5 Great Summer Day Trips

Summer is here! Now what to do with all of these great sunshine filled days but don’t have time for a long vacation? Check out these great Summer day trips!

• American Girl Place - New York, NY (June 19, 2013, August 21, 2013)
  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 their doors.  It’s your day, so lead the way into the boutiques at American Girl Place New York.
  
  
• Yuengling Brewery & Wine Tour – Pottsville, PA (June 21, 2013)
  Our first stop of the day is Yuengling Brewery, also known as America’s Oldest Brewery.  Wander through time and enjoy a taste of living history in a building that has produced fine beers through times of peace, prosperity, upheaval and world war.  At the end of the tour, enjoy samples of a few beers that Yuengling has to offer and free time in their gift shop.We will top off our tour with wine tasting at Long Trout Winery, where tie dyes and bell bottoms, 60′s music, and clean, crisp homemade-style wines like everyone’s Grandpa used to make…capture the essence of Long Trout Winery. An unequaled slice of time and tradition where being “different” is what it’s all about.  So don’t miss experiencing a perfect blend of far out wines and furry friends at PA’s “UNIQUE BOHEMIAN WINE BOUTIQUE”.
  
  
• Atlantic City Air Show – Atlantic City, NJ (June 26, 2013)
  The Atlantic City Airshow,”Thunder Over The Boardwalk,” is one of the most popular events in Atlantic City with its 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 fly-bys and demonstrations that reach up to 15,000 feet and as low as 50 feet over the water in front of the Atlantic City skyline.  Annual performances and demonstrations have included U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds – Coast Guard Search and Rescue, and Geico Skytypers – Golden Knights Parachute Team and Much More!

• Mystery Tour – Destination Unknown (July 31, 2013)
  “Without mysteries, life would be very dull indeed. What would be left to strive for if everything were known?” ~ Charles de LintCome join us for an exciting day of traveling to unknown places.  Half the fun of this trip is not knowing where you are going or what you will be doing.  We have designed an exciting itinerary full of fun places to visit and exciting landmarks to see.  There is something for all, including a delicious meal at a fabulous restaurant that will leave you anticipating your next visit.
  Note:  Bring your walking shoes!

• Big Band Festival at Ehrhardt’s – Hawley, PA (August 14, 2013)
  The Big Band Festival on the lake in the cool Pocono Mountains will take you back in time with the classic sounds of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and many more!  You’ll be dancing in your seats and on the dance floor.
  

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

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Costa Rica

There are many reason why Costa Rica should be on the top of your “Places to See” list. Here are the top 5 reasons why we want to go!

• Spring-like weather all year round. (Average temperature ranges from 71-81 degrees Fahrenheit.)

• Plenty of adventure.
  • Zip lining
  • Hiking
  • White water rafting
  • Paragliding and more!

• Almost 1,00 miles of coastline bordering both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

• Happy people! (Costa Rica is known as the happiest country on Earth.)

• Beautiful scenery. (26% of the country is preserved National Parks)
  • Cloud Forests
  • Rain Forests
  • Volcanoes (and relaxing hot springs)
  • Wildlife (Just to name a few)
    • Monkeys
    • Sloths
    • Crocodiles
    • Iguanas
    • Birds (over 800 different species)

Check out Boscov’s Travel’s Costa Rica Quest with G Adventures!

For more information or to book your exciting trip to Costa Rica, contact your local Boscov’s Travel Specialist by calling 800-755-8020 or emailing travelrequest@boscovs.com.

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.

Dine & Delight for Less Than $100

Would you love to catch dinner and a show but don’t want to be out too late or empty your bank account? Here are 6 great options for lunch and a show. A great meal and a great play all for under $100 (and we’ll drive)!

Happy Days – Allenberry Playhouse, Boiling Springs, PA (June 23, 2013)

Happy days are here again!

Come join us for lunch at the Allenberry Playhouse before experiencing the melodious production based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series. “Happy Days – A New Musical” reintroduces one of America’s best-loved families, the Cunninghams, and the days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin’.  The famed drive-in, Arnold’s, is in danger of demolition, so the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and tv-worthy wrestling match. Come join in the fun with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph, and the “king of cool” Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli. This family friendly musical will have you rockin’ and rollin’ all week long!

