Spring
**DAY TRIP** Calloway Gardens – Spring Festival and Butterfly Garden
Callaway Resort & Gardens offers four seasons of adventure, relaxation, and fun in Mother Nature’s breathtaking landscape. Join us for a beautiful day at the Celebrate Spring Festival & the Butterfly Garden. Admission to Callaway Gardens includes access to the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel, and the Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl. Enjoy the new art installation, Flights of Color. Stretching across Cason’s is a colorful display of kites that dazzle in the sunlight. You will also discover blooming beauties when you wander through 150,000 vibrant tulips at Cason’s, or the vast display of azaleas, totaling 20,000 beautiful azalea blooms! A special treat is a visit to the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center. April is Longwing Butterfly Month! Witness a living rainbow of butterflies during our visit. Hundreds of Longwing butterflies of all colors dance around the Day Butterfly Center as we Celebrate Spring at Callaway Resort & Gardens. Enjoy these tiny flying flowers as they exhibit their unique courtship displays and turn the conservatory into their dancefloor. What a special treat for us all! Lunch is included at Callaway. JOIN US FOR THIS FUN DAY!
The price of the Day Trip, $165 per person, includes round-trip motorcoach transportation from the Daniel’s Depot in Lula, GA, lunch, and admission to the Spring Festival and Butterfly Garden. Day Trips are non-refundable.
**DAY TRIP** Anderson Senior Follies – The Last Resort Show
Join us for a great day of toe-tapping fun and laughter at the Henderson Auditorium at Anderson University in SC for The Last Resort: A Senior Follies Variety Show. When a well-meaning child places their aging parents in a Retirement Community, the couple soon discovers that “The Last Resort” lives up to its name — and then some. Far from a quiet retirement, this colorful community is bursting with quirky characters, daily hijinks, and a never-ending stream of gossip. From offbeat activities to unexpected friendships, chaos and charm go hand in hand in this delightfully dysfunctional setting. The Last Resort is a crowd-pleasing mix of sharp comedy, toe-tapping music, and spirited dancing, brought to life by a remarkably talented cast of seniors. Get ready for laughs, surprises, and a heartwarming reminder that growing older doesn’t mean slowing down. On our way to the show, we will enjoy an included lunch stop at Applebee’s in Anderson, South Carolina. Join us for this FUN DAY OUT!
The price of the Day Trip, $145 per person, includes round-trip motorcoach transportation from the Daniel’s Depot in Lula, GA, lunch, and ticket to the show. Day Trips are non-refundable.
*NEW* Puget Sound & San Juan Islands Tulip Festival Cruise
Springtime is a great time to visit the Pacific Northwest with one of the most magnificent floral displays in the U.S.A. Join Daniel’s and American Cruise Line for an unforgettable cruise as we sail through the calm waters of Puget Sound and San Juan Islands with the Cascade and Olympic Mountains as a backdrop during the height of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Washington! Join us on this roundtrip tour from North Georgia as we explore the Pacific Northwest on a stunning Tulip Festival Cruise aboard American Cruise Line’s small ship, the American Constitution. Sail through the Puget Sound & San Juan Islands with a highlight stop at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival – The largest in North America featuring tens of millions of vibrant tulips. The incredible Cascade and Olympic Mountains converge with the serene waters of Puget Sound, creating a mesmerizing landscape dotted with the enchanting San Juan Islands. Cruise in ultimate comfort as you immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty while spotting an array of remarkable wildlife, including the iconic orcas, majestic gray whales, soaring bald eagles, and playful harbor seals that call the Salish Sea home. Venture ashore on meticulously crafted expeditions. Take an optional excursion exploring the manicured pathways of Butchart Gardens adorned with a kaleidoscope of blooms, or an awe-inspiring optional whale watching cruise. A team of onboard historians and indigenous guides will bring this region—and its history—to life as there’s a story around every bend. Includes one night pre-cruise stay at Seattle’s Four Season’s Hotel with narrated city tour, roundtrip transportation from Daniel’s to include airport/hotel/ship transfers, roundtrip/non-stop Delta economy air Atlanta/Seattle, all meals & snacks, cocktails & beverages included onboard.
