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TOUR ITINERARY SUMMARY
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TOUR DETAILS |
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Friday, 31st August 2012
Overnight at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles Note: breakfast is not included but may be charged back to your room and paid upon checkout
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Saturday, 1st September 2012
Flight Departure: 8.40am Flight Arrival: 4.55pm Uniformed staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Accommodation 4 nights at the Hotel SofitelNote: Full buffet breakfast is included daily. It’s a city that requires no introduction. It’s New York, New York, the capital of the world. Now you can stay in the center of it all while luxuriating in the first class service and sterling amenities Sofitel is known for. The NY Sofitel, a newly constructed tower in the center of the city, is located just steps away from Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and all Fifth Avenue’s most famous stores. Each guestroom is elegantly decorated with sumptuous, yet contemporary furnishings and artwork.
Dinner
At leisure
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Sunday, 2nd September 2012 (Day) Today, you will embark on a full day tour of the city. First we will head to Central Park where you will enjoy a walk from the south of the park to the imagine site for John Lennon. Following this you will be treated to a fantastic ride aboard The Roosevelt Island Tramway. The tramway will provide you with a breathtaking view of New York as you are quickly shuttled between Roosevelt Island and Manhattan. Taking the subway back into the city from Roosevelt Island, you will be transferred via coach to Greenwich Village for a short walk and to enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Park. In addition, you will have the opportunity to see New York City like never before – via helicopter. This tour will provide you with a bird’s eye view of Manhattan. After your helicopter flight, you will be treated to a 90 minute New York Waterway cruise. Cruise around the southern tip of Manhattan past South Street Seaport, Wall Street, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Throughout the cruise a tour guide will illustrate New York’s colorful history. Following the cruise, you will be transported to one of the most renowned areas in the Midtown area; the busiest neighborhood in New York and from there we will dine at the Time Square Brewery with a private party featuring beer and snacks.
Dinner Cocktail Reception & Dinner – The Private Penthouse in 5th Avenue Tonight you will enjoy a Gala event at the magnificent terrace of the private penthouse right in the middle of 5th Avenue from where you will be able to enjoy the twinkling lights of the capital of the world. This private penthouse is New York City’s largest and most acclaimed outdoor Rooftop Bar, complete with palm trees, umbrellas, a large bar, and a view of the Empire State Building just eight blocks away. After dinner, you can enjoy the rest of the bar at leisure until closing. |
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Monday, 3rd September 2012
Day and evening at leisure
DINNER The Lights, the Hudson River and Dinner Cruise – The Spirit of Bateaux
Tonight, you are in for a big surprise. Your waiting coach will take you for an evening on the Bateaux for a luxurious 3 hour dinner cruise. Let grandeur sweep you away on New York’s only glass enclosed yacht. Under the seamless crystal ceiling, you’re suspended in time, captivated by the sights and lights that surround you. Unquestionably, this is a feast for your senses. |
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Tuesday, 4th September 2012
Day at leisure or optional tour (additional cost, see details below)
THE SHOPPING SPREE EXPERIENCE AT WOODBURY COMMON’S OUTLETS Over 220 designer stores populate this hamlet of shopping in upstate New York. Located about 1 hour from Manhattan, Woodbury Common is a shopaholic's dream - designer clothing at bargain prices. Stores include Adidas, Banana Republic Factory Store, Barneys New York Outlet, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Max Mara, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Gap Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Off 5th - Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, Timberland, Versace, Williams Sonoma Outlet, Zegna and many others. Cost of tour: $75.00 per person including guide (lunch not included) |
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Dinner
Tonight you are off to one of two wonderful Broadway Shows for a real New York experience of your choice. Prior to the show, you will enjoy dinner at a traditional American style casual diner. Selection of two Broadway shows as follows: |
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The Lion King
Winner of six 1998 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Lion King tells the story of the epic adventures of a young lion cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king. (The most popular show on Broadway)
Show Time: 7PM
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Jersey Boys
The Songs of the Four Seasons tell the story of four working class boys who hit it big, in Jersey Boys. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! This new musical features their beloved hit songs “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Rag Doll”, “Oh What a Night”, and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, just to name a few.
Show Time: 7PM
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Wednesday, 5th September 2012
Check out, day at leisure followed by afternoon transfer to the airport. Flight Departure: 6.45pm (direct to Australia if you have booked group flights)
Cost of Tour
$3,512.75 per person including airfare to New York from LA, return directly to Sydney, Australia (for those purchasing group flights). Through fare to other capital cities quoted on request.
Not purchasing group flights? Deduct $300 should you be organizing your own flights (in which case you will need to also arrange your own transfers to/from the airport in both LA and New York Please note
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