Newport Mansion Roadtrip

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Cruise to R.I. Newport Mansions




NEW DATE:When: October 2nd to the 5th
Where: Newport, Rhode Island
What the heck is this about?

In Newport R.I. there are a group of mansions (http://www.newportmansions.org/page7016.cfm) that where built during America’s gilded age by Industrial Giants such as Carnegie, Vanderbilt etc...The Newport Mansions Organization www.newportmansions.org (http://www.newportmansions.org/) has returned the mansions to their original condition and has opened them for public viewing.

Why am I telling you this?

We are putting together a road trip to tour the Mansion at Newport, RI its about 260 miles a 5 to 6 hour drive from Willow Grove, PA (depending on the strength of your bladder). We will drive up on Friday Oct.2nd check into the Holiday Inn Express in Middletown (7 minute drive to the mansions) then go to dinner (TDB). Saturday and Sunday will be spent touring the mansions. Sometime during the weekend we will take a popular 10 mile scenic ocean drive cruise which came highly recomended. Monday will be the drive home.

Cost?

The cost for mansion tickets are $26 per/person if less than 20 people the cost is $31 p/p.

Holiday Inn Express
855 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
tel# 800-333-4121
fax# 401-849-6595

Hotel cost $159 plus tax per room per night. You will need a room for Oct 2, 3 & 4. The total Hotel cost including taxes for all 3 nights is $539.01

All guests must call 1-800-333-4121 and tell them your with the C.C.D.V-Corvette Club when making reservations to recieve the discounted rate. The above nightly guest room rate includes deluxe continental breakfast. The Hotel will block 20 rooms for us until Wednesday, September 2, 2009.
There is a $15.00 per person charge for more than 2 adults in a guest room.

Check-In & Check-Out
Please note our check-in time of 3:00 p.m. and checkout time of 11:00 a.m. Additional charges may arise if the check-in and checkout times are not observed.

Individual Guarantee & Cancellation Policy
Cancellation must be made 72 or more hours prior to arrival. For reservations cancelled less than 72 hours in advance, a cancellation fee equal to the first night’s room and tax will be charged and the reservation will be cancelled.

This will not be a structured tour; you may follow the group or go off on your own. You may even find your own accommodations if you wish. This is a rain or shine trip. You can drive your Vette or your Mini Van. As a matter of fact if you can defray the cost by carpooling with another couple if you wish. Whatever floats your boat is fine.

If you are interested in going on this road trip you can email me at dpterranova@yahoo.com (dpterranova@yahoo.com) visit the CCDV website and post your comments there or call me at 215-794-7393 (leave a message and I’ll call you back). Once I get more details on accommodations I’ll sent them out as well as posting them on the CCDV (http://www.ccdv.com/)website under upcoming events.

List of definite maybes
1, Don & Chris Terranova
2, Tex & Joan Allen
3, Nick & Anne Scull
4, George & Cynthia Seymour
5, Janice & Greg Baugher
6, T.Wayne & Pattie Lankford
7, Joe & Pat Pignitor
8, Bob & Lorna Bearn
9, Joe & Joan Gries
10, Frank & Janet King

[George C]

Hi Don
Cynthia & I may be interested in doing the RI trip also. I had no intension of putting either Vette in the Ocean City, NJ Vette show after the B--- S--- with last years show allowing bikes on the Boardwalk !!!!! I could not wait to get the hell off of that Boardwalk !!!!

[carboman]

If you've never been to Newport RI it's worth a look. It's amazing to see what was built before there was income tax.

[Silver O Six]

Lynn and I feel the same../OC...we are very interested in RI

[Torch Red Ryder]

Kathy and Bob are interested

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Please take note of the date change. We have pushed the date forward one week. This will free up the Ocean City, NJ show. Please read all the details on the revised first posting of this thread. Thanks

[Rick and Arleen Ball]

Providence, RI.used to be a nice place to visit.

[carboman]

Provincetown RI.used to be a nice place to visit.

Rick,

Do you mean Providence RI or Provincetown MA on Cape Cod? Big difference.

[Rick and Arleen Ball]

Rick,

Do you mean Providence RI or Provincetown MA on Cape Cod? Big difference.

OOPS! Providence, RI. Guess the Gray matter is not working well anymore.
Thanks for catching that Mark.

[carboman]

OOPS! Providence, RI. Guess the Gray matter is not working well anymore.
Thanks for catching that Mark.

If you've even been to Provincetown MA you'd know why I asked.

[Glennm27]

If you've even been to Provincetown MA you'd know why I asked. :D I think Rick may like it there....

[carboman]

:D I think Rick may like it there....

Somehow I doubt that.

[OUTLAW]

Sounds like a real nice trip. I think that Donna and I will be going. I will confirm tomorrow.

[Paul]

Looks like you have a great group joining you, we were hoping to be one of them. With being out of work and just getting a new job there is no time off for now. Have a safe trip!

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I made some real progress on getting a great price on a Hotel in the Newport area. Hotels in the Newport area are very expensive, it's not uncommon to find prices in excess of $250 per night. I was able to work out a good deal with the people at the Holiday Inn Express in Middletown, RI (7 minute drive to the mansions) $159 per night. They are going to hold a block of 20 rooms for the CCDV. Each couple will be responsible for calling the Hotel and paying for their room.
I'm waiting for the Holiday Inn to send me a contract with all the details. Once I recieve it I will post dates, exact prices, telephone numbers and deadlines. Please do not attempt to book a room until you recieve the above info. Thanks Don

[George C]

Thank You Don. We are waiting for the word......

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Here is the Hotel Info:

Holiday Inn Express
855 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
tel# 800-333-4121
fax# 401-849-6595

The price is $159 plus tax per room per night. You will need a room for 3 nights, the total cost including taxes for all 3 nights is $539.01

We will be there for 3 nights, October 2nd, 3rd and 4th


All guests must call 1-800-333-4121and ask for the C.C.D.V-Corvette Club of Delaware Valley when making reservations. The above nightly guest room rate includes deluxe continental breakfast. The Hotel agrees to hold the above room block until Wednesday, September 2, 2009. Reservations received after this date will be accepted at the group rate based upon hotel availability. The above nightly guest room rates are subject to state/occupancy taxes, currently totaling 13%. This tax is subject to change. Also, these rates are considered net, non-commissionable. Please note that there are no Saturday arrivals. There is a $15.00 per person charge for more than 2 adults in a guest room.


Check-In & Check-Out
Please note our check-in time of 3:00 p.m. and checkout time of 11:00 a.m. Additional charges may arise if the check-in and checkout times are not observed.


Individual Guarantee & Cancellation Policy

Each guest is responsible for guarantee of their reservation by credit card at the time of making a reservation. Cancellation must be made 72 or more hours prior to arrival. For reservations cancelled less than 72 hours in advance, a cancellation fee equal to the first night’s room and tax will be charged and the reservation will be cancelled.

[9538jp]

Don,

I tried to book a room at the Holiday inn, was told the block of rooms was not in their system yet. I was asked to call in a couple of days.

JoeP

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Give them a day or 2, this just happened today. Don

[Wayne Lankford]

Don - T. Wayne and Pattie Lankford will be going too. Let us know if you still plan on getting the group together at your house, or wherever, to discuss the details.

Thanks.

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I will schedule a week night either the 2nd or 3rd week in August for a POW-WOW. This way we can discuss where to meet what to do while there, the route, dining etc...