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Silver Bells, Silver Bells…It’s Christmas Time in the City featuring: Silver Dollar City-An Old Time Christmas, Branson’s Christmas Wonderland Show, and an Ozark Mountain Country Christmas with Clay Cooper

12/3/2020 8:30 am

$299.00 (Double)

The bells are ringing and the lights are shining bright during Christmastime in the Ozarks, and there is no better place to enjoy holiday cheer than Branson, Missouri! Why not discover one of the nation’s top Christmas festivals this year? Bring your entire family to Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, and celebrate the true meaning of this magical season amid the glow of over 6.5 million dazzling lights including the awe-inspiring Christmas In Midtown® Light Spectacular, a nightly light parade featuring Rudolph™ The Red-Nosed Reindeer and so much more. An Old Time Christmas® at Silver Dollar City is a four-time winner of a USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice poll for the nation's Best Park Holiday Event! From larger-than-life light displays to heartwarming entertainment, discover what makes Silver Dollar City one of the world's most acclaimed holiday destinations. Be Merry and bright as you bask in the glow of dazzling light displays, including 1.5 million in the Christmas in Midtown light spectacular. From festive family entertainment, over 60 unique shops to find Christmas gifts at, hearty feasts including seasonal favorites like caramel apples, wassail and hot chocolate, to a musical procession of lighted floats and costumed characters- Silver Dollar City is a Christmas dream! That’s not all either…No yuletide trip to Branson would be complete without seeing Branson's Christmas Wonderland, one of Branson's largest holiday productions. A sparkling cast of singers and dancers takes you on an unforgettable and magical sleigh ride to a grand Christmas extravaganza. Don't miss this perennial favorite, which rings in the spirit of the Christmas season with high-energy dance, elaborate costumes, beautiful scenery, gorgeous production numbers and the highest-kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole! Then, we end our trip with an Ozark Mountain Country Christmas! Clay Cooper’s Country Express features an Ozark Mountain Christmas Celebration that has become a “MUST SEE” in Branson. The first half features highlights from the regular season show, and the second half is all Christmas! Clay and his cast of 24 incredible entertainers show their versatility while performing all styles of music including country, rock n roll, gospel, and patriotic, and of course Christmas. The singing, dancing, and hysterical comedy will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish! Christmastime in Branson is simply magical, dazzling, and promises to leave you caroling all the way home...don’t miss our one-night Christmas trip in the “silver” city!

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Riverwalk Nights and Texas Christmas Lights featuring: The Texas Christmas Capitol-Grapevine, and San Antonio on the Riverwalk!

12/15/2020 8:30 am

$665.00 (Double)

There is nothing more magical than a Texas Christmas! The Lone Star State celebrates holiday traditions that twinkle as bright as the Texas sky! Celebrate the magic of Christmas in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas! Our stay in Grapevine includes time on Historic Downtown Main Street- where you can marvel at the holiday lighting while checking off your holiday shopping list with all the charming gifts local stores have to offer. With millions of lights strung, and enormous decorations and animated characters the Christmas Capitol of Texas comes to life! Then, our evening in Grapevine is filled with one of the south’s greatest holiday traditions! But it is our Christmas gift to you…and we are keeping it a surprise! You don’t want to miss out! From Grapevine we head deep into the heart of Texas as we make our way to San Antonio for two nights. Dine at a Texas staple, The Salt Lick BBQ, world-renowned barbecue nestled in the Hill Country. Recipes at Salt Lick BBQ have roots back to the mid 1800’s and have been impressing guests for decades! While in San Antonio our Riverwalk hotel is just steps away from the heartbeat of the city. Explore the famous urban waterway, as you dine, shop, and stroll to see the highlights of San Antonio. Tucked quietly below street level and only steps from the Alamo, the Riverwalk provides a serene and pleasant way to navigate the city. Of course, no trip to San Antonio is complete without a visit to the historical Alamo-with a story bigger than Texas, the Alamo gives visitors a unique opportunity to discover the legend and battle that took place within its walls. Our guided tour of San Antonio will take us to other treasures such as the San Fernando Cathedral-the oldest standing church in Texas, and Market Square or the “El Mercado-“ the largest Mexican Market in the United States. El Mercado boasts more than 100 locally owned shops, and allows guests to enjoy the flavors of old Mexico and find authentic Talavera pottery. You can even indulge in one of San Antonio’s most delicious traditions- homemade tamales! There is much to be discovered in San Antonio-but the best is seen from our River cruise, where twinkling lights surround us, and the bustling downtown passes by. The flavors and colors of San Antonio at Christmastime are at the heart of Christmas in the South! From our Riverwalk nights and Texas Christmas Lights, this is one holiday you won’t forget!

