Funtastic Getaways

Funtastic Getaways
November 2015 – February 2016
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of America’s National Park system on our Canyon Country Adventure!
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
All overnight trips are priced per person, based on double occupancy
October
Autumn in the White Mountains, Mon, Oct 5 ............................................................................................... $ 125
Vermont Foliage, Wed, Oct 7 ......................................................................................................................... $ 79
New England Fall Foliage, Festivals & Fun, Oct 8 – 11................................................................................ $ 585
Taste of Vermont, Sat, Oct 10 ......................................................................................................................... $ 99
Hobo Train, Sun, Oct 11 ............................................................................................................................... $ 102
The Many Colors of Vermont, Mon Oct 12 – 14 .......................................................................................... $ 529
Massachusetts Backroads, the Mohawk Trail, Thu, Oct 15 ............................................................................. $ 95
CT Cultural Coastline with Florence Griswold Museum, Fri, Oct 16 ........................................................... $ 125
Mangia! Mangia! Boston North End Culinary Tour, Wed, Oct 21 ................................................................ $ 105
Salem Haunted Happenings, Thu, Oct 22 ..................................................................................................... $ 109
Harvard Tour with the NEW Harvard Art Museums, Sat, Oct 24 ................................................................... $ 85
Newport Playhouse “Remember Me?” Wed, Oct 28..................................................................................... $ 100
November
Quebec City, Sun, Nov 1 – Wed, Nov 4 ....................................................................................................... $ 719
Motown, Sat, Nov 7 ........................................................................................................................... SOLD OUT
Boston Christmas Craft Festival, Sun, Nov 8 .................................................................................................. $ 69
Newport Servants Life, Tue, Nov 10 ............................................................................................................ $ 109
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Thu, Nov 12 .................................................................................................. $ 110
Country Christmas - Branson, Memphis & Nashville, Fri, Nov 13 – Sat, Nov 21 .................................... $ 1,979
The Tenors at Symphony Hall, Mon, Nov 16 ............................................................................................... $ 122
Rhode Island School of Design Museum & Federal Hill, Thu, Nov 19 ........................................................ $ 105
Boston Museum of Science – PIXAR and Polar Express, Sun, Nov 22 .......................................................... $ 85
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Nov 26 ......................................................................... $ 369
December
Newport Playhouse “Always a Bridesmaid,” Tue, Dec 1.............................................................................. $ 102
Retail Therapy, Wed, Dec 2 ............................................................................................................................ $ 84
Lee Greenwoods Tennessee Christmas at Foxwoods, Thu, Dec 3 ................................................................ $ 120
Christmas with the Boston Pops, Fri, Dec 4 .................................................................................................. $ 112
Freeport Sparkle Outlet Shopping, Sat, Dec 5 ................................................................................................. $ 62
Christmas Memories & Bright Nights, Sun, Dec 6 ....................................................................................... $ 122
A Colonial Christmas in Williamsburg, DC and Alexandria, Thu Dec 10-15 ............................................ $ 1,199
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Sat, Dec 12 ............................................................................................... $ 129
Holiday Mystery Tour, Sun, Dec 13 ............................................................................................................. $ 129
Newport Vanderbilt Christmas, Mon, Dec 14 ................................................................................................. $ 99
Christmas at the Grand Resorts of NH, Tue, Dec 15 – 17 ............................................................................. $ 649
NYC with optional Radio City Christmas Show, Sat, Dec 19 ......................................................................... $ 90
January
“Cabaret,” Sat, Jan 30 ................................................................................................................................... $ 120
February
Southern Caribbean Wayfarer Cruise, Mon, Feb 8 – Fri, Feb 19 ..................... from $ 2,217.01 plus $ 479 airfare
Rhode Island Flower Show, Fri, Feb 19 .......................................................................................................... $ 65
“Pippin,” Sat, Feb 20 .................................................................................................................................... $ 120
A Garner Tea Party, Mon, Feb 22 ................................................................................................................. $ 137
Boston Landmarks, Thu, Feb 25 ................................................................................................................... $ 118
NYC “behind the Scenes” & Wicked, Fri, Feb 26 – Sat, Feb 27................................................................... $ 479
“Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles,” Sat, Feb 27 ................................................................................................ $ 107
Upcoming Getaways
Philadelphia Flower Show & Longwood Gardens, Wed March 9- Fri March 11 .......................................... $ 499
Boston Flower Show, Sat, March 19 ............................................................................................................... $ 68
“Enchanting Canyonlands” with Globus, Sat May 14 – 25 ..................................................... $ 3,057 plus airfare
Queen Mary 2 Five-night Fourth of July Cruise, Fri, Jul 1 – 6.......................................................... from $ 1,518
“Italian Mosaic” with Globus, Sat, Sep 10 – 23 ...........................................land package $ 3,374, airfare $ 1,356
Upcoming Theater for 2016
“The Sound of Music,” Thu, Mar 10............................................................................................................. $ 115
“Ragtime, Sat, April 9 ................................................................................................................................... $ 119
“Jersey Boys, Sat, Apr 30 ............................................................................................................................. $ 138
“Bullets over Broadway,” Sat, Jun 4 ............................................................................................................. $ 119
“If/Then,” Sat, Jun 18 ................................................................................................................................... $ 129
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For Complete September Trip descriptions, please see our fall brochure or our website
September
Connecticut’s Secret Treasures, Thu, Sep 10.................................................................................. $ 115
Hudson Valley Leaf peeper, Mon, Sep 14 – Thu, Sep 17 ............................................................... $ 755
Autumn’s Harvest, Tue, Sep 15 ........................................................................................................ $ 79
“Beautiful,” Sat, Sep 19 ........................................................................................................ SOLD OUT
South Dakota’s Badlands & Black Hills, Sun, Sep 19 – Sun, Sep 27 .................................. SOLD OUT
Eastern States Exposition – The Big E, Sun, Sep 20 ........................................................................ $ 70
Newport Playhouse, the Odd Couple, Thu, Sep 24 ......................................................................... $ 100
One World Observatory, the Freedom Tower, NYC, Sat, Sep 26 ................................................. $ 120
Edward Kennedy Institute & JFK Library & Museum, Tue, Sep 29 .............................................. $ 110
October
Autumn in the White Mountains, Monday, October 5 - Each fall, the White Mountain
Region of New Hampshire enjoys some of the most
spectacular fall foliage in the world. We will begin our
journey at the Omni Mount Washington Resort. This
luxurious, historic resort is one of the few remaining
“Grand Hotels” of New Hampshire and has been
declared a National Historic Landmark. Enjoy a
guided tour of the resort and then join us in the Mount
Washington Hotel’s Circular Dining Room for a delicious full lunch. We will stop at
Sherman Farms to browse their farm fresh apples, fruits & vegetables, baked goods &
homemade ice cream. We’ll take a leisurely drive on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway,
which passes through the heart of the White Mountains and follows the Kancamagus River the byway is often referred to as having the best fall foliage in country. Don’t forget your
camera; we will be making photo stops along the way! $ 125
Vermont Foliage, Wednesday, October 7 - We’ll stop at “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon”
Quechee Gorge and enjoy time in Woodstock for lunch
& shopping before heading to the Marsh- BillingsRockefeller Mansion where the park rangers will give
us a tour of this lovely home. This historic mansion sits
high on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Vermont
countryside. End the day with a visit to Woodstock’s
famous Farmer’s Market. You’ll want to bring along
your cooler for this stop! This indoor, year round
farmer’s market is the area’s farm to table grocer with everything from fresh, local produce,
specialty groceries, local dairy products, a bakery and deli and of course fresh Vermont
cheeses! NOTE: The house sits on a hilltop, and you will need to walk up the driveway to
get to the house.
