♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> DIANE JONES: WELCOME TO OUR TRAVEL AUCTION GETAWAYS SPECIAL!

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

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

NEAR OR FAR, THERE'S A GETAWAY FOR EVERYONE AND THE DISCOUNTS ARE TREMENDOUS: THE STARTING PRICE ON ALL OF THESE TRIPS IS 55 TO 60 PERCENT OFF THEIR VALUE!

AS YOU'RE WATCHING TONIGHT, MAKE SURE YOU NOTE THE TRIP NUMBERS ON THE VIDEOS.

THAT'S HOW YOU'LL FIND THE TRIP ON OUR WEBSITE SO YOU CAN CHECK OUT ITS DETAILS AND START BIDDING.

THERE'S NO PHONE NUMBER TO CALL, NO BOARDS TO LOOK AT; JUST GO TO WCNY.ORG/TRAVELAUCTION.

WE'RE STREAMING THIS BROADCAST THERE AND ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE, WCNY CONNECTED, SO TELL YOUR OUT-OF-TOWN FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO WATCH AND BID TOO!

THE AUCTION IS OPEN TO EVERYONE!

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 PERCENT SURE THAT YOU'RE NOT OUTBID, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE "BUY IT NOW" FEATURE.

YOU'LL 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 EXPIRATION DATES, BLACKOUT DATES, AND ANY RESTRICTIONS.

AND THE MOST IMPORTANT PART - THE BID OR BUY NOW BUTTON!

ONCE YOU CLICK IT, YOU'LL BE LINKED TO EBAY.

OUR ONLINE AUCTION IS POWERED BY EBAY FOR CHARITY.

CREATE OR LOGIN TO YOUR EBAY ACCOUNT, THEN YOU CAN START BIDDING!

WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS AND YOU'RE A LUCKY WINNER, YOU'LL ENTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION IN 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 TV 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'RE GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT SOME AMAZING GETAWAYS AND GREAT DEALS!

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

>> VO: EXPERIENCE THE PERFECT ESCAPE IN THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS AT HOTEL VIENNA IN WINDHAM, NEW YORK!

THE HOTEL VIENNA WAS BUILT TO PROVIDE A NATURAL ESCAPE FROM LIFE'S DAILY BURDENS AND REMIND GUESTS OF LIFE'S SIMPLE PLEASURES: THE SMELL OF HOMEMADE BREAD AND THE SOUND OF A CRACKLING FIRE.

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO BE IN THE MOMENT BOTH INDOORS AND OUTDOORS IN NATURE.

EXPERIENCE BEING TOGETHER WITH LOVED ONES, SEPARATE FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD.

THE HOTEL VIENNA SITS ON OVER 9 ACRES OF LAND AND IS THE ONLY HOTEL NEAR WINDHAM MOUNTAIN, WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO THE WINDHAM PATH.

THE RESORT HAS 29 ROOMS IN THE LODGE AND A 4-BEDROOM, 3-BATH HOME THAT ACCOMMODATES 12 GUESTS.

ESCAPE TO HOTEL VIENNA IN THE CATSKILLS FOR MEMORABLE MOMENTS AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES.

>> FOR A PEACEFUL, PRIVATE GETAWAY, EXPERIENCE A CABIN STAY AT POINT LOOKOUT VACATION RENTALS OVERLOOKING PENOBSCOT BAY IN NORTHPORT, SOUTHEAST MAINE.

RUSTIC CABINS FEATURE A DINING AND LIVING AREA, KITCHEN OR KITCHENETTE, FIREPLACE, SCREENED-IN PORCH, HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING, TV AND COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI.

ON SITE, THERE'S A FITNESS CENTER, BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, AND HIKING TRAILS.

RETREAT TO A YEAR-ROUND CABIN AT POINT LOOKOUT AND EXPLORE A BEAUTIFUL CORNER OF THE WORLD.

>> THE HORSE SHOE FARM IS AN 85-ACRE BOUTIQUE RESORT FEATURING A SPA AND FARM-TO-TABLE DINING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, NEAR ASHEVILLE.

