New York, December 3-8, 2010

MAGIC of NEW YORK with the Christmas lights on is something you will never forget!

Cost per person: $1049.00 Quad
$1199.00 Triple
$1499.00 Double

We are excited to offer another wonderful New York experience in Midtown Manhattan, New York. This year is the best yet! We include a Private Breakfast at Macys with a Fashion Designer from the New York Times, a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge (optional), a Broadway Theatre Performance, fantastic Premium Shopping Outlets, and a professional highlights tour of NY. Not to mention 5th Avenue & Times Square and TREE at ROCKEFELLER CENTER. See millions of twinkling lights, the Christmas Windows at Saks, Lord & Taylor and Macys.

Day 1 New Brunswick – NH (Fri)
Travel today through the State of Maine to New Hampshire. Comfort Stops will be made along the way. After settling into our hotel, enjoy a fantastic dinner at the “Common Man Restaurant”(on own). This wonderful dining experience is not at all common. It is located in the former Hannah Jack Tavern, an historical building dating back to 1794. See you in the morning!
Day 2 NY (Sat)
This morning we depart for Anheuser-Busch where one of every two beers consumed in America are made. The Clydesdale Horse is a breed of draft horses derived from the farm horse in Clydesdale, Scotland and named after the region. Get close and personal with these magnificent animals. Next we are off to the “Big Apple”. Settle in our wonderful hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Join your director for a pre-theatre dinner at one of New York’s famous restaurants. Tonight is a FREE to take in a Broadway Performance, the Empire State Building or choose one of the many options your experienced Tour Director will offer. (CB)
Day 3 NY (Sun)
A visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral is an option this morning before we depart on a Highlights tour of New York. Our local professional guide will take you to all the exciting sights and landmarks and share stories of the rich and famous. See where many television shows are filmed. Try lunch at one of the many famous restaurants on Restaurant Row. This afternoon join your Tour Director for a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, just over a mile. What a view! This evening’s highlight is a Broadway Theatre Performance (TBA). After the performance join your director for New York’s famous Cheesecake or take a view of the city from the “Top of the Rock” (optional). Discover New York in all its forms from 70 stories up as our high-speed shuttle takes us to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck.
Day 4 NY (Mon)
Today you are in for a treat! You have heard of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, this year we are offering Breakfast at Macys, with a NY Fashion Writer for the New York Times. It has been such a success we thought we would include it this year. Macys is the largest department store in the World and along with a scrumptious breakfast in a private setting you will see the latest fashion trends for 2011. Interested in a little shopping? Join your director for some awesome shopping at the Woodbury Premium Outlets. Bargains galore! Take the rest of the day to explore the “Big Apple”. Museums, Art Galleries are just a step away. Tonight would be a great night to see the Famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular. (Not included but we will book tickets for you.)
Day 5 NH (Tues.)
Say goodbye to the Big Apple as we make our way to New Hampshire. A little shopping at IKEA and the Wrentham Factory Outlet Mall. We arrive at our hotel in time to have a refreshment or two with your traveling companions. More options for you this evening. See you in the morning!
Day 6 Home (Wed)
After breakfast we depart for home. It is a driving day, a time to reflect on our holiday and the many sights we’ve seen and friends we’ve met. A stop will be made in Freeport on the way home. LL Bean, Bath & Body works, the Gap and more. A stop in Bangor for lunch before crossing the border in Calais. Happy Holiday! (CB)

TOUR INCLUDES:
• Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation
• Five night’s accommodation including taxes and gratuities
• Two continental breakfasts
• Private Breakfast at Macy’s with Fashion Presentation
• Porterage for one bag
• All taxes and gratuities on attractions & meals
• Professional highlights tour of New York
• Broadway Theatre Performance
• Woodbury Premium Shopping Outlet
• Freeport & Wrentham Outlet Shopping
• IKEA
• Tour Director from Freedom Travel

Don’t be disappointed. Make your $250.00 eposit today to hold your space.

So come along and join us. Your seat is waiting!

