Funtastic Getaways
Funtastic Getaways
November 2020
Covid-19 We would like to thank you for your support and thoughts during this pandemic. It has certainly been an incredibly challenging year for everyone! But, as the covid-19 numbers continue to go down, we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel with renewed interest in safe travel. We are happy to say that we have begun to run tours again, and Liz and Cara will both be returning to work in September. Both Funtastic Getaways and Bloom Bus have put in place protocols to ensure safe travel: Bloom Bus uses an electrostatic fogger & hand sanitizes touch points daily; and has upgraded air filtration systems. Currently, we can run tours with up to 26 people on the bus (two seats per person), masks are required, and we are providing pocket-size hand sanitizer as you enter the bus. We are contacting our vendors 45 days prior to each trip to see that they can safely take the group and to see if any adjustments to the itinerary need to be made. If any changes need to be made due to covid-19, we will send you that information along with the invoice. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this ever-changing pandemic.
We hope to see you on a tour soon!
Diane, Liz & Cara
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] NEW Trips at a Glance, multi-day trips are priced per person, based on double occupancy
NOVEMBER Vermont Sampler, Sat, Nov 14 ...... 3 Museum of Fine Arts – Monet & Boston, Tue, Nov 17 ...... 4 A Taste of Vermont & Essex Culinary Resort, Wed, Nov 18 – Fri, Nov 20...... 4 New England Christmas Festival Sat, Nov 28 ...... 5
DECEMBER Christmas with the Boston Pops, Date TBA ...... 5 Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” with backstage tour, Date TBA ...... 5 Reagle Player’s “It’s Christmas Time,” Date TBA ...... 6 Mount Washington Resort Holiday Getaway, Tue, 12/1-Thu, 12/3 ...... 6 La Sallette Festival of Lights & Blithewold Mansion, Fri, Dec 4 ...... 7 Freeport Sparkle Holiday Outlet Shopping, Sat, Dec 5 ...... 7 New England Country Christmas, Mon, Dec 7 ...... 7 Coastal Maine Christmas, Wed, 12/9 – Fri, 12/11 ...... 8 White Mountain Resort Christmas, Sun, 12/13 – Mon, 12/14 ...... 9 Newport Mansions Christmas, Tue, Dec 15 ...... 9
JANUARY “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Sun, 1/10...... 9
FEBRUARY Encore Casino, Wed, Feb 10 ...... 10 Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, Fri, Feb 12...... 10 Peabody Essex Museum, Sat, Feb 20 ...... 10 Newport High Society, Feb 25 ...... 11
MARCH & BEYOND “Oklahoma!” Sat, 3/6 ...... 11 “Summer,” Sat, 3/20 ...... 11 King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh, Thu, Mar 25 & Thu, Apr 8 ...... 11 Newport Playhouse, “Sex Please we’re Sixty,” Wed, Mar 31 ...... 12
“Ain’t too Proud: Life & Times of the Temptations,” Sat, Apr 3 ...... 12 “An Officer & A Gentleman,” Sat, 4/17 ...... 12 Spain & Morocco with Collette Tours, Sat, 4/17 – Thu, 4/29 ...... 12 “My Fair Lady,” Sat, 4/24 ...... 12
Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island, Sun, 5/2 – Sat, 5/8 ...... 12
“Riverdance,” Sat, 6/12 ...... 13 Hamilton, summer 2021, Boston Opera House, Date & Price TBA ...... 13 Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel & Michigan Getaway, Sat, Jun 19-Sun, Jun 27 . 14
Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer, Sat 7/10 – Sun, 7/18 ...... 15 “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Sat, Aug 28 ...... 16
Enchanting Canyonlands with Globus Tours, Wed, Sep 8 – Sat, Sep 18 ...... 16 “Tootsie,” Sun, Sep 12 ...... 17
“Million Dollar Quartet,” Sat, Oct 30 ...... 17
More trips to come - Sign up on our website for our e-Newsletter to stay up to date! Signing up for a trip is easy - simply call us at 508-457-7461 or toll-free 1-866-518-687 Space will be held on a tentative basis for you when reserving a trip. We reserve 1 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 unless otherwise noted. Payments are refundable up to 30 days prior to departure unless otherwise noted.
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 30 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 overnight trips, you’ll receive pricing with your invoice. For daytrips, insurance is $7 per person for all trips that do not involve theater. Theater daytrip’s insurance cost is $14 per person.
We have included a walking guide in the brochure, 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 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.
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. Please sit in your assigned seat until after we have picked up in Sagamore, then you can change seats if there is an empty seat is available.
