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Joyce S. Mills
Travel Designer
1031 Second Street
Blue Ridge, VA 24064
NEWSY NOTES
JUNE 2015!
Welcome to June! Everything is in bloom and gardening has begun for many of you. Blue Ridge Travel
has also been “planting seeds” this year. We have already traveled to the Caribbean, visited Thomas
Jefferson’s Home, Monticello, stopped by to say “Hi” to the Waltons on Walton’s Mountain, did the Virginia
Reel at Michie’s Tavern, and spent a wonderful day at Wohlfahrt Haus in Wytheville, VA. And that, my
friends, is only the beginning for 2015! New travel for 2016 has already been created and as you continue
to read June’s edition of Newsy Notes, I hope it will spark that desire in you to join us as we prepare to
present to you some fabulous journeys for the second half of 2015 and 2016!
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SPRINGTIME IN LANCASTER
JUNE 9-11, 2014
$395 Per Person (Based on Double Occupancy)
It’s almost here! For the past couple of years, we have taken a Fall journey to Lancaster, PA to see Sight
and Sound’s breathtaking productions of stories taken from the Bible such as Noah and Moses. Several
of you have asked if we could consider taking this journey at a different time of the year so this year we
will make our way to Lancaster in June. This gives us a great opportunity to see this beautiful part of our
country in the Spring and to make our visit a little more interesting, we will be staying onboard a lovely
steamboat that has been converted into a beautiful Inn.
If you enjoy historical covered bridges, the Lancaster area is just where
you will want to be as we have planned a wonderful tour to see several
of these bridges. Your package includes: roundtrip transportation from
Roanoke, VA, admission to Sight and Sound’s morning production of
“Joseph”, 2-nights’ accommodations with breakfast, 2 dinners, and a
tour of the Amish country and its covered bridges. Amish buggy rides
are available upon request. For those of you who are seasoned
shoppers, there will also be time to get in some valuable shopping! If
you think you have waited too late to reserve your space for this amazing travel, give me a call now at
540-977-0505 and I will do my best to get you onboard with us.
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BLUE RIDGE TRAVEL
INVITES YOU TO EXPLORE 2015 WITH US
SPRINGTIME IN LANCASTER: SIGHT AND SOUND’S “JOSEPH”, AMISH COUNTRY AND COVERED BRIDGES TOUR ~
2-NIGHTS LODGING ~ 4 MEALS
TUESDAY – THURSDAY, JUNE 9-11, 2015 ~ COST: $395/PP*
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BARTER THEATRE: “SOUTHERN FRIED NUPTIALS”
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015 ~ COST: $85/PP
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CHARLES TOWN, WV: HOLLYWOOD CASINO ~ CASINO $ ~ HARPER’S FERRY TOUR
LODGING ~ THURSDAY – FRIDAY, JULY 9-11, 2015 ~ COST: $175/PP*
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WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: “GOSPEL JUBILEE”
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015 ~ COST: $85/PP (INCLUDES LUNCH)
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OUTWEST LAND AND RAIL ADVENTURE ~ CALL FOR PACKAGE DETAILS ~
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11 - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
PACKAGE COST: $4950/PP*
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WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: “SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS”
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2015 ~ COST: $85/PP (INCLUDES LUNCH)
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BILLY GRAHAM’S LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2015 ~ COST: $60/PP
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WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: “CHRISTMAS AT WOHLFAHRT HAUS”
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 ~ COST: $85/PP (INCLUDES LUNCH)
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CHRISTMAS AT THE BILTMORE ESTATE – ASHEVILLE, NC ~ ROUNDTRIP MOTORCOACH
2-NIGHTS LODGING/BILTMORE ESTATE TOUR ~ DINNER
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY DECEMBER 2-4, 2015 ~ COST: $395/PP**
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FOR FULL DETAILS OF ALL LISTED TRAVEL: CALL JOYCE AT 540-977-0505
www.blueridgetravel.com or email at: [email protected]
*BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ~ SINGLE/TRIPLE/QUAD RATES ~ AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
TRAVEL INSURANCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
CALL 540-977-0505 TODAY! LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT US AT: www.blueridgetravel.com or [email protected]
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CHA CHING!
THE HOLLYWOOD CASINO IN CHARLES TOWN, WV
JULY 9-10, 2015
$175 Per Person (Based on Double Occupancy)
You asked for it so here it is! Blue Ridge Travel has listened to your suggestions about places you want to go and
one of the “top spots” is Charles Town, WV. Whether you have a desire to visit the Hollywood Casino and try your
luck at the slot machines or want to take in a little of the local history, such as Harper’s Ferry, this is the trip for you!
We will spend one night in Charles Town, giving you plenty of time to explore. Your package includes: Roundtrip
transportation from Roanoke, VA, admission to Harper’s Ferry, a $25 slots voucher to use in the Hollywood Casino,
overnight accommodations and breakfast.
