Celebrating Excellence: Ryan Anderson Named Motorcoach Professional of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that our very own maintenance technician, Ryan Anderson, has been honored with The Greater Northeast…
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Cross Country Adventure by Bus 2024 – Eastbound
Overnight Tour Summary Report – Cross Country 2024 Date: September 1-27, 2024 Tour Director: Gene Gray Driver: Glen Pearce Starr Bus #: 209 …
Cross Country Adventure by Bus 2024 – Westbound
Our September 2024 Cross Country trip just returned with Gene Gray at the front and Glen Pearce at the wheel!…
Starr Tours Welcomes Anthony Tkaczuk as Senior Operations Manager
Starr Bus Charter and Tours is thrilled to announce the addition of Anthony Tkaczuk as our new Senior Operations Manager.…
Experience the Magic of Broadway with Starr’s Theater Packages!
Experience Broadway like never before with Starr’s curated theater packages, offering seamless transportation, knowledgeable guidance, and prime access to the…
Fall Tours You Don’t Want to Miss
As we wait for the leaves to turn and for the air to get crisp, it’s the perfect time to…
Celebrating Sandy’s Recognition at the 2024 Women In Tourism Awards Luncheon
We are thrilled to announce that Sandy Borowsky, Owner and Vice President of Starr, has been honored at Davler Media’s…
Celebrating the Launch of Starr’s Revamped Website: A New Era of Travel Booking Convenience
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Starr’s new website, packed with exciting features for a seamless booking experience!…
Guided Travel Myth Busting: Exploring the Best of Group Travel on a Motorcoach
Are you hesitant about guided travel, fearing you’ll spend endless hours stuck on a bus? It’s time to bust that…
Fly & Cruise Trip Checklist: A Comprehensive Guide for First-Time Travelers
Are you gearing up for your first-ever fly or cruise adventure? Exciting times lie ahead, and to ensure you’re fully…
The Health Benefits of Traveling for Seniors: Exploring the World and Enhancing Well-Being
In the golden years of life, maintaining physical and mental well-being becomes increasingly important. What better way to achieve this…
Embrace the Joy of the Season: Treat Yourself to a Starr Bus Trip for the Holidays
The holiday season is a time of giving, celebrating, and sharing moments with loved ones. It’s also a time when…
Cross Country Adventure by Bus 2023 – Eastbound
Presenting the second half of our 2023 Cross Country Adventure recap by Starr Tour Director Gene Gray! (Click here to…
Cross Country Adventure by Bus 2023 – Westbound
Our September 2023 Cross Country trip just returned with Gene Gray at the front and Fernando Berrios at the wheel!…
Cross Country Adventures by Bus 2022 – Eastbound
Presenting the second half of our 2022 Cross Country Adventure recap by Starr Tour Director Gene Gray! (Click here to…
Cross Country Adventure by Bus 2022 – Westbound
Our September 2022 Cross Country trip just returned with Gene Gray at the front and Fernando Berrios at the wheel!…
Cross Country Adventures by Bus 2021 – Eastbound
Presenting the second half of our 2021 Cross Country Adventure recap by Starr Tour Director Gene Gray! (Click here to…
Cross Country Adventure by Bus 2021 – Westbound
Our 2021 Cross Country trip (during a global pandemic!) went out in September! It was a huge success, and everyone…
On the Road Again… To Ocean City, NJ!
Tour Name: Ocean City, NJ Beach Express Date: August 12, 2020 Tour Director: Gene Gray Driver: Walt Deminski Our…
Christmastime in New York 2019
On Saturday, December 21, 2019, I traveled into New York City as a tour guest on Starr Bus #207 with …
The Hamilton Effect at Starr
The other night I experienced the smash-hit Broadway musical, Hamilton (for the third time). The 2016 Tony Award winner who…
Washington, DC: Our Nation’s Capital
Earlier this month, Tour Director Gene Gray and Driver Mike Smith led 48 Starr travelers through our nation’s capital over…
Fall’s Beautiful Foliage
When you spend every day thinking about travel, and your entire family is involved in the business (my husband became…
Starr’s 72nd Birthday Bash – A blast!
