Upcoming international trips

For a complete itinerary (including pricing) on any of the following international tours, please contact Sandi Tinyk, BCS Director, at the BCS office (401) 245-0432, or contact by e-mail:  sandi@bcs.necoxmail.com.

 

ALPINE CHRISTMAS MARKETS, November 28-December 5, 2008

Even if you’re thrilled that the holidays are finally behind us, you won’t want to pass up the opportunity to join BCS Director, Sandi Tinyk, on this delightful, very reasonably priced winter 2008 tour with a festive, Christmas theme.  Put the Thanksgiving leftovers in the freezer and join BCS to explore traditional European Christmas markets throughout the Alpine region, in Austria and southern Bavaria. And, we’ll have the advantage of a one-hotel, 6-night stay in Innsbruck. A local guide will lead a panoramic city tour, highlighting Maria Theresienstrasse, the Hofburg and the “Golden Roof,” all set against the lovely Austrian Alps, with ample time to visit Innsbruck’s beautiful Christmas Market. A tour of Munich, Germany, features the famous Glockenspiel, Marienplatz and the Olympic Park. A delightful day of sightseeing will feature the picturesque town of Oberammergau, which owes its fame to the internationally-known Passion Play. The village is also known as the home of a long tradition of woodcarving. The streets of central Oberammergau contain dozens of woodcarver shops, with pieces ranging from religious subjects, to toys, to humoristic portraits. En route, we’ll view the fairy tale castle of Neuschwanstein, visit Wies Church, proclaimed a World Heritage Site, and enjoy the breath-taking scenery. Visit the fabulous Christmas markets of Salzburg, Austria, on a full day in this lovely city, the birthplace of Mozart, site of wondrous architecture, and the setting of The Sound of Music. Our day in Salzburg concludes with a delightful dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant in the historic center. One day in Innsbruck is free for you to explore museums, visit sites not included on the itinerary or return to the Christmas markets for some last-minute shopping.

 

Join BCS on our 11th ANNUAL SUPER BOWL ESCAPE WEEKEND to

                                                   Ireland's West Coast!         January 27-February 1, 2009

  If your idea of a great getaway does not include the Super Bowl, pack a bag and escape the madness with BCS, as we continue our “escape” tradition with a 6-day excursion to the romantic Emerald Isle.  A direct flight from Boston takes us to Shannon and then a short drive to Killarney, where we’ll make our base for exploring some of Ireland's loveliest landscape.

 

Back by popular request!

OUR ANNUAL VALENTINE ESCAPE: TROPICAL COSTA RICA!

                                                                    February 11-19, 2009

If you’re looking for a way to sweep her/him off her/his feet this Valentine’s Day, we have the perfect answer: a 9-day tour visiting the natural wonders of sunny Costa Rica!  And, if you have no Valentine in mind this year, treat yourself or visit with a friend on a much-needed winter getaway.

 

Portuguese Panorama                        March 27-April 3, 2009

Spring comes early to Portugal. This tour highlights many of the cultural and scenic gems of the country, from the capital, Lisbon, to the Douro Valley in the north, with a visit to the town of Evora – the whole town has been named a World Heritage Site. There will also be an optional 3-day extension to the island of Madeira, Portugal's Floating Garden.

 

 

Chelsea Flower Show Getaway                        May 19-24, 2009

Nowhere in the world is the passion for horticulture expressed more vividly than in Britain, where gardens have served as inspiration for painters, writers, and flower lovers for centuries. From great country estates to miniscule inner-city gardens, the British use their exceptionally long growing season to fullest advantage, and nowhere is this passion expressed more abundantly than at the Chelsea Flower Show.

 

Paris in the Spring: The Art and Gardens of the Ile de France

May 23-30, 2009

We love Paris in the springtime – partly because that is when the gardens are in full bloom!  From the heady allure of the Left Bank to the majestic sweep of the grand boulevards, the City of Light will be yours to explore for a week this spring. Our included city tour will take in the gothic splendor of Notre Dame, the soaring Tour d’Eiffel, the Arc de Triomphe, and the splendors of the Louvre Museum. There will also be plenty of free time for you to explore the archetypal Parisian sights and sounds. 

 

 

The Chelsea Flower Show and France trips may also be taken in combination; call BCS for special pricing!

Here are a few of the offerings for 2008 & 2009

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