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MARITIME HIGHLIGHTS
10 Days - 9 Nights - 19 Meals
2007 TOUR DATES:
| JULY
21 - 30 |
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| SEPT
15 - 24 |
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TOUR PRICING:
| Single: |
$2,197.00 |
| Double: |
$1,652.00 |
| Triple: |
$1,487.00 |
| Quad: |
$1,405.00 |
ITINERARY:
DAY 1
Welcome to New England! Arrive to our Portland,
ME hotel for the evening where we'll meet Professional
Tour Director and enjoy a refreshing welcome reception.
Enjoy a savory welcome dinner this evening. (D)
DAY 2
This morning an early breakfast will is served
before an early boarding on The CAT High-speed
ferry, for a 5 1/2 hour cruise to Yarmouth, Nova
Scotia. Try your luck in the casino, shop in the
duty-free gift shop or simply relax on the open
sea. Once in Yarmouth, disembark and enjoy a scenic
ride along the Evangeline Trail. Arrive to our
resort on the trail for an overnight stay. Relax
and enjoy the surrounding before a savory dinner
tonight. (B, D)
DAY 3
This morning after breakfast, we'll visit GRAND
PRE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE; 14 acres of landscaped
grounds which were established in memory for all
the Acadians, Nova Scotia's first French settlers,
who were deported to British Settlements throughout
the North America. View Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's
statue depicting the fictional heroine in his
epic poem "Evangeline." Mid morning,
arrive in Halifax to visit the Halifax Citadel
National Historic Site. This star shaped fortification
was completed in 1856 and stands on a hill overlooking
downtown. Designed to block a land-based attack,
this fort actually was never attacked. From here,
we will tour Halifax visiting the Fairview Lawn
Cemetery. Here many victims of the tragic sinking
of the Titanic lie in rest. Take some time to
stroll through the beautifully manicured Halifax
Public Gardens. This afternoon, check into our
Halifax hotel for the evening. Enjoy dinner this
evening. (B, D)
DAY 4
This morning check out of the hotel and depart
for the enchanting seaside fishing village of
Peggy's Cove for a delicious breakfast. This village
is quite well known to many artists for its picturesque
ocean setting. Visit Peggy's Cove Light - the
only light of its kind as it doubles as Peggy's
Cove post office. We will depart Halifax traveling
along the rocky shores of Marine Drive viewing
magnificent sites the rocky coast line and pastoral
beaches of this eastern shore route. Travel through
Antigonish before arriving onto Cape Breton Island
to the village of Baddeck where we'll check in
for the next two evenings. A delicious dinner
will be prepared for us tonight. (B, D)
 DAY
5
This morning after a hearty breakfast, we'll visit
the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. This museum
houses the largest collection photographs, artifacts,
and personal effects to the inventor of the telephone.
We'll begin our journey along the glorious Cape
Breton Highlands National Park. The Cabot Trail
is considered one of the most scenic byways in
the world with its magnificent mountains, coastal
wilderness and ever changing sea scapes. We'll
make plenty of photo stops along the way as well
as visits to native craft shops. Enjoy a picnic
lunch on the trail. Enjoy another savory dinner
tonight.
(B, Box L, D)
DAY 6
Following breakfast, we'll depart Cape Breton
Island for Prince Edward Island. We'll cross the
Northumberland Strait via ferry service arriving
in Wood Islands. Upon arrival to the island, we
visit Founder's Hall, the birthplace of Confederation.
We'll arrive to our Island hotel for the next
two evenings. After you've had time to relax and
freshen up, we'll enjoy a delightful dinner in
the dining room before a performance at the Confederation
Center of the Arts this evening. (B, D)
DAY 7
This morning following breakfast, we'll be met
by our step on guide for a full day's tour of
this picture perfect Island. First, begin with
a tour of Charlottetown, this historic town with
many of its buildings kept up to keep their 19th
century charm. From Charlottetown, we'll depart
for the north shore traveling through "Anne's
Land" viewing the beautiful red sandy beaches
and pastoral country sides. This drive along the
shore is among the most beautiful on the island.
Visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum and enjoy
a carriage ride. Tonight savor a traditional P.E.I.
Lobster Supper. (B, D)
DAY 8
After a hearty breakfast, we'll bid farewell to
Prince Edward Island as we cross over the Confederation
Bridge into New Brunswick. We'll visit Magnetic
Hill, Canada's third most visited natural attraction.
Gravity is defied as the motor coach seems to
amazingly roll uphill in neutral! We continue
onto Fredericton and enjoy a visit to KING'S LANDING
where dinner and entertainment will be included
before checking into our hotel for the night.
(B, D)
 DAY
9
Following Breakfast we'll leave Canada behind,
crossing into Maine at one of the busiest border
crossings between the States and Canada. Soon
after crossing the border, we again cross into
Canada to visit CAMPELLO, Franklin D. Roosevelt's
summer home and retreat. One of the only internationally
managed parks; it combines the United States and
Canada in a unique alliance. Enjoy a tour of his
home and time to stroll the magnificent grounds.