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Home for the Holiday’s featuring a day trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas: Garvan Woodland Gardens, and a Sunset Cruise on the Belle of Hot Springs

12/19/2020 12:00 pm

$135.00

There is no place like home for the holidays, and Hot Springs, Arkansas is the perfect destination to celebrate the reason for the season. Gather friends and family for a holiday daytrip where we will enjoy the magic of Christmas in Hot Springs. Our tour begins at Garvan Woodland Gardens, the botanical garden of the University of Arkansas. Nestled in the picturesque Ouachita Mountains of Southwest Arkansas, the Gardens are a wonderful gift to all people from local industrialist and philanthropist Verna Cook Garvan. Garvan Woodland Gardens is an example of The Natural State at its best: a canopy of pines reaching skyward providing protection for delicate flora and fauna, gentle lapping waves that unfold along the 4 ½ miles of wooded shoreline, and rocky inclines that remind us of the surrounding Ouachita Mountains. In place of the Holiday Light Show, Garvan Gardens has created a new and exciting Winter Garden Festival. The new festival celebrates the outdoor winter garden with stunning displays featuring light and sound that will delight visitors of all ages. Favorite features from Holiday Lights, including the 50-foot Rose Tree, a Holiday Train Garden, James the Train, and the frozen light world will be "re-imagined as daytime exhibits." While at Garvan Gardens, enjoy a tasty treat from the café as you stroll the grounds marveling at the Christmas cheer. Then, we continue our celebration with a sunset cruise aboard the Belle of Hot Springs on beautiful Lake Hamilton. Sit back and relax aboard the Belle, a 250-passenger riverboat, and enjoy the captain's narration as he unfolds secrets of America's "Spa City." His entertaining tour includes million dollar mansions, natural islands, quaint resorts, panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains, colorful anecdotes, humorous stories, and historical information. The Belle has sailed beautiful Lake Hamilton since 1984 and continues to entertain visitors to Hot Springs National Park. Our evening ends with a special holiday dinner in downtown Hot Springs where the dazzling Christmas lights surround us, and we will enjoy a one-of-a-kind holiday performance with dinner! There’s no place like home for the holidays and we would love to spend them with you!

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Branson's Sight and Sound Theater presents-- JESUS- Spring 2021!!

4/20/2021 8:30 am

$119.00

It is the ONLY season for this landmark production that promises to captivate Branson Sight and Sound - JESUS! He left heaven. He lived among us. He strapped on sandals, rolled up his sleeves, pursued the outcasts, healed the sick, walked on water, and reached into the lives of those sinking beneath the storms of life. From the bustling streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of Galilee, JESUS is an action-packed musical stage adventure for the whole family! Join Peter, Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, and a multitude of others as they journey alongside the most famous person ever to walk the earth. Witness the most miraculous events in history as Jesus sets sail with fishermen and makes disciples out of the least-expected. The lives he touches will never be the same. Experience the greatest rescue story of all time as it comes to life on stage with massive sets, special effects and live animals in this original stage production. Witness a show that promises to captivate those of all ages, on an unforgettable day trip to Branson, Missouri!

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Branson's Sight and Sound Theater presents-- JESUS- Summer 2021!!

