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| Atlantic City - Resorts Casino Hotel |
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| Location: |
Atlantic City, NJ |
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$302.00 |
| Date(s): |
04/24/2023 - 04/26/2023 |
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April 24 - 26, 2023 (Monday - Wednesday)
3 Days, 2 Nights
Day 1 – Monday, April 24, 2023
Today we head to Atlantic City, New Jersey. We will make a breakfast & lunch stop on your own before arriving at Resorts Casino Hotel (800-334-6378) in the afternoon. Please note that our hotel rooms do not need to be ready upon arrival so please plan ahead. The casino features more than 1,500 slot machines, and table games. Resorts is home to the famous Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant, LandShark Bar & Grill – Atlantic City’s only year-round beach bar. Take a dip no matter the weather in their heated indoor-outdoor pool. Receive $20.00 Slot Bonus, (2) $20.00 Meal Coupons & Show Ticket (if available). Please note casino package subject to change without notice.
Day 2 – Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Today enjoy the day to yourself. What to do….North Beach Atlantic City has developed into the city’s cultural epicenter with a new energy, brand-new eateries and a beautiful Boardwalk overlooking the pristine Atlantic Ocean. Over the last years, the opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Ocean Casino Resort and Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall has pumped new life into this northern section of the Boardwalk, adding to the excitement already established by Resorts Casino & Hotel, Steel Pier and the Absecon Lighthouse.
Day 3 – Wednesday, April 26, 2023
We will check out of our hotel before lunch. We will make a stop for lunch on your own. For dinner we will stop at the Famous Blue Colony Diner, which serves a homemade breakfast, lunch & dinner all day, along with their enormous pastries. Be prepared to take half your meal and pastries to go –THEY’RE THAT GOOD!
(prices listed per person)
Single – $420.00
Double – $302.00
Triple – $282.00
Departs:
East Templeton@ 7:00 AM
Leominster Friendly's @ 7:30 AM
Returns:
Leominster Friendly's @ 8:00 PM
East Templeton @ 8:30 PM
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| Myrtle Beach - Beach Cove Resort |
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| Location: |
Myrtle Beach, SC |
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$1,293.00 |
| Date(s): |
05/07/2023 - 05/13/2023 |
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May 7 - 13, 2023 (Sunday - Saturday)
7 Days, 6 Nights
Day 1 - Sunday, May 7, 2023
We’ll begin our trip to the sunny state of Virginia. We’ll make a stop for lunch on your own before arriving for an overnight stay at the SpringHill Potomac Mills (703-576-9000) – Woodbridge VA. For dinner tonight we will bring you to United Buffet for a family-friendly buffet, all-you-can-eat American, Chinese fare, plus salad, dessert bars, Hibachi and seafood. Meals Included – Dinner.
Day 2 – Monday, May 8, 2023
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then we will continue our travel to the beautiful state of South Carolina. We’ll make a stop for lunch on your own and continue the drive to Myrtle Beach. Before arriving at our hotel, we will stop at the Chestnut Hill Restaurant for dinner. After dinner we will check into the Beach Cove Resort (843-286-5690) – North Myrtle Beach SC, excited to finally be in Myrtle Beach. This relaxed high-rise resort overlooking the ocean is a 2-minute walk from the nearest beach and a 14-minute walk from the Barefoot Landing shopping complex. An oceanfront deck surrounds indoor and outdoor heated pools, 3 hot tubs, a bar-and-grill eatery and a lazy river. Other amenities include beach access, a sauna, a gym and an arcade. There's also a buffet restaurant, a coffee shop and a breezy bar. Relax and get away from it all at Beach Cove Resort. Meals Included – Breakfast & Dinner.
Day 3 - Tuesday, May 9, 2023
We’ll start the day with breakfast at the resort and then we will depart for our Barefoot Queen Sightseeing Cruise just ten minutes from the resort. A 70 ft. authentic wooden riverboat featuring two heated/cooled interior decks and three outdoor deck spaces to enjoy fresh air. On board entertainment and narration are also included on each cruise. After the cruise you can walk around and get lunch on your own before we return to the hotel. After a little time to yourself we will depart for dinner at Joe’s Bar & Grill. After dinner we will then head to the Carolina Opry for a Show. This award-winning show blends two hours of high-energy music, comedy and dance in a luxurious theater complete with state-of-the-art lighting, sound and special effects. Meals Included – Breakfast & Dinner.
Day 4 – Wednesday, May 10, 2023
After breakfast at the resort, we’ll board the motorcoach and head to dazzling Charleston, SC. We will have a guided tour of Charleston with lunch on your own and then a stop at Boone Plantation, America’s most photographed plantation. It has taken two centuries for the massive, moss-draped branches to meet overhead, forming today’s natural corridor and a scene that is “a must see stop on any trip to Charleston, S.C. Dinner tonight will be at the Original Benjamin’s. Meals Included – Breakfast & Dinner.
