♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ WELCOME TO OUR TRAVEL AUCTION GET AWAY SPECIAL.

I'M YOUR HOST DIANE JONES, PROGRAM MANAGER AT WCNY'S CLASSIC FM.

FOR THE NEXT HALF HOUR, WE ARE GOING TO SHOWCASE SOME AMAZING GETAWAYS THAT YOU CAN BID ON STARTING RIGHT NOW AT WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION.

NEAR OR FAR, THERE IS A GETAWAY FOR EVERYBODY, AND THE DISCOUNTS ARE TREMENDOUS.

THE STARTING PRICE ON ALL OF THESE TRIPS IS 55 TO 60% OFF THEIR VALUE.

SO AS YOU ARE WATCHING TONIGHT, MAKE SURE YOU NOTE THE TRIP NUMBERS ON THE VIDEOS AND THAT'S HOW WILL YOU FIND THE TRIPS ON OUR WEBSITE.

SO YOU CAN CHECK OUT ITS DETAILS AND START BIDDING.

NO PHONE NUMBER TO CALL, NO BOARDS TO LOOK AT.

JUST GO TO WCNY.ORG/TRAVEL AUCTION.

WE ARE STREAMING THIS BROADCAST THERE AND ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE WCNYCONNECTED.

TELL YOUR OUT OF TOWN FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO WATCH AND BID, TOO.

THE AUCTION IS OPEN TO EVERYONE.

NOW THESE TRIPS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR A SHORT TIME.

SO IF YOU SEE SOMETHING YOU LIKE, BID OR BUY IT NOW.

IF YOU WANT TO BE 100% SURE THAT YOU ARE NOT OUTBID, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BUY IT NOW FEATURE.

YOU WILL PURCHASE THE TRIP INSTANTLY, STILL AT A DISCOUNT ON THE TRIP'S FULL VALUE.

BUT ONCE A BID IS PLACED, THE BUY IT NOW OPTION DISAPPEARS SO YOU NEED TO ACT FAST.

LET ME SHOW YOU HOW EASY IT IS TO BID AT WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION.

YOU CAN VIEW ALL OF OUR AVAILABLE TRIPS AND SORT BY ITEM NUMBER, CITY, STATE OR VALUE.

YOU CAN CLICK ON MORE INFO TO VIEW THE EXPIRATION DATES, BLACKOUT DATES AND ANY RESTRICTIONS.

AND THE MOST IMPORTANT PART, THE BID OR BUY NOW BUTTON.

ONCE YOU CLICK IT, YOU WILL BE LINKED TO eBAY.

OUR ONLINE AUCTION IS POWERED BY eBAY FOR CHARITY.

CREATE OR LOG INTO YOUR eBAY ACCOUNT AND THEN YOU CAN START BIDDING.

WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS AND YOU ARE A LUCKY WINNER, YOU WILL ENTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION INTO eBAY AND WCNY WILL MAIL YOU THE TRIP WITHIN A FEW DAYS.

YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS AUCTION HELPS US CONTINUE TO PROVIDE GREAT PROGRAMMING ON OUR T STATIONS AND CLASSIC FM RADIO AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.

WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE YOUR SUPPORT TONIGHT THANK YOU.

TO KICK OFF OUR SHOW, WE'LL LOOK AT SOMES A MAG GETAWAYS AND GREAT DEALS.

REMEMBER, TELL YOUR OUT OF TOWN FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO WATCH AND BID AT WCNY.ORBING/TRAVELAUCTION.

NESTLED 1,100 FEET ABOVE THE CARIBBEAN SEA, JUST OUTSIDE SOUFRIÈRE, ST. LUCIA; LADERA RESORT IS A ROMANTIC, ADULTS-ONLY PROPERTY, RENOWNED FOR SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE MAJESTIC PITONS.

ONCE PART OF THE FAMOUS COCOA PLANTATION RABOT ESTATE; THIS ECO-FRIENDLY, LUXURY RESORT IS UNIQUELY CONSTRUCTED FROM LOCALLY HARVESTED HARDWOODS, STONE, AND TILE, AND FEATURES FURNITURE MADE ON-SITE BY ST. LUCIAN ARTISANS.

