The Upper Class 2016 March / April Travel Catalog

March 2016

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Grand Opening of The Whitney

Be one of the first to see the new home of The Whitney Museum during a guided tour! Enjoy a three-course Italian lunch at Bottino, located beneath the Highline.

Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Price: $139 per person

Your Price Includes:

Guided Tour, Lunch, Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

Uptown with Justin

Experience the city’s secret gems only found uptown! Justin Ferate, will lead you through stops at Columbia University, Grant’s Tomb, the majestic St. John the Divine and more. Lunch at New Leaf Cafe.

Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 Price: $139 per person

Your Price Includes:

Uptown Tour with Justin, Lunch, Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

Join our NEW trip to Chicago HIGHLIGHTS: 6 Days / 5 Nights 9 Meals Chicago River Cruise Tour of University of Notre Dame Campus

Downtown Chicago Hotel just steps from the Magnificent Mile!

May 11-16, 2016 See page 14 for details

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Samson at Sight & Sound NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Spring Into Mystery NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Irish Heritage with Justin Ferate . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The 9/11 Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Grand Opening of Sagamore Hill NEW. . . . . 6 The United Nations NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 New York’s Prohibition Era NEW. . . . . . . . . . . 7 Around the World in Norfolk 4 Days . . . . . 8-9 Riverdance 20th Anniversary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Old Sturbridge Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Campus Life NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Your Own Private Schooner! NEW. . . . . . . . 11 Picasso at the Barnes Museum NEW. . . . . . . 12 Belmont Race Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Two Grand Openings NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Hudson River Spring Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Chicago - The Windy City 6 Days. . . . . . 14-15 “Down the Shore” in Cape May 2 Days. . 16-17 The Glass House NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Secrets of Central Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Japanese Tea Ceremony NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Discover Oheka Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Explore Ocean City 4 Days. . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

The Immigrant Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 A New Little Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Private Cruise in the Thimble Islands. . . . . . . 23 Montauk - The End. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Niagara Falls and Toronto 5 Days . . . . . . 24-25 Peace Valley Lavender Farm NEW. . . . . . . . . 26 Explore Scenic Block Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lobsterfest at Newport Playhouse NEW. . . . 27 Amazin’ Mets World Series Rematch! NEW. 27 Brooklyn: Old and New Again! NEW. . . . . . 28 Discover Beacon! NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Lake George Day Cruise NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . 29 My Mother’s Italian NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sun, Sail and the Gilded Age 2 Days. . . . 30-31 A Day On The Lake NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Kutztown Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 One Day Only - Stone House Tour NEW. . . 37 Pittsburgh and Fallingwater 3 Days . . . . . 38-39 The Iconic Woolworth Building NEW. . . . . . 40 Bastille Day in NYC NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 The Boston Pops at Tanglewood. . . . . . . . . . . 41 Best of Long Island’s North Fork NEW. . . . . 41 St. John the Divine NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Peddler’s Village Blueberry Festival NEW. . . 42 Radio City Rockettes NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Cruise the Connecticut Coast NEW. . . . . . . 43 Enchanting Thousand Islands 4 Days. . . . 44-45 NYC Rooftop Tour NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Toms River Cruise & Seaside Heights NEW. 46 Tanglewood on Parade 2 Days. . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Bangor and Bar Harbor 5 Days. . . . . . . . . 48-49 Summer in the Adirondacks 3 Days . . . . 50-51 Magical Quebec City 5 Days. . . . . . . . . . . 52-53 Cleveland - America’s North Coast NEW.54-55 Endless Summer in the Outer Banks . . . . 56-57

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Fall Preview

Reservation Information Important Reservation Information. . . . . 34-35 Travel Protection Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Fall in Vermont & NH 5 Days. . . . . . . . . .58-59 Weekend in the Poconos 2 Days. . . . . . . .60-61 Showtime in Lancaster 2 Days. . . . . . . . . 62-63

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Step into the pages of the Bible as the famous Sight & Sound Theater presents their newest production, Samson. You’ll be swept away by Samson’s journey as the entire theater is transformed into an epic adventure with elaborate costumes, soaring sets, trained animals, unmatched special effects and memorable music! A captivating Bible story, Samson is filled with colorful characters, extraordinary feats of strength, and amazing special effects. When Samson stands between two colossal columns in a godless temple - he literally brings the house down!

Get ready for the show with a bountiful lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord, featuring hearty food cooked from scratch with local ingredients from surrounding farms.

Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 or

Friday, July 22, 2016

TWO DATES!

Price: $159 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Return: Yonkers 9:15 pm, White Plains 9:30 pm, Mamaroneck 10:00 pm

Spring into Mystery

Mystery Trip - Let us surprise you!

Your Price Includes:

Orchestra Seating Lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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Spring is almost sprung and with it, do we have a surprise for you! Where to? Well, that’s for us to know and you to find out. If you’re up for a little adventure, join us for a Mystery Day Trip that promises to be a great escape. And that’s the only hint we’ll let slip!

Where will we go?

What will we see?

What will you do?

If we told you too much, it wouldn’t be a mystery… would it?

Your Price Includes:

Date: Monday, April 4, 2016

Price: $119 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Return: Yonkers 7:30 pm, White Plains 7:45 pm, Mamaroneck 8:15 pm

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This, That and the Other Lunch Somewhere Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

Irish Heritage

Emerald Isle in NYC with Justin Ferate

Celebrate the New York City’s rich Irish heritage during a unique tour led Justin Ferate, everyone’s favorite tour guide. Among the many highlights will be the original St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ancient Order of Hibernians, history surrounding Tammany Hall, McSorley’s Old Ale House, Father Duffy and the “Fighting 69th” and more.

One of the day’s special moments will be at the Irish Hunger Memorial (above) - a beautifully haunting tribute and one of New York’s hidden gems. Lunch will be at Tir na nOg featuring your choice of Irish specialties. This tour requires some walking.

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Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016

Price: $119 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Return: Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm

Guided Tour with Justin Lunch at Tir na Nog Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

The 9/11 Museum

Explore the Museum and the Memorial

Experience the new 9/11 Memorial Museum, just opened in May 2014. Honor the fallen and the heroes, embrace the hope and rebirth. The new Museum is dedicated to remembering the events of 9/11, their impact and their continuing significance.

Explore both the Museum and the Memorial on your own, reliving the heart wrenching stories of loss, while being uplifted by those promising recovery, hope and peace.

Witness artifacts, photographs, audio and video tapes, personal effects and memorabilia, along with expressions of tribute and remembrance.

Enjoy a three course lunch at Le Rivage, a wonderful family-owned French restaurant.

This tour requires some walking.

Your Price Includes:

Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Price: $119 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 9:00 am, White Plains 9:30 am, Yonkers 10:00 am Return: Yonkers 6:15 pm, White Plains 6:30 pm, Mamaroneck 7:00 pm

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Admission to 9/11 Museum and Memorial Three-Course Lunch at Le Rivage Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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Grand Opening of Sagamore Hill Newly Restored Home of Theodore Roosevelt

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Be one of the first to see the newly restored Sagamore Hill, home of Theodore Roosevelt. Boasting a recently unveiled $10 million dollar renovation, Sagamore Hill chronicles the life of one of America’s greatest presidents.

Be inspired by his legacy on a guided tour of the 23-room home, including the center hall, dining room, kitchen, drawing room and more. You can even stand on the porch where Teddy gave his speeches! Don’t miss Teddy’s personal office, a grand showcase of his exotic hunting trophies, antiques, art and priceless gifts from foreign dignitaries.

Begin the day with lunch at Canterbury’s Oyster Bar and Grill, specializing in local seafood. Your three course meal will start with an oyster tasting!

After lunch, enjoy free time on your own to explore the charming town of Oyster Bay. This tour requires some walking.

You’ll stand on Teddy’s Porch Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 SOLD OUT!

Saturday, May 7, 2016 Price: $129 per person Travel Protection only 10%

Depart: Yonkers 8:15 am, White Plains 8:45 am, Mamaroneck 9:15 am Return: Mamaroneck 5:30 pm, White Plains 6:00 pm, Yonkers 6:15 pm

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Your Price Includes: Tour of Sagamore Hill Lunch at Canterbury’s Restaurant Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

United Nations NBeeOnewof the First toThe Witness the $2 Billion Restoration Be one of the first to see the iconic building’s ground breaking, original architecture recaptured with a brillant $2 billion restoration.

On a guided tour of the compound, located in New York City, learn about the UN’s mission dedicated to world peace and see the new General Assembly Hall and meeting rooms.

Enjoy an internationally themed, three-course lunch at the highly rated Markt Restaurant, featuring world-class Belgian cuisine.

This tour requires some walking.

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Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Price: $129 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 9:30 am, White Plains 10:00 am, Yonkers 10:30 am Return: Yonkers 5:30 pm, White Plains 5:45 pm, Mamaroneck 6:15 pm

Tour of United Nations Lunch at Markt Restaurant Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

New York’s Prohibition-Era ewDrinks NLunch, & Private Performance at a Speakeasy

Through a hidden, unmarked door, enter the speakeasy world of the American Gangster during Prohibition Era New York! In the old neighborhood frequented by Al Capone and Lucky Luciano, see the best mob highlights: •

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Lunch at Pete’s Tavern, originally a speakeasy that posed as a flower shop Guided tour at the Museum of the American Gangster A drink on us at one of the city’s last remaining speakeasies

The action gets real as you’re surrounded by live gangsters! Become part of the “organization” alongside legendary mobsters portrayed by costumed actors. This is an offer nobody can refuse!

This tour requires some walking.

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Date: Monday, April 25, 2016

Price: $139 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 9:30 am, White Plains 10:00 am, Yonkers 10:30 am Return: Yonkers 8:00 pm, White Plains 8:15 pm, Mamaroneck 8:45 pm

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Speakeasy Lunch and Drinks Guided Museum Tour Private Performance Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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International Tattoo and Chinese Lanterns

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Around the World in Norfolk

Witness the “spectacle of music and might” at the Virginia International Military Tattoo

Head south this spring to enjoy four days of international Day 2: Azalea Festival and Lantern charm and All-American excitement featuring spectacular Spectatular(B, L) events each evening that promise to take your breath away! Start the morning cruising the smooth waters surrounding the Norfolk Day 1: Virginia or Bust (D) Naval Station, the home of America’s

The open road is yours as you traverse the Chesapeake Atlantic Fleet.

Bay Bridge, “One of the Engineering Wonders of the Modern Enjoy a three-course lunch at World,” enroute to Norfolk. Relax at the Wyndham Garden Omar’s Carriage House.

Hotel, located in the heart of Norfolk. Begin your trip with a After a morning of American muswelcome reception, followed by dinner at Norfolk Seafood cle, see the city in full bloom and all Company. alight at the famous Norfolk Botanical Gardens. Be intoxicated by the scents and colors of The 78th Annual Azalea Festival. On a narrated tram tour, stop at many of the Garden’s favorite highlights.

Be transported to an ancient, fantastical land at LanternAsia, a glowing light and lantern exhibit. Be one of the first to see the vibrant lanterns unveiled for the first time in the US with more than 25 sparkling sculptures – some 3 stories tall!

The lanterns are an ancient tradition which began more than 2,000 years ago in China. This highly acclaimed exhibit is making its American debut and only US appearance for just a few weeks!

As the sun goes down, witness 25 magical illuminated works of art that embody traditional Chinese folklore and historic structures that will transport you to a far-off, magical land. This is a rare experience not to be missed!

Enjoy the pagentry from your reserved seats at the NATOFest Parade

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HIGHLIGHTS:

4 Days / 3 Nights 5 Meals

Special LanternAsia Exhibit International Military Tattoo

NATOFest and Parade Victory Rover Cruise

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Pennsylvania Philadelphia Washington, D.C.

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Experience a limited time exhibit of LanternAsia - a unique illumination event

Day 3: Parade of Nations & Military Tattoo (B)

See the world from your reserved seats – the perfect vantage point to witness the Annual Parade of Nations. Watch marching bands, ROTC teams, performers and grand floats. After the parade, the afternoon is yours to explore NATOFest, featuring goods, culture and entertainment from around the world. Tour the Nauticus and board the USS Wisconsin, one of the largest Battleships ever built.

