| SHAPE Travel Group (STG) |
| For more information contact: Andrea: 065 79 49 03 Johanne 065 87 47 14 |
| Welcome to the SHAPE Travel Group web site. We are a non-profit group of international volunteers who enjoy taking trips to exciting places. We welcome other "Shapians" to join in the fun. Here's a list of the trips we have planned. More details are available below. NO MEMBERSHIP FEE. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A MEMBER TO TRAVEL WITH US. |
| Tickets can be purchased at the SHAPE Travel Group desk Bldg 303 (in the SHAPE Events Centre, co-located with Trips and Tours) Wednesdays and Fridays 11.00-13.00 |
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UPCOMING TRIPS MAY 2009 The Hague - 14 May Giverny - 26 May JUNE 2009 Windsor and Windsor Castle - june 4 August 2009 Gouda and Kinderdijk windmills - august 27 September 2009 Brugge - September 17 London and Buckinham Palace - sept 24 October Rubens House museum Antwerp - October 1 |
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| WHO ARE WE? |
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| The SHAPE TRAVEL GROUP is always looking for keen, energetic travelers to join our committee. Where do we go? The possibilities are endless. So many destinations are within easy reach. If you are interested in joining our international group, please do not hesitate to come in and see us at the Reservations Desk, or just call us. |
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| The SHAPE Travel Group was recently directed to co-locate our reservation desk in the Trips and Tours office at the Event center building 303; however, your STG remains an independent, non-profit, Group II activity. Our trips are planned and escorted, and our desk is staffed by a group of dedicated international volunteers. We thank you for your continued support. |
| THE HAGUE Thursday, 14 May 2009 Price: 30 Euro Option: 5 Euro |
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| The Hague has wonderful sightseeing opportunities and many fine museums. The Binnenhof, a 13th century hunting lodge is the heart of Holland's political life and the seat of government. Within this magnificent building is the Hall of the Knights, which may be enjoyed on one of their guided tours. |
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| For lovers of art, the Mauritshuis boasts a world famous collection of paintings, including Vermeer's "Girl with the Pearl Earring." If you prefer modern art, the applied arts, fashion, and music, the Gemeentemuseum (municipal museum) is well worth a visit. The Hague is also a great city for shopping, with choices ranging from small boutiques to large department stores. |
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| We are also offering an option to visit the Panorama Mesdag, a cylindrical painting more than 14 metres high and 120 metres in circumference. This 19th century panorama, the oldest in the world, depicts Scheveningen village, the sea, and its dunes. |
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| Giverny Museum and Monet Garden Tuesday, May 26 2009 Price 35 Euros |
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| The day will begin with a stop at the Musée de Giverny, which is devoted to impressionism. You will find about 30 of Monet art works and art works from Monet's friends. Those art works are borrowed from the Musée du Quaai d'Orsay and from other private and public collections. There will be free time to explore the town, enjoy a meal at a local restaurant or a picnic in the park and stroll along the Seine. In the afternoon, join us for a self-guided tour of Monet's home and gardens where art-lovers, gardeners and botanists alike are sure to find enjoyment. |
| Water Lillies by Monet |
| Monet's house |
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| Windsor and Windsor Castle Thursday, June 4, 2009 Price 40 euros + options |
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| Windsor Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world and has been in continuous use since William the Conqueror stated construction over 900 years ago. Since then almost every sovereign has restored and improved the Castle. Today the Castle is the official residence of the Queen. There will be time also to explore the wonderful city of windsor. Option price include acces to: The State appartments, Queen Mary's Doll's house, St-George's Chapel, The Albert Memorial Chapel, Eton. |
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| Gouda and Kinderdijk August 27 2009 25 Euros |
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| Visit famous Gouda Cheese market where you can sample multitude of variety of gouda cheese. See the cheese merchants "toss the cheese " and enjoy lunch at the Grand Place. After a short drive, visit the famous Kinderdijk windmills. They are recognised as unesco heritage site. |
| Brugge Septembre 17, 2009 Price 15 euros |
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| Tour the enchanting city of Brugge: A guide will take us from Market Square and The Belfry to Burg Square and Beguinage. Then explore the city on your own. Enjoy a wonderful lunch ort the Chocolate Factory, shop in some of the charming stores or enjoy a leisurely canal cruise and see the city from a different perspective. Whatever you choose, it will be a memorable day in the medieval city of Brugge! |
| London and Buckingham Palace September 24 45 euros + OPTION |
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| For many years this has been one of our most popular trips. Booking is open , so hurry to make your reservation as it sells out very quickly.
On this occasion you will have several choices. The first choice is a free day for you to choose whatever you wish to do: Sightseeing, visit a museum, cruise on the Thames, have a ride on the London Eye (stunning views, don’t forget your camera) or shop ‘till you drop. The choice is endless and is simply yours. Alternatively, you may wish to take advantage of one of our special options: A unique opportunity to visit the STATE APARTMENTS at BUCKINGHAM PALACE. We have obtained pre-allocated entrance tickets. This avoids long tedious queues. In the Palace’s nineteen State Rooms, amongst some of the world’s finest art treasures, visitors can see where The Queen and members of the Royal Family receive and entertain their guests on State, Ceremonial and Official Occasions. As part of the Summer 2009 Opening of the State Rooms, an exhibition of dazzling dresses and spectacular jewels worn by Her Majesty The Queen on official visits to Commonwealth countries will be on display. Dressing for the Royal Tour: The Queen and Commonwealth celebrates the 60th anniversary of the London Declaration of 1949, which recognised the British Sovereign as Head of the Commonwealth. Before leaving the Palace Gardens you will be able to visit the Garden Shop where you’ll find some rather exclusive souvenirs. A free audio guide is included in the entrance The rest of the day is then yours to enjoy this wonderful capital city, This is an exceptional trip as the Palace is open to the public for only a few weeks every year. Don’t forget you can also go to the theatre and enjoy one of the fabulous matinee shows. |
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Rubens House Museum Antwerp Thursday october 1 2009 Price 25 Euros |
| Our day in Antwerp will begin visit a 2-hour guided tour at the House of Rubens, the greatest and most famous of all the Antwerp painters. Following our tour you have the day free, to explore the town. There is the beautiful 'Grote Markt' (Town Square), still the heart of the old city, a magnificent cathedral, a fine arts musem full of Flemish masterpieces and a maze of medieval streets. For those people interested in shopping there is a wide variety of fashion shops and antique shops as well as exquisite specialty shops. And of course, the famous Diamond District. |
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