The 2014 Special
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The 2014 Special
The 2014 Special Newsletter #4, November 2013 Carolina Tours, LLC Ingrid Long, Owner 455 Long’s Pond Road, Lexington, SC 29073-9383 E-mail: [email protected] TRAVEL TALKS, 2014 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 2014 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 6-17, 2014 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 6 Wingate by Wyndham, Hwy. 378 & I-20 10:00 am January 6 Wingate by Wyndham, Hwy. 378 & I-20 7:00 pm January 7 Wingate by Wyndham, Hwy. 378 & I-20 2:00 pm January 8 Wingate by Wyndham, Hwy. 378 & I-20 2:00 pm January 9 Shealy’s, Batesburg-Leesville** 1:00 pm January 10 St. Luke Lutheran Church, Florence* 10:30 am January 13 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, West Ashley 2:00 pm January 14 Holiday Inn Express, Summerville 10:00 am January 14 Holiday Inn Express, Summerville 2:00 pm January 15 First Baptist Church, Bonneau 10:00 am January 17 St. John’s UMC, Aiken 1:30 pm *We’ll make the sandwiches, you bring the sides and dessert! **Enjoy a dutch-treat dinner before/after the meeting! 803-356-3000 or 1-888-74TOURS Fax 803-359-2715 Web Page: www.CaroTours.com READ ALL ABOUT IT!! CHECK OUT THESE TOURS FOR 2014. CALL US… SNOWFEST, 2014, 1/23-29...December Deadline! Cajun Country Mardi Gras, 2/27-3/5* Key West, 3/14-20* Canadian Rockies, 6/7-20...sold out! Door County & Wonderful Wisconsin, 7/12-20 Atlantic to Pacific, 7/23-8/20* Canadian Maritimes, 9/2-17 Visit the ‘Midgets’ in the Fall, 10/18-28 San Antonio Christmas, 11/30-12/7* The Best Christmas Ever, 12/9-16 *limited availability on these! GAITHER FAMILY FEST, 2014! MAY 23-25, 2014 MUST RESERVE BY DECEMBER 15. We have had an overwhelming show of interest in this special tour…and If you would like to be included, please send in your reservation TODAY!! That’s right, even though this concert is not ‘till May, 2014...reserved ticket packages must be purchased by January 1. See page 5 for more information. Light refreshments will be served at all other presentations . NO OTHER NOTICE OF THESE MEETINGS WILL BE SENT. PUT DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR TODAY! WHAT’S LEFT IN 2013…WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS!! A Pigeon Forge Christmas November 24-26, 2013 $499 pp/double limited space* Creche Festival, Mepkin Abbey December 5, 2013 $ 70 per person limited space* Christmas: A Mix of Old & New December 5-6, 2013 $269 pp/double 10 spaces left* Savannah Theatre Christmas December 7, 2013 $109 per person 9 spaces left* A Greenbrier Christmas December 10-12, 2013 $745 pp/double 18 spaces left* Flat Rock Christmas December 12, 2013 $ 82 per person 12 spaces left* “Charleston Christmas Special” December 14, 2013 $ 89 per person 20 spaces left Opryland Christmas in Washington, DC December 15-18, 2013 $754 pp/double 17 spaces left* *These tours are definitely “a go,” but we would love to have you join us! (All other Christmas tours are sold out.) 2014 WINTER SIZZLING SPECIAL… TRAVEL WITH US IN JANUARY AND SAVE A BUNDLE! THIS TOUR MUST BE RESERVED BY DECEMBER 15, 2013. SNOWFEST ARE January 23-29, 2014 YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT? JOIN US ON OUR SNOW ADVENTURE! 2 DESTINATIONS...FRANKENMUTH’S SNOW FEST AND THUNDER BAY ELK RANCH!! Willkommen to Frankemuth's SnowFest 2014...join in the festivities at Frankenmuth's SnowFest. As they say here, "Ice is Nice!" See the top snow-sculpting event in North America. Indeed, it is the only international snow-sculpting competition in the United States! Visitors to Frankenmuth have enjoyed larger-than-life snow sculptures and beautifully-detailed ice carvings for the past fifteen years. Ice is an art form here in Frankenmuth and dozens of snow sculptors come from around the world to take part in the snow-sculpting competition! You'll also see World Champion Snow Carving, High School Snow Carving, and the Michigan State Snow Sculpting championships. Winter brings a special beauty to the Michigan northwoods. Enjoy the scenery, the smell of pine, the ever-changing face of the river and the wild elk as we enjoy a most memorable sleigh ride at Thunder Bay! The horses know the way to Elk Antler Cabin, deep in the woods, beside the Thunder Bay River. This elegant cabin maintains its rustic appearance while providing every amenity. Warm yourself by the fire and savor the smells being put forth by the twin antique wood cook stoves as your gourmet dinner is being prepared. At your table, 5 courses of fine repast served with fine Michigan wines are brought to you by servers whose only goal is to make this a perfect experience for you! Includes 9 meals...details and tour inclusions available in flyer...call today! Must reserve by December 15, 2013! $1259 PP/DBL $1179 PP/TRIPLE $1125 PP/QUAD $1699 SINGLE SNOW BUDDY DISCOUNT OF $50 PER PERSON WILL ALSO APPLY. FEBRUARY TOURS REQUIRE EARLY RESERVATIONS!! OVERNIGHT TOURS MAY CANCEL IF NOT SOLD BY DECEMBER SAVANNAH THEATRE SPECIAL FEBRUARY 8, 2014 Don’t miss this one time special...as Savannah Theatre presents “GREASE”! browsing on the Riverfront. GEORGIA AQUARIUM & THE BLUE WILLOW $75 PER PERSON We will also enjoy lunch, not included, with time for FEBRUARY 25, 2014 $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! TRY YOUR LUCK AT BELTERRA!! FIRST BUS SOLD FEBRUARY 9-12, 2014 OUT…SO WE ADDED A DON’T MISS BELTERRA...EVEN BETTER THAN SECOND TOUR! 