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Adventures Afloat: Boston to Montreal: A Cultural and Historical Journey

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
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Start of Program
Jun 19, 2013
Check- in after 3:00 p.m., Boston, Massachusetts; Dinner in the hotel at 6:00 p.m.
You will be staying at the Sheraton Boston that night.
Location: Boston, MA
Nearest airport: Logan Airport (BOS)
Transportation to site: Parking is available at Logan International Airport for $22/day. Taxis are also available from the airport to the hotel for approximately $30. Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for assistance with air travel at: 1-800-854-3418; travelinfo@roadscholar.org. Hours of operation: 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. For assistance with pre/post add on hotel accommodations, medical/travel insurance, car rentals, or to customize your extended stay please contact Denise Tracey at Maritime Travel, toll free 1-888-905-5959 or by email at dtracey@maritimetravel.ca.

End of Program
Jul 1, 2013
Breakfast at the hotel is between 7:00 to 9:00 am; independent departures after breakfast. Check-out of the hotel is 12:00 pm.
You will be staying at the Delta Centre Ville Hotel Montreal the night before.
Location: Montréal, Québec
Nearest highway: Highway 20 Trans Canada
Nearest airport: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Montréal International Airport (Dorval)
Transportation to site: BY AIR Taxi – A taxi from the hotel to the Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport costs approximately CAD$30 - $40. Travel time is approximately 20 - 30 minutes. Airport Express Bus - There is an express bus that services the airport in Montreal - 747 Aeroport P.E Trudeau/Centre-Ville. This bus will take clients from downtown Montreal to the Montreal International airport. The 747 bus line service runs 24 hours a day/7 days a week, between the Montral-Trudeau airport and the main bus terminal in downtown Montreal (with designated stops). The $9 fare can be paid in cash with exact change on board the bus. Only coins are accepted (no bank bills). Travel time may vary between 45 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Wi-Fi service is available on most 747 buses. Visit www.stm.info/english/info/a-747.htm for information. BY TRAIN Taxi – A taxi from the Delta Centre Ville Montréal to the train station in Montreal costs approximately CAD$10.
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Ideally located for business or leisure, Sheraton Boston Hotel is in the heart of one of America’s most historic cities. Four miles from Logan Airport and blocks from the financial district, Charles River, trendy Newbury Street and Fenway Park.

Contact info:
39 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02199 USA
phone: 617-236-2000
web: www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=430

Room amenities: 27" Cable Television Sealy Posturpedic "Plush Top" Mattress Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed Embroidered Crest Pillow Hairdryer Expanded Work Area High Speed Internet Access Voicemail Microwave Ovens Available Refrigerators Available Coffee Maker Room Service River View Writing Desk Individual Climate Control Disabled Accessible Rooms City View Safe Lock Card Key System Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Dog Bed Iron and Ironing Board Wake-up Service Smoke Detectors

Facility amenities: Safety deposit boxes, lobby ATM, multi-lingual concierge services and a Starwood Vacations Desk are all available on the first floor lobby. An on-site business center and in-house audio-visual services provide convention groups and guests with added convenience. The hotel's gift and sundry shop with newsstand offers a range of charming gifts from Boston shirts to fine chocolates. For those guests on the go, a shoeshine service is located on the second floor. Express checkout from guest rooms allows quick and efficient departure. The Starwood Preferred Guest® program is also available to guests to earn maximum Starpoints® and the rewards they deserve. The Atlantis Sports Club is located on the fifth floor of the Sheraton Boston Hotel, and features New England's largest indoor/outdoor hotel pool. An overhead retractable glass ceiling dome allows guests to soak up the sun outdoors during warm weather. For those who wish to grab a quick bite while relaxing poolside, a casual menu is served on the sundeck. Surrounding the 18-meter pool is a full range of state-of-the-art fitness center, including free weights and cardiovascular machines, Jacuzzi and redwood sauna. Personal trainers are available upon request.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Please call for prices
If you plan on arriving one night early, please contact Program Coordinator at Afloatops@roadscholar.org or 617-457-5403. For longer stays, please contact the hotel directly. Make sure to let them know you are with Road Scholar to keep your same room.

Check in time: 3:00 PM
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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: The Delta Centre-Ville is a luxurious four-star hotel situated between historic Old Montreal and vibrant New Montreal. Centrally located, guests are mere moments from some of the area's most notable sites including the Old Port, Mount-Royal Park and the Convention Centre. Guests of the Delta Centre-Ville have fast, easy access to public transport and the hotel is set mere moments from Montreal's subway system. The hotel features the city's only revolving rooftop restaurant, which serves delicious, mouthwatering dishes whilst boasting unique, awe-inspiring views. The Centre-Ville also offers a fully equipped fitness centre and relaxing indoor swimming pool. The Centre-Ville is the perfect choice whether you are staying for either business or pleasure.

Ship Information: N/A

Contact info:
777 University Street
Montreal, QC H3C3Z7 Canada
phone: 888-890-3222
web: www.deltahotels.com/

Room amenities: Guest rooms feature floor to ceiling panoramic windows, cable TV’s with in-house videos, voicemail, data ports, dial-up Internet access, AM/FM alarm clock radios, irons and ironing boards, mini-bars, coffee makers, and hairdryers.

Facility amenities: Hotel amenities include multilingual staff, 24-hour front desk, room service, dry cleaning, parking, wake-up calls, safe deposit box, Express Check-in/out, supervised children's club, indoor heated pool, sauna, seasonal sun deck, concierge, gift shop, business center, and a fully equipped fitness center with lockers and showers. Dining is available at two onsite venues, The Bistro Bar Chez Antoine, and The Tour de Ville, Montreal's only revolving rooftop restaurant.

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

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: Call for availability & rates
For additional nights/post program reservations please call toll free 888-890-3222 and provide the rate code RUL for the special rate for Road Scholar participants of $135 per night + tax (single & double) - based on availability. Please contact the hotel directly on your own OR if you require personal assistance contact Maritime Travel toll free at 1-888-905-5959. A service fee MAY apply.

Check out time: 12:00 PM
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