Travel along the Eastern Shore and discover the beauty of the Maryland coastline. Stay in Ocean City, known as one of the East Coast’s finest family resorts. Relax at your oceanfront hotel or stroll along the beach or boardwalk. You will also visit Assateague Island famous for its wild ponies and the Maritime Museum in St. Michael’s, a quaint 19th century shipping port. On the return journey, spend a night in Annapolis and take a tour of this historic city..

Included features:

• Roundtrip Coach Transportation 

• Services of a professional tour director

• 3 nights accommodations 

• 3 breakfasts

• 2 dinners

• Ferry crossing of Delaware Bay

• Tour of Assateague Island

• Admission to Maritime Museum

• Tour of Annapolis

• Gratuities for dining room staff and porters

• Gratuities for driver 

• Baggage handling

• Room taxes

Itinerary

Monday, May 3

Start out this morning from Cedar Knolls or Livingston as you head south to Cape May. Board your ferry for a relaxing and scenic 70 minute crossing of Delaware Bay. Then it’s on to Ocean City for your 2-night stay at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, located on the boardwalk. Tonight dine at a local popular restaurant overlooking the water.

Tuesday, May 4

After an included breakfast, depart on a tour to Assateague Island, home to the wild ponies. Legend has it that these ponies are descended from the ponies that swam ashore from a Spanish ship that had run aground in the 1600’s. This afternoon you will visit the town of Berlin, made famous by the movie “Runaway Bride”. Return to your hotel where you are free to relax, explore the shops or take a stroll along the boardwalk.

Wednesday, May 5

Following breakfast, travel to St. Michael’s, a quaint little town that is a haven for boaters. Visit the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, which is dedicated to furthering an appreciation for the culture and maritime heritage of the Chesapeake Bay. This afternoon, depart for Annapolis and your overnight hotel, Loews Annapolis Hotel. Dinner is included this evening.

Thursday, May 6

After your included breakfast, a city tour of Annapolis will feature the grounds of the Naval Academy, the site of the crypt of John Paul Jones (if open), the State House, and St. Anne’s Church as well as other sites in this historic city. After free time to explore the waterfront and lunch on your own depart for home with great memories of your trip along the Eastern Shore.

Photo ID is required for entry into the Naval Academy.  

There will be walking involved on the Annapolis city tour.

Hotels

Day 1,2 - Holiday Inn Suites, Ocean City

            www.ocmdhotels.com

Day 3 - Loews Annapolis Hotel, Annapolis 

            Google - Loews Annapolis hotel

CONDITIONS

A deposit - check only - of $100.00 ($169.00 with insurance) per person is due along with the completed application.  Make checks payable to Longs Travel.

The final payment is due no later than March 19, 2010.

*Please note that the price listed is a discounted price for payments by check. The price for payment by other means is $679.00 double, $829.00 single and $655.00 triple.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations up to March 26, 2010 are refundable less a $50.00 service fee, per person. After March 26, 2010, there is no refund.

INSURANCE

Cancellation/trip interruption insurance is available and highly recommended. Please add $69.00 per person to your deposit.  Once purchased, the insurance premium is non-refundable. 

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