VIP Travel News
I'm Jill Kirkpatrick, Assistant Vice President and VIP Travel Club Coordinator of the Golden VIP Club at Northwest 
Bank and Trust Company. We will periodically update this site with some of our current travel plans. Guest pricing is always available so please join us. There are one-day trips to tour factories, attend Broadway musicals at area theaters and much more. Plus, there are several multi-day trips and international travel offered. Call us today at (563) 388-2550 and join us.
Just booked: Thursday, December 16, Irving Berlin's "White Christmas, the Musical" at the Bank of AmericaTheater (formerly the Shubert) and only in Chicago for a 3-week run. Call us at the number above for more details or to make your reservations.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
“Shrek, the Musical”
Sold out. Call to see if we can still get seats. See Saturday, August 14, above. VIPs $134, guests $144, includes bus and show.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Caterpillar and CSI Homes
Tour this automated Montgomery, Illinois CAT plant where they manufacture and assemble wheel loaders, excavators, compactors and wheel dozers. Includes 2-1/2 miles of walking with many restrictions - no cameras, cell phones, purses, rings or dangling jewelry, long pants only, no sandals or open-toe shoes, and no more than 1/2" soles on shoes. They provide safety glasses and steel toed "goulashes" to cover shoes. Lunch will be at an area restauant prior to touring the CSI Manufacturing facility in Cambridge, Illinois where you'll see modular homes being built from framing to final assembly through shipping. Three models will be available to inspect as well. Leave 6:45 a.m., return 4:30 p.m. VIPs $52, guests $57, includes bus, juice and donuts, touring, and lunch.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Meskwaki Casino, Tama
Leave 7:15 a.m., return 4:30 p.m. Price $20, includes bus, lunch, and $5 token promotion.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
"Hairspray", The Fireside
Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Original Score of the last decade. "Hairspray" is a classic fairy tale told with humor and heart amid the exciting rhythms of 60's rock and roll and featuring some of the most high-energy, spectacular dancing you'll ever see. Lunch is chicken piccata with pecan pie for dessert. Leave 7:00 a.m., return 8:00 p.m. VIPs $109, guests $114, includes bus, lunch, show, and tax.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
"Naming Your Executor"
Is this an honor or a burden"? Settling an estate can be quite overwhelming. Join us at 10:30 a.m. in our 8th floor Boardroom. Find out how to protect and preserve relationships among your family members while insuring that your estate is settled according to probate and state laws. Karen Goodall, Vice President and Senior Trust Officer will be the speaker. No charge. Light brunch will be served. RSVP requested.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Riverside Casino, Tama
Leave 7:15 a.m., return 4:30 p.m. Price $20, includes bus, lunch, and $5 token promotion.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
All of Ireland
This trip September 21-October 3 sold out at the preview; however, we are taking a wait list. Call if you'd like more information or to be added to the wait list. This trip may run again in June 2011.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
"Not Now Darling", Goodfield
The scene is the exclusive fur salon of Bodley and Crouch, where Crouch struggles to keep things going despite the energetic philandering of his partner. At the moment, Bodley is trying to secure the affections of his latest would-be mistress by “selling” her husband an expensive fur coat for a fraction of its real worth. But as luck would have it, the husband seizes the bargain coat as the perfect gift for his own mistress, whereupon the complications explode, with poor Crouch caught in the middle. Suspicious wives, mistaken identities, scantily clad girls in closets and a continuous barrage of rapid fire jokes keeps the play bubbling along merrily right up to the end. Leave 9:45 a.m., return 6:00 p.m. VIPs $67, guests $72, includes bus, brunch buffet, show and tax.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Breitbach's, Apples and More
Take a leisurely ride to Balltown seeing the beautiful fall foliage before our early luncheon buffet at Breitbach's restaurant. Afterward, we're off to buy apples and bakery items at an orchard in Gays Mills. En route home, enjoy a stop in Fennimore to buy some Wisconsin cheese and also a stop for popcorn. Leave 8:45 a.m., return 6:30 p.m. VIPs $62, guests $67, includes bus, luncheon buffet, and more.
Monday, November 1-5, 2010
A Branson Christmas
Shows include “Six”, Doug Gabriel, Showboat Branson Belle, Twelve Irish Tenors, Dixie Stampede, Yakov Smirnoff, and Shoji Tabuchi. We’ll have special meals at Lambert’s, home of the “throwed rolls”, in Springfield, and a private dinner at Chateau on the Lake. Also, you’ll enjoy some Branson touring, Branson Landing, Downtown Branson, the Grand Village Shoppes and more. Breakfast buffet at Bass Pro in Springfield is included on our way home. VIPs $879 dbl., includes bus, 4 nights at the Clarion Hotel, 9 meals, 7 shows with VIP seating, and more. Brochure available.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
"The Child", The Fireside
Your heart will glow with Christmas memories as the talented cast of singers and musicians share songs and stories of Christmas past and enjoy the new original Christmas music through a wonderful combination of storytelling and songs. Lunch includes boneless beef short ribs and a breast of chicken with an almond lace basket with a medley of fresh fruit for dessert. Leave 7:00 a.m., return 8:00 p.m. VIPs $109, guests $114, includes bus, lunch show, and tax.