$ 79
New England Fall Foliage, Festivals & Fun, Thursday, October 8 – Sunday, October 11 –
Head down the country back-roads to enjoy some oldtime fall festivals, fairs & fun! We’ll travel through the
heart of the White Mountains on the scenic
Kancamagus Byway, making photo stops at the some
of the scenic overlooks and at the covered bridge. Then,
enjoy free time for lunch & shopping at quaint North
Conway Village’s many unique restaurants and shops,
like Zeb’s General Store, where you’ll find everything
from cheese to New Hampshire-made gifts and gourmet
foods. We’ll travel to Jackson, NH, to witness the Return of the Pumpkin People, where
local people and businesses create pumpkin characters and scenes to compete for the best
display. We’ll stop at the Jackson Covered Bridge and the cascading Jackson Falls as we
travel through the quaint village in search of Pumpkin People. Step back in time at our
hotel, the Eagle Mountain House, a Historic Hotel of America built in 1879. Relax and
enjoy the foliage from one of the rocking chairs on their 280-foot verandah, and from the
rooms that have been lovingly restored to their former glory with
four-poster beds, custom-made cotton linens, embroidered duvet
covers, and period furnishings. Travel to Sunday River’s Grand
Summit Resort Hotel, located in western Maine’s Mahoosuc
Mountains, where we will stay for two nights. Our Resort is the host
for the annual Sunday River Fall Festival, and you’ll have the day
to enjoy all the activities at the property. There will be live
entertainment featuring local bluegrass bands; the 29th Annual
Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival, with over 45 regional
artists and artisans; “Taste of Maine” food vendors offering Maine
foods – from lobster rolls to blueberry cobblers; horse-drawn wagon
rides; chainsaw & woodcarving demonstrations; and the Annual
North American Wife Carrying Championships, in which competitors carry their wives
over a 280-yard obstacle course with two log obstacles and a water hole. We’ll enjoy a
Chondola ride (an enclosed 8-person gondola) to the top of the mountain for some
spectacular views of the Mahoosuc Mountains and the Sunday River Valley below. At dusk,
join our local guide on our bus for a “moose safari” through some of the most picturesque
areas in Grafton Notch State Park and long the banks of the
Androscoggin River, watching for moose as we learn about
moose and their habits. We’ll go to the famous Fryeburg Fair
that has been held on the same grounds since 1885, and stop at
Ricker’s Hard Cider Mill for tour of the apple packing
facility, the cider press, the fermentation tanks, the canning line
and enjoy a Maniac Hard Cider tasting (regular cider is also
available). At Ricker Hill Orchard, we’ll shop for apples and
browse the bake shop. We’ll stop at Freeport for lunch & shopping before returning to the
Cape.
Package Includes: One night at the Eagle Mountain House; two nights at Sunday River’s
Grand Summit Resort, three breakfasts, two dinners; Fall Festival at Sunday River;
Chondola Ride; moose safari; Fryeburg Fair; Kancamagus, North Conway Village &
Freeport shopping.
$ 585 per person, double occupancy, $ 747 single occupancy
Taste of Vermont, Saturday, October 10 - Visit Grafton Cheese’s specialty wine & cheese
shop in the picturesque town of Brattleboro, VT to watch
their master cheese makers, enjoy samples of their award
winning cheeses and shop for goodies to take home.
Enjoy a delicious full lunch at The White House Inn.
Nestled in the Green Mountains, this gorgeous bed&
breakfast operates in a beautifully restored Victorian
Mansion and is known for their fine dining using fresh,
local ingredients. End the day with a visit to the Apple
Barn & Country Bake Shop, for a tour of their scenic
orchard and a sample of old fashioned apple pie with homemade ice cream and beverage.
Featured on the Food Network, Good Morning America, and more, you will enjoy this
narrated ride to the top of their 300 plus acre orchard to view the most spectacular
scenery in Southern Vermont.
$ 99
Hobo Train, Sunday, October 11 - This trip is a perennial favorite – relax aboard a twohour scenic train ride along the shores of pristine Lake Winnipesauke to
view the beautiful fall colors reflecting on the lake. On board the train, a
delicious full turkey lunch with all the trimmings will be served, catered by
the folks at Hart’s Turkey Farm. Then, step back in time and shop for
treasures at the Old Country Store & Museum. For over 200 years they
have sold the finest in aged cheese, maple products, candies, gifts and
more. On the way home, stop by Stonybrook Farm for farm fresh apples,
apple cider, cider donuts and more. $ 102
The Many Colors of Vermont, Monday, October 12 – Wednesday, October 14 – We’ll
begin our Vermont getaway in beautiful Bennington, Vermont
with time for lunch & shopping, and then our local guide will
take us to Bennington Potters, for a tour the factory. We’ll visit
the Norman Rockwell Exhibition, which focuses on Norman
Rockwell's years in Arlington, VT, during which time he created
many of his most famous works. He used many local
townspeople as models for his work, and you’ll meet one of his
models who will tell stories of what it was like being painted by
Norman Rockwell. You’ll LOVE our hotel, the Mountaintop
Inn, which boasts amazing views and a true Vermont ambiance.
The lakeside property is set on 350 acres with sweeping views of the Green Mountain
National Forest. Our local guide will take us to Rock of Ages to learn about their role in the
fabrication of the World War II Memorial in Washington DC. We’ll learn what working on
this important project meant to the employees and listen to Walt Celley, who was chosen to
create the majestic eagles for the memorial. Everyone will receive a commemorative stone
that is a remnant from the fabrication of the memorial in a presentation box. We’ll take a
quarry tour, and a self-guided factory tour. You’ll have time for lunch at Burlington’s
Church Street Marketplace and then take a scenic narrated cruise on Lake Champlain
on board the Spirit of Ethan Allen for magnificent views of both the Adirondacks and
Vermont’s Green Mountains. At Lincoln Peak Winery, we’ll take a tour and have a wine
tasting. Then, enjoy a delicious dinner and cooking demonstration at Café Provence by
renowned French Chef/Owner, Chef Robert. He will demonstrate one of the items on our
dinner menu, and everyone will receive a recipe card to take home. Tour the Green
Mountain Sugarhouse, a family owned and operated maple production business to see the
sugarhouse and learn about this challenging industry. Lunch is on your own in the
quintessential New England Village of Woodstock, and then we’ll stop at Quechee
Gorge for pictures of Vermont’s little Grand Canyon, and at the Vermont Country Store
for shopping before returning to the Cape. Package Includes: 2 nights at the Mountaintop
Inn, 2 full breakfasts, and 2 dinners (incl. one with chef demonstration), baggage handling,
Bennington Potters, Norman Rockwell Museum, Rock of Ages Granite quarry, Spirit of
Ethan Allen Cruise, Lincoln Peak Winery tour and tasting, Green Mountain Sugarhouse,
Vermont Country Store. $ 529 per person, double occupancy, $ 627 single occupancy
Massachusetts Backroads – the Mohawk Trail, Thursday, October 15 - 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 for entrée).
$ 95
Connecticut’s Cultural Coastline & Florence Griswold Museum, Friday, October 16 –
Begin the day at the gorgeous Goodspeed Opera House
overlooking the Connecticut River. On our guided tour, we
will explore backstage and the actors' dressing rooms while
learning about the vibrant history of the Opera House. Enjoy
a delicious full lunch at the Old Lyme Inn, a beautiful 13
room country inn before visiting the Florence Griswold
House & Museum. During the early 20th century, the Lyme
Art Colony in Miss Griswold’s boarding house became America’s most famous summer art
colony, playing a pivotal role in fostering American Impressionism. Today, the museum
tells a story of art & history and is noted for its collection of American Impressionist
paintings. Enjoy a one hour docent guided tour of the current exhibitions & collections
and of the Griswold House and free time to explore the museum and the very popular Wee
Faerie Village. The Wee Faerie Trail leads from one Whimsical Kingdom to the next
featuring two-dozen faerie-scaled castles, towers, and palaces. Enjoy a winery tour &
tasting at Stonington Vineyards that includes six of their award winning wines.
$ 125
“Mangia! Mangia !”Boston’s North End Culinary Tour, Wednesday, October 21– Visit
“Little Italy” and experience the markets of Boston’s North
End. Michele Topor’s original award-winning North End
Market Tour will unlock the secrets of the cuisine and of
America’s oldest Italian community while you enjoy the colorful
sights, aromas and tastes of this vibrant Italian neighborhood.
Discover the pasticcerias that offer the best biscotti, cannoli and
confections and then fill (and enjoy!) a cannoli. Stop at the greengrocer, visit an authentic
salumeria to learn how to select the freshest olive oil and how to identify “real” balsamic
vinegar. Savor the scents of an Old World spice and coffee vendor that has been in the
neighborhood for over 70 years. At nearly every stop, we’ll enjoy small tastes of specific
Italian food ingredients so you will have a true taste of Italy! After the tour, enjoy some
free time for shopping in Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall & Quincy Marketplace. Please
note, the North End Market tour is a walking tour and lasts for approximately two hours.
Please dress for the weather & wear comfortable shoes.
$ 105
Salem Haunted Happenings, Thursday, October 22 - The infamous Witch Trials of 1692
gave birth to a heritage that Salem cannot deny. Every October, they
embrace their past with a month long celebration of all things spooky. We
will enjoy The Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour - an hour long guided
walking tour with engaging local guides who creatively convey Salem's
authentic haunted history. Delve into Salem's macabre past as our
knowledgeable and charismatic guide regales you with tales of documented
paranormal activity, chilling cemeteries and tales of century’s old murder. We will also visit
the Salem Witch Museum, where you will be brought back to Salem 1692. Lunch is
included at the historic Hawthorne Hotel and have time to browse the shops.
