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CHARMS OF THE CHESAPEAKE! September 20 (Monday) - 24 (Friday), 2010
EVENT PRICE: Single occupancy: $939.00ppDouble occupancy: $759.00ppTriple occupancy: $719.00pp
EVENT INCLUDES: * Round-trip motorcoach transportation * Three Nights Hotel Accommodations - one in Annapolis and two in Cambridge, MD. * A Lakeland Tour Director to accompany the group. * Baggage Handling at your hotel. * Three Dinners - at locally popular restaurants (tax and gratuity included) * Four Breakfasts - one full buffet, three continental (tax and gratuity included) * Free time in Annapolis’ City Dock - browse the unique shops of this area. * Walking tour of Annapolis, including Maryland State House and U.S. Naval Academy * Annapolis Harbor cruise - The narration touches upon the history of Annapolis Harbor, the Naval Academy, and the bridges and communities of the Severn. * Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art - the most comprehensive collection of wildfowl carvings in the world. * Free time to explore historic St. Michael's - “the town that fooled the British!” * Chesapeake Maritime Museum - traces the history of Chesapeake Bay and its traditions. * Patriot Cruise Boat - tour Miles River, a beautiful arm of Chesapeake Bay. * See the wild ponies on Assateague Island - that live in the salt marshes of this wind-swept barrier island. * Tour of Berlin, Maryland - a charming, historic town and film location of the Runaway Bridge. * Oxford - a charming, tree-lined and waterbound village with much to explore.
Clothing/Weather: Casual and comfortable for your touring pleasure. Comfortable walking shoes will be important, especially on the Annapolis walking tour. The average daily high temperature in Annapolis during September is mid-70s; the average daily low is high-50s.
HOTELS: Holiday Inn Express, Annapolis, Maryland. One night. Enjoy a comfortable stay at the newly renovated Holiday Inn Express, conveniently located less than three miles from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. This property contains 79 guest rooms on 2 floors. All guest rooms contain a coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, hairdryer. Hotel amenities include a newsstand, 24-hour fitness center, whirlpool, on-site guest self-laundry facilities (washer/dryer) and a hospitality area.
Holiday Inn Express, Cambridge, Maryland. Two nights. This property contains 86 guest rooms on 4 floors. All guest rooms contain a coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, hairdryer. Hotel amenities include indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, on-site guest self-laundry facilities (washer/dryer) and a hospitality area.
Meals: Three DinnersMiddleton Tavern, Annapolis, Maryland. Dinner consists of tossed salad, rolls and butter, a choice of 1) Chicken Picata with pasta and mushrooms, 2) Miso Glazed Bay Scallops with Asian slaw, 3) Beef and Broccoli served with rice, 4) Grilled Hanger Steak, mashed potatoes with mushroom demi-glace, 5) Sweet and Sout Pan Fried Sole with cucumber salad or 6) Jumbo Crab Cake served with cole slaw and French fries, chef’s choice dessert and coffee, tea, iced tea or soda.
Suicide Bridge Restaurant, Hurlock, Maryland. Dinner consists of tossed salad, English Cut Prime Rib and Rockfish combo plate, potato, vegetable, dessert and coffee, tea or soda.
The Crab Claw Restaurant, Crisfield, Maryland. Dinner consists of a Chesapeake Bay Seafood Buffet, featuring steamed crabs and shrimp, buffalo wings, crab vegetable soup, vegetable tray, cole slaw, potato salad, sliced tomatoes and onions, corn on the cob, beverage, and brownies and fruit for dessert.
Four BreakfastsHilton Garden Inn Rockaway. Breakfast buffet is included the morning of departure.
Holiday Inn Express, Annapolis, Maryland. An Express Start breakfast bar is included on the morning of our stay here, to include biscuits, sausage, eggs, cereal, fruit and their exclusive signature cinnamon rolls.
Holiday Inn Express, Cambridge, Maryland. An Express Start breakfast bar is included both mornings of our stay here, consisting of hot and cold favorites, such as fresh fruit, crispy bacon or tasty sausage, fluffy eggs, breads and 100% Arabica bean coffee.
Attractions: Free time in Annapolis’ City Dock - browse the unique shops of this area.
Walking tour of Annapolis – Annapolis is Maryland's Capital city and home to more surviving Colonial buildings than any other place in the country. While on the tour, we will visit the Maryland State House, the oldest U.S. State House in continuous legislative use. While walking the scenic grounds of the United States Naval Academy, known as the Yard, the contrasts in architecture reflect the long and colorful history of the academy. * All persons 16 years and older going on the tour must bring picture identification to enter the Naval Academy and the Maryland State House. There are no exceptions!
Annapolis Harbor cruise – Enjoy a spectacular 6-mile cruise along the Severn River. The narration touches upon the history of Annapolis Harbor, the Naval Academy, and the bridges and communities of the Severn.
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art. The most comprehensive collection of wildfowl carving in the world invites you to explore this unique, indigenous North American art form from antique working decoys to internationally acclaimed contemporary sculpture and painting.
Free time to explore historic St. Michael's - “the town that fooled the British!” Three centuries of colonial heritage abound! You'll find charming antique shops, galleries and superb restaurants.
Chesapeake Maritime Museum - traces the history of Chesapeake Bay and its traditions in boat building, commercial fishing, yachting, water fowling and navigation..
Patriot Cruise Boat - tour Miles River, a beautiful arm of Chesapeake Bay. Learn about the history of Talbot County with our historical narration, view of historic homes, waterfowl and the fishermen who harvest blue crab, clams and oysters.
See the wild ponies on Assateague Island - visit Assateague Island, a windswept and beautiful barrier island and home of the wild ponies that live in these salt marshes. You’ll see the wild ponies, the lighthouse and view a film at their visitor center.
Tour of Berlin, Maryland – Berlin is the film location of the movie The Runaway Bride. This charming historic town whose downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, representing nearly two centuries of architectural heritage, was established in the 1790's. Tour the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. Located on Main Street in Berlin, this restored 1832 Federal style house is furnished in period. One wing features changing exhibits of local memorabilia.
Oxford - a charming, tree-lined and waterbound village with much to explore, and is one of the oldest towns in America. You can watch the sailboats arriving from all over the bay to dine at the various local restaurants this town has to offer.
Itinerary:
DAY 1 – September 20, 2010 - Monday (B & D) Buffet breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway Mall Depart Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway Mall (7:00am departure) Lunch stop (not included) and time to browse at Annapolis’ City Dock Annapolis Harbor cruise Arrive Holiday Inn Express Annapolis check-in for one night Dinner (included) at Middleton Tavern
DAY 2 – September 21, 2010 - Tuesday (B & D) Breakfast (included) Annapolis City Tour, including Maryland State House & US Naval Academy Visit to St. Michaels, MD (lunch not included) Chesapeake Maritime Museum Patriot Cruise Boat Dinner (included) at Suicide Bridge Restaurant Arrive Holiday Inn Express Cambridge check-in for two nights
DAY 3 – September 22, 2010 - Wednesday (B & D) Breakfast (included) Visit Assateague Island Tour Berlin, MD (not included) Tour Calvin B. Taylor House Museum Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art Dinner (included) at Crab Claw
DAY 4 – September 23, 2010 - Thursday (B & D) Breakfast (included) Visit Oxford, MD Lunch stop (not included) Return to Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway Mall (approximately 7:00pm) __________________________________________________________________________________________
Please contact a tour representative for more information and/or reservations at (973) 366-0600 ext. 602.
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