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CHARMING CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH, GA! October 19 (Sunday) - 26 (Sunday), 2008
Event Price: Single occupancy: $1,699.00pp Double occupancy: $1,199.00ppTriple occupancy: $1,099.00pp
Event Includes: * Round-trip motorcoach transportation * Seven Nights Hotel Accommodations (2 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, 2 in Savannah, GA. 2 in Charleston, SC, 1 in Myrtle Beach, SC) * A Lakeland Tour Director to accompany the group. * Baggage Handling at your hotels. * Six Dinners at locally favorite restaurants (tax and gratuity included) * One Lunch Buffet at Middleton Place Plantation (tax and gratuity included) * Eight Breakfasts (Four full and four continental) * Savannah city tour * Savannah River cruise * Charleston city tour * Admission to Middleton Place Plantation * Admission to Drayton Hall Plantation * Charleston Harbor cruise * Coastal Discovery Museum & Hilton Head Island guided tour * Admission to the Carolina Opry * Admission to Battleship North Carolina
Clothing/Weather: Casual and comfortable for your touring pleasure. The average daily high temperature in Charleston & Savannah during October is mid-70s; the average daily low is mid-50s. The hotels contain indoor/outdoor swimming pools, so if you are interested, be sure to bring your swimsuit.
HOTELS: Sleep Inn - Roanoke Rapids, NC. Two nights (first and last night of the tour). AAA 2-diamond rating. The property contains 117 guest rooms on 3 floors, with interior corridors (there is an elevator available). The guest rooms contain hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, refrigerator and microwave. There is an indoor heated swimming pool, news stand and a Cracker Barrel in front.
Hampton Inn Historic District – Savannah, GA. Two nights. The Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah - Historic District hotel embraces all of the appeal and elegance associated with the Old South. It contains an outdoor pool and nice courtyard area. It is located within walking distance to Paula Deen's Famous Lady & Son's Restaurant, River Street, City Market, antiques shops, art galleries and all of Savannah's shopping, entertainment, dining and nightlife. Decorated with Old Savannah brick and gas-lit lamps, our Hampton Inn hotel has 154 tastefully appointed guest rooms and studio suites. Each room is equipped with the standard amenities as well as microwave, refrigerator, high-speed wireless internet access, coffeemaker, irons, ironing boards, hairdryers, 80 cable channels, HBO and complimentary local calls.
Courtyard by Marriott Riverview – Charleston, SC. Two nights. This scenic waterfront hotel is situated downtown on the banks of the beautiful Ashley River just a short drive to The Historic District. The Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Riverview is a unique upscale hotel with 178 bright and spacious rooms. The Ashley River Cafe is available for a delicious breakfast buffet with a waffle station and eggs cooked-to-order. If you are looking for something quick, the new Market features snacks, beverages, soups, and homemade sandwiches and salads. You’ll see why Charleston was named a Top 10 Travel Destination by Conde Nast Traveler for the 12th year in a row!
Grande Shores Ocean Resort – Myrtle Beach, SC. One night. The Grande Shores Ocean Resort in Myrtle Beach was constructed in 2001, and is located in a quiet neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle, yet close to all the attractions and golf courses the Grand Strand is known for. The resort features an indoor pool and spa, an oceanfront lazy river, and an additional pool, 4 hot tubs, an outdoor lazy river on the rooftop with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, affordable dining in the Shoreline Café and a fitness center.
MEALS: Eight breakfasts (a combination of full and continental) at your hotels on the tour.
Six complete dinners: Cracker Barrel, Roanoke Rapids, NC. 2 nights. Country cookin’ at its finest. A Cracker Barrel gift card will be available to use as you wish both evenings in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
River House, Savannah, GA. Located on historic River Street. Dinner to consist of: Ceasar salad, sour dough French bread with whipped butter, choice of Chicken Marsala (two boneless breasts sautéed with shiitake mushrooms, marsala wine, and demi-glace, served with buttermilk whipped potatoes), Blackened Mahi-Mahi (pan-seared with classic four pepper herbs, topped with fried capers, sautéed mushrooms, lemon butter sauce over angel hair pasta) or Shrimp Sautee (wild-caught domestic shrimp, pan sautéed with mushrooms, spinach, and white wine herb sauce, served over angel hair pasta and topped with crispy fried capers), iced tea, pecan pie or fudge walnut pie with coffee.
