The Camp Sumter military prison at Andersonville was one of the largest Confederate military prisons during the Civil War. During the 14 months the prison existed, more than 45,000 Union soldiers were confined here. Of these, almost 13,000 died. Today, Andersonville National Historic Site is a memorial to all American prisoners of war throughout the nation’s history.

In Late February, 1864, Federal prisoners began to be transferred to the still-unfinished Georgia facility. By July, Andersonville, built to accommodate up to 10,000 captured soldiers, was jammed with over 32,000 men, almost all of them enlisted men. A Hollywood-made movie, depicting this infamous prison will be shown on the motorcoach.

We will be having a filling and nourishing lunch at the Mennonite Restaurant of Yoders which is a rural cafeteria style local restaurant with fabulous home cooking. A narrated tour of Andersonville follows lunch with time to walk the prison grounds and view some of the monuments erected by many states honoring their soldiers. The cemetery is the final resting place for the Union prisoners who died while being held at Camp Sumter/Andersonville as POWS.

Checks for $99 per person are to be made payable to Excursions Unlimited and delivered to the lower mail box of Margie Solaro at 10 Devant LANE or Mary Bernardo, 74 Nightingale Lane, both in Sun City or may be mailed to Lorraine Allen Tours, 88 Garden Row North, Hardeeville, SC 29927.

Time is short so get your checks in early. A minimum of 35 folks is required for this tour.

For additional information,

call Lorraine Allen at 843-208-2229.

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15 DAYS  …

HIGHLIGHTS:  One Night Seattle, 2 Nights in Fairbanks, Discovery Cruise & Gold Dredge, Train Ride on the McKinley Explorer, 2 Nights in Denali National Park, Tundra Wilderness Tour, Anchorage, Motorcoach drive to Seward, 7 Night Cruise on the M/S ZAANDAM, College Fjord, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, Vancover & more…..

PRICE:  $3499 Inside Cabin dbl occ.    /   $3799 Outside Cabin dbl occ.   /   $4699 Verandah Suite dbl occ.

INSURANCE: $295 per person

DEPOSIT:  $600 per person

FINAL PAYMENT DUE:  March 1, 2013

May 25… Our group gathers for our flight to the Pacific Northwest, arriving in Seattle for one night.  We enjoy a visit to the Pike St. Market and our Welcome Dinner.

May 26… After breakfast a motorcoach meets us for the drive into Canada to the city of VANCOUVER in British Columbia.  Here we board our cruise ship, the M/S ZAANDAM, part of Holland America’s 5 Star Fleet for an amazing 7 night cruise to Alaska.

May 27… Your adventure is just beginning as our ship cruises through the INSIDE PASSAGE, some areas very narrow and others where it is difficult to see land.

May 28… Our fun continues as we cruise into the “First City” of Alaska, KETCHIKAN.  This picturesque city is built on piles out over the water and clings to the slopes of Deer Mountain.  There is plenty of native culture to enjoy here in Alaska’s southeastern city, as well as great shopping.

May 29… JUNEAU is the isolated capital of Alaska, not accessiblel by land, and a major destination for sea planes.  You may tour this interesting city, explore the shops in town, or even take a float trip out to the Mendenhall Glacier.  You may enjoy sitting on deck as the sea planes land on the water all around you.

May 30… Our port of call today is the small but fascinating town of SKAGWAY, the gateway to the Yukon Gold Rush.  Step back in time as you walk the streets of the village where once throngs of miners landed to begin their journey to fulfill ther dreams of riches and treasure.  You definitely should take the optional excursion on the White Pass Railway following the trail of fortune hunters on their way to the Yukon.

May 31… This day should be one of the top highlights of your trip as our ship glides into spectacular GLACIER BAY, one of the great natural wonders of the world with toweriing mountains of ice meeting the frigid waters of this beautiful setting  Watch for the thunderous roar of an iceberg “calving” in those massive rivers of ice.

June 1… Another day at Sea to relax and enjoy the many activities of the ship.

June 2… This morning we arrive in Seward to end this wonderful cruise experience. We disembark and take a scenic train journey along Turnagain Arm aboard the Cruise Train enroute to Anchorage where we check into our Hotel for the evening.

June 3… Today we board the McKinley Explorer luxury train for the ride to DENALI.  Upon arrival we check into our hotel for a 2 night stay in this spectacular location.