Footloose the Musical – Pines Dinner Theatre, Allentown, PA (July 14, 2013)

For all you theater lovers, come join us for a fun filled day that will have you dancing in your seats!

Based on the 1984 hit movie, Footloose, The Musical bursts onto the live stage with a production that you don’t want to miss.  Featuring exuberant dance numbers, and a Tony-nominated top 40 score, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, and guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

Annie – Allenberry Playhouse, Boiling Springs, PA (July 28, 2013)

Come join us for lunch at the Allenberry Playhouse before experiencing this charming production of “Annie”.

The story begins December 1933 in an orphanage in New York City. One of the orphans, Annie, is restless and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.  Annie yearns to find her parents who left her at the orphanage with a locket and a promise to return for her one day.  She meets some new friends along the way, including a stray dog named Sandy and a well- to-do billionaire, Oliver Warbucks.  Sing along to your favorite songs including “It’s The Hard Knock Life,”  “Easy Street,” “Tomorrow” and many more.

South Pacific – Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster, PA (August 17, 2013)

South Pacific spins a romantic tale of love and loss on a tropical island naval base during World War II. Two couples – U.S. Navy nurse Nellie Forbush and French plantation owner Emile de Becque, and Lt. Joe Cable and a young local native girl fall in love. Many songs are considered the finest Broadway classics including Some Enchanted Evening, Younger Than Springtime, Bali Ha’i, There is Nothin’ Like a Dame, Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair and A Wonderful Guy.

 Menopause the Musical – Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster, PA (September 8, 2013)

Menopause The Musical has entertained and inspired women from coast to coast and internationally.  It’s set in a department store, where four women with nothing in common but a black lace bra meet by chance at a lingerie sale.  The women make fun of their hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges.  This hit show includes parodies of songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, and culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing The Change!

Christmas Show – Allenberry Playhouse, Boiling Springs, PA (December 6, 2013)

Allenberry Playhouse opened in the summer of 1949 and has become a leading attraction.  Each year they present an original story written just for Allenberry filled with laughter, music, and holiday cheer! Come celebrate the holidays with us!

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

Family Fun at Sea

Creating a family vacation that your whole gang will love can sometimes be nothing short of a challenge – but that doesn’t mean it has to put a drain on you or your wallet.

By cruising, family fun can be found almost anywhere. The possibilities for you to get away from it all, relax and kick back while having a great time are endless. Cruise ships venture to nearly every corner of the globe, from the sun-drenched islands of the South Pacific to the snowy alpine scenery of Alaska and pretty much everywhere in between.

Offering everything from the comfort of cozy cabins and the excitement of bustling deck areas, to all-day buffets, nightly sweets, talent shows, and special programs for the kids, cruise vacations are voyages filled with a boatload of fun and a world of possibilities. From sunrise to sunset and beyond, you will find unique activities tailored to suit just about any cruiser.

Gone are the days of shuffleboard. Now you have your pick of swimming pools, spiraling waterslides, sports decks, scavenger hunts and much more. Oh, and the ports of call you can visit are pretty cool too!

Family Time Well Spent

Just like your family, cruising is always changing and evolving, introducing new out-of-this-world ships, along with new innovative amenities catering to familes of all sizes and ages. If you’re planning a family cruise for the very first time, or if you are a returning cruiser, you couldn’t have chosen a better time to set sail as there are oodles of new ships with great itineraries and amenities to experience.

No matter how old your kids are, the ships of Norwegian Cruise Line are prime for families – and the line’s newest ship, the Norwegian Breakaway, is certainly no exception. The latest expression of NCL’s ever-popular and relaxed “freestyle cruising” atmosphere, the Norwegian Breakaway’s design will offer the best of the line’s current fleet while infusing a variety of new innovations to create the best vacation ever.

On board you’ll find NCL’s largest kids club to date for ages 3-12; and teens will look forward to getting out of bed and heading to Entourage where they can hang with their peers. Even the under two crowd can enjoy special playtime with their parents in a dedicated area.

