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CALENDAR OF 2010 TOURS
APRIL
30-1 .... West Point Cadet Parade, West Point, NY
MAY
7.......... Engelbert Humperdink, Schenectady, NY
23 ....... Charlie Prose, Lake George, NY
24 ....... Daniel O’Donnell, Saratoga, NY
28-31 .. Memorial Day Weekend
JUNE
9 .......... Mystery Tour
13-14... 1000 Islands & Boldt Castle, Alexandria Bay, NY
23 ........ Walk on Water, Poughkeepsie, NY
30 ........ Erie Canal Cruise, Herkimer, NY
JULY
2-4 ....... 4th of July Weekend
10 ........ Squam Lake (On Golden Pond), Holderness, NH
17 ........ Olana & Hudson Athens Lighthouse, Hudson, NY
24 ........ Hildene, Manchester, VT
30-1 ..... Coastal Maine
AUGUST
7 .......... Crailo, Lindenwald, Van Alen & Icabod Crane, Kinderhook, NY
14 ........ Robert Louis Stevenson, Saranac, NY
22-23 ... Wine and Water of the Eastern Finger Lakes, Skaneateles and Cayuga Lakes, NY
29 ........
Get-Away at Mohonk House, New Paltz, NY
SEPTEMBER
3-6 ....... Labor Day Weekend
8-10 ..... “Joseph”, Lancaster, PA
18 ........ Vermont Eating, Woodstock, VT
OCTOBER
1-4 ....... Washington, D.C.
8-11 ..... Columbus Day Weekend
23-24 ... The Blaze, Tarrytown, NY
31 ........ Halloween
NOVEMBER
25 ........ Thanksgiving
DECEMBER
4 .......... Christmas Creches & Lights at St. Joseph's Oratory, Montreal, Que
25 ........ Christmas
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3/21-27 ..... Southern Charm - Charleston, Savanna, St. Simone - Jekyll Island - SOLD OUT
4/18-24 ..... Southern Charm - Charleston, Savannah, St. Simone - Jekyll Island - SOLD OUT
4/10-16 ..... Southern Charm - Charleston, Savannah, St. Simone - Jekyll Island - NEW DATE
4/17-23 ..... Southern Charm - Charleston, Savannah, St. Simone - Jekyll Island - NEW DATE
5/2-9 .........
Southern Charm - Charleston, Savannah, St. Simone - Jekyll Island - NEW DATE
5/9-16 ....... America's Music Cities - New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville
6/18-25 ..... Northern National Parks - Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Craters of the Moon - SOLD OUT
6/25-7/2 .... Northern National Parks - Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Craters of the Moon - NEW DATE
6/17-23 ..... South Dakota - The Black Hills & Badlands
6/20-27 ..... America's Music Cities - New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville
7/22-28 ..... South Dakota - The Black Hills & Badlands
7/16-23 ..... Northern National Parks - Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Craters of the Moon. - SOLD OUT
7/17-24 ..... Northern National Parks - Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Craters of the Moon. - NEW DATE
9/19-26 ..... America's Music Cities - New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville
10/10-17 ... America's Music Cities - New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville
11/14-21.... America's Music Cities - New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville
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DETAILS OF 2010 TOURS
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WEST POINT CADET PARADE, West Point, NY
Apr. 30-May 1 - Fri.-Sat. .............................. Deadline: Mar. 30 .................................................... $ 207 db
Cadets march in full dress in Kosciuszko Parade on Sat. morning, front-row seats, high-flying Parachute Jumpers
land on “a dime”. Buffet Lunch at historic Hotel Thayer. Tour West Point campus. Dinner at Gasho’s “cooked right
in front of you." Tour must be overnight as parade seating is 10:00 am. Sat. Incl: West Point Cadet Parade bleacher seating, West Point Tour, accommodation, 3 meals.
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINK - MAN OF CROON, Schenectady, NY
May 7 - Fri. ................................................... Deadline: Mar. 23 ........................................................ $ 123
Proctors Theatre show. Early-bird dinner at Italian-American Club. Tour of Albany City for fascinating look at this very historic city with many secrets. Incl: show ticket, dinner, city tour.