June 4… A morning adventure is ours as the group is escorted on a TUNDRA WILDERNESS Tour of the National Park and a chance to view MT MCKINLEY, the tallest peak in North America.  Enjoy looking for moose, bear, mountain sheep and elk on this most interesting adventure.

June 5… Today we board the McKinley Explorer luxury train for the ride to FAIRBANKS.  Upon arrival we check into our hotel for a 2 night stay in this frontier style location in the interior of Alaska.

June 6… Today we begin with a Luncheon cruise aboard the sternwheeler Discovery, offering other sights and places to explore.  We will visit a native village, meet an Iditarod  champion’s sled dogs and watch a bush-pilot demonstration.  Later we visit the historic Gold Dredge No. 8.

June 7… This morning we fly to Anchorage and continue our flight home.  Depending on the schedule, we could arrive the next day, June 8th.

PRICE INCLUDES:  Roundtrip Air from Savannah, roundtrip transfers, one night Seattle with Dinner and Breakfast, Port Tax, Government Fees, and the Cruise & Land Package as listed.

Upgrades are available upon request as well as rates for  Single, Third & Fourth passengers in a room.

PRICE:  $3499 Inside Cabin        /       $3799 Outside Cabin        /        $4699 Verandah Suite

INSURANCE: $295 per person     /     DEPOSIT:  $600 per person     /     FINAL PAYMENT DUE:  March 1, 2013

Pricing starts at $3499. 

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We fly to Quebec for an overnight in lovely Quebec City. Everyone will enjoy a sightseeing tour before we board the M/S EURODAM in Quebec and cruise the St Lawrence River to the Gaspe Peninsula, to Charlottetown, PEI, to Nova Scotia for ports in Halifax and Sydney, St John, NB, and then on to Bar Harbor, Maine and Boston, Massachusetts, Newport, RI, before continuing to Ft Lauderdale. Transportation is included at the end of the cruise.

PRICE:   $2999  Inside Cabin per person, double occupancy        

                    $3599  Balcony Cabin per person, double occupancy

 DEPOSIT:  $600 per person

FINAL PAYMENT … JULY 15, 2013

INSURANCE …  HEALTH/CANCELLATION … $250 per person

QUEBEC CITY  TO  FLORIDA

16 DAYS / OCTOBER 12 – OCTOBER 27, 2013

M/S EURODAM

Join us on a delightful cruise that embarks in Quebec and ends in Fort Lauderdale. Discover the unique history, stunning beauty and diverse cultures of Canada and New England. Explore Prince Edward Island, the beauty of Nova Scotia, and immerse yourself in the French inspired wonders of Quebec City. Enjoy the wild beauty of the St Lawrence River and a man-made glacier in Baie-Comeau, all in Quebec Province.   We cruise aboard the 5-Star Holland America ship, the M/S EURODAM, with plenty of activities, great foods, wonderful ports of call, and lots of fun for all.

OCT 12 … A morning flight to Quebec City  as we begin this exotic and historic cruise. Boarding the M/S EURODAM, our group will spend tonight aboard the ship as it docks overnight in this “most European of all North American cities.

OCT 13 … Quebec, CA   Our group will have some leisure time in the Old Town, behind the walls of the historic city of  Quebec. Our ship will begin cruising at 4pm, north on the St Lawrence River.

OCT 14 … Cruising Saguenay and Saguenay Fjord   A stop will be made at this charming village which is a “gateway” to some of the most stunning scenery in North America.  Later we cruise the scenic fjord.

OCT  15 … Baie Comeau, Quebec, CA     Baie-Comeau is beautifully located on the banks of the Mancouagan and Saint Lawrence Rivers. Stroll the lovely quartier Sainte-Amélie. Learn about regional wildlife at the Maison de la Faune. Or visit the new Centré Boréal, a fascinating Glacier Center where visitors can walk through a man made glacier, experiencing its temperature, sound and movement..

OCT  16 … DAY AT SEA

OCT  17 … Charlottetown, Prince Edward CA    PEI may be Canada’s smallest province, but it’s big on history and attractions. It is here that the famous Conference of 1864 was held, which resulted in the creation of the Canadian confederacy. Learn all about it on a walking tour of Charlottetown, the provincial capital. Or cast your vote for shopping, a lobster luncheon at Dalvay-by-the-Sea or a tour of the picturesque farm that inspired Anne of Green Gables.

