[Nfbnet-members-list] Shuttle Service and Tours at the National Convention
cheryl echevarria
cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
Sat May 5 00:17:34 UTC 2012
Good morning all:
Cheryl Echevarria, President of the Travel and Tourism Division.
I have made arrangements for some time, and is
indicated in the Braille Monitor, that there is
shuttle service available at Love Field and
Dallas/Fort Worth Airports, you need to make
reservations so that you can get to the Hilton
Anatole for our national convention.
Also, I have arranged with the Texas Affiliate
Tours and Shows of the Dallas area. I need
people making payments to these events no later than May 15, 2012
The Tours are as follows: I need head counts by
May 15th, and half the amount due, either by
check or by PayPal is being offered, please hurry
you are running of out time to register.
Tour a slice of Texas:
Choose from one of the following three tours to
have a uniquely Texas experience!
Dallas Highlights Tour
Join your tour guide, board your
motorcoach...off to enjoy the top sights and
attractions of Dallas’ Downtown, Uptown and
Highland Park on this exciting city tour! Visit
Dealey Plaza in the West End Historic District,
birthplace of Dallas and site of the tragic JFK
assassination. See the world famous Sixth Floor
Museum at Dealey Plaza, which is dedicated to the
life, death and legacy of President John F.
Kennedy. Visit the Grassy Knoll where bystanders
heard gunshots and learn little known details of that fateful day.
At the Old Red Courthouse hear about
the colorful history of Dallas from the 1800’s to
present
stop by John Neely Bryan’s Cabin and the
Kennedy Memorial. Visit spectacular Pioneer
Plaza, a downtown public park, which commemorates
a cattle drive of larger-than-life Texas
Longhorns and hear stories about Texas cowboys and western cattle drives!
Next, enjoy an introduction to the
Dallas Arts District, a rare jewel that is the
centerpiece of our cultural life and home to some
of the finest architecture in the world. Learn
about the acclaimed, globally significant Nasher
Sculpture Center and the serene beauty of the
Crow Collection of Asian Art. See the stunning,
state-of-the-art Winspear Opera House and the
innovative design of the Wyly Theatre. Step
inside the world-class Meyerson Symphony Center,
home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, to learn
about its legendary sound and world renowned
architect, I.M. Pei. Visit the historic,
Victorian Gothic jewel, the Cathedral Shrine of
the Virgin of the Guadalupe to see it's exquisite
European stained glass windows. Learn about the
Belo Mansion’s ties to the infamous gangsters, Bonnie and Clyde.
Tour scenic Turtle Creek; learning
about the native American Indians who once called
this area home; to the exclusive enclave of
Highland Park, passing by its beautiful mansions,
parks, outdoor sculpture, and upscale shopping
and dining in Highland Park Village. Finish your
tour in the Victory Park neighborhood; home to
Dallas' Mavs (NBA) and Dallas Stars (NHL)...and
filled with options for sophisticated dining, entertainment and nightlife!
Scheduled Tour
Friday, July 6, 2012
9:00am - 12:00pm
$45 per person
*Min. 20 persons for tour to commence
Fort Worth Highlights Tour
“Where The West Begins.” Indians.
Cattle. Railroads. Oil. The History of Fort Worth
reads like the history of the American
West. Your tour guide will introduce you to
downtown’s dazzling Sundance Square, a
historically rich area, full of attractions and a
beautiful setting for dining, theatre and
exciting nightlife entertainment. Walk the
Heritage Trail for fascinating western
history
.hear tall tales about the Chisholm Trail
and the famous outlaws, Butch Cassidy and the
Sundance Kid. See the Fort Worth Water Gardens,
the Bass Performance Hall, one of the world’s
finest concert and performance halls. Learn
about Hell’s Half Acre where saloons, gambling
parlors, shooting halls and dance halls once
flourished and hear stories of the cities
colorful past! Visit the superb Sid Richardson
Museum to enjoy western art by masters Russell
and Remington. Stop by Hotel Texas where
President Kennedy spent his last night.