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IT’S ALMOST HERE!!!!
YELLOWSTONE, MT. RUSHMORE, GRAND TETON, GRAND CANYON . . . AND MUCH MORE!
SEPTEMBER 11 – 29, 2015
$4950 Per Person – (Based on Double Occupancy)
Before you know it, we will be singing, “We’ll be comin’ round the mountain!” OK, I took a little “poetic licensing” for
this one! But really, in just a few short months we will be boarding our train for our Out West Adventure and guess
what? There is still room for you to join us!! However, I need to know now!!! It’s not too late to ask your family,
friends, co-workers, or anyone whom you think would be a good Travel Buddy, to join us. This is going to be one
travel adventure you are not going to want to miss.
I am diligently working on every aspect of this adventure to make sure all
details are covered because I don’t want you to miss one single thing. Whether
it be horseback riding, rock climbing, 4-wheeling, hot air ballooning, or just
sitting back and enjoying the view, I want to make sure you have those
opportunities. How’s that for a whirlwind trip of a lifetime? Are you ready to go
with us? All you have to do to reserve your fabulous “Out West Adventure” is
call Joyce at Blue Ridge Travel: 540-977-0505.
Your package includes:
Roundtrip Amtrak – w/sleepers:
Motorcoach tour: Denver, CO ~ Grand Canyon National Park
18-Nights Lodging (Trains/Hotels/Lodges/TeePees/Cabins/Under Bridges(Just checking to see if you are reading!) Points of
Interest: Washington, DC ~ Chicago, IL ~ Mt. Rushmore/Crazy Horse ~ Buffalo, WY ~ Yellowstone NP ~ Grand Teton ~
Jackson, WY ~ Salt Lake City ~ Moab, UT ~ Holbrook/Winslow, AZ ~ Grand Canyon ~ Williams, AZ and . . . much more!
Many great meals
Admission to all National Parks
Admission to selected activities
Travel Insurance ~Available Upon Request~
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IT’S GOING TO BE A PARTY!
If you have traveled with me before, as many of you have, it’s customary for Blue Ridge Travel to have a little “gettogether” before taking a large group trip. Where would be more appropriate than Liberty Train Station in Bedford,
Virginia to have our pre-trip luncheon? All Aboard! Please mark your calendar for Saturday, August 15, 2015
from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for this fabulous luncheon. As always, there will be door prizes, great food, and lots of
information to bring you up-to-date on our Out West Adventure.
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A DAY OF REVIVAL! BILLY GRAHAM’S LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2015
$60 Per Person
Please join us as we travel to Charlotte, NC to visit Billy Graham’s Library and Museum. This will be a wonderful
day to fellowship. We look forward to spending this blessed day with you. Call Joyce at 540-977-0505 and reserve
your space for this day of rejoicing! ~ Payment due when confirming reservation ~
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TRAVEL INSURANCE . . . THAT PESKY THING WE NEED TO HAVE WHEN WE TRAVEL!
It used to be travel insurance was a breeze to add to our travel plan. As many of you know, last year the travel
insurance industry decided to change their way of doing business and, once I got through the “sticker shock”, it
became my responsibility to pass this unwanted information along to you. That is why I now have to offer it to you
as an option. However, I have found there are ways to keep the cost down and will continue to work on your behalf
to make this part of your travel as painless as possible. If you elect to decline travel insurance for any of your travel
through Blue Ridge Travel, a waiver form will be provided for your signature.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE BILTMORE ESTATE
DECEMBER 2-4, 2015
$395 Per Person (Based on Double Occupancy)
A few years ago Blue Ridge Travel escorted a group of folks to Asheville, NC to visit its incredible Biltmore Estate.
Since then, there have been many expansions on the grounds and it is time for us to re-visit this lovely Vanderbilt
home and what better time to go than during the Christmas season?
After being served a feast in the Stable restaurant, we will begin a breathtaking tour of this beautiful home that has
been visited by dignitaries from all over the world. On our second day in Asheville, you may use this day for
shopping and exploring on your own or catching the trolley, which stops right at our hotel and take a tour of the city.
Blue Ridge Travel continues to research this lovely part of our Country and look forward to sharing new information
with you throughout the summer. Now is the time to make your reservation for this amazing Christmas journey.
Your package includes: Roundtrip motorcoach from Roanoke, VA,
2-nights lodging and breakfast, lunch upon arrival, admission to
Christmas Candlelight Tour at the Biltmore Estate and dinner at the
Stable Café. Call Joyce at 540-977-0505 for reservations.
Deposit due at reservation $100 –
Final payment due: Friday, October 16, 2015
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WELCOME TO 2016 !!!
