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Familiarization Tour
Sunday to Tuesday,
August 27 to 29, 2017
Local, intimate tours in New York City & Washington, DC NEW YORK CITY: A new style of travel experience for those who want to get off the beaten path & connect with a destination - & eat & drink well too! FIT: Guaranteed departure, offered year round with traditional voucher acceptance & XML inventory connect.
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CONTACT ALON MARKETING GROUP
631-756-1102
2017 Florida Sales Mission April 24-27, 2017 New York Tourism Supplier Team Richard Gonzalez, Sales Manager Academy Bus, LLC 3595 N.W. 110th Street Miami, Florida 33167 Tel: (305) 688-7700 Ext. 6018 E-mail: rgonzalez@academybus.com Web: www.academybus.com
Meg Yeiter, Marketing & Sales Classic Harbor Line Chelsea Piers – Pier 62, Suite 103 New York, NY 10011 Tel: (212) 627-1825 Ext. 1506 E-mail: Meg@classicharborline.com Web: www.classicharborline.com
Eric Petersen, Director, Sales & Marketing Helicopter Flight Services Downtown Manhattan Heliport, Pier 6, East River New York, NY 10004 Tel: (201) 655-0472 E-mail: erichfs59@gmail.com Web: www.heliny.com
Tony Cotignola, Director of Sales Hyatt Place Long Island/ East End 451 East Main Street Riverhead, NY 11901 Tel: (631) 591-7702 E-mail: Tony.Cotignola@Hyatt.com Web: www.longislandeastend.place.hyatt.com
Anne Kane, Director of Sales & Marketing The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point 674 Thayer Road West Point, New York 10996 Tel: (845) 446-4731 Ext. 7992 Email: akane@thethayerhotel.com Web: www.thethayerhotel.com
Benjamin Maddy, Director, Travel & Tourism Sales The Madison Square Garden Company Two Pennsylvania Plaza New York, NY 10121 Tel: (212) 631-4354 E-mail: ben.maddy@msg.com Web: www.msg.com
Roxanne, Trade & Group Sales Manager Ripley's Believe it or Not! Times Square 234 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212) 398-3133 E-mail: Roxanne@ripleysnewyork.com Web: www.RipleysNewYork.com
Mario Da Rocha Jr., COO Silver Star Limousine 845 Nepperhan Avenue Yonkers, NY 10703 Tel: (914) 476-3311 E-mail: mariojr@silverstarlimo.com Web: www.silverstarlimousine.com
Miller Cornelius, Manager Urban Adventures – NYC & DC Tel: (202) 810-1700 Ext. 2 Email: miller.cornelius@gmail.com David Naczycz, Owner Tel: (347) 618-8687 Email: info@newyorkcityurbanadventures.com Web: www.newyorkcityurbanadventures.com www.washingtondcurbanadventures.com
Leah Mueller, Tourism Sales Director Visit Buffalo Niagara 403 Main Street, Suite 630 Buffalo, NY 14203 Tel: (716) 218-2936 Email: mueller@visitbuffaloniagara.com Web: www.visitbuffaloniagara.com
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Janet LoCurto, Associate Executive Director YMCA Guest Rooms 224 East 47th Street, New York, NY 100175 West 63rd St. Tel: (212) 912-2509 Email: jlocurto@ymcanyc.org Web: www.ymcanyc.org Wine, Water & Wonders of Upstate New York Partners: Greg Marshall, Senior VP/Director of Marketing Wine, Water & Wonders of Upstate New York 45 East Avenue, Suite 400 Rochester, NY 14604 Tel: (585) 279-8318 E-mail: gregm@visitrochester.com Web: www.visitrochester.com
Rose Hapanowich, Director of Travel & Tourism Destiny USA 9090 Destiny USA Drive Syracuse, NY 13204 Tel: (315) 410-6635 E-mail: rmh@destinyusa.com Web: www.destinyusa.com
Sheryl Porto, Director of Sales Merani Hotel Group 114 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Tel: (716) 285 -2521 E-mail: sheryl@meranihotelgroup.com Web: www.meranihotelgroup.com
Karen Dodson, Tourism Sales Associate The Strong National Museum of Play One Manhattan Square Rochester, NY 14607 Tel: (585) 410-6359 E-mail: kdodson@museumofplay.org Web: www.museumofplay.org
Jennifer Purtill ALON Marketing Group Farmingdale, NY 11735 Tel: (631) 756-1102 or (631) 270-4091 Cell: (516) 860-7984 Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com Web: www.alonmarketing.com
Joanna Militello ALON Marketing Group Farmingdale, NY 11735 Tel: (631) 756-1102 or (631) 270-4091 Cell: (516) 851-2975 Email: jmilitello@alonmarketing.com Web: www.alonmarketing.com
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GROUP TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS RICHARD GONZALEZ // 305-688-7700 // rgonzalez@academybus.com
CALL TODAY and take advantage of special rates.
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Academy Bus has been moving groups throughout the east coast for more then
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50 years. We can provide services from any of our facilities in the Boston to Raleigh-Durham corridor plus Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach and
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Miami. From sightseeing to conventions, corporate transfers, sports teams, parades, major sporting events, university transfers and private charters, Academy has the
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wheels and wherewithal to ensure the smoothest ride on the road.
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Full Size Coaches 54 & 61 Passenger
Mid Size Coaches 30 & 38 Passenger
SERVICE AREA
Mini Size Coach 15 Passenger
Our coaches come standard with HVAC system, a lavatory (there is no lavatory in Mercedes Mini), reclining seats with foot rests, ample luggage space, and wheelchair accessibility. Our customers can enjoy complimentary on-board Wi-Fi Internet Access, flat screen monitors with DVD players and power outlets for electronics.
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ORLANDO TAMPA WEST PALM BEACH MIAMI & FT. LAUDERDALE
ACADEMY BUS // 3595 Northwest 110 Street // Miami, FL 33167 // www.academybus.com
A PLACE TO SLEEP IN THE CITY THAT NEVER DOES AFFORDABLE. COMFORTABLE. FUN.
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POOL & FITNESS CENTER AROUND-THE-CLOCK CHECK-IN 24-HOUR SECURITY NO CURFEW FREE WIFI CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
Harlem YMCA 180 W. 135th Street New York, NY 10030
Flushing YMCA
138-46 Northern Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11354
CALL TODAY FOR SPECIAL GROUP RATES! (212) 912-2629 or rscweb@ymcanyc.org YMCANYC.ORG/GUESTROOMS Greenpoint YMCA 99 Meserole Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11222
Vanderbilt YMCA 224 E. 47th Street New York, NY 10017
West Side YMCA 5 W. 63rd Street New York, NY 10023
A PLACE TO SLEEP IN THE CITY THAT NEVER DOES AFFORDABLE. COMFORTABLE. FUN. You want to visit New York, but want to save enough money to take advantage of everything it offers. We understand. The YMCA makes the world’s most exciting city available to all. With 6 convenient locations throughout NYC, free Wi-Fi, comfortable guest rooms, and enjoyable amenities (swimming, anyone?), we’ll make sure your stay in the city is a memorable—and safe—one.
