Vacation Packages Make Traveling To Myrtle Beach Easy!
If you’re looking for a way to get to Myrtle Beach that takes care of everything but your transportation, you’re in luck. At Vacations Made Easy, we like to make things simple for our customers so we’ve created three vacation packages that cover just about everything you’d need for a fun-filled vacation. Check them out!
If you’re just looking for a weekend to recharge your batteries, this is the perfect choice. The trip includes a meal and VIP treatment at the Hard Rock Cafe and admission to Ripley’s aquarium. Spend the day absorbing the serenity of the aquarium and the relaxed feel of Myrtle Beach. In the evening, enjoy the two nights hotel accommodations in the Myrtle Beach area.
Myrtle Beach Honeymoon / Anniversary Getaway
Another wonderful option for a weekend trip is the Myrtle Beach Honeymoon / Anniversary Getaway. This trip also includes two nights lodging in the Myrtle Beach area. During the trip, enjoy the sights of Myrtle Beach during the day and take in a show in the evening. This trip includes tickets to ‘One The Show’ for you to enjoy during your trip. You also get a meal and the VIP treatment at the Hard Rock Cafe.
If you’re looking for that perfect family vacation, consider the Myrtle Beach Family Vacation package. The trip includes three nights accommodations in the Myrtle Beach area. You’re family will also enjoy admission to Ripley’s Aquarium and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, as well as tickets to Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. Be sure to leave time to savor the meal and VIP treatment included with the package price.
Celebrate 2010 with a New Year’s Vacation in Nashville
December 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Nashville TN, VME
Spend the New Year in style when you enjoy a New Year’s vacation in Nashville. We understand that after the hectic weeks of the holiday season, the last thing you want to do is take the time to plan a vacation, so we have a New Year’s Eve package ready to go for you.
The New Year’s in Nashville vacation package offers a fun and relaxing Nashville experience. The package includes four nights of lodging at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, which is practically a destination in itself. For your convenience, this package contains two breakfasts, two dinners, one lunch, and on brunch, as well as many activities.
The package kicks off with an evening spent at your leisure at the Gaylord Opryland. After you get settled in your room, you can explore the resort property, which contains shops, a river boat cruise, lounges, and restaurants. On New Year’s Eve, you will join other visitors for a party at the Gaylord Opryland in the Grand Ballroom. The evening’s festivities include a catered dinner with wine and champagne, party favors, and live entertainment. After the excitement of New Year’s Eve, you will have New Year’s Day to rest, wake up to a late brunch, and then board the General Jackson showboat dinner cruise for another great meal with live entertainment. On the next day of this vacation, you will enjoy a guided tour of Nashville complete with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and lunch at the Wild Horse Saloon. That evening, you will enjoy a performance at Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry.
Complete with a variety of live entertainment, a memorable New Year’s Eve party, and a fantastic time at the Gaylord Opryland, this package contains everything you need for a spectacular New Year’s vacation.
If you would like to plan your own New Year’s vacation or just find something fun to do that weekend, you can easily build your own package or find activities online. Most of the holiday shows will be over, but Nashville still has plenty to offer visitors. Some of the activities available during the long weekend include the General Jackson New Year’s Eve cruise, ICE! at the Gaylord Opryland, and the Grand Ole Opry.
Treat Yourself to a Holiday Break in Myrtle Beach
Already need a break during the holidays? Luckily for you, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has many festive and fun options that are the perfect excuse to plan a quick getaway to the shore. From fun Christmas shows to an easy New Year’s Eve vacation, Myrtle Beach is a fantastic holiday destination for you and your family.
Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show
At the Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show, you will find one of the most fun Christmas shows in the country! You will see a live nativity scene complete with live animals as well as a festive battle between the North Pole and South Pole that features entertaining games and tricks. Of course, you can expect the same classic horsemanship and great music that you find at the Dixie Stampede during the regular season. To top it all off, you will be enjoying a delicious four course meal. Before the show, you can spend some time in the Carriage Room and enjoy Christmas music and family entertainment.
Christmastime with the Twelve Irish Tenors
If you are looking for a relaxing and festive show, check out Christmastime with the Twelve Irish Tenors at the Palace Theatre. Fresh off of their very successful World Tour, the Twelve Irish Tenors have landed in Myrtle Beach for the Christmas season. This show features the classic harmonies and mellow voices that have won the world over. You can catch this show in Myrtle Beach until January 2, so you can enjoy it either before or after Christmas. The Twelve Irish Tenors perform a variety of holiday music, from traditional Christmas carols to songs from their childhood.
