AWA ISSUE 3 NO LETTER by jennazan

ISSUE 3 | AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020

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CHECK OUT OUR STAFF PICK DESTINATION FOR THIS FALL! PAGE 14

ALL ABOARD!

YOU CAN WAVE GOODBYE TO SUMMER AND VIEW A VIBRANT AUTUMN FROM THE COMFORT OF THE COACH OR EVEN ON A SCENIC TRAIN RIDE!

LAST CHANCE! MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THESE ALMOST SOLD OUT GETAWAYS! DAUFUSKI ISLAND (P. 14) MACKINAC ISLAND (P. 8) AND THE BLUE RIDGE (P. 9)

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BRUCE MUNRO AT BROOKGREEN GARDENS LAST CHANCE! REGISTER BY AUGUST 14TH. TRIP #14434 PAGE 17 CHARLESTON EXCLUSIVE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

pages 3-13 MULTI-DAY ADVENTURES

Departures from BOTH Charleston and Savannah. Get a taste of the lowcountry as we whisk you away to Beaufort. Immerse yourself in the landscapes of Lancaster. Live history as you experience Anno Domini, or try your luck in Atlantic City.

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We can't wait to get on the road with you. Join us on one of our favorite adventures!

pages 15-16 DISCOVER DAYTRIPS There and back again! Check out these exciting day-trip options departing from BOTH Charleston and Savannah!

pages 17-18 CHARLESTON EXCLUSIVES Get a look at some brand new itineraries with CHARLESTON ONLY departures! Hop on a trolley to rediscover Savannah, or experience Bruce Munroe's immersive art instiallation at Brookgreen Gardens!

page 19 SAVANNAH EXCLUSIVES Board in SAVANNAH for a day of adventure as you take in the charm of Boone Hall or enjoy a cruise at Santee Cooper Lock!

page 20 KEEPING YOU SAFE Find out how Kelly Tours is applying CDC guidelines for a clean, and safe guest experience!

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Check out the terms and conditions of our cancellation policy.

ALL WAYS AMERICA ISSUE NO. 3 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020

SEPT 22-26 #14415

$999 SINGLE

$874 DOUBLE

LAS VEGAS RESCHEDULED DAY ONE LAS VEGAS HAS REOPENED! Make your own way to your local airport for a morning flight to Las Vegas! Upon arrival, you shall be transferred to the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino on Las Vegas’s famous strip. Check into your UPGRADED ELITE ROOM. The hotel features an array of dynamic restaurants, exciting bars, a roof top pool, a 1,149-foot Stratosphere Tower -- the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States -- and a world class casino. You may decide to stay put! If you choose to leave, however, we have some awesome optional excursions and Las Vegas Shows lined up! DAY TWO Enjoy a full day to discover Las Vegas. For the experience of a lifetime, book one of Kelly Tours’ Optional Excursions, or take the day to explore Vegas at your leisure!

Grand Canyon South Rim Motor Coach Tour Experience the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon South Rim. After an early departure from Las Vegas, your guide highlights the history of the region, sharing stories of the Spanish explorers, native cultures, and early settlers of northern Arizona during the drive. At the National Geographic Visitors Center, we’ll enjoy an included lunch and upon arrival take free time at Mather Point to explore the trails lining the canyon’s edge or simply take in the sights. As we head deeper into the park, we’ll stop for more sightseeing at Bright Angel Lodge, one of the original hotel destinations at the Grand Canyon South Rim. Return to Las Vegas late afternoon. Price per person: $135 Helicopter into the Grand Canyon West Rim The Grand Celebration is a helicopter tour offering stunning aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grand Canyon West. Even better, the ride lands at the base of the canyon on a private plateau overlooking the Colorado River. There, guests enjoy champagne and refreshments surrounded by the spectacular beauty of the Grand Canyon. This experience is unparalleled. Price per person: $439 #14424

