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Tour of Mt. Airy, NC - Andy Griffith and Billy Graham

Departure point - Covington, GA
Dates - October 16 - 18, 2008

Day 1 - We will depart Covington, GA this morning via deluxe motorcoach en route to Winston-Salem, NC where we will have lunch (on your own) upon arrival. Following lunch, we will visit the Old Salem Museums and Gardens, America's most comprehensive history attraction. The four museums - the Historic Town of Salem, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), the Old Salem Children's Museum, and the Old Salem Toy Museum - engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience about those who lived and worked in the early South. Following our tour of the museums, we will check into our area hotel and then enjoy dinner (on your own).

Day 2 - Following our continental breakfast at the hotel, we will step back in time as we travel to Mt. Airy, the place where Andy Griffith grew up. A stroll down Mt. Airy's Main Street will remind us of the town of Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show. We will enjoy a pork chop lunch (on your own) in Mt. Airy and then visit the Mt. Airy Museum of Regional History where history buffs can delve into the area's colorful past. Following our time in Mt. Airy, we will travel back to Winston-Salem where we will enjoy an included dinner this evening.

Day 3 - After our continental breakfast, we will travel to Charlotte, NC where we will visit the Billy Graham Library. After entering the dairy barn-styled library through a 40 foot glass cross we will follow One Man's Journey from the pastures and gravel roads of North Carolina; to "big tents" and arenas in America's largest cities; to stadiums, televisions, and radios across the globe. Displays of historic backdrops will alternate with multimedia screening theaters showing events and milestones of Mr. Graham's lifelong mission-to tell others about the love of Christ. Following an included lunch in the Charlotte area, we will depart for home.

Tour Package includes:
Deluxe Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation
Services of a Good News Travels Tour Manager
2 Nights' Hotel Accommodations

Admissions and Tours as listed:
Old Salem Museums and Gardens
MESDA
Children's Museum
Toy Museum
City Tour of Mt. Airy
Mt. Airy Museum of Regional History
Billy Graham Library

Meals included:
2 Continental Breakfasts
1 Lunch
1 Dinner

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Opryland Country Christmas
November 21 - 23, 2008
Departure Point: Columbia, SC


Package Includes:
    Deluxe Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation
    Services of a Good News Travels Tour Manager
    2 Nights' Traditional Rooms at the Opryland Hotel (Atrium view if booked before 12/14/07)
Admissions and Attractions as listed:
    Tickets to Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes
    Tickets to Louise Mandrell Christmas Dinner Party
    Tickets to ICE with larger than life ice sculptures
    Admission to the Hall of Trees
    Admission to the Treasure for the Holiday
    Opryland VIP Coupon Book

Day 1 - We will board our deluxe motorcoach and travel to Nashville, TN where we'll be staying at the spectacular Opryland Hotel for 2 nights. The hotel is recognized around the world for its extraordinary service, luxurious accommodations and first-class entertainment. You'll be surrounded by 9 acres of lush indoor gardens, winding rivers and pathways, sparkling waterfalls and over 2,000,000 Christmas lights! This evening we'll be entertained with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the world-famous Rockettes at the Grand Ole Opry House. This live production has dazzling scenery, costumes and lighting, as well as a cast and crew of nearly 100 members. In addition to the Rockettes showstopper "12 Days of Christmas," this magical production features the legendary favorite "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and the awe-inspiring "Living Nativity."

Day 2 - Today we will enjoy tickets to ICE - from the Grinch's frozen mountain top lair, to the interactive slides and surprises, down to the picturesque Who-ville complete with real smoking chimneys and feasting Whos, this life-sized story told in ice will make even the coldest of hearts grow three sizes. Tonight, we'll have tickets to the Louise Mandrell Christmas Dinner Party where we'll enjoy a traditional holiday dinner with all the trimmings as Louise Mandrell performs Christmas songs as well as her number-one hits. It will be a wonderful evening of the magical tastes and sounds of this very special time of year!

Day 3 - We will depart for home carrying with us wonderful memories of our Opryland Country Christmas tour!