The Lady & Sons Restaurant, Savannah, GA. A Genuine Southern Buffet is yours to enjoy at the Food Network’s cooking show host Paula Deen’s very own Savannah restaurant, The Lady & Sons. The Lady and Sons restaurant had its humble beginnings back in June 1989 when Paula Deen started The Bag Lady out of her home. The Bag Lady began as a lunch delivery service with Paula's sons, Jamie and Bobby, delivering bag lunches to area business people in their offices around town. As the delivery and catering business grew, The Bag Lady expanded in 1991 into a full service restaurant named The Lady. In December 1999, The Lady and Sons was named "International Meal of the Year" by USA Today. In December 2002, the restaurant was featured in a multi-page feature article in Southern Living Magazine. In 2003, the restaurant was named Georgia's Small Business of the Year. The buffet will consist of three entrees, ten side dishes and refillable non-alcoholic beverage.
California Dreaming Restaurant, Charleston, SC. This delightful restaurant features waterfront dining on the Ashley River. Dinner to consist of: House salad, choice of 1) Fried Shrimp Platter, 2) House Special 8 oz. Prime Rib, 3) Marinated Chicken or 4) Baby Back Ribs, choice of side item (creamed spinach, steamed vegetables, french fries, baked potato, fettucine alfredo or fettucine marinara, dessert and iced tea, coffee or soda fountain drink
Thoroughbred’s Restaurant, Myrtle Beach, SC. You know you have entered a place of class and elegance when you see Thoroughbred's mahogany walls, leather accents, fireplaces, oil paintings and French doors. Each dining room is cozy and romantic. The food and service are superb. Fresh seafood, veal, lamb, duck, chicken and beef dishes are prepared by some of the finest chefs on the East Coast. Since opening in 1988, Thoroughbred's has won a number of local and state awards. This is a first class restaurant and a dining experience not to be missed.One (1) lunch: Middleton Plantation, Charleston, SC. A delicious lunch is included, consisting of: Field Greens Salad with Middleton vinaigrette, Okra Gumbo, Fried Chicken, Plantation Chicken Salad, Hickory smoked BBQ Pork, Collard Greens, Hoppin’ John Corn Pudding, sauteed green beans, fresh seasonal whole fruit, pecan pie, freshly baked cornbread and buttermilk biscuits and tea or coffee.
Attractions: Savannah city tour, Savannah, GA. Get to know Savannah more in-depth on a city tour with a local guide. You’ll view historic buildings, monuments, unique park-like squares, cobblestones and brick streets, antebellum mansions, row houses and churches. Admission is included to the Low House, former residence of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts of America.
Savannah River Cruise, Savannah, GA. The 400 passenger Savannah River Queen and the 600 passenger Georgia Queen are triple-decker, red, white and blue stern-wheel vessels that offer a variety of different tours all through the harbor. Each operates under United States Coast Guard regulations and conforms to rigid requirements for passenger safety. The vessels are climate controlled for year round comfort. Relive a bygone era on board a replica paddle wheeler. Hear the captain's intriguing tales and historic facts as you travel a river once used by the founders of this beautiful city. This one-hour cruise is fun for children and adults alike. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. The River Street Riverboat Company has been a mainstay along Savannah's historic waterfront. No visit to Savannah is complete without a riverboat cruise!
Hilton Head Island guided tour, Hilton Head Island, SC. Hilton Head Island is a foot-shaped barrier island located off the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina, approximately 45 miles north of Savannah, GA, 90 miles south of Charleston, SC, and 30 miles south of historic Beaufort, SC. The 12-mile long and 5-mile wide island was the first Eco-planned destination in the United States.
Coastal Discovery
Museum, Hilton Head Island, SC. The
Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island is a great place to visit any
time of the year. With indoor and
outdoor
exhibits, activity centers in the
Sea Island
Classroom, the
History
Time-line Exhibit, and Museum Store on-site, the Museum is a
fantastic way to become familiar with Hilton Head Island’s unique history and
ecology.
