Travel Auction Getaways - December 2023
♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> DIANE JONES: WELCOME TO OUR TRAVEL AUCTION GETAWAYS SPECIAL! I'M YOUR HOST DIANE JONES, PROGRAM MANAGER FOR WCNY'S CLASSIC FM. FOR THE NEXT HALF HOUR WE'RE GOING TO SHOWCASE SOME AMAZING GETAWAYS THAT YOU CAN BID ON STARTING RIGHT NOW AT WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION! NEAR OR FAR, THERE'S A GETAWAY FOR EVERYONE AND THE DISCOUNTS ARE TREMENDOUS: THE STARTING PRICE ON ALL OF THESE TRIPS IS 55 TO 60 PERCENT OFF THEIR VALUE! AS YOU'RE WATCHING TONIGHT, MAKE SURE YOU NOTE THE TRIP NUMBERS ON THE VIDEOS.
THAT'S HOW YOU'LL FIND THE TRIP ON OUR WEBSITE SO YOU CAN CHECK OUT ITS DETAILS AND START BIDDING. THERE'S NO PHONE NUMBER TO CALL, NO BOARDS TO LOOK AT; JUST GO TO WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION. WE'RE STREAMING THIS BROADCAST THERE AND ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE, WCNY CONNECTED, SO TELL YOUR OUT-OF-TOWN FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO WATCH AND BID TOO! THE AUCTION IS OPEN TO EVERYONE! THESE TRIPS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR A SHORT TIME, SO IF YOU SEE SOMETHING YOU LIKE, BID OR BUY IT NOW! IF YOU WANT TO BE 100 PERCENT SURE THAT YOU'RE NOT OUTBID, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE "BUY IT NOW" FEATURE.
YOU'LL PURCHASE THE TRIP INSTANTLY, STILL AT A DISCOUNT ON THE TRIP'S FULL VALUE. BUT ONCE A BID IS PLACED, THE BUY IT NOW OPTION DISAPPEARS, SO YOU NEED TO ACT FAST! LET ME SHOW YOU HOW EASY IT IS TO BID AT WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION, YOU CAN VIEW ALL OF OUR AVAILABLE TRIPS AND SORT BY ITEM NUMBER, CITY, STATE, OR VALUE. YOU CAN CLICK ON "MORE INFO" TO VIEW EXPIRATION DATES, BLACKOUT DATES, AND ANY RESTRICTIONS. AND THE MOST IMPORTANT PART - THE BID OR BUY NOW BUTTON! ONCE YOU CLICK IT, YOU'LL BE LINKED TO EBAY.
OUR ONLINE AUCTION IS POWERED BY EBAY FOR CHARITY. CREATE OR LOGIN TO YOUR EBAY ACCOUNT, THEN YOU CAN START BIDDING! WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS AND YOU'RE A LUCKY WINNER, YOU'LL ENTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION IN EBAY AND WCNY WILL MAIL YOU THE TRIP WITHIN A FEW DAYS. YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS AUCTION HELPS US CONTINUE TO PROVIDE GREAT PROGRAMMING ON OUR TV STATIONS AND CLASSIC FM RADIO AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE YOUR SUPPORT TONIGHT, THANK YOU! TO KICK OFF OUR SHOW, WE'RE GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT SOME AMAZING GETAWAYS AND GREAT DEALS! REMEMBER TO TELL YOUR OUT-OF-TOWN FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO WATCH AND BID AT WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION.
>> VO: TO EXPERIENCE HISTORIC PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY, STAY AT THE INN AT GLENCAIRN PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY, STAY AT THE INN AT GLENCAIRN, A METICULOUSLY RENOVATED GEORGIAN MANOR, DATING BACK TO THE 1700'S. GUESTS ARE PAMPERED WITH THE MODERN AMENITIES OF A BOUTIQUE HOTEL, RANGING FROM PRISTINE EN-SUITE BATHS AND HEAVENLY MATTRESSES TO A GOURMET BREAKFAST SERVED IN AN ELEGANT DINING ROOM. RESTFUL COMMON AREAS ARE GRACED BY FINE ART AND ANTIQUES. THE INN AT GLENCAIRN·WHERE STYLE, HISTORY, AND COMFORT MEET. >> FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON ALLENTOWN LEHIGH VALLEY, PLACED ON THE ''TOP 10 FOUR POINTS BY MARRIOTT IN AMERCIA FOR 2022'', IS THE IDEAL CHOICE IN ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA.