What a trip! Our 72nd Birthday Bash Bus Trip was a resounding success! I think I can honestly say that…
Starr’s 2019 Alaska Cruise Experience
Our annual Alaska Cruise aboard Carnival Cruise Lines returned last week! Tour Director Gene Gray led 19 travelers across our…
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On Being a Tour Director
When someone finds out I’m a Tour Director for Starr’s bus tours, one of their first comments is usually, “That…
Cross Country 2019 – Statistics at a Glance
Just how many miles did our Cross Country tour guests travel? How many hotels did they sleep in? How many…
Cross Country Adventures by Bus 2019 – Eastbound – Part 2 of 2
Our Cross Country Adventure story continues with the Eastbound Tour Director write up from Gene Gray. (Click here to read…
Cross Country Adventures by Bus 2019 – Westbound – Part 1 of 2
Our annual Cross Country trip returned last week! Starr Driver Walt Deminski and Tour Director Gene Gray led 16 travelers…
Quebec City & Montreal – Two of My Favorite Cities
A short drive across our northern border are two wonderful and undoubtedly French cities. My heart skips a beat just…
How Not to “Pack It On” When Getting Away For a Week or a Day
You’ve been doing your 10,000 steps each day, eating healthy, and just moved your belt buckle in two notches. You…
When the Seat is Reversed… Traveling Solo
As a long-time Tour Director with Starr, I am a real advocate for traveling solo, especially on our wonderfully-planned bus…
It’s Who You Meet Along the Way
It’s said that it’s not the journey but who you meet along the way that is important in life. Well,…
Get Ready For An Overnight in The City That Never Sleeps!
This summer, for the first time, Starr is offering a weekend bus trip to NYC! I will be the tour…
A Few of My Favorite Things (Actually, Favorite Places!)
After more than 25 years as a Starr Tour Director, I have noticed that the most frequently-asked question by passengers…
The Ideal Equation for a Great Birthday Bash
Remember that feeling in high school when you solved a tough equation? How about middle school algebra when you were…
A Salute to Starr Family Veterans
Every Veteran’s Day I am reminded of my time in service in the US Army. Most of my friends don’t…
Cross Country Adventures by Bus 2018 – Eastbound – Part 2 of 2
Without further ado, here is the eastbound conclusion of our epic Cross Country Bus Adventure, courtesy of Tour Director, Gene…
Cross Country Adventures by Bus 2018 – Westbound – Part 1 of 2
Our annual Cross Country trip returned last week! Starr Driver Hank Lyde and Tour Director Gene Gray led 32 travelers…
Summer of Starr
How it is that I feel like I just took out my white pants, when in reality Memorial Day was…
Throwback to the Days of Great Adventure
Great Adventure’s Safari Tours are a common snapshot in the family vacation albums of many families in the tri-state area.…
Reflecting Back – Moving Forward
As the height of the touring season was about to begin I started reflecting back on the bus tours I…
Conversation Starters
One of the most enjoyable things about traveling is the wonderful people you meet. Whether it’s across a continent or…
Tour Directing – A Labor of Love
Passengers often ask me the same question again and again… “Do you work full-time?” I explain that being a Tour…
Ways to Go Green on Your Next Vacation
Contrary to what Vogue may tell you, green really is the new black. With Earth Day coming up, many of…
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and… Roaming!
In school, we heard a lot about the three R’s: reading, writing, and arithmetic. But according to Roger Dow, President…
Make Your Bus Trip Better with a Book
While traveling around the country as a Tour Director on many of Starr’s bus vacations, I am always thrilled when…
Great Expectations! (NOT written by Charles Dickens)
Everyone looks forward to a vacation and many of us expect that our travels will be absolutely perfect and without…
Hey Baby Boomers! How about a 2nd Career as a Charter Bus Driver?
