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Niagara Falls 2^nd Honeymoon HOP

June 25 – July 1, 2012

Hosts: Jim and Lisa Koca #86367

Niagara Falls has got to be one of the most beautiful places to see in the world. Have you been there? If not or if you want to go again we have set up 4 fantastic tours for you to enjoy. Along with all the catered meals, camping and Escapee friendship, it can’t be beat. And you don’t have to be on a honeymoon to enjoy this HOP. Who knows maybe a future honeymoon might get arranged during the HOP. You never know.

Welcome to the “Honeymoon Capital of the World”.  Some say Aaron Burr’s daughter, Theodosia started the Niagara Falls Honeymoon tradition in 1801 with her new husband; others attribute it to Napoleon Bonaparte’s brother Jerome, who honeymooned here in 1804.  Nevertheless, over 200 years later, over thousands of honeymooners choose a Niagara Falls getaway each year. 

Sure most of us have had a honeymoon or two, but how many of us have had one at beautiful Niagara Falls?  What a wonderful location to take your spouse for another honeymoon after all these years.  Some Escapees just may have celebrated their first honeymoon there and would love to re-enact it once more, while others have always wanted to see one of the Great Natural Wonders of the World for a second honeymoon.

Escapees have set up a six night, seven day fantastic HOP with super tours to see all the great sights that this area has to offer with five catered breakfasts and three catered dinners plus much more.  Read on for more information about this event.

Tour Highlights include:

US/ Canadian Adventure Tour #1

Motor coach and English speaking guide will pick you up at the Hamburg Fairgrounds and depart over the border to Niagara Falls, Ontario. Arrive at Table Rock for views of the Horseshoe Falls and experience the Journey Behind the Falls. (Proof of U.S. Citizenship required)

You will enjoy a buffet lunch overlooking the falls at the Fallsview Dining Room.

Cross back over the border and go to Goat Island which separates the American and the Canadian Falls, ride the world famous Maid of the Mist boat ride and go up into the USA Observation Tower.

Tour #2:     Erie Canal & Underground Railroad Tour

Motor coach will depart for Lockport, NY for buffet lunch at the Canal Side Restaurant. Then enjoy a two hour Erie Canal Cruise which includes “locking through” and being raised the 49ft elevation of the Niagara Escarpment (the same one that creates Niagara Falls) in the only double set of locks on the Erie Canal.

You will pass under bridges that raise straight up, see water cascade over Lockport’s famous (flight of five) 1840’s locks and travel through the solid walls of the “rock cut” as your Coast Guard licensed captain describes the Architecture, sights, and folklore along the way.

Then after that you will go to the Murphy’s Orchard for a tour of their farm, take a wagon ride and learn about the Underground Railroad history. Next there will be a guide in period dress get on the coach and give a short driving tour explaining the history of the Underground Railroad in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls region.

 Tour #3: Niagara on the Lake

Motor coach and English speaking guide to pick you up at the Hamburg Fairgrounds and depart over the border to Niagara Falls, Ontario. View the Floral Clock, wine tasting at a local winery, and lunch at the Queenston Heights Restaurant. You will also have time to explore Niagara on the Lake. Next you will visit the Welland Canal museum.

(Proof of U.S. Citizenship required) 

Tour #4:   Grand Lady & Buffalo Naval Base Tour

Leave the fairgrounds for Grand Island to board the Grand Lady for a two hour luncheon/cruise along the Niagara River.  Lunch choices must be pre selected from the following:

Chicken Francese – boneless chicken breast sautéed and topped with artichoke heart and a light lemon sauce.

Sliced Beef Roulades – Thin sliced roast beef surrounding bread stuffing and topped with demi-glase.

Entrée’s are served with chef’s choice potato, vegetable, dessert, coffee, and hot or iced tea.

After the boat ride you will have a guided tour of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park with free time to explore.

Tentative schedule, subject to change:  This HOP involves some walking.

Prices for this HOP are as follows:

Two person rig   $1520.00

One person rig    $799.00

Extra person        $495.00

Since we will be crossing into Canada on two of our bus tours, you need to have appropriate identification for border crossings.  The appropriate identification is one of the following:

·        U.S. Passport – This is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies a person’s identity and nationality. It is accepted for travel by air, land and sea.

·        U.S. Passport Card – This is a new, limited-use travel document that fits in your wallet and costs less than a U.S. Passport. It is only valid for travel by land and sea.

·        Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) – Several states and Canadian provinces are issuing this driver’s license or identification document that denotes identity and citizenship. It is specifically designed for cross-border travel into the U.S. by land or sea.

·        Trusted Traveler Program Cards – NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards can speed your entry into the U.S. and are issued only to pre-approved, low-risk travelers. The cards are valid for use at land or sea; the NEXUS card can be used in airports with a NEXUS kiosk.

How to Register

To register, please call the HOP department at 888-757-2582 or 936-327-8873 or email hopinfo@escapees.com.

Minimum registration must be met for each HOP event; otherwise, the event will be subject to cancellation.  Full refunds would be given.

Physical Needs for HOP

Escapees Inc. will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled attendees when it is within our control to do so.  We request that you advise us of any special needs as early as possible so we can make arrangements, if possible.  Many of the HOP events include considerable walking and may not be comfortable for all attendees.

Cancellation Insurance

Cancellation insurance is available through Peterson Travel Services, CM #32.  If you or a family member has a pre-existing condition, insurance must be purchased within 21 days of your initial payment.  You can get more information about this insurance by calling John or Dorothy Peterson, SKP #81699, of Peterson Travel Services, at 800-737-6435, or email them at Dorothy@petersoncruises.com.

Short-term Evacuation Insurance

Short-term evacuation insurance is now available from SkyMed. For more information on this, you can call 337-263-3030 or e-mail Dick and Marilyn Rogers (SKP #61011) at rogers@skymed.com.

Cancellation Policy

Please view the HOP Cancellation Policy