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 offers many amenities and also has loose slots! What more could you ask for?? Includes 3 breakfasts, and 3 dinners, plus free play coupon! $397 PP/DOUBLE $380 PP/TRIPLE Valentine’s Mystery Tour $369 PP/QUAD $499 SINGLE February 13-14, 2014 Valentine’s Day provides a great excuse to escape for a couple of days...and the mystery of where you are going and what you will be doing just adds to the fun! Includes 1 night’s hotel stay, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, all admissions and entertainment, deluxe motor coach, baggage handling, and services of an experienced tour director. $389 PP/DOUBLE Page 2 $375 PP/TRIPLE $369 PP/QUAD $535 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!! CAJUN COUNTRY CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS! FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 5, 2014 ENJOY MARDI GRAS AS ONLY THE CAJUNS KNOW HOW TO CELEBRATE! THIS TOUR IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND AND IS ALREADY ‘A GO’. WE ONLY HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES AVAILABLE. After spending our first night on the Gulf Coast, 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 Accordian 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, the Children’s Krewe of Lafayette, Krewe of Gabrielle’s Parade plus much, much more! 9 meals included!! We will spend our last night in route home at the magnificent Wind Creek Casino & Hotel. $1249 PP/DOUBLE $1399 PP/TRIPLE $1379 PP/QUAD $1699 PP/SINGLE MERRY MARCH MADNESS…PICK A TOUR DESIGNED TO PUT SPRING IN YOUR HEART! A CHANCE TO EAT AT THE FAMOUS SHEALY’S! MARCH 28, 2014 $99 PER PERSON Join us as we tour our capital city, Columbia with a special stop at the State House. Sure, everyone has been to Columbia, but how many of you have actually toured this historical city?? Plus, the real highlight of this tour is the opportunity to have lunch, included, at the famous Shealy’s Restaurant in Leesville. Return to Key West! MARCH 14-20, 2014 HERE IT IS AGAIN...A CHANCE TO ESCAPE THE COLD IN SUNNY FLORIDA!! ONLY 10 SPACES STILL AVAILABLE! Just imagine: spending 2 nights in Key West in the dead of winter! On the way we will also spend 2 nights in Fort Lauderdale, the “Venice of America,” right between the Atlantic and the Intercoastal Waterway. While in Fort Lauderdale, we’ll enjoy a narrated cruise aboard the Jungle Queen. You will be amazed at the multi-million dollar mansions and yachts that we’ll see from the waterways of this coastal city. On the way to Key West, we’ll enjoy a spectacular drive crossing over 100 bridges as we travel through the Keys to our destination for the next 2 nights. You will love staying at the Westin in Key West...it is right on the ocean and next to Mallory Square in the center of the historic district! While in Key West, we will take a guided tour of the area. A visit to Hemingway’s Cottage is a must! There will be plenty of time for browsing in the historic area, exploring on your own and you won’t want to miss the famous Key West sunsets. During the last 2 days of our tour, we will make our way north. We will visit the winter home of the Ringling Brothers Circus and include a dolphin watch cruise in St. Petersburg! Call for a flyer! $1599 PP/DOUBLE $1555 PP/TRIPLE $1509 PP/QUAD $2459 SINGLE FINDERS/KEEPERS MARCH 25-26, 2014 WE ARE NOW LIMITING THIS TOUR TO 30 PARTICIPANTS...DON’T YOU WANT TO COME ALONG?? WE USUALLY HAVE 15-20 FOLKS JOINING US WHO HAVE ENJOYED THIS TOUR BEFORE. IT IS GREAT FUN!! MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!! Take advantage of the sale of the century as you get ready for warm weather 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 a Manager’s Reception and have breakfast, included…and, there is shopping nearby! $239 PP/DOUBLE $225 PP/TRIPLE $219 PP/QUAD $299 SINGLE “EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US! CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY! Page 3 APRIL...C0ME AND JUMP ON THE COACH! FLOWERS, SUNSHINE AND LAUGHTER WILL BE YOURS! MADISON, AN ANTEBELLUM CITY OF THE SOUTH APRIL 10, 2014 $97 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! TASTE OF GEORGIA (A RETURN TO COURSON’S) APRIL 12, 2014 $105 PER PERSON