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All payments should be sent to: Funtastic Getaways, 15 Mill Pond Way, East Falmouth, MA 02536
OCTOBER
Mount Washington Cog Railway, Saturday, October 3 - Board the Cog Railway to take an unforgettable journey to the top of Mount Washington. Once at the summit, visitors can take in the spectacular panoramic view, spanning the mountains and valleys of New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont, north into Canada to Quebec, and east to the Atlantic Ocean. At the summit is the mile-high visitor’s center including a museum (admission included), gift shops, post office, and a year-round weather station. Before ascending the mountain, we will enjoy a soup & sandwich lunch at Peppersass Restaurant. $ 155
Pocono Mountain Fall Foliage Getaway, Tuesday, October 13 – Friday, October 16 – Travel to northeast Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains to enjoy the crisp fall air, foliage, and explore some amazing waterfalls and charming small towns. DAY 1 – We will visit Grey Towers National Historic Site, a Gilded Age French Chateau-style mansion. We’ll learn about the family history on our tour of the mansion. Our hotel is the four-diamond Mount Airy Casino Resort, located on Mount Pocono. The Resort has over 1,800 slot machines, 72 table games, a world-class spa & salon, fitness center, and four restaurants, all surrounded by the serenity of the Pocono Mountains. We’ll receive a casino bonus of $ 30 per day and daily breakfast & dinner vouchers. (D) DAY 2 - The Delaware River cuts through the Appalachian Mountains in the Delaware Water Gap, creating scenic mountain views and waterfalls. Visit the "Niagara of Pennsylvania," Bushkill Falls, a series of eight waterfalls with fabulous views of the fall colors. It's a short distance to view the Main Falls (a 15-minute walk). Three additional trails provide viewing angles of all eight waterfalls. We’ll stop at Dingman’s Falls, to take the ½ mile flat boardwalk path past the beautiful 80-foot long Silverthread Falls to the base of the 130-foot long Dingmans Falls. Then, stop at quaint Stroudsburg, which looks like a town untouched since the 50’s, to explore the downtown’s many shops and enjoy lunch before returning to the hotel. (B,D) DAY 3 - We’ll take a guided bus & walking tour of Jim Thorpe, known as the "Switzerland of America," and have time to shop and enjoy lunch downtown before our tour of the Asa Packer Mansion, where you’ll learn about philanthropist Asa Packer and his rags to riches life. Before returning to Mount Airy Resort, we will stop for photos at Penn’s Peak, where you’ll have a 50-mile panoramic view of the Appalachian 3 Mountains. (B, D). DAY 4 - Stop at Callies Candy Kitchen & Pretzel Factory, the go- to for all things delicious in the Pocono Mountains! From chocolate covered creations to handmade candies, Callie’s has something for everyone. We’ll also stop at The Shops at American Candle, a Pocono’s staple that is filled with not only candles, but gift items, jewelry, home goods, and a soda fountain. (B) Package Includes: Three nights at the Mount Airy Casino Resort, Casino bonus of $ 30 per day ($90 total), three breakfasts & three dinners, admission to Bushkill Falls & Dingmans Falls, Jim Thorpe guided tour, Asa Packer Mansion & Grey Towers, Callies Candy Kitchen & American Candle. $ 849 per person, double occupancy, $ 1,076 single occupancy
Fall in Massachusetts, Friday, October 16 - 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. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Old Mill Restaurant (choice of stuffed chicken breast or Yankee pot roast). $ 105
Beautiful Berkshires with Clark Art Institute, Saturday, October 17 – 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). Stroll the picturesque downtown full of boutiques, galleries, and shops and then take a one-hour docent tour and free time at the Clark Art Institute. The collection of the Clark features European and American paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, decorative arts, and the works of Winslow Homer, George Inness, and John Singer Sargent. $ 135
November
Vermont Sampler, Saturday, November 14 - We will visit the company headquarters & baker’s store for King Arthur Flour, packed with everything you need for baking, from hard-to-find ingredients, innovative gadgets, and top-quality pans, to easy mixes and a huge selection of baking basics. Shop their extensive baker’s store to get all the ingredients that you will need for your holiday baking. Enjoy lunch on your own & some light shopping in the quaint town of Hanover. Stop at a true Vermont classic, the Vermont Country Store, You’ll enjoy browsing through the shelves here to find products that will connect you with long forgotten memories, hard to find items, useful items, gourmet foods and, of course, Vermont Cheddar. End the day at Putney Mountain Winery, relax while sampling their wines and learning about their wine making process. $ 105 4 Boston Museum of Fine Arts: Monet & Boston Lasting Impressions, Tuesday, November 17 - The MFA brings together its unparalleled collection of Monet paintings for the first time in a generation. Claude Monet had a bold vision and radical approach that included a vibrant palette and visible brushwork and proposed a new way of seeing and depicting the world. His impact was far reaching and today his works are beloved around the globe. The MFA celebrates its great treasure of a collection with a once-in-a-generation chance to see all 35 of the museum’s oil paintings by Monet. It has been 25 years since the entire collection was shown together. “Monet and Boston: Lasting Impression” highlights the Museum’s enduring commitment to the artist. Enjoy 4 ½ hours to explore the traveling exhibits, the general exhibit halls and to enjoy lunch on own at the museum. $ 85