According to Investopedia, Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, are heading into retirement in droves (about 10,000 a day, in…
The Color and Wonder of PHS’s Most Popular Event
Everyone seems to brighten at the sight and smell of flowers. With the dark winter months and the chilly cold…
New Year’s Bucket List Resolutions for the Young at Heart – Virginia Beach: Under the Boardwalk
Even though the weather is cold, it’s never too early to start thinking about having fun in the sun. This…
New Year’s Bucket List Resolutions for the Young at Heart – Charming Ports of the South
We continue our Bucket List Resolutions for the Young at Heart series with our Charming Ports of the South tour. If…
New Year’s Bucket List Resolutions for the Young at Heart – New Orleans
Last week, we introduced our Kentucky Derby bus trip as part one of our New Year’s Bucket List Resolutions for…
New Year’s Bucket List Resolutions for the Young at Heart – Kentucky Derby
Instead of resolving to deprive yourself in order to meet your goals this year, why not focus on improving your…
2017 End of Year Recap and Thank You
As we approach the New Year, let’s take a look at the past, present, and future of Starr. Let’s also…
Take a Bus to Ski Shawnee
It’s that time of year again! It’s time for winter holidays, spending time with friends and family, and planning the…
Bus Travel Accessories Make Great Gifts
‘Tis the season for gifts in all shapes and sizes! With travel always on our minds, we’ve put together a…
Give the Gift of Travel – Vacation Gift Guide
Why worry about the perfect color, fit, or style this year? Give something that will always be in season, never…
The Season of Giving – How Travel Experiences Enrich Lives
Research shows that travel/experiential gifts create more lasting memories than material gifts. Take, for example, the last holiday season –…
Honoring Our Veterans Through Donations
Doc Hastings once said, “We owe our World War II veterans, and all of our veterans, a debt we can…
Breaking Bus Records
Everyone knows that Starr buses are luxurious. Between comfortable seats, on board entertainment and wifi, they have all you need…
The Magic of Radio City
One of my favorite childhood memories is watching the movie Annie when I was a little girl and delighting with…
The Science Behind Fall Foliage
There’s something about fall weather that people just seem to love. From drinking apple cider to hayrides, and dressing in…
Not Your Parent’s Motorcoach
Bus travel has changed a lot in the past few years. Long gone are the days of cramped quarters, stuffy…
All you need to know about Starr’s Casino Bus Trips
“I took two hundred bucks with me, lost it all, and then won five hundred back! So yes, I guess…
The Birth of a Birthday Bash
Our 70th Birthday Bash was such a success (4 sold out buses!) that I had to figure out what to…
Top 10 Reasons I Loved Starr’s 70th Birthday Bash
Last week, we celebrated Starr’s 70th Birthday with 4 bus loads of passengers from all over the tri-state area. This…
Creative Ways to Save Money for Your Next Vacation
You need a vacation now more than ever, even if you are retired and no longer have to worry about…
The Importance of Travel – For Retirees!
There have been countless articles written on the benefits of using your paid vacation time and numerous commentary about how…
Broadway by Bus or Bust
It’s only August, but now is the time when we start planning our assortment of Broadway Show Bus trips for…
BFFs and Bus Travel
To tell how I came to work at Starr, I have to go back to July 1981 and the beginning…
Long Island? Yes, Long Island!
Long Island… or, as we NooYawkas say… Lawn Guyland. Join me for a delightful getaway that’s a shorter ride than…
Cross Country By Bus Adventures 2017 – Eastbound – Part 2 of 2
The journey continues! Part 2 of Starr Tour Director, Gene Gray’s Cross Country report covers Days 14-26 on this incredible…
Cross Country By Bus Adventures 2017 – Westbound – Part 1 of 2
Our 26-Day Cross Country trip returned earlier this week after driving over 7,300 miles across our great nation and seeing…
Great Spots for Kids in the Tri-State Area
If you’re lucky enough to live in the PA – NJ – NY Tri-State area, you know that you have…
The Importance of Traveling With Your Children
One of the greatest gifts you can give your children and grandchildren is the opportunity to get out of their…
All is Not Lost!
