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Funtastic Getaways
Summer/Fall 2022
Discover the magnificent ruins of ancient Greece and bask in the brilliance of the Mediterranean
on our September 2023 Classical Greece Island Hopper Adventure that includes
three nights on Mykonos Island and three nights on Santorini Island!
Funtastic Getaways
15 Mill Pond Way
East Falmouth, MA 02536
508-457-7461 or toll-free 1-866-518-6877
Website: www.fungetaways1.com Email: info@fungetaways1.com
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NEW Trips
Please note that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, itineraries & inclusions may be subject to change
JULY
USS Constitution Turn Around Cruise, Mon, 7/4….................................................................................. 5
Summer in the City, Mon, 7/11….............................................................................................................. 5
Canadian Rockies, Sat, 7/9 – Sun, 7/17 – WAITLIST ONLY… .............................................................. 5
The Canadian Maritimes & the Cabot Trail, Wed, 7/13 – Fri, 7/22… ...................................................... 5
Newport Playhouse “Murder at the Howard Johnson” LOBSTERFEST, Tue, 7/19…............................ 6
Salem By Sea, Thu, 7/21… ...................................................................................................................... 6
“1776 the Musical” at American Repertory Theater, Sat, 7/23… ............................................................ 7
Baseball Hall of Fame Induction, Sat, 7/23 – Mon, 7/25… ...................................................................... 7
Gloucester’s Schooner Lannon, Tue, 7/26… ........................................................................................... 8
“A Beautiful Noise: the Neil Diamond Musical”, Wed, 7/27… .................................................................. 8
Lighthouses & Lobsters, Thu, 7/28… ....................................................................................................... 8
AUGUST
Waterfire, Sat, Date TBA .......................................................................................................................... 9
Lake Winnipesaukee Summer Getaway, Wed, 8/3 – Fri, 8/5… .............................................................. 9
Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood featuring Yo Yo Ma, Sun, 8/14… .................................. 10
Summer Holiday in Wolfeboro, Wed, 8/17… ......................................................................................... 10
Tanglewood Celebrates John William's 90th Birthday, Sat, 8/20 – Sun, 8/21… .................................. 10
“The Buddy Holly Story” at North Shore Music Theater, Sat, 8/20… .................................................... 11
Block Island Lobster Bake, Mon, 8/22… ................................................................................................ 11
St Anthony’s Festival & Boston Harbor Cruise, Sun, 8/28… ................................................................. 11
Isles of Shoals & Star Island Explorer, Tue, 8/30… ............................................................................... 12
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, date TBA…................................................................... 12
Saratoga Springs Racing, Wed, 8/31 –Fri, 8/2… ................................................................................... 12
SEPTEMBER
Niagara Falls, Niagara on the Lake & Toronto, Tue, 9/6 – Fri, 9/9… .....................................................13
9/11 Museum & Memorial, Wed, 9/7… .................................................................................................. 14
Essex Rail & Sail, Mon, 9/12… ............................................................................................................... 14
Newport’s Gilded Age, Tue, 9/13… ........................................................................................................ 14
Newport Playhouse “Social Security”, Thu, 9/15… ................................................................................ 15
“Tina: The Tina Turner Musical”, Sat, 9/17… ......................................................................................... 15
Scottish Highland Games at Loon Mountain, Sun, 9/18… .................................................................... 15
Friesians of Majesty, Thu, 9/22… ........................................................................................................... 16
The Big E, Eastern States Exposition, Sun, 9/25................................................................................... 16
Italy’s Treasures, Sun, 9/25 – Sat, 10/8 .................................................... SOLD OUT. WAITLIST ONLY
OCTOBER
Sunday Country Drive, Sun, 10/2 ........................................................................................................... 16
Castle in the Clouds, Tue, 10/4… ........................................................................................................... 17
Autumn Country Treasures, Thu, 10/6… ............................................................................................... 17
Winnipesaukee Scenic Railway, Sun, 10/9 ............................................................................................ 18
Vermont Made, Tue 10/11… .................................................................................................................. 18
Covered Bridges of New Hampshire, Wed, 10/12… ............................................................................. 18
Stars & Stripes & Chesapeake Delights, Sun, 10/16 – Wed, 10/19… .................................................. 19
Fall Colors of Massachusetts, Wed, 10/19… ......................................................................................... 19
Autumn in Amish Country, Sun, 10/23 – Fri, 10/28… ............................................................................ 20
Roger Williams Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Thu, 10/27 ..................................................................... 21
“Tootsie”, Sat, 10/29… ............................................................................................................................ 21
NOVEMBER & BEYOND
Les Misérables, Sat, 11/19… .................................................................................................................. 26
Southern Christmas Charm, Wed, 11/30 – Wed, 12/7… ....................................................................... 21
Annie, Sat, 2/4, 2023… ........................................................................................................................... 26
Come From Away, Sat, 2/25, 2023… ..................................................................................................... 26
Simon & Garfunkel Story, Sat, 3/11 2023… ........................................................................................... 27
Hadestown, Sat, 3/25, 2023… ................................................................................................................ 27
Six, Sat, 4/22, 2023… ............................................................................................................................. 27
Mississippi River Cruise with American Cruise Lines, Wed, 5/10 – Fri, 5/19, 2023 ............................. 23
Classical Greece with Island Hopper, Fri, 9/15 – Fri, 9/29, 2023… ...................................................... 24
More trips to come - Sign up on our website for our e-Newsletter to stay up to date! Signing up for a
trip is easy - simply call us at 508-457-7461 or toll-free 1-866-518-6877
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FUNTASTIC GETAWAYS POLICIES
Space will be held on a tentative basis for you when reserving a trip. We reserve the right to cancel
your reservation if payment is not received in a timely manner.
Deposits & Cancellations:
Since we are obligated to make financial commitments to my suppliers prior to a tour's departure based on your
anticipated participation, we have instituted the following reservation & cancellation policies:
Daytrips: Full payment is due 45 days prior to the trip, and is Refundable up to 14 days prior to the trip
Daytrips with ticketed events (theatre, show, or ballgame):
Shows under $ 100 require full payment to reserve, shows over $ 100 require $ 75 per person to reserve
Balance is due 60 days prior to the trip and is Non-refundable unless your ticket is resold
Overnight motorcoach trips:
$ 75 per person deposit to reserve space. Balance is due 45 days prior to departure.
Payments are refundable up to 30 days prior to departure.
