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GENERAL INFORMATION
l All trips need advance reservations.
l Because we are sharing trips with East Granby and Suffield, seats are limited.
l Call early and don't be disappointed.
Reservations are accepted by phone. Call: 860.844.5356
l Payment is required within seven (7) days to guarantee a seat.
NOTE: Please park to the side of Town Hall.
REMEMBER: Your reservation is not confirmed until payment has been received.
If you are paying by check, please include a copy of his or her driver's license.
2011 NYC Trips
These days in the city are on your own to enjoy the Big Apple. See Chinatown, Little Italy, Central Park, a museum, the zoo, a Broadway show or shop – use your imagination! Buses depart from the Town Hall at 7:00AM; depart from the Carnegie Deli at 7:00PM. Cost: $36pp.
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Wednesday, April 20 |
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Wednesday, July 13 |
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Wednesday, Ocotober5 |
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Saturday, December 3 |
APRIL
American Museum/NYC
Today's trip includes the IMAX show, a planetarium show as well as the museum. We also have a NYC only option.
DATES: |
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 |
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TIMES: |
Depart TH @ 7AM |
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Depart NYC 4PM |
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INCLUSIONS: |
Museum admission, IMAX, planetarium |
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COSTS: |
$56/Museum Package $32/NYC only |
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MAY
Stonewall Kitchen
Travel with us to York, Maine where we will visit the home of Stonewall Kitchen, a success story to the art of preserve making and the growing interest in wholesome, healthy and tasty ingredients. We will learn the Stonewall way of preparing food as we join in their newest culinary adventure. Each class consist of a 3 or 4 course meal; after the recipe for each course is taught, the class enjoys the fruits of their labor before moving on to the next course. After lunch there will be time to shop in their store. On the way home, we will make a stop in Kittery, ME to walk off our lunch and get some bargains. Only 12 seats available.
Date: |
Wednesday, May 4 |
Departure Time: |
TBS |
Departure Location: |
Target Parking Lot, Windsor (call us for exact location) |
Cost: |
$93 |
Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox
Make this a truly family day! Bleacher seats. We have 20 seats available at Fenway. Call early.
DATE: |
Monday, May 30 |
DEPARTURE TIME: |
2:30 from Granby Town Hall |
GAME TIME: |
7:05pm |
COST: |
$55 (does not include driver gratuity) |
JUNE
Thousand Islands, Alexandria Bay, NY
This 3-day trip includes accommodations at the Riveredge Resort overlooking the St. Lawrence Seaway and Boldt Castle, a narrated boat tour of the islands, a visit to the magnificent Boldt Castle and tours of a winery and an antique boat museum. Trip insurance is highly recommended. Call our office for flyer.
DATES: |
Wednesday-Friday, June 1-3 |
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COST: |
Twin/Double/Triple |
$460 |
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Single |
$590 |
INCLUSIONS: |
Deluxe motorcoach, 2 nights accommodations, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, sightseeing & admissions as per itinerary |
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DEPOSIT DATE: |
$100 by February 23, 2011 |
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JULY
Tanglewood & James Taylor
We have 46 reserved seats in the shed for the Boston Pops with James Taylor as guest performer. Join us on the beautiful grounds in Lenox, Ma. Bring a picnic supper, lawn chairs and spread out on the lawn before the 8:30PM performance, or grad a bite to eat from their food facility.
DATE: |
Friday, July 1st |
DEPARTURE TIME: |
4:30PM from Granby Town Hall |
COST: |
$85 includes motorcoach, reserved shed seating & driver gratuity |
Red Sox vs Baltimore
DATE: |
Thursday, July 7 |
DEPARTURE TIME: |
2:30PM from Granby Town Hall |
GAME TIME: |
7:05PM |
COST: |
$78 (does not include driver gratuity) |
Lake George
Enjoy a 2-1.2 hour luncheon cruise aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement, the largest cruise ship on Lake George. Our Captain will share information on the lake's geology, ecology, environment and history. While cruising we'll have a lunch buffet in the ship's elegant dining room. Following the cruise, we'll spend time in Lake George Village, the heart of the resort area with quaint little shops.
