Overnight Trip

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)

Luxury Mystery Tour

Our Luxury Mystery Tour features a minimum of 3 nights at Luxury Accommodations and days full of exciting destinations and unique attractions!  If you like staying at top hotels and new surprises revealed to you each day, you will LOVE this Luxury Mystery Tour! We will send clues ahead of the tour, we will tell you what to pack, but we will keep you guessing.  Just when you think you have it all figured out, a new surprise awaits!  We can’t wait for you to join us!

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!

Columbia & Snake Riverboat Cruise

Join Daniel’s on this roundtrip tour from North Georgia as we make our way to the Pacific Northwest to journey along the Snake River and through the Columbia River Gorge from Clarkston, Washington onboard a beautifully appointed modern American Cruise Line Riverboat.  Guided by onboard experts, become a part of the legacy created by pioneers such as Lewis & Clark who once roamed these terrains and mesmerizing landscapes. Watch as the ship passes through the intricate lock and dam system, witness firsthand the marvel of human engineering that tames these mighty rivers.  Gaze in awe at the towering silhouette of Mount St. Helens, guarding the horizon, its lofty volcanic peaks dominate the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest.  Explore Astoria, OR, the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies.  This Pacific Coast port town is adorned with charming Victorian homes, cobblestone streets, eclectic local shops and views of mountains that disappear into the sky. Along the way, visit the ethereal cascade of Multnomah Falls, where crystalline waters plunge from 620 feet above. Ride a jet boat into the heart of Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in North America. A wide variety of exciting land excursions are included at every port stop.  As twilight descends, retreat to the sanctuary of your modern riverboat vessel, where lively onboard entertainment and locally curated dishes await. This itinerary takes you through a profoundly beautiful region of America, one filled with stories of expedition, adventure, and the purest forms of nature’s beauty!

Port Highlights:  Hells Canyon Jet Boat Tour/Clarkston, WA/Cruise the Snake River/Pendleton, OR/Richland, WA/Cruise the Columbia River Gorge/The Dalles, OR/Kalama, WA/Astoria, OR/Portland, OR

PRICE PER PERSON: Balcony Cabin starts at $7560

(Price based on cabin availability & double occupancy.  Limited availability for single cabins, call for a quote.)

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Road Trip to the Dakotas

South Dakota is expansive where rolling prairies give way to the dramatic Black Hills National Forest. See the colorful cliffs and canyons at Badlands National Park, explore from the prairies to the mountains at Custer State Park and learn all about their famous bison herd. Mt. Rushmore is a tour highlight! See the amazing carving of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln on the side of the mountain. Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial – the towering mountainside sculpture of the famous Indian Chief. Other South Dakota highlights include the Ft. Hays Western Dinner Show including sets from the movie “Dances with Wolves”, spend 2 nights in Rapid City, visit Deadwood, see Sioux Falls, the Statue “Dignity”, Wall Drug and the Corn Palace.  North Dakota is dominated by the Great Plains that give way to the rugged Badlands near the border with Montana where Theodore Roosevelt National Park sits.  Visit the park and see the ND Badlands.   We spend 2 nights near Medora, ND and experience some of the best dining in the West at Pitchfork Fondue – cowboy chefs expertly load New York Strip steaks onto pitchforks to cook!  Get into the Western spirit at the Medora Musical – a fun & entertaining Country Western Music Revue Show.  The NEW Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is now open and we will visit!  The inventive $450 million center devoted to Roosevelt celebrates the beauty of North Dakota and conservation.  We will even make a stop to see the ND roadside attraction – the World’s Largest Buffalo Monument standing 26 feet tall! Other places we will visit along the way include Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming, drive through eastern Montana, make a stop at the St. Louis Arch and Sioux Falls, SD and Omaha, NE.   A guided tour of Chicago as we make our way through the city is a tour highlight!  Visit one of the largest working dairy farms in the country in Indiana.  Spend one afternoon & night in Minnesota near the Mall of America – the largest mall in the USA – so you can shop ’til you drop!  This is a Classic Road Trip packed full of so many amazing stops and through some states you may still need to mark off your list!  Includes 17 Meals (11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners + 3 Free Drury Inn Dinners)