Tonight get ready for The Virginia International Tattoo. Dubbed a “spectacle of music and might,” by CBS Sunday Morning, the Tattoo is a modern-day military performance springing from a centuries-old ceremony. The largest celebration of its kind in the US, the Tattoo brings together more than 850 performers from around the world. See rousing marching bands, stirring bagpipes and an incredible Grand March culminating with all of the bands marching together. An event to be remembered!

Day 4: Beach and Boardwalk (B)

After breakfast, head to Rehoboth Beach, to unwind after the excitement of Norfolk. Enjoy the beach and boardwalk with time on your own for lunch and shopping. Find the perfect souvenir before heading home with new friends and great memories.

Experience the might of the United States Navy during a Harbor Cruise

Your Price Includes:

Date: April 21-24, 2016

Price: $659 Triple, $699 Double, $899 Single (prices per person)

Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 8:15 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Return: Yonkers 7:30 pm, Mamaroneck 8:15 pm

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3 Nights Accommodations 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner Reserved Seating for International Tattoo & NATOFest Parade Harbor Cruise, Garden Guided Tour Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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Riverdance - 20th Anniversary Tour Meet one of the Dancers!

The power, the precision, the phenomenon – be swept away by the 20th Anniversary of Riverdance! Performing in the US for the first time in almost 5 years, don’t miss the thrilling Irish step dance set to stirring Celtic music. Featuring new costumes and special effects, the Washington Times hails the show as, “A phenomenon of historic proportions.”

The Upper Class has made special arrangements to meet one of the dancers after the show – a rare opportunity!

Enjoy orchestra seating at the NJ PAC Center and a three-course lunch at the highly rated Spanish Pavilion, including sangria!

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Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016

Price: $179 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: White Plains 9:30 am, Yonkers 10:00 am Return: Yonkers 6:45 pm, White Plains 7:00 pm

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Old Sturbridge Village

1800’s Living History in New England

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Old Sturbridge Village is a living history museum depicting a rural, 1800’s New England town. Interact with costumed historians describing their life in the Village...as if they were living in it! Meet heritage breed farm animals and explore more than 40 original town buildings.

Take a private cruise on the river that runs through the village, powering the three mills.

Don’t miss the sight, sound and smell of a flintlock musket firing during a “Flash in the Pan” – a private, live musket demonstration led by your very own Musketman!

This tour requires some walking.

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2016

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Price: $129 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Mamaroneck 9:00 am Return: Mamaroneck 7:00 pm, White Plains 7:30 pm, Yonkers 7:45 pm

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Guided Village Tour, Musket Demo, Cruise Colonial-Style Lunch Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

Campus Life!

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Yale, Burgers, Brews and Pez!

Feel like a kid again as we go “back to school” to explore the hallowed halls of the prestigious Yale University. See the residential colleges, the library known as the Cathedral of Knowledge and more! You’ll eat and drink like a student, but with better food! Take a bite out of a burger at the real birthplace of the hamburger. Insider tip: Do NOT ask for ketchup! From there, satisfy your thirst on a tour of Two Roads Brewery and taste three of their home brews!

Your student experience isn’t complete without something for your sweet tooth. At the Pez Candy Factory see candy being made and taste a fresh made sample! This tour requires walking.

Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Your Price Includes:

Price: $99 per person Travel Protection only $10

Guided Tour of Yale Campus Depart: Yonkers 7:30 am, White Plains 8:00 am, Mamaroneck 8:30 am Lunch at Louis Lunch and Brewery Tour Return: Mamaroneck 6:30 pm, White Plains 7:00 pm, Yonkers 7:15 pm Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

Your Own Private Schooner!

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Lunch and Sail on a Tall Masted Ship Taste a whole new sailing experience! Savor a floating lunch on a private cruise of Connecticut’s Mystic River aboard an old world, tall mastered schooner.

As your captain points out many highlights, sail past the famous Mystic Seaport, scenic lighthouses, the mysterious Plum Island and more!

Don’t miss the first day cruise of the season!

Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016

Your Price Includes:

Price: $139 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 6:45 am, White Plains 7:15 am, Mamaroneck 7:45 am Return: Mamaroneck 4:15 pm, White Plains 4:45 pm, Yonkers 5:00 pm

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Private Sail on Agia Mystic Lunch on board the ship Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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Pablo Picasso

Special Exhibit at The Barnes Museum

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The Barnes Museum is the celebrated home of more than 3,000 masterpieces by Cezanne, Matisse, Van Gogh, Renoir and more. Still sparkling from a recent multi-million dollar makeover, The Barnes will host a special, limited time exhibit to commemorate Pablo Picasso. See more than 50 works drawn from major museums around the world, including oils, watercolors, drawings and even ballet costumes designed by Picasso himself. Begin your day with a three-course lunch at Spasso Grill, known for its taste of Italy in the heart of the Old City. This tour requires some walking.

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Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Price: $129 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Return: Yonkers 7:30 pm, White Plains 7:45 pm, Mamaroneck 8:15 pm

Admission to Barnes Museum Lunch at Spasso Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

Play your luck and place your bets at the famous Belmont Race Track! Take in the gorgeous views and exciting atmosphere as you ring in the new racing season.

Witness the live action throughout the day from the Garden Terrace located on the home stretch with perfect views of the finish line! Enjoy several races and a buffet lunch, with private betting windows, closed circuit tv and of course, clubhouse admission. Don’t miss your chance to play the ponies!

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Date: Friday, May 6, 2016

Price: $119 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 9:15 am, White Plains 9:45 am, Mamaroneck 10:15 am Return: Mamaroneck 6:30 pm, White Plains 7:00 pm, Yonkers 7:15 pm

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Private Seating in the Garden Terrace with Clubhouse Admission and Buffet Lunch Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

Two Grand Openings!

New The High Bridge & United Palace Theater

Be one of the first to visit two of New York City’s uptown gems, both newly opened to the public. Go behind the scenes at The United Palace Theater as you enter into the opulent grand foyer to see the sweeping staircase, 1930’s VIP smoking rooms and a group photo on the oversized stage! Step onto the High Bridge, closed to the public for 40 years, connecting uptown Manhattan to the Bronx. Walk the bridge’s history and sweeping views with urban historian Justin Ferate. Enjoy a three-course lunch at Bette Midler’s restaurant, The New Leaf Café.

This tour requires some walking.

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Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Price: $129 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 8:30 am, White Plains 9:00 am, Yonkers 9:30 am Return: Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm

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Hudson River Spring Cruise Award Winning Brunch at The Thayer Hotel

Cruise into spring on a narrated Hudson River cruise on board “The Pride of the Hudson.” Witness the majestic Hudson Highlands from the open air sundeck or enjoy the comfort of the main salon featuring huge, wrap-around windows.

Before boarding, enjoy the legendary Sunday Champagne Brunch at The Historic Thayer Hotel, named Best Brunch in the Hudson Valley eight years in a row. Pile your plate with giant shrimp, smoked salmon and more! Then go back for seconds and even thirds at the cooking stations featuring everything from prime rib to homemade waffles to traditional Bananas Foster. Whatever you choose, enjoy unlimited Champagne, Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s.

Cruise, Eat and Drink…makes for a great Sunday in the spring!

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Date: Sunday, May 15, 2016

Price: $149 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 7:45 am, Yonkers 8:30 am, White Plains 9:00 am Return: White Plains 5:00 pm, Yonkers 5:30 pm, Mamaroneck 6:15 pm

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Narrated Hudson River Cruise Champagne Brunch at Thayer Hotel Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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Discover the best Chicago has to offer during this wonderful vacation

Experience why Chicago is known as both the The Windy City and The Magnificent Second City. Spend three nights at your hotel located on the Magnificent Mile. The wind won’t sweep you away, but the city’s many highlights will. You’ll even venture from the city to one of the country’s most beloved landmarks, The University of Notre Dame!

Explore the famous Magnificent Mile

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Day 1: Westward Bound (D) Westward bound, journey through four states on the way to our first stop in Ohio. Celebrate the start of your trip with a welcome reception and drink on us! Tonight, enjoy dinner at Red Gables Mesquite Grill. Get a good night’s sleep at the Country Inn and Suites before continuing west tomorrow.

Day 2: Hold Onto Your Hat (B, D) Hold onto your hat as we arrive in the Windy City and begin with the best views on a narrated cruise along the Chicago River. An

expert from the Chicago Architecture Foundation will describe the world class architecture along the river that runs through the center of the city. Dinner at Weber Grill – a Chicago classic!

Day 3: Look Out Windy City! (B, L) See the city from top to bottom on a guided tour! Enjoy the Magnificent Mile, Buckhingham Fountain, Millennium Park, and much more as you hear Chicago’s legends and storied history. Take a break at Lawry’s The Prime Rib, an extraordinary restaurant located

Optional Day – Holland Tulip Festival

Choose an optional adventure to Holland, MI for the Annual Tulip Festival. Celebrate the rich Dutch heritage and culture of Holland, located on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. With Dutch flavored entertainment and some of the largest parades in Michigan, the festival is world-class fun! Stroll Windmill Island Gardens and see the Tulip Parade from your premium seats!

Join local chefs for an expert, three course, cooking demonstration. After each demonstration, you’ll savor their creations, giving a whole new meaning to the phrase “working lunch!”

$89 per person includes Premium Parade Seats and Lunch!

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HIGHLIGHTS: 6 Days / 5 Nights 9 Meals Chicago River Cruise Tour of University of Notre Dame Campus

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Downtown Chicago Hotel just steps from the Magnificent Mile!

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Cruise the Chicago River to discover the city’s world famous architecture

in downtown and housed in the 1890’s McCor- Day 5: Notre Dame (B, D) mick Mansion. This afternoon marvel at the Feel the spirit at The University of Notre view from the top of the John Hancock Tower. Dame, one of the country’s most beloved institutions. See the school’s famous Grotto, Day 4: Optional Day – Holland Tulip Festival Basilica, the Golden Dome and more. After (B, Optional L) the guided tour, explore on your own with Today is yours to explore the city on your time for lunch. Stop for relaxing night and a own including Navy Pier, The Art Institute, Mil- farewell dinner in Ohio. lennium Park and more. With so many choices, ask your tour director who can help you plan Day 6: Homeward Bound (B) your best day. Or, choose an option adventure After breakfast, we’ll head home. Use the to Holland, MI (see opposite page). time to connect with new friends. Chat, share pictures and plan for your next trip!

Tour Notre Dame Campus

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Date: May 11-16, 2016

5 Nights Accommodations, incuding 3 in Price: $1,039 Triple, $1,099 Double, $1,549 Single (per person) downtown Chicago near the Magnificent Mile!

Travel Protection only 10% 5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 3 Dinners Expert Tour Guides Depart: Goldens Bridge 6:00 am, Mamaroneck 6:45 am, Yonkers 7:30 am Architecture River Cruise Return: Yonkers 6:00 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm, Goldens Bridge 7:30 pm Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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“Down the Shore” in Cape May

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Start summer early with a seaside, two-day getaway to the charming shore town of Cape May, NJ. Spend the night “down the shore” at the beachfront Grand Hotel and wake up to ocean views right from your room. Get the best of spring’s beaches, boats, boardwalks and beautiful Victorian architecture!

Day 1 – Down the Shore (T, D) Arrive in time for High Tea and a tour at the famous Physick Estate (bottom), Cape May’s exquisite showplace that captures the grandeur of the Victorian era. On a guided tour, explore Cape May Point and Fisherman’s Wharf to see a sunken ship, an 1800’s lighthouse, Lobster House Dock and more! Go back in time during dinner at the Washington Inn, originally an historic plantation.

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HIGHLIGHTS: 2 Days / 1 Nights 3 Meals Around Cape May Cruise Beach Front Hotel

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Atlantic Ocean Cape May

Wake up to your beautiful ocean view at the beachfront Grand Hotel

Day 2 – Sea and Sip (B) Wake up to your beautiful ocean view and head for a morning on the water! Cruise along the coast as you hear tales of local heroes, legends and history. Keep your eyes peeled for Victorian mansions, beaches and maybe even a surprise sighting of a whale! Explore the town’s charming shops, galleries and restaurants for lunch on your own. Toast your trip with a finale at an award-winning winery. Tour the vineyard to see where grapes are grown and how their wine is made.

