Branson Tour with Howard Hayes

Springtime in Branson - with Howard Hayes

Branson, Missouri has become the number one destination for country music and entertainment throughout North America. If you are a lover of Country Music, exceptional entertainment and hilarious comedy, this is the holiday for you! Howard Hayes will be your host and tour guide - assisting you in making the most out of your time in Branson. Performances included in this special spring Branson Tour include the Mickey Gilley Show, Joey Riley Comedy & Music Review, the Baldknobber's Hillbilly Jamboree, the Buck Trent Show, the Presley's Country Jubilee Show, and the Shoji Tabuchi Show.

9 Days
May 12 - 20, 2010

Your Tour Includes

Transportation aboard a beautiful deluxe motor coach complete with air conditioning and washroom

8 nights accommodation

8 breakfasts and 4 full course dinners

6 Top Star performances in Branson

Professionally guided tour of New Branson, Old Branson, the Ozarks and the College of the Ozarks

Hotel luggage handling (one suitcase per person)

All taxes and service charges

Tour escorted by Howard Hayes

A ton of fun, music and entertainment

Tour Pricing
Double (2 per room) - $1499 per person
Single (1 per room) - $1949 per person
Triple (3 per room) - $1399 per person
Quad (4 per room) - $1309 per person
(all prices are in Canadian $)

Insurance
(please refer to general information)

Age Cancellation & Medical Cancellation Only

0-59
60-69
70-79
80+
$103
$154
$250
$485 $90
$130
$185
$280

Booking Details
To reserve this tour, please forward a deposit of $250 per person. Balances are due March 29, 2010. A minimum of 30 participants are required by this date for the tour to operate. Insurance must be purchased at the time of booking.

Please note: For this tour, deposits are fully refundable up to 45 days prior to the tour departure, minus a $20 per person administration fee. There are no refunds 0-45 days prior to the tour departure.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Wednesday, May 12
Maumee, OH
The fun begins when we board our beautiful, fully equipped luxury touring coach on the 417 corridor between Pembroke and Ottawa. Time and place will be established closer to trip date. We begin by heading West, crossing at Windsor before arriving in Maumee Ohio for the night.

DAY 2 - Thursday, May 13
St. Louis, MO
We leave Ohio this morning, heading West through the States of Indiana and Illinois to our destination of St. Louis Missouri. Take in the beautiful view of the Arch, a 600ft high engineering wonder, located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi representing the open arms and Gateway to Western U.S.A.

DAY 3 - Friday, May 14
Branson, MO
We’re off to the excitement of Branson after our complimentary continental breakfast. Lunch today will be at the brand new Branson Landing shopping paradise, featuring the world famous PRO-BASS store and over 100 others (see their website at www.bransonlanding.com). We take a local guided tour of Branson to introduce you to all Branson has to offer. You’ll see the different concert theatres, parks, historical sites and also learn some local history from our local guide. Perhaps you will take note of a point of interest to visit during your stay in Branson. This evening we’re off to dine at Sadie's Sideboard Restaurant for a wonderful feast. Reserved seats await us at the famous Mickey Gilley Show.

DAY 4, 5, 6 - Saturday, May 15 to Monday, May 17
Branson, MO
There is so much to see and do during our next 3 days in Branson. Continental breakfasts and delicious southern cooked dinners are all included at fabulous restaurants. Feast away on pot roasts, chicken and ribs, pork-chops, catfish fillets with all the trimmings and desserts. Each day in Branson we have tickets for at least one show for you. Tickets are reserved for the hilarious Baldknobbers Hillbilly Jamboree. More entertainment awaits at The Presley’s Country Jubilee Show featuring four generations of the Presley Family plus much more. The music and comedy of Joey Riley is also part of our show line-up. New for 2010 will be the Buck Trent Show. Last, but not least in our show line-up, we enjoy the spectacular entertainment of the legendary Shoji Tabuchi Show, considered by many as one of the best shows in all North America. His show Theatre is something to behold, and is a must see. Of course, many optional events and shows are also available for you in Branson, including a complementary winery tour for those interested. Our hotel is centrally located in Branson with many things to do and see, all in walking distance, including great shopping factory outlets. See www.bransonlanding.com. Our luxury coach with friendly driver and resourceful escorts are always at your side to help with any arrangements for points of interest you may have.

DAY 7 - Tuesday, May 18
Indianapolis, IL
After breakfast we say good-bye to Branson and start our journey home staying in the Indianapolis area tonight.

DAY 8 - Wednesday, May 19
Woodstock, ON
‘On The Road Again’ after breakfast we head for the Canadian Border at Windsor, Ontario with a brief stop at the Duty Free for some shopping. Tonight we stay in Woodstock, Ontario.

DAY 9 - Thursday, May 20
Back Home
With our feet still tapping and shopping lists exhausted, we travel back to our beloved Ottawa Valley. (approx. arrival time - 4:00pm in Ottawa)

It will truly be a trip to remember; fun, laughter, and entertainment all packed into one package. Naturally your musical instruments are most welcome to accompany you on the tour.