ENJOY MODERN HOTEL AMENITIES, THE LINX RESTAURANT, HEATED INDOOR POOL, AND FITNESS CENTER. UNWIND IN A SPACIOUS HOTEL ROOM WITH PLUSH BEDDING, SMART TV, AND MINI-REFRIGERATOR. NEAR CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE AND DORNEY PARK & WILDWATER KINGDOM, FOUR POINTS ALLENTOWN LEHIGH VALLEY IS A PERFECT CHOICE. >> SURROUND YOURSELF IN AN ABUNDANCE OF COMFORT AND PLAN A VACATION AT THE AWARD WINNING #1 HOTEL IN BOSTON, FIFTEEN BEACON - A CHIC BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN THE HEART OF THE CITY.
THIS INTIMATE TURN-OF-THE CENTURY LANDMARK HOTEL FEATURES 63 CUSTOM-DESIGNED GUESTROOMS, COMPLETE WITH GAS FIREPLACES, LUXURIOUS AMENITIES, AND ARTWORK SPECIFICALLY COMMISSIONED FOR THE HOTEL. THEIR EXPERT CONCIERGE TEAM WILL EAGERLY ATTEND TO ALL YOUR NEEDS. ENJOY THE SEASONAL PRIVATE ROOF DECK, COMPLIMENTARY LEXUS CAR SERVICE, COMPLIMENTARY WIFI, 24 HOUR IN-ROOM DINING, JACUZZI BATHS AND A 24 HOUR FITNESS ROOM. INDULGE IN A SUMPTUOUS MEAL IN MOOO - A MODERN STEAKHOUSE, SERVING CUISINE INTERPRETED WITH A CONTEMPORARY AND REGIONAL TWIST OR PLAN A PRIVATE EVENT IN THE 17TH CENTURY WINE CELLAR.
THE ELEGANT FIFTEEN BEACON IS A DOG-FRIENDLY HOTEL, KNOWN FOR ITS ATTENTION TO DETAIL, DISCRETION, AND PEERLESS PERSONAL SERVICE. >> LOCATED ONE MILE FROM BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, BEST WESTERN PLUS RUBY'S INN IN BRYCE CANYON CITY IS IDEAL FOR EXPLORING SCENIC SOUTHERN UTAH. UNWIND IN A SPACIOUS, AMENITY-FILLED GUESTROOM; WORK OUT IN THE FITNESS CENTER; AND RELAX BY THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS. RISE TO COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST, AND BROWSE THE SHOPS.
SIGN UP FOR HORSEBACK RIDING, GUIDED ATV RIDES, AND MORE. RUBY'S INN, HOSTING BRYCE CANYON VISITORS SINCE 1916. >> YOU'LL BE STEPS FROM RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO'S ''RESTAURANT ROW,'' WHEN STAYING AT THE HYATT HOUSE WEST LOOP, IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. AIRY ROOMS OFFER SITTING AREAS WITH SOFAS, FLAT-SCREEN TVS, AND WORK DESKS.
LOOK OUT OVER CHICAGO'S FULTON MARKET DISTRICT WHILE ENJOYING THE POOL AND SKY DECK. WAKE UP TO THE COMPLIMENTARY MORNING SPREAD, AND UNWIND IN THE EVENING AT THE H BAR. CHICAGO'S MAGNIFICENT MILE IS ALSO CLOSE BY.
>> STAY IN THE HEART OF THE WATERFRONT TOWN OF CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AT COMPANY HOUSE HOTEL, CONVENIENT TO CAY BEACH, HISTORIC LANDMARKS, SHOPS, AND RESTAURANTS.
DATING TO THE 1700'S, THIS TASTEFULLY RENOVATED, BOUTIQUE-STYLE HOTEL FUSES ITS DANISH HERITAGE ARCHITECTURE WITH WORKS OF LOCAL ARTISTS. RELAXATION ABOUNDS IN BRIGHT, AIR-CONDITIONED GUESTROOMS; CARIBBEAN-INSPIRED BAR; TROPICAL LANDSCAPED COURTYARD; AND OUTDOOR SALTWATER POOL. BRIMMING WITH HISTORY AND ELEGANCE, COMPANY HOUSE HOTEL. >> ENJOY CHIC, MODERN LODGING AT HYATT PLACE CHARLOTTE DOWNTOWN IN NORTH CAROLINA.
