FLORIDA SAND AND SUN HOLIDAY

FEBRUARY 15 - MARCH 4, 2011

Day 1. We leave the Maritimes, travel through Maine and overnight in Massachusetts.

Day 2. We travel through the New England States & spend the night in northeast Maryland.

Day 3. We drive past Baltimore & Washington DC, south through Virginia with an overnight in Lumberton, North Carolina, where the weather should be quite a lot warmer.

Day 4. We travel past South Carolina, through Georgia and stop at the Florida Welcome Center to sample fresh orange and grapefruit juice. Then we’re off to the historic old city of St. Augustine, have dinner before checking into our hotel for the night.

Day 5. We’ll make a stop in Orlando for lunch, travel to St. Pete’s Beach and spend nights at our hotel with oceanfront rooms overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

Day 6. We’ll enjoy shopping for bargains at over 1000 booths at the‘Wagon Wheel Flea Market this morning and take time for lunch while we’re there.

Day 7. We'll take a short drive to Sarasota, visiting the palatial estate of the Ringling’s, where you will tour the dazzling ornate mansion, gardens and circus museum, then stop at a local Amish restaurant for a delicious buffet dinner.

Day 8. A short drive will bring us to the Greek community of Tarpon Springs where we will have time ‘on your own’ for shopping and lunch. Later we will shop at a Bon Worth store and have dinner at a local buffet restaurant before going back to our hotel.

Day 9. Enjoy a day ‘on your own’, visit the shops across the street or relax by the pool. The local trolley stops just outside our door, if you wish to visit other attractions or shopping mall.

Day 10. We willl visit the Florida Aquarium, where you will enjoy the fish at the Florida Springs, ducks, and alligators at the Saw Grass Marsh area. See turtles and otters while in the Mangrove Forest, herons, egrets share the mangrove area with crocodiles.

Day 11. We will drive to Orlando and Kissimmee, stop at a local outlet mall for lunch and shopping, than check into our centrally located hotel for two nights.

Day 12. We will drive a short distance to the community of Sanford for a leisurely and informative luncheon cruise on the St. John’s River on the River Ship Romance.

Day 13. We leave Florida, drive past Savannah on our way to our favorite hotel that is attached to a mall, in the coastal city of Brunswick, Georgia.

Day 14. Northwestward we will drive, through South Carolina past Columbia, stopping in the area of Winston Salem, in North Carolina for overnight.

Day 15. We travel to Virginia, through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany mountains to Winchester for the night.

Day 16. Our journey takes us into New York State where we will travel to the Albany area, where our hotel is next the Cracker Barrel Restaurant and Old Country Store.

Day 17. We will stop at some of our favorite shopping venues on our way to Waterville, Maine where we will enjoy a farewell dinner with evening entertainment.

Day 18. Homeward bound with memories of our Florida Winter Vacation.

CANADIAN FUNDS:INCLUDED:ALL TAXES,TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED, BAGGAGE HANDLING, ALL BREAKFASTS, 15 DINNERS.

PRICE PER PERSON
DOUBLE - $2795
TRIPLE - $2395
QUAD - $2195
SINGLE - $3195

$600.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE DECEMBER 1, 2010
BOOK BY NOVEMBER 1, 2010 AND SAVE $100.00 PER PERSON.
BOOK BY NOVEMBER 15, 2010 AND SAVE $50.00 PER PERSON.

WINTER SUNSHINE IN ARIZONA AND GRAND CANYON

MARCH 10 - APRIL 1, 2011

Day 1. We leave the Maritimes, heading south, and overnight in Massachusetts.

Day 2. We travel the New England states, past Delaware to stay in central Maryland.

Day 3. Traveling south through Virginia, cross into North Carolina to Salisbury tonight.

Day 4. We journey to South Carolina into the Deep South and past the sprawling city of Atlanta, Georgia, and Birmingham to overnight in Bessemer, Alabama.

Day 5. We travel through Mississippi, Alabama and spend the night in Shreveport, LA.

Day 6. We cross into Texas past Dallas, and Abilene to overnight in Sweetwater.

Day 7. We pass Midland and Odessa, follow the Rio Grande and arrive in the Spanish Mexican city of El Paso, with Juarez Mexico just across the river.

Day 8. We arrive in southern Arizona, stop in Tombstone to see the OK Corral as it was in the 1880’s, where Wyatt Earp had his famous gunfight. We spend 3 nights in Tucson.

Day 9. Enjoy a day ‘on your own’ to relax, or visit the shopping mall across the street.

Day 10. This morning we will visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which is a world-renowned zoo, museum and botanical garden all in one place. Sights and sounds abound as you walk the desert paths. We will visit Old Tucson Studios where numerous movies have been made. The Story Museum has original costumes worn by the stars of Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie and the Old Reno Locomotive seen in over 100 films. Shop at the Last outpost and McLintock’s Store, named for a John Wayne movie.

Day 11. Mid-morning, we will check out of our hotel and be in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area, better known as the Valley of the Sun. After lunch we will meet a local guide for a tour, see Arizona State University, the State Capitol, Biltmore Resort, and former home of Paul Harvey. Later we will check into our hotel for 3 nights.