CHARLIE PROSE - FUNNY MAN OF STAGE, Glens Falls, NY
May 23 - Sun. .............................................. Deadline: Apr. 23 ........................................................... $ 99
One of most well-known comedians around - combining humor and song for great performance at Glens Falls High School auditorium, 7:00 pm show. Dinner at Olde Hofbrau Haus. Incl: show ticket, dinner.
DANIEL O’DONNELL - HE’S BAAAACK, Saratoga, NY
May 24 - Mon. .............................................. Deadline: Apr. 24 ......................................................... $ 123
One of most popular Irish singers, a charmer that touches hearts of all. SPAC 2:00 pm show with gold seating.
Lunch at Golden Corral, Saratoga. Incl: show ticket, lunch.
MYSTERY TOUR
Jun. 9 - Wed. ............................................... Deadline: May 9 ............................................................. $ 84
It’s not far but it sure is a surprise. Incl: lunch, city tour, admissions.
Contest: First paid passenger to name correct destination in writing via postal stamped envelope receives free trip.
Clue #1. Cogs and clogs of yesteryear. (Dec.)
Clue #2.
Space program. (Jan.)
Clue #3. Amen. (Feb.)
Clue #4. Ship to shore. (Mar.)
1000 ISLANDS, Alexandria Bay, NY
Jun. 13-14 - Sun.-Mon. ................................ Deadline: May 13 .................................................... $ 224 db
US side, magnificent 2-nation cruise around countless islands, visit spectacular Boldt Castle and learn about heart wrenching love story, 1000 Islands Winery tour and tasting, gift shop, Tibbetts Point Lighthouse at confluence of St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, hear forlorn sound of a fog horn, riverfront rooms with private balconies, village shopping. Incl: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner,
cruise, castle, lighthouse, winery.
WALK ON WATER, Poughkeepsie, NY
Jun. 23 - Wed. ............................................. Deadline: May 23 ........................................................... $ 85
Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge crossing Hudson River to Highland was engineering marvel when completed 1888. At 6,767', it was longest bridge in the world connecting our country in a new way, allowing for increased commerce, transportation of troops to the coast during world wars. Seventeen years in the making, bridge was reopened Oct. 1, 2009, re-engineered 212' above the Hudson for 1.25 miles long world's tallest pedestrian bridge, safe, stunning views
of Hudson River Valley. Locust Grove, historic Italianne villa home of Samuel F. B. Morris, inventor of telegraph.
Lunch at Mahoney's Irish Pub in downtown Poughkeepsie. Incl.: pedestrian walkway, admission, lunch.
ERIE CANAL CRUISE, Herkimer, NY
Jun. 30 - Wed. ............................................. Deadline: May 30 ........................................................... $ 79
Ride the Erie Canal aboard "'Lil Diamond" and go through a lock! Lunch at waterfront. Visit historic Herkimer House.
Incl.: cruise, lunch, admission.
SQUAM LAKES (On Golden Pond), Holderness, NH
Jul. 10 - Sat. ................................................ Deadline: June 10 ........................................................ $ 111
One-stop day at multi-faceted Squam Lakes Science Center, exhibits featuring live animals, hands-on experiences. Lunch at Walter’s Basin Rest., shop in fascinating
Howling Coyote Gift Shop, stroll beautiful Kirkwood Gardens.
Canopied Pontoon Boat Cruise to
experience wonders of the area where movie On Golden Pond was filmed, keep
eyes pealed for bald eagles nesting here since 2003 on top of pine on Little Loon Island producing 10 chicks that survived. Hear a bit of Squam’s human history thru stories of those who have enjoyed area for more than 5,000 yrs,
from Native Americans to modern movie makers. Trained Guide will tell you everything. On way home, stop for
supper on own.
Incl: full day at Squam Lakes Science Center, admissions, lunch, cruise.
OLANA & LIGHTHOUSE, Hudson, NY
Jul. 17 - Sat. ................................................ Deadline: June 17 .......................................................... $ 79
Olana: Persian-style home of famed Hudson River School artist Frederic Edwin Church, perched high on hill and surrounded by extensive picturesque landscape of Hudson River and Hudson Valley. Video, tour,
gift shop. Interior
is sight to behold. You have to see it to believe it. Hudson Allen Lighthouse: short cruise to island, providing rare opportunity to go inside a lighthouse and see how keeper's family lived. Gift shop. Incl: boat ride, lighthouse,
mansion, admissions.