SPACIOUS GUESTROOMS OFFER PLUSH HYATT GRAND BEDS, WORK CENTERS, HDTV, COZY CORNER WITH SOFA OR SOFA-SLEEPER, AND WI-FI. THE HOTEL ALSO FEATURES A ROOFTOP POOL AND 24-HOUR FITNESS CENTER. HYATT PLACE IS CLOSE TO MANY FUN THINGS TO DO IN CHARLOTTE, LIKE SHOPPING, MUSEUMS, RESTAURANTS, AND PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ARENAS.
FRESH MODERN PLACES WELCOME GUESTS TO CHARLOTTE. >> DIANE JONES: WHETHER YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A COUPLE'S ESCAPE, FAMILY VACATION, OR SOLO TRIP; IN THE EXCITEMENT OF A CITY, THE REFRESHING PEACE AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY, OR A BEACH VACATION, WCNY'S GETAWAYS HAS A VACATION SPOT FOR EVERYONE! ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FOR THIS FUNDRAISING AUCTION HELP US WORK TOWARDS OUR MISSION: CONNECTING WITH THE CURIOSITY OF ALL AGES THROUGH INNOVATION, CREATIVE CONTENT, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES TO OPEN MINDS AND SPARK CHANGE. >> PLAN A STAY AT BAYMONT INN & SUITES IN ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.
CLOSE TO THE BILTMORE ESTATE AND DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE, CLASSIC GUEST ROOMS FEATURE FLAT-SCREEN TVS AND MINIFRIDGES, WHILE SUITES ADD WHIRLPOOL TUBS. AMENITIES INCLUDE COMPLIMENTARY HOT BREAKFAST AND PARKING, AS WELL AS A HEATED INDOOR POOL, WHIRLPOOL, BUSINESS CENTER, AND EXERCISE ROOM. ENJOY THE COMFORT AND INVITING ATMOSPHERE OF BAYMONT INN & SUITES IN ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA! >> LOCATED IN SOUTH BOSTON'S REVITALIZED WATERFRONT, HYATT PLACE BOSTON SEAPORT DISTRICT IS IN THE MIDST OF A BUSTLING HUB OF MARITIME HISTORY AND UPSCALE RESTAURANTS.
RELAX IN A SPACIOUS GUESTROOM OR SUITE WITH A VARIETY OF COMFORTABLE AMENITIES. COME BY OUR 9DOT BAR FOR A DRINK AND A BITE AND UNWIND ON THE ROOFTOP DECK. EXPERIENCE THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, WITH A STAY AT HYATT PLACE BOSTON SEAPORT DISTRICT. >> THE BEST OF CAPE COD IS RIGHT HERE AT THE OCEAN CLUB ON SMUGGLERS' BEACH OVERLOOKING NANTUCKET SOUND! LOCATED IN A POPULAR YACHTING AND SAILING AREA, THIS LOVELY RESORT OFFERS PLENTY OF SEASIDE CHARM. SUITES FEATURE BREATHTAKING WATER VIEWS, JACUZZI TUBS, GAS FIREPLACES AND EVEN A WET BAR FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT! NEARBY ARE POPULAR RESTAURANTS, GOLF COURSES, SHOPS AND FERRY TERMINALS TO NANTUCKET AND MARTHA'S VINEYARD! BEACH FRONT LUXURY IS YOURS AS A GUEST AT THE OCEAN CLUB ON SMUGGLER'S BEACH. >> DESIGNED FOR YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, MAINE FOREST YURTS IS A 100-ACRE, FAMILY AND PET-FRIENDLY RETREAT IN DURHAM, MAINE, JUST 15 MINUTES FROM FREEPORT AND 30 MINUTES NORTH OF PORTLAND.
FULLY-FURNISHED YURTS FEATURE BUNK BEDS; FUTON; KITCHEN; WOOD STOVE; GAS GRILL; COMPOSTING TOILET; OUTDOOR SHOWER; AND FIRE PIT. APPRECIATE NATURE'S BEAUTY WITH SUCH SEASONAL ACTIVITIES AS KAYAKING, CANOEING, HIKING, ICE SKATING, AND SNOWSHOEING. WILDERNESS GLAMPING AT ITS BEST, MAINE FOREST YURTS. >> VISIT HILTON GARDEN INN OUTER BANKS IN KITTY HAWK, NORTH CAROLINA, ON THE COAST OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN! FROM THE PRIVATE BALCONY OF YOUR GUESTROOM LOOK OUT ONTO THE BEACH OR FISHING PIER. INSIDE, DISCOVER TWO QUEENS OR ONE KING BED WITH PLUMP PILLOWS AND LUXURY LINENS, ALONG WITH A COMFORTABLE ARMCHAIR. FITNESS AND BUSINESS CENTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, ALONG WITH AN INDOOR POOL AND SEASONAL OUTDOOR POOL.