DAY THREE Enjoy a full day to discover Las Vegas. For the experience of a lifetime, book one of Kelly Tours’ Optional Excursions below and/or the following exciting Las Vegas Show which is scheduled to resume soon. MOTOWN REVUE “Hitzville - The Show” Visit Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino for the Motown Revue, “Hitzville - The Show.” This energetic performance includes songs made famous by Tina Turner, The Temptations, Gladys Knight, The Supremes, The Four Tops and more! Among the talented cast is Jin Jin Reeves, who credits the appeal of the show to her phenomenal band: “I have the best band in the world... The guitar player comes from Stevie Wonder and the musical director from Gladys Knight, and of course the drummer from Diana Ross!” 5.30pm curtain. Roundtrip transportation provided. Price per person: $85 DAY FOUR Since your flight doesn’t leave until late evening, you have one last day to enjoy Las Vegas. In the evening, your coach transfers you back to the airport for a red-eye flight back home. DAY FIVE Morning arrival at your local airport.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS available on 9/23 and 9/24

SEPT 27- OCT 3 #14437

$1,649 SINGLE

$1,299 DOUBLE

VERMONT FALL SPLENDOR DAY ONE Meet your Kelly Tours coach and tour escort and start our drive North with a welcome dinner and overnight just outside of Washington DC on this, first leg of our journey. D DAY TWO After an included breakfast, we travel through the states of New Jersey and New York and into Connecticut New England to the amazing Foxwoods Casino. Check into our hotel attached to the Casino and the rest of the day is free to enjoy Foxwoods many amenities and restaurants; not to mention its extensive Casino floor! B DAY THREE Following breakfast our journey continues into the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It is here that we follow the world famous Kancamagus Highway, a winding road through the forest affording the very best of Fall “leaf-peeping” opportunities. As we emerge from the Kancamagus we head North again into “The Granite State” of Vermont and the picturesque town of Stowe. Here check into our hotel and enjoy traditional New England fare at the included dinner. B D DAY FOUR Begin your day with a full breakfast in the Hotel’s Dining Room. We then head to Cold Hollow Cider Mill to see how cider is made and sample some cider donuts. Our next stop is Mount Mansfield. Here we take the Gondola for a ride to the top of Vermont’s highest mountain offering spectacular views of Fall colors below. Finally, this afternoon we tour the famous Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory with naturally a tasting at the end. This evening is free to explore the culinary scene in downtown Stowe and indulge in a little shopping. Don’t forget to pick up some Vermont Maple Syrup. B DAY FIVE Heading West today we say farewell to Stowe and drive to Burlington, VT located on the shore of Lake Champlain. Jump onboard the “Spirit of Ethan Allen II” for a scenic cruise on the Lake. Keep a close eye out as you may even spot “Champ”, the reputed monster said to live in the lake! Continue our journey through Southern Vermont and into upstate New York where we overnight in Albany, NY with an included dinner. B D DAY SIX Following our route South, we travel through the Catskill Mountains, past New York, Philadelphia & Washington DC to Richmond, VA for our final overnight and included farewell dinner. BD DAY SEVEN Continue the last portion of the journey back towards home. B

