Southeast

Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival

Get Away with us to the Gulf Coast with a 2-night stay at Beau Rivage Casino Resort in Biloxi as we discover Coastal Mississippi and Mobile Bay!  With centuries of rich history, vibrant culture, and genuine Southern hospitality, highlights of our visit include a Biloxi Shrimping Cruise in the calm, protected waters along the coast where you will learn how the journey begins for a shrimp and how it ends up on dinner plates! Visit the Maritime Museum, established to preserve and interpret the maritime history and heritage of Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. If you love seafood, fresh gulf catch is on the menu along with fantastic non-seafood choices. Enjoy an included lunch at the iconic Mary Mahoney’s Old French House, built in Biloxi during the French occupation of the coast that opened as a restaurant in 1964.  It is known as “The best New Orleans restaurant outside of New Orleans.”  Visit Beauvoir – home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.  Tour the meticulously restored home, explore the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library, and stroll through the beautifully landscaped grounds. Founded by the French in 1702, Mobile, Alabama, is one of the Gulf Coast’s major cultural hubs and we will explore its rich history during our two night stay.  Explore along the pedestrian-friendly Dauphin Street Entertainment District – the vibrant, historic heart of downtown Mobile, renowned for its 19th-century architecture, diverse dining and retail options. The 2027 Gulf Coast Lantern Festival at Bellingrath Gardens is a highlight of this getaway!  Stroll through a glowing wonderland in the gardens and immerse yourself in the vibrant and colorful celebration of Gulf Coast culture with 40 dazzling handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color.   Inspired by traditional Chinese lantern artistry and brought to life with modern design, dazzling plants, animals, and imaginative creatures illuminate every path.  Interactive displays invite you to move, play, and step into the experience. Canopied by a grove of century-old oaks and furnished with fine antiques and crystal chandeliers, step back in time with a visit to the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion offering a rare glimpse of life in the Old South. When it was built in 1855, the Greek Revival style house was the center of the lively social life of the thriving cotton port of Mobile. Today, the home stands out as one of the most beautifully restored historic mansions on the coast. Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras celebrations in the USA!  Visit the Mobile Carnival Museum that chronicles over 300 years of Carnival and Mardi Gras in Mobile and discover the art of costume design and float construction.  See the intricate designs and artistry of majestic crowns, scepters, and robes of Mardi Gras monarchs.   Come aboard the Perido Queen Riverboat for a delightful evening dinner cruise on Mobile Bay, and visit USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, home to the WWII battleship USS Alabama and submarine USS Drum, both National Historic Landmarks. The Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion features vintage military vehicles, a historic aircraft collection and exhibits including the WWI exhibit.  Join this fun and informative tour as we explore the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Mobile, Alabama! Includes 9 Meals (4 B, 1L, 4 D)

Florida Winter Getaway

This 5-night Winter Getaway to Central Florida is full of fun and sunshine during the chilly North Georgia winter, and it features 3 nights at an Official Walt Disney World Hotel, the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando/ Disney Springs!  Enjoy the wonderful amenities, shows, dinners and venues of this iconic Florida playground.  Cirque du Soleil-Disney Springs is a  High-Flying, Mind-Blowing Cirque du Soleil Performance you will never forget! Drawn to Life transports guests into the world of Disney animation in Cirque du Soleil’s signature style.  At the Pirates Dinner Adventure, step into a pirate world where the action doesn’t stay on stage…it surrounds you. While you enjoy a full three-course meal, sword fights clash, acrobats soar, and your crew cheers from every direction! Glass Bottom Boats have attracted visitors to Silver Springs since the 1870’s with breathtaking views of underwater life and the many natural springs that feed the Silver River. In fact, the Glass Bottom Boat was invented here! Marvel at the beauty and sheer size of Mammoth Spring, the river’s head spring, while onboard. You’ll explore many other beautiful feeder springs and see countless species of fish, ancient Native American and Spanish artifacts and even underwater movie props from the days when Hollywood productions flourished at the park! Venture behind-the-scenes and discover what makes Daytona International Speedway, the World Center of Racing.  Climb aboard an open-air tram and take a ride around the world-famous track!  Visit the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, showcasing spectacular displays honoring great achievers in all forms of motorsports.  Enjoy a beachside lunch at Daytona Beach!   BOK Tower and Gardens, a national historic landmark, features magnificent Olmstead Gardens, the 20-room El Retiro Estate and the 205-foot, 60-bell, 205-foot Singing Tower Carillon. This majestic Carillon plays 30-minute bell concerts. Bok Tower Gardens has fascinated millions of Florida visitors since it opened in 1929.  Dinner is included one evening at “Florida’s Oldest Restaurant” (Since 1905), The Columbia.  In Celebration, FL the Columbia overlooks the picturesque lake and offers classic elegance in a Mediterranean style setting where diners enjoy fine Spanish / Cuisine in an old-world atmosphere.   Top off this Florida Winter Getaway with a fun Lunch Cruise on the St. John’s River aboard the Sternwheeler Barbara-Lee with a 3-course meal and Live Entertainment!  All these fun events and venues were included on our 2026 Luxury Mystery Tour and we had a blast, so Daniel’s is heading back to the Sunshine State for a winter break!