OCT  18 … Sydney, Nova Scotia     A hundred thousand Gaelic welcomes await you in Nova Scotia, Latin for “New Scotland.” There are highland villages to visit, and the Fortress of Louisbourg to inspect – where every barn, barracks and pipe and drum corps appears just as it did when King Louis’ troops occupied the site in 1744.

OCT  19 ...Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA    For ocean scenery at its best, nothing rivals Nova Scotia’s south shore. Here find craggy coastlines, fabled Peggy’s Cove, and the striking German village of Lunenburg, so meticulously restored it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Back in Halifax the ramparts of the Citadel and a museum commemorating the Titanic await your inspection.

 OCT  20 ...St Johns, NB  This charming city of New Brunswick sits overlooking the Bay of Fundy.  Perhaps you might visit the famous Reversing Falls, or just stroll along the waterfront.

 OCT  21 … Bar Harbor, Maine, US    Once the exclusive summer resort of America’s fabulously wealthy, today Bar Harbor is an artists’ enclave and gateway to the rich natural beauty of Acadia National Park, much of which was donated by the Rockefeller family. Watch for white-tail deer and other wildlife and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the park. Why not try lobster while you are in town.

 OCT  22 … Boston, Ma., US   In a 21st-century fairy tale, the little port town of Gloucester, Massachusetts, met the glamour of Hollywood when its eastern harbor lighthouse captured a  starring role in the movie, The Perfect Storm. But with practical disregard for such frivolous fame, the people of Gloucester still look to fishing for their fortune. Since 1623, the town’s rugged coastline and sandy coves have enticed visitors to its shores, and with Boston only 30 miles away, if the nearby whale-watching and nature trail opportunities don’t summon you, 400 years of American history will.

OCT  23 … Newport, RI   Known as the vacation home of the “Rich & Famous”, the Breakers and other homes of America’s great leaders of industry should amaze you with their wealth.

OCT  24 …  FUN Day At Sea

OCT  25 … FUN Day At Sea

OCT  26 … Port Canaveral, FL  Gateway to the attractions of Orlando and the Space Coast of Florida, there is time to explore these popular areas.

OCT 27 … Fort Lauderdale, FL     Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, we disembark in the morning and transfer back home to Savannah.

PRICE OF TRIP INCLUDES … Cost of Cruise, Flight to Quebec, All meals aboard the ship, Port Taxes & Government Fees, transfers, & lots of highlights.

PRICE OF TRIP …   $2999  Inside Cabin per person, double occupancy 

                            $3599  Balcony Cabin per person, double occupancy

DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR RESERVATION … $600 per person

FINAL PAYMENT … JULY 15, 2013

INSURANCE …  HEALTH/CANCELLATION … $250 per person

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LONDON, SCOTLAND, & MORE … 9 DAYS

HIGHLIGHTS:  Roundtrip airfare, 3 nights in central London, breakfast daily, city sightseeing tour with Buckingham Palace and the Changing of The Guards, a show in The West End, Optional tour to Windsor Castle and The Tower of London, Train ride to Edinburgh, Tours of Edinburgh, St Andrews, Whiskey Road, the Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, Cruise on Loch Lomand, & Lots More … 12 Meals

PRICE: $3199  per person, double occupancy, $700  Single supplement

INSURANCE:  Cancellation/Health $ 295

DEPOSIT:  $200.00 per person /   Final Payment Due:  APRIL 15, 2013

DAY 1 … We board our overnight flight to London.  (Inflight Meals)

DAY 2  … We arrive in London the next day and clear Customs. You will witness this huge city and different neighborhoods on the bus ride to our hotel.  Freshen up and begin to get used to the time change before our Welcome Dinner at the hotel. (D)

DAY 3 … A city sightseeing tour shows us all of the sights that make this bustling city famous…Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park and Speakers Corner, Royal Albert Hall and the Albert Memorial. We proceed to Buckingham Palace for the ceremonial Changing of the Guards with all of the pageantry that only the British can provide.  After a lunch break in Covent Garden we’ll, visit the imposing Tower of London, scene of so many Royal tragedies and depository of the magnificent Crown Jewels. (B)

