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Charleston and Savannah

Beautiful Southern Towns

October 26 - 31, 2018

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Nothing says southern charm quite like Savannah and Charleston. Charleston lies on a peninsula between two rivers and fronts the Charleston Harbor. It has more homes on the National Registry than any other city and is home to Fort Sumter, location of the first conflict of the Civil War. Savannah is unique, famous for its "pocket parks" and squares laid out by founder General James Oglethorpe in the early 1700s. These two cities and the other locations we visit, represent the quintessential idea of "southern-ness." We love visiting this area and know you will too!

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Itinerary

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Friday, 26 Oct 2018: Arrive Charleston; SC; Welcome Dinner (D)
Schedule your arrival no later than 4:00pm and take local transportation to the hotel. The tour begins at 6:00pm in the lobby of the hotel. We will make introductions at our Welcome Meeting and then depart for a local restaurant for our Welcome Dinner. Overnight Charleston - 2 nights

Saturday, 27 Oct 2018: Morning City Tour; Magnolia Plantation and Grounds Tour (B)
Our day begins with a tour of Charleston to get better acquainted with our surroundings and discover all the city has to offer. Then we're off to visit Magnolia Plantation, founded in 1676 by the Drayton family. Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and has been witness to the history of our nation from the American Revolution through the Civil War and into present day. It is the oldest public tourist site in the low country, and has the oldest public gardens in America. Its doors opened to visitors in 1872 to allow guests to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its heralded gardens. Upon returning from the plantation, the remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish.

Sunday, 28 Oct 2018: Beaufort, SC; Continue on to Savannah, Group Dinner (B,D)
We leave Charleston today for the lovely seaside town of Beaufort, SC. Beaufort delights visitors with its breathtakingly beautiful natural vistas and impressive architecture from the colonial and antebellum eras. Beaufort remains the Queen of the South Carolina Sea Islands thanks to its charm, natural beauty, fascinating history, and rich and diverse cultural heritage. We enjoy free time in Beaufort before continuing on to Savannah. After checking into our hotel, we will have dinner together. Overnight Savannah - 2 nights

Monday, 29 Oct 2018: Savannah Walking Tour; Afternoon Free Time (B)
Today experience Savannah's rich history via a city tour that will help you understand the significance of the city's architectural layout, introduce you to the city's famous (and infamous) characters, and glimpse stately homes dating back to before the Civil War. This afternoon is at leisure to explore Savannah's historic waterfront area. River Street runs along the waterfront and has some of the city’s best shopping and dining. You might want to view the harbor and port by taking an optional riverboat cruise.

Tuesday, 30 Oct 2018: Morning Return to Charleston; Free Afternoon; Farewell Dinner (B,D)
This morning we return to Charleston. You will have the entire afternoon to continue exploring the charm of of this city. Your Tour Leader will provide suggestions of things to do. Ideas include visiting the old city market to watch the women weave baskets, taking a boat tour of the harbor to visit Fort Sumter where the first shots of the Civil War were exchanged, or touring through gracious homes and gardens in Charleston’s historic district. This evening we will re-group for our Farewell Dinner and reminisce about our favorite things this past week. Overnight Charleston - 1 night

Wednesday, 31 Oct 2018: Return Home from Charleston (B)
Sadly, our time together has come to an end. Make your return flight at your convenience. Based on the departure time you provide WTT, your Tour Leader can assist with organizing travelers into small groups so you can ride-share to the airport if you wish.

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Room Share	Single Room	Non-Members	Status of This Tour
Not Available	$3,440.00	ADD $50.00	Trip Full and Closed

Full Payment due at time of Reservation

Your Tour Includes...

HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES:
- Small group no larger than 14
- Tour charming Charleston
- Visit Magnolia Plantation
- Visit Beaufort
- Tour lovely Savannah
- WTT Tour Leader to enhance the individual & group experience
- Time to explore personal interests & suggestions for things to do
- And More...See itinerary for additional highlights and experiences

PLUS...
- All tipping of local guides
- Transportation in WTT's own Mercedes mini-coach
- Arranged room sharing with another solo traveler
- Travel Dollar credits* toward future travel with WTT
(* Travel Dollars are a benefit of WTT membership)

Lodging

Charleston: Indigo Inn
Savannah: Doubletree Savannah

In the unlikely event WTT is unable to provide the accommodation(s) listed, for whatever reason, WTT will substitute similar quality accommodation(s) at no additional cost to the traveler.

Meals

- Breakfast daily
- 3 Dinners at local restaurants

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietary requests can be accommodated on this tour.

Activity Rating

Is this trip right for you? This trip requires you be able to: 1) walk at a pace that will not hold up the group, 2) walk up one flight of stairs without needing to stop or rest, and 3) manage your own luggage and personal belongings throughout the tour without assistance.

In addition to the minimum requirements, be aware that the streets have cobblestones and bricks that can be uneven and a tip hazard. The specific activities on this tour are rated as follows:
- 80% Easy
- 20% Moderate (walking)
- 0% Strenuous
If you are in doubt as to your ability to meet these physical activity requirements, you should not sign up for this trip.

Read more about Activity Levels

Want a Roommate...or not?

Traveling Solo? Most of the women on your tour are traveling solo!
- If you wish to share with another solo traveler, select this option on the Reservation Form and your tour price will automatically be based on the room share price.
- Or, you may select a single room, when available, on the Reservation Form and your tour price will be automatically based on the single room price.
- These choices are clearly stated on the Reservation Form.

