ISSUE 1 | JUNE-JULY 2020
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LOW-COUNTRY
LIVING
MAKE A SPLASH ON A DOLPHIN CRUISE, PAINT A SOUVENIR OF SAVANNAH , OR TAKE A STROLL THROUGH MAGNOLIA GARDENS!
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A TRAVEL ENTHUSIAST'S GUIDE TO GETTING OUT OF THE HOUSE!
KEEPING YOU SAFE
GET A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW WE ARE APPLYING CDC GUIDELINES FOR A CLEAN, AND SAFE GUEST EXPERIENCE
VISIT WWW.KELLYTOURS.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.
A letter from the President & Founder of Firstly, I would like to extend on behalf of all of us at Kelly Tours, our very best wishes, thoughts and prayers to all of our wonderful customers, and hope that you and your families are safe and sound during this awful pandemic. As you may imagine it has been a rather trying time for the company as group travel came to a screeching halt in March resulting in mass trip cancellations. The ensuing process of dismantling trips and the restructuring of the company has seen many of your favorite drivers & guides as well as office staff, furloughed and the remaining skeleton crew, holding the fort from the confines of their homes as we, like you, sheltered in place. I would like to thank those of you who have expressed your support, your patience and understanding during these past couple of dark months. There is, however, an ever-growing light at the end of the tunnel as many states start a gradual reopening which will allow us to now introduce our own reboot for the concept of group travel. This will offer you, our dear passengers, the opportunity to leave the house, have a change of scenery, interact safely with your fellow human beings and Hit the Road Again! To that end Kelly Tours will start to roll again in July with a series of day and overnight trips throughout the Summer to local uncrowded locations; reschedule, reactivate and reintroduce trips for the Fall; and launch our Christmas program. Obviously, things will not be exactly the same as they were before. To adhere to social distancing guidelines, trips will be limited to 24 passengers per coach, face masks must be worn onboard and each passenger’s temperature will be taken prior to boarding. Restaurant seating will be greatly spread out and, in some cases, boxed meals will be substituted. Passengers will also be advised on local guidelines laid down by the venues and locations that we shall visit. Coaches will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior and during each trip and hand sanitizer stations will be placed at bus loading areas and will be available onboard. Your health and Safety are our number one priority, always! So please do visit our web site www.kellytours.com or call us at 800-442-6152 to check out upcoming travel opportunities. Yours very sincerely in travel, Don Adams
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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.
pages 7-8 CHARLESTON EXCLUSIVES Get a look at some brand new itineraries with CHARLESTON ONLY departures! Hop on a trolley to rediscover Savannah, or maybe see if Lady Luck is with you at Harrah's Cherokee Casino!
page 9 SAVANNAH EXCLUSIVE Board in SAVANNAH for a day of adventure as you take in the charm of Magnolia Gardens!
page 11 KEEPING YOU SAFE Find out how Kelly Tours is applying CDC guidelines for a clean, and safe guest experience!
page 12 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Check out the terms and conditions of our cancellation policy.
ALL WAYS AMERICA ISSUE NO. 1 JUNE- JULY 2020
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FROM COUCH SEPT 27-30 #14416
$769 SINGLE
$599 DOUBLE
QUEEN ESTHER RESCHEDULED #14416
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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JULY 23 #14424
$149 PER PERSON
GULLAH HERITAGE OF THE BEAUFORT SEA ISLANDS
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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.
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AUG 23-28 #14421
$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
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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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$119 PER PERSON
ANNO DOMINI NARROWAY 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.
JULY 28 #14422
$89 PER PERSON
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TYBEE ISLAND DOLPHIN EXPERIENCE 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 ever-prevalent 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.
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CHARLESTON JULY 15 #14419
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$129 PER PERSON
COLORFUL MEMORIES OF SAVANNAH Leave the Couch for the Coach and travel to the historic city of Savannah. Here, we hop onto our Trolley for a guided tour of this unique city. Marvel at the Live Oak trees adorned with Spanish Moss; discover the stories and secrets of her famed squares and revel in her most Southern history. Lunch follows at Debi’s on Bay Restaurant followed by some free time for shopping on the newly reopened River Street. Then, a real treat. Set up your easel, brush and paint and join our private instructor at “Painting with a Twist”, for an afternoon of creativity as she guides you through the process and delights of painting your own acrylic painting of a famous Savannah sight, just seen! A marvelous memory to keep and treasure from on this colorful day out to Savannah.
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JULY 21 #14420
$99 PER PERSON
BONAVENTURE CEMETERY & WORMSLOE PLANTATION #14420
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Just outside downtown Savannah are two beautiful and enchanting spots to visit. On this trip our first stop is Bonaventure Cemetery. On a guided walking tour of this historic graveyard, we’ll stroll among towering live oaks adorned with Spanish moss overlooking ancient intricate graves and mausoleums. Next, we travel through the picturesque Isle of Hope Historic District before proceeding down the ancient oak tree avenue to Wormsloe Plantation Tabby Ruins. Here we meet our local expert guide for an indepth tour of life in 18th Century Colonial Savannah. To wrap up our day, we will visit the Byrd Cookie Company, famous for the Bennie Wafer cookie for shopping and tasting! Lunch is also included at Debi’s on the Bay Restaurant.
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EXCLUSIVES JULY 25 #14037
$60 PER PERSON
A DAY TRIP TO HARRAH’S CASINO Kelly Tours is delighted to announce the continuation of our Summer Day Trip program to Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee, NC. The Governor of N.C. is easing travel restrictions and Harrah’s Casino is reopening and should be in full swing by July, albeit with social distancing in effect on the Casino floor. We’ll leave early from the Summerville, SC Walmart and travel to Cherokee. Enjoy six hours at Harrah’s Casino with $20 free play. Experience Vegas action with over 4,000 games, including slots, blackjack, craps, roulette, plus fantastic dining and shopping.
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Charleston exclusive trips pick up in the Walmart parking lot located at 1317 N Main St Ste A1, Summerville, SC 29483
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EXCLUSIVE JULY 16 #14423
$94 PER PERSON
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After being stuck at home for over two months we could all use a change of scenery! Magnolia Plantation located just outside of Charleston, is reopening their wonderful Gardens for us to enjoy in a safe and tranquil environment. Holding the unique honor of being selected as one of “America’s Most Beautiful Gardens” by Travel + Leisure Magazine, it is the perfect venue to venture out to and enjoy the many shady trails, views over the Ashley River & the old flooded ricefields, and of course, marvel at the flora & fauna of America’s last large scale Romantic Garden. This is the perfect destination to visit as our states start to reopen and social distancing can be maintained. A boxed lunch is included for you to enjoy at leisure anywhere in the garden. 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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$1000 -INCLUDESOfficiant Ceremony Chairs 2 Hour Rental Champagne Toast Sound System Microphone Cocktail Tables Round Tables Personalized Welcome Board Free Parking Coordinator Light Decoration
CONTACT WWW.SAVANNAHGRAYLINE.US
mallory@theclydevenue.com 912-344-0064
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ELOPEMENTS ONLY AVAILABLE ON WEEKDAYS OR BEFORE 2PM ON WEEKENDS. GUEST COUNTS CANNOT EXCEED 50.
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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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.
We can't wait to hit the road again with you!
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