A Taste of Vermont at the Essex Culinary Resort & Spa, Wednesday, November 18 – Friday, November 20 – As the holidays approach, our thoughts turn to holiday entertaining, foods, and gift-giving – and that is what this getaway is all about. We will visit the Burlington, VT area for a fun culinary-themed getaway at the Four-Diamond Essex Culinary Resort & Spa to learn some creative new recipes that will be sure to inspire your upcoming holiday menus. The Resort offers culinary classes at their Cook Academy that are taught by professional instructors, an indoor pool, full-service spa, the interactive restaurant with an open kitchen for a behind-the-scenes view, a Tavern, and a bakery. DAY 1 – Enjoy time for lunch & light shopping in quaint Hanover, VT and then shop at the company headquarters & baker’s store for King Arthur Flour, which is packed with everything you need for baking, from hard-to-find ingredients, innovative gadgets, and easy mixes and a huge selection of baking basics. A warm welcome reception awaits us at the Essex Culinary Resort, and before an included dinner at the hotel we will meet the Cook Academy chef instructor for a fun step by step hands-on class on making Truffles. The chef will introduce us to truffles, talk about the process, and then we will each make some truffles to take home. Recipes are included. (Welcome Reception, culinary demonstration, Dinner) DAY 2 – You can either enjoy the day at the resort (maybe take a private class at the Cook Academy or enjoy the pool & spa) or come with us to visit some of Vermont’s finest culinary shops to pick up some VT culinary treats for entertaining, hostess gifts, and gift baskets! Our first stop is at Dakin Farm, well-known for the quality meat that they smoke on the premises. They also offer a wide selection of cheese, maple syrup, jellies, chutneys, fudge, gourmet foods and gift items. Then, visit Lake Champlain Chocolates to shop, sample chocolates, and watch the production line through large windows. Enjoy time for lunch and shopping at Church St. Marketplace, a 3-block pedestrian-only mall in downtown Burlington that is filled with a variety of stores, boutiques, and restaurants. Relax at the hotel before we meet our instructor for a holiday-themed cocktail class to learn how to WOW your guests with some new and delicious holiday- inspired cocktails. This is a hands-on class where you will make and sample some delicious cocktails. You will take home the recipes to freshen 5 up your holiday. (B, cocktail class) DAY 3 –We’ll travel to Woodstock, VT where we will stop at Sugarbush Farm, a three-generation farm that is famous for its waxed cheddar cheeses made the traditional way and pure maple syrup, both made right on the farm. Enjoy time for lunch and shopping in Woodstock before stopping at the Vermont Country Store, where you will find clothes, gifts, cheese, specialty foods, and Mildred’s Dairy Bar, a great place to enjoy an ice cream or maple creemee. (B) Package Includes: Two nights at the Four-Diamond Essex Culinary Resort & Spa, two full breakfasts, one dinner, welcome reception, baggage handling, housekeeping gratuity, Cook Academy truffle making class with recipes & truffles to take home, cocktail class & tasting, King Arthur Flour, Dakin Farm, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Church Street Marketplace, Sugarbush Farm, and the Vermont Country Store. $ 649 per person, double occupancy, $ 769 single occupancy
The New England Christmas Festival, Saturday, November 28 – Are you ready to rethink Black Friday weekend shopping? 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. When you are ready to take a break from the craft festival, you can 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! You will have six hours to enjoy the Festival & Mohegan Sun. $ 85
DECEMBER
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 for lunch and shopping at the Prudential Center. Keith Lockhart is scheduled to conduct this concert, but, as always, his schedule is subject to change. The Pops should be announcing their Christmas schedule shorty, please call our office for details.
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. After the performance we will 6 enjoy a Backstage Tour! Discover the secrets of the Boston Opera House and explore behind-the-scenes areas of the theater, then take your bow from center stage. We have orchestra seating for the 1:30 PM matinee at the Boston Opera House with free time before the show for lunch on your own at the Prudential Center. Boston Ballet should be releasing their Christmas schedule shortly, 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, enjoy a delicious full lunch at The Chateau Restaurant. The Reagle Players has not yet announced it’s Christmas show dates, please call our office for more details
Mount Washington Resort Holiday Getaway, Tuesday, December 1 -Thursday, December 3 - Christmas is a special time at the Mount Washington Hotel - the entire hotel is filled with Christmas trees and lavish holiday decorations! Take a break from your holiday shopping and enjoy some relaxation at this Grand Hotel in New Hampshire. 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. 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! DAY 1 – We’ll arrive at the Four-Diamond Omni Mount Washington Resort, which will be beautifully decorated for the holidays and enjoy a delicious full luncheon buffet in the Main Dining Room that includes a salad bar, three entrees and assorted pies and cakes. Take a tour of the hotel with the hotel’s concierge and then enjoy the evening at leisure. (L) DAY 2 – The day is yours to relax or enjoy the daily schedule of activities including holiday crafts, Yoga, movies, s’mores by the outdoor fire-pit, and more. Treat yourself to a luxurious facial, soothing massage or one of the other indulgent spa services surrounded by magnificent mountain views. Visit the stables and take a trail ride or horse and carriage/sleigh ride around the property. Weather permitting, take a guided trek on snowshoes or hit the outdoor rink for ice skating – bring your own equipment or rent it at the hotel. Gather this afternoon for a Wine & Artisan Cheese Reception in the Main Dining Room. (B, Reception) DAY 3 – Before returning to the Cape, we’ll visit Calef’s Country Store for a little shopping therapy. Established in 1869, Calef's sources over 90% of their gifts and specialty foods from small New England companies. You’ll find Calef's Snappy Cheese, Jams, Jellies, Ginger Snaps, Penny Candy, Dill Pickles, Maple Syrup, Peanut Brittle and a lot more. Then, we’ll stop at Parker’s Maple Barn for a delicious Sugar Party lunch that includes eggs, sausage, plain