This is the winery that we have included in the ‘Whistlestop’ Taste Tour. You have raved about the spread that they put out as we sample their wines, chicken salad, jellies and jams, so we decided to do this part of the tour again. We will combine it with Georgia’s famous Antebellum Trail, visit the ’Uncle Remus’ Museum and have lunch at the Blue Willow, included! MAYBERRY (BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND.) APRIL 24, 2014 $94 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 anything you want from the menu and it’s on us! LAS VEGAS April 6-10, 2014 Would you like to go to Las Vegas with us? Because of problems we are experiencing with group flights, we are making reservations upon request this year. If you would like to join Ingrid on her annual trip to Las Vegas, please call the office to make arrangements. We will be staying downtown at the 4 Diamond Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino...right under the famous Fremont Street canopy of lights. Each room will receive a Golden Nugget Coupon Booklet with freeplay and breakfast coupons! You don’t have to gamble to enjoy Las Vegas...the food, the shows and the sights are great! A great opportunity to see a little of the West...many folks schedule side trips to the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon. Call today! TASTE OF OHIO APRIL 26-30, 2014 JUST IMAGINE...5 DAYS OF TASTING AND FREEBIES!! On this ‘taste’ trip, we will travel to an area known for ‘’eating’!! You will gain 5 pounds just reading our day by day itinerary!! And, we will stay in the same hotel for 3 nights…one of our favorites, the Carlisle Inn in Sugar Creek! And, we won’t do any cooking! Includes luxury motor coach with amenities and experienced tour director, 4 nights’ accommodations, 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches/dinners, Yoder Farm with buggy ride and kitchen tour, peanut butter pie making demonstration, sangria samples, Whoopee pies, a visit to a potato chip outlet, an ice cream cone, Raven’s Glenn winery and so much more!! Call for a flyer... $799 PP/DBL LIMITED AVAILABILITY! $745 PP/TRIPLE $725 PP/QUAD $1046 SINGLE MAY FLOWERS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! MAY IS THE MONTH TO TRAVEL...JOIN US, PLEASE! ANNUAL MYSTERY TOUR (WAITING LIST ONLY) MAY 2, 2014 $105 PER PERSON Join us on our 18th 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! LAKE LURE MAY 15, 2014 $105 PER PERSON This tour was our mystery tour several years ago...and it was such a success, we have offered it every year since then. Today we will step back in time with a tour and lovely lunch at the historic Lake Lure Inn. The owner’s music box collection will amaze you as we are treated to demonstrations of many of his music boxes. Lunch in their beautifully restored dining room is a must. Then we will enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Lure as our captain narrates the history of the area. The movie, ’Dirty Dancing,’ was filmed in Lake Lure! TASTE OF GREENVILLE MAY 28, 2014 $110 PER PERSON We always start a taste trip with something special...this tour will be no exception! We visited Greenville on our April Fool’s Taste Tour in 2013 and knew immediately that we would have to offer it again. Our tastings and tour (and freebies) made this a tour that everyone rated an A+...so here it is for those of you who may have missed it or just want to go back! Page 4 “EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US! CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY! MAY FLOWERS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! MAY IS THE MONTH TO TRAVEL...JOIN US, PLEASE! “MOSES” IS COMING! MAY 5-9, 2014 SIGHT & SOUND THEATRE’S NEWEST PRODUCTION!! This tour will take us back to a simpler life…as we learn the ways of the Amish, watch them working their fields, and enjoy a special stop in the country. We will relax, slow down and enjoy the time we spend in the Amish country! Highlights include one night at the Hershey Lodge with a memorable and inspirational tour of Milton Hershey’s Founders Hall, 2 nights in the Amish Country with extensive tours, a visit to an Amish home including an Amish meal and the opportunity to visit with the family, and RESERVED SEATING AT SIGHT AND SOUND THEATRE’S NEWEST PRODUCTION, “MOSES!” On the way south, we will tour Baltimore, MD and visit Fort McHenry. Our last night be spent in Charlottesville, VA...what a treat!! Also included, dinner at the famous Michie Tavern. The next morning before heading for home we will enjoy a house and gardens tour of the beautiful Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home. Includes 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners. $849 PP/DOUBLE $805 PP/TRIPLE $787 PP/QUAD $1125 SINGLE New Orleans & The Deep South PALMETTO LOWCOUNTRY TRAIN! May 11-16, 2014 Travel with us to the Crescent City! 