Day 1: Travel to West Virginia
Enjoy the drive through southern Ontario, all decorated for the holidays, as we pick up guests and head for the border. After time at the Duty Free, sit back and relax as we travel to your stopover hotel in West Virginia. Before check-in, get to know your fellow guests with a welcome dinner.
Stay: Holiday Inn Express, Fairmont, West Virginia (1 night)
Meals: D
Day 2: Welcome to Myrtle Beach
The journey continues south, with lunch and comfort stops made along the way. Excitement awaits as you arrive in Myrtle Beach. See how impressive The Grand Strand shines during the Holiday season with decorations and twinkling lights around every corner. Welcome to the Homewood Suites by Hilton, an oceanfront property, and your home away from home for the next five nights. Get settled in and enjoy a group dinner.
Stay:
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Myrtle Beach, SC
(5 nights)
Meals:
B, D
Day 3: Shopping, Brookgreen Gardens
Wake up to the sounds of the ocean at your door! After a leisurely breakfast, there will be time to go grocery shopping then it’s off to the Coastal Grand Mall, a mega-shopping complex with anchor stores such as JC Penny and Dicks Sporting Goods. Once back at the hotel, take the afternoon to explore independently. The hotel is a 1-minute walk from the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade. There are places to shop, eat, and even do! Rejoin the group for an included dinner at a local restaurant. Afterward, visit Brookgreen Gardens for their Night of a Thousand Candles. Walk the pathways and see the immaculate gardens decorated with hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights.
Meals: B, D
Day 4: Ripley’s Aquarium, Wine Tasting & Christmas Show
Mid-morning, travel to Ripley's Aquarium
for their annual Festival of Trees event. See over 100 trees intricately decorated, including a dedicated tree designed to represent each U.S. state and territory. An included feature is their Teas & Trees add-on, a unique high tea amongst the trees and aquatic species. Then it’s off to Duplin Winery, the oldest winery in the south, for a tour and a tasting. After an included dinner, visit the Alabama Theatre’s award-winning production, "The South's Grandest Christmas Show."
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Christmas Eve, Charles Bach Wonders Show
Take the day and explore Myrtle Beach as you see fit. Your tour director can help and will be available with suggestions. Games and crafts are a possibility. Regroup in the evening for an included dinner, then prepare to be wowed as the magic of Christmas comes to life at the Wonders of Christmas Magic & Illusion Show. Hear your favourite Christmas songs, see talented dancers, and experience illusionist Charles Bach. Return to the hotel and get ready for the arrival of Santa!
Meals: B, D
Day 6: Christmas Day Fun
Good morning, and Merry Christmas! After breakfast, transportation will be provided to those who would like to attend a Christmas morning church service (location TBA). After lunch, enjoy Christmas festivities with your fellow travellers, including an ugly Christmas sweater party. There will be dinner and more Christmas fun in the evening.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Start the Journey Home
Today, we begin the journey home. Say goodbye to Myrtle Beach, sit back, and relax as we head north. There will be comfort stops will be made along the way. Arrive at your stop-over hotel and enjoy an included group dinner.
Stay:
Holiday Inn Express, Weston, WV (1 night)
Meals:
B, D
Day 8: Welcome Home
After an included breakfast, board the coach to continue the journey home. Once across the border, we will stop for dinner, then it’s time to wish your new friends and fellow travellers a friendly goodbye and Happy New Year!
Meals:
B, D
