The action begins in 1815 as Jean Valjean, a man condemned to 19 years of hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family, finds only hatred and suspicion when he is released on parole. Meeting one man who believes in him, Valjean breaks his parole to begin a new life. The story truly begins as Jean Valjean crosses the landscape of early 19th century France, always pursued by the righteous police inspector Javert. From his adoption and love of the orphan Cosette, to the darkly funny plots of the thieving Thenardiers, from the soaring revolutionary fire of the student rebels who fight on the barricade in the streets of Paris to the final confrontation between Jean Valjean and Javert, the story of Les Miserables is one of love, courage and redemption. Click here for more information and Booking Details

Take a trip through the most historic district in New York City! Visit a city torn apart by ethnic and political differences, a city on the verge of its own civil war.

• Learn about New York's meteoric rise to the wealthiest port city in the world.
• Hear about NYC's changing role in the Civil War, from opposition to President Lincoln and the Union to supporting and financing the war effort.
• Visit the site of The Brewery and Five Points where miserable poverty and political manipulation led to the country's most violent riots.
• Meet the abolitionist publisher of the NY Tribune, Horace Greeley; Reverend Henry Ward Beecher, the pastor who displayed John Brown's chains to his congregation at the Broadway Tabernacle; Daniel Sickles, the first to claim temporary insanity as a defense of murder, and many more..

You'll visit some of the city's most historic landmarks: The African Burial Ground, Five Points, Tweed Courthouse, City Hall, NY Stock Exchange, Federal Hall National Monument, Regent Hotel, Delmonico's and India House.

Explore New York's most exciting scenic locations with your own personal tour guide and photographer! This private, unique tour is a wonderful way to discover the city's best restaurants and favorite jaunts, while taking in the charm and culture of the Manhattan. Your experience is captured in beautiful color photos, which will make your New York experience truly memorable. They are delivered to your hotel within 48 hours on CD Rom.

Your personal tour can include the following destinations:

• Times Square and the Theatre District the lights of Broadway create a dazzling backdrop for spectacular photos. Your guide will help you discover the most enjoyable shows at the best prices.
• Central Park's scenic 843 acres "The Park" as it is affectionately known to New Yorkers offers a multitude of stunning photos beneath the majestic New York City Skyline.
• Manhattan?s upper west side the historic brownstones and charming tree lined streets make this one of the city?s most sought after residential neighborhoods.
• Greenwich Village This lively downtown neighborhood is home to artists, galleries, jazz clubs, restaurants and some of the city?s best night spots.
• Chinatown Step into another world when you experience the sights, sounds and shopping of this busy immigrant enclave.
• Soho This artistic haven hosts a variety of funky art galleries, off beat entertainment, and unique boutique shopping.
• Little Italy is fragrant with the aroma of fresh pasta and baked goods, and the best pizza in the city (yum!).
• Brooklyn Heights and the Brooklyn Bridge This architectural wonder offers a breathtaking panoramic view of New York.
• South Street Seaport offers spectacular waterfront views, a world class Maritime museum, a newly restored national landmark, and a multitude of one-of-a-kind shops and cafes.