To keep the kids active, the on board Sports Complex will challenge cruisers to a game of mini golf or to climb the largest ropes course at sea. There’s even a basketball court and an enclosed climbing cage here too. Of course no family-friendly ship is complete without a pool, or two! The Aqua Park offers five multi-story waterslides (no other ship offers that). Add two swimming pools, four hot tubs and water features and you’ve got more ways to have fun than ever. For the younger crowd, the Kids Aqua Park features squirting  Nickelodeon figures and a perfectly sized pool.

Start your planning now as the stunning Norwegian Breakaway will set sail in the Summer of 2013 from New York to the pink-sand beaches of Bermuda, and in the winter to the warm tropics of the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Florida.

Authors, Artists and Apparitions: A Spirited New England Motorcoach Tour

Looking for a fun, ghostly fall tour? Well, you’re in luck because we’re hosting another spooktacular motorcoach tour with our favorite creepy Tour Guide, Charles J. Adams III.

Charlie is an established author, tour guide and paranormal expert specializing in ghosts, hauntings, lore and legends. He has written more than 30 books, conducted ghost tours in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Scotland, Wales and England; and has been a featured commentator on A&E, TLC, MTV, National Geographic Channel, History Channel and the Travel Channel. Are you impressed? I know I am! Spend five days and four nights traveling to Connecticut and Rhode Island with lots of great stops and guided tours along the way that will send chills up your spine!

“Authors, Artists and Apparitions”
A Spirited New England Motorcoach Tour
September 9-13, 2013

Your New England Tour Includes:

• Round trip transportation via private motorcoach equipped with reclining seats and restroom.
• Four (4) nights’ hotel accommodations – 2 nights in the Hartford, Connecticut area, 2 nights in Newport, Rhode Island.  Baggage handling for one bag per person included
• Seven (7) Meals – four (4) Breakfasts, one (1) lunch, two (2) dinners
• Guided tour of SUNNYSIDE, home of Washington Irving, author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, New York and walking tour of the SLEEPY HOLLOW CEMETERY, Sleepy Hollow, New York
• Guided tour of the MARK TWAIN HOUSE, Hartford, Connecticut
• Tour of the NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM, Stockbridge, Massachusetts
• Visits to HISTORIC DEERFIELD VILLAGE and YANKEE CANDLE, Deerfield, Massachusetts
• GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS – Learn about Salem’s haunted past, the infamous Witch Trials, chilling cemeteries and documented paranormal activity
• Admission to the FALL RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Fall River, Massachusetts.  The Society’s extensive collection contains artifacts relating to the rich and varied history of Fall River, including artifacts and manuscripts relating to the life and trial of Miss Lizzie Borden.
• Tour of the LIZZIE BORDEN BED & BREAKFAST MUSEUM, Fall River, Massachusetts.  Visit the house where Andrew and Abby Borden were found mysteriously murdered.  Their daughter, Lizzie, was tried and acquitted for the murders which were never solved.
• GUIDED DRIVING TOUR OF NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
• Tour THE BREAKERS, one of Newport’s famous Gilded Age “Summer Cottages”.
• EVENING WALKING GHOST TOUR of Newport, Rhode Island.  Take a lantern-led stroll down shadowy lanes and discover the ghosts, ghouls and legends of this haunted city by the sea.
• Admission to MYSTIC SEAPORT, Mystic, Connecticut.  Discover American maritime history first-hand as you climb aboard tall ships, stroll through a 19th-century coastal village, explore exhilarating exhibits, and watch a working preservation shipyard in action.
• Services of a Professional Boscov’s Tour Escort
• All taxes and gratuities for included features

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

Breakaway on the Breakaway

Last year I shared some impressive details about Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest and most incredible ship. She sets sail on May 12, 2013 from New York City and we couldn’t be more excited!

NCL has been slowly releasing more information on this massive, floating fun zone. In addition to The Waterfront, 678 Ocean Place, Breakaway Casino, The Manhattan Room; there is much more included for its lucky passengers.

My favorite thing about traveling has always been the food, so let’s start with all of the great on-board restaurant choices. Besides the six different complimentary dining options on the Breakaway, including O’Sheehan’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, there are also eight different specialty restaurants from a range of cuisine choices.

