2021 Travel Guide
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2021 Travel Guide Don’t miss our Bus “Meet” & “Greets” See page 1 for locations 864-225-7783 Toll Free 800-972-1741 Fax 864-261-3513 www.ionospheretours.com This travel guide is a current list of our tours for 2021. As new tours are added we will send updates in the form of a newsletter during the year. “Still strong because of you!” STOP BY AND VISIT US FOR OUR “MEET & “GREETS”… Due to suggested “social distancing” guidelines provided by the CDC, we have made the decision to have our “get acquainted tour preview” meetings in the Walmart parking lots listed below. We’ll bring one of our buses and have a table set up outside the bus with 2021 Travel Guides, gift certificates and some ‘give- aways’. Bring a friend and get extra gift certificates. We’ll be on hand to answer questions, take deposits and share information for our 2021 tours. Mark your calendar to stop by and say hello, pick-up a gift cer- tificate and take advantage of our early booking discounts. We really miss our fellowship with all of you and hope to see your “eyes” at one of the meeting places. Don’t forget your mask! THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2021 WALMART – LIBERTY HIGHWAY – ANDERSON, SC ANYTIME BETWEEN 1:00 PM AND 4:00 PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 WALMART – EDGEFIELD ROAD – N. AUGUSTA, SC ANYTIME BETWEEN 1:00 PM AND 4:00 PM Hope to see you there!!! Page 1 The Virginia International Tattoo April 15 - 18 PAGE 3 Smoky Mountain Quiltfest May 5 - 7 PAGE 4 Golden Isles of Georgia May 12 - 15 PAGE 5 Discover Chattanooga May 21 - 23 PAGE 6 Mackinac Island Michigan June 7 - 15 PAGE 7 - 8 Gems of Kentucky & Tennessee June 22 - 25 PAGE 9 Our National Parks July 10 - 25 PAGE 10 - 11 Alaska CruiseTour July 29 - August 11 PAGE 12 Canadian Rockies & Colorado August 2 - 18 PAGE 13 -15 Bermuda Cruise August 21 - 29 PAGE 16 40 Days & Nights Festival at the ARK September 7 - 9 PAGE 17 Niagara Falls & PA Amish September 13 - 18 PAGE 18 Rolling on the Rivers September 21 - 27 PAGE 19 - 20 Autumn in Awesome New England October 2 - 10 PAGE 21 - 22 ?? Mystery Tour ?? October 14 - 16 PAGE 23 Pennsylvania Amish October 19 - 22 PAGE 24 Key West -Florida Circle November 1 - 7 PAGE 25 - 26 Virginia is for “Holiday” Lovers November 11 - 13 PAGE 27 Christmas in Myrtle Beach November 15 - 17 PAGE 28 Smoky Mountain Christmas November 18 - 20 PAGE 29 San Antonio on the Riverwalk November 29 - December 5 PAGE 30 - 31 New York Christmas December 9 - 13 PAGE 32 Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Hotel December 15 - 18 PAGE 33 2022 Caribbean Cruise on Royal Caribbean February 3 - 14 PAGE 34 - 35 RESERVATION FORMS - PAGE 37 BOOK EARLY & SAVE! CONTACTING IONOSPHERE IS EASY! BOOK BEFORE MARCH 1, 2021 WEBSITE Receive the following discounts (per person): www.ionospheretours.com When you make a deposit, you will receive E-MAIL $10.00 off : Trips 3-5 days in length [email protected] $15.00 off : Trips 6-10 days in length TELEPHONE $25.00 off : Trips 11+ days in length 864-225-7783 Local When you pay in full, you can double your 800-972-1741 Toll Free discount. You will receive FAX $20.00 off : Trips 3-5 days in length 864-261-3513 $30.00 off : Trips 6-10 days in length MAIL $50.00 off : Trips 11+ days in length 307 N. Main Street * No Discounts will apply to Credit Card Anderson, SC 29621 Payments, Cruises, or Fly Trips. * VIST US This will insure the best pricing possible We are located in Downtown Anderson for everyone. at the address listed above. Page 2 THE VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO April 15– 18, 2021 - 4 Days / 3 Nights - Tour Includes 6 Meals $770 PP Double / $710 PP Triple / $650 PP Quad / $995 Single Day 1: Spring is in the air as we travel into the historic tidewater region of Virginia to Norfolk. This morning we de- part and travel through North Carolina into Virginia. Following an included dinner, we will check into our hotel, where we have accommodations for the next three nights. (D) Day 2: This morning we will visit Nauticus, a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown water- front in Norfolk. We will visit the Hampton Roads Naval Museum that celebrates the over 240 year history of the fleet in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. This museum is located on the second floor of Nauticus, which is also the entrance to the battleship USS Wisconsin. This is one of the largest battleships ever built and it arrived at Nauticus on December 7, 2000, which also marked the 57th anniversary of the ship’s launching in 1943 – two years to the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. On