inclusive means that we will be providing:

- A qualified, experienced and courteous Recreation Coordinator available to help meet your vacation needs throughout your recreation or travel vacation experience.
- Airfare and all ground transportation (where applicable).
- Accessible quality hotel and rooming accommodations.
- All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Door-to-door pick-up within our catchment area. Special arrangements may be made for pick-up outside our catchment area, so please contact us for our catchment area information.
- Admission to all attractions and events.

*Additional fees of $150.00-$200.00 per day will be required for one-on-one care and other specialized services. Please call for additional information regarding your specialized vacation requirements.

Any traveler who requires one-on-one special care and fails to alert us of their Special Needs Situation or requirements (physical, medical or behavioral issues) runs the risk of having their vacation or recreation package canceled prior to the departure date or being returned home early, without refund, and charged for any additional unanticipated expenses relating to early return. Please complete all required documentation accurately to avoid any possible misunderstandings.

Careful review of our ARVTS tour packages will lead you to conclude that we create lifelong memories at reasonable rates, so to avoid any disappointment, please sign up early. Gift certificates are available in any denomination and will never expire. In addition, we can set up a travel account for those of you wishing to spend now and travel at a later date.

Please note that it is required that our vacation guests carry a photo ID with them on all vacation packages. As we know you are aware, the Air and Cruise lines following heightened security guidelines, will no longer allow our vacationing guests to board an aircraft or cruise ship without having proper identification.

For further information on any of our vacation or recreation travel packages, please call (1-732) 636-6710 and request additional information and availability on the tour package of your choice. A 50% deposit will hold your place on any vacation requiring an overnight stay. Vacation packages to all foreign destinations now require a passport so please begin the passport process NOW so as not to be dissapointed!

We will have a wonderful time and we hope you will join us!

How to Register
- Scroll down and review the itinerary below to find the ARVTS travel package(s) that interest you. (Or click on the list to the left.)


- Click here for a printable registration form.
- To request specific brochures or registration forms by mail or to find out if you are in our transportation catchment area and/or make alternative arrangements, and for all further information, please call (732) 636-6710.

 

Assisted Recreation and Vacation Travel Services is the recreation/vacation program of D.D.A.N.J. Inc., a private, Not-for-Profit Corporation providing services since 1980 in the State of New Jersey and New York.

 

  CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM

 


ARVTS RECREATION AND VACATION TRAVEL ITINERARY

 

 

DATES AND PRICES
(Click on each package name to jump to its full description, or simply scroll down to review all.

Please note that some of these dates may be tentative, depending upon 3rd-party agreements. Call 1-732-636-6710 or check this web site for continuous updates.

JANUARY: 2008

Jan.5 Cirque Du Soleil: A Winter Tale  $325.00                     ( Please note: there is Limited Availability for this Event )

JAN.19  Disco Dinner Dance  $175.00

FEBRUARY : 2008

FEB.16 Disco Dinner Dance  $175.00

MARCH : 2008

MAR.15 Disco Dinner Dance  $175.00

APRIL : 2008

Apr.19 Disco Dinner Dance  $175.00

Apr.14-18 Washington DC Sights  $1300.00

Apr.19 Theatre: "HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL" and Dinner! $200.00

Apr.28-May 2 Seaworld & Univsersal Studios Adventure    $2400.00    

MAY: 2008

May. 16    Baseball Somerset Patriots Vs. Newark Bears $150.00

May. 17 Disco Dinner Dance $175.00

May. 23    Baseball Newark Bears Vs. Somerset Patriots $150.00

May. 24  Theatre "FOOTLOOSE" and Dinner $200.00

May. TBA    Baseball Newark Bears $150.00

May. 17 Disco Dinner Dance $175.00

May. 26-31 Walt Disney Theme Parks Adventure  $2400.00

JUNE: 2008

June. 6-9 Niagara Falls NYS Side $1300.00

June. 8  Baseball Somerset Patriots Vs. Blue Crabs $150.00

June. 9-12.  Memphis Tennessee Elvis's Graceland $1500.00

June. 13  Baseball Newark Bears Vs.Long Island Ducks $150.00

June. 13-16 Annapolis & Baltimore Harbor In Maryland $1300.00

June. 14  Theatre" GREASE" and Dinner  $200.00

June. 21  Disco 2008 Dinner Dance $175

June. 21 or 22  Monmouth Battlefield Revolutionary War Enactment $200.00

June. 23-27 Las Vegas Casinos $2400.00

June.28   Great Adventure Theme Park  $250.00

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              JULY: 2008

July.2-5 Colonial Williamsburg $1500.00

July.6-9 Mystic Seaport & Foxwood Casinos $1400.00

July.9-13 Seaworld & Univsersal Studios Orlando Fl. $2400.00

July.13-16Hershey Park&The Amish Country Pennsylvania $1400.00

July.28Balloon Festival NJ $150.00

 