HILDENE MANSION & FARM (The Lincoln Family Home), Manchester, VT
July 24 - Sat. ............................................... Deadline: Jun. 24 ............................................................ $ 78
Bennington Stoneware Potters Store and Factory Tour. Lunch at Hildene, Lincoln Family Home. Father was born in
log cabin, called from humblest rank in life to preside over nation during most momentous period of its history. Robert Todd Lincoln, only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood, became chairman of Pullman Co., largest manufacturer at turn of 20th century. Built this Georgian Revival mansion 1905 in scenic village of Manchester. Became home to only Lincoln descendants until 1975, longer than any other Lincoln residence. Example of “Great American Story” and Lincoln family love affair with Vermont. Historic home, gardens, trails, woods and farm set on
412 preserved acres of quintessential Vermont landscape. Demonstration of 1,000-pipe Aeolian organ, access to
formal gardens, introductory video. New Rowland Agricultural Center at Hildene Farm, new Nubian goats, cheese
making from milking to processing pasteurization, aging, finishing. Wagon ride, gift shop. Vermont Confectionery for
ice cream and your choice of outstanding home-made candy. Incl: admissions, ice cream, candy, touring.
COASTAL MAINE
July 30-Aug. 1 - Fri.-Sun. ............................. Deadline: June 15 .................................................. $ 379 db
Most unusual New England tour! Narrow-gauge train ride along Casco Bay in ME. Scenic ocean cruise to Eagle Isle
in Casco Bay to visit home of Admiral Robert E. Peary, plus island picnic. Lobster Dinner on floating restaurant. Strawbery Banke on 10 acres, 40+ waterfront historic buildings from 1695. Lighthouse. Portland based. It's different,
it's memorable, it's delightful! Incl: 2 nites accommodations, 5 meals, admissions, train, cruise.
CRAILO & THE OLD PRESIDENT, Kinderhook, NY
Aug. 7 - Sat. ................................................ Deadline: July 7 .............................................................. $ 82
Crailo: once "fort" that protected Dutch families from area military activity, very old and very fascinating, complete
with gun peepholes in stone walls. Lindenwald: farm home of 8th Pres. Martin Van Buren, most unusual man, house
built 1797 and remodeled Italianate style, contains much of original furnishings and decor, short film, Ranger guides
32-rm home. Lukas Van Alen Home and Icabod Crane Schoolhouse: 1737 Early Dutch farmhouse, Hudson Valley artifacts, paintings. Schoolhouse featured in Washington Irving’s “Headless Horseman”. Lunch and shopping at
Cracker Barrell, E. Greenbush. Incl: admissions, lunch.
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON & WHITE PINE CAMP, Saranac Lake, NY
Aug. 14 - Sat. ............................................... Deadline: Jul. 14 ............................................................ $ 93
Two historic sites hidden from regular view but open to public. Tour Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage, 1887 old farm
house of immortal author of Treasure Island. Lunch at his Tea Room in 1800 mansion where luminaries of the day
came to establish and preserve living shrine to this beloved author. Tour White Pine Camp Summer White House of
Pres. Calvin Coolidge, considered one of Adirondack's most outstanding "Great Camps", rustic yet elegant retreat
built by wealthy families at turn of the century. Incl: lunch, admissions.
WINE
& WATER OF THE FINGER LAKES, Cayuga and Skaneateles Lakes, NY
Aug. 22-23 - Sun.-Mon. ............................... Deadline: July 7 ....................................................... $ 199 db Scenic cruise on Skaneateles Lake, one of prettiest, cleanest of all Finger Lakes, showing rich and famous summer homes of past and present, including Pres. Bill Clinton. Anyela Winery: sample wines, stroll vineyards, spectacular
view of Skaneateles Lake. Dinner at Springside Inn, 1851 historic red clapboard inn and family-style restaurant, once
on Underground Railroad escape route. MacKenzie Childs Store and Farm House Tour. You won’t believe this
place! Inside decorated with MacKenzie Childs furniture and household items that will utterly set your mind awhirl. Gardens and grounds too. King Ferry Wine Tasting, small winery but really great award winning
wines. Ithaca City
Tour with local step-on guide, includes Cornell University campus and two of their Falls - Ithaca Falls (drops 150' &
175' wide) and Triphammer Falls (80' drop). Incl: accommodation, 2 meals, 2 wineries, 2 waterfalls, admissions.