DECORATED WITH ISLAND FLAIR, GUEST SUITES OFFER A PRIVATE, PLUNGE POOL AND OPEN WALL TO BASK IN THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS.

LINGER OVER COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST AT THE FARM-TO-TABLE DASHEENE RESTAURANT.

EXPLORE THE GARDENS, TAKE A GUIDED TOUR ALONG THE VOLCANIC RIDGE, AND HOP THE SHUTTLE TO THE BEACH.

INDULGE IN AN UNFORGETTABLE PARADISE EXPERIENCE AT LADERA RESORT, ST. LUCIA'S ONLY RESORT SET ON A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.

GET AWAY TO RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, FOR A RELAXING STAY AT COURTYARD RALEIGH MIDTOWN.

GUESTROOMS FEATURE LUXURY BEDDING, WORKSTATIONS, COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI, AND FLAT-SCREEN TV.

THERE'S A SEASONAL OUTDOOR POOL AND FITNESS CENTER, AND THE BISTRO RESTAURANT OFFERS REFRESHING BREAKFAST CHOICES AND DINNER AND COCKTAIL OPTIONS IN THE EVENING.

AT THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT RALEIGH MIDTOWN, YOU'LL HAVE EASY ACCESS TO AREA ATTRACTIONS INCLUDING DOWNTOWN RALEIGH, CRABTREE VALLEY MALL, AND NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY.

HISTORY AND ELEGANCE SURROUND BLYTHEWOOD EVENT CENTER - BED & BREAKFAST, IN AMITE, LOUISIANA.

BLYTHEWOOD IS A GREEK REVIVAL-STYLE MANSION BUILT IN 1885.

NOT JUST A B&B, BLYTHEWOOD ALSO HOSTS SPECIAL EVENTS.

THIS PACKAGE IS A 2-NIGHT STAY FOR 2 PEOPLE IN A GUESTROOM IN THE MAIN HOUSE.

SURROUNDED BY OAK TREES AND A CAMELLIA GARDEN, YOU'LL FIND SERENITY AND OPULENCE AT BLYTHEWOOD EVENT CENTER - BED & BREAKFAST.

FIND YOUR SEASIDE HAVEN AT SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH IN SANTA MONICA, ONE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S MOST DESIRABLE ENCLAVES.

GRACIOUS GUESTROOMS RECALL THE QUINTESSENTIAL COTTAGES OF CAPE COD, WITH ORIGINAL ARTWORK, CURATED LIBRARY, AND SHUTTERED DOORS OPENING ONTO BREEZY BALCONIES.

UNWIND AT THE BEACH, SUN-DRENCHED POOL DECK, AND WELLNESS SPA.

SAVOR DISHES FOR EVERY CRAVING IN ELEGANT AND BEACHFRONT CASUAL DINING VENUES.

FOR LAID BACK COASTAL LUXURY, SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH.

FEATURING PREMIUM FURNISHINGS, KITCHEN AND BEDROOM AND LAUNDRY AND OUTDOOR DINING AND ENDLESS VIEWS.

DINE AT GAZEBO BAR AND GRILL WITH OCEAN FRONT GRILL AND DECK.

BASK IN THE MEZ MER MESMERIZING BEAUTY OF THE BEACH AND EXPLORE WITH COMPLEMENTARY USE OF KAYAKS SNORKELING GEAR.

TAKE A TROPICAL REEF TOUR.

FOR UNRIESMED BEACH FRONT CARIBBEAN LUXURY, ESCAPE TO ST. PETER'S BAY IN BARBADOS.

FIND YOUR SEASIDE HAVEN AT SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH IN SANTA MONICA, ONE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S MOST DESIRABLE ENCLAVES.

GRACIOUS GUESTROOMS RECALL THE QUINTESSENTIAL COTTAGES OF CAPE COD, WITH ORIGINAL ARTWORK, CURATED LIBRARY, AND SHUTTERED DOORS OPENING ONTO BREEZY BALCONIES.

UNWIND AT THE BEACH, SUN-DRENCHED POOL DECK, AND WELLNESS SPA.

SAVOR DISHES FOR EVERY CRAVING IN ELEGANT AND BEACHFRONT CASUAL DINING VENUES.

