Blue Ridge Mountain Opry

Folk Art Center

Winery tour and tasting

A little history, a little music, and a lot of scenery!

Biltmore house and gardens

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad ride

Wheels Through Time Museum

Elevator ride up Chimney Rock

BLUE RIDGE COUNTRYO c t o b e r 1 2 - 1 9 , 2 0 2 0

DAY 1 MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 LOUISVILLE, KY (Dinner) We’ll depart this morning on our journey east with stops for comfort and lunch on our own along the way. We’ll travel as far as

Louisville, KY, before checking into our overnight accommodations and enjoying a wonderful welcome dinner as a group.

DAY 2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 ASHEVILLE, NC (Breakfast, Dinner)

Following breakfast, there’s no better way to discover and explore Asheville than by a hop-on/hop-off trolley tour. Enjoy the tour

and ten featured stops at your own pace. Choose to stay aboard the trolley for the fully narrated journey highlighting the city’s

architecture, history, and the arts. Or hop-off at any (or all!) of the stops to experience the city’s eclectic shops, galleries, and craft

brew scenes. Your trolley ticket is good all day, so feel free to hop-on and hop-off as many times as you wish! The River Arts District is

a must for those interested in paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculptures, photography, glassblowing, and more. Car fanatics will love the

Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum, and literature enthusiasts will be fascinated by the Thomas Wolfe State Historic Site. Along the way,

enjoy lunch at one of the city’s restaurants featuring world-class cuisine. The group will gather together this evening to share stories

of our day over a delicious dinner.

DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 ASHEVILLE, NC (Breakfast, Dinner)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before we make our way to . More than a century ago, George Vanderbilt Biltmore Estate & Gardens

created an 8,000-acre country retreat in North Carolina’s mountains. Its centerpiece is the Biltmore House, which offered 250 rooms

of hospitality to family and friends. Today, Biltmore Estate continues to offer a gracious escape from everyday life. We’ll marvel at the

grandeur of America’s largest home, filled with Vanderbilt’s collection of fine arts and antiques, and learn about the Vanderbilt

family and their many guests. Lunch is on our own at Biltmore’s Antler Hill Village, followed by a tour and tasting at the Biltmore

Winery Blue Ridge Mountain Opry. We’re in for a toe-tapping evening as we head to the for dinner and a bluegrass music show!

Our day begins with breakfast before once again boarding the motorcoach for a day of leisurely driving. Relax as we travel across

Kentucky to our Biltmore Village hotel in . We will freshen up and then gather for dinner as a group.Asheville, NC

DAY 4 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 ASHEVILLE, NC (Breakfast, Dinner)

Biltmore House Chimney Rock State Park

Asheville Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

Asheville trolley Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

DAY 6 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 SEVIERVILLE, TN (Breakfast, Lunch)

DAY 8 MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 HOME (Breakfast)

Today marks the beginning of our journey home. We’ll travel as far as Indianapolis, IN, where we will enjoy dinner and a show at Beef

& Boards Dinner Theatre.

We’ll board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad after breakfast this morning and enjoy the scenic ride into river gorges, across

valleys, and through tunnels carved out of majestic mountains in a beautiful corner of North Carolina. Lunch will be served on the

rails before we disembark and make our way to the Wheels Through Time Museum to explore the collection of rare American

motorcycles, memorabilia, and unique “one-off” American automobiles such as the 1949 Veritas. The collection of motorcycles

alone includes over 350 rare machines from companies such as Harley-Davidson, Indian, Excelsior, Flying Merkel, and more. After a

journey through the evolution of American motorcycling and automotive history, we’ll continue on to our hotel in Sevierville, TN, to

refresh and have dinner on our own.

After breakfast, we will depart on the rest of our journey home with stops for comfort and lunch on our own along the way.