• Ocean Blue – NCL’s first-ever fine-dining seafood experience brought to you by Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian.
• Le Bistro French Restaurant – NCL’s signature French restaurant with new Atrium Al Fresco seating options.
• Cagney’s Steakhouse – NCL’s classic, signature steakhouse perched high atop The Manhattan Room.
• Teppanyaki – A guest favorite, Teppanyaki is an exciting hibachi-style dinner and show.
• Moderna Churrascaria – The first Brazilian-style steakhouse at sea, Moderna Churrascaria offers beautiful indoor and outdoor seating options to complement their mouth-watering menu options.
• Shanghai’s Noodle Bar – The largest noodle bar at sea is the answer to your cravings for a taste of the Orient.
• La Cucina Italian Restaurant – This colorful piazza-style trattoria offers family style Italian dining on The Waterfront.
• Wasabi Sushi Bar – Sushi, sashimi and more, artfully presented and prepared as you watch.

In addition to all of the great options already mentioned, the Breakaway went a step further and added some extra tasty treats to their menu. Setting sail for the first time in May is Carlo’s Bake Shop, the famous bakery from TV’s “The Cake Boss”. And if you are looking for a way to cool down while indulging your sweet tooth, check out Dolce Gelato; a true mouth-pleaser.

Believe it or not, Breakaway’s dining options aren’t the only headliners aboard; the entertainment options are out of this world!

Hammie’s Handy Dandy Tips for Travel

Traveling is supposed to be fun, relaxing, and enjoyable. Planning travel should not be the exact opposite. Here are some of Hammie’s tips to make planning travel and traveling more enjoyable.

DREAM IT

• Where, When, How, and How Long? So many places, so little time! Pick a few and then balance out the practicality with your travel agent’s input. Do you really want to go to Hawaii from the east coast for just a few days, when it will take a day’s worth of flights on either end?  Maybe a trip to Puerto Rico would make more sense for such a short time.
• Experience~What do you imagine your trip will be? Do all your travel mates have the same expectations and capabilities?
• Budget~Get real. You’ll thank yourself!  Flights these days are expensive and can really take a bite out of your travel budget without adding fun to the overall experience. Consider cruising from a “home port” if you live close to the coast. Taking the train could be a pleasant alternative as well as driving to your destination.
• Season~Each has it’s pros and cons, when you picture yourself at your destination, what are you doing?  Your travel professional can help pinpoint the best time for you to go. Off season is less expensive and less crowded, however there is a reason it it “the off season”  Sometimes those reasons are deal breakers.
• Apply for a Passport. EVERY Adult should have one and it makes a great long lasting, invaluable gift for anyone over 16! Wouldn’t it be nice to take advantage of those last minute deals.

PLAN IT

• Book your Travel and make your deposit~For most travel, the earlier the better for the best rates and availability.
  Cruises and tours: 6 mos to 2 years- but last minute deals are fabulous if you’re flexible, if pricing for some reason drops before you make final payment, your travel professional may be able to get the lower rate. Ask them to check the week before it’s due.
  Airfare:1-6 months- booking too far out, you’re subject to many flight changes. Airlines are notorious for dropping and switching flights, sometimes several times over a few months.
  All-Inclusives and Hotels: extremely seasonal- book early if you are going during peak seasons or holidays to guarantee space, especially for charters, however last minute deals can be oh so sweet!

• Purchase Travel Insurance~this is an absolute MUST especially when traveling out of the country. It is extremely affordable and there are several levels of coverage, including trip cancellation, medical coverage, emergency evacuation, trip interruption and death benefits.
• Check Passports and/Or Apply for Visa
• Technology~check your cell phone, data plans and Wi-Fi situation. Find out what is the best option for you depending on usage and how you will be using it out of the country
• Arrange Transportation~Referred to as “transfers” this is how you’ll get to and from the airport, to and from port, to and from hotel, as well as sight seeing, sometimes this can be included in your package pricing. You need to take this into consideration especially when flying. Make sure you have picked an airport convenient to your destination. Check with your hotel to see if they have free shuttles. If not, they can generally give you a good idea how much a cab or shuttle service will cost.

