diamond tours 2024

Diamond Tours

2024 motorcoach tours.

Tour Operator for the following Tours: Diamond Tours, Inc. Travel Advisors : (at least one advisor will travel with each group) Anderson Travel and Tours Sharon Anderson (205) 612-2865 Michelle Arena (205) 966-6646

Disclaimer: Anderson Travel and Tours is not the source or supplier of the tours listed on this webpage and acts solely as an agent for the supplier. The Supplier of these tours is Diamond Tours, Inc. / 13100 Westlinks Terrace, Suite No. 1, Fort Myers, FL 33913. Diamond Tours, Inc. manages all 3rd parties related to these tours (examples: motorcoach companies, hotel chains, attractions, restaurants, travel insurance companies, etc.). Anderson Travel and Tours is not responsible for any inconvenience, changes, injury, damage or loss suffered on the account of any conditions, changes, actions or omissions by the Supplier or any 3rd parties.

2024 MOTORCOACH TOURS

TOURS LISTED IN DATE ORDER

Miami-Ft Lauderdale-Key West South Dakota Vermont San Antonio at Christmastime

January 21-27, 2024 Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Key West

June 1-9, 2024 south dakota mount rushmore, the badlands and black hills, october 12-20, 2024 vermont (fall foliage tour), december 1-7, 2024 san antonio, tx (at christmastime), tours below are listed in date order ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, miami, fort lauderdale and key west, florida jan 21-27, 2024.

NOTICE: The following tour requires walking a few blocks at a time, sometimes on uneven sidewalks or terrain and may not be suitable for some mobility impaired individuals. Guests must be able to climb at least 7 steps unassisted to board the motorcoach. There is no guarantee that attractions, restaurants, buildings, etc. will be accessible / ADA compliant.

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Jan 21-27, 2024 (6 nights / 7 days).

Tour Operator: Diamond Tours, Inc. Tour Number: 2033328

Departing from: Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church 1343 Hueytown Rd Hueytown, AL 35023 8:00 am Note: we have people who drive to this location to travel with us from all over the state of Alabama. We have an agreement to allow our cars to remain in the parking lot for the duration of our trip. You may also have someone drop you off. We may add a 2nd pickup location based on the final tour route and location of our travelers.

Join us on a tour to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Key West and escape the cold for the best weather months in south Florida!

Motorcoach transportation
6 nights lodging: 4 consecutive nights in Miami area
9 meals: 6 breakfasts 3 dinners
Full-Day Guided Tour of Miami
Coral Castle
Marathon, FL in the Florida Keys
Florida Keys Scenic Highway and Seven Mile Bridge
Island city of Key West
Sightseeing Cruise down the “Venice of America” river in Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood Beach “Broadwalk”
Harbourside Place, Jupiter, FL

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Tour Package Includes:

Motorcoach Transportation
Tour Director
6 Nights Lodging – 4 consecutive nights in the Miami area
9 meals (6 breakfasts, 3 dinners) DAY 1
Lunch and Dinner (own your own along the way)
En Route Hotel DAY 2
Dinner (included) at a local restaurant
Check into your Miami area hotel for 4 nights DAY 3
Guided Tour of Miami, Florida (Miami Beach, South Beach, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Little Havana, Brickell, Downtown, Venetian Pool, Port Miami, Miracle Mile, Fontainebleau Hotel, Ocean Drive, Versace Mansion, Millionaires Row and much more)
Visit the Coral Castle . On the Register of National Historic Places since 1984, Coral Castle Museum draws visitors looking to uncover the mystery of how one man single-handedly and secretly carved over 1,100 tons of stone.
Dinner (included) with Entertainment DAY 4
Journey along the Florida Keys Scenic Highway . Highlighted by the crystal clear waters and tropical breezes, the drive is one of the greatest in America, its panoramic, scenic views in great abundance.
Stop for lunch (on your own) in the retro, nautical atmosphere of Marathon, Florida . Located in the heart of the Florida Keys, this island community is becoming the new place to be. Try a waterfront restaurant that serves fresh local fish simply or gourmet style.
Make your way across Florida’s renowned, Seven Mile Bridge (one of the longest bridges in America)
Explore Key West, Florida . Brimming with tropical foliage such as bougainvillea, coconut palms, banana trees and frangipani, step off your tour bus in Old Key West on historic Duval Street , on the corner of Mallory Square for an afternoon of exploration. (you can explore sites such as the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Key West’s famous giant concrete monument which marks the southernmost point in the United States, the Key West Cemetery, shop on Duval Street to Clinton Street Market at Mallory Square, stroll down cigar alley or Front Street, visit historic landmarks, museums, browse unique Caribbean artwork and much more)
Dinner (on your own) in Key West . Try unique local delicacies, cocktails and of course award-winning key lime pie!
Return to your Miami area hotel DAY 5
Visit oceanfront Hollywood Beach “Broadwalk.” (named one of America’s best beach boardwalks) Admire the Atlantic Ocean while strolling this brick-paved promenade or relax at one of its many cafés and eateries.
Lunch (on your own) on the Hollywood Broadwalk.
Sightseeing Cruise down Fort Lauderdale’s New River the “Venice of America,” , sailing through Millionaire’s Row with homes of the Rich and Famous, spectacular Mega Yachts, and sights beyond belief.
Dinner (included) at a local restaurant DAY 6
Visit Harbourside Place in Jupiter, FL. Nestled along Jupiter’s Intracoastal Waterway, Harbourside Place is a fashionable waterfront complex for shopping, dining & entertainment, with a Riverwalk.
Lunch (on your own) at Harbourside Place
Dinner (on your own) along the way
En Route Hotel DAY 7
Arrive Home

