Journey West with Boscov’s Travel

With so many options for travel around the globe, we often forget some of the most amazing sites are right next door, so to speak. The Western US offers many unique attractions, from national monuments and parks to best kept secrets known mostly to seasoned travelers and locals.

We’ve packaged the very best of these experiences into eleven unique, exclusive and unforgettable adventures. See the West the way it was meant to be seen, without having to drive or stress. We pride ourselves on taking the road less traveled and telling the stories that have formed the great history of the West.

These tours continue to be some of our most popular vacations and with this year’s new and updated itineraries, there is sure to be a Western tour that will help shorten your bucket list.

You can check out all of the great options and their inclusions here: Boscov’s Travel Western Tours

Tours:

• 10-Day Alaska by Land- June 1-10, 2013
  • Enjoy escorted tours around the beautiful state of Alaska including a train ride, a private sightseeing cruise and tours of Denali National Park.
• 10-Day Northern California & Yosemite - June 16-25, 2013
  • There will be no whining on this tour, but plenty of wine! Visit several California wineries as well as tour the picturesque San Francisco Bay and surrounding areas. Also, enjoy the beauty of nature in Yosemite National Park.
• 9-Day Wonderful Wild West - July 13-21, 2013
  • Tour Denver, CO; journey along the Oregon Trail; visit Mt.Rushmore; explore Yellowstone National Park and much more in the Wonderful Wild West!
• 10-Day Oregon/Washington Cities, Seashores and Mountains - July 28- August 6, 2013
  • Did you know you can visit a rain forest in the US? You can in Washington! You can also visit the Lewis and Clark National Historic Park and Mt. Saint Helen’s National Volcanic Monument and much more on this exciting adventure!
• 9-Day Northern Rockies National Parks - August 10-18, 2013
  • Explore Yellowstone National Park and take unique tours of the Northern Rockies such as an open air train tour and a tour on an antique fire engine!
• 9-Day Western National Parks - August 31 – September 8, 2013
  • Take exciting tours of Salt Lake City, UT, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole, WY, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Have your cameras at the ready!
• 9-Day Southern National Parks, including Lake Mead and Las Vegas - September 15-23, 2013
  • Besides living it up on the Las Vegas Strip, enjoy the beauty of the Colorado River, Arches National Park, Capital Reef National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. This could be your lucky trip!
• 9-Day Colorado and New Mexico Balloon Fiesta - September 29 – October 7, 2013
  • Tour the Garden of the Gods and Rocky Mountain National Park, take memorable train rides through beautiful landscapes and top it all off with a visit to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta!
• 7-Day Ozark Autumn with Branson - October 13-19, 2013
  • This trip is packed with entertainment! Enjoy dinner and a show at Dixie Stampede, an acrobatic display during the Acrobats of China Show, and the musical stylings of the Oakridge Boys and the 12 Irish Tenors. And don’t forget touring the lovely landscapes and museums of the area.
• 7-Day Colorado Christmas - December 3-9, 2013
  • Enjoy the holiday season in gorgeous Colorado! Take part in a Christmas parade, enjoy the Christmas lights and even do some holiday shopping at the Georgetown Christmas Market.
• 7-Day Southern California with Rose Parade – December 30, 2013 – January 4, 2014
  • Get a behind the scenes look at the Rose Parade before enjoying the finished product. Also, tour all that Southern California has to offer including Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Reagan Presidential Library and Warner Brothers Studios!

All of the Boscov’s Journey West packages include the following:

• Airport transfers in your destination cities (except for pre- and post-tour arrivals)
• Deluxe motorcoach transportation throughout the tour
• First class accommodations
• Several meals
• Services of a professional Journey West Tour Director
• Admissions and guided tours of all included activities
• Porterage of on piece of luggage throughout the tour
• Souvenir memory group photo
• Special photo album
• All taxes and gratuities for the Tour Director and Driver

For more information or to book your Journey West adventure, contact your local Boscov’s Travel Specialist by calling 800-755-8020 or emailing travelrequest@boscovs.com.

10 Day Trips for Under $100

Looking for a quick getaway? Check out these great Boscov’s Motorcoach trips that get you away from it all, but stay within your budget.

