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Shearwater is a classic Newport-style schooner yacht, only recently recognized as a national landmark in 2009.  The vessel was built by Rice Brother Corporation in East Boothbay, Maine, back in a time when yachting was a rare combination of elegance and adventure; Rice Bros. were well known for building luxury pleasure yachts and produced some 4,000 hulls over a period of 64 years. The keel was laid down on January 4, 1929 and a news clip from the Boothbay Register reflects alongside a photograph "Tyler Hodgon at the old Tide Mill is getting out timbers for the schooner to be built at Rice’s. Vessel to be built of native white oak." Traditionally built from hand-hewn native white oak, she was the last boat to be constructed at that yard - likely due to the ensuing Great Depression brought on by the Stock Market Crash that occurred later that autumn.  East Boothbay was a small coastal town with shipbuilding being its only industry. About 40 workmen were employed for the construction of SHEARWATER. Her designer Theodore Donald Wells was born in Hudson Falls, N Y on October 22, 1875. He was a naval architect and marine engineer, a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and also the Institute of Naval Architects London. His education included post-graduate work at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He began his career as a member of the firm Herreshoff and Wells, N. Y. City in 1902. Working with Herreshoff no doubt had an influence on his designs, which bear similarities to many of the famous Herreshoff designed yachts of that time. From 1903 to 1907 he worked for Wintringham and Wells and then began practicing his profession under his own name. Mr. Wells joined the Navy Department in March 1917 and became Superintending Constructor of the Baltimore District U. S. N. Notable yachts designed and constructed under his supervision are "Viking" a 272 foot steel motor yacht built for George F. Baker in 1929 by Newport News and "Karina" a three masted schooner built for Robert E. Tod in 1932 by Staten Island Shipbuilding. Mr. Tod was a well-known offshore yachtsman as was his former yacht ‘Thistle", which competed in the Emperors Cup ocean race. SHEARWATER was launched on May 4, 1929 and photographs in the Boothbay Register reflect her graceful and elegant lines. Her first Captain, Leon Esterbrook of Edgarton, MA, arrived to take charge of the fitting out. Her owner Charles E Dunlap was a member of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, Oyster Bay, NY and this became SHEARWATER’s first homeport after her completion in late September 1929. It was there in Oyster Bay that she first started to thrill those who sailed in luxury aboard her and those who were privileged to crew her on race day. Since her launching and documentation in Lloyd’s Register of American Yachts in 1929, she has had a colorful history and has been carefully maintained and restored to standards that few contemporary vessels are able to match and is truly a piece of American Maritime History. On November 7, 1942 SHEARWATER was requisitioned by the War Shipping Administration and became a member of The United States Coast Guard’s Coastal Picket Patrol during World War Two. She was painted gray and bore the numbers CG67004. Based at Little Creek, Virginia she patrolled the waters east of the Chesapeake Bay entrance and south towards Cape Hatteras. Her skipper during that period reflected on how they used their free time while out on submarine patrol to race against other yachts and in his own words "sailed in tandem with the schooner Lord Jim, racing in and out of port, up and down the east coast and winning." She was designed and built as a gaff rigged schooner but during this period was changed to a Marconi rig. She carries over 2,550 square feet while under full sail. A true veteran world cruiser, she first transited the Panama Canal in July 1946 and in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s completed a two and a half-year global circumnavigation. In December 1971 Mrs. John B. Thayer of Rosemont, wife of a former trustee and treasurer, donated SHEARWATER to the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute of Environmental Medicine. She was used by the university as a laboratory for research on physiological responses to the stresses of living and working underwater. Captained by James Shearson, she was fitted with compressors, generators, monitoring instruments and a small decompression chamber. She has participated in many Ancient Mariner and Classic yacht races in U S waters as well as racing in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand while on her circumnavigation in the early 1980’s. It is rumored she was once dismasted in the famous Newport to Bermuda race. She was last raced by the current owners in San Diego in May 1995 in the American Schooner Cup and finished second overall. She entered the yacht charter industry in 1966 whilst on the West Coast sailing to the Channel Islands and was again used to generate income to keep her shipshape while owned by the University of Pennsylvania. During the chartering industry’s infancy in the Caribbean, SHEARWATER was known as the " Queen of the Fleet". Today she continues this tradition offering the most unique sailing experience and has passed rigid Coast Guard inspections and can carry up to 49 passengers. We welcome you to join us for an excellent opportunity to experience the ambiance of a vintage sailing vessel while delighting in the splendors of The Manhattan sky-line, the Statue of Liberty or the beauty of the oceans beyond.