Day 5 – Thursday, May 11, 2023
Once again breakfast is included at the resort. Today you have a FREE DAY to do as you please and enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches of Myrtle Beach. Dinner tonight is at Chuck’s Steakhouse. Relax and dine casually amid the lodge-like atmosphere that can best be described as one of "rustic elegance." Two enclosed waterfront decks, three fireplaces, a comfortable library, and a view of the Intracoastal Waterway help make Chuck's Steak House a destination for our loyal customers who return year after year. After dinner we will end the day with a show at the Alabama Theatre located in the Barefoot Landing shopping complex. Since 1993 Alabama Theatre has been entertaining locals and tourists with the grandest variety show on the Grand Strand. Meals Included – Breakfast & Dinner.
Day 6 – Friday, May 12, 2023
After our breakfast at the Beach Cove Resort, we will board the motorcoach for our return trip north. We will make a stop to stretch the legs and you get lunch on your own. Our next stop will be to check back in at the SpringHill Suites Potomac Mills (703-576-9000) – 14325 Crossing Place, Woodbridge, VA. After check-in, we will bring you to Potomac Mills Mall again to have dinner on your own. Meals Included – Breakfast.
Day 7 - Saturday, May 13, 2023
After breakfast we will check out of the hotel and head back home taking many wonderful memories of our unforgettable vacation. We will make a stop for lunch on your own along the way. Meals Included – Breakfast.
(Prices listed per person)
Single - $1,708.00
Double - $1,293.00
Departs:
East Templeton @ 7:00 AM
Leominster Friendly’s @ 7:30 AM
Returns:
Leominster Friendly’s @ 6:30 PM
East Templeton @ 7:00 PM
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$900.00 |
| Date(s): |
06/23/2023 - 06/25/2023 |
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June 23 – 25, 2023 (Friday – Sunday)
3 Days, 2 Nights
Day 1 – Friday, June 23, 2023
Begin the trip with a step back in time and experience life as it was. Enjoy a light lunch before our visit to the home of a prominent figure – who could it be? At last, we will arrive at our hotel. Dinner included with a little surprise. Meals Included – Light Lunch, Dinner.
Day 2 – Saturday, June 24, 2023
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a stop with an unforgettable view then it’s on to lunch. Today eat at this unique establishment where you will be able to order off a special menu followed by exploring the surrounding area. Next visit a place where hard work matters and is a way of life! Dinner included before returning back to our hotel. Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3 – Sunday, June 25, 2023
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before stepping back in time at this 84-acre property of beauty and tranquility. Next enjoy a delicious lunch buffet with sights that will leave you feeling relaxed and full of wonder. Then we will make our way home, but first making a stop at a famous landmark that is sure to take you down memory lane. Meal Included – Breakfast, Lunch.
(Price listed per person)
Single - $1,018.00
Double - $900.00
Triple - $863.00
Departs:
Leominster Friendly’s @ 7:45 AM
East Templeton @ 8:15 AM
Returns:
East Templeton @ 6:00 PM
Leominster Friendly’s @ 6:30 PM
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| Very Vermont! Basin Harbor Resort! |
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| Location: |
Vergennes, VT |
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$1,580.00 |
| Date(s): |
07/09/2023 - 07/12/2023 |
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July 9 – 12, 2023 (Sunday – Wednesday)
4 Days, 3 Nights
Day 1 – Sunday, July 9, 2023
Today we head to the beautiful state of Vermont where the Green Mountain National Forest encompasses more than 400,000 acres in southwestern & central Vermont. This stunning mountain range is characterized by striking scenery that combines rugged mountain peaks with its remarkable history and it’s quintessential Vermont villages. First, we’ll make a quick stop at L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates where you can purchase impeccably made chocolates in an array of delicious flavors. Afterwards enjoy a wonderful lunch with a French owner/chef featuring a dessert demo, which the group will enjoy themselves for dessert! Next, a visit to Morgan Horse Farm, a unique and truly special experience. There is nothing more majestic than watching the Morgan horse in its glory! At the horse farm, the staff is dedicated to maintaining and training Vermont’s state animal. You will learn about its history, and see the beautiful Morgan’s up close and personal! Followed by a quick stop at Dakin Farm, a place featured on the Food channel and in countless publications across the country, this is a real Vermont taste experience. First you will enter the sugarhouse and learn about the challenging maple syrup industry, a significant part of Vermont’s culture. Then visit their store and tasting room. They have a USDA-inspected meat plant where meats and cheese are smoked using the Vermont farm’s original 1800’s recipes. While there, tasting the famous Vermont creemee is a must! Finally, at the end of a winding Vermont country road, on the shores of Lake Champlain, you’ll find the escape you’ve been seeking. We’ll check into the Basin Harbor Resort, a fifth generation run resort, with 700 acres of beautiful property to explore. You may choose to request to stay in one of their 74 private cottages, each cottage at this Vermont lakeside resort has a personality of its own. Another option you may request if you would like something less secluded is a guest room in one of their guest houses or Main lodge (the Main lodge has a front desk, the guest houses do not). Please note that the private cottages & each guestroom has their own private bath, however, do not have televisions. Passengers are asked to make their requests between a private cottage, a guest room in one of their guest houses or a guest room in their Main lodge (the guest rooms have more of a hotel feeling). In addition, you can have fun swimming in the lake or the outdoor solar heated pool. As for food, whether you’re in the mood for dining by the lake or a burger in their tavern, there are plenty of delicious options at Basin Harbor featuring fresh, local ingredients. Dinner included at the resort this evening. Meals Included – Lunch, Dinner.