>> A FANTASTIC DOWNTOWN LOCATION, IN THE HEART OF WILLIAMSBURG, IT'S THE FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES! ACCOMMODATIONS ARE FRESH AND SPACIOUS. RELAX AND SPREAD OUT IN A COMFORTABLE GUEST BED THAT FEATURES CRISP, THICK LINENS. KEY AMENITIES INCLUDE A COMPLIMENTARY HOT BREAKFAST BUFFET, FITNESS CENTER AND AN INDOOR POOL. PROVIDING EASY ACCESS TO COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, BUSCH GARDENS, AND WATER COUNTRY USA, THE FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES IN WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA IS YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME! >> SET ON A PRIVATE BEACH IN BAL HARBOUR, FLORIDA, SEA VIEW HOTEL ON THE OCEAN IS A DELUXE, EUROPEAN-STYLE RESORT, STEPS FROM EXCLUSIVE BOUTIQUES, RESTAURANTS, AND TROPICAL GARDENS. KNOWN FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, THIS HIGH-RISE HOTEL FEATURES ELEGANT GUESTROOMS WITH WATER VIEWS; CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CUISINE WITH TERRACE DINING; CRAFT COCKTAILS BY THE HEATED POOL; STATE-OF-THE-ART FITNESS STUDIO; AND JOGGING PATH ALONG THE BEACH.
IDEAL FOR A ROMANTIC GETAWAY, SEA VIEW HOTEL. >> UNPLUG AT LOCH LYME LODGE, A SEASONAL CABIN RESORT IN LYME, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OPEN MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER, NOT FAR FROM HANOVER AND DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. UNWIND IN A PRIVATE, RUSTIC CABIN ON THIS SCENIC 120-ACRE PROPERTY ON AN UNSPOILED LAKE. ALL CABINS FEATURE LIVING ROOM, FIREPLACE, BEDROOMS, AND BATH, AND MANY INCLUDE KITCHENS. ESCAPE TO PICTURESQUE WESTERN NEW HAMPSHIRE TO SWIM, KAYAK, CANOE, FISH, OR SIMPLY RELAX AT LOCH LYME LODGE.
>> WELCOME TO A DIFFERENT KIND OF PLACE, THAT COMBINES STYLE WITH CASUAL HOSPITALITY! DISCOVER HYATT PLACE NEW YORK/YONKERS, JUST OUTSIDE MANHATTAN. SETTLE INTO YOUR SPACIOUS ROOM, FEATURING A PLUSH HYATT GRAND BED AND LUXURY AMENITIES. ENJOY A DIP IN THE INDOOR POOL; VISIT THE BRONX ZOO, YANKEE STADIUM AND LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER. EXPLORE THE MANY DINING OPTIONS, ONLY A WALK AWAY. FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED, AT THIS MODERN YONKERS HOTEL! >> OFFERING A WINDOW INTO THE GRANDEUR OF OLD NEW ORLEANS, LE RICHELIEU HOTEL BALANCES FRENCH QUARTER VIBRANCY WITH THE CASUAL ELEGANCE AND CURATED SERVICES OF A BOUTIQUE HOTEL. COMPRISED OF TWO HISTORIC BUILDINGS NEWLY RESTORED BY J COLLECTION HOTELS, THIS ICONIC PROPERTY FEATURES A COURTYARD POOL AND INDIVIDUALLY DECORATED GUESTROOMS, EVOKING THE MANY CULTURES THAT MAKE UP THE CITY'S RICH HISTORY.
FOR AN AUTHENTIC NEW ORLEANS GETAWAY, LE RICHELIEU HOTEL. >> DIANE JONES: WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS GROUP OF BEAUTIFUL VIDEOS AND TRIP OFFERINGS. THERE ARE ADDITIONAL TRIPS YOU WON'T SEE TONIGHT, LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE, WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION.
YOU CAN BID ON OR BUY THE TRIPS AT ANY TIME DURING THIS BROADCAST AND FOR A SHORT TIME AFTERWARDS. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL WE PRESENT A TRIP. YOU CAN SEE TRIP VIDEOS, EXPIRATION DATES, BLACKOUT DATES, AND ANY RESTRICTIONS ON THE BLUE TABS NEXT TO EACH OFFERING.