Traveling on a bus trip with Starr is an exciting experience, and you’ll want to bring all sorts of things…
Favorite Picnic Recipes from Starr
Summer is upon us and that means the season of picnic potlucks has begun! Here are some favorite, go-to crowd-pleasers…
I Want to Be Alone… Really!
Did you ever want to go to the beach and no one wants to go with you because they don’t…
It’s Been a Great Year!
As our company celebrates its 70th Anniversary, our blog celebrates its 1st! One year ago we started with a new…
Celebrating Starr’s Long-Term Employees
Last week we celebrated a personal milestone at Starr: Kathy Dolly, Starr’s Director of Finance celebrated her 40th anniversary. This…
The Origin of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally called ‘Decoration Day’, is a day of remembrance for those who have died while in our nation’s…
Kutztown Folk Festival
Starting a new job certainly has its pluses and minuses. One of those minuses is that you need to wait…
Packing Tips – Or, Why You Don’t Need to Bring the Kitchen Sink, Too
After 25 years as a Tour Director for Starr, I’ve learned a few things about what to pack for a…
Off to the Races with Starr’s First Trip to the Kentucky Derby
I was very happy to be the tour coordinator assigned to Starr’s first bus trip to the Kentucky Derby departing on…
Savannah & Charleston… A Must Do Trip!
One of the first multi-day trips by bus I escorted as a Tour Director for Starr, about 12 years ago,…
Go Greener With Starr
Each year, Earth Day—April 22—marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The largest secular…
What to Pack In Your Carry-On
As a Tour Director with Starr Tours for the past thirteen years, and living by the Girl Scout motto of…
Wipe Your Feet
As a Tour Director for Starr, there are many days and nights throughout our busy travel season that I, like…
5 Best Practices I Learned When I Acted as a Tour Director
Managing a group of valuable Tour Directors is a responsibility I take very seriously. After taking on this responsibility in…
Why New York Means the (World) To Me
When people hear that I am a Tour Director for Starr, one of the most common questions I get asked…
From Sea to Shining Sea and Memories in Between
Escorting passengers three times on Starr’s Cross Country tour has touched me with so many terrific memories. Of course, there…
Come From Away
“That was the best play I’ve ever seen,” my mom proclaimed as we exit Broadway’s Schoenfeld Theatre. Me, I’m still…
Mid-Atlantic Maritime Magic
My name is Jan Berger and I am one of the Tour Coordinators in Starr’s Tour Operations Department. Around this…
Hotel-Friendly Meals
Traveling is always fun and exciting, but dining out can take a large bite out of your wallet (pun intended!). Trying…
Motorcoach Safety Update
2017 marks Starr’s 70th year in business. As a second generation owner of Starr Bus Charter & Tours as well…
Conquering The Arch
As the Tour Director for the 26-day Cross Country By Bus tour, I have had the opportunity to experience the…
Top 5 Reasons to Attend an Industry Convention
I just returned from the American Bus Association Annual Marketplace #ABACleveland and although it started on a Saturday morning and…
New Year’s Travel Resolutions for the Young at Heart – JFK’s 100th Birthday Celebration
For the final edition in our New Year’s Travel Resolutions series we offer you a once-in-a-lifetime tour like no other.…
New Year’s Travel Resolutions For the Young At Heart – Mississippi’s Gulf Coast
This week we travel south to Mississippi where one of many highlights on your New Year’s Resolution vacation is your…
New Year’s Travel Resolutions for the Young at Heart – Nova Scotia
This week, we offer you a chance to experience an idyllic island like no other. Step out of the hustle and…
New Year’s Travel Resolutions for the Young at Heart – Cross Country
“Travel More” is a common New Year’s Resolution, but like many resolutions, it will easily fall to the wayside without…
Hanukkah Memories by Allison Berger
Nearly every Jewish holiday can be summed up with the statement “They tried to get rid of us, they didn’t,…
Christmas Memories from Margie Mangione
I have lots of fond memories of celebrating Christmas at our home. I am the oldest with 5 younger brothers.…
How To Make The Most Of Your Florida Winter Getaway: Free Time in Daytona, FL!
