♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> 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.

A STAY AT THE HYATT REGENCY IS A GREAT WAY TO TAKE IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

SITUATED ALONG THE GENESEE RIVER, YOU CAN ENJOY BREATHTAKING VIEWS, SAVORY RESTAURANTS,EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOPPING.

UPSCALE GUESTROOMS AND SUITES FEATURE HYATT GRAND BEDDING, DESIGNER TOILETRIES, AND CONVENIENT AMENITIES.

THERE'S AN INDOOR POOL, FITNESS CENTER, AND ONSITE RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOP AND ROOFTOP BAR.

THE HYATT REGENCY ROCHESTER IS AN IDEAL DESTINATION FOR A FINGER LAKES AREA GETAWAY!

LOCATED IN NEW HARTFORD, NEW YORK, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF UTICA COLLEGE, BURRSTONE INN, ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION IS A PET-FRIENDLY, BOUTIQUE HOTEL, MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN UTICA'S CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS, BREWERIES, AND SPORTS VENUES.

WITH COMFORTABLE, CONTEMPORARY GUESTROOMS; CASUAL BEER GARDEN RESTAURANT; OUTDOOR POOL AND FITNESS CENTER; COMPLIMENTARY WIFI AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, EVERYTHING'S IN PLACE FOR A STRESS-FREE GETAWAY TO UPSTATE NEW YORK.

FOR PRIME LOCATION AND GENUINE HOSPITALITY, BURRSTONE INN, NEW HARTFORD.

TO EXPERIENCE HISTORIC PRINCETON, NEW JERSY, 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 NESTLED ON THE PRESQUE ISLE BAY IN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA---IT'S THE SHERATON ERIE BAYFRONT!

GUESTS ARE WELCOMED WITH UNPARALLELED SERVICE, THE MOMENT THEY ENTER THE LOBBY AND GREAT ROOM.

GUESTROOMS FEATURE DRAMATIC WATERFRONT VIEWS AND COMFORTABLE AMENITIES.

GO FOR A SWIM AND RELAX BY THE INDOOR POOL.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE HOTEL'S TOP-QUALITY RESTAURANT---THE BAYFRONT GRILLE AND LOUNGE, OFFERING DELICIOUS MEALS AND CLASSIC DÉCOR.

ENJOY A STUNNING SEASIDE LOCATION--- WITH A STAY ON PRESQUE ISLE BAY!

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR BOSTON UNIVERSITY AND THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS; RESIDENCE INN BOSTON BACK BAY/FENWAY IS RENOWNED FOR ITS TRENDY INDOOR/OUTDOOR ROOFTOP TERRACE BAR WITH SWEEPING VIEWS OF FENWAY PARK AND FAMOUS CITGO SIGN.

THIS NEWLY RENOVATED, EXTENDED-STAY HOTEL OFFERS STYLISH SUITES WITH FULLY-EQUIPPED KITCHENS; INDOOR POOL; FITNESS CENTER; AND COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST BUFFET.

IDEAL FOR EXPLORING HISTORIC NEWBURY STREET'S PREMIER BOUTIQUES, CAFÉS, AND GALLERIES; RESIDENCE INN BOSTON BACK BAY/FENWAY.

THE INN AT HOUGHTON CREEK OFFERS 17 ROOMS OF COUNTRY LODGING IN THE QUIET TOWN OF HOUGHTON, NEW YORK.

EACH GUESTROOM OFFERS A PRIVATE BATH, CABLE TELEVISION, AND COMPLIMENTARY INTERNET.

THERE'S A COMFORTABLE LOBBY WITH A FIREPLACE, WHERE YOU CAN RELAX AND GATHER WITH FRIENDS FOR PLEASANT CONVERSATION.

AND THE INN IS CLOSE TO HIKING, GOLFING, LETCHWORTH STATE PARK, AND LOCAL RESTAURANTS.

FOR A QUIET, COUNTRY GETAWAY, IT'S THE INN AT HOUGHTON CREEK.

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.

HEADING TO PHILADELPHIA?

