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We’re really goin’ places! 

“Making memories while discovering what’s over the next horizon!”

      2010  Trip List  “PREVIEW”

Trip will be departing fr0m Smoky Mts and Knoxville, TN unless otherwise noted or  prearranged. Out of state FLY-IN’S and those wishing to JOIN US en route are welcome & encouraged to do so.    Call  865-453-1888  for  details.

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Springtime in Ohio Amish Country 

“Carriages, Crafts, Carvings & Countryside”

DEPARTING from Knoxville, TN & the Smoky Mts          April 26-30, 2010   ~   5 days, 4 nights

 Step back in time to a simpler, more peaceful place where simplicity, strong religious and family values and unbeatable work ethics are a way of life.  Visit a traditional Amish home and experience their fascinating culture and outstanding cuisine. See well-manicured farmlands, enjoy charming Amish villages and discover the finest hand-made products in the country. This is not a “cookie-cutter” tour but a custom-designed, interactive, and “feel-good” adventure you’ll never forget!

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

BeHalt Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center; Yoder’s Amish Home and Buggy Ride ~  Back Roads of Amish Countryside; Lehman’s Hardware ~ operating since 1955; Reeves Victorian Home; Coblentz Chocolates, Broadrun Cheese & Swiss Heritage Winery; Care & Share Baskets, Lamp & Light Candles & Village Quilts; Stutzman Garden & Gifts, Walnut Creek Flea Market; Warther Carvings; Old Order Amish Full-time Step-on Guide

COST:   $ 499 per person double occupancy   -   $ 487 triple   -   $466 quad   -   $669 single

$100 per person DEPOSIT to book  ~  FINAL PAYMENT by March 15, 2010 (installments are welcomed)

COST  REIMBURSEMENT  PLAN  available for $49 per person and highly recommended

 A  Mystery  Trip…“ Mansions to Moon Pies”

June 1-3, 2010      3 Days, 2 Nights

Discover amazing hidden treasures, well-kept secrets and fascinating places in an area called “remote”…while only minutes from a major interstate highway with a full-time local guide  Prepare to learn, laugh, love and be loved.  Be reminded of the past; be made aware of the present; look forward to the future.  Experience the enchantment found along new highways and forgotten byways with the tastes, sights and sounds of this unique area on this one-of-a-kind trip.  Renew the spirit and excite the imagination with new discoveries and heartwarming memories guaranteed to last a lifetime.  

TRIP HINTS and HIGHLIGHTS:

Mysterious Magnificent Mansions; Chimes, Chats and Challenges; Horses, Hollers, and Howdy-do’s; Jack, George and Mary; a Walker, a Talker, and a Table Top; Historic “Beehives”… made of Stone?; Crosses, Caves and Capone; Tomestones and Tasty Treats; Dirty Roads and Dirty Words; Pot Luck’s and Pot Bellies; Hound Dogs, Hauntings and Hometowns; Stories and Stained Glass; Totally Unexpected Entertainment to amuse and delight; a Silk Purse, a Sow’s Ear and people who know the difference!

ONLY  $299 per person double occupancy ~ $ 287 triple~$ 273 quad~ $395 single

$75 DEPOSIT to book  ~  FULL PAYMENT DEADLINE  April 24, 2010

“ The Best of New England”

Lakes, Loons, Lobsters and … LEAVES

September 19-27, 2010     9 days, 8 nights

 People from all over the world travel to New England for spectacular fall foliage. New England was the first destination of our earliest settlers for centuries.  It is an area rich with majestic mountains, productive farmlands, pristine lakes, charming historic and seaside fishing villages, unparalleled discount shopping opportunities, unlimited antiques and quiet “back road detours” through the cornerstone of America. This trip features the beautiful states of  New Hampshire, Vermont, and Southern Maine. New England’s natural beauty, magnificent and diverse scenery, its rich history, heritage and the culture you find there is the ultimate in satisfying everyone’s interests!

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

“Maine Lobster Feast” with entertainment; Visits to a famous Creamery, Sugar House, Cider Mill and Cheese Factory to include Ben & Jerry’s; World Famous L.L. Bean Store and “real” Outlet Mall Shopping; Extraordinary Museums; Photo Opportunities; Awesome Autumn Scenery; beautiful Lakes, Rocky Shores, the sound of Loons, charming Villages, Historical Places; well-known and little-known attractions that exemplify the New England uniqueness and appeal. 

COST:   $1,229 per person double occupancy   -   $1,197 triple   -   $1164 quad   -   $1,429 single

$200 per person DEPOSIT to book  ~  FINAL PAYMENT by AUG 1, 2010  (installments are welcomed)

COST  REIMBURSEMENT  PLAN  available for $100 per person and highly recommended

 Charleston and Beaufort, SC

“Coastal Plains and Plantations”

Nov 30 ~Dec 3, 2010              4 days, 3 nights

 Spirits  will soar with the most relaxing and rejuvenating trip ever!  Spend three  amazing nights in the beautiful Charleston/Beaufort, South Carolina area,…“the Cultural Capital of the South,” with a rich history dating back to 1670.  Travel along the Low Country’s  Salt Marshes to the picturesque waterfront town of Beaufort on Port  Royal  Island. Discover the fascinating tapestry of Southern History woven into the landscape and reflected in tabby ruins, historic churches  and forts, magnificent  plantations  and  elegant homes.  Attend a very special “Gullah Cultural Experience” created exclusively for Mountain Memory Tours.   Awaken the senses, find new traditions, as you experience unforgettable sights, sounds, tastes and smells of this extraordinarily heart-warming HOLIDAY TRIP…a perfect Christmas celebration!

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

Boon Hall Plantation Tour; Charleston’s Old City Market; The “Gullah Culture”;Penn Center and School; a view of the famous Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor; a Tea Plantation Factory; Free Time; Forrest Gump movie scenes.

COST:  $469  per person double occupancy         $449 triple         $429 quad         $689 single

$100 deposit per person to book   Final Payment by October 25, 2008

Trip Cost Reimbursement Plan available and recommended for $46 per person

Additional Trips and Complete Details will soon be available

RETURN OFTEN  to our website for more information.   

Remember… this is only a partial list of the wonderful, fun-filled trips for this season.   Call for updates, information and please ask to be put on our MAILING LIST.       (865) 453-1888   

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NOTE:

If you are a GROUP LEADER  we also offer wonderful trips that let you explore little known, fascinating and out-of-the-way places in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina and The Great Smoky Mountains ~ Perfect for MYSTERY TRIPS! 

COMPLETED August 2008

MOUNT RUSHMORE  - “Best of the West” 

Wow! What a wonderful trip. Click below to see some great photos from this trip...

Mt Rushmore

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