Harlem YMCA Located at 135th Street, is in the heart of historic Harlem and easily accessible to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the Apollo Theatre. Fitness Center Pool Free Wifi
Vanderbilt YMCA Located in Midtown Manhattan at 224 East 47th Street. It is three blocks from the United Nations, a short distance to the theater district and Grand Central Terminal. Fitness Center Two Pools Free Wifi
West Side YMCA Located in Midtown Manhattan, at 5 West 63rd Street. It is a few short blocks away from the Time Warner building, Lincoln Center and Central Park. Fitness Center Two Pools Free Wifi
For more information, please contact 212-912-2600 or for online reservation: YMCANYC.ORG/RSC
Harlem YMCA
West Side YMCA Flushing YMCA Vanderbilt YMCA
Greenpoint YMCA
Flushing YMCA Located 15-20 minutes from LaGuardia and JFK airports. It is ideal for travelers with early flight connections or those wishing to experience a neighborhood close to the city Fitness Center Pool Free Wifi
Greenpoint YMCA Located 20 minutes from Midtown Manhattan by subway, is in the heart of downtown Brooklyn and is easily accessible to lower Manhattan, including Chinatown, Greenwich Village and SOHO. Fitness Center Pool Free Wifi
GUEST ROOMS AMENITIES • • • • • • • • •
24 hour Reception Air-Conditioning Conference Facilities Disabled Access Rooms Fire Sprinkler System Free Wifi Guest Laundry Gym Swimming Pool
• Meeting Room • Mini Fridge • Non-Smoking Property • Non-Smoking Rooms • Sauna/Steam Room • Street Parking • Tour Desk • Vending Machine
INTRODUCE YOUR GROUP TO DESTINATION SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT AT ITS FINEST GROUP PERKS INCLUDE:
Madison Square Garden
• Ticket discounts for groups of 9+
There is no other venue on earth filled with the spirit of so many legends. Iconic athletes, chart-topping musicians, celebrated performers – even Presidents and Popes – are all part of our history-making family. As the World’s Most Famous Arena, there’s no debating that championship history happens here in the Greatest City in the World! Beyond our 19,500-seat arena, Madison Square Garden offers a variety of state-of-the-art spaces to accommodate your special event.
• No additional service fees • Pre-sale opportunities • Exclusive added value programs • Personal concierge assistance
Benjamin Maddy / Director of Travel & Tourism Sales 212-631-4354 / ben.maddy@msg.com
GROUPS OF 9 OR MORE
New York Knicks Your class, sports team, clients or staff can join us in the celebration of our Knicks’ 70th Anniversary season. Madison Square Garden can make your game night even more memorable with unique fan experiences, such as Pre-Game Shoot Arounds, High Five Tunnels, exclusive Now – 4/12/17
giveaways and more.
New York Rangers Let’s get together RangersTown as we celebrate our 90th Anniversary season! Rangers hockey only gets better when you bring your friends to join the fun. Get a group ticket package to watch together with exclusive Now – 4/9/17
benefits. We have great seating options including a limited amount of fantastic lower bowl seats.
New York Liberty One of the winningest teams in WNBA history, The NY Liberty return to action all summer long at MSG. On-court group experiences offer reduced ticket prices and are one of the best ways to see New York Liberty action up close! Whether it is fan activities, Field Trip, School Day, or Camp Day 5/13/17 – 9/3/17
outings, the Liberty can provide you with a once in a lifetime experience.
Dance with a Knicks City Dancer! For more than 20 years, the Knicks City Dancers have set the standard for professional sports entertainment. Their show-stopping performances are focused on elevated production value, versatility, and unparalleled talent. Now’s your chance to take a 1-hour dance class with a Knicks City Dancer! This experience includes the 75-minute MSG All Access Tour.
Benjamin Maddy / Director of Travel & Tourism Sales The Madison Square Garden Company / 2 Penn Plaza, 14th Floor New York, New York 10121
ENHANCE YOUR GROUP’S VISIT WITH OUR UNIQUE EXPERIENCES New York City icons since 1927, the Rockettes are world famous for their amazing teamwork, ®
grace and style. Never failing to inspire generations of audiences, they’re celebrated as the world’s most legendary precision dance troupe, praised for their high-energy signature routines. Capturing hearts with their unmistakable eye-high kicks, precision and brilliant smiles in the Christmas Spectacular and the New York Spectacular, they have the gift of bringing generations together for unforgettable experiences. For More Information Visit: Rockettes.com
NOVEMBER 10, 2017 – JANUARY 1, 2018
Benjamin Maddy / Director of Travel & Tourism Sales 212-631-4354 / ben.maddy@msg.com
ROCKETTES EXPERIENCES ®
Enhance your group’s experience with our ticket package options
Rockettes 101 In this exciting, hour-long experience, dance fans of all ages and skill levels have the opportunity to take a beginner dance class with the Rockettes in their rehearsal hall! Bring your friends, family or school group to this once-in-a-lifetime program and learn choreography from the Christmas Spectacular and the New York Spectacular – taught by the world famous Rockettes themselves. Share unforgettable memories together during this fun-filled experience! No dance experience required!
Rockettes Advanced Do you have what it takes to be a Rockette? If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming one and have advanced dance training in tap and jazz, then this experience is tailored just for you! In this fun, high-energy class, you’ll learn choreography from the Christmas Spectacular and the New York Spectacular, including eye-high kicks and precision dance routines. Then, you’ll get to demonstrate your skills in a mock audition and participate in a special Q&A with the Rockettes!
VIP Elite Experience
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SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS
Share the ultimate New York experience with your friends, family and colleagues in this unforgettable party of the holiday season! First, you’ll be escorted into Radio City through your own private entrance to an elegant pre-show reception in the historic Roxy Suite. There, you’ll mingle with the Rockettes and Santa and toast the holidays with festive cocktails. Enjoy fine cuisine and the premium open bar before the show. Then, you’ll be whisked down to some of the best seats in the house where you’ll experience the magic of the Christmas Spectacular.
Sounds of Christmas Be a part of the opening act for the Rockettes and share the Christmas spirit with holiday lovers of all ages! Sounds of Christmas gives you and your chorus the chance to perform in a 5-minute a capella performance before the curtain opens on the Christmas Spectacular. Singing on the Great Stage at Radio City in front of an audience of thousands is a once-ina-lifetime experience. You’ll never forget the sight and sound of the applause just for you at Radio City Music Hall!
Radio City Stage Door Tour One of the most iconic venues in the world since the curtain first went up in 1932, nothing says legendary splendor like Radio City Music Hall. Your group has the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the world’s largest indoor theater and art deco landmark. The Radio City Stage Door Tour gives you an insider’s look at the iconic home of the Radio City Rockettes. On this unforgettable guided tour, discover art deco masterpieces, learn the secrets of the Great Stage, meet a Rockette, plus much more!
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Benjamin Maddy / Director of Travel & Tourism Sales The Madison Square Garden Company / 2 Penn Plaza, 14th Floor New York, New York 10121
Special Designed Floor-to-Ceiling Windows - 180 Degree Views!!
Eric Petersen, DOS, 201-655-0472, erichfs59@gmail.com, www.heliny.com
Public NYC Helicopter Tours from Lower Manhattan: 15 minute New Yorker Tour 20 minute Ultimate Tour 30 minute Deluxe Tour
NEW: The City Lights Experience from Linden, New Jersey: 25 minute tour - enables visitors a new perspective and appreciation of NYC from above!
NEW: Custom NYC Skyline Experience from Lower Manhattan: An extended tour via helicopter charter for a more private view of NYC from the sky!
