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contents & tour index by date FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................. Below & 32 OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS ...................................... 1-19 GET AWAY FOR THE DAY ....................................... 20-29 COLLETTE VACATIONS .............................................. 30 TOUR RESERVATION FORM ........................................ 33 DEPARTURE LOCATIONS ............................... Back Cover
WAITRESS AT HANOVER THEATER • May 26, 2019
EASTPORT SALMON FESTIVAL • September 1, 2019
NEW YORK CITY • June 20-23, 2019
BRANSON • September 6-17, 2019
COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS • June 23, 2019
CASTLES OF NEW YORK & 1000 ISLANDS • September 13-18, 2019
KINGS LANDING (NEW BRUNSWICK) • June 30, 2019
“THE BIG E” • September 13-15, 2019
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND & NOVA SCOTIA • July 12-18, 2019 NASCAR (NH MOTOR SPEEDWAY) • July 21, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS • July 17-21, 2019
MT WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY • September 24, 2019 FRYEBURG FAIR • October 1, 2019 MT. WASHINGTON FALL FOLIAGE • October 9, 2019 KEEPSAKE QUILTING • October 20, 2019
BOSTON CELTICS VS. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER • February 3, 2019
OUR NATION'S CAPITAL & THE CHERRY BLOSSOM PARADE • April 10-15, 2019
BOSTON BRUINS VS. L.A. KINGS • February 9, 2019
D.C. FAMILY & GETTYSBURG • April 14-20, 2019
NEWFOUNDLAND • July 27 August 7, 2019
QUEBEC WINTER CARNIVAL • February 8-11, 2019
QUINCY MARKET SHOPPING • April 17, 2019
ISLE OF SHOALS • August 6, 2019
PLIMOUTH PLANTATION • November 2-3, 2019
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM & FANEUIL HALL • February 21, 2019
VIRGINIA BEACH & MILITARY TATTOO MUSIC FESTIVAL • April 24-29, 2019
NEWPORT MANSIONS • August 8-11, 2019
BOSTON CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL • November 9, 2019
NEW YORK CITY • August 16-18, 2019
THANKSGIVING IN NYC • November 27- December 1, 2019
THE ILLUSIONIST (BOSTON, MA) • March 10, 2019
CABBAGE ISLAND CLAMBAKE • July 21, 2019
PENN DUTCH • May 14-18, 2019
CABBAGE ISLAND CLAMBAKE • August 18, 2019
BOSTON FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW • March 16, 2019
OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE • May 19, 2019
NANTUCKET • August 26-28, 2019
THE MAINE FLOWER SHOW • March 31, 2019
ESCAPE TO THE CAPE • May 20-24, 2019
QUEBEC CITY & SAGUENAY FJORD • August 26-30, 2019
HAUNTED HAPPENINGS • October 26, 2019
“GARDENS AGLOW” • December 7, 2019 BOSTON POPS • December 14, 2019 LANCASTER CHRISTMAS • December 10-14, 2019
answers to your most Asked questions WHAT DO YOUR TOURS INCLUDE? Round-trip transportation via deluxe motorcoach or round-trip airfare as indicated, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director, overnight accommodations, admissions, meals and sightseeing as indicated for each specific tour, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, taxes and gratuities on the included meals and lodging taxes. Fly tours and rail tours will vary. Additional suitcases may be carried for an additional charge. WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF YOUR TOURS? The customary and appreciated gratuity for the Motorcoach Driver, Tour Director and any local guide service. Meals and attractions not specified, hotel gratuities and other items of a personal nature are not included in the price of the tours. PRICES: Prices are all quoted per person. Single rate (1 person per room) allows you a private room and the price is based only on the additional charges for your non-shared room. Double rate is 2 people sharing a room with 1 or 2 beds. (Twin room accommodations are at double rate but guarantees 2 beds; usually full or queen size.) Triple/Quad rate is for 3 or 4 people sharing a room with 2 beds. In New
York City, accommodations may vary and no cots are allowed due to fire codes. WHEN SHOULD I MAKE RESERVATIONS? You should make your tour reservation and deposit early! We recommend you reserve your seat when you decide on what tour you are interested in, at least 60-90 days prior to departure. Reservations made within 30 days of departure are accepted on a space available basis only. Fly tours and rail tours will vary. Please consult each individual tour itinerary for specific information. HOW DO I MAKE RESERVATIONS AND DEPOSITS? We ask that a reservation form accompany all reservations. If you do not have a reservation form, the following information is required along with your payment: the name(s) of the people going on the tour, addresses, telephone numbers and any special request(s) you may have. Be sure to specify which tour you are making reservations for, the date of departure and your departure location of choice (located on the back cover of this brochure). Please mail your reservation form and payment to Cyr Northstar Tours, P.O. Box 368, Old Town, Maine 04468. Once payment has been received, you will be
mailed a Reservation Confirmation. Please review the confirmation to be sure all information is correct. Be sure to note any changes when you submit your final payment. CAN I MAKE RESERVATIONS OVER THE PHONE? Reservations will be accepted over the phone based on tour availability. A tour deposit (the deposit amount is specified with each tour) will hold your space and is due at the time of reservation. We are no longer able to hold space for any time without a payment. Cyr Northstar Tours accepts MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover. WHAT IF I HAVE A SPECIAL REQUEST? Special requests such as non-smoking room, adjoining rooms, low floor, or any other special needs should be noted on your original reservation form. We will do our best to accommodate these requests, but unfortunately cannot guarantee them. WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY? If you need to cancel on a tour, we will do our best to assist in finding you a replacement, when possible. We cannot guarantee any replacements. When a cancellation occurs and replacements are found, fees may apply.
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Quebec Winter Carnival
Explore QUEBEC CITY’S ICE HOTEL OLD QUEBEC
Q U E B E C C I T Y, Q C • F E B R U A RY 8 – 1 1 , 2 0 1 9
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 – A morning departure will bring you to the beautiful city of Quebec. Upon arrival, you will have free time for lunch and to visit the many shops and markets. Check into your hotel, The Concorde Hotel, located in Quebec City on the Grande Allee. Dinner is included this evening at la Vieille Maison du Spaghetti (meal options listed below). After dinner, you will visit the Winter Carnival site with your local guide. You will also receive your “Passport to the Carnaval,” an effigy in the likeness of Bonhomme Carnaval.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing on a Quebec City Winter Tour, which will include The Plains of Abraham, The Joan of Arc Garden, Old Quebec, Place Royale, and more. Next you will have some free time for lunch in Old Quebec. This afternoon you will visit the Ste-Anne Basilica and the Copper Shop. Tonight, dinner will be included at Café de Paris (meal options listed below). After dinner you will enjoy the Carnival Parade, which is only a short walk from your restaurant.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing on a Guided Tour of the first and only true Ice Hotel in North America. Lunch and time on your own to visit and explore Old Quebec before an included dinner this evening at restaurant L’En-Tailleur.
Cost Per Person SINGLE
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$1,238
$929
$850
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 3 night’s lodging, 6 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of the Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home with wonderful memories of your tour to the Winter Carnival!
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PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by Jan. 4, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta. MEAL SELECTIONS: Feb. 8: Choice of: Filet of Trout with Lobster Sauce served with Rice & Vegetables; or Pasta Duo of Cannelloni au Gratin &
Spaghettini with Meat Sauce, or Escalope of Chicken with a Mustard & Tarragon Sauce served with Rice & Vegetables. Feb. 9: Choice of: Chicken Supreme served with Mushroom Sauce, Veal Marengo, Poached Salmon with White Wine, Boeuf Bourgignon, or Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. PASSPORTS are required for this tour. Canada can deny admissions to persons with criminal convictions or OUI Violations.
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Nation’s Capital DAY 1 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 – An early morning departure will bring you to the Holiday Inn Meadowlands Area, in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. Upon arrival, enjoy a get-acquainted dinner at your hotel.
DAY 2 THURSDAY, APRIL 11 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for Washington, D.C. Upon arrival, this afternoon, enjoy a visit to Mount Vernon, where you will have a guided tour of the estate and final resting place of George Washington. Dinner tonight is included at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Check into your hotel the Doubletree Hilton – Tyson’s Corner.
APRIL 10–15, 2019 Grandstand seating. The Cherry Blossom Festival marks the celebration of the original gift of the 3,000 cherry trees by the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, D.C. in 1912. After the Cherry Blossom Parade, enjoy an included lunch at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens. The greenhouse and formal gardens are set among 25 acres of wooded hillsides located in the heart of Washington, D.C. This afternoon enjoy a Cherry Blossom Cruise on the Odyssey III Cruise Ship, a narrative cruise of the sites along the river, dancing to a live band, and a delicious meal! This evening after dinner you will visit the National World War II Memorial, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue), before returning to your hotel.
COST PER PERSON SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$2,021
$1,620
$1,529
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 5 night’s lodging, 11 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by Feb. 22, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 12 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing on a guided tour of the Capitol Visitor Center, Library of Congress and more. This afternoon, you will visit Arlington National Cemetery. Enjoy a tram tour of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Changing of the Guard, Challenger Memorial, Kennedy Graveside and Lee Mansion. Dinner is included this evening at the Mansion on “O” Street (meal options listed at right).
SUNDAY, APRIL 14 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Before departing D.C. you will stop at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Park. The memorial honors the 184 victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks at The Pentagon. You will also enjoy a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Lincoln Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial and more. A farewell dinner is included this evening at your hotel, the Holiday Inn Meadowlands Area, in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.
April 12: (1) Chicken of the day, (2) Fresh Fish of the Day or (3) Veggie Pasta.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 13 – After an included breakfast, enjoy the Cherry Blossom Parade from your Premium-Preferred
MONDAY, APRIL 15 – After an included breakfast, depart for home with wonderful memories of your tour to Washington, D.C.