or blueberry pancakes, bacon, ham, fresh maple syrup, coffee, tea or hot cocoa. (B, L) Package Includes: Two nights at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, two Art of Breakfast buffets, One buffet luncheon, Wine & Artisan Cheese Reception, hotel tour, Parkers Maple Barn Sugar Party lunch. $ 679 per person, double occupancy, $ 896 single occupancy Festival of Lights & Blithewold Mansion, Friday, December 4 - Nestled 7 between Narragansett and Mount Hope Bay, most of Bristol, RI is filled with stately, historic mansions. Blithewold Mansion is a beautiful seaside garden estate where we will enjoy breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay on our guided tour of the graceful mansion. Every year, Blithewold transforms into a dazzling display celebrating the magic of Christmas including a soaring 18-foot Christmas tree in the foyer. Each room of the Mansion is filled with elaborate holiday decorations, and the gardens become a glimmering winter wonderland! We will end our day with a visit to La Salette Shrine in Attleboro where they hold their annual Illuminations with over 300,000 twinkling lights. Stroll through the lighted scenes or board one of the Christmas trolleys for a relaxing ride (additional donation). Browse their collection of international Nativity sets, enjoy a Christmas concert with their talented singing priest or traveling musicians, have dinner (on own) in their cafeteria, or shop for that perfect present in the gift shop. $ 85
Freeport Sparkle Outlet Shopping, Saturday, December 5 - Sparkle is a Freeport tradition, celebrate 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
New England Country Christmas, Monday, December 7 – 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 molds dating back to the 19th century, to the hand painting, antiquing, and signing of each piece. Walk through the Vaillancourt Folk Art’s Museum. 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, Santa’s, 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. $ 129 8 Coastal Maine Christmas, Wednesday, December 9 - Friday, December 11 – Join us as we travel the coast of Maine to enjoy the Holiday celebrations in Freeport, Kennebunkport & Boothbay Harbor! Our hotel for two nights is the beautiful Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine. DAY 1 – We’ll arrive in Freeport and enjoy time for lunch & shopping. Sparkle Weekend is a Freeport tradition that has grown into a week-long celebration with special savings & sales at the 170-plus outlet shops. Travel to Boothbay Harbor for a waterfront dinner, and then see the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in a whole new light at Gardens Aglow, the largest light display in Maine. Over 360,000 energy efficient LED lights decorate the gardens and buildings. Stroll through the garden walkways into a magical winter wonderland lit with over 650,000 brilliant colored lights. We’ll stay at the Nonantum Resort, a charming resort in Kennebunkport Maine located on a bend in the Kennebunk River and within walking distance to the shops and restaurants downtown. During the Christmas season, the resort is lavishly decorated and lit, and we’ll enjoy a welcome reception upon our arrival. (D) DAY 2 – Try your hand at gingerbread house design at our Gingerbread House Competition. The bakers at the Nonantum Resort will supply the home-made gingerbread houses, frosting and candies to design your own house. You are free to bring any edible decorations you would like to add to your gingerbread creation. The chef and hotel staff will judge the competition, prizes will be awarded to the winners, and your gingerbread house is yours to take home. Kennebunkport has been voted # 2 Christmas Town by HGTV, and during Christmas Prelude, there are Christmas Craft Fairs, Tours of White Columns House, an Outdoor Christmas Market, wine tastings, and special sales (additional charge for some activities). Enjoy lunch (on own) and the afternoon shopping in Kennebunkport or take our shuttle back to the hotel for the optional “Cookie Crawl.” On the Cookie Crawl, you will tour some of the beautiful Inns near the hotel (all within walking distance). Homemade cookies will be handed out at each inn. The cost of the Cookie crawl is an additional $ 10 per person and the money goes to charity. Then we’ll gather at the hotel and meet the resorts mixologist for a holiday craft cocktail class to sample some holiday cocktails and learn how to make them. Enjoy a delicious lobster dinner at the hotel (other options available). (B, D) DAY 3 – Spend a relaxing morning at the hotel and then watch as they put the finishing touches on the huge ice sculptures for the Fire & Ice celebration at the Nonantum Resort. Enjoy lunch (on own) downtown before departing Kennebunkport. We’ll travel down the coast and stop at the Stonewall Kitchen Company Store in York, a great stop for that last-minute hostess gift. (B) Package Includes: Two nights’ accommodation at the Nonantum Resort, two hot breakfasts, welcome reception, two dinners (one with a lobster entrée), Gardens Aglow, gingerbread house competition, holiday craft cocktail class, Freeport Sparkle Weekend shopping & Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport. $ 539 per person, double occupancy, $ 647 single occupancy
White Mountain Resort Christmas, Sunday, December 13 – Mon, 9 December 14 –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. The hotel will be completely decorated in the Colonial style Christmas reminiscent of the famous decor of Colonial Williamsburg. DAY ONE – We will travel to North Conway NH White Mountain Hotel & Resort. 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 Christmas reminiscent of the famous decor of Colonial Williamsburg. The resort also features a renowned scenic dining room, Ledges, the lively Tullamore Tavern, health club complete with cardiovascular equipment, locker rooms with Finnish saunas, game room and year-round outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi. Upon arrival, enjoy a sumptuous Sunday Brunch. After brunch, meet in the Echo Ballroom for an afternoon Christmas Comedy Show. This evening you’ll be treated to an elegant dinner, ordered off the menu, in Ledges Restaurant. After dinner, enjoy this evening’s Christmas Show.