Private Charters
Airport/Heliport Transfers
Eric Petersen, DOS, 201-655-0472, erichfs59@gmail.com, www.heliny.com
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ediscover the elegance of New York City’s harbor, distinctive skyline, and celebrated monuments aboard Classic Harbor Line’s old-world-style yachts. Take in breathtaking views from our classically designed vessels, featuring authentic teak decks, varnished mahogany rails, and gleaming brass fixtures—built and operated by a New York boatbuilding family with deep nautical roots.
PERFECT FOR:
• Gatherings for couples, family, and friends • Private charters—cocktail receptions, dinners, tours, weddings, or special events for up to 125 guests • Corporate events—meetings, client appreciation, and team outings • Architecture enthusiasts—NYC locals and travelers alike
HIGHLIGHTS:
CLASSIC DESIGN. CONTEMPORARY EXPERIENCE. DAY & EVENING SAILS | ARCHITECTURE TOURS SAIL-NYC.COM | 212-627-1825
• Classic motor yacht or schooner • Day, evening, sunset, skyline, architecture, brunch, history, jazz, food/wine tours, and more • Premium local wines, champagne, and craft beer; full bar and hors d’oeuvres on select trips • Located in two of NYC’s most dynamic waterfront neighborhoods—Manhattan’s Chelsea and Brooklyn Heights’ Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5—with stunning views, art galleries, historic landmarks, designer boutiques, and renowned dining and nightlife
COME SAIL WITH US! CHELSEA PIERS
For tickets online, visit Sail-NYC.com, or call our ticket agent Zerve at 888-215-1739 or 212-913-9991 For Private Charter information & bookings, call 212.627.1825 (opt. 4) or email privatecharters@sail-nyc.com
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One of the country’s top “Day-Cruises Worth the Trip” —THE NEW YORK TIMES
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LOCALS AND VISITORS ALIKE DISCOVER NEW YORK CITY FROM AN ENTIRELY NEW PERSPEC ELLIS ISLAND, FREEDOM TOWER, BROOKLYN BRIDGE, MANHATTAN BRIDGE, GOVERNORS ISLAN
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CHOOSE AMONG:
1920s-style Classic Motor Yacht Designed for speed and elegance, these boats were common in the NY Harbor of the Roaring Twenties—owned by oil barons, Wall Street tycoons, and the ultra rich on Long Island— for commuting from city to shore. CAPACITY: 75 GUESTS
Yacht MANHATTAN
Gilded Age-inspired Yacht
Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise Champagne City Lights Cruise Champagne Sunset Cruise Statue and Skyline Cruise Wine Tasting Series Cruise Sunday Evening Jazz Cruise AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Tour AIANY Lower Manhattan Architecture Tour CRUISES & TOURS RUN 1.5 – 2.75 HOURS.
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This is the largest yacht in the NYC fleet, featuring a vaulted ceiling and wide skylights and windows— the grandest yacht in NYC for sightseeing and entertainment. CAPACITY: 125 GUESTS
TO PURCHASE TICKETS, VISIT SAIL-NYC.COM; OR BOOK A PRIVATE
CTIVE ABOARD CLASSIC HARBOR LINE. UNPRECEDENTED VIEWS OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, ND—AND BEYOND—CREATE AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS AS EXCEPTIONAL AS IT IS INSPIRATIONAL.
Schooner AMERICA 2.0
Most Premium Sailing Experience A tribute to the 1851 America’s Cup winner, America 2.0 is our newest, largest, fastest, and most elegant vessel, offering the most exceptional sailing one can find. CAPACITY: 76 GUESTS
Schooner ADIRONDACK
Perennial Favorite
An 1890s-style Pilot Schooner, Adirondack is the first of the Classic Harbor fleet and draws thousands of repeat guests every season for the convivial captain and crew offering up to 4 sails a day. CAPACITY: 49 GUESTS
CHARTER AT 212-627-1825 OR PRIVATECHARTERS@SAIL-NYC.COM
CHOOSE AMONG:
Sunset Sail Day Sail City Lights Sail Full Moon Sail Morimoto Sushi and Sake Sail * Brunch Sail * * America 2.0 only SAILS RUN 2 HOURS.
Local, intimate tours in New York City & Washington, DC NEW YORK CITY: A new style of travel experience for those who want to get off the beaten path & connect with a destination - & eat & drink well too! FIT: Guaranteed departure, offered year round with traditional voucher acceptance & XML inventory connect. GROUP: capacity of 2-1,000 ppl
Tours in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, & Queens: • • • • • • •
Tenements, Tales & Tastes Tour New York Craft Cocktail Tour Brewed in Brooklyn Tour Midtown Sights & Bites Food Tour Total New York City Tour Hamilton Happy Hour Tour Neighborhood Eats: Brownstone Brooklyn & MORE
Miller Cornelius, Manager 202-810-1700, info@newyorkurbanadventures.com www.newyorkcityurbanadventures.com
Local, intimate tours in New York City & Washington, DC WASHINGTON DC: A new perspective of DC is at your fingertips, with Urban Adventures Red Roadster Electric Carts! FIT: Daily tours-10am, 2pm & 8pm 2 Daily Mandarin Tours: 10am & 2pm GROUP AVAILABILITY!
Public Walking Tours: Stroll through the streets of DC alive with culture, history, politics & a pint of course! Available for both FIT & GROUPS. Private Custom Walking Tours are available!
Miller Cornelius, Manager 202-810-1700, info@newyorkurbanadventures.com www.washingtondcurbanadventures.com
Celebrate New Year’s eve iN times square everY daY of the Year - believe it or Not!
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Get up close and personal with the Times Square New Year’s Eve Centennial Ball. Touch the Waterford Crystal podium and ring in the New Year only at Ripley’s in Times Square. @RipleysNy
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234 W. 42ND ST. (BETWEEN 7TH AND 8TH AVENUE) OPEN 365 DAYS 9AM TO 1AM • 212.398.3133 RipleysNewYork.com
Last ticket sold one hour prior to closing. Seasonal hours may differ, check website for updates. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is a registered trademark of Ripley Entertainment Inc.
ONLY IN NEW YORK | OPEN 365 DAYS 9AM TO 1AM NEW YEAR - NEW RIPLEY’S!
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$32.61 ADULTS
$24.99 Child (4-17)
*All rates tax inclusive
NOTHING LIKE IT ANYWHERE ON EARTH
Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Times Square celebrates the uniqueness that surrounds us, from the streets of New York City to the far reaches of the globe. Within our collection, you’ll find exhibits, attractions and activities that will open your eyes and boggle your mind.
ROXY CADE Trade Sales Manager ROXANNE@RIPLEYSNEWYORK.COM T: 212.398.3133
YUP, YOU’LL EVEN LEARN SOMETHING
Ripley’s encourages a fun learning experience for schools and camps supporting the NYS learning standards in Science,History, Art, Math and English to name a few. We’re happy to provide educational group special rates and packages. (Ask about our Scavenger Hunt activity kits)
OPEN FROM 9 AM UNTIL 1AM
Perfect for visitors young and old, individuals and groups. We are proud to be wheelchair and handicap accessible.
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TIMES SQUARE 234 West 42nd Street Between 7th and 8th Avenue New York, NY 10036 ripleysnewyork.com @RipleysNy
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Anything less is just a ride.
There are many components to creating successful group travel arrangements. Securing trustworthy and dependable transportation should be the easiest item to check off the list. At Silverstar we understand group travel and have the experience, staff, and fleet to answer all your needs. From multi-day tours to simple airport transfers we provide safe professional service. Our reach stretches from New York City to Washington DC and Boston and all the way up to Niagra Falls. We are ready to handle all of your transportation requirements with personal care and attention.