Cruise along the scenic Cape May coastline

Date: May 18-19, 2016

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Price: $339 Triple, $349 Double, $399 Single (prices per person)

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1 Nights Accommodations 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner Cape May Cruise Depart: Goldens Bridge 7:00 am, Mamaroneck 7:45 am, Yonkers 8:30 am Expert Tour Guides Return: Yonkers 9:00 pm, Mamaroneck 9:45 pm, Goldens Bridge 10:15 pm Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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The Glass House

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Guided Tour of Philip Johnson’s Masterpiece

See what it really means to live in a glass house on a guided tour of The Philip Johnson Glass House. Johnson was one of the world’s most influential architects, credited with bringing modern design to America. A stunning structure built almost entirely of glass using innovative, mid-century design, Johnson built the Glass House as his personal weekend retreat. Look right through the walls to the surrounding gardens. Step inside to see the uniquely transparent architecture, minimalist modern furniture and permanent art collection.

Start the day with a three course lunch at Cava Restaurant featuring a mix of Ecuadorian and Italian flavors. This tour requires walking.

Date: Monday, May 16, 2016

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Price: $139 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 9:30 am, White Plains 10:00 am, Mamaroneck 10:30 am Return: Mamaroneck 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:30 pm, Yonkers 6:45 pm

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The Secrets of Central Park One of America’s Greatest Works of Art

Central Park is a national treasure – 843 acres in the heart of the city. On a guided tour led by Justin Ferate, learn the secrets about how architects created meadows, lakes, woodlands, waterfalls and streams –all man-made! See favorite spots including Strawberry Fields, Central Park Lake, Belvedere Castle, Alice in Wonderland and a blooming spring finale at the Conservatory Gardens.

For lunch, experience tube steaks at the umbrella room! Bite into a true city meal of hot dogs in the park… what could be more New York?

Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Your Price Includes:

Price: $99 per person Travel Protection only $10 Depart: Mamaroneck 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Return: Yonkers 4:30 pm, White Plains 4:45 pm, Mamaroneck 5:15 pm

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Central Park Guided Tour Tube Steaks at the Umbrella Room!

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Japanese Tea Ceremony A Day of Zen

A 500 year old custom, the Japanese Tea Ceremony demonstrates grace, tranquility and respect in an elaborate ceremony. Be moved by the ceremonial preparation of this honored elixir during a private presentation at the Hammond Museum in North Salem. See the artful handling of the bowls, the precise frothing of the macha, the pottery, flowers and more that are integral to the Tea Ceremony. Your day wouldn’t be complete without a taste of tea – pure zen! Complete your eastern experience with lunch at Haiku.

Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016

Your Price Includes:

Price: $139 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 9:30 am, Yonkers 10:15 am, White Plains 10:45 am Return: White Plains 5:00 pm, Yonkers 5:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:00 pm

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Discover Oheka Castle

Private Tour with Lunch at the Estate Oheka Castle is the second largest private home in America and one of the country’s most recognizable estates. Step through the castle doors and into classic films like Citizen Kane and the Great Gatsby, both filmed at Oheka.

Explore the estate on a private, docent led tour through the mansions rooms and gardens including the library, original ballroom and the restaurant, where you will enjoy a delicious two course lunch followed by homemade cookies from the Oheka Pastry Kitchen.

This tour requires some walking.

Date: Thursday, May 26, 2016

Your Price Includes:

Price: $129 per person Travel Protection only 10%

Private Tour of Oheka Castle Depart: Yonkers 9:30 am, White Plains 10:00 am, Mamaroneck 10:30 am Two course lunch plus homemade cookies Return: Mamaroneck 5:15 pm, White Plains 5:45 pm, Yonkers 6:00 pm Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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View the iconic Assateague Island Lighthouse

Start your summer with beauty at the beach!

Spend 4 oceanfront days in Ocean City, filled with sun, surf, wild ponies and more!

Day 1: Ocean City (T, D) Your summer truly begins when you check into the Dunes Manor Hotel, featuring oceanfront rooms, each with a private balcony. Named the #1 Hotel in Ocean City, you’ll experience the grand style of Ocean City’s Victorian Era with afternoon tea at the Dunes Manor. When you’re ready for excitement, the famous Ocean City Boardwalk is only a short block away...as the rest of Ocean City awaits!

Tonight, it’s dinner and a show! Enjoy a private performance of the hilarious comedy Joey and Gina’s Italian Wedding! Anything and everything goes wrong during this hysterical, full audience participation performance with full Italian buffet dinner. Dance, act, and laugh yourself silly, right alongside the wedding party.

Day 2: Life Guards & Ponies (B) Step into the world of life guards at the Life-Saving Museum. Learn about the heroic surfmen – the beach’s bravest! This afternoon, take to the ocean on a cruise to witness the wild ponies as we explore the Assateague Island from the water. You’ll enjoy bird watching, dredging for clams and a hands-on crab and crab pot demonstration. Explore each end of the boardwalk for lunch and dinner on your own, your tour director can help you find the best spots!

Search for wild ponies while cruising the Assateague National Seashore

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HIGHLIGHTS: 4 Days / 3 Nights 8 Meals Private Oceanfront Balcony Assateague Island Cruise Stroll the Boardwalk

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Search for Wild Ponies Guided Tours of Ocean City and Berlin

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Atlantic Ocean Ocean City Assateague Island

You’re just steps to the beach and iconic Ocean City Boardwalk!

Day 3: Ocean City and Berlin (B, T, D) Today, meet your local guide for a tour of Ocean City and historic Berlin. Learn about the area’s Algonquian history and the highlights that attract thousands of tourists every year. The afternoon is yours! Stroll the beach or boardwalk, hit the town, take a dip in the ocean or relax on your private balcony overlooking the ocean and cap it all off with afternoon tea. It’s all up to you! Dine at your leisure inside the Victorian Dining Room tonight.

Day 4: Wilmington (B, T) After a relaxed morning, depart Ocean City for Wilmington, just outside of Philadelphia.

Afternoon tea at historic Hotel du Pont. Arrive home today with wonderful memories.

Stroll the Boardwalk and enjoy the fun, sun and warm ocean breeze

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Date: May 31-June 3, 2016

3 Nights Accommodations Price: $799 Triple, $839 Double, $1,109 Single (prices per person) with Oceanfront Balcony 3 Breakfasts, 3 Afternoon Teas and 2 Dinners

Travel Protection only 10% Round Trip Luggage Handling Depart: Mamaroneck 8:15 am, Yonkers 9:00 am Expert Tour Guides Return: Yonkers 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 7:00 pm Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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The Immigrant Experience Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty

Travel back generations on a journey of heritage, culture and history! A very special private tour will be led by “Mr. Ellis Island,” the acclaimed author, Tom Bernardin. Be moved by the Wall of Honor, the Great Hall and the Registry Room where you can look for ancestors!

From Ellis Island, we head to the Statue of Liberty. Walk around the statue’s base and enter into the pedestal during an audio guided tour. Be awed by the enormity of the statue, but even more so by what she stands for!

Today’s lunch will be enjoyed on Liberty Island, with spectacular city views under the watchful eye of Lady Liberty. This tour requires walking.

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Date: Sunday, June 5, 2016

Price: $109 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 7:45 am, White Plains 8:15 am, Yonkers 8:45 am Return: Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm

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A New Little Italy: Federal Hill Gondola Ride, Bakery Tour and More!

Your Viaggio Dilettevole – delightful journey – takes you to Italy via Providence, RI. Discover Federal Hill, which famed Chef Mario Batali called, “One of the Best Little Italys in the US” Begin with lunch at Camille’s Restaurant, an Italian landmark for more than 100 years.

Mangia! For dessert, go into the kitchen at Scialo Brother’s Bakery, celebrating their 100th anniversary. Meet one of the original family members that still own the bakery and taste the pastries made from scratch daily! The day wouldn’t be complete without free time to shop.

Bring a cooler so you can take home fresh pasta, cheese, meats, pastries and much more!

A floating finale on the Providence River features a relaxing ride in an authentic Venetian gondola ride. Eccellente!

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Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016

Price: $129 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 7:30 am, White Plains 8:00 am, Mamaroneck 8:30 am Return: Mamaroneck 8:00 pm, White Plains 8:30 pm, Yonkers 8:45 pm

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Private Cruise in the Thimble Islands featuring lunch at the U.S.S. Chowder Pot

Spend a summer’s day aboard the Sea Mist, a 40-foot, double-decker boat for a private cruise of the Thimble Islands. Located just off the coast of Connecticut, you’ll hear stories of pirates, local lore and more legends dating back to the 1600’s when the islands were first discovered.

Prior to your cruise, visit the Connecticut Trolley Museum featuring restored, vintage streetcars. You’ll even take a narrated ride inside an antique trolley car!

To make sure you don’t go hungry, enjoy a three-course lunch at the U.S.S. Chowder Pot, voted “Best Seafood in Connecticut” for the past 8 years! This tour requires walking.

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Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Price: $129 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 8:15 am, White Plains 8:45 am, Mamaroneck 9:15 am Return: Mamaroneck 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:30 pm, Yonkers 6:45 pm

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Montauk – The End

featuring The Point Lighthouse and Gosman’s Dock Affectionately called “The End,” Montauk is located at the tip of Long Island and is one of the most popular destinations “Out East!”

Start your day at the family owned Gosman’s Dock, a Montauk landmark right on the water! With harbor views and seagulls overhead, enjoy the fresh, local seafood!

Meet your local guide for a tour of “The End,” including the landing of the historic Amistad, Teddy Roosevelt’s encampment, Deep Hollow Ranch and more!

The grand finale will be a visit to New York’s very first lighthouse located at the very end of The End. Don’t miss this summer’s day by the water!

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Date: Monday, June 13, 2016

Price: $119 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 7:00 am, White Plains 7:30 am, Mamaroneck 8:00 am Return: Mamaroneck 7:45 pm, White Plains 8:15 pm, Yonkers 8:30 pm

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Niagara Falls and Toronto

Exhilarating boat ride to the base of thundering Niagara Falls!

Feel the power of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Niagara Falls. This 5 day, 4 night trip is the perfect mix of the Niagara and Toronto’s best, with comfortable accommodations at the Victorian Inn at the Falls Hotel, just steps from the falls!

Day 1: Niagara Falls (D) Dine in the Sky Above The Falls with a welcome dinner at the world-famous Revolving Dining Room atop Skylon Tower. Presented at 775 feet above the falls, see a spectacular, revolving view of Niagara Falls and the Great Gorge.

Explore Toronto on a guided tour and see the magnificent Old City Hall

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the Oh Canada Eh! musical. Featuring favorite Canadian characters like the singing Mountie, Hockey Player, Anne of Green Gables and more, everyone is Canadian tonight!

Throughout the show, enjoy a fiveDay 2: Niagara Falls course, family-style meal featuring (B, D) Canadian dishes! Save room for the Feel the Power and flag waving finale that brings the auMist of Niagara Falls dience to its feet every night! aboard your state-ofthe-art catamaran for Day 3: Toronto (B) an up-close view of the Explore the Lake City of ToGreat Gorge, American ronto with your local guide, taking Falls and the mighty in its most famous highlights includHorseshoe Falls, which ing the St Lawrence Market, the Distogether make up the tillery District, The Old City Hall, thundering Niagara the chic area of Yorkville and more!

Falls. Tiered 360-de- Cruise the gorgeous waters of gree viewing platforms Lake Ontario as you take in the specallow for unobstructed tacular city vistas from the water. wonder and awe of Ni- Cruise past Toronto’s bustling haragara Falls. borfront, Queen’s Quay terminal, The Skydome, Historic Hanlan’s Oh Canada Eh! point, the CN Tower, a stop at the Dinner and Show Toronto Islands and more!

