Cozy Coastal

Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Enjoy walking along the boardwalk, sinking your toes in the plentiful sand, & taking in the incredible view from your private oceanfront balcony!

February 28 - March 5, 2022 (6 days) HIGHLIGHTS 5 Nights on Virginia Beach in Oceanfront Rooms at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside Virginia Beach Riding Tour Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Cruise Military Aviation Museum The vastness of the North Atlantic Ocean stretches out before us...and the birds! Virginia Air & Space Center Fort Monroe and Casemate Museum MAP AT A GLANCE Norfolk City Tour Virginia Nauticus Marine & Science Center Virginia Beach including Battleship Wisconsin Colonial Williamsburg North Carolina . Elizabeth River Cruise Colonial Williamsburg

56 Day 1 - Home to Virginia Beach, VA restaurant featuring something for everyone. Then we’ll explore Fort Today we fly to the sunshine of Cozy Coastal Virginia! Following an Monroe, the largest stone fort surrounded by a moat, and the Case- early evening arrival, we’ll check into our oceanfront accommoda- mate Museum, which tells the significant history of the fort. Upon tions at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside and prepare for a returning to the hotel, dinner will be on your own this evening week of fun as we get to know Virginia Beach and Coastal Virginia! at your choice of restaurants along the Virginia Beach “strip” and Virginia Beach lies where the meets the Atlantic adjacent boardwalk. Ocean. Settle into your oceanfront room, taking in the breathtaking Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch view before you from your private oceanfront balcony! Be sure to stroll along the 3-mile boardwalk that stretches along the beach- Day 4 - Virginia Beach lined oceanfront. This evening we will enjoy a welcome dinner at Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before we depart for downtown Nor- the hotel’s restaurant, Hemingway’s, which offers a variety of op- folk, where we’ll learn the port city’s colorful history of over three tions for all tastes. centuries as we ride through its lovely historic district and restored Included Meals: Dinner areas. Our local guide will point out areas of interest along the way, Hotel: Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside (5 Nights) like the stately homes along the Hague, old St. Paul’s Church, Moses Myers House, Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Memorial, and Day 2 - Virginia Beach the historic Freemason District. We’ll visit Nauticus, a marine and After breakfast at our hotel, a local guide joins us for a Virginia science center that explores the power of the sea with interactive Beach Riding Tour. We’ll learn about the history of Virginia’s largest exhibits. Connected to the museum is the Battleship Wisconsin, one city and get the pulse on current day in Virginia Beach. Stop at the of the largest and last battleships built by the U.S. Navy, which we Old , a National Historic Landmark that can explore above and below deck. Lunch will be on your own in- has guarded the mouth of the bay since 1792. Then we’ll visit the side the Nauticus Café. This afternoon we’ll board the Victory Rover Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center to experience coastal cruising vessel for a two-hour tour of Norfolk’s Elizabeth River. The habitats from around the world. The aquarium includes thousands cruise features an up-close view of the Naval Base from the water of animals, representing over 300 species. Lunch will be on your and offers a wealth of information on the bustling port area. Dinner own in the Osprey Café. This afternoon, we’ll spend time on the tonight will be in downtown Norfolk at Freemason Abbey, a tavern- water as we board a whale watching cruise. Look out for whales, style restaurant housed in a renovated 19th century church. bottlenose dolphins, seabirds and waterfowl! Then we’re off to one Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner of Virginia Beach’s most prized attractions, the Military Aviation Mu- seum, for a guided tour of one of the largest private collections of World War II and Korean War era aircraft in the world. Dinner will be served at the museum, and we’ll be entertained by a talented local musician. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Virginia Beach Following breakfast, we’ll spend the day exploring the sights of Hampton, Virginia, a nearby city on the sea and the birthplace of America’s space program. Visit the Virginia Air & Space Center to see interactive aviation exhibits spanning 100 years of flight, more than 30 historic aircraft, a hands-on space exploration gallery, unique space flight artifacts, and the Apollo 12 Command Module. Lunch will take place at the Grey Goose Café, an upscale casual R&J Travelers in the top of Cape Henry Lighthouse - what a view!

Virginia Beach - stunning coastline near the Cape Henry Lighthouses. The old lighthouse was built in 1792 & stands 90 feet tall and the new lighthouse was built in 1881 & is 157 feet! 57 There’s just something about the crashing ocean waves!

Fort Monroe - cross the bridge to explore this grand fort built between 1819-1834

Battleship Wisconsin - 887’ length, 108’ beam, launched in 1941 Day 5 - Virginia Beach After breakfast at our hotel, our local guide takes us to Virginia’s Historic Peninsula and Colonial Williamsburg. Along the way, we’ll Governor’s “Tryon” Palace - the gardens and grounds are beautiful! will hear interesting and informative narration about the historic triangle and Coastal Virginia. Upon arrival in the charming town of Cozy Coastal Virginia Williamsburg, we will be transported back in time to meet trades- Bag Fees people, shopkeepers, and others that call Williamsburg home. Ex- 2022 Dates & Prices INCLUDED plore historic 18th century buildings, engage our nation’s founders, Dates: February 28 - March 5, 2022 (6 Days) and gain a new perspective on our American story. With so much $2,499 Double $2,839 Single to see and do, there is something for everyone – history lovers, Price Per Person: makers, and fans of architecture. Experience a half-day touring this $2,389 Triple $2,349 Quad living museum, with an admission ticket providing entry into the Roundtrip Airfare from MSP including many exhibition buildings, including the Capitol and the Governor’s Price Includes: all baggage fees, taxes & surcharges, Palace. Tour historic homes, public buildings, and 18th century 10 Meals, Hotels & Activities as stated in craft shops where costumed hosts recreate the sights and sounds of brochure, Luxury Motorcoach America 200 years ago. In the afternoon, there’s free time for lunch $200 p/p deposit at time of reservation. on your own and shoping at the many unique specialty shops in Deposit Due Per Person: Full payment due 45 days prior to Merchants Square. Enroute back to the hotel, a farewell dinner will departure. be served at the Whaling Company, known for simply prepared Optional Travel seafood and land favorites in a comfortable environment. $164 Double (per person) / $200 Single Protection P/P: Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (See page 10 Tour Pace: for description) Moderate Walking Day 6 - Virginia Beach to Home R&J Travel Bucks: $35 Travel Bucks Earned With This Tour Following breakfast, we’ll depart for the airport with fond memories Needed Travel A valid driver’s license, government of our time spent exploring the best of Coastal Virginia! Documents: issued photo id, or a valid passport. Included Meals: Breakfast 1-800-758-6877 or www.rjtoursonline.com 57