Day 12. Enjoy today ‘on your own’. Relax around the pool or stroll through nearby shops.

Day 13. After a leisurely morning, we will enjoy spectacular scenery from an old fashioned steamboat on Saguaro Lake. Later we will have dinner at the Mining Camp Restaurant.

Day 14. We can’t leave Arizona without seeing the Grand Canyon. We arrive at the South Rim and our hotel is within walking of the dining hall and several view points.

Day 15. We travel into New Mexico and overnight in the community of Albuquerque which has the famous Route 66 running through the old downtown area.

Day 16. Through New Mexico, past Clines Corners, the Texas Panhandle, past Amarillo and the scenic Cadillac Ranch on our way to Oklahoma and overnight in Clinton.

Day 17. Our journey today takes us through Arkansas to Little Rock for the night.

Day 18. Mid morning we will stop in Memphis for a tour of Graceland. We will check into our hotel in Nashville then enjoy evening at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre.

Day 19. Traveling through Tennessee into Virginia with an overnight in Roanoke.

Day 20. We journey through the Shenandoah Valley into Pennsylvania to our favorite hotel with an extensive gift shop and enjoy a tasty buffet Amish-style dinner.

Day 21. We travel north into New York State, stop in Cooperstown at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and spend the night near Albany and eat at the Cracker Barrel.

Day 22. We stop at some favorite shopping venues on our way to Waterville tonight.

Day 23. Homeward bound with warm memories of our sunny Arizona holiday.

CANADIAN FUNDS: INCLUDED: ALL TAXES, ACCOMMODATIONS, TRANSPORTATION, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED, BAGGAGE HANDLING, ALL BREAKFASTS AND 19 DINNERS.

PRICE PER PERSON:
TWIN - $3595
TRIPLE - $3295
QUAD - $3095
SINGLE - $3995

$1000.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE JANUARY 5, 2011

MYRTLE BEACH MELODIES

APRIL 8 - APRIL 21, 2011

Day 1. We leave the Maritimes, cross into Maine and overnight at our hotel in Massachusetts.

Day 2. Traveling through the New England states, we'll overnight in northern Maryland.

Day 3. We travel south through Virginia stopping at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens for lunch. Enjoy the spectacular tulip and daffodil blooms in these beautiful award winning landscaped gardens, reflective lakes and 63 foot tall classical domed conservatory. We will spend the night in the central east area of North Carolina.

Day 4. We arrive in Myrtle Beach around lunchtime, stop at the local Walmart for shopping then check into our oceanfront hotel for 6 nights. After dinner enjoy a walk on the beach, or sit on your private balcony that overlooks the ocean.

Day 5. A local guide will join us for a tour of the area. Later we will stop at Barefoot Landing for shopping and lunch. This evening we will enjoy dinner then go to the Palace Theatre to enjoy Le Grande Cirque show with incredible, magical and amazing acts.

Day 6. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then mid afternoon we will see the talented look-a-like impersonators perform the music of current and past stars, such as Marilyn Monroe or the King of Rock and Roll-Elvis Presley at the Legends Theatre. Then it’s off to a Calabash Buffet for dinner. Later we will enjoy the high energy musical entertainment of country to classic hits and gospel at the Carolina Opry.

Day 7. Enjoy a free morning to ‘do your own’ thing. Later we will go for lunch and some shopping at a local outlet mall. Back to the hotel, later we will go for dinner at a local restaurant. Then we will see “One” the show at the Alabama Theatre with stunning costumes, and toe tapping variety of music and vocals.

Day 8. After the breakfast buffet, a local guide will join us for a short drive to Wilmington, North Carolina. Enjoy the River Walk with wooden walkways, pocket parks and markers showing Cape Fear’s history and natural beauty. More than 200 shops and restaurants are located nearby for your shopping pleasure and lunch ‘on your own’. A local guide will join us for a city tour and we will learn of its history, see buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, the deep water port and movie filming sites, then travel back to Myrtle Beach.

Day 9. Today is yours to do as your wish. The trolley stops out front of the hotel if you wish to go to a local mall or attractions on your own. You may want to visit the shopping complex just across the street, or dine at one of the restaurants within walking distance.

Day 10. We travel north along the scenic semi-coastal route through small towns, to the Chesapeake area of Virginia for the night.

Day 11. This morning we will cross the awesome Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, traveling through the countryside of eastern Virginia and Maryland, than crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge on our way to New Jersey for tonight.

Day 12. We travel north through New Jersey to Massachusetts and overnight in Springfield.

Day 13. We will stop at some of our favorite shopping venues on our way to Waterville, Maine for our last night’s farewell dinner and entertainment.

Day 14. Homeward bound with memories of our Myrtle Beach tour and musical shows

CANADIAN FUNDS, INCLUDED: ALL TAXES, TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED, BAGGAGE HANDLING, ALL BREAKFASTS AND 10 DINNERS.

Price per person:
Twin - $2295
Triple - $1995
Quad - $1795
Single - $2695

Book by November 1, 2010, Save $100.00 Per Person
Book by November 15, $50.00Save $50.00 Per Person

$600.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE FEBRUARY 8, 2011.

