Newsletter - Carolina Tours

The ‘Preview 2017’ Special
Newsletter #3, July 2016
Carolina Tours, LLC
Ingrid Long, Owner
455 Long’s Pond Road, Lexington, SC 29073-9383
E-mail: [email protected]
803-356-3000 or 1-888-74TOURS Fax 803-359-2715
Web Page: www.CaroTours.com
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BIG SAVINGS FOR YOU!
ANNOUNCING 4 ‘PREVIEW 2017’ MEETINGS THIS SUMMER!
This summer we are doing a limited number of travel talks to discuss
2017 tours now available in this newsletter.
Receive a Discount of 5% on all Preview 2017 COACH TOURS!*
Simply give us your reservation and deposit, using check or cash, at the SUMMER TRAVEL TALKS!
Sizzlin’ Dollars will also be distributed and should be used at the meeting you attend!
Mark your calendar now…no invitation/reminder will be mailed.
LOWCOUNTRY….WINGATE, NORTH CHARLESTON
FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016
10:00 AM
FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016
2:00 PM
MIDLANDS….WINGATE BY WYNDHAM, LEXINGTON
SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2016 10:30 AM
SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2016
2:00 PM
I-26, Exit 205B adjacent to Charleston Southern University .
I-20 AND HWY. 378, LEXINGTON, SC 803-957-5000
*A DISCOUNT OF 3% ON THESE 2017 OVERNIGHT TOURS WILL BE CONTINUED FROM 8/1 THROUGH JANUARY TRAVEL TALKS.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST!
JUNE 17-JULY 9, 2017
This is it!! Our brand new tour out
west...see page 8. This tour is designed
to visit all those states that you may have
missed in your travels...and will show
you some of the most beautiful scenery
in the U.S.! We will focus on Oregon,
Washington, Idaho and Montana,
visiting Olympic National Park, the San
Juan Islands,
Glacier National
Park, Crater
Lake, viewing the
backside of the
Grand Tetons,
and much more!
PLAN TO ATTEND OUR
PRESENTATION ON THESE
“2017 PREMIER TOURS” OUT
WEST WHEN ALL DETAILS HAVE
BEEN FINALIZED. LIMITED TO
23 PARTICIPANTS, EACH TOUR
WILL PROVIDE MEMORIES YOU
WILL ALWAYS TREASURE!
RESERVE AT THE MEETING AND
RECEIVE 5% OFF!
MIDLANDS,
July 27, 2:30 pm at the Wingate,
Lexington, SC Hwy 378 & I-20.
LOWCOUNTRY, July 29, 12:30 pm
right between the TT ‘s
at the Wingate, North Charleston.
VIEWS &
VISTAS
OF THE
WEST
AUG. 29-SEPT. 16, 2017
This is it!! Your opportunity to see the
Grand Canyon not just once, but twice,
plus so much more...see page 10. This
tour is perfect for those of you who love
the American Southwest. In addition to
visiting the North Rim and South Rim of
the Grand Canyon, we will also include
Lake Powell, Monument Valley,
Albuquerque, Sonoran National Desert,
Sedona, Pike’s Peak, plus take a ride on
the Silverton-Durango Railroad!
CRUISES CURRENTLY PLANNED FOR 2017...see page 13.
RCCL’s ‘OASIS of the SEAS’
RCCL’s ‘BRILLIANCE of the SEAS’
RCCL’s ‘JEWEL of the SEAS’
RCCL’s ‘RADIANCE of the SEAS’
CARNIVAL’S ‘SUNSHINE’
‘SUNSHINE’’
CELEBRITY’S ‘SUMMIT’
March 5-12, 2017
April 8-13, 2017
April 23-May 5, 2017
May 5-17, 2017
Oct. 30-Nov. 4, 2017
November 4-11, 2017
Eastern Caribbean, includes coach & hotel
Key West & Cozumel, includes coach & hotel
Trans-Atlantic, includes round-trip airfare
Hawaii, includes round-trip airfare
Nassau & Freeport, leaves from Charleston
Southern Caribbean, includes round-trip air
WHAT’S
LEFT IN
2016??
A TASTE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
BACKYARD TOURS...JUST
FOR YOU!
THIS TOUR NEEDS YOU!
$120 PER PERSON
No, we are not going to Charleston! But we will start this tour with mimosas and doughnuts! Then it is on to ??
In this debut tour, taste the southern flavor of the Lowcountry. One of the nation’s premiere food destinations,
South Carolina’s Lowcountry embodies some of the most exciting and memorable foods in the South. You will
enjoy a splendid glimpse into southern cuisine...visiting a local restaurant for lunch and several gourmet food
shops. You will enjoy fresh seafood, fresh vegetables, crusty baked breads and a rich chocolate treat!
“BEE HIVE, THE 60’S MUSICAL, FLAT ROCK
OCTOBER 29, 2016
5 SPACES LEFT
$115 PER PERSON
JOIN THE REALM
NOVEMBER 12, 2016
THIS TOUR STILL NEEDS A FEW MORE FOLKS!
$105 PER PERSON
Join us as we stop first at A Day in the Country for lunch, included, and a little shopping. Then it will be time
to travel to nearby Flat Rock Playhouse for their much-anticipated “Bee Hive, The 60’s Musical.” From Lesley
Gore to Aretha Franklin and everyone in between, “Beehive the 60’s Musical”, is a celebration of the girl
groups of that decade and features such music as ‘It’s My Party’, ‘My Boyfriend’s Back’, ‘Where the Boys
Are’, ‘Proud Mary’ and ‘Respect’. If you loved the music of the ’60’s, don’t miss this fantastic production. It
will have you dancing in the aisles!
On this tour, step back in time at the Carolina Renaissance Festival, a 16th century European-style art and
entertainment faire combining outdoor theatre, circus entertainment, arts and crafts market, a jousting
tournament, and a feast fit for royalty...it is the largest of its kind in the United States! The 16th century village is
filled with charming cottages and castles, kitchens and pubs, and a most unusual collection of over 500 costumed
characters roaming the village. You will also experience the clashing of armor and the thundering of hooves with
full combat jousts in the King’s Tournament arena. Don’t miss this opportunity to attend one of the top 100
“must see’s” in the US!
ASHE COUNTY,NC
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
THIS TOUR NEEDS YOU!