$ 109
Harvard Tour with NEW Harvard Art Museums, Saturday, October 24 - Take the
award- winning “unauthorized” 70-minute walking tour
led by seasoned tour guides who highlight “Hahvahd” hotspots through a satisfying blend of in-depth knowledge, sidesplitting jokes, historical accounts, and exclusive tales of
student life at Harvard. The Tour Guides are talented Harvard
students who engage their audiences through a theatrical
staging and creative presentation for a real behind the scenes
story of Harvard! Break for lunch (on your own) in trendy Harvard Square, home to over
90 small and unusual eateries. In the afternoon, visit the Harvard Art Museums, three
distinct museums under one roof. Recently reopened after six long years, the new
museum spaces have been completely remodeled and vastly expanded to showcase the
breathtaking and varied collection ranging from ancient artifacts from the Middle East to
contemporary works by Yoko Ono and Christo - there are new discoveries around every
corner and our docent will be there to point them out.
$ 85
Newport Playhouse “Remember Me?” Wednesday, October 28 – You’ll enjoy the
delicious all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at the Newport Playhouse, and
then we’ll walk into their intimate theatre for the comedy show,
“Remember Me?” On the surface it seems that Mary and Brian Hanson,
a couple in their late forties, have what appears to be a very comfortable
marriage. They live in a gorgeous apartment, their children are grown and
gone and they pride themselves on being best friends. But though content,
the marriage has grown tired. And then one morning while Brian is playing tennis, their
lives are turned upside down when Mary’s old college boyfriend, Peter, shows up... or does
he? But the fun isn’t over after the show – we’ll head back to the dining room for a
hilarious cabaret show!
$ 100
November
Quebec City, Sunday, November 1 – Wednesday, November 4 - The newly-renovated
Chateau Frontenac Hotel will be our luxurious 4-star hotel for this trip to Quebec City.
Crowned the number one hotel in Eastern Canada and one of the ten best hotels in the
world, this 19th century chateau is perched high upon Cap Diamante overlooking the Saint
Lawrence River. Enjoy a lively and informative tour of the Quebec area to see Old Quebec
City, Place d'Armes, the Basilica, City Hall, Parliament, the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel,
Quartier Petit Champlain, and Place Royal. Drive along the oldest road in North America,
where we will see the 17th century stone farmhouses and churches that
dot the landscape. Visit Ste-Anne de Beaupre Basilica, and see the
spectacular 274 feet high Montmorency Falls, where you’ll have a
chance to walk above the falls on the cat-walk. Enjoy an entire day at
leisure to explore the Old City on your own – there’s lots to see & do
within walking distance of our hotel! The meals on this trip are topnotch – including a gourmet dinner at a quaint French Restaurant and
three extensive full buffet breakfasts at our 4-star hotel. Package
Includes: three nights at The Chateau Frontenac, 3 breakfasts, 1
dinner, Saint Anne de Beaupre Basilica, Montmorency Falls, full day
guided tour, gratuities for meals, driver, escort & tour guide. A valid
passport is required.
$ 719 per person, double occupancy, $ 1,010 single occupancy
"Motown," Saturday, November 7 - SOLD OUT WAITLIST ONLY
Boston Christmas Craft Festival, Sunday, November 8 - Offering everything a holiday
shopper could desire under one magnificent roof at the Seaport World
Trade Center, the 29th annual Boston Christmas Festival, features the
distinctive work of over 300 master craftsmen. Bargain hunters, as well
as those with extravagant tastes, will find an endless array of gorgeous
home accessories, designer fashions, artisan jewelry, handcrafted holiday
décor, tempting gourmet specialty foods and one-of-a-kind handcrafted
gifts unavailable elsewhere. Let the Christmas Festival make preparing for the upcoming
holidays a breeze, with gifts and all the elements for stylish entertaining. For holiday
decorating, the show offers many possibilities - opulent brocade or tapestry Christmas
stockings & wall hangings, old fashioned cranberry garland wreaths, musical angel
figurines, whimsical holiday elves, gleaming seashell ornaments, collectible Santas and
much more. Top area Chefs will create gingerbread house masterpieces on display in a
competition judged by a celebrity panel and sold with proceeds benefiting “Housing
Families,” a non-profit organization dedicated to ending family homelessness. Get in the
holiday spirit and join us for a day of shopping and fun in the city!
$ 69
Newport Servant's Life, Tuesday, November 10 - Glittering dinner parties, spotless sitting
rooms, elegant gowns for morning, noon and evening…the
wealthy aristocrats of the Gilded Age certainly lived the
good life. But what about the people BEHIND that good
life? The cook, butler, house maids, footmen, lady’s maids
and more that allowed the good life to run like clockwork.
Fans of the PBS Drama “Downton Abbey” will love this
look into a real Gilded Age mansion as we enjoy The Elms Servant’s Life tour! The tour
will highlight the stories of some of the men and women who worked in the home including
the butler, Ernest Birch and his wife, cook Grace Rhodes. You'll climb the 82 stairs of the
back staircase from the basement servant entrance up to the third floor staff quarters, where
you'll see exhibits and photographs about the individual
men and women who lived and worked here. Weather
permitting, your tour will take you out onto the roof, for a
spectacular view of the ten-acre estate and Newport
Harbor beyond. Then, head back down the stairs to the
basement kitchens, coal cellar, boiler room and laundry
rooms. Our knowledgeable guide will give us all the
“inside dirt” on the family. The Preservation Society has
spent the past decade researching the servants, interviewing their descendants, and gathering
photographs and family stories. To stand in contrast with our servant’s tour of The Elms,
we will also enjoy a self-guided audio tour of the Elms Mansion. Then, relax and 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. End our adventure relaxing on board our
motorcoach as you are treated to a guided tour of Newport. Please note, this tour is a true
upstairs/downstairs tour. You will climb several flights of stairs as we experience the back
servant’s passages at The Elms.
$ 109
Boston's Art & Architecture, Thursday, November 12 –Explore the cultural side of Bean
Town, beginning with a fascinating hour long bus tour of
Boston. On the tour we will explore the diverse architectural
styles that are featured on some of the most famous Boston
landmark buildings. Take a break from touring for a delicious,
family style Italian feast at Maggiano’s. In the afternoon,
eenjoy three hours exploring one of the most comprehensive
museums in the world with art from ancient Egyptian to
contemporary; Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. In addition to
the extensive permanent collections there are several traveling exhibits on display now.
"Yours Sincerely, John S. Sargent" explores the legacy that lies behind the renowned
paintings of John Singer Sargent - a treasure trove of letters, photographs, and sketches that
document the artist's world. Among the correspondence, more than a dozen letters from
Sargent to Claude Monet illuminate his lifelong friendship and admiration for the French
Impressionist master.
$ 110
Music Road Christmas, Friday, November 13 – Saturday, November 21 – You’ve asked,
so here it is - we’re going to FLY to Branson and FLY back from
Nashville to celebrate a Country Christmas! We’ll stay in Branson at
the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing for three nights –
adjacent to the shops and attractions at Branson Landing, home to over
100 shops and restaurants. While in Branson, we’ll enjoy a behindthe-scenes tour at Sight & Sound Theater, and then we’ll see the
show Jonah – you’ll feel the thunderous storm, see a 40-foot boat
break apart, and then experience life under water on this amazing journey. We’ll see the
three hottest shows in Branson - the smash hit Liverpool Legends Beatles Christmas, The
Brett Family Christmas Show; and The Lennon Sisters & Osmond Brothers Christmas
Show. We’ll also enjoy a tour and wine tasting at The Stone Hill Winery, visit the
Branson Craft Mall, and enjoy a dinner cruise on the Showboat Branson Belle. We’ll
stay in Memphis at the Crowne Plaza for two nights, and take a tour of Memphis, visit the
Rock & Soul Museum, and tour Sun Studio, the most famous recording studio in the
world. Enjoy an authentic Memphis BBQ dinner and an evening on famous Beale Street
with free time to experience the sights and sounds of this famous street. Walk in the King's
footsteps on our audio-guided Platinum tour of Graceland, featuring commentary and
stories from Elvis and his daughter, Lisa Marie. We'll see his classic car collection with over
30 vehicles including his famous pink Cadillac, and step aboard his private jet. We’ll enjoy
an included lunch at Graceland’s Chrome Grill before we travel to Nashville, where we
will stay for three nights at the magnificent Gaylord Opryland Resort. Words can’t
describe how beautiful this property is - it has three huge atriums that will be beautifully
decorated with millions of lights, thousands of poinsettias, holiday decorations and nightly
dancing water shows set to holiday music. We’ll take a tour of Nashville, and a backstage
tour at the Grand Old Opry’s historic Ryman Auditorium, the mother church of country
music. Enjoy lunch and a line dancing lesson at the famous Wild Horse Saloon, and then
visit the newly-expanded Country Music Hall of Fame. Your ticket includes an audio
tour of the museum, and afterwards, you’ll have free time to stroll Broadway, a street lined
with cafes and honkytonks that feature local artists. We’ll take a tour of Fontanel, the
former home of country super-star Barbara Mandrell that boasts over 20 rooms, 13
bathrooms, 2 kitchens, an indoor pool and even an indoor shooting range. We’ll also enjoy
the Grand Old Opry show at the Ryman Auditorium.
