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thanksgiving parade Wednesday, November 23
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Balloon Blow Up Make Your Own
Holiday Centerpeice Christmas at Olana
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New Year’s Eve
Weekend Get Away see page 12 for details
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German Christmas Market new. . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Victorian Christmas in Cape May. . . . . . . . . . . 4 Nutcracker Ballet at Lincoln Center new . . . . 5 Longwood Gardens Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Christmas in the Capital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. . . . . . . . . . . 8 Caramoor Concert & High Tea new. . . . . . . . . 8 Koziar’s Christmas Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Holiday Windows with Justin Ferate new. . . . 9 Brooklyn Holiday Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Make Your Own Holiday Decoration new . . 10 Grand Illuminations Untermeyer new . . . . ..11 New Year’s Eve at Lincoln Center new. . . . . . 11 Auld Lang Sine - New Year’s Eve in Philly.12-13
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Jerusalem - Special Exhibit at the Met new. . 14 Charming & Blessed St. Patrick’s Cathedral. . 14 Westminster Dog Show Agility Contest new.15 The Piano Men Billy and Elton Tribute new. 15 La Traviata at Lincoln Center... new. . . . . . . . 16 Philadelphia Flower Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 St. Patrick’s at The Staaten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Belle of the South: Savannah & Charleston.18-19 Buddy Holly Tribute at Mt. Airy.... new. . . . . 20 Noshing Through New York. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Spring Forward Scottish Tattoo at West Point........... new . . . . . . 21 The Players Club, Private Social Club.. new . . . 24 Passion Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Crystals at Mt. Airy............. new . . . . . . . . . 25 Showtime in Lancaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Cape Cod and Nantucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 Thomas Edison Laboratory.... new . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Freedom Tower.................... new date. . . . . . . . 30 Charming Smithville, NJ...... new . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Grand Opening Yale British Museum..new . . 31 Embassies of Washington DC...new. . . . . . . 32-33 Williamsburg and Greenpoint.... new . . . . . . . . 34 A Day in Old New Castle............ new. . . . . . . . . 34 Special Exhibit: Chihuly.......... new. . . . . . . . . 35 New York Waterways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Meadowlands Cruise.................. new . . . . . . . . . 38 Ivyland New Hope Railroad............... new. . . . . 38 Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home..... new . . . 39 Midsummer’s Night Dream Ballet....... new. . . . 39 Niagara Falls and Toronto............ new . . . . . 40-41 Boston and JFK’s 100th Birthday.... new . . . 42-43 Lighthouses of the Chesapeake.... new. . . . . 44-45
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Weihnachtsmarkt German Christmas Market It’s a European Christmas Celebration in nearby Sparta, NJ! This magical German Christmas Market beckons to all with music, dancing, leiderhosen and authentic wooden huts set along beautiful Lake Mohawk. Named one of the Top Ten Things to do in NJ, it’s a can’t-miss event for merry shoppers! Make your list and check it twice with beautifully crafted and unique gifts from vendors near and far. You’re sure to find the perfect gifts while basking in this enchanting, festive atmosphere. Begin the day at Ristorante Il Porto, with a holiday lunch overlooking the lake! Date: SUNDAY, DECEMBER Price: $109 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Goldens Bridge 9:15am, White Plains 9:45am, Yonkers 10:15am Return: Yonkers 6:15pm, White Plains 6:30pm, Goldens Bridge 7:00pm
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Victorian Christmas in Cape May
Twilight Trolley
Relive the quaint charm of a Victorian Christmas in Cape May, NJ, as this seaside town is transformed into a Dickens village for the holidays! The history begins with lunch at the charming Washington Inn. Next, it’s an Old Fashioned Holiday with a guided tour of an 1800’s, gingerbread style home decked with holiday decor of centuries past. As the sun begins to set, board an antique trolley car for a guided twilight tour through the Victorian era, complete with twinkling lights, Christmas carols and all the holiday trimmings! Date: MONDAY, DECEMBER Price: $139 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Your Price Includes: Victorian Physick Estate Holiday Tour Holiday Lights Twilight Trolley Tour Lunch at the Washington Inn Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
The Nutcracker Ballet at lincoln center
Sugar Plum Fairies take flight as the curtain goes up on The Nutcracker Ballet, presented on the incomparable stage at Lincoln Center. Performed by the world class New York City Ballet with an instantly recognizable score, you’ll be transported to a world of holiday wonder. Mischievous mice are foiled by toy soldiers, dazzling ballerinas reveal the enchanting Land of Sweets and adorable Clara makes everyone believe. From excellent second ring seats, enjoy “the mother of all Nutcrackers,” the version that originated a centuries old, American tradition. Begin the day with a brunch buffet at Restaurant Patrick.
Date: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016 Your Price Includes: Price: $109 per person Three-course Lunch at Ristorante Il Porto WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION details on pagedetails 23 Travel Protection 10% on page 27 German Christmas Market Depart: Goldens Bridge 9:15am, White Plains 9:45am, Yonkers 10:15am Return: Yonkers 6:15pm, White Plains 6:30pm, Goldens Bridge 7:00pm
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Longwood Gardens Holiday Celebration Be enchanted by the floating tree display, hundreds of sparkling snowflakes, thousands of twinkling lights and the illuminated fountain show in the open air theater at the Longwood Gardens Annual Holiday Celebration! On a guided docent tour, marvel at the famous gardens and conservatories including the spectacular waterfalls, poinsettia displays and an incredible, 25-foot Christmas tree. It’s is an annual holiday classic not to be missed! Enjoy lunch at the gardens at the restaurant of your choice! This tour requires some walking. Date: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 Price: $124 per person WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION details on page 23 Travel Protection 10% Depart: White Plains 8:00am, Yonkers 8:30am Return: Yonkers 9:30pm, White Plains 9:45pm
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Christmas in the Capital National Cathedral and A Christmas Carol
Celebrate the season with twinkling lights, holiday markets and Christmas spirit in our nation’s capital! Day 1: Ghosts of Christmas Past (D) Begin with a glass of holiday cheer at a welcome reception before dinner high above the city at the Vantage Point Restaurant. Meet the ghosts of Christmas past as Ebenezer Scrooge stars in the beloved play, A Christmas Carol held at the famous Ford Theater. After the show, relax at the Holiday Inn Roslyn - your home for the next two nights. Day 2: Deck the Halls! (B, D) Start your morning at the National Botanic Gardens, an indoor holiday, winter wonderland. Next, experience DC’s legendary Holiday Market featuring seasonal entertainment and festive food, with plenty of time for lunch and shopping on your own. This afternoon, take a guided tour of Old Town Alexandria decked for the holidays. You’ll even see where Robert E. Lee and George Washington attended holiday services hundreds of years ago.
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HIGHLIGHTS: 3 Days / 2 Nights Mt. Vernon by Candlelight A Christmas Carol at Ford’s Theater
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Mass at National Cathedral National Botanic Garden
Cape May Washington, DC
Tonight, it’s a magical candlelight tour of Mt. Vernon, George Washington’s home. With characterguided tours, 18th century dancing and fireside caroling, celebrate a Founding Father’s Christmas!