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APRIL 14 –20, 2019 DAY 1 SUNDAY, APRIL 14 – An early morning departure will bring you to the Holiday Inn in Wilkes Barre, where a get-acquainted dinner is included.
DAY 2 MONDAY, APRIL 15 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for Gettysburg, PA. Upon arrival at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor’s Center, view one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts and memorabilia from the American Civil War. While at the museum you will experience the film A New Birth of Freedom and Cyclorama before meeting your licensed battlefield guide for the Battlefield Tour. Enjoy dinner this evening at Carriage House Inn, Emmitsburg, before checking in to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (please make your meal selection at right).
DAY 3 TUESDAY, APRIL 16 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before visiting the Capitol Visitor Center, The United States Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court Building. This afternoon, visit Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington. Dinner is included this evening at Columbia Firehouse restaurant (please make your meal selection at right) before a guided ghost tour of historic Alexandria.
DAY 4 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, visit Arlington National Cemetery. Enjoy
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a tram tour of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Changing of the Guard, Challenger Memorial, Kennedy Graveside and Lee Mansion. This afternoon, you will stop at the White House Visitor’s Center before having lunch on your own at the Reagan Building/ International Trade Center Food Court. After lunch you will have free time to visit the Smithsonian Museum of your choice. Next you will have an included dinner at The Front Page Restaurant and Grill.
DAY 5 THURSDAY, APRIL 18 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning you will visit the National Zoological Park, part of the Smithsonian Institution. Its animal population totals nearly 3,000 specimens and is housed in 163 acres within picturesque Rock Creek Park. Visit Amazonia, a re-created microcosm of the world’s largest rain forest. Don’t miss the pandas! After lunch tour the Washington National Cathedral, drive along Embassy Row, and visit Ford’s Theatre. Next you will stop by the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial. After visiting the memorials you will enjoy an evening of bowling and dinner included at Pinstripes, a 34,000-square-foot entertainment and dining venue located in the heart of Georgetown with a scratch kitchen that features Italian and American cuisine.
SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$3,072
$1,690
$1,546
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 6 night’s lodging, 12 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by Feb. 15, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth. MEAL SELECTIONS: April 15: (1) Beef Tenderloin Medallions, (2) Combination of Tilapia with Dill Hollandaise and Beef Strip Loin, (3) Combination of Garlic Parmesan Shrimp and Grilled Ham Steak, (4) Baked Haddock Filet, (5) Chicken Prosciutto. April 16: (1) Beef Bourguignon, (2) Roasted Salmon, (3) Hanger Steak, (4) Roasted Chicken, (5) Seasonal Risotto.
Pentagon. Next you will visit the Air Force Memorial and the National Archives before lunch on your own at the National Place. After lunch you will depart Washington, D.C. for the Holiday Inn in Wilkes Barre, PA. A farewell dinner is included this evening at your hotel.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 19 – This morning breakfast is included at your hotel before visiting the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Park. The memorial honors the 184 victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks at The
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Virginia Beach & Military Tattoo Music Festival
THURSDAY, APRIL 25 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for Virginia Beach. En route you will visit Longwood Gardens, see spring blooms in a symphony of color, stroll through more than 240,000 tulips, wisteria gardens, azaleas and more! Upon arrival in Virginia Beach, enjoy dinner at Rockafeller’s Restaurant overlooking a picturesque inlet (meal options listed below). Check into your hotel, the Courtyard Marriott North, Virginia Beach.
bus tour. This is homeport to over 80 ships of the Atlantic Fleet, including aircraft carriers, cruisers and destroyers, amphibious assault vessels and sleek submarines. Next, visit the Norfolk Botanical Gardens for an included tram tour. This garden has one of the largest collections of azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons on the East Coast. Enjoy a Dolphin Cruise this afternoon on the Rudee Flipper. The cruise boat features upper and lower sightseeing levels and interior windows that provide a 360-degree range for the ultimate viewing experience. The Rudee Flipper is a 65foot long, 28-foot wide South Sea Catamaran. After the cruise you will enjoy a Pre-Tattoo Meet and Greet Dinner complete with bagpipers. This evening you will experience The International Tattoo, viewed from your Premium Reserved Seats. It’s a spectacle of military splendor – part parade, part theater, and sometimes, part circus. The tattoo features bands and forms of drill displays.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 26 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for the Norfolk Naval Station for a narrated guided
SATURDAY, APRIL 27 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for the NATO Festival Grand Parade, a patriotic display of military splendor featuring over 100 parade units including colorful floats
DAY 1 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 – A morning departure will start your exciting tour to Virginia Beach, Virginia. Today, travel to the Hampton Inn & Suites in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, where a get-acquainted dinner is included this evening (meal options listed below).
DAY 2
Cost Per Person SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$1,842
$1,432
$1,316
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 5 night’s lodging, 9 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services.
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APRIL 24-29, 2019
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PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by March 11, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth. MEAL CHOICES: April 24: (1) Tilapia Mango Salsa,
representing each of the 29 NATO Member Nations, plus United States and international military bands and more! Next tour the Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, an exciting science and technology center exploring the power of the sea. This afternoon visit the Douglas McArthur Memorial before enjoying free time and dinner on your own.
DAY 5 SUNDAY, APRIL 28 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for Bensalem, PA. This afternoon your will visit the MT Cuba Center for a guided tour. Learn how more than 500 acres of vital natural lands are being preserved through a visionary approach to conservation. Beautiful grounds include a formal garden, ponds, a dogwood path, meadow and woods, as well as a trillium garden. Travels today take you to the Hampton Inn & Suites in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, where a farewell dinner is included this evening (meal options listed below).
DAY 6 MONDAY, APRIL 29 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before returning home with your fond memories of your tour.
(2) Chicken Parmigiana, (3) Eggplant Rollatine, or (4) Ravioli Di Mamma. April 25: (1) Fried Flounder, (2) Grilled Salmon, (3) Fried Shrimp, (4) Bristro Steak, (5) Chicken Parmigiana, (6) Pasta Marinara or Alfredo, (7) Lemon Pepper Chicken, or (8) Prime Cheeseburger. For Dessert (A) Key Lime Pie or (B) Chocolate Mousse. April 28: (1) Seafood Manicotti, (2) Veal Or Chicken Parmigiana, (3) Cedar Plank Salmon, or (4) Champagne Pear Sacchetti.
Experience HERSEY C H O C O L AT E & H I S T O RY T R O L L E Y TOUR TRADITIONAL IN-HOME AMISH DINNER
L A N C A S T E R , PA • M AY 1 4 – 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 DAY 1 TUESDAY, MAY 14 – A morning departure will begin your travels to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Your destination today will be the Holiday Inn in Wilkes Barre, where a get-acquainted dinner is included.
DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for Lancaster. On your way to Lancaster you will stop in Hershey, PA for a Chocolate & History Trolley Tour. This in-depth historical tour explores the town built on chocolate and the inspiring story of Milton Hershey. Ride along on an old-fashioned trolley with one of our entertaining and informative conductors. Upon arrival in Lancaster, check into your hotel, The Amish View Inn & Suite, before enjoying dinner and the show Camelot at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater.
DAY 3 THURSDAY, MAY 16 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, meet your step-on guide and depart on an Amish
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penn dutch Farmlands tour, then visit the Amish Quilt & Craft Shop. Lunch is on your own at Kitchen Kettle Village. After lunch you will enjoy the performance of Jesus at the Sight & Sound Theater. This evening you will experience a traditional In-Home Amish Dinner before returning to your hotel.
DAY 4 FRIDAY, MAY 17 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, meet your step-on guide and depart to Elva’s Studio for a Chalk Talk presentation, a fun, motivational and inspiring event you’ll never forget. Next you will embark on a Lititz Town Tour, with shopping and lunch on your own. This afternoon, bid farewell to Lancaster and travel to the Holiday Inn in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania where a farewell dinner is included.
DAY 5 SATURDAY, MAY 18 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home with great memories of your tour.
COST PER PERSON SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$1,319
$1,045
$965
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 night’s lodging, 8 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by April 8, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells, Portsmouth.
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M AY 2 0 - 2 4 , 2 0 1 9 DAY 1 MONDAY, MAY 20 – A morning departure brings you to Plymouth, Massachusetts, where you will have free time for lunch before you board a Lobster Tales Cruise to learn about the many creatures that live in Plymouth Harbor. You will visit the Forefather’s Monument and Plymouth Rock before traveling south over the Cape Cod Canal to the sandy shores of Cape Cod. Extending some 70 miles into the sea, the Cape is home to both natural beauty and quaint colonial villages. You can walk pristine beaches; revel in the arts, culture, and childhood memories of seashells, sandcastles and saltwater taffy. Your guide will assist with check-in at the Bayside Resort. Dinner is included this evening at your hotel.
DAY 2 TUESDAY, MAY 21 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, meet your guide for a full day of touring to include the Eastham Windmill, a Cape Cod Lighthouse and a drive through of the Cape Cod National Seashore area. Continue on to Provincetown, a wonderful village that has a rich history combining a love of the sea and the arts. Walk along the waterfront and the narrow main streets and enjoy your free time exploring the shops, galleries and restaurants that make Provincetown so unique. Next you will experience a Cape Cod Dune Tour Excursion, ride through the protected lands of the Cape Cod National Seashore, the 6
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largest protected coastline in the country. This afternoon you will visit the Whydah Pirate Museum; the Whydah was a fully rigged galley ship that was built by the British. Dinner is included at a local restaurant.
DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning depart for Woods Hole, where you will board the Steamship Authority ferry to the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Upon arrival, you will be treated to the “Down Island Tour” where you will learn the history and lifestyle of the islanders as you pass through Vineyard Haven. There will be free time for lunch in Edgartown. Travel through Oaks Bluffs to see “Cottage City” with its brightly painted cottages and decorative “gingerbread trim.” Depart the island at 5 p.m. Dinner will be included this evening at a local restaurant.