Tuesday, November 9-12, 2010
Veteran's Day Trip
Travel to Cincinnati, Ohio for this Branson style tour featuring a big band theme and tribute held over the Veteran's Day holiday. Three different shows are featured including a Ballroom Dance with the Tom Dougherty Orchestra, Salute to Veterans and Glenn Miller, and a Sock Hop. Other highlights include visits to a War Museum, a historic War Birds aviation museum, Union Terminal and the "Cincinnati Goes to War" exhibit, a metal sculpture studio, the World Peace Bell, an International Food Market, Fabulous Fur salon and much more. If you love history, aviation, or the Big Band sounds, this ones's for you. Request a brochure for more details. VIPs $589 dbl.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Riverside Casino, Riverside
Leave 8:30 a.m., return 4:00 p.m. Price $25 includes bus, lunch and $10 in slot play.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Croatia Trip Preview
This year's trip was cancelled due to Iceland's volcanic ash, and it has been rescheduled. Join us in our 8th floor Boardroom of our Northwest Bank Tower in Davenport at 4:00 p.m. for this trip preview to Croatia, the Dalmatian Coast, Slovenia and several UNESCO World Heritage sites October 10-21, 2011. Highlights include Zagreb, Bled, Pletna boat ride, Lipica Stud Farm and Lipizzaner horses, wine tasting, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split Diocletian Palace, Korcula Island and Marco Polo's birthplace, Dubrovnik and optional tour to Medjugorje, site where the Blessed Virgin Mary has reportedly been seen. Brochure and pricing available August 10. Trip includes bus to Chicago, air, hotels, 15 meals & more. Reservations appreciated for the preview.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
"The Child", The Fireside
See November 4 for details.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Rockettes
The grandest holiday show of all, the Rockettes, is coming to the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. See their legendary kick line with a cast and crew of over 100. Enjoy their flawless dancing with the "Parade of Wooden Soldiers" and the "Living Nativity". Leave 1:45 p.m., return 7:15 p.m. VIPs $82, guests $87, includes show, bus, and treat en route home.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Holiday Pops, iwireless Center
Save the date, further details and pricing will be in our next newsletter. You can call us if you would like to reserve your tickets at this time.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
"We Need a Little More Christmas
"The talented crew from the Barn Dinner Theater in Goodfield is back for another holiday show that will have you tapping your feet and slapping your thighs. Enjoy terrific holiday music, both old and new, and zany comedy. It will be the perfect holiday outing for family and friends to get you in the spirit for "the most wonderful time of the year." Leave 9:45 a.m., return 6:00 p.m. VIPs $67, guests $72, includes bus, brunch buffet, show and tax.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
"Holiday Grande", Davenport
This elegant Broadway style show is coming to the Adler this year, and we have great center section seats for the 2:30 p.m. show. Iowa's own pianist, Jim McDonough, will appear with his live orchestra and outstanding vocalists in lavish costumes performing your favorite Christmas music, inspiration melodies, and other easy listening favorites in a beautiful winter wonderland setting. Tickets only, $33 each. No bus. More details in our next newsletter.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Holiday Party, The Lodge
Mark your calendar for our annual Holiday Party at The Lodge in Bettendorf. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. and features house salad, pecan crusted chicken breast with honey mustard sauce, candied yams, vegetable medley, cinnamon rolls and breads, Noel cake and coffee, tea, or milk. There's a $2 gift exchange. Men bring a gift for a man and women bring a gift for a woman. We'll have entertainment and sing some carols of course. VIPs $13, guests $16. Reservation deadline is noon Monday, December 13
Thursday, January 13-22, 2011
Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Cruise with us on Celebrity Cruise Lines ship, Eclipse. It's the newest sister ship to the one we sailed last fall to the Mediterranean and went into service last April. Ports of call are Miami, San Juan, St. Maarten, and St. Kitts. Includes bus to Chicago and overnight, a pre-night at the Hyatt Regency, Miami, 7-night cruise, round-trip air to Miami, port charges, taxes, fees, shipboard gratuities, trip insurance & more. VIP pricing $1,988 dbl. inside cabin, $2,088 dbl. outside cabin and $2,238 dbl. balcony. Pricing available without air if you drive to Miami or are already there next winter. Cabins are filling fast. Call right away for best availability.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
"Swing on a Star", The Fireside
This trip always sells out, and it's not too early to reserve your place. It was the time of Sinatra, Crosby, the Andrews Sisters, the Marx Brothers, Abbott and Costello, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller and many more. You can return to that wonderful time in this new edition of The Fireside's popular, musical extravaganza featuring their LIVE big band. Leave 7:00 a.m., return 9:00 p.m. VIPs $110, guests $115, includes bus, lunch, show and tax.