Overnight motorcoach trips with ticketed events (theatre, show or ballgame):
A $ 100 per person, non-refundable deposit is required to reserve. Balance is due 60 days prior to the trip
Deposit will be refunded if your ticket is resold, and the balance is refundable up to 31 days prior to departure
For longer overnight trips & cruises, and trips including airfare – please check the individual fliers for
deposit and cancellation policies
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE is available for all trips. For daytrips, insurance is $7 per person for all trips that
do not involve theater. Theater daytrip’s insurance cost is $14 per person. All multi -day trip insurance costs are
dependent on the cost of the trip and your age. Please call us for more information.
Walking Guide - We have included a walking guide, which you’ll find at the end of each tour description:
A trip with minimal walking
A trip that includes moderate walking at your own pace
A trip that includes extended periods of walking or guided walking tours.
On some tours, you may be able to omit portions of the tour that are too physical for you. As always, if you have any
questions about the tour, don’t hesitate to call.
Trips with this icon are shorter in length - 8 hours or less from the bridge (9 hours or less from Dennis)
Customary end-of-tour gratuities are included for the driver, escort and local tour guide (when a step-on guide is hired),
wait staff, and baggage handlers. Gratuities for hotel housekeeping staff are not included unless otherwise noted on your
itinerary, and a basic gratuity of $ 2-3 per person, per day is customary
Pickup locations:
Our Hyannis pickup is at the commuter lot behind Burger King at exit 6 off Route 6. This is NOT the Burger King
parking lot, as they will tow any vehicles left there for an extended time. Park in the commuter lot and wait at the
enclosures for the bus – please be sure that you are parked in a legal parking spot – if you are on the grass or outside
of the marked parking spots, you will be issued a parking citation. The police patrol this lot and will ticket/tow any car
that is parked illegally. As always, parking is at your own risk at any of our pickup locations.
1. Patriots Square, Route 134, Dennis
2. Barnstable Commuter lot, Route 132, Hyannis – if you find that there are no remaining legal parking
places, please proceed to either Sagamore or Dennis (if you have time) to meet the bus – do NOT go
to the Hyannis Transportation Center
3. Sagamore Commuter lot, at the foot of the Sagamore Bridge
Your requested pickup location will be printed on your sales receipt or invoice. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to
the departure time and call the office if you decide to change to a different pickup locatio n.
Assigned Seating - In the interest of fairness to those boarding in Hyannis & Sagamore as well as our handicapped
passengers, we assign seats on the bus, as they do on the airlines, on a first come, first served basis. If you are
traveling with friends and signing up separately, be sure to let us know who you are traveling with so that we can seat
you next to each other. Single travelers will be given their own seats if space allows or may be seated with another
single traveler.
Office Hours - The office is open Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. If you get
our voicemail when you call, please leave a message and we will return your call – most times we are
in the office but simply on the other line helping another customer.
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Be sure to check out our website for more information, including departure & return times for each trip
and links to video clips. Click the button to subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter, where you can get
monthly email updates including new trips that have been added, travel tips and more.
Signing up for a trip is easy – simply call us with your name, phone number, number of seats
needed, and pick-up location. The person that made the reservation will receive an invoice 6-7 weeks
prior to the trip with departure times and any balance due listed. If you are mailing in a payment,
please keep the lower portion for your records, as your pickup time & location are printed on the
invoice. For an overnight trip, you will receive a mailing with your itinerary and luggage tags
approximately 30 days prior to your trip.
Senior Center Signups - If you sign up through a Senior Center, please send your payment to the
Senior Center, and they will forward it to us. You will not receive an invoice from us for the trip - your
Senior Center will contact you for payment and inform you of departure times. For overnight trips, you
will receive your itinerary and bag tags about 30 days prior to the trip. Credit card payments are not
accepted for Senior Center signups
All payments should be sent to: Funtastic Getaways, 15 Mill Pond Way, East Falmouth, MA 02536
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MAY
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Saturday, May 7 $135
Bronx Zoo, Thursday, May 12 $139
“My Fair Lady”, Saturday May 14 $ 135
“Riverdance”, Saturday, May 14 $140
Arnold Arboretum Lilacs & Boston Swan Boats, Tuesday, May 17 $ 85
Quebec City, Friday, May 20 – Monday, May 23 – SOLD OUT
Boston Pops present the Magic of Alan Menken, Saturday, May 21–Legendary
composer Alan Menken has created some of the most beloved songs and musical scores of
our time. From stage to screen, his music has enchanted audiences of The Little Mermaid,
Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Little Shop of Horrors, Newsies, King David, Hercules,
and Tangled, among others. Menken currently has more Academy Awards than any other
living individual, including four for Best Score. Join Keith Lockhart and the Boston
Pops for a concert filled with all your favorite songs performed by Broadway
stars Susan Egan (Beauty and the Beast, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Cabaret, State
Fair), Telly Leung (Glee, Aladdin, Rent), and Alton Fitzgerald White (The Lion King,
The Color Purple, Ragtime, Miss Saigon). Enjoy First balcony seating at Boston
Symphony Hall for 1 PM show with time at the Prudential Center for lunch on own. $133
Fenway & Boston Duck Tour Wednesday, May 25 $125
Providence’s Italian Experience, Thursday, May 26 $149
JUNE
Coastal Maine, Wed, June 1 – Fri, June 3 $ 669 per person, double, $ 875 single
“Wicked,” Thursday, June 9 $ 169
The Hamptons, Sun, June 12 – Wed, June 15 $1,099 double, $1,376 single
Newport Flower Show, Sunday, June 19 $105
Downeaster Rail & Sail, Thursday, June 23 $159
“Menopause the Musical”, Saturday, June 25 $149
Around the Sound, Monday, June 27 $110
Rhode Island Lighthouse Lovers, Wednesday, June 29 $119
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JULY
USS Constitution Turn Around Cruise, Monday, July 4 - The USS Constitution is
ready to salute the nation with her annual Turn Around Cruise!
“Old Ironsides” is the oldest Commissioned warship afloat in the
world. This annual sail takes place so that the Constitution’s sides
weather evenly while she is at dock and greeting tourists the rest
of the year. We will sail alongside the Constitution on our elegant
yacht with Boston Odyssey and be treated to narration about
this historic ship as you watch the USS Constitution’s voyage on Boston Harbor from the
water. The USS Constitution will travel to Castle Island in South Boston, where she fires a
21-gun salute to the nation before returning to her berth in Charlestown. Enjoy
entertainment on board and a delicious three course lunch $150
Summer in the City, Monday, July 11 – Come with us as we explore some of the
must-see sights of summertime in Boston! Begin the day
at the beautiful Boston Public Gardens where we will be
treated to a 60-minute walking tour with one of the park’s
knowledgeable docents. Learn about the history,
sculpture, and horticulture of America’s first public
botanical garden on our tour through this treasured oasis.