Atlantic City Air Show – August 17, 2012
The Atlantic City Airshow “Thunder Over The Boardwalk,” is one of the most popular events in Atlantic City with heart-
stopping feats, aerobatics maneuvers, formation flying and solo routines by military and civilian pilots. See the show
from the boardwalk or lay on the beach and catch some rays along with the show!
See flybys and demonstrations that reach up to 15,000 feet and go as low as 50 feet over the water in front of the
Atlantic City skyline, along with performances and demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Coast Guard
Search and Rescue, Geico Skytypers, Golden Knights Parachute Team and much more!!

Adventure Aquarium/Battleship New Jersey – August 19, 2012
First, take a trip around the world, from the back-bays and beaches of the eastern coast to the outer reaches of South
America, without having to actually board a plane!
If it feels like you’re being stalked, you are. The moment you enter our new 40-foot shark tunnel, you’ll feel it. Dozens of
hungry eyes following your every move. They’ve got ghostly jellyfish, creepy Giant Spider Crabs and even a Giant
Pacific Octopus.
At INTERACTIVE INLET, you will get to see and TOUCH many of the world’s exotic and seldom-experienced sea
creatures including slimy shrimp, pulsing moon jellyfish, fresh-water stingrays, lobsters and much more

Then head over to The Battleship New Jersey, the ideal destination for fun and informative, interactive visits for all ages.
Tours of the “Big J”, led by expertly-trained docents, give visitors an up-close-and-personal look at so many things that
make the Battleship New Jersey unique: weapons systems, berthing areas, command and control centers, galley, on-
board museum exhibitions and so much more!

New York City Food Lovers’ Tour – September, 8, 2012

Zabars ~ has to be experienced, in person to be truly understood. You will have the opportunity  to see the crowds, hear the banter of the sales help, smell the croissants baking, admire the rich brown hues of the coffee, sample cheese from every corner of the world, enjoy the beauty of hand sliced nova and walk upstairs and see the largest selection of imported copper cookware anywhere.  It really is a one of a kind adventure.

Magnolia Bakery specializes in hand crafted classic American desserts. They make everything fresh from scratch in small batches throughout the day using only the finest ingredients. They bake the old-fashioned way without the use of preservatives or stabilizers so their desserts are meant to be enjoyed fresh from the oven.

Eataly is more than a supermarket with restaurants. It is an energetic marketplace, an opportunity to taste and take home the products of artisans who till, knead and press to bring you the highest quality products at a fair price. They have assembled the absolute best Italian producers from every region under one roof and the absolute best chefs to cook their wares.  Eataly is the heartbeat of Italy.

Russ & Daughters  BEST OF NEW YORK “Best Bagel & Lox” says New York Magazine: ”The bagel: hand-rolled and boiled. The cream cheese: all-natural and double-whipped. The salmon: speaks for itself.”

Chelsea Market - A one stop culinary food shop, a gourmet lover’s wholesale-retail wonder world and an energetic, industrial-chic hotspot, all meshed into one million square feet of space, along a historical 800 foot concourse on the most unique city block in Manhattan.

Statue of Liberty & 9/11 Memorial – September 9, 2012
9/11 Memorial - Visit the 9/11 Memorial. The Memorial honors the lives of those who were lost through models, films and genuine artifacts

Liberty Enlightening the World - The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.

Mt. Airy Casino – Moments to Remember - September 19, 2012
This high energy musical extravaganza will take you on a musical journey that will delight audience members with the stories and events that took place during the 50’s and 60’s. Rock and Roll of this time talked about “Teenagers in Love.” They “Twisted”, “Rocked Around the Clock” and talked about a cheating girl named “Runaround Sue.” The fabulous decade of  the 1960’s started off with sweet and innocent love songs of the “Four Seasons” and “The Monkees.” It ended with the psychedelic rock experience.

Bloomsburg Fair – September 23, 2012
Horticultural exhibits, Farm & Garden exhibits, Food exhibits, Hobbies exhibits, Arts & Crafts exhibits, Needlework exhibits, 4-H & FFA exhibits, Agricultural exhibits, Livestock exhibits, Flower exhibits, Poultry exhibits, Rabbit exhibits, Antique Farm Machinery Museum, Free Entertainment at the Bandshell & Millennium stage, Restored Farm House, Historic Restored One Room School House and lots of food stands, merchandise stands, games, rides and more. Bring the family for a day of fun!

Fall Foliage Train Ride – September 25, 2012
Come enjoy all the beauty that Northeast Pennsylvania has to offer while taking a relaxing train ride through the most colorful splendors of fall. Also, enjoy the Joey Vincent Show – the best one man show you’ll ever see! His singing, comedy and impressions are sure to put a smile on every face!

