Vacation Planner 2023 Where can we TAKE YOU?
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM & FANEUIL HALL • Feb. 21
“ANNIE” AT THE HANOVER THEATRE • Feb. 25
BOSTON BRUINS • March 11
BOSTON CELTICS VS. ATLANTA HAWKS • April 9
BOSTON DUCK TOUR & THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE • April 19
QUINCY MARKET SHOPPING • April 20
COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS • June 25
KINGS LANDING • July 9
CABBAGE ISLAND CLAMBAKE • July 16
NASCAR AT THE NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY • July 16
CRUISE MOOSEHEAD LAKE • July 21
ISLE OF SHOALS • August 1
CABBAGE ISLAND CLAMBAKE • August 6
CABBAGE ISLAND CLAMBAKE • August 27
MOUNT WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY • Sept. 19
FRYEBURG FAIR • Oct. 3
HAUNTED HAPPENINGS IN SALEM, MA • Oct. 28
BOSTON HOLIDAY SHOPPING • Nov. 4
GARDENS AGLOW AT THE COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS • Dec. 2
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01 QUEBEC WINTER CARNIVAL • Feb.
02 MYRTLE BEACH GETAWAY • March 19-28 04 OUR NATION’S CAPITAL • April 12-17 05 PENN DUTCH • May 17-21 06 ESCAPE TO THE CAPE • May
07 NEW YORK CITY •
08 ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO MUSIC FESTIVAL • June 29 -
3 09 HUDSON VALLEY NEW YORK •
10 NIAGARA FALLS • July 12-16 11 SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND • August 5-6 11 NEW YORK CITY • August 17-20 12 QUEBEC CITY • August 25-28 13 BRANSON • Sept. 7-18 14 “THE BIG E” • Sept.
14 GETTYSBURG •
15 TRAPP FAMILY
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16 NASHVILLE &
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18 THANKSGIVING
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19 HOLIDAY
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19 NEW YORK CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR •
2023 OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS 2023 GET AWAY FOR THE DAY
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June 15-18
July
July 9-14
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Sept. 26-30
LODGE
Oct. 21-23
PIGEON
Nov. 4-14
IN NEW YORK CITY
Nov. 22-26
IN LANCASTER
Dec. 3-7
Dec. 8-10
QUEBEC Winter Carnival
QUEBEC CITY, QC • FEBRUARY 10-13, 2023
DAY 1
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 – 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 Royal Palace, located in Quebec City. Dinner is included this evening at l’Entrecote Saint Jean (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.
DAY 2
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 – 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.
DAY 3
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing on a self-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. This evening you will have the chance to revisit the Carnival and enjoy dinner included at Cotes a Cotes.
DAY 4
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home with wonderful memories of your tour to the Quebec Winter Carnival!
Cost Per Person
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 3 nights’ 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 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 Dec. 10, 2022.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta.
MEAL CHOICE(S):
Feb. 10 – Choice of: Sirloin steak with fries, salmon of the day, or chicken of the day Feb. 12 – Choice of: Flank steak, bacon-dressed chicken breast, or salmon with mustard sauce
OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $1,574 $1,224 $1,132
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Myrtle BeachGETAWAY
DAY 1
SUNDAY, MARCH 19 – Leave the cold winds and sleet behind as we make our way to sunny Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Travels today take you to the Holiday Inn Express in Voorhees, NJ, where dinner will be on your own this evening.
DAY 2
MONDAY, MARCH 20 – Breakfast is in cluded at your hotel before departing for the Holiday Inn Express in Lumberton, North Carolina. Dinner is included at your hotel this evening.
DAY 3
TUESDAY, MARCH 21 – Breakfast is includ ed at your hotel. Today, travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where upon arrival you will visit Brookgreen Gardens and enjoy an in cluded boxed lunch. Brookgreen Gardens is a unique melding of art, nature, and history. It is a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve,
located just south of Murrells Inlet in South Carolina. This afternoon, you will have a pri vate garden tour of Brookgreen. Next, you will check into the Homewood Suites By Hilton Oceanfront, where dinner will be on your own. After dinner, you will see a show performed at the Carolina Opry.
DAY 4
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Today is free to explore Myrtle Beach at your leisure. Dinner is includ ed this evening at The Original Benjamins be fore an unforgettable performance at the Ala bama Theater.
DAY 5
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Enjoy another sundrenched day on the beach at your leisure. Dinner is included at Carolina’s Restaurant and then you will have the remainder of the evening at your leisure.
DAY 6
FRIDAY, MARCH 24 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Today is free to enjoy the day at your leisure. Tonight, you will enjoy the Pirates Voy age, Dinner & Show (A Dolly Parton Company).
DAY 7
SATURDAY, MARCH 25 – Breakfast is in cluded at your hotel before departing for Charleston, South Carolina. Upon arrival, en joy a visit to Middleton Place, one of South Car olina’s most enduring icons. This afternoon, en joy free time to explore downtown Charleston and an included picnic lunch before departing for Myrtle Beach to enjoy the evening.
DAY 8
SUNDAY, MARCH 26 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning is free to do some last-minute souvenir shopping or take that last walk on the beach. This afternoon, travel to the Holiday Inn Express in Lumberton, North Car olina, where dinner is included this evening.
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MARCH 19-28, 2023
DAY 9
MONDAY, MARCH 27 – Breakfast is includ ed at your hotel before journeying today to the Holiday Inn Express in Voorhees, NJ. Dinner is on your own this evening.