Day 3: Hark the Herald! (B) Feel the true meaning of Christmas during Mass at the National Cathedral. Be moved by the Holy Communion and a small choir performance. Your DC Holiday finishes with shopping in Georgetown, known for its canopy of twinkling lights. Make your list, check it twice! Date: DECEMBER 2-4, 2016 Price: $469 Triple, $499 Double, $589 Single (prices per person) Travel Protection 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 7:30 am, Yonkers 8:30 am Return: Yonkers 7:30 pm, Mamaroneck 8:15 pm
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Two Nights Accommodations 2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners Mass at National Cathedral, Ford’s Theater, National Botanic Garden and more Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities
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RADIO CITY
Christmas Spectacular
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is the epitome of Christmas in New York City. Enjoy orchestra seats to witness the high-kicking precision of the Radio City Rockettes as they perform their legendary Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, the 12 Days of Christmas, The Living Nativity and more! Innovative 3-D technology puts you into Santa’s sleigh as it soars through the city right to the door of Radio City Music Hall. Enjoy family-style lunch at Carmine’s before the show. Date: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 Price: $179 per person WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION details on page 23 Travel Protection 10% Depart: White Plains 9:45am, Yonkers 10:15am Return: Yonkers 6:15pm, White Plains 6:30pm
More Christmas Magic
After the show, go behind the scenes on an optional Stage Door Tour of Radio City Music Hall. Witness secrets of the Great Stage, meet a Rockette, and more!
$25 per person
Your Price Includes: Orchestra Seating at Radio City Music Hall Four-Course Lunch at Carmine’s Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
Caramoor Concert & High Tea
Featuring a grand manor house, Caramoor is a National Historic Landmark in nearby Katonah, NY. With hand painted murals, coffered ceilings and priceless antiques, music has always been the soul of the home. Absorb the richness of a bygone era on a guided tour of the main house, followed by a holiday concert. With festive decorations and table service in the majestic Music Room, enjoy music set to an assortment of finger sandwiches, holiday treats and a variety of teas.
Date: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016 Price: $139 per person WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION details on page 23 Travel Protection 10% Depart: Yonkers 11:30am, White Plains 12:00pm Return: White Plains 5:00pm, Yonkers 5:15pm
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Koziar’s Christmas Village
Step into a dazzling holiday land set aglow with more than one million twinkling lights. An extraordinary Christmas village, Koziar’s features breathtaking views, charming walkways and magical displays. This Winter Wonderland includes stops at The Toy Maker’s Shop, The Kissing Bridge and an Old Fashioned Bakery. Marvel at interactive displays featuring the classic Manger Scene, The Night Before Christmas and more! Begin your day with an early dinner at the Historic Haags Hotel, famous for its Homestyle Dinner featuring country style comfort foods in an Americana setting. Date: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 Price: $105 per person WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION details on page 23 Travel Protection 10% Depart: White Plains 11:45am, Yonkers 12:15pm Return: Yonkers 9:00pm, White Plains 9:15pm
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Holiday Windows
Justin Ferate
Be delighted by New York City’s holiday windows on an exclusive tour led by everyone’s favorite tour guide, Justin Ferate.
Each year, the most famous stores unveil new displays, creating miniature worlds of holiday magic contained behind the glass. After uptown stops at Tiffany and Bergdorf, be whisked downtown to Lord & Taylor, driving past the tree at Rockefeller Center on the way. Finish at Macy’s, for our very own Miracle on 34th Street! Enjoy lunch at E&E Grill. This tour requires some walking. Date: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2016 Price: $129 per person WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION details on page 23 Travel Protection 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 9:15am, White Plains 9:45am, Yonkers 10:15am Return: Yonkers 6:00pm, White Plains 6:15pm, Mamaroneck 6:45pm
Your Price Includes: Guided tour with Justin Ferate Lunch at E&E Grill Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
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Brooklyn Holiday Lights See the Christmas spirit brought to “light” in Brooklyn. With everyone’s favorite tour guide, Justin Ferate, see Brooklyn sparkling with thousands of lights, larger than life snowmen, 30-foot tall toy soldiers and more! Be dazzled by the neighborhood block displays as well as the the stately homes of Dyker Heights decorated for the season. Enjoy a three-course dinner at award winning Tommaso’s Restaurant in Dyker Heights. You’ll be amazed by this homegrown, over-the-top Brooklyn Holiday Lights celebration. This tour requires some walking.
Date: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016 Price: $119 per person WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION details on page 23 Travel Protection 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 1:30pm, White Plains 2:00pm, Yonkers 2:30pm Return: Yonkers 10:00pm, White Plains 10:30pm, Mamaroneck 11:00pm
Your Price Includes: Dyker Heights Tour with Justin Dinner at Tommaso’s Restaurant Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
Christmas at Olana
Make Your Own Holiday Decoration
Olana, a majestic castle of the Hudson Valley, offers magnificent sweeping vistas of the Catskill Mountains, the Hudson River and the Taconic Hills. On a guided tour of this Persian-inspired home, see the world class art, antiques, seasonal decor and learn why the original owner named it the “Center of the World.” Be inspired as you meet one of the castle’s artists who will help you make your own holiday table decoration. Bring your creativity, holiday adventure and pruning shears. You’ll go home with your very own masterpeice! Before working up an artist’s appetite, enjoy a three course lunch at Savona’s. Date: FRIDAY, DECEMBER Price: $139 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Yonkers 8:45am, White Plains 9:15am Return: White Plains 7:00pm, Yonkers 7:15pm
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Your Price Includes: Holiday Tour at Olana Interactive Class with Master Gardener Three-Course Lunch at Savona’s Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
Grand Illuminations Untermeyer Gardens Winterfest
Chef’s Lunch at x20
See the incredible transformation of Yonkers, never more evident than during the holidays! Join nationally acclaimed guide Justin Ferate on a tour through the Grand Illumination at Untermeyer Park. Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights in the Walled Garden, the Sky Temple, the soaring Untermeyer lions and more! Begin with a festive lunch at the famous X20 Restaurant, as Chef Xavier presents a three course lunch served with stunning views of the Hudson. Travel through Christmases past, present and future on this unique glimpse into our own backyard! this tour requires some walking.
Date: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 Price: $125 per person WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION details on page 23 Travel Protection 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 11:30am, White Plains 12:00pm, Yonkers 12:30pm Return: Yonkers 7:00pm, White Plains 7:15pm, Mamaroneck 7:45pm
Your Price Includes: Holiday Lunch at X2O Guided Tour with Justin Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
New Year’s Eve at Lincoln Center The New York Philharmonic Ring in the New Year with an “Enchanted Evening” at Lincoln Center! Wear your festive finest and celebrate New Year’s Eve with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Be swept away by the magic of the night as your favorite songs are played on one of the most famous stages in the world. Enjoy orchestra seating for what will be “Some Enchanted Evening” and a oncein-a-lifetime experience. Celebrate with friends and make new ones at dinner before the show at Le Rivage. Welcome the New Year with a complimentary champagne toast during dinner! Date: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016 Price: $249 per person WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION details on page 23 Travel Protection 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 2:00pm, White Plains 2:30pm, Yonkers 3:00pm Return: Yonkers 11:45pm, White Plains 12:00pm, Mamaroneck 12:30pm
Your Price Includes: Orchestra Seating at Lincoln Center Three-Course Dinner at Le Rivage Champagne Toast Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
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Fireworks, Dinner Cruise & Mummer’s Parade!
Ring in 2017 with Fireworks in Philly, Dinner Cruise Fete & the Fancy Brigade!