Day 2 – Monday, July 10, 2023
Start your day off right with an included breakfast at the resort. During the morning we’ll enjoy a Narrated Lake Champlain Cruise right from the resort. View the magnificent scenery from Vermont’s largest lake with spectacular views of New York’s Adirondacks, as well as, Vermont’s Green Mountains, as you hear narration about the history of this beautiful region. The captain’s narration will fascinate you with Lake Champlain's rich history, all while he points out geographic formations, sights of ship wrecks, and more. After the cruise, we will bring you for lunch on your own at the Historic Church Street Marketplace. Visit this pedestrian walkway for lunch and shopping on your own where over 160 fashionable boutiques and bistros are located. Please note that Poutine isn’t a traditional Vermont food (it’s French Canadian), that noted, Burlington is so close to Canada that you can get it here in many places. Poutine consists of French fries covered in gravy and cheese curds. It might sound odd at first, but it is insanely delicious. Your next stop, Shelburne Museum, provides an unparalleled and unique experience of American history, art, and design. You start with a partially guided tour. Then, spend time at this Museum, commonly referred to as “New England’s Smithsonian”. This gem is designed to allow visitors the pleasure of discovery and exploration, the Museum includes thirty-nine distinct structures on forty-five acres, each is filled with beautiful, fascinating, and whimsical objects. Before dinner, there is one must stop! The Shelburne Winery, the view is spectacular, the orchards stunning, and the Apple brandy and Apple jack (hard cider) tasting is a real treat. Not a drinker, hot mulled or cold cider can be substituted and are equally as delish. Tonight, dinner included at a local Sugarhouse (think everything maple!) This special experience is sure to please. A true Maple dinner is served to include maple salad dressing, maple ham and a maple dessert. Local Music is provided! Meals Included – Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 3 – Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Start another day off right with an included breakfast at the resort, then we will meet our guide and depart the resort. Our first stop is Cold Hollow Cider Mill, a Vermont legend since 1974, the Mill is now New England’s largest producer of apple cider, equally important you will want to pick up a warm cider doughnut to eat or take with you! Meanwhile learn about cider making and enjoy free samples of cider and other VT products. There is a glass observation beehive in the honey section and you may choose to visit Grand View Winery, a year-round Christmas Shop, or you can taste the flavors of homemade fudge! Next, we head to Ben and Jerry’s for their factory experience and immerse yourself in all things Ben & Jerry’s! Enjoy a guided tour of their humble beginnings, how they make their pints all the while overlooking the production room floor. At last, ending the tour in their Flavor Room with a tasting of one of our euphoric flavors and a cow joke, or two! After our factory tour, we head to Stowe for lunch on your own. Experience Stowe with a Main Street that is as “folksy as a yellowed New England postcard”. Passengers can stroll through art galleries and jewelry stores or grab a cup of coffee or a fountain treat at the Malt Shop, all the while experiencing quality products for a variety of tastes with nearly 50 unique boutiques, a country store, galleries, specialty market, sporting goods store & more. While in downtown don’t forget to stop at Laughing Moon Chocolates, the chocolate’s centers are prepared in small batches using fresh, local ingredients, making the finished product distinctive. Featuring unique Vermont combinations and flavors, you won’t find chocolates like these anywhere else – each piece is hand-crafted. Afterwards we will soar to the top of Vermont and see Vermont’s greatest views the easy way – in the famous Stowe Gondola SkyRide. While there from the top of Mt. Mansfield – Vermont’s highest mountain – you can access their Cliff House Restaurant, visit the Summit Retail Gift Shop and enjoy a sweet treat at The Waffle. Next, we visit the famed Trapp Family Lodge where the Von Trapp’s made their home after leaving their beloved Austria during World War II. The tour begins with an overview of the von Trapp family history – actual vs. movie version, then a discussion of the property’s history and the family’s early years in America. View a documentary film of Maria von Trapp’s memories during her final visit to her former home in Salzburg, Austria. When possible, a Von Trapp family member leads the tour or hosts a Q and A session. Afterwards we will enjoy dinner included at a local favorite. Meals Included – Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 4 – Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Enjoy our last breakfast at the resort before our visit to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks. This 8th generation maple syrup producer will regale you with stories and explain the sugaring process, which they still make the old-fashioned way. Did you know it takes forty gallons of maple sap to produce just ONE gallon of pure Vermont maple syrup? You will enjoy learning this and many other tasty facts about maple sugarin’. Next, we will stop in Montpelier – Vermont’s State Capital. Want a great place to take a group picture, visit the steps of the Capitol Building. Lunch is included. After lunch we visit Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, this extraordinary location and learn about the largest deep-hole dimension granite quarry in the world! First, you will head up to their largest, most spectacular quarry for a narrated tour (the quarry is pretty amazing, but so are the gorgeous mountain views!) as your guide shares their passion for all things granite: its history, the area’s cultural heritage, artistry, geology, and more. Then head back to the state-of-the-art factory where you will enjoy the fabulous brand-new Visitors Center and gift shop. Following with the theme, our next visit is to Granite Sculptures of Hope Cemetery, this renown granite artist’s Cemetery is not far from this quarry. Established in 1895, this cemetery is known by many as the “Granite Capital of the World”. It is documented that stonecutters from all over the world, especially those from Italy, flocked to Vermont to enjoy the booming granite industry. It is also said that its granite-carver artists turned Hope Cemetery into an artists’ canvas. We will end our trip with a stop at the famous Vermont Country Store, famed for being “the purveyor of the practical but hard to find,” is an experience you will long remember! You will find such brands from the past as Tangee Lipstick, Buster Brown Socks, and Tinkertoys. A visit here is truly a walk down memory lane! Note: the original store is located in Weston, VT…this is the ‘second store’, and wonderful too! You can grab a sandwich before you leave or while you are there or wait until home to have dinner. Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch.
(Price listed per person)
Single - $2,193.00
Double - $1,580.00
Triple - $1,375.00
Departs:
East Templeton @ 8:00 AM
Leominster Friendly’s @ 8:30 AM
Returns:
Leominster Friendly’s @ 7:00 PM
East Templeton @ 7:30 PM
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| Niagara Falls - Canada |
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| Location: |
Ontario, Canada |
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$1,520.00 |
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07/25/2023 - 07/28/2023 |
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July 25 – 28, 2023 (Tuesday – Friday)
4 Days, 3 Nights
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Day 1 – Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Our first stop, the Salt Museum, discover the industry that created the City of Syracuse and supplied the entire nation with salt! We’ll explore the site of an original boiling block where brine (salt water) was turned into what was then considered one of the country's most precious commodities. See the actual kettles, wooden barrels and other equipment that were used in this fascinating process which came to an end in the 1920's. Constructed from timbers taken from actual salt warehouses, it provides an old-time rustic experience during your visit. Then enjoy a delicious dinner at Delmonico’s Steakhouse before crossing the border. At last, we arrive at the Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel, Ontario, Canada, for a three-night stay. Each night, enjoy Falls Illumination where the Falls are lit in the colors of the rainbow, also the Fallsview Casino is right across the street. Meals Included – Dinner.
Day 2 – Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before we meet our guide for a guided tour of Niagara Falls. View and visit such sites as the Hydro Floral Clock, maintained by The School of Horticulture students. The clock face is changed twice a season indicating the changing flora and fauna life throughout the year. Afterward get ready to hear the thunderous roar of these great Niagara Falls and enjoy some time to explore the promenade and take pictures before stepping on board this Voyage to the Falls Cruise for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Be prepared to get sprayed when entering into the mighty mists of the Horseshoe Falls! Enjoy an included lunch together. Once finished we’re off to see what it is like Behind The Falls! Descend 150 ft. by elevator, where a short tunnel gives access to two outdoor observation decks and two portals located directly behind the Falls and experience the awesome spectacle of one-fifth of the world’s fresh water crashing down to the basin below. Then take a walk along the gorge from the Rainbow Bridge to Table Rock. It is something everyone will want to try to do. Along the way you can view both the American & Canadian Falls while enjoying the beautifully landscaped Queen Victoria Park and Oakes Gardens. Before dinner take a ride on Canada's largest observation sky-wheel, towering 175 feet over the falls, one of the most exciting ways to see Niagara Falls. Tonight, enjoy a delicious included dinner overlooking the falls while enjoying Niagara Falls Illumination! The Falls are transformed into an incredible, multi-colored water and light masterpiece. Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3 – Thursday, July 27, 2023
Start your day off with breakfast at the hotel before a wonderful day of touring. Our first stop Niagara Parks’ Botanical Gardens, a European-style garden with 99-acres of beautifully maintained gardens, including perennials, rhododendrons, azaleas, a formal parterre garden, shade, herb and vegetable plantings, as well as a world-famous rose garden featuring over 2,400 roses. Footpaths wind past the Butterfly Conservatory and butterfly garden, ponds and an arboretum featuring one of Canada’s finest collections of ornamental trees and shrubs. Next, you’ll journey along for lunch on your own in the picturesque Niagara Parkway to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Often described as one of the prettiest villages in Ontario, this is a well-preserved Victorian style 19th-century village and the heart of Ontario Wine Country. Here, you have time to explore shop and browse. This afternoon, you’ll drive through this magnificent wine country and visit one of the regions renowned Vineyards for a wine tasting. We’ll end our night with an unforgettable dinner at the top of the famed Skylon Tower with spectacular views of the Falls! Meals Included – Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 4 – Friday, July 28, 2023
Enjoy our last breakfast at the hotel before we head home. Before crossing we will stop at Niagara Duty Free Shop, which offer greater savings than Canadian and U.S. retail stores, look for premium brands and exclusive offers on alcohol, fragrance, cosmetics, confectionery, jewelry, sunglasses, handbags, and much more! We’ll make a stop for lunch at a stunning vineyard in Geneva, NY, a great way to end an unforgettable trip! Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch.