DAY 10
TUESDAY, MARCH 28 – Breakfast is includ ed at your hotel before departing for home.
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
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OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS
Person SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE
Cost Per
$3,416 $2,526 $2,229
Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 9 nights’ lodging,
meals, attractions as noted in the itinerary, luggage handling
per person, hotel taxes, taxes and gratuities
confirm reservations
Old Town, Bangor,
Waterville, Augusta,
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for one suitcase
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
and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by Jan. 9, 2023. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:
Newport,
Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
Our Nation’s CAPITAL
DAY 1
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 – 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 13 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for Washington, D.C. Upon arrival this afternoon, you will check-in to your hotel, the Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Convention Center, where they will host a Welcome Reception. During the reception you will have the chance to meet Miss Cherry Blossom and receive your 2023 Cherry Blossom Pin. This evening, you will have dinner on your own and free time to explore the National Harbor.
DAY 3
FRIDAY, APRIL 14 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before meeting your guide to tour Washington, DC. During the tour you will have the opportunity to see the Japanese Cherry
Trees, The Jefferson Memorial, The Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and the newest memorial, The Eisenhower Memorial. This afternoon, you will explore the Capitol Visitor Center, where you will have lunch on your own. After lunch, you will have the chance to explore the Smithsonian Institution’s museums at your leisure. This evening, you will meet back up with your guide to see The Vietnam Memorial, The Lincoln Memorial, and The Korean War Veterans Memorial. You will then return to the hotel for free time and dinner on your own at the Gaylord Resort.
DAY 4
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 – After an included breakfast, enjoy the Cherry Blossom Parade from your Premium-Preferred Grandstand Seating. The Cherry Blossom Festival marks the celebration of the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees by the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, D.C. in 1912. After the Cherry Blossom Parade, enjoy lunch on your own at The National Portrait Gallery. The gallery includes the Hall of Presidents, which has
several official portraits of United States presidents. 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 return to your hotel and enjoy the incredible offerings of the Gaylord Resort and the National Harbor on your own.
DAY 5
SUNDAY, APRIL 16 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, you will stop for a photo opportunity of the White House. You will drive Embassy Row and by the Washington National Cathedral. This afternoon, you will visit the Pentagon City Shopping Mall where you will have lunch on your own. You will depart for Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, where you will stay at the Holiday Inn Meadowlands.
DAY 6
MONDAY, APRIL 17 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home with wonderful memories of your tour to the Nation’s Capital.
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 5 nights’ 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 Jan. 25, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
FEATURING THE CHERRY BLOSSOM PARADE • APRIL 12-17, 2023 Cost Per Person SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $2,326 $1,836 $1,682
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PENN Dutch
LANCASTER, PA • MAY 17-21, 2023
DAY 1
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 – A morning de parture 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
THURSDAY, MAY 18 – 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 Double Tree by Hilton, before enjoying a dinner at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre with a performance of “Footloose.”
DAY 3
FRIDAY, MAY 19 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning you will meet your guide at the hotel then part for a Fulton Theatre tour and a Historic Lancaster City tour. After, you will visit the Strasburg Railroad, where
you will travel through Pennsylvania Dutch Country as an authentic steam locomotive pulls your group past working farms, their Amish neighbors, and beauty as far as the eye can see. Lunch is on your own at Casey Jones Restaurant. After lunch you will return to the hotel to relax and refresh before departing to the Hershey Farm Restaurant for dinner and then seeing “Moses” at the Sight and Sound Theatre.
DAY 4
SATURDAY, MAY 20 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. You will then meet your guide at Kitchen Kettle Village where you will ven ture out to the “roads less traveled” to see the Amish Farmlands and stop at the Amish Quilt and Craft Shop. You will have lunch on your own at Kitchen Kettle Village. After lunch, you will go to Elva’s Studio where you will see Chalk Talk. This afternoon you will travel to the Holiday Inn in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania where a farewell dinner is included.
DAY 5
SUNDAY, MAY 21 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home with great memories of your tour.
Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $1,852 $1,518 $1,412
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 nights’ 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 March 21,2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells, Portsmouth.
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OVERNIGHT
EXCURSIONS
Escape to THE CAPE
MAY 21-25, 2023
DAY 1
SUNDAY, MAY 21 – A morning departure brings you to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where you will have free time for lunch on your own at Seafood Sam’s. After lunch you will tour the first Cape Towns, Sandwich and Hyannis. All Cape Cod towns were founded by people unhappy with the Boston-area Puritans. You will travel through Sandwich, which is the oldest town on Cape Cod. Hear stories of the Puritans, Quak ers, Shawme, Dexter Grist Mill, Hoxie House, and the First Church of Christ. Next your guide will conduct a tour of Hyannis, including the John F. Kennedy Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, Hyannisport, and a view of the St. Francis Xavier Church, the summer parish of the Kennedy Family. Your guide will assist with check in at the Bayside Resort; dinner is includ ed this evening at your hotel.
DAY 2
MONDAY, MAY 22 – 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. Next you will visit “Land’s End” – Provincetown. You are now at the extreme tip of Cape Cod. Formerly known as the “Province Lands,” the Pilgrims landed here first before they decided to settle across the Bay in Plymouth. After lunch on your own, you will visit the Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum. This 255-foot tower that dominates the town is the tallest granite structure in the United States. The walk to the top is 116 steps and 60 ramps. The Provincetown Museum exhibits highlight the arrival of the Mayflower
Pilgrims, the town’s rich maritime history, and the building of the monument. Next, you will travel to the “south side” of the Cape to view Chatham Light and the Atwood Museum House. Dinner is included at a local restaurant.