Make your spirit bright as you say goodbye to 2016 and ring in the New Year! Relax overnight at the comfortable Hilton Garden Inn, located downtown. Two days in the City of Brotherly Love is the perfect place to sing along to the happiest rendition of Auld Lang Sine! Day 1: Begin with a Bang! Fireworks and A Dinner Cruise (D) Begin with a Bang on a spectacular fireworks dinner cruise! Make your spirit bright aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia, your luxury yacht featuring dancing, a decadent New Year’s buffet feast and the best view of Philly’s Waterfront Fireworks over the Bay. Dance among the waves as the river lights up with fireworks overhead!
Continue the Celebration AN EVENING CONCERT
Ring in the New Year with a celebratory symphony presented by the highly acclaimed Philadelphia Orchestra. From your orchestra seats, revel in the Annual New Year’s Eve Concert, under the sparkling dome at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center.
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Mummer’s Day Fancy Brigade Finale Reserved Seats Experience the colorful Mummer’s Day Parade Fireworks Dinner Cruise
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Day 2: Fancy Brigade New Year’s Day Mummer’s Parade (B) The Mummer’s Parade is a long standing, Philadelphia tradition, featuring competing troupes trying to outdo each other with elaborate, bright costumes and creative dances. Originating as street celebrations in the 1800’s, the Mummer’s Day Parade is believed to be the country’s oldest folk festival. Cheer on the parade as it winds through downtown Philly. Then, move to the second event of the day, the enormous parade finale! From your reserved seating inside the Convention Center, witness this “fanciest” of celebrations-a cross between a Broadway show and Mardi Gras! Date: DECEMBER 31 - JANUARY Price: $429 Triple, $459 Double $569 Single (prices per person) Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Goldens Bridge 10:30 am, Mamaroneck 11:15 am, Yonkers 12:00 pm Return: Yonkers 6:30 pm, Mamaroneck 7:15 pm, Goldens Bridge 8:00 pm
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Jerusalem The Holy City
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Jerusalem, The Holy City, has captivated the world for centuries. On a guided tour, be one of the first to experience the new exhibit, Every People Under Heaven, and be transported back in time to this medieval city. Debuting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, see how Jerusalem inspired the world with faith, strength and of course, art. Featuring more than 200 priceless masterpieces, many items are being unveiled for the first time, never before shared with the public. Begin the day with a three course lunch at E&E Grill before stepping into history that continues to shape our world today. This tour requires some walking. Date: FRIDAY, JANUARY Price: $129 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Mamaroneck 9:15am, White Plains 9:45am, Yonkers 10:15am Return: Yonkers 6:00pm, White Plains 6:15pm, Mamaroneck 6:45pm
Entrance to Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided Tour of the Special Exhibit Three-Course Lunch at E&E Grill Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
Charming and Blessed New York Elegant High Tea and St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Go behind the scenes at one of the world’s most iconic and blessed buildings, St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Step through the towering doors and into the spirit of this celebrated church as you attend afternoon mass. On a guided tour, be amazed by many of the highlights including stained glass windows, restoration for the Pope’s recent visit and private areas. From massive and soaring, be transported to quaint and charming. Tucked away in a European style manor house, enjoy the old world atmosphere of The King’s Carriage House - recently voted one of the Best Afternoon Teas in NYC! Delight in an elegant, high tea with savories, sweets, complimentary champagne and of course, tea! Date: TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 Price: $135 per person WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION details on page 23 Travel Protection 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 10:15am, White Plains 10:45am, Yonkers 11:15am Return: Yonkers 6:30pm, White Plains 6:45pm, Mamaroneck 7:15pm
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Westminster Dog Show
Meet the Breeds and Agility Competition
It’s Meet and Compete Day at The World’s Greatest Dog Show! Interact with more than 100 different dogs while talking to the trainers and breeders. After you meet, watch them compete! The nation’s top canines will race against the clock at the Masters Agility Championship. From great seats surrounding the ring, witness amazing feats performed by your new four-legged friends. These official Westminster events are held at New York’s Chelsea Piers. This is a quintessential New York event not to be missed! Enjoy lunch at Restaurant Patrick.
Date: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017 Price: $145 per person WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION details on page 23 Travel Protection 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 8:45am, White Plains 9:15am, Yonkers 9:45am Return: Yonkers 5:45pm, White Plains 6:00pm, Mamaroneck 6:30pm
Your Price Includes: Westminster Dog Show Agility Competition Meet the Breeds Event Three-Course Lunch at Restaurant Patrick Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
The Piano Men
Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute
Remember when rock was young during this dynamic, interactive tribute celebrating two musical superstars. At the Mayo Performing Arts Center in nearby Morristown, NJ, Broadway veterans take to the stage with dueling pianos, The Rocket Band of All Star musicians and more. Sing along as The Piano Men perform all of your favorite hits in a tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John! Before the show, enjoy a three course dinner at the Black Horse Tavern. Date: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017 Price: $149 per person WINTER WEATHER PROTECTION details on page 23 Travel Protection 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 2:15pm, White Plains 2:45pm, Yonkers 3:15pm Return: Yonkers 11:00pm, White Plains 11:15pm, Mamaroneck 11:45pm
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La Traviata at Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House
La Traviata, one of Verdi’s most beloved operas, tugs at the heart strings,
capturing the imagination of romantics for generations. La Traviata, the “fallen woman,” is a tragic tale of love lost and what could have been.
The star of the show, the title role of Violetta is considered a showstopping, pinnacle performance of the opera season. A modern interpretation of high society, the story is based on the author’s own youthful experience with a celebrated courtier. See it all from your orchestra seats, and be sure to bring tissues as these star crossed lovers show that even in the end, love does conquer all. Before the matinee show, enjoy brunch at Henry’s Restaurant.
Date: SATURDAY, MARCH Price: $239 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Your Price Includes: Rear Orchestra Tickets at the World Famous Metropolitan Opera House Brunch at Henry’s Restaurant Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
The 188th Annual
Philadelphia Flower Show
Go beyond the famous Dutch tulips to experience windmills, wooden shoes, canals and fields of wild flowers! Prepare yourself for everything Holland as the Netherlands take center stage at the 2017 Philadelphia International Flower Show. Visit more than 140 vendors and meet experts while sampling wine and spirits from around the world.
Celebrate Holland!
Before the flowers, be welcomed at Spasso, for a three course lunch featuring Italian favorites. Say goodbye to winter and welcome spring in style with the color and beauty of Holland! Date: MONDAY, MARCH Price: $139 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Mamaroneck 8:00am, White Plains 8:30am, Yonkers 9:00am Return: Yonkers 8:15pm, White Plains 8:30pm, Mamaroneck 9:00pm
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St. Patrick’s Day at the Staaten Everyone’s Irish Today!
Follow the Luck of the Irish to the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Li Grecci’s Staaten Restaurant. Celebrate the spirit of the Emerald Isle with a St. Paddy’s Irish Show, a musical trip to Ireland performed by local celebrity Mike Byrne and the Derbey Band! You’ll be touched by the old ballads, clap along to drinking songs and sing out loud with friends. Celebrate the spirit and culture of the Irish as you toast friends and meet new ones during the complimentary open bar cocktail reception, followed by your authentic, three-course Irish lunch served with wine! Date: TUESDAY, MARCH Price: $129 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Mamaroneck 8:45am, White Plains 9:15am, Yonkers 9:45am Return: Yonkers 5:30pm, White Plains 5:45pm, Mamaroneck 6:15pm
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Warm up with the southern hospitality of Savannah, Charleston. and The Golden Isles! Day 1 - Baltimore to Roanoke Rapids (D)
The festivities begin at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with new boardwalks, cafes, shops and more. Arriving in Grand Rapids, NC, celebrate with a welcome dinner and complimentary wine at David’s Restaurant. Finish the day with a restful night at The Sleep Inn.
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Golden Isles (b)
Today is yours to spend relaxing on your own in Savannah.
Or, choose an optional day spent on the “Golden Isles of Georgia!” Board a tram for a narrated tour through Jekyll Island’s Historic District, explore St. Simon Village, stroll under moss-draped oaks and enjoy the southern charm. Day 2 - Oh Savannah! (B, D) The finale of the day is a three On arrival in Savannah, check into the Hotel Incourse, sunset dinner at the digo, your Savannah home for three nights, located famous Jekyll Island Club, named in the heart of the Historic District. Be introduced “one of the World’s Best Resorts” to the city during dinner at The River House Res- by Travel & Leisure Magazine. taurant, an 1820’s cotton warehouse! $99 per person Day 5 – Plantations! (B, L, D) Visit America’s only working On a guided tour of this riverfront city, meander Tea Plantation. Led by a world-recobblestone streets, past antebellum homes and nowned tea taster, go on a behindhistoric town squares. After a day with the Belle, the-scenes tour with a trolley ride, spend an evening with the Lady! A delicious dintea tasting and plantation lunch. ner awaits at Lady and Sons Restaurant, owned by This afternoon, be transported famous southern chef, Paula Dean. to the time of high society at a low country plantation dating back to the 18th century. Savor a taste of the south during a private tasting of Madeira wine, once the signature wine of Charleston! Dance the night away aboard a dinner cruise set against the city skyline. You’ll be glad for a restful evening at the Hampton Inn after so many highlights!
Day 3 – Belle of the South (B, D)
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HIGHLIGHTS: 8 Days / 7 Nights 13 Meals America’s Only Tea Plantation Charleston River Dinner Cruise Savannah’s Riverstreet
Optional Dinner at Jekyll Island Club Carriage Tour of Charleston Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor
Private tram tour and Tea Tasting at America’s only Tea Garden
Day 6 – Charming Charleston (B)
Roll through 300 years of history on a Colonial horse-drawn carriage tour filled with antebellum mansions, gardens, legends, humor and more covering 30 blocks of Charleston’s historic district. Next, it’s all aboard for a narrated cruise as you learn the dramatic history of Charleston Harbor. Disembark to legends and hear the echoes of the first shots fired during a guided tour at Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began.
MARCH 20-27, 2017 Charleston Carriage Tour, Savannah Old City Tour, Dinner at Paula Dean’s Restaurant, Dinner Cruise, Tea Plantation, Wine Tasting, DC Capitol Riverfront 7 nights hotel, 13 meals
Day 7 – North Bound (B, D)
We begin the first stage of our journey home today, heading back where it all began in Roanoke Rapids. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride with new friends. Toast the trip with a complimentary glass of wine during a farewell dinner back at David’s Restaurant before turning in at The Sleep Inn.
Day 8 – Home By Way of DC (B)
Enjoy a final stop at DC’s new Capitol Riverfront, booming with shops, cafes, waterfront walkways and much more. It’s the perfect finish to your southern get away!
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Buddy Holly Tribute at Mt. Airy Casino
That’ll Be the Day! This is the
day for fun and music with a musical tribute to Buddy Holly! Starring cast members from the national tour of the hit musical The Buddy Holly Story, this tribute features Buddy’s biggest hits including That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Maybe Baby, Rave On and Everday, to name just a few. This high energy performance brings to life the music of the man that many people consider to be the Father of Rock and Roll!
Your day includes a $10 casino bonus and buffet lunch at the beautiful Mt. Airy Casino in the Poconos. Recently awarded the AAA Four-Diamond award, it’s always exciting, with over 2,000 slot machines and 72 table games. Good luck! Date: WEDNESDAY, MARCH Price: $109 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: White Plains 8:00am, Yonkers 8:30am Return: Yonkers 8:30pm, White Plains 8:45pm
Your Price Includes: Matinee Show for Buddy Holly Tribute Lunch at Mt. Airy Casino $10 Casino Bonus Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
A Bite Out of the Big Apple
New York Noshing Tour Take a bite out of the Big Apple as you eat your way across New York City! It’s a New York Noshing tour, with new twists and surprises. Tantalize your taste buds as you nosh on and off the bus during this guided tour. Get a taste of history and culture with flavors from Harlem’s Soul Food, to Dim Sum in Chinatown, Mozzarella on Arthur Avenue and more!
Bring your appetite and your sense of adventure. Not responsible for weight gained during this delicious day! Date: FRIDAY, MARCH Price: $119 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Mamaroneck 7:45am, White Plains 8:15am, Yonkers 8:45am Return: Yonkers 6:15pm, White Plains 6:30pm, Mamaroneck 7:00pm
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Scottish Tattoo in New York One Night Only!
For one night only, The Scottish International Tattoo comes to New York! From your orchestra seats at West Point’s Eisenhower Theater, witness the stirring bagpipe corps en masse, the drums and Scottish dancers. The traditional Tattoo will transport you to the heart of Scotch culture - no airplane required!
What’s a Tattoo? “Tattoo” is a Scottish
military last call, when pipes and drums called troops back to post for the evening. The Tattoo captures the imagination and ignites the audience with an incomparable and emotional spectacle of music and might. Upon arrival at West Point, get to know your fellow “Tattoo-ers” during a private cocktail party mixer with a cash bar, followed by a private seated dinner. Held in the stunning West Point Club, with floor to ceiling windows and a terrace overlooking the Hudson River, you’ll dine in style prior to the Tattoo. Date: SATURDAY, APRIL Price: $159 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Yonkers 2:30pm, White Plains 3:00pm Return: White Plains 11:15pm, Yonkers 11:30pm
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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.
All phone reservations are considered tentative and subject to cancellation until payment is received.
GENERAL DISCLAIMERS 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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There is no smoking on any motor coach.
The Upper Class, LLC reserves the right to remove any guest who is interfering with the enjoyment of others. Any person reserving or purchasing any of The Upper Class, LLC products published in this brochure accepts the condition that The Upper Class reserves the right to change or cancel itineraries, hotels and other tour components at the sole discretion of The Upper Class. If this occurs, efforts will be made to offer alternative dates or programs. 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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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.
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 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. 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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The Players Club Closed to the Public
A Certain, Private Club
If Only the Walls Could Talk! Go behind the scenes at one of the most private and prestigious clubs in New York City. On a special access, guided tour of The Players Club, step into a world typically reserved only for members. Feel like a member at The Players, a private social club founded in 1888 by Edwin Booth, known as the greatest American actor of his time. Housed in a Gothic Revival-style mansion facing Gramercy Park, The Players invited only the most elite and esteemed artists to join. The list of famous members is highly guarded from outsiders, but is said to include Mark Twain, Humphrey Bogart, Angela Lansbury, Sidney Poitier, Lauren Bacall, John Barrymore, Liza Minelli, Gregory Peck and more. Walk in the footsteps of these legendary artists at this exclusive club they often called home and that was the site for many notorious parties. If only the walls could talk! Enjoy a fitting lunch at Sardi’s, a landmark of the theater district and a favorite of actors and performers, with many featured in the famous caricatures that adorn the dining room walls. Which will be your favorite?
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The Greatest Story Ever Told The Passion Play
Celebrate the Easter season with The Passion Play, the story of Christ’s last days on earth. Performed at New Jersey’s Park Performing Arts Center for more than 100 years, the story has moved generations! Enjoy orchestra seating and be moved as Biblically costumed, local actors come together to create the thrilling epic of Jesus Christ’s last days on earth. See the miracle come to life just in time for Easter! Before the show, enjoy a three course buffet lunch at Casa Di Napoli. Date: SATURDAY, APRIL Price: $109 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Goldens Bridge 10:00am, White Plains 10:30am, Yonkers 11:00am Return: Yonkers 5:45pm, White Plains 6:00pm, Goldens Bridge 6:30pm
Your Price Includes: Orchestra Seating for Passion Play Buffet Lunch at Casa Di Napoli Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
Da Doo Ron Ron!
The Crystals at Mt. Airy Casino One of the defining acts of the 1960’s girl group era, The Crystals had the country dancing with chart topping tracks! Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of their first hit, the group reunites once again, taking the stage to sing your favorite songs! You’ll remember all the words to He’s A Rebel, Then He Kissed Me and of course, Da Doo Ron Ron, each ranked on Rolling Stone’s Greatest Songs of All Time. Your day includes a $10 casino bonus and buffet lunch at the beautiful Mt. Airy Casino in the Poconos. Recently awarded the AAA Four-Diamond award, it’s always exciting, with over 2,000 slot machines and 72 table games. Good luck! Date: WEDNESDAY, APRIL Price: $109 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Mamaroneck 7:30am, White Plains 8:00am, Yonkers 8:30am Return: Yonkers 8:15pm, White Plains 8:30pm, Mamaroneck 9:00pm
Your Price Includes: Matinee Show for The Crystals Lunch at Mt. Airy Casino $10 Casino Bonus Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
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Two Shows, Farm to Table and More! Two - YES TWO - Musicals!
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Head to the country to refresh the spirit with a farm fresh morning and two - YES TWO - Musicals! Day 1: Shady Maple and Dutch Apple (L, D) Begin in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania with a guided tour of a rustic, yet elegant distillery boasting the best whiskies in the region. Relax in the tasting room as you’re charmed by both the distillery’s nostalgia and its proprietor!
For lunch, eat to your heart’s content at the Shady Maple Smorgasbord, specializing in authentic Amish favorites made from scratch! Get ready to go back for seconds – and thirds! Tonight, take in your first of two shows, beginning with the classic My Fair Lady at the Dutch Apple Theater. Witness the heartwarming tale of Eliza Doolittle. The story is set to a score of songs you remember so well including
The Rain in Spain, I Could Have Danced All Night, Wouldn’t it Be Loverly and many more. Spend the night at the beautiful Fulton Steamboat Inn, featuring nautical and Victorian guest rooms in a riverboat setting.
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My Fair Lady at Dutch Apple Whisky Tasting
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Day 2: Jonah 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-go-round on a guided tour filled with facts and fun from your resident farmer. Enjoy lunch at Lintia’s Restaurant, including ice cream made from Krieder farm cream! The grand finale of your country get away - the curtain goes up as the famous Sight & Sound Theater, known for bringing favorite stories of the Bible to life in grand productions featuring moving sets, live animals, state of the art special effects and more. This year, Sight & Sound presents one of their most popular productions, Jonah. Go deep into Jonah’s story with jaw-dropping scale on stage and in the aisles. When Jonah runs from God, he ends up in the belly of the beast! Witness the depths of faith on this whale of an adventure!
Date: APRIL 20-21, 2017 Price: $368 Triple, $388 Double, $458 Single prices per person Travel Protection 10% Depart: Goldens Bridge 7:15am, Mamaroneck 8:00am, Yonkers 8:45am Return: Yonkers 9:30pm, Mamaroneck 10:15pm, Goldens Bridge 11:00pm
Your Price Includes: Overnight Accommodations 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches and 1 Dinner Two Shows including Sight & Sound! Distillery Tour and Tasting Tour Director, Taxes and Gratuities
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Cape Cod and Nantucket featuring the Nantucket Daffodil Festival
See Nantucket and Cape Cod in full bloom at the annual Daffodil Festival! Feel the gentle sea breezes, cruise the sparkling water, taste the lobstah, wear your daffy hat and say “so long” to winter! Day 1 – Lobstah Cruise and Dinner Cabaret – (D) Arrive at the harbor village, of Plymouth, MA, home of the pilgrim. Get your New England on as you explore the heart of downtown for shopping and lunch on your own. This afternoon, it’s all aboard our very own lobster boat! Relax on the ship’s two spacious decks as you cruise by Plymouth Rock, Long Beach, and more. Tonight, it’s dinner and a show at the Dan’l Webster Inn, recognized as one of the most distinguished restaurants in North America. Rest from the day at the Holiday Inn Hyannis, your home for the next three nights. Day 2 – Nantucket Daffodil Festival (B) Breathe the salty air on a hi-speed catamaran ride across Cape Cod Bay to Nantucket. Don your daffy hat at the 52nd Annual Daffodil Festival, a larger than life celebration of spring. Featuring an antique car parade, hat pageant and blooming characters, this is a can’t-miss event that you have to see to believe! This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of this crescent-shaped island, a world unto itself. This evening, wander the famous town of Hyannis for shopping and dinner on your own. Ask your Tour Director for recommendations on restaurants and sites to see!
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Thomas Edison’s Laboratory Step into Thomas Edison’s private laboratory and discover how he changed our world forever. For the last 44 years of his life, Edison worked at his lab, now a National Park in nearby West Orange, NJ. Visit Edison’s library, machine shop, phonograph gallery and private office. See where Edison invented the motion picture camera, phonographs and many more of this inventor’s innovations. After visiting the lab, enjoy a three course lunch at the Spanish Pavilion Restaurant featuring unlimited sangria! Date: WEDNESDAY, APRIL Price: $115 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Freedom Tower see forever
The Freedom Tower has quickly become an international beacon of hope, rebirth and spirit. Now the Tallest Building in the Western Hemisphere, the Tower was recently named one of the best new attractions in the world. Experience the Tower’s three levels of innovation and inspiration from the One World Observatory, the Sky Portal, and more. Take time for beauty and reflection with time at the 9/11 Memorial Pools (does not include time or admission to the 9/11 Museum). On this special day, it will seem as if you can “See Forever” as you touch the sky. Enjoy a three course lunch at Ryan MacGuire’s, a local favorite!
Date: THURSDAY, APRIL Price: $139 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Mamaroneck 9:00 am, White Plains 9:30 am, Yonkers 10:00 am Return: Yonkers 6:00 pm, White Plains 6:15 pm, Mamaroneck 6:45 pm
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Charming Smithville, NJ
A quaint village dating back to the Revolutionary War, Smithville is a hidden gem, rated as one of the top things to do in the state! The picturesque town features charming boutiques, specialty stores, gift shops, galleries and the bakery that always smells delicious! Wander the winding paths, stroll the village green, meet the locals and shop to your heart’s content.
Sunday Brunch!