SPRINGTIME IN NEW YORK

APRIL 27 - MAY 4, 2011

Day 1. We leave the Maritimes, stop at the Duty Free, travel through Maine and enjoy a buffet dinner, than we’re off for a short drive to New Hampshire and then Massachusetts for our first nights stay on the road.

Day 2. We journey to the Big Apple, New York City where we will arrive late afternoon in midtown Manhattan, check into our hotel near Times Square for 4 nights. Our centrally located hotel is within walking distance of the Theatre District, shopping, restaurants and Rockefeller Center. Tonight we will enjoy a Broadway play (to be announced at a later date).

Day 3. A guide will join us for a city tour this morning, and we will see Trump Tower, Winter Garden, Ground Zero, Empire State Building, Wall Street and the area of Soho. We will take a walk in Central Park to see Strawberry Fields, the small garden area dedicated to the memory of John Lennon. Later we will have time for lunch and shopping at the pier at South Street Seaport. Tonight we will enjoy another Broadway Play (to be announced later).

Day 4. Enjoy the skyline of New York City on a narrated cruise in the harbor. You will travel around the Statue of Liberty, see the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, the Intrepid aircraft carrier, possibly some cruise ships and more! Later we’ll see the Top of the Rock view atop Rockefeller Center, as well as the Target Breezeway and the Crystal Wall.

Day 5. Have a day off to explore this exciting city ‘on your own’. Shop at Macy’s, take a carriage ride in Central Park, or visit the many street vendors selling their watches and purses. Take a tour of NBC Studios, or look for the Webcam in Times Square, call your family at home to turn on the computer, stand in front of the camera and wave to them. Take a subway to Yankee Stadium for a baseball game (if scheduled).

Day 6. We will leave New York this morning and travel to the Boston area for overnight. On the way we will stop at a Bon Worth Store and get some bargains at the Christmas Tree Shop. We will have dinner and check into our hotel.

Day 7. Stopping at some of our shopping venues, we will make our way to Waterville, Maine tonight, where we will enjoy a farewell group dinner.

Day 8. Homeward bound with memories of our New York tour.

CANADIAN FUNDS: INCLUDED: ALL TAXES, ACCOMMODATIONS, TRANSPORTATION, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED, BAGGAGE HANDLING, ALL BREAKFASTS and 6 DINNERS

Price Per Person:
Twin $1995
Triple - $1895
Quad - $1795
Single - $2595

$600.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE FEBRUARY 27, 2011

BRANSON, MEMPHIS AND NASHVILLE

MAY 9 - MAY 23, 2011

Day 1. We leave the Maritimes and overnight in Massachusetts for our first night on the road.

Day 2. Traveling through the New England States, we overnight in central Pennsylvania where our hotel has a delicious buffet dinner, and an extensive gift shop for your enjoyment.

Day 3. Traveling south along the Susquehanna River, we cross the Mason-Dixon line to Maryland, then through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley between the Alleghany and Blue Ridge

Mountains to overnight in Abingdon, Virginia.

Day 4. We leave Virginia, crossing into Tennessee and spend 3 nights in Nashville, the home of Country Music, where our hotel is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. This evening we will enjoy food and fun at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre.

Day 5. A local guide will join us for a city tour, seeing the Homes of the Stars, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Parthenon, Music Row, and the Wildhorse saloon. This evening we will spend some time at the Opry complex with time to visit the Museum and then enjoy a performance at the world famous Grand Ole Opry.

Day 6. We will visit the Opryland Hotel, with it‘s magnificent lush gardens and trees under glass, then take a cruise on the General Jackson Riverboat, on the Cumberland River.

Day 7. We will travel to Memphis this morning, have lunch at the shopping complex across from Graceland then visit and tour the former home of Elvis Presley, seeing his cars and planes as well, later checking into our hotel.

Day 8. We travel north through the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas to Branson, Missouri, the exciting musical capitol of the country, where we will spend the next 3 nights. This evening we will enjoy dinner and a show at the popular Clay Cooper Theatre.

Day 9. After a leisurely morning we will enjoy shopping and lunch at the nearby outlet mall before boarding the showboat Branson Belle for a cruise on Table Rock Lake with dinner and entertainment’ This evening we’ll enjoy the music, special effects and costumes at Shoji Tabuchi’s Theatre, the number one show in Branson.

Day 10. We will spend some time in downtown Branson, where you can visit a 5 and 10 cent store, leather shops, and have lunch at one of the many restaurants before attending afternoon and evening shows (to be announced at a later date).

Day 11. We travel east, past the famous Gateway Arch in St. Louis, cross the mighty Mississippi River, through Illinois and overnight in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Day 12. We journey past Indianapolis, into Ohio, pass Columbus and northward, enjoy dinner before checking into our hotel and overnight near Ashtabula.

Day 13. Traveling through Pennsylvania into New York State, we stay near Albany where our hotel is next to the Cracker Barrel Restaurant and Old Country Store.

Day 14. We will stop at some of our favorite shopping venues on our way to Waterville, Maine to spend our last night on the road and enjoy a farewell dinner and evening entertainment.