Final / Total Payment: Full Payment Due at Booking *You must file travel insurance to receive a refund after final payment is made.

Note: We can only accept checks for trip deposits and final payments. However, you will pay online with a credit card for your travel protection plan . Make checks payable to: Anderson Travel & Tours Mail to: Anderson Travel & Tours 975 Pickens Drive Hueytown, AL 35023 Please write “ Miami “ on the memo line of your check.

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NOTE: If your Travel Confident Ⓡ Protection Plan is not purchased within 14 DAYS of your deposit date, it will NOT cover pre-existing illnesses!

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SOUTH DAKOTA: Mount Rushmore, The Badlands and Black Hills June 1-9, 2024

NOTICE: The following tour requires walking several blocks at a time, often on uneven sidewalks and/or rough or uneven terrain. These tours are not suitable for some mobility impaired individuals. Guests must be able to climb multiple steps unassisted (at least 7 to board the motorcoach). There is no guarantee that attractions, restaurants, buildings, etc. will be accessible / ADA compliant.

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JUNE 1-9, 2024 (8 Nights / 9 Days)

Tour Operator: Diamond Tours, Inc. Tour Number: 2091967 Travel Agent/ Group Leader: Sharon Anderson [email protected] (205) 612-2865 Departing from: Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church 1343 Hueytown Rd Hueytown, AL 35023 8:00 am Note: we have people who drive to this location to travel with us from all over the state of Alabama. We have an agreement to allow our cars to remain in the parking lot for the duration of our trip. You may also have someone drop you off. We may add a 2nd pickup location based on the final tour route and location of our travelers.

South Dakota Tour Experience the mystical Black Hills , spectacular Badlands National Park and awe-inspiring Mount Rushmore Memorial Park . Take in the magnificent scenery marvel at the amazing wildlife along the Wildlife Loop Road in Custer State Park . Travel back in time to the old West in Deadwood and explore the High Plains Western Heritage Center in Spearfish . Visit the inspirational Crazy Horse Memorial and learn about history in the Borglum Historical Center , Journey Museum , and the National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial . Visit the historical Corn Palace “the agricultural show-place of the world” and do some shopping at the amazing Wall Drug Store .

8 Nights Lodging – 4 consecutive nights in South Dakota
14 meals (8 breakfasts, 6 dinners)

14 meals (8 breakfasts, 6 dinners) DAY 1
En route Hotel DAY 2
En route Hotel DAY 3
Badlands National Park
Visit Wall Drug Store
Check Into South Dakota Hotel DAY 4
Borglum Historical Center learn about Gutzon Borglum – sculptor of Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore National Memorial America’s “Shrine of Democracy”
Tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park (rolling prairies, pine covered hills, and native animals in the wild)
Dinner with Entertainment DAY 5
High Plains Western Heritage Center
Guided Tour of Deadwood, South Dakota (former home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane)
Dinner DAY 6
Journey Museum (learn the history of the mystical Black Hills)
Crazy Horse Memorial (destined to be the world’s largest memorial upon completion)
Dinner with Entertainment DAY 7
Visit the Famous Corn Palace
En Route Hotel
National World War I Museum (Liberty Memorial, Kansas City, MO)

1st Deposit: due at the time of booking $75.00 per person *There is a $25 cancellation fee per person after the deposit is made.

Final Payment: Due March 25, 2024 *You must file travel insurance to receive a refund after final payment is made.

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DO NOT SEND MONEY OR PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE IF YOU JOIN THE WAITLIST . ONCE A SPOT OPENS UP, WE WILL CONTACT YOU.

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VERMONT (fall foliage tour) Oct 12-20, 2024

NOTICE: The following tour requires walking a few blocks at a time possibly on uneven sidewalks or terrain and may not be suitable for some mobility impaired individuals. Guests must be able to climb at least 7 stairs unassisted to board the motorcoach. There is no guarantee that attractions, restaurants, buildings, etc. will be accessible / ADA compliant.