Start the day with the famous brunch buffet at the historic Smithville Inn. Get ready for seconds - and thirds! - at the carving station, waffle station, omelets made to order, smoked fish, three different entrees and much more. It’s a New Jersey tradition since 1767! Date: SUNDAY, APRIL 30, Price: $119 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Sunday Brunch Buffet at the Historic 1767 Smithville Inn Shopping Time in Smithville Village Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
Grand Opening
Yale Center for British Art
After a decade of planning, eight years of renovation and a 16-month closure, the Yale Center for British Art opened to rave reviews. See the incredible transformation considered to be a masterpiece of distinguished architect Louis Kahn. On a guided tour, experience the largest collection of art outside the UK. Ranging from Medieval times to the Elizabethan period to present day, The Center’s collection tells the story of an empire. Start the day with a three course lunch at Donovan’s Reef Restaurant. Date: THURSDAY, MAY Price: $99 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Yonkers 9:15am, White Plains 9:45am, Mamaroneck 10:15am Return: Mamaroneck 5:45pm, White Plains 6:15pm, Yonkers 6:30pm
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Go behind the gates of international embassies as you walk in the footsteps of ambassadors and foreign dignitaries. Be a diplomat for a day with special access to a collection of international embassies, normally closed to the public! Day 1 – Welcome to The District (D) Begin with a welcome dinner high above the city in the elegant dining room of the Vantage Point Restaurant, featuring spectacular views of the nation’s capital. After getting to know your fellow travelers, relax at the Holiday Inn Roslyn – your home for the next three nights. Day 2 – Cruise the Capital (B, L) This morning, step into the world of diplomats on a guided driving tour of Embassy Row. See the most notable embassies, hidden-away museums, secret Spanish Steps, Dupont Circle and more! After lunch, cruise capital on the Potomac River. MAY 4 - 7, 2017 You’ll have a water’s view of the Jefferson Memorial, Rare Access to Foreign Embassies the JFK Center, the Washington Monument, Potomac River Cruise Memorial Bridge and DC’s patriotic skyline. Old Town Alexandria, Georgtown After the cruise, explore the quaint Old Town Guided Tour Embassy Row Museum of African American History Alexandria with plenty of time for shopping and 3 nights hotel, 5 meals dinner on your own. prices per person
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Moonlight Monument Tour In the still of the night, join us for an Moonlight Monument Tour. On the second evening, enjoy a narrated driving tour. See the city come to “light” against the night sky. The history, photo opps and serenity will have you saying, “Oh What a Night!”
Day 3 – Open the Gates! (B) Step onto the sovereign land of foreign nations as you are welcomed through the gates of international embassies located in DC. Usually closed to the public, this is a rare glimpse behind the scenes, a unique chance to travel to these countries, no passport required! Select embassies will be opened for today only during this once-a-year event. Embassies visited by The Upper Class will be announced during the tour. A global gateway, you’ll experience the food, art, dance, fashion, music and more of different countries, on display on their respective embassies. This afternoon, explore the bustling Georgetown for shopping and lunch on your own.
Day 4 – I, too, Sing America (B) Spend the day exploring the Smithsonian Institutes most celebrated museums, located on the National Mall. Experience the grand opening year of the new Museum of African American History and Culture, recently inaugurated by President Obama. Or, choose to visit the Natural History Museum, the most visited museum in North America. Feel the patriotism, hope and international character of our capital city, that proves it really is a small world after all.
Madame Butterfly
at the Kennedy Center
You’ve seen it on TV, now have the honor of an evening at the Kennedy Center! Witness one of the most prestigious operas on one of the world’s most extraordinary stages. The perfect story for this grand venue, Puccini’s immortal tragedy leads to one of the most legendary final scenes in the history of theater. This optional tour includes dinner prior to the show.
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Greenpoint and Williamsburg
History, Hipsters, Hasids
Brooklyn’s Greenpoint and Williamsburg neighborhoods are a unique blend of old, new, history and hipsters. Green Point is often still called “Little Poland” and Williamsburg was transformed by ultra-orthodox Hasidic refugees. Explore Greenpoint and Williamsburg with veteran guide Norman Oder. Stroll the most famous blocks, drive through the growing Satmar Hasidic section, see magnificent views of Manhattan and more! Enjoy a three course lunch at the Amber Steak House, featuring a Polish chef that cooks for the President of Poland every year during UN Week! Date: TUESDAY, MAY 9, Price: $125 per person Travel Protection 10%
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A Day in
Old New Castle
For one day each year, the colonial town of New Castle opens its doors, celebrating its history with open arms. Step back in time through the doorways of historic museum homes, private houses and gardens, typically closed to the public.
The Town Green will be alive with costumed re-enactors, music, maypole dancers, parades, artisans, a beer garden, and much more. Enjoy lunch at the famous Jessup Tavern, housed in a building dating back to the 1600’s! Date: SATURDAY, MAY Price: $135 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Chihuly Who? Special Exhibit
Renowned Artist Makes Triumphant Return to New York After 10 Years
For the first time in more than ten years, world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be featured in a major exhibition in New York. On a guided tram tour, be one of the first to experience this highly anticipated exhibit installed at the New York Botanical Gardens.
Famous around the globe for his monumental sculptures made of hand blown glass, Chihuly is noted as one of the greatest artists of his time. You may have even seen his work at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas or the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, where his custom creations are on display. Enjoy a three course lunch at Ann & Tony’s, a Bronx landmark. Date: TUESDAY, MAY 16, Price: $139 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Your Price Includes: Guided Tram Tour of the Chihuly Exhibit and NY Botanical Gardens Three Course Lunch at Ann & Tony’s Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
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New York’s Waterways
Water, water everywhere! Cruise the waterways of New York featuring the beautiful Finger Lakes region and Erie Canal. Join us for castles, vineyards, gardens, river cruises and more in New York’s prestigous wine and culinary epicenter
Day 1: Erie Canal (L, D) Embark the waterways of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor on a cruise through the historic Erie Canal and Lock 18. On equipment dating back 100 years, experience 19th century transportation and learn how canal locks changed the world. Lunch will overlook the the Mohawk River and Erie Canal at the Waterfront Grill. This afternoon, check into the Hampton Inn Geneva, your home for the next two nights, where you’ll be welcomed with a reception on arrival. Your first day finishes with a special dinner at Belhurst Castle. A century-old Gothic and Tudor style castle, Belhurst captures turn of the century ambience. Your three course dinner will be served in the old world dining room, overlooking Seneca Lake. Day 2: Finger Lakes (B, D) Today, you’re off to explore the lakes region, including a guided tour of the historic and picturesque towns Geneva and Seneca Lake. Travel the winding back roads of the lake’s west shore to a tasting at Wagner Vineyards. Wander picturesque Watkins Glen with plenty of time for shopping and lunch on your own. Hit the water for a narrated, sightseeing cruise on the calm waters of Seneca Lake. Next, whet your whistle at the Glenora Wine Cellars, the lake’s oldest winery. Tonight, spend the evening at the New York State Wine and Culinary Center, a state-of-the-art facility showcasing wine and food delicacies of the region.
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HIGHLIGHTS: 3 Days / 2 Nights 6 Meals Erie Canal and Seneca Lake Cruises NY Culinary Center Dinner and Demo Finger Lakes Winery Tour Dinner inside Belhurst Castle
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Atlantic Ocean
Dinner inside majestic Belhurst Castle where you’ll dine in luxury!