845 Nepperhan Ave • Yonkers, New York 10703 • 800-640-2782 • www.silverstarlimousine.com
Silver Star’s Fleet
3 Pax Executive Sedan
4-5 Pax SUV
9 Pax Luxury Van
15 Pax Sprinter Luxury Coach
24 Pax Mini Coach
36 Pax Mini Coach
8 Pax Stretch Limousine
18 Pax Stretch Limousine
20 Pax Super Stretch Limousine
30/42 Pax Luxury Liner
36/40 Pax Luxury Touring Coach
54/56 Pax Luxury Touring Coach
845 Nepperhan Ave • Yonkers, New York 10703 • 800-640-2782 • www.silverstarlimousine.com WCTLC #01-00119 l USDOT #1209706 l MC #588032
Play Here, Stay Here GrOuP TOur SErvICES Complimentary Breakfast featuring signature Hyatt Place Hot Entrée, Fresh Fruit, Cereals, Toast, Bagels, Juices & Coffee Complimentary Welcome reception Complimentary room for Escort (with 20 paid rooms) Luggage Service Available ($4 per bag, round-trip) Complimentary Motorcoach Parking Custom Group Packages with Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center Available (fees apply) Custom Group Dining Menus Available (fees apply)
Hyatt Place Long Island/East End Conveniently located at the base of the North & South Forks of Long Island, the gateway to The Hamptons & Long Island Wine Country Only an hour and a half drive to New York City 451 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901 Phone: 631.208.0002 Fax: 631.208.3012 LongIslandEastEnd.Place.Hyatt.com
GuEST SErvICES 24/7 Guest Kitchen serving Freshly Prepared Snacks, Salads, Soups and Sandwiches 24/7 Bakery Café serving Starbucks Coffee Drinks and Premium Wine, Beer & Spirits Complimentary Wi-Fi and E-room with Complimentary Public Computers & Printer 24-Hour Stay Fit@Hyatt Fitness Center with State-of-the-Art Life Fitness Cardio Equipment Indoor & Outdoor Swimming Pools 100% Non-Smoking Hotel
GuEST rOOM FEATurES 100 Spacious Guest rooms & Suites featuring Contemporary Décor and Stylish Furnishings • 46 King Deluxe Guest Rooms • 35 Double-Queen Deluxe Guest Rooms • 19 Deluxe Studio Suites 42” Flat Panel HDTv with the Latest Feature Movies, Sports, Games & Music, including SportsNet Media and Entertainment Center with Plug Panel Plush Hyatt Grand Beds and Cozy Corner Sectional Sofa in All rooms refrigerator, Single Serve Coffee Maker & Dry Bar in All rooms AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio with MP3 Connection All Deluxe Accommodations include Hair Dryer, Iron & Iron Board
At our doorstep... LonG ISLAnD AQuARIuM & ExhIbItIon CENTEr Located next door, Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center features one of the largest allliving coral reef displays in this hemisphere, a 120,000-gallon shark tank, sea lion shows, many touch tanks, butterflies from around world, and over 100 exhibits and interactive experiences, including: Butterflies & Birds!; Shark Dive; Penguin Encounter; Pirate Snorkel Adventure; Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat; Shark Keeper Experience, and more! Named a Top 10 Aquarium for Children by Parents Magazine.
LONG ISLAND CANOE KAYAK rENTALS
Looking for fun on the forks? Spend a few hours – or an entire day – discovering the natural beauty of Long Island’s local waterways. Located on the picturesque Peconic river, Long Island Canoe Kayak rentals, part of Treasure Cove resort Marina, features in-season canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board, water bike, electric tour board, electric bike, bicycle and fishing pole rentals. Seasonal guided tours are also offered.
GATEWAY TO THE HAMPTONS
Great trips are built around great experiences!
The Hamptons & Long Island Beaches
DINING & bAnQuEt FACILItIES On-Site Guest Kitchen & Bakery Café serving Freshly Prepared Snacks, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Starbucks Coffees, and Premium Wine, Beer & Spirits Within Walking Distance to Downtown riverhead’s Best restaurants Located Adjacent to Atlantis Banquets & Events and the Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center with Nearly 17,000 sq. ft. of Flexible & unique Meeting & Banquet Spaces A variety of Meeting & Event Spaces to Accommodate up to 650 People The Perfect Setting for Everything from Welcome Dinners, Breakfast, Lunch, & Outings Flexible Catering Options from our Classically Trained Chefs
Long Island Wine Country within 10 minutes
Tanger Outlet Shopping Mall
A Hyatt Place Meeting Host Dedicated to Ensuring Your Meeting or Event is a Success
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Washington DC Richmond Charleston
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Located Adjacent to the Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center Located Adjacent to Atlantis Banquets & Events
The perfect destination for “Hub & Spoke” Tours AREA The Hamptons New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Boston, MA Washington D.C. Richmond, VA Montréal, Canada Pittsburgh, PA Buffalo, NY Cleveland, OH Toronto, Canada Raleigh, NC Columbus, OH Charleston, WV Cincinnati, OH
TIME 10 minutes 1.5 hours 3.5 hours 4 hours 6 hours 7 hours 7.5 hours 8 hours 8.5 hours 9 hours 10 hours 10.5 hours 10.5 hours 10 hours 12.5 hours
GATEWAY TO THE HAMPTONS
Located on the Waterfront in Downtown riverhead Just Minutes from Long Island Attractions, Shopping & Dining
CONvENIENT LOCATION 28.5 Miles from Long Island MacArthur Airport An Hour from New York City: LaGuardia & JFK Airports 4 Miles from Interstate 495
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Only an hour and a half drive to New York City 451 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901 Phone: 631.208.0002 Fax: 631.208.3012 LongIslandEastEnd.Place.Hyatt.com
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frank lloyd Wright’s Martin house. Or on a walk through a treasure trove of modern art at the albright-knox. He’ll even (reluctantly) split an order of
buffalo Wings at the anchor bar. You can explore the Cave of the Winds at
niagara falls, enjoy the country’s largest garden walk at garden Walk buffalo and celebrate a century of music at the
colored Musicians club. That’s the unexpected buffalo for you – genuine, welcoming and wonderfully surprising.
Leah MueLLer, c.t.i.s. » mueller@visitbuffaloniagara.com 403 Main Street, Suite 630 / Buffalo, NY USA 14203 / 716-852-0511
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aLBright-Knox art gaLLery An outstanding center for modern and contemporary art, the collection at the gallery belongs among the world’s top galleries. The collection includes Picasso, Monet, rembrandt, Modigliani, kieffer, Warhol and more.
BuffaLo r iver history tours
Hear the story of the Erie Canal, Buffalo’s history as the largest grain port in the world and experience the largest collection of standing grain elevators in the nation!
Made in aMerica store No shopping trip is complete before visiting the Made in America Store, the ONLY store in the USA with 100% American made products.
niagara faLLs Visit NIAgArA FALLS STATe PArk and take a ride on the MAId OF The MIST. Then enjoy a CAVe OF The WINdS WALk and a trolley ride through the park.
anchor Bar & BuffaLo Wings There’s only one place to get the original Buffalo wings: Frank & Teressa’s Anchor Bar. Come see where it all started back in 1964. When you walk into Anchor Bar, you’re essentially walking into Buffalo’s Chicken Wing Museum. It’s been over 50 years since Teressa Bellissimo created the “Buffalo wing” but this downtown restaurant and bar hasn’t stopped making them since.