You will have some free time after the tour to stroll the grounds on your own. Then we
are off to historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace where you will have time to grab lunch on
your own at one of the many eateries or restaurants, do some light shopping or enjoy
watching the many summertime street performers. We’ll spend the afternoon relaxing on
the Charles River on a 70-minute, fully narrated sightseeing cruise. The captain and
crew will both entertain and educate while pointing out the historic and cultural sights of
Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill, Esplanade Park, the Back Bay,
Boston University, M.I.T., Harvard and countless sailboats and rowers! Please dress
for the weather, wear sunblock, and comfortable walking shoes. $115
Canadian Rockies, Sat, July 9 – Sun, July 17 – Limited Availability, call for details.
The Canadian Maritimes & the Cabot Trail, Wed, July 13 – Fri, July 22 –
DAY 1 – Travel to Saint John, NB Canada and overnight at the
Chateau St John. DAY 2 – We’ll travel along the shores of the
Bay of Fundy to Hopewell Rocks, where we will see the
flowerpot rocks. We’ll enjoy an included lunch, and our guide
will tell us about the area and what causes the extreme tide
changes in the Bay of Fundy. Then, travel to Prince Edward
Island over the Confederation Bridge. We’ll overnight in downtown Charlottetown at
the Hotel on Pownal and end the day with a PEI Lobster Supper at Fisherman’s Wharf
(B,L,D) DAY 3 - Our guide will take us on a tour of Charlottetown, and travel through
the countryside to Cavendish, where we will stop at the House of Green Gables. We’ll
also travel through Prince Edward Island National Park to see the red sand beaches. (B)
DAY 4 - We’ll take the ferry from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia, and on to Cape
Breton Island. We’ll stop at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, an
exhibit complex describing the fascinating life and work of Alexander Graham Bell. We
will stay for two nights at the Auberge Gisele’s Inn. (B,D) DAY 5 - Our guide will take
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us on a full-day motor coach tour on the Cabot Trail with an included picnic lunch!
(B,L,D) DAY 6 – We’ll visit Fortress Louisbourg, the largest historical reconstruction
in North America, then continue south and overnight at the Dundee Resort on the shore
of the Bra d’Or Lake. (B,D) DAY 7 – Today, we’ll travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where
we will stay for two nights at the Hollis Halifax Doubletree Hotel. Enjoy a Halifax city
tour, where you will learn about the Halifax disaster, the sinking of the Titanic, and see
the changing of the guard at the Citadel. (B) DAY 8 - We’ll travel with our local guide
along the Lighthouse Route to Lunenburg. On our full-day tour, we’ll see quaint fishing
villages, visit Mahone Bay, beautiful Lunenburg, and Peggy’s Cove to see Peggy’s Point
and its’ Lighthouse. (B,D) DAY 9 - Travel through the Annapolis Valley and visit the
Grand Pre-National Historic Site, which commemorates the area of an Acadian
settlement and the Deportation of the Acadians. We’ll stop in Digby for lunch (on own),
where you’ll have a chance to sample some of their fresh-caught scallops. Then, we’ll
board the ferry and travel across the Bay of Fundy back to Saint John, NB. We’ll stay one
night at the Chateau St John. (B) DAY 10 –We’ll stop at the Reversing Falls to learn
about this phenomenon before returning to the Cape. (B) Package Includes: Two nights
at the Chateau St John, Saint John, NB; two nights at the Hotel on Pownal, Charlottetown,
PEI; two nights at Auberge Gisele’s Inn, Cape Breton Island, one night at the Dundee
Resort, Cape Breton Island, two nights at the Halifax Hollis Doubletree Halifax; breakfast
each day; five dinners (including one Lobster bake); two lunches; guided Halifax city &
Annapolis Valley tours, Grand Pre Historic Site, Fortress Louisbourg with tour, full day
guided tour of the Cabot trail with Park admission, PEI National Park, Alexander Graham
Bell Historic Site, Northumberland Ferry from Nova Scotia to PEI and from Digby NS to
Saint John, NB, Charlottetown guided tour, Green Gables House, Hopewell Rocks.
This trip requires a valid passport and proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
$ 2,479 per person, double occupancy, $ 3,250 single occupancy
Newport Playhouse “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s”
LOBSTERFEST, Tuesday, July 19 – Enjoy a delicious all-you-
can-eat LOBSTERFEST buffet lunch which includes oven roasted
chicken, BBQ chicken, mussels, shrimp, corn on the cob, clam chowder,
a 1 ¼ pound boiled lobster, and much more! Then we’ll walk into their
intimate theatre for the comedy show “Murder at the Howard
Johnson’s.” Is all fair in love? Even murder? That's the question posed by this light and
funny suspense comedy about a love triangle in a Howard Johnson Motor Inn. The play
presents a love triangle involving a woman, her lover, and her husband in three scenes. In
the first scene, the wife and her lover plot to murder the husband. In the second scene, the
wife and her husband are plotting to murder the lover. The third scene has the husband and
the lover plotting to murder the wife, but this attempt, like the others, fails. After the
show, enjoy a hilarious cabaret show! Two fun filled shows and a delicious
LOBSTERFEST lunch make for the perfect day out! $150
Salem by Sea, Thursday, July 21 - Start our adventure on
the water as we take the fast ferry service to Salem. Soak in the
summer sun or relax on the covered deck as our ferry journeys
from Boston to Salem. Once we arrive in Salem, stroll Essex
Street - browse the shops, take in the seaside sights, and enjoy
lunch on your own at the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall. We’ll
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celebrate over 350 years of history at the House of the Seven Gables! The beautiful
mansion, built in 1668 by a wealthy sea captain, is located at the foot of Salem Harbor and
is best known as the inspiration behind Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The House of the Seven
Gables”. Enjoy a tour of this lovely, historic home, stroll the beautiful Colonial
Revival seaside gardens, and tour the neighboring Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, a
beautiful red Georgian style home circa 1750. Due to the historic nature of these homes,
there are some stairs involved. Return to the Cape by motorcoach. $119
“1776 the Musical” at American Repertory Theater, Saturday, July 23 - They
knew they would make history, but not what history would make
of them. Fed up with living under the tyranny of British rule, John
Adams attempts to persuade his fellow members of the
Continental Congress to vote in favor of American Independence
and sign the Declaration. But how much is he willing to
compromise in the pursuit of freedom? And who does that freedom belong to? “1776 the
Musical" originally debuted on Broadway in 1969 where it won three Tonys including
Best Musical and became a major motion picture in 1972. Now Jeffrey L. Page and
A.R.T’s Terrie and Bradley Bloom along with Artistic Director Diane Paulus direct a new
production of the Tony Award-winning musical, reexamining this pivotal moment in
American history with a cast that reflects multiple representations of race, gender, and
ethnicity. Be among the first to enjoy this reimagined production. Following its pre-
Broadway run at A.R.T., 1776 will play at Roundabout Theatre Company in NYC in fall
2022 and begin a national tour in 2023. Enjoy orchestra seating for the 2 PM matinee
at Boston’s American Repertory Theater with free time before the show for lunch on your
own at the Prudential Center. $149
Baseball Hall of Fame Induction, Saturday, July 23 – Monday, July 25 – Travel
to Cooperstown to take in the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction. Watch as “Big Papi” David Ortiz, is immortalized with
Baseball’s greats! DAY 1 – Travel to Cooperstown and visit Fly
Creek Cider Mill for lunch and a self-guided tour of the mill with
tastings. Then, check into our hotel, the Hampton Inn New
Hartford, before enjoying a delicious dinner at Delmonico’s
Steakhouse. (L,D) DAY 2- Witness baseball history by attending
the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies. Set up
your provided camp chair in the lawn or opt for the VIP seating in the fenced in, reserved
area. Boxed lunches are included, and concessions will be available on site. After the
ceremony, we will enjoy a delicious dinner at Tom Cavallo’s Italian Restaurant.
