ISSUE 4 | SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2020
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MULTI-DAY ADVENTURES Departures from BOTH Charleston and Savannah. Check out our NEW Key West Christmas! Explore all that the Greenbrier has to offer this holiday! With trains, casinos, shows, and exclusive tours- our fall/winter line up is FULL of amazing travel options!
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pages 11-12 DISCOVER DAYTRIPS There and back again! Check out these exciting day-trip options departing from BOTH Charleston and Savannah!
pages 13-14 CHARLESTON EXCLUSIVES Get a look at some brand new itineraries with CHARLESTON ONLY departures! Hop on a trolley to rediscover Savannah, enjoy Thanksgiving on a riverboat cruise, and explore the Biltmore for the holidays!
page 15-16 SAVANNAH EXCLUSIVES Board in SAVANNAH for a day of adventure as you enjoy a cruise at Santee Cooper Lock or take in a show in Charleston. Don't miss the Savannah exclusive departure for the Biltmore!
page 17 KEEPING YOU SAFE Find out how Kelly Tours is applying CDC guidelines for a clean, and safe guest experience!
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ALL WAYS AMERICA ISSUE NO. 4 SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2020
SEPT 27-30 #14416
$769 SINGLE
$599 DOUBLE
QUEEN ESTHER LAST CHANCE DAY ONE Meet your fellow travelers, your Kelly Tours coach and tour escort and travel North to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Along the way, we’ll enjoy snacks and drinks onboard the coach and break for plenty of rest stops, including time for lunch (on own). We’ll stop for an included dinner before we arrive in Lancaster and check into the hotel for the night. D DAY TWO Today we head to Strasburg, PA, to join the Historic Strasburg Railroad for a narrated steam train ride through Amish Country. Travel on a beautifully restored wooden passenger car pulled by a 100-year-old steam locomotive. Next, we spend time with the Lapp family, who will guide us around their Amish Old Windmill Farm, shedding light on real Amish life during the 21st Century. This evening enjoy the vibrant culinary scene in downtown Lancaster. B DAY THREE Dine on a full breakfast at our hotel before enjoying some free time for shopping and lunch on your own at the Kitchen Kettle Village, a historic Pennsylvania Dutch Village with specialty shops, restaurants, a canning kitchen and more. At our hotel, we’ll take time to relax and freshen up before departing to Sight & Sound Theatre for the 3:00 pm matinee performance of Queen Esther. Set in the opulent yet perilous Persian Empire, Esther’s ordinary life changed forever when she was taken through the palace doors, entering a new world of royalty and risk. With a crown on her head and a secret in her heart, can she find the courage to trust God’s plan? Experience one of the most riveting Bible stories of the Old Testament as it comes to life with magnificent sets, special effects and live animals in this original stage production! Following the show, we’ll head to the Good n’ Plenty Restaurant for an included family-style Amish Dinner. B D DAY FOUR We’ll enjoy an included breakfast this morning and begin our journey back home. B
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OCT 15-16 #14080
$379 SINGLE
$329 DOUBLE
COLORS OF THE BLUE RIDGE RAILWAY DAY ONE Escape into the Blue Ridge Mountains to admire nature’s colors at their best! Our first stop is Dahlonega, the Appalachian town famous for a certain color: gold! Lunch on your own downtown before discovering “there’s Gold in that there Dahlonega Gold museum!” View massive gold nuggets, mine maps and equipment and learn how in 1849, Dahlonega became the country’s first gold rush town, twenty years before the California gold rush. Tonight, we’ll dine at the historic Smith House, which has been doling out delicious family style country cooking since 1922. As the legend goes, original owner Captain Hall literally struck gold as he broke ground on his home. During a renovation in 2006, an employee punched a hole through the floor directly into a mine shaft! Today the mine shaft opening is the centerpiece of an exhibit that digs deep into the history of Dahlonega at the Smith House. Spend the night in the nearby town of Gainesville, GA. D DAY TWO Following breakfast we head to the town of Blue Ridge, GA to hop on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Southern Living Magazine recently classified the train ride as one of the top five attractions for experiencing fall color. The train snakes through the Chattahoochee National Forest along the beautiful Toccoa River to the mountain town of McCaysville. Here, we enjoy a wonderful lunch nestled in the mountains and free time shopping along Main Street before we board the coach and head back home. B
