DATE CHANGE : NOW OCTOBER, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC - OUR NATION'S CAPITAL
OCTOBER 18 - 24, 2012
Join Tally Ho and the Share Club on a 7 day motorcoach tour with Diamond Tours. Your tour includes 6 nights lodging with 4 consecutive nights in the Washington, DC area; 10 meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners; tours feature the new WWII Memorial, Capital Hill, Embassy Row, The Korean War Veterans Memorial, The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial, and more; Two full-day guided tours of Washington, DC; Evening guided Memorial and Monuments tour; Visit George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens (admission included); and much more.
A deposit of $75.00 pp is due at time of reservation. Final payment is due 8/7/2012.
Contact Debbie Muir (860-2805) for pricing, a flyer and more information.
TALLY HO VACATIONS
PRESENTS:
TALLY HO & INSIGHT VACATIONS OFFERS
YOU A 13 DAY TRIP FROM ROME TO VENICE
MARCH 9, 2012
"ITALY - COME TO ITALY" - the voices call you. Insight Vacations has offered us a perfect trip to Italy that starts from Rome and ends with a two (2) night stay in Venice.
Start out in the Eternal City and prepare yourself for a trip back through history to the ancient days of Rome. Tour the beautiful hill country of Tuscany spending time in Florence, visit the hill towns of the Cinque Terra, visit picturesque Portofino, take in the Lakes region and then onto Venice for your two night stay before retuning home.
Trip highlites include St. Peters Basilica, Florence's Duomo, Siena's Campo Square, a visit to Verona and the home of Romeo and Juliet, St. Mark's Square in Venice, Venetion glass blowing, leather crafting in Florence and scenic drives thru the Tuscan Hills, Apennines, Dolomites and the Italian Lake Region.
Enjoy the services of your professional tour guide with headsets on guided tours. Sit in comfort in Insight's air conditioned 40 passenger motor coaches. Dine Around evening in the Italian Lakes region from a selection of fine restaurants. Another Insight feature is a dinner in the magical surroundings of Venice.
Pricing based on double occupancy is $2475.00 pp plus air. Single supplement is an additional $840.00. **
**INSIGHT HAS A GUARANTEED SHARE PROGRAM FOR SINGLE TRAVELERS. THEY WILL MATCH YOU UP WITH A COMPATIBLE ROOM MATE OF THE SAME SEX. IF THEY FAIL TO FIND YOU A PARTNER YOU GO AT THE DOUBLE RATE AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
Contact Tally Ho Vacations for more information or reservations. (352-860-2805 or toll free 888-282-8008). Optional cancellation insurance is available and highly recommended.
VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL
MILITARY TATTOO PARADE AND NATO FESTIVAL
APRIL 25 - 30, 2012
Join Tally Ho and the Share Club on a special treat to see the INTERNATIONAL MILITARY TATTOO held once a year in Norfolk, Virginia. After leaving the Inverness area, you will spend one night enroute in Florence, SC (Wingate Inn)before arriving at your hotel (Holiday Inn Select) in Norfolk, VA. After checking in at the hotel, you wil have a welcome tour of Norfolk before dinner at JOE'S CRAB SHACK.
Friday, following breakfast at your hotel, depart for a guided tour of COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG. After lunch on your own, enjoy a tour and tasting at the WILLIAMSBURG WINERY. Then return to your hotel to relax for this evening's events. Depart for a WELCOME TO VIRGINIA BEACH RIDING TOUR including CAPE HENRY LIGHTHOUSES and FIRST LANDING CROSS. Dinner tonight will be at ROCKAFELLERS with great views of deep water.
After breakfast at your hotel on Saturday, you will depart for downtown Norfolk to tour NAUTICUS, THE NATIONAL MARITIME CENTER and BATTLESHIP WISCONSIN. Next, enjoy reserved seating at the PARADE OF NATIONS. You will have free time on your own at NATOFEST where you will have the opportunity of exploring 28 countries in a day including their food, culture and entertainment. Tour the NORFOLK NAVAL BASE and MacARTHUR MEMORIAL. You will have an early farewell dinner at the beautiful FREEMASON ABBEY. Following dinner you will be thrilled to see the exciting VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO performance.
Sunday, after breakfast a your hotel, depart for the beautiful BOTANICAL GARDENS with a narrated trackless train ride through the gardens. Then we say good-bye to this wonderful experience and leave for Florence, SC and spend the night at Wingate Inn before heading home Monday morning.