$105 PER PERSON
Our destination is West Jefferson in Ashe County, NC. West Jefferson is situated in the Appalachian
Mountain chain, in a valley between Mount Jefferson and Paddy Mountain.
During the
1970’s,internationally renowned fresco artist, Ben Long, created magnificent enduring works in two small
antique churches in Ashe County. His first frescoes were done in Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church. There
you can see his images, Mary Great with Child, John the Baptist, and the Mystery of Faith. There is a lifesize depiction of the Last Supper at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Glendale Springs. We will also visit the oldest cheese factory in
North Carolina—a must see! The Cheese Store offers a variety of natural cheeses including their famous cheese curds! Find fresh butter,
fudge, ice cream, retail goods, local wines, canned goods, jellies, souvenirs, crafts and so much more! Lunch, included, will be served
family style at Shatley Springs Inn, an icon in Ashe County and not to be missed!
CHRISTMAS AT NARROWAY
DECEMBER 17, 2016
13 SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!
$99 PER PERSON
See why NarroWay is the premier Christian theater of the South. Enjoy a delicious luncheon and a
hearty serving of serving of Southern hospitality as every audience is greeted and served by
the NarroWay cast. Live animals, talented actors, original scripts, inspiring music and a delicious meal
themed after the show are all part of the NarroWay experience. We will have reserved seating for “The
Real Christmas Story”—the most fun Christmas show ever! See your favorite Christmas scenes! Hear your favorite Christmas songs!
Then watch in wonder as NarroWay beautifully recreates the REAL Christmas story! We will also enjoy the Christmas lights of
ONE DAY TRIPS TO
HARRAH’S $50 PP
OVERNIGHT TOUR TO HARRAH’S
JULY 25, AUGUST 8, SEPTEMBER 5
AUGUST 22-23 AND SEPTEMBER 19-20
COACH $75 PP IF
YOU HAVE A FREE ROOM OR $150 PP/DBL INCLUDES
MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION AND 1 NIGHT’S ROOM.
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CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY!
WHAT OVERNIGHT TOURS ARE LEFT IN 2016…
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS!!
CALL TODAY TO MAKE A RESERVATION!
THESE TOURS ARE NOW CONFIRMED…THEY HAVE LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.
WE HOPE YOU WILL DECIDE TO JOIN US!
Canadian Maritimes
August 2-17, 2016
It’s Showtime!
September 3-4, 2016
Key West
September 10-16, 2016
Christmas Mystery Tour November 20-22, 2016
Pigeon Forge Christmas
November 27-29, 2016
A Currier & Ives Christmas
December 3-8, 2016
Christmas in Chicago
December 10-16, 2016
$3799 pp/double
14 spaces available
$349 pp/double
8 spaces available
$1599 pp/double
4 spaces available
$532 pp/double
18 spaces available
$635 pp/double
12 spaces available
$1249 pp/double
16 spaces available
$1399 pp/double
11 spaces available
THESE TOURS STILL NEED YOU TO MAKE THEM ‘A GO’!!
CALL FOR A FLYER RIGHT AWAY!
Finders/Keepers October 20-21, 2016
$269 pp/double
Need 10 to make tour “a go”
Candy Crush
Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2016
$999 pp/double
Need 14 to make tour “a go”
Another Look at the Blue & Gray November 6-9, 2016
$849 pp/double Need 11 to make tour “a go”
Opryland Christmas
November 18-21, 2016 $899 pp/double Need 14 to make tour “a go”
Christmas at the Greenbrier
December 12-14, 2016 $825 pp/double Need 9 to make tour “a go”
CALL US RIGHT AWAY FOR A FLYER AND TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION.
“IT’S SHOWTIME” IS OUR ONLY TOUR FOR 2016 THAT IS STILL RECEIVING A DISCOUNT AND WE
ONLY HAVE 10 SPACES STILL AVAILABLE…$25 OFF PER PERSON.
CHRISTMAS TOURS JUST FOR YOU!
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS AT THE OPRYLAND HOTEL
Nov.18-21, 2016
You will be staying at this magnificent hotel for 3 nights during Christmas when they “deck the halls
and every place in-between” for a holiday celebration unlike any other!
$899 PP/DOUBLE
$825 PP/TRIPLE
$779 PP/QUAD
$1199 SINGLE
A CHRISTMAS MYSTERY TOUR November 20-22, 2016
Join us this year as we offer you something special. Short and sweet...it will put you in the Christmas spirit for sure! We can’t tell you a
lot, as always...lots of fun, wonderful food, Christmas lights—what more could you want?
$532 PP/DOUBLE
$495 PP/TRIPLE
$479 PP/QUAD
$664 SINGLE
A PIGEON FORGE CHRISTMAS November 27-29, 2016
You’ve got to stay at the Inn at Christmas Place to believe it!! Also includes 8 shows, 6 at Dollywood, the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner
Show and Smoky Mountain Opry, plus the Biltmore at Christmas. 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner.
$635 PP/DOUBLE
$599 PP/TRIPLE
$565 PP/QUAD
$749 SINGLE
A CURRIER & IVES CHRISTMAS December 3-8, 2016
Step into the magical world of a “Currier and Ives” holiday and wrap yourself in the warmth of the holiday season in New England with
snowcapped peaks of nearby mountain ranges to the aroma of crackling fires and the countryside adorned with beautiful holiday
decorations – this will be truly a unique New England ‘Currier & Ives’ experience unlike any other!
$1249 PP/DOUBLE
$1199 PP/TRIPLE $1155 PP/QUAD
$1595 SINGLE
CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO December 10-16, 2016
This ‘Christmas’ tour is one that will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit...it is actually 2 vacations in one! We will travel first to
Louisville, spending two nights at the magnificent Galt House. Highlights: Christmas dinner and show, plus Kaleidoscope! Then it is
on to our holiday destination, Chicago! Call for a flyer...too many inclusions to list!
$1399 PP/DOUBLE
$1272 PP/TRIPLE $1189 PP/QUAD $1999 SINGLE
GREENBRIER AT CHRISTMAS! December 12-14, 2016
Highlights include afternoon tea and concert, evening holiday entertainment, daily culinary demonstrations, hors d’oeuvres passed from
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm daily in the Casino Club, nightly champagne toast in the Casino Club and optional bunker tour. Includes 2
breakfasts and $100 gift certificate to be used at any restaurant for lunches/dinners or at a gift shop of your choice.