Day 15. Homeward bound with memories of our Tennessee and Branson tour.

CANADIAN FUNDS: INCLUDED: ALL TAXES, ACCOMMODATIONS, TRANSPORTATION, BAGGAGE HANDLING, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED, ALL BREAKFASTS and 11 DINNERS.

Price Per Person:
TWIN - $2395
TRIPLE - $2195
QUAD - $1995
SINGLE - $2795

$600.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE MARCH 9, 2011
BOOK BY NOVEMBER 1, 2010 AND SAVE $100.00 PER PERSON
BOOK BY DECEMBER 1, 2010 AND SAVE $50.00 PER PERSON

MYSTERY TOUR

JUNE 5 - 12, 2011

INCLUDED: 7 BREAKFASTS AND 7 DINNERS, ENTERTAINMENT, ACCOMMODATIONS, 4 NIGHTS 1 PLACE, NO HST - YOU’LL BE IN THE USA

CANADIAN FUNDS, ALL TAXES INCLUDED

Price Per Person:
DOUBLE - $1595
TRIPLE - $1495
QUAD - $1395
SINGLE - $1895

$600.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE APRIL 5, 2011

ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO

JUNE 30 - JULY 2, 2011

1 BUS ONLY

Day 1. We leave New Brunswick, travel through Nova Scotia to Halifax where we will spend 2 nights. Enjoy a performance at the Grafton Street Dinner Theatre for and enjoyable evening of food and fun.

Day 2. Have a ‘free morning’, later we will spend time at the Public Gardens, then at Historic Properties on the Waterfront for shopping and lunch. Dinner will be at the hotel, and later we’ll enjoy a performance at the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, an evening of music and an assortment of over 1000 entertainers as this not-to-be forgotten event.

Day 3. Homeward bound, stopping at the Masstown Market, for a break, lunch in Moncton and back home again.

CANADIAN FUNDS: INCLUDED: ALL TAXES, 1 DINNER, 1 DINNER THEATRE, 2 BREAKFASTS, ACCOMMODATIONS, BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED.

Price Per Person:
DOUBLE - $495
TRIPLE - $445
QUAD - $395
SINGLE - $595

$300.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE APRIL 30, 2011
BOOK BY JANUARY 15, 2011 AND SAVE $50.00 PER PERSON

INTERNATIONAL TATTOO AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

JULY 3 - 7, 2011

1 BUS ONLY

Day 1. Join O’Brien Tours as we make our way to Nova Scotia, where we will enjoy dinner at our hotel before attending the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo this evening.

Day 2. Enjoy a leisurely morning, than we will take a walk through the Public Gardens and spend time at Historic Properties on the waterfront. This evening we will have food and fun at the Grafton Street Dinner Theatre.

Day 3. We will leave Halifax, stopping at the Masstown Market, then at the Gateway Village after crossing the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island. We will spend 2 nights in the Cavendish area. This evening we will have a lobster dinner at the Fisherman’s Wharf buffet, where you may enjoy scallops or another entrée.

Day 4. We will visit the Confederation Center for an entertaining show.

Day 5. Homeward bound with memories of our trip to Prince Edward Island.

CANADIAN FUNDS: INCLUDED: ALL TAXES, TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED, ALL BREAKFASTS AND 4 DINNERS

Price Per Person:
DOUBLE - $795
TRIPLE - $695
QUAD - $595
SINGLE - $995

$300.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE MAY 3, 2011

ADVENTURES OF NEWFOUNDLAND

JULY 10- 24, 2011

Day 1. We leave Fredericton, stopping in Moncton, traveling through Nova Scotia, into Cape Breton to North Sydney, where our hotel overlooks the ferry terminal.

Day 2. Enjoy the ferry ride to Newfoundland, where we will dock at Port aux Basque and make our way to Stephenville for the night.

Day 3. Traveling up the western 'Viking Trail', we'll stop at the Tablelands, one of the few places in the world you can view the earth’s core, then the Gros Morne Visitors Center. We make our way to Cow Head and enjoy a performance of the Gros Morne Theatre festival.

Day 4. We continue on to St. Anthony for the night, on the look out for icebergs. We'll make a stop at L'anse aux Meadows at the remains of the thousand year old Viking settlement, keeping an eye out for moose in the area. This evening we'll have an evening of food and fun at the Viking Feast.

Day 5. We make our way down the Viking Trail on the lookout for Moose, stopping in Deer Lake for lunch then make our way to Grand-Falls Windsor for the night. We'll stop at the Salmon Interpretation Centre before arriving in the city of St. John's for 3 nights.

Day 6. We'll enjoy a drive along the Irish Loop where the herd of Caribou make their home. We'll enjoy lunch at a local cafe, then stop in St. Vincents to see the whales. We make our way back to the city. This evening we will be joined by the very talented Darin Steele for an evening of comedy, Irish dancing and great food. Enjoy a screech-in and become an honorary Newfoundlander.

Day 7. Darin will join us for a 'city tour' of St. John's, where we will see the cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi Village, stopping in the downtown area for time 'on your own' for lunch and shopping. Later we will drive to the most easterly point of North America at Cape Spear, where you will have time to walk the boardwalk to see whales offshore or climb up to the lighthouse and gift shop.

