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New York City and The Hudson River Valley July 12 - 17, 2020 Experience the best of both worlds with incredible, action packed excursions in the “Big Apple” and the Hudson River Valley! Come to the heart of the historic Hudson River Valley, and let us do the driving, as you enjoy spectacular farm markets, wineries and the magnificent Hudson Valley scenery! Board a luxury motor coach and enjoy an easy ride into the city with a fun and knowledgeable local tour guide. Learn the history of our nation while visiting historical sites and iconic buildings. Come and indulge in New York's decadent cuisine. If you have a passion for all thing’s food, then this HOP is for you! Tour and dine at the world’s best culinary college: the famous Culinary Institute of America, overlooking the beautiful Hudson River in historic Hyde Park. Also located on the Hudson River, is the famous and historic West Point Military Academy, founded in 1802, with its adjoining cemetery and newly opened museum. At the end of the tour, enjoy a lunch on the academy grounds while overlooking the Hudson River. Bring your camera and be prepared for the trip of a lifetime! This package includes: Highlights, stops, meals and tours, but are not limited to: Culinary Institute of America tour and lunch Battery Park The Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Empire State Building Times Square Fifth Avenue Wall Street 9/11 Memorial and Museum A Broadway Play Lunch before the play West Point Military Academy, adjoining Cemetery and Museum (FDR) Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home and Museum · Souvenir HOP name badge · Catered meals · Private tent for announcements and social hours · Professional motor coach driver · Professional, knowledgeable and fun local tour guide · Your HOP hosts · All gratuities AND MUCH MORE! *Itinerary is subject to change without notice. Special dietary requests cannot be accommodated. This HOP includes considerable walking that will be on uneven terrain. Payment options When registering for a land HOP, you can pay half upon registration and then make monthly payments. The balance is due 60 days before the event. Ask the HOP department about this payment option. Note: Non-Escapees members are welcome to attend, too! We’d love to have you. There is a $50.00 charge for nonmembers on all land HOPs. However, if you join Escapees, the $50.00 will be waived. To join the Escapees RV Club, please call us at 936-327-8873. Prices for this HOP Two-person rig: $1,580.00 Additional person: $765.00 One-person rig: $965.00 To register for this HOP, contact: The HOP Department 936-327-8873 Or, email registration@escapees.com Once registered A confirmation notification will be sent to you via email regarding all the pertinent information, such as RV Park address, tour dates, times, etc. Please, make sure Escapees has your current email address on file. If you do not receive it, please check your spam files. RV Park You will be staying in a beautiful country setting with mature trees and full hookups. Transportation is provided to/from RV Park to the tours each day. If you have Escapees friends that you would like to park near, please let us know while registering for this HOP. There is not a guarantee, but we will do our best to accommodate your request. Trip cancellation and interruption Insurance We highly suggest that you protect your investment on this HOP by purchasing trip insurance. If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, you might consider purchasing cancellation insurance as well. This insurance can also help with covering other unexpected emergencies while on the trip. You can get more information about this insurance, such as pricing and coverage, by calling the Escapees Travel Agency, at 855-757-8881, or email them at: eta@escapees.com. Travel insurance must be purchased within 10 business days, once the HOP is purchased. HOP Cancellation Policy If an attendee cancels a HOP, · 1 Business Day from Booking: Full Refund · More Than 90 Days to the event 75 % Refund · 30 – 90 Days to the event: 25% Refund · 30 Days or Less to the event: No Refunds View upcoming HOPs: https://www.escapees.com/hops Visit the HOP Facebook page: www.facebook.com/escapeesrvclub then, click on the event page to view, comment, or post pictures for the upcoming HOPs. (I added 5 spaces before the word “then” to move it to the next line.) Discussion Forum: Escapees has an informative discussion forum and to access this forum, go to http://www.rvnetwork.com. Escapees Club News: The HOPs or any Escapees RV Club information can be sent to you via Club News. Stay informed with important club updates, advocacy issues and promotion items. If you would like to stay updated, go to: https://www.escapees.com/aboutus/club-benefits then click the sign-up button on the right side. Physical Needs for HOP Escapees Inc. will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled attendees when it is within our control to do so. Please advise us of any special needs as early as possible so we can make these arrangements. By attending this event, you are agreeing to the following: As an attendee, you assume all risk and danger relating to your personal property, RV, and attendance at the HOP event, whether occurring before, during or after the event. In the event of loss or theft, no claim will be made upon Escapees, its volunteers, employees, or agents. Volunteers may be directing and assisting you in your parking areas. It is, however, the driver of the RV or another vehicle who is ultimately responsible for avoiding obstacles or dangerous situations and, is solely responsible for any damage to one’s property or the property of others. As an attendee at this event, you are granting your permission to be filmed, videotaped, audiotaped or photographed, and granting the full use without compensation. See you at the HOP! Lisa Koca HOP Director www.escapees.com/hops www.facebook.com/escapeesrvclub, then, click on the event page For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency 855-757-8881 (Toll-Free) Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 936-327-8873 www.escapees.com