Contact Debbie Muir (352-860-2805) for a flyer, more information and pricing
TALLY HO VACATIONS
PRESENTS
ST. PATRICKS WEEK - 2012
WITH IRISH PUB TOUR
MARCH 14, 2012
Celebrate with Tally Ho Vacations and your favorite Irish Pub on this escorted motorcoach tour to Ireland for 8 days and 6 nights. Visit Kilkenny, Kerry, Limerick and Dublin.
Included in this tour are first class hotels with private bath, full Irish breakfast daily, four hotel dinners, dinner and entertainment in Dublin, St. Patricks day parade in Kilkenny and daily sightseeing by luxury motorcoach. Sites to see are: Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse, Cliffs of Moher, Irish National Stud Farm, St. Brendan's Cathedral and Dingle Peninsula. Optional tour are available to Blarney Castle and Blarney Wollen Mills.
Included in price: R/T Airfare (based on availability and subject to change) and R/T transfers to Tampa Airport (based on a minimum required).
Price: $2299.00 PP/Double
$2699.00 Single
A deposit of $300.00 PP is required to hold space. Final Payment Due January 10, 2012.
Contact: Linda Lopez at 352-586-9159, llopez18@tampabay.rr or Tally Ho 352-860-2805.
GERMANY
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
(ROUNDTRIP FRANKFURT)
Join Tally Ho, The Share Club and Globus Vacations for an eleven (11) day tour of a "Traveler's Favorite" - GERMAN HIGHLIGHTS. (I did this same tour a few years ago and it was wonderful)
You start this exceptional tour in Frankfurt where you join your traveling companions with a welcome dinner. After a good nights rest, a special treat awaits you - a Rhine River Cruise! After disembarking, you will see the famous Remagen Bridge (of WWII fame) and then on to Cologne and visit its famous gothic cathederal.
After spending the night in Cologne, you leave for Berlin. A local guide will cover all the highlights of this famous city (including Checkpoint Charlie). You have the next day at leisure in Berlin. May I suggest a trip to the "KaDeWe" Department Store and a visit to the 6th floor for its most unbelieveable delicatessen. Every item imaginable is there and then some.
Other cities included in this tour are Leipzig, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich and a visit to a Hofbrauhaus is an option, Oberammergau (for a 2 night stay) with an excursion to Neuschwanstein and a guided visit to King Ludwig's Castle.as After a lunch break in Lindau we will travel to our hotel in the Black Forest, enjoy a woodcarving demo before arriving in Heidelberg where you will have time to walk around old town and have lunch before heading back to Frankfurt.
Tonight you will join your new found friends for farewell dinner and share your adventures of this fascinating trip.
This tour includes first class hotels, breakfast daily, 7 dinners, tours, *airport transfers, taxes and farewell party.
From: $2339.00 PP/DO Land Only
From: $2697.00 Single Land Only
Contact Debbie Muir or Tally Ho Vacations (352-860-2805) for more information, flyer and special airfair pricing.
* Airport Transfers in Germany, Tampa or Orlando Airport Transfers will be separate.
TALLY HO'S GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAIN BLAST
JULY 16 - 20, 2012
Join Tally Ho on a 5 day trip to the Great Smokey Mountains. After a rest break in Valdosta, Ga and a lunch stop (on your own) near Macon, Ga, you will arrive late afternoon in Chattnooga, TN for an overnight stay at the Wingate Hotel.
The next morning, after breakfast at the hotel, you will arrive in Pigeon Forge, TN where you will visit the TITANIC MUSEUM in the morning and in the afternoon you will experience a true live Country Music Variety Show. After the show you will check into the Music Road Hotel for a 3 night stay. Tonight you will enjoy a dinner and show at the famous DIXIE STAMPEDE, voted the "Best Live Country Show in America"
Today, you will have a guided drive tour of the GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK. You will enjoy our local step-on guide's narrated points of interest and history throughout the tour. This afternoon you will have time for lunch on your own and shopping opportunity in Gatlinburg. You will return to your hotel for a little R&R before leaving to see THE COMEDY BARN VARIETY SHOW (this award winning family comedy show will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter). After the show, you will return to the hotel and your eveing is free.
Your last full day will be spent with a visit to DOLLYWOOD. Dollywood can be as fast paced or as leisurely as you like. There are many stage shows, one-of-a-kind attractions and local craftsmen at work. All the restaurants offer plenty of choices and the food is incredible. Return to your hotel late in the afternoon and your evening is free.
This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, you will check-out and depart for home. There will be rest breaks and meal stops en route and retun to Inverness at approximately 8:30 pm.
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
R/T transportation via Lamers deluxe motor coach with DVD/PA & restroom equipped; hotel accommodations for 4 nights; 5 meals (4 breakfasts & 1 dinner); admissions & attractions; baggage handling; all taxes. Not included: Tour Director/Driver gratuities.
