Posts Tagged "2018"

By admin on Mar 17, 2018 in |

We want to think “SPRING”, and what better way than to set up a feature tour to the Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Chicago’s Navy Pier on Saturday March 17, 2018. And at the same time, Chicago ushers in Spring with their famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Chicago Flower & Garden Show has roots dating back as far as 1847 and is not just a “pretty face”. The show will offer inspiration, education and motivation to help you become the envy of your neighborhood!The Show, held each March at Chicago’s Navy Pier, is an experience for the senses, invoking memories of spring after a typically long and cold Midwest winter. This year will treat gardening enthusiasts and newbies alike to the sights, scents and sounds of feature gardens with blooming perennials, annuals and trees while water features rustle throughout the Festival Halls of Chicago’s acclaimed Navy Pier. Local landscape designers and builders create realistic solutions within their feature gardens and displays that inspire and demonstrate to attendees the possibilities for their own gardens, yards and balconies. Although Saturday is a bit more expensive than hosting a tour during a weekday, we felt Saturday would give everyone that normally could not get away during the week, a chance to enjoy both these wonderful events. And, it is opening day for the Flower and Garden Show when all displays are crisp and new. You will be the first to enjoy them. The Parade On the same day, By sheer Luck of the Irish, Chicago is hosting its St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the best, if not THE BEST, in the nation. With a green Chicago River to boot. Both of these venues are very close to one another and we will arrange for participants in this tour to experience one or both of these great events depending on individual desire. You will be chauffeured via luxury motor coach equipped with restroom, DVD, and AC outlets driven by an experience professional driver. Your hosts are native Chicagoan’s and will explain many of Chicago’s wonderful features and sights in route to Navy Pier. And the downtown parade area. All Gold Crown Tours treat you like royalty. Fresh coffee, juice, soft drinks, water and a...

By admin on Mar 4, 2018 in |

We are very pleased to be able to include the Daniel O’Donnell one night performance at the Des Moines Civic Center in our list of upcoming tours. We have acquired a block of exceptionally good premium tickets that we know will satisfy the requests of our many wonderful customersand friends. March 4th, at the Des Moines Theater of Performing Arts, will give those that could not make it to Branson on our November 2017 tour an opportunity to see and hear the most famous Irish personality and vocalist of all time. The following are a few interesting highlights surrounding Daniel O ’Donnell’s very illustrious career. We could go on and on regarding the talents of Daniel O’Donnell but better yet give us a call or email and get on our roster for this wonderful evening. Our ticket block will not last long and we encourage you not to delay. Daniel Francis Noel O’Donnell (born 12 December 1961) is an Irish singer, television presenter and philanthropist.  After rising to public attention in 1983 he has since become a household name in Ireland and Britain; he has also had considerable success in the US Australia. In 2012, he became the first artist to have a different album in the British charts every year for 25 consecutive years. Known for his close relationship with his fanbase, and his charismatic and engaging stage presence, O’Donnell’s music has been described as a mix of country and Irish folk, and he has sold over ten million records to date, He is widely considered a “cultural icon” in Ireland, and is often parodied in the media. Affectionately known as “Wee Daniel”, O’Donnell is a prominent ambassador for his home county of Donegal. O’Donnell was born in and brought up in the village of Kincasslagh, in the Rosses region of County Donegal. He grew up as the youngest of a Roman Catholic family, with his parents, Julia (née McGonagle born 1919; died 18 May 2014) and Francis O’Donnell, and siblings John (the eldest), Margaret (Margo), Kathleen and James. He has described his upbringing as mostly happy, with the exception of the death of his father after a heart attack when O’Donnell was six years old. During his school years, O’Donnell considered pursuing a career in banking. Despite this, a career in music was also always a possibility. As a youngster O’Donnell...

By admin on Feb 13, 2018 in |

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT11 Day Oahu Explorer Marriott Waikiki and Ocean View Cruise. 4 Day Land Tours in Oahu 7 Day Hawaii Cruise aboard Norwegians “Pride of America” We have researched every possible way to absorb the beauty and tranquility of all the Hawaiian Islands and feel this tour will fulfill every traveler’s expectations of the paradise we all know the Hawaiian Islands represent.   DAY 1 February 14th we fly from Cedar Rapids to Honolulu. Upon arrival we check into the luxurious Marriott Waikiki for a little rest and relaxation. Marvel at the breathtaking ocean view from the Marriott Waikiki Resort & Spa. Steps away from world-famous Waikiki Beach, the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa enchants guests with more than five acres of tropical beauty. Here, the Marriott tradition blends with Hawaii’s warm Aloha Spirit to create a welcoming atmosphere. A luxurious resort by any standard, it offers two beautiful outdoor pools, a full spa and a full spectrum of watersports.   DAY 2 February 15th guided tour of Honolulu’s North Shore Start your day off with a beautiful scenic tour of Oahu’s famous North Shore, the legendary surf mecca. You’ll stop at Haleiwa, the social and artistic hub of the North Shore filled with cool surf shops and boutiques, great restaurants and charming art galleries. You’ll also see famous surf spots, including Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach and Ehukai Beach (Banzai Pipeline) — during winter, these spots are known for monstrous waves reaching 20 to 40 feet. Enjoy the afternoon at the Polynesian Cultural Center, and experience authentic island villages showcasing the traditional lifestyles of some of Hawaii’s original descendants from Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji, Tobago. Times are approximate 8:30 am Depart Hotel 9:30 am North Shore Tour 12:15 pm Polynesian Cultural Center 5:15 pm Return to Hotel     DAY 3 February 16th guided tour of Downtown Honolulu and Pearl Harbor. Immerse yourself in history. As you travel from Waikiki toward Pearl Harbor, you will visit the Punchbowl Crater, home of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific and enjoy breathtaking city and ocean views. Traveling through downtown, you’ll see the state capitol building, the governor’s mansion, Iolani Palace (the only royal palace in the United States) and the imposing King...