70TH ANNUAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL SOLO FRIENDLY Portland Head Light TOUR HIGHLIGHTS» Portland» Visit Portland Head Light» Acadia National Park» Bar Harbor Whale Watch Cruise» Maine Lobster Festival» Kennebunkport» Ogunquit & York» Finestkind Lobster Cruise» Portsmouth INCLUDED FEATURES» Free parking with roundtrip motorcoach transportation» Five night hotel accommodations» Baggage handling (1 bag per person)» Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners, 1 Lobster Meal» All tours and attractions as listed» Local Step on guide» All taxes and gratuities» AAA Group Leader TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL: 2 RATES PER PERSON: Double $1,729 Single $2,319 Triple $1,559 Quad $1,469 (ALL PRICING AND INCLUDED FEATURES ARE BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 25 FULL PAYING PASSENGERS. RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.)
TOUR ITINERARY: Monday July 31: Travel to Portland, ME 6:00AM: Motorcoach will depart from Lancaster, AC Moore Store located at the Lancaster Shopping Center on the Oregon Pike/ Route 272 side of the store 7:00AM: Motorcoach will depart from Harrisburg, AAA Central Penn, 2301 Paxton Church Road and travel to Portland, ME with appropriate rest and meal stops en route. Check in to the hotel with time to freshen up before dinner. Tonight, enjoy a savory welcome dinner at one of the area s fine restaurants. Hotel: Hampton Inn, Portland, ME (Dinner) Tuesday, August 1: The Old Port, Portland Head Light & Mount Desert Island Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning. Check out and begin a guided tour of Portland, described as the beautiful town that is seated by the sea by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The Old Port Exchange on the thriving waterfront was the heart of Portland s busy 19th century commercial ventures and continues to be the center of activity today. Nearby, visit the Portland Head Light which guards the entrance to Casco Bay. Commissioned by George Washington, it is one of the oldest continuously operating lights in the country. Located on the scenic rocky coast, it overlooks many scenic islands and is a favorite with photographers. Then continue down east to Mount Desert Island and arrive into the beautiful town of Bar Harbor where we ll check into the hotel for a relaxing two night stay. Relax and enjoy the resort amenities and surroundings. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner and later, choose to gather in the Great Room where Bill Trowell will entertain us on the Baby Grand Piano! Hotel: Blue Nose Inn, Bar Harbor, ME (Breakfast, Dinner) Wednesday, August 2: Acadia National Park & Whale Watch Cruise After breakfast this morning, we ll tour through Acadia National Park. Visit thunder hole along with other scenic picture stops making our way to the top of Cadillac Mountain. The views from this mountain are spectacular to behold. Then have some free time in the village of Bar Harbor before embarking on an exciting Whale Watch Cruise out of Frenchman s Bay. Tonight, enjoy another delicious dinner with seafood offering, at one of the area s great restaurants. Later, choose to gather in the Great Room where Bill Trowell will entertain us on the Baby Grand Piano! (Breakfast, Dinner) Thursday, August 3: Maine Lobster Festival! After breakfast, we ll check out and depart for Rockland for the! This world renowned festival is filled with the world s greatest lobster cookers, 20,000 pounds of lobster, a sea goddess coronation, a big parade, top notch entertainment, an international crate race, fine art, talented crafts people and vendors, cooking contests, marine tent and so much more! (Activities vary each day). Tickets for a delicious lobster meal will be provided! Later, continue onto Boothbay Harbor, check into the hotel located directly on the Harbor for a relaxing night s stay. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure. Hotel: Boothbay Harbor Inn, Boothbay Harbor, ME (Breakfast, Lobster Meal at Festival) Friday, August 4: Kennebunkport, Ogunquit, York & Portsmouth Following breakfast this morning, we ll depart for the southern coast of Maine and tour through the popular summer resort of Kennebunkport. Its quaint setting appeals to artists, writers and Presidents. Enjoy a scenic drive along the ocean to Walker s Point which passes the well-known summer home of past President George Bush. Continue on to Ogunquit, named by the Abenaki Indians meaning, beautiful place by the sea. Arrive at Perkins Cove to board the Finestkind for a lobster demonstration cruise to learn all about these tasty crustaceans while enjoying the coastal beauty. Venture on through the villages of York and make a picture stop to one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country; the Cape Neddick Light more popularly known as the Nubble. We ll finish the day with a tour of this historic and charming waterfront city. This city regularly lands on various best places to live lists and was named one of the top 100 walking cities in America, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Portsmouth one of the most culturally rich destinations in the country. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner. Hotel: Hampton Inn, Portsmouth, NH (Breakfast, Dinner) Saturday, August 5: Depart for home This morning, enjoy breakfast before departing for Central Pennsylvania with appropriate rest and meal stops en route. (Breakfast) Hotels and itinerary are subject to change at any time without notifications and/or compensation. TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL: Acadia National Park 2 This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.