1-DAY GET-AWAY - MOHONK HOUSE, New Paltz , NY
Aug. 29 - Sun. .............................................. Deadline: July 29 ......................................................... $ 128
75th Anniversary of Garden Holiday at Mohonk Mountain House. Delicious Buffet Lunch, rose and herb gardens,
wild flower and fern trails, rare specimen trees, heirloom plants, Victorian maze, award-winning formal gardens, work
shops and demonstrations, annual Garden Party extravaganza, 1-hr Horse or Mule Carriage Ride to Sky Top Tower
for spectacular panoramic view of Mohonk Park and Catskill Mtns, self-guided tour of Barn Museum. Incl: Mohonk
all day and Buffet Lunch.
“JOSEPH”, Lancaster, PA
Sep. 8-10 - Wed.-Fri. .................................. Deadline: July 26 ..................................................... $ 398 db
NEW show "Joseph" at Millennium Theatre. Of all characters in Bible, Joseph best parallels that of Jesus. During
time of “eye-for-an-eye and tooth-for-a-tooth” mentality, the Joseph story of forgiveness and integrity has made this
Bible story timeless truth, inspiring generations of men and women to walk uprightly in midst of great temptations.
Cast of 45 professional adult and children actors, dozens of live animals, several amazing dream sequences include Joseph in colorful coat “flying” over audience, larger than life staging including spectacular Egyptian palace scene spanning 300’ and wrapping around three sides of audience, plus 20 original songs. (Staging made in Glens Falls at Adirondack Scenic!). Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Millennium Theatre, see how whole production is put together. Accommodation is in actual steamboat, exquisite and unusual setting. Amish countryside tour. Hilarious drive thru Kreider Farm cow barn. Dinner in 1740 home of Pres. James Buchanan. National Christmas Museum (attraction, not store). What a tour! Incl: accommodations, 4 meals, show, backstage tour, 3 attractions, touring.
EATING SECRETS OF VERMONT, Woodstock area, VT
Sept. 18 - Sat. ............................................. Deadline: Aug. 18 ........................................................... $ 89
Eat thru Central Vermont. Morning snack at historic Sugar and Spice (breakfast tasting with Vermont maple syrup). Sugarbush Cheese and Maple Farm for pre-luncheon hors' doeuvres of cheese and jam samples. Lunch at Victorian
style inn. Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historic Park - ranger guided tour of Rockefeller mansion, orientation
film, and tour of Billings Farm, friendliest cows in Vermont, livestock, barns, house and museum exhibits. Complete
the day with treat of home-made fresh ice cream at Billings. Incl: breakfast tasting, pre-lunch hors 'oeuvres, lunch, home-made ice cream.
WASHINGTON, DC
Oct. 1-4 - Fri.-Mon. ...................................... Deadline: Sep. 1 ..................................................... $ 587 db
Stay in heart of Washington, gorgeous new 370-room 15-story full-service hotel, walking distance to everything.
Capitol Tour, free time at Smithsonian Institution, tour major Memorials during day and evenings, Arlington Cemetery guided Tourmobile, Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Kennedy Gravesites. Dinner at Phillips Seafood Rest. Stop en route
home at Inner Harbor Baltimore. Incl: accommodations, 4 meals, admissions, lots of touring.
GREAT JACK O'LANTERN BLAZE, Tarrytown, NY
Oct. 23-24 - Sat.-Sun. ................................ Deadline: Sept. 23 ................................................... $ 228 db Experience of a lifetime. 4000+ individually hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins at Van Cortland Manor (18th century historic stone home) at night; 400+ scarecrows and tour of Lyndhurst (amazing
Gothic revival style great domestic landmark of America once owned by Jay Gould, railroad magnate). Tour Sunnyside, enchanted riverside home of Washington Irving (best remembered for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow). Phillipsburg Manor grounds for The Legends (Headless Horseman riding through the dark, ghosts performing shows, spooky cemetery). Wings Castle (strangest house you will ever tour, made of recycled items only!), Millbrook Winery Tour
& Tasting. Incl: 1 nite accommodation, breakfast, Festival events, admissions, snacks.
