Our 2016 Tour Book
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Our 2016 Tour Book
CATAWESE COACH LINES, INC. PO Box 546 862 Trevorton Road Shamokin, PA 17872 1-800-752-8687 or 797-4037 www.catawese.com It has been our pleasure serving you this past year and we look forward to a fun-filled 2016. The growth we’ve experienced over the years is because of customers like you, who faithfully support our business. We appreciate your trust, and we’ll do our best to continue to give you the kind of service you expect and deserve. Be sure to take advantage of our family-oriented tours offering discounted children’s rates. Your continued patronage and suggestions are a vital part of our growth. We appreciate the feedback we receive through the use of the tour comment sheets. We have taken your suggestions and provided several new tours for 2016 while bringing back some old favorites. Be sure to visit our website, www.catawese.com throughout the year for newly added tours. Join us and discover the ease and economic benefits of traveling by motorcoach. Sit back, relax, visit with friends and make some new ones, while your professional driver deals with the traffic. Come, Ride with the Tribe! 1 DATE TOUR PAGE February 25 “Nana’s Naughty Knickers”, Rainbow’s Comedy Theatre 9 March 6 10 Philadelphia Flower Show – “Explore America” Philadelphia Flower Show - “Explore America” 9 9 April 6 9 16 24 28 “Menopause, the Musical, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Springtime in Washington DC New York City – A Day on Your Own Tampa Bay Rays vs NY Yankees, Yankee Stadium “Samson” at Sight & Sound 9 10 10 10 10 May 1 13 15 21 27 28 Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus Xtreme Atlantic City 9th Avenue International Food Festival, New York City Steeped in History Atlantic City New York City – A Day on Your Own 11 11 12 12 13 13 June 4 10 11 or 12 17-18 22 24 25 9/11 Memorial & Museum Atlantic City Detroit Tigers vs NY Yankees at Yankee Stadium Honor & History, Washington DC New York City—A Day on Your Own Atlantic City Baltimore’s Inner Harbor 13 14 14 15 16 16 16 July 6 8 10 16 16 16 or 17 17 22 23 23-24 Philadelphia Zoo Atlantic City Whale & Dolphin Cruise, Cape May New York City Guided Tour w/lunch at Bubba Gump’s Finger Lakes Wine Festival, Watkins Glen Boston Red Sox vs NY Yankees at Yankee Stadium New York Mets vs Phila Phillies, Citizens Bank Park Atlantic City New York City—A Day on Your Own Presque Isle & Erie 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 2 DATE TOUR PAGE August 4 12 13 14 17 20 23-24 26 “Law & Murder” Murder Mystery Peddler’s Vlg Atlantic City Rehoboth Beach Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Thunder over the Boardwalk, Atlantic City New York City - A Day on Your Own Houston Astros vs Pirates at PNC Park Atlantic City 21 21 21 22 23 22 22 23 September 7-17 9 17 23 The Lonestar State—Texas! Atlantic City New York City – A Day on Your Own Atlantic City 23 27 28 28 October 1 1 8-9 15 22 Notre Dame vs Syracuse at Met Life Stadium Honoring Heroes—Flight 93 Memorial, Quecreek Old Fashioned Christmas in the Woods New York City - A Day on Your Own Washington DC 28 29 29 30 30 November 12 24 26 26 27 28 30 New York City – A Day on Your Own Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Park City, Tanger Outlets, Rockvale Square Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall “Winter Wonderland” American Music Theatre Christmas Spectacular Radio City SPECIAL EXPRESS Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting, NYC 31 31 31 32 32 32 33 December 3 3 7 8 10 11 17 28 Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall 33 Dickens of a Christmas, Wellsboro 33 “Christmas Spectacular” Radio City SPECIAL EXPRESS 34 “Holly Jolly Christmas” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 34 New York City – A Day on Your Own 34 “Christmas Spectacular” @ Radio City Music Hall 35 New York City—A Day on Your Own 35 New York City – A Day on Your Own 35 3 General Information RESPONSIBILITY – Catawese Coach Lines, Inc acts solely in the capacity of an agent on behalf of its tour patrons and as such, arranges for transportation, lodging, admissions, sightseeing, and other services. We are not responsible for any damage, loss, delay, injury or accident due to any act or default on the part of any company or person engaged in providing transportation, lodging, admissions, sightseeing or other services which are part of the tour. Rates quoted in this brochure are based on current tariffs at the time of printing and, although we anticipate no change, rates are subject to change at or before time of final payment. Catawese Coach Lines, Inc reserves the right to withdraw or make changes in any tour that may become necessary. RESERVATIONS – When making a reservation, the following information will be required: your name, address, daytime phone, home phone, desired pick up location and names of everyone in your party. SEATING – With our computerized reservation system, you may request where in the coach you would like to be seated, window or aisle, front, middle or rear. By making reservations early, you’ll be assured of your group sitting together and in the area of the coach you prefer. SMOKING – Due to federal regulations, smoking is not permitted on any tour. We apologize for any inconvenience this may pose and we will make efforts to include stops en route to your destination. DEPARTURE POINTS – All tours depart from our office on Trevorton Road, as well as Shamokin, Kulpmont, Mount Carmel, Shamokin Dam, Danville and Bloomsburg. Parking personal vehicles at pick up locations is done at your own risk and not a responsibility of Catawese Coach Lines, Inc. or the property owner. PAYMENT POLICIES One-Day tours - $20 per person unless otherwise indicated. Deposit required 7 days from date of reservation with balance due three weeks prior to trip date. Overnight tours - $100 per person unless otherwise indicated. Deposit required 7 days from date of reservation with balance due one month prior to trip date. Vacation tours - $200 per person unless otherwise indicated. Deposit required 7 days from date of reservation with balance due one month prior to trip date. Please note: If no payment is received within the above-described time frame, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation without notification. When paying through the mail with check or money order, please be sure to specify the tour, date and names of all passengers in your group. 4 CANCELLATIONS – Payments received for one day tours will be refunded or transferred if notice is received in our office three weeks prior to the trip date, provided no advance purchase tickets were involved. If notice of cancellation is received less than 21 days prior to the trip date, a 50% cancellation fee of the total tour cost will apply. No refunds or transfers approved for cancellations made 5 days prior to trip date. There will be no refunds for pre-purchased tickets such as, but not limited to, sporting events and Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. If you must cancel on such a tour, our office will attempt to resell the tickets for you, but cannot guarantee our success in doing so. Overnight and vacation tours are subject to cancellation fees if cancelled less than one month prior to departure and are based on supplier policies. There will be no refunds or transfers approved for “no-shows” the day of the tour. LUGGAGE – One piece of luggage per person is permitted for vacation tours. A carry-on is permissible if handled personally by the passenger. Although we take care in handling luggage, we cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage. Luggage tags will be issued for one piece of luggage and we ask they remain on the luggage for the duration of the trip. Due to security, we reserve the right to inspect or refuse any luggage without prior notification. INCLEMENT WEATHER – No matter the time of year, weather can play an integral part of tour plans. During winter months, all tours will depart as scheduled unless otherwise recommended or prohibited by the State Police or Governor. In Spring/Summer, all tours will depart as scheduled, rain or shine, unless a supplier notifies us of an event cancellation. Catawese Coach is not responsible for lack of notification on the part of the supplier prior to our scheduled departure. We reserve the right to alter an itinerary based on weather conditions. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the passenger area of the coach on any of our tours. Coolers may be placed in the luggage compartment for later consumption. OBJECTIONABLE PERSONS – We reserve the right for our employees to remove, from a tour, any person acting in an abusive or disruptive manner. Any passenger(s) posing a safety hazard to other passengers will be left in a public area with access to phone and shelter. These passengers will not be eligible for any type of refund. ESCORTS – Escorts are company personnel provided to assist in the comfort and enjoyment of passengers while on board the coach. They are not “tour guides”. Responsibilities include assisting the driver, attending to passenger needs and handling of tickets and paperwork as required. Additionally, they may promote upcoming tours and enforce company policies. GIFT CERTIFICATES – Gift certificates may be purchased at our office or via the mail, in any amount. Gift certificated accepted only for Catawese Coach Lines, Inc. tours. 5 EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY SERVICE AREAS DEPARTURE POINT Shamokin—Catawese Terminal Shamokin Dam — K-mart Shamokin – Weis Markets Kulpmont—Bank, Chestnut St Atlas—Gazebo, West Girard St Mt Carmel— 5th & Market Sts Ashland—Former Snyder’s Restaurant Frackville— Dutch Kitchen St. Clair—Bank, 2nd & Carroll Pottsville—Union Station Cressona—Giant Market DEPART 7:30am 8:00am 8:30am 8:45am 8:50am 9:00am 9:15am 9:30am 9:40am 9:50am 10:00am RETURN 8:30pm 8:00pm 7:30pm 7:15pm 7:10pm 7:00pm 6:45pm 6:30pm 6:20pm 6:10pm 6:00pm Approximate arrival 11am * Depart 5pm for return Cost: $20 Per Person Rebate: $35 slot play (Rebate subject to change without prior notice) 6 EVERY WEDNESDAY SERVICE AREAS DEPARTURE POINT Shamokin—Catawese Terminal Shamokin – Weis Markets Elysburg, Boyer’s IGA Danville, Giant, Church Street Bloomsburg, Taco Bell Berwick, Kmart DEPART 8:00am 8:15am 8:30am 8:45am 9:10am 9:25am RETURN 8:30pm 8:10pm 7:55pm 7:40pm 7:15pm 7:00pm Approximate arrival 11:30am * Depart 5:30pm for return Cost: $22 Per Person Rebate: $35 slot play (Rebate subject to change without advance notice) 7 January 6 & 20 * February 3 & 17 * March 2 & 16 April 6 & 20 * May 4 * 18 * June 1 & 15 July 6 & 20 * August 3 & 17 * September 7 & 21 October 5 & 19 * November 2 & 16 * December 7 & 21 SERVICE AREAS DEPARTURE POINT Catawese Coach Terminal Shamokin – Weis Markets Kulpmont - Bank, Chestnut St Atlas - Gazebo, West Girard St Mt Carmel - 5th & Market Sts Ashland - Former Snyder’s Restaurant Frackville - Dutch Kitchen DEPART 8:45am 9:15am 9:30am 9:35am 9:45am 9:55am 10:05am RETURN 6:00pm 5:45pm 5:30pm 5:25pm 5:15pm 5:05pm 4:55pm Approximate arrival 11am * Depart 4pm for return Cost: $18 Per Person Rebate: $25 slot play / $5 food voucher (Rebates subject to change without prior notice) 8 “NANA’S NAUGHTY KNICKERS” Rainbow’s Comedy Playhouse Thursday, February 25 Nana has a little business on the side; she makes slinky lingerie for senior citizens. Her soon-to-be attorney granddaughter is coming to spend the summer and oh, what fun she will have, trying to keep Nana from getting arrested! Enjoy Rainbow’s traditional buffet, presented just as you’ve come to know and love it! Cost: $77.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach, meal, show, tax and gratuity. PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW “Explore America” Sunday, March 6 Thursday, March 10 The 2016 Flower Show will honor our treasured national parks with acres of themed and floral displays, breathtaking imagery, and heart-pounding adventure experiences to expose the vast beauty of our national parks to you– our audiences from around the world. From steamy to petrified, hot springs to arctic, and Redwood to Yellowstone, the largest Flower Show in the Unites States celebrates 100 years of the National Park Service. Take your time and enjoy the show, catch a demonstration or lecture. Visit the Gardener’s Studio and hear gardening and greening experts share their passion. Visit the Make & Take room where using materials and guidance from DYI experts, you’ll let your inner artist bloom. Cost: $72.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach and flower show admission. “MENOPAUSE, THE MUSICAL” Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Wednesday, April 6 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The ladies are back to celebrate "The Change" with a musical that will have you dancing in the aisles! Four women meet in a department store and instantly bond at the lingerie sale. Laugh as these women make fun of their hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats, and chocolate binges in parodies of songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Enjoy Dutch Apple’s bountiful buffet before the show! Cost: $84.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach, meal, show, tax and gratuity. 9 SPRINGTIME IN WASHINGTON, DC Saturday, April 9 The blooming of the cherry trees around the Jefferson Memorial has come to symbolize the natural beauty of our nation’s capital city. Washington’s historic monuments are framed in springtime splendor when the Japanese cherry trees bloom. The famous trees indicate the coming of Spring with an explosion of life and color surrounding the monuments on the Tidal Basin in a sea of pink and white. After a brief driving tour of the area (traffic patterns permitting), the day is yours to do as you please. Drop off will be near the Air & Space Museum. We cannot guarantee blooms will be in full bloom but we do have reasonable expectations they will be when we visit. Cost: $50.00 adults, $45 ages 3-12 includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. NEW YORK CITY Saturday, April 16 We’ll arrive in NYC at 11am and depart at 8pm. There is so much to see and do in one of the largest cities in the world. Shop on Fifth Avenue, stroll through Times Square, see a show on Broadway, or tour a museum. Individual Broadway Show tickets available! Contact us today for tickets to your favorite show! Cost: $48.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. TAMPA BAY RAYS at NY YANKEES Sunday, April 24 Cost: TBD per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach and game ticket. Reserve your seat now; we’ll contact you as soon as plans are finalized. “SAMSON” Sight & Sound Theatres Thursday, April 28 The world's first superhero ... the strongest man who ever lived.... He killed a lion with his bare hands and defeated a thousand soldiers ... but he's not a hero because of the strength of his hands, he's a hero because of the faith in his heart! One of the most captivating 10 stories in the Bible, SAMSON is filled with colorful characters, extraordinary feats of strength, and amazing special effects that your whole family will love. When Samson stands between two colossal columns in a godless temple and starts to push - it's an immersive scene that literally brings the house down! Cost: $121 adults; $76 ages 3-12. Cost includes transportation, family style lunch at Good ‘n Plenty Restaurant, show, taxes and gratuity. RINGLING BROS. and BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS XTREME Mohegan Sun at Casey Plaza Sunday, May 1 Prepare to be astonished and amazed by artists who redefine the word extreme in everything they do, magnifying traditional elements of the circus and combining these elements with never-before-seen spectacles, original, fast-paced performances and incredibly hilarious moments. It’s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America’s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you’ve never seen before and that can’t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth®. Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals! It’s time to awaken the spirit of Children of all ages and stir the imagination of your family! Cost: $45 adults, $40 ages 3-12 includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach and admission. ATLANTIC CITY Friday, May 13 Mt. Carmel, Kulpmont, Shamokin, Shamokin Dam, Danville, Bloomsburg Voted "Luckiest Casino" Resorts Brings You The Latest Slots! Not to mention all of your favorites, too. Slot players can enjoy a range of some of the best slots that can be found in Atlantic City, ranging from penny slots to high limit slots with $100 limits. Try your luck at Resorts Casino. Slot play to be determined. Cost: $42.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. Casino and rebate subject to change without prior notice. 11 NYC 9TH AVENUE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL Sunday, May 15 Experience the delightful taste of various cuisines from different countries like Poland, Italy, Spain, Greece, Asia and many others. There will be live stage entertainment of International music and dance. The shopper in you will be tempted by over 200 individual vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, unique clothing, music, and an array of arts and crafts. Bring a big appetite, wear comfortable shoes, loose fitting clothes and bring a shopping bag to purchase goodies for the ride home or to later enjoy! Cost: $48.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. STEEPED IN HISTORY Saturday, May 21 Enjoy a one-hour excursion aboard the Steam Into History, a 1860s era replica steam train traveling from New Freedom depot to Glen Rock and return on the Northern Central Railroad route President Abraham Lincoln traveled on his way to deliver the famous Gettysburg Address. The train ride features a narrative telling about the historic route yesterday and today. Enjoy a visit to The Victorian Parlor where you will rediscover the elegance of an authentic Victorian tea in an historic home during a six-course tea meal. Start with fresh fruit salad with topping, and then enjoy a fresh garden salad followed by a delightful dish of sweets such as scones, tea breads, muffins or brownies with Devonshire cream. The fourth course includes two kinds of sandwiches followed by a bowl of soup and finally a scrumptious dessert such as peaches and cream cake, chocolate cake, strawberry pie, Hawaiian cake, red velvet and other seasonal favorites. As a special touch group members will be able to choose from an assortment of hats to wear during the tea to compliment their outfit, their style or just the whimsy of the day. Enjoy a tour of the Warehime-Myers Mansion. Built in the early 1900s by one of the men who owned the Hanover Shoe Factory, this masterpiece of architecture is full of collectibles including a wonderful array of tall case clocks, glassware, porcelain and much more. Cost: $112.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach, train excursion, Victorian Tea Luncheon, Mansion tour, tax and gratuity. 12 ATLANTIC CITY Friday, May 27 Shamokin, Kulpmont, Atlas, Mt. Carmel, Ashland, Frackville, St. Clair, Pottsville, Cressona Voted "Luckiest Casino" Resorts Brings You The Latest Slots! Not to mention all of your favorites, too. Slot players can enjoy a range of some of the best slots that can be found in Atlantic City, ranging from penny slots to high limit slots with $100 limits. Try your luck at Resorts Casino. Slot play to be determined. Cost: $42.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. Casino and rebate subject to change without prior notice. NEW YORK CITY Saturday, May 28 We’ll arrive in NYC at 11am and depart at 8pm. There is so much to see and do in one of the largest cities in the world. Shop on Fifth Avenue, stroll through Times Square, see a show on Broadway, or tour a museum. Individual Broadway Show tickets available! Contact us today for tickets to your favorite show! Cost: $48.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. 9/11 MEMORIAL MUSEUM Saturday, June 4 Start the day off with lunch at Carmine’s—NYC’s Legendary Family-style Italian Restaurant! After lunch, explore the 9/11 Memorial & Museum at your own pace. The Historical Exhibition has three parts: the Day of 9/11, Before 9/11 and After 9/11. It tells the story of what happened on 9/11, including the events at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and the story of Flight 93. The exhibition explores the background leading up to the events and examines their aftermath and continuing implications. Please note: The historical exhibition may not be appropriate for visitors younger than 10 years of age. Adults accompanying younger visitors should exercise discretion before entering. 13 The Memorial Exhibition, which is named In Memoriam, commemorates the lives of those who perished on September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993 and provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about the men, women and children who died. Other Museum exhibition spaces include artistic expressions created in response to 9/11, large artifacts demonstrating the scale of the attacks, remnants from the original World Trade Center construction, and recording booths in which visitors can add their personal reflections to the Museum collection. Museum maps, educational guides for children ages 8 to 11, and details about daily programming are available at the Information Desk and at 911memorial.org. An auditorium on the 2nd floor of the Museum pavilion features short films and live talks The official 9/11 Museum Audio Guide, narrated by Robert De Niro , provides themed audio tours featuring stories from the day of 9/11 and the recovery at Ground Zero. Handheld rentals are available on site for an additional charge of $7. Apps are available for free download on iOS and Androids platforms. Use of headsets required.** Cost: $124 adults, $116 ages 7-17 includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach, lunch, admission, tax and gratuity. ATLANTIC CITY Friday, June 10 Mt. Carmel, Kulpmont, Shamokin, Shamokin Dam, Danville, Bloomsburg Voted "Luckiest Casino" Resorts Brings You The Latest Slots! Not to mention all of your favorites, too. Slot players can enjoy a range of some of the best slots that can be found in Atlantic City, ranging from penny slots to high limit slots with $100 limits. Try your luck at Resorts Casino. Slot play to be determined. Cost: $42.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. Casino and rebate subject to change without prior notice. DETROIT TIGERS at NY YANKEES Saturday, June 11 OR Sunday, June 12 (DATE TO BE DETERMINED) Cost: TBD per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach and game ticket. Reserve your seat now; we’ll contact you as soon as plans are finalized. 14 HONOR & HISTORY Washington DC June 17-18 Day 1, Friday, June 17 Enjoy free time on your own in our Nation’s Capital. This afternoon check into the Holiday Inn Express BW Parkway. Dinner is included this evening. Following dinner we’ll find our seats for the US Marine Band Parade. This one hour fifteen minute performance of music and precision marching features “The Presidents Own” United States Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. The ceremony starts at 8:45 p.m., beginning with a concert by the United States Marine Band. The Evening Parade has become a universal symbol of the professionalism, discipline, and Esprit de Corps of the United States Marines. Day 2, Saturday, June 18 Breakfast included at the hotel. Today we’ll visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon. One of the nation’s most beloved historic sites, Mount Vernon offers a glimpse into 18th-century plantation life through beautiful gardens and grounds, intriguing museum exhibits, and immersive programs honoring George Washington’s life and legacy. Our group admission includes entrance to the Mansion and historic area, the Ford Orientation Center, the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center and the Distillery & Gristmill. Lunch is included today at the Mount Vernon Inn, menu selection required: Caesar Salad, Grilled Chicken Sandwich or ½ Triple Decker Club Sandwich w/soup of the day. This afternoon includes see Mount Vernon from a different perspective during this 45-minute narrated sightseeing excursion on the Potomac River. Learn about the river's history and discover how it contributed to Washington's business ventures. Be sure to look for the eagles and osprey that live along the shores. Cost: $285 per person, 2 per room $265 per person, 3 per room $255 per person, 4 per room $359 single occupancy Cost includes: Transportation, 1 Night’s lodging with Luggage Handling, Breakfast Buffet, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, admissions, taxes and gratuities. 