Sidewalks of New York at Christmas

Sidewalks of New York at Christmas

When

12/02/2020 - 12/06/2020    
All Day

Event Type

No one celebrates the holiday season like New York City. Whether it’s the colorful balloons floating through the City during the Thanksgiving Day Parade, the bright lights of the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree or the incomparable excitement of a million revelers coming together to watch the ball drop during the world’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, all eyes are on
NYC during the most wonderful time of the year!

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Sidewalks of New York JH Travel 2019

DAY # 1 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020

Welcome aboard as we transfer to the Des Moines International Airport for our flight to “The Big Apple”, New York City. Our
accommodations in New York City will be at the deluxe Row New York City Hotel, located just steps away from Times Square and
Broadway shows. This evening, join your tour director for a walk along the Broadway Theaters and their dazzling lights! We will
have many suggestions for ways to explore the “Side Walks of New York” including Broadway show tickets. Dinner this evening is
on your own.
OVN Row New York City Hotel, New York City

DAY # 2 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2020

An exciting day begins with a fun-filled breakfast at the famous Ellen’s Stardust Diner, a 50’s restaurant featuring a singing
wait staff. Next we travel with our local step on guide through the popular communities of Greenwich Village, Little Italy and
Chinatown, Empire State Building and other time-honored landmarks decorated for the season. Reflect at the 9/11 Memorial and
visit the Museum, a poignant tribute to the lives lost. From here, (for those interested), it is just a short walk to St. Paul’s Cathedral
where George Washington once worshiped and Trinity Church. We return to our hotel to freshen up before dinner-on-the-town
followed by the sweetest holiday treat at Radio City Music Hall and the incredible Christmas Spectacular featuring the highkicking Rockettes!
(BD) OVN Row New York City Hotel, New York City

DAY # 3 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020

Enjoy an incredible buffet breakfast this morning at the nearby Hard Rock Café. After breakfast we visit NBC Studios for a behind
the scenes tour of this icon of the broadcasting industry. Then enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of New York City from the
Top of the Rock observation deck. Wonder through the Rockefeller Center brilliant lighted displays and the towering Christmas
tree and enjoy lunch (on own) in the Rockefeller Center’s food court pavilion. This afternoon, enjoy a private Pedi-cab (or Horse
drawn carriage ride—TBD) through Central Park’s holiday lights, sculptures and memorial gardens. Located on 778 acres in the
middle of upper Manhattan, it is the most visited urban park in the United States. Dinner this evening will be at the popular
Carmines Restaurant in the heart of the theater district. Tonight we have reserved seats for the award winning New York City
Ballet & Nut Cracker at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
(BD) OVN Row New York City Hotel, New York City

DAY # 4 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020

Enjoy the day to explore New York City on your own. One of the popular activities at Christmastime for New Yorkers is visiting the
Columbus Circle or Union Square Holiday Markets that also offer a “Taste of Gourmet New York” at the ethnic food booths. This
afternoon take in a matinee Broadway show or plan for an evening one. Taxis, bus routes and subways are plentiful in New York
City to all parts of Manhattan and connecting Boroughs. Explore Greenwich Village, night clubs and speak easy’s or dine at one of
New York City’s vast array of gourmet restaurants. (Assistance with acquiring theater tickets will be available).
(CB) OVN Row New York City Hotel, New York City

DAY # 5 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2020

We have a late checkout of our hotel this morning and a visit to Chelsea Market. The market is located in the former National
Biscuit Companies factory where Oreo Cookies were manufactured. The complex covers a full square block. In addition to the
retail concourse of anchor stores, food courts and restaurants, there are broadcasting companies including: Oxygen Network, Food
Network, MLB.com and EMI Music just to name a few. After lunch on our own at the market, we then transfer to the airport and
our flight home leaving with great memories of our “Sidewalks of New York at Christmas” Adventure.
(CB)