SEPT 27-30 #14416

$769 SINGLE

$599 DOUBLE

QUEEN ESTHER RESCHEDULED 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

BOOKING DEADLINE AUGUST 27,2020

LETTER FROM SIGHT & SOUND

OCT 11-19 #14053

$2,874 SINGLE

$2,239 DOUBLE

GRAND HOTELMACKINAC ISLAND DAY ONE Meet your Kelly Tours coach and tour escort as we journey to Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana, south of Cincinnati, Ohio. We’ll stop to rest and for lunch (on your own). Belterra is a classic casino resort on the scenic Ohio River near the Markland Dam offering non-stop gambling action, entertainment, dining, shopping, an indulgent spa, and world-class golf. Enjoy the dinner buffet with an included voucher and $10 in free play at the casino. D DAY TWO After an included breakfast, we depart for Frankenmuth, MI, known for its Bavarian hospitality – regardless of the season! During travel, we’ll take rest stops and a lunch break on your own. Upon arrival we check into the Bavarian Inn Lodge for their famous chicken dinner along with a performance of the German anthem, “Schnitzelbank Song.” Spend free time tonight exploring! B D DAY THREE After a breakfast buffet, we check out and meet our local guide for a tour of Frankenmuth. Next browse the magical Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland before we travel to Mackinaw City, break for lunch on our own, and catch the ferry to Mackinac Island. Upon arrival at the dock, horse-drawn taxis take us to the Grand Hotel, which has beckoned guests to a bygone era of hospitality and charm since 1887. This evening, meet in the Main Dining Room for a spectacular dinner including an appetizer, soup, salad, entrée and dessert. After dinner, venture to the Terrace Room for dancing and live music from the Grand Hotel Orchestra or grab a nightcap at the Cupola Bar. The view of the Mackinac Bridge at night is spectacular. B D DAY FOUR Begin your day with a full breakfast in the Grand Hotel’s Main Dining Room. After a horse-drawn carriage tour of the island, spend the rest of the day exploring! Make sure you’re back in time to dress for dinner this evening. B D

DAY FIVE Enjoy an early breakfast this morning before catching the 9:00am ferry back to the mainland. Our motorcoach and driver will meet us in Mackinaw City and we’ll depart for Alpen, MI via Heritage Route 23 – known as the Pathway to the Sunrise Coast. Upon arrival enjoy free time for shopping, sightseeing and lunch. This afternoon explore the shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary on a glass bottom boat. During the 2½ hour cruise, observe preserved shipwrecks, scenic shorelines and majestic lighthouses. Board our coach and depart for Thunder Bay Resort and Elk Preserve. After checking in, we take a ride on a horse-drawn carriage through the resort and across Thunder Bay River to see the majestic elk! At Elk Antler Log Cabin dine on a gourmet meal prepared on antique wood cook stoves and a wine tasting highlighting local vineyards. B D

ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT! DAY SIX After breakfast in the Clubhouse Grill, we board our coach and depart for Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. We’ll break for rest stops and lunch on your own. Upon arrival we’ll check into our downtown hotel for a two-night stay. Free evening tonight. B DAY SEVEN Following breakfast, we meet our local guide for a tour of spectacular Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Take time for lunch (on your own) and shopping before returning to the hotel. You are free the rest of the afternoon. Tonight, we’ll check out Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show: Celebrating Canada for over 26 years! Canada’s longest running dinner musical features over 70 songs; from maritime folk songs to modern classics. The family-style meal is served by multitasking performers during the show! After the performance, we return to our hotel to admire the Falls illuminated during the evening! BD DAY EIGHT Enjoy an included breakfast and begin our drive towards home. Today’s drive winds through beautiful Pennsylvania into the Mountaineer State of West Virginia and includes rest stops and lunch on your own. Before we check into our hotel for the evening, we’ll gather for an included dinner at Tamarac Artisan Center and Restaurant. Tamarack’s striking, peaked red roof and lovely landscaped grounds draw half a million visitors per year, as well as the unique Appalachian artisan products and extraordinary food. We spend the night in Beckley.. B D DAY NINE Fill up on breakfast before we hit the road! Today we’ll take a splendid drive through the mountains of Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia before arriving home. The new friends and memories on our travels with Kelly Tours last a lifetime! B

OCT 26-29 #14059

$739 SINGLE

$599 DOUBLE

THE BEAU RIVAGE RESORT DAY ONE Join your fellow travelers for a trip to “The Playground of the South” -- Biloxi, Mississippi, a coastal city on the Gulf of Mexico. For the next three nights, the Beau Rivage Resort will be our home away from home! This modern hotel features a dynamic 24-hour casino, ten on-site dining options, three bars and lounges, live entertainment, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool overlooking the Gulf. Tonight, we’ll enjoy an included dinner (food credit). BD DAY TWO Take advantage of the amenities at the Beau Rivage Resort, including $25 free play and daily breakfast & dinner (food credit). BD DAY THREE Choose to join us on an optional trip to New Orleans or relax at the Beau Rivage. Breakfast & dinner (food credit) included. BD DAY FOUR After our final breakfast at the Beau Rivage, we’ll begin the journey home a bit more relaxed and maybe even with fatter wallets! B