DAY TWO - 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, then cross the 70-foot arched bridge over Emerald Lake. Then, warm up by the fire & enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. Package Includes: One night at the White Mountain Hotel & Resort, breakfast, brunch, dinner, Two shows, taxes & gratuities, gift, baggage handling. $ 399 per person, double occupancy, $ 479 single occupancy
Newport Mansions Christmas, Tuesday, 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 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. A delicious lunch at the Brick Alley Pub is included, with free time at the Brick Marketplace for holiday shopping. $ 109
January “To Kill A Mockingbird,” Sunday, January 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 February
10 Encore Casino, Wednesday, February 10 - Visit Massachusetts’ newest casino! The luxury 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 of classic and state-of-the-art slot machines - over 3000! 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. Please note: Encore Casino is not offering meal vouchers or casino bonuses currently. $ 60
Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, Friday, February 12 Spend the morning exploring the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum in Boston. 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 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, Botticelli, Manet, Degas and Sargent. We will enjoy a one-hour docent tour of the museum with free time afterwards to enjoy the museum on your own. Enjoy a delicious Italian feast at Maggiano’s Restaurant. $ 125
Peabody Essex Museum, Saturday, February 20 - 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 disparate 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. $ 125
Newport High Society, Thursday, February 25 - Glittering dinner parties, 11 elegant gowns for morning, noon and evening…the wealthy aristocrats of the Gilded Age certainly lived the good life! Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of the Elms Mansion. The Elms was the summer residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind, who made their fortune in the coal industry. In 1898, the Berwinds engaged Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer to design a house modeled after the mid-18th century French chateau d'Asnieres at a cost reported at approximately $1.4 million. Their “summer cottage” featured 48 room and beautifully landscaped grounds & gardens. After our tour, enjoy Afternoon Tea at Hotel Viking’s upscale One Bellevue Restaurant. As our host educates us on proper tea etiquette, you will enjoy a selection of tea sandwiches, tea breads, scones, truffles and of course a wide selection of teas. $ 110
Upcoming Trips
“Oklahoma!”, Saturday, March 6 - 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 acclaimed production of OKLAHOMA! “lets us experience Rodgers and Hammerstein’s greatness anew.” (The New Yorker). Upending the sunny romance of a farmer and a cowpoke, this OKLAHOMA! allows the classic musical – and our country – to be seen in a whole new light. Orchestra seating for the 2 PM matinee at Providence Performing Arts Center with free time for lunch on your own at the Providence Place Mall. $ 129
“Summer,” Saturday, March 20 - 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 Providence Performing Arts Center with free time before the show for lunch on your own at the Providence Place Mall. $ 129
King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh, Thursday March 25 & Thursday April 8, TWO DATES! Don’t miss this once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to witness King Tut’s stunning treasures before they return to Egypt forever! The largest collection of Tutankhamun’s treasures ever to travel out of Egypt will open at The Saunders Castle in Boston for a limited time. Through over 150 original artifacts, the exhibit explores the meaning of the items in the royal tomb and the dual storyline of its discovery against all odds. Had British archaeologist Howard Carter not persisted in his quest nearly 100 years ago, the boy king’s legacy and treasures could have been forever lost to the sands of Egypt. Nine galleries incorporate digital content, and audio and custom soundscapes, allowing you to follow King Tut’s passage into everlasting life. Enjoy time at the Prudential Center for lunch on own before our timed admission entry to King Tut with audio guide. $ 85
12 Newport Playhouse “Sex Please we’re Sixty,” Wednesday, March 31 - Enjoy a delicious, plated lunch at the Newport Playhouse, and then we’ll walk into their intimate theatre for the comedy show “Sex Please, we’re Sixty.” Mrs. Stancliffe’s Bed & Breakfast has many female guests that return every year. Her next-door neighbor, Bud believes they come to spend time with him in romantic liaisons. Her other neighbor is a retired chemist who has developed a blue pill that increases the libido of menopausal women. Bud gets his hands on some of the pills, and the fun begins as he attempts to entertain three women who mix up the pills with Bud’s Viagra pills and find it gives men all the symptoms of menopausal women, complete with hot flashes, mood swings, weeping, and irritability! When the mayhem settles down, all the women find their lives moving in new and surprising directions. After the show, enjoy a hilarious cabaret show! $ 119
“Ain’t Too Proud: The Life & Times of the Temptations”, Saturday, April 3 We have orchestra seating for the 1:00 PM matinee at the Providence Performing Arts Center with free time before the show for lunch on your own at Providence Place Mall. $ 139
“An Officer & A Gentleman”, Sat, April 17 – 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. $ 125
Spain & Morocco with Collette Tours, Saturday, April 17- Thursday, April 29 - Visit two continents and enjoy a true taste of Spain and Morocco’s centuries-old customs, cuisine and colorful culture. Package Includes: Round trip flights, 2 nights in Madrid; 1 night in Granada; 2 nights in Seville; 1 night in Tangier; 2 nights in Fes; 2 nights in Marrakesh; 1 night in Casablanca; 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners. Please call for detailed brochure. $ 4,664 per person double, $ 5,664 single - For bookings made after Oct 19, call for rates.