Day 8. We travel off the Trans Canada stopping in Heart's Content to visit the Cable Station, site of the first trans-Atlantic cable. Later on we'll make our way to Gander for the night. We will make a stop at the Silent Witness Memorial, where the 101st Airborne flight crashed. This evening we'll have dinner followed by some entertainment

Day 9. Off the Trans Canada we go and take the 'road to the isles' to the little community of Twillingate. We'll visit the Ice Berg shop, see the lighthouse and enjoy dinner and local entertainment and spend the night in this little settlement.

Day 10. We travel past Deer Lake to the City of Corner brook where we'll spend 2 nights.

Our hotel is next to the local mall, a great source of souvenirs and local music and books.

Day 11. We'll have a tour of the area, stopping to see the Railroad Museum and the "Newfie Bullet" the famous narrow gauge Newfoundland Train.

Day 12. We travel to Port aux Basque where we'll spend the night at a local hotel.

Day 13. We board the boat cruise back to Nova Scotia, spending the night in New Glasgow.

Day 14. Homeward bound, with memories of our Newfoundland tour.

CANADIAN FUNDS, INCLUDED: ALL TAXES, TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED, BAGGAGE HANDLING, ALL BREAKFASTS AND 11 DINNERS.

PRICE PER PERSON:
DOUBLE - $2495
TRIPLE - $2295
QUAD - $1995
SINGLE - $2895

$600.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE MAY 10, 2011
BOOK BY JANUARY 1, 2011 AND SAVE $100.00 PER PERSON
BOOK BY  JANUARY 15, 2011 AND SAVE $50.00 PER PERSON

ERIE CANAL AND NIAGARA FALLS

AUGUST 10 - 18, 2011

Day 1. We leave the Maritimes, cross the border and overnight in Massachusetts.

Day 2. Traveling across the New England States, we cross into Pennsylvania, traveling through the Pocono Mountains, to overnight at our favorite hotel, have a delicious buffet dinner, and have time to browse in the extensive gift shop.

Day 3. We travel north through Pennsylvania into New York State to Corning stopping at the Corning Museum of Glass, see the glass making demonstrations, and the world’s most celebrated collection of Glass. Then we’re off to Niagara Falls, New York for 2 nights.

Day 4. Our first stop will be at the Visitor Centre at the Niagara Falls State Park, to look at the exhibits and view the floral gardens and river walkway, as well as taking time for the gift shop. Then we will visit the Observation Tower that extends out over the Niagara Gorge looking directly out into the cascading waters of the American Falls. At the base of the Observation Tower, we will take the elevator down to board the Maid of the Mist for an exciting boat ride to view the American Falls and Canadian Horseshoe Falls.

Day 5. The Erie Canal was dug by hand between 1817 and 1825 to connect the Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean. We will travel a short distance to Lockport for a cruise on the Erie Canal. We cruise under bridges, experience ‘locking through’ the locks being lowered or raised 49 feet and view the amazing rock cuts, as well as seeing several historic sites. This afternoon we will visit the George Eastman Estate, spending time in the beautifully designed gardens, touring the home, and visiting the museum and seeing many items dedicated to his life’s work of photography. We will overnight in the area of nearby Rochester.

Day 6. Of course no one on a visit to the Finger Lakes area should miss a visit to a vineyard and some wine tasting, which is on our agenda this morning. Later we will stop at an Outlet Mall which has a Bon Worth store, have lunch in the food court, then we’re off to Rome at visit the Canal Village, an outdoor living history museum. As in earlier days you can enjoy a horse drawn Packet Boat cruise or take a train ride. Take time to visit the Erie Canal, Harden and Cheese Making Museums on site, as well as the Blacksmith Shop, Ice House, School and Church. We will overnight in the area, where we‘re just south of the Adirondack Mountains.

Day 7. We will travel just a short way to Herkimer to Gems Along the Mohawk, a visitors center, shopping and dining complex, then board Lil’ Diamond 11 boat for a cruise on the Erie Canal . Enjoy the Captain’s tales of the canal as we cruise and go through Lock No. 18. We will spend some time in the village of Waterford at the junction of Erie and Champlain Canals and the junction of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. It is home to the highest lift locks in the world. We will walk along the historic waterfront with time to browse in the small shops nearby. Later on we will arrive in the capitol of New York State, Albany, and overnight in the area with dinner tonight at the Cracker Barrel and time to shop at the Old Country Store.

Day 8. We travel into Massachusetts, stop at some of our favorite shopping venues on our way to Waterville, Maine for our farewell dinner and entertainment.

Day 9. Homeward bound with memories of our Erie Canal and Niagara Falls tour.

CANADIAN FUNDS: INCLUDED: ALL TAXES, TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED, ALL BREAKFASTS AND 7 DINNERS

PRICE PER PERSON:
TWIN - $1595
TRIPLE - $1395
QUAD - $1195
SINGLE - $1895

$600.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE JUNE 10, 2011
BOOK BY JANUARY 1, 2011 AND SAVE $100.00 PER PERSON
BOOK BY JANUARY 15, 2011 AND SAVE $50.00 PER PERSON

BERMUDA CRUISE

AUGUST 19 – AUGUST 29, 2011

Day 1. We leave the Maritimes and overnight in Massachusetts on our adventure of a paradise of sand, turquoise waters and pastel buildings in Bermuda.