$825 PP/DOUBLE
$799 PP/TRIPLE
$745 PP/QUAD
$1195 SINGLE
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BACKYARD TOURS...JUST FOR YOU!
JOIN US ON OUR 2017 ‘ONE-DAY’ TOURS.
A TASTE OF VALENTINE’S DAY!
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
$120 PER PERSON
Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. It is a festival of love and many people give cards,
letters, flowers or presents to their friends and loved ones. Come share this special holiday with
us...on our new ’Taste’ tour, A Taste of Valentine’s Day! We will start the tour with mimosas and a
sweet treat, and then will find special stops to enjoy tastings and treats along the way. You can be
sure we will make it a ’special’ day for you!
NARROWAY…SHOW TO BE ANNOUNCED
FEBRUARY 25, 2017
$105 PER PERSON
NarroWay Productions, a Christian-based company, is located in Fort Mill, SC. We’ll enjoy
dinner and then see their ‘February’ show. All their shows are action-packed, one-of-a-kind
interpretations of a well-know Bible story or message...and the talent of the performers is truly
amazing. Don’t miss this state-of-the-art theatre, lunch, included, plus something special!
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE
MARCH 11, 2017
$110 PER PERSON
Be there when the curtain goes up at NC’s State Theatre, the Flat Rock Playhouse, in Flat Rock,
NC. You will definitely enjoy this entertaining one day getaway! We will travel first to
Hendersonville for lunch—there are many to choose from! This afternoon we will enjoy reserved
seating for Flat Rock’s matinee performance...their schedule has not yet been announced, but
every show we’ve seen there has been excellent! We will return home in the early evening.
A VISIT TO THE MENNONITES
APRIL 4, 2017
$89 PER PERSON
This ‘old’ backyard tour is totally new! Did you know there is a small community of
Mennonites living in Blackville, along the SC Heritage Corridor? Today, we will enjoy a local
guide who will give us special insights into the Mennonite community and will make sure all
our questions are answered about the Mennonite faith. In addition, we will enjoy lunch,
included, at a local Mennonite restaurant. And, right off the main road we will find God's Acre
Healing Springs, an artesian well where we will stop to fill our water bottles. In addition, we
will visit Jim Harrison’s gallery...we may find this renowned American artist hard at work on his next piece of history.
MAYBERRY (BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, AGAIN!)
APRIL 25, 2017
$110 PER PERSON
Mount Airy, a designated 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 home place.
Lunch today will be at Snappy’s Lunch, one of Surry County’s historical landmarks. We understand their
pork chop sandwich is a must, but you can order from the menu and it’s on us!
ANNUAL MYSTERY TOUR
MAY 17, 2017
$120 PER PERSON
Join us on our 16th 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, but no promises!!
A TASTE OF ITALY
MAY 23, 2017
$125 PER PERSON
This is another outstanding ‘Taste’ trip...not to be missed! Raffaldini Vineyards sets the
tone for this ‘one-of-a-kind’ tour! Set on the side of a mountain in North Carolina...the
views are magnificent! And, the Antipasto trays are wonderful, too! Also included, lunch
at one of the best Italian restaurants in the south, plus dessert both before lunch and on the
way home!
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Head North for ‘snow’ or South for ‘sunshine’…
the choice is yours!
Grand Bohemian Resort Winter Getaway
February 2-3, 2017
With the lush Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop, the European style Grand
Bohemian Hotel, Asheville, was named a “World’s Best Hotel” by Travel + Leisure,
and a “One of the Top 40 Hotels in the South” by Condé Nast.
RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE SOUTH’S PREMIER RESORTS…
JOIN US AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SPECIAL WINTER RATE.
Your tour package includes: 1 NIGHT’S ROOM, PLUS $15 BREAKFAST COUPON, DUTCH-TREAT LUNCH AT A DAY IN THE COUNTRY,
MOTOR COACH TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED TOUR GUIDE. ENJOY SHOPPING AT THE EXQUISITE SHOPS IN
BILTMORE VILLAGE, TOO! OPTIONAL: A SPECIAL PRIVATE FASHION PRESENTATION JUST FOR US AT CHICO’S!
SPA TREATMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE LODGE.
$279 PP/DOUBLE $249 PP/TRIPLE
Snow Villages of
New England
February 7-14, 2017
If you’ve never done a ‘snow trip,’ this tour provides a great
opportunity to visit several quaint New England villages in a
most picturesque setting….the snow-scapes are unbelievable!
Enjoy 1 night in Saratoga Springs, 1 night at the world
famous Trapp Family Lodge, 2 nights at Meredith’s Inn at
Mill Falls, 1 night in the Newport, RI area, 1 night at Hershey
Lodge, 3 dinners and 6 breakfasts. A special highlight of this
tour will be a sleigh ride at Trapp Family Lodge. In addition,
we will be staying at the Inn at Mill Falls in downtown
Meredith during their ice fishing festival. The Inn is right
across the street from Lake Winnipesaukee. You will be able
to walk out on the ice (lake ice is not slippery), talk to the
fishermen, and even be invited into their ‘fishing
shacks’....some complete with TV! This tour always provides
many unforgettable experiences. Call for a flyer today!
$1399 pp/double
$1259 pp/triple
$1199 pp/quad
$1980 single
Includes insurance!
Must have deposit by December 15!
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
$229 PP/QUAD $381 SINGLE
CAJUN COUNTRY
CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS!
FEB. 23-MARCH 1, 2017
ENJOY MARDI GRAS AS ONLY THE
CAJUNS KNOW HOW TO
CELEBRATE! THIS TOUR IS BACK
BY POPULAR DEMAND!
WE ALREADY HAVE SEVERAL
FOLKS WHO HAVE BEEN BEFORE AND ARE PLANNING ON
GOING BACK FOR MORE FUN!!
After spending our first night on the Gulf Coast at Beau Rivage in
Biloxi, MS, we will then travel to Lafayette, Louisiana, where we
will spend the next 4 nights. While in Lafayette, we will be joined
by a local guide as we learn the history of the Acadians, explore the
Cajun culture; and, of course, take in all the festivities of this
home-style Mardi Gras. Highlights include the Krewe of Bonaparte
Parade, Lousiana Courir D’ Mardi Gras, Acadiana Mardi Gras
festivities, tour of Martin’s Accordion Factory with a special private
performance, tour of Vermilionville, A ‘Big Ole Cajun Dinner’ and
Entertainment, Jean Lafitte Acadian Cultural Center, tour of St.