Price: $795.00 PP/DO, $945.00 PP Single.
A $75.00 PP deposit is required and refundable until final payment is due. Non-refundable after final payment unless a replacement is found.
Tally Ho Vacations highly recommends travel insurance.
Call Tally Ho (860-2805) for more information and/or a flyer.
Photo of Toledo, Spain: Collette Vacations
SPAIN'S CLASSICS
OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Join Tally Ho Vacations and Collette Vacations for this special tour of Spain. Your tour begins this morning in Madrid with a locally guided tour of the city's historic center and a guided tour of the monumental, 18th century Royal Palace. This afternoon travel to Toledo, A UNESCO site and the capital of medieval Spain until 1560. A comprehensive tour highlights the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the 13th century synagogue. a testament to Toledo's Jewish heritage. You'll return to Madrid for dinner on your own.
Leaving Madrid, you'll travel to the Moorish city of Cordoba and embark on a walking tour of the Mezquita (a UNESCO site built by the Moors in the 8th century) and continue your exploration of Cordoba in the city's well-preserved and historical old Jewish Quarter. Later you leave for Seville.
Known as Spain's "cultural capital", Seville is a beautiful city. You will see Columbus's tomb, the ornate cathedral (a UNESCO site) and Giralda Bell Tower. Enjoy a walking tour of the quaint old Santa Cruz Quarter with its bright flowers, white-washed buildings and winding streets. A must see is the beautiful Maria Luisa Park, one of the loveliest in all Europe. A local flamenco dancer joins you for a typical "tapas lunch". This evening you have reserved seats for an authentic flamenco show.
Today, you travel along the peaceful Sierra Nevada to Granada where you will join a local expert for a tour of the world-famous Alhambra (an immense hilltop palace that is a UNESCO site). Also tour the Generalife (garden of the architect) , with its breautiful waterfalls, courtyards and smaller secret gardens. I (Bea Hunn) have been to this site and it is truly breathtaking. You won't be disappointed.
You leave Granada and travel through rolling hills dotted with olive groves en route to the Mediterranean coast. Arrive in the city of Valencia. Surrounded by citrus groves, it is a treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecure. After an included dinner and a good nights rest, you will have a city tour of historic Valencia, including a stop at Lonja, the old Silk Exchange, one of the most beautiful buildings ofEuropean civil Gothic architecture. Later, visit Llardo-City of Porcelain and learn the history of the world-famous, hand-made Llardo figurines. The rest of your day is at leisure.
Before leaving Valencia, you begin your day with a visit to the Museum of Las Fallas where you will see figurines from the last 80 years of the Las Fallas festival. Later, you will travel to Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful and exciting cities.
Today, get an in-depth look at vibrant and lively Barcelona with a locally guided tour that includes all the most famouns and "must sees" of this remarkable city. This afternoon you have free time to explore on your own. Tonight, we gather for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of your wonderful trip to Spain.
Included in Price is: R/T Air from Tampa Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $150 (subject to increase until paid in full) Hotel & Hotel transfers, 15 meals: (9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 5 Dinners) Not Included in Price is: Cancellation Waiver & Insurance of $200 pp and is highly recommended.
BOOK BY 4/28/2012 AND SAVE $100.00 PER PERSON:
DOUBLE: $3449.00 PP
SINGLE: $4,049.00
TRIPLE: $3,419.00 PP
BOOK AFTER 4/28/2012 AND PRICE INCREASES BY $100.00 PER PERSON
DOUBLE: $3,549.00 PP
SINGLE: $4,149.00
TRIPLE: $3,519.00 PP
For more information and a flyer contact: LINDA LOPEZ at Tally Ho Vacations (Home: 352-586-9159) (Work: 352-860-2805)
UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE,
CHATTANOOGA & ATLANTA
APRIL 10-14, 2012
This is a fun and unusual trip! You will leave early in the morning and lunch and dinner will be on your own. Overnight at the "DELTA QUEEN RIVERBOAT HOTEL", moored in Chattanooga, TN. where you will stay for three nights. (Guests will have to climb some stairs to board the boat/hotel.)
After a nights rest and breakfast, depart for Scottsboro, AL and spend the day at "UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE" - the only place in the country that sells unclaimed baggage. In this square-block center you'll find clothing, jewelry, luggage, electronics, computers, cameras, sporting goods and other oddities that travelers have taken with them. Wear comfortable shoes! Lunch on your own.
Departure from Scottsboro will be in mid-afternoon to return to our hotel in Chattanooga. This evening enjoy dinner and a river cruise on the "SOUTHERN BELLE RIVERBOAT".
