Maryvale Community Education offers the following Trips and Tours:
Just click on the name of the tour, or scroll down, for more information.
THE FOLLOWING TOURS ARRANGED THROUGH KNOW HOW TOURS
Departure information will be
sent to you. CANADIAN TRIPS REQUIRE PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP. All passengers
going into Canada will be required to present proof of citizenship before
boarding the coach. Anyone who cannot show proper ID to the tour escort
WILL BE DENIED ENTRY ONTO THE COACH and there will be no refund given for the
missed tour. PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP is a valid passport or a birth
certificate with a seal along with a government issued picture ID (driver's
license). Children must have a birth certificate with the seal and if not
traveling with the parent, a notarized permission slip signed by the
parent. A DRIVER'S LICENSE ALONE IS NOT VALID PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP.
Registration deadlines are sometimes extended. Please call our office at
635-4666 if you are interested in a trip past the posted deadline.
NO DISCOUNTS * NO REFUNDS
*TRIP PRICES MAY CHANGE AT ANYTIME DUE TO INCREASES IN TRANSPORTATION COSTS.
TP - Tops Market (355 Orchard Park Rd);
HD - Home
Depot (2065 Niagara Falls Blvd)
Begin the day with a muffin and orange juice as you travel to Columbiana, Ohio. The old-fashioned Christmas in the Woods at beautiful Shaker Woods is back for its 10th season. The woods will be transformed into a holiday wonderland with each booth beautifully decorated in a Holiday theme. The craftspeople include woodworkers, floral designers, blacksmiths, potters, tole painters, basket weavers and many more. There’s also live entertainment and plenty of delicious food. The festival takes place rain or shine. There is a lot of walking on this tour. A fast restroom stop will be made on the way down and back. Registration deadline: September 26.
(TRP-229)
DATE: Saturday, October 11
DEPART: HD 7:30 AM; TP 8:00 AM
RETURN: TP 9:00 PM; HD 9:30 PM
COST: $67.00
CRAFTING & COLOR AT LETCHWORTH
Begin with lunch at the Glen Iris Inn, formerly the country estate of William Pryor Letchworth, overlooking the magnificent Middle Falls on the Genesee River. Proceed to the 30th Annual Letchworth Arts & Craft Show. You will have approximately 3 hours to visit the 300+ craft vendors. This show presents the finest of artists, artisans and crafts people from all over the country. End the day with a ride through the park. Choose one entree: Roast Pork Loin served with Bread Pudding or Stuffed Chicken Breast with creamy wine sauce. Registration deadline: September 26.
(TRP-067)
DATE: Sunday, October 12
DEPART: HD 9:30 AM; TP 10:00 AM
RETURN: TP 7:00 PM; HD 7:30 PM
COST: $65.00
THE COLORS OF AUTUMN: FALL FOLIAGE, GAMBLING & PUMPKINVILLE
Enjoy the brilliant orange and yellow foliage on the way to the Seneca Allegany Casino. The newly upgraded Casino has 68,000 square feet of world-class gaming, with more than 2,200 reel-spinning and video slot machines and 40 favorite table games. It also features Turtle Island, the non-smoking casino, a high limit slot and table games areas, the Poker Room and The Casino Bar. Receive a group incentive during your 5 hour stay at the casino and hopefully win some "green". (Incentive yet to be determined - usually is $20 in coin and a $5 food voucher.) You must have a players card to get the incentive. Use the food voucher to dine in the café or at the buffet for lunch. Travel back home through the scenic Ellicottville area and make a stop at Pumpkinville, one of the oldest pumpkin farms in New York State. This family owned farm, located on 200 acres, has a bakery, cider mill, pumpkins, gourds and other gift items. Each person will receive a 1/2 peck bag and can fill it with red or golden apples of their choice from the 12+ varieties available. Registration deadline: September 26.