FOR LAID BACK COASTAL LUXURY, GRAND VUE PARK IN MOUNDSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA IS YOUR GO-TO DESTINATION FOR FAMILY ADVENTURE.

GRAND VUE'S TREETOP VILLA CABINS OFFER ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME, INCLUDING A FULLY-STOCKED KITCHEN AND A HOT TUB ON THE DECK.

ON-SITE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A POOL COMPLEX, MOUNTAIN BIKING, HIKING, AND MINIATURE GOLF.

AND THE VUE BAR AND GRILL IS A GREAT PLACE TO RELAX AFTER A DAY OF ADVENTURING.

WILD AND WONDERFUL STARTS AT GRAND VUE PARK.

WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A COUPLE'S ESCAPE, A FAMILY VACATION OR A SOLO TRIP IN THE EXCITEMENT OF THE CITY, THE REFRESHING PEACE AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY, OR A BEACH VACATION, WCNY'S GETAWAYS HAS A VACATION SPOT FOR EVERYONE.

ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FOR THIS FUNDRAISING AUCTION HELP US TO WORK TOWARD OUR MISSION: CONNECTING WITH THE CURIOUS OF ALL AGES THROUGH INNOVATION, CREATIVE CONTENT, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES TO OPEN MINDS AND SPARK CHANGE.

GATHER A GROUP OF UP TO (6) FOR THE IDEAL CAMPING GETAWAY AT LAKE GEORGE ESCAPE CAMPGROUND, JUST OFF INTERSTATE 87 IN LAKE GEORGE, NEW YORK.

SURROUNDED BY ADIRONDACK PARK, THIS 178-ACRE RESORT IS FULL OF PLUSH WOODS, MEADOWS, AND ACCESS TO SCHROON RIVER; FEATURING AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF AMENITIES, TENNIS COURTS, PLAYGROUND, AND FULL ACTIVITIES CALENDAR.

FOR SCENIC TRIPS ON THE RIVER, RENT OUTFITTED CANOES, KAYAKS, AND TUBES.

UNWIND IN YOUR LOFTED, COZY CABIN WITH BEAUTIFUL TONGUE AND GROOVE WALLS AND THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED FLOORPLAN, HIGHLIGHTED BY (2) BEDROOMS, FULL BATH, SLEEPING NOOK, FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM WITH SLEEPER SOFA, AND CABLE TV.

RELAX OUTDOORS BY THE FIRE RING, PICNIC TABLE, AND PORCH.

RE-CONNECT WITH NATURE AND SHARE A WEEK OF ADVENTURE AND FUN AT LAKE GEORGE ESCAPE CAMPGROUND.

MAKE PHENOMENONLY MEMORIES.

SPREAD OUT IN YOUR MODERN GULF FRONT GUEST ROOM WITH PRIVATE BALCONY, RELAX ON THE BEACH, SWIM IN THE POOL, SPLASH IN THE WATER PLAYGROUND, INDULGE IN SPA TREATMENTS.

BE A PIRATE, EXPLORE FOUR ON SITE RESTAURANTS AND KICK BACK WITH A DIVE IN MOVIE.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT HOLIDAY INN RESORT.

PANAMA CITY BEACH.

AND EXPLORE CRYSTAL AND CARIBBEAN WATERS WITH COMPLIMENTARY NON MOTORIZE THE SPORTSY EQUIPMENT.

YOUR UNFORGETTABLE TROPICAL PARADISE, BAY GARDENS BEACH RESORT.

YOU'LL FIND PRIVACY AND NATURAL BEAUTY AT GERMANY VALLEY OVERLOOK CABINS IN RIVERTON, WEST VIRGINIA, SURROUNDED BY 170 ACRES OF PASTURE LAND.

EACH OF THE FOUR CABINS OFFERS A FULLY-EQUIPPED KITCHEN, FULL BATH AND SHOWER, SATELLITE TV, AND COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI.

IN THE AREA, THERE'S LOTS TO DO, INCLUDING ROCK CLIMBING, CAVING, HIKING, HUNTING AND FISHING, SKIING, SIGHTSEEING, STAR-GAZING, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND BIRD WATCHING.