The Best View of Chicago Enjoy amazing panoramic views of Chicago's famous skyline, lakefront and four surrounding states.  Atop the John Hancock Center, 94 floors - 1,000 feet up, conveniently located onn Michigan Avenue. Largest observation deck in the city 17,000 square feet with floor to ceiling windows on every site.   Interactive Technology Explore Chicago through interactive screens to learn about the city's famous sites. Available in seven languages including:  English, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Brazilian. Located 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile, you'll soon see why a visit here is rated an 'absolute must do' by tourists and locals alike. Enjoy breathtaking 360 views stretching across 4 states, and Lake Michigan.  Watch the spectacular sunset from 1,000 feet, or go up at night to see Chicago shining in lights.  You'll see why 360 Chicago has been voted Chicago's best view. New Chicago History Exhibit Discover Chicago's rich history and identify while learning about nine of the city's culturally unique neighborhoods. Multimedia and mirror effects fully immerse guests in this truly innovative learning experience. Tilt - Chicago's highest moving experience. Enjoy the thrill of being tilted 12,000 feet over the Magnificent Mile Take in unsurpassed views of the city from a never-before-seen angle TILT is a moving experience that holds up to eight visitors per cycle - approximately 50 people per 30 minutes. *Please not that TILT is an additional charge of $7.00 per adult, $5.00 per child.

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Services: Parking: €5 per car per day Food: You are allowed to bring your own food into Terra Natura. There are picnic areas available especially for this purpose. Entrance to the site with shopping trolleys or any kind of industrial food container is prohibited.     Rentals: Baby buggies: Baby buggies single (€8) and lockers (€6). For any rental a €1 deposit is required which can be redeemed once the rented item is returned. Wheelchairs: Are available to hire for free (while supplies last) with a €10 deposit.

Night Tour Washington DC gets even more beautiful after the sun sets. Join on to this 3 hour fully narrated Moonlight Tour. Do not forget your camera as there are plenty of photo stops! Some of the illuminated sights you’ll view are: Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, U. S. Capitol, Iwo Jima Memorial, The White House, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.  ​Departs daily from 2 West /40 Massachusetts Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002.

Disneyland Park A magical kingdom is yours to discover Explore lush jungles Greet Princesses straight from a fairy-tale  Navigate the seas with Pirates  Rocket into a star-spangled sky Disneyland Park is the original Theme Park opened by Walt Disney himself in 1955 to much fanfare. Broadcast on live television in the United States, it was watched by over half that country's population. Since then successive generations from all over the world have visited "the Happiest Place on Earth" to make their dreams come true. With 8 richly themed lands there is much to see and do. Explore - Main Street U.S.A. Fantasyland Tomorrowland Frontierland Mickey's Toontown Adventureland Critter Country New Orleans Square     Disney California Adventure Park   Here in 7 imaginative lands Disney and Pixar Characters await your discovery. Fantastic tales become reality via spectacular entertainment, attractions and even themed dining. Visit -   Buena Vista Street Cars Land Paradise Pier Grizzly Peak Pacific Wharf "a bug's land"  Hollywood Land.    Dazzling days are followed by enchanting evenings at Disney California Adventure Park - a fun-filled destination for children of all ages. Universal Studios® Hollywood This is the ultimate Hollywood movie experience! Our on-line prices vary by time of year and not all dates are always available, select date above for specific pricing. Skip the regular lines with the Universal Express™ Ticket: It includes One-Day General Admission, one-time express access to each ride and attraction and priority seating at select shows.