In a private dining room reserved exclusively for guests of The Upper Class, savor a three course dinner with a chef’s cooking demonstration. The chef will share the Center’s recipe for their signature house vinaigrette, while teaching you how to make it in your own kitchen! Enjoy the dressing with your first course. During dinner, watch as the chef prepares dessert right in the dining room! Tasting the confection will be the perfect finish to your day. Day 3: Erie Canal (B, L) To finish your trip, we’ll continue south for a guided tour of the fascinating Corning Museum of Glass. Explore 35 centuries of glassmaking through a live glass blowing demonstration and more than 45,000 objects—from a tiny glass portrait of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh to examples of the finest Renaissance Venetian glass to larger-than-life contemporary sculptures. You’ll enjoy lunch at the Museum before heading home. Date: May 22-24, 2017
Price: $599 Double, $769 Single, $579 Triple (prices per person) Medical Cancellation Insurance only 10% Depart: Mamaroneck 6:30 am, Yonkers 7:30 am Return: Yonkers 7:00 pm, Mamaroneck 7:45 pm
Your Price Includes: 2 Nights Accommodations & Luggage Handling 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners Sightseeing Cruise on Seneca Lake, Belhurst Castle, Erie Canal Cruise Wine Tastings and Expert Tour Guides Tour Director, taxes & gratuities
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Meadowlands Cruise Beyond the Turnpike!
Go beyond the turnpike and cruise the waters of New Jersey’s Meadowlands, a hidden nature sanctuary. On an open air cruise, experience amazing beauty and wildlife you can’t see from the turnpike! Your expert guide will steer you through the thriving wetlands, all framed by a spectacular view of the New York City skyline. The small, open air, pontoon boats offer a private, up close experience. Please bring a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses for this special day in nature. In the event of poor weather, the raindate for this cruise will be the following day. Enjoy a three course lunch at Redd’s, a Jersey landmark! Date: TUESDAY, MAY 23, Price: $129 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Mamaroneck 9:15am, White Plains 9:45am, Yonkers 10:15am Return: Yonkers 4:15pm, White Plains 4:30pm, Mamaroneck 5:00pm
Your Price Includes: Cruise the Meadowlands Nature Preserve Three Course Lunch at Redd’s Restaurant Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
Ivyland Railroad
Vintage Train with Elegant Brunch Onboard
Ride the rails into spring during opening weekend of the New Hope Ivyland Railroad! Take a vintage train ride through the rolling hills of the beautiful Pennsylvania spring countryside. Enjoy an elegant brunch served onboard in the newly refurbished, 1920’s antique dining car reserved exclusively for The Upper Class. After disembarking, spend the afternoon exploring the town of New Hope, PA, named one of “America’s Favorite Towns” by Travel + Leisure Magazine. Home to eclectic shopping, riverside dining, impressive theater and cultural attractions, you’ll be charmed by this riverfront town. Date: SUNDAY, MAY 28, Price: $135 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Your Price Includes: Sunday Brunch on board Train Ivyland Vintage Train Ride Shopping Time in New Hope Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
Depart: White Plains 8:15am, Yonkers 8:45am Return: Yonkers 4:45pm, White Plains 5:00pm
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hildene
Step into the Lincoln legacy at the Hildene mansion in Manchester, VT. A “Great American Story” and home to the Lincoln legacy, Hildene is famous for dignified interiors, priceless antiques, formal gardens and presidential genes. Enjoy a private lunch in the estate’s Beckworth Room. Hear the antique 1,000-pipe Aeolian organ. See the gardens bursting with prized peonies during the annual Peony Festival. From the head horticulturist, learn why peonies were so special to the Lincoln family. Located in scenic Manchester, VT, Hildene is an easy day trip, it’s closer than you think! Date: FRIDAY, MAY 26, Price: $129 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Yonkers 7:30am, White Plains 8:00am Return: White Plains 8:45pm, Yonkers 9:00 pm
Your Price Includes: Admission to Hildene Private Talk with the Head Horticulturist Catered Lunch on Property Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
A Midsummer’s Night Dream
Ballet at Lincoln Center
Enter the enchanted land of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed by the New York City Ballet. Be inspired as the ballerinas leap through a lush forest besieged by love triangles, feuding fairy kingdoms and magic at every turn. Enjoy orchestra seating for one of the happiest ballets, a favorite highlight of the ballet season! Before the curtain goes up at Lincoln Center, savor a brunch at Henry’s. Date: SATURDAY, MAY Price: $229 per person Travel Protection 10%
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Depart: Mamaroneck 9:15am, White Plains 9:45am, Yonkers 10:15am Return: Yonkers 6:00pm, White Plains 6:15pm, Mamaroneck 6:45pm
Your Price Includes: Orchestra Seating at Lincoln Center Brunch at Henry’s Restaurant Upper Class Tour Director Taxes and Gratuities
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Niagara Falls and Toronto A Canadian Adventure
Niagara Falls and Toronto… Featuring Lake Ontario, Two Cruises, Dinner atop Skylon Tower, Oh Canada! Day 1 – To Toronto! (D) Arrive in Toronto and celebrate with your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner hosted at Donatello’s Restaurant, a local favorite. Rest your head at the Hilton Inn, your home for two nights in Toronto. Day 2 – A City, A Castle and A Cruise (B) The largest city in Canada, this lake city of Toronto features soaring sky scrapers set against beautiful Lake Ontario. On a guided tour, take in the city’s most famous sites including the St. Lawrence Market, the Distillery District, Old City Hall and more! Be transported back in time at Casa Loma, known as Toronto’s Camelot. Explore the sprawling castle and relive its Gatsby-esque history. Next, cruise on the sparkling waters of Lake Ontario. Take in the spectacular city vistas from the water, arguably the best view! Cruise past Toronto’s bustling harbor, the Skydome, the CN Tower and more! You’ll even disembark on an island! Tonight, bask in the excitement of downtown Toronto, finding the perfect spot for dinner on your own. Day 3 – Thundering Falls (B, D) Step aboard your state-of-the-art catamaran for an up-close viewing of the thundering Niagara Falls. With an open air observation deck and panoramic windows, you’ll feel the power of the falls – and the spray! Before heading out for the evening, we’ll take a minute to relax at the Radisson Hotel & Suites, your home for the next two nights.
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Tonight, it’s dinner and a show! Be charmed by the homeland quirks and Canuck culture featured in Oh Canada Eh the 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 five course meal. Save room for the flag waving finale that brings the audience to its feet every night! Day 4 – Niagara-on-the-Lake (B, D) Spend the day visiting Niagara-on-theLake, often called the lovliest town in Ontario! This afternoon toast with new friends during a wine tasting at a winery perched high on a hilltop with water views. Don’t miss the famous Ice Wine! Tonight, dine in the sky, high above the falls! The grand finale of your trip, savor a special dinner at the world famous Revolving Dining Room atop Skylon Tower. Presented 775 above the falls, the menu is rivaled only by the spectacular, revolving view of Niagara Falls and beyond!
Day 5 – Duty Free Souvenirs and More! (B) You’ll need this morning’s hearty breakfast to prepare for serious shopping at Canada’s national Duty Free shopping center. Save on your favorite items and find that special Canadian souvenir. The power of the falls will touch your spirit and the trip will having you feeling relaxed as a Canadian! We hope you’ll say “Oh Canada” and join us, eh?
JUNE 5-9, 2017 Niagara Falls Cruise, Oh Canada Eh Dinner Show Dinner Atop Skylon Tower, Niagara-on-the-Lake Toronto City Tour, Casa Loma Castle prices per person
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featuring Rockport, Gloucester and Camelot Day 1 – Hello Boston (D) Arrive in the heart of Boston, with a first stop at Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall. Explore these historic landmarks with plenty of time for lunch and shopping on your own. On a guided tour of the city, span the life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, first son of Boston. From birth to adulthood, see the many sites with ties to this iconic man and his family, such as Old City Hall, Omni Parker House Hotel, Boston State House and more. Dinner tonight will be in the historic north end, where you’ll enjoy authentic Italian dishes from Boston’s old neighborhood. After dinner, settle in at the Holiday Inn Express Brockton. Your home for three nights is conveniently located outside the city, central to the highlights of the next three days!