8/10/2021 8:30 am

$119.00

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Jewels of Michigan: Mackinac Island and "Little Bavaria-" Frankenmuth

6/20/2021 8am

$1,495.00 (Double)

Be swept away to world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge. Unforgettable sunsets, awe-inspiring sunrises and extraordinary shopping and dining are just a few of the reasons this destination has been ranked a Top 10 U.S. Island by TripAdvisor and USA Today. Join us on a tour to Mackinac Island…the Jewel of the Great Lakes, to an island where the automobile never replaced the horse and carriage-you’ll be transported back in time as you hear the claps of the horses footsteps trotting by. Experience the history, legends and beauty of Mackinac Island with a horse drawn carriage tour of the island, ending at the beautiful and famous Grand Hotel, where a delicious included buffet lunch awaits! Our three night stay on Mackinac Island also includes time spent at Fort Mackinac-a Revolutionary era Fort where the British couldn’t permanently replace Americans. Our centrally located hotel creates the perfect opportunity for you to walk the quaint streets and enjoy the fudge stores, unique shopping, and delightful dining options that Mackinac Island is known for! The fun doesn’t just begin in Mackinac though…before arriving to the Island, we will spend two nights in Frankenmuth, or Michigan’s “Little Bavaria.” Settled in 1845 by Lutheran missionaries from Germany, the streets are lined with shops of Bavarian origin including the Bronner’s Family Christmas Wonderland Store. Our stay in Frankenmuth is at the world famous Bavarian Inn and also includes a city tour, and a strudel making experience with wine sampling at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant. Each night in Frankenmuth you will have a unique dinner and enjoy live German Music! Our trip to Michigan takes us around the world and back in time as we discover the jewels of “The Great Lakes State!” Don’t miss the chance to explore Little Bavaria and the charming Mackinac Island on our 8-day/7-night tour!

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Picture Perfect Southwest featuring: The Grand Canyon, Santa Fe, Sedona and Palo Duro Canyon!

7/9/2021 8:30 am

$1,985.00 (Double)

Experience the wonder and magic of the Southwest as we journey to the Grand Canyon, Santa Fe, Sedona and finally Palo Duro Canyon! From Red Rock Country to the Grand Canyon we discover the depths of the colors, shadows and formations on a tour where you will experience jaw-dropping scenery. Our tour begins with a visit to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City- the museum is America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. We will overnight in Oklahoma before departing for our two-night stay in Santa Fe the following morning. While in Santa Fe we will learn about the cultured history through a local step-on guide. As the cultural hotspot of the Southwest our guide will take us on a journey through the treasured art and architecture and compelling history of Santa Fe. Spend time shopping and dining this afternoon as you make your way through the charming historic downtown, before we head to the famous Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. A visit to the O’Keeffe Museum offers insight not only into the artist’s paintings, but also her creative process and the light and landscape that inspired her. After our time in Santa Fe, we continue our tour at the jaw-dropping Grand Canyon! Our two-night stay in Williams, Arizona at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel is the gateway to our “grand” adventure! Experience the luxury of a bygone era as we take a train ride to the famed Grand Canyon! We will spend the day exploring the South Rim on a guided tour with an included lunch! From lookout to lookout the views are ever-changing and more beautiful than the last! Our adventure continues in stunning Red Rock Country-Sedona, Arizona. Nestled among a geological wonderland, Sedona promises to be a highlight of the tour! Multi-hued stone formations jut upwards from the high desert floor creating a vivid, mesmerizing setting that changes hourly with the light. Our narrated trolley tour will take us to the famous Chapel of the Holy Cross, to formations such as Thunder Mountain, Chimney Rock and into the towering red rock walls of Boynton and Fay Canyons located within the Coconino National Forrest. In a city known for its dining and shopping, no trip to Sedona would be complete without time at Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village. Nestled beneath the shade of the sycamores on the banks of beautiful Oak Creek in Sedona, Tlaquepaque is the most distinctive Sedona shopping experience to be found in the Southwest. Authentically fashioned after a traditional Mexican village, Tlaquepaque, meaning the "best of everything," has been a Sedona landmark since the 1970's. We end our time in Sedona with a tour and wine tasting at one of the areas most popular wineries. The grand finale of our trip takes us to the SECOND LARGEST Canyon in the United States, Palo Duro Canyon, to be a part of a Texas tradition dating back to the 1960’s. Experience a famous native dinner show-showcasing the history and culture of the Amarillo and Palo Duro Canyon area.We will return to Little Rock the next day with picture perfect memories that will last a lifetime!

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I LOVE New York--featuring Manhattan, Niagara Falls, Corning, & the Finger Lakes!