(B,L,D) DAY 3 – Return to Cooperstown for the Legends of the Game Roundtable
event, where the 2022 inductees will gather to share stories of their baseball careers. After
the event, spend free time in downtown Cooperstown where you can grab lunch at one of
the many street vendors and visit the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum at your own pace.
Return to the Cape with some once-in-a-lifetime memories. (B) Package Includes: Two
nights at the Hampton Inn New Hartford, 2 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 Dinners, Baseball Hall
of Fame admission and membership, 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,
Legends of the Game Roundtable, Self-Guided Tour & Tasting at Fly Creek Cider Mill,
Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Tour Escort and Bus Driver gratuities. $ 849 per
person, double occupancy, $ 1,190 single occupancy.
For VIP seating, please add $ 337
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Gloucester’s Schooner Lannon, Tuesday, July 26 – Start our Cape Ann adventure
in picture perfect downtown Rockport for shopping & lunch
on your own, and to see the scenery that has inspired many
painters. Just off Main St, you’ll find eclectic Bearskin
Neck, home to dozens of one-of-a-kind shops, artist’s
galleries & restaurants. Find handcrafted jewelry,
fashionable clothing, locally made crafts, specialty
household items, imported gifts, scrumptious chocolates and so much more! In the
afternoon relax aboard a 1 ½ hour sail on the Schooner Lannon to get a taste for what it
was like to sail on a fishing schooner a hundred years ago. Help the crew raise the sails, or
just sit back & relax on the deck of this beautiful 65-foot schooner as she sails out of
Gloucester harbor. Some of the sights we will see in the harbor area are Ten Pound
Island and lighthouse, Watch House Point Fort, Hammond Castle, and Eastern Point
Light. We’ll make a photo stop at the iconic Gloucester Fisherman's & Fishermen's
Wives Memorials, located on Gloucester Harbor, which pay tribute to the over 10,000
Gloucester fishermen lost at sea and the families they left behind. $113
“A Beautiful Noise: the Neil Diamond Musical”, Wednesday, July 27 - The story
of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to
life on stage in a gripping and uplifting
new musical featuring his hit songs
“Sweet Caroline,” “America,” and
“Cracklin’ Rosie.” Directed by Tony
Award winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, Hedwig and the Angry Inch),
choreographed by Olivier Award winner Steven Hoggett (Once, Harry Potter and the
Cursed Child), and written by four-time Academy Award nominee Anthony McCarten
(Bohemian Rhapsody, The Two Popes), “A Beautiful Noise” debuts in Boston before
heading to Broadway, and Tony Award nominee Will Swenson will lead the cast as
Neil Diamond. Good times never seemed so good! We have orchestra seating for the 2
PM show at Boston’s Emerson Theater with free time before the show for lunch on your
own at the Prudential Center. $199
Lighthouses & Lobsters, Thursday, July 28 - Travel to Ogunquit, Maine where
you will have time to browse the quaint shops and boutiques
that line both sides of the Main Street. Then, enjoy lunch &
shopping in Perkins Cove, a quaint little harbor that has been
home to artists from around the world. Our 1½ hour narrated
Nubble Lighthouse Cruise will offer us unsurpassed views of
the elegant homes and rocky coastline - and a fantastic view of
Nubble Lighthouse. After our cruise, we will stop to view
Nubble Lighthouse from land so don’t forget your camera! End the day with a delicious
lobster dinner at Fosters Downeast Clambake. Your dinner includes live entertainment,
New England clam chowder, clams or mussels, Maine lobster (chicken & vegetarian
entrée options available), corn on the cob, red bliss potatoes and onions, and blueberry
crumb cake all steamed over a roaring wood fire the Downeast way! $159
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AUGUST
Waterfire, Saturday, Date TBA – Waterfire will be announcing their summer
schedule in early May, please call our office for
more information. Waterfire has become a true New
England classic and is a lovely way to spend a
summer evening. Enjoy a very special “behind the
mask” tour at Studio Ten31; the company behind
the bronze living statues that perform at Waterfire. The studio tour will include a close-up
show and tell about the costumes, and a peek into the creative process behind the living
statues and the unique opportunity to watch one of the performers transform into a
bronze living statue with full makeup and costume. Before we depart the studio there
will be time for photos with the performer. Enjoy time for dinner on your own at either
Federal Hill or Providence Place Mall before we head to the riverfront. Nearly 100
bonfires illuminate the waters of the Providence River during this magical outdoor
event. Walk the cobbled riverbank walkways as the fire-stokers glide through the water in
gondolas, lighting the wooden fires. The fires dance on the waters and fill the air with the
scent of burning cedar logs as music from a variety of cultures and rhythms echo
from the Venetian-style bridges.