SPEND A RESTFUL NIGHT IN A HOME, COTTAGE, OR STABLE SPA LOFT - PRIVATE ROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM, ABOVE THE LUXURY STABLE SPA.

AMENITIES INCLUDE A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, POOL HOUSE, FARM ACTIVITIES AND ANIMALS, A GAMEROOM, YOGA AND MEDITATION.

EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF THE HORSE SHOE FARM.

>> SEEKING AN ESCAPE FROM THE EVERYDAY?

THE DRAKE OAK BROOK, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, IN OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS, IS A WORLD APART.

THIS RENOVATED HISTORIC ICON ON TEN TRANQUIL ACRES OF LAND JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM CHICAGO, BOASTS LUXURIOUS GUESTROOMS WITH PLUSH BEDDING AND MODERN AMENITIES.

GUESTS ENJOY THE SPA, FITNESS CENTER AND A VARIETY OF DINING OPTIONS, INCLUDING A CAF É AND ART GALLERY.

THE DRAKE OAK BROOK, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION •.

GLAMOR REDISCOVERED.

>> WELCOME TO PROVIDENT DORAL AT THE BLUE, LOCATED 12 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN MIAMI!

ENJOY THE BLUE'S SIGNATURE RESTAURANT--- THE 5300 CHOP HOUSE AND LOUNGE, AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A FULL LIST OF MASSAGE AND BEAUTY SERVICES AT THE HOTEL'S VERY OWN SPA AZUL.

COMFORTABLE AND CONTEMPORARY, ONE-BEDROOM SUITES OFFER A GENEROUS FULL-SIZE KITCHEN AND PRIVATE BEDROOM.

OVERSIZED BATHS FEATURE A JETTED TUB AND RAIN SHOWER.

DELIGHT IN AN EXCEPTIONAL HOTEL EXPERIENCE IN SOUTH FLORIDA!

>> EXPERIENCE A CATSKILL MOUNTAINS DREAM VACATION AT SUNNY HILL RESORT AND GOLF COURSE IN GREENVILLE, NEW YORK, WITH AN ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE COVERING LODGING, 3 FAMILY-STYLE MEALS PER DAY, ACTIVITIES, SPORTS, GAMES, SWIMMING, LAKESIDE MUSIC, AND MORE.

UNWIND IN A COMFY MOTEL-STYLE GUESTROOM OR PARKSIDE MODEL HOME ALONG THE FIFTH FAIRWAY.

EXPLORE THE OBSTACLE COURSE.

PLAY THE MAGNIFICENTLY MAINTAINED 18-HOLE GOLF COURSE.

FOR THE ULTIMATE CAREFREE, ADVENTURE-FILLED VACATION, SUNNY HILL RESORT.

>> IMAGINE THE CARIBBEAN BEFORE IT GOT CROWDED; JUST YOU, A PRISTINE SAND BEACH, AND CRYSTAL-CLEAR SEA.

THIS IDYLLIC SETTING AWAITS AT RAY CAYE ISLAND RESORT, A PRIVATE RETREAT LOCATED 18 MILES FROM PLACENCIA, BELIZE.

TO REACH THIS TROPICAL PARADISE SET NEAR THE WORLD-RENOWNED BELIZE BARRIER REEF, TAKE A 45-MINUTE PUDDLE JUMPER FLIGHT FROM GOLDSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO PLACENCIA, FOLLOWED BY A ONE-HOUR BOAT TRANSFER.

FEEL CARES SLIP AWAY IN YOUR SPACIOUS OCEANFRONT CABANA.

TREAT YOURSELF TO EXQUISITELY PREPARED MEALS AT LIONFISH BAR & GRILL.

SPEND YOUR DAYS AT THE BEACH WITH COMPLIMENTARY USE OF SNORKELING EQUIPMENT AND NON-MOTORIZED WATER TOYS.