Don’t Forget to:

• Arrange House/Pet/Child Sitting~Make arrangements early during peak travel season
• Contact Your bank and Credit Card Companies You don’t want a “flag” put on your account for suspicious activity. If you’re traveling out of the country, check on possible fees.
• Stop Mail/Newspaper Delivery~Do you really want all that piling up at the door?
• Away Messages This is probably a good idea for work, but not necessarily for home. We love our social media to share our experience, but letting several thousand people know your house is unatttended for the next week or so…probably not the best thing to do.

BRING IT

• Passport/Visa/ID and copies
• Cash/Cards and list of numbers and contact info should your wallet or purse be stolen
• Emergency Contact Info~Don’t rely on having it on your locked phone. Keep it in your luggage and make certain your travel agent has it. Make sure your Emergency Contact ALSO has a passport in order to travel unexpectedly if needed.
• Tickets/Itinerary and copies
• Prescription Medicines it doesn’t hurt to have your doctor write a spare script…just in case
• Spare glasses and/or contacts 
• Motion sickness relief~I personally swear by Sea Bands. They are non-chemical, based on acupressure.  Bonine, Ginger, Dramamine and “the patch” all have various degrees of success for most people. Know how your body reacts to the medications. It is no fun being airsick, seasick or carsick, but you also want to REMEMBER your trip, not be zoned out through it!
• Appropriate Clothing~Pick two basic colors and mix and match. Avoid clothes that need ironed. Layers work in any environment.
• Comfortable Shoes~No matter what it is you will be doing, it always pays to have one pair of good walking shoes/sandals/sneakers. Airports alone can be treacherous!
• Toiletries~If you are not going someplace where soaps and shampoos are provided, airlines allow liquids and gels, up to 3.4 oz total, that must be placed in a zip top see-through quart bag. Make some do double duty: Shampoo/conditioner also works well as shaving lotion.

DON’T OVERDO IT

• Alcohol~Yes, you’re on vacation, but do you want to waste ANY of that time nursing a hangover?
• Food~There are a lot of wonderful new tastes and flavors…and buffet dining in vacationland. Beware of intestinal difficulties! Make sure your resort, hotel, etc is using purified water for drinks as well as ICE!
• Activities~You haven’t been skiing in a year? Don’t spend the whole first day on the slopes! Chances are good you will hardly be able to walk the next day! Ease into it!
• Sun~Mexico and the Caribbean are NOT the places you want to forgo the sunscreen to “kickstart” your tan!  Buy a big bottle of sunscreen when you land, and reapply often. A bad sunburn can ruin a vacation AND be bad for you years down the road. UV Natural makes an ocean life, marine friendly sunscreen. Skiing? PLEASE slather your face w/ a high SPF!
• Spending~Beware of high bank fees, especially when exchanging currency. Know the exchange rate so you don’t overpay, especially in places that also allow for use of the US Dollar. Don’t forget to consider the roaming charges on your cell phone for calls AND DATA USAGE!

ENJOY IT!

• Take lots of pictures
• Write yourself and your friends postcards
• Journal
• Appreciate the culture
• Try new things
• Learn new words
• Observe the customs
• Search for native wildlife
• Share the memories

Content and photos courtesy of Dawn Rettinger of www.dawnrettinger.com.

For more travel tips and other great vacation ideas, contact your local Boscov’s Travel Specialist, email travelrequest@boscovs.com or call 800-755-8020. 

Cruise Show Spectacular 2013!

For the past four years, we have had the pleasure of hosting the biggest cruise show of the year in select Pennsylvania cities and, this year, we are back and bigger than ever with Cruise Show Spectacular!

Attending Cruise Show Spectacular is a great way to find out what’s new in the cruise industry, save big with great special offers and register to win fun door prizes. Our Cruise Line Representatives and Boscov’s Travel Specialists will be available to answer questions, so this is the perfect opportunity to start planning your dream cruise.

Check out our participating cruise lines:

• Avalon Waterways
• Celebrity Cruises
• Disney Cruise Line
• Holland America Line
• Norwegian Cruise Line
• Royal Caribbean International
• Viking River Cruises

Find your nearest Cruise Show Spectacular below! For a sneak preview, click here.