DAY 4 THURSDAY, MAY 23 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, meet your local guide for a full day of touring to include Hyannis, which will include the JFK Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, and Hyannisport. Admission is included today to the JFK Hyannis Museum before free time for shopping and lunch on your own on Main Street. This afternoon you will travel to Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod, where you visit the Sandwich Glass Museum.
A lobster dinner is included back on the mainland this evening (an alternate entrée will be offered for any not wanting shellfish).
DAY 5 FRIDAY, MAY 24 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home with wonderful memories of your trip the Cape!
COST PER PERSON SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$978
$873
$852
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 night’s lodging, 8 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $100 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by April 5, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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New York City
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DAY 1 THURSDAY, JUNE 20 – A morning departure will take you to exciting New York City! Your hotel for the next three nights is The Cambria Hotel & Suites, located in Times Square at 30 West 46th Street. Upon arrival you will have the remainder of the evening to shop and explore Times Square and enjoy dinner on your own at your leisure.
DAY 2 FRIDAY, JUNE 21 – This morning depart your hotel for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. You will have an “Understanding 9/11” Museum Tour. After the tour you will have some free time to enjoy the city on your own. Dinner this evening is included at Tony Di Napolis in Times Square before visiting the Nederlander Theatre to see Pretty Woman, “a new musical based on one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time.”
DAY 3 SATURDAY, JUNE 22 – This morning, depart on a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum. The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States of America and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island processed the greatest tide of incoming humanity in the nation’s history. Nearly 12 million landed here in their search for freedom of speech, religion, and economic opportunity. The remainder of the day is free to spend as you choose enjoying New York City!
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DOUBLE
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$1,728
$1,256
$1,099
9/11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM S TAT U E O F L I B E R T Y & ELLIS ISLAND
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 3 night’s lodging, 1 meal, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, tax and gratuity on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by May 6, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
DAY 4 SUNDAY, JUNE 23 – This morning, bid farewell to the “Big Apple” as you make your way home with fond memories of your tour to the “city that never sleeps.”
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Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia
Experience ANNE OF GREEN GABLES H E R I TA G E P L A C E CAPE BRETON
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FRIDAY, JULY 12 – A morning departure begins your tour to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. The scenery is unsurpassed, from the rugged coastline and sandy beaches to the pastoral farmlands. The culture is varied and unique, shaped by its proximity to the sea and the many people who settled there. Today, travel to Moncton, New Brunswick where you will enjoy a get-acquainted dinner at your hotel, the Crowne Plaza Moncton.
MONDAY, JULY 15 – After an included breakfast you will ferry over the Northumberland Strait back to Nova Scotia and proceed to Cape Breton Island, the Scotland of North America, via the Canso Causeway. Enjoy a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site where you’ll explore remarkable artifacts, photos and full-scale replicas that mark his masterful career as an engineer, inventor, scientist and humanitarian. Enjoy another included dinner tonight at the Silver Dart Lodge.
DAY 2 SATURDAY, JULY 13 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before continuing on to the Cape Jourimain Nature Centre. Next you will cross over the famous Confederation Bridge where you will have a Charlottetown City tour before checking into your downtown hotel, the Rodd Charlottetown. This evening you will have an included dinner before seeing Anne of Green Gables the musical.
DAY 3 SUNDAY, JULY 14 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before a free morning to explore the beautiful city of Charlottetown on your own, walk the streets, check out the shops, or walk the boardwalk at the waterfront. After lunch on your own, tour the scenic North Shore of the island. Drive by red cliffs, white beaches, gently sloping sand dunes and green fields of Prince Edward Island National Park and visit Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, the alluring inspiration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic books. Stop at the Prince Edward Island Preserve Co. before experiencing true Maritime hospitality this evening at a Traditional Lobster Supper in North Rustico. 8
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DAY 5 TUESDAY, JULY 16 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Today, experience one of the most stunningly picturesque drives in North America today as you tour the Cabot Trail which winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Look-offs offer unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline so be sure to have your camera on hand. A boxed lunch will be included today. Your day of adventure includes a Whale Watching Boat Tour and an evening Ceilidh (with dinner)!
DAY 6 WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 – After an included breakfast at your hotel you will head back across the Canso Causeway to mainland Nova Scotia and make your way back to New Brunswick. Before returning to Moncton for the night you’ll visit Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy. Depending on the timing of your visit, you may have an opportunity to walk on the ocean floor if the tide is low. If the tide is high, you’ll see how the world’s highest
COST PER PERSON SINGLE
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$3,377
$2,705
$2,522
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 6 night’s lodging, 13 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time booking. Final payment is due by May 28, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: South Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Waterville, Newport, Bangor and Old Town. PASSPORTS are required for this tour. Canada can deny admissions to persons with criminal convictions or OUI Violations.
tides have caused the four-story flower potlike sculptures from the cliffs to practically disappear. Enjoy a farewell dinner together in Moncton. Your hotel this evening will be the Crowne Plaza Moncton.
DAY 7 THURSDAY, JULY 18 – After breakfast depart for home with wonderful memories of your tour to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia!
Falls J U LY 1 7 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 DAY 1 WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 – A morning departure will start this scenic tour to Niagara Falls. Travels today take you to Utica, New York to the Holiday Inn, where a get-acquainted dinner is included at your hotel.
DAY 2 THURSDAY, JULY 18 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for Niagara Falls, Ontario. Upon arrival, enjoy free time for lunch on your own before checking into your hotel, Marriott on the Falls Hotel. Tonight, relax during the included dinner and entertainment at the Oh Canada Eh Dinner show.
DAY 3 FRIDAY, JULY 19 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing on a guided tour to include the Niagara Parks Green House, the world famous Floral Clock and much more. Take a ride on the Niagara Horn Blower and hear the roar of the water ringing in your ears and the mist on your face. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Niagara Falls on your own. Dinner is included this evening at the Skylon Tower. At 775 feet high overlooking the thundering falls, the Revolving Dining Room offers a spectacular view of the everchanging mist and the rainbow of evening illumination.
DAY 4
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DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$1,998
$1,440
$1,315
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YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 night’s lodging, 9 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by May 31, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth. PASSPORTS are required for this tour. Canada can deny admissions to persons with criminal convictions or OUI Violations.
SATURDAY, JULY 20 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before we say goodbye to Niagara Falls and start our journey home. En route to home, enjoy an included lunch before departing on the Erie Canal Cruise. This unique narrated cruise lets you enjoy traveling along the Erie Canal Locks. This afternoon, depart for the Holiday Inn in Utica, New York where a farewell dinner is included this evening.
DAY 5 SUNDAY, JULY 21 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home with fond memories of your tour to Niagara Falls. 2019 Vacation Planner
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NewFoundland J U LY 2 7 – A U G U S T 7 , 2 0 1 9 DAY 1 JULY 27, 2019 – ARRIVE IN MONCTON Depart this morning for Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Stay overnight at the Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown. Dinner will be included this evening at a local restaurant.
Coast Guard. It is now automated, but the lightkeeper’s house is open as a park interpretive exhibit. Check into your accommodations for the next two nights at Shallow Bay Motel. (Breakfast & Dinner included)
(Dinner included)
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JULY 30, 2019 – GROS MORNE TOURING Start your day with a 45-minute hike into the Western Brook Pond Boat Tour (weather permitting) and then relax and be awe-inspired with the scenery of the land-locked fjords around you. The boat tour will provide many great photo opportunities, so have your camera ready and batteries charged! After the hike back out to the parking lot you will visit the Arches Provincial Park which is an interesting rock arch formation on the coast of Newfoundland. Enjoy a show at the Gros Morne Theatre Festival to round off your day in Gros Morne!
JULY 28, 2019 – MONCTON TO NORTH SYDNEY, NS TO PORT AUX BASQUES, NL (VIA MARINE ATLANTIC FERRY) Depart Moncton and meet your Local Tour Director in Truro, NS. Continue on to Sydney where you will enjoy your first meal together, prior to boarding the Marine Atlantic Ferry. You’ll have an overnight crossing from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland on the Marine Atlantic Ferry. (Breakfast & Dinner included)
DAY 3 JULY 29, 2019 – PORT AUX BASQUES TO COW HEAD You will disembark the ferry and drive north through the beautiful Codroy Valley to Gros Morne National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Northern Peninsula. Situated on the west coast of the island, the park provides a rare example of the process of continental drift, where deep ocean crust and the rocks of the earth’s mantle lie exposed. Most recent glacial action has resulted in some spectacular scenery, with coastal lowland, alpine plateau, fjords, glacial valleys, sheer cliffs, waterfalls and many pristine lakes. Enjoy some time at the Discovery Centre and explore the area around Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse. The light is still run by the Canadian 10
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static displays of insects, bugs, bees and most notably a large Butterfly House. Take time to browse the gift shop or have an ice-cream before boarding the bus for Gander. Prior to arriving there, you’ll stop at the Salmonid Interpretation Centre located on the Exploits River. It is one of the largest Atlantic Salmon enhancement projects in North America. (Breakfast & Dinner included)
DAY 6 AUGUST 1, 2019 – TWILLINGATE TOURING A scenic drive along the rocky coast of Notre Dame Bay leads to the beautiful outport of Twillingate. Twillingate embodies everything so many Newfoundland and Labrador outports are famous for: stunning coastline, historical, picturesque streets, culturally-rich entertainment and peaceful country roads. It is one of Newfoundland’s oldest seaports and during the 1800’s was the most active and prosperous community in northern Newfoundland. You will visit the Prime Berth Fishery & Heritage Centre, enjoy views surrounding the Long Point Lighthouse, and have a tour of Auk Island Winery. (Breakfast & Dinner included)
DAY 7 DAY 5 JULY 31, 2019 – COW HEAD TO GANDER You’ll be saying goodbye to Western Newfoundland today as you head to Central Newfoundland. But, before you head east, you’ll have time to appreciate some of nature’s wonders at the Newfoundland Insectarium. This 3-story building houses many live and
AUGUST 2, 2019 – GANDER TO CLARENVILLE Today you will learn all about how Gander and the surrounding communities came together over the 9/11 tragedy through the Beyond the Words Tour and a visit to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum. Head out on the Trans-Canada Highway to visit Terra Nova National Park, the most easterly
(Breakfast & Dinner included)
DAY 8 AUGUST 3, 2019 – BONAVISTA AND TRINITY TOURING Be prepared for some more spectacular scenery as you travel to Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, and learn about the hard life of light keepers. Visit Ryan Premises National Historic Site and walk around Dungeon Provincial Park. There you will see a twin entranced sea cave with a collapsed roof, which has been carved into the cliff face by the incessant action of the sea. You’ll have time to explore through the lanes of the charming town of Trinity on your own before winding down for the night.
