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Red Sox vs. Oakland with ** UPGRADED PAVILLION BOX SEATING **
Wednesday, June 2
Cheer
on the Red Sox at Fenway Park from our Pavillion Box Seats (section 13).
You’ll love these SEATS – there are NO SUPPORT BEAMS TO OBSTRUCT YOUR VIEW,
and you’ll be able to see where the fly balls are headed! Our Pavillion Box is
located just beyond 1st base, and our seats begin in row A
– these are GREAT SEATS! Due to the popularity of the games, full
payment is required to reserve your seats, and we reserve the right
to cancel your reservation and resell your ticket if payment is not received in
a timely manner. Ticketing is assigned when we receive your payment.
The game is scheduled for 7:10 pm, and you’ll have time to enjoy dinner &
batting practice before the game.
$ 140
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“Jersey Boys”
Saturday, June 5
Winner
of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical! Jersey Boys is the
hit Broadway musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four
Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. The musical
chronicles the lives of a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the
tracks who became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all
time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175
million records worldwide -- all before they were thirty. Jersey Boys
features their hit songs "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "Oh
What a Night," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," among others. Don’t miss
out on this smash hit! We have orchestra seating for the 2:00 pm show at
Providence Performing Arts Center, and you’ll have time for lunch before the
show.
(don’t hesitate – a limited number of tickets are left for
this show)
$ 125
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The Balsams Grand Hotel Getaway
Monday, June 7 – Wednesday, June 9
Get
away in GRAND style on this trip and enjoy the simple pleasures - sun-filled
porches with cozy wicker chairs and cheerful cushions, and an
elegant dining room displaying crisp white napkins and the finest china. Add
creative flower gardens, gorgeous views of the mountains and Lake Gloriette,
places for solitude and room to play, and you have The Balsams. Listed by
the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America’s treasured
historic hotels, the 200-room hotel is spacious and inviting, and reflects the
charm of a traditional New England Grand Resort where guests can relax
and feel at home in comfortable surroundings. Highly regarded for its
tradition of culinary artistry, The BALSAMS provides a world-class table
d’hôte dining experience wrought with elegance and careful service.
Outdoors, from the comfortable wraparound porch off the Grand Dining Room and
throughout the 8,000-acre property, spectacular views abound. We’ll be
welcomed to this historic hotel with a wine and cheese reception upon our
arrival. After settling in, we’ll
gather with our hosts for an informative talk on the history of the hotel
and New Hampshire’s Grand Hotels, and then we’ll take a tour of the
property, including
a behind-the-scenes tour of the hotel’s massive kitchen. For generations,
world-class four star dining has been a big part of this Grand Resort,
and we’ll enjoy a Culinary Demonstration by the chef, two five-course
table d’Hote dinners in the magnificent main dining room, two of their
famous breakfast buffets and two Grand Lunch Buffets. In the Grand
Hotel tradition, jackets and appropriate attire are required for dinner. After
dinner, enjoy evening entertainment in the Tavern. You’ll have free time
to explore the many complimentary activities at the resort -
paddleboat, canoe or kayak on the lake, take a bike ride on the many
trails, play 9 or 18 holes of golf on their championship courses
(greens fees are complimentary, feel free to bring your own clubs, cart fees
additional), enjoy the heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, and fitness
center or simply rock on the front porch and enjoy the view. For an
additional fee, you can indulge yourself with a facial, spa treatment or
a relaxing massage at their “Defining Touch Salon & Spa”.
Package Includes:
*two nights accommodations at the Balsams
*welcome wine & cheese reception, two full breakfasts, two dinners, two grand lunch buffets
*hotel and
kitchen tour, culinary demonstration, wine tasting, evening in-house evening
entertainment. 