DISCOVER THE CONVENIENCE OF THE HAMPTON INN PHILADELPHIA/PLYMOUTH MEETING IN PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA.

EACH COMFORTABLE GUESTROOM FEARTURES COZY HAMPTON BEDDING, PURITY BASICS BATH AMENITIES, A MINIFRIDGE, AND HDTV.

ENJOY A COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST AND AN OUTDOOR POOL.

EXPLORE VALLEY FORGE AND EXPERIENCE HISTORY VISITING HISTORIC SITES--- ALL WITHIN A SHORT DRIVE FROM THE HOTEL.

FOR CONVENIENCE RIGHT OUTSIDE OF PHILADELPHIA, STAY AT THE HAMPTON INN PHILADELPHIA/PLYMOUTH MEETING.

THE BARRYMORE HOTEL TAMPA RIVERWALK IS IN DOWNTOWN TAMPA, FLORIDA, NEAR THE AREA'S MANY ATTRACTIONS.

ENJOY VIEWS OF THE CITY SKYLINE OR THE RIVERWALK FROM YOUR GUEST ROOM, FEATURING PILLOW-TOP BEDS, COMPLIMENTARY WIFI, MINIFRIDGE, AND MICROWAVE.

RELAX IN THE OUTDOOR POOL OR WORK OUT IN THE FITNESS CENTER.

AND FOR DINING, THERE'S THE GAUDIN KITCHEN AND BAR, SERVING NEW AMERICAN AND THE EUROPEAN-INSPIRED CUISINE.

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN TAMPA FROM THE BARRYMORE HOTEL TAMPA RIVERWALK!

>> 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.

>> GET A REAL TASTE OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS WHEN YOU STAY AT THE INTIMATE AND ELEGANT TURTLE NEST INN & CONDOS!

SITUATED ON THE BEACH IN THE QUAINT VILLAGE OF BODDEN TOWN, THE INN IS ''OFF THE BEATEN TRACK''.

ENJOY A FULLY-FURNISHED APARTMENT WITH COMPLETE KITCHEN, AND A BALCONY OR PATIO WITH GREAT VIEWS OF THE OCEAN!

RELAX NEXT TO THE TWO FRESHWATER POOLS AND ON THE SANDY BEACH - YOU'VE FOUND ''PARADISE''!

NAMED FOR THE MARYLAND COLONY FOUNDER, LORD BALTIMORE HOTEL COMBINES STATELY 1920'S ARCHITECTURE WITH THE AESTHETIC AND GRACE OF A MODERN, PRIVATE CLUB.

THIS SOPHISTICATED, HIGH-RISE HOTEL DISPLAYS MORE THAN 2,500 ORIGINAL WORKS OF ART IN ITS FASHIONABLE GUESTROOMS AND PUBLIC SPACES.

THREE DISTINCTIVE DINING VENUES, INCLUDING A STUNNING ROOFTOP LOUNGE, OFFER AUTHENTIC CULINARY EXPERIENCES.

FOR HISTORIC ELEGANCE, JUST STEPS FROM THE INNER HARBOR AND CAMDEN YARDS, LORD BALTIMORE HOTEL.

IF YOU'RE PLANNING A TRIP TO THE NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME IN COOPERSTOWN, PLAN TO STAY AT THE NEARBY QUALITY INN ONEONTA-COOPERSTOWN.

SITUATED IN THE ONEONTA'S DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT, THE HOTEL'S GUESTROOMS INCLUDE ALL THE AMENITIES YOU'D EXPECT, INCLUDING: PREMIUM BEDDING, A REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE, FLAT-SCREEN TV, AND MORE.

KIDS AGES 12 AND UNDER STAY FREE WHEN SHARING THEIR PARENT'S ROOM.

ENJOY A GRAB N GO BREAKFAST AND A SPACIOUS OUTDOOR SEASONAL POOL.

WELCOME TO LAKE BOMOSEEN LODGE & TAPROOM, A SMALL FRIENDLY HOTEL IN BOMOSEEN,VERMONT.