Lake Winnipesaukee Summer Getaway, Wed, August 3 - Fri, August 5 - Enjoy
the summer sun at New Hampshire's pristine Lake
Winnipesaukee! Lake Winnipesaukee boasts 72 square miles
of water and makes up the centerpiece of the region’s natural
beauty. Lake and mountain views set the backdrop for relaxing
days spent strolling around charming lakeside villages and
enjoying nature. Our hotel, The Inn at Mill Falls is a restored
nineteenth-century linen mill in Meredith, NH with a 40-foot
waterfall, indoor pool, and great location adjacent to the Marketplace shops, restaurants,
and Main Street. Enjoy complimentary rentals of bikes, kayaks, and canoes, and stand-
up paddleboards. Also available are lawn games, board games, puzzles and a nightly
campfire with s'mores and music. DAY 1 - We'll enjoy a 2 1/2 hour narrated cruise on
Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the MS Mount Washington. After our cruise, we will check
into our hotel, the Inn at Mill Falls, and the afternoon and evening are at leisure to explore
the hotel, downtown Meredith, take a walk along the lake, or relax at the pool. DAY 2 –
The morning will be on your own to enjoy all the hotel has to offer before departing for
Castle in the Clouds, which sits high atop a mountain with spectacular views of Lake
Winnipesaukee and the surrounding mountains. We'll tour this unique and stunning
country estate, which was built on 6,300 acres and features a 16-room Arts and Crafts
mansion, stable and six car garage, two gate houses, a greenhouse, miles of carriage &
bridle trails and more. Enjoy a delicious full dinner at Hart’s Turkey Farm. (B,D) DAY 3
- After a full breakfast, we'll visit the Loon Center & Markus Wildlife Sanctuary,
which houses exhibits, displays, and award-winning videos that will give you a greater
understanding of the natural world of New Hampshire's loons. We'll continue to nearby
Squam Lake, where we will have a delicious lunch at Walter's Basin Restaurant before
boarding our canopied pontoon boat for a relaxing 90-minute cruise with a naturalist
guide. We'll learn about the natural history of Squam Lake, look for majestic Bald Eagles,
and listen for the haunting call of the Loons as we cruise on the beautiful lake where On
Golden Pond was filmed. Binoculars are available, but feel free to bring your own – and
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be sure to bring your camera! (B,L) Package Includes: Two nights at the Inn at Mill
Falls, Two Full Breakfasts, Lunch at Walters Basin Restaurant, Dinner at Hart’s Turkey
Farm, 2 1/2 hour cruise on MS Mount Washington, Castle in the Clouds, Loon Center, 1
1/2 hour pontoon cruise on Squam Lake with Naturalist.
$ 879 per person, double occupancy, $ 1,145 single occupancy
Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood featuring Yo Yo Ma, Sunday,
August 14 - Enjoy a day out at Tanglewood, summer home of the
Boston Symphony Orchestra. The BSO will be conducted
by Cristian Măcelaru. Featured performer will be famed cellist Yo-
Yo Ma who has enjoyed a prolific career as both a soloist performing
with orchestras around the world and a recording artist with more
than 90 albums and 18 Grammy Awards. The orchestra will be
performing Anna Clyne’s Masquerade, Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto, Claude
Debussy’s La Mer, and George Enescu’s Romanian Rhapsody No. 1. We have shed
seating (section 13) for the 2:30 PM concert, and you’ll have free time before the
performance to enjoy Tanglewood’s grounds & lunch on your own. $132
Summer Holiday in Wolfeboro, Wednesday, August 17 -Nestled on the eastern
shore of Lake Winnipesaukee and surrounded by the pristine
beauty of forests and mountains is the Jewel of Lake
Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro, NH. A quintessential New
England community with a rich heritage, Wolfeboro is
distinguished as “The Oldest Summer Resort in America”.
Come enjoy a summer holiday with us! Take in the natural beauty surrounding Lake
Winnipesauke on our 2 ½ hour narrated cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington.
Enjoy the scenery from the 230-foot ship with four spacious decks, and enjoy a luncheon
buffet during our cruise. In the afternoon, board the Wolfeboro Trolley for a one hour
narrated trolley tour of the beautiful lakeside town. Find the perfect souvenir when you
enjoy time for shopping in the quaint downtown before heading home. $150
Tanglewood Celebrates John William's 90th Birthday, Saturday, August 20 -
Sunday, August 21 - Music lovers of all ages come to
Tanglewood each summer with their blankets, chairs, tables,
picnic baskets, wine & candelabras to relax on the expansive
Tanglewood lawn and open-air Shed to enjoy music. Join
the BSO and an all-star lineup of exceptional guest artists in
celebrating the 90th birthday of one of their most beloved
figures, John Williams. DAY 1 - We'll travel to our hotel for the evening, Holiday Inn
Pittsfield, where we will have time to relax before we head to Tanglewood. Explore the
grounds before an evening of music featuring the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston
Pops, and Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, under the direction of Ken-David Masur,
and featuring Yo-Yo Ma and James Taylor. Pack a small cooler with a picnic dinner or
eat at one of the Tanglewood restaurants. This special program will feature a selection of
his incomparable concert music composed for the BSO and Boston Pops, along with
beloved film themes. We have excellent seats in the Shed (section 14)! DAY 2 - We'll
visit The Mount, Edith Wharton's classically inspired home to tour the Main House, the
elegant Georgian Revival Stable, formal gardens and sculpted landscape. You'll have time11
to stroll her gardens independently, then we’ll stop in Stockbridge, where you'll have time
for lunch (on own) and shopping. Visit one of the oldest public display gardens in the
region, Berkshire Botanical Gardens, to see their 23 display gardens, all with distinct
characteristics. On our guided tour, we'll get an in-depth look at the gardens, including the
historic herb garden, an old-fashioned mixed border garden, Pond and Rock Gardens, a
towering arboretum, and stunning seasonal displays including fruit and vegetable beds,
and perennials before we return to the Cape. (B) Package Includes: One night‘s
accommodation at Holiday Inn Pittsfield, Full breakfast buffet, Housekeeping gratuity,
Shed Seating for Tanglewood on Parade, Berkshire Botanical Garden, the Mount Estate.