Friday, February 10-21, 2011
Dubai and 7-Day Cruise
Please join us on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas, visiting ports of Muscat, Oman, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain. Bus to Chicago and overnight, 2 pre-nights at the Hyatt Regency in Dubai, gold and spice souks and Dubai city tour, abra water taxi ride, dune dinner safari in the desert, dinner at the famous 7-star Burj Al Arab Hotel, United Airlines, all gratuities, port charges, trip insurance & much more. VIPs $4,598 dbl., outside cabins and $4,868 dbl., balcony cabins. Brochure and video available. One lady looking for a roommate.
Wednesday, March 9-20, 2011
Hawaii Cruise
Trip is sold out! Call to be on wait list. Trip is March 9-20 to Hawaii on Norwegian Caribbean's Pride of America visiting Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hilo and Kona on the Big Island. Includes bus to Chicago and overnight, round trip air to Honolulu with 2 pre-nights at the Marriott Waikiki, Honolulu sightseeing, Paradise Cove Luau, 7-night cruise, port charges, taxes, fees, shipboard gratuities, trip insurance & more. VIPs $3,299 dbl. inside cabin, $3,499 dbl. outside cabin, and $3,649 dbl. balcony cabin. We're trying to get more space!
April 26-May 5, 2011
Washington, D.C. and Williamsburg
This bus trip lets you see most or the major attractions with a step-on guide. Includes tram tour of Arlington National Cemetery, Washington National Cathedral, drive Embassy Row with a private dinner in a foreign Embassy, the new Capitol Visitor's Center, United States Capitol, Supreme Court Building, White House Visitor's Center, National Archives, Air Force Memorial, the new September 11, 2001 Memorial at the Pentagon, National Museum of American History, time at your choice of the National Air & Space Museum or several other Smithsonian museums on the Mall, an illuminated monument tour of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and stops at the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) and the National WWII Memorial, Newseum, Hillwood Museum and Gardens, historic Ford's Theatre with an evening performance, Mount Vernon, National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico, Colonial Williamsburg, Capitol, Governor's Palace, Yorktown Victory Center, Colonial Tavern, Jamestown, Rosemary Clooney's hometown, The Creation Museum en route home and much more. VIP's $1,999 dbl. Brochure available August 19.
VIP TRIPS AND EVENTS POLICIES
Departure: Bus arrives 15 minutes prior to departure from our Northwest Bank Tower location (lower lot, west of our drive-up), 100 East Kimberly Road, Davenport.
Reservations: Trips are payable 45 days in advance unless stated otherwise. If you need to cancel, call as soon as possible as many dates sell out and have a wait list. For overnight trips, a reservation is confirmed when a completed reservation form with your down payment is received. For reservations, call 388-2550 or 388-2645. Our teller staff can accept payment for trips, or mail to P.O. Box 8001, Davenport, Iowa 52808-8001.
Guest Policy: You are a valued customer and we know, from time-to-time, your friends and neighbors wish to join you on some of our trips. I encourage you to include them. Note special guest pricing is available for most of our events and travel. Non-members are always welcome.
Casino Reservations: All casinos require name, address, and date of birth. Please provide this information when calling in your reservations.
VIP MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Membership is determined quarterly based on a $20,000 total banking relationship in one or a combination of any of the following accounts: Regular Checking, Checking with Interest, Certificates of Deposit, Regular Savings Accounts, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Or, you may also qualify by one of the following options: Mortgage Loan, $75,000; Home Equity Line of Credit, $20,000; Trust Account, $150,000.
BENEFITS
• No service charge on a personal, non-interest bearing checking account.
• 10% annual discount off one Safe Deposit Box rental.
• 50% issue charge discount for cashier’s checks and personal money orders.
• Travel tours and social events.
• VIP Newsletter.
• 20 free photocopies per month.
• Free Notary Public Service.
• Free MoneyLine/Teller 24-Card
• Free Distinctive VIP Checks.
Becoming a member is easy and free. There are no initiation fees, dues to pay, or applications to complete. Stop by any New Accounts desk at any of our convenient locations.
DISCLAIMER
You agree that Northwest Bank and Trust Company, its affiliated entities and their employees, shareholders, officers, directors, and agents (collectively “Northwest”) assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss which may be occasioned by (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized act or omission of any travel agent or agency, other goods or services provider or other third party, (2) any defect in or failure of any equipment, instrument or means of transportation owned, operated or otherwise used by any third party, (3) sickness, lack of appropriate medical facilities or practitioners, weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism, computer problems, late arrivals or departures, change of schedule or other related conditions.