Martinville, St. Martin des Lourdes, Konriko Rice Mill and Company
Store, the Tabasco Factory and tour of Avery Island, a special Mardi
Gras party with a King and Queen chosen from our group, a gala
Mardi Gras dinner celebration, the Krewe of Gabrielle’s Parade, plus
much, much more! 11 meals included!! We will spend our last night
in route home at the lovely Wind Creek
Casino & Hotel.
$1625 PP/DOUBLE
$1525 PP/TRIPLE
$1499 PP/QUAD
$1999 PP/SINGLE
INCLUDES
INSURANCE!
“EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US!
CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY!
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PICK A TOUR THAT WILL PUT
SPRING IN YOUR HEART!
TRY YOUR LUCK AT
BELTERRA!
MARCH 6-9, 2017
DON’T MISS BELTERRA…
EVEN BETTER THAN
BEAU RIVAGE AND NOT AS FAR!!
This tour features 3 nights at the fabulous Belterra Hotel & Casino in
Florence, Indiana, and it is closer than Beau Rivage and Foxwoods. This
hotel & casino offer many amenities and the casino has also has loose
slots! What more could you ask for?? Includes 3 breakfasts, and
3 dinners, plus free play coupon! (Does not include insurance.)
$397 PP/DOUBLE $380 PP/TRIPLE
$369 PP/QUAD $499 SINGLE
FROM THE OUTBACK TO
THE GLACIERS!
MARCH 20-APRIL 9, 2017
$150 DISCOUNT AND
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS,
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
THE
BIG
3
DOWN
UNDER!
The reason that From the Outback to
the Glaciers has been Collette’s #1
tour for years running is that we do
all 3 of these experiences. This tour
includes the Sydney Opera House,
a glass-bottom boat excursion
through the turquoise waters of the
Great Barrier Reef and an overnight
stay in Ayers Rock in the stunning
Outback. And that’s just the
Australia portion.
New Zealand
offers up its own perfect moments,
too. And you even have
the option of including
Fiji
in
your
tour!
Includes all flights, plus
thirty meals and tours.
For full itinerary and
details, call us for a
flyer right away.
$8,749 pp/double
Deposit: $250 pp
Final payment due
January 19, 2017.
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FOLLOW THE
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER ROAD!
MARCH 21-29,
2017
TAKE A LEISURELY
DRIVE ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI…FROM NEW
ORLEANS TO NATCHEZ AND 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 on the Mississippi at
the Hilton Riverside. 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 enjoy the stories
of our local guide as he shows us all the sights of the
Crescent City. We will also tour Nottoway Plantation as
we follow the River Road, following the mighty
Mississippi to Natchez. We will spend 2 nights in the
historic Natchez. 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, viewing the Danny Thomas
Museum & Chapel at St. Judes. 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 two years ago! We’ll spend our last night in
Birmingham and arrive
home the next afternoon.
Includes 6 breakfasts, 1
lunch, and 3 dinners.
$1765 PP/DBL
$1679 PP/TRPL
$1615 PP/QUAD
$2399 SINGLE
INCLUDES INSURANCE
“EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US!
CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY!
PICK A TOUR THAT WILL PUT
SPRING IN YOUR HEART!
OHIO AMISH OF HOLMES COUNTY
APRIL 17-21, 2017
So many of you have requested that we put this back on our schedule…
so here it is—just for you!
One of our favorite tours and it just keeps getting better and better! On this tour we will spend 3
nights in the Amish Country...that’s right—3 nights in the same hotel! And you have to see this
hotel to believe it...The Carlisle at Sugar Creek! Plus, we will have Carol, our favorite ‘Ohio
Amish’ guide, with us every day! With Carol, we will explore Holmes County, the largest
Amish settlement in the United States. Highlights will include tours of the Amish area with stops at
the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center, several Amish family-owned cottage industries,
Lehman’s Hardware, Swiss Heritage Winery, Amish Farm and much, much more. We will also
make time for a private tour of Warther’s...you will be amazed to see what this man achieved in his
lifetime! Meals include dinner with an Amish family and , on the way home, we will stop in
Coshoctan for a special dinner and wine-tasting at Raven’s Glenn Winery. Includes 4 breakfasts, 2
dinners, and we will1 spend the night at the Embassy Suites in Charleston, West Virginia as we
travel home. You really need a flyer to appreciate everything included in this tour!
Includes
insurance. $999 PP/DOUBLE
$965 PP/TRIPLE
$919 PP/QUAD
$1299 SINGLE
AN ISLAND GETAWAY!
May 9-11, 2017
WOW...we are going to visit 3 islands off the SC/GA coast!
Jekyll Island: The southernmost island of the Golden Isles, Jekyll Island was purchased in 1886 by a
group of wealthy families as a private retreat. By 1900, the Jekyll Island Club membership included
the Rockefellers, Morgans, Cranes and Goulds and represented over one-sixth of the world’s wealth.
We will spend 2 nights at the historic and iconic Jekyll Island Club Hotel.
Cumberland Island: Cumberland Island National Seashore is the largest and southernmost barrier
island in Georgia offering visitors over 17 miles of secluded, white, sandy beaches. Take the short ferry ride out to this unspoiled island
and you'll feel you have stepped back in time. We will catch a ferry and enjoy a walking tour of the island.
Daufuskie Island: Daufuskie Island offers a glimpse of what other sea islands were like before bridges and causeways opened them to
development. Most native residents of Daufuskie Island are descendants of freed slaves, who have made their living oystering and fishing
for decades. The subject of Pat Conroy's novel, The Water Is Wide, Daufuskie Island has a timeless quality and is still accessible only by
boat. We will enjoy a ferry ride and guided tour of this intriguing island.
Includes 2 nights accommodations, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 roundtrip ferry rides, guided tours of Cumberland Island and Daufuskie
Island...a new tour not to be missed!