DAY 5 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 ASHEVILLE, NC (Breakfast, Dinner) Our day of sightseeing will begin with the and . The Parkway is a ribbon of Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Folk Art Center

road that weaves through the spectacular scenery of North Carolina and Virginia. Through the Visitor Center’s exhibits and award-

winning film, we’ll learn about the flora and fauna, cultural heritage, and economic traditions found along the Parkway and

throughout Western North Carolina. We will then make our way to the Folk Art Center, which focuses on the traditional and

contemporary crafts of the Southern Appalachians. The center houses three galleries, a library, and the Southern Highland Craft

Guild’s oldest craft shop. Both centers are fascinating and will open our eyes to all the area has to offer. This afternoon will take us to

Chimney Rock State Park to ride the elevator to the top local winery for a and soak in the amazing views before we head to a

tour and tasting. Our day will then come to an end with dinner.

DAY 7 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Breakfast, Dinner)

Folk Art Center Biltmore Gardens

photo credit - Doug Coldwell

photo credit - Drummonger

FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

A $500 deposit per person is required with your registration form.

or email: info@stardestinations.com

For further information or questions, please call:

Star Destinations(712) 792-9793

Star Destinations RECOMMENDS all travelers purchase a Travel Protection Plan. For your convenience, Star Destinations offers a

Travel Protection Plan provided by Trip Mate:

OPTIONAL TRAVEL PROTECTION

To review full plan details online, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpF450D.

(Payment may be sent with your deposit to Star Destinations)$114 per person, Double; $192 per person, Single

Tour requires a minimum of 24 passengers to operate.

Not included in the price of this tour: meals/beverages other than those listed on the itinerary, beverages other than tea or coffee with included meals, admissions to attractions along the Asheville hop-on/hop-off tour, items of a personal nature/souvenirs, phone calls and faxes from hotels, travel protection plan, and any service not listed in the above inclusions.

INCLUSIONS

Transportation

1 Lunch, 6 Dinners)

• Admission to Attractions as Stated on Itinerary

• 7 Nights’ Accommodations

• 14 Meals (7 Breakfasts,

• Private Motorcoach

• Taxes & Gratuities for Included Services

Per Person at Hotels• Porter Service of One Bag

• Professional Tour Manager

It is the sole discretion of SDI to refuse transport to any passenger, or require any passenger to leave the tour, if it is reasonably believed that the passenger (1) is dangerous to others or to himself or herself; (2) has engaged in, is engaged in, or is threatening to engage in, behavior that may adversely affect the safety, security, comfort, enjoyment, or well-being of other passengers or SDI representatives, including, but not limited to, behavior that is disruptive, verbally abusive, physically abusive, obnoxious, harassing, discriminatory, or obscene; or (3) has failed or refused, or is failing or refusing, to follow SDI's rules and procedures or the instructions of SDI or its representatives. In the event a passenger is removed, such passenger may be left at any city without any liability to SDI or its representatives. SDI shall not be required to refund any portion of the price paid by any passenger who is removed under the terms of this paragraph, nor shall SDI be responsible for expenses for lodging, medical care, meals, transportation, or any other expenses incurred by the passenger. SDI shall be entitled to recover from the passenger any costs or expenses incurred by SDI or its representatives in the removal of the passenger or the exercise or enforcement of this clause.

TRAVELERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: You must advise Star Destinations, Inc. (SDI) at the time of registration of any disability requiring special attention. SDI will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of travelers. The Americans with Disabilities Act is applicable only in the U.S., and accommodations outside the U.S. may be more limited. Travelers requiring assistance are required to be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing the assistance. Neither SDI personnel nor its suppliers may lift or physically assist with travelers' special needs including, but not limited to, walking, dining, or other routine activities. Travelers thinking they may need assistance should call SDI to determine what accommodations may reasonably be provided. Arrangements at an additional cost are the financial responsibility of the traveler.

OPTIONAL BASIC SECONDARY TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: Travel Protection means passengers are covered when unforeseen medical circumstances arise which may force you to cancel or interrupt your vacation. Coverage is as follows: Accidental Death and Dismemberment ($25,000), Emergency Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance (Emergency Accident and Sickness Medical Expense - $50,000 / Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation - $250,000), Trip Cancellation (Trip Cost), Trip Interruption (150% of Trip Cost), Missed Connection ($750), Travel Delay $750 (up to $150 per day), Baggage and Personal Effects ($2,500), Baggage Delay ($250). A brochure with full details is available. To review full plan details online, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpF450D. Star Destinations, Inc. (SDI) is not an insurer and does not have any liability for any coverage amounts. As a travel retailer, SDI is not qualified or authorized to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, or conditions of any of the insurance coverages in the plan or to evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance coverage. If you have any questions about this coverage, contact Trip Mate at 1-800-888-7292. Purchasing a travel protection plan is not required in order to purchase any other products or services offered by SDI.