If you do not have time for a getaway before Christmas, plan a relaxing New Year’s Eve vacation in Myrtle Beach. Because we are Vacations Made Easy, we have the perfect New Year’s Eve package ready to go for you. The Coastin’ Into the New Year package contains three nights’ lodging on the beach, six meals (three breakfasts, three dinners), afternoon tea at Ripleys Aquarium, Christmas show at Alabama Theatre, tickets to the Carolina Opry, dinner and New Year’s Eve celebration, and Gospel brunch and performance at the House of Blues. With everything pre-planned, all you have to do is book the vacation and head to Myrtle Beach for a fantastic New Year’s vacation.
Celebrate 75 Years of Elvis in Memphis
The new year marks the 75th anniversary of Elvis Presley, one of America’s most iconic performers. Each year, thousands of fans convene in Memphis to celebrate Elvis’ birthday, and with this year being his 75th birthday, the celebration will be big! From visiting his birthplace in Tupelo to touring the Graceland mansion, true fans should not miss Memphis during Elvis’s birthday. The birthday celebration takes place from Thursday, January 7 to Saturday, January 10.
Elvis’ real date of birth was January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. At just a short drive from Memphis, Tupelo is a must-see for visitors celebrating the life and birthday of Elvis. In Tupelo, you can see the house where Elvis was born and lived during his childhood. The modest two-room house is part of the Elvis Presley Park, which includes a museum as well as memorial chapel and Elvis statue.
To get the full Elvis experience during the birthday celebration in Memphis, check out Elvis Presley’s Graceland Memphis Vacation Package. With four nights of lodging, you will have more than enough time to visit the activities included in the package as well as take part in the special events, concerts, and gatherings happening all over Memphis during the weekend. This vacation package includes the Graceland Platinum Experience Tour, which provides the ultimate Elvis experience. Included in the tour is admission to the Graceland Mansion, the Sincerely Elvis museum, Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, Elvis Presley’s airplanes, and an audio tour that you can enjoy at your leisure. In addition, you will see Elvis’ final resting place in the Meditation Garden.
The other activity included in this package is a Sun Studio Guided Tour. Sun Studio is where Elvis cut his first records. The Sun Studio museum houses many Elvis artifacts, including a microphone he once used during recording. In addition, Sun Studio was home to many other famous musicians, including Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash. At the Sun Studio, you will get a real look into the early rock and roll music scene in Memphis that Elvis help start.
Start Your New Year Right in Gatlinburg
December 4, 2009 by admin
Filed under Featured, Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge TN, VME
If you do not already have plans for how you are going to ring in the New Year, spending the weekend in Gatlinburg is a sure bet for a fantastic vacation. Because the New Year falls on a Friday this year, you have the perfect opportunity for a long weekend of relaxation after the busyness of the holidays.
To make planning your vacation in Gatlinburg easy, we have a pre-built New Year’s package for you. The Celebrating New Year’s In The Smokies vacation package already comes with lodging, shows, and dinners for your convenience. With this package, you will have four days and three nights to enjoy everything that Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have to offer for the New Year’s holiday.
This package is full of great Gatlinburg activities and shows, including the Smith Family Theater, Country Tonite, and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. In addition, you can experience the lights of the area on the guided Winterfest Light Tour. This package also includes dinner each night. One of the dinners will be at Dolly Parton’s famous Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show. In addition, you will enjoy a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, which will make your holiday extra-special.
With country music, delicious food, and the convenience of a pre-planned vacation, the Celebrating New Year’s In The Smokies package is the perfect vacation option for anyone looking to get away and celebrate the beginning of 2010. Whether traveling with your family or booking a romantic vacation for two, you will be sure to have a great time on this vacation.
Take Care of Christmas Shopping in Chicago
Yes, that special time of year is approaching once again, the time to Christmas shop! Chicago is one of the best destinations for shopping in the Midwest and is just a few hours drive from Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, and many other states, making it a convenient choice to get the best Christmas gifts for your family and friends. In addition to the great selection, you can add a night of lodging and have a fun weekend vacation! We offer several shopping packages that will help you make the most of your time stimulating the economy in Chicago.