(Price listed per person)
Single - $2,014.00
Double - $1,520.00
Triple - $1,392.00
Departs:
Leominster @ 6:30 AM
East Templeton @ 7:00 AM
Returns:
East Templeton @ 7:30 PM
Leominster @ 8:00 PM
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| The Spa at Norwich Inn |
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| Location: |
Norwich, CT |
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$795.00 |
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08/06/2023 - 08/08/2023 |
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August 6 – 8, 2023 (Sunday – Tuesday)
Day 1 – Sunday, August 6, 2023
We begin our journey at the Mystic Aquarium, one of only two U.S. facilities holding Steller sea lions, and it has the only beluga whales in New England. Their special exhibits include a ray and shark touch pool, an African penguin exhibit, a jelly gallery, and the "Jurassic Giants" dinosaur exhibit. In addition, you will have time to visit Olde Mistick Village, outdoor venue with shops, boutiques, eateries & seasonal events in a throwback village setting. Enjoy lunch on your own at either the aquarium or in the village. At last, we are off to the beautiful Spa at Norwich Inn. Whether you’re looking for rejuvenation, detoxification, beautification, or just plain relaxation at a spa that combines the best aspects of a boutique hotel and an historic Inn. Their expansive spa includes 27 treatment rooms, fitness center, indoor pool, relaxation room, sauna, steam room, hot tub & salon. Please note you can make an advanced appointment prior to arrival for one of their signature services. If you’re looking for something else to do – visit their Ascot’s Pub - comforting, warm, and inviting…a place where all gather for fun and a great drink! Later we’ll meet together for a delicious dinner buffet included just for our group. Meals Included – Dinner.
Day 2 – Monday, August 7, 2023
Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet at the resort, then we are off to the Mystic Seaport Museum for a self-guided tour. The Seaport Museum is the largest maritime museum in the United States. It is notable for its collection of sailing ships and boats and for the re-creation of the crafts and fabric of an entire 19th-century seafaring village. After exploring the museum and just before leaving enjoy a gourmet boxed lunch that will delight your taste buds. After lunch we head back to the resort to relax and enjoy the resort and its amenities. That evening we head to Harp & Dragon Irish Pub & Restaurant, a traditional Irish Pub located in the heart of Norwich. Enjoy a hearty meal, choose between the Roasted Turkey or Roast Beef Dinner. Your meal also includes Italian wedding soup, salad, rolls, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, dessert, coffee/tea & soft drinks. Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3 – Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Begin the day with a delicious breakfast buffet, at the resort, on our last day. Then we’re off to see the longest river in New England aboard the RiverQuest, a 64’ eco-tour boat, located on the scenic lower Connecticut River, an area labeled by The Nature Conservancy as “One of the Last Great Places in the Northern Hemisphere”. During this cruise see Essex Harbor and Coves, The Great Meadow, Hamburg Cove, Joshua Rock, Nott Island, the towns of Old Lyme, Lyme, Essex, Deep River and more. Afterward you can explore, on your own, the three floors of exhibit galleries at the Connecticut River Museum. Learn the story of the Connecticut River and its people through fascinating exhibits. Then take a leisurely stroll, on your own, and browse the shops in the quaint Village of Essex for unusual and sought-after fashions, gifts and more. At last, we end our trip with a fabulous lunch at the USS Chowder Pot. Choose between Seafood Imperial (Shrimp, scallops & lobster in a brandy cream sauce), Boston Baked Scrod (topped with crushed garlic & cheddar croutons baked in lemon & wine butter) or Baked Stuffed Chicken (stuffed with apple cranberry stuffing & topped with a creamy supreme sauce). Your meal includes a cup of chowder, potato, vegetable, hot rolls with honey butter glaze, apple crisp, fountain drinks, coffee, hot and iced tea. Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch.
(Price listed per person)
Single - $1,048.00
Double - $795.00
Triple - $726.00
Departs:
Athol Post Office @ 8:00 AM
East Templeton @ 8:30 AM
Leominster Friendly’s @ 9:00 AM
Returns:
Leominster Friendly’s @ 5:00 PM
East Templeton @ 5:30 PM
Athol Post Office @ 6:00 PM
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| Bar Harbor Grand Hotel & Acadia National Park |
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| Location: |
Bar Harbor, ME |
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$1,084.00 |
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08/30/2023 - 09/01/2023 |
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Aug 30 – Sept 1, 2023 (Wednesday – Friday)
3 Days, 2 Nights
Day 1 – Wednesday, August 30, 2023
We begin our trip to the USS Albacore Submarine & Museum. The USS Albacore is a research submarine, designed by the U.S. Navy to test experimental features used in modern submarines. Every visitor can go inside and explore this remarkable submarine. You will be able to look through the periscope, explore the control room, engineering spaces, and bunkrooms, and hear crew members tell of things that happened when they were at sea. Please note due to the restrictive nature of this submarine experience, those with the following restraints such as those who use canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs or those who cannot lift legs over 17 inches may not be able to board. Please note if you are not able to board there are places for you to still enjoy such as beautiful Memorial Garden that preserves the memory of those who have served on Albacore and other U.S. submarines, as well as, their visitor center. The park's Visitor Center includes a museum which contains many photographs and historic artifacts from Albacore and other submarines. Afterwards we will bring you to Augusta to a lobster shack for lunch on your own, where everyone will get a chance to order off their menu. This family owned and operated restaurant sells delicious seafood that will give you a true taste of Maine! Note that there are options other than seafood available that are sure to satisfy anyone. Next, we will visit Fort Knox Historic Site and Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory. Fort Knox State Historic Site is the home of Maine's largest and most visited historic site featuring amazing architecture and unparalleled master craftsmanship. This 19th-century granite fort features a modern bridge with a 420-ft. observation tower. Penobscot Narrows Observatory caps of one the most impressive engineering structures in the world and was built in conjunction with the Penobscot Narrows Bridge. Visitors to the observatory ride Maine's fastest elevator up 420' feet for breathtaking 360-degree views of the Penobscot Bay area. If you are looking to really see the Mid-coast region of Maine and even Mount Desert Island, then the Penobscot Narrows Observatory has everything that you want and more. Before checking into our hotel, we will enjoy a Maine Lobster Bake included for the whole group. At last, we arrive at the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel with yesterday’s charm, and today’s modern conveniences, the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel is a replica of the historic Rodick House, and stands out from other Bar Harbor hotels with its classic elegance and sophisticated service. Magnificently situated on Mount Desert Island, home to the beautiful Acadia National Park, the Grand invites you to enjoy Maine’s history and natural beauty with the comfort of first-class amenities and personal service. Meals Included – Dinner.