TOUR ITINERARY: Monday July 31: Travel to Portland, ME 6:00AM: Motorcoach will depart from Lancaster, AC Moore Store located at the Lancaster Shopping Center on the Oregon Pike/ Route 272 side of the store 7:00AM: Motorcoach will depart from Harrisburg, AAA Central Penn, 2301 Paxton Church Road and travel to Portland, ME with appropriate rest and meal stops en route. Check in to the hotel with time to freshen up before dinner. Tonight, enjoy a savory welcome dinner at one of the area s fine restaurants. Hotel: Hampton Inn, Portland, ME (Dinner) Tuesday, August 1: The Old Port, Portland Head Light & Mount Desert Island Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning. Check out and begin a guided tour of Portland, described as the beautiful town that is seated by the sea by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The Old Port Exchange on the thriving waterfront was the heart of Portland s busy 19th century commercial ventures and continues to be the center of activity today. Nearby, visit the Portland Head Light which guards the entrance to Casco Bay. Commissioned by George Washington, it is one of the oldest continuously operating lights in the country. Located on the scenic rocky coast, it overlooks many scenic islands and is a favorite with photographers. Then continue down east to Mount Desert Island and arrive into the beautiful town of Bar Harbor where we ll check into the hotel for a relaxing two night stay. Relax and enjoy the resort amenities and surroundings. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner and later, choose to gather in the Great Room where Bill Trowell will entertain us on the Baby Grand Piano! Hotel: Blue Nose Inn, Bar Harbor, ME (Breakfast, Dinner) Wednesday, August 2: Acadia National Park & Whale Watch Cruise After breakfast this morning, we ll tour through Acadia National Park. Visit thunder hole along with other scenic picture stops making our way to the top of Cadillac Mountain. The views from this mountain are spectacular to behold. Then have some free time in the village of Bar Harbor before embarking on an exciting Whale Watch Cruise out of Frenchman s Bay. Tonight, enjoy another delicious dinner with seafood offering, at one of the area s great restaurants. Later, choose to gather in the Great Room where Bill Trowell will entertain us on the Baby Grand Piano! (Breakfast, Dinner) Thursday, August 3: Maine Lobster Festival! After breakfast, we ll check out and depart for Rockland for the! This world renowned festival is filled with the world s greatest lobster cookers, 20,000 pounds of lobster, a sea goddess coronation, a big parade, top notch entertainment, an international crate race, fine art, talented crafts people and vendors, cooking contests, marine tent and so much more! (Activities vary each day). Tickets for a delicious lobster meal will be provided! Later, continue onto Boothbay Harbor, check into the hotel located directly on the Harbor for a relaxing night s stay. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure. Hotel: Boothbay Harbor Inn, Boothbay Harbor, ME (Breakfast, Lobster Meal at Festival) Friday, August 4: Kennebunkport, Ogunquit, York & Portsmouth Following breakfast this morning, we ll depart for the southern coast of Maine and tour through the popular summer resort of Kennebunkport. Its quaint setting appeals to artists, writers and Presidents. Enjoy a scenic drive along the ocean to Walker s Point which passes the well-known summer home of past President George Bush. Continue on to Ogunquit, named by the Abenaki Indians meaning, beautiful place by the sea. Arrive at Perkins Cove to board the Finestkind for a lobster demonstration cruise to learn all about these tasty crustaceans while enjoying the coastal beauty. Venture on through the villages of York and make a picture stop to one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country; the Cape Neddick Light more popularly known as the Nubble. We ll finish the day with a tour of this historic and charming waterfront city. This city regularly lands on various best places to live lists and was named one of the top 100 walking cities in America, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Portsmouth one of the most culturally rich destinations in the country. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner. Hotel: Hampton Inn, Portsmouth, NH (Breakfast, Dinner) Saturday, August 5: Depart for home This morning, enjoy breakfast before departing for Central Pennsylvania with appropriate rest and meal stops en route. (Breakfast) Hotels and itinerary are subject to change at any time without notifications and/or compensation. TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL: Acadia National Park 2 This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.