Oct 12-20, 2024 (8 Nights / 9 Days)

Tour Operator: Diamond Tours, Inc. Tour Number: 2085306

Join us on a fall foliage tour to Beautiful Vermont .

8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in Vermont
14 meals: 8 breakfasts 6 dinners
State Capitol of Montpelier
Vermont Maple Farm
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory
Vermont Teddy Bear Factory
Dinner Cruise on Lake Champlain
Church Street Marketplace, Burlington
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Tour Rock of Ages Granite Quarry
Visit Stowe Village

8 Nights Lodging – 4 consecutive nights in Vermont
14 meals : 8 breakfasts 6 dinners DAY 1
Visit Virginia Museum of Fine Arts , Richmond, VA
Dinner (included)
En Route Hote l DAY 3
Take in the beautiful scenery as you drive through Vermont .
Check into your Vermont Hotel for a 4-night stay . DAY 4
Tour the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory to see where these world-famous Teddy Bears are born! The Vermont Teddy Bear Company is the largest maker of handcrafted American-made Teddy Bears.
Explore downtown Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace . This award-winning open air mall is a hub of activity where you’ll find architecture and over 100 places to shop and dine.
Enjoy a Scenic Dinner Cruise on beautiful Lake Champlain , complete with entertainment and dance floor. DAY 5
Guided Tour of the spectacular Rock of Ages Granite Quarry – the world’s largest granite quarry. The scenery at this attraction is stunning! At the Craftsmen Center, you will watch talented sculptors transform granite into lifelike statuary.
Visit Montpelier , the State Capitol of Vermont .
Visit the Vermont History Museum .
Tour an authentic Vermont Maple Farm . With a history dating back hundreds of years, you’ll learn how generations of tradition has gone into making real Vermont Maple Syrup from the tree to your table.
Dinner Party with Entertainment . DAY 6
Cold Hollow Cider Mill , one of the leading New England producers of fresh apple cider. Today, the mill produces more than one million gallons of cider every year. You’ll also enjoy a taste of fresh apple cider while learning how it’s made.
Visit Stowe Village , a charming New England village.
Tour the world-famous Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory . Nestled in Vermont’s Green Mountains, this fully guided factory tour will show you the complete ice cream making process. After your tour, you’ll be able to try a sample of their freshly made ice cream local restaurant.
Dinner (included) DAY 7
Visit the N.Y. State Museum in Albany, NY.
En Route Hotel DAY 8
Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, VA.

Final / Total Payment: Due August 5, 2024 *You must file travel insurance to receive a refund after final payment is made.

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SAN ANTONIO, TX at Christmastime Dec 1-7, 2024

Dec 1-7, 2024 (6 Nights / 7 Days)

Tour Operator: Diamond Tours, Inc. Tour Number: 2042050

Experience the wonderland San Antonio becomes at Christmastime!

6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in San Antonio
10 meals: 6 breakfasts 4 dinners
Guided Tour of San Antonio
Cruise at San Antonio’s famous River Walk District
Visit the Alamo and Imax Theater Presentation: “Alamo – The Price of Freedom”
Visit the Institute of Texan Cultures and San Antonio Missions
Visit Fredericksburg and the hill country
Tour of the LBJ Ranch

Enjoy a 4-night stay in a historic hotel only steps away from the Alamo and River Walk!

Hotel Gibbs, San Antonio Distance from the San Antonio River Walk (0.2 miles), The Alamo (0.08 miles) Click here to view the hotel website

6 Nights Lodging – 4 consecutive nights in San Antonio at the Gibbs Hotel (within walking distance of the Alamo and River Walk)
Check into your San Antonio hotel for 4 nights Gibbs Hotel (within walking distance of the Alamo and River Walk) DAY 3
Guided Tour of San Antonio . Visit the San Fernando Cathedral, King William Historical District, and El Mercado (an area patterned after an authentic Mexican market), San Antonio Shoes (SAS), .
Visit the Institute of Texan Cultures (devoted to the 26 different cultures that settled Texas).
Scenic Cruise on the River Walk DAY 4
Visit Fredericksburg , “ Jewel of the Texas Hill Country .”
Visit the National Museum of the Pacific War
Visit the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park where you will go on a narrated driving tour of the LBJ Ranch and see the “Texas White House.”
Dinner (included) with entertainment. DAY 5
Visit the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park .
Experience the “Queen of the Missions” – Mission San Jose , established in 1720.
Visit the IMAX Theatre at San Antonio River Center to see “ALAMO … The Price of Freedom.”
Visit the buildings and grounds of the ALAMO – “The Shrine of Liberty.”
Visit George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond, TX . Set amid 23,000 acres of working ranch and farmland, the Historical Park shares the stories of Texas in authentic historical settings.
Lunch and Dinner (on your own) along the way

Final / Total Payment: Due September 24, 202 4 *You must file travel insurance to receive a refund after final payment is made.