DAY  4 … Today is set for an OPTIONAL TOUR that includes  the imposing Tower of London, scene of so many Royal tragedies and depository of the magnificent Crown Jewels.  Also, we visit nearby Windsor Castle, a Royal Residence built by William the Conqueror in 1066.   Tonight ‘s special highlight is a live performance of a top play in the West End Theatre District.  (B,D)

DAY 5 …We transfer to the train station for the 4 hr ride through scenic English countrysides, arriving in Scotland and the ancient walled city of Edinburgh.  This centrally located hotel is our home for the next 2 nights so you are able to easily walk to most of the attractions of the city.   (B)

DAY 6 …Today is a sightseeing tour of the old city of Edinburgh…Edinburgh  Castle, Holyrood House, once the home of Mary Queen of Scots, the Church of John Knox,. and the many places of interest in the old town.  You have time for self-exploring walk of the Royal Mile, and a chance to take in the legendary history of this most fascinating city.  The evening is a special highlight, as we take in a Scottish Banquet with a fantastic show of local culture, music, and fun.  (B,D)

DAY 7…This morning we board our motorcoach and cross the Forth Bridge to the ancient village of St Andrews and its famous Old Course said to be the birthplace of the game of golf. We tour the area and have time in the village. We travel through small villages as we drive toward the Scottish Highlands and stop at one of the country’s local distilleries for a tasting of their famous “Scotch” along Whiskey Road.  Our overnight is in the highlands area of Scotland. (B,D)

DAY 8 … Keep your eyes open for the legendary monster as we drive along the shores of Loch Ness.  Later the group takes a relaxing cruise on Loch Lomand before arriving in Glasgow.  Farewell Dinner tonight. (B,D)

DAY 9 … All to soon , it is time to return home after our wonderful visit to London and Scotland. (B)

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HIGHLIGHTS:  We take you to the Pacific Coast for stays in San Jose as well as the San Francisco area and includes visits to Monterey & Carmel, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco,  Napa Valley, and lots more.  You will ride the Wine Train, take the Valley Floor Tour in Yosemite, ride the 17 Mile Drive around Pebble Beach, enjoy lunch in Carmel, tour the “City By The Bay”, and have dinner on Fisherman’s Wharf.  

PRICE:  $1699 per person dbl occ.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $375

INSURANCE: $145 per person

DEPOSIT: $200 per person

FINAL PAYMENT DUE:   APRIL 25, 2013

DAY 1 … SAN JOSE … We meet at the airport for our transcontinental flight to the West Coast, arriving in California to begin this wonderful tour. We transfer to our hotel in San Jose, our home for the next 3 nights on this visit to central California.   Welcome Dinner. (D)

DAY 2 … MONTEREY PENISULA & CARMEL…Today provides one of the highlights of our trip as we enjoy the Monterey Peninsula.  We stop at Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck’s novel, and have some time along the waterfront. Then we take the scenic 17 mile drive around Pebble Beach to Carmel. With stops at the Lone Cypress, and lookouts along the way, be sure to have your camera ready. Lunch is a treat in the storybook village of Carmel, and you will have plenty of time to browse in the many boutiques and shops of town.     (B,L)

 DAY 3  …YOSEMITE … After breakfast, we travel east into California’s most famous natural monument … Yosemite National Park.  Set aside in 1864 by President Lincoln as the nation’s first state park, it became a National Park 26 years later. Our group enjoys lunch at Yosemite Lodge before the Valley Floor Tour which highlights the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, Toulumme Meadows, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Half Dome.  Later, we exit the park and return to San Jose.  (B,L)

 DAY 4… WINE TRAIN & NAPA …Today is set aside for California’s famous Wine Country, as we head into Napa Valley. A special highlight as we board a luxurious Pullman Lounge Car and enjoy a relaxing and scenic Train Journey through the lush vineyards of Napa Valley. The Napa Valley Wine Train provides a relaxing three hour journey along the thirty six mile round-trip between the historic town of Napa through one of the world’s most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena and back. Guests aboard the Wine Train enjoy a freshly prepared lunch as they view the vineyards and wineries from any of the vintage rail cars which have been lavishly restored.    (B,L)

 DAY 5 … SAN FRANCISCO …This morning we explore one of America’s most beautiful and unique cities, “The One by the Bay” … SAN FRANCISCO.  Sightseeing from many vantage points…Twin Peaks with its panoramic view of the city’s 45 hills, Union Square, China Town, Nob Hill, and then finish at Fisherman’s Wharf for an opportunity to sample the many seafood dishes made famous here.  Take a Cable Car ride this afternoon and enjoy one of America’s most charming cities.  Dinner tonight will be at one of the fine California restaurants in the Wharf district.   (B,D)