 

 

AUGUST: 2008

Aug.2 Arvts Picnic At Forest Lodge in Warren NJ $150.00

Aug.15 Baseball Somerset Patriots Vs. York Revolution $150.00

Aug.TBA Cruise to Bermuda $2200.00 (PASSPORTS REQUIRED)

Aug.16-22 Myrtle Beach Vacation $2000.00

Aug.21 Baseball Newark Bears Vs. Long Island Ducks $150.00

Aug.23 Northland Train Expo $175.00

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER: 2008

Sept.2-9 TBA ( Cruise to Bermuda $2200.00(PASSPORTS REQUIRED)

Sept.6 Great Adventure Park & Safari Jackson NJ $250.00

Sept.13 Atlantic City  Casino Day Adventure $250.00

Sept.14 Baseball Somerset Patriots Vs. Blue Crabs $150.00

Sept.18 Baseball Newark Bears Vs Somerset Patriots $150.00

Sept.20 Disco Dinner Dance $175.00

Sept.15-19 Las Vegas Casinos, Dinner & Shows $2400.00

Sept.20 Celtic Festival Pa. $150.00

Sept.2 Celtic Festival Pa. $150.00

 

OCTOBER: 2008

Oct.1-6 Disney Theme Parks Adventure $2400.00

Oct.5-8 Cape May NJ $1300.00

Oct.19 Fright Fest Great Adventure $250.00

Oct.18  Disco Dinner Dance $175.00

Oct.29-Nov.1New Orleans La. Halloween Adventure $2300.00

 

NOVEMBER: 2008

Nov.17 Disco Dinner Dance $175.00

Nov.25-29 Myrtle Beach Traditional Thanksgiving Adventure $2300.00

 

DECEMBER: 2008

Dec.5 ARVTS Holiday Party Dinner & Dance $175.00

Dec.8-12 Disney Theme Parks Christmas Adventure $2400.00

Dec.13 Theatre " A CHRISTMAS CAROL" and Dinner $175.00

Dec.11 Radio City Music Hall & Rockefeller Center Tree $350.00

 (PLEASE NOTE! LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

 

*TBA: For updated information call 1-732-636-6710.
ADDITIONAL RECREATION AND VACATION TRAVEL WILL BE ADDED - Check this site for updates!

 


PACKAGE DESCRIPTIONS

Godspell
For a fun day, join us at the Bucks County Pa. Playhouse and enjoy the musical Godspell with you right in the center of the action. Enjoy dinner in the grand shopping village of New Hope as well. This theatre is not wheelchair accessible
April 7
$175.00

 

DISCO DINNER DANCES
A repeat favorite for many of our Recreation guests. Enjoy a great buffet dinner followed by: Disco 2008, where you can dance the night away meeting and socializing with new and returning guests. This event usually takes place the third Saturday of the Month with a few exceptions. Please Call for details and to confirm dates. 
January, February, March, April, May, June, Sept, Oct, Nov.
$175.00

SEA WORLD & UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
Spend 5 days and 4 nights in Shamoo's worldand be part of the SEA WORLD experience . Go on a wild ride with ET and Jonas. Swim with the dolphins if you wish (must list "swim with the dolphins" when you register, at an additional cost.)
July 9-13
$2100.00

Seussical the Musical
For a fun day, join us at the Bucks County Pa. Playhouse and enjoy Seussical the Musical with you right in the center of the action. Enjoy dinner in the grand shopping village of New Hope as well. This theatre is not wheelchair accessible
May 13
$175.00

BASEBALL GAME
See our local Team the Newark Bears play against the Somerset Patriots with dinner at the stadium included.
May 18, June 29, Sept 14
$150.00

WASHINGTON D.C. SIGHTS
Motor coach tour around the highlights of our nation's capital. Spend a day visiting many of the museums which comprise the Smithsonian Institute.
May 14-17
$1000.00

LAS VEGAS
Choose from among the many Las Vegas attractions including games of chance at any one of the many casinos in Las Vegas. Ride the world famous roller coaster on top of the New York, New York Hotel & Casino. Enjoy Medieval Times at the Excalibur Casino. Rock'n'Roll at the many dance halls, stroll through many of the themed hotels, visiting Paris, Venice and other cities of Italy, NYC, etc. Experience a Las Vegas Revue and enjoy poolside fun with new-found friends.
June 25-29, September 17-20
$2000.00

BASEBALL GAME
See our local Team the Newark Bears play against the Atlantic City team with dinner at the stadium included.
June 1
$150.00

THEATRE & DINNER
For a fun day, join us at the Bucks County Pa. Playhouse and enjoy the musical INTO THE WOODS with you right in the center of the action. Enjoy dinner in the grand shopping village of New Hope as well. This theatre is not wheelchair accessible
Jun 3 $175.0