Eh (rhymes with hay) is the favorite Day 4: Niagara-on-the-Lake (B, D) word of all Canadians. Visit historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, See the Canuck quirks called the loveliest town in Ontario. and culture that go well Stroll the quaint town and enjoy a beyond Eh, featured in local winery tour and tasting.

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Enjoy a welcome dinner overlooking the falls at famed Skylon Tower!

Spectacular Falls Finale After a farewell dinner at the iconic Elements on the Falls restaurant, you will be blown away on a special boat ride to the front of the falls to view the Falls Illumination show. A laser light show set against the Falls and with the city as a stunning backdrop, there is no better way to enjoy the Falls!

The power of the falls will touch your spirit and the trip will bring relaxation, laughter, fun and friends. We hope you’ll say “Oh Canada” and join us, eh?

Day 5: A Niagara Farewell (B) Before heading home, enjoy a final stop at Niagara Falls State Park, America’s oldest state park. Your pictures will be awesome, but getting close enough to touch Niagara Falls inspires genuine awe with millions of gallons of water rushing every minute! There’s no closer place to “feel Niagara’s flow!”

Date: June 6-10, 2016

Witness a stunning Falls Illumination Show

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Price: $799 Triple, $849 Double, $1,049 Single (prices per person)

Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 6:30 am, Mamaroneck 7:15 am, Goldens Bridge 8:00 am Return: Goldens Bridge 6:30 pm, Mamaroneck 7:15 pm, Yonkers 8:00 pm

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Peace Valley Lavender Farm A Feast for the Senses!

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Follow your nose to the fragrant fields of the Peace Valley Lavender Farm in nearby Pennsylvania. Overlooking a beautiful lake with rolling, purple hills, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to the flower fields of Provence in France!

On a guided tour with your expert “Lavender-ist”, learn about the different varieties of lavender, their properties and hidden uses, while visiting the gardens, drying room and barn. This is prime time to visit as the farm will be in full bloom and bursting with color!

A feast for the senses, lunch will be a special menu at Bobby’s Simone’s restaurant, developed exclusively for The Upper Class.

Featuring ingredients from the Farm, you’ll taste, smell and savor lavender in every course!

Date: Thursday, June 16, 2016

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Depart: Mamaroneck 8:30 am, White Plains 9:00 am, Yonkers 9:30 am Return: Yonkers 6:30 pm, White Plains 6:45 pm, Mamaroneck 7:15 pm

Explore Scenic Block Island “One of the Last Great Places”

“Block Island is

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Nestled in the Atlantic Ocean, 12 miles from the nearest land, Block Island was designated “One of the Last Great Places in the Western Hemisphere” by the Nature Conservancy. Relax as you ferry across Narragansett Bay, arriving in time for lunch at the National Hotel - the island’s flagship Victorian landmark, featuring a giant, wrap-around porch with spectacular ocean views.

On a guided tour of the island, discover miles of pristine beaches, sparkling clear waters, dramatic bluffs and more as you visit the Great Salt Pond and scenic lighthouses.

Explore the resort town of Old Harbor on your own, visiting the unique shops, strolling the beach or relaxing on the porch as sailboats glide by.

Date: Saturday, June 18, 2016

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Price: $149 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 6:00 am, White Plains 6:30 am, Mamaroneck 7:00 am Return: Mamaroneck 8:45 pm, White Plains 9:15 pm, Yonkers 9:30 pm

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Lobsterfest at the Newport Playhouse

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Bring your appetite for succulent lobster, clam chowder and all the fixins’! It’s a Rhode Island Lobsterfest with an overflowing buffet featuring boiled lobster, roast chicken, shrimp cocktail, mussels, Creole shrimp, barbecue chicken, clam chowder and much more!

Make it a party in The Newport Playhouse Dining Room with a cash bar and a lunchtime soundtrack featuring your favorite show tunes!

After eating to your heart’s content, head to the Theater’s Mainstage for a hilarious Humphrey Bogart themed play, Play It Again Sam!, written by the one and only, Woody Allen.

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Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Price: $135 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 6:30 am, White Plains 7:00 am, Mamaroneck 7:30 am Return: Mamaroneck 7:15 pm, White Plains 7:45 pm, Yonkers 8:00 pm

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World Series Rematch

with Amazin’ Field Level Seats!

“Amazin’ Mets” vs.

Kansas City Royals

The “Amazin’ Mets” seek revenge against the World Champion Kansas City Royals in a rematch from last year’s World Series!

After losing to the Royals in last year’s heart breaking World Series, the Mets are out to prove this is their year!

See your favorite players and new stars from exclusive, field level seats! It’s already the hottest ticket of the season. Cheer on the home team from Section 110 on the first base side, close to the Mets dug out. “Amazin” seats with field level views!

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Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2015

Price: $159 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 10:00 am, White Plains 10:30 am, Mamaroneck 11:00 am Return: Mamaroneck 5:45 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Yonkers 6:30 pm

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Brooklyn: Old and New Again Fort Greene and Clinton Hill with Justin Ferate On a completely new day in Brooklyn explore Fort Greene and Clinton Hill with Justin Ferate.

In the early 1900’s, these neighborhoods were some of the city’s most exclusive addresses, recently returning to newly chic status. A treasure trove of distinct architecture, the area has become increasingly popular with artists, designers and filmmakers. Walk the grand brownstone streets, see the mansion row of the Pratt family and many fascinating landmarks.

We’ll break for lunch at Chadwick’s Restaurant, a neighborhood favorite with a warm atmosphere and American menu.

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Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Price: $119 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 7:30 am, White Plains 8:00 am, Yonkers 8:30 am Return: Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm

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N e w Glass Blowing in Beacon and Stained Glass at Union Church The Buzz in Beacon See what all the buzz is about in Beacon, known for a quaint, winding Main Street brimming with cool character! Enjoy plenty of time for lunch on your own as you explore the boutiques, galleries, cafes, artisan workshops and more! Save room for your sweet tooth with a complimentary pastry at the Homespun Bakery.

Begin the day with a glass blowing demonstration at Hudson Beach Glass. You’ll be amazed by their sparkling creations!

Use your new knowledge from Hudson Beach Glass during a visit to Union Church, known for its radiant stained glass windows.

Located in Pocantico Hills, NY and built by John D. Rockefeller, this small country church features priceless stained glass masterpieces

by Marc Chagall and Henri Matisse – his final work of art!

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Date: Thursday, June 23, 2016

Price: $79 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 7:45 am, Mamaroneck 8:30 am, White Plains 9:00 am Return: White Plains 6:00 pm, Mamaroneck 6:30 pm, Yonkers 7:15 pm

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Admissions and Demos Lunch at Brother’s Restaurant Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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Lake George Day Cruise

Spend a summer’s day cruising beautiful Lake George, famous for secluded islands and historic mansions surrounded by the mountain wilderness of the Adirondacks. Board the Lac du Saint Sacrement, a classic old world style, lake cruiser featuring expert narration, open air decks and climate controlled lounges. Enjoy lunch and entertainment in the elegant dining room where every seat has a view of the lake! Be amazed by the lake’s majestic views, stunning rock formations, calm bays and The Narrows, made up of hundreds of tiny islands.

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Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Price: $129 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 7:15 am, White Plains 7:45 am Return: White Plains 7:30 pm, Yonkers 7:45 pm

Lunch Cruise on Lake George Entertainment on board!

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Starring 30 wild characters that are all too familiar, the show is one part cannoli, one part pastrami and two parts Prozac! At Caesars Atlantic City, follow along on a wonderfully funny journey filled with everybody you know, have known, and some you’d want to forget but can’t!

It will feel like you’ve just finished a family dinner with a little heartburn and lots of laughs.

Play your luck with a $20 Casino Bonus and a Buffet Lunch at the Caesars Palace Court.

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Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Price: $139 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 7:30 am, White Plains 8:00 am, Yonkers 8:30 am Return: Yonkers 9:00 pm, White Plains 9:15 pm, Mamaroneck 9:45 pm

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Sun, Sail and the Gilded Age in Newport, RI

Private cruise on board an 80-foot, turn-of-the-century schooner

Newport, Rhode Island is famous for the sparkling waters of its famous harbor, historic lighthouses, Gilded Age mansions, the freshest seafood, bustling wharfs, breathtaking water views and much more. Experience it all as you “Summer in Newport” for two days, enjoying the best this ocean town has to offer.

Day 1 - Sun and Sail (L) Begin at The Pier, a favorite restaurant of the locals.

With its waterfront location and relaxed, summery atmosphere, it’s the best place to kick off your Newport escape!

After lunch, take to the seas on a private cruise aboard an 80-foot, turn-ofthe-century-style schooner. After checking into the Newport Mainstay Hotel, enjoy free time to explore Bowen’s Wharf and the Downtown Harbor area. Ask your tour director to help find the best the shops, galleries and many restaurants to choose from for dinner on your own.

Explore beautiful Bowens and Bannisters Wharf

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Private Sail on a Tall Masted Schooner

Newport Flower Show Dine overlooking Newport Harbor

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Witness a flower show like you’ve never seen before!

Day 2 – Gilded Age in Full Bloom (B, L) Spend a glorious morning at Rosecliff Mansion, host to the Newport Flower Show. The show takes place on the Rosecliff estate with sweeping ocean views. See the Gilded Age in full bloom as you stroll living displays in the oceanfront gardens curated around fountains, sculptures and buds of bursting color.

After working up a gilded appetite with Mother Nature, enjoy a farewell threecourse luncheon overlooking Block Island Sound at local favorite George’s of Galilee.

After lunch, head home, relaxed and “gilded” after your Newport escape! This tour requires some walking.

Sun, Ocean Breezes and the Newport Flower Show!

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Date: June 24-25, 2016

Price: $389 Triple, $399 Double, $499 Single (prices per person)

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On Broadway All Broadway Shows (unless otherwise stated) Depart: Mamaroneck 9:15 am, White Plains 9:45 am, Yonkers 10:15 am Return: Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm Includes: Orchestra Seats, Lunch or Brunch, Tour Director, Taxes & Gratuities

Beautiful

“Extraordinary”

- The NY Post

The “Must-See Musical of The Year” tells the story of Carole King’s life through her music Relive such famous hits as “Pieces of Your Heart,” “It’s Too Late” and “I Feel The Earth Move.” Brunch at Chez Josephine

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 April 17, 2016 SOLD OUT! Price: $229 per person Travel Protection only 10%

Waitress

Starring Tony Winner Jessie Mueller (Beautiful)!

An irresistible slice of life, Waitress is an empowering celebration of friendship, motherhood and finding the strength to pursue your dreams. Follow Jenna, played by Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller, a waitress and expert pie maker, as she cooks up a recipe for happiness. Lunch at Pietrasanta.

Wednesday, June 25, 2016 Price: $239 per person Travel Protection only 10%

Finding Neverland

“Beautiful & Wonderous With a little pixie dust, the spirit of Neverland flies to Broadway.

Finding Neverland follows the life

- The Huffington Post of J.M. Barrie, as he finds inspiration to write the beloved children’s book, Peter Pan. Starring Emmy Award Winner Kelsey Grammer, the musical explores the power of imagination, friendship and reminds us when we believe, we can fly! Lunch at Pietrasanta.

TIME’s Top 10 Musicals of 2015 “THRILLING STAGE MAGIC!” - NBC-New York

It’s Pure Bliss”

Wednesday, June 25, 2016 Price: $199 per person Travel Protection only 10%

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On Your Feet

The Music of Gloria Estafan Comes to Broadway!

Get On Your Feet for the story of two people who believed in their music and each other, together becoming an international sensation. Featuring some of the most danceable songs of the past quarter century, including “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get on Your Feet,” and more, the new production celebrates the spirit of music’s power couple, Gloria and Emilio Estafan. Together, they’ve sold millions of records, making “Latin” music main stream while inspiring generations with their love for music and their love for each other. Lunch at Pietrasanta.

Sunday, April 17, 2016 SOLD OUT! Wednesday, June 8, 2016 SOLD OUT! Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Price: $219 per person Travel Protection only 10%

Fun Home

2015 Tony Award for Best Musical

The 2015 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical, Fun Home is a poignant coming of age story performed entirely in the round.

