Funtastic Getaways

August 2021 – February 2022

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Embassy Suites Beachfront Resort in St. Augustine, FL. Join us for a spring getaway to Jekyll Island Club Resort & St Augustine, FL. April 19 – 25. See page 31 for details

Funtastic Getaways

15 Mill Pond Way

East Falmouth, MA 02536

508-457-7461 or toll-free 1-866-518-6877

Website: www.fungetaways1.com Email: [email protected] 1 NEW Trips at a Glance

Please note that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, itineraries & inclusions may be subject to change

AUGUST TRIP PAGE Waterfire, Date TBA… ...... 4 Cape Cod Canal Live Music Cruise, Sun, 8/8… ...... 4 Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood featuring Yo Yo Ma, Sun, 8/8… ...... 4 Salem by Sea, Thu, 8/12 … ...... 5 Block Island Lobster Bake, Mon, 8/16… ...... 5 Lighthouses & Lobsters, Thu, 8/19… ...... 5 St Anthony Festival & Boston Harbor Islands, Sun, 8/29… ...... 5 Bar Harbor, Mon, 8/30 – Wed, 9/1… ...... 6 SEPTEMBER Essex Rail & Sail, Fri, 9/10… ...... 6 Encore Casino, Wed, 9/15 … ...... 7 Remember the 50s American Bandstand Tribute, Wed, 9/15 … ...... 7 Newport Playhouse “Murder at the Howard Johnson”, Thu, 9/16 … ...... 7 Bronx Zoo, Sat, 9/18 … ...... 7 Colors of Vermont & Basin Harbor Resort, Mon, 9/20 – Wed, 9/22 … ...... 8 Van Gogh the Immersive Experience, Tue, 9/21 … ...... 9 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Sat, 9/25 …...... 9 Amish Country Roads, Tue, 9/28 – Fri, 10/1… ...... 9 OCTOBER Castle in the Clouds, Mon, 10/4… ...... 10 Autumn Country Treasures, Thu, 10/7… ...... 11 “Pretty Woman”, Sun, 10/10… ...... 11 Winnipesauke Scenic Railway, Mon, 10/11… ...... 11 Finger Lakes Wine Country Fall Getaway, Tue, 10/12 – Fri, 10/15…...... 12 Clark Art Institute & Red Lion Inn, Wed, 10/13… ...... 13 Fall Colors of Massachusetts, Thu, 10/14… ...... 13 Shen Yun, Sat, 10/16 … ...... 13 Smoky Mountains Appalachian Adventure, Sat, 10/16 – Sun, 10/24… ...... 13 “Million Dollar Quartet”, Sat, 10/30 – SOLD OUT, waitlist only… ...... 15 NOVEMBER Newport Playhouse: “Social Security,” Wed, 11/3 …...... 15 New England Christmas Craft Fair at Mohegan Sun, Sat, 11/6 … ...... 16 “Hadestown”, Sun, 11/7… ...... 16 A Taste of Rhode Island, Fri, 11/12… ...... 16 Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Sat, 11/13 … ...... 17 Christmas at New Hampshire’s Grand Resorts, Wed, 11/17 – Fri, 11/19 … ...... 17 “Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories” at Museum of Fine Arts, Thu, 11/18… ...... 18 A Lone Star Christmas featuring the San Antonio Riverwalk, Sat, 11/27 – Sun, 12/5…...... 18 DECEMBER Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” Date TBA … ...... 20 Christmas with the Boston Pops, Date TBA … ...... 20 Reagle Players “It’s Christmas Time”, Date TBA … ...... 21 Freeport Sparkle Holiday Outlet Shopping, Sat, 12/4… ...... 21 White Mountain Resort Christmas, Mon, 12/6 - Wed, 12/8…...... 21 Coastal Maine Christmas, Wed, 12/8 - Fri, 12/10 … ...... 22 “Hamilton”, Wed, 12/8 – SOLD OUT, waitlist only…...... 22 New York City Christmas with Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Sun, 12/12 – Mon, 12/13… ...... 22 Christmas in the Big Apple DAYTRIP with optional Radio City Christmas Show, Mon, 12/13 … ...... 23 New England Country Christmas, Mon, 12/13 … ...... 23 Newport Playhouse, “A Christmas for Carol” Tue, 12/14 … ...... 23 Newport Vanderbilt Christmas, Wed, 12/15 …...... 24 “Cirque Dreams Holidaze”, Sat, 12/18 … ...... 24

2 JANUARY Imagine Van Gogh, Tue, 1/11… ...... 24 “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Sat, 1/29… ...... 25 FEBRUARY Ice Castles & Mountain Views Winter Getaway, Tue, 2/8 – Thu, 2/10… ...... 25 Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts & Isabella Stewart Gardener, Thu, 2/10… ...... 26 “Officer & Gentleman” Sat, 2/19 … ...... 26 Peabody Essex Museum Salem Witch Trials, Tue, 2/22… ...... 26 “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”, Sat, 2/26… ...... 27 Boston Landmarks, Mon, 2/28… ...... 27 UPCOMING TRIPS Music Roads with Gaylord Opryland Resort & Elvis Tribute Show, Tue, 3/1 – Thu, 3/10 … ...... 27 “Oklahoma!” Saturday 3/26…...... 30 To Kill a Mockingbird, Boston, Sunday 4/10… ...... 31 “Ain’t Too Proud” Saturday, 4/16 … ...... 31 Jekyll Island & St Augustine Florida Winter Getaway! Tue, 4/19 – Mon, 4/25 … ...... 31 “My Fair Lady”, Saturday 5/14 … ...... 33 “Wicked”, Thursday, 6/9 … ...... 33 Canadian Rockies with the Rocky Mountaineer, Sat, 7/9 – Sun, 7/17… ...... 33

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FUNTASTIC GETAWAYS POLICIES Space will be held on a tentative basis for you when reserving a trip. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation if payment is not received in a timely manner. Deposits & Cancellations: Since we are obligated to make financial commitments to my suppliers prior to a tour's departure based on your anticipated participation, we have instituted the following reservation & cancellation policies:

Daytrips: Full payment is due 45 days prior to the trip, and is Refundable up to 14 days prior to the trip

Daytrips with ticketed events (theatre, show, or ballgame): Shows under $ 100 require full payment to reserve, shows over $ 100 require $ 75 per person to reserve Balance is due 60 days prior to the trip and is Non-refundable unless your ticket is resold

Overnight motorcoach trips: $ 75 per person deposit to reserve space. Balance is due 45 days prior to departure. Payments are refundable up to 30 days prior to departure. Overnight motorcoach trips with ticketed events (theatre, show or ballgame): A $ 100 per person, non-refundable deposit is required to reserve. Balance is due 60 days prior to the trip Deposit will be refunded if your ticket is resold, and the balance is refundable up to 31 days prior to departure

For longer overnight trips & cruises, and trips including airfare – please check the individual fliers for deposit and cancellation policies

TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE is available for all trips. For daytrips, insurance is $7 per person for all trips that do not involve theater. Theater daytrip’s insurance cost is $14 per person. All multi-day trip insurance costs are dependent on the cost of the trip and your age. Please call us for more information.

Walking Guide - We have included a walking guide, which you’ll find at the end of each tour description:

A trip with minimal walking A trip that includes moderate walking at your own pace A trip that includes extended periods of walking or guided walking tours.

On some tours, you may be able to omit portions of the tour that are too physical for you. As always, if you have any questions about the tour, don’t hesitate to call. Trips with this icon are shorter in length - 8 hours or less from the bridge (9 hours or less from Dennis)

Customary end-of-tour gratuities are included for the driver, escort and local tour guide (when a step-on guide is hired), wait staff, and baggage handlers. Gratuities for hotel housekeeping staff are not included unless otherwise noted on your itinerary, and a basic gratuity of $ 2-3 per person, per day is customary 3 Pickup locations: Our Hyannis pickup is at the commuter lot behind Burger King at exit 6 off Route 6. This is NOT the Burger King parking lot, as they will tow any vehicles left there for an extended time. Park in the commuter lot and wait at the enclosures for the bus – please be sure that you are parked in a legal parking spot – if you are on the grass or outside of the marked parking spots, you will be issued a parking citation. The police patrol this lot and will ticket/tow any car that is parked illegally. As always, parking is at your own risk at any of our pickup locations. 1. Patriots Square, Route 134, Dennis 2. Barnstable Commuter lot, Route 132, Hyannis – if you find that there are no remaining legal parking places, please proceed to either Sagamore or Dennis (if you have time) to meet the bus – do NOT go to the Hyannis Transportation Center 3. Sagamore Commuter lot, at the foot of the Sagamore Bridge Your requested pickup location will be printed on your sales receipt or invoice. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the departure time and call the office if you decide to change to a different pickup location.

Assigned Seating - In the interest of fairness to those boarding in Hyannis & Sagamore as well as our handicapped passengers, we assign seats on the bus, as they do on the airlines, on a first-come, first- serve basis. If you are traveling with friends and signing up separately, be sure to let us know who you are traveling with so that we can seat you next to each other. Single travelers will be given their own seats if space allows or may be seated with another single traveler.

Office Hours - The office is open Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. If you get our voicemail when you call, please leave a message and we will return your call – most times we are in the office but simply on the other line helping another customer.

Be sure to check out our website for more information, including departure & return times for each trip and links to video clips. Click the button to subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter, where you can get monthly email updates including new trips that have been added, travel tips and more.

Signing up for a trip is easy – simply call us with your name, phone number, number of seats needed, and pick-up location. The person that made the reservation will receive an invoice 6-7 weeks prior to the trip with departure times and any balance due listed. If you are mailing in a payment, please keep the lower portion for your records, as your pickup time & location are printed on the invoice. For an overnight trip, you will receive a mailing with your itinerary and luggage tags approximately 30 days prior to your trip.

Senior Center Signups - If you sign up through a Senior Center, please send your payment to the Senior Center, and they will forward it to us. You will not receive an invoice from us for the trip - your Senior Center will contact you for payment and inform you of departure times. For overnight trips, you will receive your itinerary and bag tags about 30 days prior to the trip. Credit card payments cannot be accepted for Senior Center signups

All payments should be sent to: Funtastic Getaways, 15 Mill Pond Way, East Falmouth, MA 02536

July see spring brochure or visit our website for full details

Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, Thursday, July 1 - $ 125 – SOLD OUT Constitution Turn Around Cruise, Sunday, July 4 - $ 145 Beautiful Berkshires, Wednesday, July 7 - $ 119 The Loons of Golden Pond, Thursday, July 15 - $ 130 Mangia, Mangia: Bar Pizza, Cocktails & Cannolis, Thursday, July 22 $ 130 The Saint Lawrence River & Thousand Islands, Sun, July 25 – Wed, July 28 – SOLD OUT Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Sunday, July 25 - $ 120 Newport Playhouse LOBSTERFEST “Sex Please We’re Sixty,” Tue, July 27 - $ 129 – SOLD OUT New Date Added !! Newport Playhouse LOBSTERFEST, “Sex Please We’re Sixty,” Mon, July 26 - $ 129

4 August

Waterfire, Date TBA Waterfire has become a true New England classic and is a lovely way to spend a summer evening. Enjoy a very special “behind the mask” tour at Studio Ten31; the company behind the bronze living statues that perform at Waterfire. The studio tour will include a close up show and tell on the costumes, a peek into the creative process behind the living statues and the unique opportunity to watch one of the performers transform into a bronze living statue with full makeup and costume. Before we depart the studio there will be time for photos with the performer. Enjoy time for dinner on your own at either Federal Hill or Providence Place Mall before we head to the riverfront. Nearly 100 bonfires illuminate the waters of the Providence River during this magical outdoor event. Walk the cobbled riverbank walkways as the fire-stokers glide through the water in gondolas, lighting the wooden fires. The fires dance on the waters and fill the air with the scent of burning cedar logs as music from a variety of cultures and rhythms echo from the Venetian-style bridges. Waterfire schedule should be out shortly, please call our office for the date $85

Cape Cod Canal Live Music Cruise, Sunday August 8 - We will begin with a tour of the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center, led by a Park Ranger. Learn about the Canal and how the Corps ensures safe navigation through the waterway, including real-time radar & camera images of vessels transiting the Canal. We will also watch the 20-minute film presentation “Canal Story”, to learn about the history and operation of the canal including historic photos of the Canal’s construction. We will enjoy a delicious lunch at the popular Buzzard’s Bay Italian restaurant, The Mezza Luna. Then, board our ship for a 2 ½ hour Cruise on the Cape Cod Canal to listen to live music by Harry French, and see many points of interest on the Canal, including Taylor Point, Mass Maritimes’ Training ship, and Gray Gables. $ 115

Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood featuring Yo Yo Ma, Sunday, August 8 - Enjoy a day out at Tanglewood, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The BSO will be conducted by Karina Canellakis. Featured performer will be famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma who has enjoyed a prolific career as both a soloist performing with orchestras around the world and a recording artist with more than 90 albums and 18 Grammy Awards. The orchestra will be performing Missy Mazzoli’s Sinfonia, Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. We have shed seating (section 11,13,17) for the 2:30 PM concert, and you’ll have time in Stockbridge before the show for lunch & shopping. $125

5 Salem by Sea, Thursday, August 12 - Start our adventure on the water as we take the fast ferry service to Salem. Soak in the summer sun or relax on the covered deck as our ferry journeys from Boston to Salem. Once we arrive in Salem, stroll Essex Street - browse the shops, take in the seaside sights, and enjoy lunch on your own at the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall. End the day with a visit to the Peabody Essex Museum. Browse outstanding works from the 1700s to today: paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, textiles, architecture and decorative objects. Their recent expansion and new galleries feature Maritime Art, Asian Exports, Fashion & Design, and the creative legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne. The PEM will be featuring temporary exhibit “In American Waters” with a study of maritime paintings. Return to the Cape by motorcoach. $ 109

Block Island Lobster Bake, Monday, August 16 - Explore Block Island’s picturesque scenery of bluffs and gently rolling hills, grassy moors and bayberry covered fields. The island is known for its nature walks, great beaches, wildflowers, historic lighthouses, and miles of stone walls and rolling terrain. Block Island has been referred to as the "Bermuda of the North" mixed with old New England charm. Take the morning ferry to Block Island departing from Point Judith, RI, where we will enjoy a bus tour of the island and a New England Lobster Bake on the front porch of the National Hotel, which overlooks the harbor, including clam chowder, salad, steamed lobster (or filet mignon), mussels, potatoes & corn on the cob. Enjoy free time downtown before our ferry departs to browse the shops. $159

Lighthouses & Lobsters, Thursday, August 19 - Travel to Ogunquit, Maine to browse the quaint shops and boutiques that line both sides of the Main Street and enjoy lunch on your own in Perkins Cove, a quaint little harbor that has been home to artists from around the world. Our 1½ hour narrated Nubble Lighthouse Cruise will offer us unsurpassed views of the elegant homes and rocky coastline - and a fantastic view of Nubble Lighthouse. After our cruise, we will drive to Nubble Lighthouse for an up-close view so don’t forget your camera! End the day with a delicious lobster dinner at Foster’s Downeast Clambake. Your dinner includes live entertainment, New England clam chowder, clams or mussels, Maine lobster (chicken & vegetarian entrée options available), corn on the cob, red bliss potatoes and onions, and blueberry crumb cake all steamed over a roaring wood fire the Downeast way! $149

St Anthony Festival & Boston Harbor Islands, Sunday August 29 - For over 100 years Saint Anthony's Feast has been celebrated in the North End of Boston. Begun by Italian immigrants from Montefalcione, Italy in 1919, it has become the largest Italian Religious Festival in New England. Italian foods, a grand procession, music, festivities, games and continuous entertainment highlight this exceptional Feast on the beautifully decorated streets in the heart of Boston's historic North End. After the morning at the festival, relax aboard a 90-minute narrated cruise through Boston Harbor. Boston’s inner and outer harbors are awash in legend, lore & beauty. On this fully narrated cruise, we’ll hear hero tales of the Revolutionary War, local legends of the sea, and stories of characters past and present. You’ll learn how the harbor was transformed into one of the cleanest in the country. Other highlights include the nation’s oldest continuously manned lighthouse, the Harbor Islands National Park Area, Boston’s working port and examples of extravagant waterfront living. $ 89 Bar Harbor, Monday, August 30 – Wednesday, September 1 – 6 Mount Desert Island is the largest island off the coast of Maine, with a scenic rocky coast, quaint downtown, and Acadia National Park. Bar Harbor is known for its stunning coastal beauty, its many yachts and lobster boats, and its expansive ocean views. Our hotel is the Atlantic Oceanside Resort, situated on 12 acres of oceanfront property overlooking Frenchman's Bay. Amenities include stunning ocean views of Frenchman Bay, indoor and outdoor pools. DAY 1 - Travel to Bar Harbor, Maine and our oceanfront hotel, the Atlantic Oceanside Resort. We’ll take a two-hour, fully narrated Acadian Nature Cruise on Frenchman Bay in search of eagles, porpoises, & seals. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of coastal Maine, the islands of Frenchman Bay, and the shoreline of Bar Harbor. A delicious DownEast Maine Lobster Dinner is included at the Resort. (D) DAY 2 - Enjoy the day at leisure - relax on your balcony by the water or take the Bar Harbor Trolley to shop downtown and walk the famous Shore Path in Bar Harbor. Beginning at the Town Pier and going past the Bar Harbor Inn, then continues south for about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile along the eastern shore of Mount Desert Island to enjoy the ocean air, sailboats, and beautiful vistas. If you would like to explore Acadia National Park independently, the trolley also has a route that will take you there. Trolley information will be handed out on the bus. (B) DAY 3 - No trip to Bar Harbor would be complete without a visit to Acadia National Park. Its landscape is marked by woodland, rocky beaches, and glacier-scoured granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the United States’ East Coast. Our 2 ½-hour tour will feature three stops within Acadia National Park, the summit of Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole (an ocean-side stop), and Sieur De Monts Spring (Wild Gardens of Acadia). You'll have time at each stop for photos and to enjoy the spectacular views. We'll have time for lunch (on own) in downtown Bar Harbor before we head back to the Cape. (B) Package Includes: Two nights at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, two expanded continental breakfasts, baggage handling, Nature Cruise, Lobster Bake, Acadia National Park Tour. $ 679 per person, Double Occupancy, $ 936 Single Occupancy September

Enchanting Canyonlands with Globus Tours, September 5 –15 – SOLD OUT

Essex Rail & Sail, Friday, September 10- Travel on a vintage 1920s coach pulled by an authentic steam locomotive through the Connecticut countryside. Our conductor will explain the history of rail travel and point out local points of interest along the 12-mile, narrated round-trip train ride into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley. The picturesque countryside includes pristine meadows, a mill pond with waterfall, trestles and bridges over rivers and creeks. Then, we’ll board the Becky Thatcher, for a one-hour Riverboat cruise along the majestic Connecticut River. Along the way, we’ll see Gillette Castle, Goodspeed Opera House, and the Haddam Swing Bridge. A delicious, full lunch is also included at the historic Griswold Inn, opened in 1776, it is one of the oldest continuously operated inns in the country. $135

7 Encore Casino, Wednesday, September 15 - Visit Massachusetts’ newest casino! The Encore Casino Resort is located on the Mystic River just north of Boston in Everett. Enter the main floor—open and airy, colorful and vibrant, with 40-foot ceilings, Red Rubino glass chandeliers, and a dazzling array (over 3000!) of classic and state-of-the-art slot machines. Move upstairs to the elegant terrace with over 140 table games, 88 poker tables, and a spectacular view of the action below. You will have 5 hours to try your luck, browse the shops, book a spa treatment, and enjoy the multimillion-dollar art collection (don’t miss the $28 million dollar Popeye statue and the ornate moving carousal featuring flowers, jewels and lights!). Enjoy lunch (on your own) at one of over a dozen resort restaurants.

Enjoy $20 FREE slot play per person (casino bonus subject to change)! $60 Remember the 50s American Bandstand Tribute, Wednesday, September 15 – Remember singing and dancing to all your favorite songs on American Bandstand? Dance down memory lane with this high energy tribute show featuring all your favorites from Doo Wop, Country, Rock ’n’ Roll, Classic standards, Swing, and much more! The live band featuring the outstanding singer and trombone player Donna Duprell will knock your socks off! Enjoy a full lunch before the show at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Lunch will feature hors d’oeuvres & a glass of wine, Rolls and Butter, Salad, Chicken Marsala, Baked Meatloaf, Seasonal Vegetables, and Carrot Cake with Ice Cream. $ 139

Newport Playhouse “Murder at the Howard Johnson”, Thursday, September 16 - Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at the Newport Playhouse, and then we’ll walk into their intimate theatre for the comedy show “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s.” Is all fair in love? Even murder? That's the question posed by this light and funny suspense comedy about a love triangle in a Howard Johnson Motor Inn. The play presents a love triangle involving a woman, her lover, and her husband in three scenes. In the first scene, the wife and her lover plot to murder the husband. In the second scene, the wife and her husband are plotting to murder the lover. The third scene has the husband and the lover plotting to murder the wife, but this attempt, like the others, fails. After the show, enjoy a hilarious cabaret show! $ 120

Bronx Zoo, Saturday, September 18 - The Bronx Zoo is located within Bronx Park just outside of Manhattan. It is one of the largest zoos in the United States by area and is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, comprising 265 acres of park lands and naturalistic habitats separated by the Bronx River. The Bronx Zoo, the Wildlife Conservation Society’s flagship park, opened on November 8, 1899. The zoo is now home to over 6,000 animals, and more than 700 species, the perfect place to inspire animal lovers of all ages! The animals and exhibits span the globe and include tiny toads from Tanzania and big cats from the Russian Far East. Part of the zoo’s mission is to connect visitors to wildlife and inspire them to join their conservation work. They set the standard for animal care, zoological medicine, wildlife conservation, and innovative, naturalistic exhibits. Enjoy “total experience” admission which includes all the zoo’s general exhibits plus the Congo Gorilla Forest, Jungle World, Butterfly Garden, Wild Asia Monorail, Zoo Shuttle, Bug Carousal, Nature Trek, and barnyard petting zoo. Enjoy five hours to explore the park & exhibits and to have lunch on your own in their café. $ 139 Colors of Vermont & Basin Harbor Resort, Monday, 8 September 20 – Wednesday, September 22 –Enjoy the colors of the Vermont countryside on this two-night fall getaway to the Burlington area of Vermont. DAY 1 - We’ll stop at the quaint New England Village of Hanover, NH, then visit Cold Hollow Cider Mill, New England’s largest producer of Apple Cider. Cold Hollow Cider is a favorite stop for cheddar cheese, pure Vermont Maple Syrup, unique gift items, and a bakery featuring their delicious apple cider donuts, featured in Gourmet Magazine. Then, we’ll continue to the Basin Harbor Club, located on the shores of Lake Champlain with views of the Adirondacks that can’t be matched! Relax in your unique cottage that has a personality all its own, with views of Lake Champlain, the gardens, or golf course. Enjoy a welcome reception of wine, beer, soft drinks and “nibbles” before dinner at the Resort. (welcome reception) (D) DAY 2 – Enjoy the Club’s huge country breakfast buffet and then a history talk about our beautiful resort. Travel to Burlington and the Spirit of Ethan Allen for a 1 ½ hour narrated cruise on Lake Champlain. Learn about the history of the lake and view some of the most spectacular scenery of both the Adirondack Mountains in NY and VT’s Green Mountains. Enjoy time at the historic Church Street Marketplace, a pedestrian walkway filled with over 160 boutiques and restaurants. Then, we’ll visit the 3,800-acre Shelburne Farm, created by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted – this farm sits right on Lake Champlain, and the view from the perennial garden is breathtaking! Learn how the farm evolved from a private estate and take a guided tour. The tour is highlighted by a visit to the cheese-making operations, cheese tasting, and shopping at the Visitor Center. (B) DAY 3 – Stop at Dakin Farms where you’ll find meats smoked on premises using the farm’s original 1800’s Vermont recipes, specialty food and gift items, maple syrup and more. Then, visit the Shelburne Museum, one of the nation’s finest, most diverse and unconventional museums of art, design and Americana. Commonly referred to as New England’s Smithsonian, the museum’s collection of over 150,000 works in the 39 exhibition buildings are easily accessible by foot or jitney. You’ll find works by Monet, Manet and Degas, a prized collection of folk art, the steamship Ticonderoga, a 1950’s house, restored lighthouse, and carriage house. Our last stop before returning to the Cape includes a wine tasting at Shelburne Vineyards. (B) Package Includes: Two nights at the Basin Harbor Club, baggage handling, wine & cheese welcome reception, two Country Breakfast buffets, two dinners, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, History talk, full day tour, Spirit of Ethan Allen Cruise, Shelburne Farms tour, Dakin Farms, Shelburne Museum, wine tasting. $ 679 per person, double occupancy, $ 869 single occupancy

