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Strawberries,
Chocolate & Wine
Departure from your area with a coffee stop enroute to the Hudson Valley in
New York State. Our first stop will be the Torches on the Hudson Restaurant.
You will not find a finer dining view of the Hudson River than that of this
beautiful establishment. Torches boasts the East coast’s largest non-institutional
salt water aquarium, as well as 30-foot high gas lighted torches used to lure
the boaters. Today’s menu includes a choice of Grilled Salmon Filet, Chicken
Marsala, or N.Y. Strip Steak with a roasted garlic demiglace. Your meal is served
complete with all the trimmings, including a mouth-watering dessert.
Then we’ll continue to our final destination, Baldwin Vineyards for a “gourmet”
afternoon. Upon arrival, we’ll sample its fifteen award-winning wines,
including Chardonnay, Brut Champagne, Merlot, Riesling, Port, Strawberry and
Raspberry Wine. The tasting is accompanied with an individual plate of strawberry
shortcake, double chocolate brownie, chocolate dipped fresh strawberry, and
NY cheesecake topped with Black Raspberry and marinated fresh strawberries.
You will also receive a copy of their “Top Ten Ways to Enjoy Strawberry
Wine”. After the tasting, you’ll have some time to explore their store
and gift shop; maybe you’ll find something to take home with you!! Come
and join us for this sweet Getaway!Fee includes Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation,
admissions where applicable and luncheon.
Date:
Saturday, September 27
Fee: $96 per person
Departs: HK HS 7:30 am KES 7:45 am
Returns: Approximately 7:00 pm
Limit: Min. 30 Max. 46
Hu Ke Lau & Yankee Candle - Holiday Extravaganza
Departure from the HK area to South Deerfield, Mass. and the famous Yankee Candle
Company. Enjoy a self-guided tour of their candle production and visit their
candle making museum. Dip candles or make your own jar candle, on your own.
Visit room after room of beautifully scented candles. Experience one of The
World's Largest Christmas Shop, styled after a Bavarian Medieval Village. This
Christmas fantasyland features a Black Forest, a town-square with themed shops,
a Christmas castle and drawbridge, Santa's workshop, and many more surprises
to delight visitors of all ages.
Next, enjoy a lunch and show at the Hu Ke Lau Restaurant and Dinner Theater. Receive a Lei greeting by the polynesian dancers that will entertain you later. Enjoy a complete luncheon featuring a choice of Prime Rib OR Chicken and Broccoli with Pork Fried Rice and Chicken Fingers. Following dinner, the Polynesian dancers will temporarily make you feel transported to the islands of Hawaii. Enjoy The Flaming Fire Dance, The War Dance of Figi, The Samoan Slap Dance and The Explosive Volcanic Dance.
After the show,
we will depart for the Holyoke Mall and the CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP. This store
is well-known and a favorite to bargain hunters. You'll have some time to browse
and perhaps purchase some Christmas gifts as well. Our last stop is in Springfield
for BRIGHT NIGHTS in Forest Park. This is New England's largest lighting display,
featuring more than two-and-a-half miles of magnificent lighting displays with
over a quarter of a million lights. Drive by and through such spectacular and
whimsical places as Seuss Land, North Pole Village, Victorian Village, Toy Land,
Giant Poinsettia Candles, and much more. Fee includes Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation,
complete dinner and Polynesian Show and admissions wherever applicable.
Date: Sunday, December 7
Fee: $83 per person
Departs: KES 8:00 am HK HS 8:15 am
Returns: Approximately 7:30 pmLimit: Min. 30 Max. 46