CANCELLATION: Full refund of all monies is made if cancellation is received in writing to Star Destinations prior to final payment, less the cost of your Travel Protection Plan (if purchased) and the 3% credit card transaction fee (if a credit card is used). A 100% fee is charged if the cancellation occurs between final payment and departure. If the reason for cancellation is due to a medical or other reason that is covered by Travel Protection, you may be eligible for reimbursement for such fees from your Travel Protection Plan provider.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Star Destinations, Inc. (SDI) acts as an agent for, and makes arrangements with, airlines, hotels, railroads, bus lines, cruise lines, adventure companies, and other independent parties to provide you with the travel services and accommodations. Although great care is taken in choosing suppliers, we are unable to directly control them and therefore cannot be held responsible or liable for their acts or omissions. The travel services are subject to the conditions imposed by these suppliers, and their liability may be limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage, and international conventions and agreements. Should for any reason beyond our control the hotel or establishment described in the attached itinerary not be available, SDI and its agents reserve the right to substitute with similar or superior category. SDI cannot assume responsibility for any claims, losses, damages, costs or expenses arising out of injury, accident or death, damage, loss, or delay of baggage or other property, or delay, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress, or frustration, whether physical or mental, resulting from a) mechanical breakdowns, dangers inherent to the sea, fire, theft, civil disturbances, strikes, government actions, weather, and other factors and causes beyond our control. In addition, in the case of a pandemic, worldwide disturbance, or disturbance in your tour destination that interrupts or cancels your planned tour, SDI will do everything possible to retrieve any refundable components of your tour but cannot be held responsible for any non-refundable portions of the tour; b) passenger's failure to follow instructions of SDI or its representatives; c) any other cause beyond the control of SDI. In addition, SDI reserves the right to vary the tour price advertised or printed to cover any increase in air fare, fuel price, government taxes and charges, exchange rate fluctuations, or other tour-related tariffs and costs subject to price guarantee. If you request a variation or change to your booking, SDI may choose to accept or reject that request at its sole discretion. If SDI accepts your request, you must pay the variation fee and any costs associated with it.

DOCUMENTATION: A current government-issued photo ID is required for this trip.

*Tour cost subject to 3% credit card transaction fee.

4. Energetic: Well-paced walking/physical activity; various terrains, uneven surfaces, and hilly ground; best enjoyed by mobile travelers.3. Active: Moderate to heavy standing/walking; some stairs, inclines, and uneven surfaces due to nature of attractions.2. Moderate: Intermittent standing/walking; some stairs and uneven surfaces due to nature of attractions.1. Light: Relaxed pace; minimal/easy standing/walking; must be able to physically get on/off the motorcoach.Activity Levels

$2,465 per person, Double Occupancy$3,173 per person, Single Occupancy

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Thomas Wolfe State Historic House

