Join Allied on a different kind of tour to The Villages of Florida....one of America’s friendliest retirement communities.
February 24-March 7, 2023 PRESTIGE Tour on Ultra Coach
ALLIEDS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Andersonville National Historic Museum
National POW Museum
Crystal River cruise
The Villages
The Villages tour/Golf cart rental
Silver Springs Natures Theme Park
Glass Bottom Boat tour
Chasin A Dream Horse Farm
Appleton Museum of Art
Orange Blossom Opry Matinee
Pattis 1880 Settlement
Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum
18 Meals: 11 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L), 3 Dinners (D), 3 Light Dinners (LD)
Tour Director - Elaine De Jong
Departure Cities
Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, York, Grand Island, Norfolk, Columbus, & Sioux City
FEATURED HOTELS
Fairview Heights, IL Drury Inn
Chattanooga, TN Holiday Inn
Albany, GA La Quinta Inn
Crystal Springs, FL (2) Plantation on Crystal River
The Villages, FL (4) Towne Place Suites
Marietta, GA Drury Inn
St. Louis, MO Drury Inn at the Arch
PRICING, PER PERSON
$3,129 Double, pp
$4,047 Single
$2,859 Triple, pp
PAY-BY-CHECK SAVINGS: $100
Early Booking Savings for passengers 1-10 is $75
Early Booking Savings for passengers 11-20 is $50
Day 1
TRAVEL DAY
Join Allied on a different kind of tour to The Villages of Florida....one of America’s friendliest retirement communities. The Villages will amaze you with their relaxed atmosphere. Overnight Fairview Heights, IL
Day 2
KENTUCKY DAM STATE PARK
Dropping farther south, travel through the rolling hills of Kentucky and Tennessee in Georgia. Enjoy a Brazilian dinner tonight. Overnight Chattanooga, TN
Day 3
ANDERSONVILLE NATIONAL HISTORIC MONUMENT . /NATIONAL POW MUSEUM
Camp Sumter (aka Andersonville prison) is a stark reminder of the cruelties of Civil War prisons. Discover the National POW Museum - also on-site at Andersonville. Overnight Albany, GA
Day 4
PLANTATION ON CRYSTAL RIVER
A two-night stay at the Plantation on Crystal River gives time to discover a beautiful 232-acre resort on Kings Bay; it is home to over 400 manatees that migrate each winter seeking the warm springs. Overnight (2) Crystal River, FL
Day 5
SCENIC RIVER MANATEE CRUISE / OPTIONAL RESORT ACTIVITIES
Discover the natural springs that have been featured in National Geographic. Afternoon resort activities will be available, or relax and enjoy the scenic beauty.
Day 6
THE VILLAGES / TROLLEY TOUR / GOLF CART RENTAL
On arrival at the Villages, a trolley tour will orientate you with the Town Squares and The Villages. Then you will be assigned a golf cart for four days. Cruise the streets, park at the Square, listen to live music from inside your car, or dance by the bandstand. Feel like a teenager again! Overnight (4) The Villages, FL
Day 7
SILVER SPRINGS GLASS BOTTOM BOATS
Visit one of Florida’s first tourist attractions - Silver Springs Glass Bottom Boats.
Day 8
CHASIN’ A DREAM HORSE FARM / APPLETON MUSEUM OF ART
Thoroughbred horse farms are plentiful in Florida. Tour Chasin’ a Dream Horse Farm. Appleton Museum gives you an Art Session.
Day 9
ORANGE BLOSSOM OPRY MATINEE SHOW
Enjoy a matinee show at the “Orange Blossom Opry,” offering a variety of musical styles such as country, bluegrass, rock, and their unique brand of humor.
Day 10
JIMMY CARTER PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM
Visit the Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum which tells the story of our 39th president. Overnight, Marietta, GA
Day 11
PATTI’S 1880 SETTLEMENT
Enjoy southern hospitality at Patti’s 1880 Settlement for lunch. Enjoy St. Louis near the Arch tonight. Overnight, St. Louis, MO
Day 12
TRAVEL HOME TODAY
Relax on the motorcoach with the memories of the fun & sun in the southeast.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, LD=Light Dinner, D=Dinner
New Safe and Secure Healthy Travel Policies see our website at www.AlliedTT.com for details.
Activity Level 2: Requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs, and walk reasonable distances.
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
Motorcoach transportation, airfare, cruises, and rail transportation as stated in the itinerary, hotel accommodations, all admissions and meals per itinerary, all taxes for included items, gratuities for step-on guides and wait staff (for included meals), luggage handling at hotels when available, and services of a professional tour director (see cruises and International tours for tour director minimums).
Not included on the motorcoach, cruises, rail, fly-in, and International tours are meals not listed in the itinerary, optional tours, travel insurance, room incidentals, alcoholic beverages, luggage fees assessed by airlines, items of personal nature, gratuities for tour director, driver, rail or cruise staff, required documentation for air tours, tours entering Canada/International travel, government fees, passport & VISA fees, airport departure taxes, any vaccination fees/requirements, and other miscellaneous fees.
HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION
Reserving your place on an Allied tour is as simple as 1-2-3
1. Choose a tour from the catalog or online at www.AlliedTT.com.
2. Call Allied Tour to check availability and give passenger details. Call 402-371-3840 or Toll Free 1-800-672-1009, or book online at AlliedTT.com.
3. Send your deposit. The deposit is required within seven days of making your reservation. Please see additional information for deposit amounts. You will receive a confirmation of your deposit once your payment is received.
