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.

12 Good Excuses to Get Away for the Day

When the weekend is upon us there is always that urge to get away. Then we realize that the dishes need to be done, the laundry is piling up, the dog house needs a new coat of paint and the list goes on. There are always excuses to stay, but now, there are excuses to go! Here are just 12 of those many excuses.

• March 24, 2012 – Noshing in Lower Manhattan
  Experience Midtown and Downtown Manhattan food sensations and sightseeing. Norwegian smoked salmon (a New York City favorite) and Sicilian Cannoli are just a few of the City’s delicious treats. Throughout the tour you will taste a variety of ethnic treats.

• March 31, 2012 – Van Gogh Exhibit
  This landmark exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art presents some of the most daring and innovative works Vincent Van Gogh ever created. Van Gogh’s passionate experimentation and zeal for the natural world are reflected in more than 40 close-ups of landscapes, flowers and still lifes painted during the final five years of the artist’s turbulent life.
  These works helped alter the course of modern painting and have never been seen together. They will only appear in Philadelphia.

• April 15, 2012 – Longwood Gardens
  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.
  The season opens with millions of early spring bulbs, including crocus and squill blanketing the lawns. In mid-April, the Idea Garden and Flower Garden Walk bursts into bloom with spring bulbs and tulips in a rainbow of color.

• May 19, 2012 – Statue of Libery and Ellis Island
  Spend a day at the Statue of Liberty & 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.

• May 26, 2012 – Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
  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.

• June 10, 2012 – Kimmel Center – Beauty & The Beast
  Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Philadelphia! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers 
  including ‘Be Our Guest’ and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Academy of Music.

• June 23, 2012 – Black History Tour
  Washington DC is full of rich black history that has helped to shape our nation. Join us for a day of exploring the sites in our nation’s capital including the African American Civil War Memorial, the Lincoln Emancipation Statue and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

• June 23, 2012 – Circle Line Cruise
  See NYC on America’s favorite weather protected boat ride. As you completely circle the island of Manhattan, you’ll see 25 landmarks including a magnificent close-up of The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Wall Street, United Nations, Yankee Stadium and Harlem. You’ll see more on this cruise than you would see on a 3-day driving tour.

• June 30, 2012 – Cape May Zoo and Whale Watch
  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.

• July 28, 2012 – Franklin Institute – Dead Sea Scrolls
  Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition at the Franklin Institute, featuring one of the largest collections of the priceless 2,000 year old Dead Sea Scrolls. This exhibition offers an unparalleled glimpse into the ancient past. View four never-before-seen Scrolls, the oldest copies of the Hebrew Bible and an actual three-ton stone from Jerusalem’s Western Wall. Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times features the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized.

• June 29, 2012 – Philadelphia Zoo
  The Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them rare and endangered. The Zoo, fulfilling its mission of conservation, science, education and recreation, supports and engages in conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world. 
  Zoo exhibits provide terrific views of such animals as lions, tigers, elephants, bears, zebras, giraffes and other magnificent creatures. Visitors, with even a modest telephoto lens can make images that look like they were taken in the wild.

• September 29, 2012 – Seaside Spirits II with Charles Adams III
  Join noted local author, Charles J. Adams, III, on a tour of haunted sites in Allaire State Park and Asbury Park, NJ. Ghosts, “eerie” feelings and “odd” occurrences have been reported at each of these sites. Who knows what may happen….

 

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

10 Great Day Trips Under $100

 Sometimes you just need get away for the day. We totally understand and have a great selection of motorcoach day trips to help you escape the ordinary without breaking the bank.