No, I did not make a mistake! As always, I have a purpose for imposing 2016 upon you now! For the past couple
of years, you have been teased with winter cruises in the Caribbean and for those of you who enjoy the cold, snowy
weather, I am giving you a bit of a break. How about a lovely cruise in April of 2016? You will be onboard Royal
Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas for a 5-night cruise to Belize City and Cozumel, Mexico. Join the vivacious
Dazzlin’ Dames, Red Hatters, and Friends as they embark on this fabulous cruise leaving out of Fort Lauderdale,
FL. Cruise date is April 23, 2016 and cruise-only rates start at $640 per person (based on double occupancy.)
If you would like to know more about this exciting Spring adventure, please call Joyce at 540-977-0505.
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IT IS WITH GREAT EXCITEMENT THAT I PRESENT TO YOU:
AMERICA’S LAST FRONTIER . . . ALASKA 2016!
JUNE 3 – 17, 2016
I know a lot of this seems like a repeat of March’s Newsy Notes and you would be correct! However, a lot has
happened since then and I would like to share that with you now. As you may recall, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
had a special promotion that was scheduled to end in May. It has been extended through the end of July! For
those of you who wanted to sign up for this amazing adventure and thought you might be too late, you now have
the opportunity to not only come onboard with us, but take advantage of the extended promotions. Call me at 540977-0505 and I will give you all the details and bring you up to date on pricing.
So what else is new regarding Alaska, you may ask. This is not just another
cruise. It’s also a land trip. Our adventure begins on June 3, 2016 as we
depart Roanoke, VA and fly to Seattle, WA. After a couple of days exploring
Seattle, we will board our ship, the Pearl, and begin a 7-day cruise of Alaska
which includes the following ports of call: Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and
Victoria, British Columbia. We will also cruise Glacier Bay.
Following our cruise, we will return to Seattle and fly to Anchorage, Alaska
where reservations have been secured at a lovely historic hotel. Rest well
because our Denali adventure is about to begin! It’s “All Aboard” the Alaskan
Train as we embark on our journey to Denali. After a two-night adventure in
Denali, we will return to Anchorage for two nights before bidding farewell to this majestic wilderness and returning
home. Oh! Did I not mention the lovely Denali Lodge where we will be staying for two nights while in Denali? It is
quite spectacular and we are so excited about our confirmed reservations!!
Now, for those of you who have already signed up for this wonderful travel, I have a little homework for you. If there
is something special you would like to do while in Alaska, let me know so I can research the possibilities on your
behalf. So far we have the following requests: panning for gold, hiking, fishing, wild life search (bears, moose, etc.)
museums, and ice cream! For those of you who have traveled with me before, you know there may be a few
“surprises” along the way. I will keep you updated on these amazing travel plans as we continue to move forward.
Don’t forget to call me with your “homework” assignments! 
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NEWSY NOTES ~ ~ ANYWAY YOU WANT IT!
Please let me know if you want to receive “Newsy Notes” by regular mail or email. Last time I sent the majority of
Newsy Notes to you by email and the response was quite well received. If I don’t have you on the email list and
you prefer this method of receiving Newsy Notes, please contact me with your email address and you will be added
to my list. Send your request to: [email protected].
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WHERE ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO?
Blue Ridge Travel is always looking for unique places to visit. If there is somewhere you are interested in visiting,
please call me at 540-977-0505 or email me at [email protected] and I will do my best to research your ideas
and create a travel plan that works for you.
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~ ON YOUR OWN ~ TRAVEL
Blue Ridge Travel also provides individual travel planning for you. You are always welcome to visit my office or I
will come to you! If you have that special travel idea and need my help in planning it, give me a call to set up an
appointment that works just for you. No matter what the occasion, I will do my best to make your travel ideas
become a dream trip come true. For more detailed information, please visit: www.blueridgetravel.com for all of
our 2015-16’s exciting travel plans call me at 540-977-0505.
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BLUE RIDGE TRAVEL’S DATE’S TO REMEMBER:
JUNE 9-11, 2015
SPRINGTIME IN LANCASTER
JUNE 20, 2015
BARTER THEATRE - SOUTHERN FRIED NUPTIALS
JULY 9-10, 2015
CHARLESTOWN, WV – OVERNIGHT TRIP
AUGUST 8, 2015
WOHLFAHRT HAUS – GOSPEL JUBILEE
AUGUST 15, 2015
OUT WEST PRE-TRAVEL PARTY
SEPTEMBER 11-29, 2015
OUT WEST ADVENTURE
OCTOBER 10, 2015
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
NOVEMBER 14, 2015
CHRISTMAS AT WOHLFAHRT HAUS
DECEMBER 2-4, 2015
CHRISTMAS AT THE BILTMORE ESTATES
APRIL 23, 2016
DAZZLIN’ DAMES, RED HATTERS, & FRIENDS CARIBBEAN
JUNE 2016
ALASKA . . . OUR LAST FRONTIER
Have a safe and blessed week!
Sincerely,
Joyce S. Mills
[email protected]
www.blueridgetravel.com
Owner/Travel Designer
Prepared: June 3, 2015
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