A refreshingly honest musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes, Fun Home is “a blazingly original heartbreaker and a nonstop treasure of invention.” Lunch at Pietrasanta.

Wednesday, June 25, 2016 Price: $239 per person Travel Protection only 10%

Cirque du Soleil Paramour Triumphant Return to Broadway

Cirque du Soleil makes its triumphant return to Broadway with a daring, new production - Paramour! Be swept away by a story set in the glamorous, Golden Age of Hollywood. Follow a young poet forced to choose between love and art. Blending the best in high flying circus arts and the magical storytelling of Broadway, Paramour walks an exhilarating tightrope of the heart. Four-course lunch at Carmine’s.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Price: $199 per person Travel Protection only 10%

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Important Reservation Information PAYMENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

One-Day Tours: For one-day tours, full payment is due within seven days of making a reservation.

If a guest elects to purchase Travel Protection, the Protection cost is due within seven days of making a reservation.

Prices are per person, per trip and include all round trip transportation, accommodations, meals, entertainment, admissions, tour escorts, guides, taxes and gratuities as per the unique itinerary of each trip, unless otherwise stated.

Multiple-Day Tours: For multiple-day tours, a 50% per person deposit is due within seven days of making a reservation. Balance is then due 90 days prior to departure. If a guest elects to purchase Travel Protection, the Protection cost is due within seven days of making a reservation.

It is the travelers’ responsibility to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure at designated departure locations. Any guest not arriving in time for departure may be left behind. The Upper Class, LLC assumes no responsibility for guests arriving late or to the wrong departure point.

Payments may be made by MasterCard, Visa, or by sending a check or money order. All rates are guaranteed upon payment or deposit.

All return times are tentative.

Please make personal checks payable to: The Upper Class, LLC.

The Upper Class, LLC welcomes passengers over the age of 21, except when noted.

Please include the name, address and phone number of each traveler; along with date of trip with your check to ensure reservation.

To be fair to all guests, The Upper Class, LLC assigns seats for motor coach travel in order of payment received. President’s Club members may receive preferential seating. The Upper Class will try to accommodate seating and room requests, however seating assignments on motor coach travel or any other seating or room arrangements will be at the sole discretion of The Upper Class.

There is no smoking on any motor coach.

All phone reservations are considered tentative and subject to cancellation until payment is received.

GENERAL DISCLAIMERS

The Upper Class, LLC reserves the right to remove any guest who is interfering with the enjoyment of others.

Neither The Upper Class, LLC, its affiliated entities and its and their employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively “The Upper Class”), own or operate any person or entity which is to or does provide goods or services for these trips. Because neither maintains any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, The Upper Class, LLC assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the suppliers or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, or negligent act or omission on the part of any other party not under the direct supervision and control of The Upper Class, LLC.

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Trips depart in all weather conditions at the sole discretion of The Upper Class, LLC. Discounts and offers may not be combined.

Credits are valid for 12 months from the date issued.

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Important Reservation Information TRAVEL PROTECTION PROGRAM

CANCELLATIONS

If a guest is unable to travel due to illness or other health issues, The Upper Class Travel Protection program provides a refund for the cost of any trip, minus the price of the Protection. The refund will be made upon receipt of a doctor’s note. The note must state that, based on an office visit, the guest was not able to travel. The note must be signed by the doctor and dated on or before the trip’s departure date.

One-Day Tours: Guests may cancel reservations up to 30 days prior to departure on one-day motor coach tour for a full credit, minus any unrecoverable charges (i.e. Theater tickets). There will be no credit or refund for any cancellation made after this time, unless The Upper Class Travel Protection has been purchased and the Protection terms have been complied with. Credits are valid for 12 months from the date issued.

The Upper Class Travel Protection is available for purchase within seven days of making your reservation, but not less than 30 days or more prior to travel.. Claims must be received within 14 days after the departure date of the tour and are available for cancellations due to medical reasons only.

Once purchased, it is non-refundable and nontransferable. The fee does not cover any changes in tour prices which arise from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel prior to departure. In this case, the price difference will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. Division of these charges between the passengers involved is solely their responsibility.

Multiple-Day Tours: Guests may cancel reservations up to 90 days prior to departure on a multiday motor coach tour for a full credit, minus any unrecoverable charges (i.e. Theater tickets).

There will be no credit or refund for any cancellation made after this time, unless The Upper Class Travel Protection has been purchased and the Travel Protection terms have been complied with. Credits are valid for 12 months from the date issued.

The Upper Class, LLC is not responsible for events cancelled out of our control. Where possible, The Upper Class will make efforts to secure alternate arrangements at our discretion. If The Upper Class, LLC is provided a rain check for a cancelled event, the rain check becomes the property of the traveler and The Upper Class assumes no further responsibility.

WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION PROGRAM The Upper Class understands winter weather may throw a wrench in even the best-laid travel plans.

We don’t want any of our guests to feel uncomfortable when traveling to our departure locations due to inclement winter weather. For your peace of mind, we are happy to offer you an option to protect your vacation with our Winter Weather Protection Program. The Winter Weather Protection Program allows our guests to cancel a tour for a full credit toward future travel if snowfall of more than 2” inches occurs within 12 hours prior to your tour’s departure. Snowfall is measured by the National Weather Service officially published snowfall for White Plains, NY. The Winter Weather Protection Program is available on tours during the months of December through March and is designated by the Winter Weather Protection Program icon on each individual trip.

Winter Weather Protection for an additional $15 on trips under $100, or 15% of the trip price on trips of $100 or more and must be purchased within seven days of making your reservation, but not less than 30 days or more prior to travel.

The Upper Class, LLC reserves the right to cancel a tour for any reason. Refunds will be given for trips cancelled by The Upper Class. If The Upper Class is forced to cancel a tour due to an Act of God, compensation is at the sole discretion of The Upper Class.

Guests may be photographed for the promotional purposes of The Upper Class, LLC. Payment of any amount to The Upper Class, LLC constitutes acceptance of these terms.

PERSONAL PROPERTY DISCLAIMER The Upper Class, LLC is not responsible for, and does not assume any liability or accept claims for loss of, or damage to automobiles or personal property due to vandalism, breakage, theft, or wear and tear.

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A Day on the Lake

Lake Cruise, Live Entertainment and Family Style Lunch

It’s an all day celebration at Ehrhardt’s on the Lake in nearby Pennsylvania. Arrive in time for freshly made apple streusel and get ready for a day of lake-style fun including: - Pontoon boat lake cruise - Family style lunch - Cash bar from 11-3 pm - The Joey Vincent Show

Joey’s singing, comedy and impressions is an audience favorite!

Enjoy Ehrhardt’s grounds, stroll the docks and beach, or relax on the patio overlooking the water. It’s an all-day celebration filled with relaxing, music, food, fun and laughter … all with beautiful lake views!

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Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016

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Price: $119 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 7:00 am, Yonkers 7:45 am, White Plains 8:15 am Return: White Plains 6:00 pm, Yonkers 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 7:00 pm

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Kutztown Festival

Oldest Folk Festival in US with Live Entertainment!

Celebrate summer with good, clean American fun at the Kutztown Folk Festival! Join an oldfashioned cake walk, take in some square dancing, catch a comedy show, cheer for the authentic hoedown dancers, enjoy the sounds of a strolling Sauerkraut Band and take part in an actual country auction!

One of the country’s oldest folk festivals, Kutztown is famous for their horse-powered carousel and the largest quilt sale in America!

Eat your way through the festival (food on own) tasting Pennsylvania Dutch delicacies and festival favorites. Don’t miss the shoo-fly pie! Guten essen - good eating!

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Date: Saturday, July 2, 2016

Price: $79 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 7:00 am, White Plains 7:30 am, Yonkers 8:00 am Return: Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm

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Admission to Kutztown Festival Live Entertainment, Quilt Sale, Country Auction and much more!

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One Day Only!

Stone Houses with Justin Ferate

A unique and very special, one day only glimpse into history!

The famous Hurley Stone Houses are treasures of the Hudson Valley, built by early Colonial settlers in the 1600’s. Tour this collection of ten historic, stone homes with renowned historian and tour guide, Justin Ferate. The Hurley Houses are a special window into America’s past.

But this is no museum – each is a fully functioning home for real people. The families that actually live in these houses have graciously open their doors to you for one day only! See how these homes have stood the test of time while adapting to modern living.

During this festive annual event, don’t miss the militia encampment, guides in colonial attire, the library fair, crafts and demonstrations at the working blacksmith, basket maker, old burial grounds and more!

Start the day in nearby New Paltz, the site of the Huguenot Street Stone Houses.

Different than Hurley, these houses are no longer lived in. Each is a standalone museum representing life as it was more than 400 years ago, each with its own story to tell.

Lunch will be at Deyo Hall, the centerpiece of Huguenot Street, featuring historic artifacts, archeology exhibits and more!

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Date: Saturday, July 9, 2016

Price: $121 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 8:00 am, Mamaroneck 8:30 am, White Plains 9:00 am Return: White Plains 6:00 pm, Mamaroneck 6:30 pm, Yonkers 7:00 pm

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Exploring Pittsburgh and Fallingwater

Marvel at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architectural Masterpiece - Fallingwater

Get “Quacky” on a FunFilled Duck Tour

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Pittsburgh, known as the Steel City and the City of Bridges, is a leading American city that has gone through several rebirths. With a storied history as one of the key industrial cities in the country, the “New Pittsburgh” is vibrant, green and rated “one of America’s best places to live.” Located at the crossing of three rivers, the city skyline features a unique combination of towering skyscrapers, bridges and water. Experience Fallingwater, one of The Upper Class’ most requested destinations.

Day 1: Pittsburgh and the Incline (D)

Arrive in the Steel City to check you very into your home for two nights – The highly and she Hampton Inn Waterfront hotel.

Tonight, visit one of the city’s fawas right! vorite attractions, the Duquesne In- Anna W., North Salem cline has been named by USA Today as “one of the top ten sites for viewing a cityscape.” Take a step back in time on a century-old, wooden cable car to see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country.

At the top, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable dinner at Le Mont atop Mt. Washington, with a rare, sky-high view of the city. You’ll be treated to a glass of wine as you get to know your fellow travelers.

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Day 2: Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh Duck Tour (B, L) Enter a world of flowers at the Phipps Conservatory, the cultural and architectural centerpiece of the city. A soaring steel and glass Victorian greenhouse, Phipps is surrounded by some of the country’s most exclusive gardens and specimen flowers, cultivated since the late 1800’s. On a private tour with a conservatory expert, see how Phipps goes beyond flowers, visiting the Garden Railroad with miniature trains chugging through the Sunken Garden, the Tropical Conservatory, the Fruit and Spice Room, and much more.

Following the tour, enjoy lunch at the Garden’s award-winning Cafe Phipps, named “Best Museum Restaurant in the US” by FOOD & WINE Magazine.

Continue the day on both land and water with the famous Duck Tour!

Roll through The ‘Burgh’s’ diverse neighborhoods featuring the Cultural District, the heart of downtown, the

HIGHLIGHTS: 3 Days / 2 Nights 4 Meals Duquesne Incline with Dinner on Top of Mt. Washington

Explore Fallingwater with a private guide Pittsburgh Duck Tour!

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Visit Steel City, also known as the beautiful City of Bridges

US Steel Tower and more before your Duck boat splashes into the water to cruise the three rivers surrounding the city. Your expert guide with delight you with stories and surprising secrets of the city, with humor and jokes that will sure to have you “quacking up!”

This afternoon discover the art and mystery of one of the most world’s most famous artists, at the Andy Warhol Museum. On a guided tour with a museum docent, view Warhol’s most

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Tonight, join your friends and spend the evening aboard the Gateway Clipper, an authentic paddlewheel river boat. Enjoy the evening featuring their sumptuous dinner buffet as you glide past the beautiful sights of downtown Pittsburgh.

Dinner & Cruise only $79 per person!

iconic works, including his series of 1960s Pop paintings featuring the Campbell’s Soup Cans, celebrity portraits of Liz, Jackie, Marilyn and more.

