Day Tripping — now and into the Fall
Tuesday, June 4: The mansions of Long Island's Gold Coast. ... including the Vanderbilt Museum, also known as "Eagle's Nest," lunch at Harbor Mist Restaurant and a guided tour of the Gold Coast gem, Oheka Castle. Price per person, $112, all inclusive.
Thursday, October 24: An Incredible Day in the Hudson Valley ... starting with Madava Farms, the home of Crown Maple Syrup as we trace the journey of their maple sap from tree to barrel. We will have lunch at the American Bounty restaurant of the Culinary Institute of America. The afternoon will be spent touring the newly restored FDR Home, Museum and Library. All inclusive cost is $106 per person.
Thursday, November 21: Return to Goodspeed Opera House for The Most Happy Fella. Luncheon at Gelston House will precede this acclaimed Frank Loesser musical. With a gorgeous score and spirited dancing, it is a simple and touching love story that makes for an extraordinary afternoon of theatre. Some favorite songs include "Standing On the Corner" and "Somebody, somewhere." The all-inclusive cost will be $132 per person.
Going further and staying longer
September 10 – 18
Rhine Castle River Cruise. This is a very special cruise starting in Basel, Switzerland, and cruising through France, Germany and the Netherlands. It will meander through four countries and ten ports with delicious on-board meals (including wine with each dinner), six tours and entertainment.
Click here for further information about the cruise
October 8 -13
Enchanted Sunrise: Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
The world’s premier balloon event. Trip includes: five nights accommodations, local airport transfers, deluxe coach transportation in New Mexico with Tour Director and Driver, 11 meals. Sightseeing-admissions as outlined. Round-trip Air on a scheduled carrier, baggage handling -1 bag per person (checked bag fees additional). All taxes and gratuities. Trip cancellation/interruption insurance including pre-existing conditions. Includes 3 nights in Albuquerque, 2 nights in Santa Fe, with a stop in Taos. Prices per person: $2675 double/triple; $3170 single. A deposit of $500 will confirm space. For full details, see brochure — available online, at general meetings or from Pat Farmer.
Click here for the brochure
Looking even further ahead ... Plans are in the works for October 2014 for a River Cruise in France. Specific dates and costs not yet available (costs should be in the same range as the 2012 and 2013 trips).
Details for all trips are available at Y’s Women’s General Meetings or by contacting
Pat Farmer, Chairman of Trips & Travel, at 203.227.3076 or pahf02@gmail.com
Trip Cancellation Policy. Your payment is your reservation. Refunds will be given only when your place can be sold to someone else.