BuffaLo Bites food tours embark on a three-hour guided walking tour of the elmwood Village where you will eat delicious samples from local eateries and explore the exquisite architecture, history and present day vibrancy of this neighborhood.
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anti-sLavery re-enactMent tour Participate in a unique anti-slavery & live history heritage enchantment tour. You are taken back to an era where protest, abolition and visionaries were the order of the day. Hear about those heroes who put their lives in danger while defending not only their morality (God’s Laws), but the ideas of American freedom they believed in. Encounter characters such as William Lloyd Garrison, Sojourner Truth and Abraham Lincoln in this wonderful half day or full day program.
Theodore Roosevelt began his presidential journey here. Stateof-the-art exhibits and a dramatic guided tour offer a museum experience unlike any other. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and emotions surrounding this pivotal moment in America’s history and learn how the enduring legacy of one of this country’s greatest presidents affects our lives today.
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A newly-opened Frank Lloyd Wright design that was never built in the architect’s lifetime. This gem is a 1920s-designed filling station that was built inside the Buffalo Transportation/Pierce-Arrow Museum. Enjoy a full architectural city tour and several other Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings.
Pickleball. roller derby. A soon-to-be brewery in a grain elevator. And awesome waterfront views. Buffalo riverWorks has kicked the redevelopment of Buffalo’s waterfront up yet another notch, bringing thousands in to its new restaurant and bar, frequent concerts and a myriad of other events.
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BuffaLo BreWery traiL Today, the Buffalo area has two dozen new breweries, with more on the way! Come raise a glass and say Cheers! Skäl!
Larkin Square, is one of the most compelling neighborhood revivals in Buffalo in recent years. Once the industrial center of town, this southeast Buffalo neighborhood is now one of the city’s most popular gathering spots, complete with alfresco dining, live music, microbrews, outdoor markets, food trucks and hula hoops. Admission to all the events is free.
buffalo sister cities Buffalo is proud to have many Sister Cities. These links with various other cities around the world have increased awareness of other cultures and human contact with those in other countries.
DORTMUND, GERMANY SIENA, ITALY
KANAZAWA, JAPAN
RZESZÓW, POLAND
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TVER, RUSSIA CHANGZHOU, CHINA
PARISH OF ST. ANN'S BAY, JAMAICA
Wir haben ein neues deutschsprachiges Video über die Erforschung unserer Region durch Brand USA hergestellt: www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/German We have a new UK-focused video about exploring our region prepared by Brand USA: www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/UK 我们有一个新的中国 关于探索我区编制的品牌USA语言视频: www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/Chinese
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DAY 1-3 HUDSON VALLEY » DAY 4-6 SYRACUSE » DAY 6-9 BUFFALO NIAGARA
neW hotel product THE DELEVAN BOUTIQUE HOTEL 60 Rooms Airport location Opened August 2016
HYATT PLACE BUFFALO/AMHERST 95 Rooms North location Opened spring 2015
CURTISS BOUTIQUE HOTEL 68 Rooms Downtown location Opened May 2017
HOTEL HENRY URBAN RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER 88 Rooms Downtown location Opened April 2017
REIKART HOUSE BOUTIQUE HOTEL 93 Rooms North location Opening Spring 2017
BUFFALO HARBORCENTER MARRIOTT 225 Rooms Downtown/Canalside location Opened fall 2015
SPRINGHILL SUITES 108 Rooms Airport location Opened July 2015
WESTIN 130 Rooms Downtown location Opened September 2016
The Historic Thayer Hotel
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Location & Destination: The Hudson River Valley
The Hudson Valley was ranked in the 2013 edition of National Geographic Travelers as on the the "Top 20 Must See Places."
Local Attractions around the Historic Thayer Hotel West Point Tours
Storm King Art Center
Eisenhower Hall Theatre (Ike Hall)
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
West Point Visitor's Center
Motorcyclepedia
West Point military Museum Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Boscobel House and Gardens
Brotherhood Winery
EXPLORE UPSTATE NEW YORK AND DISCOVER THE WONDERS
CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS
FINGER LAKES
ROCHESTER, NY
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
DAY 1
NYC TO CORNING Drive through the Catskill Mountains via Rt. 17/I-86 to Corning, New York – only a 4 ½ hour drive. Corning, the southern gateway to the Finger Lakes region is home to one of our region’s most popular attractions, The Corning Museum of Glass. Visit the world’s largest glass museum and watch a live Hot Glass demonstration! The new Contemporary Art & Design Wing is attracting visitors from all over the world. Other attractions, and restaurants serving local fare, are found in the Gaffer District of downtown Corning, just a short walk from the museum.
Corning Museum of Glass
The Gaffer District
Corning Museum of Glass
ARTS AND CULTURE
OUTDOOR RECREATION
FOOD AND WINE
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Corning Museum of Glass
National Soaring Museum and Sailplane rides at Harris Hill
Pleasant Valley Wine Co.
www.cmog.org
May
- US Bonded winery #1
Glass Fest
Glenn Curtiss Museum
www.soaringmuseum.org
www.pleasantvalleywine.com
www.glassfest.org
Aviation history
www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org
SHOPPING
The Rockwell Museum
The Gaffer District (Downtown Corning, NY) www.gafferdistrict.com
www.rockwellmuseum.org
DAY 2
FINGER LAKES REGION Leave Corning and head towards Watkins Glen at the south end of Seneca Lake. Watkins Glen State Park is one of our most popular visitor destinations because of the scenery of the 19 waterfalls and the gorge itself. In the village of Watkins Glen you will find dining and boat excursions. Seneca Lake is a long slender lake with wineries along both sides. Traveling up either side will be a beautiful drive and you will end up in the small city of Geneva. In Geneva you can walk the north shore of Seneca Lake. With more than 140 wineries, cideries and distilleries, The Finger Lakes region is one the largest wineproducing regions in North America!
Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen State Park
Wine Tastings
OUTDOOR RECREATION
FOOD AND WINE
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Captain Bill’s Cruises
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail www.cayugawinetrail.com
June - November
– dinner boat cruise
www.senecaharborstation.com
Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival
Glenora Wine Cellars and Veraisons Restaurant
www.fingerlakesmtf.com
Watkins Glen International – ride the NASCAR track
www.glenora.com
Finger Lakes Wine Festival
July
www.theglen.com
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
www.flwinefest.com
Roseland Waterpark
www.senecalakewine.com
– 56 acres of aquatic adventure
The Windmill Farm and Craft Market
August, September
www.roselandwaterpark.com
Watkins Glen State Park – trail with 19 waterfalls
www.nysparks.state.ny.us
- Saturday only
www.thewindmill.com
NASCAR race and the historic Finger Lakes Grand Prix course at Watkins Glen International www.theglen.com
FINGER LAKES TO ROCHESTER Welcome to Rochester, an iconic American city! Rochester (www.visitrochester.com) is home to world renowned attractions including The Strong National Museum of Play which houses the largest collection of toys, games and dolls in the world! At the George Eastman Museum (Founder of KODAK) you’ll learn about the history and pioneer of popular photography and motion picture film. Enjoy an evening of great dining, music and nightlife and be sure to save time for a stroll, bike ride or cruise between the charming villages that line the historic Erie Canal.
