The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Girlfriends Glittering Christmas!
NOVEMBER 15-17 A Sparkling Kick-off to the Holidays
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