ALMOST HEAVEN, WEST VIRGINIA - AT GERMANY VALLEY OVERLOOK CABINS.

OPEN SEASONALLY FROM MAY TO OCTOBER, MT.

LIBERTY LODGING IN LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, HAS HOSTED OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS EXPLORING THE WHITE MOUNTAINS AND FRANCONIA NOTCH SINCE THE 1930S.

SET IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ALONG THE PEMIGEWASSET RIVER, THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY PROPERTY FEATURES COMFY MOTEL-STYLE GUESTROOMS AND COZY CABINS WITH KITCHENETTES, PORCHES OR DECKS, ALL JUST STEPS FROM THE SWIMMING POOL AND CAMPFIRE RINGS.

RETURN TO A SIMPLER TIME AT MT.

LIBERTY LODGING.

EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUENESS OF WATERFRONT COTTAGES AT THE ELMS WATERFRONT COTTAGES, LAKE LUZERNE, NEW YORK, WEST OF GLENS FALLS.

EACH BOUTIQUE COTTAGE FEATURES ADIRONDACK INTERIORS AND ESSENTIAL HOME COMFORTS, INCLUDING QUEEN-SIZE BED, FUTON, FULL KITCHEN, DINING AREA, AND SCREENED-IN PORCH OR DECK.

GUESTS ENJOY A PRIVATE BEACH, BARBECUE GRILLS, CAMPFIRES, AND WATER SPORTS, LIKE KAYAKING, PADDLEBOARDING, AND FISHING.

CREATE MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME AT THE THE ELMS WATERFRONT COTTAGES.

HOSPITALITY AWAITS YOU AT HOTEL CONCORD SYRACUSE, IN EAST SYRACUSE.

THE HOTEL IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED JUST MINUTES FROM THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AS WELL AS SYRACUSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

THIS PET-FRIENDLY HOTEL OFFERS SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE GUESTROOMS.

AMENITIES INCLUDE FREE WIFI, FLAT-SCREEN TVS, A FITNESS CENTER, AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVED EACH MORNING.

CLOSE TO SU, THEATERS, MUSEUMS AND GREAT DINING, HOTEL CONCORD SYRACUSE IS A GREAT CHOICE!

BUILT IN 1878, MERRILL HOUSE IS A MAGNIFICENT, STATELY HOME IN PICTON, ONTARIO, RESTORED TO ITS VICTORIAN GLORY WITH EXQUISITE MODERN APPOINTMENTS.

LOCATED AN HOUR FROM KINGSTON, THIS LAVISH BOUTIQUE INN FEATURES CAREFULLY CURATED INTERIORS, EXTRAORDINARY WINE CELLAR, AND GOURMET DINING.

RELAX IN YOUR SUMPTUOUS, INDIVIDUALLY DECORATED GUESTROOM, AND INDULGE YOUR SENSES IN THE VIRTUAL REALITY LOUNGE, CONSERVATORY BAR, SAUNA, GALLERY, MUSEUM, AND GARDENS.

MERRILL HOUSE, EVERY LUXURY TRAVELER'S DREAM.

IMAGINE THE SINGULAR EXPERIENCE OF SLEEPING IN A REPURPOSED WINE TANK ON THE WESTERN COAST OF GREECE AT DEXAMENES SEASIDE HOTEL IN AMALIADAS, A REGION OF UNSPOILED BEACHES AND AN ABUNDANCE OF WINERIES, 30 MINUTES FROM ANCIENT OLYMPIA.

THIS ECO-CONSCIOUS, AWARD-WINNING RESORT WAS A 1920S WINE FACTORY, WHERE FERMENTATION TANKS AND CHEM LABS HAVE BEEN CONVERTED INTO INDUSTRIALLY CHIC LODGING.

ONE OF EUROPE'S MOST INNOVATIVE HOTEL CONCEPTS, DEXAMENES SEASIDE HOTEL.

WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS GROUP OF BEAUTIFUL VIDEOS AND TRIP OFFERINGS.

THERE ARE ADDITIONAL TRIPS YOU WON'T SEE TONIGHT LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION.

