Highlanders Twisted Easter Tour 08

[highlander447]

Highlanders Twisted Easter Tour


Thursday 20th March : Flights Edinburgh to Paris, Paris to New York
Clear customs, Airtrain to City, Subway to Hotel Radio City Apartments (http://www.radiocityapartments.com/index.cfm)
Evening meal 54 Broadway Cafe

Friday 21st March : Subway to Battery Park
9am Sightseeing liberty island tour (http://www.statuecruises.com/)

Dinner Heartland Brewery Radio City (http://14935.williams.hostinglogin.com/media/heartlandbrewery.html)
tickets for New York Knicks vs. Memphis Grizzlies 7:30pm at The Garden (http://www.thegarden.com/)

Saturday 22nd March : BreakfastHectors (http://www.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=598&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=22)
11am Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour (http://www.groundzeromuseumworkshop.com/)
visit WTC after the tour then onto the NYC Fire museum (http://www.nycfiremuseum.org/index.php)
5:30pm Dinner Reservation at Dinner Havana Central Times Square (http://www.havanacentral.com/)
Evening show for Jersey Boys (http://www.jerseyboysinfo.com/broadway/)

Sunday 23rd March : Morning at Central Park (http://www.centralpark.com/) (Ice Skating?)
Noon reservation for brunch atMetro Marche (http://store3.geomerx.com/metromarche/custom/index.html)
pick up ourtop of the rock tix (http://www.topoftherocknyc.com/welcome.aspx)
2pm Tour of Soprano's (http://www.screentours.com/tour.php/sopranos/)
Evening Ringling Bros Circus at the Gardenthe circus (http://www.wamuatmsg.com/events/ringlingbros-0308.html)

Monday 24th March : Morning Empire State Observatory (http://www.esbnyc.com/index2.cfm?CFID=25169549&CFTOKEN=44632494) followed by a visit to Grand Central (http://grandcentralterminal.com/) then New York Public Library (http://www.nypl.org/)
Few hours shopping (although I'm sure the stores in down town will be done frequently)
Evening meal Hooters Manhattan followed by New York Knicks vs. New Jersey Nets

Tuesday 25th March : Check out Airtrain back to JFK for 11am flight with Jet Blue to Orlando
Quicksilver (http://http://www.quicksilver-tours.com/) pick up, grocery stop then onto cypress pointe grand villas (http://www.cypress-pointe.com/)
Late lunch SteaknShake (http://http://www.steaknshake.com/default-home.asp)

Quicksilver pick up for Magic v's San Antonio Spur's at Amway Arena (http://www.orlandovenues.net/)

Wednesday 26th March : A day at Aquatica breakfast in park
Evening meal at Cicis Pizza (http://www.cicispizza.com/Default_flash.asp)
Late nightshopping at Wal-Mart

Thursday 27th March : Day of shopping at Florida Mall (http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=139)
Dinner at Bahama Breeze (http://www.bahamabreeze.com/)

Friday 28th March : Day at SW
Evening mealMakahiki Luau (http://commerce.4adventure.com/EStore/Scripts/Skins/SWF/DiningBookNow.aspx) at SW

Saturday 29th March : Check in to RPR for 2 night stay
Day at USO/Dinner Pastamore (http://www.universalorlando.com/cw_dining.html#pastamore)/then see Heart (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_(band)) for Mardi Gras

Sunday 30th March : Day at Universal parks/afternoon by pool/late lunch margaritaville (http://www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafes)
Evening split : Me and Danny at Wrestlemania 24
Girls doing their own thing

Monday 31st March : Check out of RPR do Universal highlights
Evening meal Hooters (http://www.hooters.com/)
followed by Pirate's Cove mini golf (http://www.piratescove.net/)

Tuesday 1st April : Morning shopping at Factory Outlets LBV (http://www.lbvfs.com/Orlando-Outlet-Free-Shuttle.cfm)
Late Lunch at Dragon Court LBV
Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Hornets at Amway Arena

Wednesday 2nd April : Day at WDW parks just doing highlights

Thursday 3rd April : free day
Evening spent with Pam (Truespdr), Bill and Olivia

Friday 4th April Danny's birthday today : Breakfast IHOP (http://www.ihop.com/)
Day at pool/finish packing
Evening meal shared with Pam and familyYachstsman Steakhouse (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/dining/diningDetail?id=YachtsmanSteakhouseDiningPage)[/COLOR][/URL]
Followed by an illuminations birthday cruise shared with Pam and family


Saturday 5thApril : Quicksilver to MCO
MCO-JFK
JFK- AMS
AMS-EDI (Home at last)

[Jools]

Wow Steve that looks like a really special holiday you are going to have :)Loads of new things and old favourites too.

I'm looking forward to the trippies already :D

[loadsapixiedust]

Wow Steve! You are so organised, I haven't even got any park tickets or any kind of itinerary yet and we arrive on the 13th! :eek:

[highlander447]

Wow Steve! You are so organised, I haven't even got any park tickets or any kind of itinerary yet and we arrive on the 13th! :eek:

As its Easter weekend I wanted to get the NY portion booked and sorted :D , I bet u have a plan all in your head by now anyway :D

[Clare]

Looks great Steve - I really must get to New York one of these days!

[truesdpr]

Hey c'mon now - you're getting a bit smartish with this itinerary thing!! Looks great - glad to see a little space reserved for us again!!!

Pam.
:wavey:

[highlander447]

Hey c'mon now - you're getting a bit smartish with this itinerary thing!! Looks great - glad to see a little space reserved for us again!!!

Pam.
:wavey:
Theres always space for Bill u know that Pam ;)

[jeanwales]

Sounds a great trip, will look forward to pics of the fire museum, that sounds interesting.

[Scotty]

Steve, sounds fab. you'll all have a great time.
Morag

[susieb]

Highlander - how did you sort your flights? I cant seem to see any flights with more than one destination.

[highlander447]

Hi I booked flights to NYC then flights from NYC to Orlando separately :smile:

[georgemac]

Steve, looks great, also looking forward to the trippies

Do you ever have a relaxing holiday?

[highlander447]

Steve, looks great, also looking forward to the trippies

Do you ever have a relaxing holiday?

George we usually have a week or two in Wales or Spain during the year so thats our chill holiday

[susieb]

I love reading your trippies Steve have a great time

[kerryh]

This trip looks great!! Looking forward to the trip reports. Im not going away till September so plenty time to get organised but i just cant get motivated like i do with Orlando-maybe after New Year ill be more in the mood for it!!

[peter pan's mum]

It doesn’t seem that long since I was reading your October itinerary Steve!!!!

It looks like it’s going to be a great holiday!:thumbs-up:thumbs-up:thumbs-up

[LizzyBear]

Sounds like another fab trip in the works, i'll be reading the NYC portion in particular with interest (my sister just went and I AM JEALOUS *lol*)

[highlander447]

I've updated the trip as per usual had to fit in an RPR stay, also changed our hotel in NYC got a good deal for Radio City :D, other major change is DC Danny would prefer a Wii than DC so thats what he'll get

[Sweeney_Todd]

That looks like a cracking trip you've got lined up there Steve! :thumbs-up

We would love to do NY as a bolt on; not possible this trip as we wanted to do 3 weeks in FL and it is freezing in NY! Maybe next time if we go later in the year or a separate trip!

Will look forward to your trippies later in the year! ;)


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[jeanwales]

Just seen the Jersey Boys link. that is something I would love!!!

[highlander447]

Just seen the Jersey Boys link. that is something I would love!!!

Frankie Vali and the 4 season's are playing Mardi Gras at USO Jean March15th :thumbs-up

[jeanwales]

Got excited for a minute then realised that is the same date at the airshow at titusville - I know which one will win!!!
Thanks for letting me know though xx

[highlander447]

Updated again as have Circus tickets for the Garden now on Easter Sunday :D

[jeanwales]

I see the Jersey boys show is over in London this month too Steve

[highlander447]

I saw that too Jean, its also touring the US as well

[tiff]

Hi, just wondering why its called the twisted Easter tour?