*motor coach transportation from Cape Cod
*all
taxes, gratuities for driver,
escort & included meals
$ 629 per person, double occupancy
$756 single occupancy
Travel time from the Sagamore Bridge is approximately 5 hours
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Rockport & Gloucester’s Hammond Castle & Harbor Cruise
Monday, June 7
Enjoy
an early summers day in the beautiful seaside artist colony of
Rockport and the fishing village of Gloucester. In Rockport, browse the
shops and galleries, and take in the beautiful views, and enjoy lunch on your
own. We’ll tour beautiful Hammond Castle in Gloucester. Built in 1926 by
John Hays Hammond, Jr., his medieval-style castle served as both as his home and
as a backdrop for his collection of Roman, medieval, and Renaissance artifacts.
In addition, the building housed the Hammond Research Corp, from which Dr.
Hammond produced over 400 patents and the ideas for over 800 inventions. Second
only to Thomas Edison in number of patents, John Hammond was one of America's
premier inventors. To end our day, we’ll enjoy a
relaxing
scenic, narrated 1 ½ hour cruise on Gloucester Harbor and Cape Ann. We’ll
learn about the rich fishing history of this area, see some of the beautiful
homes along the harbor (including Hammond Castle) and we will pull some
lobster traps just like a real Gloucester fishermen!
$ 79
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Strawberry Banke & Portsmouth Harbor Cruise
Friday, June 11
Stroll
back in time at beautiful Strawberry Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH.
Tour the many historic houses and gardens that date back to the early 1900’s. A
delicious lunch is included at Warrens Lobster House – choice of Seafood
Newburg, Fried Baby Shrimp, Filet of Haddock, Crab Crusted Salmon, Teriyaki
Sirloin Tips & Chicken Parmesan. Next our local guide will tour us through
Portsmouth's historic downtown as we hear fascinating stories of early
settlers, patriots, ship builders, and entrepreneurs. Unlike those who settled
other colonies for religious reasons, they came to Portsmouth to find their
fortune. After our bus tour we’ll take a narrated Portsmouth Harbor Cruise
that will take you through nearly 400 years of the harbor’s history while
enjoying views of lighthouses, forts and mansions.
$ 102
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Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, Frankenmuth & Dearborn, Michigan
Monday, June 14 – Tuesday, June 22
The
smell of lilacs fill the air at Mackinac Island, and you’ll enjoy the serene
peace of this
island, located between Lake
Huron and Lake Michigan. We’ll start our vacation in Niagara Falls, where we’ll
visit both the
American and Canadian sides of the falls. You’ll have free time to take the
Maid of the Mist cruise, take a journey behind the falls or do some
shopping before we head to Frankenmuth, known as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria,”
where we will stay for two nights at the Bavarian Inn Lodge. We’ll have
dinner with live German entertainment on our first night. We’ll see the
sights and learn about this quaint town’s history on a Frankenmuth City tour
with our local guide, and then we’ll learn how to make strudel with a
strudel-making experience, and sample three German wines at our wine
tasting complete with cheese and crackers. And no trip to
Frankenmuth would be complete without a stop at Bronner’s CHRISTmas
Wonderland! Then, we’ll take a short ferry ride across the Straits of
Mackinac to Mackinac Island, which is truly a step back in time, as there
are no motorized cars on the island. Our hotel, the Lake View Hotel, is
located in the downtown, close to many shops, restaurants and the ferry dock,
and we will stay there for two nights in their newly renovated rooms. Dinner is
at the hotel the first night. We’ll take a one-hour and forty-five minute
horse-drawn narrated Carriage tour of the island, with a stop at the
historic Grand Hotel, where we will stop for their Grand Buffet
Luncheon. You’ll have time to stroll the expansive porch and take a
self-guided tour of the hotel before the carriage picks you up returns you
to our hotel. Then, we’ll travel to Dearborn, Michigan, where we will
overnight for two nights at the historic, four-star Dearborn Inn. We’ll visit
the massive Henry Ford Museum, where you’ll find thousands of artifacts
that bring American ideas and innovations to life, and
take the Ford Rouge
Factory Tour to get behind-the-scenes view of the factory’s complex w
eb of
robots, lifts, conveyors, hydraulics, chutes and cranes that make this one of
the most envied manufacturing facilities in the world. We’ll also spend an
afternoon at Greenfield Village to experience the sights, sounds and
sensations of America’s past. There are over 80 authentic
buildings that
have been moved to the site,
including
Noah Webster’s home, the home of the Wright brothers, and Thomas Edison’s
laboratory. You will be able to ride an authentic Model T, “pull”
glass with world-class artisans, and more on this journey into the past.