NOTE: MODERATE WALKING
$619 PP/DBL
$575 PP/TRPL
$559 PP/QUAD
$799 SINGLE
INSURANCE
NOT INCLUDED
LAS VEGAS
WE ARE TENTATIVELY PLANNING TO
OFFER OUR 2017 VEGAS TOUR THE
4TH-8TH OF JUNE NEXT YEAR. WE
HAVE RECEIVED A VERY GOOD
HOTEL RATE FOR JUNE, BUT
AIRFARE PRICING CANNOT BE DONE
UNTIL AFTER JULY 15 OF THIS YEAR.
HOPEFULLY, WE WILL HAVE MORE
INFORMATION FOR YOU AT THE
SUMMER TRAVEL TALKS.
Optional Visit…enjoy
a tour to the West Rim
of the Grand Canyon!
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EXTENDED TOURS, 2017
5% DISCOUNT AT JULY TRAVEL TALKS!* NO CREDIT CARDS, PLEASE!
Michigan’s Mackinaw Island
May 19-26, 2017
Step back in time...and enjoy being pampered
at this world-class resort!
A return to Mackinaw Island with 2 nights at the Grand Hotel, 2 nights in the Bavarian
town of Frankenmuth, 1 night in Dearborn, MI, 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! A special treat...we enjoy 2 nights here...just across the covered bridge at Zehnder’s
Bavarian Inn. We will especially enjoy a guided tour of the historic town and will even participate in a pretzel rolling! Our last
night on the way home will be spent at Belterra Hotel & Casino...their buffet is better than Beau Rivage!! Insurance included.
Spring into summer with a special visit to Michigan…the tulips on Mackinaw bloom late and should be beautiful!
$1950 PP/DOUBLE
$1725 PP/TRIPLE
$1669 PP/QUAD
Exploring the Pacific Northwest
$2699 SINGLE
June 16-July 10, 2017
This tour promises to be our greatest Western adventure yet…
ON THE WAY: In only 4 days, we will arrive in Cheyenne, Wyoming—our portal to the Pacific Northwest. On the way we travel
through 8 states: South Carolina, our departure point, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska.
Of course, there will be time for sightseeing along the way, too. We will enjoy a tour of Kansas City and a stop at the prairie
museum in Grand Island, Nebraska, as we loosely follow the famous Mormon Trail and the Oregon Trail! On the 4th day we arrive
in Cheyenne. We will spend the night at the lovely Little America Inn. You will enjoy this upscale lodge, nestled on 80 acres of the
spectacular Wyoming prairie...with rabbits nesting amongst the shrubbery!
FROM THE WEST TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST: Our route will continue following the Oregon Trail, as we make our way to
Kemmerer, Wyoming, and then spend the next night in Sun Valley, Idaho. The scenery we will enjoy as we travel through
Wyoming into Idaho will be spectacular. The mountains we travel through will be 10,000 to 14,000 feet high! You will especially
enjoy the gondola ride in Sun Valley, views of the backside of the Tetons, and we will even skirt Craters of the Moon National
Monument.
OREGON & WASHINGTON, THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST: After continuing through Idaho, we enter Oregon and spend our first night in
Bend, which will put us in a great position to spend time the next day in one of the most beautiful spots in the world, Crater Lake
National Park. Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed it form 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the
collapse of a towering volcano. Scientists marvel at its purity: fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and perhaps the
most pristine on earth. All too soon it will be time to continue our journey across Oregon to its coast! We can’t visit this state
without spending a little time driving its coastal route from Florence to Newport. We may even find time to take a dune buggy ride
at the Oregon Dunes Recreational Area before continuing to Portland...yea, 2 nights in the ‘city of roses’! We’ll meet our Pacific
Northwest guide here and he will stay with us for the next 7-8 days as we travel through Astoria, Cape Disappointment, Kelso, Mt.
St. Helen’s Observatory, Olympic National Park, Lake Quinault, Kalaloch, Lake Crescent and Port Angeles. From there we travel
to Anacortes, taking the ferry to one of the San Juan Islands before continuing into Seattle. We say ‘goodbye’’ to our guide here and
then travel through the Cascade Mountain Range to Spokane and on to Couer d’ Alene, Idaho.
BACK IN THE WEST: After a boat ride on the beautiful Lake Couer d’ Alene, it is on to Glacier National Park in Montana. We
spend the next 2 nights in the park; and, of course, can’t miss the breath-taking views on the world-renowned ‘Going to the Sun’
highway in the park. Our last night in Montana will be spent in Bozeman, MT. You will see why Montana is called ‘Land of the
Big Sky’!
HEADING HOME: It is time to definitely head East, but there is more to see and do in route, for sure. North Dakota, Wisconsin,
Illinois, and Indiana are the states we will visit. Not to be missed are the Badlands of North Dakota and House on the Rock in
Wisconsin. Our last night will be spent at Belterra in Indiana, arriving back in South Carolina the next evening...25 days...never to
be forgotten!
Plan to attend our presentation for this “2017 PREMIER TOUR’ when all details
have been finalized. Limited to 23 participants, this tour will provide memories you
will always remember.
MIDLANDS, July 27, 2:30 pm at the Wingate, Lexington, SC Hwy 378 & I-20.
LOWCOUNTRY, July 29, 12:30 pm right between the TT at the Wingate, No. CHS.
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RELAXIN’ ON
THE
MISSISSIPPI!
JULY 16-22, 2017
CELEBRATE THE SUMMER ABOARD THE ‘CELEBRATION’!!
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 Drury Suites in Paducah,
KY. 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 paddle wheeler. Then,
we travel to Dubuque, IA...stopping on the way to visit the picturesque Luxembourger Village of St. Donatus and tour an operating lock
that our riverboat will pass through the next day! Later this afternoon, we arrive in Dubuque, Iowa...Iowa’s oldest city; and, of course, it
is located right on the mighty Mississippi. The next day will be the highlight of our tour...a full day cruise on yet another
paddle wheeler...complete with breakfast, lunch and prime rib dinner, entertainment, etc. This cruise is offered only during the summer
season and is already sold out on many days...it is that popular! We will disembark at Moline, IL and Don will be waiting to take us to
our hotel. The next morning we will have time to visit the John Deere Pavilion, right across the street from our hotel. Our last night
will be spent in Louisville, KY at the world-class Galt House. Includes 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners. Insurance included.