DAY 3
TUESDAY, MAY 23 – 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. A lobster dinner is included back on the mainland this evening (an alternate entrée will be offered for any not wanting shellfish).
DAY 4
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, meet your local guide and you will travel to America’s Hometown — Plymouth. Home of our Pilgrim Fathers and one of the country’s first settlements. A picture stop will be made at the Forefather’s Monument, the largest, solid granite monument in the United States. Board a Lobster Tales Cruise to learn about the many creatures that live in the Plymouth Harbor. You will have free time for lunch on your own on the waterfront. There will be photo stops made at Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II, a reproduction of the ship
that brought the Pilgrims to the New World. Admission is included to Plimoth Plantation, the first permanent European settlement in southern New England. A traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings is included at the Plantation. During dinner enjoy an “educational” demonstration.
DAY 5
THURSDAY, MAY 25 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home with wonderful memories of your trip to the Cape!
Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $1,262 $1,115 $1,073
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 nights’ 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 6, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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New York City
DAY 1
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 – A morning departure will take you to exciting New York City! Your hotel for the next three nights is The Hampton Inn Times Square Central, located in Times Square. Upon arrival you will check into your hotel and then will have an included welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 2
FRIDAY, JUNE 16 – Breakfast is included this morning at your hotel. After breakfast you will meet your local licensed guide and head to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. You will have lunch on your own on the island. This afternoon, you will visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum. You will go back to the hotel to freshen up before heading out to an
included dinner and Broadway Show (name of show not available at this time).
DAY 3
SATURDAY, JUNE 17 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing on a bus tour of Harlem and then a City Walking Tour of Central Park. You will have lunch on your own at Rock Center Food Court. This afternoon, you will go experience the Top of the Rock observation deck and then will have the rest of the day at your leisure.
DAY 4
SUNDAY, JUNE 18 – This morning, breakfast is included at your hotel before you bid farewell to the “Big Apple” as you make your way home with fond memories of your tour to the “city that never sleeps.”
Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $2,082 $1,642 $1,484
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 3 nights’ lodging, 6 meals, 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 April 3, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
(*Tour requires a great deal of walking. Please call if you have questions or concerns.)
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4-DAY • JUNE 15-18, 2023
Royal Nova Scotia International TATTOO MUSIC FESTIVAL
JUNE 29 - JULY 3, 2023
DAY 1
THURSDAY, JUNE 29 – A morning depar ture begins your tour to Nova Scotia and the Royal International Tattoo Music Festival. To day, travel to Moncton, New Brunswick where you will check into the Crowne Plaza Moncton hotel and enjoy a get-acquainted dinner.
DAY 2
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where you will enjoy a city tour upon arrival. This will include time at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, the busy downtown core, the waterfront, and the shopping district of Spring Garden Road. This evening, you will enjoy a Dinner Cruise on the Halifax Harbour. Next you will check into your hotel, The Four Points Sheraton.
DAY 3
SATURDAY, JULY 1 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before traveling to Peggy’s Cove to
quaint little fishing village and watching the majestic ocean. You’ll head back to Halifax for lunch and free time in the afternoon to explore the downtown. This evening you will enjoy the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo — a spectacular performance that will be entertaining for all. This evening is free to enjoy on your own. Then you will return to the Four Points Sheraton for the evening.
DAY 4
SUNDAY, JULY 2 – After an included breakfast, you will visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and take a walk through the Public Gardens. You’ll enjoy lunch together in downtown Halifax before you travel back to Moncton. Overnight at the Crowne Plaza Moncton and enjoy another included dinner tonight at your hotel.
DAY 5
MONDAY, JULY 3 – After breakfast depart for home with wonderful memories of your
Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $2,505 $2,015 $1,878
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 nights’ lodging, 8 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 April 28, 2023.
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
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Hudson ValleyNEW YORK
9-14, 2023
DAY 1
SUNDAY, JULY 9 – A morning departure begins your tour to Hudson Valley, New York. Today, you will travel to Kingston, NY, where you will check into your hotel. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.
DAY 2
MONDAY, JULY 10 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before meeting your local guide to visit the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Hyde Park. You will have lunch on your own at Eveready Diner. This afternoon, you will do a tour and tasting at Milbrook Winery. Dinner is included this evening at the Culinary Institute of America before returning to your hotel.
DAY 3
TUESDAY, JULY 11 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before meeting your local guide and departing for Vanderbilt Mansion. You will have lunch on your own in Rhinebeck. This afternoon, you will have a guided tour of Wilderstein, home of FDR cousin and confidante Daisy Suckley. Then you will return to your hotel to freshen up before an included dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 4
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 – After an included breakfast, you will meet your step-on guide and depart for Olana, home of Hudson River School painter Frederic Church, where you will have a guided tour. You will have lunch on your own in Hudson before touring the Hudson Valley Malt and seeing how grain is transformed into gold! Next, you will experience a tour and tasting at the Hudson Valley Distillers and then return to the hotel to freshen up before dinner. Dinner will be included at a local restaurant.
DAY 5
THURSDAY, JULY 13 – After breakfast, meet your guide and depart for West Point. You will have a guided tour of the West Point Campus. Lunch will be on your own in Highland Falls. This afternoon, you will experience a 2 hour river cruise aboard the Pride of the Hudson. Dinner is included this evening at Shadows on the Hudson.