Here are 10 great trips for under $100

1. Adventure Aquarium, Camden, NJ – March 18, 2012
        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!
2. Cherry Blossom Parade, Washington, DC – Aril, 14, 2012
        Join us in our Nation’s Capital for the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival and Parade.
3. 9/11 Memorial, New York, NY – April 18, 2012
        Join us for a day of reflection as we visit the new 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center site in
        New York City. Built to bear solemn witness to the terrorist attacks on both September 11, 2001 and
        February 26, 1993, it honors the victims of these attacks and those that risked their lives to save
        others.
4. Ladies Day in Cape May, Cape May, NJ – June 17, 2012
        If you want to get away for the day and have a great time with friends or family, then this is the tour
        for you!!!
5. Cape May Zoo & Whale Watch, Cape May, NJ – June 30, 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.
        Then it’s off to the Marina for a three-hour whale & dolphin watching cruise.
6. Yuengling Brewery & Wine Tour, Pottsville, PA – July 13, 2012
        Our first stop of the day is Jersey Acres Farms and Stone Mountain Wine Cellars. We will then tour
        Yuengling Brewery also known as America’s Oldest Brewery.
7. Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA - July 29, 2012
        The Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them
        rare and endangered. The Zoo, fulfilling its mission of conservation, science, education and recreation,
        supports and engages in conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world.
8. Stone Harbor Craft Show, Stone Harbor, NJ – August 5, 2012
        We will arrive in beautiful, quaint Stone Harbor, NJ for their annual craft show. 275 artists and
        crafters will display and sell their goods along with food vendors. The location of the show is across
        from the ocean. Come along to shop and relax by the sea. No stops will be made to or from the show.
9. Atlantic City Air Show, Atlantic City, NJ – 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.
10. Sweet and Salty “Foodie Tour”, Lititz, PA – 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.

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

Local Cruise Ports & Boarding Tips

Did you know that you can take a cruise without having to fly to your port to leave? It’s true, and there are a few different options for cruise lines and destinations based on where you want to leave from. Below are the three cruise ports that are within driving distance from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New York, and New Jersey. Below the cruise ports details are some basic tidbits that are good to know while booking and before boarding a cruise.

Cape Liberty Cruise Port, Bayonne, New Jersey

Cape Liberty is not only convenient to get to, (15 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport, 7 miles south of Manhattan, and off of the NJ Turnpike exit 14A) but offers a great place to start your cruise. The minute you pull up you will be overwhelmed by the views of the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, and New York Harbor.  You can park in their secure garage for $19 a day, without reservations, where they accept traveler’s checks, credit cards, and cash. Cruise Lines that sail from here include Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. Destinations include Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, and Europe.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal, Brooklyn, New York & Manhattan, New York

With parking available above each of the piers, it is easy to get in and out of either cruise terminal in New York.  Cruise Parking is $30 a night, and for cruises from 10-30 nights there is the standard fee of $300. They accept cash, Visa, and Master Card. Manhattan Cruise Terminal is the fourth busiest cruise terminal in the US, so be prepared for hustle and bustle. Itineraries include Bermuda, Canada, New England, Europe, the Caribbean, and world cruises. Major cruise lines that sail out of here include Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Cunard, Holland America, Crystal, Silversea, and Seaborn.

Port of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland

Parking is available at this port for $15 a night in secured long-term lots. You may pay by credit card, cash, or traveler’s checks. This port is a close distance to BWI and Amtrak.  Cruise lines that sail out of here include Carnival, Celebrity, and Royal Caribbean. Itineraries include Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda; and New England & Canada.

There is a lot to remember when going on a cruise, but here are some basic tips about what to expect on arrival at your port, and what to take into consideration when booking.

• If you have a disability of any kind, check in with your cruise line for special boarding options. It is best to do this when booking.
• If you have booked VIP, are a frequent traveler, or have a luxury suite you may get pushed to the front of the line for check in.
• If you are a part of a large group, tell the cruise line when you check in. This may help you to board before other passengers.
• Newlyweds or people getting married while on the ship also frequently have special boarding privileges, so make certain to tell the cruise line at time of booking about any special occasion.
• Check the cruise lines’ policy on alcohol before you board. Some ships don’t allow you to board with it, and having it may slow down your boarding process.
• Have your documentation ready when you check in. This typically includes two forms of ID, pre-boarding pass, and a credit card to register for your on-board expenses.
• Most ships let you on-board approximately 3 hours before sailing. You will typically beat the rush if you get there early.
• Make sure all travel documents are in your carry on bag.  Do not give the Porter your carry on bag!
• It’s good practice to tip the Porter at least $1 per bag. They are not paid by the cruise line, so typically they will not be receiving any money from your trip.

Ready to set sail? Check out our select cruises or search our cruise specials page.