The Strong National Museum of Play
The Erie Canal
DAY 3
George Eastman Museum
ARTS AND CULTURE
OUTDOOR RECREATION
FOOD AND WINE
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester and Finger Lakes Golf
New York Wine and Culinary Center
www.museumofplay.org
www.visitrochester.com/ things-to-do/outdoors/golf
www.nywcc.com
May
Belhurst Castle and Winery
www.lilacfestival.com
Letchworth State Park
www.belhurst.com
June
Canandaigua Wine Trail
Rochester International Jazz Festival
George Eastman Museum International Museum of Photography and Film
www.eastman.org
Genesee Country Village and Museum www.gcv.org
Memorial Art Gallery www.mag.rochester.edu
The Grand Canyon of the East
www.nysparks.state.ny.us
Erie Canal Cruising www.sampatch.org
Rochester Lilac Festival
www.canandaiguawinetrail.com
www.rochesterjazz.com
Wegmans Food Markets
September
www.wegmans.com
Rochester Fringe Festival www.rochesterfringe.com
SHOPPING Eastview Mall www.eastviewmall.com
ROCHESTER TO NIAGARA FALLS In the morning, depart Rochester along the scenic Erie Canal, arriving in Niagara Falls ready to be captivated by the experience of the Falls. To start, your visit begins at Niagara Falls State Park, a beautifully landscaped and natural park where you will see and feel the power of Niagara Falls at your fingertips. Get your cameras ready as the iconic attractions Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds are found here and will provide a thrill of a lifetime. To enhance your visit, add the historic towns of Lewiston and Lockport, Old Fort Niagara, a jet boat experience and plenty of wineries!
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Niagara Falls USA
DAY 4
Niagara Falls USA
ARTS AND CULTURE
OUTDOOR RECREATION
FOOD AND WINE
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Historic Lewiston and Youngstown
Maid of the Mist
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
www.niagarariverregion.com
www.maidofthemist.com
www.nfculinary.com
July
Lewiston Council on the Arts
Cave of the Winds
Platters Chocolates
www.artcouncil.org
www.niagarafallsstatepark.com
www.platterschocolates.com
Historic Old Fort Niagara
Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises
Niagara USA Wine Trail
www.oldfortniagara.org
www.lockportlocks.com
www.niagarawinetrail.org
Niagara Arts and Cultural Center
Hiking Trails in the Niagara Gorge
www.thenacc.org
www.niagarafallsstatepark.com
Canal Fest of the Tonawandas www.canalfest.org
September Niagara Falls Blues Festival www.niagarafallsbluefest.org
October Old Falls Street Oktoberfest www.fallsstreet.com
DAY 5
NIAGARA FALLS TO DEPARTURE CITY Spend the morning in Niagara USA and then depart via air from Buffalo / Niagara International Airport (BUF) or drive via the Finger Lakes region back to New York City or beyond.
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New York State’s Largest Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Destination
Explore American history at The Strong museum—the ultimate play destination for all ages and upstate New York’s largest year-round cultural attraction. Experience two floors—more than a city block long—of hands-on, dynamic, interactive exhibit spaces.
Within a five hour drive from the top three international northeast gateway cities, NYC, Boston and Toronto, Destiny USA is minutes away from Hancock International Airport and the William F Walsh Regional Transportation Center, making it easily accessible via plane, train, motor coach and automobile. Destiny USA is fully enclosed, containing over 260 brands all under one roof. It includes department stores, in-demand retail specialty shops, luxury outlets, factory stores and discounters for an extensive variety of shopping options. Whether it’s searching for the latest fashion trends at H&M or Forever 21, testing the hottest electronics and gadgets at Apple, Microsoft or Think Geek, hunting for the designer “bargain of the century” at Nordstrom Rack, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th or TJ Maxx, discovering the perfect update for your home at Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma or At Home or finding a great deal on accessories at the Michael Kors or Coach outlets, it’s all here.
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Location and accessibility make Destiny USA the perfect destination for both group and independent travelers. Located in Syracuse, NY, near the junction of I-81 and I-90 (the NYS Thruway), it is in the center of the state, positioned between NYC and Niagara Falls. Close to the Finger Lakes, it is the perfect fit as an upstate NY itinerary enhancer.
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There are 55 food choices, including 18 full-service restaurants - from The Cheesecake Factory, Texas de Brazil and PF Chang’s to Margaritaville, TGI Fridays and Gordon Biersch and most are group friendly. Destiny USA is also home to 18 exciting entertainment venues where guests can experience action-packed, fun-filled adventures. Race electric go-carts at Pole Position Raceway, solve an interactive adventure at 5 Wits or Escape the Mystery Room, challenge yourself on the largest indoor ropes course in the world - Canyon Climb Adventure, explore science at WonderWorks or even catch a live national comedy performance at Funny Bone Comedy Club. Plus, the entire building is equipped with free Wi-Fi. Incentives are available for groups registering in advance. Our Passport of Savings, with deals and discounts, is provided for registered groups and auto club members. A private motor coach drivers’ lounge, equipped with complimentary amenities is a welcome refuge for weary tour drivers and escorts. Ranked as the top attraction in Syracuse by visitors and a recipient of the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, Destiny USA is a must-experience gem perfect for families, couples, girlfriend getaways, group travel and more! On-site Embassy Suites opening Fall 2017
Discover the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, and games. Get up close with some of America’s rarest and most-iconic artifacts of play—including the first handmade Monopoly set created by Charles Darrow (who popularized the game); Thomas Edison’s mechanical Talking Doll; the first Hot Wheels race cars; and the Bild Lilli fashion doll (which inspired the beloved Barbie doll). Meet history’s playful side in The Strong’s three halls of fame. See the toys beloved by generations in the National Toy Hall of Fame; learn about toy industry luminaries such as Milton Bradley, Walt Disney, Jim Henson, and George Lucas of the Toy Industry Hall of Fame; and discover how electronic games are changing the way people play, learn, and connect with each other in the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Enter the lush rain-forest environment of Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden. Walk among hundreds of brilliantly colored, free-flying tropical and native butterflies and be sure to visit the chrysalis case to see emerging butterflies. Follow a paved path surrounded by tropical foliage, a turtle pond, and a cascading waterfall. Meet other garden inhabitants including a brightly plumaged green Aracari Toucan, a friendly chameleon, and families of Button Quail. Get ready for educational, entertaining, and unforgettable intergenerational fun. Play your way through video game and pinball history, leap into the world of American comic book superheroes, move like a playing piece on a giant game board, and follow the Yellow Brick Road into the world’s largest popup book. View original notes and drawings from legendary game inventors, enjoy a 1918 carousel; indoor and outdoor gardens; museum shop; food court and restaurant; and more. The Strong is open 362 days a year and is centrally located in Rochester, New York, making it easy to include in itineraries that stop in the New York’s Finger Lakes region, Syracuse, Niagara Falls, and other destinations in Western New York and Canada. Visit museumofplay.org or download The Strong Museum Guide mobile app to plan your visit. Free Wi-Fi and parking. ATM on site.