Cruise down memory lane all
weekend at Greenfield Villages Motor Muster Weekend, where you can view a
fantastic exhibition of more than 700 cars, bicycles, motorcycles, trucks and
other vehicles from the 1930s to the 1970s. Step back to the glorious era
of American muscle cars 
and
enjoy demonstrations, pass-in-review parades, expert historic insights, hands-on
activities, food, music and more.
Our hotel
is located
across the street, so you can leave the village to relax at the hotel for a bit,
and then return to Greenfield Village later in the day. We’ll overnight again in
Niagara Falls before returning to the Cape, and enjoy a delicious dinner
overlooking the falls on our last night.
Package Includes: two nights at the Marriott Fallsview Hotel, two nights at the Bavarian Inn Lodge, two nights at the Lake View Hotel, two nights at the Dearborn Inn, 8 full breakfasts, 5 dinners, lunch buffet at the Grand Hotel, evening of German entertainment, strudel making experience, wine tasting with crackers & cheese, Frankenmuth City tour, round-trip ferry to the island, narrated horse-drawn carriage tour, Henry Ford Museum, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Greenfield Village, luggage handling.
$ 1,349 per person, double occupancy
$ 485 single supplement
A valid passport is required for this trip. NOTE: Any felony arrest record, drug possession, DUI, or DWI charges may keep you from entering Canada.
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Boston Duck Tour & Magiannos
Saturday, June 19
Always
a fun day in Boston! Start the day at Maggianos where we’ll enjoy a 5 course
Italian feast where you are guaranteed to leave full! Then we’ll board
our DUCK as we cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of
freedom and a city of firsts, from the golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill
and the Fleet Center, Government Center to fashionable Newbury Street, Quincy
Market to the Prudential Tower and more. Your ConDUCKtor will give you lots of
little known facts and interesting insights about this unique city, then,
splashdown into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and
Cambridge skylines. After the tour you’ll have some free time to browse the
shops on Newbury Street or the Prudential Center, or take the elevator to the
Skywalk Observatory at the top of the Pru.
$ 99
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Rangeley Inn “Moose Safari”
Wednesday, June 23 – Friday, June 25
Travel
to central Maine’s serene Rangeley Lake to enjoy the beauty of the area
and watch for moose and
other wildlife. We’ll enjoy a welcome reception that includes punch and hors
d’oeuvres with the innkeepers, and a delicious dinner is served in the main
dining room (Prime Rib, Salmon, or stuffed haddock). After dinner, we’ll be
treated to an authentic Maine Storyteller, “Jeep,” who will entertain us
with his trials, travels and Maine humor. We’ll head out for a morning canoe
ride with our naturalist guides (there is easy entry into the canoe and this
is an experience not to be missed!). This peaceful paddle is a great way to
start the morning, and you never know what wildlife we will find on our
journey. Then, travel back to the 18th and 19th century
Maine at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center,
a living museum and working farmstead
operating under methods of the 1800’s. The entire estate has been preserved to
maintain its
original splendor with five original buildings including the Mansion, Library,
School House, Meeting House and Carriage House. The Washburn’s were
one of the great political and industrial dynasties of the 19th
century, with seven sons serving the country in positions such as
governor and Secretary of
State, and their achievements include founding the Gold Medal Flour Company, and
inventing a typewriter. Enjoy an included lunch before we return to the hotel
and watch Rodney, the “Mad Whittler” transform a log into an adorable
bear sculpture using only a chainsaw. Then, enjoy a BBQ dinner
(steak or chicken) in the pavilion before taking a “moose safari” on our
motorcoach with our guide. Package Includes: two nights
accommodations at the Rangeley Inn, welcome reception with hors d’oeuvres, two
dinners, two breakfasts, one lunch, Norlands Living History Center, morning
canoe ride with naturalist, guided moose safari, Jeep the storyteller and Rodney
the Mad Whittler.
