Best of Times - Mainely Christmas Special - Gardens Aglow 12/11-12/25

Boothbay Harbor, ME, USA

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Dec 11 - 12, 2025
Group size: 1 - 54
Best of Times - Mainely Christmas Special - Gardens Aglow 12/11-12/25
Boothbay Harbor, ME, USA

Best of Times Travel
  • Email address verified
191 reviews

Dec 11 - 12, 2025
Group size: 1 - 54

About this trip

Join us on a magical  2 Day adventure to Boothbay Harbor, Maine for one of the most spectacular lighting displays in all of New England - Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.


THE MAGIC BEGINS AS DARKNESS FALLS

Join us to experience the brilliance of New England’s biggest and brightest light display! With over 750,000 lights, witness the transformation of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, gardens into an extravaganza of festive lights in a dramatic display of brilliant color. This year, they’ll be taking the dramatic display to new heights, incorporating their magnificent sculpture exhibit.


A FUN-FILLED ADVENTURE WITH SURPRISES

Get into the Christmas spirit as we travel up to Maine during the start of the Holiday season.  The smell of sweet preserves and savory sauces tempts your taste buds from the parking lot, letting you know that you’ve arrived at Stonewall Kitchen in York, ME.  It’s the home of Stonewall’s Company Store, Café, award-winning Cooking School, production facility and main offices.  Enjoy samples of specialty foods, pick up the ideal gift for the cook in your family, and even see how sauces and preserves are made as you observe the production facility.  Of course a trip to Maine during the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a stop at everyone’s favorite shopping destination - Freeport, Maine - home to the legendary outdoor fitter LL Bean, as well as hundreds of national outlets and locally owned boutiques.  


For a Short Video About Gardens Aglow Click Here.

What's Included

• Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation
• 1 Night Hotel Lodging
• 1 Dinner
• Breakfast at Hotel
• Admission to Gardens Aglow
• Visit to Stonewall Kitchen
• Visit to Freeport, Maine
• Services of a Best of Times Travel Professional Tour Manager Throughout
• Gratuities for Best of Times Travel Tour Manager 

• 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.   


Terms and Conditions of Sale

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 $100pp, 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 October 1st, 2025 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 [email protected].  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 10/1/2025 have no cancellation fee.  Cancellations from 10/2/2025 until 10/31/2025 will be assessed a cancellation fee of 75% of the total fare.  Cancellations after 10/31/2025 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.

What’s included

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What’s not included

  • Driver Gratuity
    Your Bus Driver Gratuity is NOT included in your package price. Our suggested gratuity amount is $15 per person for the entire program.

Available Packages

Double Occupancy Base Rate
Deposit:$100
Available until November 24, 2025

This is for 2 people sharing a room together.  Rooms will be configured with either 1 King Bed or 2 Queens.  Best of Times Travel will make every effort to have passengers sharing a room with different last names have 2 beds in the room.

$499
Deposit:$100
Single Occupancy Base Rate
Deposit:$100
Available until November 24, 2025

This is for 1 Person Occupying a room with No Roommate.  

$629
Deposit:$100
Triple Occupancy Base Rate
Deposit:$100
Available until November 24, 2025

This is for 3 people sharing a room together.  Rooms will be configured with 2 Queens.  This will require that 2 passengers must share a bed together.  Roll-away cots are Not Available.

$479
Deposit:$100
Quad Occupancy Base Rate
Deposit:$100
Available until November 24, 2025

This is for 4 people sharing a room together.  Rooms will be configured with 2 Queens.  This will require that 2 passengers must share each bed in the room.  Roll-away cots are Not Available. 

$479
Deposit:$100

Available options

Chubb Travelers Insurance
$52


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Reviews

Nice time. Only criticism is the bus. Very little room between seats ( worse than an airplane) no drop down for drink or pouch for anything else. Like a wallet, phone, book,etc
By anne n for GoodLife Programs - Newport Christmas Mansions - Thurs 12/12/24 on Dec 22, 2024
The trip delivered what was stated: an expert bus driver who negotiated the roads competently, the hotel accommodations were clean, large with lots of windows and most friendly staff with a great tasting large breakfast provided for the one night stay. Beyond the stated, we found the mix of travelers most pleasant, the Salem COA staff responsive and kind and of course the Rockettes an extravaganza!
By Susan Y for Salem Sr Ctr - Christmas NY Style w/Radio City Rockettes 12/8-12/9/24 on Dec 19, 2024
Food was good, chicken nice and tender (not dry). I know they have a lot of people to feed, still it took 2 1/2 hr from arrival to start of the show. Long time to eat lunch. Kenny and Dolly were excellent - especially Kenny - he head a great voice and sounded (and looked!) just like Kenny. Dolly was very good also, but I had a hard tine hearing some of the words to the songs she sang.
By Patricia H for Travel Club at Oak Point -Kenny & Dolly Smoky Mtn Xmas - Wed 12/4/24 on Dec 06, 2024
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The concert was great,. The performers were fantastic. The food was delicious. I had a great seat but was too close to the speaker. Hard to hear the song at times.
By Elizabeth P for Best of Times Trvl -Kenny & Dolly Smoky Mtn Xmas - Tues 12/3/24 on Dec 06, 2024
We had a great time. The turkey dinner was delicious and the show was great. Iam looking forward to Dolly and Kenny. We saw them a couple of years ago and they were great
By Carolyn B for Holliston Sr. Ctr. -Sicilian Tenors-Downton Abbey Concert-Wed 11/13/24 on Nov 15, 2024
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