15 NEW YORK CITY Wednesday, June 22 We’ll arrive in NYC at 11am and depart at 8pm. There is so much to see and do in one of the largest cities in the world. Shop on Fifth Avenue, stroll through Times Square, see a show on Broadway, or tour a museum. Individual Broadway Show tickets available! Contact us today for tickets to your favorite show! Cost: $48.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. ATLANTIC CITY Friday, June 24 Shamokin, Kulpmont, Atlas, Mt. Carmel, Ashland, Frackville, St. Clair, Pottsville, Cressona Voted "Luckiest Casino" Resorts Brings You The Latest Slots! Not to mention all of your favorites, too. Slot players can enjoy a range of some of the best slots that can be found in Atlantic City, ranging from penny slots to high limit slots with $100 limits. Try your luck at Resorts Casino. Slot play to be determined. Cost: $42.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. Casino and rebate subject to change without prior notice. BALTIMORE’S INNER HARBOR Saturday, June 25 Spend the day strolling in the harbor area. Discover how sailors lived on board the last allsail warship built by the US Navy, USS Constellation! After exploring Inner Harbor, board a Water Taxi or the Seaport Taxi and travel to other destinations in the Baltimore area. Or, stay in the harbor area and visit the National Aquarium (they are always adding new exhibits), Port Discovery, the ESPN Zone, Barnes and Noble, the World Trade Tower, or the Maryland Science Center. With over 100 shops, 16 restaurants and 40 eateries, there is plenty to keep everyone busy. Cost: $45.00 adults, $40.00 age 12 & under includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. 16 PHILADELPHIA ZOO Wednesday, July 6 Situated on 42 acres of beautiful gardens, the Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo, is home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare and endangered. One of the best laid-out and most animal-packed zoos in the country is set among a charming 42-acre Victorian garden with tree-lined walks, formal shrubbery, ornate iron cages and animal sculptures. In 2011, the Philadelphia Zoo launched the development of an unprecedented three-tiered overhead animal trail and exploration system called Zoo360 — the first campus-wide animal travel system of its kind in the entire world. The first elevated mesh passageway — Treetop Trail — opened for small arboreal species like lemurs and monkeys. In 2012, the Great Ape Trail debuted the second phase of the still-evolving system to give larger primates like orangutans and gibbons room to explore. Now, Philadelphia’s big cats are getting a new overhead outdoor trail system at the Philadelphia Zoo, too. Big Cat Crossing extends for 330 feet from the popular Big Cat Falls area 11- to 17-feet above ground and right over the main visitor pathway. The galvanized steel mesh and woven wire elevated trail enables visitors to view lions, tigers, jaguars and other animals as they roam overhead throughout sections of the nation’s first zoo. Cost: $60 adults, $55 ages 3-12 includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach and zoo admission. ATLANTIC CITY Friday, July 8 Mt. Carmel, Kulpmont, Shamokin, Shamokin Dam, Danville, Bloomsburg Voted "Luckiest Casino" Resorts Brings You The Latest Slots! Not to mention all of your favorites, too. Slot players can enjoy a range of some of the best slots that can be found in Atlantic City, ranging from penny slots to high limit slots with $100 limits. Try your luck at Resorts Casino. Slot play to be determined. Cost: $42.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. Casino and rebate subject to change without prior notice. 17 WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE Sunday, July 10 Captain Jeff and his seasoned crew will take you into the Delaware Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. Unlike other areas, where the whales are far away, many of our sightings occur within the Delaware Bay or within ten miles of land. This allows for an awesome offshore experience for the family and something to do with the kids as well as seasoned adventurers and seafarers. The excursion is fully narrated by your Captain who will point out local history along with many types of marine life. Cost: $114 adults, $109 ages 3-12 includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach, lunch at Lucky Bones Backwater Grille, Cruise, tax and gratuity. FINGER LAKES WINE FESTIVAL Watkins Glen, New York Saturday, July 16 The Finger Lakes Wine Festival offers the largest showcase of wines produced in New York State with over 80 wineries paired with regional artisans, live music, culinary classes and cooking demonstrations. A variety of wine seminars will be presented by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation. These seminars will teach attendees about a variety of topics, including pairing wine with cheese and chocolate, understanding the winemaking process, and provide a sampling of wines from across our great state. Each passenger receives a complimentary tasting glass as well as a Tasters Guide. Cost: $76.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach and admission. NEW YORK CITY GUIDED TOUR Saturday, July 16 New York City is full of sights, sounds and tastes that create memorable experiences to last a lifetime. Begin the day in the Big Apple with lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company! Meal selection required: Fried Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi Pasta, BBQ Burger, Baby Back Ribs, Bourbon Street Mahi Mahi, Fried Chicken. After lunch embark on a four-hour guided tour of New York City. Visit Chinatown, the U.N., Central Park, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral and so much more. Cost: $92.00 adults, $87 ages 12 & under includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach, guide service, lunch, tax and gratuity. 18 BOSTON RED SOX at NY YANKEES Saturday, July 16 OR Sunday, July 17 (DATE TO BE DETERMINED) Cost: TBD per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach and game ticket. Reserve your seat now; we’ll contact you as soon as plans are finalized. NEW YORK METS at PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES Citizens Bank Park Sunday, July 17 Cost: $94 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach and game ticket. Seating located in Section 109, along the first base line and right field. ATLANTIC CITY Friday, July 22 Shamokin, Kulpmont, Atlas, Mt. Carmel, Ashland, Frackville, St. Clair, Pottsville, Cressona Voted "Luckiest Casino" Resorts Brings You The Latest Slots! Not to mention all of your favorites, too. Slot players can enjoy a range of some of the best slots that can be found in Atlantic City, ranging from penny slots to high limit slots with $100 limits. Try your luck at Resorts Casino. Slot play to be determined. Cost: $42.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. Casino and rebate subject to change without prior notice. NEW YORK CITY Saturday, July 23 We’ll arrive in NYC at 11am and depart at 8pm. There is so much to see and do in one of the largest cities in the world. Shop on Fifth Avenue, stroll through Times Square, see a show on Broadway, or tour a museum. Individual Broadway Show tickets available! Contact us today for tickets to your favorite show! Cost: $48.