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 a cruise to Fort Sumter before returning home that evening...sounds like fun, doesn’t it? $339 PP/DOUBLE $312 PP/TRIPLE $445 SINGLE We will spend our first night at the magnificent Beau Rivage in Biloxi before continuing on to New Orleans, the highlight of tour. New Orleans is back...just waiting to welcome you at a wonderful time of year to visit! (Moderate temperatures and no humidity!) Join us as we tour the city, visit The French Quarter and see how the city is ‘coming back from Katrina’. There will also be time to tour Mardi Gras World, in its new location right on The Mississippi River! We will be staying at The Hilton, right next to the Riverwalk, across from Harrah’s Casino. It is within walking distance of the Café du Monde, and the French Quarter. Also included will be a ride on the famous River Road with a tour of ‘Laura’...a wonderful Creole plantation. We’ll spend our last night at Wind Creek with a tour of Bellingrath Garden, too. Meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 dinner and $30 in food credits at Wind Creek. $981 PP/DOUBLE $959 PP/TRIPLE $925 PP/QUAD $1399 SINGLE Gaither Family Fest May 23-25, 2014 MAY 20-21, 2014 THIS WAS GREAT FUN LAST YEAR! TRAVEL INSURANCE: FOR FULL COVERAGE, 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. IF YOU WAIT, INSURANCE MUST BE PURCHASED 2 WEEKS BEFORE YOU MAKE THE FINAL PAYMENT ON YOUR TRIP. Join us in Gatlinburg for this inspirational Gospel get-together! Must reserve no later than DECEMBER 15, 2013. This new tour will provide you with the opportunity to join the Gaithers and many other well-known gospel greats. However, because tickets must be purchased by January 1st, we must have your reservation no later than December 15th. We will spend 2 nights within walking distance of the Gatlinburg Convention Center and you will have a 3 day admission pass/ticket which will include 4-5 concerts. You will be able to come and go to this fantastic ‘Gaither Family Fest’ as you wish. Also included will be admission to ‘Christ in the Smokies’, located in the center of Gatlinburg. You will have the remarkable experience of walking through a Biblical world of 2000 years ago. If you love gospel music…I hope you will join us on this tour. Optional shows may be added. There will also be opportunities for shopping at the Pigeon Forge outlets. 3 meal vouchers included. $499 PP/DOUBLE $476 PP/TRIPLE $450 PP/QUAD $575 SINGLE Page 5 JUNE...A HAPPY TIME TO TRAVEL! JUNE IS THE MONTH TO TAKE A VACATION! PRESIDENTIAL CULINARY TOUR JUNE 5, 2014 $109 PER PERSON Today we visit 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). After touring the Presidential Culinary Museum, we’ll enjoy a light lunch, included, at a local restaurant. Then it is on to Strawberry Hill, the Strawberry Capitol of SC, for a special tour and treat! CANADIAN ROCKIES & THE AMERICAN NORTHWEST JUNE 7-29, 2014 WE HAVE DONE THIS TOUR MANY TIMES… AND WE ARE NOW INCLUDING 4 CANADIAN PROVINCES AS WELL AS 14 OF OUR THIS TOUR IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT...WAIT LISTED ONLY. CALL FOR A FLYER IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION. $5160 PP/DOUBLE $4745 PP/TRIPLE $4475 PP/QUAD UNITED STATES. $6995 SINGLE ! JULY...LET’S GO NORTH TO ESCAPE THE HEAT! (WHILE THE KIDS GO TO THE BEACH!) TASTE OF THE 4TH! JULY 1, 2014 $110 PER PERSON Wear red, white and blue to show you are proud to be an American! We’ll start the day with a special ‘patriotic’ treat and then travel to the Rock Hill area. Our focus today will be on the Catawba River and the Catawba Indians, the only federally recognized Indian tribe in South Carolina...without these native Americans our first settlers would not have survived! The “People of the River” will entertain you with traditional drumming and dancing demonstrations as you enjoy a real Catawba meal. When we leave the reservation, we will make our way to Stacey’s, but the real highlight of the afternoon will be a truly American treat...banana splits at the ice cream shop next door! There will also be another treat for you as we get ready to celebrate our coming Independence Day! CLEMSON & THE HAGOOD MILL JULY 8, 2014 $105 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. DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN JULY 12-20, 2014 ONE OF 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 2012 AND LOVED IT! TALK TO MARY LAVELLE...SHE WILL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT 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! Page 6 $1699 PP/DBL $1555 PP/TRPL $1499 PP/QUAD $2359 SGL AUGUST...ANOTHER GREAT MONTH TO ESCAPE THE HEAT OF THE SOUTH! FLAT ROCK THEATRE, “MISS SAIGON” AUGUST 23, 2014 $99 PER PERSON First, there will be time for browsing and lunch on your own in downtown Hendersonville. Then, this