THE ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND
7 Days - 6 Nights - 11 Meals
2007 TOUR DATES:
| JUNE
10 - 16 |
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| AUG
19 - 25 |
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| SEPT
16 - 22 |
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TOUR PRICING:
| Single: |
$1,682.00 |
| Double: |
$1,287.00 |
| Triple: |
$1,146.00 |
 ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - Arrival Boston
to Cape Cod
Arrive at Logan International Airport in Boston
early afternoon. Once gathered we will depart Boston
for Cape Cod and check into our hotel for the next
four evenings. Welcome reception and dinner is planned
for this evening with your tour director. (D)
DAY 2 - Martha's Vineyard
Following breakfast you will depart for Woods
Hole for a ferry ride to Martha's Vineyard. You
will have to time to tour and explore this island
of kaleidoscope candy-colored gingerbread homes,
pristine beaches, unique shops and stately white
mansions. This charming island has several towns
to explore. Dinner is included on the island and
then you will board the ferry to the mainlands
and return to your hotel. (B, D)
DAY 3 - Nantucket
Travel the high speed ferry to the "gray
lady of the sea", Nantucket. You will be
whisked to this quaint island with its cobblestone
streets and beautiful sea captains homes that
is well known for its whaling industry. You will
also visit the fascinating Whaling Museum to catch
a glimpse of a lost era. Return by high speed
ferry to the mainland. Free time this evening
to explore the area. (B)
DAY 4 - Hyannis/Provincetown
We begin this day by touring Hyannis with views
of the St. Francis church, the JFK Memorial and
the waterfront area. You will then make your way
to "land's end" Provincetown. You will
be treated to lighthouses and the beautiful National
Seashore along the way. See firsthand the importance
of the lighthouses that protected ships from the
treacherous shore between Provincetown and Chatham.
You will have free time in Provincetown for lunch
and enjoying the shops along Commercial Street.
This afternoon, enjoy a dune buggy ride out to
the dunes of Provincetown before heading back
to our hotel. Tonight enjoy a traditional Clambake
Dinner. (B, D)
 DAY
5 - Newport Rhode Island
Say farewell to Cape today and head to Aquidneck
more commonly known as Newport, Rhode Island.
This area is known for the turn of the century
summer playground of the elite society. You'll
enjoy the 10 mile "Ocean" drive past
the spectacular summer cottages and a visit to
one is planned. Enjoy lunch and free time at the
Brick Markeplace this afternoon, before a visit
to the Newport winery for a wine tasting before
checking into your Newport hotel. (B,
D)
DAY 6 - Block Island
After a hearty breakfast board an early morning
ferry for a ride to the famous Block Island. This
island is 12 miles off the coast and has been
herald as 'one of the twelve best unspoiled area
in the Western Hemisphere" This area has
green rolling hills, dazzling beaches and Victorian
charm. Step back in time to a bygone era and enjoy
lunch in this charming island setting. (B,
L)
DAY 7 - Departure from
Logan Airport, Boston
Say good-bye to Newport and head back to the Boston
area for your journey home. Please make travel
arrangements for after 2:00 pm. (B)
HOTELS:
Nights 1 - 4
Radisson - Hyannis, MA (or Similiar)
 With
a convenient Hyannis location in the heart of
Cape Cod, the Hotel Hyannis offers the kind of
warm hospitality, inviting atmosphere and topnotch
services sure to please business and leisure travelers
alike. The spacious rooms and suites at the Hotel
Hyannis feature such welcome amenities as wireless
Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access, leather
reclining chairs, on-demand movies, coffeemakers,
hairdryers and irons/ironing boards. When it's
time to relax, guests at the Hotel Hyannis can
enjoy a heated indoor swimming pool and on-site
Cape Cod Fitness Center with state-of-the-art
exercise equipment. Other convenient amenities
at the Hotel Hyannis include complimentary parking
and same-day laundry/valet service.Brick-oven
pizzas, fresh Cape Cod seafood and American classics
are featured at the Bistro, open for breakfast,
lunch and dinner at the Hotel Hyannis. The Bistro
at the Hotel Hyannis is also a great place to
relax with appetizers and a favorite cocktail.
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Nights 5 & 6
Best Western Mainstay - Newport, RI
 The
Best Western Mainstay Inn is conveniently located
with easy access to downtown Newport and Rhode
Island College. Hotel guests will find Cliff Walk
and the Newport Historic Harborfront close by.
Each well-appointed room features free high-speed
Internet access and cable satellite television.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, banquet
facilities and meeting space for up to 100 people.
Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant or enjoy
cocktails at the hotel's lounge.
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