$1399 PP/DOUBLE
$1275 PP/TRIPLE $1229 PP/QUAD
A TASTE
OF
$1885 SINGLE
EUROPE…EASTERN CANADA
AUGUST 1-10, 2017
Spend 5 nights in two of the Premier Castle Hotels of Canada,
3 nights in ‘French’ Quebec at the Chateau Frontenac and
2 nights in the very ‘English’ Ottawa at the Chateau Laurier!
Tour Highlights: Three nights at the Frontenac in Quebec—the perfect location within the gates of the
Walled City on the mighty St. Lawrence! 2 nights at Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, 1
night in Niagara Falls, and 1 night in the Finger Lakes, plus a boat cruise on Lake Skaneateles!
This fairytale tour to Canada will take advantage of the excellent values currently available in our neighbor to the
north to explore some of her most historic cities and her lovely countryside as well. There will be flowers,
flowers, flowers...everywhere we turn! In addition to accommodations in the premier ‘castle’ hotels of
Canada...you will also enjoy the Finger Lakes and Niagara Falls. We will include guided tours of Ottawa and
Quebec...you will especially enjoy our guide in Quebec—he has a charming French accent! Also included will
be dining experiences that you will be talking about long after you return home—7 meals, including dinner in a revolving restaurant
overlooking Niagara Falls! Insurance included. $2679 PP/DOUBLE $2495 PP/TRIPLE $2255 PP/QUAD
$3999 SINGLE
ONE OF
DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN AUGUST 12-20, 2017
THE TOP 10 VACATION DESTINATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA!
ANOTHER WAY TO ESCAPE THE HEAT...DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN—OFTEN
REFERRED TO AS THE CAPE COD OF THE MIDWEST.
WE DID THIS TOUR IN 2014 AND LOVED IT!
With five state parks, eleven lighthouses and 300 miles of shoreline, this 70-mile long sliver of land that juts out
into Lake Michigan combines pristine scenery with charming galleries and shops...we’ll be accompanied by a
local guide as we take it all in! Small wonder Door County was named one of the TOP 10 VACATION DESTINATIONS in North America.
While in Door County, we’ll stay in the Sturgeon Bay area and enjoy an ‘all you can eat fish boil’, a tour of Peninsula State Park, tour of
Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, tour of the Bjorklunden Boynton Chapel, and a meal at Al Johnson’s restaurant...look for the goats on the roof!
In addition to visiting Door County, we will explore other parts of Wisconsin...a special visit to Lake Geneva, where we will stay at the
Grand Geneva Resort, and take a ride on a US Mail Boat, complete with remarkable scenery and mail delivery—the mail girl must jump
from the boat to the dock and back again...the boat never stops! We will also attend the Dancing Horses Theatre while in Lake Geneva.
On the way to Door County, we will tour the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and tour the USS Cobia, the
nation’s most completely restored WWII submarine. Another special stop will be Fond du Lac...we’ll
visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, enjoy a tour and entertainment at Larsen’s Clydesdales, make a brief stop at the
Rippen Good Cookie Outlet and then continue to Milwaukee for a riding tour, a stop at the Pabst Mansion
and an ethnic tasting tour, too! On the way home, we will stop at Reiman Publications for a Taste of
Home recipe demonstration with samples, and a visit to their Norman Rockwell exhibit. Many other
stops included...get a flyer for full details on this amazing tour! Insurance included.
$1999 PP/DOUBLE
$1795 PP/TRIPLE $1685 PP/QUAD $2747 SINGLE
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VIEWS AND VISTAS OF THE WEST!
AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
THIS IS IT!! YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE GRAND CANYON NOT JUST ONCE, BUT
TWICE! WE WILL SPEND 2 NIGHTS IN THE GRAND CANYON AT THE SOUTH ENTRANCE
AND 1 NIGHT AT THE LESS WELL-KNOWN NORTH ENTRANCE!
THE SOUTH CANYON VIEWS ARE THE ONES YOU THRILL TO...AS SEEN ON TV AND IN THE
MOVIES. THE NORTH CANYON VIEWS ARE EVEN MORE SPECTACULAR.
THIS IS THE ONLY TOUR PACKAGE DESIGNED TO OFFER THE ’VIEWS AND VISTAS’ OF BOTH!!
MAKING OUR WAY TO THE GRAND CANYON: We will take 5 days to cross the United States, viewing the changing landscape of our vast
country. This trek, done in the comfort of our deluxe motor coach with only 23 folks on board, will be far different from that of our
ancestors who traveled in wagon trains, on foot and on horseback for months! We will have time to enjoy a tour of Fort Worth, cross
the famous Abilene Trail, and head to El Paso! On the 5th night, we will stay at the beautiful Embassy Suites just outside Tucson. You
won’t believe the views we will have from this hotel!
CANYONLANDS AND NATIONAL PARKS: Before entering the Grand Canyon National Park at the South Rim, we will enjoy 1 night in
Sedona, AZ, known for its array of red sandstone formations that appear to glow in brilliant orange and red when illuminated by the
rising or setting sun. From there, it is only a short drive to the South Entrance of the Grand Canyon. We will stay in the park for 2
nights….doing a driving tour first, and then you will have free time to make use of the South Rim’s shuttle service. You won’t want to
miss the spectacular sunrise and sunset that will showcase the beauty of the canyon! And now it will be time for the absolute best part
of the tour...spending the night at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon! We did this last year and all agreed its natural beauty exceeded
that of the South Rim. You can judge for yourself! From here, we will continue on to Lake Powell, spending the night at a hotel right
on the lake. We will especially enjoy the views of Lake Powell when we take a special dinner cruise this evening. The next day it will
be time to continue to Monument Valley...we plan to take a jeep tour of this national park, including a steak dinner cookout that you
will not believe!
BEFORE LEAVING THE WEST: We can’t be this close and not spend a little time in Colorado! We will spend 2 nights in Durango; and,
of course, take the Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge train for ‘views and vistas’ of the real West that can’t be seen by car or motor
coach. Then, it is on to Colorado Springs. The last Western landmark that we will view will be Pike’s Peak. Over 14,000 feet in
elevation, we will have to take a special tram to reach the top. You will definitely understand why
Katharine Lee Bates was inspired to write “America the Beautiful” from the top of Pike’s Peak.