LET ME SHOW YOU HOW EASY IT IS TO BID. AT WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION, YOU CAN VIEW ALL OF OUR AVAILABLE TRIPS AND SORT BY ITEM NUMBER, CITY, STATE, AND VALUE. YOU CAN CLICK ON "MORE INFO" TO VIEW EXPIRATION DATES, BLACKOUT DATES, AND ANY RESTRICTIONS. AND THE MOST IMPORTANT PART - THE BID OR BUY NOW BUTTON! ONCE YOU CLICK IT, YOU'LL BE LINKED TO EBAY.
OUR ONLINE AUCTION IS POWERED BY EBAY FOR CHARITY. CREATE OR LOGIN TO YOUR EBAY ACCOUNT. THEN YOU CAN START BIDDING! WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS AND YOU'RE A LUCKY WINNER, YOU'LL ENTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION IN EBAY AND WCNY WILL MAIL YOU THE TRIP WITHIN A FEW DAYS. THESE TRIPS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR A SHORT TIME, SO IF YOU SEE SOMETHING YOU LIKE, BID OR BUY IT NOW! IF YOU WANT TO BE 100 PERCENT SURE THAT YOU'RE NOT OUTBID, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE "BUY IT NOW" FEATURE. YOU'LL PURCHASE THE TRIP INSTANTLY, STILL AT A DISCOUNT ON THE TRIP'S VALUE.
ONCE A BID IS PLACED, THE BUY IT NOW OPTION DISAPPEARS, SO ACT FAST! YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS FUNDRAISING AUCTION HELPS US CONTINUE TO PROVIDE GREAT PROGRAMMING ON OUR TV STATIONS AND CLASSIC FM RADIO. WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE YOUR SUPPORT TONIGHT, THANK YOU! WE STILL HAVE MORE TRIPS TO SHOW YOU. IF YOU SEE A GETAWAY YOU WANT TO GO ON, TAKE NOTE OF THE TRIP NUMBER AND VISIT WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION TO BID OR BUY NOW! WE HAVE TWO MORE SETS OF TRIPS TO SHOW YOU TONIGHT.
PARTICIPATING IN OUR TRAVEL AUCTION GETAWAYS IS A WIN-WIN FOR BOTH YOU AND WCNY! YOU WIN A FABULOUS GETAWAY AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE AND WCNY WINS THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES. DID YOU KNOW? PBS AND MEMBER STATIONS ARE AMERICA'S LARGEST CLASSROOM, THE NATION'S LARGEST STAGE FOR THE ARTS AND A TRUSTED WINDOW TO THE WORLD. IN ADDITION, PBS'S EDUCATIONAL MEDIA HELPS PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND OPENS UP THE WORLD TO THEM IN AN AGE-APPROPRIATE WAY. >> VO: BUILT IN 1945 WITH AUTHENTIC AUSTRIAN STYLE, MITTERSILL ALPINE RESORT IN FRANCONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE COMBINES OLD WORLD CHARM WITH MODERN CONVENIENCES.
ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE HOTEL ROOMS OR SPACIOUS ONE AND TWO BEDROOM UNITS WITH FULL KITCHENS. CONVENIENT AMENITIES INCLUDE: SWIMMING POOLS, JACUZZI, SEASONAL TENNIS, FITNESS AND GAME ROOMS AND BARON'S PUB. CLOSE TO AREA ATTRACTIONS AND SKI RESORTS, EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS AT MITTERSILL ALPINE RESORT FOR A QUALITY VACATION. >> WITH ITS BEACH OVERLOOKING A PICTURESQUE SALT MARSH, BAYSIDE RESORT HOTEL IN WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS, OFFERS A GREAT LOCATION! SOME GUESTROOMS FEATURE ACCOMMODATIONS WITH A JACUZZI OR SUNDECK, AND MANY HAVE VIEWS OF LEWIS BAY.
ENJOY BOTH THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS. BREAKFAST IS COMPLIMENTARY. MOBY DICK PUB AND BELLYFLOPPERS BAR PRESENT CASUAL FARE AND DRINKS. THIS PACKAGE FOR TWO ADULTS AND TWO CHILDREN IS VALID FOR AN OFF-SEASON STAY. >> FOR CAPTIVATING BAY VIEWS AND HOMELIKE COMFORT, ESCAPE TO RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. RELAX ON YOUR BALCONY OR BY THE FIREPIT AT THIS STYLISH, EXTENDED-STAY HOTEL, WHICH FEATURES 150 TECH-SAVVY SUITES WITH FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHENS.