Package Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations: 3 nights at the Hilton Promenade at Branson
Landing, 2 nights at the Crowne Plaza in
Memphis, and 3 nights at Nashville's Gaylord
Opryland Resort; eight full breakfasts, four
dinners, one dinner cruise with entertainment on
the Showboat Branson Belle, two lunches,
Memphis Rock & Soul Museum, Graceland
Platinum Tour, Sun Studio tour, Country Music Hall of Fame, SIX SHOWS (Jonah,
Liverpool Legends Beatles Christmas, Brett Family Christmas, Showboat Branson Belle,
Lennon Sisters & Osmond Brothers & Grand Ole Opry Show), tour of the Ryman
Auditorium, guided tours of Nashville and Memphis, round trip transfers to Providence
Airport from the Cape, roundtrip transfer from airport to Branson hotel and Nashville hotel
to the airport.
$ 1,979 per person, double occupancy, $ 2,611 single occupancy –
our group airfare is an additional $ 460.65 per person (limited seats remaining). To
upgrade to an Atrium View Room with balcony at Gaylord Opryland, please add $ 175 per
person, double occupancy or $ 350 single occupancy
The Tenors at Symphony Hall, Monday, November 16 - The Tenors' world-renowned
music is a blend of classical and contemporary pop that thrills
audiences of all ages. With four incredible voices, The Tenors
create rich and soulful music with powerful anthems and beautiful
melodies. Their undeniable charm and previous solo successes
have made their trip to international stardom a short one. On this
tour the Tenors will perform songs from their latest album entitled Under One Sky,
including beautiful renditions of "Lean On Me," "Nella Fantasia" and the Queen classic
"Who Want to Live Forever." We have first balcony seating at Boston's Symphony Hall
for the 7:30 PM show with time for dinner (on own) at the Prudential Center.
$ 122
Rhode Island School of Design Museum & Federal Hill, Thursday, November 19 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. A delicious Italian
lunch is included at the Federal Hill restaurant, Trattoria Zooma. Visit the "Pastificio"
(pasta making room) where their expert pasta makers will give us a demonstration on how
they make their fresh, handmade pasta. Spend some time on Federal Hill, Providence's
lively Italian neighborhood, enjoy browsing the amazing culinary shops & bakeries and
bring home some treats for your Thanksgiving celebration!
$ 105
Boston Museum of Science "The Science Behind Pixar" & "The Polar Express,"
Sunday, November 22 - Grab the kids & grandkids for this fun filled trip to Boston's
Museum of Science where the young and young at heart
will enjoy The Science Behind Pixar! Visitors get a
unique, first-time look into the Pixar process, and explore
the science and technology behind some of the most
beloved animated films and their characters. This
interactive exhibition showcases the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
concepts used by the artists and computer scientists who help bring Pixar's award-winning
films to the big screen. With more than 40 interactive exhibit elements, the exhibition
gives you an unparalleled view of the production pipeline and concepts used at Pixar every
day. Participate in fun, engaging hands-on activities, listen to firsthand accounts from
members of the studios’ production teams, and even come face-to-face with re-creations of
your favorite Pixar film characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Edna Mode, and
WALL•E! Explore the general exhibit halls and enjoy lunch at the museum on your own
before our afternoon admission to the 4D movie "The Polar Express." When a doubting
young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of
self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. The
Polar Express 4D Experience is based on the inspiring and beloved Caldecott Medal
children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. Featured in digital 3-D and brought to life with 4-D
multisensory effects, this is an immersive experience for the whole family to enjoy!
Children must be at least 6 years old and accompanied by an adult.
$ 85
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, Wednesday, November 25 – Thursday, November 26 – If
you’ve always wanted to see the parade, but don’t want to fight the
traffic or pay the outrageous NYC hotel prices, this is your chance –
we’ve taken care of all the details for you and we will get you there
hassle-free.
Day 1 - We’ll arrive in the city around noon, and you will have free
time to have lunch at the Plaza Hotel’s food court and see the
Christmas window displays before we take you to see the balloon
inflation. Watch the giant helium balloons get inflated and get an
up-close look at these massive balloons before the parade. Enjoy the
lights in Times Square before we depart for our hotel, the Holiday
Inn, located in the NJ Meadowlands, in Secaucus, NJ.
Day 2 - After a full buffet breakfast, we’ll head into the city to watch
the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They do not offer grand-stand seating for the
general public, but we will supply folding camp chairs (with seat back & arms) to use
while you wait for the parade. After the parade, we will board the Spirit of New York for a
Thanksgiving cruise. You’ll enjoy their Grande Thanksgiving buffet that includes a
carving station with roast turkey breast and all the trimmings. On our two-hour cruise,
you’ll have an up-close look at the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and an unsurpassed
view of the Manhattan Skyline from the ship’s huge panoramic windows or the outdoor
viewing deck. Relax over coffee and dessert, tap your toes to the music or get out there and
dance as Spirits’ star-quality performers entertain us.
Package Includes: One nights accommodation, full breakfast, Macy’s parade & inflation,
Spirit of New York Cruise with Grande Thanksgiving Buffet, all taxes & gratuities.
$ 369 per person, double occupancy, $ 453 single occupancy
Children 6-12 years old with 2 adults in room $ 259
Child 13-15 years old with 2 adults in room $ 284
December
Newport Playhouse “Always a Bridesmaid,” Tuesday, December 1 - You’ll enjoy the
delicious all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at the Newport
Playhouse, and then we’ll walk into their intimate theatre for
the comedy show "Always a Bridesmaid". In this hilarious
comedic romp, four friends have sworn to keep the promise
they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each
other's weddings…no matter what. More than thirty years later,
these Southern friends-for-life are still making "the long walk" for each other, determined to
honor that vow. "Always a Bridesmaid" is the rollicking tale of four loyal and determined
women who definitively answer the question, "Just how far are you willing to go to keep a
promise to a friend?" If you've ever elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch a bride's
bouquet, seriously questioned the mental stability of the duo saying "I do" or been forced to
wear the world's ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny comedy is definitely for
you…and your dearly beloved! But the fun isn’t over after the show – we’ll head back to the
dining room for a hilarious cabaret show! An afternoon of laughter and fun!
$ 102
Retail Therapy, Wednesday, December 2 - Grab your friends for a fun
filled day out! Start the day with some bargain shopping at the
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. Find impressive savings & start
checking off your list at Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap
Outlet, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and
more. Enjoy lunch on your own at the outlets before we visit Nashoba
Valley Winery where we will be treated to a tour & wine tasting.
Everyone will receive a souvenir wine glass to take home. End the day
the sweet way at Hebert's Candy Mansion Candy Camp. Learn how to
create two different handmade chocolate treats to take home before
enjoying a trip through Hebert's famous sundae bar featuring your
choice of ice cream and an assortment of toppings! Enjoy some free time
to shop for sweet treats at Hebert's before we head home.
$ 84
Lee Greenwood’s Tennessee Christmas at Foxwoods, Thursday, December 3 - The
sounds of the season will fill the air when Grammy-award winning artist Lee Greenwood
brings his Tennessee Christmas tour to Foxwoods. The performance will include a wide
range of Christmas standards to put you in the holiday spirit. Greenwood has a string of hits
including "God Bless the USA", “Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands,” “It Turns Me
Inside Out,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Holdin’ A Good
Hand,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns (If You’re the Rose),”. He has
won numerous industry accolades including Male Vocalist of the
Year and the CMA Song of the Year for "God Bless the USA"
which has been voted the most recognizable patriotic song in
America. Try your luck at Foxwoods Casino before and after the
2:00 PM show to and enjoy a casino bonus - $10 slot bonus and
free lunch buffet (or $10 food coupon). Casino bonus subject to
change at casino’s discretion.
$ 120
Christmas with the Boston Pops, Friday, December 4 - 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. Take some time
away from the wrapping and shopping to celebrate the
spirit of the season with the Boston Pops. 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
lunch and light shopping at the Prudential Center. Keith Lockhart is scheduled to conduct
this concert, but, as always, his schedule is subject to change. We have great first balcony
seating at Boston’s Symphony Hall for the 4:00 PM matinee show.
$ 112
Freeport Sparkle Outlet Shopping, Saturday, December 5 - Sparkle is a Freeport tradition
celebrating its 22nd year 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 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 grounds, 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 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!
$ 62
Christmas Memories & Bright Nights, Sunday, December 6 - We all look for special and
memorable Christmas events to attend with family and friends
during the Christmas season. Start a new tradition this year by
joining us for "Christmas Memories" at the Salem Cross
Inn. Enjoy a play based on Dylan Thomas' "A Child's
Christmas in Wales" and listen to the Stageloft Repertory
Theater performers sing over 20 carols, dressed in 19th
century costumes. Better yet, sing along with them and rekindle
memories of Christmases past while making memories of the
Christmas present. What's a Christmas celebration without
food? A traditional New England turkey dinner with all the
trimmings takes center stage for this one. The fun continues as
we visit Yankee Candle’s Flagship Store, where you’ll
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! End the day 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.