DAY 6
FRIDAY JULY 14 - Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home. You will stop on the way back at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA. You will then continue home with fond memories of your tour to the Hudson Valley.
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 5 nights’ lodging, 10 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 9, 2023.
DEPARTURE
LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells, and Portsmouth.
2023 Vacation Planner 9 OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $2,384 $1,952 $1,810
JULY
Cost Per Person
Niagara FALLS
JULY 12-16, 2023
DAY 1
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 – A morning departure will start this scenic tour to Niagara Falls. Travels today take you to Utica, New York to the Burrstone Inn, where a get-acquainted dinner is included at your hotel.
DAY 2
THURSDAY, JULY 13 – 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 Greg Frewin Theatre.
DAY 3
FRIDAY, JULY 14 – 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 and overlooking the thundering falls, the Revolving Dining Room offers a spectacular view of the ever-changing mist and the rainbow of evening illumination.
DAY 4
SATURDAY, JULY 15 – 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 16 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home with fond memories of your tour to Niagara Falls.
Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $2,284 $1,826 $1,705
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 nights’ 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 12, 2023.
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.
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SIX FLAGS New England
DAY 1
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 – An early morning departure will start your fun filled weekend to Six Flags New England! Lunch today will be included at Dave & Buster’s in Woburn, MA. You will have free time at Dave & Buster’s to enjoy all the fun & games that it has to offer. Once you arrive in Springfield, MA, you will visit the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is home to more than three hundred inductees and more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Located in Springfield, MA, hundreds of the museums interactive exhibits share the spotlight with skills challenges, live clinics, and shooting
contests. Dinner will be on your own this evening at one of the fine local restaurants before checking into your hotel, The Hilton Garden Inn Chicopee/Springfield.
DAY 2
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 – Breakfast is included today your hotel before departing for Six Flags New England. You will spend the day at Six Flags, with pulse-pounding roller coasters to gentler options for tots. Cool off at Hurricane Harbor or take a break at one of the entertaining shows there is something for everyone. A lunch voucher is included for your time in the park. After spending the day at the park, sit back and relax on your trip home while you relive the days adventure.
New York City
DAY 1
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 – A morning departure will take you to exciting New York City! Your hotel for the next three nights is The Hampton Inn Times Square Central. A welcome dinner will be included this evening at a local restaurant.
DAY 2
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 – This morning, enjoy an included breakfast at your hotel before meeting your licensed NYC guide and departing on a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum. After lunch on your own, admission is included to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. After the tour, you will have some free time to refresh at your hotel. Dinner this evening is included at a local restaurant in Times Square before enjoying a Broadway Musical (Broadway
show is TBA, as show schedule was not available at the time of printing).
DAY 3
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 – A breakfast buffet is included at your hotel before going on a guided tour including Harlem and Central Park. Lunch will be on your own at the Rock Center Food Court. After lunch, you will visit the Top of the Rock 70th floor observation deck where you will experience a breathtaking view of the city. This afternoon and evening will be free to do at your leisure. Dinner will be on your own.
DAY 1
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 – This morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel before bidding farewell to the “Big Apple” as you make your way home with fond memories of your tour to the “city that never sleeps.”
Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE
$592 $515 $490
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 1 nights’ 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 $200 per person is required to confirm reservations and is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by June 9, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE
$1,819 $1,506 $1,378
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 3 nights’ lodging, 5 meals, 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 June 5, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
(*Tour requires a great deal of walking. Please call if you have questions or concerns.)
OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS
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MA
4-DAY • AUGUST 17-20, 2023
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Quebec City
Cost Per Person
AUGUST 25-28, 2023
DAY 1
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 – A morning departure will bring you to the heart of downtown Quebec City. Upon arrival you will have free time for lunch on your own. You will check into your hotel for the next three nights — the Royal Palace Hotel. An included dinner this evening will be at the Cafe de Paris.
DAY 2
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before meeting your guide and departing on a 3 hour tour of Quebec City and Montmorency Falls. Lunch this afternoon will be on your own in Old Quebec. After lunch, you will depart on a day cruise on Louis Jolliet where you will see marvelous views of Quebec City, Montmorency Falls, and Quebec’s bridges. This evening dinner is included at Cotes a Cote.
DAY 3
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing on a full day to St. Anne de Beaupre and the Islands of Orleans tour. You will visit the Ste-Anne Basilica, the copper shop, woodcarvers, and Marie’s Breadoven. Lunch will be on your own. You will see the beautiful view at the St. Francois lookout on Island of Orleans. Dinner is included this evening at Chemin du Roy.
DAY 4
MONDAY, AUGUST 28 – Breakfast is included at your hotel this morning before departing for home with wonderful memories of Quebec City.
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $1,850 $1,392 $1,269
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 3 nights’ 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 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 11, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville and Augusta.
PASSPORTS are required for this tour. Canada can deny admissions to persons with criminal convictions or OUI Violations.
BRANSON
DAY 1
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 – A morn ing departure today begins your travels to Branson, Missouri. Your destination today will be the Holiday Inn in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dinner is included at your hotel.
DAY 2
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 – After an included breakfast, travel today to the Drury Inn in Columbus, Ohio.
DAY 3
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Today, enjoy the day travelling to St. Louis, Missouri. This afternoon, 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). Next, you will check into the Drury Inn. Dinner is on your own this evening.