9 Van Gogh the Immersive Experience, Tuesday, September 21 – In the first of TWO different state of the art Van Gogh Exhibits to visit Boston this season, experience an entirely new way to enjoy art (see January listings for the second experience). Artwork from the iconic post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh will come to life in a 360-degree digital spectacle that will illuminate and transform the 20,000 square foot physical space into a fully immersive exhibit. You’ll see Van Gogh’s work take over the walls and encompass your surroundings through the lenses of several dozen two story tall projectors. Using sound effects & technology to recreate animated displays of these masterpieces, you’ll be immersed directly into the paintings themselves. Look up at a Starry Night and watch the stars dance around the room in Van Gogh’s iconic style. In addition to a spacious central area where Van Gogh’s best loved works stretch floor-to-ceiling, the experience includes separate galleries that chronicle his life, technique, and influence thru informative panels, larger than life re-creations and engaging interactives. The exhibit will take place at a yet to be announced Boston location. You will have time before the exhibit for lunch on your own at the Prudential Center before our afternoon timed admission. There is also 10 minute virtual reality experience offered that can be purchased at the exhibit separately for an additional fee. $85

9/11 Memorial & Museum, Saturday September 25 - Commemorate the tragic attacks on our country with a visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, a tribute of remembrance and honor to those killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, and the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993. The names of every person who died in the attacks are inscribed on bronze panels edging the Memorial’s twin reflecting pools, a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on American soil and the greatest single loss of rescue personnel in American history. The 9/11 Museum is a collection of artifacts, photographs, audio & video tapes, personal effects, expressions of tribute and remembrance, recorded testimonies, all relating to the history of the World Trade Center, the events of 9/11/2001 and 2/26/1993, and the repercussions of these seismic attacks. After your visit to the museum, you will have free time to explore Lower Manhattan on your own. Visit the observation deck at One World Observatory (admission required), explore St Paul’s Chapel or the Wall Street financial district. Maps & suggestions will be provided. $130

Amish Country Roads, Tuesday, September 28 – Friday, October 1 - Enjoy the Pennsylvania Amish Farmlands picturesque scenery as you meander across country roads and learn about the Amish way of life on our Amish tour before traveling to Hershey to hear about Milton Hershey’s life work. DAY 1 – We’ll travel just outside Lancaster for The Amish Experience at Plain & Fancy Farm. We’ll see the compelling film, “Jacob’s Choice,” the dramatic tale of an Amish family’s effort to preserve a lifestyle and culture. You’ll witness young Jacob’s struggle between choosing the Amish church or leaving behind family and community for the allure of the modern world. The story is told through a high-tech, multi- media production with visual effects, sound design, and mechanical effects. Then, learn about the Amish practices, life without electricity, as well as the tradition of teaching eight grades in one room on our Amish Homestead and Schoolhouse tour. Relax at the hotel, The Inn at Hershey Farm, before our delicious PA Dutch Smorgasbord at 10 Hershey Farms Restaurant. (D) DAY 2 – Enjoy a Grand Smorgasbord Breakfast before we travel to Hershey today, where we’ll visit the Hershey Story Museum to experience the story behind Milton Hershey’s Chocolate Empire on a self-guided tour of the museum. We’ll visit Hershey’s Chocolate World to take the Great American Chocolate tour to learn about the chocolate-making process and shop at the Chocolate Market. Then, we will take a historical trolley tour of downtown Hershey before heading back to the hotel. Then, enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. (B,D) DAY 3 - Our local guide will take us on a tour of the Amish countryside, with stops at an Amish market, farm, quilt shop and bakery. Along the way, we’ll learn about the Amish beliefs and customs. Then, enjoy time for lunch and authentic PA Dutch shopping at Kitchen Kettle Village’s 40 specialty shops. Visit the Jam & Relish Kitchen to see the local Mennonite women canning jams, salsas & relishes – with LOTS of samples to tempt you! Relax at the hotel before our Signature Bakery Demonstration, where you’ll learn to make shoofly pie and whoopee pies and take home a whoopee pie of your own. Relax at our hotel or take our Optional Sight & Sound Show, QUEEN ESTHER, a captivating tale of beauty and bravery. Esther’s ordinary life changed forever when she was taken through the palace doors, entering a new world of royalty and risk. Experience one of the most riveting Bible stories of the Old Testament as it comes to life with magnificent sets, special effects and live animals in this brand-new, original stage production (B) DAY 4 - We’ll visit a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers Market and auction at the Green Dragon Farmers Market & Auction. You’ll find local farmers and Amish at their booths selling cheeses, meats, produce, canned goods, antiques, quilts, delicious bakery products and more. You will want to bring a small cooler on this trip to bring home a taste of the Amish country! (B) Package Includes: Three nights at the Inn at Hershey Farms, baggage handling, three Grand Smorgasbord breakfasts, 2 smorgasbord dinners, bakery demonstration & whoopie pie, “Jacob’s Choice” show, Amish Homestead and Schoolhouse tour, Hershey Story Museum, Hershey trolley tour, Hershey’s Chocolate World, Amish Farmlands tour, free time at Kitchen Kettle Village and Green Dragon Farmers Market. $ 699 per person, double occupancy, $ 879 single occupancy For Optional Sight & Sound Show “Queen Esther,” Please add $ 60

October

Castle in the Clouds, Monday, October 4 - Take in the fall colors surrounding Lake Winnipesauke on our 1 ½ hour narrated cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Enjoy the scenery from the 230-foot ship with four heated interior decks. We will enjoy a luncheon buffet during our cruise, and then travel to the North side of the Lake to tour Castle in the Clouds, a 5,200 acre estate located high above Lake Winnipesauke, with breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The castle was built by the eccentric Mr. Plant, who spared no cost in developing the eight-square-mile estate he named "Lucknow." Round out your day with a visit to Beans and Greens Farm where we’ll shop for fresh apples & pumpkins, along with other seasonal fruits & vegetables, baked goods and freshly prepared foods. $139

11 Autumn Country Treasures, Thursday, October 7 – Southern New Hampshire is full of country treasures and old-fashioned fall pleasures! Start the day at Pickity Place in Mason, NH. Since 1786 the quaint little red cottage has graced the hills of southern New Hampshire, seemingly untouched by time. The enchanting cottage was chosen by Elizabeth Orton Jones as the model for her illustrations in Little Red Riding Hood (Little Golden Books, 1948). Today it is a mecca for gardeners, foodies and anyone looking for inspiration and relaxation. Enjoy a delicious full lunch in Pickity’s dining room and time to enjoy the autumnal gardens and shop the gift shop. The Cathedral of the Pines is a natural sanctuary located in the rolling hills of southwestern New Hampshire, a memorial dedicated to the honor of all men and women, military and civilian, who have given their lives to protect our freedom, and a haven for all who find peace, inspiration in the beauty and serenity of nature. The Cathedral is set on over 200 acres of pine forests and formal gardens that give way to panoramic views of neighboring mountains, including Grand Monadnock. Our guide will board the coach and bring us through the area, pointing out the Women’s Memorial Bell Tower, Fountain and Tree of Life, Ten Commandments Monolith, and many other points of interest. On our way home stop at Bolton Orchards & Country Store. In addition to a bountiful farmer’s market and a large variety of fresh apples they also have a deli serving up tasty sandwiches, a bakery, ice cream shoppe and more! $120

“Pretty Woman”, Sunday, October 10 - After an incredible run on Broadway, “Pretty Woman: The Musical” is coming to Providence! One of Hollywood’s most beloved stories of all time, “Pretty Woman: The Musical” is brought to life by an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movie’s director Garry Marshall. “Pretty Woman: The Musical” will lift your spirits and light up your heart. Once upon a time in the late '80s, unlikely soulmates Vivian and Edward overcame all odds to find each other… and themselves. Experience the moments you love from the movie - and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way - in this dazzlingly theatrical take on a love story for the ages. Orchestra seating for the 6:30 PM show at Providence Performing Arts Center with time for dinner on your own at Providence Place Mall. $140

Winnipesauke Scenic Railway, Monday, October 11 - This trip is a perennial favorite – relax aboard a two-hour scenic train ride along the shores of pristine Lake Winnipesauke to view the beautiful fall colors reflecting on the lake. While onboard, enjoy a delicious turkey lunch with all the trimmings catered by the famous Hart’s Turkey Farm. Since 1781 The Old Country Store & Museum has operated a general store in Moultonbourgh, NH. You’ll enjoy browsing their wide variety of cheese, maple syrup, jellies, jams, a huge candy counter, gifts, home & garden items, clothing, nostalgic items, and so much more! Before heading home stop at beautiful Moulton Farms where we will shop for farm fresh seasonal produce like pumpkins & apples. Their bake shop features mouthwatering cakes, pies, breads and all kinds of sweet treats, and in the farm kitchen you will find farm fresh entrees, side dishes, soups & salads you can take home – you might want to bring a cooler! $ 125

Finger Lakes Wine Country Fall Getaway, Tuesday, October 12 12 – Friday, October 15 – We’ll visit upstate New York’s beautiful Finger Lakes Wine Country, a world-class wine producing region to enjoy the fall foliage, explore the countryside, taste some artisanal cheeses, and sample award-winning wines on this four-day getaway. DAY 1 – We’ll begin our visit with a 1½-hour guided tour through the Taughannock Gorge at Taughannock Falls State Park, located on the south-west side of Cayuga Lake. Our guide will take us along the gorge trail, a relatively easy walk (1½ mile walk in total) to Taughannock Falls, a spectacular waterfall that plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Enjoy a welcome reception on our arrival at our lakefront resort, the Ramada Plaza Geneva Lakefront Resort. Hotel Amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool, and on-site restaurant and lounge. (D) DAY 2 – We’ll visit Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Park, which was the Victorian summer home of the Thompson family during the Gilded Age. It is distinctive for its ornate architecture, extraordinary collection of garden statuary, and themed gardens of the world including a Japanese Garden and Teahouse, and Greenhouse Complex. We’ll take a guided tour of the mansion, gardens & greenhouse and then enjoy a wine tasting of five regional wines in Sonnenberg’s Finger Lakes Wine Center. You’ll have time for lunch (on own) in Canandaigua’s quaint downtown before we board the Canandaigua Lady for a 1½ hour narrated cruise on Canandaigua Lake. Enjoy the fall colors, learn about lake, the Steamboat Era, and the Seneca Indians as we cruise. You’ll have the evening at leisure to explore the downtown Geneva shops and restaurants within walking distance of our hotel. (B) DAY 3 – Rose Hill Mansion, an elegant Greek Revival house, was once the center of a busy and productive farm. Our guided tour will showcase twenty restored and furnished rooms in the house, along with the magnificent view of Seneca Lake from the front porch and the vista of nearby farmlands. Then, enjoy a taste of Tuscany at Ventosa Vineyards, a 23-acre estate vineyard that is known for dry, old world-style wines, estate grown fruit, Mediterranean cuisine and breathtaking views from their expansive terrace overlooking their vineyards and Seneca Lake. Our wine tasting includes five of their wines and take home a souvenir Ventosa Vineyards wine glass. We’ll enjoy a buffet lunch at the vineyard that includes salad, their famous Toscana fresh-made pizza, Paninis, wraps & Kettle chips. We’ll then head down the Lakes Region wine trail to Belhurst Estate Winery, a gorgeous castle set on the shores of Seneca Lake. We’ll taste five of their wines while overlooking the lake before returning to our hotel for the evening on your own. (B,L) DAY 4 – Before returning to the Cape, we’ll stop at Muranda Cheese Company to sample their cheese. The farm helps to produce over 17 types of cheeses that have been recognized for their superior artisanal quality. You’ll taste 15 types of cheese and have time to visit the cows and shop in their gourmet shop. NOTE: You will want to bring a small cooler with you to bring home some of New York State’s culinary treats! (B) Package Includes: Three nights at the Ramada Geneva Lakefront Resort; three full breakfasts; one lunch; one buffet dinner; wine tastings at Finger Lakes Wine Center, Ventosa Vineyards, and Belhurst Estate Winery, cheese tasting at Muranda Cheese, Taughannock Falls State Park tour, Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion tour, Rose Hill Mansion Tour, Canandaigua Lady cruise. $ 829 per person, double occupancy, $ 1,049 single occupancy 13 Clark Art Institute & Red Lion Inn, Wednesday October 13 - We will start our western MA adventure into the Berkshire Mountains in the quaint town of Stockbridge. Enjoy a delicious traditional New England lunch at the historic Red Lion Inn (choice of chicken pot pie or Yankee pot roast). Then stroll the picturesque downtown full of boutiques, galleries, and charming shops. End the day with a one-hour docent tour and free time at the Clark Art Institute. The collection of the Clark features European and American paintings, sculpture, drawings, photographs, decorative arts from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century, and the works of Winslow Homer, George Inness, and John Singer Sargent. $ 130