YOU CAN BID ON OR BUY THE TRIPS AT ANY TIME DURING THIS BROADCAST AND FOR A SHORT TIME AFTERWARDS.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL WE PRESENT A TRIP.

YOU CAN SEE TRIP VIDEOS, EXPIRATION DATES, BLACKOUT DATES AND ANY RESTRICTIONS ON THE BLUE TABS NEXT TO EACH OFFERING.

LET ME SHOW YOU JUST HOW EASY IT IS TO BID.

AT WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION, YOU CAN VIEW ALL OF OUR AVAILABLE TRIPS AND SORT BY ITEM NUMBER, CITY, STATE AND VALUE.

YOU CAN CLICK ON MORE INFO TO VIEW EXPIRATION DATES, BLACKOUT DATES AND ANY RESTRICTIONS.

AND THE MOST IMPORTANT PART, THE BID OR BUY NOW BUTTON.

ONCE YOU CLICK IT, YOU WILL BE LINKED TO eBAY, OUR ONLINE AUCTION IS POWERED BY eBAY FOR CHARITY.

CREATE OR LOG INTO YOUR eBAY ACCOUNT AND THEN YOU CAN START BIDDING.

WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS AND YOU ARE A LUCKY WINNER, YOU WILL ENTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION IN eBAY AND WCNY WILL MAIL YOU THE TRIP WITHIN A FEW DAYS.

THESE TRIPS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR A SHORT TIME.

SO IF YOU SEE SOMETHING YOU LIKE, BID OR BUY IT NOW.

IF YOU WANT TO BE 100% SURE YOU ARE NOT OUTBID, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BUY IT NOW FEATURE.

YOU WILL PURCHASE THE TRIP INSTANTLY, STILL AT A DISCOUNT ON THE TRIP'S FULL VALUE.

ONCE A BID IS PLACED, THE BUY IT NOW OPTION DISAPPEARS SO ACT FAST.

YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS FUNDRAISING AUCTION HELPS US CONTINUE TO PROVIDE GREAT PROGRAMMING ON OUR TV STATIONS AND CLASSIC FM RADIO.

WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE YOUR SUPPORT TONIGHT THANK YOU.

WE STILL HAVE MORE TRIPS TO SHOW YOU.

AND IF YOU SEE A GETAWAY YOU WANT TO GO ORGANIZATION TAKE NOTE OF THE TRIP NUMBER AND VISIT WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION TO BID OR BUY NOW.

WE HAVE TWO MORE SETS OF TRIPS TO SHOW YOU TONIGHT YOU KNOW, PARTICIPATING IN OUR TRAVEL ACTION GETAWAYS IS A WIN-WIN FOR BOTH YOU AND WCNY.

YOU WIN A FABULOUS GETAWAY AT A DISCOUNT PRICE ANT WCNY WINS THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES.

DID YOU KNOW PBS AND MEMBER STATIONS ARE AMERICA'S LARGEST CLASSROOM?

THE NATION'S LARGEST STAGE FOR THE ARTS AND A TRUSTED WINDOW TO THE WORLD.

IN ADDITION, PBS'S EDUCATIONAL MEDIA HELPS PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND OPENS UP THE WORLD TO THEM IN AN AGE APPROPRIATE WAY.

TAKE A RIDE ON THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN RAILROAD'S CATSKILL FLYER WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY AN ICE CREAM ON THE ICE CREAM SUNDAYS TRAIN.

TRAVEL THROUGH SOME OF THE OLDEST FARMLAND IN THE UNITED STATES, THEN CROSS THE ESOPUS CREEK, THE HURLEY FLATS, AND HURLEY MOUNTAIN.

TRAIN RIDES ARE 90 MINUTES LONG AND THE CATSKILL FLYER RUNS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14TH.

FOR A FUN FAMILY EXPERIENCE, RIDE THE ICE CREAM SUNDAY TRAIN!

FOR A SPECTACULAR SUMMER GETAWAY, VISIT SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (SPAC) IN SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK, ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS MUSIC AND ARTS SUMMER FESTIVALS.