The Strong National Museum of Play www.museumofplay.org
www.destinyusa.com
Suzanne Y. Seldes Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer The Strong National Museum of Play One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607 U.S.A. 585-410-6322 sseldes@museumofplay.org
Rose Hapanowich, Director of Travel and Tourism Destiny USA 9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse, NY 13204 315-466-6000 rmh@destinyusa.com
Karen Dodson, Tourism Sales Associate The Strong National Museum of Play One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607 U.S.A. Tel 585-410-6359 kdodson@museumofplay.org
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For general information contact Christopher Guidone at info@winewaterwonders.com
Niagara Falls
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Hard Rock Cafe - Niagara Falls, USA
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Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls, USA
Est. July 10, 1996
Merani Hotel Group is an individual Hotel Management Company in the Niagara Frontier Region. As a company, MHG has built a differentiated brand portfolio and maintains superior quality of guest service at each of the 3 Hotels in Niagara Falls USA. Guests have come to know MHG standards of Quality and Value with our featured Hotels.
Fashion Outlets Niagra Falls, USA invites visitors to enjoy elegant indoor outlet shopping. This premier outlet center is conveniently located just minutes from Niagara Falls, the Canadian border and local hotels and casinos. Visitors can shop the newly expanded indoor shopping center, featuring 200 designer outlets including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Burberry, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Under Armour, Vera Bradley and Victoria’s Secret and PINK—making it one of the biggest and best outlet centers in the country.
Hours of Operation: Restaurant/Bar & Rock Shop Sun-Thur: 11am-11pm / Fri – Sat: 11am-12am Niagara Falls has long been the destination of honeymooners, and now it has another special place in the hearts of music lovers – it’s the home of Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls USA. Our cafe is located just minutes from Niagara Falls State Park, which consists of three amazing waterfalls: Niagara Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and American Falls. The Niagara Falls Observation Tower, Niagara Adventure Theater, and starting point of the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour are also just minutes away. After you’ve worked up a little hunger or thirst exploring the Falls, come into our cafe for delicious food. We offer everything from our signature Legendary Burger to a Twist on Mac n’ Cheese. Our cafe can accommodate groups of any size. After dinning check out our latest signature items in the Rock Shop and ask to play our house Fender Guitar. Our bar and lounge area features the best in local craft brews and spirits and we love mixing new cocktails while featuring some of our favorite concoctions like the Purple Haze. Thinking of book a group? Treat your guests like the stars they are by arranging special group menus for your event. Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls USA offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus featuring American cuisine for your group to enjoy, or you can have our full-service caterer arrange a custom menu to fit your event. Boasting a grand, old American-style collection of memorabilia from rock legends, we have it all at our cafe in Niagara Falls, New York. From instruments to gold albums to the shirts off your favorite artists’ backs, look no further than your resident experts in rocking hard.
Hard Rock Café – Niagara Falls, NY Hardrock.com Cara Turner Sales and Marketing Manager 333 Prospect Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-304-3308 Cara.Turner@hardrock.com Bob Bloom General Manager NiagaraFalls.GM@hardrock.com
Four Points by Sheraton in Niagara Falls NY: A Sight to See. Take in Spectacular views of the breathtaking Niagara River from this waterfront Hotel. You will be amazed by our 140 room Four Points featuring Riverfront dining. Bella Vista Ristorante and the outdoor patios offering live entertainment (seasonal). Amenities include: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facility, Free Wi-Fi, Banquet rooms, Pet Friendly, It’s everything you want and more! DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls NY: Exclusive retreat. Incredible views of the Mighty Niagara Rapids. Our 192 room DoubleTree is unlike anything in the area. This exclusive Luxury Hotel gives us something to brag about. Parkway Prime Niagara Falls newest Steak House is situated on the Niagara Scenic Parkway overlooking the Niagara Rapids. Amenities Include: Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Free basic Wi-Fi, 16,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, Outdoor patios, Refrigerators (all rooms) Safes, Sophistication at its Best! Holiday Inn Niagara Falls NY: Location, location, location. For business, pleasure, relaxation or entertainment our 189 room Holiday Inn has it all. This newly renovated hotel is perfectly located in Downtown Niagara Falls sitting at the entrance to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Tony Roma’s is best known for Barbeque Ribs and great casual dining. Amenities Include: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facility, Free Wi-Fi, Refrigerators (all rooms) and our newest two story state-of-the-art Great American Arcade. Walk to the Canadian or USA Falls!
Merani Hotel Group Holiday Inn – Downtown Niagara Falls, NY www.hiniagarafalls.com Sheryl Porto Director of Sales Merani Hotel Group Holiday Inn Niagara Falls 114 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-285-2521 sheryl@meranihotelgroup.com
The center offers every day savings of up to 75% off and encourages guests to save even more by visiting Guest Services to receive the Fashion Outlets Savings Pass, worth up to $800 in special offers. Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls, USA is committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience and offers the following premium guest services: translation services, foreign currency exchange, text concierge, complimentary wheelchairs, stroller rental and free Wi-Fi. Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls is a must-shop destination that provides a one-of-a-kind, year-round shopping experience and is ranked as one of the top 20 largest outlet centers in the country!
Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls, NY www.fashionoutletsniagara.com Jennifer Devermann Senior Manager, Tourism Macerich Macerich Shopping Centers & Fashion Outlets 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Suite 230 Rosemont, IL 60018 847-928-7514 Jennifer.Devermann@macerich.com Meghan A. Ayers Marketing Manager Macerich Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA 1900 Military Rd. Niagara Falls, NY 14304 716.297.0933 x 206 Meghan.Ayers@macerich.com
For general information contact Christopher Guidone at info@winewaterwonders.com FEB 2017
Top Reason to Visit New York’s Finger Lakes Region… —Frommers.com
The #1 Rochester Attraction
Acres of Fun
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The Strong National Museum of Play Group and FIT Experiences Net or tiered pricing options available for groups and FIT travel. General Admission (ADM) Explore America’s cultural history at The Strong—the nation’s museum of play! Inside discover the world’s most comprehensive collection of toy, dolls, and games, and two floors of hands-on, intergenerational fun. Experience includes general museum admission. General Admission Plus (ADM-P) Add a stop at Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden to your general admission package and walk among more than 1,000 brilliantly colored, free-flying tropical and native butterflies. ADM-P includes museum orientation (for groups), general admission, butterfly garden admission, 5 game tokens, and a 10% discount to the museum shop. Guided Tour Plus (TOUR-P)* Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of the museum’s vast exhibit spaces and learn the history behind some of the world’s most iconic artifacts of play such as early, handmade Monopoly sets; Thomas Edison’s Talking Doll; the first LEGO sets; Barbie No. 1; and more. Tour the National Toy Hall of Fame, World Video Game Hall of Fame, and Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden. Experience includes general museum admission, plus 5 game tokens and a 20% discount to the museum shop.
Karen Dodson Tourism Sales Associate One Manhattan Square • Rochester, NY 14607 Tel 585-410-6359 • Mobile 585-387-0839 kdodson@museumofplay.org • museumofplay.org
Behind-the-Scenes Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden Experience (DWBG)* Enjoy a 20-minute experience in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden, then enter a private space for a 20-minute presentation about the garden’s flora and fauna with museum live collections staff. Experience includes general museum admission, plus 5 game tokens and a 20% discount to the museum shop. VIP Behind-the-Scenes Experience (VIP)* After a 15-minute museum orientation, explore museum spaces seldom seen by the public. Choose from a 30-minute behindthe-scenes with a museum curator amid the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, and games or a video-game-lovers expedition that includes access to The Strong’s International Center for the History of Electronic Games laboratory. Experience includes general museum admission, plus 5 game tokens and a 20% discount to the museum shop. The museum provides the following complimentary services for tour operators: • General admission for escort and drivers accompanying groups of 35 or more • Brochures, images, and video • Group check-in • Itinerary planning • Site visits * Advanced reservations and group minimums apply.