Fall Colors of Massachusetts, Thursday, October 14 - Visit Yankee Candle’s Flagship Store in Deerfield, where you’ll have time to browse their enormous selection of scented candles & gifts, stroll the Bavarian Christmas Village, Nutcracker Castle, and venture into the Black Forest to watch the snow fall! Then travel along the Mohawk Trail, considered the most beautiful drive in Massachusetts; it is also home to some of the best foliage in the state! Take a walk through the Bridge of Flowers, a botanical garden planted along the sides of an old trolley bridge and see the geologic potholes of the Deerfield River in scenic Shelburne Falls. We will visit Red Apple Farm where we’ll take a hayride into the orchard while we hear about the innovated eco-friendly advances on the farm. Enjoy a sample of their fresh apple cider, pick ¼ peck of apples and visit with their farm animals. End the day with a delicious, included dinner at the Old Mill Restaurant, a restored 1761 saw mill that has been operating as a restaurant for over 200 years (choice of stuffed chicken breast or Yankee pot roast). $ 110

Shen Yun, Saturday, October 16 - A global sensation returns! After sold-out performances, Shen Yun is back with a brand-new production. Watch ancient legends, heavenly realms and modern tales of courage spring to life through classical Chinese dance. See ethnic dances, dazzling costumes and powerful flips fill the stage with color and energy. And let the orchestra’s exquisite melodies, the singers’ soaring voices and the dynamic animated backdrops uplift your spirit and transport you to another world. Shen Yun, a nonprofit based in New York, is now bringing the wonders of this ancient civilization to millions of people across the globe. The stunning beauty and energy of the performance are leaving audiences uplifted and deeply inspired. A delicious full lunch is included at Leo's Ristorante before our 2 PM show at the Hanover Theater in Worcester. $ 199

Smoky Mountains Appalachian Adventure, Saturday, October 16 – Sunday, October 24 - Travel through Shenandoah Valley, into the Great Smoky Mountains for this Appalachian getaway, where we’ll see the natural beauty of the mountains as well as the man-made beauty that is Biltmore Estate. DAY 1 – Begin our journey south and overnight in Hagerstown, MD. DAY 2 – Tour through the spectacular Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive with stops at several scenic overlooks. Enjoy lunch (on own) at Skyland Resort’s Pollock Dining room before continuing on Skyline Drive to the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. Keep your camera ready! With several stops to enjoy 14 the incredible views, you will get to see the natural beauty of the Parkway before we reach our hotel for the evening in Roanoke, VA. (B) DAY 3 –Visit Bristol, TN, and tour the Birthplace of Country Music, an award-winning, interactive museum that shares the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings, explores what shaped their success, and highlights how this rich musical heritage lives on today. Then, we’ll enjoy a demonstration and dance lesson in Flatfooting, a traditional Appalachian dance style, complete with live fiddle music! In Pigeon Forge, we’ll enjoy an apple wine tasting and delicious dinner at the Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant. Our hotel for three nights is the newly-renovated Doubletree Park Vista Gatlinburg, located at the foot of the Smoky Mountains, where you can relax on your private balcony and enjoy the stunning mountain views. (B,D) DAY 4 – After a hearty buffet breakfast, we will depart for Historic Cade’s Cove. A must-see for any visitor to the Smoky Mountains, we’ll experience the beauty and history of Cade’s Cove with our local guide. Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, it’s an area lush with history, wildlife and some of the most beautiful views you’ll find in the park. Settled in 1818, it offers historic buildings from that time and the best opportunity for wildlife viewing in the park. After our tour, we will enjoy a tour and tasting at a local moonshine distillery, where you will get to hear about Tennessee’s storied moonshining history. Relax at the hotel before experiencing the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud where we’ll enjoy a southern fried chicken feast and a show filled with music, comedy, and fun. (B,D) DAY 5 – Our local guide will take us on a back roads tour of Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. We’ll learn the history of the area, see the Dolly Parton statue, and visit the Old Mill Square. You will have the afternoon on your own to explore downtown Gatlinburg. You will have the choice to include optional admission & meal voucher for Anakeesta, an outdoor adventure hub, offering some of the best views in all of Gatlinburg. Ride their scenic chondola to the top of the mountain park and enjoy breathtaking views and access to several mountainside restaurants, retail shops, a treetop skywalk, and more. At Anakeesta, you will also gain access to AnaVista Tower, downtown Gatlinburg’s highest point with 360 degree views of the Smokies, and Vista Gardens, a lush botanical garden with meandering walking trails. (B) DAY 6 – Our local guide will take us on a scenic tour through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America's most visited national park. We’ll stop at the Visitor Center, see Appalachian log homes from years gone by, and make photo stops along the way at Newfound Gap, Chimneys and Morton Overlook. We’ll visit the Oconoluftee Visitor Center, to see their unique Pioneer farmstand, and take time for lunch in downtown Cherokee. Then relax at our Asheville hotel, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites at Asheville Outlets before a delicious dinner at the Red Rocker Inn. (B,D) DAY 7 - Spend the day exploring the magnificent Biltmore Estate! We’ll tour the mansion, visit the gardens and Antler Hill Village, and enjoy an included lunch at Biltmore’s Stable Café. Afterwards, enjoy a tour and wine tasting at Biltmore Winery. (B,L) DAY 8 – We’ll take a guided tour of the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway (with photo stops), the Linn Cove Viaduct, a visit to Moses H. Crane Memorial Park, and a stop at the Folk Art Center. Lunch is included before we return to Asheville. Dinner will be on your own in downtown Asheville before we return to the hotel. (B,L) DAY 9 – Today we will begin our ride back North. We will enjoy a tour at the 15 Frontier Culture Museum, a living history museum that tells the story of the people who migrated from the Old World to America and the life they created in the Shenandoah Valley. You will get the opportunity to stroll through history as you explore their historic replicas of old homes, farmsteads, and settlements, before we depart for our hotel, the Hampton Inn, Harrisonburg, VA. A farewell dinner will be included at the Wood Grill Buffet. (B,D) DAY 10 – Travel back to the Cape. (B). Package Includes – one night at the Springhill Suites, Hagerstown, MD, one night at the Hilton Garden Inn, Roanoke, VA, three nights at the Park Vista in Gatlinburg, TN, three nights at the Holiday Inn Express in Asheville, one night at the Hampton Inn University, Harrisonburg, VA, 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners including Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud show, Shenandoah & Smoky Mountains National Park Passes, Birthplace of Country Music, Flatfooting demo, Wine Tasting & Dinner at Applewood Farmhouse, Cades Cove guided tour, Moonshine Distillery tasting, Moonshiners tour, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville tour, Biltmore Estate with tour, lunch & wine tasting, guided Blue Ridge Parkway tour, Folk Art Center, Frontier Culture Museum. $ 2,465 per person, double occupancy, $ 3,229 single occupancy. Optional Anakeesta admission & meal voucher $ 48

“Million Dollar Quartet”, Saturday, October 30 - “Million Dollar Quartet” is the Tony Award -winning smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions ever. “Million Dollar Quartet” brings that musical moment to life, featuring timeless and enduring hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “I Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more. We have orchestra seating for the 2 PM matinee at Boston’s Boch Center with time at the Prudential Center for lunch on your own. $ 135 SOLD OUT – Waitlist Only

November

Newport Playhouse: “Social Security,” Wednesday, November 3 - Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at the Newport Playhouse, and then we’ll walk into their intimate theatre for the comedy show “Social Security.” This hilarious Broadway comedy surrounds a married couple who are art dealers. Their domestic tranquility is shattered upon the arrival of the wife’s goody-goody nerd of a sister, her uptight CPA husband, and her archetypal Jewish mother. They are there to try to save their college-student daughter from the horrors of living only for sex. The comic sparks really begin to fly when the mother hits it off with the elderly minimalist artist who is the art dealers’ best client! After the show, enjoy a hilarious cabaret show! $ 120 New England Christmas Craft Fair at Mohegan Sun, Saturday, 16 November 6 - Join us for the New England Christmas Festival (formerly the Boston Christmas Festival) now in its NEW location – the Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun Casino! The largest arts & craft festival in New England features the distinctive work of over 300 master crafters from all over New England and beyond; you will find home accessories, designer fashions, artisan jewelry, handcrafted holiday décor, gourmet foods and one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts. Enjoy lunch at one of the 34 restaurants in Mohegan Sun, peruse the 46 galleria shops, take in the beautiful holiday décor around the resort, or try your luck on the gaming floor. A casino bonus package with a $15 food coupon (or free buffet), plus TWO $10 free bet coupons is included for each person over 21 years old (casino bonus subject to change). You will have six hours to enjoy the Christmas Festival & Mohegan Sun resort. $ 85

“Hadestown”, Sunday, November 7 – Come see how the world could be. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of EIGHT 2019 Tony® Awards (including Best Musical), this acclaimed new musical by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always. Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go. We have orchestra seating for the 1 PM matinee at the Boston Opera House with free time before the show for lunch on your own at the Prudential Center. $ 185

A Taste of Rhode Island, Friday, November 12 – Tour Rhode Island’s wonderful capital city while also enjoying one of the most delicious lunches you’ve ever had! This progressive lunch and tour showcases some of Providence’s most unique spots for great food! Featuring a collection of rising culinary stars and local favorites, you will love this dining and touring adventure all over the city! With more restaurants per capita than any city in America, and home to the largest culinary school in the world, Providence is a foodie’s dream. Travel by bus, our guide will take us to different neighborhoods around the city and give you a lunch and tour experience to remember! In the afternoon, explore the exhibits at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. The Museum exhibits and interprets works of art and design representing diverse cultures from ancient times to the present representing artists from around the globe, working closely with the Rhode Island School of Design. Our docent will take us on a fascinating tour of the museum featuring the finest in historic artifacts, photography, architecture, textiles, paintings, sculptures and more. After our docent tour you will have time to explore the museum on your own. $ 135 17 Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Saturday, November 13 - Travel to Manhattan for the day and take a cruise to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. We will get an up-close view of this beautiful statue and learn how it was made at the Liberty Museum, and you’ll be able to see the spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline from the Statue of Liberty Observation Deck. Then, it’s a short cruise over to Ellis Island for a self-guided tour of the exhibits or join in a docent-led tour. How far would you travel to find a better life? What if the journey took weeks under difficult conditions? If you answered "whatever it takes," you echo the feelings of the 12 million immigrants who passed through these halls from 1892 to 1954. Ellis Island afforded them the opportunity to attain the American dream for themselves and their descendants. Come experience their stories as we visit the Island of Hopes and Fears. $ 120

New Hampshire’s Grand Resort Christmas, Wednesday, November 17 – Friday, November 19 - Pamper yourself at three of New Hampshire’s historic Grand Resorts, which will be beautifully decorated for the holidays. Travel back in time to the early 1900’s, a time when wealthy travelers from Boston & Portland would travel by rail to the White Mountains to enjoy the fresh mountain air for the entire summer. DAY 1 – Christmas is a special time at the Mount Washington Hotel - the hotel is filled with Christmas trees and lavish holiday decorations! Located at the foot of Mount Washington, the views of the Presidential Range from either the 903-foot covered veranda or the massive windows of the Conservatory are spectacular! We’ll arrive at the Four- Diamond Omni Mount Washington Resort and enjoy a delicious full luncheon buffet in the Main Dining Room. Take a tour of the hotel with the hotel’s concierge and then enjoy the evening at leisure. (L) DAY 2 – After a full breakfast buffet, the day is yours to relax at the hotel or treat yourself to one of their spa services - a luxurious facial, manicure, or soothing massage surrounded by magnificent mountain views. Visit the stables and take a trail ride or horse and carriage ride around the property. Or, take an optional trip with us through the New Hampshire countryside. We’ll travel through Bethlehem (bring your pre- stamped, addressed Christmas cards and we’ll drop them off at the Post office for a Bethlehem postmark) to the quaint town of Littleton, which has one of the last classic Main Streets of New England. Walk across the covered bridge, visit Chutters Gifts, and browse the gourmet, gift and antique shops that line Main Street, then we’ll travel to the four-diamond Mountainview Grand Resort, which is perched on 400 landscaped acres overlooking the White Mountains and Presidential Range. Today, as it did over 100 years ago, the front veranda affords stunning, panoramic views of the White Mountains and crisp mountain air. We’ll learn about the history of the property on our guided tour of the resort and enjoy a delicious full lunch. We’ll return to the Mount Washington Hotel and enjoy a Wine & Artisan Cheese Reception in the Main Dining Room and an evening at leisure. (B, Wine & Cheese Reception) DAY 3 – We’ll stop at Settler’s Green Outlets in North Conway for some tax- free holiday shopping before returning to the Cape. (B) Package Includes: Two nights at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, two Art of Breakfast buffets, One buffet luncheon, Wine & Artisan Cheese Reception, Mount Washington Hotel tour, Settler’s Green Outlet shopping. $ 735 per person, double occupancy, $ 979 single occupancy For Optional Mountain View Grand Resort tour, lunch & Littleton visit, please add $ 49

“Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories” at Museum of Fine Arts, 18 Thursday, November 18 – Quilts & coverlets have a unique capacity to tell stories: their tactile, intricate mode of creation and their traditional use in the home impart deeply personal narratives of their creators. The many histories they express reveal a complex record of America. Visitors will experience quilts from artists, educators, academics, and activists - the remarkable examples on view are by an under-recognized diversity of artistic hands and minds from the 17th century to today, including female & male, known & unidentified, urban and rural makers; immigrants; and Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and LGBTQ+ Americans. The exhibition invites visitors to celebrate the artistry and intricacy of quilts and coverlets and the lives they document, while also considering the complicated legacies ingrained in the fabric of American life. Together, the masterpieces in this exhibit tell inclusive, human stories that link us across time and articulate a rich, and richly complicated, story of our shared history. Enjoy 4 ½ hours to explore the traveling exhibits, the permanent exhibit halls and to enjoy lunch on your own at the museum. $ 83

A Lone Star Christmas featuring the San Antonio Riverwalk, Saturday, November 27 – Sunday, December 5 – Enjoy three nights at our San Antonio hotel, the historic Omni la Mansion del Rio, located on the Riverwalk, which will be decorated with thousands of holiday lights. We’ll tour Houston, San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country, Dallas, & Fort Worth, and take a special “HGTV Magnolia Fixer Upper Tour” in Waco. DAY 1 – Our nonstop JetBlue flight departs Logan at 9 AM and arrives in Dallas at 1:47 PM. We’ll take a tour of Houston with our local guide. Then, check into our hotel, the Home 2 Suites, Houston/Webster and have time for dinner before we head to the Johnson Space Center to explore “Galaxy Lights,” the most interactive and technologically advanced holiday light show in Texas. See two kinetic light shows where dozens of lights move in unison above the plaza, creating colorful shapes and patterns and more. Experience an indoor meteor shower, walk through a 200-foot light tunnel with lights synchronized to holiday music and hop onto the interactive light pad under the wings of the shuttle carrier aircraft. DAY 2 – We’ll return to Houston Space Center and take a private guided tram tour before the Center is open to the public with stops at Historic Mission Control, the astronaut training facility, and rocket park including the Saturn V Rocket. After our tram tour, we’ll have time to explore Space Center Houston at our leisure. We’ll depart Houston and travel to our San Antonio hotel for three nights, the Omni la Mansion del Rio. Our beautiful hotel is located on the Riverwalk within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the San Antonio riverboat docks. You’ll have the evening on your own to explore the Riverwalk and take the narrated River Cruise to see the lights along the Riverwalk. (B) DAY 3 – We’ll meet our guide and enjoy a San Antonio Highlights Tour. Stop at the San 19 Fernando Cathedral, then take a walk through the King William Historic District to learn about the history of the area and its residents. We’ll stop at the Guenther House and then travel to the Spanish Governor’s Palace, a National Historic Landmark constructed in the early 18th century. Enjoy an included lunch in the quaint Mexican restaurant, Mia Tierra, and take some time to shop for Mexican Arts & Crafts in Market Square. Visit the SAS shoe factory to see how they construct their comfortable shoes and shop their factory store. You’ll have the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the Riverwalk shops and restaurants. (B,L). DAY 4 – We will travel to the Texas Hill Country and take a driving tour of the LBJ Ranch. We will see the ranch, LBJ’s boyhood home and the Johnson settlement. Then, we’ll stop at Luckenbach, made famous by the Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings’ hit ballad about leaving the hassle and stress of everyday life behind for a simpler place. Learn the interesting history of the town and how it became a mecca for country music fans. Then, visit Fredericksburg and learn about its German heritage at the Pioneer Museum, which features settlers' homesteads and artifacts. Visit the National Historic District, which has many boutiques, art galleries, wine & beer tasting rooms, and the acclaimed National Museum of the Pacific War, dedicated to all those who served in the Pacific War (additional admission). Before leaving the Hill Country, we’ll stop to enjoy a Texas BBQ buffet and live entertainment at the Old 300 BBQ. Our entrees include prime Akaushi Brisket, turkey & ribs. Locally raised, grass-fed and antibiotic-free Akaushi cattle produce a tender, juicy, lean slice of brisket that is seasoned and smoked to perfection. (B,D) DAY 5 – Today, we’ll learn about the chain of missions the Spanish established in San Antonio in the 1700’s as we follow the Mission Trail. We’ll visit the San Jose Mission, and drive by Mission Concepcion, and Mission San Juan, then stop at Mission Espada to see the Tree of Life Sculpture. We’ll walk through a beautiful Japanese Garden and then visit at the Alamo, best known as the site of the Battle of the Alamo. We’ll enjoy a delicious full hot buffet lunch at the historic Menger Hotel. After lunch, we’ll say goodbye to San Antonio and travel to Waco Texas, where we will stay for two nights at the Hotel Indigo. (B,L) DAY 6 – Today, it’s all about HGTV’s Fixer Upper Show & Magnolia Network stars Chip & Joanna Gaines, and how they have transformed the city of Waco. We’ll begin the day with breakfast (on own) at Magnolia Table, where you’ll LOVE the delicious food! Then, we'll meet our guide for a 2½-hour guided tour of Waco including downtown, with stops at Harp Design & Jimmy Don’s for shopping. We’ll learn about Waco’s rich history, the secrets of Cameron Park & East Waco, and explore the houses & neighborhoods you've seen on TV. You’ll have the afternoon on your own to shop & explore the newly expanded Magnolia Market and Silos, grab lunch at the Food Trucks, stop at Magnolia Bakery, or take the local shuttle to shops & restaurants around town, visit the Doctor Pepper Museum or Texas Rangers Museum (museum admissions not included). DAY 7 – Enjoy breakfast on own at the hotel or join us at Magnolia Table to enjoy another delicious breakfast (on own). We’ll visit Southfork Ranch, the ranch the Ewing’s called home for 13 years on the mega-hit TV series Dallas. On our tram tour, we’ll see the grounds & horses, and relive exciting moments from the series in the Dallas Legends exhibit, featuring an exciting array of memorabilia from the series. We’ll see the gun that shot J.R., Lucy's Wedding Dress, the Dallas Family Tree and Jock's Lincoln Continental. We’ll explore the famed Ewing Mansion and enjoy a hearty Ewing Barbecue at the Mansion. We’ll meet our guide for a 3-hour highlights of Dallas tour to see landmarks like Pioneer Plaza, Old Red Museum, Dallas City Hall, Dealey 20 Plaza, and the JFK Memorial. We’ll drive the route that JFK’s motorcade took, see the grassy knoll, and visit the Sixth Floor Museum which examines the life, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Then, we’ll travel to nearby Fort Worth and enjoy a Cowboy Welcome at the Hyatt Place Hotel, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s Stockyards National Historic District. Explore the Stockyards at leisure or take a short walk with your tour director to the world’s largest honky tonk, the famous Billy Bob’s Texas, where you can enjoy live music, line dancing, dinner on own, professional bull-riding and more ($10 cover charge). DAY 8 - We’ll hear tales of the Chisholm Trail, Hell’s Half Acre, and famous outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid on our Fort Worth tour. Learn about the city’s fascinating western history and colorful past, see the sunken Fort Worth Water Gardens. We’ll take a guided walking tour of the Stockyards, see the Livestock Exchange Building and experience an authentic Cattle Drive as a team of Texas cowhands drive a herd of Texas Longhorn Cattle down Exchange Avenue. Lunch is included this day at a Fort Worth institution and winner of the James Beard Award for Excellence, Joe T Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant. (B,L) DAY 9 – Our motorcoach will take us to the airport for our 11:30 AM nonstop flight with JetBlue, returning to Logan Airport at 4:08 PM. Package Includes: One night at Home2Suites, Houston, three nights at the Omni la Mansion del Rio in San Antonio, two nights at the Hotel Indigo, Waco; two nights at the Hyatt Place Stockyards; baggage handling, three expanded continental breakfasts, three full breakfasts, four full lunches, one dinner; guided tours of Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, the Stockyards, Waco, San Antonio, & the Texas Hill Country; Tram tour of Southfork Ranch, 6th Floor Museum; the Alamo Audio guided tour; The Pioneer Museum; taxes and gratuities for driver, tour guides, meals & waitstaff. Transfers to and from Logan will be provided by Funtastic Getaways with stops in Dennis, Barnstable & Sagamore. Insurance is available. Land Package: $ 2,075 per person, double occupancy; $ 2,735 single occupancy. With River view rooms in San Antonio: $ 2,285 per person, double occupancy or $ 2,945 single occupancy. Airfare on JetBlue & transfers: $ 530 per person, including taxes & round-trip transfers from the Cape. Airline baggage fees are not included

December

Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” Date TBA - A New England Christmas classic! Let Mikko Nissinen's "The Nutcracker" and the incomparable Boston Ballet Co, capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing candy canes. Follow Clara as she embarks on her journey filled with colorful characters, breathtaking costumes, and majestic scenery. From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this enchanting holiday classic - set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky - continues to enthrall audiences of all ages. Boston Ballet should be releasing their Christmas schedule & pricing soon, please call our office for details

Christmas with the Boston Pops, Date TBA - There are many stirring traditions during the Christmas season, but none as magical as the Holiday Pops. For a few short weeks, historic Symphony Hall becomes a feast for the eyes and ears as Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops perform the most beloved music of the holiday season. You’ll hear performances of beloved carols, inspiring orchestral and choral masterpieces, unique Boston Pops arrangements of old favorites, and enjoy a sing along featuring Yuletide tunes everyone knows and loves. Enjoy time before the show for 21 lunch and shopping at the Prudential Center. The Pops should be announcing their Christmas schedule & pricing soon, please call our office for details.

Reagle Players “It’s Christmas Time”, Date TBA - Audiences of all ages are enchanted by Reagle Player’s “It’s Christmas Time” – featuring several dozen yuletide tunes, more than 150 talented performers backed by a full orchestra, a visit to Santa’s Workshop, a Victorian Christmas, The Living Nativity, The Teddy Bears’ Nutcracker, and The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers! Before our 4 PM show at the Reagle Theater in Waltham, we will enjoy a delicious full lunch at The Chateau Restaurant. The Reagle Players has not yet announced it’s schedule for the Christmas show, please call our office for more details

Freeport Sparkle Holiday Outlet Shopping, Saturday December 4 - Sparkle is a Freeport tradition celebrated with special savings & sales at the 170-plus outlet shops. There is something for everyone here from LL Bean to J. Crew, The North Face to Coach, Vineyard Vines to Yankee Candle, plus dozens of local Maine shops. In addition to special sales you will find free horse drawn carriage rides provided by LL Bean, free hot cocoa stops & entertainment. One of Maine’s most popular holiday celebrations, you'll find an incredible display of lights throughout the LL Bean grounds at the Northern Lights Celebration, as well as product demonstrations, crafts, a 60-foot holiday tree, remarkable ice carvings, life-sized gingerbread characters, carolers, entertainment and much more. You will have over 5 hours in Freeport to enjoy lunch on your own, take in the sights and sounds of this sparkling holiday experience and start checking off your holiday shopping list with some great bargains! $ 85