Then off to explore the Fort Worth
Stockyards National Historic District, where the
Old West comes to life! Enjoy a guided walk of
the Stockyards and learn about the historic
attractions that speak to a bygone era when the
town was a stop for the legendary cattle drives
on the Chisholm Trail. Experience before your
eyes as a team of cowhands drives a herd of Texas
Longhorns along Exchange Avenue. Every detail of
this cattle drive...from the saddles to the
chaps, from the hats to the boots....is authentic!
Visit the Livestock Exchange, the
“Wall Street of the West”. See Cowtown Coliseum
site of the world’s first indoor rodeo. Step
inside the White Elephant Saloon – the interior
was used in the filming of Walker Texas
Ranger. Tour the historic Stockyards Hotel and
experience an era when cattle and cotton were
common currency and outlaws were folk
heroes. Drop in Billy Bob’s Texas the world’s
largest honky tonk
stop by the Bull Ring Saloon;
the birthplace of Texas Hold’em and see their
interesting collection of Texas art. Try on
cowboy boots at one of the many western stores or
pick up a memento or gift from Stockyards Station
– formerly sheep and hog barns, now home too many unique shops and restaurants!
Put on your cowboy boots and join us
for western styled, thrilling evening at the Fort
Worth Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Relax and
settle into your seat in the historic Cowtown
Coliseum, built in 1908 and the site of the world's first indoor rodeo!
Scheduled Tour
Friday July 6, 2012
3:00 - 10:30pm
$65 per person (includes entrance to the Stockyards Rodeo)
*Min. 20 persons for tour to commence
*Dinner "On Your Own" in the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
SOUTHFORK RANCH TOUR
...The Legend Lives On
No visit to Dallas is complete
without visiting the legendary Southfork
Ranch! Tour the famed Southfork Ranch and Ewing
Mansion and re-live exciting moments from the
series. Relax on a guided tram tour of the
ranch grounds from the Visitors Center en route
to the Ewing Mansion. You'll hear a history of
the ranch and see Texas longhorns and American
quarter horses. At the Ewing Mansion, a tour
guide will give a full guided tour of the
Mansion, including interesting tidbits about the
years of filming and insight into the character of the Ewings.
Learn about the exciting new TV
Series - Dallas, the Next Generation! The battle
for power, love and Southfork erupts in the new
Dallas on TNT next summer. The one and only
Dallas is back with more delicious drama. JR,
Bobby and Sue Ellen Ewing return to the ranch
with secrets, schemes and betrayals. This time,
they're joined by the next generation of Ewings,
who take ambition and deception to a wicked new
level. The new Dallas stars Josh Henderson, Jesse
Metcalfe and Jordana Brewster will be joined by
iconic stars Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray and Larry
Hagman as J.R. Ewing. The explosive rivalry
between brothers J.R. Ewing and Bobby Ewing
(Duffy) now lives on through another generation,
with the future of the family fortune in the
hands of the Ewing offspring: cousins John Ross
Ewing (Henderson), the son of J.R. and ex-wife
Sue Ellen (Gray), and Christopher Ewing (Metcalfe), the adopted son of Bobby.
As you depart the Mansion, feel free
to stroll through the ranch grounds, and stop and
visit "Lincoln's and Longhorns," displaying Jock
Ewing's original 1978 Lincoln
Continental. Re-live some of the memorable
moments from "Dallas" in the "Dallas Legends"
Exhibit. See the gun that shot J.R., Lucy's
wedding dress, video clips from the series,
interviews with the stars, and other memorabilia
that will make you feel right at home with the
most infamous Texans of them all, the Ewings!
Scheduled Tour
Friday, July 6, 2012
9:00am - 12:00pm
$50 per person (includes entrance to Southfork Ranch)
*Min. 20 persons for tour to commence
The following two tours are organized by the
Tours and Travel Division, and a portion of the
cost of the tickets will benefit the division.
Jersey Boys – Broadway Show at the
AT&T Performing Art Center
JERSEY BOYS, is the Tony®, Grammy®
and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock
and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie
Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi.
This is the story of how four blue-collar kids
became one of the greatest successes in pop music
history. They wrote their own songs, invented
their own sounds and sold 175 million records
worldwide – all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS
features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls
Don't Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and
“Can't Take My Eyes Off You.” “IT WILL RUN FOR
CENTURIES!” proclaims Time Magazine.