ON THE WAY HOME: We will travel through Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee and North Carolina with
opportunities for more ‘sightseeing’ in route before returning to our homes in South Carolina. This
tour is only 19 days long, but it is jam-packed with the never-ending and always changing ‘views
and vistas’ of our vast country!
Plan to attend our presentation for this “2017 PREMIER TOUR’ when all details have been
finalized. Limited to 23 participants, this tour will provide memories you will always remember.
MIDLANDS, July 27, 2:30 pm at the Wingate, Lexington, SC Hwy 378 & I-20.
LOWCOUNTRY, July 29, 12:30 pm right between the TT at the Wingate. (see front page).
CAPE COD & NEW ENGLAND
SEPT. 22-30,2017
The Atlantic crashes on a coastline strewn with quaint harbors, windswept beaches, glorious dunes and
blinking lighthouses. Explore Cape Cod National Seashore, ride 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, plus insurance.
$1999 PP/DBL $1889 PP/TRPL
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$2749 SGL
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NEW ENGLAND FALL FOLIAGE
OCTOBER 13-22, 2017
REMEMBER, THIS
TOUR SELLS OUT EARLY ALMOST EVERY TIME WE OFFER IT…
DON’T WAIT, SEND IN YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!
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 2015—we’re hoping for a repeat in 2017!
We’ll spend 2 nights in Ogunquit, Maine, at the 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, Lake Winnipesaukee Railroad, Ben & Jerry’s and much, much more!
This tour includes 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, tours of each area and admissions as needed, plus insurance.
$2399 PP/DOUBLE
$2245 PP/TRIPLE
Trapp Family Lodge
Stowe,Vermont
This 2,700-acre resort with
sweeping mountain views
provides accommodations in an
Austrian-style lodge owned by
the Trapp family, the inspiration
for the classic musical and movie,
“The Sound of Music.”
$3475 SINGLE
(quad space not available)
Inns at Mill Falls
Meredith, New Hampshire
Enjoy the splendor of a
New England fall plus the luxury
of this charming inn nestled
in the quaint New England village of
Meredith, the gateway to the Lakes
region and the White Mountains.
Anchorage by the Sea Ogunquit,ME
Special moments, special memories!
Everything you need to create an
unforgettable experience, you’ll find
at this resort. Unsurpassed scenery,
world-class service and refined guest
rooms make The Anchorage ‘special’
and invokes New England sea-side
resorts of times gone by.
Visit Victorian Cape May
October 26-November 1, 2017
America’s Oldest Seaside Resort City has welcomed visitors for generations with its hospitality and Victorian charm. This Victorian
community is not just for summertime. Combine Cape May’s location, architecture and hospitality with its year round appeal and it’s
clear that this is a destination for all seasons. In addition we will travel south and spend our last night at the Holiday Inn Capitol in
Washington, DC. Enjoy a full day in our nation’s capital...we will be staying only 1 block from the Smithsonians.. For fun and history,
we will spend 2 nights in the ‘first state’s’ capital city, Dover, Delaware. While there we will include a tour of the city, the famous
Monster Mile racetrack and have lunch at the Flying Pig! This tour is filled with ’must-see’ stops...but our time in Cape May will be the
highlight of your trip. We will stay at the world-famous Congress Hall Hotel, America’s oldest seaside hotel, located on the beach and
right in the historic district! Also includes insurance. Again, a flyer on this incredibly-priced tour will provide much more
information.
$1349 PP/DBL $1239 PP/TRIPLE $1190 PP/QUAD $1948 SINGLE
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San Antonio, Christmas on the Riverwalk
November 26-December 3, 2017
SAN ANTONIO IS A MAGICAL PLACE TO VISIT ANYTIME OF THE YEAR, BUT,
DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, THE CITY REALLY PUTS ON THE CHARM!
OVER 122,000 MULTI-COLORED LIGHTS HANG FROM THE TALL CYPRESS
TREES THAT LINE THE RIVER, REFLECTING OFF THE WATER’S SURFACE!
On this tour we will travel first to Beau Rivage. It will be magnificent
decorated for Christmas! We will then continue to New Orleans for a
look at how the Creoles celebrate Christmas. On the third day, we will
arrive at our destination, San Antonio, TX. We will spend the next 3
nights at fabulous Hilton Hotel situated right on the Riverwalk. While
in San Antonio, we will enjoy a barge dinner; also, the Alamo and the
Imax movie are both located within walking distance of our hotel. One
day we will have a guided tour of the area, traveling to the Hill Country
for a tour of LBJ’s ranch. And, of course, we will have one day free to
enjoy the carolers that perform along the Riverwalk, the festive lights and any other Christmas celebrations
that may be going on while we are there. Also included in this tour, an overnight in Lafayette—Martin’s
Accordians is amazing—and Mobile, AL to spend this evening at Bellingrath Gardens, viewing the most
magnificently-done light display in the South. This will be a Christmas tour you will never forget!
Insurance is also included.
$1863 PP/DOUBLE
$1729 PP/TRIPLE
$1659 PP/QUAD
$2569 SINGLE
AMAZING NEWS! THE MARRIOTT MARQUIS HAS GIVEN US
A GREAT DEAL! BUT...WE MUST HAVE RESERVATIONS IN
NO LATER THEN AUGUST 25, 2016!
NEW YORK (BY
COACH) AT
CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 10-15, 2017
VISIT "THE BIG APPLE" AT THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!
THIS TOUR IS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WANTED TO RETURN TO NEW
YORK—AND STAY AT THE MARRIOTT MARQUIS AGAIN!!
AND FOR THOSE OF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN...DON’T MISS IT!!
No other city in the United States has more to offer. We will be staying in the
heart of the theatre district…at the fabulous Marriott Marquis Hotel. The
Marriott Marquis is within walking distance of Rockefeller Center, the TODAY
show, the shopping on 5th Avenue, FAO Schwartz, Central Park, Macy’s
and the Empire State Building, and, of course, all the Broadway shows.
Highlights: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a guided tour of the city by
Jim Dykes, a Christmas Lights evening tour, and optional walking tours
conducted by Jim as well. Also included is your motor coach
transportation and 2 nights’ accommodations in route. What better place to
spend a few days at Christmas than in New York?? We hope you will join us!
Insurance is also included.
