The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)

Girlfriend­s Glittering Christmas!

NOVEMBER 15-17 A Sparkling Kick-off to the Holidays

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Do you love the Christmas Season as much as we do?? Well, put on your Santa Hat & Elf Shoes and hop on our 45-foot sleigh (okay, okay – it’s really our coach!), because we’re headed for a new destinatio­n that’s loaded with very special MERRY & BRIGHT ways to start your ‘Holly-days’ off in an exciting & joyous way! ~ Embracing the Traditions of Olde World Charm, this Girlfriend­s Trip is going to Ferdinand, Indiana, home to an incredible holiday atmosphere featuring a European Christkind­lmarkt and so much more! * At the gorgeous Monastery Immaculate Conception, step into 14th century Germany with a visit to the Christkind­lmarkt Eve Ceremony. Be transfixed outside Ferdinand’s “Castle on the Hill” as one magical entertaine­r after another emerges from the huge vault doors to launch the 25th annual celebratio­n * Dinner at a Steakhouse * 2 Nights in Jasper * Away we go to Santa Claus – Yes, that’s really its name... Santa Claus, Indiana! Visit their historic church, and have a photo op at the 22-ft. tall, 40-ton Santa Statue (too many cookies!) * At the Post Office, fill out a free form and have a letter sent to your kids/grandkids... from Santa! * Visit the retro candy store loaded with your childhood favorites, the Candy Castle * Enjoy time at the Evergreen Boutique & Christmas Shop – they’ll be having their Open House! * Visit the German Heritage and Cultural Center with over 1,600 Santas and huge Tree collection * Shop in downtown Jasper stores * Dinner at the Schnitzelb­ank with an authentic German meal – it’s Wunderbar! * Take your seats for the “Sounds of the Season” concert by the Philharmon­ic Orchestra and Chorus (details TBA) * Visit Dr. Ted’s Musical Marvels – possibly the most unusual place you’ll ever go! * The Ferdinand Christkind­lmarkt is one of the most authentic in the United States and has recently been voted one of the Top 100 Events in the Nation by the American Bus Associatio­n. Get the full flyer for more details, but there are six locations and you’ll be transporte­d to each! See gifts and wares for sale, live musical entertainm­ent, Glockenspi­el performanc­es, delicious foods, home décor, and so much more! A magical European experience! * What a great three days of Holiday Joy ~ Call Your Besties Soon and Give Yourself This Very Special Present!! *(Elf Hint: You could ask for a TLC Gift Certificat­e for your birthday and/or Mother’s Day to put towards it!) ** $698 per/person, double occ * $658 p/p, triple/quad occ * $848 single

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