The JERSEY BOYS creative team
comprises two-time Tony Award®-winning director
Des McAnuff, book writers Marshall Brickman and
Rick Elice, composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob
Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.
This is also a fundraiser for the
Travel and Tourism Division of the NFB, $5.00 of
the total price is being donated to this proud
division of the National Federation of the Blind.
One reason this show is of
particular interest to some Federationists, and
as an extra treat, the Frankie Valli role is
being played by Cheryl Echevarria, President of
the Travel and Tourism Division, cousin Brad
Weinstock. Mr. Weinstock has agreed to arrange a
quick meet and greet with the caste of the show.
Scheduled Tour
Saturday, June 30, 2012
7:00pm - 11:00pm
$100 per person
*Min. 20 persons for tour to commence
Medieval Times Dinner Show
Surrender to an age of bravery and
honor and witness epic battles of steel and steed
during our All-New Show. From ringside seats,
discover a feast of the eyes and appetite with
more action, more fun & more excitement than ever before.
As you thrill to a rousing live
jousting tournament, marvel at awe-inspiring
horsemanship and falconry, Medieval Time serves a
four-course meal fit for Royalty.
Convention attendees will also have
an opportunity to meet with the ensemble for
photo opts, as well as the chance to pet the horses and touch the armory.
The menu includes: (There is also a
vegetarian meal upon request, must let Cheryl know when booking.)
* Tomato Bisque soup
* Focaccia Bread with Olive oil and seasoning
* Larger BBQ Spare Rib
* Oven-Roasted Chicken
* Herb-Basted Potato Split into Two Quarters
* Braided Apple Strudel
* Larger beverage servings and coffee
Meals are eaten with bare hands here; no need for
silverware in this authentic Medieval experience!
Scheduled Tour
Friday, July 6, 2012
7:00pm – 10:00pm (Dinner begins at 8:00 pm
$50.00 per person
$5 of the $50.00 will be donated to the Travel and Tourism Division
No Bus will be needed, this event is 2 blocks away from the Hilton Anatole
We will meet in the lobby at 7pm
*Min. 20 persons for tour to commence
Six Flags over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas is more than a first-class
family theme park – It’s the Thrill Capital of
Texas! With over 100 rides and attractions, Six
Flags Over Texas is the place to be. With
incredible rides like TITAN and MR. FREEZE,
SUPERMAN and BATMAN: THE RIDE, you'll find more
to cream about than any other park around. So if
you’re looking for pure thrills, GO BIG- GO SIX FLAGS!
Scheduled Tour
Friday, July 6, 2012
3:00pm – 9:00pm
$65 per person (includes entrance bus, tickets to
the park, food you are on your own)
$5.00 per ticket will go to the Travel
*Min. 25 persons for tour to commence
Tour Registration Form:
Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________
Phone: (H)___________________ (Cell)
___________________ (Fax) ___________________
Tour Name
Date Number of
Attendees Cost per Person Total Cost
Tour 1. Jersey
Boys June
30th $100.00 $__________
Tour 2. Medieval Times Dinner Show July
6th $ 50.00 $__________
Children under 12
years
$40.00 $__________
Tour 3. Dallas Highlights
Tour July
6th $ 45.00 $__________
Tour 4. Forth Worth Highlights Tour July
6th $ 65.00 $__________
Tour 5. Southfork Ranch Tour –
The Legend Lives
on July
6th $ 50.00 $__________
Tour 6. Six Flags over Texas July
6th $65.00 $__________
Prices include taxes and fees, bus service and tips where food is concerned.
Total
for Tours $__________
Payments deposits (half of the total payment) and
headcounts must be submitted no later than
May 15, 2012. Final Payments are June 10, 2012
Make checks payable and remit payment to:
Echevarria Travel
10 Aljan Drive
Brentwood, NY 11717
Attention: Cheryl Echevarria
PayPal also available upon request
Questions or to Register by phone
631-456-5394 or 1-866-580-5574
e-mail:
<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>reservations at echevarriatravel.com
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