Enjoy a trip to America’s first grand resort - Newport. Experience Newport’s Gilded Age as you tour the spectacular mansions of the Breakers and Marble House. In addition, see all the homes along Bellevue Ave, the spectacular 10-mile Ocean Drive and visit the Topiary Gardens. There will be time for browsing and shopping along Newport’s famous Bowens Wharf. Also included is a visit to Mystic Seaport. Don’t miss out on this wonderful trip.

Included features:

• Roundtrip Coach Transportation 

• Services of a professional Tour Director

• Welcome Reception

• 2 Nights Accommodations 

• 2 Continental Breakfasts

• 2 Dinners

• Sightseeing and admission where applicable on itinerary

• Gratuity for driver

• Baggage handling

• Room taxes

Itinerary

Tuesday, May 11

Begin your journey as you meander along the Connecticut coastline to Newport, Rhode Island. Today you will visit one of the most beautiful mansions in the city, Marble House, inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles. Over 7 million dollars was spent just for the marble in the house. Built for William Vanderbilt, he presented it to his wife for her 39^th birthday. Later today, check into your hotel, the Holiday Inn Middletown for 2 nights. Dinner this evening is at the Atlantic Beach Club. 

Wednesday, May 12

After an included breakfast, take a scenic drive along the spectacular 10-mile Ocean Drive, past Hammersmith Farm, Fort Adams and secluded beaches. Then visit the Breakers Mansion, the grandest of Newport’s summer “cottages”. Built for Cornelius Vanderbilt II by architect Richard Morris Hunt, the house contains 70 rooms and overlooks the pristine waters of the Atlantic. This afternoon you are free to wander through the shops of Bowen’s Wharf or stroll along the waterfront. Later you will visit Green Animals, the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States. There are 80 pieces of topiary throughout the gardens, including 21 animals and birds in addition to geometric figures and ornamental designs. Dinner is at a local restaurant this evening. 

Thursday, May 13

Following breakfast, depart Newport for Mystic Seaport, the nation's leading maritime museum. Explore American maritime history first-hand as you climb aboard historic tall ships, stroll through a re-created 19th-century coastal village or watch a working preservation shipyard in action. After lunch, depart for home arriving about 5:00 pm.

Hotel

Holiday Inn Express

855 West Main Road

Middletown, RI 02842

CONDITIONS

A deposit of $100.00 per person ($139.00 with insurance) along with the completed application is due as soon as possible.

Make checks payable to Long’s Travel.

Final payment is due no later than April 1, 2010.

*Please note that the price listed is a discounted price for payments by check. The price for payment by other means is $415.00 double occupancy, $499.00 single occupancy.

CANCELLATIONS

The following fees will apply per person for tour cancellations:

(These fees are waived if purchasing insurance and you have to cancel for a covered reason)

Cancellations up to March 31, 2010; $25.00.

There will be no refunds after April 1, 2010.

INSURANCE

Cancellation/trip interruption insurance is available and highly recommended.  Please add $39.00 per person to your deposit. Once purchased, the premium is non-refundable.

RESPONSIBILITIES