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OCT 18-23 #14446
$1,109 SINGLE
$799 DOUBLE
BALLY'S ATLANTIC CITY LAST CHANCE! DAY ONE Meet your Kelly Tours tour director and travel into Virginia. Before checking into our stopover hotel just south of Washington, DC, we’ll stop to enjoy an included dinner. Have a good night's sleep -- tomorrow we head to Atlantic City! D DAY TWO Bally’s Atlantic City is in the heart of the action on center boardwalk! From this spot, stroll to five-star restaurants and shopping while soaking up views of the Atlantic Ocean. You may never leave Bally’s and we won’t blame you! The rooms are modern and comfortable, and the hotel boasts Guy’s Fieri’s Chophouse as well as 17 other bars and eateries. Plus, you can try your luck at the world class casino! We’ll enjoy a splendid included buffet dinner tonight as well as a $30 slot free play. BD DAY THREE Breakfast is included daily at Bally’s. Take a free day to experience everything Atlantic City has to offer. B DAY FOUR Today is another free day to enjoy Atlantic City or to join us on an optional excursion to Philadelphia. B After breakfast, jump back on the coach for a day trip to “The City of Brotherly Love” Philadelphia. Upon arrival meet our local guide for a tour of the city. From the Declaration of Independence to the Liberty Bell, Grace Kelly to Rocky Balboa, Philly’s alive with history. We end at Independence Hall where The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed. Next we view the Liberty Bell before an included late lunch celebrating a Philadelphia staple -- a Philly Cheesesteak sub! Spend free time in Independence Square before returning to Atlantic City. Price per person: $29 DAY FIVE Wave goodbye to the Boardwalk and head south to the National Harbor just outside of Washington, DC in Maryland. Check into our area hotel before an evening of leisure at the new MGM National Harbor Casino! Celebrate the last evening of our trip in the casino, choose dinner from an array of excellent restaurants or wander the banks of the Potomac River. You can even ride the iconic Capital Ferris Wheel! Shuttle service is available to and from your hotel. B DAY SIX Depart the National Harbor and continue our journey back home. B
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OCT 28-31 #14445
$809 SINGLE
$629 DOUBLE
ARK ENCOUNTER AND CREATION MUSEUM RESCHEDULED DAY ONE Join your Kelly Tours escort to board your luxury coach as we travel north through Tennessee and into Kentucky to the town of Georgetown. Plenty of rest stops and a stop for lunch (on own) en route. Dinner is included before checking into your hotel. D DAY TWO After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Williamstown, KY to explore the new Ark Encounter. On July 7, 2016, this life-size Ark, one of the major Christian outreaches of this era, opened to the public. This huge ship takes visitors on a very special voyage. Experience the most authentic reconstruction of Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions in the Bible. Travel through the ages to connect to Noah’s time and learn answers to questions about the Ark and Flood. Return to the hotel this evening and spend the night. Dinner is included this evening. B D DAY THREE Breakfast at the hotel followed by a day at the Creation Museum. This state-of-the-art 75,000-square-foot museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in dynamic form and placing them in familiar settings. Adam and Eve live in the Garden of Eden. Children play and dinosaurs roam near Eden’s Rivers. The serpent coils cunningly in the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Majestic murals, provide a backdrop for many of the settings. Return to the hotel this evening and overnight. Dinner is included this evening. B D DAY FOUR We’ll enjoy an included breakfast this morning and begin our journey back home. B
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Key West
NOV 29- DEC 4 #14461
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$1,549 SINGLE
$1,199 DOUBLE
Spoil yourself between Thanksgiving and Christmas as we travel down the Florida East coast and onto the Florida Keys! Break out your sunglasses for a wonderful trip to the Southernmost point in the USA - Key West!
