Trips Unlimited/Alternative Leisure, is a New England based company founded in 1983, as an organization providing recreation and travel for seniors and people with disabilities. Since then we have built a client base of over 900 teens, adults and seniors with or without disabilities. We have traveled the Globe, providing our clients with top quality travel, the best hotels and activities available. From Maine to Alaska, Hawaii and Disney World, the Caribbean and Europe—the World is yours!!

Each program or trip we offer is guaranteed to provide a supportive, safe and above all, happy experience for those we serve. Every client is treated like family as we provide an atmosphere that is casual, friendly, upbeat and sparked with fun. From day trips in Boston, to vacations to Italy, to exciting cruises, you name it and we've done it. Our clients have traveled to Europe, the Caribbean, and throughout the United States from Maine to Alaska, Hawaii, and Disney World. We also offer exciting day and weekend trips throughout New England and New York City.

We have Scholarship Funds available to everyone!! No one will be denied a trip because of financial need.

Our Staff

Our outstanding staff consists of well qualified professionals who share in our dedication to improve and enhance the lives of all the individuals we come in contact with. Some are special educators, others are in the teaching field, and others are caring and dedicated people who love working with people with disabilities. They are full of enthusiasm, high in energy, and extremely caring of the clients they serve. Many of these individuals have been part of the A.L.C. family since its inception in 1983. The dedication and commitment of the A.L.C. staff has created an atmosphere of trust and camaraderie that is the hallmark of our company.

Drew Bililies, President

"My dream is for people with and without disabilities to have recreation, leisure, and travel be part of their daily lives. Alternative Leisure Company was founded in 1983 to provide after-school, evening, and weekend opportunities to children, teens and adults with disabilities. About a year later, Trips Unlimited was born with a focus on holiday, weekend, and summer travel for teens, adults and seniors with or without disabilities. Alternative Leisure Co., Inc. is a non-profit organization in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."
 

Registration Policy

1. Registration for all trips are on a first come/first serve basis until the maximum number of participants is reached.  Once the maximum number of participants is met, your name will be placed on a waiting list.

To meet everyone's needs, our staff to client ratio is (1:5) . Staff ratios are approximations and may vary accordingly to the needs and levels of the clients.

A $500 deposit is required for all weeklong trips to secure a spot.

4. Full payment is due no later than 30 days prior to scheduled departure.
For cruises, we require full payment 45 days before the cruising date

5. First-time clients with Alternative Leisure / Trips Unlimited are encouraged to attend a Day Trip prior to traveling on any of the weeklong, weekend, or overnight trips.

6. Overnight trips require a completed Fact Sheet by the client prior to travel.

7. Due to all the heightened security at the airports, all travelers must have a VALID photo ID. We suggest either a state ID Card issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and/or a valid passport. Please pack light - Only bring 1 bag or suit case (duffel bags are preferred ), if possible. We are not responsible for luggage, bags, backpacks, etc. if they are not properly labeled. A.L.C. is not responsible for a traveler missing a trip due to improper identification and documentation or being late for the flight. We will not offer refunds in these cases.

8. Please make note of any special needs / requirements on the registration form.  Every effort will be made to accommodate you.

9. Trip Confirmations will be mailed at least 1-3 weeks prior to the trip. Trip confirmations will specify any times, meeting locations or other details pertaining to the trip.

10.Meeting locations are based on client locations and required minimums with the exception of trips departing from Logan Airport.

11.No one will be denied participation in any of our programs for financial reasons. For further information on our Scholarship Fund, please contact Drew at 781-275-0023.

Cancellation / Refund Policy

Alternative Leisure / Trips Unlimited reserves the right to cancel any trip for which there is insufficient registration or for any other reasonable cause that would prohibit the trip from proceeding. Activities and Prices are subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances that might cause a significant increase in price (i.e. gas, airline tickets.)

A credit will be issued to the registrant's account that may be applied to future or other trips being offered and is valid for one year from date of issue.

Registered participants canceling within 15 days of the scheduled event may be issued a refund less a $25.00 processing fee OR issued a credit for the full amount paid to be applied to future or other trips being offered.

Participants registered for trips requiring pre-paid purchases, such as air, train or cruise, may be issued a credit or a refund less the pre-paid amount and $25 processing fee.

Medication Policy

If medications need to be dispensed, please follow this procedure:

• Please package medications by the day.

• Use a zip lock bag for each day.

• Each zip lock bag should contain an envelope for every time that meds need to be dispensed. For example, if you take meds at 8:00am, 12:00pm and 8:00pm, then you should have a zip lock bag for each day you are away, each containing three envelopes.

• Please make sure meds are labeled with name, type of med, time meds need to be given, and reason for meds.

• Please do not send the med containers with days of the week and times labeled on it. These tend to open and meds could be lost. It is very important we know the names of the medication!!