Continue on to Bar Harbor and visit CADILLAC MOUNTAIN
before checking into our hotel for the evening.
Enjoy a farewell dinner. (B, D)
DAY 10
Following Breakfast this morning, travel through
the heart of New England on our journey to Boston.
This afternoon, arrive at the airport as we depart
for home taking with us many fond memories of
our journey throughout the Canadian Maritimes.
(B) (Please book flights after 3:00pm)
HOTELS:
Night 1
Hotel Inn by the Bay, Portland, ME
 The
Pleasures of vacationing By the Bay includes a
wide variety of amenities to fit everyone's needs.
While staying with us enjoy our large indoor pool,
saunas, and a fully equipped fitness center. After
a day filled with activities, enjoy elegant dining
in our elegant Port of Call Restaurant and Lounge.
Enjoy the best views of Portland in style at The
Inn By the Bay. Over half of By the Bay's 239
spacious guestrooms are enhanced with breathtaking
views of the Atlantic Ocean on our bay side, the
White Mountains and the beautiful Portland city
skyline.
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Night 2
Orchard Inn - Wolfville, NS
 Old
Orchard Inn Resort and Spa welcomes all guests
to a gentle world of Natural beauty and modern
amenities, a travel destination for all Seasons.
For over 30 years, this favourite Nova Scotia
hotel has been a gathering place for family vacations
and weekend getaways. This countryside resort
also features a Convention Center for corporate
business meetings and retreats while offering
a Maritime welcome reprieve and accommodation
for the road-weary business traveler. All 100
guest rooms feature elegant furnishings, air conditioning,
hair dryers, clock radios, telephones, remote
colour satellite TV with Super Nintendo game systems
and in-room movies.
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Night 3
Lord Nelson - Halifax, NS
 Surround
yourself with the warm and rich ambiance of our
unique historic architecture and beautifully-appointed,
fully-renewed guest rooms and suites. Located
in the heart of downtown Halifax at the vibrant
corner of Spring Garden Road on South Park Street,
just across from the famous Public Gardens, we
provide up-to-date convenience and modern amenities
in guest rooms and suites that are available in
a wide range of sizes, lay-outs and styles. Large
comfortable beds, fully modern bath facilities,
high-speed internet access, voicemail, an iron
& board, clock radio, complimentary local
calls, hair dryer, coffee-maker with complimentary
coffee and tea, and in-room entertainment including
Nintendo and movies services are standard conveniences
featured in all our guest rooms and suites.
• Visit
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Nights 4 & 5
Silver Dart (or Similar) - Baddeck,
NS
 Silver
Dart Lodge is conveniently located on 90 acres
of nature, just on the outskirts of the bustling
village of Baddeck, at the beginning and end of
the famed Cabot Trail. From the grounds of Silver
Dart Lodge we overlook the Bras d'Or Lakes. Enjoy
Baddeck's finest panoramic view of the Bras d'Or
Lakes from our dining room, lounge and patio,
with live entertainment. Recreation includes heated
swimming pool, children's playground, private
beach, and forested nature trails.
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Nights 6 & 7
Rodd Royalty - P.E.I.
 Rodd
Royalty Inn & Suites, Charlottetown PEI, is
full-service hotel with 121 spacious guestrooms
each tastefully decorated with a modern, fresh
style. Families love our glass enclosed swimming
pool and 105 foot waterslide. Located only 5 minutes
from the downtown core and Charlottetown Airport,
we are in the heart of city's shopping district.
Free Wireless High Speed Internet. The Gallery
Restaurant. Wally's Den & Deck. Indoor Pool.
Hairdryers. Coffee Makers. Cable Televisions.
• Visit
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Night 8
Holiday Inn Fredericton, NS
 The
Holiday Inn Hotel & Resort Fredericton is
a beautiful hotel located on the banks of the
majestic St John River, just a short drive from
downtown Fredericton. Hotel Features include:
In room Complimentary High Speed Internet, Business
Center, Full Service Dining Room, where Kids Eat
Free, and lounge, Room Service, Wireless Internet
in the Lobby, Boat Launch and Dock. Join us for
old fashioned Maritime hospitality, with all of
the modern amenities you would ever desire.
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Night 9: Wonderview - Bar Harbor, ME
 Wonder
View Inn is located on the site of Farview, the
estate of Mary Roberts Rinehart, famous writer
of popular mystery stories. Most of the estate,
along with hundreds of homes and summer cottages
and thousands of acres of forest, was destroyed
in the fire of October, 1947. The stone steps
and walls on our grounds are remnants of the original
Rinehart estate. After a fun-filled day, relax
in one our distinctively decorated rooms. Large
windows and roomy balconies provide you with gorgeous
views of Bar Harbor and Frenchman Bay. Each clean,
comfortable room has a direct-dial phone, color
TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator. For
your convenience we have added a guest laundry
room and a computer in the lobby to check your
e-mail. The lobby and some areas of the property
also have free WYFI. Our Rinehart Restaurant,
offers the best in fine dining. Among the specialties
prepared by our versatile chef are Down East recipes
for lobster and other delightful seafood dishes.
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