NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
TripAdvisor®, the world's largest online provider of
tours, activities and experiences, surprised tour-goers in
New York City on Monday with an
exclusive and unforgettable musical performance by the acclaimed
band, 98°. The group, featuring brothers Nick and Drew Lachey and vocalists Justin Jeffre and Jeff
Timmons serenaded 20 lucky tour-goers with festive holiday
carols, "Jingle Bells" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," atop a
Gray Line CitySightseeing double-decker tour bus at Pier 78.
TripAdvisor tour-goers were enjoying New York City's iconic holiday sites including
Bryant Park, the Empire State
Building and Rockefeller Center but got so much more when
TripAdvisor Attractions surprised and delighted them with a
performance by 98°. The exclusive tour was led by Gray Line
CitySightseeing New York, and the special offer to ride the "Jingle
Bus" with a "special holiday surprise" was available to book on
TripAdvisor for a promotional price of 98
cents.
To view video and photos of the surprise performance, click on
the following link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/afp1vf58dfa633t/AABlQ9QQSn-efNpi_p_WwcYsa?dl=0
"TripAdvisor Attractions goes beyond the expected giving
travelers around the world one-of-a-kind experiences when booking
tours on TripAdvisor – and the Jingle Bus concert show is a perfect
example," said Brooke Ferencsik,
senior director of communications for TripAdvisor. "Having 98° sing
aboard one of our most popular New York
City bus tours created a magical holiday moment that
tour-goers will remember for years to come."
TripAdvisor is home to more than 70,000 bookable tours,
activities and experiences worldwide to help travelers unleash the
full potential of their trips. Going beyond the traditional tourist
activities, TripAdvisor offers consumers one-of-a-kind experiences
and access to the world's top attractions.
As a special surprise for ticket holders, TripAdvisor
Attractions asked multi-platinum recording artist 98° to
perform a selection of holiday songs from their new
album Let It Snow. The band's
first full-length album in four years, Let It
Snow was Top 10 on Billboard's Holiday charts and has
become a staple on holiday playlists. Let It
Snow is their second Christmas title featuring the group's
signature R&B-tinged, four-part harmonies and follow up to
their critically-acclaimed, multi-platinum album This
Christmas released in 1999.
For those looking to book one-of-a-kind holiday attractions or
tours in New York City, there's
still time.
Here are 10 of TripAdvisor's Top Holiday Tours in
NYC:
1. Christmas Lights in Dyker
Heights Brooklyn
Head out to Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn to see
Christmas decorations that cannot be missed. On the way back, enjoy
views of the lit-up Manhattan
skyline. Plus stop at Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center to
catch a glimpse of the iconic displays.
Bookable on TripAdvisor from $55
per person
2. VIP: Rockefeller Center Ice
Skating Experience and Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Avoid the crowds with priority access to Rockefeller Center's
iconic ice-skating rink for the 8:30
a.m. skate session, including VIP chalet access with
complimentary hot chocolate and fresh-baked cookies. Cap off the
day with 360-degree panoramic views from the Top of the Rock
observation deck.
Bookable on TripAdvisor from $96
per person
3. New York Holiday Lights and
Movie Sites Tour
Enjoy the spectacular Christmas lights and holiday movie sites
in New York City on this guided
bus tour. See the exact locations where many holiday movies were
filmed, and match them to their on-screen movie clips along the
way.
Bookable on TripAdvisor from $42
per person
4. New York Christmas Holiday
Tour
Soak up the holiday spirit on this 2-hour New York sightseeing tour, including stops at
the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, the festive window
displays of Fifth Avenue stores, and the stalls in the magical
Bryant Park holiday market.
Bookable on TripAdvisor from $25
per person
5. New York Holiday Lights Walking
Tour
Make your way through Midtown Manhattan, where you'll see
glittering store windows, colorful bulbs, and beautiful light
displays, including the famous Christmas tree at Rockefeller
Center.
Bookable on TripAdvisor from $26
per person
6. Top of the Rock Observatory,
Dining, with Radio City or Elf The Musical
Combine quintessential New York
City holiday pastimes with this combination package, which
includes a visit to the Top of the Rock Observatory and a
$50 gift certificate to The Sea Fire
Grill or Benjamin Prime Steak House. Additionally, get a taste of
holiday-themed stage productions with a choice of the Radio City
Christmas Spectacular or Elf the Musical.
Bookable on TripAdvisor from $239
per person
7. New York City Holiday Lights
and Markets Walking Tour
Browse elegant window displays as you make your way to a series
of traditional holiday markets, and shop for locally made arts,
crafts, and specialty food. Follow your guide to see some of
Manhattan's spectacular
holiday lights and visit the locations of beloved Christmas
movies.
Bookable on TripAdvisor from $45
per person
8. Private New York City Christmas
Walking Tour
See Manhattan decked out for
the holidays on a 2-hour private evening walking tour that takes
you to locations including Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's
Cathedral, and along Fifth Avenue to see the elaborately decorated
storefronts. Along the way, hear about the history of holiday
events in New York City, including
the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, from a private guide.
Bookable on TripAdvisor from $70
per person
9. NYC Private Holiday Lights Tour by Limo
Get into the season's spirit with this private holiday lights
tour through New York City in a
comfortable limousine. Your limo is stocked with a bottle of
Champagne and soft drinks for the ride, and your guide takes you to
some of the most holiday-themed areas of the city. See Brooklyn's Dyker Heights displays as well as
other neighborhoods decked out in holiday cheer as well as famous
Manhattan sights including
Rockefeller Center.
Bookable on TripAdvisor from $399
per person
10. New York Christmas Eve Brunch Cruise
Enjoy Christmas Eve with bottomless mimosas and sights of
New York's most popular
attractions from the water on this brunch cruise. Along with a
delicious brunch buffet of savory items and desserts, you can relax
to the sound of jazz music played by a live band. During your
cruise, keep your eyes peeled for the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue
of Liberty, the Woolworth Building, and the Empire State
Building.
Bookable on TripAdvisor from $98
per person
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About 98°
98° has sold a staggering
10 million records, scored a chart-topping single, "Thank God I
Found You," with Mariah Carey and
Joe, and collaborated with their collective idol, Stevie Wonder, on "True to Your Heart," for the
1998 animated Disney film, Mulan. Their four-million-selling
album, 98° and Rising (1998, Motown), spawned the top-5
favorites "Because of You," "I Do," and "The Hardest Thing," while
2000's Revelation (Universal Records), which sold two
million copies, peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and yielded
a trio of hits, "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)," "My Everything" and "The Way You
Want Me To."
Over the past 15 years, all four members have enjoyed other
careers outside of music. Nick, recently appeared on Season 25 of
ABC's Dancing with the Stars, has launched a successful solo
music career and has starred on TV shows both as an actor (The
WB's Charmed and One Tree Hill) and as a television
host (VH-1's Big Morning Buzz Live, NBC's The
Sing-Off). Drew was crowned season two winner of Dancing
with the Stars, been on Broadway, and both brothers opened
Lachey's Bar (A&E). Timmons joined members of Backstreet
Boys and 'NSYNC for VH-1's Mission Man
Band and Nick Carter's
Sci-Fi feature, Dead Seven. Jeffre is involved in various
media and cause related projects stemming from his foray into
politics as a mayoral candidate of Cincinnati.
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