**The tour will include tickets to the Hall of Trees and the Treasures for the Holiday which can be done at your leisure, as well as an Opryland VIP Coupon Book valued at over $250.00. The Hall of Trees is a hall of 30 of the most spectacularly decorated Christmas trees of the season on display at the hotel. Treasures for the Holiday is an enthralling craft show featuring a variety of hand-made and novelty gifts, ranging from candles and jewelry to clothing, artwork and food.

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Opryland Country Christmas
December 1-3, 2008
Departure Point: Easley, SC


Package Includes
Deluxe Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation
2 Nights’ Traditional Accommodations at the Opryland Hotel
Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes
Tickets to Louise Mandrell Christmas Dinner PartyAdmission to ICE! (larger than life ice sculptures)
Admission to Treasures for the Holiday, craft, antique and art show
Services of a Professional GNT Tour Director
Opryland VIP Coupon Book (valued at over $250)
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Carnival Caribbean Cruise
December 6-13, 2008
Departure Point: TBA


TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
    Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation
    7 Nights' Accommodations, with Baggage Handling
    Carnival Cruise Package
    All Port Charges and Taxes
    All Meals while on board ship

Day 1: Port Canaveral
We will depart very early this morning via deluxe motorcoach for Port Canaveral where we will board the beautiful Carnival "Glory". We will be welcomed aboard where lunch will be waiting for us on deck. (L, D)

Day 2: Nassau
This morning we will be in the beautiful Bahamas. Picture an idyllic place with stretches of perfect white-sand beaches, gracefully swaying coconut palms offering oases of shade, and warm, crystal-clear waters revealing the secrets of incredible multi-colored marine life. Whether you spend the day shopping for duty-free gifts and mementos, taking a carriage ride past sorbet-colored buildings, or touring in a glass-bottom boat, chances are you'll leave this happy place in the Bahamas with lots of beautiful memories. (B, L, D)

Day 3: "Fun Day at Sea"
Enjoy today exploring the ship, relaxing in the sun, or join in one of the many games such as the Newly and not so Newly Wed Game or Wheel of Fortune, or spend the day in the casino. Don't forget the Las Vegas style shows each night. (B, L, D)

Day 4: St. Thomas
Not all of St. Thomas' treasures are buried. Most of them are right in the open on this gorgeous island, home of the infamous Bluebeard's Tower. Whether looking for jewels, crystal, perfume and fine wines in the shops of Charlotte Amalie, or soaking up the sun on the incredible beaches, you'll marvel at the wealth of history on this treasure-filled paradise. (B, L, D)

Day 5: St. Maarten
Where else can you experience the food, style and hospitality of two separate countries in an exotic West Indian setting? St. Maarten is divided between French St. Martin in the north and Dutch St. Maarten in the south. Both sides of this 37-square-mile island offer beautiful ocean vistas, gourmet cuisines, first-rate water sports and beaches, and some of the best duty-free shopping in the world. (B, L, D)

Day 6: "Fun Day at Sea"
You may choose to relax by the pool or join in one of the many activities on board. You can always go to one of the art actions, or shop in one of the duty free shops on board. The cruise director always has lot of games and activities for the young and the young at heart. (B, L, D)

Day 7: "Fun Day at Sea"
Enjoy the last full day at sea by taking in some of the activities you missed. Enjoy the spa, take in a movie, go to a wine tasting event, or just relax in the sun. Party the night away with new friends or old ones. Don't forget the casino.

Day 8: Port Canaveral
Its time to say goodbye to this beautiful ship. Our motorcoach will be waiting for us as we leave the ship this morning. We will take with us many wonderful memories of good times that will last a lifetime. (B)

Incidental and/or personal expenses and purchases, shore excursion trips, gratuities, and alcoholic beverages are NOT included. This quotation is based on a minimum of 30 paying passengers in order to receive 2 complimentary cabin packages at double occupancy.