DAY ONE Meet your fellow travelers and head south to Florida, the Sunshine State! Pause in St. Augustine for lunch on your own and have fun shopping in America’s oldest city. Continue our journey south to Titusville and enjoy an included welcome dinner at the popular Dixie Crossroads Restaurant. D DAY TWO After breakfast, we continue onto the Key’s where we will follow Route 1 to travel the 130 miles across the Overseas Highway through Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, The Lower Keys and finally Key West! Check into our luxury hotel, The Doubletree Resort by Hilton Grand Key - Key West, our home away from home for the next 3 nights. B DAYS THREE & FOUR Spend today and tomorrow soaking up the beauty of this magical place. Key West, also known as the Conch Republic, is a small Island paradise previous considered home by spongers, wreckers, bootleggers, pirates and even the likes of Ernest Hemingway. Take advantage of activities like cruises, fishing, diving, beaches, amazing shopping, museums and galleries or install yourself by the pool with a Pina Colada! We recommend a photo op, now that you have made it to the Southernmost Point in the Continental United States; try to capture the massive, brightly painted buoy, the sunset (and eccentric entertainers) in Mallory Square. B DAY FOUR Bid farewell to Key West and follow the Overseas Highway back towards the mainland. Stop in Key Largo for lunch (on own) before checking into our hotel, the luxurious Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa located right on the beach. A farewell dinner is included this evening overlooking the ocean at sunset. B D DAY FIVE Depart Florida and follow the coast back home to Savannah and Charleston after a spectacular trip. B
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DEC 16-18 #14106
$1,239 SINGLE
$999 DOUBLE
GREENBRIER RESORT DAY ONE
Meet your fellow travelers and head north into the majestic mountains of West Virginia, home to The Greenbrier, a National Historic Landmark and world class resort that’s been welcoming guests since 1778. Join the guest list that includes 27 presidents, royalty, celebrities, business leaders and now … you! After checking into your room, dress for dinner (yes, there’s a dress code) and proceed to the elegant Main Dining room for a delicious meal. After, enjoy a night cap at one of the six resort bars or try your luck at the Casino Club, affectionately nicknamed Monte Carlo meets Gone with the Wind! D DAY TWO
After an impressive breakfast, take a guided historical tour of the resort and learn about all the activities available for you to enjoy today. Watch a culinary demonstration, swim in the indoor pool, indulge in a spa treatment, visit the President’s Cottage Museum and don’t forget afternoon tea. Also included is a tour of The Greenbrier’s great secret - the declassified Cold War fallout bunker built below the hotel’s West Wing. For dinner this evening you may return to the Main Dining room or sample Italian fare at the Forum Restaurant. BD DAY THREE
Enjoy one final breakfast before we board the coach and travel back home with many fond memories of the Greenbrier Resort. B
EARLY BIRD BOOK BY SEPT 15- $1,149 SINGLE $899 DOUBLE
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Let's make a day of it! OCT 30 #14449
$129 PER PERSON
ALL THINGS MACABRE, UNUSUAL, UNIQUE & MYSTERIOUS!*** So maybe you spent the lockdown watching too much “True Crime TV” and the names Lizzie Borden, Charles Manson, Marshall Applewhite and more notorious figures from the world of the occult, sideshow freaks, true crime, UFOs, fraternal rituals, and even Victorian funeral practices are now slightly and oddly familiar. Well, it’s the day before Halloween, so join us on a trip into the Macabre, as we visit the Graveface Museum in Savannah, GA which offers a just-the-facts look at the dark history, creepy weirdoes & unusual curiosos of America. This collection of unique artifacts is not gross sensationalism, rather genuine history which is more amazing and instructive than any manufactured concoction! Following an included lunch, we head out to Bonaventure Cemetery for a guided walking tour amongst ancient intricate graves & mausoleums, and hear stories pertaining to their inhabitants and in some cases, rather sordid lives!
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THERE AND OCT 17 #14443
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$119 PER PERSON
ANNO DOMINI NARROWAY LAST CHANCE! We are excited to announce that NarroWay Productions will be reopened in July and will feature their NEW show: Anno Domini – The Story of Stephen. Exploring the stirring story of Stephen and the Apostles, see how cowards become champions, flawed mortals become valiant martyrs and how the faith that revolutionized a world was born. As expected with a NarroWay experience, the show includes talented actors, live animals, inspiring music and a delicious lunch served prior to the matinee show by the cast themselves! A light snack is available onboard during the trip home.rming southern staple.
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DEC 5 #14001
$149 PER PERSON
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE #14001
This Christmas the Alhambra Theatre Jacksonville, FL brings the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” to the stage. Based on the beloved 1946 film, the musical follows George Bailey’s life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments. As George asks himself whether his life mattered at all, we journey with him as he comes to the realization that this life is “wonderful,” after all! This musical adaptation breathes life into a classic story while retaining the warmth and humor of the original. We’ll enjoy an included lunch before the 2 p.m. matinee curtain.
