Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade FAMILY & FRIENDS TOURS NOVEMBER 19-23, 2012
MAROON tour air included Kent Miller Studios INCLUSIONS Round-trip airfare to New York (first passengers to book will fill the remaining seats on the charter plane with the band. Remaining passengers will fly commercial air from VPS) Hotel accommodations for 4 nights at a first class hotel located in Manhattan Transfers by motorcoach and subway, per itinerary Admission into Top of the Rock Observation deck Ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island with the band Reserved seat to a Broadway Show with the band Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show Private Thanksgiving dinner with the band Breakfast at USS Intrepid Museum with the band Luggage tags and personal itinerary GMT Travel Director throughout program in New York Taxes for included items PRICE PER PERSON (CASH / CHECK) $1779 Quad occupancy $1879 Triple occupancy * $1999 Double occupancy * $2599 Single occupancy (CREDIT CARD) $1832 Quad occupancy $1935 Triple occupancy * $2059 Double occupancy * $2677 Single occupancy Possible queen bed and rollaway. Itinerary and order of events subject to change. Must have a minimum of 30 passengers per motorcoach to operate DAY 1, MONDAY NOVEMBER 19 NICEVILLE / NEW YORK CITY Depart today for the Big Apple. Arrive in New York City and upon arrival be met by your Travel Director and check-in at the hotel. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure. DAY 2, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 20 ELLIS ISLAND / BROADWAY SHOW Take the ferry to Liberty Island and view the Statue of Liberty with the band that embodies our nation s freedom. Enjoy lunch on your own and visit Ellis Island, which is now a museum that is dedicated to the history of immigration. Next, ferry to Battery Park and walk the perimeters of the World Trade Center. Visit St. Paul s Chapel where photos and messages of hope cover the walls. Dinner on own this evening and enjoy some free time before a Broadway show with the band. DAY 3, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 ROCKEFELLER / RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SHOW Walk to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck in Rockefeller Center for phenomenal view of New York City. Later, explore Rockefeller Center s historical indoor and outdoor spaces with lunch on your own. Next, head on over to see Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular with the band. Dinner on own followed by free time this evening. DAY 4, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22 MACY S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE / THANKSGIVING DINNER Rise and Shine this is the day you ve dreamed about! Millions of people in more than 90 countries will view the spectacular MACY S DAY PARADE! Early breakfast on own then walk to parade route. Arrive early to claim your spot to view the parade. Following the parade grab some lunch on your own and the afternoon is at your leisure. Join the band for Thanksgiving Dinner at Liberty State Park. DAY 5, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 23 NEW YORK / NICEVILLE Enjoy a special breakfast at the USS Intrepid Museum with the band. Later fly home with wonderful memories of a fun-filled trip in New York! *Must have a minimum of 30 passengers to operate.
WHITE tour land only Photo courtesy of groupphotos.com INCLUSIONS Hotel accommodations for 4 nights at a first class hotel located in Manhattan Transfers by motorcoach and subway, per itinerary (excluding airport transfers) Admission into Top of the Rock Observation deck Ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island with the band Reserved seat to a Broadway Show with the band Private Thanksgiving dinner with the band Breakfast at USS Intrepid Museum with the band Luggage tags and personal itinerary GMT Travel Director throughout program in New York Taxes for included items PRICE PER PERSON (CASH / CHECK) $1299 Quad occupancy $1399 Triple occupancy * $1525 Double occupancy * $2125 Single occupancy (CREDIT CARD) $1339 Quad occupancy $1439 Triple occupancy * $1569 Double occupancy * $2189 Single occupancy Possible queen bed and rollaway. Itinerary and order of events subject to change. Must have a minimum of 30 passengers per motorcoach to operate DAY 1, MONDAY NOVEMBER 19 NICEVILLE / NEW YORK CITY Depart today for the Big Apple. Arrive in New York City, transfer to your hotel and meet your travel director. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure. DAY 2, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 20 ELLIS ISLAND / BROADWAY SHOW Following breakfast take the ferry to Liberty Island and view the Statue of Liberty with the band that embodies our nation s freedom. Enjoy lunch on your own and visit Ellis Island, which is now a museum that is dedicated to the history of immigration. Next, ferry to Battery Park and walk the perimeters of the World Trade Center. Visit St. Paul s Chapel where photos and messages of hope cover the walls. Dinner on own this evening and enjoy some free time before a Broadway show with the band. DAY 3, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 ROCKEFELLER / RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SHOW This morning enjoy breakfast, and then walk to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck in Rockefeller Center for phenomenal view of New York City. Later, explore Rockefeller Center s historical indoor and outdoor spaces with lunch on your own. Next, head on over to see Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular with the band. Dinner on own followed by free time this evening. DAY 4, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22 MACY S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE / THANKSGIVING DINNER Rise and Shine this is the day you ve dreamed about! Millions of people in more than 90 countries will view the spectacular MACY S DAY PARADE! Early breakfast on own then walk to parade route. Arrive early to claim your spot to view the parade. Following the parade grab some lunch on your own and the afternoon is at your leisure. Join the band for Thanksgiving Dinner at Liberty State Park. DAY 5, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 23 NEW YORK / NICEVILLE Enjoy a special breakfast at the USS Intrepid Museum with the band. Later fly home with wonderful memories of a fun-filled trip in New York!