DAY 10 AUGUST 5, 2019 – ST. JOHN’S AREA TO NOVA SCOTIA VIA MARINE ATLANTIC FERRY Today you will be departing St. John’s and visiting Cape Spear National Historic Site — the most easterly point of land in North America, where you will see the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland. Weather permitting, you will also enjoy a boat tour at the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. The reserve contains North America’s largest Atlantic puffin colony and hosts the secondlargest Leach’s storm-petrel colony in the world. From there you will continue on to Argentia where you will board the Marine Atlantic Ferry back to Nova Scotia. This ferry crossing is 16 hours, so you’ll have time to explore and take in the views onboard before getting a good night sleep! (Breakfast, Boxed Lunch & Dinner included)
(Breakfast included)
DAY 9 AUGUST 4, 2019 – CLARENVILLE TO ST. JOHN’S Arrive in the capital city of St. John’s, Canada’s oldest and most distinctive city, for your final night in Newfoundland. Rising spectacularly from the water’s edge, St. John’s combines a modern city with small town hospitality. St. John’s is full of history and life. See the quaint side streets of a thousand colors, the Victorian architecture of the downtown area, the busy modern waterfront, charming Quidi Vidi village and the panoramic view from Signal Hill National Historic Site. (Breakfast & Dinner included)
DAY 11 AUGUST 6, 2019 – NORTH SYDNEY, NS TO MONCTON, NB This morning you will depart the Marine Atlantic Ferry and bid farewell to your Local Tour Director in Truro (place TBD), prior to your overnight in Moncton at the Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown. Dinner is included this evening at a local restaurant.
COST PER PERSON SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$4,511
$3,691
$3,430
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 11 night’s lodging, 22 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by May 24, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: South Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Waterville, Newport, Bangor and Old Town. PASSPORTS or Passport Cards are required for this tour. Canada can deny admissions to persons with criminal convictions or OUI Violations. Date of birth and Passport/Passport Card information will be requested at time of final payment.
DAY 12 AUGUST 7, 2019 – DEPART MONCTON Depart Moncton for your return to Maine! (Breakfast included)
(Breakfast & Dinner included)
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of Canada’s beautiful national parks. Prehistoric peoples and European settlers depended on the rich resources of the sea and land, as do many people in the region today. Keep your camera close at hand for wildlife along the way. You will be spending the next two nights in Clarenville.
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N E W P O R T, R I • A U G U S T 8 - 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 DAY 1 THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 – A morning departure will bring to you scenic Newport, Rhode Island. En route, enjoy a visit to Beavertail Lighthouse & Museum in Jamestown, RI. Built in 1856, it is the premiere lighthouse in Rhode Island and the site of the 3rd lighthouse in America. Enjoy spectacular views and learn about life at the lighthouse. A get-aquainted dinner is included this evening at Bay Voyage Restaurant. After dinner, check into your hotel the Cambria Inn & Suites located in Middletown, Rhode Island.
DAY 2 FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Today, enjoy exploring the Mansions of Newport. First up will be The Elms. The Elms sits on a 10acre park that contains every technological marvel of its time and was the first Newport home to have full electricity. In the afternoon, visit The Breakers, summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, President and Chairman of the New York Central Railroad. This 70-room Italian Renaissance style house includes a 45-foot high central Great Hall and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Dinner is included at the Brick 12
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Alley Pub & Restaurant. After dinner, stroll through the shopping districts and wharfs at your leisure before returning to your hotel.
DAY 3 SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, visit The Marble House, the summer home to Mr. & Mrs. William Vanderbilt. The cost of the house was reported to be $11 million, of which $7 million was spent on 500,000 c.f. of marble. Upon completion, Mr. Vanderbilt gave the house to his wife as a 39th birthday present. After free time for lunch on your own downtown, you will visit the Green Animals Topiary Gardens in Portsmouth, RI. This is the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States. The 7-acre estate overlooks Narragansett Bay. This evening enjoy dinner and the show “Funny Money” at the Newport Dinner Playhouse.
DAY 4 SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, take a final tour of Ocean Drive Historic District before bidding farewell to Newport and traveling home with fond memories of your tour to Newport.
COST PER PERSON SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$1,253
$985
$910
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 3 night’s lodging, 6 meal, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, tax and gratuity on the included meal, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by July 8, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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3 - D AY T R I P • A U G U S T 1 6 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 DAY 1 FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 – A morning departure will take you to exciting New York City! Your hotel for the next two nights will be The Cambria Hotel & Suites, located in Times Square at 30 West 46th Street. Upon arrival you will have the remainder of the evening to shop and explore Times Square and enjoy dinner on your own at your leisure.
DAY 2 SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 – This morning, depart on a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum. The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States of America and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. From 1892 to
1954, Ellis Island processed the greatest tide of incoming humanity in the nation’s history. Nearly 12 million landed here in their search for freedom of speech, religion, and economic opportunity. Dinner this evening is included at Cucina & Co. Restaurant, located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza (meal options listed at right). This evening you will experience the Broadway show King Kong. This “new musical employs an innovative mix of robotics, puppet, and stagecraft to bring the legendary ape to life.”
DAY 3 SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 – This morning, bid farewell to the “Big Apple” as you make your way home with fond memories of your tour to the “city that never sleeps.”
Nantucket COST PER PERSON SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$1,008
$797
$754
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 2 night’s lodging, 5 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by July 22, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$877
$755
$714
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 2 night’s lodging, 1 meal, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, tax and gratuity on the included meal, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by July 3, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth. MEAL SELECTIONS: August 17: Cucina’s Rotisserie Chicken, Tuscan Spiced Flat Iron Steak, or Penne Pasta with Crusted Tomato, Basil & Fresh Mozzarella.
AUGUST 26-28, 2019
DAY 1 MONDAY, AUGUST 26 – An early morning departure will start your scenic tour to the island of Nantucket. The island is located 26 miles off the coast of Massachusetts and is breathtakingly beautiful. Travel to Hyannis where you will board your ferry to Nantucket. Upon arrival you will be transported to the Nantucket Inn. Nestled on three landscaped acres just outside downtown Nantucket, the Nantucket Inn prides itself on having something for everyone. This evening, you will have a choice of three offsite restaurants for dinner. The Nantucket Inn offers a complimentary shuttle to the downtown area as well as the beach.
DAY 2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 – Breakfast is included today at the inn before departing on a guided island tour
where you will learn about the history and lifestyle of the islanders as you travel through the island’s villages. The remainder of the day is free to explore the island. You can spend the afternoon on the beach or use the included All Access Pass which provides you with admission to the Whaling Museum and other Nantucket Historical Association Sites. Tonight, you again have a choice of three off-site restaurants for dinner.
DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 – Breakfast is included at the inn before departing on the ferry back to Hyannis. A boxed lunch will be provided for the ferry ride back to Hyannis. Upon arrival, meet your motorcoach and depart for home with wonderful memories of your stay on Nantucket. 2019 Vacation Planner
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Quebec City
& Saguenay Fjord AUGUST 26-30, 2019 DAY 1 MONDAY, AUGUST 26 – A morning departure will bring you to Quebec City. Upon arrival you will have free time for lunch on your own and to explore. After checking into your Quebec City hotel, the Royal Palace, you will travel to Côtes à Côtes Resto Grill for an included dinner. Located in the Petit Champlain historic area at the heart of a lot of activities, you’ll have a magnificent view on either the St-Laurent River or the Château Frontenac (meal options listed at right).
DAY 2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing on a Quebec City tour with your local guide. This tour will include a stop at Montmorency Falls. Located a mere 15 minutes from Old Québec, Parc de la Chute-Montmorency is a spectacular historic site. Its 83-metre-high waterfall dominates the landscape. After your tour you will have the remainder of the day free to enjoy Old Quebec on your own.
DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for Saguenay. While en route to Saguenay you will visit the waterfront at La Baie to have lunch on your own. Next you will embark on a Fjord Cruise from Anse St-Jean. The southernmost fjord in the world, the 14
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Saguenay Fjord was carved out near the very edge of the North American continental ice sheet. For almost its entire length, the sides of the fjord are steep cliffs over 900 feet high. Enjoy a visit to Anse St-Jean Village before checking into your hotel, Le Petit Manoir. This newly-renovated hotel offers views of the St. Lawrence River with a direct stair access to the prestigious Casino de Charlevoix. Indoor pool & spas. Dinner is included this evening at Le Petit Manoir.