Middleton Place Plantation, Charleston, SC. Middleton Place is a National Historic Landmark and a carefully preserved 18th-century plantation that has survived revolution, Civil War, and earthquake. It was the home of four important generations of Middletons, beginning with Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress; Arthur, a signer of the Declaration of Independence; Henry, Governor of South Carolina and an American Minister to Russia; and Williams, a signer of the Ordinance of Secession. At Middleton you will tour the Gardens, the House Museum and the Plantation Stableyards.
Drayton Hall, Charleston, SC. Drayton Hall is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America that is open to the public. Built between 1738 and 1742, this National Historic Landmark stands between the Ashley River Road and the Ashley River, a state scenic river. Having survived for more than 250 years in an almost original condition, the main house is noted as one of finest examples of Georgian Palladian architecture in the nation and for its exceptionally rich handcrafted detail. Now a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Drayton Hall offers professionally guided tours of the main house.
Charleston Harbor Cruise, Charleston, SC. Tour Charleston aboard the “Carolina Belle” and experience the joy of being on Charleston Harbor while relaxing in comfort on the observation deck of Charleston’s premier sightseeing vessel. Their professional USCG licensed captain explains Charleston’s rich history while pointing out local attractions and interesting facts about Charleston Harbor. This 90-minute, non-stop, fully narrated tours capture the history of the Holy City from a truly unique perspective. If you’ve never experienced Charleston from the water, you’re missing out one of the best things to do in Charleston, South Carolina.
Carolina Opry, Myrtle Beach, SC. "An entertainment phenomenon" (Southern Living Magazine). There are two things that you have to see when you come to the Grand Strand: the ocean, and The Carolina Opry. It’s that simple. The award-winning show blends two hours of critically acclaimed music, comedy and dance – from Broadway to country, from classic pop to rock’n roll, and gospel to bluegrass. The Carolina Opry is the only show to receive every top tourism award and the only show that has been voted #1 show every year. If you only see one show while you're in Myrtle Beach, it must be the show that brought entertainment to Myrtle Beach - The Carolina Opry.
Battleship North Carolina, Wilmington, NC. USS North Carolina (BB-55) was a battleship of the United States Navy, the lead ship of the two-ship North Carolina class. The USS Washington (BB-56) was her sister ship. She was the third Navy ship named for the state of North Carolina. The North Carolina saw combat action in the Pacific theater of World War II. She currently rests at Wilmington, North Carolina as the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial. A self-guided tour
Itinerary: DAY 1 - October 19, 2008 – Sunday (B & D) Buffet breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn (adjacent to Rockaway Mall Lot #36) Depart Hilton Garden Inn at Rockaway Mall Lunch stop (not included) Arrive Roanoke Rapids, NC - check-in at Sleep Inn for one night Dinner (included)
DAY 2 - October 20, 2008 - Monday (CB & D) Continental breakfast at your hotel Depart hotel Lunch stop - on your own Arrive Savannah, GA - check-in at Hampton Inn Historic District for two nights Dinner (included) at the River House
DAY 3 - October 21, 2008 - Tuesday (CB & D) Breakfast (included) at your hotel Savannah City Tour Savannah River boat cruise Dinner (included) at Paula Deen’s Lady & Sons Restaurant
DAY 4 - October 22, 2008 - Wednesday (CB & D) Continental breakfast at your hotel Hilton Head Island tour, including the Coastal Discovery Museum Lunch (on your own) at Hilton Head’s Harbour Town Arrive Charleston, SC - check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Riverview for two nights Dinner (included) at California Dreamin’ Restaurant
DAY 5 - October 23, 2008 - Thursday (B & L) Breakfast at your hotel Charleston City tour Middleton Place & Drayton Hall Plantations (lunch included) Dinner (on your own)
DAY 6 - October 24, 2008 - Friday (B & D) Breakfast at your hotel Depart hotel Charleston Harbor Cruise Lunch stop (on your own) Arrive Myrtle Beach, SC - check-in at Grande Shores Ocean Resort for one night Dinner (included) at Thoroughbred’s Restaurant Carolina Opry
DAY 7 - October 25, 2008 - Saturday (B & D) Breakfast at your hotel Depart hotel Battleship North Carolina Lunch stop (on your own) Arrive Roanoke Rapids, NC - check-in at Sleep Inn for one night Dinner (included)
DAY 8 - October 26, 2008 - Sunday (CB) Continental breakfast at your hotel Depart hotel (rest stops and a lunch stop will be made enroute) Return to Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway
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