Day 2 – Thursday, August 31, 2023
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel before we meet our guide to head to Acadia National Park, a 47,000-acre park primarily on Maine’s Mount Desert covering woodland, rocky beaches and glacier-scoured granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the United States’ East Coast. You will travel the entire 27-mile Park Loop Road with stops at Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole on Ocean Drive, plus a stop at the Jordan Pond House. Later enjoy lunch on your own in Bar Harbor, along with a little shopping. Afterwards right in town, arrive as a group to The Abbe Museum for a guided tour, Maine’s only Smithsonian Affiliate, and one of the best places to learn about both the history and contemporary cultures of Native peoples in what is now known as Maine. Then enjoy a little time to wander at the museum or in town or choose to go back to the hotel - minutes away by foot. We recommend that you walk by Saint Saviour's Episcopal Church to see the Tiffany windows (Mt Dessert Rd). Meet in the lobby for dinner as a group, dinner & entertainment are included. Tonight, you are in for a real treat! Timber Tina’s Great Maine Lumberjack Show, 12 exciting events packed into an hour and 15-minute show such as Axe throwing, Log Rolling, Underhand Chopping, Power Hot Sawing, Obstacle Pole Relay, Crosscut Sawing, Pole Climbing... and more! Tina was a Castaway on CBS’s Survivor. She was also a competitor on National Geographic Channel's Ultimate Survival Alaska. She has been competing in lumberjack sports since she has been 7 years old. She's been a World Champion in both Log Rolling and Jack & Jill Crosscut Sawing. She's also a silver medalist in ESPN's Great Outdoor Games. Then its back to our hotel for the evening. Meal Included – Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 3 – Friday, September 1, 2023
Enjoy our last breakfast at the hotel before we check out. Our first stop on our way home is to Old Fort Western, a living museum and National Historic Landmark, America's oldest wooden French & Indian War era garrison in North America dedicated to preserving and protecting 300 years of Maine and New England History. During our guided tour we’ll learn the rich-experiences of daily life in the 18th century! Afterwards we’ll make a stop in Portland’s Old Port for lunch on your own. After lunch enjoy a Tour of Portland with a step-on guide. Visit the Portland Head Light, which was commissioned by George Washington then learn all about the history of this region to include going by Victoria Mansion, the Longfellow House, the Portland Observatory and the Eastern Promenade, where one will see breathtaking views of Casco Bay. We’ll make a quick stop for dinner included for the group to end this unforgettable trip with memories that will last a lifetime! Meals Included – Breakfast, Dinner.
(Price listed per person)
Single - $1,498.00
Double - $1,084.00
Triple - $962.00
Departs:
East Templeton @ 7:30 AM
Leominster Friendly’s @ 8:00 AM
Returns:
Leominster Friendly’ s @ 8:30 PM
East Templeton @ 9:00 PM
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| Atlantic City - Resorts Casino Hotel |
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| Location: |
Atlantic City, NJ |
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$329.00 |
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09/06/2023 - 09/08/2023 |
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September 6 - 8, 2023 (Wednesday - Friday)
3 Days, 2 Nights
Day 1 – Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Today we head to Atlantic City, New Jersey. We will make a breakfast & lunch stop on your own before arriving at Resorts Casino Hotel (800-334-6378) in the afternoon. Please note that our hotel rooms do not need to be ready upon arrival so please plan ahead. The casino features more than 1,500 slot machines, and table games. Resorts is home to the famous Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant, LandShark Bar & Grill – Atlantic City’s only year-round beach bar. Take a dip no matter the weather in their heated indoor-outdoor pool. Receive $20.00 Slot Bonus, (2) $20.00 Meal Coupons & Show Ticket (if available). Please note casino package subject to change without notice.
