SOUTHERN COASTAL JOURNEY WITH EXTENDED STAY ON AMELIA ISLAND (AGE2012)

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Tour Length: 10 Days
Countries Visited: United States
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Tour Category: Other Globus Tours
Tour Operator: Globus Tours
Tour Code: AGE-2012
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Title
Southern Coastal Journey with Extended Stay on Amelia Island

Vacation Overview
Discover southern hospitality at its best on this Southern coastal vacation. Begin your trip in Charleston, where you’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour in this beautiful, historic town. On the tour of Charleston’s 300-year-old historic district, see where the Old South lives—in stately homes, well-mannered hospitality, and gentle dignity. Then it’s off to picturesque Beaufort for a tour via a carriage ride through the quaint streets. On to romantic Savannah, America’s first planned city, for a trolley tour, sightseeing, free time, and dinner at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room.Enjoy a tour of glorious St. Simons before your cruise to Jekyll Island, once the playground for the rich and famous at the turn of the 20th century. Stay at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, built in 1887 as the winter home for the Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, and Morgan families. Here, a trolley tour introduces you to the Club Historic District, a cluster of 19th-century mansions formed by some of America’s most prominent families. Visit Fort Clinch State Park, a restored Civil War-era fort, and spend time relaxing in the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, with its pleasant climate and beautiful beach. Play golf or tennis, rejuvenate in the spa, and relax on the beach—a perfect way to end this marvelous Southern vacation.

 

Hotels


CHARLESTON
Courtyard Charleston Historic District (F),

SAVANNAH
Mulberry Inn (F),

JEKYLL ISLAND
Jekyll Island Club (SF),

AMELIA ISLAND
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort (D)

Meals
American breakfasts daily (B), 2 three-course dinners (D) including a special farewell dinner on Jekyll Island

 
Day 1:
Arrive in Charleston. Welcome to Charleston! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

Day 2:
Charleston. This morning, see where the Old South lives on in Charleston—in the stately homes, well-mannered hospitality, and gentle dignity, in the words of Gone with the Wind’s Rhett Butler. Enjoy a guided tour by a Local Guide of Charleston’s beautiful, 300-year-old historic district. This afternoon visit MAGNOLIA PLANTATION and ride the guided Nature Tram, highlighting the plantation’s diverse landscapes and the plantation’s history. This evening, perhaps join an optional dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Carolina through spectacular Charleston Harbor and past Fort Sumter. (B)

Day 3:
Charleston–Beaufort–Savannah. Depart Charleston for picturesque Beaufort, a town that has conserved much of its pre-revolutionary character. Enjoy a guided tour of the town by CARRIAGE through narrow, oak-lined streets past the former homes of wealthy cotton growers. Later this afternoon, make your way to romantic Savannah, America’s first planned city and a place filled with numerous historic landmarks. This evening, a special treat is in store for you when you experience Southern hospitality and down-home cooking at MRS. WILKES’ DINING ROOM. (B,D)

Day 4:
Savannah. This morning, a TROLLEY TOUR led by a Local Guide tells you about Savannah’s history as the center of Georgia’s Colonial settlement and as the destination of General Sherman’s infamous 1864 “March to the Sea.” Also tour the home of the founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, the JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE. Built in 1821, see this Regency-style house with many of the family’s original pieces. The balance of the day is for exploring Savannah and its waterfront on your own. (B)

Day 5:
Savannah–St. Simons–Jekyll Island. Depart Savannah for a guided tour of St. Simons, including the Bloody Marsh Battle Site, where the English fought off the invading Spaniards. Keep an eye out for dolphins on a glorious CRUISE from St. Simons to Jekyll Island, once the playground for the rich and famous at the turn of the 20th century. For dinner tonight, take a stroll down to the historic marina. (B)

Special Feature:
Your hotel on Jekyll Island is the lovely Jekyll Island Club Hotel, built in 1887 as the winter home for the Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, and Morgan families. Known for its elegance and beautiful setting, the Club is the focal point of Jekyll Island, providing a relaxing atmosphere, superior service, and many diversions for guests.