INDULGE IN DIVING AND FISHING EXCURSIONS, SPA TREATMENTS, YOGA SESSIONS, OR JUST RELAX BY THE POOL.

SERVING ONLY A FEW GUESTS AT A TIME, RAY CAYE IS YOUR PRIVATE ISLAND RETREAT.

>> DIANE JONES: WHETHER YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A COUPLE'S ESCAPE, FAMILY VACATION, OR SOLO TRIP; IN THE EXCITEMENT OF A CITY, THE REFRESHING PEACE AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE COUNTRY, OR A BEACH VACATION, WCNY'S GETAWAYS HAS A VACATION SPOT FOR EVERYONE!

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

>> PLAN A RELAXING GETAWAY TO BEAR MOUNTAIN, NEW YORK'S SCENIC OVERLOOK LODGE AT BEAR MOUNTAIN INN AND DISCOVER NATURE AND HISTORY.

THE 24 GUESTROOMS ARE A HIKER'S DREAM OR A HONEYMOONER'S DELIGHT, OFFERING RUSTIC COMFORT THAT ALLOWS YOU TO TRULY BECOME ONE WITH THE MOUNTAIN; A PERFECT COMBINATION OF CALM SERENITY AND UPSCALE PERKS.

HOME TO THE HUDSON VALLEY'S BEAR MOUNTAIN CAROUSEL, BEAR MOUNTAIN IS AN IDYLLIC DESTINATION GETAWAY!

>> IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HISTORY AT THE GEORGIAN TERRACE HOTEL, THE OLDEST OPERATING HOTEL IN ATLANTA.

THIS LANDMARK, ESTABLISHED IN 1911, HAS HOSTED PRESIDENTS, ICONIC WRITERS AND MOVIE STARS.

IT'S WHERE CLARK GABLE, VIVIEN LEIGH AND THE CAST OF ''GONE WITH THE WIND'' STAYED FOR THE FILM'S PREMIERE IN 1939.

TODAY, THE LUXURIOUS HOTEL CONTINUES TO PROVIDE AN ESCAPE FOR A VARIETY OF GUESTS, INCLUDING TRAVELERS IN THE FILM INDUSTRY, TOURISTS EXPERIENCING ATLANTA'S CHARMS FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND THEATER-GOERS ATTENDING A PERFORMANCE AT THE FOX THEATRE.

STAY IN ONE OF OUR SIX PENTHOUSE SUITES FOR THREE DAYS AND TWO NIGHTS.

DURING YOUR VISIT, DINE AT LIVINGSTON RESTAURANT + BAR TO ENJOY A MEAL BY ACCLAIMED EXECUTIVE CHEF STEVEN MEESE AND EXPLORE THE MUST-SEE DESTINATIONS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE HOTEL.

>> THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CHARLESTON IS A BEAUTIFUL OASIS IN MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA.

UNWIND IN GUESTROOMS WITH SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS AND LUXURY BEDDING, OR HANG OUT IN THE INVITING COURTYARD WITH A EUROPEAN STYLE POOL, SPA, AND YEAR-ROUND EVENING FIREPIT.

AT THE BISTRO, ENJOY A RANGE OF BREAKFAST AND DINNER OPTIONS TO START AND END YOUR DAY THE RIGHT WAY.

TRAVEL IS EASY BUT LEISURE IS EASIER AT THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CHARLESTON.

>> EXPERIENCE BEAR CREEK MOUNTAIN RESORT, A FIRST-CLASS, FOUR-SEASON DESTINATION, NESTLED ON MORE THAN 330-ACRES IN SCENIC BERKS COUNTY, MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA.

WITH THE MOUNTAINS AT YOUR DOORSTEP, YOU CAN ENJOY ABUNDANT OUTDOOR ADVENTURES; BIKE, HIKE, SKI, SNOWBOARD, EXPLORE, RELAX WITH OUTDOOR YOGA, TRY THE GIANT SWING, OR ADMIRE THE VIEW FROM YOUR COZY ACCOMMODATION IN THE RUSTIC-INSPIRED LODGE.

THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

BEAR CREEK MOUNTAIN RESORT; MEMORIES ARE MADE IN THE MOUNTAINS.

>> EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF ANCHORAGE, ALASKA AT THE NEWLY-RENOVATED HILTON ANCHORAGE.

ENJOY A COMFORTABLE STAY IN A STYLISH GUESTROOM WITH THOUGHTFUL AMENITIES, BREAKFAST FOR TWO, AND SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE CHUGACH MOUNTAINS, COOK INLET, OR THE CITYSCAPE.

THE HOTEL FEATURES AN INDOOR POOL, FITNESS CENTER, BRUIN'S BAR, AND AN EXTENSIVE DISPLAY OF ALASKAN ART.

YOU'LL BE RIGHT IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ANCHORAGE AT THE HILTON IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA.

>> EXPERIENCE THE GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL IN COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK - A ONE-OF-A-KIND SUMMER DESTINATION FOR CELEBRATING THE ARTS.

ENJOY A PAIR OF TICKETS TO YOUR CHOICE OF ONE PERFORMA JULIET, OR RINALDO AT THE ALICE BUSCH OPERA THEATER IN PRICE LEVEL THREE OR FOUR SEATING.

THE THEATER FEATURES CASUAL ELEGANCE, BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS AND EXCELLENT ACOUSTICS PROVIDING AN INTIMATE, ONE-OF-A-KIND OPERATIC ENCOUNTER.

THE GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL •AN EXCEPTIONAL SUMMER EXPERIENCE.

>> NAMED #1 WELLNESS RETREAT OF 2023 BY USA TODAY, SKYTERRA WELLNESS RETREAT IN PISGAH FOREST, NORTH CAROLINA WILL HELP YOU RESET!

IT'S TIME TO PUT YOURSELF FIRST AND JUMP-START CHANGE, BUILD NEW HABITS, AND IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH WITH A ONE-WEEK ALL-INCLUSIVE WELLNESS JOURNEY.

INCLUDED ARE: ALL MEALS, PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS, AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION, INTERNET, AND ACCESS TO MORE THAN 80 CLASSES, LECTURES AND EXPERIENCES.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BE FUN, CUSTOMIZABLE AND HOLISTIC.

CHOOSE YOUR PRIORITIES; LEARN STRATEGIES FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT, TECHNIQUES TO LOSE WEIGHT EFFECTIVELY, EXHILARATING FITNESS AND MOBILITY CLASSES, CULINARY AND NUTRITIONAL APPROACHES FOR HEALTHY EATING, RECREATION AND ADVENTURE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON NATURE, AND SIGNATURE YOGA AND MINDFULNESS EXPERIENCES.

THIS SMALL AND INTIMATE WELLNESS RETREAT OFFERS HEALTHY, ENJOYABLE AND SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE CHANGES.

INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH AT SKYTERRA!

>> DIANE JONES: 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 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'LL BE LINKED TO EBAY.

OUR ONLINE AUCTION IS POWERED BY EBAY FOR CHARITY.

CREATE OR LOGIN TO YOUR EBAY ACCOUNT.

THEN YOU CAN START BIDDING!

WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS AND YOU'RE A LUCKY WINNER, YOU'LL 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 PERCENT SURE THAT YOU'RE NOT OUTBID, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE "BUY IT NOW" FEATURE.

YOU'LL PURCHASE THE TRIP INSTANTLY, STILL AT A DISCOUNT ON THE TRIP'S 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.

IF YOU SEE A GETAWAY YOU WANT TO GO ON, 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.

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 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.

>> VO: UNIQUELY SET BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND THE CAICOS BANK, SAILROCK SOUTH CAICOS IS RENOWNED AS TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS' PREMIER BOUTIQUE RESORT.