8/20/2021 8:30am

$1,985.00 (Double)

Travel with us to New York, home of the best entertainment, beautiful sites and amazing cuisine. Experience the vibrant lights, exciting atmosphere, and Broadway musicals, that New York City has to offer, then take in the sweet serenity of the Finger Lakes Region and Corning---a time of pure enjoyment as you enjoy the best wineries and quaint cities this area has to offer. Our time in Buffalo and Niagara Falls will be a rush of fun from the thundering falls to a moonlight cruise on Lake Erie. Join us as we enjoy the best of New York! Price includes roundtrip deluxe motorcoach transportation, 10 nights hotel accommodations, 12 meals (6 breakfasts, 4 dinners, 2 lunches) Broadway show ticket to Phantom of the Opera, Top of the Rock Observation admission, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island cruise, NYC Sightseeing tour to include the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street, and Trinity Church, tour of West Point and lunch, Corning Glass Museum, Glenora Winery, Seneca Harbor Dinner and Cruise, New York Kitchen (New York Wine and Culinary Center) Maid in the Mist boat tour of Niagara Falls, fun included mystery stops to and from New York! Also included are all taxes, admissions and sightseeing costs per itinerary, and a Professional Tour Director!

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Canada and New England Cruise from Boston, featuring Prince Edward Island on the Norwegian Gem

8/24/2021 8am

$2,495.00 (Double)

Experience beautiful New England and Canada--by Land and Sea! The highlight of this tour is a 7-night cruise to Canada’s historic towns and beautiful New England aboard Norwegian Gem! This incredible East Coast vacation is packed with adventure—with a cruise itinerary offering unique Canadian ports that are overflowing with history and natural beauty. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride in Portland, try Maine lobster rolls or visit Cape Elizabeth to see the Portland Head Light—the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Sydney is your gateway to the fabled island of Cape Breton. But first, notice the very big fiddle at the cruise pavilion. At 60 feet, it’s the largest in the world. Travel back in time through live reenactments at the Fortress of Louisbourg, originally built in the 1760s. Fans of the classic novel, Anne of Green Gables, can see where L.M. Montgomery got her inspiration, in the port of Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island. Known as the birthplace of Canada, this small town is big on charm with colorful clapboard homes lining its streets and dramatic, red sandstone marking its shores. Package INCLUDES: roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Little Rock to Boston, 5 nights hotel lodging (en route and coming home from Boston), 7 night cruise on board the Norwegian Gem, all shipboard meals, and Cruise fees, port charges, and government taxes. NO HIDDEN FEES! Price is interior cabin. Balcony upgrade is extra $650 PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.

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Fall Foliage 2021: Featuring Ohio Amish Country, Niagara Falls, Vermont, Maine, and Rhode Island

10/3/2021 8:30 am

$2,295.00 (Double)

Autumn in New England is famous for its glorious foliage as billions of leaves change from green to a kaleidoscope of colors. The air is crisp and cool — perfect for our adventure along the back roads, where farm stands are piled high with crunchy apples and orange pumpkins. Experience the fall foliage and rich history of this special corner of America as we dazzle you with a display of fall color. We will leave Little Rock and overnight in Kentucky before reaching our first destination—Ohio’s Amish Country! Here we will spend two nights enjoying an Amish farm, Amish buggy ride, and of course lots of Amish cooking, with our included Amish dinner and a show! Then it’s off to New York –where our first stop is Niagara Falls! We will stay the night at Niagara Falls to give you plenty of time to take in this world wonder. You will enjoy an included lunch at the Top of the Falls Restaurant where we will take in the beauty of the spectacular waterfall views. Then we will step aboard for an exciting boat ride on the Maid in the Mist! Feel the mist as you view Niagara Falls up close and personal! After our boat experience, you will have time to continue exploring Niagara Falls State Park or discover the Canadian side of Niagara Falls on your own (it is a short walk across the Rainbow Bridge). We are also offering an OPTIONAL tour where a local guide will take you to Niagara highlights such as the Power Vista. Learn more about Niagara Falls and the impact it has across the world! After our night in Niagara, we will enjoy scenic-special experiences in Vermont, Maine, and Newport, Rhode Island. Enjoy a sunset dinner cruise on Vermont’s Lake Champlain, Morse Maple Sugarworks farm, a delicious Maine lobster bake, whale watching in the North Atlantic Ocean, gorgeous historic lighthouses- and more beauty as we enjoy a 2 night stay in Newport, Rhode Island. The "City by the Sea" glistens like a well-polished gem with her bright white sails and her historic streets lined with Gilded Age splendor and awe-inspiring architecture. From touring the mansions that were the summer homes of Astor’s, Rockefellers and Vanderbilt’s, to an included dinner at our harbor hotel where we will relax and continue to take in the splendor of this quaint harbor town. Autumn in New England is an unforgettable experience you don’t want to miss! Join us for one of our most popular tours, but don't forget to sign up quickly as this tour always sells out fast--as we often get a lot of repeaters because it's just so GOOD!