FINAL PAYMENT
Final payment is due 45-90 days prior to departure, or as stated on your deposit statement.
You may remit by personal check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
PROTECTING YOUR TRAVEL
Your trip investment is worth protecting to safeguard against unexpected events that can prevent you from traveling and being assessed significant cancellation fees. We have two options: the Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) or the Travelex 360 Group Insurance Plan. You can choose one or the other. They are not required for travel, but optional
-CANCELLATION PROTECTION PLAN (CPP) - MOTORCOACH TOURS ONLY
Cancellation protection is not insurance but a simple plan to protect you from losing funds if you must cancel for a covered reason. If you cancel for a covered
reason, prior to departure, you will be reimbursed for the amount you paid for your trip. This covers cancellation only. No coverages apply after the tour starts.
-TRAVELEX 360 GROUP INSURANCE PLAN
The 360° Group Choice protection plan is insurance. Enjoy trip cancellation & interruption benefits, emergency medical coverage, along with 24/7 travel assistance &
concierge services.
The enrollment form & payment needs to be completed BEFORE or AT THE TIME of final payment. Customers are NOT allowed to enroll after the final payment has been made. For complete plan information, please contact Allied or your local travel advisor.
FINAL DOCUMENTS
Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks before departure, provided full payment has been received. The documents will include a detailed itinerary, departure times and locations, hotel lists, medical forms, luggage tags, and other helpful information.
CHANGES IN TOUR PRICE
Tour prices in this publication are effective as of October 1, 2022, and are subject to fluctuation due to the U.S. dollar exchange rates and energy rates. Our best effort has been made to publish this information as accurately as possible. The right is reserved to change tour rates as deemed necessary by current currency, fuel price fluctuations, taxes, typographical errors, or other reasons, etc. Due to the volatility of airfares and flight schedules, tours utilizing air transportation are subject to change both in price and routing. Submitting your deposit is an acknowledgment of your agreement to these terms.
CHANGES IN ITINERARY
The order of events and hotels scheduled on your tour are subject to change. Every effort will be made to preserve the original quality of attractions and hotels when circumstances necessitate a substitution.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Portage for one suitcase (per person) is included in the tour price. Due to limited motorcoach capacity, your single bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30 x 21 x 11 and weigh no more than 50 lbs. Small carry-on bags are allowed and are your responsibility. Most airlines assess a baggage fee. This fee is not included in the tour price and is paid for at airport check-in. *Baggage handling included at hotels where available
INSPIRATION & FAITH
Due to tour schedules, we are unable to make any special provisions for worship services. Many tour directors share a Thought for the Day, verses of inspiration, or a short prayer to start the day.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Travelers needing special assistance must notify Allied Tours at the time of booking. Persons requiring assistance must be accompanied by a companion who can help with these special needs as tour directors and drivers have obligations to the whole group. See your current tour book for details of customer responsibility.
TRAVELER RESPONSIBILITIES, TERMS & CONDITIONS
Allied Tours, Inc. (AT) acts only as an agent for suppliers. AT is not responsible for acts or omissions of the suppliers or their failure to provide services or adhere to their schedules & assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity, & can accept no liability for losses or personal injury or property damage, or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the bus or other services, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine, terrorism, or other causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger. The right is reserved to accept or withdraw any tour if circumstances require it. AT reserves the right to make any changes for the benefit of the tour and/or tour members, including canceling the tour if necessary. All rates are subject to change & are based on current tariffs available & current exchange rates as of October 1, 2022. AT or property owners are not liable for any loss/damage to vehicles parked at departure locations. All baggage is at the owners risk. The purchase of baggage & travel insurance covering cancellation, interruption, medical, baggage, etc., is recommended. The issuance and acceptance of tickets/vouchers or the payment of the required deposit or any partial or full payment for reservations on these trips shall be deemed to be consent to these conditions. No refund or unused portions of the tour can be made unless agreed to prior to the departure of the tour. The usual contract in use by the airlines and other transportation companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the purchaser of the tour and/or the passenger. The services of any ARC and/or IATAN carrier may be used on this program. AT has no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the suppliers or unsafe conditions or climate of locations to which you may travel. You assume full responsibility for checking & verifying any & all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of your destination(s) & all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). Passengers hereby release AT from all claims arising out of any problem covered in these paragraphs & agree that the courts In Madison Co., NE will be the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims brought by you or AT. Travelers may be photographed for the promotional purposes of AT.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Columbus Hy-Vee | Columbus Hy-Vee 3010 - 23rd St * please park SE corner of Lot | |
Council Bluffs Caseys | Council Bluffs - Casey's-2713 S 24th St Council Bluffs, IA | |
En route | Pickup points en route | |
Grand Island Bosselman | Grand Island Bosselman * 3335 W Wood River Rd North West Parking Lot | |
Lincoln UStop Phillips 66 | Lincoln-UStop Phillips 66, 6400 N. 84th Street Parking on south side of pumps. | |
Norfolk Allied Office | Allied Tour Office - 720 East Norfolk Ave. | |
Omaha - Arrow Stage Lines | Omaha -- Arrow Stage Lines 4220 South 52nd St. | |
Orange City | Orange City DeJong's Home - 1201 Albany Place | |
Sioux City New Victorian | Sioux City -- New Victorian Inn 3101 Singing Hills Blvd. (I29, Exit 143 east 2 bl) | |
York-Petro | York - Petro Travel Center -I-80 & York Exit Park on North side in space with an E-for employee |
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