UNWIND IN THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS. AWAKE TO A COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST BUFFET. TREAT YOURSELF TO SEAFOOD FAVORITES AT BAYVIEW BAR AND GRILLE. THE RESIDENCE INN OCEAN CITY WILL EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS! NEW PREMIER WATERFRONT DESTINATION ON ISLES OF WHITE BAY.
>> LOCATED IN WALDOBORO, MAINE, BETWEEN PORTLAND AND ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, MOODY'S MOTEL & CABINS IS RENOWNED FOR ITS ENORMOUSLY POPULAR, YEAR-ROUND DINER, WHERE FRIENDLY STAFF SERVE UP BOUNTIFUL CLASSIC BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, DINNERS, AND HOMEMADE PIES. THIS ICONIC, FAMILY-OWNED PROPERTY ALSO FEATURES AN ICE CREAM STORE; GIFT SHOP; AND ATTRACTIVELY FURNISHED, SEASONAL GUESTROOMS AND CABINS, NESTLED AMONG PINE TREES. FEEL LIKE FAMILY AT MOODY'S, A COASTAL MAINE ROADSIDE FAVORITE SINCE 1927.
>> LOCATED IN THE ROLLING HILLS OF VERNON, NEW YORK, VERNON DOWNS CASINO HOTEL HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, FROM AN INDOOR POOL AND GREAT FOOD AT FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS TO A HARNESS RACE TRACK AND GAMING FACILITIES, NOW OFFERING OVER 500 GAMES. NEWLY RENOVATED GUESTROOMS, MANY FACING HISTORIC VERNON DOWNS RACING TRACK, FEATURE TASTEFUL, MODERN DÉCOR AND ALL THE AMENITIES YOU EXPECT FOR A COMFORTABLE STAY. A UNIQUELY FUN AND EXCITING GETAWAY, VERNON DOWNS CASINO HOTEL.
>> HEADING TO CANTON, NEW YORK? SPEND YOUR DOWN TIME AT THE BEST WESTERN UNIVERSITY INN, JUST A MILE FROM ST. MILE FROM ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY AND 2 MILES FROM SUNY CANTON. EACH COMFORTABLE GUESTROOM OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI, CABLE TV, MINIFRIDGE, AND COFFEEMAKER. GUESTS CAN ENJOY THE INDOOR SWIMMING POOL AND FITNESS CENTER - AND THE SURROUNDING CHAMPIONSHIP 18-HOLE GOLF COURSE AND SKI TRAILS! ENJOY NEW YORK'S NORTH COUNTRY AT THE BEST WESTERN UNIVERSITY INN. >> DIANE JONES: THERE ARE ADDITIONAL TRIPS YOU WON'T SEE TONIGHT, LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE, WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION.
YOU CAN BID ON OR BUY THE TRIPS AT ANY TIME DURING THIS BROADCAST AND FOR A SHORT TIME AFTERWARDS. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL WE PRESENT A TRIP. YOU CAN SEE TRIP VIDEOS, EXPIRATION DATES, BLACKOUT DATES, AND ANY RESTRICTIONS ON THE BLUE TABS NEXT TO EACH OFFERING. YOU CAN BID ON OR BUY THESE TRIPS NOW AT WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION AND FOR A
SHORT TIME AFTER THE SHOW. WE'RE STREAMING THIS BROADCAST ON OUR WEBSITE AND ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE, WCNY CONNECTED, SO TELL YOUR OUT-OF-TOWN FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO WATCH AND BID TOO! MAKE SURE YOU TAKE NOTE OF THE ITEM NUMBER FOR THE TRIPS YOU'RE INTERESTED IN! YOU'LL USE THAT NUMBER ON OUR SITE TO FIND OUT DETAILS AND START BIDDING. AND IF YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE TRIP YOU WANT, BUY IT NOW - ONCE A TRIP IS BID ON, THIS OPTION DISAPPEARS! OUR ONLINE AUCTION IS POWERED BY EBAY FOR CHARITY. CREATE OR LOGIN TO YOUR EBAY ACCOUNT, THEN YOU CAN START BIDDING! WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS AND YOU'RE A LUCKY WINNER, YOU'LL ENTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION IN EBAY AND WCNY WILL MAIL YOU THE TRIP WITHIN A FEW DAYS. TRAVEL ALLOWS US TO ESCAPE LIFE'S DAILY DEMANDS, DRAMAS AND DEADLINES AND ENABLES US TO CLEAR OUR MINDS. IT ENCOURAGES US TO RECHARGE OUR BATTERIES AND TO RECONNECT WITH OURSELVES, EACH OTHER, AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
