MARK & DEBRA BALLARD’S ELEVENTH ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY HOLIDAY TRIP Thursday, December 5 - Monday, December 9, 2013 Experience the Magic of THE BIG APPLE at the most wonderful time of year. The greatest city in the world will be all decked out for the holidays… and ready for you to explore! Our flight from Atlanta to NYC will land early afternoon on December 5 where you’ll have time to get oriented to the Times Square area before checking into our home away from home and favorite hotel in Manhattan –The Crowne Plaza. Located in the middle of Time Square, this hotel has great rooms and grea t service. The lobby f eatures a wonde rful restaurant, a bar and a reception area which will serve as our gathering place for embarking on all of our adventures. The Crowne Plaza is within walking distance ofRockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Central Parkand great shopping, attractions, restaurants and Broadway theaters!
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This 3 1/2 hour holiday tour highlights the festive homes of Dyker Heights, the Italian-American section of Brooklyn madfamous in the PBS documentary "Dyker Lights" and seen onTLC's "Crazy Christmas Lights". You'll also visit the festive
homes in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn.
Included is a stop for a delicious cannoli and hot chocolate from an
authentic, Brooklyn neighborhood pastry shop! The multimediapresentation includes vintage Christmas variety specials like AndyWilliams, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and more!
This will be a relaxing and fun way to end our first day in NYC!
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The Next Four Days…
…will be a combination of group activities and free time for you to explore as you wish
We are thrilled to offer the following package of activities.
We will also have a pre-trip orientation and we offer assistance in planning your free
time!
PRIME SEATING AT A FIRST RUN BROADWAY MUSICAL…
Nominated for 12 Tony awards this year, Matilda is based on the children’s novel o
the same name by Roald Dahl. The musical charts the journey of young, gifted
Matilda Wormwood as she deals with less-then-perfect parents and a horrible
headmistress at her school. Dreaming of a better life for herself, Matilda dares to
take a stand against the oppressive forces and takes destiny into her own hands!
Playing at the Shubert Theatre on west 44th Street, this play is sure to be a winner
with all ages! http://us.matildathemusical.com
Time Magazine declares Matilda to be the best musical since the Lion King.
Prior to attending the theatre we will have a group dinner at one of the outstanding
Pre-Trip Assistance and Orientation Reception (scheduled approximately one month in advance of trip)
Roundtrip air fare between Atlanta and one of the New York area airports
Private Coach transfers between airport and hotel
Private Coach transportation as needed for groupactivities
Four nights accommodations at The CrownePlaza, Times Square
Welcome Dinner at a restaurant to be
announced
Broadway Musical Matilda - Prime Seating
Guided Tours as mentioned above.
Services of a Tour Coordinator/Guide duringour group activities
All taxes and some tips and gratuitiesPhoto Credits: Sherry Logue Turner and Debra Ballard
One IMPORTANT NOTE: Although we do have coach transportation scheduled, we would like to adv
travelers that there is some walking on this trip.
Travel from Macon to the Atlanta Airport…A coach will be booked to transport travelers between Macon and the Atlanta airport at an addition
cost that is less than driving and parking or riding Groome… and the fun begins with the bus ride
Mark entertains and travelers begin to get acquainted.
Pricing PER PERSON is all inclusive of the above:
Single Occupancy (one person per room) $ 3,699Double Occupancy (two people per room) $ 2,599Triple Occupancy (three people per room) $ 2,299Quad Occupancy (four people per room) $ 1,999
Reservation and Payment Schedule:
Payment #1 with reservation $500 NowPayment #2 $500 June 20Payment #3 $500 August 20Payment #4 $500 September 20Final Payment/Balance October 20