“My Fair Lady”, Saturday, April 24 - 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
Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island, Sunday, May 2 – Saturday, May 8 –2020 trip rescheduled for 2021, flights are not yet available to book, pricing TBD. Explore the southern charms of Charleston, Savannah, and Jekyll Island, with two nights in each location. DAY 1 –Non-stop flight to Charleston with JetBlue airlines (if available in 2021), Logan Airport transfers from Cape Cod are included, as are airport transfers in Charleston. Overnight at the Embassy Suites in Charleston and enjoy the daily manager’s reception and dinner at the hotel. (D) DAY 2 – Charleston is the state's most beautiful and historic treasure and the historic district has barely changed. Journey through Charleston’s history with our licensed guide to see Charleston’s Historic Homes & Churches, the Four Corners of Law, & Rainbow Row. Step out onto the famous Battery Seawall and end our tour at the Historic Charleston City Market. You’ll have the remainder of the day to enjoy shopping at the Old Marketplace. (B) DAY 3 –Take a one-hour horse and carriage tour of Charleston before traveling 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 at the Jekyll Island Club Resort, which offers Victorian charm with modern conveniences in the center 13 of the Historic District. Enjoy a Welcome Reception and a delicious dinner in the Main Dining Room. (B,D) DAY 4 - Learn about the Island’s history at the NEW 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. Step back in time as each building’s story unfolds, tour two of the historic cottages and Faith Chapel. Visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to learn about sea turtles and see how they are rehabilitated. The afternoon is at leisure to relax at the Resort or enjoy some of the daily activities. (B) DAY 5 – Enjoy a fully narrated 90-minute dolphin/sightseeing cruise as we travel the scenic intra-coastal waterway to observe the magnificent bottlenose dolphins feeding, playing, or simply cruising about in their natural habitat while you learn about their social behavior, feeding habits, and more. On our way to Savannah, we’ll stop at Byrd’s Flagship Cookie Store & Bakery for a tour of their factory and samples of some of their delicious cookies. In Savannah, we’ll stay at the centrally located Staybridge Suites - an easy walk to City Market, Factors Walk, and the shops and restaurants on River Street. Enjoy the afternoon & evening at leisure to explore the city. (B) DAY 6 – Take a 90-minute private trolley tour of Savannah to hear about the history of the city & see its charming city squares. We’ll end our tour at City Market, where you’ll have time for lunch & shopping, and then enjoy a free afternoon to explore. Enjoy a farewell dinner at the Pirate House. (B,D) DAY 7 - We’ll depart Savannah and head to Charleston, where we will explore beautiful Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Tour the Plantation House, visit the gardens, and experience history and wildlife on a tram tour of the plantation’s wetlands, lakes, forests, and marshes. Enjoy an included box lunch at the Plantation before our return flight to the Cape. Transfers to the Cape are included.
Package Includes: Two nights at Charleston Embassy Suites, two nights at the Jekyll Island Club Resort, two nights at the Staybridge Suites, Savannah, welcome reception, 6 breakfasts, 1 box lunch, 3 dinners, Charleston city tour, Charleston carriage tour, Jekyll Island Museum & tram tour, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Dolphin Cruise, Byrds bakery factory tour, Savannah trolley tour, Magnolia Plantation house tour, Plantation tram tour. Land only: $ 1,749 per person double occupancy, $ 2,426 single occupancy JetBlue Airfare pricing is not yet available
“Riverdance”, Saturday, June 12 - See the New 25th Anniversary production! It is a powerful and stirring re-invention of this beloved favorite, an amazing new 25th Anniversary production with innovative lighting, projection, staging and costume design, and an all-new finale number which will blow audiences away. We have excellent left center orchestra seats for the 2 PM matinee at Boston’s Boch Center with time before the show at the Prudential Center for lunch on own. $ 130
Hamilton, summer 2021- Pricing and date unavailable right now for performance at Boston Opera House. Call to get on the waitlist!
14 Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel & Michigan Getaway, Saturday, June 19 – Sunday, June 27 - Find the serene peace of a bygone era on Mackinac Island, where cars are not allowed, and the only island transportation is by horse and carriage. We’ll overnight at the magnificent four-diamond Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, famous for its upscale accommodations and for having the world’s longest front porch. You’ll enjoy a carriage tour of the island and an entire day at leisure to explore the island and relax in a rocking chair on the front porch while enjoying views of Lake Huron and the Straits of Mackinac. We’ll also visit the Bavarian town of Frankenmuth, Michigan, explore the Ford legacy in Dearborn, tour Detroit and visit Detroit’s Motown Museum. DAY 1 – Funtastic Getaways will provide transportation to Logan Airport from the Cape. Our United Airlines flight will depart Boston at 8:00 AM, layover in Newark and arrive in Detroit at 12:59 PM. Our motorcoach will meet us at the airport, and we will travel north to Saginaw, where we will overnight at the Four Points Sheraton Saginaw. DAY 2 – We will continue north to Mackinaw City for our 20-minute ferry ride to Mackinac Island. You’ll have time to enjoy lunch and explore the downtown area before our 1-hour narrated horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island. Our tour will end at the 133-year old historic Grand Hotel, one of the finest hotels in the world. The hotel has a thoroughly relaxing ambience, modern amenities & exceptional dining. Enjoy a delicious five-course dinner in the Main Dining Room, followed by demitasse in the Parlor, and ballroom dancing with the Grand Hotel Orchestra. Evening wear is required in all areas of the hotel after 6:30 p.m. (B,D) DAY 3 - The day is yours to enjoy independently - walk the grounds and gardens, take a dip in the pool, explore the shops downtown, and relax in one of the many rocking chairs on the front porch. The hotel offers