A few facts about sharing a room:

- All shared rooms have 2 beds
- All shared rooms are non-smoking
- Your roommate will be of similar age
- Most solo travelers elect to share a room.
- See "Frequently Asked Questions" TAB for more details

Arrival and Departure Information

Travelers will make their own air arrangements as follows:

- Arrival Airport: CHS - Charleston, SC (Charleston International Airport)
- Arrival Date: Friday, October 26th. Arrive no later than 4:00pm.
- Arrival Transfer: Use local shuttle or taxi. Details provided in Final Travel Instructions.

- Depart Airport: CHS - Charleston, SC (Charleston International Airport)
- Departure Date: Wednesday, October 31st. Depart at your convenience.
- Departure Transfer: Use local shuttle or taxi. WTT Tour Leader can assist in ride-share coordination.

Want to Arrive a Day Early?

Worried about possible flight delays? Consider arriving one day before the official tour state date. Many of our travelers choose this optional service. Your pre-tour package includes:

- The room (standard check-in times apply)
- Breakfast the following morning
- Optional activity suggestions prior to tour
$205.00 Roomshare $392.00 Single

The pre-tour package is an optional service. Rates are established at time of tour posting. Early check-in is solely at the discretion of the hotel and cannot be arranged in advance.

Important Reminders About This Trip

This tour uses a 15 passenger Mini-Coach for transportation while on tour. Learn more about The WTT North American Travel Experience by downloading/opening the pdf.

Payment Dates and Cancellation Policies

Important Payment Dates:
- At Space Reservation: Initial Deposit is due.
- Sunday, 29 Apr 2018: Initial deposit forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.
- Saturday, 28 Jul 2018: Payment in full.

Please review our travel and cancellation policies before making your reservation. You will be asked to confirm you have read and understand WTT's travel polices before we will accept your reservation.

Travel Insurance: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you in case you find the need to cancel your tour. WTT will mail you information from 2 reliable travel insurance providers at the time we confirm your reservation.

You can review the insurance information from TravelGuard to get an idea of rates.

Not Included in the Price

- Airfare or other transportation to and from the tour
- Airport transfers
- Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary
- Any personal expenses
- Any gratuities for WTT Tour Leader
- Travel Insurance

Important Reminders

This tour uses a 15 passenger Mini-Coach for transportation while on tour. Learn more about The WTT North American Travel Experience by downloading/opening the pdf.

Packing Suggestions

In general this time of year the average temperature during the day in Charleston is in the mid-70s with lows in the 50s. Savannah may be slightly warmer with highs in upper 70s.

For This Trip You May Want—

One smart-casual outfit if you’d like to dress up a bit for dinners.
Lightweight but warm jacket/sweater for the cool mornings and evenings or the unusually brisk day.
Inexpensive rain poncho or small travel umbrella, just in case!
Bugspray & Suncreen (wipes are easier to pack)
Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping pills, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest.

Good Packing Habits—

Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind – or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
Bring only two pairs of everyday shoes: one pair of well-broken-in walking shoes, and a second pair that could do double-duty as a walking shoe or a slightly dressy shoe.
Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.

Luggage

On every WTT tour, our policies regarding luggage restrictions are driven by the physical space limitations of the vehicles we use and the requirement that all travelers be able to manage their own belongings without assistance.

It is best to travel as lightly as possible. Most travelers regret when they have packed too much.
You may bring one suitcase plus small shoulder bag/day pack/purse.
Maximum suitcase size: 25-inches in height as measured from the FLOOR to the top of the retracted handle. The small case in a 3-piece luggage set easily meets this requirement and should be plenty roomy for this length of trip.
Suitcases larger than 25" in height will not fit in the WTT coach; don't bring them.
The maximum weight of your suitcase should not exceed 30 pounds, as you will need to lift it into the coach luggage compartment.
You are responsible for managing your own belongings. We expect you to take your belongings from the coach to your room and to bring it back to the coach and load it on days we change hotels. We do not provide luggage pulls; they are not safe and are inconvenient. The possibility of steps exist at most hotel entrances.

Fitness

Walking is a key component of this tour. On some days, between walking tours and personal exploration you can expect to walk 2-3 miles over the course of a day. Although the activity level on this trip may not appear strenuous, we believe you will enjoy the tour more if you possess a general level of fitness and endurance.

Money

Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider: the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks, and your individual shopping interests and habits.

Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.
ATMs are typically the best way of obtaining cash; you must know your PIN number for your debit and credit cards in order to use the ATMs.

Tipping

All tips to local guides during your tour have already been paid on your behalf.

You are responsible for tipping wait-staff, porters, or other individuals who provide a service to you at the hotel, or other public locations.

You may want to tip your WTT Tour Leader for an outstanding job. The amount is entirely a personal preference. If you'd like a guideline, consider $8-$10 per day.

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If you wish to express your interest in this tour, do so by completing this pre-reservation form. Remember that a pre-reservation does not require any money and there is no obligation whatsoever. Once this tour is finalized, including pricing, hotels, firm dates, etc., those who have sent in a pre-reservation will be contacted via email. *** You will be asked to decide if you want to make a deposit. If you are no longer interested after being contacted, you don’t have to do anything!

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There is no obligation to go on standby. If we have a cancellation, we will notify those on standby in the order you were put on the standby list**. If you are notified of a space on the trip, you will be required to pay the full amount of the trip at that time.

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