Long Island & the Hamptons

Departure Points:

Yankee Trails, Rensselaer - 7:00am
Catskill, Exit 21 Commuter Lot - 7:45am (no overnight parking permitted)
Kingston Plaza, Kingston - 8:05am

Wednesday, May 29:

We will board the coach this morning and head toward Riverhead, NY on the East End of Long Island where we will then head to our accommodations for the next two nights at the Hyatt Place Long Island/East End (631-208-0002). Adjacent to the Long Island Aquarium, this hotel also offers an indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool as well as canoe and kayak rentals. Rooms all have hairdryers, coffee/tea maker and mini-fridge. On our arrival, we will have time to get settled and relax before dinner. Dinner tonight is included at Jerry & the Mermaid located next door to the hotel. Savor a garden salad and fresh baked rolls, with your choice of 1)Almond Crusted Filet of Grouper, 2)Chicken Parmesan, 3)Maryland Crab Cakes or 4)Rigatoni ala Vodka each with sides, beverage and a Homemade Ice Cream-stuffed Crepe with house made Hot Fudge and Whipped Cream for dessert.

Thursday, May 30:

A deluxe continental breakfast is included at the hotel in the morning. This morning, we’ll meet our guide and set off on a tour of the Hamptons. We will begin in historic Southampton Village with photo stops at Cooper Beach and Conscience Point, where the English settlers landed in 1640. After touring Sag Harbor’s historic neighborhoods, enjoy lunch on your own in Sag Harbor Village before touring some of America’s most expensive zip codes; Sagaponack, Bridgehampton and East Hampton. In East Hampton, we will also stop at the Ladies Village Improvement Society’s Bargain Box Thrift Shop. Known for its amazing clothes, books and objects d’art, you’ll be sure to take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir. We will return to the hotel after the tour for some time on your own to relax and freshen up before dinner. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner at a “fin-tastic destination”. The Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center features one of the largest all-living coral reef displays in this hemisphere, a 120,000-gallon shark tank, year-round sea lion shows, numerous touch tanks, and more than 100 exhibits and interactive experiences. Themed around the Lost City of Atlantis, Long Island Aquarium blends science and nature with myth to create an informative and entertaining environment for visitors of all ages. Savor a dinner including mixed green salad, entree options of 1)Top Sirloin, 2)Chicken Francaise, or 3)Pasta Primavera, each served with accompaniments, beverages and Cheesecake with berry drizzle for dessert. You will have exclusive access to many of the indoor exhibits during dinner.

Friday, May 31:

A deluxe continental breakfast is included at the hotel. A deluxe continental breakfast is included at the hotel. This morning we will travel to Westbury, NY for a tour of Old Westbury Gardens. We will enjoy a tour of the mansion along with a tour of housed exhibits of fine art, marine and natural history specimens as well as gardens. A boxed lunch is included at the gardens. Each sandwich/salad comes with a piece of fruit, cookie of the day and bottle of water. Your choices are: 1)The Westbury Sandwich (Roast Turkey, Spring Greens, Cranberry Sauce on Walnut Raisin Pumpernickel Bread), 2)The Garden Sandwich (Tomato, Mozzarella, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze on a Ciabatta Roll), 3)The Gold Coast Sandwich (Sliced Roasted Chicken, Spring Greens, Tomato, honey mustard on a Sourdough) or 4)The Spring Salad (Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette). Our approximate arrival in the Capital District is at 5:00pm. One stop each way.