US Open Tennis Weekend
August 29, 2024 thru September 2, 2024
Experience the drama and excitement of world class tennis at one of the world’s premier tennis tournaments, the United States Open. One of the Grand Slams, we travel to New York City to watch the action live. Top players from around the world come to compete and we’ll have grounds passes to view lots of the action. If top level tennis in a glorious setting is your dream, make it come true in 2024.
We have included Grounds Passes for 2 days, and you may choose to upgrade your tickets and / or add another day of Tennis (Monday) at an additional charge.
Transportation
Roundtrip Air Transportation Included from TUS
Transportation
Subway
Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Activity Level
4: Active
Meals
5 meals (4 breakfasts, 1 dinners) included
Availability
Available
Pickup/Dropoff
Roundtrip livery service included!
Gratuities
Tour Director, Driver & Local Guide tips included
Tour Highlights
- US Open Tennis Tournament 2024
- Group Welcome Dinner
- Arthur Ashe Tennis Center
- Bustling Manhattan
- Endless options in the Big Apple
Inclusions
• Roundtrip air transportation from TUS to NYC
• Metro passes
• Roundtrip door-to-door livery service
• Grounds passes for 2 days at the Open
• 4 nights lodging
• 5 meals (4 breakfasts, 1 dinners)
• Admissions & tours as described
• Services of a tour director
• Baggage handling
• All taxes and gratuities for included items (except hotel housekeeping)
Day 1 – Arrive in the Big Apple
This morning we board our flights to New York City, host of the 2024 US Open Tennis Tournament. We check into the Hyatt Grand Central Hotel, conveniently located in the middle of it all in Manhattan, and a short train ride to the stadium to watch the US Open Tennis. Transportation this weekend to the matches will be via the subway, which takes you right to the stadium with the least walking. Tonight we enjoy a group welcome dinner to kick off our tennis weekend.
Meals included: D
Day 2 - US Open Tennis Tournament 2024
Today is a free day in New York! Enjoy your day exploring New York City on your own – visit museums, Central Park, or take in a show. For one more day of tennis you may choose to visit Arthur Ashe Tennis Center for the US Open Tennis. We can arrange for additional grounds passes or seats on this day on your own – just let us know.
Meals included: B
Day 3 – Immerse Yourself in Tennis
Another great day to enjoy the intense matches at the 2024 US Open Tennis Tournament! After breakfast, we will head over to enjoy more festivities and matches.
Meals included: B
Day 4 – Explore NYC
After a hearty breakfast at the Hotel, we will head to the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center via subway to watch a day of tennis. Enjoy all the festivities and matches, with plentiful food choices along the way.
Meals included: B
Day 5 - Travel Home
Today we fly back home, with splendid memories of our weekend in New York for the US Open!
Meals included: B
Itinerary subject to change.
*Must be able to navigate subway.*
Fun Facts
In 2001, Venus and Serena Williams became the first sisters to meet in a grand slam final at the US Open.
Arthur Ashe stadium, named after the winner of the 1968 inaugural US Open, is the largest tennis-specific stadium in the world, with seating for 23,771 people. That’s more than 8,000 seats bigger than any other stadium in the sport. It debuted in 1997 and cost $254 million to construct.
Since 1978, matches have been played on a hard-court surface covered with Deco turf, a slightly cushioned surface. The courts were made blue in 2007 to increase the contrast between the court and the ball, benefiting players and spectators alike.
Hotel Information
Hyatt Grand Central Hotel
New York, NY
Package Pricing
$3,492 per person
Double occupancy
Deposit: $200
$4,356 per person
Single occupancy
Deposit: $200
Second Deposit Due:
March 29, 2024
Deposit: $1,065
Final Payment Due:
June 7, 2024
Deposit: N/A
Price Includes
• Roundtrip air transportation from TUS to NYC
• Metro passes
• Roundtrip door-to-door livery service
• Grounds passes for 2 days at the Open
• 4 nights lodging
• 5 meals (4 breakfasts, 1 dinners)
• Admissions & tours as described
• Services of a tour director
• Baggage handling
• All taxes and gratuities for included items (except hotel housekeeping)
Booking Policy
Final Payment Due: June 7, 2024
CANCELLATION FEES:
- None – Through March 28, 2024
- $200 – March 29 – April 25, 2024
- $1,265 – April 26 – June 7, 2024
- 100% – after June 7, 2024
We pride ourselves on great service and an enjoyable experience for all and will go over our booking policies after you make your request for booking. If you’d like to learn more about our booking policies before your trip, give us a call at (520) 325-8839, or visit our Booking Policies page. Click here for more information on our booking policies.