YOUR SPECTACULAR GETAWAY TO THIS EXCLUSIVE, 5-STAR RESORT INCLUDES LODGING IN A SPACIOUS RIDGETOP OCEANVIEW SUITE; ROUNDTRIP ISLAND-HOP FLIGHTS; ROUNDTRIP GROUND TRANSFERS BETWEEN THE AIRPORT AND THE RESORT; AND $40 BREAKFAST CREDIT PER PERSON PER DAY AT THE GREAT HOUSE RESTAURANT.

SITUATED ON AN ELEVATED LOCATION WITH GENTLE SLOPING BEACH ACCESS, YOUR LUXURIOUS SUITE FEATURES KING BEDROOM; COVERED TERRACE WITH EXPANSIVE VIEWS; KITCHENETTE; AND SPACIOUS BATHROOM.

THIS TRANQUIL RETREAT IS STEPS FROM THE RESORT'S INFINITY POOL, SPA, AND DINING, AS WELL AS AN ABUNDANCE OF WATER AND LAND ADVENTURES.

WITH WEEKLY FLIGHTS FROM MAJOR CITIES TO PROVIDENCIALES, SAILROCK SOUTH CAICOS IS IDEAL FOR AN AUTHENTIC, OUT-ISLAND VACATION.

>> 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.

>> DISCOVER AN EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTION OF ICONIC NEW ORLEANS HOTELS, DEVELOPED BY J COLLECTION HOTELS IN METAIRIE, LOUISIANA, THAT CAPTURE THE RICH HERITAGE OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS.

WHETHER YOU CHOOSE YOUR HOTEL BY DESTINATION, SUCH AS FRENCH QUARTER OR GARDEN DISTRICT, OR BY PREFERENCE, SUCH AS HISTORIC OR ROMANTIC, YOU'LL EXPERIENCE DISTINCTIVE STYLE AND SUBLIME SETTINGS, CREATING THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR LASTING MEMORIES.

NEW ORLEANS HOTELS THAT INSPIRE, FROM J COLLECTION HOTELS.

>> SET ON 27 ACRES OF LUSH LAWNS AND STUNNING GARDENS, SEVEN HILLS INN IN LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS, IS A STYLISHLY RENOVATED YEAR-ROUND BOUTIQUE HOTEL - AN IDEAL VACATION DESTINATION!

THE HOTEL OFFERS MODERN AND UPGRADED GUEST AMENITIES FROM PLUSH NEW BEDDING, 49'' FLAT-SCREEN TELEVISIONS, TO COMPLIMENTARY HIGH-SPEED INTERNET.

THE HISTORIC SEVEN HILLS INN, LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE BERKSHIRES, INVITES YOU TO ENJOY THE LUXURIES OF A TIME LONG SINCE PASSED.

>> SET ON A QUIET, WOODED SITE WITH GORGEOUS MOUNTAIN VIEWS, BROOKSIDE MOUNTAIN MIST INN IS A LUXURY BED & BREAKFAST, MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.

THIS MID-CENTURY RANCH HOME FEATURES FIVE SPACIOUS, BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED GUESTROOMS WITH SITTING AREAS, FIREPLACES, AND ENSUITE BATHROOMS.

LINGER OVER SCRUMPTIOUS, THREE-COURSE BREAKFAST SERVED ON THE PATIO OR ELEGANT DINING ROOM.

CONVENIENT TO THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, ASHEVILLE, AND BILTMORE ESTATE • BROOKSIDE MOUNTAIN MIST INN.

>> RELAX AND REJUVENATE AT LA TOURELLE HOTEL BISTRO SPA, A FRENCH CHATEAU-STYLE COUNTRY MANOR, NESTLED ON 70 WOODED ACRES IN ITHACA, NEW YORK.

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED AND PET-FRIENDLY, THIS INTIMATE BOUTIQUE HOTEL BOASTS THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED, LUXURIOUS GUESTROOMS AND SUITES WITH UPSCALE AMENITIES, HEARTY BREAKFASTS AND UNIQUE DISHES AT THE BISTRO, AND ONE-OF-A-KIND SPA TREATMENTS USING LOCAL INGREDIENTS AT AUGUST MOON SPA.

