GuestQuest North Carolina Spring 2019

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Georgia, Tennessee

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South Carolina

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West Virginia

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North Carolina

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South Carolina

Days Inn & Suites a Jekyll Island and packages – also sign up for our GA hotel features 40 Oceanfront one- last minute “Hot Deals!”

Days Inn & Suites bedroom suites, 76 double-bed guest 60 S. Beachview Drive rooms and 8 King rooms. All rooms Jekyll Island, GA 31527 contain “free” in-room coffee, microtoll free: 888-635-3003 fridges, irons and ironing boards, Direct Line: 912-635-9800 hairdryers, clock radios, and free WIFI Fax: 912-635-2287 ¤ access. Guests staying at the hotel enjoy the Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast including fresh “cooked to order” Belgian Waffles and assorted yogurt in an abundant breakfast bar overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

This moderately priced sparkling oceanfront hotel in Jekyll Island, GA offers many things for guests to enjoy while at the hotel and on the island – great beach access, two spacious swimming pools – one of which is heated seasonally, kiddie pool, hot tub, grilling, picnic areas and a new fire pit. Bike rentals on property.

Visit www.DaysInnJekyll.com to learn more about our many specials

Explore the Timeless Beauty of Bristol Caverns TN

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Bristol Caverns is one of the oldest and most beautiful attractions in northeast Tennessee. The Caverns are located at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain Region in Bristol, TN. The remarkable caverns were carved by the ancient Underground River from the core of the earth some 200-400 million years ago. A strange and exciting experience awaits you far below the earth’s surface when you explore the beautiful and majestic Bristol Caverns. The paved and well lighted walkways wind through the vaulted chambers as you tour the Caverns and its timeless beauty. The tour takes you to all three levels of the caverns - from Mayor Preston’s Chamber in the upper section to the winding banks of the Underground River 180 feet below on the cavern floor.

The Indians used the river in the frontier days, as an attack route in their raids on the settlers. Retrace the paths of the warriors as you explore the vast rooms, columns, arches and the varying sizes and kinds of the natural stone formations.

Along the Underground River, the beautiful formations reflect in the streams waters. Peer over Lover’s Leap, view the breathtaking Bridal Veil and Entrance Hall formations.

Concealed, indirect lighting highlights the natural colors and beauty of the formations. Millions of years old, the formations display FREE TRAVEL INFORMATION ~ www.GuestQuest.com

rich veins of minerals, giving them beautiful colors of red, gray, blue, brown and sparkling white.

Stalagmites and stalactites range in size from larger than tree trunks to smaller than straws. Some of the formations have grown together forming massive columns reaching from floor to ceiling in the lofty rooms.

Bristol Caverns is open year-round except Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Guided tours leave the gift shop about every 20 minutes and last approximately one hour.

Don’t forget your camera!

Bristol Caverns 1157 Bristol Caverns Highway Bristol, TN 37620 423-878-2011 www.BristolCaverns.com ¤

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SOUTH CAROLINA

Create Your Vacation Memories and Traditions with Thomas Beach Vacations Vacations are special and so are the choices you make on where to spend them. Looking for a private home with pool…pet-friendly rental... luxury oceanfront condo with lots of amenities…or a quiet waterway house? Look no further than Thomas Beach Vacations—which has been providing outstanding offerings and quality services for over 50 years.

There is a reason so many of our guests come back year after year.

We want your vacation to exceed your expectations. We take pride in our awards for cleanliness and our A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Those are the high standards you can expect from Thomas Beach Vacations.

You’ll find plenty of fun in familyfriendly North Myrtle Beach and

Myrtle Beach. The most difficult part will be deciding what to do— amusement and water parks, professional baseball, championship golf, deep-sea fishing, parasailing and so much more.

And it also is a shopper’s Mecca: one-of-a-kind boutiques, specialty shops at Barefoot Landing, Broadway at the Beach, Market Commons, Tanger Factory Outlets and Coastal

Seaside Vacations – A place in the Sun Let us help you find your place in the sun this year. Seaside Vacations has been helping families with their North Myrtle Beach vacations since 1995. The combination of excellent service and very clean, well maintained properties are the are the perfect way to experience an unforgettable vacation.