Michigan Avenue and State Street are the primo shopping destinations in the city. With the Macy’s State Street Shopping Tour, you can enjoy an afternoon of exploring the second largest Macy’s in the world. With over 800,000 square feet of space, Macy’s State Street is sure to have something special for every person on your list. The Macy’s State Street tour includes a $25 gift card, chocolates, a tote bag, audio tour, and a Macy’s VIP savings pass. Your time at Macy’s will combine a fun day of shopping with an exploration of this Chicago landmark.
With so many store choices in the city, it is easy to be overwhelmed. The Chicago suburbs also have many shopping options for you. We offer two shopping tour options at Woodfield Mall, which is a 200-store shopping center located in Schaumberg, home of the Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament. Each tour we offer includes a shopping tote, VIP savings booklet, and store directory. The Woodfield Mall offers major department stores like Nordstrom and Macy’s as well as many specialty stores offering everything from designer shoes to perfume.
Shoppers looking for bargains cannot miss the Chicago Premium Outlets located in nearby Aurora. The Chicago Premium Outlet Package features a $25 gift card and a VIP coupon book. This outlet center offers visitors 120 different factory stores to explore, including Juicy Couture, Banana Republic, Armani, and DKNY. In addition, this center has many restaurants to refresh you during your day of shopping. This Chicago Premium Outlet Package offers the opportunity for huge savings, so don’t miss out on your shopportunity!
If you are already spending the Thanksgiving holidays in Chicago, these shopping activities are the perfect addition to your holiday that will give you an edge on Black Friday.
Experience a Smoky Mountain Christmas in Gatlinburg
October 26, 2009 by admin
Filed under Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge TN, VME
November marks the beginning of the Christmas season in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area, and two attractions that you should not miss during the holiday season are Dollywood Theme Park and Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede.
Dollywood Theme Park’s annual Christmas festival, Smoky Mountain Christmas, begins on November 7 and runs to January 2, 2010. This popular event features over 4 million sparkling lights, live holiday shows, Santa’s Workshop, and special holiday-themed rides. Even the Scroogiest member of your family will find something to put him or her in the holiday spirit! Live shows during the Christmas season include Christmas with the Kingdom Heirs, Appalachian Christmas, Dollywood’s Babes in Toyland, and the Christmas in the Smokies, which features a 12 member cast and a live band. One highlight of the festival is the nightly Carol of the Trees, in which the millions of twinkling lights shine in a choreographed performance to holiday music. In addition, guests can also enjoy the daily Parade of Lights. One special ride to enjoy during this festival is the Polar Express 4-D attraction, which is an indoor experience that tests all of the senses.
With the Dollywood Three-Day Weekend Getaway Package, you can experience the holiday cheer of Dollywood along with three nights’ of lodging in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, which will give you plenty of time to enjoy all that a Smoky Mountain Christmas has to offer.
Another Dolly Parton offering in the Smoky Mountains is Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. In addition to being a fabulous dinner show, the Dixie Stampede also gets into the Christmas spirit with an unforgettable holiday show. With the Dixie Stampede Pigeon Forge Vacation Package, you can enjoy tickets to the Dixie Stampede as well as two nights’ lodging in Pigeon Forge. During the holiday season, the arena at the Stampede is transformed, featuring evergreen boughs, poinsettias, and twinkling lights. The show includes a take on the traditional Christmas story as well as the fun games and tricks that guests can always expect at the Dixie Stampede! As always, the show is accompanied by a delicious four course Southern feast.
Gatlinburg is full of opportunities to enjoy a fantastic holiday experience, so do not miss out on your chance to experience the best of what Christmas in the Smokies has to offer!
New Year’s Adventure – New Zealand & Australia Grand Tour 2010
Don’t spend another winter stuck in the cold and even treacherous weather that the majority of us in the United States experience. Once the festive holiday season has come to a close, skip town and enjoy the New Year in the sunny and tropical setting that only the Southern Hemisphere can provide during the winter month of January with the New Zealand & Australia Grand Tour 2010. This unique outing departs on January 6, 2010 and will allow you the opportunity to escape from the dreary weather and monotonous routine for thirty one days of adventurous exploration as you trek through Australia and New Zealand with knowledgeable guide and other enthusiastic travelers!
Throughout the journey, you will experience Fjordlands National Park, immerse yourself in an authentic Maori village, tour metropolitan settings including Auckland and Sydney, cruise along the Great Barrier Reef, explore an actual rain forest, interact with kangaroos and koalas, visit the Sydney Opera House, and even view the wonders of space through giant telescopes at the CISRO Observatory!