The temps are dropping, snow is coming, and it’s making sunny days by the beach seem more and more appealing.…
The Quebec Winter Carnival: What Is It?
Surrounded by mounds of glistening snow and thousands of cheerful visitors, the world’s largest winter carnival takes place every year…
Favorite (and unusual) Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is known for being the busiest travel day of the year in the US and the day where we…
Supporting Our Veterans on Veterans Day
November 11th is a time to show support and gratitude for our military veterans. This year, consider taking action beyond…
Exercise your right to vote – at the polls and with Starr!
In light of November 8th approaching, I thought I would share some politically charged thoughts about our tour business and…
The Eerie Salem Witch Trials
Witches may be popular costumes for Halloween now, but dressing (or acting) as one back in the late 1600s could…
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Digital Photos
With the advent of smart phones featuring exceptional cameras it has gotten easier than ever to snap hundreds of photos…
How To Spend Your “On Own” Time In Olde Mistick Village
Olde Mistick Village is a top-rated hot spot in Mystic, Connecticut! A trip to this quaint New England village is…
7 Tips For Eating Healthy While Traveling
It’s easy to think that traveling and healthy eating don’t mix. You’re going to a boardwalk and there’s an ice…
Your First Starr –TOUR– Experience
If you’ve never booked a packaged motorcoach trip with us and want to know a little more about what to…
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Picking the Perfect Pair: Wine & Dine
Wine is a wonderful way to complement nearly any meal. From seafood to steak, to the most decadent of desserts,…
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4 Tips For Making Friends When Traveling Solo
Traveling solo can seem a bit daunting or lonely, but it does not have to be! Making friends when traveling…
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All Businesses Need New Customers to Survive and Thrive
At Starr Tours, we are lucky to have a large mailing list (both snail mail and email) of people who…
Coming Soon: DC’s Newest Museum!
Ground-breaking history is soon to happen in Washington, DC as the new National Museum of African American History and Culture…
Researching How To Spend Time “On Own”
Many of the trips we offer at Starr include free time to explore an area “on own.” Your free time…
What’s In A Name?
Around the globe, new businesses try to come up with superior names to represent their companies. But what’s in a…
Ten Tips for Smarter Pictures with your Smartphone
People often think that good photography is all about the gear – having the latest cameras and lenses that will…
Discover Block Island
Nestled off the coast of Rhode Island, Block Island is a world of its own. More than ten thousand years…
Revisiting Places Later In Life
My husband and I recently had the opportunity to revisit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty this spring. We…
Safety Tips for Solo Travelers
One of the comments that we often hear from passengers traveling alone on our tours is that they love to…
A Day at Rehoboth Beach
There’s a reason why National Geographic listed Rehoboth Beach among its Top 10 U.S. Boardwalks. The mile-long boardwalk is a…
Preparing Tiny Travelers For Big Adventures
It’s always exciting planning the perfect summer trip with your little ones. You found the best deal, maybe bought some…
Calling All Kids!
Another school year has come to an end and your little darlings are home again – FOR TWO WHOLE MONTHS! What’s…
Safety First!
“Safety first” isn’t just an old saying that Mom used to say. It’s the first and most important priority at…
Greater Heights: A Family-Owned Business Success
Roots run deep in family-owned businesses, and Starr Bus Charter and Tours is among the best of the best. From…