New York City "Holiday Spectacular" Trip
30s - 40s -50s & Active 60s Singles Vacation
November 28 - December 2, 2012
$1575*

It's the hap-happiest time of the year, so spend some Holiday time in New York City! 
New York City at Christmas is one of the most spectacular sights to see. The City takes on a special glow, and all of the stores try to outdo each other with the most dazzling displays.

Once in a lifetime You need to see the NYC Rockettes Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall
Now is your chance to see the famous theater transformed into a magical wonderland, tickets are Included.

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Day 1: Wednesday, November 28 - Arrive New York

Your plane can land at any of the 3 New York area airports and you will be shuttled to the newly renovated Milford Plaza Hotel at Times Square.

Our exciting vacations begins at 3:00pm, walk along Fifth Avenue, and view the best Christmas Windows in the world, until we reach Rockefeller Center with it's timeless Herald Angels and ice skating rink.

Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing as we are going to join tens of thousands of people at Rockefeller Center and wait for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a world-wide symbol of the holidays in New York Cit,, is illuminated by 30,000 lights on five miles of wire and is crowned by a Swarovski crystal star. The Tree is typically lit the week after Thanksgiving and we are hoping it is being lit tonight.

Day 2-3-4: Thursday, November 29 - Saturday, December 1 - Explore New York

Our group will spend the next 3 days exploring the Island of Manhattan using an unlimited Hop-on Hop-off Bus and the New York Pass. We will try to visit as many of the sites and do as many tours as possible and still allow for enough free time to shop the amazing stores and visit the numerous museums New York has to offer.

View the most famous neighborhoods, attractions and places of interest: Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Macy's, Empire State Building, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Site of the World Trade Center, Wall Street, Financial District, Battery Park South Street Seaport, Lower East Side, United Nations, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Broadway Theatre District and much more.

Empire State Building Observation Deck is nearly a 1/4 mile above Fifth Avenue and has breathtaking panoramas across the rooftops and avenues of the New York Metropolitan areas, see as far away as four neighbouring states.

The New York Skyride is an awesome aerial tour of NYC that sends us on a ride around, above and below all the city has to offer… feel the sights from the comfort of a specially-equipped, motion-simulated, big-screen theater seat.

Statue of Liberty - We will start early one morning and visit the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, both only a short ferry ride from Battery Park. Be sure not to miss the historic halls and galleries at Ellis Island, where more than 12 million immigrants first entered America.

Rockefeller Center Tour - Discover the history behind the art, design and architecture of Rockefeller Center. Tour the famous streets, building and landmarks that make up this wondrous “city within a city”.

Discover Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck and experience breathtaking views of New York City. Step on one of the glass ceiling sky shuttles for a thrilling ride to the Top to find three stories of spectacular views, including a stunning, open air, 360-degree view from the 70th Floor outdoor deck.

NBC Studio Tour takes us to some of the most famous NBC studios like Saturday Night Live, Nightly News with Brian Williams, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, Football Night in America and MSNBC. Visit the NBC/Sharp Globe Theater, Broadcast Operations, the tour Make-up Room, and High Definition mini-control studio.

The Stage Door Tour -Be a part of a Radio City Rockette kick line with an Interactive photo opportunity! Learn about the genesis of Radio City Music Hall and the legendary Rockettes. Explore the secrets of the Great Stage, amazing art-deco interiors and production areas, see the vast Radio City art collection.

Uptown Treasures & Harlem Bus Tour - Enjoy a 2 1/2 hour ride narrated by licensed guides pointing out architectural masterpieces, homes of the rich and famous, cultural institutions, remarkable houses of worship, landmarks of entertainment, sports and Central Park as well as the famous neighborhood, Harlem. Views of Fifth Avenue, Museum Mile, The Dakota, Lincoln Center, Time Warner Center, Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim, Frick Collection, Apollo Theater, Museum of Natural History, Museum of Modern Art, and Harlem Market.

Lights of the Holiday Bus Tour - Get in the festive mood by taking a two-hour, early-evening tour of Manhattan's glittering holiday-season lights. New York City comes alive at night, and there is no better time to tour the illuminated city than during the Christmas holidays.

Free time for Shopping - Shop one of the huge department stores, Macys, Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor or check out the famous FAO Schwartz or the large Toys R US in Times Square. New York is a shoppers paradise. For something different try Bryant Park, 6th Ave/42nd St, which is transformed into an old-fashioned European market.

New York Museums - Since everyone has different tastes there will be free time to use the New York Pass and enter the following museums / exhibits / tours for free - Bodies.The Exhibition - Carnegie Hall Tours - Tour at Lincoln Center - Guggenheim Museum - Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - Madame Tussaud - Metropolitan Museum of Art - Museum of Natural History -Museum of American Finance - Museum of Biblical Art - Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust - Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) - Museum of the City of New York - New Museum -New York Hall of Science - Whitney Museum of American Art

Little Italy Dinner - Walking the cobblestone streets beneath the fire escapes of turn-of-the-century tenements, you're tempted by the sights, sounds and smells of Italian cuisine and culture emanating from the restaurants surrounding us at every step. Enjoy a dinner at one of New York's best Italian restaurants (included).

Day 5: Sunday, December 2 - Depart New York

Sad to say but our New York Holiday Spectacular Weekend has come to an end. Check out time is 12:00pm so grab a bagel or a slice of pizza before you board your hotel to airport shuttle.

Christmas Windows 

     

New York Holiday Spectacular  Christmas Time in New York November 28 - December 2, 2012 Price - $1575* Vacation Includes * 4-Nights Accommodations * Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Show * 3 Days Hop on Hop off Bus * 3 Days New York Pass * Italian Dinner * Bagels, muffins or pastries every morning * Singles Travel Hostess * Airport / Hotel Transfers on Tour Dates * Taxes and Surcharges Not Included * Airline flights * Tips $40- collected first day of trip *The price per person is for a double room. Free roommate matching is available so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone the cost is an additional $800

SinglesVacation   Deposit - $300 Balance Due November 10, 2012