Day Trips & Travel Programs
From theater productions and sports games to tours of California wine country and international travel, there’s a variety of opportunities to explore with WSU Retiree Center’s programs.
You do not need to be a Winona State retiree to enjoy our day trips and travel opportunities. These experiences are open to all interested adults.
Day Trips
From musicals to museums, there is a day trip for everyone.
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May 21
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April 2025
August 2025
Learn more about our upcoming travel programs with this virtual information session hosted by Collette Travel representative Katie Ganshert.
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Travel Opportunities
Tropical Costa Rica
Nov. 1-9
Lush forests and stunning waterfalls. Rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines. Costa Rica is teeming with exotic plants and incredible animals. Find a slice of paradise and so much more.
Trip Highlights:
- Enjoy the tranquil views of Arenal Volcano from your hotel.
- Explore part of the 20,000-acre nature preserve of Cano Negro on a riverboat adventure.
- Spend 2 nights in Monteverde’s lush Cloud Forest.
- Experience the forest canopy on your choice of a hanging bridges nature walk or an exhilarating ziplining tour.
- Recharge at a resort for 2 nights in Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches.
Old World Sicily & Malta
March 16-27, 2025
Discover how ancient traditions blend into modern society as you travel along timeless Italian and Maltese towns.
Trip Highlights:
- Engage with Malta’s dynamic past on a leisurely 4-night stay.
- Explore Siracusa’s archeological heritage (UNESCO) with a guide.
- Spend three nights in Taormina, perched above the Ionian Sea.
- See Mount Etna from a different perspective on an off-road excursion.
Discover the Islands of New England
Sept. 12-19, 2025
Discover the natural beauty that lies along the shores of New England. Come to know its coastal charm, friendly people, and fresh-from-the sea cuisine.
Trip Highlights:
- Explore New England’s majestic seaboards, from Rhode Island to Cape Cod.
- Visit Providence and the Gilded Age mansions of Newport.
- Experience the beautiful islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
- Complete your local experience as you indulge in a traditional seafood and lobster feast.
- Explore the local charms, walk along historic cobblestone streets, and feel like a true New Englander.
- “Clue” Day Trip
- Sunny Portugal
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” Day Trip
- “Hamilton” Day Trip
- Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park Trip
- “Beetlejuice” Day Trip
- Greece & Its Islands Trip
- Vikings Game Day Trip
- “Moulin Rouge!” The Musical Day Trip
- “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations” Event
- Cuba Discovery
- Disney’s “Frozen” Musical Day Trip
- Nova Scotia and the Canadian Maritimes Trip
- Vikings Game Day Trip