Some Museums Make You Think— Ours Will Also Make You Giggle!
Toy Halls of Fame
Early Darrow Monopoly Set
Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
Pinball Playfields
Wow your group and FIT clients with a museum experience like no other! Include a stop at The Strong—Western New York’s largest cultural attraction—and explore two floors of playful exhibit spaces spanning more than a city block. Discover the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, and games; test your skills on classic arcade video games; leap into the world of American comic book heroes; play in a retro pinball arcade; walk among hundreds of free-flying butterflies; and so much more! Located in New York’s Rochester Finger Lakes region, the museum is easily accessible from Niagara Falls and other U.S. and Canadian destinations.
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Open nearly every day of the year, The Strong offers: • Ample, free motor coach parking
• Free Wi-Fi
• ATM
• Gift shop
• Spacious food court (vouchers available) and vintage American diner
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• Self-guide experiences translated into several languages
• Costume character greeting*
• Mobile app with enhanced content
Call (585) 410-6359 to book your visit or inquire about group tour packages!
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Monday–Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Baltimore, MD—6 hours Boston, MA—6 hours Cleveland, OH—4 hours Columbus OH—6 hours Erie, PA—3 hours Harrisburg, PA—4.5 hours Hudson Valley (Albany, NY)—3.5 hours Montreal, Canada—5.5 hours Newark, NJ—5.5 hours
Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
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• Catering facilities for up to 330 people*
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New York, NY—5.5 hours Niagara Falls, USA—1.5 hours Ottawa, Canada—4.5 hours Philadelphia, PA—5.5 hours Pittsburgh, PA—4.5 hours Syracuse, NY—1.5 hours Toronto, Canada—3 hours Washington, DC—6.5 hours
M A JO R TENANTS “This place has it all!!!” -Trip Advisor User, 5/16 Syracuse, NY
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BOWLING • BAR • GRILLE
Destiny USA Tourism Contact:
Rose Hapanowich
www.destinyusa.com
Destiny USA Director of Travel & Tourism 315-410-6635 rmh@destinyusa.com
For additional Syracuse area information:
Linda Woodrow Syracuse Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Executive Assistant - Marketing Director 315-470-1913 lwoodrow@visitsyracuse.org www.visitsyracuse.com
P R O G RAM S, AM E NIT IE S & INFORMAT ION Customizable FIT Vouchers Tour operators can request a customizable voucher as “added value” for their FIT clients. The voucher can be exchanged at guest services for our Passport of Savings, filled with special offers and discounts, compliments of your company! GPS Directions Use this address: Group Tour Advance Registration • Groups receive our complimentary Passport of Savings full of deals and special offers • Motor coach driver and escort each receive a gift card and access to our Motor Coach Lounge • Register by contacting our Director of Travel and Tourism, Rose Hapanowich at 315-410-6635 or rmh@destinyusa.com Group Day Pass We offer a commissionable Group Day Pass for groups of 12 or more, fully customizable (depending upon time allotted and budget) for two, three or four different entertainment venues and or restaurants for one low bundled price with savings up to 60% off individual venue rates.
9090 Destiny USA Drive Syracuse, NY 13204 Motor Coach Drop Off and Group Check-in Point Follow ring road signage to the Yellow entrance under the carousel. Motor coach parking is nearby. Hours of Operation Destiny USA’s shops are open 10am – 9:30pm Monday – Saturday and 11am – 6pm Sunday. Most restaurants and entertainment venues stay open later. Hours are extended during the Holiday Season. Accommodations On-site Embassy Suites opening Fall 2017.
Shopping Packages Destiny USA Shop & Play and Shop & Dine packages can be purchased on our website www.destinyusa.com. Click on the “visiting” section for full details and pricing. Canadian Exchange • Offered at the day’s rate in the form of an American Express gift card (for a nominal fee) • Gift Card can be used at any store, restaurant or entertainment venue that accepts American Express China Union Pay Credit Card Union Pay Credit Cards can be used at any location where Discover is accepted. Guest Services will also accept Union Pay Credit Cards to purchase our American Express gift cards, which can be used on-site wherever American Express is accepted.
“You could easily spend the day here…or three.” -Trip Advisor User, 5/16 Rehoboth Beach, DE
“Most of our tours right now also shop in NYC as well as Woodbury Commons, but I think this place [Destiny USA] can easily become the next big destination for them.”
-Jack Lok, Founder & Consultant, L&L Travel Enterprises, Inc.
MILE AGE TO MAJOR CIT IE S : Drive Time to Syracuse from...
Mileage from Major Cities:
Rochester...........................1 Hour
Albany, NY...........................136
Albany................................2 Hours
Baltimore, MD..................299
Buffalo...............................2 Hours
Binghamton, NY.................75
Niagara Falls......................2.5 Hours
Boston, MA.......................299
New York City................... 4 Hours
Buffalo, NY..........................147
Toronto.............................4 Hours
Cleveland, OH..................330
Boston...............................5 Hours
Hartford, CT......................236
Philadelphia.......................5 Hours
Montreal, Quebec..........248
Washington DC..................6 Hours
New York, NY....................253 Ottawa, Ontario...............194 Niagara Falls, NY..............165 Philadelphia, PA..............255 Pittsburgh, PA..................342 Rochester, NY.....................85 Toronto, Ont.....................248 Washington, DC.............350
1000 Islands Adirondacks Niagara Falls
“The exceptional variety available
Saratoga
in both the restaurant and
entertainment venues makes it possible to keep groups from 50 to 500 happy!”
-Michael Guidi, Senior Vice President, Carr’s Holidays Inc.
Finger Lakes
Cooperstown
New York City
SAVE
THE DATE
Central New York
Familiarization Tour
Sunday to Tuesday,
August 27 to 29, 2017
QUESTIONS? OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
CONTACT ALON MARKETING GROUP
631-756-1102
YOU’RE INVITED
TO SAVOR THE FLAVORS OF CENTRAL NEW YORK Meet with more than 100 exhibitors at Turning Stone Resort at the Destinations Group Travel Show on Monday afternoon, August 28. Here’s a list of attractions that will potentially be on the FAM Tour: •
Arkell Museum
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F X Matt Brewery (Saranac)
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Beak and Skiff Apple Orchard & 1911 Spirits
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Galaxy Brewing Company
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Beekman 1802
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Great New York State Fair
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Critz Farms
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Herkimer Diamond Mines
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Destiny USA
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Howe Caverns
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Dinosaur BBQ
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International Boxing Hall of Fame
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Downtown Syracuse
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Iroquois Indian Museum
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Empire Farm Brewery
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Munson-Williams-Proctor Art Institute
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Erie Canal Cruises
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National Baseball Hall of Fame
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The Farmers Museum
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Northeast Classic Car Museum
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Fenimore Art Museum
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Roberson Museum & Science Center
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Fort Stanwix National Monument
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Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
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Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
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Village of Cooperstown
ALL INCLUSIVE REGISTRATION FEE
$149 SINGLE OCCUPANCY | $249 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY Includes all meals, touring, two nights of accommodations and transportation throughout the region. Invitation is non-transferable.
TO BE ADDED TO THIS LIMITED ATTENDANCE EVENT,
PLEASE RESPOND TO JENNIFER AT JPURTILL@ALONMARKETING.COM
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