Day 6:
Jekyll Island. Enjoy a guided TROLLEY TOUR of the Club Historic District, a cluster of 19th-century mansions. This “club” was formed by some of America’s most prominent families who at one time controlled one-sixth of the world’s wealth. Your tour includes a visit to two of the most elaborate winter mansions, like Rockefeller’s Indian Mound. The remainder of your day is at leisure to take advantage of your resort’s many activities like croquet, high tea, a round of golf, or just relaxing poolside. This evening your Tour Director hosts a lavish farewell dinner at the Jekyll Island Club. (B,D)

Day 7:
Jekyll Island–Amelia Island. This morning, journey to Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island and visit FORT CLINCH STATE PARK, a restored Civil War-era garrison. Also see the island’s Victorian neighborhood, testament of its “Golden Age.” (B)

Day 8:
Amelia Island. Experience Amelia Island at your leisure at the 1,350-acre Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, boasting an idyllic climate and beautiful beach. Perhaps take advantage of the resort’s three golf courses, tennis courts, beach center, or the full-service spa. Alternatively, join one of the resort’s Naturalists and learn about the island’s natural wonders, take out a bike or golf cart and explore on your own, or fish the surrounding waters, both fresh and saltwater! (B)

Day 9:
Amelia Island. Experience Amelia Island at your leisure at the 1,350-acre Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, boasting an idyllic climate and beautiful beach. Perhaps take advantage of the resort’s three golf courses, tennis courts, beach center, or the full-service spa. Alternatively, join one of the resort’s Naturalists and learn about the island’s natural wonders, take out a bike or golf cart and explore on your own, or fish the surrounding waters, both fresh and saltwater! (B)

Day 10:
Amelia Island. The vacation ends after breakfast with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided to Jacksonville International Airport. (B)

 

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

City Highlights


Charleston
Sightseeing tour; Magnolia Plantation Tram Tour

Beaufort
Sightseeing tour; carriage ride

Savannah
Sightseeing trolley tour; dinner at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room; visit Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace

St. Simons
Sightseeing tour by land and water

Jekyll Island
Guided trolley sightseeing tour; Rockefeller’s Indian Mound; farewell dinner

Amelia Island
Visit Fort Clinch State ParkNote:Join us on the December 5 departure and experience these Southern cities during the holiday season!

 

Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Price Details US
Prices based on double room occupancy.Single Room Supplement: $1020Triple Room Reduction per person: $213Extra Nights per person in Charleston:April-May: in single room $254; in twin room $141; in triple room $100.September-November: in single room $228; in twin room $128; in triple room $91.December: in single room $191; in twin room $109; in triple room $79.Extra Nights per person in Amelia Island:April-June: in single room $253; in twin room $138; in triple room $96.September-December: in single room $229; in twin room $126; in triple room $88.Note:Join us on the December 5 departure and experience these Southern cities during the holiday season!

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Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive $125 off the air price per person. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between February 29 and May 22, 2012 for travel between April 2 and October 25, 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Total air price includes all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking. Your air quote will include all air taxes, surcharges and fees applicable for your itinerary at the time of booking. For return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Air price, air tax and security fees are non-commissionable. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For the most current airline-imposed baggage fees, please check the following website, www.iflybags.com. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Admire herds of elephant as they thunder across the savannah grasslands, see a pride of lions lounging in the sun, and witness the free spirit of the birds flying overhead.

Highlights on this tour include Tarangire National Park, with the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. With its permanent water source, it's a great place to see elephant, eland, zebra, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the world's largest concentration of baboons and over 400 species of birds. Also visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest park and home to the "Big 5"—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater, which is technically a caldera, offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros.

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With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.

10% off Young Traveler discount based on the full land-only cost of the tour. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways. To receive the Young Traveler discount, the age of the traveler must qualify at commencement of services. Discount is applicable to any accommodation. On Monograms, children of all ages are welcome.


Discount for Repeat Travelers

     

 

Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits. 

Must be a Journeys Club member at the time of booking to receive 5% discount on the land-only portion of Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways core tour, package or cruise, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012 for travel commencing by December 31, 2012. Must have traveled within the last five years of your booking date to receive discount. Journeys Club discount is not available retroactively. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


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It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.

Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Multiple tours must travel within the same calendar year and must be booked at the same time. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012. Discount is calculated off the least expensive tour. Not combinable with any other offer or discount. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


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With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.

Requires payment of per person non-refundable deposit at the time of booking and full payment a minimum of 9 months prior to 2012 departure date. Discount based on land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and March 31, 2012. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Offer reliant on space availability and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


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You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.

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Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.

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Traveling party of 5, 6 or 7 must travel from same origination point and must be advised at the time of booking. Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012, for travel commencing by December 31, 2012. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Not combinable with other group allowances. Travelers already traveling at a discount, such as children, do not count toward the party total. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


 

Avoid the Single Room Supplement

    

 

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

 

 

 
 

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