White Mountain Resort Christmas, Monday, December 6 - Wednesday, Dec 8 – Enjoy two nights at the newly renovated White Mountain Resort, festively decked out for the holidays in a colonial-style reminiscent of the Christmas decor at Colonial Williamsburg. This holiday tour offers entertainment, gourmet dining, and all the amenities of the White Mountain Hotel and Resort, including first rate service and luxury accommodations. DAY 1 – Travel to New Hampshire’s Flagg Hill Winery & Distillery, where we will enjoy a festive holiday-themed craft cocktail demonstration and wine tasting with cheese & crackers. Then, relax at the White Mountain Hotel & Resort in North Conway, surrounded by New Hampshire’s beautiful White Mountains. The hotel features some of the most spectacular views in New England! The hotel will be beautifully decorated in the colonial style for Christmas and features outstanding facilities such as a renowned scenic dining room, Ledges, the lively Tullamore Tavern, a health club complete with cardiovascular equipment, locker rooms with Finnish saunas, game room and year-round outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi. This evening you’ll be treated to an elegant dinner, ordered off the menu, in Ledges Restaurant. After dinner, head to the Grand Echo Ballroom and enjoy this evening’s Christmas Show. (L,D) DAY 2 - Enjoy breakfast in Ledges Restaurant and then we’ll travel back in time at Nestlenook Farm to a beautiful landscape reminiscent of a Currier & Ive’s postcard. We will take a Sleigh Ride along the river and through the woods, 22 then cross the 70-foot arched bridge over Emerald Lake. After your ride, warm up by the fire and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the White Mountain Resort and relax before our afternoon comedy show. You’ll have time to enjoy the hotel amenities before dinner and an evening holiday show. DAY 3 – Enjoy time for shopping and lunch in North Conway Village before returning to the Cape. You’ll have time for lunch and shopping at many unique shops like Zebs General Store, where you’ll find a wide range of merchandise – from cheese to New Hampshire-made gifts and gourmet food items Package Includes: Flagg Hill Winery cocktail demo & wine tasting with cheese, two nights at the White Mountain Hotel & Resort, two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, two holiday shows, comedy show, sleigh ride, special cocktail pricing, All taxes & gratuities, baggage handling. $ 659 per person, double occupancy, $ 819 single occupancy

Coastal Maine Christmas, Wednesday, December 8 - Friday, December 10 – Our hotel for two nights is the beautiful Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine. DAY 1 – In Freeport we’ll have time for lunch & shopping at the 170-plus outlet stores. Enjoy dinner in Boothbay Harbor and then stroll through the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens into a magical winter wonderland lit with over 650,000 brilliant-colored lights. We’ll stay at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport Maine, located on the Kennebunk River within walking distance to shops and restaurants downtown. Enjoy a welcome reception upon our arrival. (D) DAY 2 – Try your hand at gingerbread house design at our Gingerbread House Competition, enjoy lunch (on own) and the afternoon shopping in Kennebunkport and join the resorts mixologist for a holiday craft cocktail class to sample & learn how to make some tasty holiday cocktails. End the day with a delicious lobster dinner at the hotel (other options available). (B,D) DAY 3 –Stop at the Stonewall Kitchen Company Store in York before returning to the Cape. Shop for and sample their gourmet products for holiday entertaining. (B) Package Includes: Two nights at the Nonantum Resort, two breakfasts, welcome reception, two dinners (one with a lobster entrée), Gardens Aglow, gingerbread house competition, holiday craft cocktail class, Freeport shopping & Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport. $ 549 per person, double occupancy, $ 659 single occupancy

“Hamilton”, Wednesday, December 8 – SOLD OUT, call if you would like to be added to the waitlist for this date or for when the show comes to Boston in early 2023 $245

New York City Christmas with Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Sunday, December 12 – Monday, December 13 – There is something magical about New York City at Christmas – the decorations, the lights, the window displays, and the smell of roasted chestnuts fills the air! DAY 1 – We’ll arrive in New York City aroud 12:30 PM, and you’ll have the afternoon at leisure – there is SO much to do in the city! Support Broadway and buy a ticket for a 3 PM show either online or at the ½ price ticket booth in Times Square, check out the City’s Christmas Markets, the shops on 5th Avenue & Rockefeller Center, see the Christmas windows on 5th Avenue, take 23 a ride to the Top of Rockefeller Plaza for a panoramic view of NYC, or take a hop-on hop- off bus tour. Your tour director will have maps & suggestions on how to spend your day in the city. We will overnight right in New York City's theatre district at the Belvedere Hotel, which features classic 1920s Art Deco design and a great mid-town location, just a few blocks from Rockefeller Plaza, many Broadway theatres, 5th Avenue and Times Square. DAY 2 – We’ll visit the famous animated Christmas window displays at Macy’s on 34th Street. Then, we’ll head to Rockefeller Plaza, where you can enjoy some sightseeing and shopping before our 2 PM Christmas Spectacular Show at Radio City Music Hall (orchestra seating). We’ll depart NYC at 5:00 PM. (B) Package Includes: One night’s accommodation at the Belvedere Hotel, orchestra seating for Radio City Rockettes, breakfast, baggage handling. $ 499 per person, double occupancy, $ 599 Single occupancy.

Christmas in the Big Apple DAYTRIP with optional Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Monday, December 13 Christmas in New York City is a magical time! There is so much to see and do – take in the holiday lights & animated windows at Rockefeller Plaza, Saks 5th Avenue, and of course Macy’s famous holiday window display. Check out the ice skaters and giant Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza, shop, visit one of the world-class museums or see a show. You will have over 5 hours in midtown Manhattan to enjoy the city (maps & suggestions will be provided on the bus). Optional tickets for the 2 PM Radio City Christmas Spectacular show with the Rockettes are available on first-come first-serve basis (if seeing the show, you will have approximately 2 ½ - 3 hours to explore the city). $105 bus only, $190 with Radio City Rockettes ticket

New England Country Christmas, Monday, December 13 - Have a holly jolly time in central MA! Start the day at Vaillancourt Folk Art in Sutton with a behind the scenes journey of what makes Vaillancourt chalkware such a fine collectible. Start with the pouring technique that still uses moulds dating back to the 19th century, to the hand painting, antiquing, and signing of each piece. Walk through the Vaillancourt Folk Art’s Museum and enjoy a tour of their artist studio. Everyone will take home a special gift, and you will have time to browse their festive shop to bring home your own treasure. Break for a full, delicious lunch at Publick House (choice of roast turkey, Yankee pot roast, or pan roasted salmon). Finish up your holiday shopping at the beautiful Oakwood Christmas Barn, inside this 165 year old barn you will find a dazzling selection of Christmas trimmings – ornaments, wreaths, nativities, Santas, carolers, and much more! End our holiday adventure with a drive through Bright Nights at Forest Park, New England’s largest holiday light display, with over 500,000 lights in a breathtaking tribute to the holiday season. $ 135

Newport Playhouse, “A Christmas for Carol” Tuesday, December 14 - Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at the Newport Playhouse, and then we’ll walk into their intimate theatre for the comedy show “A Christmas for Carol”. Come see the World Premiere of this hilarious Christmas Comedic Farce! During the holiday season, Carol 24 tends to take Christmas too far at work with decorations, presents, and overbearing traditions that not everyone celebrates in the office. Her co-workers love Carol, but this time of year she gets on everyone’s last nerve, so they formulate a plan for the company party that night. with wacky office hijinks, pranks, an office romance, and even people caught in their underwear, will they be able to help Carol remember the true meaning of Christmas? After the show, enjoy a hilarious cabaret show! $ 120

Newport Vanderbilt Christmas, Wednesday, December 15 - See two of the magnificent Newport mansions decorated for the holidays, The Elms and The Breakers. The Elms was the summer home of the Berwinds who had found their fortune in the coal industry. They had their home modeled after the mid-18th century French chateau d'Asnieres. The Breakers, summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II is the grandest of all the Newport summer “cottages”. The Breakers has never been surpassed and is a magnificent property of the grandest scale! You’ll tour both of these magnificent mansions decorated for the holidays. Then enjoy a guided tour of Newport, to learn about the history of the area, its famous residents and their adventures, see the many summer homes built during the Gilded Age, and take a scenic drive down Bellevue Avenue. Lunch at the Brick Alley Pub is included, with time at the Brick Marketplace for holiday shopping. $109

“Cirque Dreams Holidaze”, Saturday, December 18 - The one and only Cirque Dreams Holidaze has been hailed by the New York Daily News as “A delicious confection of harm, sparkle and talent by the sleigh load.” Experience over 300 spectacular costumes and 20 of the world’s most astonishing acts. Broadway singers perform original music along with a new twist on seasonal favorites such as “Deck The Halls,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” On the edge-of-your-seat feats are performed by toy soldiers, snowmen, penguins, candles, reindeer, gingerbread, carolers, Santa, and colossal ornaments flying, balancing and stretching imaginations in this groundbreaking holiday stage spectacular. It’s “Las Vegas…meets family entertainment…meets musical theatre” touts the Boston Globe. Enjoy orchestra seating at the Providence Performing Arts Center for the 3 PM matinee performance with free time before the show for lunch on your own at the Providence Place Mall. $ 120 January Imagine Van Gogh, Tuesday, January 11 - In the second of TWO Van Gogh immersive experiences to visit Boston this season, visitors of all ages discover a new way of reconnecting with the work of this great master (see September trips for details on the first exhibit). The very concept of Imagine Van Gogh is grandiose: visitors wander amongst giant projections of the artist’s paintings, swept away by every brushstroke, detail, painting medium, and color. You will be transported to the mind of Van Gogh as his artwork comes to life on every wall and even the floor – stroll through The Starry Night, marvel at Irises and Sunflowers and be drawn into the intimacy of Bedroom in Arles! A carefully chosen soundtrack featuring the music of the great composers Saint-Saëns, Mozart, Bach, Delibes and Satie accompanies each display, immersing you in an extraordinary experience 25 where all senses become fully awakened. The paintings are also projected in Image Totale on “out of the ordinary” 3D shapes, offering different angles from which to discover Van Gogh’s work. Discover more than 200 of Van Gogh’s paintings, including his most famous works, painted between 1888 and 1890 in Provence, Arles and Auvers-sur-Oise. Allow Imagine Van Gogh to let you live & feel the creative energy of the esteemed artist! Imagine Van Gogh is being presented at SoWa Power Station in South Boston. We will have time for lunch on your own at the Prudential Center before our afternoon timed exhibit admission. $ 99

“Jesus Christ Superstar,” Saturday, January 29 - 50th Anniversary Tour held over! Almost 10 years after the last major tour, a mesmerizing new production of this iconic musical phenomenon comes to North America. Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane,’ ‘Heaven on their Minds’ and ‘Superstar’. We have orchestra seating for the 2 PM matinee at Providence Performing Arts Center. $129 February Ice Castles & Mountain Views Winter Getaway, Tuesday, February 8 – Thursday, February 10 –Explore an award-winning magical winter wonderland built entirely of ice, Ice Castles, and relax at the four-diamond Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield, NH. DAY 1 – We’ll stop for a wine-tasting the Italian way, with salami, prosciutto, cheeses, desserts, artisan bread & dipping oil at Fulchino Vineyards. Our tasting includes five tastes and a full glass of wine, a delicious charcuterie spread, and a chance to get to know your fellow travelers. Then, we’ll head to the Mountain View Grand Resort, one of New Hampshire’s historic Grand Hotels. We’ll take a tour of the resort and learn about its history and enjoy an evening at leisure. (wine tasting with charcuterie spread) DAY 2 – We’ll enjoy a tour of the Resort’s working farm, to see the chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, rabbits and learn about the yarn- making process. A full Lunch is included at the Resort, and you’ll have the day at leisure. The resort offers activities throughout the day - enjoy spa services, the indoor pool, tubing, ice skating, Axe throwing, or watch a movie in their theatre or play pool or ping pong in the game room. In the afternoon, we’ll head to Ice Castles, an award-winning frozen attraction. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand- placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, fountains and much more. We’ll enjoy both daylight and early evening views when they light up the castles before returning to the hotel. (B, L) DAY 3 – After a full breakfast, we’ll take a one-hour snowshoeing tour with our guide (conditions permitting). Experience is not required, our guide will take us on an invigorating, fun walk through the snow-blanketed Mountain View paths to take in the beauty of surrounding forest and mountain peaks. (B) Package Includes: Two nights at the Mountain View Grand Resort, baggage handling, two breakfasts, one lunch, wine tasting

26 with luncheon charcuterie, farm tour, Ice Castles, snowshoeing tour. $ 689 per person, double occupancy, $ 829 single occupancy

Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts & Isabella Stewart Gardener, Thursday February 10 - Join us as we explore two of Boston’s finest museums! Enjoy three hours exploring one of the most comprehensive museums in the world with art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary times; Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. In addition to the extensive permanent collections there are several traveling exhibits on display and the NEW Dutch & Flemish galleries (newly opened in fall 2021). Then spend the afternoon exploring the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum. Housed in a stunning 15th-century Venetian-style palace with three stories of galleries surrounding a sun filled interior courtyard, the Museum provides an unusual backdrop for the viewing of art. The mid-winter courtyard features masses of tropical and subtropical plants with many shades of green punctuated by abundant bright orchids. The Museum's preeminent collection contains more than 2,500 paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, manuscripts, rare books and decorative arts. The galleries house works by some of the most recognized artists in the world, including Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Raphael, Manet, Degas and Sargent. We will have an hour-long docent tour of the museum and time after the tour to enjoy the museum on your own. $105