Truly make the beginning of 2010 a time to remember with the New Zealand & Australia Grand Tour 2010! Those interested are encouraged to look into reservations as soon as possible as space is limited. Learn more and make reservations online.
Additionally, find other unique vacation experiences in both Australia and New Zealand throughout the rest of the year online.
Experience A Country Christmas in Nashville, TN
October 21, 2009 by admin
Filed under Featured, Nashville TN
Winter cheer is fast approaching Music City as the Gaylord Opryland Resort prepares for its annual A Country Christmas! From November through December, the elegant Gaylord Oprylandbecomes adorned with festive, holiday decorations and presents a variety of Christmas activities ranging from performances by the iconic Radio City Rockettes to a fantastical ice sculpture display that will place you directly within the Christmas classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. And from general information to complete package options, Vacations Made Easy has recently released all of the information and tools necessary to help you plan your Country Christmas in Nashville, TN!
A long standing favorite in Nashville, Louise Mandrell’s “Joy to the World” Christmas Dinner and Showwill be returning for another season, presenting a down home celebration complete with filling holiday meal and entertainment as only Louise Mandrell can provide. Throughout the performance, Louise’s nephew, Mathew Dudley, will emcee the event as Louise and friends entertain through song, dance, comedy and more while you enjoy chicken roulades with cranberry cornbread stuffing, candied yams, and other seasonal favorites.
Another seasonal tradition returning to A Country Christmas is the Radio City Christmas Spectacularfeaturing the world-renowned Radio City Rockettes. Throughout this electric performance you will be treated to a wide range of heart-warming sights and sounds as the Rockettes perform a variety of dance routines centered on themes including “12 Days of Christmas,” “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and “the Living Nativity.”
Rounding out A Country Christmas, ICE! offers a veritable winter playground complete with life-sized depictions of classic scenes from A Charlie Brown Christmas carved from two million pounds of ice. Children and adults alike will delight in being present for the rehearsal hall practice, visiting Snoopy’s house and helping Charlie Brown choose a Christmas tree as Charles Schulz’ family classic takes on life-like dimensions before your very eyes!
If you are looking for complete package options you will find a couple different choices to help you experience A Country Christmas. The Gaylord Opryland Resort Country Christmas combines both admission to ICE! and main floor seating for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with three nights lodging.
Additionally, Nashville’s Radio City Rockettes Winter Vacation Packageoffers a concentrated look at the Rockettes that can fit into a weekend and comes complete with main floor seating for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and two nights lodging.
See “Music City” Transform into a Winter Wonderland
October 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Nashville TN, VME
With Halloween not even yet past us, some may think it is too early to plan ahead for a holiday vacation. However, come November, Nashville trades in its boots and spurs for snowflakes and sparkly lights as it prepares for the holiday season. In addition to the already fantastic shows and attractions found in Nashville throughout the year, visitors can experience fun holiday-themed attractions in November and December. The easiest way to plan your holiday vacation in Nashville is by reserving one of these pre-built holiday vacation packages.
Gaylord Opryland Resort Country Christmas
The Gaylord Opryland Hotel is more than just a place to rest your head for the night: the hotel also offers numerous activities and attractions. This package features tickets to ICE! and the Radio City Rockettes, as well as three nights of lodging in Nashville, and visitors also have the option of staying at the Gaylord Opryland, which will give them access to the many attractions, shopping, and dining options in the resort. ICE! is an extreme ice sculpture attraction–you will not see any swans or hearts carved out of ice here! ICE! features over 2 million pounds of crystal clear ice carved into different scenes from a popular Christmas tale. The theme of this year’s ICE! is A Charlie Brown Christmas. The other inclusion in this package is tickets to the Radio City Rockettes, which features the fabulous dancing and high kicks of the legendary Rockettes.
Nashville’s Radio City Rockettes Winter Vacation Package
With two nights of lodging and tickets to the Radio City Rockettes, this package is the perfect choice for a weekend vacation to put you in the holiday spirit. You can choose to stay at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and get some Christmas shopping done during your trip, or you can pick a hotel in downtown Nashville. This package also includes an evening at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. This show from the iconic Radio City Music Hall brings the best of holiday music to the stage combined with the fantastic talent of the Radio City Rockettes. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is sure to bring some holiday cheer to any Scrooge.
If you are looking for additional holiday activities to enjoy in Nashville, the Nashville City Lights Tour and Louise Mandrell’s “Joy To The World” Christmas Dinner & Show are excellent additions to these vacation packages or any trip to Nashville during the holiday season.