EARLY BIRD BOOK BY SEPT 10- $139 PER PERSON
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BACK AGAIN DEC 5 #14099
$139 PER PERSON
DEC 12 #14100
$139 PER PERSON
REAL CHRISTMAS STORY
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The NarroWay experience means talented actors, live animals, original scripts, inspiring music, and delicious meals. The Real Christmas Story is no exception! Before the show, the cast greets the audience and serves them a themed lunch. Next, they perform your favorite Christmas scenes and carols! The trip includes lunch before the show and boxed dinner on the return trip home. NarroWay is operating shows with limited seating capacity to maintain safe social distancing, so book your place soon!
EARLY BIRD BOOK BY OCT 22- $129 PER PERSON
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DEC 12 #14451
$229 PER PERSON
WICKED! Come join us as we head to the Ovens Auditorium for the electrifying Broadway production of WICKED - the untold true story of the Witches of Oz. This will be a wonderful way to kick off the Festive Season in premier seating, as we discover that long before Dorothy arrived, there was another young woman, born with emerald-green skin who met a bubbly blond, forming the most unlikeliest of friendships, until the world decided to call one Good & the other Wicked! We will enjoy an included boxed lunch onboard the coach, before arriving at the theater for the 2:00pm matinee curtain. After the show, we will stop for an included dinner on the way home.
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EARLY BIRD BOOK BY OCT 12- $209 PER PERSON
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CHARLESTON NOV 10-11 #14095
$449 SINGLE
$359 DOUBLE
BILTMORE BY CANDLELIGHT The Festive holiday spirit is rekindled with a trip to Asheville, North Carolina and the beautiful Biltmore Estate. DAY ONE
Meet your fellow travelers and head north to Asheville, NC. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, then indulge in a holiday dinner feast before stepping into a gilded age on a self-guided Candlelight Tour of the beautiful Biltmore Estate. Built as a retreat for the Vanderbilt family, this French-Chateau decks her halls with exquisite dĂŠcor during the Christmas season. Wrap yourself in the scent of fresh evergreens as you admire holiday decor featuring wreaths, garlands, and the sparkle of thousands of ornaments on more than 55 Christmas trees. The entire estate is transformed into a holiday wonderland complete with special Yuletide musical performances. D DAY TWO
After breakfast we return to the estate to explore the extensive grounds and the Winery. Enjoy lunch on your own in Biltmore’s Antler Hill Village before returning home. B
CHARLESTON EXCLUSIVE DEPARTURE
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EXCLUSIVES Charleston exclusive trips pick up in the Walmart parking lot located at 1317 N Main St , Summerville, SC 29483
NOV 26 #14460
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$149 PER PERSON
THANKSGIVING DAY IN SAVANNAH Journey to River Street in Historic Savannah, Georgia, to join the Savannah Riverboat Cruise for a delicious traditional Southern Thanksgiving Holiday Lunch Cruise. Board the Georgia Queen for a mouth-watering lunch featuring all your favorite Thanksgiving dishes accompanied by live entertainment. You may even be inspired to tap your feet and shake a leg as we cruise up and down the Savannah River. The cruise provides beautiful views of Savannah all decked out in her Festive Glory from a comfortable, climate-controlled dining room with of course, social distancing. After our two-hour cruise, we’ll return to board our coach and depart for home. A spectacular way to celebrate Thanksgiving!
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NOV 10 #14448
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$154 PER PERSON
HILARIOUS SAVANNAH Savor lunch at Debi’s on Bay Restaurant before hopping on our trolley for the “Savannah for Morons” comedy show. Hosted by the infamous Moron Twins, this high energy romp offers the inside scoop on Savannah’s past and present. Expect wigs, dancing, and audience participation! Next visit the American Prohibition Museum to learn about the temperance movement, bootlegging, moonshine and gangsters. We’ll wrap up the day in a 1920’s authentic Speakeasy for a cocktail (in a to go cup) of your choice!