Parade History Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade was originated and is completely directed and operated by Macy s employees. As the lead banner proclaims, the event is presented as a Holiday Treat for Children Everywhere. The first Parade was held in 1924, entertaining an estimated audience of 10,000. Today, the Parade delights two million spectators along the line of march. Macy s huge balloons, the unique trademark of Macy s Thanksgiving Parade, made their first appearance in 1927. The balloons were originally designed by master puppeteer, Tony Sarge. Today, the balloons are designed by Macy s and maintained at their Parade Studio. Responsibility: Grueninger Cruises & Tours, Inc., its employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents and assigns (collectively Grueninger ) does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip, including, for example, lodging facilities, transportation companies, local ground handlers, food service or entertainment providers, etc. As a result, Grueninger is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person, or of any other third party not under its control. Without limiting the foregoing, Grueninger accepts no responsibility for any risk or resulting injury, delay, inconvenience, damage or death which results from criminal activity, weather or other acts of God, accidents, disease, epidemics or the threat thereof, illness, the provision of inappropriate or no medical attention or access to appropriate medical attention, the demands of indoor or outdoor activities, strikes, political or civil unrest, overbooking, structural or other defective conditions in hotels or other lodging facilities, acts of terrorism or the threat thereof, insurrection or revolt or any other event beyond its direct control. Grueninger in its sole discretion reserves the right to decline to accept any participant as a member of these trips. Grueninger reserves the right in its sole discretion to terminate any participant who does not abide by its rules and regulations, and/or whose conduct is deemed to be such as to endanger the participant, the success of the program or the welfare of other participants, staff members and/or third parties. In the event of such termination, the participant will be sent home at the expense of the participant and his or her parent or guardian. The manner and means of transporting the participant home shall be determined exclusively by Grueninger. In the event of such termination, there will be no refund whatsoever. The participant is personally liable to Grueninger for any damages caused by improper conduct. [Each participant agrees to be videotaped and/or photographed and authorizes Grueninger to use such material in any advertising in any form and releases Grueninger from any claims for compensation based on the use of such material.] Grueninger may cancel any trip because of insufficient enrollment or for any other reason. The terms set forth in this agreement constitute the entire agreement between participant and Grueninger. Any amendment to this agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties. No refunds will be made for features in the trip not utilized. The cost of replacing lost or stolen tickets is the responsibility of the passenger. If a flight or transfer by motorcoach or train is missed, whether by weather or other conditions beyond Grueninger s control, participant is responsible to make his or her own arrangements and to pay all charges associated therewith. Grueninger reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in airfares, currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, etc. and all such increases are to be paid to Grueninger upon notice to the tour participant of such increases. Participant s retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after issuance shall constitute consent to the above, as well as an agreement on participant s part to convey the contents hereof to his or her travel companions or group members. Arbitration: Any dispute concerning this contract, the brochure or any other advertising material concerning the trip or the trip itself must be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration in Indianapolis, Indiana, pursuant to the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association then existent. In any such arbitration, substantive (but not procedural) Indiana law will apply to all issues. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO & MAIL TO: Grueninger Music Tours Meridian Tower 201 West 103rd Street, Suite 380 Indianapolis, IN 46290 (800) 225-9919 (317) 581-1122 (317) 479-1000 fax info@gogmt.com 1/10/2012
NICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND FAMILY & FRIENDS SIGN-UP SHEET Please fill out the information below, detach and send to: Grueninger Travel Group, Meridian Tower, 201 West 103rd Street, Suite 380, Indianapolis, IN 46290 (800) 844-4159 info@gogmt.com www.gogmt.com Deposit and Final Payment Cancellation Policy $350 per person is due now at registration. A second deposit of $500 per person is required July 2, 2012. Final payment is due on September 19, 2012. A $35 late fee will be charged for payments overdue. No payment reminders will be sent! Cancellation Policy: Complete refunds are given up to March 1, 2012. Cancellations March 2, 2012 to July 1, 2012 will incur a $250 cancellation fee per person. Cancellations July 2, 2012 to September 19, 2012 will incur a $700 cancellation per person. No refunds on or after September 19, 2012. In order to avoid penalties, we strongly suggest purchasing travel protection to cover the non-refundable amount of your tour. This will cover your non-refundable amount in the event of an accident or illness. Cost of the travel protection plan depends on the number of travelers. If you need to have coverage for a pre-existing illness you will need to purchase the enhanced package per person for the entire amount of the tour. The Enhanced travel protection registrations must be received within 10 days of registration. Call for pricing. REGISTRATION INFORMATION for the Niceville Band Family & Friends Tour Name (Legal): (Last) (First) Mailing Address: (Street No P.O. Boxes) E-mail Address: (City/State/Zip) Home Phone: Work/Cell Phone: TOUR INFORMATION Please register us for: o Maroon Tour o White Tour Choice of flight: o Charter o Commercial Please register us for: o 1 per room o 2 per room o 3 per room o 4 per room How many occupants in room (including yourself)? Legal name (as it appears on your government-issued ID if applicable) of all occupants: (1) Gender: D.O.B. (2) Gender: D.O.B. (3) Gender: D.O.B. (4) Gender: D.O.B. Person(s)/Families you wish to travel with and room next to: (Requests only, No guarantees) Form of payment: o Check o Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover only) All credit card payments must be received in writing with this registration form. Card Number: Exp. Date: CID Name as it appears on card: Deposit Total: (Please Print) TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN Would you like travel protection information? o YES o NO I am aware that I am subject to the cancellation penalties & payments: Signature: (Please make a copy of this for your records)