NURTURE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT AT LA TOURELLE HOTEL!

>> ESCAPE TO THE HAWAIIAN PARADISE OF ROYAL KONA RESORT IN KAILUA-KONA ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE BIG ISLAND.

SET IN THREE DISTINCTIVE OCEANFRONT BUILDINGS, THE RESORT FEATURES SPACIOUS GUESTROOMS WITH PRIVATE LANAIS THAT EXUDE RELAXATION AND SERENITY.

SAVOR DELECTABLE CUISINE AT THE OPEN-AIR RESTAURANT.

SIP HAND-CRAFTED MAI TAIS POOLSIDE UNDER A SHADY PALM.

STROLL LUSH GARDEN WALKWAYS TO THE PRIVATE LAGOON.

EXPERIENCE THE ALOHA SPIRIT AT ROYAL KONA RESORT.

>> DIANE JONES: 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'RE 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 OF THE ITEM NUMBER FOR THE TRIPS YOU'RE INTERESTED IN!

YOU'LL USE THAT NUMBER ON OUR SITE TO FIND OUT DETAILS AND START BIDDING.

AND IF YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE TRIP YOU WANT, BUY IT NOW - ONCE A TRIP IS BID ON, THIS OPTION DISAPPEARS!

OUR ONLINE AUCTION IS POWERED BY EBAY FOR CHARITY.

CREATE OR LOGIN TO YOUR EBAY ACCOUNT, THEN YOU CAN START BIDDING!

WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS AND YOU'RE A LUCKY WINNER, YOU'LL ENTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION IN EBAY AND WCNY WILL MAIL YOU THE TRIP WITHIN A FEW DAYS.

TRAVEL ALLOWS US TO ESCAPE LIFE'S DAILY DEMANDS, DRAMAS AND DEADLINES AND ENABLES US TO CLEAR OUR MINDS.

IT ENCOURAGES US TO RECHARGE OUR BATTERIES AND TO RECONNECT WITH OURSELVES, EACH OTHER, AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

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

ALL WHILE CREATING NEW MEMORIES!

>> VO: TIMELESS LUXURY AWAITS YOU AT OLD MILL TORONTO HOTEL, A HIDDEN GEM IN ONE OF TORONTO'S MOST ELEGANT NEIGHBORHOODS AND 20 MINUTES FROM THE HEART OF THE CITY.

LUXURIOUS GUESTROOMS AND SUITES BOAST OLD-WORLD CHARM, HANDCRAFTED FURNISHINGS, LOVELY SITTING AREAS, AND UPSCALE AMENITIES.

TREAT YOURSELF TO A RELAXING SPA TREATMENT, DELIGHT IN LOCALLY-SOURCED, SEASONALLY INSPIRED CUISINE.

THE OLD MILL TORONTO HOTEL INVITES YOU TO RELAX, TAKE IN NATURE, AND PAMPER YOURSELF.

>> VIEW THE BREATHTAKING SCENERY AND HISTORIC GREAT CAMPS OF THE ADIRONDACKS WITH A CRUISE ABOARD THE W.W. DURANT FROM RAQUETTE LAKE NAVIGATION COMPANY.

THIS FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED 5-STAR CRUISE COMPANY OFFERS TRADITIONAL DINNER CRUISES, SCENIC CRUISES, AND SPECIAL EVENT CRUISES.

ENJOY A GUIDED TOUR OF GREAT CAMP SAGAMORE FOLLOWED BY A 90-MINUTE SIGHTSEEING CRUISE ON RAQUETTE LAKE WITH FASCINATING HISTORIC COMMENTARY AND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS.

A GREAT SUMMER DAYCATION!

>> THE ROSEN INN LAKE BUENA VISTA WELCOMES YOU TO YOUR ORLANDO VACATION.

GUESTROOM AMENITIES INCLUDE BEAUTYREST PILLOW-TOP MATTRESSES, HDTV, MICROWAVE, AND MINIFRIDGE.