OPTIONAL EXCURSION

available on 10/28

NEW ORLEANS Day trip to New Orleans - Laissez les bon temps roulez! Meet our local guide and travel through three centuries of history, legends and romance in “The Crescent City!” Absorb the sights and sounds of the legendary French Quarter and historic Jackson Square. Learn about the unique above ground burial system at haunting historic cemeteries. Marvel at tales of voodoo and piracy on Bayou St. John, the waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates, and stop at City Park, the 5th largest urban park in America. Follow the path of the St. Charles Avenue streetcar, the oldest continuously operating passenger railway system in the world (until interrupted by Hurricane Katrina), view the homes of former Kings and Queens of Mardi Gras, stately mansions and the exclusive Garden District. Spend the rest of the day on the iconic Bourbon Street and Jackson Square before heading back to Biloxi in the evening. Price per person: $25

OCT 18-23 #14446

$1,109 SINGLE

$799 DOUBLE

BALLY'S ATLANTIC CITY RESCHEDULED 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

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

ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT!

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

OCT 29-31 #14435

$714 SINGLE

$599 DOUBLE

KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING DAY ONE Meet your Kelly Tours tour director and spotless motorcoach and drive to Nashville, TN. Here we check into the worldrenowned Gaylord Opryland Resort. Situated in the heart of Nashville, this luxury hotel allows you to hit all the high notes of Music City both in the area and under their roof. Featuring 9 acres of lush indoor gardens, cascading waterfalls, a full service Spa, stylish restaurants including steak, Mexican, Italian, Japanese, frozen desserts, pubs & wine bars and even an indoor water park, there is always something for everyone at this resort. Enjoy the evening at Opryland. D DAY TWO Enjoy an included Breakfast before we head off for a melody of tuneful activities in town. Begin on Nashville’s famed Music Row with a tour of Historic RCA Studio B, Nashville’s oldest remaining recording studio. Following the guided tour, everyone will gather around the legendary microphone for a private recording session with your very own professional sound engineer. Receive a complimentary CD of the group’s vocal efforts after! Then it’s off to the Country Music Hall of Fame museum to complete the tour experience. The morning concludes with an included lunch and line-dancing at the world famous Wildhorse Saloon. Following lunch, we will take a tour of the first venue built specifically as a home to the Grand Ole Opry, The Opry House. Then its back to the Resort for free time to shop at Opryland Mills and have dinner at one of the many dining options available, before we head back to the auditorium for the Friday night performance of The Grand Ole Opry! B L DAY THREE Partake in our final breakfast at the resort before bidding farewell to the Music City and returning home. B

STAFF PICK

Let's make a day of it! SEPT 23 #14076

$159 PER PERSON

DAUFUSKI ISLAND Unwind on this day trip to Daufuskie Island! Daufuskie, located between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, is the southernmost semi-inhabited sea island in South Carolina, is only accessible by ferry and is very wild! Board the Delta Lady ferry for a cruise over to the Island and keep an eye out for dolphins! Upon arrival, enjoy an included lunch at the Old Daufuskie Crab Company, a beloved local restaurant featuring fresh seafood dishes. Next, embark on a tour onboard the only form of motorized transport allowed on the Island – you’ll see, and to learn about the unique history of the Island including Bloody Point Lighthouse, the African Baptist Church and Mary Fields School. End your tour at the General Store to shop for souvenirs before we board our ferry back to the mainland after a fantastic day

ONLY 6 SEATS LEFT!