MEMPHIS TENN & GRACELAND.
Visit Graceland with us and explore Elvis Presley's 15,00 square foot mansion. In addition to the Mansion we will see the trophy room hosing Elvis' many awards, gold and platinum records, mementos and costumes, visit his grave site, his private jet and his car collection. we will also spend the day on Beale St. world famous for its live jazz and blues, with a visit also to Sun Studios where Elvis and other famous stars such as Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lewis were all discovered.
Jun 4-6
$1500.00

GREAT ADVENTURE THEME PARK
For those looking for ride and safari adventure closer to home, look no further. Picnic lunch and park dinner included.
June 9, Sept 9
$150.00

WALT DISNEY WORLD THEME PARKS
Disney theme parks in Florida, 4 nights 5 days in the wonderful World of Disney. Delight to the ever-changing Magic Kingdom and one other theme park of your choice, swim, shop, relax.
Jun 11-19, Oct 1-5
$2200.00

NIAGARA FALLS NYS SIDE
Destination Niagara Falls. Cruise the Maid of the Mist, past the base of the thundering American Falls and Horseshoe Falls, visit the aquarium of Niagara, tour the Niagara Power Project Visitor Center and visit the Old Fort Niagara exploring pre-revolution buildings and the only fortified French Castle in the United states. Stop at Artisans Alley and try your luck with a visit to the Casino Niagara.

$1200.00

ANNAPOLIS & BALTIMORE
Visit Annapolis with its quiet waterfront restaurants, ice cream shops and water taxis. Then, take the one-hour trip over to Baltimore Inner Harbor. Here, you will take in a cruise, museum, shopping, perhaps the best aquarium in the world, and much more in this bustling town.
June 25-28

$1200.00

BASEBALL GAME
See our local Team the Newark Bears play against the Long Island Team. While at the Stadium, snacks and beverages will be provided.
June 29.
$150.00

MONMOUTH BATTLE FIELD
Like having a picnic in the middle of making a Civil War movie. More fun and exciting than we can describe. Drums, camps, music and old-fashioned shopping, horses, cannons and more. All narrated for easy understanding. Caution: Not for people who are afraid of loud noises.
June (tba) $175.00 

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
A time in the past and a time in the future. Williamsburg is an entire city as it was in 1776. Period costumes, actors, and all. Then over to Busch Gardens Amusement Park for the latest in rides. 4 nights 5 days.
July 2-5

$1500.00

FOXWOOD CASINO & MYSTIC CONN.
Visit the tall ships of yesteryear at the Living Village of Mystic Seaport and see nearby Mystic Aquarium. Try your luck at the Foxwood Casino and enjoy the waterfront terrain which is breathtaking throughout this trip. Be sure to bring your camera.
Jul 6-9 

$2100.00

HERSHEY PARK & AMISH COUNTRY
Enjoy all the Hershey Park has to offer. Experience first-hand how chocolate is made at the Hershey Chocolate Factory. See Amish Country. Take a horse & buggy ride. Relax at the pool after a fun-filled day.
Jul 15-18   

$1200.00

THEATRE & DINNER
For a fun day, join us at the Bucks County Pa. Playhouse and enjoy the musical 42nd Street withyou right in the center of the action. Enjoy dinner in the grand shopping village of New Hope as well. This theatre is not wheelchair accessible                                                                                                                           
Jul 21

$175.00 

BALLOON FESTIVAL
Fast developing into one of the most popular New Jersey events. The Balloon Festival features top name bands, great entertainment, good food and yes, all sorts of giant balloons. Snacks and lunch included.
July 28    

$150.00

ARVTS PICNIC
Picnic with us at Forest Lodge, events to include swimming, paddle and row boating, tennis, fishing, basketball, miniature golf and much more for a full day of excitement and entertainment .
July 21

$175.00

THEATRE & DINNER
For a fun day, join us at the Bucks County Pa. Playhouse and enjoy the musical Pippin withyou right in the center of the action. Enjoy dinner in the grand shopping village of New Hope as well. This theatre is not wheelchair accessible
Aug 25
$175.00  

MYRTLE BEACH
5 nights 6 days. Our favorite place to go. Swim, fine dining, shop at Broadway on the Beach, take a boat ride, visit a zoo and an alligator farm. Laugh at the Dixie Stampede Dinner Theater, take in a show at the Alabama Theater to see Legends in Concert and much more.
August 20-25
$2000.00

NORTHLAND TRAIN EXPO
Meet the builder! What a magical world of thousands of mythical trains this manhas created. For any train buff. A "Guinness Book" train display not to be missed. Short train ride and lunch included.
August 25