$ 449 per person, double occupancy
$ 45 single supplement
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Boston’s North End Culinary Tour
Friday, June 25
Tour
the Italian markets of Boston’s historic North End and experience “Little
Italy” like a native - with a “native.” Michele Topor’s award-winning “North
End Market Tours” reveal the secrets of America’s oldest Italian
neighborhood and its cuisine. See one of the oldest brick ovens in New England,
discover the pasticcerias that offer wonderful Italian pastries, visit an
authentic salumeria, and savor the scents of a coffee and spice shop at the
greengrocer. Our tour will end with a visit to a wine shop, and we will
enjoy tastes at each stop along the way. A professional chef and foremost
authority on Italian food, wine and culture, Michele Topor is a 30 year resident
of Boston’s North End. Her Market Tours, now in their 13th year,
have earned her Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston award and the 1999
Editors’ pick by Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New England. After the
tour, enjoy free time for shopping in the North End, then stop at Quincy
Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace for lunch and shopping. This is a
walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes & dress for the weather.
$ 85
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“Lobsterfest” at the Beacon Resort
Sunday, June 27 – Monday, June 28
You’ll
love the newly renovated Beacon Resort, complete with new carpeting,
pillow-top beds, bedding and flat screen TV’s – the only thing that remains
the same is their delicious food! We’ll enjoy a delicious lobster
entrée at every meal on this trip! Our lunch includes soup, a lobster
roll with French fries (other entrée’s available) and dessert. After
lunch, you can relax, enjoy the indoor or outdoor pool, or take a motor coach
tour of Franconia Notch with our local guide. Enjoy a cocktail party
in Dad’s Lounge complete with hors d’oeuvres and special drink prices.
For dinner, your entrée choices include baked stuffed lobster, boiled lobster,
lazy lobster, salmon, prime rib and more! After dinner, bring your dancing
shoes and enjoy the entertainment in Dad’s Lounge – “A Tribute to American
Bandstand.” Before returning to the Cape, we’ll stop in Meredith and take a
cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee’s MS Mount Washington. Package Includes:
one nights accommodation at the Beacon Resort, one lunch, one dinner, one
breakfast, cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres, evening entertainment, Mt
Washington Cruise.
$ 215 per person, double occupancy
Single supplement $ 25
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Downeaster Rail & Sail
Wednesday, June 30
Calling
all train enthusiasts! In Colonial times, Maine shipbuilders created some of the
finest sailing vessels ever built, and called them "Downeasters." Today,
Amtrak's sleek and sophisticated Downeaster train runs
between Boston and Portland, Maine
with a magical journey along the New England shoreline. Along the Downeaster
route you'll find historic colonial cities, beautiful beaches & quaint villages,
and you’ll love the comfortable coach! We’ll board the train at Boston’s North
Station and begin our journey to Portland. Once there, we’ll meet our bus and
enjoy free time for lunch in Portland’s exciting downtown. After lunch
enjoy a narrated 90 minute scenic cruise through the busy Portland harbor
and innermost islands to see lighthouses, forts, lobster boats, seals, and
seabirds. Four lighthouses can be seen up close with as many as seven
in view during the cruise, including a closeup view of Maine’s oldest and most
photographed lighthouse, Portland Head Light! Before heading for home
you’ll have time to browse the shops in downtown Portland.
$ 82
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