Key West & the Florida Keys

Join Daniel’s as we explore the string of beautiful tropical islands stretching 120 miles off the southern tip of Florida…THE KEYS! Cruise from Ft. Myers Beach to Key West on the high-speed ferry – the Key West Express. The ferry is the fast and fun way to arrive at the southernmost point in the USA. You will LOVE your 2-night stay at the 4-Star waterfront luxury hotel in Key West, The Marker – one of the newly built hotels in Old Town. Centrally located by the historic seaport, you can relax at the hotel or immerse yourself in the Key West vibe just steps away along Duval Street. Use your included Hop On/Hop Off Trolley Pass during your full free day of exploring Key West on your own. It is easy to visit optional Key West places that interest you the most during your free time, such as the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum where Hemmingway wrote several of his famous novels and where you can see the six-toed polydactyl cats, descendants of Hemingway’s original pet “Snowball”. Take a photo at the Southernmost Point monument, tour President Harry S. Truman’s Winter White House, or maybe visit Smather’s Beach. Our coach catches up with us in Key West to drive us north along the famed Overseas Highway – one of the most scenic drives in the U.S. with fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. Enjoy some time in the beautiful beach village of Islamorada with a visit to the Key’s History & Discovery Center and the Theater of the Seas with their dolphin and sea lion shows!  Enjoy the laid-back vibe of Key Largo, visit an Alligator Farm, and take an exciting Airboat Ride in the Everglades!  Visit Cape Kennedy Space Center where you can explore NASA’S Space Shuttle Program, learn about the space pioneers, and discover current and upcoming space exploration. Visit Homosassa Springs – home to the Manatees and other fascinating wildlife, stroll along the Sponge Docks at Tarpon Springs, and visit the oldest city in America, St. Augustine, including a trolley ride through the historic district. Get away with us to the Florida Keys and experience the best of Florida on this fantastic tour! Includes 13 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners)

**DAY TRIP**Jukebox Review

Step back in time and crank up the nostalgia with North Georgia Jukebox Revue – a high-energy musical rewind through the unforgettable sounds of the 1950s and 60s! This toe-tappin’, heart-thumpin’ stage show celebrates the golden era of rock ’n’ roll, doo-wop, Motown, and more, brought to life by a dynamic cast of singers and dancers.  Not only do we have amazing seats at The Colonnade Theater, as VIP ticket holders we also get FREE POPCORN to enjoy during the show!  Join Daniel’s on this Day Trip to Ringgold, Georgia where the Colonnade provides a welcoming space for this performance to come to life.  Lunch is included at Ringgold’s Farm to Fork Restaurant, dedicated to bringing families back to the dinner table.  They believe in honest cooking, warm hospitality, and creating a place where families, friends, and neighbors feel at home.  This will be a day full of great music, great food and great fun.