afternoon we will enjoy reserved seating for Flat Rock’s matinee performance…”Miss Saigon.” This show was a Broadway hit for years and years. If you saw it and loved it (as I did)...you won’t miss this opportunity to see “Miss Saigon” again. If you have never seen this outstanding Broadway musical...don’t miss it!! Call to reserve today!!! FROM THE ATLANTIC TO THE PACIFIC JULY 23-AUGUST 20, 2014 You have been asking us to ‘do’ the Pacific Coast again...so here it is! In addition, we are going to include many of the states you may have missed in all your travels! Due to a cancellation, we now have 2 spaces available— Call us right away...we will send you a day by day preliminary itinerary. $5989 PP/DOUBLE $5580 PP/TRIPLE $5270 PP/QUAD $8110 SINGLE SEPTEMBER...DON’T MISS JOINING US ON OUR FALL TRIPS! CHARLESTON TEA PLANTATION SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 $97 PER PERSON Enjoy a day in the Lowcountry...wine tasting at Irvin Vineyards, shopping, etc....and the highlight of the day will be our visit to South Carolina’s only Charleston Tea Plantation...hopefully they will be harvesting the tea while we are there! Lunch, not included, in the Market area in downtown Charleston. SHOPPING FRENZY #2 SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 $45 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 discount coupon at Hamricks. HELEN’S OKTOBERFEST! SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 $79 PER PERSON Enjoy the ride through the North Georgia mountains to the lovely Alpine village of Helen, Georgia. After a brief stop at Toccoa Falls, we'll arrive in Helen for lunch, not included, and time to enjoy the festivities of Helen's Oktoberfest. Admission to the Fest Halle is included as well as time to browse the shops and perhaps have strudel before returning home. THE CANADIAN MARITIMES SEPTEMBER 2-17, 2014 FEATURING NOVA SCOTIA, NEW BRUNSWICK, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, & THE CABOT TRAIL. THIS IS DEFINITELY ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR TOURS!! We were not planning to do this tour in 2014, but have had so many requests...we decided to offer it just for you! We have spent many, many hours researching and planning to insure that this tour will be the MOST memorable of all your travels! This tour has even been fine-tuned by previous participants. They all agreed it lived up to their every expectation - but I have made a few improvements as a result of their suggestions. Easily one of our best tours in the past 32 years...16 days with 2 nights in New Brunswick, 2 nights in Cape Breton, 2 nights on Prince Edward Island and 3 nights in Halifax, Nova Scotia, right on the harbor and in the historic district at the Marriott Harborfront Hotel, plus 1 night in ocean view rooms at the spectacular Bar Harbor Inn in Bar Harbor and 1 night at the Fairmount Algonquin in St. Andrews. Highlights include 'Ann of Green Gables' home, Peggy’s Cove, the Cape Breton Trail, Acadien National Park, 2 ferry rides….all with Don Smith, one of the best guides in the Maritimes. In addition, Don will spend 8 days with us providing extended tours of all provinces that we visit while in Canada. Your tour will also include all specified admissions, a lobster dinner, spectacular views of the Maritimes, and mountain vistas which include the Adirondacks, the Poconos, the Alleghenies, the Shenandoah Valley and the Catskills as well as the Cabot Trail. Also includes 10 breakfasts and 5 dinners. $3145 PP/DOUBLE $2999 PP/TRIPLE $2859 PP/QUAD $4499 SINGLE STUMPED ON WHAT TO GIVE SOMEONE WHO HAS EVERYTHING! WE HAVE THE PERFECT PRESENT…A GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM CAROLINA TOURS. “EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US!” CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY! Page 7 OCTOBER...YOU’LL BE TREATED (NOT TRICKED) ON OUR FALL FOLIAGE TOURS! MYSTERY TASTE TOUR OCTOBER 6, 2014 $110 PER PERSON The only thing you need to know...we are going to ‘taste’ all day—beginning with mimosas and Krispy Kreme donuts!! And, you will receive ‘freebies’ all day, too! NIAGARA FALLS, PLUS FALL FOLIAGE! SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 4, 2014 NIAGARA FALLS IS RATED AMONG THE TOP 10 NATURAL ATTRACTIONS IN THE WORLD! Don’t miss this great opportunity to travel to Ontario, Canada in the fall of the year. Whether you are a first-time visitor to the Falls or if you are returning for the 10th time...it is a sight that never fails to take your breath away! Join us as we travel to the Canadian side of the Falls—staying at the beautiful Embassy Suites. Your room will have a fabulous view of the Falls and the hotel is in an ideal location! Because we will spend 3 nights in Niagara Falls, there will be plenty of time to explore the countryside, too. In addition, we will visit Niagara on the Lake, tour