Sunday, January 27, 2013
The Crowne Plaza Hotel
Reading, PA
12:00pm-3:30pm
Registration begins at 11:30am

The Crowne Plaza is located just a few blocks from the Berkshire Mall at 1741 Papermill Road in Reading. Please contact Boscov’s Travel at the Reading Mall to reserve your seats. Call 610-779-8640 or email us
bostraveast@boscovs.com.

Sunday, February 17, 2013
The Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey
Harrisburg, PA
1:00pm-4:00pm
Registration begins at 12:30pm

The Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey is located at 4650 Lindle Road in Harrisburg. Please contact Boscov’s Travel at the Colonial Park Mall to reserve your seats. Call 717-540-4222 or email us bostravcolonialprk@boscovs.com.

Sunday, February 24, 2013
The Sheraton Bucks County
Langhorne, PA
12:00pm-3:30pm
Registration begins at 11:30am

The Sheraton Bucks County is located at 400 Oxford Valley Road in Langhorne. Please contact Boscov’s Travel at the Neshaminy Mall to reserve your seats. Call 215-355-3737 or email us bostravneshaminy@boscovs.com.

Sunday, March 3, 2013
The Ramada Inn
Wilkes-Barre, PA
12:00pm-3:30pm
Registration begins at 11:30am

The Ramada Inn is located at 20 public Square in Wilkes-Barre. Please contact Boscov’s Travel at 15 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre to reserve your seats. Call 570-823-4141 or email us bostravwilkesbarre@boscovs.com.

Sunday, March 17, 2013
The Estonia adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express
Easton, PA
12:00pm-3:30pm
Registration begins at 11:30am

The Holiday Inn Express is located at 90 Kunkle Drive in Easton. Please contact Boscov’s Travel at Palmer Park Mall to reserve your seats. Call 610-250-2772 or email us bostraveaston@boscovs.com.

Top 5 Honeymoon Planning Tips

So you’re getting married! Congratulations!

Now comes the stressful part: planning the wedding. There is so much to do and think about before the big day. Just remember that a nice, relaxing honeymoon comes at the end of all of the stress.

Make planning the honeymoon almost as enjoyable as the trip itself by following these five easy tips:

1. Where to go
   Everyone has their own idea of the perfect honeymoon location, but it is important to decide on the location as a couple. Consider making separate lists of ideal spots and then compare your lists to see if any destinations match. Also, be sure to take the time of year into account when choosing a destination if you don’t want to get caught honeymooning in a climate’s “rainy season” or other unfriendly weather.
2. What to spend
   It is important to set a budget when planning your honeymoon. When planning a week long honeymoon couples tend to spend $3,000-$6,000 when everything is included. The average honeymoon costs around $3,000-$4,000.At Boscov’s Travel we offer a Honeymoon Registry where you can ask your friends and family to put money towards your honeymoon in lieu of cash or other wedding gifts. Also, ask about special financing when using your Boscov’s Credit Card.
3. What to do
   You don’t want your whole honeymoon to be scheduled. After all, you are supposed to relax and enjoy yourself after all of the wedding planning stress. However, it is a good idea to plan some things in advance such as spa time, an excursion or special dinner.
4. Get ready
   If you are traveling outside of the country, make sure your passports are updated well before your departure. Travel with copies of your ID and passport photo page in your luggage and also leave copies with a trusted person at home in case one or both get lost in transit. Brides, be sure to get your travel documents (i.e. plane tickets) in your maiden name. If you are traveling shortly after your wedding day, you will not have time to have your name legally changed before your honeymoon.
5. Get help
   Planning your wedding is already stressful enough. Let an expert Travel Specialist help. Not only do Travel Specialists have plenty of experience planning honeymoons, but they are also very knowledgeable about destinations and deals. Stress less and let someone help you book the honeymoon of your dreams.

If you are in the Reading, PA area, be sure to check out our Sandals Night on January 15, 2013!

For more honeymoon tips and other great vacation ideas, contact your local Boscov’s Travel Specialist, email travelrequest@boscovs.com or call 800-755-8020.