DAY 4 THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 – After an included breakfast you will visit the Moulin Seigneurial des Eboulements. The seigneurial mill has remained unchanged over the centuries. With its original equipment and seigneurial manor just next door, it’s one of the last authentic examples of mills of this type in Québec. Lunch will be on your own today in Bale-Saint-Paul. Strolling along its narrow streets lined with quaint boutiques and art galleries is a great way to discover and fully enjoy one of Québec’s oldest towns. After lunch you will visit Ste-Anne Basilica; the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré welcomes almost a million visitors annually. Your hotel this evening will be Hotel Classique. Dinner this evening will be included at Chez Greco.
DAY 5 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 – After an included breakfast at your hotel you will depart for Maine!
COST PER PERSON SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$1,458
$1,124
$1,027
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 night’s lodging, 7 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by July 26, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville and Augusta. MEAL SELECTION: August 26: (1) Sirloin Steak with Red Wine Sauce with Potatoes & Veggies, (2) Coquille St-Jacques (Seafood) with Salad, (3) Traditional Coq au Vin with Potatoes & Veggies. PASSPORTS are required for this tour. Canada can deny admissions to persons with criminal convictions or OUI Violations.
SEPTEMBER 6-17, 2019 DAY 1 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 – A morning departure today begins your travels to Branson, Missouri. Your destination today will be the Holiday Inn in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dinner is included at a local restaurant.
DAY 2 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 – After an included breakfast, travel today to the Drury Inn in Columbus, Ohio.
DAY 3 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Today enjoy the day traveling to St. Louis, Missouri to the Drury Inn. Dinner is included at Lorusso’s Italian Restaurant.
DAY 4 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, enjoy a tram ride to the top of the Arch. The span from leg to leg is as wide as the Arch is tall. You will be transported to 630 feet above St. Louis, where you will have an eagle’s view of the city, river and 30 miles all around. This afternoon, depart for the Radisson Hotel in Branson, Missouri. Dinner is included at the hotel before departing for the Presley’s Country Jubilee Evening Show.
DAY 5 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning you will depart on the Lost Canyon and Cave Trail Excursion at the Top of The Rock. Next you will visit the Museum of the Ancient Ozarks. This afternoon you will have time for lunch and exploring on your own in downtown Branson. Late afternoon, board the Showboat
Branson Belle for dinner and entertainment. Tonight enjoy the “Samson” Evening Show at the Sight and Sound Theater.
DAY 6 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning enjoy the all new Doug Gabriel Morning Show. This afternoon you will have an included lunch with entertainment at The Pickin’ Porch Restaurant at the Branson Craft Mall. Dinner is included this evening at The Grand Country Buffet. After dinner you will enjoy the Grand Jubilee Evening Show at the Grand Country Music Hall.
SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$3,578
$2,831
$2,778
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 11 night’s lodging, 22 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by August 2, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
DAY 7 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, experience the Dogwood Canyon Nature Preserve onboard a guided tram tour. You will enjoy an included cook-out lunch at the Canyon Pavillion. This afternoon experience Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express Matinee Show. After an included dinner at Florentina’s Restaurant, you will enjoy CJ Newsom’s Classic Country and Comedy Show.
DAY 8 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before bidding farewell to Branson and travelling to Memphis, Tennessee. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, the Hampton Inn. Dinner is included at King’s Palace on Beale Street.
of the new building and grounds that opened in 2017. This afternoon, depart for Nashville, Tennessee. Upon arrival in Nashville, enjoy an exclusive private dinner performance with a famous Nashville singer/songwriter, before enjoying the Grand Ole Opry.
DAY 10 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Travels today take you to the Hampton Inn in Roanoke, Virginia.
DAY 11 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 – After an included breakfast, depart for Cromwell, CT where a farewell dinner is included this evening.
DAY 9 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning enjoy a visit to Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. Enjoy The Elvis Experience Tour, with a tour
DAY 12 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home. 2019 Vacation Planner
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T H E E A S T E R N S TAT E S E X P O S I T I O N SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2019
COST PER PERSON SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$600
$475
$434
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 2 night’s lodging, 2 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by August 1, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
DAY 1 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – Depart this morning for Springfield, Massachusetts, where upon arrival you will have the remainder of day at The Big E. The Big E takes you on a grand journey to dazzling shows, wondrous exhibits, thrilling performances, unique specialty items and scrumptious food from the four corners of the globe. Your hotel for the next two nights is the Hilton Garden Inn, located next to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and minutes from the MGM Springfield Casino.
DAY 2 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Today, enjoy the day at The Big E at your own pace.
DAY 3 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 – After an included breakfast depart for the Yankee Candle Flagship Store. Far more than just a candle store, it’s a special place where magic comes to life. Delight in the magic that is Yankee Candle as animated characters entertain you and Christmas is celebrated all year round. This afternoon, depart for home with wonderful memories of your tour.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – A morning departure will start your tour to beautiful New York State. Your travels on this day will bring you to Hudson Valley, and your hotel for two nights, HNA Palisades Conference Center. A Get-Acquainted Dinner is included tonight at your hotel.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before a tour of the Jay Gould Mansion, Lyndhurst, in Tarrytown. You will have free time on your own in Tarrytown for lunch today. Your next stop will be the Rockefeller mansion, Kykuit. Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, this extraordinary landmark has been continuously and meticulously maintained for more than 100 years. Dinner will be included tonight at the ‘76 House in Tappan.
COST PER PERSON SINGLE
DOUBLE
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$1,722
$1,396
$1,311
DAY 3
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 5 night’s lodging, 11 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by August 1, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before touring the West Point Military Academy. This afternoon you will tour Olana, the Frederick Church home in Hudson, NY. Dinner this evening will be included at Scarboroughs in Latham, NY before checking into your hotel, the Hampton Inn Albany.
DAY 4 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 – After an included breakfast at your hotel you will travel to the 1000 Islands region. Upon
arrival you will embark on a 2-hour luncheon cruise followed by a tour of Boldt Castle. This evening dinner will be included at Bonnie Castle.
DAY 5 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 – This morning after an included breakfast, you will have time for shopping and then a visit to the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton. This afternoon you will have a cruise and tour of Singer Castle. Singer Castle, located on Dark Island, is open to the public to visitors who wish to have a guided tour of the intricate architecture, beautiful furnishings and puzzling secret passages of the magnificent 100-yearold castle. *Due to the historic nature of Singer Castle, not all areas of the facility may be accessible to all. After your castle tour and cruise you will depart for Utica; farewell dinner is included this evening.
DAY 6 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 – Breakfast is included this morning at your hotel before departing for home with wonderful memories of your tour to New York!
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Castles
Plimouth Plantation P LY M O U T H , M A • N O V E M B E R 2 - 3 , 2 0 1 9 DAY 1 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 – A morning departure will start this holiday tour to Plymouth, Massachusetts. Upon arrival in Plymouth you will visit the Pilgrim Hall Museum, the nation’s oldest continuously operating public museum. After visiting the museum you will check into your hotel, the Hampton Inn before an included get-acquainted dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 2 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning meet your guide for a tour of America’s Hometown, Plymouth and Plymouth Rock, learn about the Mayflower II and more. Next visit Plimoth Plantation where a traditional Thanksgiving buffet lunch awaits you. After lunch you will visit the Plimoth Grist Mill. The Plimoth Grist Mill is a working mill that uses water power to mill organic corn into delicious, freshly ground cornmeal on our 200 year old French Buhr millstones. A late afternoon departure will send you home with wonderful memories of your tour to Plymouth.
COST PER PERSON SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$496
$421
$396
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 2 night’s lodging, 3 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $100 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by Oct. 1, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells, Portsmouth.
thanksgiving in new york city NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 1, 2019 DAY 1 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 – A morning departure will start this fun-filled tour to New York City. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, The Hampton Inn Times Square Central. A welcome dinner will be included this evening at a local restaurant.
Radio City Music Hall. This evening you can visit the iconic Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center. Dinner this evening is included at a local restaurant.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 – Happy Thanksgiving! After an included breakfast buffet at your hotel you can take your place along 6th Ave for the 93rd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! One of the most extraordinary parades featuring brilliant floats with their dazzling themes! You will have the afternoon at your leisure. A Thanksgiving dinner is included tonight at a local restaurant.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 – A Breakfast Buffet is included at your hotel before meeting your licensed NYC guide and departing on a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum. The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States of America and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island processed the greatest tide of incoming humanity in the nation’s history. This afternoon you will visit the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Dinner is included this evening before enjoying a Broadway Show (show info not available at time of printing.)
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 – A Breakfast Buffet is included at your hotel. The day is free to experience Black Friday shopping in NYC! Before dinner you will enjoy the Rockettes Radio City Spectacular at
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 – A Breakfast Buffet is included at your hotel before departing for home with wonderful memories of your Thanksgiving in New York City!
DAY 2
COST PER PERSON SINGLE
DOUBLE
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$2,599
$2,112
$1,900
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 night’s lodging, 8 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by August 6, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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Christmas L A N C A S T E R , PA • D E C E M B E R 1 0 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 9 DAY 1 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 – A morning departure will start this exciting holiday tour to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Travels today take you to the Holiday Inn in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania where a get-acquainted dinner is included this evening.
DAY 2 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, Eden Resort. Rest and relax at your hotel before departing for Mount Hope Estate & Winery, a 19th-century mansion hosting a wine shop, tasting room and various festivals on the grounds. This evening you will be treated to Holidays at Mount Hope, an interactive dinner theater!
DAY 3 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, meet your step-on guide and depart on an Amish Farmlands tour, then visit the Amish Quilt & Craft shop. Lunch is on your own at Kitchen Kettle Village. After lunch you will enjoy the performance of The Miracle of Christmas at the Sight & Sound Theater. This evening you will enjoy a Family Style Dinner at Hometown Kitchen before returning to your hotel.
DAY 4 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 – Breakfast is included at Eden Resort Inn before departing to the Hampton Inn Springfield, MA. Tonight a Farewell Dinner for the group is included at your hotel. The remainder of the evening is free to shop and explore the area.