Day 2 – Thursday, September 7, 2023
Today enjoy the day to yourself. What to do….North Beach Atlantic City has developed into the city’s cultural epicenter with a new energy, brand-new eateries and a beautiful Boardwalk overlooking the pristine Atlantic Ocean. Over the last years, the opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Ocean Casino Resort and Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall has pumped new life into this northern section of the Boardwalk, adding to the excitement already established by Resorts Casino & Hotel, Steel Pier and the Absecon Lighthouse.
Day 3 – Friday, September 8, 2023
We will check out of our hotel before lunch. We will make a stop for lunch on your own. For dinner we will stop at the Famous Blue Colony Diner, which serves a homemade breakfast, lunch & dinner all day, along with their enormous pastries. Be prepared to take half your meal and pastries to go –THEY’RE THAT GOOD!
(prices listed per person)
Single – $471.00
Double – $329.00
Triple – $301.00
Departs:
East Templeton@ 7:00 AM
Leominster Friendly's @ 7:30 AM
Returns:
Leominster Friendly's @ 8:00 PM
East Templeton @ 8:30 PM
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| The Best of Philly! |
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| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
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$963.00 |
| Date(s): |
09/12/2023 - 09/15/2023 |
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Sept 12 – 15, 2023 (Tuesday – Friday)
4 Days, 3 Nights
Day 1 – Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Today we head to the city of brotherly love filled with so much rich history! We’ll make stops along the way with lunch on your own. We’ll arrive at our hotel. Dinner included this evening. Meals Included – Dinner.
Day 2 – Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before our Historic Philadelphia City Tour. Drive by Betsy Ross House, this landmark was the home of Betsy Ross, the seamstress who sewed the first American flag in 1776. See Christ Church, founded in 1695 as the first parish of the Church of England in Pennsylvania. It is also where the American Episcopal Church was born. Then we will make a stop for lunch on your own. After lunch we will visit the National Constitution Center – the Museum of We the People, which is steps from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Dedicated to the four most powerful pages in America’s history, the National Constitution Center is wholly devoted to honoring and exploring the U.S. Constitution. Museumgoers view exhibits and artifacts, take in the 360-degree live theatrical production Freedom Rising and walk among 42 life-size bronze statues of the Founding Fathers. Enjoy dinner together as a group. Meals Included – Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 3 – Thursday, September 14, 2023
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before arriving at Longwood Gardens. Simply put, Longwood Gardens is one of the world's premier horticultural display gardens. Welcoming millions of domestic and international guests each year, the Kennett Square attraction lives up to the hype thanks to exquisite presentation, dynamic programming and absolutely gorgeous plants, flowers, gardens and more. While there you can enjoy lunch on your own. Next enjoy a Tour of Valley Forge, travel back in time to the harrowing 1777-1778 winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army. No battles were fought in Valley Forge, but the time the army camped here went down as one of the Revolutionary War’s most trying periods. Exhibits and artifacts in the Visitor Center as well as replicated huts and the original headquarters tell the story of the pivotal winter that Washington and his troops endured. And, with more than 3,600 acres of rolling hills and miles of well-worn hiking and biking trails, Valley Forge is now a magnet for runners, bicyclists and picnickers as well as history buffs. Dinner included at the Historic General Warren. Patrons who cross their threshold will experience classic 18th century charm and hospitality blended with modern American cuisine and spirits from around the world. Meals Included – Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 4 – Friday, September 15, 2023
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing and making our way home. Again, we will make stops along the way with lunch on your own. Meals Included – Breakfast.
(Price listed per person)
Single - $1,300.00
Double - $963.00
Triple - $844.00
Quad - $786.00
Departs:
East Templeton @ 8:00 AM
Leominster Friendly’s @ 8:30 AM
Returns:
Leominster Friendly’ s @ 4:00 PM
East Templeton @ 4:30 PM
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$1,073.00 |
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10/27/2023 - 10/29/2023 |
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October 27 – 29, 2023 (Friday – Sunday)
3 Days, 2 Nights
Day 1 – Friday, Oct 27, 2023
We begin this mystery weekend by diving into topics regarding community. Then enjoy lunch as a group before taking in some of the most magnificent views – you’ll have to see it for yourself!! We’ll have a little surprise before dinner. Dinner included at a local establishment. Meals Included – Lunch, Dinner.
Day 2 – Saturday, October 28, 2023
Breakfast included this morning. Then you’ll need your walking shoes for a little history, pretty scenery and secrets behind the stones! Then to a place that inspired a short story – but which one? Lunch included prior to a place known as paradise. Dinner included tonight. End the night with an unforgettable experience with some of the most breathtaking displays – be sure not to forget your camera!! Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3 – Sunday, October 29, 2023
Breakfast included before we check out of our hotel. Then get your camera ready, you are about to experience what only some can say that they have done. Then to a place that is sure to make anyone envious. Lunch included, through a special dining experience. Then we will make our way home with memories that will last a lifetime. Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch.