DAY 4
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before you depart for the Radisson Hotel in Branson, Missouri. Dinner is included at the hotel before departing for Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express Evening Show.
DAY 5
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, you will see The Doug Gabriel Morning Show at the Branson Famous Theatre. You will have free time in downtown Branson for lunch on your own. This afternoon, you will experience The Dutton Family Matinee Show before going to dinner at the Uptown Cafe. Tonight you will see the Presley’s Country Jubilee Evening Show.
DAY 6
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, enjoy the “Smoke On The Mountain” Morning Show at the Little Opry Theatre. This afternoon, you will have Lunch on your own before seeing the #1 Hit’s of the 60’s matinee show. Dinner is included this evening at The Grand Country Buffet. After dinner, you will enjoy The Grand Jubilee Evening Performance at the Grand Country Music Hall.
DAY 7
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – Break fast 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 An cient 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 “Esther” eve ning show at the Sight and Sound Theatre.
DAY 8
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before bidding farewell to Branson and traveling to Memphis, Tennessee. Upon arrival, check into your hotel the Drury Inn Horn Lake, MS. Dinner is included at King’s Palace on Beale Street.
DAY 9
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 – 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 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 evening
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show. Check into the Holiday Inn Express on Mcgavock Pike in Nashville.
DAY 10
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Travels today take you to the Drury Inn in Dublin, Ohio. Dinner on your own this evening.
DAY 11
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 – After an included breakfast, depart for Wilkes Barre, PA, where a farewell dinner is included this evening at The Holiday Inn East Mountain.
DAY 12
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home.
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 11 nights’ lodging, 20 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 24, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS
Cost Per Person
DOUBLE TRIPLE $4,994 $4,152 $4,099
BRANSON, MISSOURI • SEPTEMBER 7-18,
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Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $952 $700 $616
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 2 nights’ 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 4, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
DAY 1
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 – Depart this morning for Springfield, Massachusetts, where upon arrival you will have the re mainder 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 Na ismith Basketball Hall of Fame and minutes from the MGM Springfield Casino.
DAY 2
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Today, enjoy the day at The Big E at your own pace.
DAY 3
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 – After an includ ed breakfast, depart for the Yankee Candle Flag ship 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 cele brated all year round. This afternoon depart for home with wonderful memories of your tour.
DAY 1
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 – A morning departure today begins your travels to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Your destination today will be the Holiday Inn in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dinner is included at your hotel this evening.
DAY 2
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing to Hershey, Pennsylvania, where you will visit the Antique Automobile Club of America and Chocolate World. Next, you will visit the Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA before checking into the Best Western Gettysburg Hotel in Gettysburg, PA. Dinner is included at Hickory Farm before experiencing Ghosts of Gettysburg. Your walking tour visits the County Courthouse and you will also see the church where so many amputations occurred that they had to drill holes in the floor to let the blood run out.
DAY 3
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before traveling to the Gettysburg Visitor Center where you will have free time to experience the Museum, Film, and
“The
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Big E”
Trapp Family Lodge
STOWE, VERMONT
Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE
$1,658 $1,290 $1,237
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 2 nights’ lodging, 4 meals, attractions as bolded 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 7, 2023.
OCTOBER 21-23, 2023
DAY 1
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 – A morn ing departure will start this tour to beauti ful Stowe, Vermont. Upon arrival, you will tour Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory. You will then check into your hotel, the Trapp Family Lodge, where dinner is included.
DAY 2
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 – A full Ver mont hot and cold breakfast buffet is included this morning at the inn. After breakfast, you will have a tour of the Trapp Family Lodge. You will have lunch on your own and then meet a local guide to see the Oldest Covered Bridge, Lake Cham plain Chocolates, Danforth Pewter, Cabot
Cheese Annex, and Smugglers Distillery. After visiting and sampling some great Vermont products, you will experience the Cold Hollow Cider Mill and see a demon stration of how cider is made. You will re turn to the hotel to freshen up before going to the Bierhall for an included dinner.
DAY 3
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 – A full Ver mont hot and cold breakfast buffet is in cluded at the hotel this morning. You will then depart the hotel to head for home. On the way home, you will stop at the Morse Maple Sugar Farm for a tour of the farm. You will then continue your journey home with fond memories of the Trapp Family Lodge and Vermont.
Cyclorama before meeting your step-on guide for the Battlefield Tour. This afternoon visit the Shriver House Museum, which focuses on the impact the Battle of Gettysburg had on the citizens of this crossroads town, including the aftermath of the battle and its devastating effects. Dinner buffet is included at the Dobbin House this evening.
DAY 4
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 – Breakfast is included at your hotel be fore departing for the Holiday Inn in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, where dinner is included this evening.
DAY 5
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for home.
Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $1,714 $1,413 $1,313
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 nights’ lodging, 8 meals, attractions as Bolded 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 7, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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Nashville &PIGEON FORGE
NOVEMBER 4-14, 2023
DAY 1
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 – A morn ing departure today begins your travels to Nashville & Pigeon Forge. Your destina tion today will be the Holiday Inn in Wil kes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dinner is includ ed at your hotel.
DAY 2
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 – After an included breakfast, travel today to the Drury Inn in Grove City, Ohio. Dinner is on your own this evening.
DAY 3
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for Covington, KY. Upon arrival, you will visit the incredible Ark Encounter where you will also have lunch on your own. You will then depart and check into your hotel, the Holiday Inn Cincinnati Riverfront. This evening, you will attend the BB Riverboats Dinner Cruise on the Ohio River.