$ 122
A Colonial Williamsburg Christmas, Thursday, December 10 – Tuesday, December 15 –
Experience Christmas Past on this getaway to Williamsburg, Old Town Alexandria and
Washington, DC!
DAY 1 – Travel to the Revere Inn in Lancaster, PA, and enjoy a
delicious Pennsylvania Dutch Smorgasbord dinner and an
OPTIONAL Christmas show that tops all others, The Miracle of
Christmas at the Millennium Theater. This show is an amazing and
moving portrayal of the birth of Christ that will be one of the highlights of your trip.
DAY 2 - Stop at a fascinating museum dedicated to the history, tradition and wonderment of
Christmas, the National Christmas Center. On display are antique nativities, ornaments,
Christmas through the Years, Tudor Town, Toyland, and you will travel the footsteps of
Joseph and Mary to experience the first Christmas. This museum is sure to bring back
holiday memories! We’ll stop at Kitchen Kettle Village for lunch & shopping – a great
place to pick up a stocking stuffer at the Jam Kitchen, Fudge Shop or
one of the 39 specialty shops filled with crafts, quilts, pottery,
accessories and more. Then, continue on to Williamsburg, where we
will stay for two nights at the Woodlands, located on the grounds of
Colonial Williamsburg. We’ll travel to nearby Busch Gardens
Europe for the Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Celebration.
Each country at Busch Gardens will feature their own Christmas traditions – in Germany,
you’ll find a traditional Christmas Market, light show and 45 foot tree, and a live musical
tribute to Christmas traditions. In France, you’ll experience an ice village complete with
penguins, and join the townspeople of Killarney, Ireland as they celebrate Christmas with
music and playful surprises. There will be lots of Christmas lights, shopping and music
throughout Christmas Town. Enjoy an included buffet dinner
in Germany’s “Black Forest.”
DAY 3 - We’ll enjoy a three-hour highlights tour at Colonial
Williamsburg, and then have the rest of the day on your own to
see the Colonial celebrations, decorations, and enjoy the
holiday activities that are scheduled throughout the day.
DAY 4 – Travel to Alexandria for a tour of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, and
then check into our Washington DC hotel, the magnificent Gaylord National Hotel. This
four-diamond Hotel sits on the banks of the Potomac River, and boasts an 18-story 1 ½
acre glass-covered atrium with fountains, five restaurants and a two-story roof-top
Lounge, all lavishly decorated for the holidays. In the atrium, a 60-foot tall suspended
glass Christmas tree and cascades of twinkling lights hang from the ceiling, see an indoor
snowfall and the waters of the atrium fountain dancing to holiday music!
DAY 5 - We’ll also make a photo stop at the National Christmas Tree and stop at the US
Botanic Gardens, where you’ll see the buildings of the National
Mall crafted out of plant-based natural materials, fanciful gardentrain exhibits, and one of Washington's largest indoor holiday
trees towering over pools of colorful poinsettias. Enjoy a guided
tour of the US Capitol Building, where we will see the Capitol
Visitor Center’s film, "Out of Many, One," and see the magnificent
building that houses our Congress including the Crypt, the
Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall. We’ll take a tour of a beautifully-preserved
historic district of Old Town Alexandria, in the heart of the city that George Washington
called home. We’ll stroll down the cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks to the Torpedo
Center Art Factory shops and boutiques before enjoying dinner at historic Gadsby’s
Tavern. In the 18th century, the Tavern was the center of political, business, and social life.
George Washington enjoyed the hospitality provided by tavern-keepers as did John Adams,
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and the Marquis de Lafayette. We’ll
tour Gadsby’s Tavern Museum and hotel to learn about the history, social customs, food,
and clothing of a past era. Before returning to our hotel, we’ll take an illumination tour of
DC.
DAY 6 –Return to the Cape.
Package Includes: One night’s accommodation in Lancaster, PA, two nights at the
Woodlands Hotel in Williamsburg, and two nights at the Gaylord National Resort in DC.
Baggage handling at all hotels, five breakfasts, three dinners, the National Christmas Center,
full day admission to Colonial Williamsburg with a 3-hour tour and orientation movie,
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, Mount Vernon, US Capitol Tour, Old Town Alexandria
tour, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum & Hotel. Stops at Kitchen Kettle Village, US Botanic
Gardens, Torpedo Center Art Factory, National Xmas tree, & an illumination driving tour.
$ 1,199 per person, double occupancy, $ 1,630 single occupancy
Please add $ 55 for the OPTIONAL Miracle of Christmas show
“Irving Berlin's White Christmas” in Providence, Saturday,
December 12 - This holiday season discover the perfect gift for
everyone on your list! The timeless movie “White Christmas” is adapted
for the stage in a lavish new production that the New York Times says
to “put on your wish list.” "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" tells the
story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont
inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing,
laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written! Give everyone the gift they’re
dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical. We have orchestra seating for
the 2:00 PM matinee at the Providence Performing Arts Center with free time before the
show at Providence Place Mall for lunch and shopping on your own.
$ 129
Holiday Mystery Tour, Sunday, December 13 - An all NEW Christmas mystery
adventure! With all the Christmas madness of cooking and shopping it is
well worth it to take a break and enjoy a day out with friends. Slow your
running to a leisurely stroll and see the holidays in a whole new light. If
you have joined us for a mystery tour in the past, you know what a fun
time we have! If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? Full lunch
included, please dress for the weather, some walking is involved.
$ 129
Newport Vanderbilt Christmas, Monday, December 14 - See two of the magnificent
Newport mansions decorated for the holidays, both built by
the Vanderbilt family, Marblehouse and The Breakers.
Marblehouse was built as an anniversary gift by William K.
Vanderbilt for his wife, and it was the first of the “grand
cottages” in Newport, a beautiful mansion clad in shimmering
white marble. But, Marblehouse was soon eclipsed by “The
Breakers,” summer home of Williams’ older brother,
Cornelius II. 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. A delicious lunch at the Brick
Alley Pub is included, with some free time at the Brick Marketplace. $ 99
A Grand Resort Christmas, Tuesday, December 15 – Thursday, December 17 - Pamper
yourself at three of New Hampshire’s historic Grand Resorts, all beautifully decorated
for the holidays, and shop for some unique gifts along the way.
Day 1 - The gorgeous four-star Wentworth by the Sea has
welcomed social, business and political leaders from around
the world since 1874. The resort was meticulously restored
in 2003, and once again gleams with the glamour and grace
that have drawn guests to the ocean-front resort in
Portsmouth, NH for over a century. We’ll enjoy a delicious
lunch at the resort, and then take a tour of the resort to see
the delightful animatronic holiday displays and decorations located throughout the
property. Then, travel to the Mount Washington Hotel & Resort in Bretton Woods, where
we will stay for two nights. This four-diamond historic property opened in 1902 and has
been a favorite New England retreat of presidents, poets and celebrities. It has undergone a
$60 million expansion and renovation that includes guest
rooms, public areas, dining facilities, and the addition of a
signature spa.
Day 2 – Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the Circular Dining
Room, we’ll take a horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride
(weather depending). A delicious lunch awaits us, and then
either spend the afternoon enjoying the hotel’s amenities or join us for some shopping at
North Conway Village’s many unique shops, like Zebs General Store, where you’ll find
everything from cheese to New Hampshire-made gifts and gourmet food items (1 hour),
and at Settler’s Green Outlet Mall (2 ½ hours).
Day 3 – After a full breakfast, we’ll visit our final Grand
Resort, the four-diamond Mountain View 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 newly expanded front veranda
affords stunning, panoramic views of the White Mountains
and crisp mountain air. We’ll learn about the history of the resort on our guided tour of
the resort, and then enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Before returning to the Cape, we’ll stop
at Moonlight Meadery to sample their Meads (wines made from honey & ciders) and learn
how they are made. Package Includes: Two night’s at the Mount Washington Hotel, two
full breakfasts, lunch at both Wentworth by the Sea and Mountain View Grand, tours of all
three Grand Resorts, sleigh/wagon ride, Moonlight Meadery tour & tasting, optional
shopping. $ 649 per person, double occupancy, $ 866 single occupancy
Holiday in the Big Apple with optional Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Thursday,
December 17 - 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 or shop one of the Christmas Markets that pop up
this time of year. Check out the ice skaters and giant Christmas
tree in Rockefeller Plaza (or rent a pair of skates yourself!), shop,
visit one of the world class museums, or people watch in Times
Square. You will have over 5 hours in midtown Manhattan to enjoy the city on your own
(maps & suggestions will be provided on the bus). Optional tickets for the 2 PM
performance of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes are available on
first come first serve basis.