BLUE RIDGE COUNTRY

October 12-19, 2020

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TERMS & CONDITIONS: Star Destinations, Inc. (SDI) acts as an agent for, and makes arrangements with, airlines, hotels, railroads, bus lines, cruise lines, adventure companies, and other independent parties to provide you with the travel services and accommodations. Although great care is taken in choosing suppliers, we are unable to directly control them and therefore cannot be held responsible or liable for their acts or omissions. The travel services are subject to the conditions imposed by these suppliers, and their liability may be limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage, and international conventions and agreements. Should for any reason beyond our control the hotel or establishment described in the attached itinerary not be available, SDI and its agents reserve the right to substitute with similar or superior category. SDI cannot assume responsibility for any claims, losses, damages, costs or expenses arising out of injury, accident or death, damage, loss, or delay of baggage or other property, or delay, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress, or frustration, whether physical or mental, resulting from a) mechanical breakdowns, dangers inherent to the sea, fire, theft, civil disturbances, strikes, government actions, weather, and other factors and causes beyond our control. In addition, in the case of a pandemic, worldwide disturbance, or disturbance in your tour destination that interrupts or cancels your planned tour, SDI will do everything possible to retrieve any refundable components of your tour but cannot be held responsible for any non-refundable portions of the tour; b) passenger's failure to follow instructions of SDI or its representatives; c) any other cause beyond the control of SDI. In addition, SDI reserves the right to vary the tour price advertised or printed to cover any increase in air fare, fuel price, government taxes and charges, exchange rate fluctuations, or other tour-related tariffs and costs subject to price guarantee. If you request a variation or change to your booking, SDI may choose to accept or reject that request at its sole discretion. If SDI accepts your request, you must pay the variation fee and any costs associated with it.

It is the sole discretion of SDI to refuse transport to any passenger, or require any passenger to leave the tour, if it is reasonably believed that the passenger (1) is dangerous to others or to himself or herself; (2) has engaged in, is engaged in, or is threatening to engage in, behavior that may adversely affect the safety, security, comfort, enjoyment, or well-being of other passengers or SDI representatives, including, but not limited to, behavior that is disruptive, verbally abusive, physically abusive, obnoxious, harassing, discriminatory, or obscene; or (3) has failed or refused, or is failing or refusing, to follow SDI's rules and procedures or the instructions of SDI or its representatives. In the event a passenger is removed, such passenger may be left at any city without any liability to SDI or its representatives. SDI shall not be required to refund any portion of the price paid by any passenger who is removed under the terms of this paragraph, nor shall SDI be responsible for expenses for lodging, medical care, meals, transportation, or any other expenses incurred by the passenger. SDI shall be entitled to recover from the passenger any costs or expenses incurred by SDI or its representatives in the removal of the passenger or the exercise or enforcement of this clause.

OPTIONAL BASIC SECONDARY TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: Travel Protection means passengers are covered when unforeseen medical circumstances arise which may force you to cancel or interrupt your vacation. Coverage is as follows: Accidental Death and Dismemberment ($25,000), Emergency Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance (Emergency Accident and Sickness Medical Expense - $50,000 / Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation - $250,000), Trip Cancellation (Trip Cost), Trip Interruption (150% of Trip Cost), Missed Connection ($750), Travel Delay $750 (up to $150 per day), Baggage and Personal Effects ($2,500), Baggage Delay ($250). A brochure with full details is available. To review full plan details online, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpF450D. Star Destinations, Inc. (SDI) is not an insurer and does not have any liability for any coverage amounts. As a travel retailer, SDI is not qualified or authorized to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, or conditions of any of the insurance coverages in the plan or to evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance coverage. If you have any questions about this coverage, contact Trip Mate at 1-800-888-7292. Purchasing a travel protection plan is not required in order to purchase any other products or services offered by SDI.

CANCELLATION: Full refund of all monies is made if cancellation is received in writing to Star Destinations prior to final payment, less the cost of your Travel Protection Plan (if purchased) and the 3% credit card transaction fee (if a credit card is used). A 100% fee is charged if the cancellation occurs between final payment and departure. If the reason for cancellation is due to a medical or other reason that is covered by Travel Protection, you may be eligible for reimbursement for such fees from your Travel Protection Plan provider.

TRAVELERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: You must advise Star Destinations, Inc. (SDI) at the time of registration of any disability requiring special attention. SDI will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of travelers. The Americans with Disabilities Act is applicable only in the U.S., and accommodations outside the U.S. may be more limited. Travelers requiring assistance are required to be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing the assistance. Neither SDI personnel nor its suppliers may lift or physically assist with travelers' special needs including, but not limited to, walking, dining, or other routine activities. Travelers thinking they may need assistance should call SDI to determine what accommodations may reasonably be provided. Arrangements at an additional cost are the financial responsibility of the traveler.

DOCUMENTATION: A current government-issued photo ID is required for this trip.