Upper Mississippi River Cruise Tour

Join us on the motorcoach as we make our way to the Midwest for a classic Mississippi River Experience!  Visit Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis where the tram will take you 630 feet up to the top of the Arch.  Enjoy the view of the Mighty Mississippi River from the tallest monument in the USA.    Spend some time in Hannibal, Missouri along the banks of the River and see the Boyhood Home of beloved author Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain. See Becky Thatcher’s House, Huckleberry Finn’s House, and learn about the adventures of Tom Sawyer on the Mark Twain Riverboat Dinner Cruise.   Come aboard the TWILIGHT RIVERBOAT in LeClaire, Iowa. Coveted as the “the most elegant riverboat to be launched in the last 100 years,” the TWILIGHT was carefully designed and built to replicate the lavish steamboats popular in the Victorian era. Mile after glorious mile, you’ll enjoy the best of the Mississippi from the towering bluffs, two Locks & Dams, quaint river towns, and fascinating historical narration during a 2-Day Cruise from LeClaire to Dubuque, Iowa. Witness first-hand the importance of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge – a haven for migratory birds. The Bald Eagle is one of the greatest success stories in the recovery of an endangered species, so watch for these majestic birds along the way!  Live entertainment and meals are included onboard the Riverboat both days of the cruise, and you will overnight in Dubuque before cruising back to LeClaire on Day 2. Other tour highlights include the Smithsonian accredited National Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque. Spend the night before the cruise and the night after the cruise in LeClaire along Iowa’s Great River Road in the Quad Cities. Here you will have a chance to “COME PICK WITH THE BEST OF ‘EM” at Antique Archaeology – featured on the History Channel’s American Pickers show. The show’s host, Mike Wolfe is a local in LeClaire. Visit the John Deere Pavilion that showcases the newest and vintage John Deere equipment. Experience history like never before at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield. Step inside key moments in Lincoln’s life, from triumph to tragedy.  Join Daniel’s as we go Riverboating!  Includes 14 Meals (7 Breakfasts/3 Lunches/4 Dinners)

“One Must Travel to Learn…”

-Mark Twain

 

Mackinac Island…Somewhere in Time

Slow time and spend time, in the relaxed atmosphere of Mackinac Island, voted “Best Island in the Continental U.S.” at the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.  New for 2027… enjoy a 2-night stay at the famous Grand Hotel, where past meets the present.  Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas. Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the island, so we park our Motorcoach on the mainland and travel by ferry to the island. Horse and carriage then become our mode of transportation.  Since 1887, Grand Hotel beckons guests to a time where old-world meets new charm. Staying here is an experience you will never forget, from the tradition of the Grand Buffet Lunch, Afternoon Tea in the Parlor, dressing up for dinner, nightly dancing to the sounds of a live orchestra, and sitting in a rocking chair on the world’s longest porch overlooking the Straits of Mackinac. You will become immersed in the romance of it all and see why the movie “Somewhere in Time” was filmed here.  The island is known for its abundance of lilac trees that bloom in June. See and smell the lilacs in bloom during the 78th Annual Lilac Festival! Enjoy a horse drawn carriage tour of the island, stroll the quaint downtown famous for its fine fudge, enjoy a slower pace on the island as you sit on the hotel’s massive front porch and enjoy its rich amenities.  Ride a bike around the island or take a short stroll into town to visit one of the many shops and restaurants. So much more is also included in this tour as we circle Michigan! Visit Sault St. Marie and sail through the Soo Locks to Lake Superior; visit charming Charlevoix, located on the shore of Lake Michigan, take an exciting dune buggy ride on the Lake Michigan Sand Dunes – you will not believe how massive these dunes are! A tour highlight includes a visit to the fascinating Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village where you can explore a fascinating collection of authentic artifacts and stories of America’s ingenuity and innovation. Visit the Ford Rouge Plant where the F-150’s are made.  A visit to Frankenmuth Bavarian Village and Bronner Christmas Wonderland adds to the fun. This trip is a favorite for those who experience it! Includes 16 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners).  This one sells out fast, so don’t miss out on this Top Daniel’s Tour!

Discover REAL ALASKA by RAIL

Join Daniel’s Discovery Tours on this Alaska Rail Tour of a Lifetime & Discover the REAL ALASKA by land, rail & sea!

 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

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Cost Per Person: $6795  (Based on Double Occupancy)

 $1,000 deposit due with reservation.  Final payment due 3/4/27.  No refunds after final payment date.

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)

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. 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 15 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 3 Dinners)