Day 2. We travel through Connecticut and New Jersey to the New York area for the night.

Day 3. We’ll enjoy a tour of New York City this morning seeing Ground Zero, Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall and have lunch in Times Square before boarding Holland America’s ship ‘The Veendam’ for our 7 night cruise to Bermuda.

Day 4. Enjoy a ‘day at sea’ to get acquainted with this spectacular cruise ship with its elegant dining rooms, wide teak decks, swimming pools, walking tracks, theatre, excellent evening shows.

Day 5. We arrive at St George’s at the eastern end of the island this morning, where we’ll stay for overnight. Shop for cashmeres, crystal and china. Drop into one of the British pubs for afternoon tea or stroll along the walled lanes. While here you could enjoy an evening glass-bottom boat cruise with underwater lights that illuminate the coral reef and sea life. Enjoy a riding tour or candlelight walk.

Day 6. We leave St. George’s and arrive in Hamilton at 9:00 AM where we’ll stay for 3 days. While here, we’ll use our ship as a floating hotel for our stay here. Take a walk along colorful Front Street, visit the Cathedral or Fort Hamilton, a fortress complete with moat and underground passageways.

Day 7. Another day in Paradise! Listen to the soft rhythm of soft calypso music, feast your eyes on the pastel painted cottages. Take an excursion to the Royal Navy Dockyard at King’s Wharf, see the Crystal caves or visit the aquarium. Enjoy a south shore tour see the lighthouse.

Day 8. You could take a city tour, carriage ride or find that last minute purchase on the last day in this enchanting paradise.

Day 9. Enjoy our ship’s amenities on our last day ‘at sea’.

Day 10. We depart this morning on our way to Waterville, Maine for our farewell dinner.

Day 11. Homeward bound with memories of our trip to the unique island of Bermuda.

Included: Accommodations, Transportation, Luggage handling, all cruise meals and facilities, gratuities on cruise, 3 land breakfasts and 2 land dinners.

Price Per Person: Canadian Funds

Ocean View Staterooms:
Twin - $2295
Single - $2995

Balcony Staterooms:
Twin - $2695
Single - $3995

$1000.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE JUNE 1, 2011.

ROCK 'N ROLL AND CARS AND STARS OF YESTERYEAR

SEPTEMBER 15 - 24, 2011

Day 1. We leave the Maritimes stopping at our favorite hotel in Massachusetts.

Day 2. Traveling through the New England States, we stop in Pennsylvania, enjoy a delicious buffet with time to browse through the extensive gift shop.

Day 3. We will journey through Pennsylvania, cross into Ohio, and after lunch, stop at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The museum that has it all! Explore the roots of Rock and Roll, from country, blues to gospel. See exhibits on The Who, Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers and nearly every musician and vocalist that you have ever heard. We will check into our nearby hotel, then we will enjoy a southern dinner and enjoy live music entertainment at the House of the Blues.

Day 4. We will journey through Ohio, pass Toledo and go north to spend 3 nights in the motor city of Dearborn in the area of Detroit. After lunch we will visit the Motown Historical Museum that will take us back in time to the Do Wop Days. with memories of the Temptations, Diana Ross, Little Richard and more! We will check into our hotel and later enjoy a musical Motown dinner cruise on the Detroit Princess, a beautiful 5 story riverboat, with stunning views of Detroit and Windsor skylines.

Day 5. Today is devoted to the imagination of Henry Ford. We will spend time at Greenfield Village, where you can walk the streets of yesteryear, go for a spin in a Vintage Model T, ride a rail car, or take a shuttle powered by work horses. Walk in to a Wright Bros work shop, stroll through the many gardens or saunter along a farm road. Trees, sprawling lawns, farm fields, and a town square, restaurants, craftspeople, in 7 different districts and of course a gift shop are yours to enjoy. We will dine this evening at one of the village restaurants.

You will see a massive Clock Tower, as you enter the Henry Ford Museum, 12 acres of Americana under one roof. See Giant Locomotives, Rosa Park’s Bus, Kennedy’s presidential limo, homes of the future, living rooms and kitchens up through the years, and of course many automobiles and even a D3 plane overhead, and Golden Arches of a 1960‘s McDonalds.

Day 6. We will do the Ford Rouge Factory tour, complete with an industrial ecosystem, and robots working, where you will see the final assembly of Ford’s F-150 pickup. This is all under the world’s largest ’living roof’. You will see a video on three massive screens, as well as a 360 degree multi-sensory presentation, than get a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the entire complex when taking the elevator up in the visitor’s centre.

Day 7. We cross the St. Clair river, into Canada at Windsor, Ontario. We will pass London, stopping outside of Woodstock and enjoy dinner and lively entertainment at the Walters Family Theatre, at their countryside barn-theatre. We will overnight just outside Toronto.

Day 8. We leave the Toronto area, travel along Lake Ontario, on our way to Cornwall for the night. Enjoy a delicious dinner at our hotel this evening.