Travel Insurance
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ITINERARY
For your reference, we send to you a detailed itinerary approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the scheduled tour departure. This has day-by-day times and events, hotel information where you can be reached in case of an emergency, and airline information.
The times listed on the itinerary are all approximate. We cannot be held responsible for schedule changes due to unforeseen circumstances with the weather, transportation agents, highway conditions, hotels or contracting agents.
ACTIVITY LEVEL 4
The Activity Level for this tour is Active
Expectations: The tour includes well-paced walking tours with regular breaks. Up to 2-3 hours of walking each day. To fully take advantage of all this tour has to offer, guests need to be able to walk longer distances, climb several flights of stairs and navigate steps and uneven terrain walking for extended periods of time over more difficult terrain (e.g. cobblestones, city hills, stairs without handrails, limited or no access to elevators). Your itinerary can include significant changes in temperature and altitude and may require a higher number of longer travel days with morning and/or evening activities. Most trips will feature long touring days, many full-day excursions and a full and active itinerary with a faster pace and longer distances. Excursions require standing and walking to city centers where coaches are prohibited.
Appropriate for: Travelers who are physically fit, expect a vigorous pace and enjoy participating in two to three hours of physical activity per day.
AIRLINE TICKETS
You will be issued your boarding pass the morning of our departure, after your arrival at the Tucson International Airport. If you have a Delta Airlines frequent flyer number, or a Global Entry or TSA number, please call our office at least 3 days prior to the tour to ensure we can note these in your reservation.
BAGGAGE
We have arranged for handling for one piece of luggage per person regarding the skycaps (where available) and hotels. If you check through luggage note that the maximum weight for the checked piece of luggage is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height). If your bag weighs over 50 pounds the airlines will levy an extra fee that you will be responsible to pay. If you feel the need to lock your checked through luggage and your bag is searched, your lock could be damaged in the process. You can purchase a TSA (Transportation Security Administration) accepted and recognized lock at any luggage store. Make sure you ask for a TSA approved lock. These locks are the kind that TSA screeners can open by using a special tool without breaking. Passengers can carry-on 1 bag (dimensions are limited to 10x16x24 inches), plus a personal type bag, like a purse. We advise that you pack your carry-on lightly. There are restrictions regarding your carryon baggage and contents due to enhanced security.
CHECKED BAGGAGE FEES
On our preferred airline for this tour, passengers are assessed a fee per checked in bag, by the Airlines, upon checking in for the flight.
EMERGENCY CONTACT
It is always a good idea to carry on your person a list of medications that you are taking and an emergency contact phone number while you are traveling. And we suggest making a copy of the itinerary and provide it to a friend or family member.
GRATUITIES/ITEMS INCLUDED IN PRICE
The traditional end-of-tour gratuity to your tour director is included on this tour. All hotel porterage and airport skycap (when available) fees are included. We also include the gratuities for the coach/livery drivers. Hotel housekeeping tips are not included.
LIVERY
For your convenience, we have a (round-tour) door-to-door pickup service with each multi-day tour. (This service is not available to all clients depending on your location.) Approximately 2 to 3 days prior to the departure date you will receive a call from our office and we will tell you your assigned pickup time. (These times can vary up to 15 minutes depending on traffic.)
LODGING REQUESTS
If you would like to request special accommodations at the hotel(s) where we are lodging, please call us as soon as possible and we will forward these requests for you. The phone numbers of the hotel(s) where we are staying are listed on the itinerary.
Many hotels around the country have instituted a "reconditioning fee" of $300 or more that is levied upon a guest that smokes in a non-smoking room. If this occurs during our tour you will be responsible for paying this fee to the hotel prior to check-out.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
We pay close attention to your requests but please realize that these are merely requests and cannot be guaranteed.
RESPONSIBILITY
Pleasurebent Tours acts solely as an agent in arranging hotels, transportation, sightseeing, baggage-handling, and other services and does not assume any liability for injury, damage, loss or delay due to any act or default of any company or person. We, along with our subcontractors, reserve the right to make changes to an itinerary if it is necessary for the proper handling of a tour.
WEATHER AND CLOTHING/MISC. SUGGESTIONS
During late August and early September, New York enjoys daytime high temperatures in the upper 70's to near 80 F. Nighttime (and early morning) low temperatures are in the mid 60's early in September. It's best to dress in layers for your comfort. Please wear shoes that are appropriate for walking on various terrain including the subway.
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