a winery in the Wine District, have dinner in the Skylon Tower and, enjoy 4 attractions with our Canadian Parks Pass—the Maid of the Mist, The Butterfly Exhibit, White Water Walk and The Journey Under the Falls (pending 2014 schedule). You will also have hop-on/hop-off privileges with your Canadian Parks people mover pass! Another highlight of the tour will be the night we spend in the Ohio Amish country at the Carlisle Inn, Sugar Creek. There will be time for a quick ride through the Amish Country before we leave for the Falls. Breakfast included each morning, plus 1 dinner, and 4 Managers Receptions. $975 PP/DOUBLE $939 PP/TRIPLE $905 PP/QUAD $1378 SINGLE PITTSBURGH & THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS OCTOBER 8-15, 2014 FALL IN THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS IS SPECTACULAR!! Plus, don’t miss this chance to make a pilgrimage to the site of Flight 93...you will re-new your pride and feelings of patriotism in our United States and its people! Highlights include: 3 nights in Pittsburgh downtown at the Sheraton with full tour of city, a ride on Duquesne Incline Railway, tour of Pittsburgh’s Strip, AMTRAK train excursion on the Pennsylvanian from Pittsburgh to Altoona, Funicular ride over Horseshoe Curve, Falling Waters...one of top 50 ‘must sees’ by National Geographic, Flight 93 Memorial and Chapel, visit to QueCreek Miners Rescue Site, 1 night at the Summit in the Laurel Highlands, 1 night in Somerset, 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners and much, much more! $1269 PP/DOUBLE $1219 PP/TRIPLE $1199 PP/QUAD $1678 SINGLE VISIT THE “MIDGETS” OCTOBER 18-28, 2014 CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, NEW JERSEY, DELAWARE AND MARYLAND HAVE YOU MISSED VISITING THESE “MIDGET” STATES? Join us on our tour of the smallest states in America...Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland. They may be small, but they pack a powerful punch...from the important role they played in our fight for independence to their continued importance today...especially in the marine world. In addition, we will show you the beauty and the serene peacefulness that is easily overlooked when you just travel through the ‘midget’ states. We will explore Connecticut first, visiting the Groton Submarine Base and Mystic Seaport. Then it is on to Rhode Island, with a stop in Newport before proceeding to Providence, where we will spend 2 nights as we explore this vibrant city...highlights will include a bakery tour, a stop at Kenyon’s Grist Mill to learn the history of ‘Johnny cakes’, and Wickford Village. We will continue to New Jersey, the Garden State, where we will spend 2 nights in Atlantic City. Enjoy a ‘Roaring 20’s trolley tour, plus a stop in historic Smithfield. As we get ready to leave New Jersey via the Lewes Ferry, we will also include a stop in Cape May, an historic resort seaside gem. Making our way through Delaware, we will pause in Dover to tour the Monster Mile and will spend the night outside of Wilmington...hope we get there in time to see the swan feeding! Our last ’midget’ state to visit will be Maryland. We will spend 2 nights in Baltimore right in the Inner Harbor area, enjoy a city tour, visit Fort McHenry, and the next day will travel on to our last night’s stay in Richmond. We will visit Annapolis... touring this charming town and the Naval Academy on the way. And, before leaving Richmond, there will be time to enjoy the Lewis Ginter Gardens. Plus, the fall foliage should be spectacular in these ‘midget’ states!! There’s more...call for a flyer today! Page 8 $1799 PP/DOUBLE $1705 PP/TRIPLE $1659 PP/QUAD $2552 SINGLE OCTOBER...YOU’LL BE TREATED (NOT TRICKED) ON OUR FALL FOLIAGE TOURS! North Carolina Mountains in the Fall OCTOBER 29-31, 2014 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. We will spend 2 nights at the very lovely and upscale Harrah’s Hotel in Cherokee. In addition, we will stop in the little mountain town of Waynesville, and enjoy a trolley tour of Asheville. You will have free time both evenings to enjoy the hotel and the many shops now at Harrah’s...or you may even venture into the casino. However, the highlight of the tour will be our Smoky Mountain Railroad Excursion. There is no better way to enjoy the fall foliage than riding the SMRR in their ‘CROWN’ car...only the best for you! $449 PP/DBL $423 PP/TRIPLE $411 PP/QUAD $525 SINGLE THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING…HELP US CELEBRATE! ‘LADIES ONLY’ ONE DAY MYSTERY TOUR! NOVEMBER 4, 2014 $110 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! RICE COAST GULLAH LOWCOUNTRY TOUR NOVEMBER 6, 2014 $125 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. SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS SHOW NOVEMBER 18, 2014 $55 PER PERSON This tour is always a favorite! 