Day 9. We pass Montreal, and “Quebec City on our way to Riviere du Loup for the night, where we will enjoy a farewell dinner and entertainment to follow.

Day 10. Homeward bound with memories of our Rock and Roll and memories tour.

CANADIAN FUNDS: INCLUDED:ALL TAXES, ACCOMMODTIONS, TRANSPORTATION, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED, BAGGAGE HANDLING, ALL BREAKFASTS AND 8 DINNERS.

PRICE PER PERSON:
TWIN - $1695
TRIPLE - $1595
QUAD - $1495
SINGLE - $1995

600.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE JULY 15, 2011
BOOK BY FEBRUARY 1, 2011 AND SAVE $100.00 PER PERSON
BOOK BY FEBRUARY 15, 2011 AND SAVE $50.00 PER PERSON

GATLINBURG AND BILTMORE ESTATE

OCTOBER 1 - 13, 2011

Day 1. We leave the Maritimes, cross the border and overnight in Massachusetts.

Day 2. Traveling through the New England States, we overnight in central Pennsylvania where we will enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and have time to browse through the extensive gift shop on site. We will enjoy some entertainment this evening in the breakfast room.

Day 3. We travel south along the Susquehanna River, cross the Mason Dixon line to Maryland, traveling through the very scenic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, between the Alleghany and Blue Ridge Mountains and overnight in Abingdon.

Day 4. We travel though Tennessee to Gatlinburg “the prettiest little town” in the Smokey Mountains, for three nights. Tonight we will enjoy a dinner Buffet at the Smith Brothers Theatre followed by the very entertaining Smith Family Show.

Day 5. We will spend the afternoon and evening at Dollywood, during the Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration, with many visiting craftspeople throughout the park with up-close demonstrations. You will have admission to all of the various live musical shows, see the entertaining Heart song movie at the Theatre, shop in Craftsman’s Valley, take a ride on the train, with a southern-style dinner buffet at Aunt Granny’s.

Day 6. Enjoy today ‘on your own’. Our downtown hotel is within walking distance of many attractions such as the aerial tram Ober Gatlinburg, Aquarium, and shops and restaurants. Take a ride on the Trolley, on one of it’s many routes, to explore the area.

Day 7. We leave Tennessee for a scenic drive to the other side of the Smoky Mountains to North Carolina for 2 nights, in Asheville, former home of the author, Thomas Wolfe.

Day 8. Enjoy a leisurely morning as we spend time at the Magnificent Biltmore Estate, America’s largest home where you enjoy touring the house and century-old gardens of this spectacular property. Enjoy a lavish luncheon buffet at the Deer park Restaurant while here. This afternoon we will spend at the Antler Hill Village and Winery which connects the estate’s past and present providing a relaxing area for shopping and historical exhibits. See Edith Vanderbilt’s Car on display for the first time ever, and is the only care George Vanderbilt purchased that remains in the estate‘s collection. Stop in at the estate winery, visit the Conservatory, shop at A Gardner’s Place, or stroll through the Spring Garden.

Day 9. We will leave Asheville traveling east past Hickory and Greensboro to Durham into Virginia. We will travel north to Virginia and eastward toward the coast for the night.

Day 10. An exciting drive awaits us this morning, as we cross the spectacular Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, then travel north through the Virginia and Maryland countryside to central New Jersey for the night.

Day 11. Traveling north, we overnight in the Albany area, have dinner at the Cracker Barrel and Old Country Store, which is within walking distance of our hotel.

Day 12. We will stop at some of our favorite shopping venues on our way to Waterville, Maine for the night. Enjoy a farewell dinner and entertainment this evening.

Day 13. Homeward bound with memories of our Great Smokey Mountain vacation

CANADIAN FUNDS: INCLUDED: ALL TAXES, TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED, BAGGAGE HANDLING, ALL BREAKFASTS and 10 DINNERS

PRICE PER PERSON:
TWIN - $1995
TRIPLE - $1795
QUAD - $1595
SINGLE - $2395

$600 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE AUGUST 1, 2011
BOOK BY APRIL 1, 2010 AND SAVE $100.00 PER PERSON
BOOK BY APRIL 15, 2010 AND SAVE $50.00 PER PERSON

TORONTO THEATRE AND SIGHTS
THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR

NOVEMBER 4 - 13, 2011

Day 1. We leave the Maritimes, traveling along the Saint John River in New Brunswick, then into the province of Quebec, where we will overnight in Quebec City. We will enjoy a buffet dinner this evening at a local restaurant.

Day 2. We will travel through Quebec, stop for lunch just outside Montreal and make our way to the Thousand Islands area of Gananoque for the night.

Day 3. We travel along Lake Ontario, past Belleville and Oshawa, arrive in the bustling mega city of Toronto, our home for the next 4 nights. We will enjoy dinner, before checking into our hotel.

Day 4. A guide will join us for a city tour this morning. We will see Casa Loma, the 98 room castle, high on a hill, the Harbor front, Ontario Place and the many different neighborhoods. After lunch we will enjoy the experience tour of the Rogers Centre (formerly the Sky dome) home to the Blue Jays. Later we will have a tour of the engineering marvel the CN Tower with 3 levels of viewing and the famous glass floor, with time to visit the gift shop and have dinner in the 360 degree restaurant in the sky.