 DAY 6  …      We transfer to the airport for the flight back home with great memories of the many sights and loads of fun had by all.  (B)

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Are you interested in joining me on a wonderful Viking River Cruise? If you have never been on a River Cruise before, plan to be surprised! River boats navigate in smaller bodies of water and bring you right into towns and villages of Paris, Amsterdam, Budapest, Normandy, Berlin, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Shanghai, Beijing and so many other exciting destinations. Viking is my favorite river cruise line where most excursions are included and sodas, wine and beer on the ship are complimentary at lunch and dinner. There are times when Viking offers 2 for 1 specials with discounted air fares, Once these specials are offered, full payment is required at the expiration of the 2 for 1 special. If you are interested in getting information on these offers, please e-mail me at La6112@gmail.com and include the destinations you are interested in. As soon as these specials are announced, I will e-mail the information to you, remember payment, plus the insurance (if you choose to purchase it) is required when the special ends.

E-mail me at La6112@gmail.com if you would like more information on these wonderful 2 for 1 specials and the various destinations Viking River Cruises offer.

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A very unique trip that stays outside of Boston for 5 nights and includes day trips to interesting sights in the region.  Our Group will tour Boston, visit Millionaires Row in Newport, RI, spend a full day on romantic Cape Cod, and top off the trip with a special excursion to Kennebunkport, Maine for trolley ride and Lobster Meal.  Fly roundtrip to Boston.

NEW ENGLAND “HUB” TOUR

 HIGHLIGHTS:   Boston, Newport,RI Mansions,  Plymouth, Cape Cod & Provincetown, Kennebunkport & Maine Coastline, Lobster Luncheon, & Lots More …9 Meals

Price:  $1499 per person, based on double occupancy

Single Supplement:  $350

Insurance:  Health/Cancellation .. $145

Deposit:  $200

Final Payment Due:  August 1, 2013

SEP 22 … We meet at the airport for our flight to Boston, and upon arrival are met by an awaiting motorcoach, and we make our way to historic Plymouth for a chance to witness the place where the Pilgrims arrived in 1620.  Later we check into our hotel outside of Boston for 5 Nights.  Welcome Dinner  (D)

SEP 23… The first conflict of the American Revolution took place in April of 1775 at Lexington & Concord. We visit this historic site this morning before going into downtown Boston. We tour this most historic city of New England. It was here in Boston that the flames of freedom were fanned as the colonists opposed the taxation from the British and revolted. We will see the location of the “Boston Tea Party”, visit Old North Church of Paul Revere lore, and follow the Freedom Trail. We have a chance to view “Old Ironsides”, the oldest commissioned ship in the U.S Navy, and enjoy dinner at the No Name Cafe.   (B,D)

SEP 24 …   This morning we travel south into Rhode Island as we enjoy a tour of charming Newport. Our focus is on the palatial summer homes of the rich & famous, the Rockefellers and Astors, and many more barons of America. Our tour will also include a visit to the summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II,  “The Breakers”, to witness the extreme wealth of one of America’s grand entrepreneurs.   We return byway of Providence, first city of the colony, before arriving back at our hotel.  (B)

SEP 25 … Since Maine is only a short drive away,we motorcoach north into this lovely area with its rugged shoreline. Our drive takes us along the coast from Kittery to Ogunquit, and on to Kennebunkport.  You will have time explore the quaint villages and enjoy a lobster meal.  Later we return to Massachusetts after a wonderful day in Maine.   (B,L)

SEP 26 … Today its on to Cape Cod as we take the most scenic drive out to the very tip of the crooked-finger strip of  land that forms the Cape for a visit to Provincetown.  It was here that the Pilgrims first landed (not in Plymouth as many believe) and we’ll see the Pilgrim Monument, a 252 foot tower commemorating their arrival.  You will have time to stroll among the many shops, restaurants, and art galleries that line the main street.  Our dinner on the Cape is a typical New England Bake.  (B,D)

SEP 27 … Breakfast, and its been a wonderful experience in the northeast, but now its time to return home as we transfer to the airport for our flight. (B)

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