NESTLED IN A PARK SETTING, THE AMPHITHEATER FEATURES A COMBINATION OF SHELTERED AND LAWN SEATS, INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE ARE 2 LAWN TICKETS FOR THE 47TH ANNUAL FREIHOFER'S SARATOGA JAZZ FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY, JUNE 30TH.

SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - AN IDEAL DESTINATION!

LOCATED IN MARSHFIELD IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN, THE NEWLY-RENOVATED HOTEL MARSHFIELD IS CLOSE TO AN ABUNDANCE OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SUCH UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS AS JURUSTIC PARK.

THIS PET-FRIENDLY HOTEL IN THE BW PREMIER COLLECTION IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOUR STAY PERFECT.

SPREAD OUT IN A STYLISH GUESTROOM.

RELAX IN THE OUTDOOR POOL.

WAKE TO COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST AT LIBBY MCNEILL'S.

RECHARGE IN THE FITNESS ROOM.

RENOWNED FOR GENUINE MIDWESTERN HOSPITALITY, HOTEL MARSHFIELD.

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED AT COURTYARD PHILADELPHIA SOUTH AT THE NAVY YARD.

RELAX IN YOUR SPACIOUS GUESTROOM, FEATURING VIBRANT DÉCOR, WI-FI, AND FLAT-SCREEN TV.

START YOUR DAY IN THE 24/7 FITNESS CENTER.

WHEN YOUR DAY WINDS DOWN, ENJOY DINING AT THE BISTRO.

AND THE HOTEL IS JUST A SHORT RIDE FROM THE LIBERTY BELL AND INDEPENDENCE HALL.

THE VIBE OF SOUTH PHILADELPHIA IS ALL AROUND AT COURTYARD PHILADELPHIA SOUTH AT THE NAVY YARD.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN WARM SOUTH FLORIDA SUNSHINE AT RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT PORT ST LUCIE, HOME TO FABULOUS FISHING, THE PGA GOLF CLUB, AND THE NEW YORK METS SPRING TRAINING FACILITY.

THIS NEWLY RENOVATED ALL-SUITE HOTEL FEATURES SPACIOUS, MODERN GUESTROOMS WITH FULL KITCHEN AND SEPARATE LIVING, SLEEPING, AND WORK AREAS.

RISE TO COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST, AND STAY ACTIVE WITH OUTDOOR POOL, FITNESS CENTER, AND PUTTING GREEN.

FOR VACATION BLISS, RESIDENCE INN, PORT ST LUCIE.

FOUR ADULTS AND TWO CHILDREN UNDER AGE 17 IN THE VILLA WHICH FEATURES LUXURIOUS INTERIORS, TWO BEDROOMS SECLUDED GARDENS, PLUNGE POOL, JACUZZI AND 180 VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDING JUNGLE HABITAT.

WHILE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE, YOU CAN SAVOR COLLECTIBLE FARM TO TABLE DINING ESCAPE TO THE LODGE.

>> THERE ARE ADDITIONAL TRIPS YOU WON'T SEE TONIGHT LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION.

YOU CAN BID ON OR BUY THE TRIPS AT ANY TIME DURING THIS BROADCAST AND FOR A SHORT TIME AFTERWARDS.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL WE PRESENT A TRIP.

YOU CAN SEE TRIP VIDEOS, EXPIRATION DATES, BLACKOUT DATES AND ANY RESTRICTIONS ON THE BLUE TABS NEXT TO EACH OFFERING.

YOU CAN BID ON OR BUY THESE TRIPS NOW AT WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION AND FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER THE SHOW.

WE ARE STREAMING THIS BROADCAST ON OUR WEBSITE AND ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE, WCNY CONNECTED SO TELL YOUR OUT OF TOWN FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO WATCH AND BID, TOO.

MAKE SURE YOU TAKE NOTE ON THE ITEM NUMBER YOU ARE INTERESTED IN.

YOU WILL USE THAT NUMBER ON OUR SITE TO FIND OUT THE DETAILS AND TO START BIDDING AND IF YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE TRIP YOU WANT, BUY IT NOW.

BECAUSE ONCE A TRIP IS BID ON, THIS OPTION DISAPPEARS.

OUR ONLINE AUCTION IS POWERED BY eBAY FOR CHARITY.