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. 19 PRESQUE ISLE & ERIE July 23-24 Tour Pulakos Chocolates and see how candy was made when they used big copper kettles and large marble tables. The candy assembly line resembles the old “I Love Lucy” show when Lucy and Ethel worked the assembly line. Enjoy a guided tour and cook out lunch at Presque Isle State Park - a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula that arches into Lake Erie. As Pennsylvania's only "seashore," Presque Isle offers visitors a beautiful coastline. A National Natural Landmark, Presque Isle is a favorite spot for migrating birds. The gateway to Presque Isle is the new Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC). An educational center at heart, TREC is dedicated to teaching visitors about Presque Isle and the many different forms of life that inhabit this unique peninsula. Enjoy interactive exhibits and the 75-foot observation tower. Enjoy dessert before dinner; making your own Sundae at Sally’s. Check in at Wingate by Wyndham then depart for dinner at Hooch & Blotto’s. The Erie Land Light, also known as the Old Presque Isle Light, is a lighthouse on the shore of Lake Erie. The lighthouse is situated on the bluffs overlooking the lake in Lighthouse Park east of downtown Erie. The lighthouse was originally constructed in 1818 becoming one of the first to be built by the United States on the Great Lakes. Climb to the top of the Lighthouse for a spectacular view! Mason Farms Farm Market - Bringing “Country to the City” has been the specialty for over 30 years! A Friendly Farm Market with a beautiful Garden Center, Farm Fresh Produce, Delicious Bakery Treats, Yankee Candles, and Erie Souvenirs. Watson Curtze Mansion - A Nationally Registered Historic Place, it is an elegant example of 19th-century Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. Visitors can tour the house, viewing stained glass windows, friezes, woodwork, and other remnants of upper-class life in Erie during the 1800's including a carriage house, third floor ballroom servants area, etc. Enjoy lunch (included) at the Concourse of Union Station - built in 1927, a renovated train station with lots of character. Cost: $328 per person, 2 per room $288 per person, 3 per room $278 per person, 4 per room $410 single occupancy Cost includes: Transportation, 1 Night’s lodging with Luggage Handling, Breakfast Buffet, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, admissions, guide service, taxes and gratuities. 20 “LAW & MURDER” MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE Peddler’s Village Thursday, August 4 In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime, and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. Unfortunately, none of them could be here today. Instead, we will have to make due with a group of detective and attorneys whose only training for police work has been television and who have never actually solved a crime. A string of murders has occurred, and they have yet to get any leads. We can only hope they solve this crime before the whole town winds up six feet under. The Falsettos join us for this Murder Mystery excitement at Peddler’s Village. Lunch includes a tossed salad, your choice of Baked Cod Fillet or Baked Chicken Breast. rolls and butter, warm apple crisp with coffee and tea. Afterwards enjoy some free time to stroll the streets of the village. Cost: $82.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach, meal, show, tax and gratuity. ATLANTIC CITY Friday, August 12 Mt. Carmel, Kulpmont, Shamokin, Shamokin Dam, Danville, Bloomsburg Voted "Luckiest Casino" Resorts Brings You The Latest Slots! Slot players can enjoy a range of some of the best slots that can be found in Atlantic City, ranging from penny slots to high limit slots with $100 limits. Try your luck at Resorts Casino. Slot play to be determined. Cost: $42.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. Casino and rebate subject to change without prior notice. REHOBOTH BEACH Saturday, August 13 It’s right to the beach! We’ll drop you right at the Boardwalk so you can hit the beach or spend the day shopping. Combining historic charm and contemporary excitement, Downtown Rehoboth Beach has it all in one square mile! Over 200 boutique shops, galleries and spas, over 100 gourmet restaurants, casual eateries and spots for sweets and treats are here for you to enjoy. Bring your sandals and flip flops! Cost: $62.00 adults, $57 age 12 & under includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. 21 STATUE OF LIBERTY & ELLIS ISLAND Liberty State Park, NJ Sunday, August 14 Join us as we visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, two of America’s most treasured places. Take the Ferry to Liberty Island and explore Lady Liberty and the grounds she stands on. Come visit one of the most historic places in American history. Continue to Ellis Island and research your genealogy records or stroll the Island taking in the stunning views of Manhattan and the historic buildings of Ellis Island. Cost: $67.00 adults, $60 age 12 & under includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach and ferry ticket. NEW YORK CITY Saturday, August 20 We’ll arrive in NYC at 11am and depart at 8pm. There is so much to see and do in one of the largest cities in the world. Shop on Fifth Avenue, stroll through Times Square, see a show on Broadway, or tour a museum. Individual Broadway Show tickets available! Contact us today for tickets to your favorite show! Cost: $48.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. HOUSTON ASTROS at PITTSBURGH PIRATES 2 GAMES FOR 2 TIMES THE FUN! August 23-24 Day 1, Tuesday, August 23 Upon our afternoon arrival to the Pittsburgh area we’ll check into the Holiday Inn Express Greentree. We’ll arrive at PNC Park about 5pm. This riverfront facility combines the best features of yesterday's ballparks - rhythmic archways, steel trusswork and a natural grass playing field - with the latest in fan and player amenities and comfort. Game time is 7:05pm. Day 2, Wednesday, August 24 Sleep in this morning and enjoy breakfast at the hotel. We’ll depart at 11:00am for PNC Park. Today’s game start time is 12:35pm. We’ll depart after the game for the return trip home. Cost: $210 per person, 2 per room / $190 per person, 3 per room / $180 per person, 4 per room / $330 single occupancy. Cost includes: Transportation, 1 Night’s lodging with Luggage Handling, Hot Breakfast Bar, 2 Game Tickets, Taxes and Gratuity. 22 ATLANTIC CITY Friday, August 26 Shamokin, Kulpmont, Atlas, Mt. Carmel, Ashland, Frackville, St. Clair, Pottsville, Cressona Voted "Luckiest Casino" Resorts Brings You The Latest Slots! Not to mention all of your favorites, too. Slot players can enjoy a range of some of the best slots that can be found in Atlantic City, ranging from penny slots to high limit slots with $100 limits. Cost: $42.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. Casino and rebate subject to change without prior notice. “THUNDER OVER THE BOARDWALK” Atlantic City Wednesday, August 17 (changed from 9/2) Atlantic City is once again excited to welcome “Thunder Over the Boardwalk”! Other performers and participants will be announced later in the spring of 2016. Check out some of the most amazing military and civilian aircraft in the world as pilots perform flyovers and daring stunts over the Atlantic City beach and Boardwalk. Cost: $45.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. THE LONESTAR STATE—TEXAS! Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston September 7 - 17 Day 1, Wednesday, September 7 We’ll travel to Newport, KY to check into the Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Freshen up and depart for Covington Landing to board BB Riverboats for a breathtaking dinner cruise along the beautiful Ohio River aboard an historic riverboat. Day 2, Thursday, September 8 Following breakfast we’re off to Memphis! We’ll check into the Heartbreak Hotel. Located across the street from Graceland Mansion, this unique Elvis-themed hotel has rooms accented with black and white framed Elvis photograph’s and light touches of The King. Tonight, enjoy some down-home southern cooking at the Chrome Grille. 