PRICE PER PERSON:
Deluxe Waterview Cabin $6465 / Deluxe Balcony Cabin $7335
(Price based on cabin availability & double occupancy. Call for Single Availability.)
$1000 Non-refundable Deposit Due with Reservation. RESERVATION DEADLINE & FINAL PAYMENT DUE 1/2/26
Alaska’s Northern Lights – Discover the Aurora Borealis
The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are expected to be highly active in 2026 due to the peak of a solar cycle. Daniel’s is heading to Alaska to chase the Aurora Borealis! Alaska is one of the best places on earth to see the Northern Lights. When the conditions are right, colorful bands of light in shades of green, yellow, white and purple dance in the dark night sky and this natural phenomenon is an unforgettable experience! Join your Daniel’s Guides along with your small group of fellow travelers at the Daniel’s Tour Depot in Lula, GA for this once-in-a-lifetime winter tour. We fly to Fairbanks with a 2-night stay at traditional Alaska style lodging along the Chena River. Fairbanks is the largest city in Alaska’s interior and has a prime location under the auroral oval. During ideal viewing conditions, the Aurora Borealis may make an appearance over the River, and the hotel will provide a wake-up call so we don’t miss it! The far-north latitude of Fairbanks makes it one of the best places on Earth to experience the magic of winter. We explore Fairbanks including a visit to one of the top-rated things to do…a guided natural history walking tour with Reindeer in the boreal forest. Watch the Reindeer leap and bound among the trees or stroll lazily alongside our group. We stop at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Overlook and see part of the 800-mile pipeline that transports crude oil from Prudhoe Bay on Alaska’s North Slope to the port of Valdez. See the cultural demonstrations & exhibits at the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center and learn about relationship between the Native People & the environment of interior Alaksa. ICE ALASKA, the annual Ice Art and Competition event brings the finest sculptors from around the world to compete, and we will visit the spectacular display of sculpted pieces. Chena Hot Springs is world renowned for being one of the best places on Earth to see the northern lights. This remote property is located under the most active band of northern lights. We will make our way through moose country for a 2-night stay in the quaint Lodge located near the Chena Hot Springs, where you have an unlimited pass to swim and soak. Enjoy an included Dog Sledding adventure! You can even sign up for other optional activities such as snowmobiling or ice fishing. The pinnacle of Aurora viewing is on our agenda as we make our way to the top of Charlie Dome Mtn one night in special snow-going vehicles where we wait for the Aurora in special heated yurts. The dark skies overhead dance with the Northern Lights when conditions are right! A tour highlight includes the spectacular Aurora Winter Train from Fairbanks for a once-in-a-lifetime experience crossing the quiet serenity of pristine snow. Enjoy the winter wonderland of Alaska’s backcountry from the comfort of a warm railcar, complete with comfortable seats, large picture windows and meals available for purchase in the dining car. On a clear day, a spectacular view of Denali/Mt McKinley rises into view above the Susitna River. Anywhere along the tracks, a watchful eye may be rewarded with the sight of a moose in the wild. We arrive at Talkeetna in the afternoon for a 2-night stay at the beautiful Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge in Mountain View rooms. On a clear day, the Lodge offers majestic views of the tallest peak in North America, Denali. Inside, there’s a crackling fire in a giant river rock fireplace. Enjoy a day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful lodge or take the hotel shuttle on the short ride into the quirky town of Talkeetna and browse the unique gift shops. Our return flight from Anchorage on Sunday afternoon bring us back to Georgia early on Monday, March 30th.