* This ticket is very popular with guests, so pre-purchase to guarantee Universal Express™ privileges. *Does not apply to food and retail locations or non-seated shows. The Park Go behind the scenes on a real working movie studio Explore where Hollywood movies are made on the legendary Studio Tour Come face to face with King Kong 360 3-D created by Peter Jackson. It’s the world’s largest, most intense 3-D experience Experience our Special Effects Stage where you’ll learn the secrets behind the making of your favorite blockbuster movies Get into the Movies! Face the action head on in heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s biggest movies. Attractions Overview Only Universal Studios lets you ride the movies and go behind the scenes of a real working movie studio. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ Now Open! Explore the mysteries of Hogwarts™ castle, visit the shops of Hogsmeade™, and sample fare from some of the wizarding world's best-known establishments. Plus experience Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ and Flight of the Hippogriff™ that transport you into a world of magical thrills and excitement. The Walking Dead Attraction Coming to life July 4, enter the post-apocalyptic world of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” in an all-new year-round attraction. Studio Tour Go behind-the-scenes on the legendary Studio Tour to explore Hollywood’s most famous backlot in the world’s largest working movie studio. Fast & Furious – Supercharged Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the world-famous Studio Tour and hold on tight for the all-new grand finale, Fast & Furious – Supercharged! King Kong 360 3-D Don’t miss the award-winning King Kong 360 3-D created by Peter Jackson – The world’s largest 3-D experience, only on the Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour. Nighttime Studio Tour Experience Hollywood’s most famous Backlot like never before as you explore the magic of filmmaking by moonlight aboard the new Nighttime Studio Tour. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Join Gru, his daughters and the mischievous Minions on a heartwarming and hilarious 3-D ride. Super Silly Fun Land Super Silly Fun Land is an all-new elaborate play zone adjacent to Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. Transformers™: The Ride-3D Transformers™: The Ride 3D is an immersive, next generation thrill ride that blurs the line between fiction and reality. The Simpsons Ride™ The Simpsons™ are visiting Krustyland and you are there right alongside Homer, Marge, Bart… Jurassic Park® — The Ride Come face-to-face with ‘living’ dinosaurs, a 50-foot T-Rex, and a treacherous drop straight down an 84-foot death-defying raft plunge. Revenge of the Mummy℠ – The Ride If you dare, face heart-pounding special effects and unexpected twists at every turn as you escape the Mummy’s revenge in life-like horror. WaterWorld® A Tidal Wave of Explosive Action Shrek 4-D™ Take adventure to the next dimension in Shrek 4-D™ — the attraction that puts you in the action with hair-raising, eye-popping, butt-busting effects so real, all your senses will be on ogre-time. Special Effects Show Don’t miss our enhanced Special Effects Show, where real Hollywood stuntmen and cutting-edge technology come together to recreate scenes from your favorite blockbuster movies! Universal’s Animal Actors Witness Tinseltown-trained critters putting pet tricks to shame with their animal antics! Characters in the Park Kids of all ages love meeting our characters. CityWalk Overview Universal CityWalk Hollywood is a Three-Block Entertainment, Dining and Shopping Promenade Where is LA’s best place for unexpected excitement? Universal CityWalk. Live music, movies, clubs, great food and always something new to discover. More than 30 places to eat, 3 hot nightclubs, 19 screen theater with state of the art IMAX® and more than 30 unique shops. It’s LA’s favorite place to play. Check out 5 Towers on Universal CityWalk, state-of-the-art concert venue. Experience a jaw-dropping explosion of over 5,000 LED lights and a sound system that will blow you away. CityWalk. Always Unexpected. CityWalk is located directly next to Universal Studios Hollywood. Buy On-line to Save Time & Money - Universal Studio tickets are $115.00 when purchased at the gate. Our on-line price is $174.99 - $233.99 (prices vary by day of the week, select date above for specific pricing)