23 Day 3, Friday, September 9 Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then we’ll depart for Dallas! After hotel check, enjoy a Tex-Mex dinner. Day 4, Saturday, September 10 Breakfast included then we’ll depart for Fort Worth making a brief stop at Cowboys Stadium for a photo-op. Despite its unassuming exterior, Kimbell Art Museum is perhaps one of Texas's finest art museum. Housing many artworks ranging from ancient Egyptian to modern surrealism, this museum collection is simply remarkable. Did you know Michelangelo's first known painting, which is also his only work in America, is in this museum? Lunch is included today at Fort Worth’s Historic Sundance Square - a dazzling, 35-block development filled with boutiques, restaurants, night spots, and art galleries, making it one of the finest entertainment and shopping districts in the Southwest. The red brick streets and lush courtyards add to Sundance Square’s authentic aura. After lunch we’ll take a guided city tour of the historic downtown, where the Old West comes to life! Enjoy a guided walk of the Stockyards and learn about the historic attractions that speak to a bygone era when the town was a stop for the legendary cattle drives on the Chisholm Trail. Experience the world’s only daily Cattle Drive, as a team of cowboys drives a herd of Texas Longhorns down Exchange Avenue. Every detail of this cattle drive...from the saddles to the chaps, from the hats to the boots....is authentic! Climb up on a real Texas Longhorn Steer and have your photo taken or take your chances on a ride on the Mechanical Bull, just waiting to buck you off! Dinner is included this evening then we’re off to the Stockyards Championship Rodeo for Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping, Barrel Racing & More! Day 5, Sunday, September 11 Breakfast included at the hotel. Join your tour guide for an exciting Dallas Highlights tour. Experience the JFK tragedy firsthand…your guide will take you through the historic events of that day. This fascinating tour begins with a visit to the aesthetically simple, Kennedy Memorial a thoughtful piece of art; the space is intended for reflection and remembrance. Upon entering Dealey Plaza, you will learn about the events that transpired that fateful day. Walk the infamous Grassy Knoll where bystanders heard gunshots…see the corner window, used by Oswald as a snipers nest. Hear details of key evidence, eyewitness accounts and numerous conspiracy theories. 24 Trace Oswald's footsteps, after he fled the School Book Depository. Visit Oak Cliff, the Dallas neighborhood of where Oswald's boarding home still stands. View the Texas Historical Marker which marks the site where Officer Tippit was slain. See the famous Texas Theatre, where Oswald was finally apprehended by the Dallas Police. Follow the parade route of Kennedy's motorcade and see the Old Municipal Building where Jack Rudy shot Lee Harvey Oswald and the Criminal Courts Building, where Ruby's trial was held. Tour the acclaimed Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, housed in the former Texas School Book Depository, to see film clips, photographs, and memorabilia commemorating the President’s life, death, and legacy. This exhibition chronicles the assassination and its aftermath, and recognizes Kennedy's lasting impact on American culture. Lunch included at Trinity Groves - a 15-acre restaurant, retail, artist and entertainment destination located at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas. Next is a visit to the Perot Museum of Nature & Science - Experience 11 hands-on exhibit halls, group programs, 3D films and retail shopping An Italian dinner is included this evening. Day 6, Monday, September 12 Today includes a visit to the Dallas Arboretum, including lunch. Every visit to the Dallas area should include a visit to the exceptional 66-acre botanical gardens, which are always in bloom and ever changing. This afternoon tour the George W. Bush Presidential Center, located on a 24 acre site on the SMU campus, inspires ideas, innovation and action for a freer and better world. The museum will take visitors on an exciting tour behind the scenes of the critical decisions of the Bush presidency. The museum’s permanent and temporary exhibits will serve as important educational resources. No visit to Dallas is complete without visiting the legendary Southfork Ranch! Tour the famed Southfork Ranch and Ewing Mansion and re-live exciting moments from the series. Relax on a guided tram tour of the ranch grounds from the Visitors Center en route to the Ewing Mansion. You'll hear a history of the ranch and see Texas Longhorns and American Quarter Horses. At the Ewing Mansion, a tour guide will give a full guided tour of the Mansion, including interesting tidbits about the years of filming and insight into the character of the Ewings. As you depart the Mansion, feel free to stroll through the ranch grounds, and stop and visit "Lincoln's and Longhorns," displaying Jock Ewing's original 1978 Lincoln Continental. Re-live some of the memorable moments from "Dallas" in the "Dallas Legends" Exhibit". 25 See the gun that shot J.R., Lucy's wedding dress, video clips from the series, interviews with the stars, and other memorabilia that will make you feel right at home with the most infamous Texans of them all, the Ewings! Enjoy a Ewing Barbeque dinner right here at Southfork! Day 7, Tuesday, September 13 Depart Dallas after breakfast and head south. A rest break is planned at Collin Creek Bakery in Waco. Upon arrival in Austin, enjoy lunch, included. After lunch we’ll visit the LBJ Library & Museum - one of thirteen Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. It houses 45 million pages of historical documents which include the papers from the entire public career of Lyndon Baines Johnson and those of his close associates. President Johnson insisted that the Library that bears his name tell future generations the story of this rich period of history "with the bark off." Departing Austin we continue south to San Antonio! After check in at Drury Inn & Suites, you’re on your own to explore and dine on the famous River Walk! River Walk Dining - Colorful and iconic umbrellas shade riverside tables as diners savor a splendid array of diverse River Walk cuisine. Classic Tex-Mex, tender barbecue, traditional Italian and contemporary Southwestern fare are just a few of the choices you’ll find in the cafés, restaurants and bistros. Touring the River Walk - Tucked quietly below street level and only steps from the Alamo, it provides a serene and pleasant way to navigate the city. Take your time seeing the sights on foot. With 15 miles of sidewalks and paths, the River Walk provides access to museums, the King William Historic District, 300-year-old Spanish missions, hotels, shops, restaurants and a new adventure around every turn. Day 8, Wednesday, September 14 More time to explore River Walk after breakfast. Be sure to visit The Alamo. For over 300 years, the Alamo has been a crossroads for Texas history. Located on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, the Alamo houses exhibits on the Texas Revolution and Texas History. Visitors are welcome to stroll through the beautiful Alamo Gardens. Just a short distance from the River Walk, the Alamo is a "must see" for all who come to San Antonio. Departing San Antonio we’ll travel east towards Houston making a lunch stop en route, on your own. Upon arrival to the Houston area we’ll visit the San Jacinto Battleground Museum & Monument. Uncover the origins of the Lone Star State at the San Jacinto Museum of History. Discover how a decisive 18-minute battle for independence empowered a young nation and forever altered the course of world history. The story of America is infused with the legacy of Texan valor. Dinner included this evening and check into our 3 star Houston hotel for the night. 