The Southwestern Illinois College Travel Program invites you and your friends to join in the fun with some exciting travel opportunities both near and far.

Back by popular demand, the annual Fireworks and Dinner Cruise will set sail Wednesday, July 4. This memorable cruise around St. Louis includes a prime rib dinner while sailing the Mississippi River. After dinner, the cruise will dock, leaving individuals with the best view of the spectacular St. Louis fireworks show!

The cruise has four convenient pick-up points: PSOP, Caseyville Township Center, Collinsville Walmart and the Alton Holiday Inn. The cost of the dinner cruise is $82 per adult and $65 per child 13 and younger. Vegetarian entrées will be available upon request and the children’s meals will consist of chicken strips.

Planning ahead for your next big adventure? Don’t miss the Travelogue event Monday, April 23 for information on trips to both Ireland and Israel in 2013! Learn more about these Collette Vacation trips and how to save $100 per person at this informational session. The Travelogue will be held at PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville, and will start at 2 p.m. For those who wish to attend this free event, please RSVP by Wednesday, April 18 at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020.

The first trip being highlighted is Irish Splendor, scheduled for Jan. 22-29, 2013, making for eight days full of exploring the Emerald Isle. Activities will include touring the Guinness Storehouse, spending a night in Ashford Castle, as well as traveling the Dingle Peninsula!

The second trip, Israel: A Biblical Journey, will take place March 6-14, 2013. Individuals on this trip will get to take in the sites of cities such as Mount Zion, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Jerusalem! There is also an optional four-night Discover Jordan Post-Tour Extension.

For more information on the Dinner Cruise and Travelogue, contact Group Travel Specialist Nancy Bauer at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020.