CREATE OR LOG INTO YOUR eBAY ACCOUNT.

THEN YOU CAN START BIDDING.

WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS AND YOU ARE A LUCKY WINNER, YOU WILL ENTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION IN eBAY AND WCNY WILL MAIL YOU THE TRIP WITHIN A FEW DAYS.

TRAVEL ALLOWS US TO ESCAPE THE DAY'S DAILY DEMANDS AND DEADLINES AND ALLOWS TO US CLEAR OUR MINDS, ENCOURAGES US TO RECHARGE OUR BATTERIES AND RECONNECT WITH OURSELVES, EACH OTHER AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

FIND THAT SPECIAL GET AWAY IN THIS LAST GROUP OF TRIPS WHERE YOU CAN RELAX, SEEK ADVENTURE AND EXPERIENCE NEW DESTINATIONS.

ALL WHILE CREATING NEW MEMORY.

BUILT IN 1945 WITH AUTHENTIC AUSTRIAN STYLE, MITTERSILL ALPINE RESORT IN FRANCONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE COMBINES OLD WORLD CHARM WITH MODERN CONVENIENCES.

ACCOMMDATIONS INCLUDE HOTEL ACCOMMOATIONS INCLUDE HOTEL ROOMS OR SPACIOUS ONE AND TWO BEDROOM UNITS WITH FULL KITCHENS.

CONVENIENT AMENITIES INCLUDE: SWIMMING POOLS, JACUZZI, SEASONAL TENNIS, FITNESS AND GAME ROOMS AND BARON'S PUB.

CLOSE TO AREA ATTRACTIONS AND SKI RESORTS, EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS AT MITTERSILL ALPINE RESORT FOR A QUALITY VACATION.

SET HIGH ON A HILL, JUST THREE MILES SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE, MAINE, NEAR BIG SQUAW MOUNTAIN SKI AREA; THE YEAR-ROUND, FAMILY-OWNED KINEO VIEW LODGE OFFERS SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF MOOSEHEAD LAKE AND SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS.

SPACIOUS GUESTROOMS ARE FURNISHED WITH COMFY BEDS, PRIVATE BATHROOM, REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE, SATELLITE TV, FREE WIFI, AND BALCONY TO RELAX AND MARVEL AT NATURE'S BREATHTAKING BEAUTY.

KINEO VIEW LODGE, YOUR HOME BASE FOR EXPLORING THE MAINE NORTHWOODS.

THE BASIN PARK HOTEL IS IN THE HEART OF SHOPPING AND DINING, IN EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS.

BUILT IN 1905, THE HOTEL HAS PERIOD CHARM AND OFFERS DIVERSE LODGING OPTIONS FROM STANDARD ROOMS TO ONE-OF-A-KIND SUITES.

GUESTS CAN RELAX AT SPA 1905, ENJOY MUSIC AND FUN FOOD AT THE BALCONY RESTAURANT, AND HAVE A WINE TASTING AT JACK RABBETT'S WHISKY BAR.

EXPERIENCE THE FUN IN DOWNTOWN EUREKA SPRINGS AT THE BASIN PARK HOTEL.

HAVE SOME EXTRAORDINARY WINTER FUN AT SNOW RIDGE RESORT IN TURIN, NEW YORK!

WITH 130 SKIABLE ACRES, INCLUDING 8 LIFTS AND 22 SKI TRAILS--AND RANGING FROM EASY TO CHALLENGING SLOPES-SNOW RIDGE HAS THE PERFECT FIT FOR EVER SKIER.

ENJOY BEAUTIFUL SCENERY, A RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE FOR YOUR COMFORT AND NIGHT SKIING, TOO.

BOASTING AN AVERAGE OF 230 INCHES OF SNOW A WINTER, IN ADDITION TO SNOWMAKING CAPABILITIES, TURIN'S SNOW RIDGE IS THE IDEAL PLACE TO CELEBRATE WINTER!

WITHIN MINUTES OF LAKE MICHIGAN, THE STELLA HOTEL & BALLROOM IS A METICULOUSLY RENOVATED LANDMARK PROPERTY, STEPS FROM THE BREWERIES AND SHOPS OF DOWNTOWN KENOSHA, WISCONSIN.