[highlander447]

Hi, just wondering why its called the twisted Easter tour?

Hi lol it's because rather than doing just Orlando as is normal the twist is rather than connecting in NY as we usually do we are stopping off there for five nights, made sense at the time :D

[highlander447]

I see the Jersey boys show is over in London this month too Steve

U know Jean I bet if u told hubby they where a mardi gras act he'd go for you :smile:

[jeanwales]

:) :) Doubt it, but I have found out they are in New York the same weekend I am there in November with my friend - now just to convince her she likes the Four Seasons! ;)

[highlander447]

here's hoping Jean, I'm lucky DW just goes along with my plan :grin:

[jeanwales]

So does my friend in the main as I do all the organising.
Hopefully you can rave about it in your trippie then I can show it to her ;)

[highlander447]

So does my friend in the main as I do all the organising.
Hopefully you can rave about it in your trippie then I can show it to her ;)

You know me Jean I never disappoint ;)

[Nicksgirl]

I dont want to put a damper on it as it sounds so wonderful, but personally I would change the Circus night..... Ringling have an awful reputation for Animal Cruelty.

Hope you have a wonderful time.
x

[highlander447]

I dont want to put a damper on it as it sounds so wonderful, but personally I would change the Circus night..... Ringling have an awful reputation for Animal Cruelty.

Hope you have a wonderful time.
x

Thanks for that will look into that, I have bought the tix but they are in the gods so only £40 for the 4 if it's an issue I will miss

[purple myra]

a fantastic itinerary...you will be soooo busy!
looking forward to the trippie

[orlandosgr8]

Looks like a fantastic itinerary, looking forward to the trippies :d:

[GIRLPOWER]

I Have taken some great tips from your itinerary. It looks great.

We are doing a new york add on at the start of our August holiday.

I have been NY a few years ago and can not wait to do the beast again. It' s a great way to see the SOL
http://www.circleline42.com/photogallery/10.jpg
http://www.circleline42.com/index.ihtml?page=beast

Also a must do again for us is the boathouse restaurant in central park. You can hire rowing boats for $10 per hour or ride and have a tour in a gondola for $30.00 per half our which is a great way to tour the lakes.

http://www.thecentralparkboathouse.com/sections/gondola.htm

Nikki

[highlander447]

I'd never get the kids or wife on a rowing boat with me, we had to get rescued at Haggerston Castle when kids where younger thanks to my rowing skills

[TinkTatoo]

Sounds like a great trip and I can't wait to read the trippies :)

[kerryh]

Just noticed your away to NY in a few hours, have a great time and cant wait to read your trip report!!!

[highlander447]

Thanks Kerry, we are off in 40 mins to airport :D :pgig:

[truesdpr]

Have a safe trip and see you on the 3rd! Get the weather on for us!

Pam.
:wavey:

[voddygirl]

Have a great trip steve and co :spin: :wave: :spin: :wave:

[highlander447]

Sitting in the apartment eating a philly cheesesteak and fries :D Air France was good, getting sorted for tomorrow now :wavey:

[Minniesmum]

Your schedule sounds fantastic, so much great stuff to do, have an excellent time :)

[jeanwales]

I am not jealous, I am not jealous!, I am not jealous!!! ok I am a lousy liar!!!

Have fun
xxx

[highlander447]

I am not jealous, I am not jealous!, I am not jealous!!! ok I am a lousy liar!!!

Have fun
xxx

Lol Jean, Just to say Carmel Limo where great, punctional, clean, friendly
Steve

[Bob_and_Dawn]

Sorry I have missed you but hope you are having a great time.

Bob

[Brer_Claire]

We were saying the other day that it must be time for you to go!! Hope you have a fab time and keep us updated :)

Claire xx :wavey:

[Susiedo]

Sounds fantastic. You'll miss all the lovely snow you lucky thing!

[jeanwales]

Lol Jean, Just to say Carmel Limo where great, punctional, clean, friendly
Steve

Thanks Steve - just read your live report too. - Maybe I will rebook!
Will wait and see your return first.