DATE: |
Saturday, July 16 |
DEPARTURE TIME: |
7:30AM from the Senior/Youth Center |
MENU: |
Soup, garden & ass'ted salads, 2 hot entrees, vegetarian entree, deli sandwiches, ass'ted breads, cheeses, dessert & beverage |
COST: |
$78 includes motorcoach, driver gratuity, cruise, luncheon |
AUGUST
Bronx Zoo - Visit one of the best zoos in the world. Hidden away in the midst of the city, see polar bears, tigers and gorillas in their natural habitat and more. Price includes general admission, bug carousel, butterfly garden, Congo gorilla forest, Wild Asia monorail, zoo shuttle and the NEW 4-D theatre.
DATE: |
Thursday, August 11 |
DEPARTURE TIME: |
Depart Town Hall at 7AM; depart the Zoo at5PM. Supper stop on the way home |
COST: |
$50/adults |
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$45.50/children 3-12 $47/Seniors |
SEPTEMBER
Mohegan Wed., Sept. 14th Depart Town Hall at 8AM; depart casino at 4PM. Cost: $22.50pp includes transportation, food coupon for $15 but there is a $6 surcharge for the buffet (other restaurants are now offering $15 specials), and wheel bonuses, all worth $30! Bonuses are issued by the casino and subject to change.
Martha's Vineyard
"The Vineyard" is the quintessential New England summer and fall destination. Located just 7 miles south of Cape Cod, it is home to some wonderful vintage inns and expansive, quiet beaches. With an island guide, we will enjoy a 3-1/2 hour tour of this storybook island where history merges with beauty to give the island its uniqueness. Highlights include a stop to see the Victorian Gingerbread cottages and free time in Edgartown with its quaint shoppes. We have a limited 14 seats available.
DATE: |
Saturday, September 17 |
DEPARTURE TIME: |
5:15AM |
COST: |
$88 includes motorcoach, driver grautuity, ferry fees |
OCTOBER
The Turkey Train - Enjoy a nostalgic train ride along the shores of Lake Winnipesauke in NH. Spectacular in the Fall! Relax as we watch boats on the lake & enjoy the scenery as we travel roundtrip from Meredith, NH. Hart’s Turkey Farm will serve dinner on board the train; Hart’s is known for their home-styled turkey dinners. Following the ride, we will stop at the Hobo Gift Shop filled with unique collectibles, crafts and clothing – think holiday gifts! We will also make a stop at the NH Liquor store.
DATE: |
Saturday, October 8 |
DEPARTURE TIME: |
Early! TBA |
COST: |
$85pp includes bus, driver gratuity, train ride abnd turkey dinner |
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Penn Dutch Country and "Joseph" - We're bound for the Lancaster, PA, the heart of Amish Country. We will spend 2 nights at the Comfort Suites featuring spacious guestrooms, an indoor pool and fitness center. We will shop for treasures before hopping aboard our narrated horse drawn carriage for a ride through the backroads to witness the Amish lifestyle at an authentic Amish farm. We will also get a guided tour of the countryside and learn about the Amish history and culture.The highlight of this trip will be viewing of "Joseph" at the Millennium Theatre. A stop at the QVC Studio for a guided tour is included on our trip home.
DATE: |
Monday - Wednesday, October 17-19, 2011 |
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COST: |
Twin/Double/ Triple |
$ 406 |
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Single |
$ 526 |
INCLUSIONS: |
Deluxe motorcoach, 2 nights hotel, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, sightseeing & admissions as per itinerary |
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DEPOSIT DATE: |
$150 by July 26, 2011 |
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NOVEMBER
A Day in Pompeii - Get a glimpse of daily life in Pompeii, one of Imperial Rome’s most cosmopolitan and resort cities, before and after the epic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius over 2,000years ago. Imaging the moment their world vanished and discover the artifacts unearthed since. Witness the life & death of those frozen in time by ash – featuring over 250 artifacts including the largest collection of body casts and a brand new movie experience, a time-lapsed representation starting from the moment of the volcano’s eruption. Mid-afternoon we will take the bus to Quincy Market for shopping and dinner before departing for home at 6:30.
DATE: |
Saturday, November 5 |
DEPARTURE: |
TBA; depart Boston at 6:30PM |
COST: |
$71 includes bus, admission to Museum of Science & exhibit w/audio |
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DECEMBER
Christmas in Salem, MA – Sun., Dec. 4th Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly 2 centuries? Our holiday trip this year includes a special tour of the House of the Seven Gables
blending the unique history of the mansion and the background of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Lunch will be at Victoria Station on Pickering Wharf with a menu of salad, bread basket, entrée choices, desert and beverage. After lunch enjoy some shopping time on Pickering Wharf for holiday gifts. Departure times and cost still TBD.
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