Chattanooga Christmas Getaway

Dust off your Dancin’ Shoes and join us for this Christmas Tour to Chattanooga for a Christmas Carol Dinner Cruise along the Tennessee River on the Southern Belle Riverboat!  Bring your friends and neighbors along on this fun-filled Holiday Get-away! We stay downtown in the heart of the city for 2 nights and visit iconic Chattanooga locations such as the Chattanooga Choo Choo and Nights of Lights at Rock City! Walk through Rock City Gardens’ award-winning holiday lighting spectacular where you can enjoy a festive evening and delight in the magical decorations. All aboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum for a fun ride on a rolling time machine providing the sights and sounds of yesteryear along one of the original railroad lines into Chattanooga. The train takes you through the Missionary Ridge Tunnel, which pre-dates the Civil War! The train arrives in East Chattanooga where you can visit the railroad restoration workshop and watch the locomotive rotate on a turntable for the return trip.  We set sail on the Southern Belle Riverboat for a two-hour voyage filled with live music, dancing, and a great dinner.  From festive holiday classics to smooth tunes to dance to, the music creates a lively atmosphere for the evening!  Other tour highlights include a visit to the Tennessee Aquarium and the newest IMAX Show at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater. Dive into two worlds of wonder and excitement at one of the top-rated aquariums in America. Begin with the freshwater exhibits in the River Journey building. The adventure continues with the Ocean Journey building. We will stop at Buc-ee’s on the way home!  Chattanooga is so much fun during the holidays!  Includes 4 meals (2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner)

Luxury Christmas Tour…Greenbrier, Grove Park, Biltmore

Join us on this NEW Greenbrier itinerary for 2026 and experience pure holiday magic at two of the most luxurious Resorts in the country at Christmastime!  Spend two nights at the 5-Diamond Greenbrier Resort, in White Sulfur Springs, WV, and one night at 4-Star Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.  The first stop on this Luxury Christmas Tour is Asheville to experience the wonder of the Biltmore House during Christmas!  With fragrant wreaths, glittering garland, and thousands of sparkling ornaments, you will become immersed in yuletide joy.  The Omni Grove Park Inn is a magical destination at Christmastime when its famous annual Grove Park Inn Gingerbread Competition entries are on display.  During your overnight stay at Grove Park Inn, explore the historic hotel to see the elaborate edible art and enjoy the holiday ambiance with over 80 Christmas trees and rows of garland hung over the huge stone fireplace in the Great Hall!  Known as “America’s Resort” since 1778, the Greenbrier is surrounded by the wondrous Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia.  It comes to life at Christmastime as it is dressed for the occasion and sparkles inside and out! There is simply no other experience like it! Enjoy two nights in Greenbrier luxury including a formal dinner and elegant breakfasts in the Grand Dining Room. Tour the Declassified Bunker as you go behind the scenes into the mountainside beneath the hotel to an emergency Cold War fallout shelter. Once a top-secret U.S. government relocation facility built for Congress during the Eisenhower Era, the Bunker is now open to tour, and it is fascinating! Enjoy plenty of free time at the Resort to enjoy exclusive services and amenities such as fine dining, designer boutiques, the festive Depot Christmas Shop, a world-renowned mineral spa, a 103,000-square foot gaming and entertainment venue, afternoon tea, culinary demonstrations, and a nightly champagne toast! Spend the last night of the tour in Wytheville VA at the Bolling-Wilson boutique hotel and visit Tamarack Artisan Center in WV.  Visiting the Greenbrier is one of our most popular holiday tours, and we have taken it up a notch by including Biltmore House and Grove Park Inn this year!  Includes 9 Meals (4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners)

Myrtle Beach…Beachfront Holiday

NEW, NEW, NEW!!  We gave this Daniel’s holiday favorite a new twist!  Join us as we kick-off your Christmas season in the heart of the Grand Strand at a new upscale oceanfront Marriott property with great shows, great meals, and now including a visit to Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens! Enjoy a 3-night stay at SpringHill Suites with an oceanfront balcony suite, beach access, and resort-inspired amenities.  Pack your flip flops because you can stroll in the sand!  Walk the garden paths at Brookgreen Gardens to the sounds of holiday music amid the soft glow of more than 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights.   The beautifully decorated Carolina Opry presents music, comedy, and dance at the “Christmas Show of the South” with a warm, wonderful, and fun spirit of Christmas.  The Alabama Theater presents the “South’s Grandest Christmas Show” that brings the joy of the Holiday Season to the stage with an incredible combination of talent, scenery, and special effects along with traditional holiday favorites.  New for our 2026 itinerary is the Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre Show “Christmas on Main” where it is like stepping into the heart of a small-town holiday postcard—the twinkling lights glow a little warmer, music feels a little sweeter, and laughter comes easy. Enjoy some free time to explore along the boardwalk at Barefoot Landing entertainment and shopping complex, and visit Broadway at the Beach – the largest entertainment complex in South Carolina.  We also have some great dinners lined up including a spectacular All-You-Can-Eat Calabash Style Seafood Buffet!  This one is packed full of fun and is sure to sell out fast! Includes 6 Meals (3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners)