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SAVANNAH NOV 11-12 #14096
$449 SINGLE
$359 DOUBLE
BILTMORE BY CANDLELIGHT The Festive holiday spirit is rekindled with a trip to Asheville, North Carolina and the beautiful Biltmore Estate. DAY ONE
Meet your fellow travelers and head north to Asheville, NC. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, then indulge in a holiday dinner feast before stepping into a gilded age on a self-guided Candlelight Tour of the beautiful Biltmore Estate. Built as a retreat for the Vanderbilt family, this French-Chateau decks her halls with exquisite dĂŠcor during the Christmas season. Wrap yourself in the scent of fresh evergreens as you admire holiday decor featuring wreaths, garlands, and the sparkle of thousands of ornaments on more than 55 Christmas trees. The entire estate is transformed into a holiday wonderland complete with special Yuletide musical performances. D DAY TWO
After breakfast we return to the estate to explore the extensive grounds and the Winery. Enjoy lunch on your own in Biltmore’s Antler Hill Village before returning home. B
SAVANNAH EXCLUSIVE DEPARTURE
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OCT 29 #14123
$139 PER PERSON
SANTEE COOPER LOCKS CRUISE Today we travel up and down an engineering marvel, the SanteeCooper Locks. Board the “Osprey” to cruise along the Cooper River and possibly spot bald eagles, alligators and a variety of egrets, herons and other wetland wading birds. During our journey “up the canal,” enjoy a narration from the captain on the area’s history and keep a lookout for the historic rice plantation. As the boat cruises into the locks chamber,180' long by 60' wide, we tie off inside and the gates close behind us. Next, we rise 75’ to reach lake level, take a brief shoreline cruise and then, drop 8 stories as 6 million gallons of water spill out of Lake Moultrie into the Tail Race Canal. This process takes less than 20 minutes and it’s an incredible sensation! We’ll enjoy an included lunch before our cruise.
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DEC 12 #14098
$139 PER PERSON
CHARLESTON CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
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The design of Charleston Music Hall’s Listening Room allows audiences to relish the best acoustics in town – without a single bad seat in the house! Enjoy an included lunch before joining producers Brad & Jennifer Moranz for a matinee of “The Charleston Christmas Special.” From holiday classics to spiritual favorites and everything in between, this year’s Charleston Christmas Special has something for everyone. This annual show has become a favorite holiday tradition, so make it part of your own!
EARLY BIRD BOOK BY OCT 22- $129 PER PERSON
Savannah exclusive trips pick up at Kelly Tours Garden City 2788 US 80 W Garden City, GA 31408 and parking lot B at Candler Hospital located at 5353 Reynolds St, Savannah, GA 31405
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HEALTH & SAFETY ONBOARD KELLY TOURS
With the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic it is our top priority to ensure that our passengers are in a safe environment when traveling onboard our coaches. We are fully committed to the health and safety of our guests & employees so have implemented a rigorous cleaning and disinfection procedure for all of our vehicles. Each night your coach will be fully disinfected including the usage of new electronic mister technology which ensures full wrap around sterilization coverage of all surfaces. In addition to our overnight cleaning procedures, our drivers and guides will be disinfecting surfaces with disinfectant wipes & sprays during the day on the actual trip and hand sanitizer will be readily available onboard. Before boarding, passengers will under go a non-contact temperature screening as will your guide & driver. Should a temperature be detected, boarding will be declined.Passengers will also be required to wear a face mask onboard the coach and adhere to our social distancing policy whilst traveling. To ensure social distancing we will be traveling with a maximum of 24 passengers and seats allocated for passengers will be clearly marked. For your safety please do not sit in any prohibited seat and follow your guides instructions for social distancing onboard the coach. Finally your tour guide will fully explain any restrictions and policies that we will need to adhere to at the destinations that we will be visiting. Our team is constantly working to ensure that we meet the latest advice from the CDC and our local, state and national leadership.
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CANCELATION On day trips, payments are non-refundable, but transferable one time, should a traveler (or Kelly Tours for reason of Force Majeure) have to cancel for any reason, minus cost of any show/game ticket if unrecoverable. On overnight trips, no cancelation penalty if a trip is cancelled before the final payment due date, minus a $49.00 administration fee. 50% cancelation penalty if a trip is cancelled 44–30 days prior to trip departure. 100% cancelation penalty if trip is canceled within 30 days of trip departure. If Kelly Tours is forced to cancel the trip due to the reason of Covid-19 Force Majeure, full refund minus $49.00 administrative fee or a Full Credit to your account is available. LIABILITY & INDEMNIFICATION By booking, financially committing to and physically traveling on a trip with Kelly Tours, passenger(s) do so at their own risk and will indemnify Kelly Tours and Kelly Tours employees in totality against any claim(s) resultant to any actual or perceived harm caused by potential exposure to Covid 19. In addition, passenger(s) will not hold Kelly Tours or Kelly Tours employees liable for any actual or perceived harm caused by potential exposure to Covid 19 during a trip.
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