the third floor of Nauticus, we can enjoy a variety of science and maritime exhibits, including: aquaria, a horseshoe crab touch tank, shark lab, interactive theaters, and a weather station. Later this afternoon we will visit the MacArthur Memorial, also located in downtown Norfolk. This Memorial is a museum and research center dedicated to preserving and presenting the story of the life of General of the Army, Doug- las MacArthur. The Memorial also pays tribute to the millions of men and women who served with Gen- eral MacArthur in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. This evening, board the Spirit of Norfolk for a dinner cruise. We’ll sail on the Elizabeth River and enjoy dining, dancing, entertainment and breathtaking views of the historic downtown waterfront. (B,D) Day 3: Following breakfast we will visit the Military Aviation Museum, home to one of the world’s largest collec- tions of World War I and World War II era military aircraft. We’ll enjoy an included lunch and listen to stories of the war effort and what life was like in Virginia Beach during the 40’s. Following lunch we will head to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, with 175 beautiful acres of roses, camellias, crape myrtles, and a very popular Butterfly House. Surrounded by water on three sides, the gardens offer a unique perspective on the horticulture of the area. We’ll have an overview of the Gar- den on a narrated tram ride, that will highlight seasonal blooms and areas of historical or horticultural significance. This evening is reserved for the Virginia International Tattoo, a centu- ries-old Scottish tradition with a 21st-century American soul, an astounding and moving display of inspirational military music, majestic massed pipes and drums, and drill team maneuvers. With over 1,000 international performers including the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, the Virginia Inter- national Tattoo is a perfect show for people of all ages and interests! (B,L) Day 4: Time has passed so swiftly. After a leisurely breakfast this morning, we will board our coach filled with a patriot- ic spirit, and head toward home. We arrive back early in the evening. (B) Payment Requirements: $200.00 Deposit Per Person due with reservation Final Payment Due by February 26, 2021 Plus cost of travel protection, if desired (travel protection offers insurance benefits & non-insurance services) cost per person is: $70 Double ,Triple, Quad or Single IONOSPHERE TOURS - 307 N. MAIN ST. - ANDERSON, SC 29621 800-972-1741 OR 864-225-7783 www.ionospheretours.com Page 3 SMOKY MOUNTAIN QUILTFEST May 5– 7, 2021 - 3 Days / 2 Nights - Tour Includes 4 Meals $465 PP Double / $420 PP Triple / $375 PP Quad / $640 Single Day 1: We invite you to board the motorcoach this morning and travel with us to Pigeon Forge in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. By early afternoon we check into our hotel, where we have ac- commodations for the next two nights. Following an included dinner we will take our seats at the Theater of the Stars. This is an Ultimate Tribute show featuring some of the World’s Greatest Celebrity Impersonators paying tribute to Legends of yesterday and today! With a rotating cast including: Elvis, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Conway Twitty, Cher, Marilyn Monroe, Buddy Holly, and so many more! (D) Day 2: After breakfast we depart for the 26th Annual “Mountain Quiltfest™.” Quilters from miles around come together at the LeConte Convention Center for this five-day long quilting event. Quilters have the opportunity to attend classes that are based on skill level and technique. There will also be a quilt show that displays a variety of quilts for your viewing pleasure. Quilters can choose be- tween different categories to enter their quilts. The winners will go home with some great prizes! Be sure to check out the vendors’ booths for a variety of quilting necessities and unique accessories. Classes and lectures are an additional fee and you have to be pre-registered (you will do this yourself). Full day classes are $75.00, Half day classes are $45.00, and each lecture is $30.00 (these costs do not include materials). All classes and lectures are offered on a first come, first serve basis and fill up quickly. To register go to http:// www.mountainquiltfest.com After spending your morning at Quiltfest you will have the option to enjoy some free time at The Island for lunch on our own and shopping. The Island has several cafes and restaurants, plus gift shops of all kinds. You can take time to enjoy the Dancing Water Fountain Display in sync to music every hour on the hour.