Absolutely superb lodging at The Inn at Essex, one of Vermont's true gems, rated 4-Diamond by AAA! It's a Yuletide extravaganza, featuring elegant accommodations, bountiful Christmas cheer & small town warmth!
Transportation via deluxe motorcoach with Seniortours escort on board to host complimentary cocktails, softdrinks, snacks, video entertainment, fun, games and good times! And wait 'til you see your Vermont lodging!
Three enchanted nights at the incomparable Inn at Essex.
Six delicious meals, including a gourmet dinner at the TRAPP FAMILY LODGE (click for more info!) and two gourmet dinners at The Inn at Essex… plus a tasty combination of deluxe continental breakfasts and full Vermont breakfasts daily! You won't believe the food!
Visit to Dakin Farms and the popular Christmas Loft. Enjoy the historic Church Street Marketplace.
Experience a rustic Trapp Family Sleigh Ride (weather permitting)
Welcome Reception, baggage handling, tax and service charges, plus gratuities to hotel and restaurant personnel.
Convenient local departure points.
NO WORRIES about cancellations! With our 100% refund policy, you don't lose a penny if you must cancel up to 72 hours before departure!
B, L, D, S = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Show. Some breakfasts enroute to your main destination may be "deluxe healthy start continental" with cold cereal, fruit, juice, and beverage. This sample Itinerary is subject to change.
WELCOME TO THE ESSEX, YOUR VERMONT "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS"...
Nestled in the panoramic Green Mountains, The Inn at Essex provides gracious hospitality in charming Essex Junction, Vermont. The unique and elegant accommodations and tasteful amenities combine elegantly with the warmth of a traditional inn. Savor some of the finest gourmet cooking in New England — prepared by the highly acclaimed New England Culinary Institute (click here for more info!). Truly a gem among Vermont resorts, your AAA four-diamond hotel offers a perfect place from which to tour.Call or click here for details!
Day 1: We're off with your friendly Seniortours escort along to add to the Yuletide spirit on board the deluxe motorcoach. During our ride northward, we'll host complimentary cocktails, snacks, beverages, fun and games. After lunch en route (on our own), we'll continue into central Vermont , and our afternoon check-in at the Four Diamond, Inn at Essex. Upon our arrival you will be greeted by the staff with a Red Carpet Welcome followed by cider and cookies in the lobby. A wonderful holiday buffet dinner is served along with a holiday culinary demonstration. D
Day 2: After a deluxe continental breakfast, we board the coach for Dakin Farms (Vermont's Tastiest Attraction) where you will see the production of their gourmet meats and cheeses and sample many of their fine products. Next we experience the feeling of 18th Century Dickens in The Christmas Loft. This afternoon we enjoy some free time for lunch and shopping on your own at the historic Church Street Marketplace. Next we visit the Shelburne Vineyard for a tour and tasting at this new Vermont vineyard. Another wonderful dinner is served at the Inn. B,D
Day 3: Following a deluxe continental breakfast, we travel to Montpelier (Vermont's State Capital) where we visit the Morse Sugar Farm for a maple sugaring presentation and a traditional sugar-on-snow. Next we visit the Vermont State House for a guided tour and then enjoy some free time for lunch and shopping on your own. This afternoon we visit the Cold Hollow Cider Mill where you can see the production of apple cider and sample many of their fine products. Our next stop takes us to the Cabot Cheese & Vermont Teddy Bear Outlet for a little shopping. We conclude our day with a horse drawn sleigh ride followed by a delicious dinner served at the Trapp Family Lodge. B, D
Day 4: Another hearty Vermont breakfast is served before our departure. Please have your luggage outside of your room before enjoying a hearty Farewell-to- Vermont breakfast. Filled with the spirit of the holidays, we'll say goodbye to Vermont and happily ride homeward. B