26 Day 9, Thursday, September 15 Breakfast, then “blast off” for a visit to the Space Center Houston/Johnson Space Center. Included is Space Center Houston’s most popular attraction - NASA Tram Tour. This is your chance to go on site at NASA Johnson Space Center and get a behind-the-scenes look at space exploration. Lunch is included at the Space Center. Located on 1,600 acres, Johnson Space Center is the home of mission control where human space missions and the operations of the International Space Station are monitored. It is also where astronauts prepare and train for missions. The tram tour also takes guests through Rocket Park, where an actual Saturn V rocket is housed, along with other rockets that propelled humanity into space. This afternoon we’ll depart for our journey homeward. Dinner on your own this evening then we’ll check into the Drury Inn & Suites, Meridian, MS. Day 10, Friday, September 16 Breakfast is included then we’ll depart to continue towards home. We’ll spend the night in Bristol, VA at the Holiday Inn Bristol Conference Center. Dinner is on your own this evening in the hotel lounge or restaurant. Day 11, Saturday, September 17 Breakfast is included at the hotel then board the bus for the last leg home! Cost: $2549 per person, 2 per room $2441 per person, 3 per room $2388 per person, 4 per room $2872 single occupancy Cost includes: Transportation, 10 night’s lodging with luggage handling, guide service, 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners, attraction admissions, taxes and gratuities. ATLANTIC CITY Friday, September 9 Mt. Carmel, Kulpmont, Shamokin, Shamokin Dam, Danville, Bloomsburg Voted "Luckiest Casino" Resorts Brings You The Latest Slots! Not to mention all of your favorites, too. Slot players can enjoy a range of some of the best slots that can be found in Atlantic City, ranging from penny slots to high limit slots with $100 limits. Cost: $42.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. Casino and rebate subject to change without prior notice. 27 NEW YORK CITY Saturday, September 17 We’ll arrive in NYC at 11am and depart at 8pm so the day is yours to do as you please. Drop off location is 51st Street & 7th Avenue. For those interested, today is the 87th Annual Feast of San Gennaro. This is New York City’s longest-running, biggest and most revered religious outdoor festival in the United States. Passengers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the festival. Individual Broadway Show tickets available. Contact us today for tickets to your favorite show! Cost: $48.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. ATLANTIC CITY Friday, September 23 Shamokin, Kulpmont, Atlas, Mt. Carmel, Ashland, Frackville, St. Clair, Pottsville, Cressona Voted "Luckiest Casino" Resorts Brings You The Latest Slots! Not to mention all of your favorites, too. Slot players can enjoy a range of some of the best slots that can be found in Atlantic City, ranging from penny slots to high limit slots with $100 limits. Try your luck at Resorts Casino. Slot play to be determined. Cost: $42.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. Casino and rebate subject to change without prior notice. NOTRE DAME vs SYRACUSE Met Life Stadium, The Meadowlands Saturday, October 1 The Syracuse Orange will face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the New York College Classic. The match-up marks Notre Dame’s only northeast appearance in 2016. Syracuse is the 19th-winningest program in college football while Notre Dame is one of the most legendary college football programs. Game time to be determined. Cost: $134 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach and game ticket. Seating in Concourse level 300. 28 HONORING HEROES Saturday, October 1 Flight 93 National Memorial - “A common field one day. A field of honor forever”. Visitor Center Complex - Located on the ridge above the Memorial Plaza at the crash site, the Visitor Center Complex includes the Visitor Center including exhibits, Learning Center, a parking area, Allée and Western Overlook trailheads, and the Flight Path Walkway and Overlook. The Bookstore is located in the Visitor Center. Memorial Plaza at crash site - The Memorial Plaza marks the edge of the crash site, which is the final resting place of the passengers and crew. It consists of various elements including the Wall of Names and is a self-guided experience. Interpretive panels provide an overview of the story and a cell phone/mobile tour provides for more in-depth exploration. Buffet lunch included at the Oakhurst Tea Room. Quecreek Mine Rescue Site - We invite you to come visit the rescue site where you can walk right up to the rescue shaft where the miners emerged from the dark, cold mine 240 feet below after 77 hours of frigid darkness. You will be greeted by the 7 foot tall bronze statue of a coal miner at the top of the walkway into the rescue site. Hear the story of the miracle from people personally involved in the rescue. Touch the rescue capsule and try to imagine how it would feel to squeeze into it with your strength nearly gone. Cost: $77.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach, Flight 93 Memorial, buffet lunch, Quecreek Mine Rescue Site, taxes and gratuity. OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS IN THE WOODS October 8-9 This is your opportunity to shop for hand-crafted holiday gift items from some of the country's best people in a setting that only Shaker Woods can deliver. The woods will be transformed into a holiday wonderland with each booth beautifully decorated in an old-fashioned holiday theme. Each craftsperson will be demonstrating their unique skills and fashioning those precious gifts right before your eyes. Craftspeople include woodworkers, floral designers, blacksmiths, potters, tole painters, basket weavers and many others. There will be plenty of delicious foods including some holiday favorites cooked in the oldfashioned way. Live entertainment will help make it an event for the entire family! Come and have an old-fashioned good time! 29 Day 1, Saturday, October 8 A breakfast stop is planned en route, on your own. We’ll arrive at the Grove City Premium Outlets about 11:30am for a day of shopping. Late this afternoon we’ll depart for our hotel, Fairfield Inn. After check in, we’re off to dinner. Walk next door to Outback Steakhouse or ride the coach nearby for a nice selection of restaurants from which to choose: Carrabba’s, Red Lobster, TGI Friday’s, Applebee’s and more! Day 2, Sunday, October 9 After a hot breakfast, included at the hotel, depart for Christmas in the Woods to start your holiday shopping! Enjoy all the festival has to offer until 4pm. Dinner stop en route home, on your own. COST: $175 per Person, 2 per room $160 per Person, 3 per room $150 per Person, 4 per room $240 Single Occupancy Cost includes: Transportation, 1 nights lodging, Luggage Handling, 1 Breakfast, Admission, Taxes and Gratuities. NEW YORK CITY Saturday, October 15 We’ll arrive in NYC at 11am and depart at 8pm. There is so much to see and do in one of the largest cities in the world. Shop on Fifth Avenue, stroll through Times Square, see a show on Broadway, or tour a museum. Individual Broadway Show tickets available. Contact us today for tickets to your favorite show! Cost: $48.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. WASHINGTON, DC Saturday, October 22 Spend the day in our Nation’s Capital. There’s lots of free time today to visit the monuments, Lincoln’s Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Wall, and the WWII Memorial, or explore the museums of the Smithsonian Institute. Cost: $50.00 adults, $45 ages 3-12 includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. 