$ 439 per person, double occupancy, $ 549 single occupancy
“The Buddy Holly Story” at North Shore Music Theater, Saturday, August 20
- Located in Beverly, MA the North Shore Music Theatre is one of
the few remaining theatre-in-the-round stages left in the US. We will
enjoy the energetic musical “The Buddy Holly Story” which
follows the incredible journey of Buddy Holly's meteoric rise to the
top of the record charts. Travel back to the golden days of rock ‘n’
roll in this tribute musical featuring such rousing fifties favorites
as "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," "Maybe Baby," "That'll Be the Day,"
"Raining In My Heart," Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba" and the Big Bopper's "Chantilly
Lace." “The Buddy Holly Story” is a joyous celebration of a musical legend that has had
audiences on their feet in every corner of the globe! We have excellent inner circle
seating for the 2:00 PM matinee. Before the show we will enjoy a delicious included
full Italian lunch at Bertucci’s. $169
Block Island Lobster Bake, Monday, August 22 - Explore Block Island’s
picturesque scenery of bluffs and gently rolling hills, grassy
moors and bayberry covered fields. The island is known for its
nature walks, great beaches, wildflowers, historic lighthouses,
and miles of stone walls and rolling terrain. Block Island has
been referred to as the "Bermuda of the North" mixed with old
New England charm. Take the ferry to Block Island from Point
Judith, RI, where we will enjoy a bus tour of the island and a New England Lobster
Bake on the front porch of the National Hotel, which overlooks the harbor, including
clam chowder, salad, steamed lobster (or filet mignon), mussels, potatoes & corn on the
cob. Enjoy time downtown before our ferry departs to browse the shops. $175
St Anthony’s Festival & Boston Harbor Cruise, Sunday, August 28-
For 100 years Saint Anthony's Feast has been celebrated in the
North End of Boston and has become the largest Italian
Religious Festival in New England. Italian foods, a grand
procession, music, festivities, games, and continuous
entertainment highlight this exceptional Feast on the beautifully
decorated streets in the heart of Boston's historic North End.
Spend the morning at the festival, then relax aboard a 1-hour narrated cruise through
Boston Harbor. On our narrated cruise hear historic tales of the Revolutionary War, local
legends of the sea, and how the harbor was transformed into one of the cleanest waterways
in the country. Other highlights include views of the Boston Harbor Islands, USS
Constitution (“Old Ironsides”), and the Bunker Hill Monument. $10912
Isles of Shoals & Star Island Explorer, Monday, August 29 – Join us as we learn
about the fascinating legends of the New Hampshire & Maine Seacoast on our 2 ½ hour
narrated cruise of Portsmouth Harbor and the Isles of
Shoals. Located 9 miles off Portsmouth’s shores there is an
intriguing archipelago of 9 islands steeped with history. We
will see a unique working port with tugboats, tankers, the
nation’s oldest active naval yard, the closed castle-like prison
known as “the Alcatraz of the East,” 5 historic forts and 3
lighthouses proudly guiding mariners safely through the waters.
In addition to our 2½ hour cruise, we will also disembark at one of the largest islands
in the shoals, Star Island, for one hour. While on island you have the option of joining
the complimentary guided walking tour, exploring on your own, or relaxing by the
shore. On the guided walk, hear of over 400 years of rich history including the charting of
the Isles in 1614, the legend of the pirates Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, and the lady
ghost of White Island. In the 1800's, resort hotels were built, and the Shoals became one of
the most popular vacation spots on the New England Coast. You'll see the Oceanic hotel,
which rivaled the grandest hotels of the time and is still in operation today. Your tour will
take you through the replica of Gosport Village, a fishing outpost dating back to the early
1600s which includes the picturesque Stone Chapel and several cottages. Enjoy an
included box lunch from Whole Foods to enjoy on board our cruise. $140
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, date TBA – A new immersive art
experience that commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the
1922 unearthing of King Tut's tomb is making its world
premiere at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Similar in style to
the popular Immersive Van Gogh exhibit last year, visitors will
be taken on a time-traveling journey flooded with sounds, soaring
imagery, and cinematic storytelling illustrating the tale of the
young boy that ruled as Egypt’s pharaoh over 3000 years ago.
Drawing from the archives of the National Geographic Society,
the exhibition combines the power of cinematic storytelling and imagery, made possible
with state-of-the-art projection, to invite visitors into the golden king’s world like never
before. The immersive King Tut exhibit will cover the pharaoh’s life in 14th-century
Ancient Egypt, his death and mummification at a young age, and the discovery of his
tomb in 1922, all projected onto towering screens on all sides completely immersing you
in the world of ancient Egypt. Beyond King Tut will be a must-see for anyone interested
in Egypt and the history of King Tut! Enjoy free time for lunch on your own at the
Prudential Center before our afternoon visit to the exhibit. Date & price TBA
Saratoga Springs Racing, Wednesday, August 31 –Friday, September 2 – Join us
for a day at the races in Saratoga Springs! We’ll get an inside look at everything that goes
into the spectacle of New York Horse Racing. DAY 1 –
Enjoy lunch at Longfellow’s Restaurant, then visit the
National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame for a
guided tour. Take a tour of Old Friends at Cabin
Creek, where we will meet a few retired race horses,
hear their stories, and see how they live out their
retirement in peace. A welcome reception awaits us at13
the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls. (L) DAY 2 – After a full breakfast buffet, we’ll
depart for the Backstretch Tram Tour at Saratoga Racetrack. Then, watch the
thoroughbreds work out on our tour of the Oklahoma Training Track, before enjoying
an afternoon at the races that includes Grandstand Admission & reserved Seating.
Dinner at the hotel is included. (B, D) DAY 3 – Meet our local guide for a two-hour bus
tour of Saratoga Springs before enjoying free time in downtown Saratoga Springs. Stop
at the Saratoga Winery for a wine & cheese tasting before we head back to the Cape. (B)
Package Includes: Two nights at the Queensbury Hotel, two breakfasts, one dinner, lunch
at Longfellow’s Restaurant, Old Friends at Cabin Creek tour, Saratoga Springs tour,
Oklahoma Track tour, Backstretch Tour, National Museum of Racing, Grandstand seating
at Saratoga Race Track, Wine & Cheese tasting at Saratoga Winery.
$ 789 per person, double occupancy, $ 955 single occupancy
SEPTEMBER
Niagara Falls, Niagara on the Lake & Toronto, Tuesday, September 6 – Friday,
September 9 – Travel with us to beautiful Niagara Falls,
where we will spend three nights at the Hilton Fallsview,
in Niagara Falls, Canada. DAY 1 - Our first look at the falls
will be from the American side of the falls on Goat Island.