DAY 5 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing to South Deerfield, MA and the Yankee Candle Flagship Store. This 80,000-squarefoot space is the world’s largest candle store and factory. After visiting Yankee Candle you will depart for home.
COST PER PERSON SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
$1,224
$985
$904
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 night’s lodging, 8 meals, attractions as highlighted in the itinerary, luggage handling for one suitcase per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities on the included meals, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by November 4, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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Get away
for the day!
SHORT & SWEET TRIPS THAT WILL GET YOU THERE AND BACK ALL IN ONE DAY!
B O S T O N C E LT I C S V S . OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER F E B R U A RY 3 , 2 0 1 9 SEAT SELECTION: Sec. 319 & 323 (Balcony) COST PER PERSON: $194 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the game, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than January 4, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells, Portsmouth.
BOSTON BRUINS VS. L.A. KINGS F E B R U A RY 9 , 2 0 1 9 A morning departure will bring you to the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts to see the Boston Bruins! You will have free time to explore the shops in the Garden before a 1 p.m. game time. Go Bruins! COST PER PERSON: $235 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the game, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director. SEAT SELECTION: Sec. 326 & 329 (Balcony) PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than January 11, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
At the time of the brochure printing, the Red Sox schedule had not been established. We will again be offering tours to Fenway Park for Red Sox games. Unfortunately, we are unable to obtain tickets for any Red Sox/ Yankee series. Please call in January for more information.
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NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM & FA N E U I L H A L L ( B O S T O N , M A ) F E B R U A RY 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 Travel to historic Boston for a fun filled day of activities. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is alive today as it was in 1742. Upon arrival at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, located in downtown Boston, steps away from the waterfront, you will have free time for lunch, before enjoying a unique look at aquatic life at the New England Aquarium. View incredible mammals, take in a show or get a hands-on experience at the touch tank. COST PER PERSON: $143 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the New England Aquarium, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than January 14, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
THE ILLUSIONIST
( E M E R S O N C O L O N I A L T H E AT R E • BOSTON, MA)
MARCH 10, 2019 Travel to the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston, MA, where you will see the biggest selling magic show in the world as it returns to North America. This show is packed full of death defying stunts and set pieces that bring the art of magic right up to date. You will enjoy a 1 p.m. showing of The Illusionist and then depart for home! COST PER PERSON: $246 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to The Illusionist Show, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than February 8, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
BOSTON FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW MARCH 16, 2019 Travel to the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston for a fun day at the Boston Flower & Garden Show. Enjoy free time at the show along with the perfume of the season’s first blossoms mixed with fresh, warm earth, the soft graze of a pussy willow, the gentle ripple of a gurgling stream and spring’s first signs of renewal. COST PER PERSON: $136 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the Boston Flower & Garden Show, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than February 15, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth. 2019 Vacation Planner
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THE MAINE FLOWER SHOW (PORTLAND, ME)
MARCH 31, 2019 Travel to Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine for a fun day at the Maine Flower Show. The Maine Flower Show is one of the biggest gardening and horticultural shows in the region. The 2019 show will have 100 exhibits of plants, hardscape, arbor and garden supplies, hands-on workshops and seminars led by experts in growing and outdoor living. You will have free time to enjoy the fresh flowers, the expert displays and even a delectable snack! COST PER PERSON: $104 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the Maine Flower Show, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than March 1, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston.
QUINCY MARKET SHOPPING (BOSTON, MA)
APRIL 17, 2019 An early morning departure will start this exciting day to Boston, Massachusetts. Quincy Market is your shopping paradise. There are hundreds of shops both inside and outside the three market buildings (Quincy Market, South Market and North Market). Enjoy the day shopping for that perfect gift at Quincy Market. COST PER PERSON: $120 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, visit to Quincy Market, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than March 22, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
O G U N Q U I T P L AY H O U S E (MUSICAL TBA)
M AY 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 Travel today to the Ogunquit Playhouse, listed on the National Historic Register, located on Route One in Ogunquit, Maine. The Playhouse produces the finest Broadway musicals each season! Join us for a trip to beautiful Ogunquit with an included lunch at Jonathan’s Restaurant. After lunch you will enjoy a matinee show before returning home. (Show info not available at time of printing, please call for more info, 207-827-2010.) COST PER PERSON: $209 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the Ogunquit Playhouse (matinee performance), Lunch at Jonathan’s Restaurant, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than April 19, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland.
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M AY 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 A morning departure will bring you to the Hanover Theatre in Worcester, MA. Upon arrival, a boxed lunch will be included from Eric’s La Patisserie. Next enjoy a matinee showing of the Waitress before departing for home. COST PER PERSON: $232 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to Waitress (matinee performance), boxed lunch, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than April 26, 2019.
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“Broadway’s Sweetest Treat”
WA I T R E S S ( T H E M U S I C A L )
“After whipping up a whirlwind of acclaim and box office receipts on the Great White Way, Waitress hits the road on its first ever national tour. Based on a 2007 indie movie, this big hearted musical tells the story of diner waitress named Jenna who’s presented with a chance to leave her suffocating small town existence behind, and grabs it with both hands! With a book by Hollywood screenwriter Jessie Nielson (Hope Springs) and insanely catchy score from Grammy nominated pop singer Sara Bareilles, Waitress is a melt-in-your-mouth hit!”
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
—Worcester Theatre
C O A S TA L M A I N E B O TA N I C A L G A R D E N S ( B O O T H B AY H A R B O R , M E )
JUNE 23, 2019 A morning departure will bring you to the beautiful Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay Harbor. Upon arrival, enjoy the Highlights Tour of the Gardens to include Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, Slater Forest Pond, Cleaver Event Lawn & Garden, the Great Lawn & Ledge Garden and the Rose & Perennial Garden. After your tour enjoy free time to explore the garden at your leisure. Lunch is included at the garden before departing for downtown Boothbay Harbor. Enjoy free time exploring the shops before departing for home. COST PER PERSON: $109 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, lunch, the services of Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than May 20, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville and Augusta. 2019 Vacation Planner
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KINGS LANDING
(NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA)
JUNE 30, 2019 A morning departure takes you to Kings Landing in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This authentically recreated loyalist village vibrantly brings to life the story of the first settlers to the St. John River Valley through its more than 70 beautifully restored buildings and friendly costumed staff. An included lunch will be served at the Kings Head Inn (please make your meal selection below). COST PER PERSON: $180 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, Lunch at Kings Head Inn, admission to Kings Landing, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than May 31, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Augusta, Waterville, Newport, Bangor and Old Town. MEAL CHOICE: New Brunswick Salmon Chowder, Joslin Salad or Chicken Pie. PASSPORTS are required for this tour. Canada can deny admissions to persons with criminal convictions or OUI Violations.
NASCAR
( N E W H A M P S H I R E M O T O R S P E E D WAY )
J U LY 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 An early morning departure will start your tour to Loudon, New Hampshire to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Your seats are in the Main Grandstand rows 15-18. COST PER PERSON: $189 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, ticket for NASCAR race, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than June 17, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
CABBAGE ISLAND CLAMBAKE ( B O O T H B AY H A R B O R , M E )
J U LY 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 Depart for beautiful Boothbay Harbor, where you will board your boat for a scenic cruise to Cabbage Island. Upon arrival on the island, your hosts, the Moore Family, will welcome you and treat you to a Traditional “Downeast” Clambake with all the trimmings (please make your meal selection below). After lunch, enjoy the beautiful scenery on the island and browse the gift shop before departing for the mainland. When you are back on the mainland, enjoy free time to explore the many shops in Boothbay Harbor. (*Tour requires some walking; please call if you have questions or concerns.) 24
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COST PER PERSON: $144 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, Traditional Downeast Clambake, admission on the scenic cruise, tax and gratuity on the included meal, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than June 21, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville and Augusta. MEAL CHOICE: Lobster or Chicken.
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ISLE OF SHOALS (PORTSMOUTH, NH)
AUGUST 6, 2019 A morning departure will start your scenic tour to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Today you will enjoy an included lunch at Warren’s Lobster House. Warren’s Lobster House is a New England Tradition and is Nationally Famous! Their waterfront location presents a picturesque setting overlooking the Piscataqua River (please make your meal selection below). After lunch you will drive across the river to the Isle of Shoals Steamship Company. Upon arrival, board the M/V Thomas Leighton for a cruise to the historic Isle of Shoals. Experience the fascinating legends of the New Hampshire/Maine Seacoast. Little is known but historically crucial, the legendary Isle of Shoals, located six miles off the coast, is an intriguing archipelago of nine islands steeped with history. As you glide through the Portsmouth Harbor, you will see a unique working port with tugboats, tankers, the quaint Olde Port waterfront, five historic forts, three lighthouses and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard — the nation’s oldest
and active naval yard and home to Portsmouth Naval Prison, the closed castle-like prison sometimes called “the Alcatraz of the East.” When your cruise ends you will depart for home. COST PER PERSON: $150 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, lunch at Warren’s Lobster House, admission to the Isle of Shoals Cruise, and the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than July 5, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, and South Portland. MEAL CHOICE: Seafood Casserole, Fried Baby Shrimp, Ritzy Filet of Haddock, Crab Crusted Salmon, Top Sirloin Steak, Chicken Parmesan, or Vegetarian Meal.
CABBAGE ISLAND CLAMBAKE ( B O O T H B AY H A R B O R , M E )
AUGUST 18, 2019 Depart for beautiful Boothbay Harbor, where you will board your boat for a scenic cruise to Cabbage Island. Upon arrival on the island, your hosts, the Moore Family, will welcome you and treat you to a Traditional “Downeast” Clambake with all the trimmings (please make your meal selection below). After lunch, enjoy the beautiful scenery on the island and browse the gift shop before departing for the mainland. When you are back on the mainland, enjoy free time to explore the many shops in Boothbay Harbor. (*Tour requires some walking; please call if you have questions or concerns.) COST PER PERSON: $144 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, Traditional Downeast Clambake, admission on the scenic cruise, tax and gratuity on the included meal, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services.
PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than July 18, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville and Augusta. MEAL CHOICE: Lobster or Chicken. 2019 Vacation Planner
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E A S T P O R T S A L M O N F E S T I VA L SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 Today you will travel to beautiful Eastport, Maine for the Eastport Salmon Festival. “For over 30 years, the end of summer in Eastport, Maine, has been celebrated with a festival, a gathering, an homage to our local resources, especially the Atlantic salmon raised in the cold waters of Passamaquoddy Bay. Of course, no community festival is complete without a meal, and the Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival is no exception.” A salmon lunch is included while at the Festival, followed by a boat trip out to see the Salmon Pens first hand. “Come for music, arts and crafts, a Fiber Arts Show, galleries, gift shops and museums, locally brewed beers (wine too), a farmers’ market, flea market, delicious seafood, and a fabulous salmon barbecue dinner.” After visiting all the vendors and enjoying the local music, you will depart for Raye’s Mustard. Once there you will have an included tour of the Raye’s Mustard Mill, and possibly even a sample or two! After your tour you will depart for home with wonderful memories of your trip to the Eastport Salmon Festival. COST PER PERSON: $154 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, Salmon Lunch, Boat Tour to the Salmon Pen, Raye’s Mustard Tour, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than August 1, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Augusta, Waterville, Newport, Bangor and Old Town.
M T WA S H I N G T O N C O G R A I LWAY (RANDOLPH, NH)
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 View the beautiful scenery as you make your way through the White Mountains to Marshfield Station in Randolph, NH. Upon arrival, you will board the MT Washington Cog Railway, the only cog railway east of the Rocky Mountains, located in the majestic White Mountains of NH. Your 3 hour round trip allows you time to enjoy the summit of Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. The Cog Railway brakemen give an on-board guided tour of the railway history and surrounding mountains. A boxed lunch is included while on board, along with admission to the Cog Railway Museum. (Please make your meal selection below.) At the base station, meet your motorcoach and depart for North Conway where you will have free time in the “village” before returning home. COST PER PERSON: $178 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, boxed lunch, admission onto Mt Washington Cog Railway & the Cog Railway Museum, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than August 19, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta and Lewiston. MEAL CHOICE: Smoked Ham & Swiss Cheese, Oven Roasted Turkey with Provolone Cheese, Veggie Sandwich with American Cheese.
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F R Y E B U R G FA I R OCTOBER 1, 2019 A morning departure will bring you to the Fryeburg Fair, Maine’s largest agricultural fair. Spend the day listening to live music, wander the exhibit halls, watch a tractor pull, view some of the most spectacular crafts and don’t forget the famous midway! You are sure to enjoy this famous fair! COST PER PERSON: Adults: $104 • Seniors 65+: $92 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the Fryeburg Fair, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than August 30, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta and Lewiston.
M T. WA S H I N G T O N FA L L F O L I A G E
(BRETTON WOODS, NH)
OCTOBER 9, 2019 A morning departure will start this scenic tour to the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. This grand hotel was once the summer haunt of poets, presidents, princes and is a National Historic Landmark. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch in one of the hotel’s elegant dining rooms with spectacular views of Mt. Washington. After lunch, depart on a guided Historic Hotel Tour, where you will be able to view this beautiful hotel up-close. COST PER PERSON: $162 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, lunch, guided tour of the hotel, tax and gratuity on included meal, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than September 6, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta and Lewiston.
K E E P S A K E Q U I LT I N G OCTOBER 20, 2019 An early morning departure takes you to New Hampshire for the largest quilt shop you’ve ever seen, Keepsake Quilting & Country Pleasures. If you are an avid quilter, we invite you to lose yourself among the vast selection of 100% cotton fabric, hundreds of quilting books, stencils, patterns, notions and more! A late lunch is included at Hart’s Turkey Farm (please make your meal selection below) before returning home. COST PER PERSON: $134 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, lunch, visit to Keepsake Quilting and Country Pleasures, tax and gratuity on included meal, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than September 18, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta and Lewiston. MEAL CHOICE: Turkey Dinner, Roast Beef or Broiled Haddock. 2019 Vacation Planner
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HAUNTED HAPPENINGS OCTOBER 26, 2019 Depart for Salem, Massachusetts, where you will have a frighteningly good time! Upon arrival, visit the House of Seven Gables. The novel The House of the Seven Gables revolves around the curse Matthew Maule set on Colonel Pyncheon in revenge for stealing his land – and his life. Through a century and a half, the curse affects the members of both families, and is embodied in the big crumbling mansion that is the House of the Seven Gables. The remainder of the day is at your leisure enjoying all the Halloween activities going on in Salem. Visit a museum, take a walking tour, get your fortune told by a psychic or shop for some souvenirs from the many street vendors. You are sure to leave Salem in good “spirits.” COST PER PERSON: $135 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the House of Seven Gables, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than September 23, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
B O S T O N C H R I S T M A S F E S T I VA L
(SEAPORT WORLD TRADE CENTER)
NOVEMBER 9, 2019 An early morning departure will start this exciting day to Boston, Massachusetts. You will spend the day at the Boston Christmas Festival, located at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston Massachusetts. Jump start your holiday shopping at this once a year event! Visit all 350+ pop-up boutiques by American Artisans. Enjoy sampling the delicious products found in the Farmer’s Market Aisle. One entire aisle was not big enough and this year there are even more exhibitors to tantalize your taste buds. Be amazed at the sensational Gingerbread Houses created by Boston’s top pastry chefs vying for Best in Show honors. Meet the artisans and commission a piece OR buy from their new lines. COST PER PERSON: $132 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the Boston Christmas Festival, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than October 9, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth. 28
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“ G A R D E N S A G L O W ” AT T H E C O A S TA L M A I N E B O TA N I C A L G A R D E N S ( B O O T H B AY H A R B O R , M E )
DECEMBER 7, 2019 An afternoon departure will start your journey to the beautiful Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay Harbor for their annual “Gardens Aglow.” Your first stop will be Sarah’s Café in Wiscasset, Maine for an included Homemade Box Meal! (Please make your meal selection below.) “Join us this winter for the biggest and brightest light display in Maine! With over 500,000 energy efficient LED lights decorating our central gardens and buildings, Gardens Aglow is a special event for couples, friends or the whole family. From the lights, to the s’mores pit, popcorn stand and special art exhibits, Gardens Aglow has something for the whole family. Join us to experience the magic.” COST PER PERSON: $111 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Box Meal, the services of Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than November 7, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville and Augusta. MEAL CHOICE(S): Please choose one from each section: Main Course: Roasted Chicken Salad, Holiday Quiche Squares, Roasted Turkey Breast, Sarah’s chef Salad Salad: Fruit, Red Potato & Egg, Tuscan Potato, Dill Pasta, Coleslaw Desert: Individually Baked Pie (Blueberry, Apple, Pumpkin)
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DECEMBER 14, 2019 Travel to Boston, Massachusetts for an exciting day at the Boston Pops. Upon arrival this afternoon you will enjoy an included lunch at the Chart House: ”The pride of Long Wharf, Chart House Boston is renowned for its location and its menu.” (Please make your meal selection below.) After lunch you will depart for Symphony Hall. Enjoy the sounds of Christmas at the Boston Pops Christmas Concert. This special performance is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season! COST PER PERSON: $224 YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, Lunch at the famous Chart House Restaurant, Boston Pops tickets, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services. PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS: Full payment is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Full payment must be received no later than November 11, 2019. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth. MEAL CHOICE(S): (1) Chart House Cheeseburger: Juicy grilled hamburger topped with cheddar cheese and served with lettuce, tomatoes and French fries (2) Coconut Crunchy Shrimp: Shrimp fried golden brown in a coconut batter served with rice and citrus chili sauce (3) Chicken Del Mar: Savory balance of sweet & spicy, topped with fresh avocado pico de gallo & lemon shallot butter with coconut ginger rice (4) Blackened Salmon: Fresh tropical fruit salsa and served with coconut ginger rice *Caesar or mixed greens salad, Mud Pie, assorted breads and coffee, soda, tea & iced tea served with all meals. 2019 Vacation Planner
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BRITISH LANDSCAPES
FEATURING ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND WALES
M AY 2 3 – J U N E 1 , 2 0 1 9 10 DAYS • 12 MEALS • DOUBLE RATE: $3,769 PP* Behold the Crown Jewels of Scotland on a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle. Discover the picturesque Lake District and spend the night in a Welsh castle. See the quintessential sights of London with a local guide and venture to
ancient Stonehenge. Enjoy dinner at Hall’s Croft, a 400-year-old Shakespeare family home. HIGHLIGHTS: London, York, Edinburgh Castle, Lake District, Castle Stay, North Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stonehenge, Cotswolds
ALASKA DISCOVERY LAND & CRUISE FEATURING A 7-NIGHT PRINCESS CRUISE
J U LY 3 0 – A U G U S T 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 13 DAYS • 25 MEALS • DOUBLE RATE: STARTING AT $5,484 PP*
BOOK BY 1/30/19 & SAVE!
Relax aboard a 7-night Princess cruise — your fabulous floating resort. Cruise past Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska’s largest glaciers. Sail through Glacier Bay, a treasure trove of glaciers and coastal islands.