After breakfast this morning. there will be a guided tour of your hotel - THE DELTA QUEEN. This grand lady has logged over two million miles, carried over half a million passengers and is the only boat to be inducted into the National Marine Hall of Fame while still in service. When the tour is completed, travel to nearby LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, visit RUBY FALLS and ride the famous INCLINE RAILWAY. Lunch on your own. After returning to your hotel for a brief rest, there will be an evening of entertainment and fun as you dine at the STATION HOUSE at the Chattanooga Choo Choo complex. There will be time to explore the shops and gardens in this once-busy railway station.
On Friday, you'll head for Atlanta. After lunch on your own, there will be a guided tour of CNN (a 55 minjute walking tour with stairs) and visit the new location of the WORLD OF COKE. Dinner will be at "MARY MAC'S TEA ROOM", famous for its southern cooking. Your hotel tonight will be the HOLIDAY INN NORTHLAKE.
After a hot, buffet breakfast at the hotel, it's time to depart for home. Lunch is on your own.
NOTE: There will be a lot of walking and some stairs on this trip!
This trip includes transportation, four night hotel stays, four breakfasts and three dinners, plus admissions to all listed attractions.
Price: $599/PP/DBL or $799 SGL. A $75.00 per person deposit at time of reservtion. Final Payment is due on February 15, 2012.
For a detailed flyer, more information and/or reservations, call Tally HO Vacations (352-860-2805).
 
KEY WEST HENRY FORD WINTER HOME/FT. MYERS
KEY WEST/FT. MYERS
APRIL 15-18, 2012
Board your motorcoach to Ft. Myers where you will check into the MARRIOTT before leaving for the Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Enjoy the train ride while having dinner and watching the show. Later, return to the hotel and rest up for your stay in Key West.
In the morning enjoy breakfast before leaving for your KEY WEST EXPRESS YACHT RIDE to Key West. Don't worry about your luggage, it will be taken care of when you arrive in Key West for lunch on your own.
You will have a CONCH TRAIN ride to the SHERATON where you'll be staying for the night. Enjoy two days in Key West before heading back to Ft. Myers. Upon arrival you'll be transferred to the MARRIOTT for your last night. After breakfast, tour the Ford/Edison House. After the tour, we head home.
Tour includes: Transportation, 3 Breakfasts, All Transfers, Baggage handling, 1 Dinner, Seminole Dinner Train, Conch Train, Admission to Ford House, and all taxes.
PRICE: $629.00/PP/DO; $699.00 SGL $75.00 PP Required at time of reservation to hold space. Final payment due March 1, 2012.
BRANSON "LIVE MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD"
MAY 14 - MAY 19, 2012
Join Tally Ho for a 6 day/ 5 night tour of BRANSON, "LIVE MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD" . This tour includes: Round Trip Lamers deluxe motor coach transportation; hotel accommodations for 5 nights; 10 meals (5 breakfasts, l lunch & 4 dinners); 7 shows; baggage handling; all taxes. Not Included: Tour Director/Driver Gratuties and Travel insurance. Travel insurance is highly recomended. Check Tally Ho for options.
Pice: $999.00 per person double, $1307.00 Single. $75 per person deposit is required at time of reservation. Call Tally Ho (352-860-2805) for a flyer with a detailed itinerary. Call early as this tour is one your fellow travelers have requested time and again and will sell out quickly.
7 DAY ALASKA TOUR WITH GLOBUS
WITH A 7 DAY HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE
JUNE 5 - 17, 2012
YOU CAN SELECT THE TOUR ONLY PORTION OF THIS TOUR/CRUISE . SEE UNDER CRUISES FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THIS TOUR. CALL TALLY HO (352-860-2805) FOR PRICING ON TOUR ONLY.
 
DO YOU HAVE A LIST OF DREAM TRIPS -
BETTER REFERRED TO AS YOUR "BUCKET LIST"?
Tally Ho Vacations and Collett Vacations" have a few suggestions for you. These trips are available starting in 2012 and ending in 2013. Maybe one of these trips is on your "Bucket List"!
2012
THE GALPAGOS ISLANDS - MARCH 3 - 13, 2012
DISCOVER PORTUGAL'S TREASURES - MAY 24 - JUNE 4, 2012
ALPINE LAKES & SCENIC TRAINS - SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 7, 2012
REFLECTIONS OF ITALY - OCTOBER 17 - 26, 2012
2013
NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM & PARIS - APRIL 15 - 25, 2013
GIVE US A CALL AT (352) 860-2805 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A FLYER WITH A COMPLETE ITINERARY. PRICE INCLUDES R/T AIR FROM TAMPA AND SEVERAL MEALS.
