STARS AT THE MET 16-21 OCTOBER   Just announced, the 2001/2 season at the Met is as tantalising as ever. Travel for the Arts has arranged a visit to New York early in the new season. Tickets are included for a revival of the Met's much loved La Boheme with Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna. Tickets are also available for Idomeneo with Dawn Upshaw, Carol Vaness and Placido Domingo and a new production of Norma with Jane Eaglen and Richard Margison.

The daytime will give ample scope for shopping and some interesting tours will reveal lesser known corners of this amazing city.

TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER

Depart London Heathrow on United Airlines at 0915. Arrive New York JFK at 1205 and transfer by private coach to the first class Hotel Empire located close to the Lincoln Center. Welcome drink at the hotel this evening with your New York guide.

WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER

Travel for the Arts' special tour of Manhattan will provide an insight into some of the diverse districts of the island from Chinatown to Greenwich Village and SoHo. Your guide will relay many an anecdote spiced with village gossip to ensure an entertaining morning. Afternoon at leisure.

Evening performance of LA BOHEME (Puccini) at the Metropolitan Opera.
C: Carlo Rizzi. D: Franco Zeffirelli.
Cast: Angela Gheorghiu, Inva Mula, Roberto Alagna, Bruno Caproni.

THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER

This morning a tour of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will show you this extensive arts complex, home not only of the Metropolitan Opera but also the New York City Opera and Ballet and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

A backstage tour of the Met will reveal preparations for tonight's performance (subject to rehearsal schedules). Afternoon at leisure.

Optional evening performance of IDOMENEO (Mozart) at the Metropolitan Opera.
C: James Levine. D: Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
Cast: Dawn Upshaw, Carol Vaness, Susan Graham, Placido Domingo.

FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER

Full day at leisure in New York for independent exploration. Your New York guide will be at the hotel after breakfast to give information and guidance on current exhibitions and general sightseeing information.

Optional evening performance of NORMA (Bellini) at the Metropolitan Opera. New Production.
C: Carlo Rizzi. D: John Copley. Cast: Jane Eaglen, Dolora Zajick, Richard Margison, Carlo Colombara.

SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER

This morning explore one of New York's best kept secrets. Travel uptown with your guide to Spanish Harlem and visit the opulent Spanish renaissance courtyard of the Hispanic Museum. The mansion is decorated with majolica tiles and houses a collection of paintings by Goya, Velaszquez and El Greco.

Continue to The Cloisters, a reconstruction of a medieval monastery, perched on a promontory surrounded by Gothic and Romanesque cloisters as well as a 12th century chapter house. John D. Rockefeller Jr established the museum in the 1920s. The star attraction is the stunning 16th century Unicorn Tapestry.

Return to the hotel at lunchtime. Afternoon transfer to New York JFK airport and depart on United Airlines at 1905.

SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER

Arrive London Heathrow at 0655.

	PRICE per person 5 Day Tour Price £1200.00 Supplement for sole use of double * £475.00 Deposit required £325.00 Booking Deadline 30 JUN Tour Code NYC Tour price includes flights and airport taxes - transfers - accommodation - sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees - orchestra stalls seats for La bohéme at the Met - tour manager or local representative. Dress: Lounge suit Supplements 18 Oct Idomeneo £145.00 19 Oct Norma £175.00 * Following many constructive comments regarding the size of single rooms we are pleased to offer this option.