CHRISTMAS CRECHES & LIGHTS AT ST. JOSEPH’S ORATORY, Montreal, Que
Dec. 4 - Sat. ................................................ Deadline: Nov. 4 ............................................................. $
98
Incredible Exposition of 264 Nativity Scenes from 111 countries. Highlight is safari across five continents to observe exceptional holiday celebrations. Dinner at Vieux du Port in Old Montreal, in one of oldest buildings in all of Montreal, 400 year old stone walls, fireplaces, newly redecorated, excellent food, great atmosphere. Old world awesome. Time
to tour city for Christmas lights. Incl: Christmas exhibit admission, dinner.
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SOUTHERN CHARM of Charleston, Savannah, St. Simons Island & Jekyll Island
Apr. 10-16 - Sun.-Sat. ......................... Deadline: Mar. 10 .................................................. Starting at $1,825 db
Apr. 17-23 - Sun.-Sat. ......................... Deadline: Mar. 17 .................................................. Starting at $1,825 db
May 2-9 - Sun.-Sat. ............................ Deadline: April 2 .................................................... Starting at $1,825 db
Gracious Boone Hall, one of America’s oldest working plantations still growing crops as it has for last 320 years. Authentic southern cuisine at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room, Savannah tradition for over 60 years. 2-night stay Jekyll
Island Club, once described as “richest, most exclusive, most inaccessible club in the world.” Highlights: Historic Charleston, Boone Hall Plantation, Beaufort, Savannah, Factors Walk, Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island.
Incl: 7 days, 10 meals, component parts of package, including air.
AMERICA'S MUSIC CITIES of New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville
May 9-16 - Sun.-Sun. ........................ Deadline: Mar. 9 ...................................................... Starting at $1,499 db
Jun. 20-27 - Sun.-Sun. ....................... Deadline: Apr. 19 .................................................... Starting at $1,499 db
Sep. 19-26 - Sun.-Sun. ...................... Deadline: July 19 ..................................................... Starting at $1,499 db
Oct. 10-17 - Sun.-Sun. ....................... Deadline: Aug. 10 ................................................... Starting at $1,499 db
Nov. 14-21 - Sun.-Sun. ....................... Deadline: Sep. 14 ................................................... Starting at $1,499 db
Roll up sleeves and prepare to discover how to cook New Orleans-style during unique cooking demonstration at New
Orleans School of Cooking. Stroll world-famous Beale Street, Memphis’ lively, historic entertainment district, filled
with buzz of live music, throngs of music lovers, glow of city lights. Reserved seats Grand Ole Opry, "home of
American music", longest continuous country radio show in country. Highlights: French Quarter, New Orleans
School of Cooking, Graceland, Grand Ole Opry, Historic RCA Studio B, Wildhorse Saloon. Incl: 8 days, 11 meals, package component parts, plus air.
SOUTH DAKOTA featuring the Black Hills & Badlands
Jun. 17-23 - Thu.-Wed. ........................ Deadline: Apr. 17 ................................................... Starting at $1,642 db
July 22-28 - Thu.-Wed. ........................ Deadline: May 22 ................................................... Starting at $1,642 db
Take exciting Buffalo Safari Jeep ride into back country. See Crazy Horse Memorial, world’s largest sculpture still in progress. Discover vibrant colors and rock formations in Badlands National Park. Highlights include 1880 Steam
Train, Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Wall Drug Store, Badlands National
Park. Incl: 7 days, 10 meals, admissions, tour component parts, including air.
NORTHERN NATIONAL PARKS featuring Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Craters of the Moon
National Parks.
June 25-July 2 - Fri.-Fri. ....................... Deadline: May 16 .................................................. Starting at $1,810 db
July 17-24 - Fri.-Fri. ............................. Deadline: May 16 .................................................. Starting at $1,810 db
Marvel at unspoiled beauty of Yellowstone National Park and see world-famous Old Faithful Geyser erupt! Take in
unique landscapes of Craters of the Moon National Monument, one of America’s most spectacular volcanic parks.
Spend two nights exploring diverse attractions of Salt Lake City, wonderful “City of Saints”. Highlights: Salt Lake
City, Idaho Falls, Craters of the Moon, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful. Incl: 8 days, 11 meals, admission to package component parts, including air.
NOTE: Air may or may not be included, see description for details. Associated airline fees will be added, depending on which airline is booked. Exact total cost will be provided upon reservation.
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