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Gospel Music Cruise Vacation with the Melodyaires
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7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida on the Carnival Glory
February 7-14, 2009

Also featuring Kingsway, Providence Quartet, Decree, Christian Comedian Dennis Smith and Christian Comedian Frankie "Pumpkintown" Smith

DAY 1-Port Canaveral
DAY 2-At Sea
DAY 3-Cozumel
DAY 4-Belize
DAY 5-Costa Maya
DAY 6-"Fun Day at Sea"
DAY 7 - Nassau
DAY 8-Port Canaveral


Package Includes:
7 Nights' Accommodations with Baggage Handling
Cruise Package including all port charges and taxes
All meals aboard the ship

Inside Stateroom Price: $895.00 (1st & 2nd persons) - $695.00 (3rd & 4th persons)
Ocean View Stateroom Price: $1,050.00 (1st & 2nd persons) - $750.00 (3rd & 4th persons)
Balcony Stateroom: $1,275.00 (1st & 2nd persons) - $890.00 (3rd & 4th persons)

Optional cancellation insurance is available. Please call for rates.

Motorcoach transportation from the Greenville area would be $175 per person with a minimum of 40 passengers per motorcoach.

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Alaska Land/Cruise Tour on the Carnival Spirit
May 16 - 27, 2009
Departure point: Watkinsville, GA (or flying out of Atlanta)


Tour Package includes - Roundtrip Air from Atlanta, Cruise Tour Package, All Meals while onboard ship

Itinerary -

Day 1 (Atlanta/Fairbanks) - We will fly from Atlanta to Fairbanks where we will stay overnight.

Day 2 (Fairbanks) - Today we'll enjoy a gold mining tour and riverboat cruise in Fairbanks where we'll overnight.

Day 3 (Denali) - We'll enjoy the McKinley Explorer luxury rail transportation from Fairbanks to Denali Park where we'll have a Denali Park Natural History tour and overnight in Denali.

Day 4 (Anchorage) - We'll take the luxury rail to Anchorage, Alaska's largest community, where'll overnight.

Day 5 (Anchorage) - Today we'll spend a leisurely day in Anchorage before boarding the Carnival Spirit for our Southbound Glacier Cruise. We'll depart Anchorage at 9:00 PM.

Day 6 (Prince William Sound/College Fjord) - Located off the coast of Anchorage, this amazing body of water hosts the largest concentration of glaciers in Alaska, including the College Fjord, a series of glaciers named after elite Ivy League schools. Keep one eye on the shoreline while you cruise, as you just may spot otters, seals, bears, eagles and deer. College Fjord was discovered during an 1899 expedition funded by Ivy League colleges. As a result, all of the glaciers were named after the various schools in their honor. Located in the northwest corner of Prince William Sound, College Fjord is surrounded by over a dozen glaciers, the largest of which is called Harvard Galcier. As you sail along enjoying the serenity and natural beauty of this destination, listen for the splash of glaciers calving into the water below.

Day 7 (Sitka) - We'll dock in Sitka from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM. Sitka, the only major city on Alaska's Baranof Island, is the beneficiary of three distinct cultures: Tlingit Indian, Russian and American. You'll find relics of all three cultures throughout the area. With the spectacular natural beauty of Sitka Sound, its fascinating history, unique totem park and Mount Edgecomb - a dormant volcano which rises above the harbor - Sitka is definitely a treasure in the Alaskan wilderness.

Day 8 (Juneau) - We'll dock in Juneau from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Juneau, Alaska is considered by many to be the most beautiful capital city in the nation. Checking in at just a little over 3,100-square-miles, Juneau qualifies as the biggest American city - geographically, that is. The terrain is hilly and winding, and narrow streets present a small-town quaintness existing side-by-side with cosmopolitan sophistication. You'll find great shopping, fine restaurants and superb museums.

Day 9 (Skagway/Lynn Canal) - As your ship approaches Skagway, you'll see the town resting peacefully at the base of a river valley bordered by the Coast Mountains. The mountains, ranging from 5,000- to 7,000-ft. in height, seem to rise straight up from the saltwater fjord. Once on land, the streets of Skagway draw you back over 100 years, when this idyllic native fishing village was overrun by hordes of prospectors. Today, wooden sidewalks, old-fashioned saloons, quaint gift shops and horse-drawn carriages serve as reminders of the Alaskan Gold Rush days. Stretching nearly 100 miles through some of Alaska's most breathtaking scenery, Lynn Canal is the longest glacial fjord in North America. As you cruise through this regal landscape you'll be awed by hanging glaciers, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains.