30 NEW YORK CITY Saturday, November 12 We’ll arrive in NYC at 11am and depart at 8pm. There is so much to see and do in one of the largest cities in the world. Shop on Fifth Avenue, stroll through Times Square, see a show on Broadway, or tour a museum Individual Broadway Show tickets available. Contact us today for tickets to your favorite show. Cost: $48.00 per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE Thursday, November 24 Join us for the greatest parade of the year! For 90 years America's favorite holiday tradition has kicked off the season of joy as the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to march down the streets of New York City. More than 8,000 participants - including clowns, balloon handlers and marching bands - will travel through the streets of Manhattan. Stars of film, television, stage, sports and music will provide the nation with first-class performances and the Radio City Rockettes will help kick off the festivities. Cost: $48.00 per person provides transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. SHOP TIL YOU DROP! PARK CITY CENTER, TANGER OUTLETS, ROCKVALE QUARE OUTLETS Saturday, November 26 There’s no better way to start your Christmas shopping than today! You’ll have the opportunity to visit any or each shopping venue today. Upon arrival to the Lancaster area we’ll drop first at Park City Center followed by Tanger Outlets, ending at Rockvale Square. Later in the day the bus will be available to load packages and transport shoppers to the shopping venue of your choice. Cost: $36.00 adults, $31 age 12 & under includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. 31 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Radio City Music Hall Saturday, November 26 Join us as we celebrate 88 years of dance, joy, style, memories and surprises! This year's show features dazzling dance numbers, beloved favorites, breathtaking special effects and a brand new showcase featuring the Rockettes' most extraordinary costumes through the years. It's an exciting milestone year so get your tickets now for THE Christmas celebration not to be missed! Call today to reserve your seat; we’ll contact you as soon as plans are finalized. “WINTER WONDERLAND” American Music Theatre Sunday, November 27 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Be dazzled and delighted as you experience beautiful vocals, dynamic dancing, and impressive instrumentals of the critically AMT singers, dancers and orchestra as they perform the very best of your spiritual and secular holiday favorites. Witness a beautiful Christmas town and an enchanting trip to the North Pole. Cost: $93.00 adults, $86.00 ages 12 & under provides transportation in a deluxe motorcoach, family style meal at Hershey Farm Restaurant, show, tax and gratuity. CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR “SPECIAL EXPRESS” Radio City Music Hall Monday, November 28 Back again at your request! This is a “special express” trip for those who don’t want time on their own in the City. We’ll take you right to Radio City Music Hall for the Christmas Spectacular. The bus will be waiting for you after the show and depart as soon as everyone is boarded. A dinner stop will be made, on your own. Join us as we celebrate 86 years of dance, joy, style, memories and surprises! Cost: TBD per person includes transportation and show ticket. Call today to reserve your seat; we’ll contact you as soon as plans are finalized. 32 NEW YORK CITY Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Wednesday, November 30 The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a world-wide symbol of the holidays in New York City. The tree, traditionally a Norway Spruce, is illuminated by 30,000 environmentally friendly LED lights on five miles of wire, and crowned by a Swarovski crystal star. Tens of thousands crowd the sidewalks for the event and hundreds of millions watch the tree lighting ceremony on television., broadcast 7-9pm live across the globe. Cost: $48.00 per person provides transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Radio City Music Hall Saturday, December 3 Join us as we celebrate 87 years of dance, joy, style, memories and surprises! This year's show features dazzling dance numbers, beloved favorites, breathtaking special effects and a brand new showcase featuring the Rockettes' most extraordinary costumes through the years. Cost: TBD per person includes transportation in a deluxe motorcoach and show ticket. Call today to reserve your seat; we’ll contact you as soon as plans are finalized. DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS Wellsboro Saturday, December 3 Are you looking for a getaway that will rekindle the old fashioned Christmas spirit? Plan to join us in Wellsboro as we take a step back in time and celebrate the community's 33rd annual "Dickens of a Christmas". Wellsboro's Main Street and the surrounding side streets will become an early Victorian marketplace. Food and craft vendors, strolling musicians and singers, dancers, and street-corner thespians will spread up and down Main Street. Performers and vendors will be appropriately costumed and decorated to create a Victorian atmosphere that fits so well with the Wellsboro Gas Lights. Cost: $30.00 adults, $25 ages 12 & under provides transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. 33 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR “SPECIAL EXPRESS” Radio City Music Hall Wednesday, December 7 We’ll take you right to Radio City Music Hall for the Christmas Spectacular. The bus will be waiting for you after the show and depart as soon as everyone is boarded. A dinner stop will be made, on your own. Join us as we celebrate 86 years of dance, joy, style, memories and surprises! Cost: TBD per person includes transportation and show ticket. Call today to reserve your seat; we’ll contact you as soon as plans are finalized. “HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS” Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Thursday, December 8 Bring out the holiday spirit with this most enjoyable musical filled with dancing, holiday favorites, and a visit from the big guy in red himself! We guarantee this show will make your holiday holly-er, jolly-er, merrier, and brighter! Cost: $84.00 per person includes transportation, meal, show, tax and gratuity. NEW YORK CITY Saturday, December 10 There is so much to see and do in one of the largest cities in the world. Shop on Fifth Avenue, stroll through Times Square, see a show on Broadway, or tour a museum. So much to see and do that you will want to come back again. Individual Broadway Show tickets available. Contact us today for tickets to your favorite show Cost: $48.00 per person provides transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. 34 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR “SPECIAL EXPRESS” Radio City Music Hall Sunday, December 11 We’ll take you right to Radio City Music Hall for the Christmas Spectacular. The bus will be waiting for you after the show and depart as soon as everyone is boarded. A dinner stop will be made, on your own. Join us as we celebrate 86 years of dance, joy, style, memories and surprises! Cost: TBD per person includes transportation and show ticket. Call today to reserve your seat; we’ll contact you as soon as plans are finalized. NEW YORK CITY Saturday, December 17 We’ll arrive in NYC at 11am and depart at 8pm. There is so much to see and do in one of the largest cities in the world. Shop on Fifth Avenue, stroll through Times Square, see a show on Broadway, or tour a museum. So much to see and do that you will want to come back again. Individual Broadway Show tickets available. Contact us today for tickets to your favorite show Cost: $48.00 per person provides transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. NEW YORK CITY Saturday, December 28 We’ll arrive in NYC at 11am and depart at 8pm. There is so much to see and do in one of the largest cities in the world. Shop on Fifth Avenue, stroll through Times Square, see a show on Broadway, or tour a museum. So much to see and do that you will want to come back again. Individual Broadway Show tickets available. Contact us today for tickets to your favorite show Cost: $48.00 per person provides transportation in a deluxe motorcoach. 35 36