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! TASTE OF CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 18, 2014 $110 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 savor the sights, the sounds and the tastes of the Lowcountry. No visit to Bluffton is complete without a visit to Rose Hill Plantation where we will be treated to a special luncheon while visiting the mansion...all decorated for Christmas! We’ll also enjoy a tour of Bluffton and ‘Happy Hour’ treats and tasting at Vineyard 55. OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MYSTERY TOUR! November 19-23, 2014 Where are we going this year? You can be sure this place will fill you with the Christmas Spirit! Join us this year as we travel to ??? It will put you in the Christmas spirit for sure! We can’t tell you a lot, as always...there will be lots of fun, wonderful food, and Christmas lights! Includes motor coach transportation, 4 nights’ hotel, 4 breakfasts, 2 dinners, all tours and admissions, and more! $825 PP/DOUBLE $799 PP/TRIPLE $775 PP/QUAD $1299 SINGLE San Antonio, Christmas on the Riverwalk November 30-December 7, 2014 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! ONLY 10 SPACES AVAILABLE! 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 both located within walking distance of our hotel. One day we will have a guided tour of the area 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 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! $1669 PP/DOUBLE $1569 PP/TRIPLE $1499 PP/QUAD $2399 SINGLE “EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US! CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY! Page 9 ANOTHER CHRISTMAS TOUR FOR YOU! JOIN US FOR A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE...ONE THAT WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART AND YOU WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER! THE CHAPEL AT GARVAN GARDENS, PLUS BRANSON & OPRYLAND! THE BEST CHRISTMAS TOUR EVER!! DECEMBER 9-16, 2014 We will travel first to Branson where we spend 3 nights and enjoy 5 Christmas shows…featuring ‘the Hughes Family’, ‘the Presleys’, ‘the Brets’, the Andy Williams tribute and Christmas Show and one more TBA. From Branson, it is a short drive through the Ozarks to Hot Springs, Arkansas. We will see the famous ‘hot springs’, but the highlight of our tour will be our visit to the unforgettable Anthony Chapel at Garvan Gardens. Hopefully, there will be Christmas music at the chapel, plus the lights tour of the gardens. When we came here 2 years ago for the fall tour to Hot Springs, the Gardens and Chapel made an indelible impression...and many of us said a return trip at Christmas was a must!! You have to see the Chapel to appreciate its beauty and let it touch your heart! On the way home, we will spend one night at the Opryland Hotel, all decked out in its Christmas finery! This tour will undoubtedly be ‘THE BEST’!! Many meals included. $1299 PP/DBL $1169 PP/TRP $1099 PP/QUAD $1789 SGL Nestled under a thick canopy of sky-reaching southern pines and age-old oak trees, the Anthony Chapel at Garvan Gardens quietly beckons. Nearly six stories tall, the brilliantly designed structure compliments the surrounding wooded landscape and offers views of the changing seasons with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and multiple skylights that encourage sunbeams to dance across the impressive flagstone floors. CRUISES CURRENTLY PLANNED FOR 2014 THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS! MARCH 30-APRIL 6, 2014 Be sure to join us...so much for so little...sail on this beautiful RCCL Voyageur class ship to the Western Caribbean ports of Haiti, Labadee, Fairmouth, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel with departure from Port Canaveral! Also includes all meals and entertainment on board ship, motor coach transportation to and from the port, motel on evening prior to cruise, port taxes, and all government fees Category M, inside $1,125 pp/double Category G, oceanview $1,225 pp/double Category E-2, veranda $1565 pp/double DEADLINE FOR DEPOSIT: November 15, 2013 Please note that we will leave from Columbia/ Summerville on March 29. TAKE A CELEBRITY CRUISE ABOARD THE ‘SUMMIT’ TO BERMUDA! MAY 17-26, 2014 (Sailing dates 5/18-25) Be sure to join us...they say that Bermuda is THE island to visit and we are spending three nights in port! Your price also includes all meals and entertainment on board ship, port taxes and all government fees; plus motor coach transportation and hotel stays. DEADLINE FOR DEPOSIT: JANUARY 1, 2014 Category 2B (oceanview with balcony) $1772 pp/double Category 5 (oceanview) $1532 pp/double Category 9 (inside) $1322 pp/double 3rd & 4th persons: based on availability. Cruise insurance information will be provided after all reservations are received. Send in your reservation today! Deposit of $250 per person must be