COST PER PERSON: $4425 (Double Occupancy)
$1,000 Non-Refundable Deposit Due with Reservation. Reservation Deadline & Final Payment Due 1/9/2026
Includes: 7 nights lodging, roundtrip economy air outbound flight from Atlanta-Fairbanks, return flight Anchorage-Atlanta, listed attractions (optional attractions are available for an additional fee), Daniel’s Tour Host, 5 hotel breakfasts, 3 dinners, roundtrip coach transportation, one-way Adventure Class Aurora Winter Train. We reserve the right to make substitutions for activities that may change due to reasons beyond our control. All reservations are double occupancy, no singles available. Small Group Tour – Limited Availability.
TOUR PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO COMFORTABLY NAVIGATE WALKING IN SNOW AND ICE. EXPECT AN ACTIVE LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION THROUGHOUT THE TOUR. FLY/DRIVE TOURS REQUIRE PARTICIPANTS TO NAVIGATE LARGE AIRPORTS WHERE WALKING MAY BE EXTENSITVE BETWEEN AIRPORT GATES, YOU WILL CHECK-IN YOUR OWN LUGGAGE, AND FLIGHT SCHEDULES MAY REQUIRE EARLY/LATE DEPARTURES/ARRIVALS. GROUP AIR IS ECONOMY SEATING, IS NOT UPGRADEABLE & AIRLINES CONTROL ALL SEAT ASSIGNMENTS. CONTACT US IF YOU WANT TO MEET THIS TOUR AT THE GATEWAY HOTEL AND SECURE YOUR OWN AIR AND AIRPORT TRANSPORT.
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Canadian Rockies by Rocky Mountaineer Glass Dome Train
Enjoy extraordinary landscapes on this Journey through the Clouds onboard Rocky Mountaineer’s Gold Leaf Glass Dome Train. This tour takes you through some of the most untouched, breathtaking natural beauty on the planet from Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise and Calgary. Join your Daniel’s Guide in Lula, GA to start your Rocky Moutaineer adventure. Transfer to the Atlanta airport for your flight to Vancouver International Airport. Start your tour by exploring the Inner Harbour of downtown Victoria, and world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Travel by train from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior – see the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Journey by train into the province of Alberta including Mount Robson, at 12,972 feet, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The rails pass Pyramid Falls, then climb over the Yellowhead Pass to Jasper National Park and the resort town of Jasper. Enjoy a motorcoach sightseeing tour along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic highways – highlights are the Columbia Icefield, an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier, and a visit to the Glacier Skywalk. Explore Banff National Park by motorcoach. Well known for iconic turquoise waters, Lake Louise offers a jaw dropping view of towering peaks rising from the famous glacier fed lake. Enjoy a motorcoach tour exploring the many places of interest around Banff, including Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Make your way by motorcoach to Calgary for an overnight stay before your return flight to Georgia. Tour includes 2 nights in Vancouver, 1 night in Kamloops, 2 nights in Jasper, 2 nights in Banff at the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, 1 night in Calgary. PASSPORT REQUIRED
TRIP INCLUSIONS: 9 DAY/8 NIGHT JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS ROCKY MOUNTAINEER GOLD LEAF SERVICE LEVEL, 8 HOTEL NIGHTS, 2 TRAIN DAYS, 9 DAYS MOTORCOACH TRANSFERS, 13 MEALS (8B,4L,1D,), LISTED ATTRACTIONS, GRATUITIES FOR ONBOARD HOSTS, TOUR GUIDES AND DRIVERS, LUGGAGE HANDLING/PORTERAGE AT HOTELS AND STATIONS, ROUNDTRIP ECONOMY AIRFARE, DANIEL’S TOUR GUIDE.
COST PER PERSON: $8385 INCLUDES EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
$8785 after 10/1/25 (based on Double Occupancy), Call us for Single Availability
$1,000 Non-Refundable Deposit Due with Reservation. Reservation Deadline & Final Payment Due 02/20/2026. No Refunds after 02/20/2026.
