Insight Vacations Adds Southern Elegance Luxury Gold Tours
August 2011
Rye, NY: Insight Vacations is pleased to announce another addition to their luxury Gold Tour offerings for 2012—Southern Elegance. The South is an integral part of American history and culture, and Insight guests have made overwhelming requests to have this charming and elegant destination included in Insight’s luxurious Gold collection. Insight offers a glimpse into the South that you can’t get anywhere else, including wonderful hotels and unique sightseeing experiences that can only be found on an Insight Vacation.
From historic hotels once frequented by presidents and gracious mansions that radiate the charm of the South to elegant resorts and exclusive downtown residences, the places you will stay at night will be as memorable as the sights you see during the day. You can live like a Vanderbilt at the elegant Inn on Biltmore Estate, savor the good life at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, and immerse yourself in the romance of the South at Savannah’s The Mansion on Forsyth Park.
The 8 or 11 day Southern Elegance visits Atlanta, Asheville, Charleston, Jekyll Island and Savannah with an optional extension to New Orleans.
Highlights include
- In Charleston, a historic harbor cruise, walking tour of the city, horse drawn carriage ride, and trip to Magnolia Plantation
- Visit to St. Simons Island, an exclusive island hideaway of white-sand beaches, moss-draped oaks, and golden marshlands
- A trolley tour and then enjoy afternoon tea in Jekyll Island
- Visit Fort Pulaski, and learn about the famous Civil War battle here and its lasting impact on the military’s defensive tactics
- Tour Savannah with a private guide and enjoy a private peach Bellini reception at the incredible Mansion on Forsyth
- Take in the historic sights of New Orleans on a private tour visiting the French Quarter, Garden District, and an above ground cemetery
- Take a tour of the nearby swamps and take in the Cajun lifestyle, followed by a visit to the world famous Oak Alley Plantation
- Four course Highlight Dinner at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel
- Celebration Dinner in New Orleans followed by a visit to a jazz club
- Private dinner at Paula Deen’s Lady & Sons restaurant and finish with an after-dinner Madeira tasting
- Highlight demonstration lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking
Prices for this elegant new addition to the Insight Gold collection start at $2575 land only, double occupancy for the 8 day tour, and $3450 land only, double occupancy for the 11 day tour.
Insight guests enjoy more intimate groups, limited to just 40 passengers, the services of an experienced tour director and the assurance of staying in top selected hotels which are centrally or scenically located. Travel in style on Insight’s luxury reconfigured coaches with more legroom so the journey is as enjoyable as the destination.
Take advantage of the included sightseeing worth hundreds of dollars, ensuring your holiday budget goes further. With so many included meals, quality hotels and sightseeing experiences, you’ll be astounded at the value of an Insight Vacation.
Insight Vacations has accumulated an international following by providing outstanding service and quality tour packages to the savvy traveler who seeks better accommodations, choices in dining, and smaller group sizes all while staying in the most desirable locations. For over 30 years, Insight Vacations has been the leader in premium escorted tours and cruises to Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, Mexico, Canada and the United States.
Book now! For more information or reservations, please contact your local travel agent or call Insight Vacations at (888) 680-1241.