Featured hosted & escorted trips
Travel farther—without planning every detail yourself
Our hosted journeys are thoughtfully designed with care, experience, and attention to the details that make travel truly memorable. From carefully selected hotels and transportation to special experiences and customized touches, every trip is created to offer more than an itinerary—it is designed to build lasting memories. Our experienced hosts travel with you from beginning to end, offering support, guidance, and peace of mind along the way. You can relax, enjoy the journey, and know that someone you trust is there to help every step of the way
Icon of the Seas
November 6-14, 2026
Join Maria Bettis on a hosted Eastern Caribbean adventure aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. Your journey begins with convenient motorcoach transportation from California’s Central Valley to San Francisco International Airport, followed by roundtrip airfare to Miami and a relaxing hotel stay the night before your cruise. Maria will be with the group throughout the experience, offering guidance, personal attention and peace of mind as you enjoy beautiful islands, exciting onboard entertainment, wonderful dining and lasting memories with fellow travelers.
Madeira New Year
December 26, 2025-
January 4, 2026
Join Maria Bettis for a joyful New Year journey combining the charm of Lisbon with the beauty of Madeira. Explore historic neighborhoods, enjoy guided sightseeing, local flavors and beautiful island scenery before gathering for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. Feel the excitement as Madeira’s world-famous fireworks illuminate Funchal Bay and welcome 2027 in spectacular style. With Maria hosting throughout the journey, you can relax, celebrate with fellow travelers and begin the new year with wonderful experiences and lasting memories.
Uncover the
Secrets of Egypt
April 23-May 9, 2027
Join Maria Bettis on an extraordinary hosted journey through Egypt and Jordan, thoughtfully planned to help you travel with confidence and ease. Explore Cairo’s ancient wonders, experience the beauty of the Nile on an AmaWaterways river cruise, and discover the history and mystery of Petra. Maria will be with the group throughout the journey, offering experienced guidance, personal attention and support along the way. Relax, enjoy each destination and share unforgettable experiences and lasting memories with fellow travelers.
Alaska Cruise Tour
August 19-September 1, 2027
Join Maria Bettis on an unforgettable Alaska and Denali CruiseTour featuring Fairbanks, Denali, Copper River and Valdez. Scenic rail and motorcoach travel showcase Alaska’s remarkable interior before the journey continues aboard Princess Cruises to magnificent glaciers and coastal ports. Maria will be with the group from beginning to end, offering experienced guidance, personal attention and peace of mind so you can relax, enjoy every moment and create lasting memories with fellow travelers.
Las Vegas & Palm Springs
March 2027
Future Planning: Join us for an exciting hosted getaway beginning with convenient motorcoach pickups in Los Banos and Turlock. Travel to Las Vegas for dazzling entertainment, vibrant nightlife and an unforgettable experience at the Sphere. Then continue to beautiful Palm Springs for desert scenery, stylish surroundings and time to relax. Leave the driving and details to us while enjoying great experiences, friendly company and wonderful memories along the way.
Day Trip to San Francisco
August 22, 2026
Travel back to the exciting days of the California Gold Rush with Gomes Travel Planners! Relax aboard our comfortable motorcoach from Los Banos while enjoying onboard activities, games, prizes and a morning snack. In San Francisco, experience the immersive Gold Rush celebration at the San Francisco Historium, filled with lively entertainment, music, historic characters and colorful stories from the city’s past. Leave the driving, traffic and parking to us while you enjoy a memorable day of history, fun and time with friends.
Peru and the
Galapagos Islands
January 2028
Scotland
September 2027
Rome and Southern Italy
November 2027
Alaska Cruise in Seattle
May and September of 2027
Montana and Yellowstone