STYLISH GUESTROOMS FEATURE VINTAGE-STYLE DÉCOR, NATURE-INSPIRED ART, AND MODERN-DAY AMENITIES.

SAVOR SPECIALTY COFFEES AT THE CAFÉ; LINGER OVER CRAFT COCKTAILS AND LOCAL CUISINE IN THE SUPPER-CLUB-INSPIRED RESTAURANT; AND BASK IN THE VIEWS FROM THE SEASONAL ROOFTOP BAR.

BE UNIQUE, STAY UNIQUE AT THE STELLA.

CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF BALANCED LIVING AT MANOIR HOVEY, A 5-STAR RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX RESORT, LOCATED 85 MILES EAST OF MONTREAL ON THE SHORES OF LAKE MASSAWIPPI IN NORTH HATLEY, QUEBEC.

RELAX IN YOUR THOUGHTFULLY-CURATED GUESTROOM IN THE ELEGANT HERITAGE MANOR.

EXPLORE INVENTIVE SEASONAL FRENCH-CANADIAN CUISINE.

REJUVENATE WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND BLISSFUL WELLNESS EXPERIENCES IN THE PICTURESQUE SPA.

REFINED COMFORTS AND IRRESISTIBLE INDULGENCES AWAIT AT MANOR HOVEY.

DISCOVER THE ROYAL PALM HOTEL GALAPAGOS, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON.

A SECLUDED, 386-ACRE HIDE-AWAY IN THE LUSH MICONIA HIGHLAND FORESTS, ADJACENT TO GALAPAGOS NATIONAL PARK ON SANTA CRUZ ISLAND, 600 MILES WEST OF ECUADOR.

DESIGNED FOR PRIVACY AND LUXURY, THE HOTEL'S VILLAS AND STANDARD ROOMS FEATURE POLISHED DÉCOR AND SPACIOUS LIVING/SLEEPING AREAS.

DINE AL FRESCO, SAVORING FRESH, AUTHENTIC CUISINE PAIRED WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS AND OUTSTANDING SOUTH AMERICAN WINES.

TENNIS COURTS, POOL, FITNESS ROOM, AND YOGA SESSIONS KEEP YOU ACTIVE, ALONG WITH HIKING TRAILS AND LAVA TUNNEL TO EXPLORE.

CHOOSE FROM A HOST OF ADVENTURES, FROM SNORKELING AND KAYAKING TO MOUNTAIN-BIKING AND BIRDWATCHING.

VISIT THE NEARBY GIANT TORTOISE SANCTUARY.

TAKE DAY TRIPS TO THE DARWIN CENTER, CRATERS, BEACHES, ROCKY OUTCROPS, AND THE PORT TOWN OF PUERTO AYORA.

''EXPECT MORE AT ROYAL PALM GALAPAGOS''.

WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A COUPLES ESCAPE, FAMILY VACATION OR SOLO TRIP IN THE LIVELINESS OF A CITY, THE REFRESHING PEACE AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY, A BEACH VACATION OR A BUCKET LIST DESTINATION.

WCNY HAS A VACATION SPOT FOR EVERYONE.

PARTICIPATING IN OUR TRAVEL AUCTION GETAWAYS IS A WIN-WIN FOR BOTH YOU AND WCNY.

YOU WIN A FABULOUS GETAWAY AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE.

AND WCNY WINS THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF EACH TRIP.

THAT'S ALL THE TRIPS WE HAVE FOR THIS SHOW.

IF YOU SAW SOMETHING YOU LIKED, GO TO BID OR BUY NOW AT PNS.ORG/TRAVEL AUCTION.

AND CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL TRIPS NOT PRESENTED ON THIS BROADCAST.

THESE TRIPS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE FOR A SHORT TIME, SO DON'T WAIT TO BID BECAUSE ONCE A TRIP IS GONE, IT'S GONE.

EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND FOR THESE AMAZING GETAWAYS STAYS RIGHT HERE AT OUR STATION.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING WCNY.

I'M DIANE JONES, PROGRAM MANAGER FOR WCNY CLASSIC FM.

THANKS FOR WATCHING AND HAVE A GREAT VACATION.

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