(TRP-230)
DATE: Tuesday, October 21
DEPART: HD 8:00 AM; TP 8:30 AM
RETURN: TP 6:00 PM; HD 6:30 PM
COST: $50.00
GRAND CANYON OF PA & FOLIAGE TRAIN
Begin with a muffin and orange juice and get ready to see Mother Nature’s Artistry at its best on your way to Wellsboro, PA. Enjoy a buffet lunch at the historic Coach Stop Inn, built in 1832 as a tavern. After dinning travel to the East Rim of Pine Creek Gorge, known as the Grand Canyon of PA and get a closer look at the 47 mile, 1000 ft. deep gorge. Take a stroll around the rim decked out in spectacular color. Then "All Aboard" the Tioga Central Train for the 24 mile round trip foliage excursion through a variety of terrains - flatlands, hills, and ending at a lake. Ride in the vintage climate controlled passenger car and also choose to sit in the open-air viewing car. Be sure to wear your walking shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. A rest stop will be made on the way down and fast food stop on the return. Registration deadline: September 26.
(TRP-228)
DATE: Saturday, October 11
DEPART: HD 8:00 AM; TP 8:30 AM
RETURN: TP 9:00 PM; HD 9:30 PM
COST: $93.00
$79.00 Children 12 & under
Travel to Shea’s to see the hit musical Legally Blonde. Ellie Woods, past president of her High School Sorority and a Hawaiian Tropic girl doesn’t take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious", she puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu Sorority Member has gone before: Harvard Law School! Following the show, enjoy dinner at Shanghi Reds, located on the scenic waterfront. A mid-size, non-restroom coach will be used. Choose one entree: London Broil, Baked Atlantic Salmon or Chicken Scallopini. Kids menu: Chicken Fingers or Penne Pasta Marinara. Registration deadline: September 26.
(TRP-227)
DATE: Saturday, October 18
DEPART: HD 12:30 PM; TP 1:00 PM
RETURN: TP 7:00 PM; HD 7:30 PM
COST: $110.00
$99.00 Children 12 & Under
Enjoy free time to shop or have lunch at the Eaton Centre or Queens Quay in Toronto before proceeding to the Centre for the Arts to see the Tony Award winning hit Jersey Boys. Follow the rags-to-rock-to-riches tale of The Four Seasons, four blue-collar kids working their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom. Featuring such popular hits as "Sherry," "Big Girls Don’t Cry," "Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You," "Oh, What a Night" and more. Dinner will be at Gables Restaurant located near Hamilton, Ontario. Choose one entree: Grilled Salmon; Herb Roasted Chicken; or Prime Rib. YOU MUST BRING ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP WHICH IS EITHER A PASSPORT OR A DRIVER’S LICENSE/BIRTH CERTIFICATE COMBINATION; SEE the Know How Tours information box for more information. Registration deadline: June 30.
(TRP-218A)
DATE: Saturday, October 25
DEPART: TP 9:00 AM; HD 9:30 AM
RETURN: HD 8:30 PM; TP 9:00 PM
COST: $195.00
$170.00
Children 12 & Under
(TRP-218B)
DATE: Saturday, November 29
DEPART: TP 9:00 AM; HD 9:30 AM
RETURN: HD 8:30 PM; TP 9:00 PM
COST: $195.00
$170.00
Children 12 & Under
Go shopping; see a Broadway show; visit a museum or art gallery; sightsee via double decker bus or boat; cruise to the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island; eat your way through New York; or visit the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock. Travel to the Big Apple with rest/food stops. Arrive in Mid Town Manhattan (Rockefeller Center) at 8:00 AM on Saturday. At this point you have free time until 8:00 PM. To make the best of your time in the City, each person will receive a pamphlet, map and other info one month before departure. At this time, we can give you suggestions as to what to do and what shows are available. We advise waiting to purchase your theater ticket until 1 month prior to departure. Registration deadline: until trip is sold out.
(TRP-169A)
DATE: Saturday, September 27
DEPART: Friday, September 26: TP 11:30 PM; HD
11:59 PM
RETURN: Sunday, September 28: HD 3:00 AM; TP
3:30 AM
COST: $99.00
(TRP-169B)
DATE: Saturday, December 6
DEPART: Friday, December 5: TP 11:30 PM; HD
11:59 PM
RETURN: Sunday, December 7: HD 3:00 AM; TP
3:30 AM
COST: $99.00
IN THE BEGINNING - OCTOBER 10-11, 2008
ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Travel to Hawthorne Inn & Suites in Lancaster, PA. Dinner at Hershey Farm Restaurant and then enjoy In the Beginning at the Sight & Sound Theater.
DAY 2 - After breakfast, tour The Amish Countryside along with a few stops - the Bird in Hand Farmer’s Market & Quilt Shop. Lunch on your own at the Kitchen Kettle Village.