Day 3: Fallingwater (B) Your final day in Pittsburgh features yet another Pittsburgh highlight! Witness the genius of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright on a guided tour of one of his Usher in Spring on your Guided most well known creations, Tour of Phipps Gardens the incredible Fallingwater, one of the most celebrated examples of Mr. Wright’s architecture in the world.

Developed as a residential home, witness how Frank Lloyd Wright designed the building to draw the outdoors in, with numerous terraces, open-air walkways and unexpected views of the trees and water. After time for lunch on your own at Fallingwater, relax on the ride home with the new friends you made on your Steel City adventure.

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Date: July 12-14, 2016

Price: $549 Triple , $579 Double, $709 Single (prices per person)

Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Goldens Bridge 6:00 am, Mamaroneck 6:45 am, Yonkers 7:30 am Return: Yonkers 8:30 pm, Mamaroneck 9:15 pm, Goldens Bridge 9:45 pm

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The Iconic Woolworth Building Rare Behind the Scenes Tour

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Once the world’s tallest skyscraper, The Woolworth Building holds a special place in our hearts. An innovative feat and architectural marvel, it’s an icon of an American family.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to step through the doors of this private building on a special tour led by the granddaughter of the building’s architect, Cass Gilbert. Learning about this endeavor from her great grandfather, Helen Post Curry will share personal stories and private insights on this behind-the-scenes tour.

Enjoy lunch at Barleycorn Craft, one of Tribeca’s favorite Gastro Pubs!

This tour requires walking.

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Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Price: $139 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 8:15 am, White Plains 8:45 am, Yonkers 9:15 am Return: Yonkers 5:00 pm, White Plains 5:15 pm, Mamaroneck 5:45 pm

Bastille Day in NYC

Exclusive Tour with Architect’s Great Granddaughter Lunch at Barleycorn Craft Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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Guided Tour with Justin and the Bastille Day Festival

Oooh La La - spend the day in Paris, without leaving New York! Join everyone’s favorite Tour Guide, Justin Ferate to celebrate the New York version of Bastille Day, the national holiday of France. Visit grand Parisian-style buildings, elegant French-inspired hotels and more that will transport your to France, right here in the Big Apple.

Take a bite out of the City of Lights with a three-course lunch at Le Rivage.

Finish the day at the popular Bastille Day Festival, where you’ll find classic French favorites including can-can dancers, wine, crepes, fromage, Parisian crafts and more!

Vive La France!

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Date: Sunday, July 10, 2016

Price: $109 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Goldens Bridge 9:00 am, White Plains 9:30 am, Yonkers 10:00 am Return: Yonkers 6:45 pm, White Plains 7:00 pm, Goldens Bridge 7:30 pm

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The Boston Pops at Tanglewood

Sounds of Swing with Special Guest Seth McFarlane

Swing into summer with The Boston Pops at Tanglewood! Performing classic dance-era songs from the 40’s and 50’s, the Pops will be swinging! Performing at “The Shed,” Tanglewood’s signature open air stage, delight to everyone’s favorite tunes from the great American song book – played as only the Pops can!

A special Tanglewood highlight, the orchestra will be accompanied by award winning superstar Seth McFarlane, known for his unique humor and critically acclaimed for his rich baritone.

This matinee performance is a must-see event that you’ll enjoy from your excellent seats under The Shed.

The day begins with a 3-course lunch at the 51 Park Tavern, an area favorite.

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Date: Sunday, July 10, 2016

Price: $179 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Goldens Bridge 9:00 am Return: Goldens Bridge 8:00 pm, White Plains 8:30 pm, Yonkers 9:00 pm

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Best of Long Island’s North Fork

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featuring Peconic Bay Cruise

Enjoy the best of summer during a day on Long Island’s North Fork! Begin with lunch at the Front Street Station Restaurant, followed by a visit to the Harbes Family Farm. On your own, shop the Farmstand Market, Family Bakery and Wine Tasting Barn.

Stoll the waterfront of the seaside village of Greenport, featuring boutiques and ocean views. Don’t miss the Seaport Museum and The Fire Fighter, a floating museum dedicated to Maritime’s bravest!

For the day’s grand finale, board the Peconic Star for a narrated cruise along the North Fork coastline. With so much happening throughout the day, can you believe we’re saving a big surprise?

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Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Price: $139 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 8:00 am, White Plains 8:30 am, Mamaroneck 9:00 am Return: Mamaroneck 8:15 pm, White Plains 8:45 pm, Yonkers 9:00 pm

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St. John the Divine

Go to the Top of the World’s Largest Cathedral!

Choose your very own Stairway to Heaven or explore a treasure trove on the ground! The choice is yours!

On a behind-the-scenes, vertical tour experience the heights of the soaring St. John the Divine as you climb to its highest peaks with frequent breaks along the way.

On this unique tour, take the spiral staircases past sparkling stained glass windows, bell towers and soaring archways. From your perch high above the nave, be amazed by the largest Cathedral in the world, finishing on the roof, with sweeping views of the city.

Or, skip the stairs and behold the church’s gothic architecture and many treasures from the ground. Your guided tour includes the Great Bronze Doors, Seven Chapels of the Tongues, the High Altar, and in pride of place, The Great Rose Window, the third largest in the world.

Your day includes a signature uptown lunch at Dinosaur BBQ, a Harlem landmark! This tour requires walking.

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Date: Thursday, July 14, 2016

Your Choice: Vertical or Highlights Tour of St. John the Devine Depart: Mamaroneck 9:45 am, White Plains 10:15 am, Yonkers 10:45 am Lunch at Dinosaur BBQ Return: Yonkers 5:30 pm, White Plains 5:45 pm, Mamaroneck 6:15 pm Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

Price: $125 per person Travel Protection only 10%

Peddler’s Village Blueberry Festival

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Celebrate National Blueberry Month with a festival dedicated to your favorite little blue berry. One of the most popular festivals of the year, stroll the winding brick pathways while noshing on blueberry treats such as pies, muffins, preserves, smoothies, ice cream and much more! (some food may require additional purchase) Enjoy the sounds of live entertainment and country bands while you browse crafts from local artisans and Peddler’s one-of-a-kind shops, using a complimentary, bonus coupon book full of savings!

Enjoy a three-course lunch at the famous Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant, serving traditional American classics in a charming colonial setting. This tour requires walking.

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Date: Sunday, July 17, 2016

Price: $99 per person Travel Protection only $10 Depart: Goldens Bridge 8:30 am, White Plains 9:00 am, Yonkers 9:30 am Return: Yonkers 6:45 pm, White Plains 7:00 pm, Goldens Bridge 7:30 pm

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Radio City Summer Spectacular

Be one of the first to see the curtain go up for the new Radio City Summer Spectacular, a true New York City experience! The highly anticipated, new production promises to be a dazzling musical celebration. Hold onto your hats during the heart pounding, dynamic dance numbers as the high-kicking Rockettes take center stage!

Enjoy delicious French fair at Le Rivage Restaurant, a theater district favorite!

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Date: Friday, July 8, 2016

Price: $179 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 10:45 am, White Plains 11:15 am, Yonkers 11:45 am Return: Yonkers 7:00 pm, White Plains 7:15 pm, Mamaroneck 7:45 pm

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Cruise the Connecticut Coast

Lighthouse Cruise, Lobster Rolls & Mystic Village

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Summer doesn’t get better than this!

A summer’s day on the Connecticut Coast! Begin with lunch overlooking the water at Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock. Choose from all your favorite “summery” foods – including their signature lobster roll!

Then, take to the water for a narrated cruise of the Long Island Sound to see Connecticut’s most iconic light houses! Don’t miss the famous New London Ledge Lighthouse, the Race Rock Lighthouse, Little Gull Light, Avery Point and more!

Back on land, enjoy time on your own to explore the shops, cafes and galleries of Mystic Village.

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Date: Saturday, July 23, 2016

Price: $139 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Yonkers 7:45 am, White Plains 8:15 am, Mamaroneck 8:45 am Return: Mamaroneck 7:00 pm, White Plains 7:30 pm, Yonkers 7:45 pm

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Enchanting Thousand Islands and Alexandria Bay Ne

Enjoy the beauty, legends and history of the Thousand Islands, spanning the US and Canadian border, famous for their Gatsby-style past, stunning nature and the world’s most famous salad dressing.

Day 1: Thousand Islands & Alexandria Bay, NY (D)

Travel along the edge of the Adirondack Mountains on the way to the town of Alexandria Bay. Located at the northern border of New York on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Alexandria Bay is a quaint riverside village featuring spectacular views, many attractions and just one stop light!

Begin your trip with a welcome reception before checking in to your home for the next three nights, the Riveredge Resort. Overlooking the river, located directly across from Boldt Castle, you can watch a variety of “lakers”, “salties”, and river boats from the privacy of your waterfront room with balcony!

Tonight, tuck into a dinner buffet in the Discover incredible Boldt Castle Harborview Ballroom.

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Day 2: A Two-Nation Cruise and Boldt Castle (B) After a leisurely breakfast, it’s all aboard a two-nation river cruise on American and Canadian waters, through the heart of the Thousand Islands. Cruise the emerald green waters of the mighty St. Lawrence River, traveling through narrow channels, over historic sunken wrecks, past magnificent mansions and more.

Back on land, travel through history during a visit to Boldt Castle, the grand, 110 year old castle that seems to float in the center of the river. Built on Heart Island by the former owner of the Waldorf-Astoria, Boldt Castle boasts incredible views and a romantic history.

You’ll have time to explore the castle and its island on your own before we head to the nearby Thousand Islands Winery for a tour and tasting of wonderful local wines.

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Cruise through American and Canadian waters during your two-nation cruise!

Day 3: Alexandria Bay or A Day in Ottawa (B)

Today you can relax and explore Alexandria Bay on your own, or choose an optional tour to Canada’s Capital City of Ottawa, just a short drive over the border. See below for details.

Day 4: Alexandria Bay (B)

After breakfast, we head for the Antique Boat Museum, one of the premier nautical museums in North America. On a guided tour, see the galleries overflowing with unique and beautifully-preserved artifacts of the seafaring and maritime world, the perfect goodbye to this beautiful archipelago.

ADD TO YOUR FUN! Optional Ottawa Day Trip with Dinner only $99!

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See the best of Ottawa with a guided tour including Parliament Hill, the House of Commons, the Royal Canadian Mint, the Prime Minister’s Home and more. Be on the lookout for “mounties” and more “Canuck” sites including a visit to Byward Market, one of Canada’s oldest and largest public markets. You’ll be treated to a “Beavertail,” a uniquely Canadian treat, followed by time for lunch on your own as you explore the market.

Your optional “Oh Canada Day” wouldn’t be complete without a special dinner at the Fish Market Restaurant.

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Date: July 25-28, 2016

3 Nights Waterfront Accommodations Price: $669 Triple, $699 Double, $859 Single (prices per person) 3 Breakfasts and 1 Dinner

Travel Protection only 10% Round Trip Luggage Handling Depart: Yonkers 7:30 am, Mamaroneck 8:15 am, Goldens Bridge 9:00 am Expert Tour Guides Return: Goldens Bridge 7:00 pm, Mamaroneck 7:45 pm, Yonkers 8:30 pm Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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NYC Rooftop Tour

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Featuring Rooftop Lunch, Drinks and Top of the Rock

Experience Manhattan from high above the city… an entirely new perspective! Visit some of the New York’s chicest and most celebrated rooftops, each featuring spectacular views of the world’s most famous skyline. Begin with lunch at the rooftop restaurant at the sophisticated Z NYC Hotel in Long Island City. Dine on a three course lunch as you savor panoramic views of New York City across the East River.

After lunch, meet award-winning urban historian Justin Ferate who joins us into the heart of the city to the Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center’s iconic Top of the Rock. Soar 70 floors high to unobstructed, 360° views experienced throughout three floors of indoor and outdoor decks. Walk a rainbow in the Color Breezeway, sparkle at the Radiance Wall and more!