(Price listed per person)
Single - $1,298.00
Double - $1,073.00
Triple - $994.00
Departs:
Leominster Friendly’s @ 7:30 AM
East Templeton @ 8:00 AM
Returns:
East Templeton @ 6:00 PM
Leominster Friendly’s @6:30 PM
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| Turning Stone Resort Casino |
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| Location: |
Verona, NY |
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$352.00 |
| Date(s): |
11/08/2023 - 11/10/2023 |
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November 8 – 10, 2023 (Wednesday – Friday)
3 Days, 2 Nights
Day 1 – Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Today we head to Turning Stone Resort & Casino. The Hotel at Turning Stone is located at the heart of the Resort, and has convenient access to gaming, dining, pool and spa activities. Each of its recently renovated guest rooms features a spacious layout and comfortable, modern conveniences. Receive a $10.00 Meal Coupon & $40.00 Casino Free Play to be used that day. With more than 120,000 square feet of gaming including 2,439 cashless multi-game machines offering slot - play, you’re sure to find your favorite classic or new specialty game on one of their revolutionary instant muti-game machines.
Day 2 – Thursday, November 9, 2023
Today receive $10.00 Meal Coupon & $40.00 Casino Free Play. Enjoy the day to yourself. Maybe you want to enjoy Bingo today! Oneida Indian High Stakes Bingo is rated number 3 in the world! It features comfortable seating in smoking and non-smoking rooms, convenient snack bar food service and the friendliest staff around.
Another option is Wilson’s will be doing a trip to Destiny USA—New York’s largest destination of its kind with over 250 places to shop, dine and play. Go and see their antique carousel, taste the variety of flavors from Cheesecake Factory to Texas de Brazil, or have some fun at Dave & Buster’s. From retail and outlet brands like Apple, Nordstrom rack, and Michael Kors to the world’s largest suspended ropes course at WonderWorks or a tropical destination at Margaritaville, there’s something for everyone.
Day 3 – Friday, November 10, 2023
Today receive a $10.00 Meal Coupon to ensure your last day is started just the right way, on a full stomach. Have the morning to yourself and we will depart for home.
(Price listed per person)
Single – $518.00
Double – $352.00
Triple – $329.00
Departs:
East Templeton @ 8:30 AM
Leominster Friendly’s @ 9:00 AM
Worcester @ 9:30 AM
Returns:
Worcester @ 6:00 PM
Leominster Friendly’s @ 6:30 PM
East Templeton @ 7:00 PM
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| Christmas in the White Mountains - White Mountain Hotel & Resort |
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| Location: |
North Conway, NH |
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$623.00 |
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12/01/2023 - 12/03/2023 |
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December 1 – 3, 2023 (Friday – Sunday)
3 Days, 2 Nights
Day 1 - Friday, December 1, 2023
Today we travel to the White Mountains in New Hampshire, which covers about a quarter of the state, and boasts some of the highest peaks in New England. We will make a stop at Muddy Moose Restaurant, located in North Conway, NH, where you can order lunch on your own off their wilderness-themed American menu in a low-key, lodge like setting with a fireplace & a warm bar. Then we will arrive at Nestlenook Farm for a Sleigh Ride. Our journey through their 65-acre estate begins the moment we board one of their custom Austrian Sleighs, pulled by horses. Enjoy the winter wonderland as the sleigh bells are jingling, skaters glide past on their outdoor skate park, music chimes in the background and snowcapped mountains surround you. Warm up in their fully enclosed warming center, sipping hot chocolate by the fire or roast marshmallows on one of their many outdoor fire-pits! Then we will travel a short distance, where we will arrive and be greeted at the White Mountain Hotel & Resort, North Conway, NH. The hotel features one of the most spectacular mountain settings to be found anywhere in New England! Enjoy outstanding facilities including the award-winning Ledges Restaurant, Tullamore Tavern, health club, game room and a year-round outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi. Upon arrival, enjoy a Yuletide Welcome Reception with punch in the Tullamore Tavern. This evening you will be treated to an elegant dinner, which you may order off the menu, in Ledges Restaurant. After dinner, adjourn to their grand Echo Ballroom and enjoy this evening’s entertainment. Meals Included – Dinner.
Day 2 - Saturday, 2, 2023
Begin the day with a hearty breakfast in Ledges Restaurant. You will then depart on a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mount Washington Valley, where you will learn the rich history of this area and enjoy scenic vistas including the famous Jackson Covered Bridge, Cranmore Mountain, the historic Conway Scenic Railroad, and much more! After your tour you will return to the hotel for a wonderful lunch in Ledges Restaurant. After lunch enjoy a show in the Echo Ballroom. This evening you will enjoy another dinner included in Ledges, followed by the grand finale Christmas Show! Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3 - Sunday, December 3, 2023
This morning, enjoy your last breakfast in Ledges Restaurant before checking out of the resort. We’ll make a stop at Zeb’s General Store, an icon in the Mt. Washington Valley featuring locally made products, New England specialties, a penny candy counter, gift baskets and so much more. A must visit during your trip to North Conway. Then we off to Settlers Green Outlet Village, just minutes from Zeb’s, a destination for tax-free shopping for everyday essentials, public art and gardens all while enjoying stunning views. Then we will begin the drive home making a stop for lunch on your own with many pleasant memories of your Christmas in the White Mountains. Meals Included – Breakfast.
(Price listed per person)
Single - $793.00
Double - $623.00
Triple - $583.00
Departs:
East Templeton @ 7:30 AM
Leominster Friendly's @ 8:00 AM
Returns:
Leominster Friendly's @ 5:00 PM
East Templeton @ 5:30 PM
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