Day 2 – Rockport, Gloucester and Lobstah (B, D) Today, journey outside the city to the beaches and boulders of the Massachusetts North Shore for a guided tour of Rockport and Gloucester. Hear legends and history at the Famous Fisherman’s Statue, Rocky Neck Art Colony, Eastern Point, Pigeon Cove and more. Known as one of the prettiest towns in Maine, enjoy Rockport with lunch and shopping on your own. Stroll Bear Skin Neck, where fishermen’s homes have been converted into quaint shops, artist studios and antique stores. Next stop – Gloucester, America’s oldest seaport, with centuries of seafaring history and stunning ocean scenery. The perfect finish to your day is a Lobsterbake Dinner at the famous Gloucester House Restaurant.
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Leave the wharf and hit the waves! Join us for an optional afternoon cruise of Gloucester Harbor, one of the country’s most beautiful harbors. Enjoy a narrated tour including the famous fishing fleet, Ten Pound Island, Norman’s Woe, and more. It’s a chance to see sights inaccessible from land -- bring your camera!
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Happy Birthday Mr. President JFK’s 100th Birthday Day 3 – Happy Birthday, Mr. President (B, D) Begin your morning 70 stories in the sky, high atop the city at the Prudential Center Skywalk. The city’s only observation deck with a 360 degree panorama, you’ll have a breathtaking, bird’s eye view of Boston and beyond! Next, relive JFK’s legacy at his Presidential Library and Museum. Relive the powerful Kennedy years in the re-created world of the Kennedy Presidency. Tonight, it’s a birthday dinner fit for a Commander in Chief! Don your non-partisan party hat for a Presidential Dinner celebrating JFK’s 100th Birthday. With music, a festive atmosphere, a live show and more, it’s a night of Camelot. Happy Birthday Mr. President, this is a special event honors the ‘High Hopes’ of JFK’s youthful administration, with dinner and dancing to the music of the era and a tribute to the celebrities and songs he liked best. Day 4 – Goodbye at Galillee (B,L) Today we leave this City on a Hill, and it’s favorite son, JFK. Finish the trip with a farewell three-course luncheon overlooking Block Island Sound at local favorite George’s of Galilee.
JUNE 11-14, 2017 Fanuel Hall, Quincy Market, Rockport, Tour of JFK’s Boston, Gloucester Tour, Prudential Center Skywalk, JFK Museum, Lobster Bake Dinner, Presidential Birthday Dinner Bash prices per person
$759 Triple $799 Double $999 Single depart return 8:00 am Yonkers 5:45 pm 9:00 am Mamaroneck 5:00 pm
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Lighthouses of the Chesapeake
The Chesapeake Bay is the heart and soul of Maryland, famous for blue crabs, sandy shores, lighthouses and centuries-old seafaring heritage. Join us for a quick escape to start off summer! Day 1 – Mary, Mary, Maryland (D) Meet your fellow travelers as we motor to Maryland, arriving at the famous Calvert Marine Museum. Learn about the ecology of the Bay from a museum biologist and tour the unique “screw-pile” lighthouse at Drum Point. Celebrate the start of your trip in style with a welcome dinner at Reynolds Tavern. Settle in to the Country Inn & Suites, your home for the next two nights.
Glide by three lighthouses and pass under the twin spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a stunning experience. Enjoy sandwiches on board before docking back in the heart of downtown Annapolis. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy this bustling city with great sightseeing, shopping and dinner on your own. Ask your Tour Director for their favorite recommendations!
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Day 2 – Keepers of the Light (B, L) VIP TOUR tion p o Take to the bay on lighthouse cruise Dinner at The Officers Club hosted by a turn-of-the-century light$99 per person house keeper. With multiple decks and a Be a VIP tonight with an optional climate controlled cabin, you’ll have the addition to enhance your trip. Go perfect view of the famous Lights of the behind the scenes at the Naval Chesapeake! Academy with a VIP Tour and dinner at the Officer’s Club. This tour will feature many areas that are not open to the public!
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Day 3 – Taste the Bay (B, L) Savor a taste of the bay on a guided tour with craving stops along the way! With your colonial guide, roll through the city on a driving tour of Annapolis and visit the Maryland State House. Slurp the award winning crab soup at historic Rams Head Tavern, tuck into your bay inspired entrÊe at Blackwall Hitch Restaurant and delight in the official state cake at the William Paca House.
With full bellies, fun memories and new friends, head home happy and ready for the rest of the summer!
JUNE 28-30, 2017 Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Cruise Annapolis City Calvert Marine Museum Taste of the Bay Tour 2 nights hotel, 5 meals prices per person
$529 Triple $549 Double $679 Single depart return 6:00 am Mamaroneck 8:30 pm 7:00 am Yonkers 7:45 pm
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On Broadway The Front Page
Starring Nathan Lane!
Theater legend Nathan Lane returns to the stage with Hollywood favorites John Slattery, Holland Taylor, John Goodman and more, this limited run has Broadway buzzing! Lunch at Carmine’s. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH • $229 per person • Travel Protection 10%
Paramour
Cirque du Soleil on Broadway
Set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, Paramour blends the best of the high flying acrobatics and the magical storytelling of Broadway. Lunch at Pietrasanta. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH $199 per person • Travel Protection 10%
Beautiful See Carole King’s most famous songs brought to life including It’s Too Late, I Feel the Earth Move and more! Lunch at Heartland Brewery. SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH • $229 per person • Travel Protection 10%
A Bronx Tale This streetwise, new musical takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960’s, where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Lunch at Heartland Brewery. SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH • $209 per person • Travel Protection 10%
Come From Away
In a heartbeat on 9/11 38 planes were stranded in a remote town in Newfoundland. See how these ordinary people open their hearts in these extraordinary circumstances. This new musical is a tribute to the human spirit! Enjoy dinner after the show at Carmine’s. *WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5TH • $209 per person • Travel Protection 10% *April 5 departs from White Plains and Yonkers only Please call for departure times
Miss Saigon
This award winning favorite makes a smashing return to Broadway for the first time in 15 years. Set in the final days of the Vietnam War, it’s an epic love story of an American GI and a young Vietnamenese girl. Dinner after the show at Carmine’s. *WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5TH • $209 per person • Travel Protection 10%
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On Broadway
A Big Star and A Great Comet light up the Great White Way!
Nat asha , Pi e r re and The Gre at C ome t of 1 8 1 2 is a h i g h ly ant ic ip ate d ne w music a l t a king Bro a dw ay by stor m. Wit h t he t he ate r reimag ine d as an opu le nt Russi an S a lon , you’ l l b e s we pt aw ay by one of t he b e st ne w shows of t he de c a d e. T he Ne w York Time s c a l ls T he C ome t , a “v ibr ant , t h r i l l i ng ly imag ine d ne w mus ic a l” w he re L e o Tolstoy ’s young love rs lig ht up Mo s cow i n a “ he ave n - s e nt f ireb a l l!”
Sunday, February 5th
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DEPART: Mamaroneck 9:15am White Plains 9:45am Yonkers 10:15am RETURN: Yonkers 6:00pm White Plains 6:15pm Mamaroneck 6:45pm www.TheUpperClass.net
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