Finish the day at 230 5th Avenue, New York’s largest outdoor Rooftop Garden Lounge with breathtaking views of the shining Empire State Building! With a complimentary wine or beer, toast the Greatest City in the World and this exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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Date: Monday, July 18, 2016

Price: $149 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: White Plains 10:00 am, Yonkers 10:30 am Return: Yonkers 7:30 pm, White Plains 7:45 pm

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Toms River Cruise and Seaside Heights Lunch on a Victorian Paddle Boat

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Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Price: $138 per person Travel Protection only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 7:45 am, White Plains 8:15 am, Yonkers 8:45 am Return: Yonkers 6:30 pm, White Plains 6:45 pm, Mamaroneck 7:15 pm

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Step into the Victorian Era for a floating, three-course lunch aboard an authentic Paddlewheel River Boat! Your Captain will present a historical commentary as you cruise along the Toms River and Barnegat Bay, viewing turn-of-thecentury homes, natural coves, local wildlife and more!

Back on land, visit the Seaport Society and Maritime Museum.

Located in an old world carriage house, the museum features many seaworthy artifacts.

The Seaside Heights Boardwalk is the day’s finale, where you’ll enjoy free time to explore the famous arcades, shops, games of chance, “shore food,” and beautiful beach views.

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Tanglewood on Parade

Great Barrington, Stockbridge and The Mount

HIGHLIGHTS: 2 Days / 1 Night 3 Meals Year’s Most Popular Concert Fireworks after the Concert

Tour Edith Wharton’s Home Discover Great Barrington

It happens only once a year! Don’t miss your chance to see Tanglewood on Parade – an annual tradition not to be missed! With heart pumping music and booming fireworks, see it again or for the first time!

Day 1: Berkshires, Barrington

and Boston Pops! (D)

Journey to the picturesque Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts, arriving in time to explore the quaint town of Great Barrington. With plenty of time for shopping and lunch on your own, you’ll see why Great Barrington was named the Best Small Town in America by Smithsonian Magazine.

Upon checking into the Fairfield Inn Great Barrington, unpack and unwind before a welcome dinner held at the Cork-n-Hearth Restaurant.

Tonight, be swept away by the annual tradition, Tanglewood on Parade! Taking place only once a year, The Boston Pops, Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood Orchestra all come together on one stage, for a single, extended concert!

The traditional Tanglewood on Parade finale will take your breath away as Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture booms throughout the venue set to spectacular fireworks. See it again or for the first time!

Day 2: Stockbridge, MA (B, L)

After breakfast and a leisurely morning, get ready for a step back in time at The Mount, designed by Edith Wharton in 1902. On a guided tour, discover a Palladian-style English country estate featuring classical European influences, stables, a greenhouse, walled gardens and more!

Tuck into a buffet lunch overlooking The Mount’s blooming gardens before heading to the historic mountain village of Stockbridge.

You’ll have time to explore Stockbridge for shopping on her picture-perfect Main Street, right out of the famous Norman Rockwell painting.

Tour Edith Wharton’s landmark estate “The Mount”

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Date: August 2-3, 2016

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Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of our National Parks with a visit to Acadia, have “tea with Eleanor Roosevelt” plus lobster and more lobster!

Day 1 – Best of Summer in New England (D)

Travel through picturesque New England on your way to Bangor, Maine. Upon arriving at the Bangor Ramada, you’ll settle into your home for the next three nights.

Tonight, we’ll continue the opening night festivities with a welcome dinner and wine reception at McLaughlin’s Seafood Restaurant, featuring fresh local seafood. McLaughlin’s is a hidden gem and a favorite of the locals. Don’t be surprised if we’re the only tourists in the place!

Day 3 – Tea with Eleanor and

Campobello Island (B, T)

Just over the border located on the Canadian coast, Campobello Island is home to the Roosevelt Cottage, the treasured retreat of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. On a self-guided tour, see The Cottage preserved exactly as it was in 1920. Have tea with expert guides while hearing personal stories of Eleanor’s life, public service, family

Spend a day savoring the famed Maine Lobster Festival

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Acadia National Park (B)

A national celebration, 2016 marks the 100th Anniversary of our nation’s majestic National Parks and the centennial of Acadia National Park. Celebrate both on a guided driving tour of Acadia, located on Mt. Desert Island and famous for soaring mountains, stone bridges, ocean shorelines, lakes, wildlife and much more.

The fresh mountain air will take your breath away, as will the stunning views!

This afternoon explore the quaint resort town of Bar Harbor for shopping, sightseeing and dinner on your own. Don’t miss this striking town surrounded by Frenchman Bay and the Porcupine Islands, set against the backdrop of beautiful Cadillac Mountain.

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and more. With stories accompanied by her favorite blend of tea and cookies served on linen table cloths and fine china, you’ll feel as if you’re having tea with Eleanor herself!

After time to relax at the hotel, enjoy time on your own for dinner in downtown Bangor, famed for its beautiful shops and great restaurants. Your Tour Director will be happy to provide restaurant suggestions and sightseeing ideas!

Day 4 – Maine Lobster Festival (B, D)

What do you get when you mix the world’s largest lobster cooker, a sea goddess, a parade and more than 20,000 pounds of lobster? The Maine Lobster Festival, named one of the best summer food festivals in the US! Wander the through the festival’s special events and activities, with time to explore downtown Rockport, known as one of the prettiest towns in Maine.

Date: August 1-5, 2016

Taste your favorite foods throughout the festival (on own) and eat to your heart’s content!

After the day’s festivities, relax as we head to Portland where you’ll rest for the night at the Clarion Hotel. We’ll gather together for a farewell dinner at the Old Port Grill, you can even choose to make it your final taste of lobster!

Day 5 – Portsmouth and Homeward Bound (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, explore the coastal town of Portsmouth, NH before relaxing on the ride home with new friends and fond memories.

Stroll downtown Bar Harbor

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Day 1 - Saratoga Race Track (D) Begin your trip in style with an afternoon at the Saratoga Race Track. Famous around the world for its charming setting, soak in the historic ambience from your reserved seating under the Terrace Awning, as you cheer on your favorites toward the finish line.

After the excitement of the races, you’ll check into the beautiful Queensbury Hotel, a historic Victorian landmark featuring a soaring grand lobby, endless amenities and heated indoor pool.

Your home for two nights, the famous Queensbury is regarded as the centerpiece of the area and a must-see destination in its own right.

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Celebrate the day with a welcome dinner at the Boardwalk Restaurant overlooking beautiful Lake George.

Day 2: All Aboard – Vintage Railroad and Saratoga (Meals: B) All aboard The North Creek Railroad! Famous for its vintage rail cars featuring a domed glass roof offering 180 degree views of the mountains as the Railroad winds along the scenic Hudson River.

Enjoy time on your own for lunch and to discover the town of North Creek’s quaint antique shops, country stores, B&B’s and restaurants. Then, we’re off to the Town of Saratoga for more time to explore and choose your favorite spot for dinner on your own.

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Down the Stretch they Come! Cheer on the ponies from your reserved seating at famed Saratoga Race Track

Day 3: A Day on the Lake and America’s Favorite Past Time (B) Spend a day on the water and along the shores of Otsego Lake. Aboard the Glimmerglass Queen, enjoy a narrated cruise featuring all of the lakeside gems including Kingfisher Tower, Three Mile Point and more! From the water, it’s just a few steps to explore the picturesque village of Cooperstown for lunch and shopping on your own.

As you explore the village, don’t miss it’s most famous site – the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The afternoon is yours to spend as you like – in the village, at the shops, overlooking the water and the historic cathedral dedicated to America’s favorite past time!

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Experience the European charm of Canada’s Quebec City! Be transported to a medieval time as you discover the only walled city in North America. Marvel at ancient stone houses, venerable churches, river views and more! Join us for this uniquely European experience with a Canadian twist, just a few hours away, right here in North America!

Day 1: Quebec City (D)

Your first day in Quebec is the perfect time to get to know your Tour Director and fellow travelers. Enjoy a welcome reception, including a glass of beer or wine when you check into your home for the trip, the Delta Québec Hotel. With exceptional city and mountain views, the Delta features fully renovated guestrooms, their signature Sanctuary bed, a heated outdoor pool and fitness center. Tonight, enjoy dinner at Le Bistro featuring regionally-inspired cuisine and magnificent mountain views.

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local guide off the beaten path and be charmed by Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Relive 400 years of action-packed history during stops at the National Assembly and Parliament Hill, Battlefields Park, Château Frontenac, Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica, Place d’Armes, the Place Royale and more!

Tonight, stroll among the charmDay 2: Quebec City (B) ing open air cafes and shops for din After breakfast at the ner on your own in the Old City – you hotel, tour La Citadelle, one won’t be able to avoid the irresistible of the city’s most important allure of Quebec City. landmarks. An active military garrison dating back to Day 3: Island of Orleans and the mid-1700’s, experience Montmorency Falls (B, L) soldier life as you wander After breakfast, our local guide the buildings, bastions and will lead you on a tour of the Island strongholds of the fort. of Orleans, dating back to the 1500’s.

The tour’s grand finale and known as the “Garden of Quewill take place on the Cita- bec.” This afternoon is a collection of del’s parade grounds for the memorable highlights including: awe-inspiring Changing - A magical lunch inside in a of the Guard Ceremony. magnificent old flour mill from the This colorful ceremony in- 1700’s in Moulin de St Laurent. volves the inspection of the - A tour of a local, family-run troops by the officers, music Cider Mill. by the Royal 22e Régiment - The Spectacular Water Falls at Band, and more. This is a Parc-de-la-Chute-Montmorency! Alrare sight that can be seen most double the height of Niagara, be only in a few cities, making amazed by incredible views from the it a true, can’t-miss life ex- cable car and the suspended bridge perience! Then follow your overlooking the falls!

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Day 4: Quebec City of Optional Grosse Île (B, D)

Today, the choice is yours! Relax at the hotel, explore the city, make it your day. Or, choose an optional day on the water!

Whatever your plan, finish the day together with a group farewell dinner at La Crémaillère in Old Quebec City, blending French and Italian traditions.

Enhance Your Trip - Optional St. Lawrence Cruise!

Cruise and Tour only $89 per person!

Take to the water today on a narrated day cruise along the St. Lawrence River to the picturesque island of Grosse Île. With your Parks Canada Guide, tour Grosse Île’s history, experience village life, enjoy a Trolley ride and more.

Day 5: Quebec City (B)

You’ll enjoy breakfast before the journey home today. On the ride home, re-live this wonderful trip with your new friends as you arrive home with fond memories of Quebec City.

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Date: August 29 - September 2, 2016

Price: $949 Triple, $999 Double, $1,259 Single (prices per person)

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Witness the inspiring Changing of the Guard Ceremony at La Citadelle

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Join us to experience Cleveland, “America’s North Coast” located on the shores of beautiful Lake Erie!

Day 1 – On the Way (B) Westward ho toward Cleveland, OH. Stretch out, relax and let us do the driving.

Celebrate your arrival in style with a welcome dinner at the Music Box Supper Club – a festive evening filled with music, food and friends!

Your Cleveland home will be Drury Plaza, located in the heart of downtown. Your stay includes a complimentary cocktail and snack reception each evening!

Day 2 – Meet Cleveland (B, L)

Known for its old town charm and modern feel, get to know the city on a guided tour! See the highlights including Terminal Tower, the hip Warehouse District, the heart of the city at Public Square and more!

The Cleveland Art Museum (left) is recognized as one of the premiere museums in the world, featuring expansive indoor and outdoor galleries. Don’t miss the spectacular masterpieces from ancient Egypt, Asia, Claude Monet, Salvadore Dali and many more!

Amish Wedding Feast inside the home of an Amish Family!

Day 3 – An Amish Wedding! (B, WF)

From the city, to the country and another culture for a day exploring Ohio’s Amish Country, one of the most preserved Amish communities in the US. Visit the Nauvoo Family Market, The Middlefield Swiss Cheese House, Burton Log Cabin, free time for shopping at the General Store and many more unique Amish shops.

One of the features of the day you’ll surely treasure is an Amish Wedding Feast. Hosted by a real Amish family in their home, you’ll sit at their table to experience a homemade meal traditionally served at Amish weddings.

