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• Thanksgiving Parade & Breakfast On Broadway

 • A Day in The Hamptons

• A Champagne Tour of the City at Night

• A Special Event on Ellis Island

• Dine-Around Manhattan • Sports at Chelsea Piers

THANKSGIVING 2008 pARADE party

It's not too early to be thinking about Thanksgiving.  In November 2008, come in from the cold and watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade from a room with a view on Broadway.  Our second story space overlooking the parade route is an ideal spot for viewing the giant balloons, fabulous floats and marching bands as they pass by on Broadway.  Buffet breakfast included.  A delightful holiday event for your group of up to 75 people.  One exclusive package; one price.  

The glamorous oceanfront communities of Long Island's East End have many splendored things to offer all year round. "A Day in the Hamptons" is available Monday through Thursday, May through October and may include:

Luncheon in a Fabulous Waterfront Restaurant
Shopping / Browsing in Southampton, Sag Harbor
Winery Tours of East End Wineries
Historical Tours of The Hampton Estates Area
Exclusive Homes & Gardens Tour
Tea in the Garden (refreshments in the blooming gardens of a private home overlooking Mecox Bay)

"A Day in the Hamptons" with luncheon is priced at $130 per person with a minimum guarantee of 35 people. Tour includes transportation, tour guide, refreshments, luncheon, admissions fees, all applicable taxes and gratuities. 

Sip iced champagne and toast the town while New York glows in stellar light. From the comfort of a luxury motor coach you'll see world famous landmarks just outside your window including Lincoln Center, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, Battery Park and the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor -- all brilliantly showcased at nightfall. Dine on your favorite cuisine in Little Italy, South Street Seaport or Chinatown.

Ellis Island provides an unmatchable setting for a major cultural, educational and memorable event at a unique and private reception for your guests. The Ellis Island special event program includes food and beverage, ground transportation between the hotel and the ferry terminal, and ferry boat transportation to and from Ellis Island.

Access to the museum area is available throughout the evening, as is screening of the film "Island of Hope, Island of Tears." The Immigrant Wall of Honor is available for viewing prior to the onset of darkness. Music and entertainment are permitted on Ellis Island. All audio/visual, sound, staging, special lighting, etc., must be pre-approved and follow established National Park Service guidelines. Minimum number of participants for a private reception on Ellis Island is 500.

The great culinary mix is an artform in New York and superb dining is part of the quintessential New York experience. Our "Dine-Around Manhattan" tour caters to every savory choice. Convention Tours has entre to all the new and popular restaurants in town that will work within your budget.

Tennis, basketball, hockey, swimming, skating, volleyball, rock-climbing and golfing on a 200 yard fairway are just some of the activities on the line-up at Chelsea Piers -- a 30-acre sports village along the Hudson River. After an invigorating work-out, relax in the saunas and steam rooms followed by sumptuous dining with a river view. The elements of a perfect day for hearty souls are on the docket every day down at Chelsea Piers.

TEAM-BUILDING EVENTS

Combine a Scavenger Hunt with a private dinner at a hip, new restaurant in downtown Manhattan. How about a 5K fun run in Central Park? Our team-building events are designed with gusto to bring out the real team spirit within every group.

903 Park Avenue, Suite 2A, New York, NY 10021 | Tel: 212 545 1160 | Fax: 212 685 8828 | nyctours@conventiontours.com