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[Melissa Ann Riccobono]

Hello everyone,
Here are some great tours going on at this year's National Convention.
Melissa

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Hello all:

Here are the tours for the National Convention of the National Federation of
the Blind, there is one for the evening of July 1, 2012 and the others are
all for the 6th of July. For the tours to commence, we must have a minimum
of 20 people going, if not then you will get your money returned.
I need a head count and at least half the deposit no later than May 15,
2012. Final payments are due June 15, 2012. Please read carefully, and
contact information is below the tours, so you know where to send the
checks.
Sunday - July 1, 2012 from 7pm until 11pm. This is also a fundraiser for the
Travel and Tourism Division $5.00 from each ticket will go to the division.


Jersey Boys - Broadway Show at the AT&T Performing Art Center, July 1, 2012

JERSEY BOYS, is the TonyR, GrammyR 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 AwardR-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.

As an extra treat, and why this show is so special, the Frankie Valli part
is being played by Cheryl Echevarria, President of the Travel and Tourism
Division, cousin, Brad Weinstock, as well as a meet and greet with the cast
of the show for photo and autographs etc.

My cousin is looking forward to meeting everyone.

Scheduled Tour
Sunday, July 1, 2012
7:00pm - 11:00pm
$90 per person
price includes motor-coach bus, taxes and fees.

We will meet in the lobby of the hotel at 7pm
  *Min. 20 persons for tour to commence

Medieval Times Dinner Show - July 6, 2012 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.

We will also have after the show a meet and greet with the ensemble for
photo opts, able to pet the horses and touch the armory, and so much more!

The menu includes: (There is also a vegetarian meal upon request, must let
me know when booking.)

Tomato Bisque soup
Focaccia Bread with Olive oil and seasoning Larger BBQ Spare Ribs
Oven-Roasted Chicken Herb-Basted Potato Split into Two Quarters Braided
Apple Strudel Larger beverage servings and coffee

You can eat your meal with your hands here, and not have to worry, because
we all will be.

Scheduled Tour
Friday, July 6, 2012
8:00pm - 10:00pm
$50.00 per person
$5 of the price will be donated to the Travel and Tourism Division Children
rate under 12 is $40.00

No Bus will be needed this event is 2 blocks away from the Hilton Anatole

We will meet in the lobby at 7pm with our tour guide *Min. 20 persons for
tour to commence

DALLAS HIGHLIGHTS TOUR - July 6, 2012

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  - July 6, 2012

"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.  July 6, 2012 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 - July 6, 2012
9:00am - 12:00pm
$50 per person (includes entrance to Southfork Ranch)
  *Min. 20 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 July 1st  $ 90.00 per person

Tour 2. Medieval Times Dinner Show July 6  $50.00 per person, $40 Children
under 12

Tour 3. Dallas Highlights Tour July 6th $ 45.00 per person

Tour 4. Forth Worth Highlights Tour July 6 $ 65.00 per person Tour 5.
Southfork Ranch Tour - The Legend Lives on July 6th $ 50.00 per person
Prices include taxes and fees, bus service and tips where food is concerned.

*A minimum of 20 people per tour to commence, if you register for a tour,
and then tour does not go due to lack of registration, then you will have
the option of having your check or payment amount returned to you, or having
the option of picking another tour.

Payments deposits and headcounts must be submitted no later than May 15,
2012

Final Payments are June 10, 2012
**Cancellations made after June 10 with not be refunded.
Make checks payable and remit payment to:

Echevarria Travel
10 Aljan Drive
Brentwood, NY 11717

Attention: Cheryl Echevarria
Questions or to Register by phone
631-456-5394 or 1-866-580-5574

Paypal is also an option.
e-mail: reservations at echevarriatravel.com

Cheryl Echevarria is the President of the Travel and Tourism Division and
owner of Echevarria Travel


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