HIGHLIGHTS: Fairbanks, Sternwheeler Discovery, Denali National Park, Tundra Wilderness Tour, Luxury Domed Rail, Anchorage, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, Seattle’s Sky View Observatory
SPOTLIGHT ON PARIS AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 7 DAYS • 7 MEALS • DOUBLE RATE: $3,839 PP*
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See the highlights of Paris including Notre Dame Cathedral, Place Vendome and more! Explore the treasures of the Louvre Museum. Glide along and admire Paris’ glittering skyline on a Seine River cruise. Tour the spectacular Palace of Versailles and its gardens with a local guide. Dine on delicious French cuisine
and wine at the Eiffel Tower. Savor dinner accompanied by French wine at one of Paris’ oldest Brasseries. HIGHLIGHTS: Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs-Elysees, Place de la Concorde, Louvre Museum, Versailles Palace
CALIFORNIA NEW YEAR’S GETAWAY FEATURING THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE
DECEMBER 29, 2019 – JANUARY 2, 2020 5 DAYS • 5 MEALS • DOUBLE RATE: $2,829 PP* Get a sneak peek at the floats in their the New Year at a Gala Dinner Dance with final stage of decorating and attend live music and champagne. Bandfest featuring selected bands that HIGHLIGHTS: Float Viewing, Bandfest, will perform in the parade. Enjoy reserved New Year’s Eve Party, Reserved Seats at seating with prime viewing for the the Tournament of Roses Parade Tournament of Roses Parade. Celebrate
WITH OPTIONAL 3-NIGHT LAS VEGAS POST TOUR EXTENSION
HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE
FEATURING OAHU, KAUAI AND MAUI
F E B R U A RY 2 0 – 2 9 , 2 0 2 0
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WITH OPTIONAL 2-NIGHT BIG ISLAND POST TOUR EXTENSION
10 DAYS • 13 MEALS • DOUBLE RATE: $5,689 PP* Enjoy a traditional Hawaiian floral lei as you visit the USS Arizona Memorial. welcome and a cruise on tranquil Wailua HIGHLIGHTS: Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, River in Kauai. In the town of Haleiwa, learn Oahu’s North Shore, Waimea Canyon, why surfers from around the world gather Kauai Coffee Estate, Fern Grotto, Iao here. Behold the breathtaking Waimea Valley, Lahaina, Polynesian Luau Canyon. Remember Pearl Harbor
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DJ WHITMORE AT 207.827.2010 OR DJW@CYRBUSTOURS.COM TRAVEL PROVIDED BY guided by travel *Rates are per person and include roundtrip air from Logan International Airport, air taxes and fee/surcharges, and hotel transfers. Airfare: For your convenience, we offer airfare for purchase with all tour packages. If you purchase an air-inclusive program, your airfare will be quoted inclusive of all fuel, taxes and fees. Your rates are subject to change until paid in full. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight or departure date. Checked Baggage Charges. Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding your airline’s checked baggage policies. **Book by savings valid on air-inclusive bookings only. Call for rate after book by date.
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answers to your most Asked questions CONTINUED FROM INSIDE COVER... OVERNIGHT TOURS • A full refund will be issued to all passengers whose cancellations are received prior to the final payment due date. • Cancellations received after the final payment date to 15 days prior to the tour departure will result in a loss of deposit plus any non-recoverable expenses, which would include tickets or any payments made on your behalf. • No refund will be issued on any tour when cancellations are received 14 days or less prior to tour departure.
DAY TRIP • A full refund will be issued to all passengers whose cancellations are received prior to the final payment date. • Cancellations received after the final payment to 15 days prior to tour departure will result in a cancellation fee of $25 plus any non-recoverable expenses, which would include tickets or any payments made on your behalf. • No refund will be issued on any tour when cancellations are received 14 days or less prior to tour departure. In fairness to all, exceptions cannot be made. Please consult the individual itinerary for specific cancellations restrictions. Fly tours and rail tours will vary. Cancellations and transfers must be made during regular Business hours.
NO-SHOWS: No-shows will not be
refunded regardless of the reason. We are on a schedule and count on you to help us keep it. If you’re not at your assigned departure location at the published time, we are not responsible and you will be considered a no-show. Changes from your assigned departure location per the final reservation confirmation must be made with our office during regular business hours. Departure location changes will not be accepted 14 days or less prior to departure date.
CAN I GET TRAVEL INSURANCE? Cyr Northstar Tours is no longer offering travel insurance. Individuals can purchase
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travel insurance through independent companies. Please contact our office before purchasing travel insurance to make sure the trip is going as scheduled.
WHAT ABOUT TIPPING? Tipping of drivers, tour directors and any local guides is not included in the price of the tour. Customary and appreciated gratuities to the tour directors and drivers are discretionary and therefore, should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not in the form of a group collection. The suggested tipping amount per passenger is $3 per person per day.
WILL I HAVE AN ASSIGNED SEAT ON THE COACH? Seating aboard our motorcoaches is assigned based upon the order we receive reservations. Guests travelling in odd numbers may be assigned to sit with other guests. Guests travelling single will likely be seated next to another guest. Rotation of seats is at the discretion of the Tour Director. We ask that requests for special seating, due to physical conditions be made at the time of reservation. A physician’s statement may be required in certain cases. Cyr Northstar Tours reserves the right to adjust seating arrangements.
WHAT TIME IS CHECK-IN? Hotel check-in times are usually 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. If we arrive early, the hotel will try to accommodate, however, it is not guaranteed that your room will be available before 3 p.m.
WHAT IS THE 5% OFF PROGRAM**? Book and pay for any
tour 60 days or more prior to that tour’s final payment date and receive 5% off your per person tour cost. ** Not valid on any Collette Vacations tours. A tour is not considered “booked” until payment has been received (example: full payment for Day Trips & deposit for Overnights).
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: Emergency
contact and medical information forms are sent with final documentation. Each guest is asked to bring the completed
form on the day of departure to give to the Tour Director. Please do not mail back to the office.
HOW MUCH WALKING WILL I DO? Our itineraries include many
activities and may consist of moderate to heavy walking at times. Some of the sightseeing included in our tours can mean accessing locations that limit or restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic districts where the streets are narrow and were designed before motorcoaches were. For your comfort, we recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes. If you have questions regarding specific tours, please call.
DOES CYR NORTHSTAR TOURS HAVE A FRAGRANCE FREE POLICY? Yes. Due to the fact that many passengers and employees have respiratory sensitivities or allergies we ask that you refrain from wearing any fragrances, aftershaves, scented locations, etc. when travelling with Cyr Northstar Tours.
IS SMOKING ALLOWED ON THE MOTORCOACH? For the
comfort and safety of all our passengers, the use of alcohol and tobacco products is prohibited on our coaches. Rest stops are made frequently so those who smoke will have the opportunity to smoke outside of the bus.
WILL I NEED IDENTIFICATION FOR MY TOUR? Yes, it is required for all
tours. A driver’s license or equivalent should be carried for positive ID any time you travel.
TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES: Passports will be
required for all tours that are traveling outside of the United States including Canada. Canada can deny admissions to persons with criminal convictions or OUI violations. Cyr Northstar Tours cannot be held responsible for passengers who fail to provide the required documentation.
DOES CYR NORTHSTAR TOURS HAVE WHEELCHAIR LIFT MOTORCOACHES? Yes, we do have a limited number of accessible motorcoaches. Any accessible motorcoach or special needs required need to be noted at time of making your reservation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: **Fly tour rates and schedules are subject to changes announced by the airline company. **Cyr Northstar Tours requests that clients who require special assistance or accessible transportation please notify the office in advance. **Published times on itineraries are as accurate as possible and subject to change due to traffic, weather, mechanical and any other conditions that prevent Cyr Northstar Tours from operating normally. **Cyr Northstar Tours/Cyr Bus Line is not responsible for articles left on the motorcoach. **Cyr Northstar Tours is not responsible for any typos that may occur in this vacation planner. **Cyr Northstar Tours reserves the right to change the final payment date in order to have more time to sell a tour.
CYR NORTHSTAR TOURS is an agent for the passengers and therefore accepts no responsibility for any “extra overnights” caused by any delays due to: An Act of God, delayed departures or arrivals, missed connections, hurricanes, snow storms, riots, accidents, breakdowns, bad road conditions or any other conditions beyond our control. Cyr Northstar Tours reserves the right to change the itinerary and substitute arrangements of equal or greater value if, based on professional experience, circumstances warrant a change. Cyr Northstar Tours is not responsible for deficiencies on the part of the hotels, restaurants, airlines, cruise lines or any other company providing services throughout the tour. Cyr Northstar Tours has the right to cancel any and all tours if bookings are inadequate, and/or decline to book any persons, making full and equitable refunds.
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Single: 1 Bed – 1 Person Double: Dbl/Queen, 1 Bed – 2 People
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Double: Dbl/Queen, 2 Beds – 2 People
Walking challenged
Triple/Quad: Dbl/Queen, 2 Beds – 3 or 4 People
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Vacation Planner 2019 D E PA R T U R E L O C AT I O N S OLD TOWN: CYR NORTHSTAR TOURS
LEWISTON:
BANGOR:
153 GILMAN FALL AVE.
WALMART SUPERCENTER 900 STILLWATER AVE. (PARK & RIDE)
NEWPORT:
WALMART SUPERCENTER 1573 MAIN ST., PALMYRA
WATERVILLE: BEST WESTERN GRAND HOTEL
RAMADA INN 490 PLEASANT ST.
SOUTH PORTLAND: BEST WESTERN MERRY MANOR INN 700 MAIN ST.
WELLS:
WELLS TRANSPORTATION CENTER EXIT 19 OFF I-95
375 MAIN ST.
PORTSMOUTH:
AUGUSTA:
BEST WESTERN CIVIC CENTER INN 110 COMMUNITY DR.
(REGISTER AT FRONT DESK, $5/DAY)
ANCHORAGE INNS & SUITES 417 WOODBURY AVE. (REGISTER AT FRONT DESK, $5/DAY)
Toll Free: 1-800-244-2335 Tel: 207-827-2010 www.cyrbustours.com