Re: Upsndowns East Coast Winter Getaway

[Guest guest]

Hershey is about 30 minutes from Lancaster. I'm sorry to say, the winter

wonderland, that is amazing, is only in November and December. Although the

chocolate tours are year round. Also for those that like iceskating,

Champions on Ice will be performing on Jan 22. I would still recommend

staying in Lancaster and making Hershey a day trip, if you'd like. 2 Hotels

were mentioned, Willow Valley and Hotel Brunswick. Both are nice hotels, but

I wouldn't recommend either one because of their location. Hotel Brunswick is

downtown, and truthfully, there's not alot to do downtown. Maybe because I

live here!! Willow Valley again is a great Hotel, but not much around there.

I would recommend Lancaster Host (www.lancasterhost.com) It has both the pool

as well as a great nightclub. They also sometimes have comedy acts there.

Centrally located in the heart of the " tourist " trap!! Close to The Amish

Home and Barn, which is opened all year round!! It's also surrounded by shops

and hotels. Turn left and it takes you to downtown Lancaster, turn right and

it takes you to the heart of Amish Country. Towns such as Paradise,

Intercourse, Gap, Blue Ball. And yes these are real names The only

drawback is the 4 lanes of traffic out front but if you want to be close

to everything, you really can't help it. The outlet stores are also right

down the street. Really, any hotel on Lincoln Highway East will be where

you'll probably want to be. Strasburg Railroad is great for the kids, but

closed in January!! However for those little boys, the the Tank store

will be open. www.ttstation.com. I have many other ideas for you all, but

since it's already soo lengthy, I'll close here!!

Traci

[Guest guest]

> This is sooooooooo cool that you have chosen Lancaster or Hershey!

Finally I

> can drive one hour to see you all instead of five! I think the Hershey

idea

> is cool because of the winter wonderland thing at Hershey Park. They have

> plenty of hotels and motels in that area.

We knew you would be thrilled Explain the winterwonderland at Hershey

please......

[Guest guest]

> This is sooooooooo cool that you have chosen Lancaster or Hershey!

Finally I

> can drive one hour to see you all instead of five! I think the Hershey

idea

> is cool because of the winter wonderland thing at Hershey Park. They have

> plenty of hotels and motels in that area.

We knew you would be thrilled Explain the winterwonderland at Hershey

please......

[Guest guest]

I checked it out and it looks nice. However, if we make reservations from

that web page, we'll be paying a heck of alot more. I went to

travelocity.com and the lowest rate is only $59.00. The Lancaster Host rate

is 189.00. I plan to book a 59.00 room (haha!) for the 18th and 19th.

[Guest guest]

I checked it out and it looks nice. However, if we make reservations from

that web page, we'll be paying a heck of alot more. I went to

travelocity.com and the lowest rate is only $59.00. The Lancaster Host rate

is 189.00. I plan to book a 59.00 room (haha!) for the 18th and 19th.

[Guest guest]

Suggested agenda for the big day:

AM-- Dads bond with the kids while Moms meet at outlets.

Late afternoon-- Moms take custody of kids so Dads can watch whatever

sporting events are being broadcast.

Late evening--All regroup for pizza & pool party.

I'm kind of relieved to hear that the railroad is not a possibility.

Remember what happened last time we put the kids on a ride at an

event? ;-)

Bev

[Guest guest]

Suggested agenda for the big day:

AM-- Dads bond with the kids while Moms meet at outlets.

Late afternoon-- Moms take custody of kids so Dads can watch whatever

sporting events are being broadcast.

Late evening--All regroup for pizza & pool party.

I'm kind of relieved to hear that the railroad is not a possibility.

Remember what happened last time we put the kids on a ride at an

event? ;-)

Bev

[Guest guest]

, have we figured out a date for this yet??? Beth

[Guest guest]

, have we figured out a date for this yet??? Beth

[Guest guest]

I'll most likely be coming dhless. I live really close to an outlet mall

and rarely go there. I'd rather go to the other place that makes fudge,

hehe! Anyway, I will rent a stroller for so I can at least shop

with friends, no matter where it is we shop.

How about dinner at that place that was suggested for Saturday and we have

pizza on Friday night?

> Suggested agenda for the big day:

> AM-- Dads bond with the kids while Moms meet at outlets.

> Late afternoon-- Moms take custody of kids so Dads can watch whatever

> sporting events are being broadcast.

> Late evening--All regroup for pizza & pool party.

> I'm kind of relieved to hear that the railroad is not a possibility.

> Remember what happened last time we put the kids on a ride at an

> event? ;-)

> Bev

>

>

> Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for

messages to go to the sender of the message.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'll most likely be coming dhless. I live really close to an outlet mall

and rarely go there. I'd rather go to the other place that makes fudge,

hehe! Anyway, I will rent a stroller for so I can at least shop

with friends, no matter where it is we shop.

How about dinner at that place that was suggested for Saturday and we have

pizza on Friday night?

> Suggested agenda for the big day:

> AM-- Dads bond with the kids while Moms meet at outlets.

> Late afternoon-- Moms take custody of kids so Dads can watch whatever

> sporting events are being broadcast.

> Late evening--All regroup for pizza & pool party.

> I'm kind of relieved to hear that the railroad is not a possibility.

> Remember what happened last time we put the kids on a ride at an

> event? ;-)

> Bev

>

>

> Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for

messages to go to the sender of the message.

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Get info about it and send the info to cindy who is trying to get group

rates. So I guess this means you are definately going????

[Guest guest]

,

Get info about it and send the info to cindy who is trying to get group

rates. So I guess this means you are definately going????

[Guest guest]

Beth,

That sounds great!!! We definately need the bar!

[Guest guest]

Beth,

That sounds great!!! We definately need the bar!

[Guest guest]

Do they have a bar????

[Guest guest]

Do they have a bar????

[Guest guest]

Traci,

So many choices... What to do??? what to do??? Well maybe you can be our

research expert and research them all or let us know about them first hand.

And i think cindy was also thinking group rate.

It's getting exciting trying to get a good place for this thing to happen!!!

[Guest guest]

Traci,

So many choices... What to do??? what to do??? Well maybe you can be our

research expert and research them all or let us know about them first hand.

And i think cindy was also thinking group rate.

It's getting exciting trying to get a good place for this thing to happen!!!

[Guest guest]

Bev,

Where is the drinking on the agenda???????

[Guest guest]

Bev,

Where is the drinking on the agenda???????

[Guest guest]

,

Can we get a block of rooms for that rate???

[Guest guest]

,

Can we get a block of rooms for that rate???

[Guest guest]

Lancaster, PA sounds great to me! Still not certain if we'll be

able to make it, but we're sure going to try.

~Heidi... mom to 5yrs w/ds & 6yrs.

> The location has been chosen! Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All other

details

> need to be worked out. We are looking at January or February.

This is

> Amish country, not sure what we can see in the wintertime, but I'll

find

> out.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lancaster, PA sounds great to me! Still not certain if we'll be

able to make it, but we're sure going to try.

~Heidi... mom to 5yrs w/ds & 6yrs.

> The location has been chosen! Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All other

details

> need to be worked out. We are looking at January or February.

This is

> Amish country, not sure what we can see in the wintertime, but I'll

find

> out.

>

>