Kumme esse – come eat!

Discover the renowned Cleveland Museum of Art

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Day 4: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (B, D)

Cleveland Rocks! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrates the energy and music that changed the world. With the hip shaking Elvis, shaggy haired Beatles, the sounds of Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, the bad boys of music including the Rolling Stones and so many more… be moved by the stories and songs of so many generations on a guided tour.

After a rockin’ morning, enjoy more sounds of the city with free time to explore on your own, or join our optional trip to the NFL Hall of Fame (below). Finish the day with a special, farewell dinner at the Hermit Club Restaurant.

Enhance Your Trip with a Dinner Cruise

Take to the waters of America’s North Coast for a dinner cruise to enhance your trip! Board the Nautica Queen, for a classic yacht style cruise along Lake Erie or the Cuyahoga River. Savor a nautical dinner in the fully enclosed dining room featuring panoramic windows, stunning city views, chef carved prime rib, pork loin, chicken piccata, shrimp, the captain’s fresh catch of the day and much more!

Only $79 per person!

Day 5: Macht’s Gut! (B)

After a hearty breakfast, say “macht’s gut” to Cleveland. A traditional Amish way to say “good wishes and so long,” it translates to “make’s good.” A perfect way to end the trip as you head home with new friends and great memories!

Optional Tour NFL Hall of Fame

Step into the world of football at the NFL Hall of Fame. Go behind the gridiron with a private presentation of the museum’s most unusual objects. Not just for sports fans, this is an iconic piece of America sure to delight everyone!

Only $40 per person!

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Date: September 12-16, 2016

4 Nights Downtown Accommodations 8 Meals (4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners) Nightly Reception at the Hotel with Drinks!

Depart: Goldens Bridge 6:00 am, Mamaroneck 6:45 am, Yonkers 7:30 am Expert Tour Guides, Admissions and more!

Return: Yonkers 6:00 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm, Goldens Bridge 7:30 pm Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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Beaches, Dune 4x4 Adventure, Wild Mustangs and more!

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Make it an endless summer on the beaches of the Outer Banks, a string of islands that run along the coast of North Carolina. A favorite vacation destination, the Outer Banks are famous for wide, unspoiled beaches and perfect climate. Enjoy it all from your oceanfront hotel, just steps from the beach!

Step on board the Elizabeth II

Day 1 – Beach Bound (D)

Sit back and relax as we hit the road, heading south for the beach! Smell the salt air as you arrive at your ocean front hotel, The Ramada Plaza in Nags Head, NC, just steps from the beach! Celebrate your arrival in style before kicking off your trip with a welcome reception and dinner. Meet new friends and share the anticipation!

Stand where the first flight happened at the Wright Brothers Memorial!

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Day 2 – Flight of Fancy (B, D)

Take a Flight of Fancy on a guided tour of the Wright Brothers National Museum, where Wilbur and Orville Wright changed the world forever with the first powered airplane. After an historic morning, the rest of the day is yours… relax on the beach, swim in the Atlantic, explore this wonderful town – it’s your vacation!

Tonight, eat like an “Outerbanker” at Kelly’s Restaurant, a favorite of tourists and locals alike.

After dinner, we’ll head to Jockey’s Ridge State Park for an Outer Banks sunset over the highest dune on the East Coast, a spectacular sight sure to take your breath away!

Day 3 – A Wild Ride… #1 Tour in the Outer Banks! (B)

Hit the beach and take a wild ride across the dunes in a specialized 4x4!

Search for the mustangs that run wild on these shores! Only reachable by 4x4, your guide takes you through wildlife in search for the wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs.

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Step right onto the Beach from your oceanfront hotel!

Enhance Your Trip

Fort Raleigh Optional Tour

Add to your vacation with a historic afternoon at Fort Raleigh, the site of the first English settlement.

Blooming with history, stroll the battlements, exhibits and the Elizabethan Gardens, a memorial to the first colonists and celebrated as a classic example of a period English garden.

Only $39 per person!

mous for its boardwalk leading to a red roofed pier with panoramic views, quaint shops, restaurants and more.

Tonight, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner at Lone Cedar Restaurant.

Day 5 – Homeward Bound (B)

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, relax on the road toward home. Compare photos, souvenirs and great memories with new friends.

Day 4 – Roanoke Island Park (B, D)

Experience life in the first English settlement in America at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Step aboard a replica tall-masted ship, the Elizabeth II, to meet the costumed 16th century sailors. With your guide, try traditional woodworking, watch the blacksmith, tour the Adventure Museum, stroll the marsh-side trails and more!

This afternoon, spend time on your own in the beach town of Manateo. Fa-

Search for wild horses during a dunes tour Your Price Includes:

Date: September 18-22, 2016

4 Nights Oceanfront Accommodations Round Trip Luggage Handling 7 Meals (4 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners) Depart: Goldens Bridge 6:30 am, Mamaroneck 7:15 am, Yonkers 8:00 am Expert Tour Guides, Admissions and more!

Return: Yonkers 7:00 pm, Mamaroneck 7:45 pm, Goldens Bridge 8:30 pm Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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Two Cruises! Vintage Train to Mt. Washington!

Join us for the best of New England’s fall foliage! Climb sky high above the clouds, ride the rails and cruise the waters – it’s a week of favorites and a perfect fall get away!

Day 1: Portsmouth Seaport (D)

Stroll the famous Portsmouth Seaport known for local character, unique shops, restaurants and water views that make it one of the liveliest cities in New England! After lunch on your own, take to the water aboard The Heritage, for a narrated cruise along the Portsmouth Bay.

Celebrate the start of your trip with a threecourse, welcome dinner at the Woodstock Inn. Settle in for two relaxing nights at the Eagle Mountain House, featuring four-poster beds, period furnishings and New England charm.

From the clouds, climb across the sky on a vintage rail journey aboard the world’s first mountain-climbing Cog Train. Ascend the Northeast’s highest peak, the famous Mt. Washington with spectacular panoramic views, stretching to across three states and to the Atlantic Ocean.

Returning to the Eagle Mountain House, relax on the 280 foot wraparound porch and soak in the beauty of the White Mountains. Enjoy dinner on your own at the hotel or explore the many cafes and restaurants downtown. Ask your Tour Director for suggestions!

Day 2: Mt. Washington (B, L)

Go above the clouds at Castle in the Clouds, an iconic, turn-of-the-century mansion perched high on a mountaintop. Overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee, explore the Castle Mansion, the Carriage House and Art Gallery.

Day 3: VT’s Little Grand Canyon (B) The Quechee Gorge is one of New England’s most popular natural wonders, often called Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon. Stroll the walking paths at the peak of the fall season! The wonders continue at Quechee Village, with some of the

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best shopping in the state.

Enjoy lunch on your own, visit the Cabot Store, Vermont Toy & Train Museum, Yankee Candle, and more!

Your home for the next two nights will be the Commodore Inn, located in prestigious Stowe, VT. Unwind at a welcome reception tonight.

Day 4: Rolling Hills of

Vermont (B, D)

After a hot breakfast, it’s a back country, rolling hills tour with stops at Emily’s Haunted Bridge, Lake Elmore, the original Vermont Country Store and more! The tour finishes with time for shopping and lunch on your own in Stowe. But save room for the afternoon Noshing Tour including tastes at the Cold Hollow Cider Mill and everyone’s favorite, Ben & Jerry’s

Ice Cream Factory!

This evening, celebrate your trip with a farewell dinner at the Idletyme Brewing Company, a local favorite.

Day 5: Lake Champlain

Cruise (B, L)

End your trip on a high note as you cruise the sparkling waters of Lake Champlain. Enjoy Lunch on the Lake in the ship’s dining rooms as you keep your eyes and cameras ready for all the lake’s beauty. You may even catch a glimpse of Champy, the resident lake legend!

We then begin our journey home giving you time to bid farewell to your friends as you arrive home with wonderful memories of a colorful fall in New England.

The Famed Mt. Washington Cog Railroad

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Date: October 3-7, 2016

4 Nights Accommodations & Luggage Service during Peak Foliage Season!

8 Meals (4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners) Depart: Yonkers 6:30 am, Mamaroneck 7:15 am, Goldens Bridge 8:00 am Tour Guides, Train, Cruises and more!

Return: Goldens Bridge 6:30 pm, Mamaroneck 7:15 pm, Yonkers 8:00 pm Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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Escape for a colorful weekend in the Poconos!

Day 1: Steam Through Jim Thorpe (L, D) Be charmed by the town of Jim Thorpe, PA often known as the “Switzerland of America.” Stroll through picturesque scenery on winding lanes and the village square as you celebrate fall at the annual Fall Foliage Festival! It’s peak time to enjoy all the colors and flavors of autumn!

Enjoy a three-course lunch at Molly McGuire’s, for a taste of historic charm in the center of town.

This afternoon, take to the soaring, colorful mountains during a vintage train ride along the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. The pinnacle of the route will be the exhilarating crossing of the Hometown High Bridge, 168 feet above the Little Schuylkill River!

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Next, head to Bethlehem, PA and tuck into a delicious four-course dinner at the Vineyard Restaurant, known for its Italian recipes made from scratch! Relax for the night at the comfortable Bethlehem Hampton Inn. Day 2: Bethlehem Oktoberfest (B) Spielplatz, Masskrugstemmen, Kunstler…what Bavarian secrets will you find? Add a little fest to your Oktober at the annual Bethlehem Oktoberfest, an authentic German festival with a special Pennsylvania flair. It’s a colorful party with live entertainment on two stages, a Festhalle Beer Tent, polka music and more!

Don’t miss the glass blowing, Kunstler Markt for shopping, barrel rolling, stein races and more!

Taste your way through the German fare for lunch on your own as you enjoy all the festival has to offer.

The day finishes with Dachshund races, a long standing European tradition and a fan favorite in Bethlehem.

Will you find the secrets of Masskrugstemmen?

Discover Jim Thorpe, the “Switzerland of America”

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Date: October 8-9, 2016

Overnight Accommodations Three Meals (1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner) Scenic Foliage Train Ride Depart: Goldens Bridge 6:30 am, Mamaroneck 7:15 am, Yonkers 8:00 am Fall Festival & Oktoberfest Return: Yonkers 6:00 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm, Goldens Bridge 7:30 pm Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities

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Explore the best of Lancaster with shows, sightseeing, food and more

You’ve never seen a farm tour quite like Krieder’s!

I enjoyed myself “immensely.

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Head to the country to refresh the spirit, a farm fresh morning and two – yes two – musicals!

Day 1: Shady Maple and Dutch Apple (L, D) Begin your country get away in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania at the Shrine of Padre Pio, who bore the marks of Christ and was sainted by Pope John Paul II. During an afternoon of spiritual refuge, visit the Spirituality Center, Chapel, Cultural Center and more. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch served banquet style in the Centre’s Gallery Room with time afterword for quiet contemplation at the shrine.

Tonight, take in your first of two shows at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Get ready for the blockbuster madcap romantic comedy, Anything Goes. You’ll be dancing in your seat during the famous dance numbers and the famous hits “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” “It’s De-Lovely,” and of course, the show-stopping “Anything Goes!”

Spend the night at the beautiful Fulton Steamboat Inn.

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Be one of the first to witness Sight & Sound’s newest spectacular show - Samson!

Day 2: Samson at Sight & Sound (B, L) Get a high-tech view of the new world of farming at Krieder Farms. Go behind the scenes in the loafing barn and the milking merry-goround on a guided tour filled with facts and fun from your resident farmer. Enjoy lunch at the Historic Revere Tavern.

The grand finale of your country get away the curtain goes up as the famous Sight & Sound Theater presents their newest production, Samson. One of the most captivating stories in the Bible, Samson is filled with colorful characters, extraordinary feats of strength, and amazing special effects. When Samson stands between two colossal columns in a godless temple - he literally brings the house down!

Begin your trip with a spiritual visit to the National Center for Padre Pio

Your Price Includes:

Date: October 13-14, 2016

Price: $368 Triple, $388 Double, $458 Single (prices per person)

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