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A Southern Christmas in Scenic Small Towns featuring: Savannah, GA and Franklin, TN

12/10/2021 8:00 am

$1,295.00 (Double)

Christmas in the South is a magical time! Think lights, gingerbread houses, Christmas Carols, twinkling Christmas trees, eggnog and more! Our tour begins in one of the South’s most charming cities-Franklin, TN. Nestled on the outskirts of Nashville is Franklin, Tennessee, home to America’s Favorite Main Street. Middle Tennessee takes you to a Christmas wonderland when historic Main Street turns into a Christmas dream. Christmas carols and cheer will fill your ears as you stroll the streets of Historic Downtown Franklin and enjoy one of the South’s most unique streets at Christmas! Our final night in Tennessee is bright as we visit the NEW GLOW Nashville! An Immersive Holiday Experience for all ages, Nashville has sourced inspiration from around the world for the custom-designed light sculptures. Start the experience in Christmas Crossing where dancing lights play above before entering an on-field, walk-through experience full of illuminated reindeer and gift boxes, an enchanted elf forest, glowing Northern Lights, polar bears in the Arctic Circle, a 100-foot-tall Christmas tree and much more. The scale defies belief. Conde Nast has dubbed “GLOW Nashville as one of the 20 best places to go in 2020.” With over 4 million dazzling lights- you won’t believe your eyes! Then, we are off to one of America's most beloved cities, Savannah! This historical southern town transforms at Christmas time, becoming a wonderland full of events, shows, parades, and places serving up scrumptious holiday meals. Its historical backdrop is like no other, and while visiting during the holiday season you are transported back to a time when extravagant Christmas celebrations were way of life. Experience Savannah’s Christmas Traditions where mild winters, with daytime temperatures hovering in the mid-60s, are just the cherry on top! Upon arriving in Savannah, you will have time to discover the nationally recognized restaurant scene and exquisitely preserved historic district, and see why this southern city is a rare combination of sophistication, living history, natural beauty, and world class hospitality. We will check into our hotel- the Courtyard Marriott Downtown Savannah Historic District. You can walk anywhere from our hotel, situated inside Savannah’s Victorian historic district, with its 22 park-like squares, one of the largest designated National Historic Districts in the U.S. Our final night in Savannah is spent on the famous Savannah Riverboat! You will experience spectacular local Holiday entertainment and enjoy the savory flavors of the South as we cruise the Savannah River! We will spend three jolly-filled nights in the heart of Savannah, where over two days you will get to tour all of the highlights at your own pace with an included Hop-on-Hop-Off Trolley Pass. Be sure to hop-off at the points of interest surrounding the book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” and the filming of “Forrest Gump.” You will also view historic buildings, mansions, churches and notable homes. Also, spend time at the “decked” out Marketplace that comes to life in full holiday spirit! Each night in Savannah as the twinkling Christmas lights glisten through the city, we will experience Savannah’s Christmas traditions. You’ll even enjoy an evening on the “Holly Jolly Trolley” where conductors are replaced by elves and carolers line the streets. With it’s beautiful Antebellum architecture, waterfront views, cobblestone streets, and pure Southern charm, Christmas in Savannah is a wonderland not to be missed! Our holiday fun continues as we spend our final night on tour in Alabama before we return home full of Christmas cheer. Christmas comes early on our tour as you experience everything your holiday dreams are made of!