ENJOY THE TWO OUTDOOR POOLS, AND - FOR THE KIDS - OZZIE'S SPLASH ZONE.

DINE AT THE BOARDWALK BUFFET OR THE COMFORT ZONE BAR & GRILLE.

AND TAKE THE FREE SHUTTLE TO DISNEY WORLD, UNIVERSAL, AND SEAWORLD.

THE MANY AMENITIES AT ROSEN INN LAKE BUENA VISTA MAKE FOR AN IDEAL STAY IN ORLANDO.

>> YOUR LAID BACK CARIBBEAN BEACH VACATION AWAITS AT COCONUT COURT BEACH HOTEL, LOCATED STEPS FROM THE BOARDWALK IN CHRIST CHURCH, BARBADOS.

THIS FAMILY-OWNED HOTEL FEATURES TANTALIZING CUISINE AND EXPERTLY CRAFTED BEVERAGES AT OPEN-AIR RESTAURANTS AND BEACH BAR.

RELAX WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS FROM THE BALCONY OF YOUR SPACIOUS GUESTROOM.

TAKE A DIP IN THE FRESHWATER POOL, AND GO SNORKELING IN THE SHELTERED LAGOON.

RENOWNED FOR AUTHENTIC CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY, COCONUT COURT BEACH HOTEL.

>> STEP INTO A HOTEL STEEPED WITH VICTORIAN CHARM AND RICH WITH LOCAL HISTORY •.THE INN AT SARATOGA IN SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK.

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED, THIS HISTORIC HOTEL, CIRCA 1843, INCLUDES UPSCALE AMENITIES WITH OLD WORLD TOUCHES LIKE AN INVITING FRONT PORCH, WORKING FIREPLACES, ANTIQUES AND A CHARMING PARLOR.

GUESTROOMS ARE UNIQUELY FURNISHED AND FEATURE MODERN CONVENIENCES AND THE TAVERN OFFERS CRAFT COCKTAILS AND SHARING PLATES.

FOR A CHARMING GETAWAY •THE INN AT SARATOGA.

>> PLAN YOUR NEXT VISIT TO HISTORIC GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA AND STAY AT THE BALADERRY INN.

WITH ITS COUNTRY SETTING ON THE EDGE OF THE BATTLEFIELD, THE INN OFFERS A CHARMING BLEND OF COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE.

GUESTS DELIGHT IN A FULL COUNTRY BREAKFAST IN THE GREAT ROOM OR ON THE TERRACE.TASTEFULLY APPOINTED GUESTOOMS IN THE MAIN AND CARRIAGE HOUSES INCLUDE PRIVATE BATHS AND COMPLIMENTARY WIFI.

THE BALADERRY INN IS AN IDEAL LODGING CHOICE.

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BOASTING MANICURED LAWNS, LUSH FOLIAGE, AND UNRIVALED VIEWS OF THE CARIBBEAN SEA, THIS TRANQUIL, HISTORIC RESORT FEATURES SPACIOUS LUXURY VILLAS; SECLUDED, LAVISHLY-APPOINTED SUITES; AND BOUTIQUE OCEANFRONT GUESTROOMS IMPECCABLY DESIGNED BY RALPH LAUREN.

DELIGHT IN DELICIOUS FINE DINING OR CASUAL SEASIDE CARIBBEAN DISHES, IN ADDITION TO THREE DISTINCTIVE BAR OPTIONS.

INDULGE IN THE GRACIOUS TRADITION OF AFTERNOON HIGH TEA.

RELAX BY THE POOLS, PRISTINE BEACH, AND FULL-SERVICE SPA.

EXPLORE THE ISLAND WITH AN ARRAY OF WATERSPORTS AND MEMORY-MAKING EXCURSIONS.

FOR TIMELESS ELEGANCE AND RENOWNED WARM, AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN HOSPITALITY, SURRENDER TO BLISS AT ROUND HILL HOTEL AND VILLAS.

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