TRIP INCLUDES
•Tour Escort
•Deluxe Motorcoach
•1 night lodging at the Hawthorne Inn
•1 Dinner at Hershey Farm
•1 Continental breakfast
•Admission to all sites listed
•Baggage handling & gratuities (guide, driver, escort tips optional)
•Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
•Muffin and juice upon departure
•$5 Know How Tours Dollars
(TRP-186)
$298.00 p/p Double
$355.00 p/p Single
$286.00 p/p Triple
$225.00 Kids Under 12 with 2 Adults
$244.00 Kids 12-17 with 2 Adults
PINE GROVE RANCH & RESORT- OCTOBER 27-31, 2008
"Cruising" in the Catskills - Everything is included...food, activities, entertainment, snacks, cocktails
ITINERARY
Join us as we head for the Pine Grove Ranch and Resort in the Catskills. It’s just like a cruise, only no one gets sea sick. If you’re looking for a fun time, this is it! Here’s what you can look forward to in addition to fall color!
•Rooms with cable TV
•All you can eat meals each day - 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 4 dinners
•4 cocktail parties
•Nightly Entertainment
•All you can eat snack bar with burgers, dogs, etc.
•Free coffee all day long
•Free picture of you on or next to a horse (you choose which end), includes a
free cowboy hat.
•Milk and cookies every night before bed
•Play till you drop! Heated pool, bingo, exercise and dance classes, nature
walks, arts and crafts, bocce, horsehoes, tennis, You Name It!
TRIP INCLUDES
•Tour escort
•Deluxe Motorcoach
•4 nights lodging at Pine Grove Ranch
•Meals all inclusive
•Bag Handling & Gratuities (guide, driver, escort tips optional)
•Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
•Muffin and juice upon departure
•$6 Know How Tours Dollars
(TRP-231)
$599.00 p/p Double
$699.00 p/p Single
$579.00 p/p Triple
ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Set off for beautiful Vermont. Dinner at a local restaurant tonight before checking into your hotel.
DAY 2 - Continental breakfast before departing for a tour of the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. Then, depart for the Shelburne Museum known as one of the nations’s finest, most diverse and unconventional museums of art. Enjoy a scenic dinner cruise on beautiful Lake Champlain complete with entertainment.
DAY 3 - Continental breakfast before departing for a guided tour of the spectacular Rock of Ages Granite Quarry. Then visit the Capital Building in Montpelier, the State Capital of Vermont. Enjoy a fun tour of the Morse Farm Sugar Works, see how real Vermont Maple Sugar is made. Dinner tonight at a local restaurant.
DAY 4 - Continental breakfast before taking a scenic drive to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill where you’ll enjoy a fresh taste of apple cider while learning how it’s made. Then visit Stowe, a charming New England village. Later, take a tour of the world famous Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory. Dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 5 - Leave for home. A perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you’ve done.
TRIP INCLUDES
•Tour Escort
•Deluxe Motorcoach
•4 dinners, 4 breakfasts
•4 nights lodging
•Admission to all sites listed
•Baggage handling & gratuities (guide, driver, escort tips optional)
•Cancellation/Interruption insurance
•Muffin and juice upon departure
•$5 Know How Tours Dollars
(TRP-199)
$583.00 p/p Double
$793.00 p/p Single
$563.00 p/p Triple
WASHINGTON D.C. - Value Tour - October 24-27, 2008
ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Travel to Washington D.C. Enjoy dinner after checking into the hotel.
DAY 2 - Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Then a full day Guided Tour. Sights include: The US Capital, Supreme Court, White House, Embassy Row and National Archives as well as a visit to the Washington Monument (White House and Capital visits are not inside tours). Drive through Georgetown and tour more Memorials including the WW II Memorial. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before going on a guided Illuminated Monument Tour.
DAY 3 - Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Guided tour includes Arlington Cemetery - Tomb of the Unknowns and the Kennedy Graves, and IWO Jima Memorial. Visit the Smithsonian Institution. Later, dinner with entertainment before returning to your hotel for the night.
DAY 4 - After breakfast, depart for home.
TRIP INCLUDES
(TRP-162)
$520.00 p/p Double
$639.00 p/p Single
$499.00 p/p Triple
Deposit of $100 due with each reservation, which includes a $50 non-refundable
processing fee. Balance is due 8/1/08.