Day 5. We will spend today at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Enjoy this Canadian Tradition. It’s the largest indoor combined agricultural, horticultural, canine and equestrian event in the world. You can see everything from Butter Sculptures to baby chicks. Enjoy the agricultural displays, livestock, and of course the many exhibits and retail booths for crafts and household items. Later we will go for dinner at the Famous People Players Theatre with their black light demonstrations, that is put on by some Special People inspired by the very talented Diane Dupuy.

Day 6. Enjoy another day at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. For those who might wish to go shopping instead, we will visit a local shopping mall. This evening we will attend a Broadway Style Show(to be announced later)

Day 7. Traveling back through Ontario, we will travel along the St. Lawrence River and spend the night in Cornwall with dinner at out hotel.

Day 8. We travel through Montreal, and past Quebec City on our way to Riviere du Loup for the night, where we’ll enjoy a group farewell dinner.

Day 9. Homeward bound from our tour to Toronto and Royal Winter Fair.

CANADIAN FUNDS: INCLUDED: ALL TAXES, TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED, ALL BREAKFASTS AND 7 DINNERS.

PRICE PER PERSON:
TWIN - $1895
TRIPLE - $1695
QUAD - $1495
SINGLE - $2295

$600.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE SEPT. 4, 2011
BOOK BY MAY 1, 2011 AND SAVE $100.00 PER PERSON
BOOK BY MAY 15, 2011 AND SAVE $50.00 PER PERSON

CHRISTMAS IN MYRTLE BEACH AND LANCASTER

NOVEMBER 17 - 30, 2011

Day 1. We leave the Maritimes behind, stop at the Duty Free store, travel through Maine and spend our first night on Massachusetts.

Day 2. Traveling through the New England states, we cross the Delaware Memorial bridge and overnight in central Maryland, with dinner nearby restaurant.

Day 3. Our journey today takes us through Virginia to North Carolina for the night.

Day 4. We arrive in Myrtle Beach by lunchtime, stopping at Barefoot Landing Complex before checking into our hotel with oceanfront rooms for 4 nights.

Day 5. After a breakfast buffet, a guide will join us for an historical and informative ‘Low Country tour’ of the area. We will visit Broadway At the Beach shopping complex for lunch. Relax at the hotel this afternoon, then we will have dinner at Benjamin’s Original Calabash Buffet. Then we’re off to the Palace Theatre for Christmas On Ice, direct from the Winter Olympics, America’s most loved Holiday Show of award winning artistry lighting and costumes.

Day 6. Enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel. After lunch we will see the Legends in Concert Holiday Show-an amazing evening of holiday cheer brought to life by some of the world’s greatest look-alike impersonators recreating the magic of the season with holiday music. We will go for dinner, the see the South’s Grandest Christmas Show at the Alabama Theatre. Dramatic and elaborate sets with stunning special effects create magical moments.

Day 7. Relax this morning, than we will go for lunch and shopping to one of the Outlet Malls.

Back to the hotel for the afternoon, than we will go for dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Day 8. We travel northwest through North Carolina, into Virginia, through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, between the Alleghany and Blue Ridge Mountains to Roanoke.

Day 9. Our journey takes us northward through Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, cross the Mason Dixon Line to Pennsylvania, to Lancaster for three nights. We will have dinner and this evening we will see the spectacular live musical show, the Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Theatre, the largest Christian Theatre in the country.

Day 10. A guide will join us the morning for an Amish countryside tour of the area, where you will see horse and buggies, farms and visit a quilt shop. We will enjoy a midday meal with an Amish family. Later we will stop at Kitchen Kettle Village, sample jam and jellies, and browse through the many unique shops.

Day 11. This morning we will visit Hershey, have lunch and shopping at Chocolate World. Later we will visit one of the local outlet malls, have dinner and back to the hotel.

Day 12. We will travel through Pennsylvania and to Springfield, Massachusetts for the night. We will enjoy a drive-thru at Bright Nights at Forest Park and see many animated Holiday scenes sparkling with thousands of lights. We will check into the hotel, then go for dinner.

Day 13. We will stop at The Christmas Tree Shop and other venues on our way to Waterville, Maine for the night, where we will enjoy a farewell group dinner.

Day 14. Homeward bound with memories of our Myrtle Beach - Lancaster holiday tour!

CANADIAN FUNDS: INCLUDED: ALL TAXES, ACCOMMODATIONS, TRANSPORTATION, ATTRACTIONS AS LISTED, BAGGAGE HANDLING, ALL BREAKFASTS AND 6 DINNERS.

PRICE PER PERSON:
TWIN - $2295
TRIPLE - $2095
QUAD - $1995
SINGLE - $2795.

$600.00 DEPOSIT DUE WHEN BOOKING. BALANCE DUE SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
BOOK BY MAY 1, 2011 AND SAVE $100.00 PER PERSON
BOOK BY MAY 15, 2011 AND SAVE $50.00 PER PERSON