DAY 4
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before you depart for the Black Fox Lodge in Pigeon Forge, TN. You will have lunch on your own en route. This evening, dinner will be at The Hatfield’s and McCoys Family Feud Dinner Show.
DAY 5
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, you will at tend a guided tour of The Great Smokey Moun tain National Park. After the tour, admission is included into the Dollywood Craft and Enter tainment Village, where you will have lunch on your own. This evening, you will have dinner included at the Applewood Farmhouse Grill be fore seeing the Country Tonite Evening Show.
DAY 6
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for Nashville, TN. Upon arriving in Nashville, you will have lunch on your own. After lunch, you will check into your hotel, the Opryland Hotel
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and Resort. Your rooms will overlook the beautiful gardens and scenery of this resort. Dinner will be included at Paula Deen’s Southern Restaurant. This evening will be free to explore the resort.
DAY 7
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, you will depart on a Local Tour of Nashville including Bicentennial Mall, The Parthenon, and Music Row. Lunch is on your own in downtown Nashville. This afternoon, you will visit the Country Music Hall of Fame. Dinner is included at the Santa Fe Grill. You will the see an evening performance at the Grand Ole Opry.
DAY 8
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 – Breakfast is included this morning before having some free time to explore the resort before departing to Johnny Cash’s Hideaway Farm, where you will get a included lunch, tour, and private entertainment by Johnny
Cash’s nephew. You will depart for an included dinner at Ray Steven’s “Cabaray” dinner theatre.
DAY 9
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Historic Studio B on Music Row. Then you will depart for Columbus, Ohio. Upon arrival, check into the Drury Inn Grove City. Dinner is on your own.
DAY 10
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. Travels today take you to the Holiday Inn East Mountain in Wilkes Barre, PA. Dinner is included at your hotel this evening.
DAY 11
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 – After an included breakfast, depart for home with wonderful and exciting memories of your tour to Nashville and Pigeon Forge.
Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $4,990 $4,085 $4,032
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 10 nights’ lodging, 19 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 September 18, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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Thanksgiving in NEW YORK CITY
DAY 1
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 – 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 Playwright Celtic Pub.
DAY 2
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 – Happy Thanksgiving! After an included breakfast buffet at your hotel, you can take your place along 6th Avenue for the 95th 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.
DAY 3
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 – A breakfast buffet is included at your hotel. The day is free to experience Black Friday shopping in NYC! You will enjoy dinner at Angelo’s Pizza before seeing the amazing Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. This evening you can visit the iconic Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center before returning to your hotel.
DAY 4
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 – 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 na tion’s history. Nearly 12 million land ed here in their search for freedom of speech, religion, and economic oppor tunity. This afternoon, you will visit The National 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Dinner is included this evening at Bub ba Gumps before enjoying a Broadway Show. (Show info not available at time of printing.)
DAY 5
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 – A breakfast buffet is included at your hotel before departing for home with wonderful memories of your Thanksgiving in New York City!
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 nights’ 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 September 11, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $2,543 $2,104 $1,925
Cost Per Person
NOVEMBER 22-26, 2023
Holiday in Lancaster
LANCASTER, PA • DECEMBER 3-7, 2023
DAY 1
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 – 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
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 – Breakfast is included at your hotel before departing for Lancaster. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel, the Eden Resort. This evening, you will enjoy a four-course dinner and create memories during an interactive event a Mount Hope Estate & Winery. The historic Mount Hope Mansion is transformed into a holiday wonderland, complete with ornaments, fresh Christmas trees, holiday treats and more! Enjoy complimentary samplings of Mount Hope wines and savory treats. Don’t forget a visit from Father Christmas to celebrate the start of the awaited holiday season.
DAY 3
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning you will meet your local guide at Kitchen Kettle Village. You will venture out to the “roads less traveled” and see the Amish farmlands, quilt and craft shops, and experience a Country Surprise. Lunch will be on your own at Kitchen Kettle Village. This afternoon, you will visit the one and only Sight & Sound Theatre to see “Miracle of Christmas.” This evening, dinner is included at Hometown Kitchen.
DAY 4
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, depart for American Music Theatre, where you will see “The First Noel.” Lunch will be on your own at Casey Jones Restaurant. This afternoon, you will depart for Holiday Inn, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, where dinner is included this evening.
Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $1,572 $1,307 $1,218
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 4 nights’ 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 October 23, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells, Portsmouth.
DAY 5
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 – Break fast is included at your hotel before de parting for home with great memories of your tour.
New York CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Cost Per Person
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE $1,830 $1,493 $1,341
DAY 1
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 – Depart early this morning for fabulous New York City! Your hotel: the Margaritaville Resort Times Square. A welcome dinner is included at a local restaurant. After dinner you can explore the city on your own.
DAY 2
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, enjoy a guided tour of New York City to include Central Park, Times Square, Ground Zero, Wall Street, and more! The remainder of the day is yours to explore this great city at your leisure. This evening, dinner is included at one of New York’s fine restaurants before attending the performance of the world-renowned Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall.
DAY 3
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 – Breakfast is included at your hotel. This morning, bid farewell to New York City as you return to Maine with wonderful memories of this great city!