Cape May Zoo & Whale Watch - September 28, 2012
Come join us for a day of fun and excitement full of animals and marine life. We will start off the day with free time at the Cape May Zoo, which is home to over 250 species and more than 500 animals. Among the many animals, you will see the newest additions to their zoo, two beautiful snow leopard cubs. Be sure to check out the train and carousel rides that are also available. Then it’s off to the Marina for a three-hour whale & dolphin watching cruise. The Delaware Bay Estuary is a sanctuary for many species of marine life. The unique  confluence of fresh and salt water make for a nutrient rich area teaming with life and conducive to whale and dolphin activity. Unlike other areas, where the whales are far away, many of the whale and dolphin sightings occur within the Delaware Bay or within ten miles of land. The excursion is fully narrated by your Captain who will point out local history as well as many types of marine life.

American Girl Place in New York City - October 10, 2012
Spend a day you will never forget—at American Girl Place New York.  Situated in the heart of the Big Apple’s most prestigious shopping, cultural and business neighborhood, American Girl Place New York is much more than a store. It’s a place for magical experiences and memories you will cherish forever.
From the hustle and bustle of Fifth Avenue to a magical world of dolls, books and toys just for you – that’s how far you’ll travel when you step through our doors.  It’s your day, so lead the way into the boutiques at American Girl Place New York.

Sweet & Salty “Foodie Tour” - October 30, 2012

Come join us for a day full of wonderful food and fun on a foodie tour of the Landis Valley and Lititz areas.
We will begin our day at the Landis Valley Museum with a guided tour of the village. The tour will include a horse-drawn wagon ride and a tasting of sticky buns, snitz and cider. Lunch will be served at the historic Landis Valley House Hotel.
We will then visit the Sturgis Pretzel Factory where we will each hand roll a pretzel. After the demonstration and tour, each person will receive a soft pretzel and enjoy a bag of pretzels for the road.
Our next stop will be the Wilbur Chocolate Company where we will savor the aroma of freshly made candy while watching the candy makers hand dip chocolates. We will sample their famous Wilbur Buds and have time to shop.
Our final stop will be in the downtown area of Lititz where there will be time to browse the quaint shops and find a souvenir to take home before departure.

For more information and pricing, contact your local Boscov’s Travel Specialist, email travelrequest@boscovs.com or call 800-755-8020.

Ann Arbor, MI – A Break From the Ordinary

As a traveler, one of the greatest thrills of crisscrossing the globe is being wowed by a city you would normally have written off as nowheresville.  And when that happens, it’s like unearthing a buried treasure and wanting to show everyone what you discovered. That’s pretty much the feeling first-time visitors leave with after experiencing the overwhelmingly charming and shockingly delightful city of Ann Arbor, MI.

When it comes to the ultimate question of What’s there to do?, Ann Arbor holds its own extremely well against cities two or three times its size. Ann Arbor is a rare jewel: a small, friendly town with big city sophistication; a close-knit community with vibrant neighborhoods and a rich mix of cultures; a world-class educational and high-tech research center. As the locals like to say, ‘Ann Arbor is 28 square miles surrounded by reality.”

Getting There

Perfectly proportioned with just the right amount of sights, sounds, tastes and shopping diversions, Ann Arbor makes a fantastic weekend getaway. The city is located about 25 miles from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, is accessible by Amtrak and is within driving distance of cities in the Midwestern  U.S. and Canada. As well, there are many luxury and budget-friendly hotels, and unique bed and breakfasts here to choose from.

Out on the Town

Although geographically small, the Ann Arbor area is perhaps most renowned for its cultural offerings. From exclusive art exhibits to performances by jazz legends, there are abundant arts and cultural offerings. More than 30 independent bookstores, dozens of unique galleries and a variety of top-notch museums—including the newly-renovated University of Michigan Museum of Art—are all within the downtown limits. The Ann Arbor are also offers a bounty of recreational activities for those looking to golf, hike, or cycle, and three metroparks are within a short drive of the city center.

There’s no underestimating the integral role the University of Michigan plays in cultivating the city, shaping its economy, population, and cultural awareness. On Saturdays during the football season, the city is electrified with Go Blue Fever. Even if you’re not a big football fan, the atmosphere throughout Ann Arbor is energized with plenty of shops and restaurants feeding the masses late into the night. Though the city is certainly a college and sports town, Ann Arbor is multi-faceted, having reinvented itself to become a top Midwest food, culture, outdoor recreation destination.

