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Travel with us to... BASEBALL GAMES AT THE NEW STADIUMS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER! Dates will be available very soon for both New York Yankees and New York Mets tickets. Call or check our website for more information. d The Cloisters Museum & Gardens & The Cathedral of St. John dde tA the Divine – Thurs., May 21st - $116 pp. – Experience tours of two of New s u J York City’s architectural, historic and spiritual wonders. The Cloisters, rising from the towering cliffs of Fort Tryon Park in the Washington Heights section of northern Manhattan, is a designated New York City landmark and incorporates parts of actual Romanesque and Gothic cloisters from five medieval European monasteries, a Romanesque chapel, and a 12thcentury Spanish apse. In addition it houses an immense collection of medieval art. The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is the world’s largest Gothic cathedral, has unique stained glass windows, artistic treasures (including tapestries by Raphael and a Keith Haring triptych), and beautiful grounds. This Cathedral was built as a “house of prayer for all nations.” Be captivated by the magnificent rose window (the largest in the U.S.). You will have a fabulous Greek-food lunch at the well-known, neighborhood Symposium Restaurant and have a chance to stop at the famous Hungarian Pastry shop for refreshments on the way home.
“West Side Story” – Wed., Apr. 1st - $205 pp. , $219 pp. , Wed., Jun. 3rd $205 pp. West Side Story transposes Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to the gang-ridden streets of Manhattan in the 1950s. Instead of the Capulets and Montagues, we have the Puerto Rican Sharks versus the Anglo Jets. In place of Romeo and Juliet are Tony and Maria, two teens torn between ethnic loyalty and their intense, abrupt love for one another. The Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim score includes “Tonight,” “Somewhere,” “Maria,” “I Have a Love” and “Something’s Coming.” The staging will retain the original choreography of late director Jerome Robbins. 22nd Annual Quilter’s Heritage Celebration – 2-Two-Day Tour – Fri.-Sat., Apr. 3rd-4th – $277 pp/do. – This year’s theme is “INSPIRED BY…..” (Quilts may be old or recent, but must have a celebration theme or reason for being). This celebration draws quilters and quilt enthusiasts from all over the U.S. and many other countries! Nearly 500 quilts will be on exhibit with about 100 merchants. It is an internationally renowned event. You can visit the Quilters’ Heritage Celebration on line at: www.qhconline.com for complete up-to-date information about the event. “Blithe Spirit” – Wed., Apr. 8th – $205 pp. –“At last Broadway has a comedy to die for” – This is the wickedly funny comedy about a successful novelist haunted by his biggest fan — his deceased first wife. The cast of this starry revival includes 4-time Tony Award Winner Angela Lansbury, Christine Ebersole and Rupert Everett. This is a new Broadway revival of Noel Coward’s comedy.
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Victorian Cape May, NJ – 3-Day Tour – Sun.-Tues., Apr. 26th-28th – $625 pp./do. – This fabulous tour is a complete delight. It begins with the world renowned Philadelphia Museum of Art audio tour of the Cézanne and Beyond exhibit, and continues as you take a step back in time at the Congress Hall hotel and have some wonderful tours and adventures, like a Trolley tour, exploration of Sunset Beach for Cape May Diamonds, experiencing Smithville, an historic living, working early American town set in the 1700’s, and Tea luncheon! Longwood Gardens Wine & Jazz Festival – Sat., May 2nd – $101 pp. – Hampton Jitney is proud to chauffeur you to the 3rd Annual Wine & Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Vintage wines, great jazz and beautiful gardens are the stars of this fun, highly anticipated annual event. Hear the region’s finest jazz artists perform live, including local favorites Joe Baione and Joanna Pascale; enjoy great wines from around the state; and indulge in delectable light fare as you relax amid the splendor of spring at Longwood. Montreal and Quebec–6-Day Tour – Sun.-Fri. – Jun. 14th-19th - $1325 pp./do. - Montreal is a unique blend of old-world charm and new world glitz. Hampton Jitney is very excited to return to our Northern neighbors again this spring. There is a great deal to see and do, so come along for an exciting journey – you won’t be disappointed. You will have guided tours of Montreal, Basilique Saint Anne de Beaupré and Montmorency Falls, have some wonderful meals and do more sightseeing and shopping on your way home through Vermont & Massachusetts. PLEASE NOTE: PASSPORTS, PASSPORT CARDS OR EDL’S (ENHANCED DRIVER’S LICENSES) WILL BE REQUIRED FOR RE-ENTRY TO THE UNITED STATES (AS OF JUNE 1, 2009).
Also Available: Quilters Heritage Celebration – Fri.-Sat., 4/3-4 Culinary Institute – Thurs. 4/23 & Thurs. 6/4 “Hair” – Sat., 4/25 “Yankee Candle Village – Sat., 4/25 “9 TO 5” – Wed., 5/6 & 6/10 Bucks County, PA 2-Day Tour – Fri.-Sat. 5/8-9 Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island – Sat., 5/9 “Chicago” – Sat., 5/16 Wilderstein Mansion High Tea & Tour with Hudson River Cruise – Sun. 5/17 Ellis Island including a “Living Theatre” presentation and lunch – Sat., 5/30 The Bronx Zoo – Sat., 5/30 “A Slice of Brooklyn” Tour & Luncheon – Sat., 6/6
Lunch or dinner (unless otherwise indicated), a Hampton Jitney professional driver, tour escort and deluxe round-trip transportation. Call for complete package details.
To Make A Tour Reservation Call: 631-283-4600 or 212-362-8400 Extension 343 to reach our Southampton Or dial extensions 328 and 329 to reach our Greenport office.
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We also offer trips to Foxwoods Resort Casino, customized tours and charters for any group and more.
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for the most complete list and details of all Hampton Jitney tours and shows. North Fork pick-up and drop-off locations are as follows: Greenport, Southold, Cutchogue, Mattituck, Jamesport, Aquebogue, Riverhead, Farmingville, Melville Marriott.
Hampton Jitney’s Value Pack Ticket Books are always available! Call, Stop in or Go Online to Purchase. • They never expire • Simple to purchase • Save time and money • Any rider can use - anytime
South Fork pick-up and drop-off locations are as follows: East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Southampton, Westhampton, Farmingville, Huntington.
Show tour reservations are accepted only with payment at the time of booking: credit card by phone, cash or check at HJ reservation desk in the Omni lobby. Credit card sales are processed at the time of the reservation. Cancellations will be accepted on a conditional basis – we will attempt to resell the seats, but do not guarantee to do so; if not resold, the customer is still obligated to pay for the non-sold/non-cancelable parts of the package. Any change, refund or cancellation will incur a $15 per person service charge.
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