Branson Christmas Show Trip

Let us entertain you with shows, shows and more shows this holiday season as we make our way to Branson, Missouri – the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World!” Enjoy exciting family style entertainment in Branson as we spend 3 nights in the heart of the Ozarks at the 4-Star Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing. We have lined up what we consider the Best of Branson’s Christmas shows!  A highlight includes the Miracle of Christmas as it comes to life on stage with massive sets and live animals at Sight & Sound Theater. Journey to Bethlehem alongside Mary and Joseph where there may be no room at the inn, but God has a lowly stable prepared as the angels announce the coming of the Messiah! The Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise and Show is a highlight of any Branson visit, along with Doug Gabriel’s Family Christmas Show, a heartfelt celebration of faith, family & the joy of Christmas! Visit the College of the Ozarks, also known as “Hard Work U” where students work at a campus job to earn a tuition-free education. Learn about this unique college on a student-led tour, enjoy a student-prepared lunch, and shop for student-made goods! Stay tuned for more Branson Show announcements as the tour gets closer.  Experience the magic of Christmas at Graceland and spend one night as a guest of the “King of Rock ‘n Roll” at Elvis’ 4-Star Hotel – the Guesthouse at Graceland! Tour the Graceland Mansion beautifully decorated for the holidays! A tour highlight includes an overnight stay at Dolly Parton’s NEW SongTeller Hotel in the heart of Nashville. Be among the first to experience Dolly’s iconic charm and songwriting spirit woven into every detail of her Nashville hotel in the heart of Music City! This tour is packed full of great holiday entertainment and includes beautifully appointed hotels all 5 nights! Tour includes 11 Meals – 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Opryland Christmas

Experience Gaylord Opryland Resort’s Annual “Country Christmas.” More than 3-million holiday lights adorn the resort, along with larger-than-life decorations make this one of the biggest Christmas celebrations in the South! A tour highlight includes the hottest show in town – Vince Gill and Amy Grant at their annual Christmas Concert at The Ryman. Other Christmas Shows in the lineup include Christian Duo For King + Country, The General Jackson Lunch Cruise & Christmas Show, and the Opryland Country Christmas Dinner Show.  This annual trip is so much fun and is sure to bring the Christmas spirit.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Grammy Award winning For King + Country at the Opry House
• Delta River Flatboat ride through Opryland
• Opryland Country Christmas Dinner Show 
• ICE! Spectacular Ice Sculpture Exhibit 
• General Jackson Lunch Cruise & Christmas Show
• Singer/Songwriter tour of “Music City”
• Country Music Hall of Fame
• Vince Gill and Amy Grant Annual Christmas Concert at The Ryman

All 3 nights are at the Opryland Hotel. THIS ONE SELLS OUT FAST, SIGN UP EARLY! Includes 6 Meals (3 Full Breakfasts at Opryland, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner) Show schedule subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.

St. Augustine Nights of Lights

Historic St. Augustine has plenty of history to explore, over 450 years to be exact!  History and charm abound as you stroll along the brick-lined streets and delight in the city’s European flavor, with centuries-old buildings, horse-drawn carriages, quaint cafes, unique shops, and hidden courtyards. During the holiday season, the City of St. Augustine becomes an amazing festival of twinkling white lights as it hosts the annual Nights of Lights celebration.  Over three million white lights are strung over historic buildings, shops, and live oaks throughout the historic district.  Rachael Ray Magazine named St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights as one of the nation’s “twinkliest,” and National Geographic Magazine listed it as one of the Top 10 Cities in the World for Holiday Lighting Displays.  Enjoy the wonderland of lights on a fun and festive Nights of Lights Trolley Tour that includes magic glasses and the opportunity to sing holiday songs along the best of the lighted route! Immerse yourself in history and luxury when old-world charm meets modern amenities during a 3-night stay at the FABULOUS NEW 4-Star Renaissance Hotel located in historic downtown.  Make the most of your free time by walking over to the St. George Street Pedestrian Shopping District or the historic Castillo de San Marcos fortress, or the original City Gates.  Other tour inclusions are a Historic Trolley Tour, an afternoon Harbor Cruise, a visit to the Lightner Museum, Anastasia Island, and the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Includes 7 Meals (3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners). Some of the venues and restaurants require climbing stairs due to their historic nature.