Santa Fe, New Mexico: “The City Different”

Proudly hailed as “the city different,” Santa Fe is simply unparalleled with its rich heritage, history, culture and art. Nestled in the picturesque Sangre de Cristo Mountains—foothills to the Rocky Mountains—the city immerses visitors in unspoiled natural beauty and an average of 325 days of sunshine and clear blue skies.

Spanish for holy faith, Santa Fe offers plenty of fun for everyone—spectacular dining and shopping, relaxing spas, museums, skiing and outdoor adventures for all skill levels.  Whether it’s exploring the city’s vibrant central Plaza, taking in the world-famous Santa Fe Opera during the summer months or exploring the region’s Native American, Latino and Western Cultures, visitors to the city might be slightly overwhelmed at having so much to choose from and experience.

Explore History

 

If it’s your first time visiting Santa Fe, consider starting your adventure downtown.  With a number of historically significant sites like the Plaza, Saint Francis Cathedral, Lorretto Chapel, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and the Palace of the Governors, downtown Santa Fe offers many interesting sites all within comfortable walking distance to each other.

Not to be overlooked is the Plaza—the heart of downtown Santa Fe and a central part of the city for nearly 400 years. The Plaza remains the city’s cultural hub, hosting Indian and Spanish markets and other annual events as well as community gatherings, concerts and more.  After you’ve explored the Plaza, venture north on Palace Avenue to visit the Palace of the Governors.  Originally built in 1610 to serve as Santa Fe’s capital building, this one-story adobe holds strong as the oldest, continuously used U.S. public building in the nation.  The Palace holds a collection of over 15,000 authentic southwestern objects and artifacts.

Continuing down the Old Santa Fe Trail, visitors will discover Loretto Chapel and the infamous spiral staircase.  With two complete 360-degree spiral turns, and no visible means of support, this “miraculous” staircase continues to baffle present day engineers.  Plan a visit to the Loretto Chapel and witness what some believe to be the craftsmanship of St. Joseph himself.

Snow, Blue Skies & Shopping

Excitement takes many forms in and around Santa Fe.  Adrenaline seekers will find spectacular skiing conditions just 30 minutes from the city in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, Ski Santa Fe offers world-class skiing and snowboarding with dozens of amazing trailheads that also allow access to many continental divide hiking trails, cross country skiing trails, and scenic vistas.  Couple the light and dry snow with steep terrain and an incredible panorama, and it’s hard to beat skiing in Santa Fe.

What continues to set this city apart from other great destinations is its phenomenal weather and crystal-clear blue skies.  To make the most of the superb climate, consider taking a hot air balloon ride with one of the region’s many hot air balloon outfitters.  These romantic and breathtaking journeys gently ascend into the sky and provide an awe-inspiring view of the southwest’s alluring terrain.  With prior arrangements, balloon companies offer special services for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and more.

For unique shopping, Santa Fe hosts the country’s largest and most celebrated Native American market. Everything from handmade jewelry and intricate textiles, to contemporary paintings and photography can be found throughout the 600 individual booths.  The Santa Fe Indian Market features the work of more than 1,100 artists hailing from over 100 native tribes. Nearly 10,000 people, including collectors, gallery owners, and art enthusiasts flock to Santa Fe each August for the Native American Indian Market.  The 2012 market is scheduled to take place from August 18-19.

Fine Art & Dining

Art is everywhere in Santa Fe—and in addition to splendid Native American art, the city is also home to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. As the most visited art museum in New Mexico, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to an internationally known American woman American woman artist. One of the most significant artists of the 20^th century, Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) was devoted to creating imagery that expressed what she called “the wideness and wonder of the world as I live in it.” O’Keeffe’s images include abstractions, large-scale depictions of flowers, leaves, rocks, shells, bones, New York cityscapes, and paintings of architectural and landscape forms of northern New Mexico.

After a day of relaxing art viewing, a truly authentic Southwestern meal at one of Santa Fe’s best restaurants will certainly be welcomed. Be sure to visit Santa Luna Restaurant for “can’t miss” dishes like Chile en Norado (roasted poblano pepper stuffed with ground beef, dry pineapple, pecans, piñon, almonds, and raisins, topped with pecan sauce and pomegranate blend) and Cochinita Pibil (pork cooked in banana leaves and marinated in sour orange juice and achiote). Other local dining spots to place at the top of your list include Pink Adobe, Coyote Café and the El Farol Restaurant and Cantina.