Your Sidewalks of New York Christmas Tour Includes*;
• Round Trip Transfers to/from Newton, IA to/from Des Moines Airport
• Round Trip Coach Class Airfare Des Moines/New York City/Des Moines
• Airport Transfers in New York City
• Motorcoach Transportation of Itinerary in New York City
• Four Nights’ Accommodations at The Row New York
• Evening Walking Tour (Day #1) With Tri-State Travel Tour Director
• Guided Tour of New York City With Local Step On Guide
• Four Breakfasts, Two Dinners
• 911 Memorial & Museum
• Central Park Pedi-Cab Tour or Carriage Ride (subject to weather conditions)
• Rockefeller Center/NBC Studio Tour
• “Top of the Rock” Observation Deck
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular and the Rockettes
• NYC Ballet & The Nutcracker
• Chelsea Market
• Luggage Handling for One Suit Case (Not to Exceed 50#) Hotel &
Motorcoach
• Tri State Travel Tour Director
• Taxes & Gratuities on Included Accommodations, Attractions, Meals, NYC Drivers, Hotel Porters, Hawkeye Stages Driver Gratuity and Tri-State Travel Tour Director

Not Included:
Luggage Fees Assessed By Airlines
Travel Protection Plan
Items of a Personal Nature

Your Tour Price:
$2,999.00- Quad
$3,169.00- Triple
$3,499.00 – Double
$4,469.00 – Single

Travel Protection Plan is available and strongly recommended. Premium is non-refundable unless the entire tour is cancelled. Any surcharges and/or tax increases received from suppliers for this package (Airlines, Cruise Companies, Hotels, etc.) may result in an increase in the per person price of your tour package. For those individuals who have purchased the Travel Protection Plan, this may also result in an increase in your Travel Protection Plan premium.

Payment/Cancellation & Refund Policy:

*$500.00 per person deposit due with reservation
*Balance of payment due on or before September 15, 2020
*Cancellations received on or before September 15, 2020 will receive a full refund
*Cancellations received after September 15, 2020 and prior to October 1, 2020 will be assessed 25% of the per person tour price
*Cancellations received after October 1, 2020 and prior to October 15, 2020 will be assessed 50% of the per person tour price
*Cancellations received after October 15, 2020 will be assessed the full price of the tour

Note names and spelling thereof must match exactly as it appears on passports. Incorrect information will be subject to deviation fees and penalties.
Credit card payments will be assessed a 4% processing fee.

For Additional Information or to Make a Reservation Contact:
Janie Haunsperger
JH Travel
P O Box 1023
Newton, IA 50208
641-792-1980
[email protected]


*Tri-State Travel reserves the right to change any arrangements listed in this itinerary. Should conditions necessitate changes: substitution of equal value or cancellations of the arrangements may occur.
*Tri-State Travel reserves the right to add any fuel surcharges that we receive from all of our vendors i.e.: airlines, cruise lines, motorcoach companies, etc. Additional costs may be added any time prior to travel.

Responsibility:
Tri-State Travel and JH Travel LLC in offering this tour, do so only as agents as outlined in this brochure. Therefore, JH Travel LLC and TriState Travel shall not become liable or responsible for any loss, injury or damage to person, property or otherwise in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or resulting directly or indirectly from acts of God, dangers incident to the waters, fire, breakdown in machinery or equipment, acts of governments or other
civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, defaults, delays, or cancellations of or changes in itinerary, accommodations or schedules. The right is reserved to decline, to accept or retain any person should a person’s health, mental or physical condition or general deportment impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare or enjoyment of the other passengers and a refund of the unused land tour services is the limit of the agent’s liability should such a person be required to terminate the tour. The right is reserved to withdraw the tour at any time and liability is limited to refund of all monies received. No refunds will be granted for unused portions of this tour unless arranged with the operator’s approval in writing in advance. Application for membership and / or posting deposit for this tour shall constitute the participant’s consent to the above terms and conditions.