Overnight Trip

New Year’s Party in the Low Country

Beaufort, SC is a lovely little harbor town, founded in 1711, that boasts exquisitely preserved antebellum architecture and a downtown designated in its entirety as a historic district.  Join Daniel’s as we Ring in the New Year in South Carolina’s Low Country with a two-night stay in the heart of the Beaufort historic district.  Our private early New Year’s Eve Party is a festive event with elegant dinner and dancing culminating on the rooftop with a Ball Drop, Champagne Toast and spectacular Fireworks Display over the Beaufort River at 9pm. This charming waterfront town transforms into an iconic holiday postcard scene that will leave you enchanted.  Visit the locally owned shops and scenic waterfront.  Enjoy a special Welcome Dinner and experience a traditional Low County Boil with local seafood and Carolina BBQ!  Tour the tree-lined streets by horse-drawn carriage where you will be transported to a bygone era while taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of this picturesque coastal town.  Named as the Best Small Town in the South by Southern Living in 2023, the town has been the setting of many famous movies such as Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, The Great Santini and The Prince of Tides.    A delicious traditional New Year’s Day Lunch is included before we return home ready for 2026!  Includes 5 Meals (2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/2 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, poinsettias, garland and ribbon 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. Another special show in the lineup includes Christian Duo – For King + Country.  Stay tuned for the announcement of another headliner at Opryland! 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
• Country Christmas Dinner Show featuring special musical guests (to be announced)
• 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 to be announced and subject to change.

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.