A few tips to make your Santa Fe getaway more comfortable…

• Allow plenty of time for your body to adjust to Santa Fe’s high altitude and thin air.
• Sunscreen is highly recommended year-round.
• Check out the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival during the summer season for five weeks of live music.

For more information on Santa Fe or to book a trip, contact your local Boscov’s Travel Specialist or call 800-755-8020.

St. Patrick’s Day – Beyond the Beer and Leprechauns

March 17 has become a day of wearing green, drinking green beer and chasing leprechauns, and we call it St. Patrick’s Day. Who is St. Patrick and why do we do celebrate him in this way?

Who is St. Patrick?

St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland. Although not Irish born, St. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to the Irish people. There is also legend that St. Patrick drove all of the snakes out of Ireland and drowned them in the sea. Although this sounds very heroic and believable due to the fact that there aren’t any snakes in Ireland, it is truly just a legend. There never were any real slithering snakes in Ireland, however, the snake is a symbol of Paganism. St. Patrick converted “the snakes” to Christianity and in that story you have the birth of the snake legend.

How did the holiday start?

March 17 has long been St. Patrick’s Day, but when did it begin?

St. Patrick’s Day began as a religious feast in the 9th or 10th century and is held on March 17, the day that marks the death of St. Patrick in the year 461AD. The feast day commemorating the work and life and St. Patrick falls during the Christian season of Lent, but allows for a break in the Lenten fasting and has long been a day of feasting, music and dancing. Dishes typically found at an Irish feast are sheperd’s pie, lamb stew, clocannon (mashed potatoes and cabbage), corned beef and cabbage and champ (mashed potatoes and scallions).

The holiday is now marked by parades throughout the United States. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in New York City in 1762 when Irish soldiers serving in the English army began marching through the streets playing Irish music to celebrate their heritage while away from home. The idea was a catching one and quickly parades sprung up all over the country as a way for Irish immigrants to celebrate their roots. Today, the New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade is the oldest and largest civilian parade in the United States.

Holiday Symbols and Traditions

When thinking of St. Patrick’s day several images come to mind; the shamrock, sneaky little leprechauns, lots of beer and the color green. Do any of these things have anything to do with St. Patrick at all?

Yes, the shamrock is very closely tied to St. Patrick thanks to a popular myth that he used the three-leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Sprit) to the people of Ireland during their conversion from their Pagan beliefs to Christianity. Although not tied to St. Patrick, the leprechaun is part of Irish legend. As the myth goes, leprechauns (closely related to fairies) all have a pot of gold which they hide from the world. If you manage to catch a leprechaun his gold is yours, but leprechauns are very tricky and great at escaping and staying out of sight.

Aside from the traditional feasting, not much of the American St. Patrick’s Day celebration has any connection to St. Patrick or to Ireland. Although beers such as Guiness (very popular on St. Patrick’s Day) originated in Ireland, drinking was not part of the original celebration of the holiday. In fact, the pubs in Ireland used to be closed on March 17 as an order of the law. It was not until the 1970s that pubs began to be open for the holiday.

Although loosely related, there are many stories as to why there is so much green around March 17. Some say that green is the color of Spring and shamrocks, others say it is because Ireland is considered “the emerald isle” and others simply that green is one of the three colors on the Irish flag. No matter what you believe, green is definitely a huge part of St. Patrick’s Day in the United States, so much so that Chicago dyes its river green every year and people have taken to pinching people not wearing the color on March 17.

Irish or not, regardless of your reason for celebrating, have fun, be merry, and most of all, be safe.

Interested in seeing Ireland for yourself? Check out these great trips.

• Foreign Business Mission & Group Tour to Ireland -  Click Here to Download PDF Flyer
• Irish Spirit Tour – Click Here to Download PDF Flyer

For more information or booking, contact your local Boscov’s Travel Specialist, email travelrequest@boscovs.com or call 800-755-8020.

Spring into Spring

With Spring finally upon us it is time to get outside and explore! Go out and enjoy sun and have some fun!

Here are some great upcoming day trips to take in April and May.