“Officer & Gentleman” Saturday February 19 - A sweeping romance that lifts you up where you belong! AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere, is a breathtaking production that celebrates triumph over adversity and includes one of the most iconic and romantic endings ever portrayed on screen. Featuring the Grammy Award winning, #1 hit single ‘Up Where We Belong’, and a score based on the 1980’s catalogue of music that gave voice to a generation. Zack Mayo’s got smarts and a body built for US Navy pilot boot camp, but he also has too much swagger… until he meets a drill sergeant who’s determined to drill his arrogance out of him. Zack finds comfort in the arms of a local factory girl. But it isn’t until tragedy befalls a fellow candidate that Zack learns the importance of love and friendship and finds the courage to be his best self and win the heart of the woman he loves. Orchestra seating for the 2 PM matinee at Providence Performing Arts Center with free time before the show for lunch on your own at the Providence Place Mall. $ 130

Peabody Essex Museum Salem Witch Trials, Tuesday, February 22 - Spend the afternoon exploring the Peabody Essex Museum. The museum’s 2.4-million-dollar collection ranks among the finest of its kind. Browse the extensive outstanding works primarily from the 1700s to today: paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, textiles, architecture and decorative objects. PEM recently had a massive gallery expansion that added 40,000 square feet to the main facility! The expansion and new galleries feature Maritime Art, Asian Exports, Fashion & Design, the creative legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Powerful Figures featuring sculptures from different cultures around the world and across time. The PEM will be featuring a brand new, temporary exhibit on the history, myths, and tragedy of the Salem Witch Trials while we are there. You will have three hours to explore the new exhibit halls, as well as the original museum halls & traveling exhibits. A delicious lunch at the historic Hawthorne Hotel is included before our museum visit. Established 27 nearly 100 years ago, the Hawthorne Hotel is a Salem landmark and member of Historic Hotels of America. $ 129

“Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”, Saturday, February 26 - Told through the dramatic lens of her final concert, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical presents the complexities and conflicts the famed songwriter and singer faced in her meteoric rise and descent. The show features a score with more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You, Baby,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff.” Orchestra seating for the 2 PM matinee at Boston Opera House with free time before the show for lunch on your own at the Prudential Center. $ 195

Boston Landmarks, Monday, February 28 - Begin the day at the beautiful Massachusetts State House. On our guided tour we will get an overview of the history and architecture of the State Capitol. See the House and Senate Chambers, learn about the Ladybug and the “Sacred Cod.” You will have time for lunch (on own) at the Prudential Center and to explore Eataly, Mario Batali’s Italian food emporium featuring three floors of food lover’s paradise with restaurants, coffee bars and eateries, as well as retail counters for cheeses, specialty meats, seafood, bakery and more (you might want to bring a cooler!!). After lunch, we will explore the buildings around Christian Science Plaza. Take a guided tour of the Mary Baker Eddy Library, with their many exhibit halls and galleries including the world-famous Mapparium. Standing three stories tall, the Mapparium is a beautiful painted glass globe that is a work of art when viewed from the outside, but to walk the 30- foot glass bridge INSIDE the globe is truly breathtaking. Then, take a guided tour of the Romanesque style First Church of Christ, built in 1894. It includes frescoes, mosaic work, marble floors, and stained-glass windows, as well as the 1906 Byzantine- Renaissance style Church Extension with a soaring dome, seating for over 3,000 people, and one of the world's largest Aeolian-Skinner pipe organs. $ 69

March & Beyond

Music Roads with the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Elvis Tribute Show, Tuesday, March 1 – Thursday, March 10 – Explore the roots of Country music, Bluegrass, and rock and roll on this musically-inspired trip to Nashville, Memphis, Branson & St Louis! DAY 1 - Airfare and transfers from the Cape will be arranged by Funtastic Getaways, Flights & Pricing TBA. We will fly to Nashville and check into our downtown hotel, the Hyatt Place Hotel, located downtown, just steps from the Honky Tonks on Broadway, where you will find aspiring musicians performing, waiting to be “discovered.” We’ll have dinner with entertainment at Blake Sheldon’s honky tonk restaurant, Ole Red. You’ll have the evening at leisure to enjoy a unique Nashville experience – walking down the street and stepping into a few of the honky tonks to hear some great music. 28 DAY 2 – Our local guide will take us on a tour of Nashville before a delicious Southern BBQ buffet lunch and line dancing lesson at the world-famous Wild Horse Saloon. Afterwards, we’ll visit the Johnny Cash Museum, featuring the largest and most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in the world, ranked #1 music museum in the world by Forbes, Conde' Naste, and National Geographic Traveler. For a sweet treat, step next door to the Goo Goo Cluster Store. Nashville’s Standard Candy Company invented the Goo Goo Cluster, the world’s first combination candy bar, a mound of caramel, marshmallow, roasted peanuts and milk chocolate. We will stay for three nights at the magnificent 4-diamond Gaylord Opryland Resort - words can’t describe how beautiful this property is - it has three enormous, beautifully landscaped atriums filled with tropical trees, plants, and flowers. Elevated walkways take you over the landscape for a birds-eye view or take a relaxing stroll on one of the paths among the flowers. You’ll have the evening at leisure to explore the Resort. (B,L) DAY 3 – We’ll visit the Country Music Hall of Fame which tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. The fascinating museum will immerse you in the history and sounds of country music, its meanings, and the lives and voices of its honored personalities. Then, we’ll explore the Brand-New Fifth + Broadway, a multi-level, pedestrian-friendly block of restaurants, retail shops and the Assembly Food Hall. You’ll have time to shop and enjoy lunch before we take a guided tour of the Ryman Auditorium, the mother church of country music. (B) DAY 4 – Enjoy the day at leisure – take a dip in the pool, visit the spa, walk through all three atriums, take an included boat ride on the river that runs through one of the atriums, and explore the Opryland Resort before our evening Grand Old Opry show at the new Opry House (Balcony seating). After the show, we’ll walk in the footsteps of country music’s superstars and get an exclusive look at what happens behind the scenes of the show on our post-show tour of the Opry House. Our guide will show us some of the artists dressing rooms, each one decorated around a unique theme. The “Cousin Minnie,” “Wagon master,” “Little Jimmy,” and “Mr. Roy” dressing rooms honor Opry greats! Blake Shelton, CMA Male Vocalist of the Year & star of NBC’s hit show The Voice will join us via video throughout our tour. DAY 5 – We’ll depart Nashville and head to Memphis, making a stop at The Storytellers Hideaway Farm and Museum, the home where Johnny Cash used go to escape from public life and called the center of his universe. Featuring a 200-year-old Farmhouse on 107 acres, you’ll find an intimate collection of family photos, memorabilia, and footage of Johnny Cash at the property, as well as stories from his family and the famous One-Piece-At-A-Time Cadillac. We’ll also visit the West TN Delta Heritage Center, home to the Tina Turner Museum and West Tennessee Music Museum, where you’ll learn the reason the highway between Nashville and Memphis is known as “Music Highway.” Many great artists have called West Tennessee home, including legends such as Carl Perkins, Tina Turner, “Sleepy” John Estes and, of course… Elvis Presley! On our one-hour tour, we’ll visit the Tina Turner Museum, John Estes two-room shotgun house, the Queen of Rock, and the Delta regions Country- Blues sound. Our hotel for two nights in Memphis is the four-diamond Guest House at Graceland, located just steps from Graceland. At the Guest House, every aspect of the hotel reflects Elvis Presley’s personal design, style and preferences. Celebrate the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll with the best Elvis tribute artists in the world at the Ultimate Elvis 29 Tribute Artist Concert. Past winners of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest will perform live on stage at the Graceland Sound Stage. (B) DAY 6 – Our local guide will take us on a two-hour tour of Memphis to explore the Soul of Memphis, a mix of Blues, Swing, Pop and Gospel that was blended by the talents of the early artists in Memphis to the cultural explosion of the 1960’s in the neighborhood known as Soulsville USA, where Aretha Franklin was born, Al Green recorded his super hits of the 1970s and Elvis Presley snuck into a Baptist church as a teenager to listen to gospel music. We’ll learn about the history of the area, how Memphis came to be in the forefront of America’s pop music scene and we’ll see the famous march of the Peabody Ducks. We’ll spend the afternoon at Graceland, beginning with an included Premium lunch at Vernon’s Smokehouse that includes Memphis style pork ribs or 18-hour smoked beef brisket. Walk in the King's footsteps on our audio guided tour of Graceland mansion and grounds. Explore Elvis' home and follow his amazing journey to music super-stardom through exhibits and museum-quality videos, personal mementos, displays of authentic clothing, an incredible showcase of awards, and more. Experience how the King of Rock 'n' Roll lived as you tour Graceland mansion, step aboard his famous custom jets, and check out his collection of cars. Our Elvis Experience Tour includes admission to Graceland Mansion with Audio-Guided Tour & Orientation Film, Self-guided tour of Elvis' Custom Jets, Self-guided tour of Presley Motors Automobile Museum, Self-guided tour of Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum, Self-guided tours of Elvis Discovery Exhibits and the NEW Immersive and Interactive Experiences! (B,L) DAY 7 – Before we head to Branson, we’ll visit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, which pays tribute to the artists like Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, the Staple Singers, Wilson Pickett, and more with a rare and amazing collection of more than 2,000 artifacts, interactive exhibits, films and galleries. Then, take a tour of Sun Studio, the most famous recording studio in the world and the birthplace of Rock & Roll. It is the discovery location of musical legends and genres of the 50’s from B.B. King and Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. Our hotel for two nights in Branson is the Lodge of the Ozarks. Enjoy an included dinner and show, show TBD – many of the Branson theatres have not yet finalized their 2022 schedules. Please call or check the website in late September for show details. (B,D) DAY 8 – Visit the College of the Ozarks for a student-led tour of the campus. The college is unique among higher education institutions as no tuition is charged, all students work on campus, debt is openly discouraged, and no federal, state or private loans are made. Visit the college’s Ralph Foster Museum, which began as a place to collect, preserve, and exhibit items relating to the Ozarks region - one of the more famous exhibits is the original truck used in the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies." We’ll stop at the Branson Craft Center for some shopping and a delicious, included lunch at their Pickin’ Porch Grill, and then we’ll explore downtown Branson and visit Dick’s 5 & 10, one of the last of an American Tradition and a Branson iconic experience for over 55 years. Then, you can either enjoy the 30 evening on your own relaxing at the hotel or take our optional evening show to see Sight and Sound’s musical theatre production “Jesus,” which is performed on a massive 300-foot stage that wraps around the audience. Sight and Sound is known for their massive, authentic sets, special effects and music, and this show has been held over for a second year due to popular demand. Please add $ 57 for optional show (B,L) DAY 9 – We’ll depart Branson and head to St Louis, where we will visit the National Blues Museum to learn about the Blues’ rich history and explore aspects of Blues music that many people may not know through songs, film, pictures, and objects. Our hotel is the Hampton Inn Downtown St Louis. We’ll enjoy a farewell dinner at Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Music Club, a St Louis Landmark. (B,D) DAY 10 – The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot monument in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Clad in stainless steel, it is the world's tallest arch, and the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere. Built as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States, and officially dedicated to "the American people," the Arch, commonly referred to as "The Gateway to the West" is the centerpiece of Gateway Arch National Park. At the Museum at the Gateway Arch, you can trace the story of the Native Americans, explorers, and pioneers who made America possible. Featuring six themed exhibit areas, this innovative and interactive museum celebrates America’s pioneering spirit. The Gateway Arch celebrates the westward expansion of the United States and the pioneers who made it possible. We’ll be transported 630 feet to the top of the Gateway Arch, America’s tallest monument. Funtastic Getaways will arrange for an afternoon flight back to Boston and transfers back to the Cape. Flight details and pricing TBA. Package Includes: 9 nights’ accommodations: One night at the Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown, three nights at the Gaylord Opryland Resort; two nights at the Guest House at Graceland in Memphis, TN, two nights at the Lodge of the Ozarks in Branson; and one night at the Hampton Inn Downtown, St Louis. 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches (lunch & line dancing at Wildhorse Saloon, lunch at Vernon’s Smokehouse, lunch at the Pickin’ Porch), 4 dinners (dinner at Ole Red’s, dinner in Nashville, dinner & show TBD in Branson, dinner at Blueberry Hill), Graceland & Elvis Experience Tour, College of the Ozarks tour, Ralph Foster Museum, Branson Craft Center, National Blues Museum, Gateway Arch elevator & museum, Story Tellers Hideaway Farm, W. TN Delta Heritage Center & Tina Turner Museum tour, the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist concert, Stax Museum, Sun Studio tour, Johnny Cash Museum, Country Music Hall of Fame, River Boat ride at Opryland Resort, Grand Ole Opry Show, tours of the Grand Old Opry House & Ryman Auditorium, guided tours of Nashville, Memphis. AIRFARE: Funtastic Getaways will arrange airfare and transportation to Logan from the Cape. Details TBA

LAND ONLY: $ 2,669 per person, double occupancy, $ 3,435 single occupancy LAND ONLY: with an upgraded a balcony room overlooking the Atrium at Gaylord, $ 2,769 per person, double occupancy; $ 3,635 single occupancy Please add $ 57 for optional show “Jesus” at Sight & Sound Theatre.

