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REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE

Delaware During WWII: On the Front Lines and Women Spies

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Itinerary for May 19 — May 22, 2013

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Type: Hotel

 Description: All suites hotel

Contact info:
34 Wilmington Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DC 19971 USA
phone: 800-227-5788
web: www.brightonsuites.com

Room amenities: Separate living room with full size sleep sofa; wet bar with refrigerator/freezer, microwave, hairdryer and coffee maker; two televisions with premium cable; data port phones; indoor pool; exercise ad changing rooms. Free Wireless Internet Access throughout hotel.

Facility amenities: Heated indoor pool; exercise room, Free Wireless Internet Access Throughout Hotel

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies.
Contact hotel for rates/availability.

Check in time: 3:30 PM

Day One: Sunday, May 19 - Arrival & Check-In, Registration & Orientation, Get Acquainted 
Afternoon: ORIENTATION Overview of the program to come plus an opportunity to meet the program staff and your fellow participants during an introductory get-acquainted session. We'll review the updated schedule, cover responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures and answer any questions you may have.

Dinner: Delicious dinner catered by SoDel Concepts, locally grown plates and tastes, in the hotel conference room.

Evening: Outstanding presentation of a woman spy!

Lodging: Brighton Suites Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: All suites hotel

Contact info:
34 Wilmington Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DC 19971 USA
phone: 800-227-5788
web: www.brightonsuites.com

Room amenities: Separate living room with full size sleep sofa; wet bar with refrigerator/freezer, microwave, hairdryer and coffee maker; two televisions with premium cable; data port phones; indoor pool; exercise ad changing rooms. Free Wireless Internet Access throughout hotel.

Facility amenities: Heated indoor pool; exercise room, Free Wireless Internet Access Throughout Hotel

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies.
Contact hotel for rates/availability.

Check in time: 3:30 PM

Day Two: Monday, May 20 - Lively discussion on Delaware's role during WW-II 
Breakfast: Delicious breakfast served by Sammy's Kitchen. Customer service specialists!

Morning: Dr Gary Wray takes us back in time to World War II.

Lunch: Delicious lunch Sammy's Restaurant.Where customer service is top notch!

Afternoon: Movie and Discussion on DE Veterans and their roles during WWII given by Mr. James Diehl from the DE Tourism office.

Afternoon: Historic Rehoboth Walk with local historian Joan Ridolfi.

Dinner: Dinner at Mariachi's, 14 Wilmington Ave.

Lodging: Brighton Suites Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: All suites hotel

Contact info:
34 Wilmington Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DC 19971 USA
phone: 800-227-5788
web: www.brightonsuites.com

Room amenities: Separate living room with full size sleep sofa; wet bar with refrigerator/freezer, microwave, hairdryer and coffee maker; two televisions with premium cable; data port phones; indoor pool; exercise ad changing rooms. Free Wireless Internet Access throughout hotel.

Facility amenities: Heated indoor pool; exercise room, Free Wireless Internet Access Throughout Hotel

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies.
Contact hotel for rates/availability.

Check in time: 3:30 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, May 21 - Delaware During WW-II, Historic Lewes, Female Spies Behind the Scenes 
Breakfast: Delicious breakfast at Sammy's Restaurant.

Morning: Guided field trip to the WW-II Bunker at Fort Miles in Cape Henlope State Park. Lewes, Delaware - reveals it's pivotal role during WW-II. The Bunker was a key piece in the nation's coastal defense at that time.

Lunch: Fish On Restaurant

Afternoon: Guided field trip to Lewes DE. Weather permitting we will go on a walking tour showcasing Lewes-area maritime, military, and social history. The town of Lewes is Delaware's first European settlement by the Dutch in 1631.

Dinner: Dinner catered by SoDel Concepts

Evening: Women Spies of WW-II-Behind the Scenes with local expert Michelle Rumble.

Lodging: Brighton Suites Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: Wednesday, May 22 - More Delaware During WW-II 
Breakfast: Delicious breakfast at Sammy's Cafe. Top of the line customer service.

Morning: Lively presentation and discussion with Dr Gary Wray of Delaware During WW-II. Program ends 11:00 a.m.

Meals Included: Breakfast


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