$ 90 transportation, please add $ 75 for Radio City tickets
January
“Cabaret,” Saturday, January 30 – Leave your troubles outside – life is beautiful at
Cabaret! John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff’s Tony-winning
musical about following your heart while the world loses its way. Direct
from Broadway, the acclaimed masterpiece launches its National Tour
in Providence! As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically
acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to
present Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall’s
(Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award®-winning
production of Cabaret. Come hear some of the most memorable songs in
theatre history, including “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This
Time.” Enjoy orchestra seating for the 2 PM matinee at Providence Performing Arts
Center with free time before the show at Providence Place Mall.
$ 120
February
11-day Southern Caribbean Wayfarer Cruise, Monday, February 8 – Friday, February 19
– Escape the February cold & snow on Holland
Americas ms Oosterdam and travel with us to the
Southern Caribbean! We will fly from Boston to Fort
Lauderdale, where we will shed our winter clothes
and board our ship. This cruise has the perfect mix
of exciting ports of call interspersed with relaxing
days at sea - you’re sure to come home tanned and
relaxed from this tropical vacation! Ports include:
Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Castries, St. Lucia,
Bridgetown, Barbados, Fort-De-France, Martinique, Basseterre, St Kitts. St. Thomas, US
Virgin Island, and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Holland Americas private island. Please call
for a detailed flyer. Airfare $ 479 per person, cruise fare starts at $ 2,217.01 per person,
double occupancy, $ 3,308.01 single occupancy, incl all taxes, fees & port charges
Rhode Island Flower Show, Friday, February 19 - The Rhode Island Flower Show is back
and celebrating its 23rd year in 2016! Whether you are an avid
gardener or are simply looking for somewhere to go for the day to
chase away cabin fever, the Rhode Island Flower Show is a wonderful
way to brighten up a winter day. Beautiful garden landscapes,
experts on hand to answer your questions, demonstrations and
speakers, book signings, a marketplace to pick up gardening
supplies and plants, a food and wine festival, chef demonstrations
and so much more!! Additionally, the Flower Show is held at the RI
Convention Center which is connected by an indoor walkway to the
Providence Place Mall where you’ll find 3 floors of shopping and lots of great dining
options. Once again this year, 20-year veteran show designer Chuck Carberry is offering
exclusive behind the scenes tours. Haven’t you always wanted to know how a waterfall is
created in the middle of the RI Convention Center? How an empty building is transformed
into the beautiful outdoors in three days? How beautiful, colorful flowers are grown in
February? Well, now you have the chance. Chuck will answer all of your questions and
provide you with an insight to our show that is not available to the average visitor as we
enjoy our tour BEFORE the show opens for the day, free from the noise & distractions of
the crowd.
$ 65
“Pippin” Saturday, February 20 – Pippin is Broadway’s high-flying, death-defying hit
musical! Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical
feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked,
Pippin will lift you up and leave you smiling. This unforgettable
new production is the winner of four 2013 Tony
Awards including Best Musical Revival. Hailed as “an eyepopping, jaw-dropping extravaganza”, it’s unlike anything
Broadway has ever seen! Come experience Pippin, one young
man’s journey to be extraordinary. It features sizzling
choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking
acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts de la Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation
Traces. Pippin is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,”
“Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” and “Love Song.” We have orchestra seating
for the 2:00 PM matinee at Providence Performing Arts Center with free time before the
show at Providence Place Mall.
$ 120
A Gardner Tea Party, Monday, February 22 - Spend the morning exploring the Isabella
Stewart Gardener Museum. Housed in a stunning 15thcentury 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, Botticelli, Manet, Degas and Sargent. We
will enjoy an hour long docent tour of the museum with free time afterwards to enjoy the
museum on your own. End the day with a unique, luxurious experience – British afternoon
tea at the Langham Hotel. Featured on Chronicle and voted one of the best afternoon
teas in Boston, this refined event is not to be missed! Served in the Langham’s elegant
lounge, The Reserve, we will be treated to special menu including a selection of tea
sandwiches, cream scones, desserts & more, PLUS a glass of champagne and a large
selection of loose teas including 4 blends made especially for the Langham!
$ 137
Boston Landmarks, Thursday, February 25 - Join us for the day as we explore some of
the sites that make Boston such a special city. Have you always
wondered about the story behind that big, beautiful church in Copley
Square? Trinity Church receives over 100,000 visitors a year, we
will enjoy a guided tour and discover why it has appeared on the
architectural community's "top ten" lists of significant buildings for
over 100 years. Visit the Boston Public Library (McKim Building)
with its iconic sloping red tile roof & green copper cresting, magnificent arched windows &
triple-arched main entrance. The McKim Building is notable for its perfect proportions, its
classic serenity and elegance. We will enjoy a one-hour walking tour of the Library, led
by a knowledgeable docent. Omni Parker House will host us for a delicious luncheon; as
you pass through the sculpted bronze doors of this luxury Boston hotel, you will be
enveloped by the timeless beauty that has made the Omni Parker House a landmark since
1855. Experience the perfect blend of modern amenities and historic charm at America’s
oldest continuously-operating hotel. Credited as the birthplace of Boston Crème Pie – we
will end our lunch on a sweet note as we enjoy a slice of their signature Pie.
$ 118
New York City “Behind the Scenes,” Friday, February 26 – Saturday, February 27 – We’ll
get away to the Big Apple and overnight in our 3 ½ star property, the Belvedere Hotel,
centrally located in the Theater District (48th St) - 5th Avenue, Times Square &
Rockefeller Center are all just a short walk from the hotel!
Day 1 –Enjoy lunch (on own), then take the NEW NBC Studio Tour. They are just
beginning tours again after extensive upgrades and renovations at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
The tour takes you into the studios of NBC's New York operations to visit
the NBC Sharp Globe Theater, Broadcast Operations, the Make-up Room,
and more! You’ll have the remainder of the day to explore the city.
Day 2 - Have you ever wondered what goes into a Broadway production - how shows are
created, operated and then packed up and taken on the road for the touring production? On
our 90- minute tour, you’ll go “Behind the Emerald Curtain” at the Gershwin Theatre to
see what it takes to produce the show “Wicked,” and learn how
Broadway shows are created, produced, and operated, and what it
takes to pack them up and take them on the road. You’ll be
fascinated by the details and complexities that go into a major
Broadway production. A cast member of the show Wicked will take
us through the creative process of a Broadway show, giving first-hand accounts of the birth
of a new musical. They will guide us through the exclusive Behind the Emerald Curtain
Museum, which includes an elaborate set model and an up-close look at some of the
costumes (with beautiful details that are not always visible from the audience), as well as
actual props and wigs from the show. We’ll see how the set is loaded onto the stage, and
learn about all of the people that it takes to put on the show (over 125!). You will have the
opportunity to find out more about WICKED specifically and Broadway show business in
general during a question and answer session with cast members. You’ll also have a chance
to purchase exclusive merchandise only available at Behind the Emerald Curtain. You’ll
have time for lunch, and then we’ll return to the Theatre to see the show that the NY Times
calls “Broadway’s biggest Blockbuster,” Wicked (orchestra seats). After the show, we
will return to the Cape. Package Includes: One nights accommodation at the Belvedere
Hotel on 48th Street NYC, full breakfast, baggage handling, NBC Studio Tour, “Behind the
Emerald Curtains” tour, orchestra seating for Wicked. We need to finalize our tickets for
Wicked by October 31. Reservations made after that date are subject to availability and
pricing at that time (group pricing is currently $ 30 less than the box office pricing)
$ 479 per person, double occupancy, $ 590 single occupancy
"Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles", Saturday, February 27 - Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles is
a live multi-media spectacular that takes you on a
musical journey through the life and times of the
world’s most celebrated band. Featuring new songs &
high definition imagery, this expanded "Rain" adds
even more hits that you know and love from the vast
anthology of Beatles classics such as “I Want To Hold
Your Hand,” “Hard Day’s Night,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Let It
Be,” “Come Together” and “Hey Jude.” This stunning concert event takes you back in
time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next
best thing to the Beatles. We have orchestra seating for the 3:00 PM matinee at Boston's
Citi Center with free time at the Prudential Center for lunch on your own.
$ 107
Upcoming 2016 Getaways
Philadelphia Flower Show & Longwood Gardens “Orchid Extravaganza,” Wednesday,
March 9 – Friday, March 11 – Join us again as we travel to the Philadelphia Flower Show
the world’s oldest and largest indoor flower show, attracting more than 260,000 people
annually. At the Flower Show, you’ll see large-scale gardens, landscapes, live
entertainment, culinary demonstrations, gardening how-to workshops, and lectures by
experts. The Flower Show celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the National Parks
with this year’s theme.
Day 1 – Travel to Philadelphia and enjoy the afternoon sightseeing. Check into our hotel,
the Holiday Inn Express Midtown, located less than ½ mile from the Convention Center
where the Flower Show is held. Historic Philadelphia is a
short walk from our hotel, as well, and there are many shops
and restaurants the area – your tour director will hand out
maps and give suggestions on the bus.