$1799 PP/DOUBLE
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$1699 PP/TRIPLE
$1619 PP/QUAD
$2699 SINGLE
“EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US!
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CRUISES CURRENTLY PLANNED FOR 2017
7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN
CRUISE…FROM PORT
CANAVERAL, INCLUDES COACH &
HOTEL IN ROUTE.
RCCL’s ‘OASIS of the SEAS’
March 5-12, 2017
Experience the ship that revolutionized cruising, Oasis of the Seas—its
groundbreaking design introduced seven distinct neighborhoods built
for ultimate enjoyment. Be sure to join us...so much for so little...a
return to the Eastern Caribbean, all meals and entertainment on board
ship, and departure from Port Canaveral! Plus, insurance is included.
Category Q: Interior Stateroom, $1256 pp/double
Category B2: Boardwalk Stateroom with Veranda, $1460 pp/dbl
Category D8: OV Stateroom with Veranda, $1627 pp/double.
5 NIGHT WESTERN
CARIBBEAN CRUISE...
DEPARTING FROM
TAMPA, INCLUDES
COACH & HOTEL IN
ROUTE, PLUS INSURANCE.
RCCL’s ‘BRILLIANCE of the SEAS’
April 8-13, 2017
Many of you have said you really prefer a shorter cruise...so
this one is for you!! And, this cruise goes to Key West as
well as Cozumel!! The price is unbelievable, too! What
more could you ask for??
Category N: Interior Stateroom, $840 pp/double
Category H: Ocean View Stateroom, $992 pp/double
Category E2: OV Stateroom with Veranda, $1155 pp/dbl.
13 NIGHT TRANS-ATLANTIC CRUISE, DEPARTING FROM SAN JUAN...INCLUDES AIRFARE FROM CHARLESTON!
CROSS THE ATLANTIC WITH US TO DESTINATIONS YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!
“JEWEL of the SEAS’
April 23-May 5, 2017
FANTASTIC PORTS OF CALL:
LaPalma, Canary Islands
Tenerife, Canary Islands
Pricing starts at $2338 pp/dbl for ocean view cabin…only 3 cabins
Gran
Canaria, Canary Islands
now available (1 Balcony and 2 Ocean Views). This Transition Cruise
Gibraltar, UK
leaves from San Juan and returns to Charleston from Rome.
Alicante, Spain
Group Deluxe Insurance has been purchased for you by
Rome, Italy
Carolina Tours.
CHECK OUT THIS AMAZING DEAL!
12 NIGHT HAWAIIAN ISLAND CRUISE, DEPARTING FROM HONOLULU...INCLUDES AIRFARE FROM CHARLOTTE!
ABOARD RCCL’S ‘RADIANCE OF THE SEAS!’ MAY 5-17, 2017
CRUISE THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
ONLY 2 CABINS STILL AVAILABLE!
INCLUDES CRUISE, STOPS AT ALL 4 HAWAIIAN ISLANDS, ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE, ALL TAXES AND FEES.
CAROLINA TOURS HAS ALSO PURCHASED TRIP CANCELLATION/INTERRUPTION INSURANCE FOR YOU.
Category H:
Ocean View Stateroom, Deck 2 or 3, features two convertible lower beds &
picture window. $3549 pp/double
Category E3
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Veranda, Deck 7, or 8.
Features two convertible lower beds, sitting area, & balcony. $4295 pp/double
5 NIGHT BAHAMA CRUISE,
DEPARTING FROM
CHARLESTON
CARNIVAL’S ‘SUNSHINE’
OCT. 30-NOV.4, 2017
If you’ve ever caught a sunrise or
sunset at seat, you know that
they’re the most beautiful kind.
Meet the incredible light of a brand-new dawn, the Carnival
‘Sunshine’. Cruise to the Caribbean on the ‘Sunshine’,
visiting Nassau & Freeport. Includes cruise, port taxes, and
federal fees, plus insurance.
Category 4C: Interior Stateroom, $587 pp/double
Category 6D: Ocean View, price available upon request.
Category 8C: OV Stateroom with Veranda, $745 pp/dbl.
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$300 SHIPBOARD CREDIT!
7 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE, DEPARTING FROM
SAN JUAN. ..WILL INCLUDE AIRFARE,
BUT COST NOT AVAILABLE YET.
CELEBRITY’S ‘SUMMIT’
NOVEMBER 4-11, 2017
This cruise has so much to offer! We will visit brand new ports—
Domina, Barbados and Grenada, plus return to St. Thomas and St.
Maarten! And, we receive a perk of $300 shipboard credit to use for
gratuities, excursions, pictures, drinks, etc. Insurance is also included.
Category 7: Ocean View Stateroom, $920 pp/double
Category 2B: Ocean View w/ Veranda, $1139 pp/double
Concierge Category:
OV Stateroom with Veranda, $1299
pp/double
(Airfare from Charleston in 2016
was only $600-$700)
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Thanks for telling others about Carolina Tours!
We have been providing travel experiences since 1981!
ATTENTION HORIZONS CLUB MEMBERS
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Holly Hill and Carolina Tours are currently
making plans for the Horizons Club for 2017. Some suggestions, made on
our ’Show Time’ coach trip, include a tour of Door County, Wisconsin, a tour
of Cape Cod and Boston, a tour out West, a tour of Daufuskie & Cumberland
Islands, as well as a new taste trip. Please contact Tammie Rickenbacker if
you have any thoughts on these tours or if you would like to suggest another
destination or tour. We would really like to hear from you!
Tammie may be reached at Farmer’s & Merchants Bank, Holly Hill, at 803-496-1436.
WHAT LEFT IN 2016?
JOIN FELLOW HORIZONS CLUB MEMBERS ON ONE OF THESE TOURS...
NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS, PLUS CHEROKEE
CHRISTMAS IN BRANSON & THE OZARKS
A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION (CALLAWAY GARDENS & ANTIQUITIES)
Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2016
November 11-17, 2016
December 5-6, 2016
Contact Tammie Rickenbacker, Farmers & Merchants Bank Holly Hill, at 803-496-1436,
to request a flyer and to make a reservation.
Hope you found something of interest in our “2017 Preview 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 Preview Special!
1-803-356-3000
Toll Free
1-888-74TOURS (8-6877)
Carolina Tours, LLC
Ingrid Long, Owner
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