We’ll cross into Canada and enjoy the evening on your own
to enjoy dinner, browse the shops, visit the Fallsview
Casino (located across the street from our hotel) & see the
Horseshoe Falls beautifully illuminated in color. DAY 2 – Our local guide will take us
on a tour of Niagara Falls to see the Upper Canadian Rapids, Floral Clock, and the
Whirlpool Rapids. Then, we’ll travel to Niagara by the Lake, located in the heart of the
Niagara Wine Region on Lake Ontario; where we will take the shuttle into the quaint
downtown area to browse the shops and enjoy lunch (on own). We’ll visit Château des
Charmes Winery for an exploration of wine growing of the past, present and future, and
to see the underground barrel cellars, bottling line, and sample their wines - including
their delicious ice wine. Enjoy a delicious dinner with a spectacular view of the falls
from the floor to ceiling windows at Table Rock House Restaurant before we visit the
Illumination Tower, where you will get to take control of
Niagara Falls' incredible light display in real time! (B, D)
DAY 3 - We’ll learn about the city’s history on our guided
motorcoach tour of Toronto, and visit Casa Loma, a
magnificent stone castle set high on a hill overlooking
Toronto. Step back in time to a period of European elegance
and splendor at this majestic castle complete with secret
passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful
5-acre estate gardens. Then, we’ll take the elevator to the observation deck of the world’s
tallest tower, the CN Tower, where you can walk on the glass floor 1,122 feet above the
street and enjoy the spectacular view from the observation deck. Enjoy dinner in
Toronto before returning to Niagara Falls. (B, D) DAY 4 - Prepare for an awe-inspiring
journey aboard one of Hornblower Cruise’s state-of-the-art 700-passenger Catamaran
boats, and enjoy a ride you’ll never forget, as we cruise right up to the heart of the
Canadian Horseshoe Falls. We’ll stop at the duty-free store before traveling back to the
Cape. (B) Package Includes: Three nights’ accommodations at the Hilton Fallsview, three
full buffet breakfasts, two dinners, baggage handling, guided tours of Toronto and Niagara14
Falls, Illumination Tower, Tour & wine tasting at Chateau des Charmes, CN Tower, Casa
Loma, and Hornblower Cruise to the falls. A valid passport or passport card and covid
vaccination card is required
$ 1,139 per person, double occupancy, $ 1,420 single occupancy
9/11 Museum & Memorial, Wednesday, September 7 - Commemorate the tragic
attacks on our country with a visit to the 9/11 Memorial &
Museum in New York City, a tribute of remembrance and
honor to those killed in the terror attacks of September 11,
2001, and the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.
The names of every person who died in the attacks are inscribed
on bronze panels edging the Memorial’s twin reflecting pools,
a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on American
soil and the greatest single loss of rescue personnel in American history. The 9/11
Museum is a collection of artifacts, photographs, audio & video tapes, personal effects,
expressions of tribute and remembrance, recorded testimonies, all relating to the history of
the World Trade Center, the events of 9/11/2001 and 2/26/1993, and the repercussions of
these seismic attacks. After your visit to the museum, you will have free time to explore
Lower Manhattan on your own. Visit the observation deck at One World Observatory
(admission required), explore St Paul’s Chapel or the Wall Street financial district. Maps
& suggestions will be provided. $139
Essex Rail & Sail, Monday, September 12 - Travel on a vintage 1920s coach pulled
by an authentic steam locomotive through the Connecticut
countryside. Our conductor will explain the history of rail travel
and point out local points of interest along the 12-mile, narrated
round-trip train ride into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut
River Valley. The picturesque countryside includes pristine
meadows, a mill pond with waterfall, trestles and bridges over
rivers and creeks. While on board our rail excursion, we will be
treated to a delicious full lunch. Then, we’ll board the Becky
Thatcher, for a one-hour Riverboat cruise along the majestic Connecticut River. Along
the way, we’ll see Gillette Castle, Goodspeed Opera House, and the Haddam Swing
Bridge. End the day exploring the quaint seaside village of Essex to shop the boutiques
or relax on the waterfront. $145
Newport’s Gilded Age, Tuesday, September 13 –The late 1800s/early 1900s was a
golden age in the US with massive fortunes being made as
industries expanded and grew. During this Gilded Age, the
influx of “new rich” battled the “old money” society as they
competed to outdo each other in displays of wealth and
power. The popular new HBO series “The Gilded Age”
(created by the same team behind “Downton Abby”) tells the
dramatic story of old & new money societies colliding. Parts of the show are filmed right
here in Newport! Enjoy a bus tour of Newport with our costumed guide, “Mrs.
Caroline Astor”, the Grand Dame of New York City and Newport Society. She will
share Gilded Age stories and point out filming locations from the HBO show. Visit
Marblehouse Mansion, the summer “cottage” of Mrs. Ava Vanderbilt who cleverly15
orchestrated her ascent into Mrs. Astor’s “400 Club” and her daughter’s marriage to an
English duke. The Vanderbilt’s rapid ascent into the old money society is at least partially
the inspiration for the Gilded Age storyline. Break for an included full lunch at La Forge
Casino Restaurant (featured on episode 8), a national historic landmark, built in 1880.
After lunch enjoy an interactive talk with “Mrs Astor” on Breaking the Rules of Gilded
Age Society. End the day with a tour of Rosecliff Mansion and enjoy the special exhibit
Money, Power, Beauty: Treasure from the Gilded Age. Break out your bling and enjoy a
day living like the rich & famous! $145
Newport Playhouse “Social Security”, Thursday, September 15 - Enjoy a
delicious all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at the Newport Playhouse, and
then we’ll walk into their intimate theatre for the comedy show “Social
Security.” This hilarious Broadway comedy surrounds a married
couple who are art dealers. Their domestic tranquility is shattered upon
the arrival of the wife’s goody-goody nerd of a sister, her uptight CPA
husband, and her archetypal Jewish mother. They are there to try to save
their college-student daughter from the horrors of living only for sex. The comic sparks
really begin to fly when the mother hits it off with the elderly minimalist artist who is the
art dealers’ best client! After the show, enjoy a hilarious cabaret show! Two fun filled
shows and a delicious lunch make for the perfect day out! $135
“Tina: The Tina Turner Musical”, Saturday, September 17 – Kick off
Providence Performing Arts Center’s new season as they are the
FIRST stop on the new US Tour of “Tina”! This new musical reveals
a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the
bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global Queen of
Rock n' Roll. “Tina” is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration
of triumph over adversity. Tina follows Tina Turner from her humble
beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into global
superstar. Turner rose to fame in the 1960s alongside her husband Ike.