THERE AND OCT 17 #14443

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$119 PER PERSON

ANNO DOMINI NARROWAY RESCHEDULED We are excited to announce that NarroWay Productions will be reopened in July and will feature their NEW show: Anno Domini â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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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OCT 10 #14444

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$149 PER PERSON

GULLAH HERITAGE OF THE BEAUFORT SEA ISLANDS RESCHEDULED Located between Charleston & Savannah lies the historic and fascinating Sea Islands of Beaufort. It is here in 1861 that Union soldiers landed marking the start of reconstruction and the freeing of slaves whose culture we now know as Gullah. Join our local expert for a 3-hour tour through the Sea Islands and follow the history of these resilient peoples. Learn of their unique culture, dialect, art, and humor. Learn about the Penn Center, started in 1862 to educate newly freed slaves. View the old plantation fields, Gullah cemeteries and travel the impressive Avenues of Oaks with entrance to the Praise House along the way. A low Country Boil lunch will then be served complete with a Gullah storyteller who will entertain and charm you with tales of her people.

BACK AGAIN OCT 5 #14422

$89 PER PERSON

TYBEE ISLAND DOLPHIN EXPERIENCE RESCHEDULED

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It’s about time to jump off the couch onto the coach then onto a boat! Travel to Tybee Island for an included lunch at the Crab Shack where the Elite Eat in their bare-feet and dine on steamed seafood, whilst enjoying the fun atmosphere, spectacular scenery, exotic Birds, and an Alligator Pond with over a hundred of these reptiles to view. We then join our captain for a Dolphin Cruise through Tybee Island’s-waterways in search of the everprevalent bottle-nose dolphin playing in their natural-habitat, bird life, estuaries, and marshes they to call home. Whilst onboard enjoy views of Fort Pulaski and Cockspur Island Lighthouse. After the Dolphin Cruise we will stop by the Tybee Island Lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic Ocean for a photo opportunity before returning for home.

OCT 30 #14449

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$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!

***NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH!***

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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

CHARLESTON AUG 22 #14434

$79 PER PERSON

BRUCE MUNRO AT BROOKGREEN GARDENS BOOK BY AUG 14! #14434

The internationally known artist Bruce Munro, is bringing his spectacular large-scale light sculptures to Brookgreen Gardens, located just 2 hours North of Charleston. Join us for an evening excursion to literally see the gardens in a new light through his seven “Southern Light” works which combine light & sound intertwined with the natural garden setting. Best seen when dark, we arrive around 8:30pm and follow the path through the garden to experience extraordinary visual, as well as audio creations such as the Fields of Lights; 11,700 stems of light swaying among the natural tall grass. Fireflies with 600 sprigs of light jumping along an Oak Alley. Hive with 1448 glowing bee inspired hexagons peaking out from ancient brick and much, much more. This art must be experienced in person! Depart Charleston area around 6:00pm, boxed dinner onboard, return to Charleston by midnight.

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EXCLUSIVES Charleston exclusive trips pick up in the Walmart parking lot located at 1317 N Main St , Summerville, SC 29483

OCT 22 #14121

$139 PER PERSON

SANTEE COOPER LOCKS CRUISE

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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.

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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EXCLUSIVES SEPT 26 #14447

$129 PER PERSON

BOONE HALL & TEA PLANTATION #14447

Today we visit two beloved plantations in the Charleston area. Our first stop is Boone Hall, America’s oldest working plantation, dating back to 1681. Famed for massive moss-draped live oak trees forming a natural corridor at the entrance, the plantation has been the backdrop for many TV shows and films. Tour the house with a guide in historical dress, then walk through the beautiful gardens to admire antique roses over 100 years old, as well as the 9 original slave cabins. We’ll enjoy an included packed lunch before swinging by the Angel Oak Tree on Johns Island, estimated to be over 500 years old. Finally, we visit America’s only working tea plantation. See hundreds of thousands of tea plants on the 127 acres farm on Wadmalaw Island and learn how this Southern (iced) and British (hot) beverage is produced! Tour the plantation and the greenhouse to experience what it takes to bring new tea bushes into the world.

OCT 29 #14123

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$139 PER PERSON

SANTEE COOPER LOCKS CRUISE

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

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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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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