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 2 nights’ lodging, 4 meals, attractions as highlight ed 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 September 29, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
DECEMBER
OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS
8-10, 2023
20 CYR NORTHSTAR TOURS SHORT & SWEET TRIPS THAT WILL GET YOU THERE AND BACK ALL IN ONE DAY! GET AWAYfor the day! BOSTON, MA FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Travel to historic Boston for a fun-filled day of activities. Arrive at Faneuil
downtown Boston, steps away from the waterfront.
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1742. 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 hands-on experience at the touch tank. COST PER PERSON: $207 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 20, 2023. DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
England Aquarium & FANEUIL HALL
Hall Marketplace, located in
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AnnieHANOVER THEATRE
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
An early morning departure will bring you to Hanover Theatre in Worcester, MA where you will see the Broadway production of “Annie.”
COST PER PERSON: $275
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation,tickets to the 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 January 27, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Redwings
MARCH 11, 2023
A morning departure will bring you to the TD Garden in Boston, MA to see the Boston Bruins! You will have free time to explore the shops in the Garden before the 1 p.m. game time. Go Bruins!
COST PER PERSON: $260
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, tickets to the game, 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 6, 2023
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks
APRIL 9, 2023
A morning departure will bring you to the TD Garden in Boston, MA to see the Boston Celtics! You will have free time to explore the shops in the garden before the 1 p.m. game time. Go Celtics!
COST PER PERSON: $260
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, tickets to the game, 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 1, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
Boston Duck Tour & THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
APRIL 19, 2023
A morning departure will bring you to Boston, Massachusetts. Upon arrival, explore the exhibit halls at the Museum of Science, where you can participate in over 600 interactive exhibits, Science Theater and live public programs. You will have free time for lunch at the Museum of Science. This afternoon, you will board a “Duck,” a W.W. II amphibious landing vehicle. Your Duck Tour will take you on a narrated land and water sightseeing tour of Boston.
COST PER PERSON: $256
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the Museum of Science and Duck Tour ticket, 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 3, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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Quincy MarketSHOPPING
BOSTON, MA
APRIL 20, 2023
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: $168
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 20, 2023
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
Boston Red Sox
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. Please call in January for more information.
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COASTAL MAINEBotanical Gardens
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME
JUNE 25, 2023
A morning departure will bring you to the beautiful Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay Harbor. Upon arrival, enjoy exploring the gardens and included Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, Slater Forest Pond, Cleaver Event Lawn & Garden, the Great Lawn & Ledge Garden, and the Rose & Perennial Garden. Lunch is on your own at the garden before departing for downtown Boothbay Harbor. Enjoy free time exploring the shops before departing for home.
COST PER PERSON: $133
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 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 22, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville and Augusta.
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Please Call Us For More Details *Details were not available at the time of printing* Kings Landing NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA JULY 9, 2023
Cabbage Island Clambake
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME
JULY 16, 2023
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 see meal selections at right). After lunch, enjoy the beauti ful scenery on the island and browse the gift shop before depart ing for the mainland. When you are back on the mainland, enjoy free time to explore the many shops in Boothbay Harbor. (*Tour re quires some walking; please call if you have questions or concerns.)
COST PER PERSON: $232
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 12, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville and Augusta.
MEAL CHOICE: Lobster or Chicken.
NASCAR
NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
JULY 16, 2023
An early morning departure will start your tour to Loudon, New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Your seats are located in the Main Grandstand Section 65.
COST PER PERSON: $242
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, ticket for the 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 12, 2023
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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Cruise Moosehead Lake
GREENVILLE, MAINE
JULY 21, 2023
An early morning departure will start your scenic tour to Greenville, Maine. Upon arrival, enjoy an included pre-boarding lunch (please see meal selections below) before departing on the steamboat Katahdin. Enjoy a threehour narrated cruise on Moosehead Lake. The views of the mountains are breathtaking when seen from the upper deck of the ship.
COST PER PERSON: $199
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, lunch, narrated cruise of Moosehead Lake, the services of a Cyr Northstar Tour Director and tour planning services.
PAYMENTS & RESERVATIONS: Full Payment is required to confirm reservations, and must be secured no later than June 19, 2023
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport and Waterville.
MEAL CHOICE: Turkey/Swiss, Tuna, or Ham/Cheddar.
Cabbage Island Clambake
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME
AUGUST 6, 2023
Depart for beautiful Boothbay Harbor, where you will board your boat for a sce nic 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 see meal selections 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: $232
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, Traditional Downeast Clambake, admission on the scenic cruise, tax and gratuity on the includ ed 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 3, 2023
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville and Augusta.
MEAL CHOICE: Lobster or Chicken.
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Isle of Shoals
PORTSMOUTH, NH
AUGUST 1, 2023
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 see meal selections 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 and 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 nation’s oldest and active navel yard, the closed castlelike prison “the Alcatraz of the East,” the quaint Olde Port waterfront, five historic forts and three lighthouses. When your cruise ends you will depart for home.
COST PER PERSON: $206
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 June 16, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland.
MEAL CHOICE: Seafood Casserole, Fried Baby Shrimp, Ritzy Filet of Haddock, Crab Crusted Salmon, Top Sirloin Steak, Chicken Parmesan, or Vegetarian Meal.
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Cabbage Island Clambake
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME
AUGUST 27, 2023
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 see meal selections at right). After lunch, enjoy the beauti ful scenery on the island and browse the gift shop before depart ing for the mainland. When you are back on the mainland, enjoy free time to explore the many shops in Boothbay Harbor. (*Tour re quires some walking; please call if you have questions or concerns.)