paid by cash or check made payable to Carolina Tours. SAIL ABOARD RCCL’S ‘BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS,’ July 13-26, 2014 Scandinavia & Russia Cruise! DEADLINE FOR DEPOSIT: DECEMBER 10, 2013 14 nights/15 days YOUR CRUISE ITINERARY will begin in Harwich, England and include stops in Stockholm, Sweden; St. Petersburg, Russia; Copenhagen, Denmark; Helsinki, Finland; Tallin, Estonia; Oslo, Norway; Gothenburg, Sweden; with an optional side excursion to Moscow, Russia. You will also have the opportunity to extend your vacation by spending 1-2 nights in London. Includes roundtrip airfare from Charlotte, NC. Page 10 Cost: Begins at $4625.00, pending cabin choice. Call for a flyer today. First deposit: $450 per person should be paid as soon as possible in order to receive your choice of cabin. CRUISES CURRENTLY PLANNED FOR 2014 One of RCCL’s newest and largest ships and one you will never forget!! Experience the joy of cruising aboard the ‘Allure of the Seas’ November 9-16, 2014 DEADLINE FOR DEPOSIT: extended to April 1st, based on availability Experience the ship that revolutionized cruising, ‘Allure of the Seas’— its groundbreaking design introduced seven distinct neighborhoods built for ultimate enjoyment. Hop on a classic carousel on the Boardwalk, then watch acrobats splash down in the AquaTheater, the first amphitheater at sea. Let imaginations soar in the Youth Zone—the largest kids' area at sea—or at the Pool & Sports Zone, where you'll find FlowRider surf simulators and zip line views. Unwind with a stroll in Central Park—a meandering garden lined with shops and fine restaurants—or melt away stress at Vitality Spa. Jazz up your evening with the Broadway hit ‘Chicago’, or hit the Royal Promenade for memorable moments with DreamWorks Experience characters. Join us onboard the ship that changed cruising – a world where innovation rules. Be sure to join us...so much for so little...a return to the Western Caribbean, all meals and entertainment on board ship, and departure from Fort Lauderdale! Your price also includes coach transportation, hotel on evening prior to cruise, port taxes and all government fees. Category M inside cabin $1172 pp/double Category H oceanview cabin $1282 pp/double Category D-7 superior ocean view with balcony $1472 pp/double Category B-2 Boardwalk view cabin with balcony $1462 pp/double Category C-2 Central park view with balcony cabin $1422 pp/double Triple or quad cabins may be available upon request. Insurance available...inquire for details/cost. HARRAH’S AT CHEROKEE… CHECK OUT THESE DATES FOR OUR ONE DAY TRIPS! In conjunction with Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee, NC, we will be offering motor coach transportation from pickups in Summerville and Columbia to Harrah’s. Your cost is only $30.00 per person. Harrah’s will provide incentives for travel… currently, $40 in slot play each time you visit on a Monday. Call us at 803-356-3000 or 888-74TOURS to make your reservation. The January—March, 2014, dates for these ‘no frills, line-runs’ are as follows: January 13, 20 and 27 (all Mondays) and January 11 (Saturday) February 3, 10, 17 and 24 (all Mondays) and February 22 (Saturday) March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 (all Mondays) AND CHECK OUT THIS OVERNIGHT TRIP…Earn enough points for a free room at Harrah’s and Carolina Tours will provide motor coach transportation...only $60 per person. Call for details. Dates of tour: April 14-15, 2014 (leave early on the 10th & depart Harrah’s at 5:00 pm on the 11th!!) ITALY AND THE ALPS IN 2015! We have had an overwhelming show of interest in this special tour… and are making plans for this tour already. As soon as we have arrangements confirmed, we will have a planning meeting. If you would like to be included, please let us know. “EXPECT SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US! CALL 803-356-3000 OR 888-74TOURS TODAY! Page 11 33 years! Thanks for telling others about Carolina Tours! We have been providing travel experiences since 1981! 2014 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 HORIZONS 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 15th at 2:00 pm at the bank! The following tours are being planned for you and will be discussed at the meeting. CHEERS FOR DELAWARE, MARCH 29-APRIL 4, 2014 JACKSONVILLE, MAY 30-JUNE 1, 2014 TASTE OF SC, AUGUST 26, 2014 RCCL’S ‘ALLURE’, NOVEMBER 1-9 (INCLUDES TRAVEL DATE TO FORT LAUDERDALE) RSVP...TAMMIE RICKENBACKER, FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK, 803-496-1436. Hope you found something of interest in our 2014 “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 2014 Special! 1-803-356-3000 Toll Free 1-888-74TOURS (8-6877) Carolina Tours, LLC Ingrid Long, Owner 455 Long’s Pond Road Lexington, SC 29073-9383 PRSRT STD US Postage P-A-I-D Permit No. 92 Lexington, SC