FIND THAT SPECIAL GETAWAY, IN THIS LAST GROUP OF TRIPS, WHERE YOU CAN RELAX, SEEK ADVENTURE, AND EXPERIENCE NEW DESTINATIONS. ALL WHILE CREATING NEW MEMORIES! >> VO: NAMED FOR THE 1700'S CUSTOM OF PLACING A PINEAPPLE ON THE FRONT PORCH TO WELCOME GUESTS, PINEAPPLE HILL INN BED & BREAKFAST IS A MAGNIFICENT COLONIAL MANOR HOUSE, LOCATED IN SCENIC BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA BETWEEN NEW HOPE AND WASHINGTON CROSSING PARK. THIS ARTFULLY DECORATED INN FEATURES NINE LUXURIOUS GUESTROOMS AND SUITES, ALL WITH PRIVATE BATHS; SCRUMPTIOUS BREAKFASTS; SWIMMING POOL; AND PERENNIAL GARDENS. DELIGHT IN THE GRACIOUS HOSPITALITY OF THE PINEAPPLE HILL INN.
>> PLAN AN UNFORGETTABLE FAMILY GETAWAY TO KALAHARI RESORTS & CONVENTIONS IN POCONO MANOR, PENNSYLVANIA, WHERE ADVENTURE, EXCITEMENT AND MEMORIES ARE WAITING FOR YOU! A MULTITUDE OF FUN AND FOOD AWAIT; FROM LAZY RIVER FLOATS AND WADING POOLS TO HAIR-RAISING WATERSLIDES, ROPES, ZIPLINING, ARCADE, SPA, AND A DOZEN DIVERSE DINING OPTIONS. ENJOY LODGING IN A SPACIOUS, AMENITY-FILLED GUESTROOM, WHICH INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WATERPARKS. KALAHARI RESORTS IN POCONO MANOR.·''A WORLD AWAY''! >> BE SURROUNDED BY LUSH NATURE AND THRIVING WILDLIFE AT PLANTATION RESORT ON CRYSTAL RIVER, IN THE CAPITAL OF THE MANATEE, CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA. THIS ECO-FRIENDLY RESORT WITH CLASSIC ROOMS, WORLD-CLASS GOLF, LAGOON-STYLE POOL, AND WELLNESS SPA IS RENOWNED FOR UNFORGETTABLE WATER ADVENTURES FROM SNORKELING, KAYAKING, AND PADDLEBOARDING TO SWIMMING WITH MANATEES. UNWIND AT THREE ON-SITE RESTAURANTS, FEATURING FRESH SEAFOOD AND FARM-TO-TABLE SPECIALTIES.
FOR SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH FLORIDA CHARM, PLANTATION RESORT ON CRYSTAL RIVER. >> LOCATED 30 MILES FROM BOSTON, CONVENIENT TO KIMBALL FARM AND NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS SKI AREAS, WESTFORD REGENCY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER IN WESTFORD COMBINES OLD NEW ENGLAND CHARM WITH MODERN-DAY AMENITIES. RELAX IN TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE IN A SPACIOUS GUESTROOM.
REVITALIZE WITH A WORLD-CLASS WORKOUT AT THE INN'S HEALTH CLUB, FEATURING STATE-OF-THE-ART WEIGHT AND CARDIO EQUIPMENT, HEATED SALTWATER POOL, DRY SAUNA, AND STEAM ROOM. THE IDEAL, YEAR-ROUND GETAWAY, WESTFORD REGENCY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER. >> A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF SECOND EMPIRE ARCHITECTURE, ANTIQUE PERIOD FURNITURE, AND GORGEOUS CHESTNUT WOODWORK, AUBERGINE BED & BREAKFAST IS LOCATED BETWEEN SENECA LAKE AND KEUKA LAKE IN THE QUAINT, HISTORIC VILLAGE OF PENN YAN, NEW YORK. THIS STATELY INN FEATURES THREE SPACIOUS, AMENITY-FILLED GUESTROOMS, ALL WITH PRIVATE BATHS; PLUS GARDENS, LIVING ROOM, COVERED PORCH, AND FULL BREAKFAST.
EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF THE FINGER LAKES REGION AT AUBERGINE BED & BREAKFAST. >> SET ON A WHITE SAND BEACH, AMIDST SUMPTUOUS TROPICAL GARDENS ON THE BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES, THE FAMILY-OWNED BEACHCOMBERS HOTEL IN KINGSTOWN IS IDEAL FOR A RELAXING, ROMANTIC GETAWAY. WITH TASTEFULLY DECORATED GUESTROOMS, OPEN-AIR RESTAURANT, BAR, AND POOL DECK ALL JUST STEPS FROM THE BEACH, THIS COLONIAL-STYLE, BOUTIQUE HOTEL SETS HIGH STANDARDS FOR CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY AND STYLE.
PEACEFUL, PRIVATE, AND CENTRALLY LOCATED FOR EXPLORING, BEACHCOMBERS HOTEL. >> LOCATED ON 5 ACRES, ROCKPORT INN & SUITES IS THE LARGEST HOTEL IN THE SCENIC TOWN OF ROCKPORT, MASSACHUSETTS. ACCOMMODATIONS ARE SPREAD OUT TOWN-HOUSE STYLE, FEATURING FIRST FLOOR LIVING ROOM AND BATH WITH KING BEDROOM UPSTAIRS. AWAKE TO A COMPLIMENTARY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST.
WORK OUT IN THE FITNESS ROOM, TENNIS COURTS, AND INDOOR POOL. EXPLORE SHOPS, EATERIES, AND BEACHES, JUST A SHORT STROLL AWAY. LIKE A SECOND HOME, ROCKPORT INN & SUITES. >> SET ON BRUNSWICK, MAINE'S HISTORIC VILLAGE GREEN, JUST 100 YARDS FROM THE ENTRANCE TO BOWDOIN COLLEGE, ONESIXTYFIVE - THE INN ON PARK ROW IS THE REIMAGINED BRUNSWICK INN. WARMLY FAMILIAR AND VIBRANTLY FRESH, ONESIXTYFIVE OFFERS TRADITIONAL HOSPITALITY IN THE MAIN HOUSE, SELF-CHECK-IN GUESTROOMS IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE, AND A PET-FRIENDLY COTTAGE; PLUS FULL BREAKFAST SERVED IN THE TWIN PARLORS, AND A WARM, INVITING PUB. ONESIXTYFIVE, WHERE MODERN COMFORT MEETS HISTORIC AMBIANCE.
>> LOCATED AN HOUR NORTH OF BOULDER AND AN HOUR TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT FORT COLLINS SOUTH IS THE IDEAL LOCATION FOR EXPLORING NORTHERN COLORADO. UNWIND IN MODERN COMFORT IN YOUR THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED GUESTROOM. RE-CHARGE IN THE INDOOR POOL AND FITNESS CENTER. JUMP-START YOUR MORNING WITH COMPLIMENTARY HOT BREAKFAST.
FOR A COLLEGE TOWN VIBE AND YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, ESCAPE TO FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES, FORT COLLINS SOUTH. >> DIANE JONES: WHETHER YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A COUPLE'S ESCAPE, FAMILY VACATION, OR SOLO TRIP; IN THE LIVELINESS OF A CITY, THE REFRESHING PEACE AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY, A BEACH VACATION OR BUCKET LIST DESTINATION, WCNY HAS A VACATION SPOT FOR EVERYONE! PARTICIPATING IN OUR TRAVEL AUCTION GETAWAYS IS A WIN-WIN FOR BOTH YOU AND WCNY! YOU WIN A FABULOUS GETAWAY AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE AND WCNY WINS THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF EACH TRIP. THAT IS ALL OF THE TRIPS WE HAVE FOR THIS SHOW. IF YOU SAW SOMETHING YOU LIKED, GO BID OR BUY NOW AT WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION. AND CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL TRIPS NOT PRESENTED IN THIS BROADCAST. THESE TRIPS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE FOR A SHORT TIME, SO DON'T WAIT TO BID - ONCE A TRIP IS GONE, IT'S GONE! EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND FOR THESE AMAZING GETAWAYS STAYS AT OUR STATION.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING WCNY. I'M DIANE JONES, PROGRAM MANAGER FOR WCNY'S CLASSIC FM. THANKS FOR WATCHING AND HAVE A GREAT VACATION!
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