Day 2 –Our bus will drop you off at the Flower Show, and
we’ll offer afternoon pickups at the show so that you can
give your feet a rest at the hotel in the afternoon and then
return to the show later on. At the Designer’s Studio, you’ll see the nation's best design
professionals and amateur contestants in live on-stage head-to-head competitions. The
Gardener's Studio is the perfect place to relax while learning something new, as gardening
and greening experts share their passion with the public. At the Fine Wine & Good Spirits
marketplace, you can sample complimentary wines and liquors from the world’s finest
makers and partake in free, expert-led tastings---the perfect way to relax after the day at the
Flower Show. “The Butterfly Experience,” brings 20 species of butterflies to the Flower
Show (additional $ 3 fee to enter). Amid all of the gorgeous gardens and inspired displays,
there are also lots of great shopping opportunities in the
marketplace.
Day 3 – We’ll travel to beautiful Longwood Gardens
today - winter is anything but cold, dreary, and snowy at
Longwood Gardens - step inside the warm 4-acre
Conservatory and see how their horticulture expertise
shines during Orchid Extravaganza. Discover nearly
5,000 vibrant orchids crafted into exquisite
arrangements and forms, including their largest-ever orchid baskets, an oncidium waterfall
display, and back by popular demand, the return of the orchid meadow. See the rare 4inch sky-blue poppies in bloom - once considered a myth, blue-poppies are alive and
thriving at Longwood Gardens. We’ll learn about the history of Longwood Gardens and
visit the conservatory on our guided tour, and you’ll have time to explore the Conservatory
at leisure, visit the Peirce du Pont house, and enjoy lunch (on own) in the Café before
returning to the Cape.
Package Includes: Two night’s accommodations at the
Holiday Inn Express Midtown Philadelphia, two expanded
continental breakfasts, baggage, admission to Flower Show,
admission and tour at Longwood Gardens.
$ 499 per person, double occupancy, $ 575 single occupancy
“Sound of Music”, Thursday, March 10 - The Hills Are Alive! A brand new production of
The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony Award®
winning Director Jack O’Brien, is coming to Providence. The
spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the
Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its
Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best
Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,”
“Edelweiss” and the title song. The Sound of Music enjoyed extraordinary success as the
first live television production of a musical in over 50 years when “The Sound of
Music Live!” aired on NBC in December, 2013 (seen by over 44 million people); 2015
marks the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful
movie musical in history. We have orchestra seating for the 1:00 PM matinee show at
Providence Performing Arts Center with time before the show for lunch at the Providence
Place Mall.
$ 115
Boston Flower Show, Saturday, March 19 - The Boston Flower Show is back and better
than ever! Visit the flower show as it transforms the Seaport World
Trade Center into a garden lover’s paradise. The tradition loved by
New Englanders for more than 100 years has been re-established
and updated to appeal to everyone who loves flowers and plants,
gardens and landscape design. From the first-time gardener to the
greenest green thumb, Boston’s biggest horticultural happening will
provide the tools and inspiration to kick off the season in style! The
2016 theme is “Nurtured by Nature”. The care we put into our
gardens comes back to us a thousand-fold. Well-designed landscapes rejuvenate by offering
places to connect with nature and each other. Floral arrangements, houseplants and
containers enliven and refresh our living spaces. Homegrown food and the results of
popular urban agriculture activities like beekeeping fill our tables with nutritious
delights. Celebrate the bountiful benefits of the garden and learn how to keep yourself, and
your garden, growing strong! Join us for this celebration of multi-hued magic as garden
designers, floral arrangers, photographers and amateur horticulturalists explore the
joys of the spring landscape. Top garden writers, industry experts and creative local
chefs will share ideas and inspiration while the diverse and lively garden
marketplace offers a treasure trove of plants and hundreds of the newest gardening
products to kick off our own spring transformations.
$ 68
“Ragtime”, Saturday, April 9 - At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing…and
anything is possible. Ragtime returns to the road in an all-new
touring production Directed & Choreographed by Marcia Milgrom
Dodge and Produced by the team that most recently brought you
The Addams Family, Spamalot, Rock of Ages and The Color
Purple. The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish
immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician unfold – set in
turn-of-the-century New York – all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter
tomorrow. Their compelling stories are set to theatre’s richest and most glorious Tony
Award®-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. Winning Tony Awards for
Best Book and Best Musical Score, this 13 time Tony Award nominated musical is a
timeless celebration of life – what it could and should be! We have orchestra seating for
the 2:00 PM matinee at Providence Performing Arts Center with free time before the
show for lunch at the Providence Place Mall.
$ 119
“Jersey Boys”, Saturday, April 30 - Jersey Boys is the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier
Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of
Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy
DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four bluecollar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music
history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds
and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were
30! Jersey Boys features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls
Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t
Take My Eyes Off You.” We have orchestra seating for the
2:00 PM matinee at Providence Performing Arts Center with free time before the show for
lunch at the Providence Place Mall.
$ 138
“Enchanting Canyonlands” with Globus, Saturday, May 14 – Wednesday, May 25 –
Celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th Anniversary this year
with a trip to SIX National Parks, and much more!
Days 1 & 2 – Arrive in Las Vegas, and stay for two nights on the
Las Vegas Strip at Treasure Island Casino Resort. On our
second night, we’ll meet our tour director for a welcome drink and
prepare for our Canyonlands trip.
Day 3 – Cross the old Mojave gold-strike country on historic Route 66 through Kaibab
National Forest and arrive in the Grand Canyon. Explore along the canyon rim, join a
ranger-led program and enjoy the sunset from our hotel, located near the rim of the
Grand Canyon, the Maswik North – Grand Canyon National Park Lodge. (B,D)
Day 4 – Enjoy the morning at the Grand Canyon, and have the opportunity to take an
optional flightseeing trip over the heart of the Grand
Canyon for incomparable views of the flame-colored walls
that plunge 4,800 feet into the Colorado River. Then travel
to Lake Powell and enjoy a leisurely boat cruise to see the
fascinating scenes created by the sharply eroded canyon
walls. Our resort for the next two nights, the Lake Powell
Resort, features sweeping views over the lake. (B,D)
Day 5 – Today is a free day to explore on your own, enjoy
the amenities of the resort, or take an optional trip - enjoy the optional float trip excursion
on the Colorado River through Glen Canyon, winding through the towering red walls of
the canyon. Or, you can take the optional flightseeing trip over Lake Powell, including
famous Rainbow Bridge and Glen Canyon Dam. (B)
Day 6 – Travel into Navajo country to secluded Goulding’s Lodge in the heart of
Monument Valley. Take a dip in the pool or explore Goulding’s Museum and Trading
Post for movie memorabilia and Native American artifacts before our included Navajo
cookout. (B,D)
Day 7 – In the cool hours of morning, we’ll set out with a
Navajo guide in a comfortable 4-wheel-drive vehicle to
explore beautiful Monument Valley. Then, continue to
the resort town of Moab for a relaxing 2-night stay at Red Cliffs Lodge on the Colorado
River. Enjoy a Wine Tasting at the resort’s winery followed by dinner. (B,D)
Day 8 – Visit Arches National Park, with over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including
the world-famous Delicate Arch, then continue on to magnificent Canyonlands National
Park and Dead Horse Point State Park. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the hotel. (B)
Day 9 – A day of rich contrasts leads us to Bryce Canyon National Park. Slow erosion
has created fantastically sculptured rock formations resembling castle towers and cathedral
spires that changing with the lighting throughout the day. Bryce
Canyon Grand Hotel (B, D)
Day 10 – Descend into the half-mile deep Zion National Park,
which means place of peace and refuge. Take in the colorful
sandstone walls that rise thousands of feet above the lush
greenery of the canyon floor. (B)
Day 11 – Travel back to Las Vegas and our hotel on the Vegas Strip, Treasure Island,
where we will enjoy a farewell dinner with our tour director.
Day 12 – After breakfast, depart for McCarran International Airport. (B)
$ 3,057 per person, double occupancy, land only $ 4,091 single occupancy, land only
Airfare is not included in this rate – estimate approximately $ 450 per person for airfare.
Funtastic Getaways will arrange for group air once our minimum number has been met.
Please call for detailed flyer – EARLY BIRD BONUS! – pay your deposit before
September 15 and get 10% off of the land portion of your trip – a discount of $ 305.70 per
person, double occupancy, $ 409.10 single occupancy! If you have traveled with Globus
before, you will also receive a 5% discount off of your land price.
“Bullets Over Broadway”, Saturday, June 4 - Hailed by Time Magazine as, “Musical
Theatre Gold,” Bullets over Broadway is the hilarious
musical comedy about the making of a Broadway
show. Written by Woody Allen, with original
direction and choreography by Susan Stroman and
based upon the screenplay of the acclaimed film by
Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, Bullets Over Broadway is the story of a young
playwright who, in desperate need of financial backing for his next show, accepts an offer
he can’t refuse from a mobster looking to please his showgirl girlfriend. We have orchestra
seating for the 2:00 PM matinee at the Providence Performing Arts Center with free time
before the show for lunch at the Providence Place Mall.