COST PER PERSON: $232
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 24, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville and Augusta.
MEAL CHOICE: Lobster or Chicken.
Mount Washington Cog Railway
RANDOLPH, NH
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
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 Mount 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 (please see meal selections below), along with admission to the Cog Railway Museum. At the base station, meet your motorcoach and depart for North Conway, where you will stop to get dinner on your own.
COST PER PERSON: $263
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, boxed lunch, admission onto Mount 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 1, 2023
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.
Fryeburg Fair
OCTOBER 3, 2023
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: Adult $156 / Senior 65+ $141
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 September 4, 2023
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta and Lewiston.
Haunted Happenings
SALEM, MA
OCTOBER 28, 2023
Depart for Salem, Massachusetts, where you will have a frighteningly good time! Upon arrival, visit the Salem Witch Museum, which will bring you back to 1692. 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 souvenirs from the many street vendors. You are sure to leave Salem in good “spirits.”
COST PER PERSON: $163
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to the Salem Witch 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 September 25,2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
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Boston Holiday Shopping
FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE • BOSTON, MA
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
An early morning departure will start this exciting day to Boston, Massachusetts. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is actually four great places in one location — Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North Market and South Market, all set around a cobblestone promenade where jugglers, magicians and musicians entertain the passers-by. So by all means, stroll, shop, eat, laugh, wander, wonder and explore it all. Enjoy the day shopping for that perfect gift at a renovated 19th century complex containing more than 125 restaurants, boutiques and produce stands.
COST PER PERSON: $173
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, visit to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 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 4, 2023.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS: Old Town, Bangor, Newport, Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston, South Portland, Wells and Portsmouth.
“Gardens Aglow”
COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME
DECEMBER 2, 2023
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 see meal selections below.) Then join us for the biggest and brightest light display in Maine! With over 500,000 energy efficient LED lights decorating the 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: $177
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 October 31, 2023.
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).
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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Answers To Your Most Asked Questions CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS, HOLIDAYS, FAMILY & FRIENDS WITH A VACATION FROM CYR NORTHSTAR TOURS! Give the gift of travel! Gift certificates can be purchased in increments of $50, $100, $150 or $200 and can be used on any Cyr Northstar Tour. Visit cyrbustours.com for details and to purchase online! Makes a great gift!
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Answers To Your Most Asked Questions
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 pay ments 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 pay ments 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 individ ual 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. Individuals can purchase 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.
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.
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.
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 assis tance 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 condi tions 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.
INSURANCE?
Cyr Northstar Tours is no longer offering travel
HOW MUCH WALKING WILL I DO? Our itineraries include many activities and may consist of moderate
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.
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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Motorcoach Tour RESERVATION FORM NAME: ________________________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________ STREET: _________________________________ CITY: __________________ STATE: ______ ZIP: ________ TOUR NAME: __________________________________________ TOUR DATE: _________________________ EMAIL: ________________________________________________ DEPARTURE LOCATION: _____________ Please consult individual itineraries for departure locations. SPECIAL NEEDS Wheelchair accessible motorcoach Walking challenged Handicap room First floor rooming accommodations (For health reasons, only if elevators are not available) MEAL CHOICE(S): ____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ SPECIAL REQUESTS: _________________________________________ Single: 1 Bed – 1 Person Double: Dbl/Queen, 1 Bed – 2 People Double: Dbl/Queen, 2 Beds – 2 People Triple/Quad: Dbl/Queen, 2 Beds – 3 or 4 People PREFERENCES PAYING BY CHECK Check Enclosed Deposit Full Payment Please make checks payable to: Cyr Northstar Tours REMEMBER to send a SEPARATE CHECK for each trip PAYMENT INFO PAYING BY CREDIT CARD CHARGE TO MY: VISA MasterCard Discover Amex AMOUNT DEBITED TO CARD: $__________ Deposit Full Payment CARD NUMBER: ______________________________________________ EXP. DATE: ________________ CVV: _________ NAME ON CARD: _____________________________________________ SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________ ROOMMATE / TRAVELING PARTNERS Mail completed form and payment to: Cyr Northstar Tours • PO Box 368 • Old Town, ME 04468 TRAVELING WITH ROOMMATE NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP PHONE TRAVELING WITH ROOMMATE NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP PHONE ADJOINING ROOM WITH: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Cyr Northstar Tours PO Box 368 Old Town, ME 04468 Toll Free: 1-800-244-2335 Tel: 207-827-2010 www.cyrbustours.com DEPARTURE LOCATIONS OLD TOWN: CYR NORTHSTAR TOURS 153 GILMAN FALL AVE. BANGOR: WALMART SUPERCENTER 900 STILLWATER AVE. NEWPORT: WALMART SUPERCENTER 1573 MAIN ST., PALMYRA WATERVILLE: BEST WESTERN GRAND HOTEL 375 MAIN ST. AUGUSTA: BEST WESTERN CIVIC CENTER INN 110 COMMUNITY DR. LEWISTON: RAMADA INN 490 PLEASANT ST. (REGISTER AT FRONT DESK, $5/DAY) SOUTH PORTLAND: BEST WESTERN MERRY MANOR INN 700 MAIN ST. WELLS: WELLS TRANSPORTATION CENTER EXIT 19 OFF I-95 PORTSMOUTH: ANCHORAGE INNS & SUITES 417 WOODBURY AVE. (REGISTER AT FRONT DESK, $5/DAY) Vacation Planner 2023