“Oklahoma!” Saturday March 26- “How is it that the coolest new show on Broadway is a 1943 musical?” says The New York Times. This is OKLAHOMA! as you’ve never seen or heard it before—reimagined for the 21st century, and now the Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical. Funny and sexy, dark and jolting, this 31 acclaimed production of OKLAHOMA! Stripped down to reveal the darker psychological truths at its core, Daniel Fish’s production tells a story of a community circling its wagons against an outsider, and the frontier life that shaped America. Upending the sunny romance of a farmer and a cowpoke, this OKLAHOMA! allows the classic musical to be seen in a whole new light. Orchestra seating for the 2 PM matinee at Providence Performing Arts Center & time before the show for lunch on own at the Providence Place Mall. $ 135

To Kill a Mockingbird, Boston, Sunday April 10 Harper Lee's American classic comes to Broadway in a new adaptation by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Bartlett Sher. Inspired by Lee’s own childhood in Alabama, the play features one of literature’s towering symbols of integrity and righteousness in the character of Atticus Finch, based on Lee’s own father. The character of Scout, based on Lee herself, has come to define youthful innocence – and its inevitable loss Orchestra seating for the 1 PM show at Boston Opera with time for lunch on your own at the Prudential Center. $ 180

“Aint Too Proud”, Saturday April 16 - Ain't Too Proud is the electrifying, new smash- hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards, Ain't Too Proud tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, as the group's personal and political conflicts threatened to tear them apart during a decade of civil unrest in America. The unforgettable story of this legendary quintet is set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and so many more. We have orchestra seating for the 2:00 PM matinee at the Providence Performing Arts Center with free time before the show for lunch on your own at Providence Place Mall. $ 135

Jekyll Island & St Augustine Florida Winter Getaway! Tuesday, April 19 – Monday, April 25 - Leave the cold behind and travel south for some warm weather and sunshine! We’ll stay two nights on one of Georgia’s Golden Isles at the Jekyll Island Club Resort and enjoy four nights at the beautiful ocean- front Embassy Suites on pristine St Augustine Beach. DAY 1 – Funtastic Getaways will provide airfare and motorcoach transportation to Logan from the Cape. Our non-stop flight with JetBlue departs Logan at 8:35 AM, and arrives in Jacksonville, Florida at 11:39 AM. We’ll meet our motorcoach and travel to Jekyll Island, which was once an exclusive playground for families with names like Rockefeller, Morgan, Vanderbilt, & Pulitzer. The Jekyll Island Club soon became recognized as “the richest, most inaccessible club in the world.” We’ll stay for two nights enjoying the Jekyll Island Club Resort’s Victorian charm, where you’ll find restaurants, bars, bicycle rentals, a swimming pool, gift shops, a fitness room, croquet and more. We’ll learn about the Island’s history at the Jekyll Island Museum, Mosaic, and get a glimpse into Jekyll Island’s "millionaire" legacy on our 1 ½ hour tram tour of the Jekyll Island Club that highlights the 240-acre historic district. The Jekyll Island Clubs history unfolds on our tour, and when we visit one of the historic cottages and Faith Chapel. Enjoy a Welcome Reception and a delicious dinner in the 32Main Dining Room. (B,D) DAY 2 – Enjoy a fully narrated 90-minute dolphin/sightseeing cruise from the Jekyll Wharf as we travel the scenic intra-coastal waterway to observe the bottlenose dolphins feeding, and playing while you learn about their social behavior, feeding habits, and more. The waters around Jekyll are home to one of the world’s largest populations of dolphins. Along with seeing dolphins, there are often sea turtles, manatees, egrets, herons, roseate spoonbills, and osprey plus shrimp boats and luxury yachts seen on the cruise. Enjoy the afternoon and evening on your own to explore the historic district, relax at the pool, or take a shuttle to Jekyll Island’s ocean-front resort and shops. (B) DAY 3 –Travel to beautiful St Augustine and meet our local guide for a tour of this historic town. We’ll learn about the history and legendary stories of St Augustine, and make stops at the Castillo de San Marcos, first Catholic mission, Oldest House & Museum, and the Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church. Enjoy a tour and tasting at San Sebastian Winery, before we check into our hotel for the next four nights, the Embassy Suites St Augustine Beach Oceanfront. This beautiful ocean-front property just opened spring 2018, and boasts spacious two-room suites with balcony, microwave, mini-refrigerator, wet bar, and coffeemaker. The hotel offers daily activities – yoga, fishing, bike rentals, two pools with bar/food service, lounge and restaurant. Enjoy a made-to-order breakfast each morning and the complimentary managers reception with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers each afternoon. (B, managers reception) DAY 4 - Step back in time to the Guilded Age and experience a true turn-of-the-century Grand Hotel on our Flagler College Legacy tour, which showcases the architectural heritage and fascinating history of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, now Flagler College. You’ll visit the Rotunda, Flagler Room and Dining Hall on your tour, and see over 79 Louis Comfort Tiffany-stained glass windows, Tiffany Austrian Crystal Chandeliers, and more. Then, visit the Lightner Museum, which is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel, another architectural masterpiece by Henry M. Flagler. Our docent will take us on a tour of the museum, which is filled with costumes, furnishings, musical instruments and other items that will transport you to the heyday of the Alcazar Hotel and its wealthy Guilded Age visitors. After an included lunch, enjoy shopping in the historic district before we return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure. (B, L, managers reception) DAY 5 – Enjoy the day at leisure. Relax at the hotel, enjoy the beach or pool or take the shuttle downtown to browse the shops and explore downtown St Augustine. The Old Town Trolley’s two-day hop-on-hop-off trolley pass is included and stops at 23 attractions throughout the city so you can explore the areas and attractions that are of interest to you (attraction admissions are not included). (B, managers reception) DAY 6 – Enjoy the day relaxing on the beach or at the pool or use your hop-on-hop-off trolley pass to get around town to many different attractions, shops and restaurants. We’ll head to the Columbia Restaurant in the heart of the historic district for a delicious dinner of award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine in one of their dining rooms filled with hundreds of hand-painted tiles and Spanish-style fountains. (B, managers reception, D) DAY 7 – We’ll depart St Augustine and head to Jacksonville, where we will meet our guide for a tour of Jacksonville. We’ll hear about how the city rose from the ashes of the Great Fire of 1901 to emerge as an architectural gem of the South and take a 33 peek at the subterranean city that once connected the banks with secret underground tunnels and vaults. We’ll depart Jacksonville at 6:25 PM on JetBlue’s non-stop flight, arriving in Boston at 9:03 PM. Funtastic Getaways will arrange for transportation back to the Cape with stops at Sagamore, Barnstable & Dennis. (B)

Package Includes: Two nights at the Jekyll Island Resort; Four nights at the Embassy Suites Oceanfront, St Augustine; baggage handling, 6 full breakfasts, 2 dinners, 4 afternoon receptions with cocktails and snacks, St Augustine tour, San Sebastian Winery tasting, Flagler College Legacy Tour, Lightner Museum tour, 2-day Hop on Hop off Trolley Tour, Jacksonville tour, 4 days Deluxe motorcoach transportation, 3 round trip Shuttles to downtown St Augustine, round trip transfers from Cape Cod to Logan. Land only package: $ 2,110 per person, double occupancy, $ 2,705 single occupancy Optional Airfare: Please add $ 528.80 for round-trip, non-stop non-stop airfare on JetBlue RESERVATION CUT OFF DATE IS FEBRUARY 20. After that date, reservations will be on a space available basis. Payments: A deposit of $ 125 per person is required to reserve the trip. The balance is due by February 15

“My Fair Lady”, Saturday May 14 - From Lincoln Center Theater comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was” (New York Times). Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Lovely” and “On the Street Where You Live”. MY FAIR LADY tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed? Orchestra seating for the 2 PM matinee at Providence Performing Arts Center with free time before the show for lunch on your own at the Providence Place Mall. $ 135

“Wicked,” Thursday, June 9 So much happened before Dorothy dropped in! WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” WICKED has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade.” From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. It will send your spirits soaring to heights you’ll never forget. We have orchestra seating for the 1 PM matinee at Boston Opera House with free time before the show for lunch on your own at the Prudential Center. $ 169

Canadian Rockies with the Rocky Mountaineer, Sat, July 9 – Sun, July 17 – DAY 1 - Funtastic Getaways will provide optional airfare and Logan transfers on Air Canada. Details and pricing TBA. Overnight at the Sheraton Wall Centre in downtown Vancouver. Dinner at the hotel 34 is included. (D) DAY 2 – Enjoy the day at leisure to take a hop on hop off bus tour or explore Vancouver on foot from our centrally located hotel. Or take an optional full day tour & cruise to Vancouver Island & Butchart Gardens. (B) DAY 3 - Travel on the Rocky Mountaineer Train from Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. We will travel on the Gold-Leaf domed train and enjoy hot gourmet meals (breakfast and lunch) in the dining car and complimentary cocktails. We’ll travel along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops and transfer to our hotel. (B,L) DAY 4 - Your rail journey continues east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy a hot gourmet breakfast and lunch, and complimentary cocktails on the train. Onboard host gratuity is included in your package. Your rail journey ends in Lake Louise, where we will stay for TWO nights at the magnificent Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is in Alberta's Banff National Park. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a year-round luxury mountain resort offering guided mountain tours, scenic hiking and canoe activities, a luxury spa, and exceptional dining experiences. (B,L) DAY 5 - Enjoy the day at leisure at Lake Louise. Relax at the hotel and enjoy afternoon tea, take one of the activities offered at the resort. Take a gentle rafting trip on the Kicking Horse River, rent a canoe to paddle on the lake or relive the experience of the original visitors to Lake Louise on a 1 1/2-hour horseback ride around the lake (additional charges for these experiences are not included in your package). (B,D) DAY 6 - Our Canadian Rockies experience continues by motorcoach with a Yoho National Park Tour, from Lake Louise to Banff. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls and dizzying peaks gives us a unique glimpse into Canada’s natural wonders. Sights we'll see include the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Overnight in Banff at the Moose Hotel & Suites, located in downtown Banff. (B) DAY 7 - We’ll experience Icefields and Glaciers on a full-day tour along one of the most scenic highways in the world as we travel to Jasper National Park on the Icefields Parkway. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. We'll tour the Athabasca Glacier in a giant six-wheel drive Ice Explorer vehicle while your guide explains the history of this ancient glacier and points out interesting geological features. Then, take a walk on the Glacier Skywalk, an interpretive boardwalk and glass-floored observation platform extending 96 feet out over the Sunwapta Valley. Stops will also be made at Bow and Peyto Lakes. Overnight in Banff at the Moose Hotel & Suites. (B) DAY 8 -Today's sightseeing in Banff will highlight many local delights including Bow Falls & the Hoodoos. We’ll take a ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a 360° view of the six surrounding mountain ranges, valleys, lakes and bird's-eye view of the town. Overnight in Calgary at the centrally located Hyatt Regency Calgary. A farewell dinner at the hotel is included. (B,D) DAY 9 - We’ll transfer to the airport for our flight back to Boston. Optional airfare & transfers will be available from Funtastic Getaways, Details TBA . Land Package: $ 4,691.83 per person, double occupancy, $ 6,498.86 single occupancy. Airfare: Airfare and transfers will be arranged by Funtastic Getaways, schedule & price TBD. Please call for brochure A CURRENT PASSPORT IS REQUIRED