EXPECT AN ACTIVE LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION THROUGHOUT THIS TOUR. FLY/DRIVE TOURS REQUIRE PARTICIPANTS TO NAVIGATE LARGE AIRPORTS WHERE WALKING MAY BE EXTENSITVE BETWEEN AIRPORT GATES, YOU WILL CHECK-IN YOUR OWN LUGGAGE, AND FLIGHT SCHEDULES MAY REQUIRE EARLY/LATE DEPARTURES/ARRIVALS. GROUP AIR IS ECONOMY SEATING, IS NOT UPGRADEABLE & AIRLINES CONTROL ALL SEAT ASSIGNMENTS. CONTACT US IF YOU PREFER TO JOIN THIS TOUR AT THE GATEWAY HOTEL AND SECURE YOUR OWN AIR AND AIRPORT TRANSFERS.
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Mystery Tour
We have so much fun on our Mystery Tours! If you like surprises and have an adventurous spirit, this tour is for you! Think of it as 5 days full of Mystery and tons of fun! A new “reveal” awaits every day, and we promise that each day will be filled with unique and interesting adventures. Don’t worry, we will tell you what to pack, but we like to keep you guessing, then we like to “WOW” you with all kinds of exciting things! We are excited about our mystery destination in 2026 and we can’t wait for you to join us!
AMERICA 250
The United States will celebrate its 250th Anniversary in 2026! Join Daniel’s as we celebrate with a 4-night stay in a centrally located hotel with visits included to many sites of historical significance. In Philadelphia, we tour Independence National Historical Park which represents the founding ideals of the nation and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including the Liberty Bell! Visit our nation’s capital as we spend our days immersed in the American experience in Washington, DC. See the major attractions including the National Mall, the Washington Monument, The War Memorials, the Vietnam Wall, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House and the Capital Building, and more. Enjoy free time to visit the Smithsonian Museums of your choice and even make your way to see the Declaration of Independence & U.S. Constitution! Take a tram tour of Arlington Cemetary including a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Changing of the Guard. Gettysburg continues to draw visitors from around the world to its hallowed ground as the turning point in the Civil War that significantly affected its outcome and the history of our nation. Tour the Gettysburg Military Park from the battlegrounds to the monuments and the Cyclorama…history comes to life. A tour highlight is the ceremonial performances of military music by massed bands at the 2026 Virginia International Tattoo! We make our way to Norfolk, VA to enjoy this amazing patriotic show. The incredible international cast features more than 800 performers – with bands and drill teams from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps joined by civilian and military performers from 7 nations. Favorites include Switzerland’s Top Secret Drum Corps and the Netherlands Royal Marine Band. Enjoy a 2-night stay at a beachfront hotel with an oceanview balcony room at a great location along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Join us as we celebrate our great nation and 250 years of our freedom! Includes 14 Meals (7 Breakfasts/7 Dinners). This tour is considered ACTIVE and will require walking in our Nation’s Capital.
Texas!