EACH LAKE VIEW LODGE GUESTROOM FEATURES QUEEN BEDS, TILED SHOWER, MINI-FRIDGE, MICROWAVE, COFFEE MAKER, ARM CHAIRS, AND SHARED BALCONY WITH STUNNING LAKE VIEWS.

AND THE IN-HOUSE TAPROOM OFFERS THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF ENVIRONMENT AND MENU TO COMPLEMENT THE BEAUTY OF LAKE BOMOSEEN.

LAKE BOMOSEEN LODGE & TAPROOM PUTS THE BEST OF VERMONT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS, MAKING YOUR STAY RELAXING AND ENJOYABLE.

PLAN A RELAXING GETAWAY TO BEAR MOUNTAIN, NEW YORK'S SCENIC OVERLOOK LODGE AT BEAR MOUNTAIN INN AND DISCOVER NATURE AND HISTORY.

THE 24 GUESTROOMS ARE A HIKER'S DREAM OR A HONEYMOONER'S DELIGHT, OFFERING RUSTIC COMFORT THAT ALLOWS YOU TO TRULY BECOME ONE WITH THE MOUNTAIN; A PERFECT COMBINATION OF CALM SERENITY AND UPSCALE PERKS.

HOME TO THE HUDSON VALLEY'S BEAR MOUNTAIN CAROUSEL, BEAR MOUNTAIN IS AN IDYLLIC DESTINATION GETAWAY!

SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINS AND THE CARIBBEAN SEA, HOLIDAY INN MAYAGUEZ IS MINUTES FROM WESTERN PUERTO RICO'S BEAUTIFUL BEACHES AND SURFING.

THIS MODERN HOTEL FEATURES SPACIOUS, TECH-ENABLED GUESTROOMS; OUTDOOR POOL; FITNESS CENTER; AND BISTRO SERVING INTERNATIONAL CUISINE.

TRY YOUR LUCK AT THE SLOTS AND GAMING TABLES OF THE ADJACENT EL TROPICAL CASINO.

CONVENIENT TO TWO AIRPORTS, WITH NO PASSPORT REQUIRED FOR U.S.

CITIZENS, HOLIDAY INN MAYAGUEZ IS YOUR NEXT CARIBBEAN GETAWAY.

FOR A ROMANTIC CAPE COD GETAWAY, ESCAPE TO THE PLATINUM PEBBLE BOUTIQUE INN, A TRANQUIL, ADULTS-ONLY, LUXURY HIDEAWAY IN WEST HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS, JUST A SHORT STROLL FROM THE BEACHES OF NANTUCKET SOUND.

HOUSED WITHIN A METICULOUSLY RENOVATED 1870'S SEA CAPTAIN'S HOUSE, THIS AWARD-WINNING, CONTEMPORARY INN FEATURES DELIGHTFULLY DECORATED GUESTROOMS, GOURMET BREAKFAST, OUTDOOR POOL, LOUNGE, ART GALLERY, AND EXEMPLARY CONCIERGE SERVICES.

AN IDYLLIC CAPE COD RETREAT, THE PLATINUM PEBBLE BOUTIQUE INN.

STAY IN THE HEART OF THE WATERFRONT TOWN OF 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.

IDEALLY LOCATED FOR EXPLORING BOSTON'S NORTH SHORE, HAWTHORNE HOTEL IS IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS, STEPS FROM THE STORIED SALEM COMMON AND SALEM WITCH MUSEUM.

NAMED FOR AMERICAN NOVELIST NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE, THIS STATELY FEDERAL-STYLE HOTEL FEATURES CLASSICALLY-STYLED GUESTROOMS; SPACIOUS LOBBY; AND TWO DISTINCTIVE RESTAURANTS, TAVERN ON THE GREEN FOR NEW ENGLAND PUB FARE AND NATHANIEL'S FOR MODERN CUISINE.

AN AWARD-WINNING MEMBER OF HISTORIC HOTELS OF AMERICA, HAWTHORNE 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.

