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WINTER TEXAN
Volume 11 • Issue 3 November 12, 2025
Hello Travel Friends
Spilling the Tea on Fall Foliage 2025 Trip
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There’s nothing like traveling together. I know you’ve heard me say it before…and I’ll keep saying it. There’s nothing quite like group travel. Seeing the world and sharing those experiences with others creates bonds that last a lifetime. In the following pages, you’ll see highlights from our most recent adventure, and let me tell you, it was a blast reconnecting with our Winter Texan friends without waiting until November! The bonus? Escaping the Texas heat and soaking up that crisp, cool weather. This cruise was a little different from our usual trips, and everyone loved it so much that we’ve already started planning one for next fall. What started as a single annual cruise has turned into so much more--local day tours, short overnights, and even extended land-and-sea adventures for those craving something new. The places we’ve been and the places we’re going all have these things in common: laughter, friendship, and memories made along the way. This season, I encourage you to take a look at all the trips and tours we have planned. Join us! Whether it’s a day trip or a dream cruise, the adventure is waiting, and we’d love for you to be part of the fun! Until next week…
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Dear Travel Friends, e all know how much fun Winter Texans have in the RGV during those chilly months up north, but don’t we want to get together with our friends year round? I tested that theory and took a group of 43 on a Fall Foliage adventure round trip out of Boston in September. I wanted to try something new, and I figured we couldn’t go wrong with the land of lobster rolls and beautiful fall colors. “When I saw this itinerary to such great ports and some extra fun in Boston, I was all in, “ explained Chris Wofford, who attended the tour. The trip started out with a two-night stay in downtown Boston. We toured the city and even visited an interactive museum, where the whole group committed treason and threw tea into Boston Harbor. Huzzah! “I was chosen to be one of the characters, and it was pretty fun acting like I was part of the action back in the 1700s with the group cheering me on,” Cory admitted.
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After touring Boston, we boarded Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas and headed north toward Canada. This new adventure had four unique ports (following the gorgeous fall foliage). First up was Portland, Maine, where several group members got their hands on fresh lobster rolls. Helen Willis said, “The lobster was fantastic, and this town is beautiful!” The lighthouses were incredible to see in person and made you feel like you were standing in a Thomas Kinkade painting. Several group members also visited Kennebunkport while in port. “We loved the charming little town. It was just darling, and the homes had so much character,” Danielle Tuttle said. As the ship kept sailing north, the next three stops were Canadian. St. John’s was a quaint town with a gorgeous church full of incredible stained glass. Next up was Prince Edward CONTINUED ON PAGE 2