If you’re looking for a neighborhood with the most Christmas spirit, look no further than the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn. The lighted homes are so popular that more than 100,000 people flock there every holiday season to see the decorations – some tasteful, some, well, over the top. Join Martz Bus Dec. 9-10 for this overnight tour that includes a 2 ½-hour bus tour through the neighborhoods of Dyker Heights, Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst. The tour includes an overnight stay in Secaucus followed by Christmas shopping at the American Dream Mall.

WHAT IT COSTS – per person

Single occupancy - $450 Double occupancy - $350 Triple occupancy - $295 Quadruple occupancy - $275

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation
• One-night stay at Hilton Garden Inn Secaucus
• Tour of Dyker Heights Christmas lights
• Breakfast on Day 2
• Time on your own at American Dream Mall
• American Dream Mall discount coupon book exclusively for Martz passengers
• 20 percent discount to these attractions: Dream Works Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe, Angry Birds Mini Golf, Blacklight Mini Golf, Mirror Maze, The Rink, TILT Museum and Legends of the Hidden Temple Ropes Course Challenge

PAYMENT

For multi-day tours, a non-refundable, 10 percent deposit is required at the time of booking. Half of the cost of the trip must be made by Oct. 9, 60 days before the departure. The trip must be paid in full by Nov. 9, 30 days before the tour departs.

PICKUPS – Tuesday, Dec. 9

10 a.m. --Wyoming Valley Mall 10:45 a.m. – Green Ridge Plaza 11:45 a.m. – Delaware Water Gap

DROPOFFS – Wednesday, Dec. 10

5 p.m. – Delaware Water Gap 6 p.m. – Green Ridge Plaza 6:45 p.m. – Wyoming Valley Mall

There is no charge to park your car at the Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township, or the Green Ridge Plaza, Scranton. Pickup at the Wyoming Valley Mall is in the area of the Ken Pollock Service Center, site of the former Sears service center. Passengers boarding at Green Ridge Plaza should park at the end of the shopping center near Planet Fitness but as far from the door as possible. A $5 daily parking fee is charge at Delaware Water Gap.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Tuesday, Dec. 9 2-4:30 p.m. – On your own in New York City with dropoff on 8th Avenue between 51st & 52nd streets 4:45 p.m. – Board bus at 8th Avenue between 51st & 52nd streets to begin tour 5:30-8 p.m. – Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour through the neighborhoods of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst 8:30 p.m. – Check in to Hilton Garden Inn Secaucus Day 2: Wednesday, Dec. 10 Breakfast at the hotel (included) 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Time on your own at American Dream Mall 3:15 p.m. -- Depart for home All tour itineraries are subject to change. Martz reserves the right to revise the itinerary and make substitutions of equal value.

HOTEL INFO

Hilton Garden Inn Secaucus has an indoor pool, fitness center and onsite restaurant.

VENUE INFO

Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights is a 2 ½-hour tour of the extravagant holiday light displays in the neighborhoods of The most extravagant Christmas light displays in the country are located in the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn, aka “Dyker Lights.” More than 100,000 people flock to this area every year to see the decorations. American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J., is an entertainment and retail center. It includes attractions such as an indoor theme park, water park and ski slope. Stores range from discount to high-end, providing something for everyone.

MEALS

Breakfast is included at the hotel on Day 2. You are on your own for lunch/dinner in New York City before boarding the bus for the lights tour. It is suggested that you make dinner reservations beforehand. Restaurants near the theater district. You are on your own to dine with a variety of eateries to choose from, serving everything from steaks to salads, pizza to dessert, and everything in between.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you require special assistance getting on or off the bus, or if you are bringing a wheelchair or scooter, please make note of it in the Comments section when making your reservation. A portion of the Christmas lights tour will include walking through the Brooklyn neighborhoods.

BUS SEATING

While we try our best to accommodate all requests, we cannot guarantee you will be assigned the seat of your choice. If you have a preference, please make note of it in the Comments section when booking your trip. Since we are committed to meeting the specific health and mobility needs of our passengers, the seating arrangements may change before our departure date.

CANCELLATION

All sales are final. Refunds will not be issued for this tour. Therefore, we recommend trip cancellation insurance. You may contact your insurance agent or go to www.travelinsurance.com where you may compare rates and purchase online. If it becomes necessary for Martz Bus to cancel a tour, the full price will be refunded. You have the option of receiving a refund in the form of a gift certificate that may be redeemed for a future Martz Tour.