EXPERIENCE CARIBBEAN SUN-FILLED DAYS AT EAGLE ARUBA RESORT, TUCKED AWAY IN A QUIET SETTING ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF ARUBA IN THE EAGLE BEACH DISTRICT.

SPACIOUS GUEST SUITES ARE HAVENS OF COMFORT AND TRANQUILITY, WITH SEPARATE LIVING AND SLEEPING AREAS, KITCHENETTE, AND PRIVATE BALCONY OR PATIO.

FROLIC AT THE WATERSLIDE POOL AND SPLASH POOL; RELAX IN THE CALMING WATERS OF THE WATERFALL POOL; AND SIP YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE ON AN IMMERSED SUNBED AT THE ADULT-ONLY POOL.

TAKE A TAKE A SHORT STROLL TO THE ISLAND'S WIDEST BEACH, RENOWNED FOR TURQUOISE WATERS AND SOFT, PEARLY WHITE SAND.

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY CARIBBEAN NIGHT SHOW AND ONSITE RESTAURANTS FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER.

FOR LIMITLESS ADVENTURES, EXPLORE NEARBY ENTERTAINMENT, RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND DINING ATTRACTIONS.

DISCONNECT FROM EVERYDAY LIFE AT EAGLE ARUBA RESORT.

FOR THE ULTIMATE OFF-THE-GRID GETAWAY ATTUNED WITH NATURE AND THE WELLNESS LIFESTYLE, DISCOVER HIX ISLAND HOUSE HOTEL ON THE ISLAND OF VIEQUES OFF THE EASTERN COAST OF PUERTO RICO, RENOWNED FOR BEAUTIFUL BEACHES, BIOLUMINESCENT BAY, AND WILD HORSES.

RECOGNIZED AS THE FIRST SUSTAINABLY DESIGNED HOTEL IN THE CARIBBEAN, THIS ALL-SOLAR, HILLSIDE PROPERTY IS COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM THE ELECTRICITY GRID, WITH NO TV SERVICE, AND WIFI AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE RECEPTION DESK.

GEOMETRIC, MODERNIST BUILDINGS FIT ELEGANTLY INTO THE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS.

SPACIOUS, OPEN-AIR GUEST LOFTS FEATURE KITCHENS FULLY-STOCKED WITH BREAKFAST ITEMS; PRIVATE TERRACES; OCEAN VIEWS; AND WARM, REVITALIZING BREEZES TO ENHANCE SLEEP AND CONTENTMENT.

GUESTS UNWIND WITH RESTORATIVE YOGA AND PILATES CLASSES, AND REFRESHING LAPS IN ONE OF THE CARIBBEAN'S MOST MAGNIFICENT POOLS.

THE EPITOME OF RELAXATION, HIX ISLAND HOUSE HOTEL.

SINCE ITS GALA OPENING IN 1912, FAIRMONT COPLEY PLAZA HAS SYMBOLIZED BOSTON'S RICH HISTORY AND ELEGANCE.

CENTRALLY LOCATED IN THE BACK BAY NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS OPULENT, ICONIC HOTEL SHINES MORE BRIGHTLY THAN EVER, WITH NEWLY RENOVATED GUESTROOMS; RESTORED BALLROOMS; AND THE ADDITION OF A CONTEMPORARY, ROOFTOP HEALTH CLUB.

ALSO LOVINGLY UPDATED, THE ACCLAIMED OAK LONG BAR REMAINS ONE OF BOSTON'S MOST COVETED DINING ROOM LOUNGES.

FOR INCOMPARABLE HOSPITALITY, FAIRMONT COPLEY PLAZA.

EXPERIENCE NATURE'S SPECTACULAR POWER AND BEAUTY AT AUSABLE (AW-SAY-BULL) CHASM, ONE OF THE OLDEST NATURAL ATTRACTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES, LOCATED 12 MILES SOUTH OF PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK.

WHETHER YOU HIKE, FLOAT, OR CLIMB; YOU'LL GAZE UPON EONS OF GEOLOGIC HISTORY AS YOU IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE PRIMEVAL ADIRONDACK FOREST WITH ITS BREATHTAKING WATERFALLS, GORGES, CAVES, AND ROCK FORMATIONS.

UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURES AWAIT AT AUSABLE CHASM, THE GRAND CANYON OF THE ADIRONDACKS.

2 SET ALONG A CINNAMON SAND BEACH IN PALM COAST, FLORIDA; HAMMOCK BEACH GOLF RESORT AND SPA IS YOUR OASIS FOR TRANQUILITY AND RECREATION.

THIS EXCEPTIONAL BOUTIQUE RESORT, 20 MINUTES SOUTH OF ST.

AUGUSTINE, OFFERS PREMIER OCEANVIEW LODGING, TWO SIGNATURE GOLF COURSES, AND FANTASY POOL COMPLEX, FEATURING LAZY RIVER AND THREE-STORY WATER SLIDE.

INDULGE WITH MULTIPLE DINING OPTIONS AND REJUVENATING SPA.

AN EXTRAORDINARY FUN-IN-THE-SUN GETAWAY, HAMMOCK BEACH GOLF RESORT AND SPA.

LOCATED IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT, THE HOTEL FEATURES MODERN RUSTIC BEDROOMS AND ONE OF THE HOTTEST NEW RESTAURANTS AND BARS BOASTING HAND CRAFTED COCKTAILS AND LOCALLY INSPIRED BITES.

THE PERFECT LAUNCHING PAD FOR YOUR NEW ORLEANS ADVENTURE.

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF MANHATTAN'S POSH UPPER WEST SIDE, THE LUCERNE HOTEL IMBUES EUROPEAN-INSPIRED ARCHITECTURAL CHARM AND SOPHISTICATION.

THIS UPSCALE HOTEL OFFERS SPACIOUS GUESTROOMS WITH CUSTOM-DESIGNED FURNITURE AND MODERN AMENITIES, PLUS A RESTAURANT AND SIDEWALK CAFÉ BELOVED BY LOCALS AND VISITORS ALIKE.

STAY ACTIVE AT THE IN-HOUSE FITNESS FACILITY, AND EXPLORE THE RUNNING PATHS OF NEARBY CENTRAL PARK.

A TREASURED LANDMARK WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF LINCOLN CENTER, THE LUCERNE HOTEL.

OUR ONLINE AUCTION IS POWERED BY E DAY CHARITY.

WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS AND YOU ARE A LUCKY WINNER, YOU WILL ENTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION INTO E 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!

>> EXPERIENCE WARM HOSPITALITY AND SPACIOUS ROOMS AT HYATT PLACE BUFFALO/AMHERST JUST MINUTES FROM POPULAR ATTRACTIONS, SPORTS VENUES, HISTORIC WILLIAMSVILLE AND 15 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN BUFFALO AND CANADA.

IF YOU'RE VISITING FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE, THIS AMHERST HOTEL NEAR BUFFALO, OFFERS A CASUAL CHIC AMBIANCE FOR RELAXATION; AND A BUSINESS FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT KEEPING YOU CONNECTED TO WHAT'S IMPORTANT.

WELCOME TO A DIFFERENT PLACE.

WELCOME HOME.

STEEPED IN ART DECO GLAMOUR, THE DAGNY BOSTON IS A DAZZLING LANDMARK LUXURY HOTEL, STEPS FROM THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT AND DOWNTOWN BOSTON ATTRACTIONS.

ELEGANT BOUTIQUE GUESTROOMS BOAST THOUGHTFULLY CURATED AMENITIES.

RE-CHARGE WITH A FITNESS CENTER WORKOUT, INSPIRED BY CITY VIEWS.

UNWIND AT TRADESMAN COFFEE SHOP, AND SAVOR SPECTACULAR SEAFOOD AT FIN POINT OYSTER BAR & GRILLE.

THE DAGNY, EXUDING CHARM, CHARACTER, AND COMFORT AT THE CORNER OF WORK AND PLAY.

LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF OLD HARBOR FERRY LANDING, NEPTUNE HOUSE IS A 3-SEASON RESORT ON BLOCK ISLAND, RHODE ISLAND, RENOWNED FOR PICTURESQUE LIGHTHOUSES, OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND UNSPOILED NATURE PRESERVES.

SPREAD OUT IN A BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED CONDO-STYLE UNIT WITH FULL KITCHEN, PORCH OR PATIO, AND PANORAMIC VIEWS.

FILL YOUR DAYS AT THE HEATED OUTDOOR POOL, TENNIS COURTS, AND GAME ROOM.

STROLL TO NEARBY BEACHES, SHOPS, AND RESTAURANTS.

A PEACEFUL BLOCK ISLAND GETAWAY AWAITS AT NEPTUNE HOUSE.

NESTLED IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S LAKES REGION, THE WINDRIFTER RESORT PROVIDES QUALITY VACATIONS, WITH A RUSTIC BARN TO HOLD SPECIAL EVENTS.

''THE VILLA'' OFFERS SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS, WHILE ROOMS AT ''THE INN'' PROVIDE A COZY ATMOSPHERE.

ENJOY THE EXERCISE ROOM AND TENNIS COURT.

WHETHER SPENDING TIME ON ONE OF WOLFEBORO'S INCREDIBLE LAKES, EXPLORING UNIQUE NEW ENGLAND TOWNS, OR RELAXING BY THE POOL---PLAN A STAY AT THE WINDRIFTER RESORT.

EXPERIENCE TRUE HOSPITALITY AT THE WASHINGTON HOUSE HOTEL & RESTAURANT IN SELLERSVILLE, BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.

EACH GUESTROOM OFFERS LUXURY, COMFORT, AND STYLE, WITH CABLE TV, WIFI, AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST.

THE ONSITE RESTAURANT FEATURES CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CUISINE, WITH SEASONAL, FRESH, LOCAL INGREDIENTS.

AND FOR AN ENTERTAINING EVENING, THE SELLERSVILLE THEATER IS RIGHT NEXT DOOR.

THE WASHINGTON HOUSE HOTEL & RESTAURANT AND SELLERSVILLE THEATER OFFER AN EXCITING LODGING, DINING, AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION.

>> DISCOVER THE BEAUTY AND SERENITY OF THE MID-HUDSON VALLEY FROM THE UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE OF THE RIVER, WITH AN EXPERTLY NAVIGATED SAILING EXPERIENCE FROM TIVOLI SAILING COMPANY, BASED IN KINGSTON, NEW YORK.

SAILING BETWEEN KINGSTON, RHINECLIFF, AND SAUGERTIES, WITH THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS AND HISTORIC MANSIONS AS BACKDROPS; THIS HIGHLY ACCLAIMED SAILING COMPANY OFFERS ROMANTIC SUNSET CRUISES FOR TWO; GROUP CHARTERS; AND MORE.

ENJOY THE INDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL AND FITNESS CENTER.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FRIENDLY CONCIERGE SERVICES AND A COMPLIMENTARY HOT BREAKFAST EACH MORNING.

ALL THIS AND MORE, AT THE BEST WESTERN COOPERSTOWN INN & SUITES!

>> ANGEL ROCK WATERFRONT COTTAGES AND VACATION HOMES IN THE THOUSAND ISLANDS ARE A SIGHT TO BEHOLD.

LOCATED ON THE ST LAWRENCE RIVER, ANGEL ROCK OFFERS BEAUTIFUL VIEWS AND STUNNING SUNSETS.

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LOCATED IN HISTORIC SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK; SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE RICH AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY OF NEW YORK STATE AND BEYOND.

EXHIBITS HIGHLIGHT HOW NEW YORK STATE WAS ONCE HOME MORE TO THAN 100 AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS AND WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE EMERGENCE OF AUTO RACING.

THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2025, VIEW THE GM HERITAGE COLLECTION SPECIAL EXHIBIT, ''SPEED - STYLE - LEGACY: THE CORVETTE STORY.''

A MUST-SEE FOR CAR ENTHUSIASTS, SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM.

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