many activities throughout the day, all listed in your daily activity guide. Enjoy a five-course dinner and dancing. (B,D) DAY 4 – We’ll take the ferry back to the mainland and enjoy time for lunch and shopping in Mackinaw City before traveling to Frankenmuth, known as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria.” We will stay at the Bavarian Inn Lodge, located steps from downtown. Enjoy a delicious German feast at the hotel. (B,D) DAY 5 - See the sights and learn about the town’s Bavarian roots and history on a Frankenmuth City tour with our local guide. Then, we’ll stop at Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland, the World's Largest Christmas Store with beautifully landscaped grounds covering 27 acres. We will have free time for lunch and shopping in the quaint downtown, and then learn how to make strudel with our hands-on strudel-making experience. Then, enjoy a wine tasting featuring locally produced wines and dinner downtown at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant. (B,D) DAY 6 – We’ll continue on Dearborn, Michigan, where we’ll take the Ford Rouge Factory Tour to get a behind-the-scenes view of the factory’s complex web of robots, lifts, conveyors, hydraulics, chutes and cranes that make this one of the most envied manufacturing facilities in the world. Then, tour the Edsel & Eleanor Ford house, which was designed to resemble a cluster of Cotswold village cottages, complete with stone roofs, vine-covered walls, lead- paned windows, and gorgeous manicured grounds on the shores of Lake St Clair. We’ll stay for three nights at the Doubletree Hotel Detroit-Dearborn. Dinner is on your own tonight, but we will take those that want to try authentic Detroit pizza to Buddy’s Rendezvous Pizzeria, a Detroit Icon that has been called one of the five best pizzerias in the United States by the Food Network. (B) DAY 7 – Today we will visit the fascinating Henry Ford American Innovation Museum, home to thousands of artifacts that bring 15 American ideas and innovations to life. A vibrant exploration of genius in all its forms, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation allows you to experience the innovations from America’s greatest minds and their stories. Then, spend the afternoon at Greenfield Village to see the sights, sounds and sensations of America’s past. There are over 80 authentic buildings that have been moved to the site, including Noah Webster’s home, the home of the Wright brothers, and Thomas Edison’s laboratory. You will take a ride in an authentic Model T and more on this journey into the past. Enjoy dinner at Ford’s Garage. (B,D) DAY 8 – Our local guide will take us on a tour of Detroit to witness the revitalization of a city that many had written off, visit some of the new pedestrian-friendly areas, see it’s legendary landmarks and learn about its fascinating past. We’ll be on and off the bus on our tour, visiting the art deco masterpiece many say is Detroit’s most beautiful building, the Guardian Building, the RiverWalk, and Greektown, known for its Victorian architecture and beautiful churches, including one which served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. We’ll have time to see some of the murals on the side of the buildings, enjoy lunch and shopping at the famous Eastern Market, a marketplace in the heart of the city where you’ll find fresh food, restaurants, and unique shops. Then, step back in time at the Motown Museum to stand in Recording Studio A and to view the restored upper flat where Berry Gordy lived during the company’s earliest days. Berry Gordy’s legendary Motown sound has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments of the 20th century. Recording artists included Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson & the Jackson 5, the Marvelettes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Lionel Richie & the Commodores. Enjoy a delicious farewell dinner tonight. (B,D) DAY 9 – Our last stop is at the highly-acclaimed Detroit Historical Museum, which chronicles the history of the Detroit area from its cobblestone streets & 19th century stores, the auto assembly line, toy trains, fur trading from the 18th century, and much more. Our United Airlines flight departs at 1:56 PM, and has a short layover in Newark, arriving in Boston at 6:25 PM. Funtastic Getaways will provide transportation back to the Cape. Package Includes: One night in Saginaw, MI, two nights at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, two nights in Frankenmuth at the Bavarian Inn, three nights in Dearborn at the Doubletree hotel, baggage handling at each hotel, daily breakfast, six dinners (including two at the Grand Hotel), carriage tour and transfers to and from the dock on Mackinac Island, Frankenmuth tour, strudel-making experience, wine tasting, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, Ford Factory Rouge Tour, Edsel & Eleanor Ford house & grounds tour, Henry Ford American Innovation Museum, Greenfield Village, Detroit tour, Motown Museum, and Detroit Historical Museum. Airfare: $ 427.20 per person $ 2,219 Per person, double occupancy, $ 3,019 Single occupancy
Canadian Rockies with the Rocky Mountaineer, Sat, July 10 – Sun, July 18 – DAY 1 - Funtastic Getaways will provide airfare, Logan transfers, and transfers to our hotel in Vancouver – schedule & pricing TBA in January. Overnight at the Sheraton Wall Centre, located in downtown Vancouver. Dinner at the hotel is included. (D) DAY 2 - Enjoy the day at leisure in Vancouver to take a hop-on-hop off bus tour or explore Vancouver on foot. 16 Optional Tour: take an optional full day cruise & tour of Vancouver Island that includes a visit to Butchart Gardens! (B) DAY 3 – You’ll have great views from the first- class Gold Leaf glass-domed upper level of the Rocky Mountaineer Train. Hot gourmet meals (breakfast and lunch) in the dining car and complimentary cocktails are included on the train. Your package also includes gratuities for the train’s onboard hosts and hotel transfers. (B,L) DAY 4 - Your rail journey continues east across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through some remarkable tunnels. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy a hot gourmet breakfast and lunch, and complimentary cocktails on the train. Your rail journey ends in Lake Louise, where we will stay for TWO nights at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise surrounded by soaring mountain peaks and a glistening emerald lake in Banff National Park. This luxury mountain resort offers guided mountain tours, scenic hiking and canoe activities, a spa, and exceptional dining. (B,L) DAY 5 - Enjoy the day at leisure at Lake Louise. Relax at the hotel or enjoy one of the resorts activities. (B,D) DAY 6 – Enjoy a Yoho National Park Tour by motorcoach to see the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. We’ll stay at the Moose Hotel & Suites, located in the heart of downtown Banff. (B) DAY 7 - We’ll experience Icefields and Glaciers on a full-day motorcoach tour along one of the most scenic highways in the world as we travel to Jasper National Park on the Icefields Parkway. Experience the Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure - tour the Athabasca Glacier in a giant six-wheel drive Ice Explorer and take walks on both the glacier and the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored observation platform. (B) DAY 8 -Today's sightseeing in Banff will highlight Bow Falls, the Hoodoos, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner. We’ll take a ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a panoramic 360° view and a Panoramic Helicopter Tour for an amazing view of glaciers, mountain vistas, and lakes. Overnight in Calgary at the Hyatt Regency Calgary. A farewell dinner at the hotel is included. (B,D) DAY 9 – Transfers to the airport and back to the Cape are included with your airfare. Airfare: Airfare and round-trip transfers to the airport will be arranged by Funtastic Getaways. Pricing TBA - Please call for a detailed flyer
Land Package: $ 4,691.83 per person, double occupancy, $ 6,498.86 single occupancy
“Jesus Christ Superstar”, Saturday, August 28, 2021 - 50th Anniversary Tour! 2 PM matinee at Providence Performing Arts Center. Two options for seating: mid orchestra - $129, rear orchestra - $ 101
Enchanting Canyonlands with Globus Tours, Wednesday, September 8 - Saturday, September 18, DAY 1 – Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas! Meet your tour director & traveling companions for a welcome drink. DAY 2 - Leave the bright neon lights of Las Vegas behind and cross the old Mojave gold-strike country, travel on a stretch of the legendary Route 66 to Grand Canyon National Park. There’s time to walk along the canyon rim, experience the dramatic views, join a ranger-led program, or perhaps just savor the sunset. Our hotel is in Grand Canyon National Park, a significant extra when traveling with Globus. (B,D) DAY 3 - We travel north to the shining shores of Lake Powell, a vast blue lake surrounded by beautiful sandstone walls. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely boat cruise and the opportunity to photograph the fascinating scenes created by the sharply eroded canyon walls. Your lakeside resort features 17 sweeping views over the lake. (B,D) DAY 4 - Today is yours to explore on your own. Wake early to watch the sunrise where the magical landscape turns from purple to pink. Sit back and enjoy all the resort or join the optional trip to picturesque Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide to see a spectacular petrified sand dune created by wind, water and sand to present a sculptured slot canyon masterpiece. (B) DAY 5 - Continue into Navajo country to Goulding’s Lodge in the heart of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Tonight, travel with a Navajo guide into the red rock backcountry for a private Globus Local Favorite Navajo Cookout. (B,D) DAY 6 - Set out with a Navajo guide in a comfortable 4-WHEEL-DRIVE vehicle to explore Monument Valley. On your backcountry trip, visit a Navajo Hogan (traditional housing) for a rug-weaving demonstration. Then, travel to Moab, an outdoor mecca, for a relaxing 2- night stay at Red Cliffs Lodge on the Colorado River. Offering a ranch-like experience and luxurious Western charm, Red Cliffs Lodge sits high on the banks of the Colorado River surrounded by cliffs. Enjoy a wine tasting at the resort’s winery, followed by a western BBQ overlooking the Colorado River. (B,D) DAY 7 - This morning, we visit Arches National Park, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world- famous Delicate Arch. Watch for the majestic desert big horn sheep high on the cliff sides. Next, on to Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park for aerial views of winding rivers through deep red rock canyons. The remainder of the day is yours to relax at your resort. (B) DAY 8 - Travel along Utah’s Journey Through Time Scenic Byway, witnessing diverse, remote and ruggedly beautiful landscapes. Drive through the pristine Capitol Reef National Park where the land bends into a giant ripple having been tortured and twisted over millions of years. The road travels over hogbacks, slick rock, and through steep canyons and is one of the most spectacular drives in North America. (B) DAY 9 - A day of rich contrasts leads you to Bryce Canyon National Park. The slow erosion of the land has created fantastically sculptured rock formations called Hoodoos that resemble castle towers, cathedral spires, and squatting goblins. Spend the day hiking into the park’s natural amphitheaters, photographing the changing light on the Hoodoos, or searching for one of the dozens of species that call this unique place home. (B) DAY 10 - Descend into Zion National Park to see the colorful sandstone walls rise thousands of feet above the canyon floor’s lush greenery and snaking Virgin River. Zion’s unique array of scenery, plants, and animals make this a breathtaking and memorable day. Then, head for Las Vegas, where you’ll stay at Treasure Island and enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director. (B,D) DAY 11 - Bid farewell to your new friends as your tour comes to an end. (B) Land only: $ 3,599 per person, double occupancy, $ 4,829 single occupancy Early Bird Discount: Book & deposit $250 per person before January 4, 2021 and save 10% on land only price! $ 3,203 per person, double occupancy, $ 4,346 single occupancy Airfare: $ 739 per person Travel Protection $ 299 per person
“Tootsie”, Sunday, September 12, 2021 – Orchestra seating for the 1 PM show at Boston Opera with free time at the Prudential Center for lunch on your own. $ 155
“Million Dollar Quartet”, Saturday, October 30, 2021 - Orchestra seating for the 2 PM matinee at Boston’s Boch Center with time at the Prudential Center for lunch on your own. $ 135