We have a Texas-sized good time on our spring tour of the Lone Star State! Spend 2 nights at a River Walk hotel in San Antonio where you will experience the vibe of this exciting city up-close. Enjoy a special Dinner on a River Barge as you tour along the San Antonio River! Enjoy free time to also explore the River Walk on your own. Visit the Alamo and learn the history of this iconic place. Visit eclectic and fun Luckenbach, where “Everybody’s Somebody.” Stroll the quaint town of Fredericksburg in Texas Hill Country, visit the shops and the National Museum of the Pacific. Visit Wild Seed Farms where wildflowers are cultivated. A tour highlight includes a stop in Waco to visit Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Market – from the hit TV Show “Fixer Upper” and the Magnolia Network. Visit the Silos, have lunch from one of the great food trucks and grab a magnificent cupcake at the Magnolia Bakery. Enjoy an overnight stay near the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, see the Longhorns parade through town and enjoy an evening at the legendary Stockyards Rodeo at the Ft. Worth Cowtown Coliseum – an authentic western cowboy experience featuring bull riding, barrel racing, roping, and bronc riding. Find yourself the biggest steak you can in this Cow Town and become immersed in the Fort Worth historic district. Tour Dallas and get a first-hand look into the events that led up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Visit the Choctaw Cultural Center in Durant, Oklahoma and step into a living village showcasing the heritage of the Choctaw People. Enjoy an included lunch with authentic Choctaw selections on the menu. Travel through Louisiana Cajun Country with an included authentic Cajun meal, and stop in Hot Springs, Arkansas to explore a bit along the way! Other fantastic highlights include an overnight stay at the 4-Star Guesthouse Hotel at Graceland in Memphis, and at the 4-Star Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi. Travelers always LOVE this FUN tour to Texas! Y’all pack your boots and saddle up with us on the motorcoach and we will set out on this fun ROAD TRIP to see those famous Texas Bluebonnets and Longhorns. Includes 14 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners)
Spring in New York City
This motorcoach tour to New York City is the best way to experience Manhattan! Touring New York City with our own private transportation to iconic places all over the city with our experienced guides with you every step of the way ensures you will see all the sights and sounds of The Big Apple this spring! A 3-night stay in the heart of the city gives you the chance to become immersed in a true “Manhattan Experience”. See the places you have always wanted to see including the Empire State Building, Trump Tower, 5th Ave, Madison Ave, Wall Street, Greenwich Village, and so much more! Take a walk in Central Park, see Rockefeller Center, and visit the 9/11 Museum and Memorial to remember the day we will never forget. Ride up to the Observation Deck of One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, for a one-of-a-kind view over the city! Take a harbor cruise from Battery Park to Liberty Island to see The Statue of Liberty up close and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum. Sail across the harbor to Ellis Island and visit the fascinating Immigration Museum. Experience the excitement of Times Square and Broadway with “Nights on the Town” including a classic NYC dinner and Broadway Show. Go behind the scenes at Radio City Music Hall and tour the home of the Rockettes! Experience the famous culinary scene with a slice of NYC Pizza or stop by a NYC hot dog cart! There is so much to see and do in The Big Apple…join us as we take it all in and have a great time! We spend our first and last night in Northern Virginia and 3 nights in downtown Manhattan. Includes 8 Meals (5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners).
This is an ACTIVE Tour. Participants must be able to walk for several city blocks on uneven streets and climb stairs.
Outer Banks
This tour is a Daniel’s favorite! Enjoy a 3-night stay at an oceanfront hotel in Kittyhawk, NC and explore the barrier islands known as the Outer Banks (OBX). See historic lighthouses including Currituck Beach Light Station and Bodie Island Lighthouse. One of the most unique experiences on the Outer Banks is a ride on a 4×4 Hummer to see the Wild Spanish Mustangs as they roam free along the beach near Corolla – the natural habitat they have occupied for centuries. Explore along the pristine Cape Hatteras National Seashore ending at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest in the U.S. Visit Kitty Hawk and the Wright Monument at Kill Devil Hills. During your visit you can walk to the First Flight Boulder and Flight Line which mark the location where the Wright Brothers first flew. It is amazing to stand at that very spot! Visit the Elizabethan Gardens and learn about The Lost Colony – one of America’s oldest unsolved mysteries – what happened to the early settlers that vanished nearly 450 years ago? Visit Roanoke Island Festival Park where you will see costumed interpreters throughout the replica of England’s first settlement in the New World. Climb aboard the Elizabeth II, a 69-foot sailing vessel representative of those which sailed to the New World in 1585. There is so much history and so much beauty on the Outer Banks, and some of the best fresh seafood you will find! We know the best places to eat, and we will tell you all about the rich history as we explore the Outer Banks. The first and last nights are spent in Rocky Mount, NC and 3 nights are spent on the Outer Banks in a lovely oceanfront hotel. Includes 12 meals (5 Breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 Dinners including a Fabulous Seafood Buffet)