$ 119
“If/Then”, Saturday, June 18 - If/Then is a contemporary Broadway musical about living in
New York today – and all the possibilities of tomorrow. With
unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize
and Tony Award-winning creators of Next to Normal, this
“fascinating, ambitious, and original new musical (New York Post)”
simultaneously follows one woman’s two possible life paths,
painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives we lead, as well as the lives we might have
led. We have orchestra seating for the 2:00 PM matinee at Providence Performing Arts
Center with free time before the show for lunch at the Providence Place Mall.
$ 129
Queen Mary 2 Fourth of July Cruise, Friday, July 1 – Wednesday, July 6 –Celebrate the
Fourth of July with a “short break” on the Queen Mary
2®, Cunard’s flagship and the most magnificent
ocean
liner
ever
built.
Ships
Registry:
Bermuda. Queen Mary 2 offers an array of
entertainment and educational activities including a 3D
Cinema, a planetarium, a casino, a superb spa and life
enriching workshops. Coupled with luxurious
staterooms, a number of excellent dining options, and a
variety of bars and nightlife venues, you can be sure of a holiday to remember! You’ll be
pampered in the elegant Cunard White Star tradition on this luxury liner, spend a day in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, and celebrate Independence Day with Boston’s exciting fireworks
display.
Day 1 –Travel to NYC and board the luxurious Queen Mary 2 for our five-night cruise – be
sure to have your cameras ready as we cruise by the Statue of Liberty!
Day 2 – Explore the Queen Mary 2 and enjoy its many amenities on our day at sea
Day 3 – We’ll arrive early morning and you’ll have a
full day to explore Halifax, Nova Scotia. There are
many shore excursions available – a Halifax hop on hop
off tour, a Titanic & Cunard tour, travel down the coast
to scenic Lunnenburg & Mahone Bay, or visit scenic
Peggy’s Cove.
Day 4 – We’ll arrive in Boston at noon, and you’ll have the day to explore the city. Take a
shore excursion into the city, or relax on the ship and prepare for the July 4 th Fireworks.
Listen to the Boston Pops (broadcast on the ship) and watch the July 4 th fireworks from the
ship or from the shore (ship departs at 1 AM).
Day 5 – Depart Boston in the morning and enjoy the ships
amenities on our day at sea
Day 6 – Depart the ship and travel back to the Cape from NYC.
Package Includes: Five night cruise on the Queen Mary 2 with
three meals daily, baggage handling, and nightly entertainment.
There are two formal nights on this cruise
With a minimum of 15 passengers, Funtastic Getaways will charter a bus to take us to NYC
cruise terminal and back. The cost of the transportation will be $ 220 per person. If less
than 15 people sign up, we will travel by Peter Pan on their regular route (departs from
Bourne & Hyannis). Please call for detailed flyer.
A 25% deposit is due to secure your space. Cut-off date February 2 - after that date cruise
will be on space available basis. Final payment due April 2, 2016.
Ocean view cabin $ 1,518 per person, double occupancy plus taxes & port charges
Balcony cabins from $ 1,850 per person, double occupancy plus taxes & port charges
Italian Mosaic with Globus, Saturday, September 10 – Wednesday, September 23, 2016 Travel with us to Italy on this 13-day classic
Italian vacation – Globus’ most popular Italian
vacation.
Day 1 - Arrive in Rome and meet your tour
director for a special welcome dinner with wine
at one of Rome’s lively restaurants. (D)
Day 2 – Enjoy Globus’ unique guided sightseeing, including inside visits to all highlights
of religious and ancient Rome: the Vatican Museums and Sistine
Chapel with Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and the Last Judgment,
the monumental St Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire
Michelangelo’s Pieta; the amazing Colosseum, and the Roman
Forum, where Roman Legions marched in triumph. To make the
most of your stay, join the optional walking tour and see the Spanish
Steps, Trevi Fountain, and more.
Day 3 – Travel to Pisa and take the traditional picture pushing back
the legendary Leaning Tower, then on to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” An
optional dinner of Tuscan specialties is offered. (B)
Day 4 – Our local guide will take us to the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo’s
David. Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s “Gate of
Paradise,” Pone Vecchio, and sculpture-studded Signoria Square. An optional excursion
is available to San Gimignano, Italy’s most picturesque medieval town (B)
Day 5 – Travel North across the Apennine hills and through the flat Po area to the Swiss
border. In Lugano, enjoy a leisurely break to stroll along the spectacular lake and on Via
Nassa, or sip an espresso on Piazza Riforma. Back to Italy for our stay in elegant Stresa on
beautiful Lake Maggiore. (B,D)
Day 6 – Enjoy a leisurely morning or join an optional excursion to the baroque palace and
peacock gardens of enchanting Isola Bella. Then take an exciting cruise to Isola Dei
Pescatori for a dinner with local specialties at La Pescheria. (B,D)
Day 7 – Stop in Milan, the commercial capital of Italy.
Visit the Museum of La Scala Opera House, then enjoy a
walk to the glass-domed Galleria and the gothic Duomo.
We’ll continue to romantic Venice and enter in syle - by
private boat. Take an optional gondola ride. (B)
Day 8 – Highlights of our guided walking tour include St
Mark’s Square and the byzantine Basilica, lavish Doges’
Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Watch a skilled glassblower fashion delicate objects in an
age-old traditional manner. An optional excursion to colorful Burano Island is offered.
Day 9 – In Padua, visit St Anthony’s Basilica, then walk to the Piazza delle Erbe and
enjoy a cappuccino at the popular Pedrocchi Café. Arrive in peaceful Assisi, where our
local guide takes us for a visit to St Clare’s Church and St Francis’ Basilica. (B,D)
Day 10 – Leave the province of Umbria for the charming, bayside resort of Sorrento.
Time for shopping and an optional excursion to the Amalfi Coast & Positano. (B)
Day 11 – Cross the bay by Jetfoil to the Isle of Capri to ride the Funicular to Capri
Village for a guided visit to this pretty town. Free time to explore the shops on the
piazzetta before returning to Sorrento. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 12 - Stop for a guided visit of Pompeii, the Roman city
both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount
Vesuvius in 79 AD. This evening, we’re back in the “Eternal
City” to enjoy a special farewell dinner with wine and opera
entertainment at La Carovana restaurant – the perfect way to
end our visit to Rome. (B,D)
Day 13 – Depart for the Cape.
Land only - $ 3,374 per person, double occupancy, $ 3,888 single occupancy
Airfare has been booked through Globus, and is an additional $ 1,356 per person
Please call for detailed flyer – EARLY BIRD BONUS!! –
Book your trip by September 15, 2015 and save 10% on the land portion of the trip –
a discount of $ 337.40 per person, double occupancy, $ 388.80 single occupancy!
If you have traveled with Globus before, you will receive an additional discount
Globus Travel protection is $ 279 per person, and must be paid for with your initial
deposit. The policy covers cancellation for covered reasons up to 24 hours or the previous
business day prior to departure. Please see full flyer for details
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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.
Payments should be sent to: Funtastic Getaways, 15 Mill Pond Way, East Falmouth, MA
02536.
Space will be held on a tentative basis for you when reserving a trip; however we reserve
the right to cancel your reservation if payment is not received in a timely manner.
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 me. You will not receive an invoice from
me 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
Pickup locations:
Our Hyannis pickup is at the commuter lot behind Burger King at exit 6 off of 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 your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to the departure time, and call
the office if you decide to change to a different pickup location. 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 I will return your call – most times I am in the office
but simply on the other line helping another customer.
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 firstcome, 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.
Deposits & Cancellations:
Since I am obligated to make financial commitments to my suppliers prior to a tour's departure based on
your anticipated participation, I have instituted the following reservation & cancellation policies:
Day-trips:
Full payment is due 45 days prior to the trip
Refundable up to 14 days prior to the trip
Day-trips with ticketed events (theatre, show, or ballgame):
Shows priced under $ 100 require full payment to reserve
Shows over $ 100 require $50 per person to reserve
Balance is due 45 days prior to the trip
Non-refundable unless your ticket is resold
Overnight motorcoach trips:
$ 50 per person deposit to reserve space
Balance is due 45 days prior to departure.
Refundable up to 30 days prior to departure.
Overnight motorcoach trips with ticketed events (theatre, show or ballgame):
$ 50 per person non-refundable deposit to reserve
Balance is due 45 days prior to trip
Deposit will be refunded if your ticket is resold
Balance is refundable up to 30 days prior to departure
Longer overnight trips, cruises and trips including airfare – check 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, please call for pricing.
We have included a walking guide in the brochure, which you’ll find at the end of each tour description
– it will let you know how strenuous each tour is:
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 will be too physical for you - as always, if you
have any questions about the tour, don’t hesitate to call.
Trips with this icon are 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
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