ARGENTINA AND ACROSS THE ANDES
TO CHILE OCTOBER 3 - 14, 2012
Join Tally Ho Vacations and Trafalgar Tours for a fascinating tour of two of South America's beautiful countries. After an overnight flight, you'll arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina on day two and spend five nights in this exciting city. Join your Tour Director and fellow travelers at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel, followed by a presentation by a Local Expert on the local passions and tradtions of the Argentinean people - Melbec wine, tango, beef, soccer, etc.
On day three, you'll embark on an in-depth tour of this passionate city where the tango was born. See the famous sights such as Plaza de Mayo; Casa Rosada; Teatro Colon (where some of the world's great opera singers performed) and the colorful neighborhood of La Boca plus much more. Drive along stately Avenida 9 de Julio, said to be the widest street in the world then on to the famous Recoleta Cemetary where Eva Peron (Evita) is burried. Tonight you will be the guests of a local family and enjoy dinner and wine.
On the morning of day 4, you'll cross the wide Rio de la Plata by hydrofoil. On the Uruguayan side, immerse yourself in in the charm of colonial Colonia del Sacramento You will walk through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical district. After your tour, enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant. There will be time to stroll around the area and enjoy a cappuccino at a sidewalk cafe before you board the hydrofoil and cross the river back to Argentina.
Day 5 is your chance to relish a day at leisure in Buenos Aires. An optional excursion(which I highlly recommend -I've taken it twice) to spend the day at a traditional Argentine estancia (ranch) where you will see an equestrian show, then enjoy asumptuous barbeque lunch (the food is outstanding). You are in for a wonderful treat this evening. First, there is dinner where you have the chance to taste the world-renowned Argentinean beef! Cap off the evening watching the best tango dancers in Buenos Aires. This is a night you'll long remember.
On Day 6, fly across the pampas to the edge of the Andes and the resort town of San Carlos de Bariloche where you'll spend two nights.. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore the town on your own. Dinner is at your hotel.
On Day 7, discover the natural wonders of one of the prettiest areas in Argentina, known as the "Switzerland of South America". View the spectacular sights of beautiful lakes, lush forests and breath the fresh alpine air. Visit a beach, take a chair lift ride to view the Lake Distict and snow-capped Andes. Back in town, a visit to the Chocolate Museum is a must and you can sample an array of chocolate treats. The rest of the day is at leasure in Bariloche.
Day 8 is guaranteed to be the highlight of your South American tour as you travel through some of the most stunning landscapes, jounrying by land and water from Argentina to Chile. You are in store to view some of the most amazing scenery in South America. Spend two nights in Puerto Varas, Chile and check into your lakefront hotel and relax over a light dinner at the hotel.
Day 9, On a Chiloe Island Patagonia excursion, you'll have a guided tour of the island and enjoy a seafood lunch. Then, depending on the weather conditions, you may have the chance to visit penguin colonies located on tiny, barren islands. This afternoon, return to Puerto Varas.
On Day10, you'll bid farewell to Puerto Varas and fly north from Puerto Montt to the Chilian Capital of Santiagoto. A visit to the Maipo Valley, Chile's famed wine-producing valley known for its premium wines. You'll visit an exclusive winery where you'll meet the Expert Winemaker for a tour starting from the vineyards to the bottling process and of course, wine tasting. Lunch will be served alfresco on the beautiful grounds. After lunch, return to Santiago for an orientation tour of this vibrant city. This evening spend your time at leisure to shop in upscale botiques and restaurants.
Day 11 will be free time in Santiago. If you're feeling adventurous, an optional tour to Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the seaside resort of Vina del Mar are available. Tonight you'll gather for a festive Farewell Dinner and a folklore show complete with dancers in colourful ethnic costumes.
On Day 12 you'll bid farewell to Chile and leave with fantastic memories of both Argentina and Chile.
Price: $3,888.00 PP/DO for tour - Air is Additional - Call Tally Ho for special pricing on air.
Call Tally Ho (352-860-28050 for more information and reservations.
14 DAY SCENIC PARKS EXPLORER
WITH TRAFALGAR TOURS
MAY 30, 2012
Join Tally Ho Vacations and Trafalgar Tours on an exciting 14 day tour of our famous National Parks. This is a fully escorted tour tour and includes visits to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Salt Lake City, Jackson., Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Cody, Black Hills, Denver, Vail, Arches, Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon and more!
Price: From $2,999/ppd/dbl Price does not include air - check with Tally Ho for air specials.
Call Tally Ho (352-860-2805) for a flyer and more information. |