New York City and The Hudson River Valley HOP July 8 – 13, 2018 Experience the best of both worlds with these amazing excursions in the “Big Apple” and the Hudson River Valley! While in the heart of the historic Hudson River Valley, enjoy spectacular farm markets, wineries and the magnificent Hudson Valley scenery; but, let us do the driving into New York City! Board a luxury motor coach with a local tour guide, and enjoy an easy ride into the city. See historical sites, learn about the history of our nation, visit iconic buildings and indulge in New York's decadent cuisine. If you have a passion for all things food, then this HOP is for you! Tour and dine at the world’s best culinary college: the famous Culinary Institute of America, which overlooks the beautiful Hudson River, in historic Hyde Park. Also located on the Hudson River, and founded in 1802, is the famous and historic West Point Military Academy and Cemetery. Bring your camera, and be prepared for the trip of a lifetime! This package includes: Highlights, stops, meals and tours, but are not limited to: Culinary Institute of America – lunch is included Battery Park The Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Empire State Building – lunch is included Times Square Fifth Avenue Wall Street 9/11 Memorial and Museum A popular Broadway Play Tour West Point Military Academy and Cemetery – lunch is included (FDR) Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home and Museum Souvenir HOP name badge Catered dinner and lunch meals Private tent for announcements and social hours Professional motor coach driver Professional local tour guide Your HOP hosts All gratuities And much, much more! **Rain or shine. Schedule subject to change. **Special dietary requests cannot be accommodated. **This HOP contains a considerable amount of walking. When registering for this HOP: You may pay half down and make monthly payments. The remaining balance is payable 60 days prior to the event. Prices for this HOP: Two person rig: $1,465.00 Additional person in rig: $725.00 One person rig: $965.00 Non-Escapees members are welcome to attend a land or cruise HOP. There will be a $50.00 charge for non-members. However, if you join Escapees, the $50.00 will be waived. To join the Escapees RV Club or ask about tours or prices, please call toll-free: 888-757-2582. To register for this HOP, contact: The HOP Department 888-757-2582 or 936-327-8873 For more information, email hopinfo@escapees.com After registering Once registered, important information will be sent via email regarding all the pertinent information such as RV Park address, tour dates, times, socials, etc. Please, make sure that Escapees RV Club has your current email address on file. RV Park You will be staying in a beautiful country setting with mature trees and full hookups. Transportation is provided to/from RV Park to the tours each day. If you have Escapees friends that you would like to park near, please let us know upon registering for this HOP. There is not a guarantee, but we will do our best to accommodate your request. Trip cancellation and interruption Insurance We highly suggest that you protect your investment on this HOP, by purchasing trip insurance. If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, you might consider purchasing cancellation insurance. Insurance can also help with covering other unexpected emergencies while on the trip. You can get more information about this insurance, such as pricing and coverage, by calling the Escapees Travel Agency, 855-757-8881, or email them at: eta@escapees.com. View upcoming HOPs: https://www.escapees.com/fun/hops Visit the HOP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EscapeesHOPs Discussion Forum: Escapees has an informative discussion forum. To access this forum, go to http://www.rvnetwork.com. Escapees Club News: The HOPs or any Escapees RV Club information can be sent to you via Club News. Stay informed with important club updates, advocacy issues and promotion items. If you would like to stay updated, go to: https://www.escapees.com/aboutus/club-benefits then click the sign-up button on the left-hand side Physical Needs for HOP Escapees Inc. will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled attendees when it is within our control. Please advise us of any special needs as early as possible so we can make arrangements. By attending this event, you are agreeing to the following: As an attendee, you assume all risk and danger relating to your personal property, RV, and attendance at the HOP event, whether occurring prior to, during, or after the event. In the event of loss or theft, no claim will be made upon Escapees, its volunteers, employees, or agents. Volunteers may be directing and assisting you in your parking areas. It is, however, the driver of the RV orother vehicle who is ultimately responsible for avoiding obstacles or dangerous situations and, is solely responsible for any damage to one’s property or the property of others. As an attendee at this event, you are granting your permission to be filmed, videotaped, audiotaped or photographed, and granting the full use without compensation. See you at the HOP! Safe travels, Lisa Koca HOP Director Escapees RV Club 888-757-2582

Hi, any interest out there in establishing a co-op in central New Jersey? My husband and I have been full timing on and off since 2013. Lately we have come to realize that we would like to have a home base in central New Jersey for part of the year. We think a coop might be a great way to do that. If this interests you please reply to this post and I will move forward to some concrete planning if there is even some interest. Those who have actual experience in starting coops, please post your experience as I have no clue how to proceed.

On the way to the 2016 Escapade in Essex Junction, Vermont, join your Escapees friends for jam-packed tours of the “Big Apple” and the Hudson River Valley. Come early or stay late and experience the best of both worlds! While in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, enjoy farm markets, wineries, and the Hudson Valley scenery; however, let us do the driving into the “Big Apple”! Board a luxury coach with a knowledgeable tour guide, and enjoy an easy drive to New York City. See the historical sites, learn about the history, and visit iconic locations. Bring your camera, and be prepared for the trip of a lifetime! Highlights, stops, and tours include, but are not limited to: Empire State Building The Statue of Liberty Times Square Grand Central Station Fifth Avenue Wall Street 9/11 Museum - tour Lunch in or around Times Square Broadway play – Lion King (subject to change for another Broadway play) West Point Military Academy – tour Legendary Thayer Hotel – lunch Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Home and Museum - tour Vanderbilt Mansion - tour Catered meals Your HOP hosts Motorcoach and bus driver Tour guide Gratuities and more Prices for this HOP Two-person rig: $1,210.00 Additional person: $495.00 One-person rig: $725.00 To register for this HOP, contact: The HOP Department 888-757-2582 or 936-327-8873 For more information, see: http://www.escapees.com/HOP/NewYorkandHudsonRiver.aspx HOP Cancellation Policy: HOP Cancellation Policy View upcoming HOPs: HOPs Visit the HOPs on Facebook: www.facebook.com/EscapeesHOPs I know you will have a wonderful time at the New York City and the Hudson Valley HOP! See you at the HOP! Safe travels and SKP hugs, Lisa Koca #86367 HOP Director Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351