GENERAL INFORMATION PAYMENT $350 per person deposit due at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. Final payment due to AAA by May 16, 2017. Solo Travelers Rewards Club maximum voucher redemption: $50. CANCELLATION/PENALTIES A $25 per person cancellation fee will be charged by Discoveries in addition to any other supplier s fees. From May 16, 2017 to day of departure no refunds unless a replacement traveler is provided by the registered participant. INSURANCE For your protection AAA recommends travel insurance. Pre-existing medical conditions may be waived with proper coverage if travel insurance is purchased within 14 days of initial deposit only. Other conditions may apply; ask your travel agent. AAA recommends Allianz. CLOTHING/CLIMATE Temperatures for Maine in August average in the 70s. Casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes are recommended; be prepared for potential inclement weather. TRAVEL ASSISTANCE For personal comfort, group participants who need assistance are required to have a traveling companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the needed assistance. CONSUMER DISCLOSURE NOTICE - PART OF CONTRACT OF SERVICE. PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE, IT CONSTITUTES PART OF YOUR CONTRACT FOR TRAVEL-RELATED SERVICES. AAA TRAVEL is acting as a mere agent for SUPPLIERS in selling travel-related services, or in accepting reservations or bookings for services that are not directly supplied by this travel agency (such as air and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, cruises, etc.). This agency, therefore, shall not be responsible for breach of contract or any intentional or careless actions or omissions on part of such suppliers, which result in any loss, damage, delay or injury to you or your travel companions or group members. Unless the term guaranteed is specifically stated in writing on your tickets, invoice, or reservation itinerary, we do not guarantee any of such suppliers rates, bookings, reservations, connections, scheduling, or handling of personal effects. Travel agent shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses to any traveler in connection with terrorist activities, social or labor unrest, climatic conditions, abnormal conditions or developments, or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside the travel agent s control. Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for, and hereby releases the agent from any duty of, checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of each destination, and all safety or security conditions at such destinations. For information concerning possible dangers at international destinations, contact the Travel Advisory Section of the U.S. State Department. For medical information, call the Public Health Service. By embarking upon his/her travel, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks involved in such travel, whether expected or unexpected. Traveler is hereby warned of such risks, and is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage against them. Traveler s acceptance and retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after issuance shall constitute a consent of the above, and an agreement on his/her part to convey the contents hereto to his/her travel companions or group members. For reservations or more information, please contact: GRP9817 08/16 Carlisle 717-243-1846 Huntingdon 888-222-3575 Lititz 717-626-3040 Gettysburg 717-334-1155 Lancaster 717-898-6920 West Shore 717-761-8347 Harrisburg 717-657-2244 Lebanon 717-273-8534 Hershey 717-533-3381 Lewistown 888-222-3575 AAA.com FOLLOW AAA CENTRAL PENN
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM PROMPTLY to: Discoveries P.O. Box 1354, Harrisburg, PA 17105-1354 or fax to: 717-657-3547 AAA Escorted Motorcoach Trip Discover Your Adventure Group #9817 I/we will board the motorcoach in (check choice): Harrisburg Lancaster **PLEASE USE ONE FORM FOR EACH PASSENGER** Name of registrant: Name preferred on badge: Mailing address: City: State: Zip: Daytime Telephone number: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) Email Address: In case of Emergency, please notify: Telephone number on day of trip: ( ) Physical Disabilities and/or Health Conditions: Please keep in mind this trip involves walking. For personal comfort, group participants who require assistance are advised to have a traveling companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing assistance throughout this trip. Special requirements/request: RATES PER PERSON Single $2319 Double $1729 Triple $1559 Quad $1469 PAYMENT $350 per person deposit due at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. Final payment due to AAA by May 16, 2017. Solo Travelers Rewards Club maximum voucher redemption: $50 CANCELLATION/PENALTIES: A $25 per person cancellation fee will be charged by Discoveries in addition to any other supplier s fees. From May 16, 2017 to day of departure no refunds unless a replacement traveler is provided by the registered participant Personal Check, or VISA or MasterCard are accepted for this group trip. Check (made payable to AAA Travel) is enclosed, OR Credit Card: VISA MasterCard (check choice) Cardholder s Name (as shown on card): Credit Card number: Cardholder Signature: Expiration Date: Today s Date:
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