• Statue of Liberty & 9/11 Memorial – NYC, NY - April 8, 2012
  First, visit the 9/11 Memorial. The Memorial honors the lives of those who were lost through models, films and genuine artifacts. Then it’s off to the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

• Cherry Blossom Parade – Washington, DC – April 14, 2012
  The parade features talented marching bands from around the country and provides colorful and musical entertainment. Lavish floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands, and performers burst down the historic avenue in an energy-filled spectacle of music and showmanship seen only once a year during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

• Longwood Gardens – Kennett Square, PA – April 15, 2012
  We invite you to visit Longwood Gardens, which now encompasses 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows. Enjoy over 11,000 types of plants and more fountains than any other garden in the United States.

• Frank Sinatra Jr. at the Taj Majal – Atlantic City, NJ – April 18, 2012
  Premiere vocalist Frank Sinatra, Jr. and his 20-piece big band conducted by Terry Woodson will pay tribute to his legendary father and entertainment icon Frank Sinatra.

• Peddler’s Village Strawberry Fest – Lahaska, PA – May 6, 2012
  Enjoy a variety of strawberry treats including chocolate dipped strawberries, assorted pastries, strawberry shortcake, strawberry jam, and strawberry fritters. Live entertainment and strawberry pie-eating contests add to the enjoyment of this traditional spring celebration.

• Apple Blossom Festival – Biglerville, PA – May 6, 2012
  Take in the beauty and the fragrant scent of the fruit blossoms as you ride through Adams County’s 20,000 acres of fruit orchards.

• Statue of Liberty & 9/11 Memorial – NYC, NY – May 13, 2012
  First, visit the 9/11 Memorial. The Memorial honors the lives of those who were lost through models, films and genuine artifacts. Then it’s off to the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island – NYC, NY – May 19, 2012
  Spend a day at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Since 1886, Lady Liberty has welcomed immigrants and visitors to her shores. Today, she is recognized as a symbol of freedom throughout the world. Ellis Island was once the gateway to freedom and economic opportunity for immigrants landing in the United States. More than 12 million immigrants passed through its doors between 1892 and 1954.

• Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum – NYC, NY – May 26, 2012
  Come join us for Fleet Week at Intrepid. Every year vessels from all over the world visit New York harbor to honor our men and women who serve our nation in the Armed Forces. Activities to observe include tug of wars, bands, drill teams and search & rescue demonstrations. The Intrepid is located at Pier 86 in the heart of Manhattan. This unique museum is comprised of the Intrepid, an Essex Class aircraft carrier; the Growler, an original Darter class nuclear submarine and Concorde, the fastest commercial airliner ever built.

And don’t miss this exciting 4 day trip!

• Wildwood by the Sea – Wildwood, NJ – May 14 – 17, 2012
  Enjoy the beauty of the ocean before the hot summer sun and crowds arrive. Wildwood, NJ offers something for everybody from the beach to the boardwalk. We’ll include a trip to Wildwood’s neighbors – Atlantic City and Cape May.

 

For more information and pricing, contact your local Boscov’s Travel Specialist, email travelrequest@boscovs.com or call 800-755-8020.

2012 Hottest Music Festivals

Dying to get away from it all this year and hear some great music?  The 2012 music festival season is already heating up with many of the hottest new acts and veteran bands lining up to take the stage—and lucky for you, we’ve got your ticket to the most exciting events across the globe.  Whether it’s rock, jazz, electro, folk, dance, hip-hop or pop, we’ve got you covered with a festival to suit every musical taste.

South by Southwest Music and Media Conference (SXSW) · Austin, TX

March 13^th-18^th, 2012
www.sxsw.com/music
SXSW is unlike any other music event. By day, thousands of conference registrants network in the halls of the Austin Convention Center and sit in on informative panel discussions.  While the event is designed for the music industry folks, any music lover can register for an entrance badge.  Badge holders receive access to daytime events at the convention center and afternoon artist performances.  Attendees also have access to many official SXSW parties each afternoon and receive first admission into all evening showcases.  At night, SXSW showcases hundreds upon hundreds of global musical acts on over eighty stages throughout downtown Austin.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival · Indio, CA 

April 13-15, 20-22, 2012
www.coachella.com
A massive music and arts event, Coachella’s beautiful desert setting is guaranteed to dazzle your eyes and rock your socks off.  The festival focuses on alternative rock, hip-hop, and electronic music as well as large sculptural art.  If you want to hear up-and-coming acts alongside established groups, this is the place.  Several stages are set-up throughout the grounds, with each playing live music continuously until late in the evening.  Held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio (just outside Palm Springs), Coachella welcomes all ages.  Recent performers have included Paul McCartney, The Killers, Muse, Morrissey, Tiesto and Jay-Z.