Halloween-Themed & Thanksgiving Vacations

October 6-8, 13-15, 22-24, 2023

Single $959 pp Double $729 pp Triple $629 pp Explore the town of Salem and learn about the witchcraft hysteria of the 1690s.

DAY ONE:

Journey to Salem, a city on the north coast of Massachusetts above Boston. It's famous for its witch trials, during which many locals were executed for allegedly practicing witchcraft. This trip is for those who can navigate cobblestone streets and brave the crowds! Our full service hotel is in Suburban Boston, about a 30 minute drive to Salem.

DAY TWO:

A guided tour of Salem tells us about its maritime history and shows its splendid architecture. Visit the House of Seven Gables, made famous by world-renowned author Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel. At the Salem Witch Museum, explore the events of the Witch Trials of 1692 and follow the history of witches and witchcraft through the ages. This 3 Days 2 Meals

afternoon and evening we'll have free time in Salem. B

DAY THREE:

Visit the 17th century Homestead of Rebecca Nurse, accused of and executed for witchcraft. Before departing for home, view the Witchcraft Victim's Memorial, built to honor victims of the witch trials. B

Great 3 Day Weekend!

3 Days 6 Meals October 27-29, 2023

Single $999 pp Double $819 pp Triple $769 pp

Murder Mystery Weekend

at Villa Roma Resort in the Catskills of NY

Enjoy an interactive Halloween Murder Mystery: The Souprano's Homicidal Halloween! Tony and Hormella Souprano become full moon struck in this laugh-outloud, "diss"-functional, famiglia farce. We're invited to the costume party of the season to celebrate All Hallows Eve. Become part of the family as a guest at the party and make sure to bring a costume for Saturday night to stay on the down low! It's a full weekend of laughs, murder, and fun! All this and a fantastic resort with so many amenities! Our trip starts with a welcome cocktail party, includes overnight accommodations, daily activities including bingo, water aerobics, dance classes, and more as well as nightly entertainment and fabulous meals -and it ends with lunch on Sunday. On our first day as we travel north, we'll have time for lunch and shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.

Haunted Gettysburg, PA

October 22-24, 2023

Single $819 pp Double $629 pp Triple $569 pp

The spirits are beckoning you to join us!

Gettysburg Ghost Tour

DAY ONE:

Our first stop is at Gettysburg Heritage Center to discover what the Battle of Gettysburg meant to the people who lived here during the war. After lunch at the historic Farnsworth House Inn, tour Gettysburg National Military Park to learn about the fighting that swept across the fields in 1863. After checking into our Gettysburg hotel and dinner on own, it's time for the

Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walk-

ing Tour based on true stories. L

DAY TWO:

During our Ghostly Images Tour, travel through the countryside and town listening to stories of the history and mystery of this little town. Next, learn about the only civilian to be killed during the battle of Gettysburg at the Jennie Wade House featured on Travel Channel's list of the most haunted houses. Hear curious tales of ghostly soldiers, poltergeists and other ghostly encounters. Lunch is on own in downtown Gettysburg followed by a visit to the National Soldiers Orphanage

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Homestead. Hear about the appalling treatment of children that some say caused their spirits to linger throughout the building for 150 years. Dinner tonight is at the historic 1776 Dobbin House Restaurant. B, D

DAY THREE:

Visit the Gettysburg Soldiers' National Cemetery where President Lincoln delivered his immortal Gettysburg Address. After lunch at General Pickett's, stop at Hollabaugh Brothers Farm Market and Bakery. B, L

October 25-26, 2023

Single $549 pp Double $469 pp Triple $449 pp

Discover the spooky history of this beachside community.

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Trolley Tour

DAY ONE:

Stop at Washington Street Mall for holiday shopping. Learn about Victorian spirtualism and modern ghost hunting techniques on the Historic Haunts House Tour. Experience a Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour. Dinner includes a Temperance Presentation. Spend the night at the Grand Hotel. D

DAY TWO:

Enjoy a Sightseeing Tour of Cape May

Plymouth, Massachusetts

A Pilgrim Thanksgiving November 23-25, 2023

Single $899 pp Double $699 pp Triple $629 pp

Spend Thanksgiving surrounded with the history of this Holiday's beginnings.

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DAY ONE:

We're off to the location of the origin of the Thanksgiving Holiday: Plymouth, MA. On our way, stop at Mohegan Sun Casino for gaming, dining, or shopping. After checking into our Plymouth hotel, enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving Dinner at Plimoth Patuxet, the world-renowned living history museum bringing to life the history of the Plymouth Colony and the Indigenous homeland. D

DAY TWO:

Today, we'll journey back 400 years in time to explore Plimoth Patuxet in depth followed by a visit to the Grist Mill, a reconstruction of the Plymouth Colonists' original 1636 mill. Next, discover Plymouth Rock and Mayflower II, a full-scale reproduction of the ship that sailed to Plymouth in 1620, carrying America's original pilgrim immigrants. Climb aboard and learn what the crossing was like. 2 Days 3 Meals

Point and Sunset Beach. Learn about the Victorian's fascination with mystery & illusion on the Magic & Mystery House Tour. Hear stories from Cape May's history that are bizarre, unexplained or just downright weird on a Spirits & Oddities Trolley Tour. B, L

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After free time at Plymouth Harbor, visit Pilgrim Hall. Hear the Pilgrim Story and see the display of original artifacts that were aboard the Mayflower 1620 voyage. B, D

DAY THREE:

Before departing for home, explore the Mashantucket Pequot Museum bringing to life the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the region's rich history. B

Lancaster Thanksgiving

November 23-24, 2023

Single $479 pp Double $399 pp Triple $379 pp

Witness Amish life, do some holiday shopping, and enjoy a holiday-themed performance.

Courtesy Amish Farm, Photo of Discover Lancaster

DAY ONE:

At Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, enjoy a bountiful holiday meal and see a live performance of "A Christmas Carol," recounting the story of Ebenezer Scrooge. Our overnight stay is at the Heritage Hotel. D

DAY TWO:

Hear stories about how the Amish work, live and worship on a tour of the Lancaster Countryside. A Smorgasbord lunch at Hershey Farm Restaurant is followed by a stop at Kitchen Kettle Village, an outdoor 2 Days 3 Meals

village of more than 40 specialty shops including Lancaster/Amish specialty foods, leather goods, pottery, yarns, candles, and, of course, Amish quilts - a souvenir staple. After, we'll travel home with wonderful memories of our Thanksgiving getaway. B, L