Vermont Country Christmas

~ A Terrapin Tours “Resort Collection” Getaway ~

A Luxury Holiday Getaway featuring the Essex Resort & Spa - Celebrate the season at the renowned Essex Resort and take in a spectacular holiday tradition - Winter Lights at Shelburne Museum!  Experience Shelburne Museum's campus as it glows in a bedazzling display of lights and music, enjoy one of Vermont's finest hotels, visit the quintessential New England town of Stowe, and enjoy a festive holiday dinner.The tranquil setting, charm, and holiday splendor is the essence of Vermont– creating a truly unique & unforgettable stay.

Highlights of this tour include:

This “Resort Collection” tour is designed to give you time to enjoy the resort and your surroundings • Spend 2 Nights at the luxurious Essex Resort & Spa  ~ enjoy Vermont’s premier culinary resort which features award-wining dining, exquisite accommodations, and beautiful surroundings • Time to relax and enjoy the amenities at the resort – sit by the fire sipping a hot cocoa, marvel at the life-sized gingerbread house baked and built by the resort’s culinary team, visit the world class spa, or partake in a holiday activity (TBA, additional fee) • Experience Shelburne Museum’s Winter Lights – a spectacular holiday extravaganza that delights visitors with imaginatively and wondrously decorated structures, including the iconic 220-foot steamboat Ticonderoga and its companion 1871 Lighthouse, plus 18 other buildings and gardens • Visit the Village of Stowe - a postcard-perfect Vermont town filled with charm, where you can enjoy lunch on your own, browse local galleries, and visit old-time shops like Shaw’s General Store and Stowe Mercantile • Enjoy a festive holiday dinner party created by the renowned chef’s at the Essex Resort • Services of a Professional Tour Director • Round-trip Luxury Motorcoach Transportation from NH

Tour departs from Concord, NH ~ Maximum of 36 Passengers

ACTIVITY LEVEL:  This tour requires participants to walk on dimly lit, uneven, outdoor surfaces in the winter. Outdoor activities take place rain, snow, or shine.

Payment Terms:  $150 per person deposit; plus the cost of Travel Protection, if purchased, required at time of reservation. Final payment due 90 days prior to tour departure.

• 2 Nights accommodations at the luxurious Essex Resort & Spa

• Admission to Shelburne Museum’s Winter Lights

• Festive holiday dinner party at the Essex Resort

• Services of a Professional Tour Director

• Round trip luxury motor coach transportation from Concord, NH

Tour Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Included Meals: 2 Breakfasts / 1 Lunch / 1 Dinner

Tour Inclusions:

• Hotel accommodations, including taxes

• Meals as indicated, including gratuities

• Admission to attractions, guided tours, and entrance fee as noted

Tour Exclusions:

• Meals that are not included on the published itinerary

• Gratuities to your coach driver (recommended $4-$6 per person, per day), tour director (recommended $6-$8 per person, per day), any local guides (recommended $2-3 per person), and housekeeping staff (recommended $2-3 per room/day) are not included in your package

• All items and expenses of a personal nature

• Optional Travel Protection