She later revealed in her autobiography that she had suffered domestic abuse at his
hands—they separated in 1976 and divorced two years later. Turner later made a massive
comeback in the 1980s. One of the world's best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has
won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows have been seen by millions, with more
concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. “Tina” features a
spectacular score spanning Tuner’s career including “What’s Love Got to Do With It”,
“Private Dancer”, “Proud Mary”, “River Deep Mountain High”, “(Simply) The
Best”, “We Don’t Need Another Hero”, and so many more! Orchestra seating for the
2 PM matinee at Providence Performing Arts Center with free time before the show for
lunch on your own Providence Place Mall. $145
Scottish Highland Games at Loon Mountain, Sunday, September 18 - The NH
Highland Games is one of the most diverse celebrations of
Scottish Arts and Culture in the US. A unique blend of
competitions, festival music, food, and activities that draws
people from all over New England. The event is held at Loon
Mountain Resort and the largest Scottish cultural festival
in the Northeast. It is dedicated to the promoting of the music,
dance, athletics and customs of Scottish people and Gaelic16
culture. See the Gathering of the Clans, where over 60 clans and societies march over
the hill playing bagpipes and drums onto the parade grounds. Enjoy fiddle, bagpipe
and harp music, highland dance competition, concerts, and the Highland Games
themselves. The international field of Strongmen will compete in traditional events that
test raw strength as well as athletic ability, such as the Farmer’s Walk, the stone toss,
caber toss, Sheep Dog Trials, Scottish Heavy Athletics and more. You’ll find ethnic and
traditional food, Celtic crafts, a vendor village, and multiple stages filled with traditional
and contemporary performers, & whiskey tasting seminars (extra fee for whiskey tasting).
$129
Friesians of Majesty, Thursday, September 22 - Friesians of Majesty, located in the
heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, is a full-service breeding
and training facility devoted exclusively to maintaining and
improving the nobility of the majestic Friesian horse. Friesians
of Majesty is home to over 40 Friesians, including Othello &
Mathijs, the program’s two world renowned stud stallions.
Interact with their babies in the mare & foal barn and take a
guided tour of the European style barns & breeding
facilities. Watch a captivating musical performance show at
their indoor arena where the elegance & grace of this breed is showcased. Before going to
the farm, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at the New England House. $149
The Big E, Eastern States Exposition, Sunday September 25 - Enjoy the sights
and sounds of New England’s favorite autumn tradition -
with top name entertainment, The Big E Super Circus, the
Avenue of States, dazzling thrill shows, New England
history and agriculture, animals, rides, shopping, crafts,
and a super Mardi Gras Grande Parade with custom-made
floats specially designed and built by the Kern Companies of
New Orleans. Included with your admission to the Big E is
admission to historic Storrowton Village, located on the fairgrounds, where you’ll find an
authentic 19th century American township of buildings gathered from throughout New
England and reconstructed around a traditional village green with antique craft making
demonstrations and guided tours of the buildings. We’ll watch the colorful Mardi Gras
Grande Parade at 5:00 before departing for the Cape. $90
Italy’s Treasures: The Lakes, the Italian Riviera, Tuscany & Venice, Sunday,
September 25 – Saturday, October 8 – SOLD OUT, WAITLIST ONLY
OCTOBER
Sunday Drive in the Country, Sunday, October 2 – Travel with us to the White
Mountains of New Hampshire for an old-fashioned Sunday
country drive. Dine at the Red Fox Bar & Grille, full of
old-fashioned New Hampshire charm, where they will host
us for a delicious full luncheon. Don’t forget your camera
because this trip is chock full of country photo
opportunities! Stop at scenic Jackson Falls, a multi-level
cascading mountain waterfall. Visit Honeymoon Covered17
Bridge for more scenic views (be sure to snap a selfie with the famous Jackson Pumpkin
People!). End the day with a leisurely drive down the Kancamagus Scenic Byway,
which passes through the heart of the White Mountains and follows the Kancamagus
River. The byway is often referred to as having the best fall foliage in country. We will
make photo stops along the way at the covered bridge and highest scenic overlook so
keep those cameras out! $ 145
Castle in the Clouds, Tuesday October 4 – Take in the fall colors surrounding Lake
Winnipesauke on our 1 ½ hour narrated cruise aboard
the M/S Mount Washington. Enjoy the scenery from the
230-foot ship with four heated interior decks. We will
enjoy a luncheon buffet during our cruise, and then
travel to the North side of the Lake to tour Castle in the
Clouds, a 5,200-acre estate located high above Lake
Winnipesauke, with breathtaking views of the lake and
surrounding mountains. The castle was built by the eccentric Mr. Plant, who spared no
cost in developing the eight-square-mile estate he named "Lucknow." Round out your day
with a visit to Moulton Farms where we will shop for farm fresh seasonal produce like
pumpkins & apples. Their bake shop & farm kitchen features mouthwatering cakes,
pies, breads and all kinds of sweet treats. $150
Autumn Country Treasures, Thursday, October 6 – Southern New Hampshire is
full of country treasures and old-fashioned fall pleasures!
Start the day at Pickity Place in Mason, NH. Since 1786,
the quaint little red cottage has graced the hills of southern
New Hampshire, seemingly untouched by time. The
enchanting cottage was chosen by Elizabeth Orton Jones as
the model for her illustrations in Little Red Riding Hood
(Little Golden Books, 1948). Today it is a mecca for
gardeners, foodies and anyone looking for inspiration and
relaxation. Enjoy a delicious full lunch in Pickity’s dining room and time to enjoy the
autumnal gardens and shop the gift shop. The Cathedral of the Pines is a natural
sanctuary located in the rolling hills of southwestern New Hampshire, a memorial
dedicated to the honor of all men and women, military and civilian, who have given their
lives to protect our freedom, and a haven for all who find peace & inspiration in the beauty
and serenity of nature. The Cathedral is set on over 200 acres of pine forests and
formal gardens that give way to panoramic views of neighboring mountains, including
Grand Monadnock. Our guide will board the coach and bring us through the area,
pointing out the Women’s Memorial Bell Tower, Fountain and Tree of Life, Ten
Commandments Monolith, and many other points of interest. On our way home stop at
Bolton Orchards & Country Store. In addition to a bountiful farmer’s market and a
large variety of fresh apples they also have a deli serving up tasty sandwiches, a bakery,
ice cream shoppe and more! $129You can also read