Day 10 (Ketchikan) - We'll dock in Ketchikan from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM. A popular destination along Alaska's famed Inside Passage, Ketchikan is teeming with Native American culture. Home of the largest concentration of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people in the state, this extraordinarily beautiful city on Revillagigedo Island boasts the world's largest collection of totem poles, and an equally impressive selection of museums and cultural centers featuring Native dance, carvings and artifacts. Ketchikan's calm waters and surprisingly gentle climate make it a favorite of sports fishermen.

Day 11 (Inside Passage) - Located right along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for orcas and humpback whales as you cruise the passage to the historic Alaskan ports of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.

Day 12 (Vancouver) - We'll dock in Vancouver at 8:00 AM and depart for the airport for our flight home.
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Alaska Land/Cruise Tour on the Celebrity

June 1 - 12, 2009
Departure Point: TBA

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Roundtrip Air from Atlanta
Cruise Tour Package
All Meals aboard the ship

Inside - $3380
Ocean View - $3599
Balcony - $3798
Concierge Class - $4399


Day 1: Early morning flight from Atlanta to Fairbanks, Alaska. Upon arrival in Fairbanks you will be greeted with your Celebrity Tour Director, who will transfer you by deluxe motorcoach to your Fairbanks hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2: Your day is filled with exciting activities, including a Fairbanks City Tour, a cruise on the Riverboat Sternwheeler Discovery, and a tour of the El Dorado Gold Mine, where you can try your luck at panning for gold. Stay a second night in Fairbanks.

Day 3: This morning enjoy a cup of cappuccino and some amazing views as you travel on the Wilderness Express, our glass-domed traincars, to Denali. Take the exciting Tundra Wilderness Tour deep into Denali National Park, where you may see caribou, moose, bear, and other wildlife. Overnight in Denali.

Day 4: Your morning is free for independent activities before you leave by motorcoach for Talkeetna. In the evening, you'll have time to choose from a variety of optional activities, including jet boating and river rafting. Spend a relaxing night at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.

Day 5: Spend a leisurely morning exploring picturesque Talkeetna before departing via deluxe motorcoach for Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Here you will have time to yourself to explore and have lunch on your own. From downtown Anchorage, you'll continue on to historic Seward, where you will board the Millennium to begin your cruise adventure.

Day 6: Hubbard Glacier, (scenic cruising) is the largest calving glacier on the North American continent. The glacier routinely calves off icebergs as high as 10 story buildings, sending massive blocks of ice into the sea every few minutes.

Day 7: Juneau, Alaska - Alaska's capital city gracefully balances frontier ruggedness and cosmopolitan flair. Mendenhall Glacier, a river of ice measuring 1.5 miles in width and over 6 miles on length, hugs Juneau's north side and is part of the Juneau Ice Field.

Day 8: Skagway, Alaska - When Gold was discovered in the Klondike in 1896, this town was gripped by a serious epidemic of Gold Fever, one that attracted all manner of fortune hunters, saloon owners, and adventures. Now the only prospecting is done by visitors looking to take home a souvenir nugget or two.

Day: 9 Icy Strait Point, Alaska-For Thousand of years, the Tlingit Indians have called this place home. Icy Strait offers a chance to view wildlife like the humpback whales, eagles, and brown bears.

Day 10: Ketchikan- Known as the "Salmon Capitol of the World", Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit people, who have carved the world's largest collection of totem poles.

Day 11: Inside Passage Cruising- Glaciers can exert powerful forces, but they can also wield a delicately artistic brush, leaving behind a scene of breathtaking beauty. Alaska's famed inside passages a labyrinth of fjords and hidden bays where whales and sea lions find refuge during the summer months.

Day 12: This morning you will awaken to find yourselves in Vancouver. After breakfast you will transfer to the airport for your flight home.


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