Christmas New York Style featuring the Historic Hudson Valley and Overnight IN New York City....

The Hudson River Valley of NY is known not only for its natural beauty but its spectacular riverside estates.  New York City embodies the Christmas season with Rockefeller plaza.  This very special trip incorporates all that is great and wonderful about NY at this festive time of year.  From the wonder of  the breathtaking stained glass windows of Union Church designed by Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall, dramatic Lyndhurst Castle, and the pinnacle of the holiday’s - the Radio City Rockettes!  Truly a trip to remember!   

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: 

 LODGING at the WESTIN NY TIMES SQUARE The Westin New York at Times Square will provide an unforgettable experience in New York City, situated near Times Square, Midtown Manhattan and Madison Square Garden. Walk to Broadway theatres, Central Park and dozens of famed attractions, or enjoy speedy access to all New York City with most subway lines at our hotel’s doorstep. Our incredible accommodations include a Buffet Breakfast    

TOUR OF THE UNION CHURCH OF POCANTICO HILLS - The Church houses memorial stained  glass windows designed by renowned artists HENRI MATISSE and  MARC CHAGALL - Magnificent!

Enjoy a Tour of Fairytale LYNDHURST CASTLE - Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, is Lyndhurst, one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions. Designed in 1838 by Alexander Jackson Davis, its architectural brilliance is complemented by a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and railroad tycoon Jay Gould.  For Christmas the decorations come out and the mansion turns into a magical wonderland.   

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SHOW.   This is an outstanding show whether it’s your first time or 20th time in the audience.  Enjoy Reserved Seating at Radio City Music Hall.  And this is the ONLY place to see this show in all its glory.  We’ll also have approximately 3 hours for shopping and lunch on our own.  

NEW FOR 2026 - ADD ON OPTION FOR A BROADWAY SHOW -   Best of Times is proud to offer a couple of exciting Broadway Shows that guests can purchase to enhance their NY City Christmas Experience.  The shows will be scheduled for the Monday Evening performance.  

• Roundtrip Motor coach Transportation*

• 1 Nights Lodging at the Westin NY Times Square

• Breakfast at the Hotel

• Tour of Union Church

• Tour of Lyndhurst Castle

• Reserved Seats at Radio City Music Hall for the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Show

• Best of Times Travel Tour Manager (Gratuity Included)

• Optional Travelers Insurance by Chubb is offered - Click Here for Details on Chubb Travel Insurance Program

 * Single Group Pick-Up.  Non-Group Bookings will be required to travel to the nearest Best of Times or Group Set Pick-Up Location. Best of Times Travel will notify you of the closest departure point to where you live approximately 3 weeks prior to the trip departure date. 

Here are the Specific Terms & Conditions of Sale For this program.

Rates and itineraries shown here were in effect at the time of printing and no changes are anticipated; however, Best of Times Travel reserves the right to withdraw any tour or to make any rate changes, as necessary. Prices are subject to change. A deposit is always required to confirm a reservation. A Deposit of $250pp, plus insurance premium (if selected) is due upon registration to confirm your reservation. Travel Insurance: We recommend your purchase of optional travel insurance. This optional travel insurance is per person and the premium is based on the overall trip cost. Travelers MUST purchase the plan at the time of initial deposit. Coverage will not be in place unless your full Deposit is received. Cancellation schedule and fees are in place regardless of cancellation reason (including, but not limited to, force majeure, health pandemics or government restrictions). Travel Insurance Premium is also Non-Refundable regardless of cancellation reason. Payment in full must be received by September 18th, 2026 or this may result in an automatic cancellation. Please note: All cancellations must be made in writing and sent to Best of Times Travel via traditional mail or emailed to cancellations@bestoftimestravel.com. The date of cancellation is deemed to be the date received by Best of Times Travel. Cancellation Charges for this programs are as follows: Cancellations from date of booking until 7/1/2026 have no cancellation fee. Cancellations from 7/2/2026 until 9/18/2026 will be assessed a cancellation fee of $150. Cancellations from 9/19/26 until 10/2/2026 will be assessed a cancellation fee of 75% of the total fare. Cancellations after 10/2/2026 will receive no refund, 100% of the total fare. Best of Times Travel is not responsible for any refunds over and above said amount. Best of Times Travel reserves the right to issue any refunds, in whole or in part, in the form of future travel credit.

*Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver has the following stipulations: plan must  be purchased within 15 days of initial trip payment, insured must be medically able to travel at time of purchasing the plan, all pre-paid, non-refundable trip costs need to be insured. This information is a brief description of the features of this  insurance program. Coverage & pricing may vary by state. The provision of this document is for informational purposes only and is not an insurance contract. Coverage is being marketed by Chubb Insurance Solutions Agency, Inc. located at  202 Halls Mills Road, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889. Insurance benefits are underwritten by ACE Property & Casualty Insurance Company located at 436 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106. 

To allow our guests the ability to enhance their NY City adventure with us, we are happy to provide you 3 Broadway show options that you may purchase prior to your trip departure at group discounted rates.  Due to Box Office Requirements we will need to have a minimum number of guests to participate in any given show.  Therefore, we are asking guests to provide us a First Choice Option and a Second Choice Option when selecting a show.  This will allow us to determine which shows meet the minimum requirements and notify our guests accordingly.  Please provide us on your selections upon registration. If Best of Times Travel does not get enough participants for any given show, guests will be automatically issued a refund for the purchase of the show ticket. We will know if we have met our minimum passenger count just prior to the final payment date.

Death Becomes Her - “The most fun night out on Broadway!” – The Daily Beast - 

Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. They have always been the best of frenemies…until Madeline steals Helen’s fiancé away. As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.

After one sip of Viola’s magical potion, Madeline and Helen begin a new era of life (and death) with their youth and beauty restored…and a grudge to last eternity.  

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child - Prepare to be on the edge of your seat at this Tony Award®-winning spectacle! - 

Adventure runs in the family. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. “You’ll be wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine). 

Experience the wizarding world like never before from the moment you arrive.  

Moulin Rouge - How wonderful life is...at the Moulin Rouge. 

Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular... Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and—above all—LOVE, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind.