The 2013 Special

The 2013 Special
Newsletter #4, November 2012
Carolina Tours, LLC
Ingrid Long, Owner
455 Long’s Pond Road, Lexington, SC 29073-9383
E-mail: [email protected]
TRAVEL TALKS, 2013
Please put these dates on your calendar—
we will not send a reminder
by mail this year.
Did you know that everyone making deposits by check
on overnight tour reservations since the summer
travel talks has received a 2% discount? Make your
2013 travel plans now...all overnight tours will
receive a 2% discount if reserved no later than
Travel Talks. (No credit cards, please.)
This year our Travel Talks will be held from January 14-25, 2013
throughout the state. There will be opportunities to take
advantage of ‘specially’ discounted tours available only at the
travel presentations! Also, we will have Travel Dollars, Door
Prizes, and our ‘Something Special’ raffle drawings for free
tours. You will also be able to use your Travel Reward Points to
reduce the cost of your tours. Put us on your calendar now!!
January 14 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, West Ashley 2:30 pm
January 14 Holiday Inn Express, Summerville
7:00 pm
January 15 Holiday Inn Express, Summerville
10:00 am
January 15 Holiday Inn Express, Summerville
2:30 pm
January 16 First Baptist Church, Bonneau
9:30 am
January 18 St. John’s UMC, Aiken
2:30 pm
January 21 Wingate by Wyndham, Hwy. 378 & I-20
10:00 am
January 21 Wingate by Wyndham, Hwy. 378 & I-20
7:00 pm
January 22 Wingate by Wyndham, Hwy. 378 & I-20
2:00 pm
January 24 Shealy’s, Batesburg-Leesville* *
12:30 pm
January 24 Shealy’s, Batesburg-Leesville* *
7:00 pm
January 25 St. Luke Lutheran Church, Florence*
12:30 pm
*We’ll make the sandwiches, you bring the sides and dessert!
**Enjoy a dutch-treat dinner before/after the meeting!
Light refreshments will be served at all other presentations.
NO OTHER NOTICE OF THESE MEETINGS WILL BE
SENT. PUT DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR TODAY!
803-356-3000 or 1-888-74TOURS Fax 803-359-2715
Web Page: www.CaroTours.com
2013 WINTER SPECIAL..
HAVE YOU HEARD…
WE’RE GOING BACK TO DISNEY!!
DISNEY AND THE DRURY!
February 6-9, 2013
What a combination—stay at the
brand-new Drury Hotel in Orlando and enjoy 2
parks...Disney Magic Kingdom, Disney Epcot, Disney
Hollywood Studios, Disney Animal Kingdom, and/or Sea
World—your choice! Also includes 3 breakfasts and 3
light suppers & drinks (Kickback) at the Drury. Plus,
motor coach transportation and tour director.
The price is just unbelievable! Must reserve by Dec. 15
$529 PP/DBL CHILD 3-12, ONLY $275 (3/4TH IN RM)
READ ALL ABOUT IT!!
CHECK OUT OUR EXTENDED
TOURS FOR 2013. CALL US…
Canadian Snow Fantasy,
2/11-19...December Deadline, 6 spaces left!
Follow the River Road, 3/12-20
Michigan’s Mackinaw Island, 5/22-29
Glorious Glaciers & Majestic Mountains, 6/17-7/4
Escape the Heat, 7/6-15
Rocky Mountain High, 8/14-30*
Cape Cod, 9/6-14
Mostly Maine, 9/18-29
Leaf-Peeping in Upstate New York, 10/3-12
New England Fall Foliage, 10/13-22
San Antonio Christmas, 12/1-8*
*Only 1-2 spaces left on these!
WHAT’S LEFT IN 2012…WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS!!
Christmas at the Galt House
Biltmore Candlelight Christmas
Holiday Highlights
New York at Christmas
Christmas on the Golden Isles
“Christmas Traditions,” Savannah Theatre
“Charleston Christmas Special”
November 25-28, 2012
December 1-2, 2012
December 2-9, 2012
December 10-15, 2012
December 14-15, 2012
December 15, 2012
December 21, 2012
$689 pp/double
$330 pp/double
$995 pp/double
$1725 pp/double
$299 pp/double
$109 per person
$ 89 per person
18 spaces left
17 spaces left
10 spaces left
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2013 WINTER SIZZLING SPECIALS…
TRAVEL WITH US IN JANUARY AND SAVE A BUNDLE!
THESE TOURS MUST BE RESERVED BY DECEMBER 15, 2012
WAYNESVILLE...DESSERT FIRST!
JANUARY 26, 2013
$47
PER PERSON
Dessert first and then time to enjoy Waynesville, a unique and quaint little town nestled in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina!
HENDERSONVILLE
JANUARY 31, 2013
$48
PER PERSON
Lunch, included, in downtown Hendersonville, plus a visit to Van’s Chocolates for a special treat will be the highlight of this tour.
HARRAH’S
AT
CHEROKEE!
ALSO 4 DATES IN JANUARY FOR HARRAH’S—INCLUDES $20 SLOT COUPON
JANUARY 10, 15, 19, AND 28, 2013 $25 PER PERSON
FEBRUARY TOURS REQUIRE EARLY RESERVATIONS!!
OVERNIGHT TOURS MAY CANCEL IF NOT SOLD BY DECEMBER 15TH!!
SAVANNAH THEATRE
SPECIAL,”
SAVANNAH
FEBRUARY 2, 2013
$75
Don’t miss this one time special...as Savannah Theatre presents “A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline”!
included, with time for browsing on the Riverfront.
SAVANNAH THEATRE
SPECIAL,”
SAVANNAH
FEBRUARY 9, 2013
Another ‘one time only’ special…”Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”!
time for browsing on the Riverfront.
HARRAH’S
PER PERSON
We will also enjoy lunch, not
$75
PER PERSON
We will also enjoy lunch, not included, with
FEBRUARY 9, 2013
$38
PER PERSON
No frills transportation to and from the casino. Will receive $20 incentive coupon with approximately 5 hours of slot play.
HARRAH’S
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
$38
PER PERSON
Includes transportation to and from the casino. Will receive $20 incentive coupon with approximately 5 hours of slot play.
GEORGIA AQUARIUM & THE BLUE WILLOW
FEBRUARY 23, 2013
$105
PER PERSON
On this one day getaway, we will enjoy lunch at The Blue Willow, of course. We will also travel to Atlanta...and visit Atlanta’s
world-famous aquarium...billed as The World’s Largest Aquarium—and an amazing new Dolphin Show! With over 8,000,000 gallons
of water, and 100,000 animals representing species from all over the world, you will find fish you’ve never seen before!
MS. LAURA’S HIGH TEA
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
$79
PER PERSON
Have you heard about Ms. Laura’s in Ridgeway? Her ‘High Tea’ is not to be missed...we begin with a warming ceremony, then you
may order hot tea (or iced tea). Your choice of tea will be followed by scones with Devonshire cream, soup or quiche, savory tea
sandwiches and sweets. We will also include a little shopping and sightseeing along the way!
CANADIAN SNOW FANTASY
FEBRUARY 11-19, 2013
Join us as we travel north to Quebec to enjoy their Carnaval de Quebec and the Ice Hotel, the
Frozen Niagara, Ottawa’s Winter Carnival, and Vermont’s #1 Snow Village!
This tour will be the best!
6 SPACES STILL AVAILABLE...SEND YOUR DEPOSIT RIGHT AWAY!
3 nights at Loew’s Hotel, host hotel for the Carnaval in Quebec; 1 night, The Embassy Suites
Fallsview, Niagara Falls; 1 night, The Fairmont’s 5 Star Chateau Laurier in Ottawa; 1 night, Trapp
Family Lodge in Stowe, VT and 2 nights in route. Also includes a sleigh ride, tour of Quebec, tour of the world-famous ICE HOTEL,
Ottawa’s Winter Carnival activities, Quebec’s Carnaval activities, plus
4 breakfasts and 3 dinners!
$1662 PP/DOUBLE
$1557 PP/TRIPLE
$1459 PP/QUAD
$2259 SINGLE
Valentine’s Mystery Tour
February 14-15, 2013
Valentine’s Day provides a great excuse to escape for a few days...and the mystery of where you are going
and what you will be doing just adds to the fun! Includes 2 nights’ hotel stay, 1 dinner, 2 breakfasts, all
admissions, motor coach, baggage handling, and services of an experienced tour director.
$338 PP/DOUBLE
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$299 PP/TRIPLE
$275 PP/QUAD
$545 single
“EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US!
CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY!
FEBRUARY TOURS REQUIRE EARLY RESERVATIONS!!
OVERNIGHT TOURS MAY CANCEL IF NOT SOLD BY DECEMBER 15TH!!
SHOPPING FRENZY!
February 21-23, 2013
Lost Treasures
from around the world at the
Unclaimed Baggage Center!
If searching for bargains is your passion and the thrill of
discovering a one-of-a-kind treasure makes your heart race,
come on a shopping adventure like no other on earth! Join
us as we travel to Scottsboro, Alabama...home of ‘The
Unclaimed Baggage Center’. Plans for this little getaway
also include shopping at the North Georgia Outlets,
Hamricks and dinner at The Blue Willow! Even the price
of the tour is a treasure!
Includes motor coach
transportation, 2 nights’accommodations, 2 full breakfasts,
dinner at The Blue Willow and time for shopping at the
Unclaimed Baggage Center, the North Georgia Outlets and
Hamricks!
$349 PP/DOUBLE
$319 PP/TRIPLE
$305 PP/QUAD
$445 SINGLE
LET’S GO TO….TUNICA!
FEBRUARY 24-27, 2013
We’ll travel by motor coach to Tunica...with time for
gaming, entertainment, great food and fun. If you
don’t want to spend all your time in the casino, there
will be many opportunities to explore the area. We
will spend 3 nights at the glitzy Gold Strike Hotel & Casino with choice
of breakfast or lunch each day.
Must reserve before Travel Talks...by December 15th!
C AN YOU BELIEVE THIS FANTASTIC PRICE ??
$375 PP/DOUBLE $355 PP/TRIPLE $335 PP/QUAD $475 SINGLE
Your deposit is due with your reservation. Remember, your space
on a tour is confirmed only when your deposit has been received.
Tours prices less than $149
Full Pay
Tours prices $150-$349
$100 deposit pp
Tours prices from $350-$999
$200 deposit pp
Tours prices $1000+
$400 deposit pp
MERRY MARCH MADNESS…PICK A TOUR DESIGNED
TO PUT SPRING IN YOUR HEART!
SOUTHERN SPRING
AND
GARDEN SHOW,
PLUS IKEA!
MARCH 1, 2013
$64
PER PERSON
Just when you need it most...we deliver Spring! Over 2 dozen gardens to explore and thousands of flowers nurtured into perfect bloom!
There’s even a shower of flowers filling the ceiling! Delightful designer rooms reflecting color, texture, ideas and imagination are
available to us, too. And let’s not forget our visit to IKEA...a most unusual store! Remember, there are none in SC! What a fun day!
HARRAH’S
MARCH 5, 2013
$25
PER PERSON
Includes transportation to and from the casino. Will receive $25 incentive coupon with approximately 5 hours of slot play.
TOPIARIES
PLUS A TOUR OF
CAMDEN
MARCH 7, 2013
$105 PER PERSON
You will feel like you have entered a Dr. Seuss wonderland when you visit Pearl Fryar’s Topiary Garden. Our stop in Bishopville will
be followed by a tour of Camden and a visit to Boykin to visit with the ‘broom’ lady. Rich in history, Camden and Kershaw County are
places where the strength and tradition of history mingle with the excitement of the present. Lunch, included, at a favorite Camden
restaurant.
“LOVE HAPPY,”
A
MORANZ
PRODUCTION
MARCH 9, 2012
$89
PER PERSON
It’s a musical like nothing you’ve ever seen before! A ‘Rockin’ Romantic Revue of all the love songs you can remember! You will also
have time for lunch and browsing at the Charleston Market before we attend this new Moranz hit at the Charleston Music Hall.
MACON CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
MARCH 21, 2013
$99
PER PERSON
Follow Georgia’s Antebellum Trail to one of the Top 100 Events in America today—Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival. Great fun, great
food, great flowers...with over 250,000 cherry trees in full bloom, this will be a real treat! We will take in all the highlights of the Cherry
Blossom Festival including a guided tour, time in Central City Park and lunch at a local restaurant.
MADISON,
AN ANTEBELLUM CITY OF THE SOUTH
MARCH 23, 2013
$91
PER PERSON
Visit the town Sherman refused to burn! Madison has the largest historic district of any town in the United States and has been selected
by Travel Magazine as America’s #1 City! Don’t miss this chance to see for yourself…there will be time to browse on Main Street,
enjoy a guided tour of this charming city and have lunch, included, at a restaurant favored by the locals!
HARRAH’S
MARCH 23, 2013
$38
PER PERSON
Includes transportation to and from the casino. Will receive $25 incentive coupon with approximately 5 hours of slot play.
MAYBERRY (BACK
BY POPULAR DEMAND.)
MARCH 26, 2013
$88
PER PERSON
Mount Airy, a 1994 All-America City, is listed as one of the top 100 places to live in the United States...come and see why! Our step-on
guide will give us a guided tour of Mount Airy, the hometown of Andy Griffith and the inspiration for the fictional town of Mayberry.
Mayberry fans will enjoy seeing the Old Mayberry Jail, Floyd’s City Barber Shop, the Andy Griffith Playhouse and Andy’s homeplace.
Lunch today will be at Snappy’s Lunch, one of Surry County’s historical landmarks. We understand their porkchop sandwich is a must,
but you can order from the menu and it’s on us!
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“EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US!
CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY!
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MERRY MARCH MADNESS…PICK A TOUR DESIGNED
TO PUT SPRING IN YOUR HEART!
FOLLOW THE RIVER ROAD!
MARCH 12-20, 2013
TAKE A LEISURELY DRIVE
ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI…FROM NEW ORLEANS TO MEMPHIS!
There is something about the Mississippi that gets in your blood and just won’t let go! On this tour we will
step back in time and travel the “Great River Road.”. After spending our first night at the magnificent Beau
Rivage in Biloxi, we will then travel to New Orleans (only an hour’s drive) where we will spend 2 nights
across from the French Quarter at the Doubletree. We’ll get our first taste of the River aboard the Creole Queen and then follow the
Great River Road to see the Southern plantations that still line the levee. Of course, there will be free time in New Orleans to explore the
French Quarter, too. We’ll tour Nottoway Plantation and have lunch in their lovely dining room before continuing to follow the mighty
Mississippi to Natchez, spending 2 nights at the historic Eola Hotel. One of the highlights of this tour will be the world-famous Natchez
Pilgrimage! We’ll tour 2 of these magnificent antebellum plantations plus have lunch at Whitehall Plantation. There will also be time to
enjoy a spectacular re-creation of life in the South before the war at the Confederate Pageant! Then, we will make our way northward,
following the River to Memphis, staying 2 nights in the Memphis/Tunica area. On the way, we will tour the Vicksburg National Military
Park. We will take a boat cruise on the Mississippi there, too; plus tour the lovely city of Memphis and have
some of their world class barbecue at Neeley’s. A visit to Graceland will be optional and on the way home, we
will stop in Tupelo, to view Elvis’ birthplace! It is amazing what they have added to this site…we were so
impressed when we visited it last year! We’ll spend our last night in Birmingham and arrive home the next
afternoon. Includes 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner.
$1545 PP/DOUBLE
$1459 PP/TRIPLE
$1415 PP/QUAD
$2059 SINGLE
ST. SIMON’S ISLAND & THE GOLDEN COAST OF GEORGIA
MARCH 17-19, 2013
If you didn’t go last year...here is your chance! Everyone on last year’s tour said that this tour is definitely ‘something
special’!! Travel south to the coast of Georgia...our destination is St. Simon’s Island where we will spend 2 nights at
the charming ‘ bed & breakfast’ style Village Inn. We will explore St. Simon’s and Jekyll Island, doing trolley tours
on both islands, plus enjoy a special lunch at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. On the way home, we’ll stop in Savannah
and take a narrated river cruise on the Savannah River. Includes 2 breakfasts and 1 luncheon. Only 10 spaces left.
$425 PP/DOUBLE
$389 PP/TRIPLE
$365 PP/QUAD
$539 SINGLE
APRIL...C0ME AND JUMP ON THE COACH!
FLOWERS, SUNSHINE AND LAUGHTER WILL BE YOURS!
APRIL FOOL’S TASTE TOUR
APRIL 1, 2013
$105 PER
PERSON
A new ’taste’ tour! You’ll never know what’s coming next on this April Fool’s tour...but you can be sure it will combine all the extras
that make our taste tours a one-of-a-kind experience! 15 spaces still available.
METROLINA EXPO SPECTACULAR III, CHARLOTTE, NC
APRIL 6, 2013
$59
PER PERSON
This is the largest antique and collectible show in the South and the first Saturday in April has been declared “classic” and the biggest
day of the year at Metrolina! Thousands of dealers from all over the world will present tens of thousands of items. Whether you love
flea markets or collect old books, toys, jewelry, folk art or furniture—Metrolina Expo has what you are looking for! This is a fun “get
out of town for the day” trip! Includes transportation and admission fee.
SPRING FEVER!
APRIL 8, 2013
$49
PER PERSON
Join us as we devote this day to spring! We’ll travel first to Garden Ridge in Concord, NC—they have any kind of gardening supplies
you may need! Then, after lunch on your own at Concord Mills, we’ll continue to Stacey’s in York, SC. Stacey’s hand selects their
plants from 200+ acres of greenhouses and growing fields. They choose only the very best quality of the 12 million plants grown
annually. They also have experts on site to answer any questions you may have about your plants and how to care for them. So relax,
enjoy the experience and let your great garden begin!
HARRAH’S
APRIL 9, 2013
$25
PER PERSON
Includes transportation to and from the casino. Will receive $20 incentive coupon with approximately 5 hours of slot play.
NASCAR COUNTRY
APRIL 15, 2013
$105 PER
PERSON
ATTN. NASCAR FANS: includes a tour of Charlotte Motor Speedway, lunch at Quaker Steak & Lube, and the Nascar Hall of Fame.
HARRAH’S
APRIL 20, 2013
$38
PER PERSON
Includes transportation to and from the casino. Will receive $20 incentive coupon with approximately 5 hours of slot play.
GEORGETOWN
APRIL 23, 2013
$91
PER PERSON
Gorgetown is one of South Carolina’s best kept secrets! Today we will enjoy a step-on guide who will share with us fascinating stories
of Georgetown’s past, plus we will also meet Captain Rod to hear more about Georgetown’s history as we cruise its waterways. There
will be time for lunch, not included, at one of the local waterfront restaurants for which Georgetown is famous.
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APRIL...C0ME AND JUMP ON THE COACH!
FLOWERS, SUNSHINE AND LAUGHTER WILL BE YOURS!
EUFAULA SPRING PILGRIMAGE, PLUS PLAINS, GA.
APRIL 4-6, 2013
STEP BACK IN TIME...IF YOU LIKE HISTORY AND ALL THINGS ‘SOUTHERN’,
THEN THIS TOUR IS FOR YOU!
Enjoy this tour to a totally new area for us...we will stay 2 nights at the historic Windsor Hotel in Americus,
GA and you will marvel at its open 3 tier lobby! Eufaula, AL will be a highlight of our tour! Eufaula hosts a
spring pilgrimage annually and opens it beautiful antebellum homes to the public. Join us as we visit these
historic homes, built in the day when ‘cotton was king’! Grand antebellum and Victorian mansions built by 19th century planters and
merchants still display family heirlooms, the precious symbols of a bygone area. We will enjoy a
bountiful lunch at the Eufaula Country Club, plus visit 2 beautiful and historic churches, too. In addition,
we will tour the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, the Plains Depot, and ride the Sam Shortline through
meadows and farmland filled with flowering azaleas and dogwood! We will also stop at the Andersonville
Civil War Village and the Andersonville National Historic Site which serves as a memorial to all
American prisoners of war throughout our nation’s history.
$449 PP/DOUBLE
$426 PP/TRIPLE
$399 QUAD
$567 SINGLE
PALMETTO LOWCOUNTRY TRAIN!
APRIL 17-18, 2013
SPACE IS NOW LIMITED!
When was the last time you enjoyed a train ride on Amtrak? Did
you know that Amtrak runs between Savannah and Charleston...this
‘antebellum connector’ is actually Amtrak’s Palmetto. We will
travel first to Savannah and visit the Bird Cookie Company for a
tasting you will never forget! After lunch at the Pirate’s House,
we’ll check into the Hyatt Regency, right on the river. The next
morning we’ll catch the Palmetto to
travel to Charleston. Our coach will
meet us upon arrival, we’ll have lunch
in the Market area and then enjoy the
narrated Fort Sumter cruise before
returning home that evening...sounds
like fun, doesn’t it?
$327 PP/DOUBLE
$299 PP/TRIPLE
$425 SINGLE
The
Holy Land
Experience
April 30-May 3,
2013
YOU WILL THINK
YOU HAVE ARRIVED IN ISRAEL!
Includes 3 nights in Orlando at the Drury Inn, admission to
the Holy Land Experience, 3 breakfasts and 3 light suppers.
Also, motor coach transportation and services of a tour
director. Your second day may be spent at Universal
Studios (optional), shopping at the outlets, or you may even
want to return to the
Holy Land Experience (optional).
$399 PP/DOUBLE
$380 PP/TRIPLE
$372 PP/QUAD
$549 SINGLE
TASTE OF VIRGINIA:
A COASTAL
CULINARY
EXPERIENCE
ONLY 10 SPACES LEFT!
APRIL 25-28, 2013
After traveling to Norfolk where we will spend the next 3 nights,
we attend the Culinary Institute of Virginia’s Casual Gourmet
Cooking Class, followed by dinner. The next day we tour
Rowena’s Pound Cake Factory, have Victorian tea at the Hunter
House Victorian Museum, and ’get fired up’ with a visit to the
Chrysler Museum of Art Glass. Dinner tonight will be a
’walking food tour’ which will highlight a Norfolk-themed menu
as we eat our way through downtown Norfolk! On our 3rd day,
we will board the Spirit of Norfolk for a harbor cruise and then
pay a visit to Norfolk Botanical Gardens where
we enjoy a tram tour of one of the largest
collections of azaleas, camellias, and roses on
the East Coast. We will end our culinary
journey with dinner and an ice cream cone at
Doumar’s Cones and Barbeque,
a Norfolk legend!
$659 PP/DOUBLE
$625 PP/TRIPLE
$599 PP/QUAD
$799 SINGLE
TRAVEL INSURANCE AVAILABLE THROUGH CAROLINA
TOURS!! WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO PURCHASE A TRIP
CANCELLATION/INTERRUPTION INSURANCE POLICY—WHEN YOU
MAKE YOUR TOUR RESERVATION. IF MADE AFTER DEPOSIT HAS
BEEN PAID, ALLOW 1-2 WEEKS FOR PROCESSING. INSURANCE
DOES NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNTIL PROCESSING IS COMPLETE.
ALSO, INSURANCE MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE YOU MAKE
THE FINAL PAYMENT ON YOUR TRIP.
“EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US!
CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY!
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MAY FLOWERS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
MAY IS THE MONTH TO TRAVEL...JOIN US, PLEASE!
BILTMORE’S
MAY 1, 2013
FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS
$95
PER PERSON
Enjoy Biltmore Estates in all its spring glory...their flowers and gardens are amazing! In addition to touring the house and gardens, we
will also go by the winery for their wine tasting, plus have time in Biltmore Village to have lunch, not included, and do a little shopping.
(Biltmore tickets are ‘pricey,’ but well worth it!)
ANNUAL MYSTERY TOUR
MAY 4, 2013
$105 PER PERSON
Join us on our 15th mystery one-day tour. Destination may be unknown, but it's always fun! Includes all admissions, tours, and lunch!
Just make sure you don’t miss out! We have yet to go to the same place twice!!
CHARLOTTE,
THE
QUEEN CITY
MAY 17, 2013
$105 PER PERSON
Charlotte is now the largest city in both Carolinas. Her nickname, the Queen City, is not due to her size, but instead, Charlotte was
named in honor of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who had become queen consort of British King George III the year before the
city's founding. Join us as we tour the Queen City...learning more about her history and seeing what now makes this city one of the most
popular in the South. We will also include a visit to the Imax Theatre to enjoy a special presentation. Lunch, included.
RICE COAST GULLAH
MAY 31, 2012
LOWCOUNTRY TOUR
$120 PER PERSON
Today we will travel to the Lowcountry to explore the Gullah culture. Enjoy the sea islands of Beaufort...see the plantations and hear the
stories and songs of the Gullah people. We will visit a “Praise House” and experience a “shout,” view a Lowcountry cemetery, visit the
old church ruins of the Gullah people and the Penn Museum. Also included, lunch in Beaufort.
FINDERS/KEEPERS
MAY 14-15, 2013
WE”RE OFFERING “FINDERS/KEEPERS” AGAIN!!
OUR 2011/12 TOURS
WERE A HUGE SUCCESS AND EVERYONE WANTS TO GO AGAIN...AND
I
GET TO GO, TOO!!
Take advantage of the sale of the century as you get ready for summer and look for spring/summer clothes! Join us as
we go consignment shopping...in the shopping capital of the South, Atlanta! We will have a guide with us who will
take us to all the best places…women’s and children’s clothing, both designer and regular; interior decorating treasures, plus much,
much more! We’ll spend the night at the lovely Embassy Suites with Manager’s Reception and have breakfast, included…and, there is
shopping nearby!
$210 PP/DOUBLE
$197 PP/TRIPLE $189 PP/QUAD
$258 SINGLE
JACKSONVILLE: FLORIDA’S GATEWAY CITY
MAY 18-20, 2013
Jacksonville is only a short 5 hour drive from the Midlands...join us as we travel to
Florida's Gateway City! Explore...experience...and enjoy all this lovely city has to
offer. Located on the beautiful St. John's River, Jacksonville is also only a few miles
up the road from our nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine. In addition to enjoying
“Murder Among Friends,” starring Loretta Swit from “Mash,” at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre complete with
buffet dinner prior to the show, we will take a short drive to St. Augustine to tour this historical city. We will also take a tour of
Anheuser-Busch (you can even sample the beer if you wish!) and ’go to the dogs’ at the Orange Park Greyhound Complex. Includes 2
breakfasts and 2 dinners. Can you believe this price? $399 PP/DBL $369 PP/TRIPLE $355 PP/QUAD
$559 SINGLE
Michigan’s Mackinaw Island
May 22-29, 2013
Step back in time...and enjoy being pampered
at this world-class resort! Only 12 spaces still available!
A return to Mackinaw Island with 2 nights at the Grand Hotel, 2 nights in the Bavarian town of
Frankenmuth, 1 night in Detroit, admission to the Henry Ford Museum, many meals, tours, and
inclusions! We have done this tour so many times...and it just keeps getting better! If you’ve never stayed at The Grand Hotel on
Mackinaw Island, you just don’t know what you’re missing! You will also enjoy a tour of the island in an old-fashioned horse-drawn
surrey with a fringe on the top and have time to just relax and enjoy the views from the front porch of your 4 star hotel! We will also
visit Frankenmuth, a lovely Bavarian village and home of the famous Bronner’s Christmas Shop—the largest Christmas store in the
world! We enjoy 2 nights here...just across the covered bridge at Zehnder’s Bavarian Inn. Spring into summer with a special visit to
Michigan...the tulips will be beautiful!
$1699 PP/DOUBLE $1639 PP/TRIPLE
$1595 PP/QUAD
$2599 SINGLE
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“EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US!”
CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY!
JUNE...A HAPPY TIME TO TRAVEL!
JUNE IS THE MONTH TO TAKE A VACATION!
SHOPPING FRENZY #2
JUNE 6, 2013
$39
PER PERSON
On this ‘shopping frenzy’ one day getaway, we will travel to the Mall of Georgia...the South’s largest mall. The coach will drop you at
the door and pick you up at the same place...no walking to your car, carrying heavy bags, etc...and there will be plenty of room
underneath to store all your purchases!
TASTE
OF
SUMMER
JUNE 11, 2013
$105 PER
PERSON
We will begin the day with champagne mimosas and Krispy Kreme donuts, as usual. And, as we travel through the countryside we’ll
welcome the sights, the sounds and the tastes of South Carolina summer...strawberries that melt in your mouth. Fresh tomatoes that snap
off the vine. Green beans so crunchy you don’t have to cook them. And fuzzy, fuzzy peaches. We’ll introduce you to some family-run
businesses that revolve around the growing season of summer...and enjoy the many tastes of summer, too! Lunch included.
CLEMSON &
THE
HAGOOD MILL
JUNE 14, 2013
$99
PER PERSON
Don’t miss this special opportunity to visit our upstate! Included will be lunch at Grits & Groceries, and a visit to Clemson University
with a special stop for their famous ice cream! Another highlight of our tour will be a stop at Hagood Mill. Located just 20 miles out of
Greenville, it is one of the few grist mills still operational in our state. This restored 1845 grist mill is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places and is the only mill in SC grinding with original wheel components. The site includes a reproduced Cherokee home site,
blacksmith shop, 1791 Murphree cabin, 1830’s Hagood cabin and more.
PEOPLE
OF THE
RIVER
JUNE 19, 2013
$108
PER PERSON
Our focus today will be on the Catawba River and the Catawba Indians, the only federally recognized Indian tribe in South Carolina.
The “People of the River” will entertain you with traditional drumming and dancing demonstrations as you enjoy a real Catawba meal.
We will also visit the Carolina Raptor Center, whose motto is “Conserve, Educate and Inspire.” The Carolina Raptor Center is
dedicated to environmental stewardship and the conservation of birds of prey through education, research, and the rehabilitation of
injured and orphaned raptors. We will enjoy a special presentation, featuring eagles and other birds who have been rescued.
GRANDPARENTS/GRANDCHILDREN GETAWAY
JUNE 7-9, 2013
You don’t have to go far from home...this year we travel to Atlanta! Perfect for ages 5-99!
On this tour, combine learning experiences with just plain fun! Featuring Stone Mountain Park with all its
activities, there will also be time to enjoy the Fairbank Museum, an Imax theatre production, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coke
and the Center for Puppetry Arts. And, no visit to Atlanta would be complete without a tour of Turner Field and lunch, not included, at
the Varsity! The flyer on this tour will give you information on each of the activities. Our hotel, the Stone Mountain Inn, will have an
indoor swimming pool for an evening’s relaxation. Includes 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
SPECIAL PRICING: $199 CHILDREN (3RD/4TH IN ROOM)
$575 PP/DOUBLE (MUST HAVE 2 ADULTS IN ROOM)
THE HAMPTONS, NEW YORK
JUNE 8-13, 2013
We have had several requests for a tour to
The Hamptons...so, we hope you will join us
on this totally new excursion! Although this
tour will be new for us, we have asked Jim
Dykes ( our favorite NYC guide) to join us
for the time we spend in The Hamptons... Jim
will give us a comprehensive tour of this area to include Long
Island, the magnificent Phipps Estate, Old Westbury Gardens and a
boat cruise on the Sound. Our second day in the area will feature
one of the first villages of The Hamptons, Southhampton Village,
Cooper’s Beach, America’s #1 beach, the Rogers Mansion, our
nation’s oldest cattle ranch, Deep Hollow Ranch, and New York’s
first lighthouse, Old Mantauk Light. There is so much history to
learn! On our third day we will go to Sag Harbor, the Whaler’s
Church and Museum, plus have time to explore East Hampton
Village. On our last day in The Hamptons, we will drive through
the North Fork area. A wine tasting and tour of one of the
vineyards we will pass is a must. We will also stop at Horton Point
for a magnificent view of Long Island Sound and beach. And,
we’ll stop in NY for a visit to the 9/11 Memorial! We will spend 2
nights in route and include 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners.
$995 PP/DOUBLE
$899 PP/QUAD
$925 PP/TRIPLE
$1259 SINGLE
RELAXIN’ ON THE MISSISSIPPI!
JUNE 16-22, 2013
What could be better than a relaxing
holiday...and relax you will as we take 3
riverboat cruises on the Mississippi. We
will spend our first night at the Galt House
in Louisville. Our second day will find us
in St. Louis where we will enjoy our first
riverboat cruise on the Mississippi. You will also marvel at the
view from the top of the Arch, plus have time to visit the Museum
of Westward Expansion. The third day we travel to Hannibal, MO
where we will visit Mark Twain’s boyhood home and see the
house of his sweetheart, Becky Thatcher. Our second cruise will
be aboard the ‘Mark Twain’, an authentic Mississippi River
paddlewheeler. Then, we travel to Dubuque, IA...stopping on the
way at the John Deere Pavilion. We will enjoy a special lunch at
the Machine Shed Restaurant in route to Dubuque. The next day
will be the highlight of our tour...a full day cruise on yet another
paddlewheeler...complete with breakfast, lunch and prime rib
dinner, entertainment, etc. This cruise is offered weekly during
the summer season and is already sold out on many days...it is that
popular! Our last night will be spent at the Embassy Suites
Riverfront, Cincinnati, on the Ohio River! Includes 6 breakfasts,
2 lunches and 1 dinner. $1074 PP/DOUBLE
$969 PP/TRIPLE
$925 PP/QUAD
$1462 SINGLE
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JUNE...A HAPPY TIME TO TRAVEL!
JUNE IS THE MONTH TO TAKE A VACATION!
Glorious Glaciers & Majestic Mountains
June 17-July 4, 2013
Travel with us to all those places we’ve missed on our Western Tours.
The Highway to the Sun Road is a must!
Join us as we again head West to visit all those places we’ve missed on our earlier tours, including four of our
great National Parks and 1 National Landmark. Departing Columbia, we will travel west to St. Louis...what
better place to begin our tour of the West than the Gateway Arch! We will make our way through Kansas, stopping at the Harry Truman
Library and the Eisenhower Center, reaching Denver on our 5th day. After spending 2 nights in Denver—going to the Rocky Mountain
National Park, Pike’s Peak National Landmark (America’s mountain) and the US Air Force Academy, we will continue to Jackson Hole,
Wyoming, overnighting there for 2 nights, too. Highlights include a chuck wagon dinner and the Grand Tetons. Leaving Jackson, we
will drive up the “back” of the Tetons, through Idaho Falls to West Yellowstone, spending another 2
nights here as we explore Yellowstone National Park. Finally we reach Montana...spending 2 more
nights at St. Marys, Glacier National Park. In Glacier, their Red Bus will drive us along the famous
Going-to-the-Sun Road to the Crown of the Continent, Logan Pass. On the way home, we will travel
the northern route with many interesting sights for you along the way. You will especially enjoy
Gates of the Mountain and our tour of Milwaukee! Call for a flyer—this brief description does not
do justice to this fantastic tour. We are limiting the number of people on the coach to 22, so don’t
wait…COME AND JOIN US AS WE AGAIN HEAD WEST!
$3633 PP/DOUBLE
$3439 PP/TRIPLE
$3229 PP/QUAD
$5689 SINGLE
JULY...LET’S GO NORTH TO ESCAPE THE HEAT!
(WHILE THE KIDS GO TO THE BEACH!)
“CHRISTMAS
IN
JULY”
JULY 8, 2013
$99
PER PERSON
If Christmas doesn’t come often enough for you...then join us and enjoy “Christmas in July!” ‘Belle’ will be decorated, for sure!
There will also be a ‘knock your sox off’ Christmas dinner with entertainment, of course. And, you can start your Christmas shopping
early...and maybe even pick up a few new decorations when you have a chance to make your own Christmas ornament! This tour will
be lots of fun—don’t forget to wear red or green! You can be sure we will attract a little attention as we celebrate Christmas...in July!
“LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL,”
A
MORANZ
PRODUCTION
JULY 20, 2013
$89
PER PERSON
Don’t miss the Brad & Jennifer Moranz Charleston’s Musical Variety Spectacular! The all-new “Let the Good Times Roll, 2013”
production will feature songs from Broadway, Rock, Country, Motown, and more! Also, enjoy browsing at the Charleston Market
before we attend this new Moranz hit at the Charleston Music Hall.
Escape the Heat!
July 7-15, 2013
When the thermometer climbs over 100 degrees in the South, it is time to
head North, where the temperatures rarely reach 85 degrees! A highlight
of this tour will be the 2 days we spend in Toronto...touring the largest
city in Canada on board their duck-style ‘Hippo’ and, of course, enjoying
views of the city and Lake Ontario from the top of the CNN tower. We
will also spend 2 nights in Traverse City, Michigan. While there we will
travel the shore of Lake Michigan, visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes, the
Leelanau Peninsula, and the Cherry Republic. There you will hear the
story of the family who started this enterprise and be able to taste cherry
chile, cherry salsa, cherry covered chocolates, cherry wine, etc. After
all, Traverse City is the cherry capital of the world. Our most
memorable experience will be the cruise we take on Lake
Michigan...aboard a 3 masted sailing
schooner! We will also include a stop in
Niagara Falls, spend 1 night in Shipshewana
and tour the Indiana Amish countryside, stay
in Sault Ste. Marie and take a cruise on Lake
Superior and much, much more. Call for a
flyer and pricing.
STARTS AT $1372 PP/DOUBLE
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HATFIELDS & MCCOYS
JULY 17-20, 2013
Did you know that the coal miners of West Virginia tied
red bandannas around their necks during the Matewan
labor dispute...and this is where the term “redneck” came
from? You will learn more about ‘rednecks’ and the
Hatfield-McCoy feud on this tour...highlights will include:
*Full day with guide of Hatfield & McCoy feuding sites
*Tour of Blenko Glass Factory
*Lunch at the Greenbrier & Bunker Tour
*Tour of the Heritage Farm Museum & Village
*Tour of “We are Marshall” movie sites
*Dinner Show, “Fabulous 50’s”
*New River Train Ride
*Stolen Pig Dinner
*3 B, 3 L/D
$663 PP/DOUBLE
$649 PP/TRIPLE
$625 PP/QUAD
$799 SINGLE
JULY...LET’S GO NORTH TO ESCAPE THE HEAT!
(WHILE THE KIDS GO TO THE BEACH!)
GRANDPARENTS/GRANDCHILDREN GETAWAY #2
JULY 19-21, 2013
Travel to the Great Smoky Mountains and bring your grandchildren with you. On this tour you will travel
first to Oak Ridge, Tennessee to board the Secret City Scenic 1940s train at the WWII Manhattan Project
facility. Tour guides, equipment displays and facility information will be
provided as you see the secret city by train. We will then make our way to
Pigeon Forge where we will stay at the Wilderness Lodge complete with
gigantic water park and shuttle service to Pigeon Forge for 2 nights. Our next
day will be spent at Dollywood, a theme park designed for families. We will
also include a visit to Wonderworks and the Wonder of Magic Show before leaving for home on our 3rd
day. Includes 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch.
SPECIAL PRICING: $199 CHILDREN (3RD/4TH IN ROOM)
$565 PP/DOUBLE (MUST HAVE 2 ADULTS IN ROOM)
CHICAGO, THE HEART OF AMERICA
JULY 21-27, 2013
Nothing but the best for you! We’ll spend 4 nights at The Chicago Doubletree—within 1 block of The
Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place, and the old Marshall Fields. On this tour we will include 2 full days
of touring in Chicago to include a visit to the Sears Tower, an ‘architectural’ tour of the city, and a day
devoted to exploring the diverse ethnic neighborhoods of Chicago. We'll visit an Italian bakery, a Polish
museum, a Ukrainian Catholic Church, Chinatown, an 1852 Irish Catholic Church, plus have 1 full day of
free time! We will also enjoy a cruise on Lake Michigan. Views of the Chicago skyline will be
magnificent! Includes 2 breakfasts, 3 dinners/lunches. You need a flyer for full details and a listing of all
the many sites that will be visited during our tour.
$1339 PP/DOUBLE
RIDING THE RAILS IN WV
$1255 PP/TRIPLE
$1190 PP/QUAD
$1869 SINGLE
JULY 30-August 3, 2013
2
TRAINS…PLUS A STOP AT HARPER’S FERRY...MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAINS…EAGLES...AND COOL
WEATHER!!
We will travel first to Pipe Stem State Park and enjoy the highest mountains east of the Rockies.
Getting to dinner on our mountaintop will definitely be a unique experience!! In the morning, we will make our
way to Cass, WV to enjoy our first railroading experience...aboard the Cass Scenic Railroad. We will also tour the
Railroad and Logging Museum and the town of Cass. Time permitting, we will stop at the New River Bridge
Visitor’s Center and scenic overlook on our way to Elkins, WV. This evening we will enjoy reserved seating at the
American Mountain Theatre. On the third day of our tour, we will travel to Romney, WV for our 2nd train ride
aboard the Potomac Eagle. A highlight of this train ride will be our visit to ’the Trough’, a spectacular narrow gorge
and nesting home of the bald eagles. We will spend 2 nights in Martinsburg, WV, making sure we visit the most
beautiful valley in the East, Harpers Ferry, and Shepherdstown, too. 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners.
$739 PP/DOUBLE
$699 PP TRIPLE
$685 PP/QUAD
$899 SINGLE
AUGUST...ANOTHER GREAT MONTH TO ESCAPE
THE HEAT OF THE SOUTH!
SHOPPING FRENZY #2
AUGUST 7, 2013
$39
PER PERSON
This shopping tour will take us to Gaffney, SC. We will spend the day shopping at the largest Hamricks in South Carolina! There will
also be time to check out the bargains at the Tanger Outlets and each shopper will be given a 20% off coupon at Hamricks.
TASTE
OF
NORTH CAROLINA—BRAND NEW!
AUGUST 14, 2013
$105 PER
PERSON
Today we begin our taste tour with mimosas and Krispy Kreme donuts as always. However, our destination is brand-new...the
Presidential Culinary Center in Grover, NC! We’ll see how a Presidential dinner is prepared by a former White House chef (with
tastings, of course). Tour the Presidential Culinary Museum, enjoy a special lunch, included, plus more tastes and treats in route home!
“SAVANNAH THEATRE,” SAVANNAH
TBA, 2013
$110 PER
PERSON
The Savannah Theatre’s Saturday matinee for August has not been announced yet, but it really doesn’t matter what it is...it will be
outstanding! We will have a date and the name of their show at the January Travel Talks. We will also enjoy lunch, included, at The
Pirates House and have time for browsing on the Riverfront.
“EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US!
CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY!
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AUGUST...ANOTHER GREAT MONTH TO
ESCAPE THE HEAT OF THE SOUTH!
Let’s go back to
BEAU RIVAGE!
MYSTERIES & MANSIONS
August 6-9, 2013
Is there anyone who has not been to Beau
Rivage Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, MS?
Or do you just want to go back? Spend 3
nights at the magnificent Beau Rivage in Biloxi for almost the same price
as 2007!! Set amidst magnolias and stately oaks, Beau Rivage, with lushly
landscaped grounds, cascading fountains, the best buffet in Biloxi, an
extravagant shopping arcade and several optional activities in Biloxi and
New Orleans, is a fairytale come true! Includes 2 breakfasts and 1 buffet
dinner. And it costs less than $100 a day!
$389 PP/DOUBLE $370 PP/TRIPLE $359 PP/QUAD $549 SINGLE
AUGUST 9-12, 2013
Blennerhassett Island
The Blennerhassett estate appeared so splendid it was
nicknamed “paradise,” “Eden,” and “the Enchanted
Island.” But it proved a tragically short-lived haven
for those who created it. WHY??
Monticello: Get an intimate look at the extraordinary
house Thomas Jefferson built and furnished for
himself and his family. See the
furnishings, art, books, gadgets
and other objects that reveal
Jefferson's unique mind.
STARTS AT $619 PP/DOUBLE
Rocky Mountain High!
August 14-30, 2013
ONLY 1 SPACE LEFT ON THIS TOUR!!
The US Rockies rise bold and ruggedly beautiful
throughout the West...we will get our first views
of the Rockies in Colorado at the
Rocky Mountain National Park just outside Denver and they will
appear almost daily in this magnificent tour of the West! Another highlight of this trip will be a tour of
the North Rim...reputed to have the most stunning and breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon!
$3299 PP/DOUBLE
$2939 PP/TRIPLE
$2829 PP/QUAD
$4599 SINGLE
SEPTEMBER...DON’T MISS JOINING US
ON OUR FALL TRIPS!
FRESCO TRAIL
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
$99
PER PERSON
Join us on this fall excursion to North Carolina! We’ll do lunch at Shately Springs, included, and travel the Fresco Trail. The
luminous, life-size BenLong IV Frescoes created by world-famous fresco artist Benjamin F. Long IV are the focus of a trail that leads
visitors through the North Carolina mountains and foothills to the churches and public buildings adorned with the paintings. A
highlight of the day will be our stops at St. Mary’s and Holy Trinity Episcopal Churches...Mary Great with Child, John the Baptist,
and Mystery of Faith, are 3 of his frescos located there.
SOUTHERN WOMEN’S SHOW
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
$55
PER PERSON
Ladies...this one’s for you! Take a break to feel refreshed, rejuvenated and recharged at the Southern Women’s Show in Charlotte,
NC! Fashion show ‘Makeovers’, great chefs, home décor, gift ideas, health information, gourmet foods and the BEST SHOPPING in
town! We’ll also stop by Concord Mills for a little added shopping and fun!
ASHEVILLE & APPLES
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
$105
PER PERSON
We know you have visited Asheville...but have you ever toured this charming city? We will enjoy a one-of-a-kind tour with special
stops along the way, have lunch at the Moose Café, and also make a stop for apples at Steppe Farms on the way home!
National Gospel Quartet Convention
The National Gospel Quartet Convention will be held in
Pigeon Forge in September, 2014. Let us know if you would be
interested in attending this well-known and inspiring event.
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“EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US!
CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY!
SEPTEMBER...DON’T MISS JOINING US
ON OUR FALL TRIPS!
CAPE COD & NEW ENGLAND
SEPTEMBER 6-14, 2013
The Atlantic crashes on a coastline strewn with quaint
harbors, windswept beaches, glorious dunes and
blinking lighthouses. Explore Cape Cod National
Seashore, bike past cranberry bogs on the Rail Trail
or saunter around Sandwich, the Cape's oldest town.
Many areas are architectural and culinary gems - full
of weathered shingles, whaling captains' mansions, chowder shacks
and upscale dining delights.
Tour Highlights: Cape Cod is where America began! It will stir your
emotions with nostalgia as it continues to hold a special place in
America’s landscape, history and collective imagination. Enjoy
Hershey, PA, the fall foliage of New England, Boston, Newport, as well
as 4 nights on Cape Cod where we'll enjoy seeing the scenic villages
and beaches of Cape Cod through the eyes of an experienced tour
guide. Also included while staying on the Cape, an exciting whale
watching excursion and ferry boat ride to Nantucket, New England’s
beautiful lighthouses, and visits to the JFK Memorial, St. Francis
Xavier Church, plus much more! You can be sure we will have lobster
on the menu, too! Also includes 8 breakfasts and 5 dinners. Call for a
flyer today.
$1799 PP/DBL $1689 PP/TRIPLE $1649 PP/QUAD $2399 SINGLE
MOSTLY MAINE
September 18-29, 2013
Combine the fall foliage of New
England with a comprehensive
tour of Maine.
Highlights include:
2 nights-Ogunquit & the Marginal
Way, Kennebunkport
1 night at Balsams, and a Moose Safari with Jason
Cadillac Mountain & Acadia National Park
Bar Harbor Cruise, Mary B. Todd Schooner
Boothbay Harbor Cruise and Lobster Dinner
Tour of Portland
1 night-Bethel with tour of Poland
Springs
1 night-Freeport, LL Bean shopping
2 nights-Bar Harbor Inn
Tour of Mystic Seaport
1 night at Foxwoods, CT
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Call for a flyer on this amazing tour!
$2292 PP/DOUBLE $1988 PP/TRIPLE
$1799 PP/QUAD
$3292 SINGLE
FALL IN THE OZARKS AND BRANSON, TOO!
September 22-28, 2013
We never get tired of taking you to the Music Capitol of the World!
Slip away to the Ozarks, enjoy the cool temperatures of fall and enjoy one of the most remarkable places
on earth….a unique combination of big city entertainment and small-town heart...a dynamic mix of neon
and nature! Where else can you see 5 exciting shows plus enjoy entertainment by Kenny Parrott...one of
the best vocalists in Branson, while having dinner at "his place." And, of course, we'll stay at the very upscale Branson Radisson, our
favorite hotel in Branson located right in the middle of all the action! A special addition will be the night we spend in Tunica. The
next morning we’ll see a little of Memphis and then we will enjoy our final night in Nashville at the Opryland Hotel. On our first
night we will stay at the Drury Suites in Paducah, KY, then cross the Mississippi River and have time for lunch at Lambert’s Throwed
Rolls before arriving in Branson in the early afternoon of our second day. Includes 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners!
SHOWS WE’LL SEE: The Presleys, The Twelve Irish Tenors, The Hughes Family, Hooray for Hollywood, and The Brett Family.
YOUR COST IS LESS THAN 2010!!
$987 PP/DOUBLE
THE ISLE OF
EIGHT FLAGS
IF YOU
LIKE
$945 PP/TRIPLE
$919 PP/QUAD
$1199 SINGLE
SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 3, 2013
ST. SIMONS, YOU
WILL LOVE
AMELIA!
Known as the “Isle of Eight Flags,” Amelia Island, one of Florida’s most beautiful barrier islands, has had
an amazing, interesting and tumultuous past, characterized by its diverse cast of pirates, shrimpers, nobles
and more. Early on, Amelia exhibits Florida's history as few other areas can, adding to the lore and
mystery brought forth on its shore by its amazing collection of residents. Early on, the community of
Fernandina Beach also emerged as an important seaport, a legacy that today can be seen throughout its Victorian-era architecture and
charming historic district. Interestingly, the island is home to Florida’s oldest continuously operating bar, the Palace Saloon, located
within a sprawling 50-block area of homes and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. History enthusiasts will also
enjoy a visit the Amelia Island Museum of History and Old Town, the last Spanish Town in the Western Hemisphere and the former
Spanish Fort San Carlos. Also included, an Amelia highlights tour, a horse-drawn carriage ride in Old Town, a boat cruise through the
barrier islands of Georgia and Florida. Escape the everyday world...travel with us to “paradise”. Located just off the coast of northeast
Florida, the “Isle of Eight Flags” is easy to reach, but hard to forget! Includes 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches/dinners.
$579 PP/DOUBLE
$525 PP/TRIPLE
$509 PP/QUAD
$761 SINGLE
“EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US!
CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY!
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OCTOBER...YOU’LL BE TREATED (NOT TRICKED)
ON OUR FALL FOLIAGE TOURS!
LEAF PEEPING IN UPSTATE REMEMBERING 9/11
OCTOBER 16-24, 2013
NEW YORK!
JOIN US AS WE LIGHT A CANDLE
OCTOBER 3-12, 2013
FEATURING FALL FOLIAGE IN THE
ADIRONDACKS, THE CATSKILLS, THE FINGER
LAKES, THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY & ALEXANDRIA BAY!
Upstate New York in the fall...don’t miss the blazing colors of
autumn as we travel through 4 different mountain ranges, take a
train ride through the Adirondacks, a boat ride in the Finger Lakes,
tour Boldt Castle and take a boat cruise and tour on Lake Ontario,
just off Alexandria Bay, tour West Point and stay at the historical
Thayer Hotel on the grounds of West Point, tour Lake George and
make a brief stop at the Corning Glass Factory. Includes 7
breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners, plus 2 nights in Auburn, NY in
the heart of the Finger Lakes and 2 nights at the Georgian Resort
right on Lake George. Limited space now available.
$1899 PP/DBL $1789 PP/TRPL $1749 PP/QUAD $2499 SGL
New England Fall Foliage
AT EACH OF THE MEMORIAL
SIGHTS…IN REMEMBRANCE.
2 NIGHTS-NEW YORK CITY WITH
GUIDED TOUR OF NEW YORK, A SPECIAL STOP AT THE
9/11 MEMORIAL SITE, WORLD TRADE CENTER
2 NIGHTS-WASHINGTON, DC WITH RIDING TOUR OF
WASHINGTON, ADMISSION TO THE NEWSEUM MUSEUM,
A SPECIAL STOP AT THE 9/11 SITE, PENTAGON
1 NIGHT IN THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS, WITH A RIDING
TOUR OF THE AREA, THE QUE CREEK MINE MEMORIAL
AND A SPECIAL STOP AT THE 9/11 MEMORIAL AND CHURCH
4 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, AND 2 DINNERS
Call for a flyer on this amazing tour!
$1624 PP/DOUBLE
$1499 PP/QUAD
$1579 PP/TRIPLE
$2499 SINGLE
October 13-22, 2013
Remember, this tour sold out early last year and space is already
limited…don’t wait, send in your reservation soon!
Explore the Rocky Coast of Maine plus New Hampshire and Vermont when the White and Green
Mountains are ablaze with the reds and golds of autumn! Fall foliage peaked at this time of the year in
2012 and we are hoping for a repeat in 2013! We’ll spend 2 nights in Ogunquit, Maine, at the 4 Star/4
Diamond Anchorage by the Sea...right on the Atlantic ocean, 1 night at the Inn at Mill Falls, New Hampshire...in the heart of the
White Mountains, and 2 nights at our favorite, the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont...in the heart of the Green Mountains!
Highlights of this tour will be a visit to Kennebunkport, Squam Lake boat cruise, Lake Winnipesaukee Railroad, Ben & Jerry’s and
much, much more! This tour includes 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, tours of each area and all admissions as outlined in your flyer.
$1899 PP/DOUBLE
$1745 PP/TRIPLE
$2599 SINGLE
QUAD SPACE NOT AVAILABLE
North Georgia
Mountains in the Fall
North Carolina Mountains in
the Fall OCTOBER 23-24, 2013
Another opportunity to enjoy spectacular fall foliage in
the Great Smoky Mountains can be yours…
We will travel to the Great Smoky Mountains, enjoying
the views from Chimney Rock Lookout, have lunch,
included, at the Moose Café, and shop at the Farmer’s
Market. On the way to our overnight accommodations,
the very lovely and upscale Harrah’s Hotel in Cherokee,
we will stop in the little mountain town of Waynesville,
too. You will have free time this evening to enjoy the
hotel and the many shops now at Harrah’s...or you may
even venture into the casino. The highlight of the tour
comes the next morning, our Smoky Mountain Railroad
Excursion. There is no better way to enjoy the fall
foliage! On the way home we will stop at the Jarrett
House for a late lunch, included.
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$332 PP/DBL
$305 PP/QUAD
$315 PP/TRIPLE
$399 SINGLE
OCTOBER 29-31, 2013
ALSO, HAVE FUN AT THE
LONGEST- RUNNING
OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION
IN AMERICA!
Join us as we travel through the North Georgia mountains at an
absolutely breath-taking time of the year. After spending time in the
North Georgia Mountains, you will leave thinking you’ve been to
paradise! Highlights: Chattahoochee National Forest, Blue Ridge
Parkway, Dillard House dinner, Tallulah Falls, Dahlonega’s Smith
House family-style dinner, a tour, pluse tastings, of Alpine Helen, GA
and admission to the Oktoberfest Fest Halle. There will also be time for
shopping, and just relaxing on the river.
We will spend both nights at The
Country Inn and Suites in Helen. It is
within walking distance of the Fest
Halle. Meals: 2 breakfasts,
3 lunches/dinners.
$425 PP/DBL
$385 PP/TRIPLE
$369 PP/QUAD $555 SINGLE
OCTOBER...YOU’LL BE TREATED (NOT TRICKED)
ON OUR FALL FOLIAGE TOURS!
LADIES ONLY ONE DAY MYSTERY TOUR!
OCTOBER 1, 2013
$105 PER PERSON
Something totally new...featuring a restaurant you’ve never heard of!! We bet you will never forget it either!! Includes some
shopping, plus chocolate, plus lunch!
TASTE
OF
FALL!
OCTOBER 9, 2013
$105 PER
PERSON
Our “Taste of Fall” tour has been such a success, we decided to offer it again...we’ll return to Windy Hill Orchard for apples...apple
cider, apple hard cider, apple pie, apple donuts, etc, etc.! And we can’t leave the area without stopping at Black’s Fruit Stand—where
we will sample sweet potato bread and homemade pimento cheese. Lunch will be included, too. Join us as we salute the arrival of
autumn with treats...both to eat and to enjoy!
NOVEMBER...THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING…
HELP US CELEBRATE!
YADKIN VALLEY
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
$105 PER
PERSON
The Lavis family provides a relaxing day of fun and learning with their company, Vintage Treks, North Carolina Wine Tours. Jim and
Josh will share their in-depth knowledge on many wine-related subjects, including the history of the North Carolina wine industry,
where it stands today, the challenges ahead, and what makes it unique. Enjoy a riding tour of the area, plus wine-tasting and even
chocolates!! A gourmet box lunch with choice of wine, soft drink or water will be included.
SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS SHOW
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
$55
PER PERSON
This tour sells out every year! Get a head start on your Christmas shopping...at Charlotte’s Merchandise Mart - 3 buildings of gifts,
Christmas decorations, food and entertainment and you don’t even have to worry about parking!
BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
$39
PER PERSON
This tour is designed for those of you who love to shop, but hate to drive! Just think...your deluxe motor coach will drop you at the
entrance to Southpark Shopping Mall and pick you up, too. You won’t have to worry about traffic, parking or even room for your
packages. We will have the whole underneath storage area of coach! You can get all your Christmas shopping done in one day...and
even have time to find a present for yourself!
SAN ANTONIO, CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVERWALK
December 1-8, 2013
DUE TO CANCELLATION, ONLY 2 SPACES AVAILABLE!
$1569
PP/DOUBLE
$1469
PP/TRIPLE
$1399
PP/QUAD
$2299
SIN-
MORE NOVEMBER & DECEMBER CHRISTMAS
TOURS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT TRAVEL TALKS!
Only 3 cruises still available for 2013! We invite you to join
Carolina Tours on one of these…the “Solstice,” sailing the California coast,
has 3 cabins left and must be reserved by December 6, 2012.
Carnival’s “Dream”
Oct 5-12, 2013
Carnival’s newest ship...she really is a dream! Take a 7
night/8 day cruise aboard the “Dream.” She sails from Port
Canaveral and will visit the Eastern Caribbean ports of St.
Maarten, St. Thomas, and also, Nassau. In addition, we will
provide motor coach transportation and 1 night’s hotel in
route to the port.
Prices start as low as $886
pp/double with categories available
in both inside and ocean view
cabins with balconies.
For full details, call for a flyer..
Carnival’s “Fantasy”
Nov 9-14, 2013
Also a Carnival ship...and she sails out of Charleston!
Take a 5 night/6 day cruise aboard the “Fantasy.” She sails from
Charleston and will visit the ports of Nassau and Freeport.
In addition, we will provide motor coach
transportation to and from the port.
Prices start as low as $524 pp/double with
categories available in both inside and
ocean view cabins.
For full details, call for a flyer..
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years!
Thanks for telling others about Carolina Tours!
We have been providing travel experiences since 1981!
2013 SPORTS TOURS—TBA!
Sports Director: John Davis,
803-530-8008 OR 803-356-3000
WE PLAN TO TAKE 1-2 COACHES TO
CAROLINA’S BOWL GAME...
CALL US FOR BOWL TRIP
INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.
ATTENTION HORIZON CLUB MEMBERS
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Holly Hill, in conjunction with Carolina Tours, will be hosting a
Travel Talk program just for you on January 16th at 3:00 pm at the bank!
The following tours are being planned for you and will be discussed at the meeting.
VALENTINE’S MYSTERY TOUR, FEBRUARY 14, 2013
SPRING DELIGHTS AT STACEY’S & GARDEN RIDGE, APRIL 2, 2013
OHIO AMISH BACKROADS, MAY 8-12, 2013
SAN ANTONIO’S RIVERWALK AT CHRISTMAS, DECEMBER 10-17, 2013
RSVP...TAMMIE RICKENBACKER, FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK, 803-496-1436.
Hope you found something of interest in our 2013 “Special.” Thank you again for your support and we
hope to see you soon! Remember, “Expect something special when you travel with Carolina Tours!” We
look forward to hearing from you about one of these great tours.
Ingrid
The 2013 Special!
1-803-356-3000
Toll Free
1-888-74TOURS (8-6877)
Carolina Tours, LLC
Ingrid Long, Owner
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