2013 NYC Trip Announcement

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MARK & DEBRA BALLARD’S

ELEVENTH ANNUAL

NEW YORK CITY

HOLIDAY TRIP

Thursday, December 5 - Monday, December 9, 2013

Experience the

Magic of THE BIG APPLE

at the most wonderful time of year.

The greatest city in the world

will be all decked out for the holidays…

and ready for you to explore!

Our flight from Atlanta to NYC will land early afternoo

on December 5 where you’ll have time to get oriented to

the Times Square area before checking into our home

away from home and favorite hotel in Manhattan –

The Crowne Plaza.

Located in the middle of Time Square, this hotel has gre

rooms and great service. The lobby features a wonderfu

restaurant, a bar and a reception area which will serve a

our gathering place for embarking on all of our

adventures.

The Crowne Plaza is within walking distance of Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Central Park

and great shopping, attractions, restaurants

and Broadway theaters!



The Evening of Arrival Day…

Brooklyn Christmas Lights and Cannoli Tour!

This 3 1/2 hour holiday tour highlights the festive homes of Dyker Heights, the Italian-American section of Brooklyn madfamous in the PBS documentary "Dyker Lights" and seen onTLC's "Crazy Christmas Lights". You'll also visit the festive

homes in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn.

Included is a stop for a delicious cannoli and hot chocolate from an

authentic, Brooklyn neighborhood pastry shop! The multimediapresentation includes vintage Christmas variety specials like AndyWilliams, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and more!

This will be a relaxing and fun way to end our first day in NYC!

http://www.asliceofbrooklyn.com/christmas.html

The Next Four Days…

…will be a combination of group activities and free time for you to explore as you wish

We are thrilled to offer the following package of activities.

We will also have a pre-trip orientation and we offer assistance in planning your free

time!

PRIME SEATING AT A FIRST RUN BROADWAY MUSICAL…

Nominated for 12 Tony awards this year, Matilda is based on the children’s novel o

the same name by Roald Dahl. The musical charts the journey of young, gifted

Matilda Wormwood as she deals with less-then-perfect parents and a horrible

headmistress at her school. Dreaming of a better life for herself, Matilda dares to

take a stand against the oppressive forces and takes destiny into her own hands!

Playing at the Shubert Theatre on west 44th Street, this play is sure to be a winner

with all ages! http://us.matildathemusical.com

Time Magazine declares Matilda to be the best musical since the Lion King.

Prior to attending the theatre we will have a group dinner at one of the outstanding

restaurants in the Times Square area!



CHELSEA ART GALLERY WALKING TOUR

On this 2-hour guided tour of Chelsea’s huge collection of art galleries, we’

visit 8 modern galleries in the world’s center of contemporary art!

The tour’s director previews over 200 exhibits each month and selects the

most fascinating and varied ones to explore. The very newest in painting,

sculpture, electronic media and photography is featured.

At each stop, our guide will explain the artwork and lead the group a

discussion.

We did an art gallery walking tour a few years ago and it proved to be a

highlight of the trip. Because of this and since the artwork is ever changin

we decided to repeat this popular activity!

RADIO CITY STAGE DOOR TOUR

On this insiders’ tour, our group will be guided behind the scenes of

one of New York’s largest stages!

We’ll see dressing rooms, the private suite of “Roxy” Rothafel

(developer and manager of Radio City Music Hall), the behind and below

stage workings of the hydraulic stage and have an opportunity to meet,

talk with and have photos with a member of the world famous Rockettes!

Supplemental Performance Tickets

(For an additional group ticket cost)

We are happy to secure additional tickets for group members to T

Radio City Christmas Spectacular which this year is celebrating it

86th year of magic with the fabulous Rockettes.

We will also offer an additional Broadway production. This play

will be decided on and announced at a later time.



THE TRIP INCLUDES:

Pre-Trip Assistance and Orientation Reception (scheduled approximately one month in advance of trip)

Roundtrip air fare between Atlanta and one of the New York area airports

Private Coach transfers between airport and hotel

Private Coach transportation as needed for groupactivities

Four nights accommodations at The CrownePlaza, Times Square

Welcome Dinner at a restaurant to be

announced

Broadway Musical Matilda - Prime Seating

Guided Tours as mentioned above.

Services of a Tour Coordinator/Guide duringour group activities

All taxes and some tips and gratuitiesPhoto Credits: Sherry Logue Turner and Debra Ballard

One IMPORTANT NOTE: Although we do have coach transportation scheduled, we would like to adv

travelers that there is some walking on this trip.

Travel from Macon to the Atlanta Airport…A coach will be booked to transport travelers between Macon and the Atlanta airport at an addition

cost that is less than driving and parking or riding Groome… and the fun begins with the bus ride

Mark entertains and travelers begin to get acquainted.

Pricing PER PERSON is all inclusive of the above:

Single Occupancy (one person per room) $ 3,699Double Occupancy (two people per room) $ 2,599Triple Occupancy (three people per room) $ 2,299Quad Occupancy (four people per room) $ 1,999

Reservation and Payment Schedule:

Payment #1 with reservation $500 NowPayment #2 $500 June 20Payment #3 $500 August 20Payment #4 $500 September 20Final Payment/Balance October 20

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