Southeast

Colonial Williamsburg Christmas

Join us as we visit Williamsburg, VA where you’ll find enduring traditions, charming period Christmas decorations, and a season that warms the heart. Williamsburg was capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780 and played a significant role in the American Revolution. Today, it serves as a living history museum where costumed interpreters portray daily life in the Colony and share their Colonial Christmas Traditions. Visit the authentic trade shops, have an included dinner in an authentic tavern, and visit Merchant Square, an 18th-century style retail village with over 40 unique shops and restaurants.  Travel back in time at Jamestown Settlement where you can explore America’s beginnings with interactive exhibits, gallery exhibits, films, and an outdoor living-history area where you can climb aboard a re-creation of one of the three ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607.  Spend two nights at the Williamsburg Resort at the Colonial Village. One night of this tour is spent in Charlotte, NC with an evening visit to the Billy Graham Library during the Light of the World annual Christmas Celebration!  The Journey of Faith Tour retraces the inspiring journey of Billy Graham, and the live nativity, holiday dinner, and carriage ride around the grounds are highlights of the Library visit.  Enjoy a festive dinner and overnight stay at the beautiful Carolina Inn – a 4-Star boutique hotel in Chapel Hill, NC.  Visit the Bob Timberlake Gallery where you will find his original art and home collection. So many fun holiday events are packed into this Christmas Trip! Includes 9 Meals (4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners)

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 a festival of twinkling white lights as it hosts the annual Nights of Lights celebration.  Over 3 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 Night’s 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 have stairs due to their historic nature.