$175.00  

CRUISE TO BAHAMAS
Cruise to the Bahamas leaving New York City. Ports of Call Miami, Port Canaveral, Great Stirrup cay and, Nassau Bahamas. Visit South Beach, Cape Canaveral Space Center, Disney World, try your luck at the Atlantis Hotel & Casino in Nassau or a day in the sun, swim with the dolphins. (Day excursion to Disney World $135.00 extra-swim with the Dolphins $165.00 extra  Based on availability, so book early! Passport or Birth Certificate with raised seal needed.
Sep 2-9        

$2100.00

BASEBALL GAME
See our local Team the Newark Bears play against the Bridgeport CT. While at the Stadium, snacks and beverages will be provided.
Sep 8.
$150.00

ATLANTIC CITY DAY TRIP
For those who would like to try their luck at a casino a little closer to home. Lunch, dinner, and $10.00 for gaming included.
Sep 8
$175.00

GREAT ADVENTURE THEME PARK
For those looking for ride and safari adventure closer to home, look no further. Picnic lunch and park dinner included.
Sep 9
$150.00 

CELTIC FESTIVAL
Travel to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for a day with the Irish. Music, short stories, specialty shops and much more. Lunch, admission and snacks included.
September 22
$150.00

 PHILADELPHIA
Tour the newly-developed waterfront including a boat, submarine and museum. Fine dining at some of "America's" best restaurants. Relax and swim at your hotel indoor pool. See classic sites including the Liberty Bell. Time for souvenir shopping.
Sep 29-Oct1
$900.00

CAPE MAY
Spend Columbus Day weekend with us. Go to Atlantic City and try Lady Luck and the surprisingly fun Cape May Lima Bean Festival. Shop, enjoy a meal on the Cape May Ferry, after a day at the Cape May Zoo.
Oct 5-8
$1200.00 pp

Theatre & Dinner
Join us at the Bucks County, Pa. Playhouse for the exciting musical Little Shop of Horrors with you right in the center of the action and enjoy dinner in New Hope as well. This theater is not wheelchair accessible.
Oct 13
$175.00

FRIGHT FEST GREAT ADVENTURE
For those looking for rides and Safari adventure closer to home, look no further. Picnic lunch and park dinner included. Halloween Fright Fest makes this even more exciting.
October 19
$150.00

NEW ORLEANS/HALLOWEEN
You have never seen anything like this! Additionally, you will experience first-hand, Bourbon Street, the French Quarter, local foods, live music, a Mississippi boat ride, a visit to a casino, a zoo and more...WOW!
Oct 29 - Nov 1
$2100.00

THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS
Take in two fantastic holiday plays. Miracle of Christmas and the Psalms of David.  Swim in an indoor pool, shop in a traditional Amish country village, and more.
Nov 10-12  $1200.00

MYRTLE BEACH THANKSGIVING
Rides, a show at the Alabama Theatre, Broadway at the Beach, indoor swimming, the Dixie Stampede and a home style turkey dinner await you in this beautiful oceanfront vacation package.
Nov 20-24  $1900.00     

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL SHOW, DINNER & THE TREE AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER
First Class transportation to NYC. Take in the famous Radio City Music Hall show and Rockettes. Stop at Rockefeller Center to see the Christmas tree on your way to fine dining.
December 5  $325.00

DDANJ & ARVTS HOLIDAY PARTY
Join our agency as we pick you up in style for this formal event. Lunch at the Birchwood Manor, dance the day away to live DJ music. Bring your spare change and try your luck at the many raffle tables which will be available.
December 7  $150.00  

CHRISTMAS AT DISNEY WORLD SPECTACULAR
Disney at Christmas is a very special time. Extra music, dazzling shows, decorations and more. 4 nights 5 days in the Wonderful World of Disney. Delight to the ever-changing Magic Kingdom and one other theme park of your choice. Choose from the Spectacle of Lights at MGM, the Candlelight Processional at Epcot, or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom.
December 10-14   $2200.00

Broadway Productions will be added as they become available. Please call for info: 1-732-636-6710

How about a night on the town, enjoy exciting New York City and the Theater district. See one of the cities fabulous plays. Laugh, sing, and dance as part of the amusement, followed by an awesome dinner!  See An ABBA EXTRAVAGANZA in MAMA MIA ! DISNEYS’  MARY POPPINS; CIRQUE DuSOLEIL’ A WINTER TALE and MORE !  

 

 

 


Note: All recreation and vacation packages are subject to change and cancellation. ARVTS is based in Central New Jersey. Van transportation pickup and drop-off apply only to our local region. Call (732)636-6710 to find out if you are in our transportation catchment area, or if you would like a brochure and be placed on our mailing or E-Mail list. (If you are not in our transportation catchment area, a pickup/drop off location may be provided upon request.)

CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM

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Updated August 15th 2007