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What the Big Apple has to offer:

The Rockefeller Center Tree is lit daily through early January 2011 from 5:30am to 11:30pm; all day on Christmas; and from 5:30am to 9pm on New Year's Eve.
The tree may be viewed 24 hours a day, but is the most glorious when lit. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is located within the Rockefeller Center Plaza at 50th Street and 5th Avenue, so come anytime during your holiday visit in New York City to see the beauty of this magnificent tree. With 30,000 multicolored lights strung on more than five miles of electrical wire, and topped with a Swarovski crystal star, this is a spectacle not to be missed!

New York City is divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn (across the East River from Manhattan), Staten Island and the Bronx (located in lower Westchester County).

Almost all the attractions in New York City are on the island of Manhattan. In the middle of the island is Central Park. North of the park is the district of Harlem. South of the park is Midtown - where the Empire State Building is located. South of Midtown is Chelsea & Greenwich Village. Further south you come to Soho and Little Italy & Chinatown. At the southernmost tip of the island of Manhattan is the Financial District, where you can visit the New York Stock Exchange and where the Twin Towers used to stand.

Fifth Avenue - the first stop for expensive shopping.

Lower Manhattan is where some of the oldest buildings on the island stand - and some of the most modern too. This mixture of styles is what makes this area so special.

The Brooklyn Bridge links Manhattan with Brooklyn.

Manhattan Bridge connects the Bowery and Canal Street in Chinatown with Flatbush Avenue in downtown Brooklyn.

The George Washington Bridge links Manhattan with New Jersey.



Statue of Liberty - symbol of America and Freedom, designed by Gustave Eiffel at the end of the 19th century.It represents Ms Liberty illuminating the world. The seven rays of the crown represent the seven seas and seven continents.



The Empire State Building, built in 1931 is a must-see if you are in New York. Don't miss the journey aloft to its fabled Observatory nearly a quarter of a mile above Fifth Avenue.



The Flatiron Building 285 foot (86 m) high was designed by Daniel Burnham in 1902.


Rockefeller Center, originally known as Radio City is a group of 21 buildings, connected by a network of galleries, situated in Midtown.
Radio City Music Hall - one of the most famous theaters in New York. Especially famous are the Christmas and Easter performances of its Rockette's Chorus Line.



Saint Patrick's is one of the greatest Gothic cathedrals in the US, designed by James Renwick in the second half of the 19th century.


In front of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, sits the International Building, and in front of it, Lee Lawrie's 4,000 lb Atlas. One of the most spectacular art works in the Big Apple.



Greenwich Village used to be the home of alternative artists. The Bohemian spirit may still be here, but most of the artists had to leave the area when prices began to soar. Greenwich Village is still one of the friendliest and fun areas in NYC.


Trump Tower is a 68 story building designed by Swanke, Hayden & Connell in 1983. It is located at 5th Avenue and 57th Street. One of its peculiarities is that trees grow on the small terraces of the facade.



Federal Hall is the place where George Washington took his oath of office in 1789. In front of this Greek Revival building stands the statue of George Washington.
The most famous building in Wall Street is the New York Stock Exchange.



Chinatown it's shops, buildings, people can't say a single word in English.... it is almost a trip to Southeast Asia.


Little Italy is the place to go if you want to eat fresh pasta and pizza for a reasonable price. Although more than 40,000 people lived in Little Italy in the 19th century, currently less than 5,000 "Italians" live here.

Central Park is a completely artificial park. It stretches from 59th to 110th streets between 5th and 8th Avenues.
Central Park Zoo - just step off Fifth Avenue into a rain forest alive with tropical birds, endangered monkeys, and fascinating frogs. Chill out with penguins in a cool Antarctic habitat, or soak up some sun with sea lions.


The Theater District, or "Broadway" is located between 42nd and 54th Streets, and 6th and 8th Avenues.

Longacre Square was renamed Times Square when the New York Times newspaper opened its central headquarters in a building in this square. The opening of the offices was held on December 31,1904. Since then, a big party is held here to celebrate New Year’s Eve, and watch the ball drop. Do visit the place, at least once, preferably at night when the flashing neon signs are aglow.