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WATERFRONT AT SILVER BIRCHES RESORT –
‘AT THE TOP’ FEATURING THE NEW PARAMOUNTS
Nov. 10, 2022 • From $179 pp
A fun-filled day at the Silver Birches Resort includes music and dancing with the New Paramounts at their Doo-Wop Sock Hop. Back in the 50’s this 8-piece group recorded the hit singles. “Trying” and “Girlfriend.” and today their music sells nationally on iTunes and other music sites. Get into the groove with this authentic ’50s and ’60s Doo-Wop band. Their fancy footwork and smooth harmonies will have you dancing the day away, or if you prefer, sit back, tap your toes and bob your head to the music. Either way, you won’t want to miss it, so grab your poodle skirt, put on your blue suede shoes and “Let’s Go to the Hop.”
‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’
AT TOBY’S DINNER THEATER
Nov. 30, 2022 • From $179 pp
Get into the holiday spirit with a delightful buffet lunch and a matinee performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Based on the beloved 1946 film, this musical faithfully follows George Bailey’s life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments and beyond, as we all take a journey to discover whether his life has mattered at all. This Toby’s Dinner Theater original adaptation breathes life into this familiar story while retaining the warmth and humor of the original. After the show, we’ll visit Valley View Farms, where you’ll have independent time to explore the international Christmas shop and enjoy the decorated Christmas trees, a wide selection of holiday ornaments, gifts and the Christmas-light display.
BAVARIAN-STYLE CHRISTMAS IN PHILADELPHIA
Dec. 1, 2022 • From $199 pp
This tour pays homage to Bavarian holiday traditions. We’ll begin
with an authentic German lunch before we arrive at the Christmas Village, an authentic German Christmas Market modeled after those
in Europe. More than 100 vendors will sell traditional European food, sweets and drinks as well as international holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry and high-quality arts and crafts. This unique atmosphere features thousands of lights, a big holiday tree and the delicious smell of gingerbread, bratwurst, and mulled wine. We’ll end the day with two of Philadelphia’s most exciting holiday light shows: Miracle on South 13th Street & Electrical Spectacle.
ENCHANTING HOLIDAY AT THE BILTMORE ESTATE
Dec. 5 – 8, 2022 • From $2,049 pp
George Vanderbilt introduced his
new home, the Biltmore Estate, to family and friends on Christmas Eve 1895 with a wonderful celebration that continues today. Add Christmas at the Biltmore to your calendar this year and enjoy America’s largest home decorated with dozens
of Christmas trees, hundreds of wreaths, bows, poinsettias, miles of evergreen garland and thousands
of ornaments. Indulge in the splendor of staying on the Biltmore’s 8,000-acre estate, where you’ll experience the same gracious hospitality enjoyed by George and Edith Vanderbilt’s guests at the turn of the 20th century. Join us this holiday season and feel at home in these exquisite accommodations, relaxed elegance and fine dining in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina.
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CHRISTMAS IN BRYN ATHYN –
CASTLE, CATHEDRAL, HOLIDAY TEA & WINE
Dec. 6, 2022 • From $229 PP
A festive holiday tour begins at Bryn Athyn Cathedral, highly acclaimed for its outstanding architecture and stained-glass windows. After the tour enjoy a three-course holiday lunch tea at the elegant Cairnwood Estate, a gilded age country house built for industrialist John Pitcairn and his wife Gertrude. All three floors of the Estate will feature professional floral décor to bring the holiday season to life. This special Christmas exhibition also includes elegant vintage fashions circa the 1870s to 1970s worn by ladies of the house. Later, partake in a relaxing wine, cheese and dessert pairing at the beautiful Stone Barn Cellars.
CHRISTMAS IN THE BERKSHIRES
(STOCKBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS)
Dec. 11 – 13, 2022 • From $1,149 pp
The town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, made famous by Norman Rockwell’s painting of the village during the holidays, becomes a magical New England setting decorated with holiday wreaths and festive lights, as the town prepares to celebrate Christmas. Join
AAA this holiday season as we tour the Berkshires, where we will see beautifully decorated cottages, visit the quintessential village of Stockbridge and the famous Norman Rockwell Museum. Along the way, we’ll enjoy a Holiday House tour of Ventfort Hall, a Victorian tea, as well as holiday music and a Christmas carol sing-along. The tour also visits the Yankee Candle Company’s flagship store, the Bavarian Christmas Village and the Festival of Trees.
QUÉBEC WINTER CARNIVAL
Feb. 10 – 14, 2023 • From $1,769 pp
Québécois’ are known for their joy of life and nowhere is that more evident than at the annual Québec Winter Carnival. The carnival,
first held in 1894, is today the largest winter festival in the Western Hemisphere. Join AAA as we head north for a bit of winter fun on
a grand scale, and to meet Bonhomme, the official ambassador of the festivities and castle lord of the Ice Palace – the Hôtel de Glace. Bonhomme is a seven-foot-tall, four-hundred-pound snowman, sporting attire that gives acknowledgment to the French-Canadian style. After visiting the Ice Palace, free time will be provided to explore the extensive Winter Carnival at your leisure. Perhaps you’ll choose
to enjoy the colorful performances of the night parade, the numerous light displays and ice sculptures. The winter amusement park and outdoor sporting events provide other options including the popular Ice Canoe Racing on the St. Lawrence River. A historic guided tour
of Québec City and the iconic Chateau Frontenac also are included. Additional stops along the way include the cities of Montreal, Canada, and Saratoga Springs, New York.
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