We can offer you something for just two people or perhaps a large

Grande Mall. The Palace, Alabama Theatre, Carolina Opry and House of Blues offer world-class entertainment for all ages.

Let Thomas Beach Vacations make your vacation a memory of a lifetime.

We know you have plenty of choices.

We want to be the rental company that becomes your automatic choice.

“My family and I greatly appreciated our stay. … It was

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family gathering. Our properties are conveniently location to terrific restaurants, shopping, water sports, fishing and event venues.

Don’t hesitate to call us. Our experienced staff and area experts will provide you with a tremendous amount of information to help you make the perfect choice. We will take time to listen to your needs and

Fripp Island Resort is the perfect mix of everything you would want in a vacation, but without the crowded hustle and bustle of other South Carolina island resorts. If you crave fun, relaxation and plenty of personal time, plan to visit our island oasis and enjoy our South Carolina beach rentals. With a large selection of vacation homes, we have something for everyone. Our Fripp Island beach rentals range in size from one to eight bedrooms and vary from oceanfront to fantastic views of our golf courses.

Each and every one of our properties Salon. Sample a delicious breakfast offers a unique resort vacation at the OD Café. rental experience, complete with Ocean Drive Resort welcomes you and your family to relax and get ready for sun-filled days.

Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582 800-438-9590 www.odresort.com ¤ See ad on back cover give you affordable options for the best North Myrtle Beach Vacation ever.

Check out our Youtube Video “Seaside Vacation Rentals NMB Destination’ Seaside Vacations 800-930-6001 www.Seasidevacations.com ¤ See ad on back cover

Step into Sun-Filled Days at Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort Whether you are planning a family vacation, weekend getaway or corporate meeting, the Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort Hotel in Myrtle Beach, SC is the perfect beach destination.

Accommodations include Oceanfront and Oceanview Rooms, Oceanfront Suites and Efficiency Suites and Condo Apartments.

Efficiency suites are comfortably

wonderful staying in such a wellmaintained facility, truly a home away from home. It is great that you all take such pride in providing families with such a great place to stay. We will always use you for our future stays and we will refer our friends and family to you as well.

Thank you again for the memorable stay!” Gretchen C—Bristol, TN ¤ See ad on back cover

furnished with either 3 extra large double beds or 1 King and 1 double bed and include fully furnished kitchens, two remote controlled TVs, free WiFi and more.

Amenities include a large oceanfront deck with pool, lazy river, whirlpool, tiki bar and grill. Relax in the indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center, arcade or Dynasty

our personalized and expert guest service!

There is a 3 1/2-mile white beach just waiting for your footprints in the sand. Every vacation sport and leisure activity is right here for you.

Play golf, enjoy a game of tennis, or tour the island in one of our rental golf carts, mopeds or bicycles. Located just a few miles from the Intracoastal Waterway, our marina offers great offshore charters and inshore fishing.

Checkout the many activities, programs and amenities that Fripp Island Resort has to offer our guests at www.FrippIslandResort.com or call 866-226-2790. ¤

Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach!

Open every day of the year, Ocean of planned activities, outstanding Lakes Family Campground in sunny amenities and lots of southern Myrtle Beach, SC offers camping and hospitality!

Ocean Lakes features 300 beach beach house rentals with a variety house rentals that sleep 4 to 21

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people. Our 859 campsites are large, pull-through, with full hook-ups, including Wi-Fi. Concrete pads are available on 649 campsites.

While the kids are still in school our pace is mellow, but the fun and sun never stop. Relax in our pools, shop in our store, let us do the cooking!

Need RV and golf cart service or supplies? We have you covered. No RV? Book one of our vacation rentals to enjoy our park!

Ranked in the Top 1% of campgrounds in America, we hope you come stay with us!

Ocean Lakes Family Campground 6001 South Kings Highway Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 Campsites: 877-506-1053 Rental Houses: 800-845-2229 www.OceanLakes.com ¤

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WEST VIRGINIA

Explore Stonewallcountry, WV …

Where Memories Are Made Explore Stonewallcountry in the center of West Virginia where heroes were raised, legends were born and memories are made. You will find glass shops and a glass museum, a haunted and historic Asylum for the insane, the boyhood home of the famous Civil War General

“Stonewall” Jackson, a vineyard and Come to our corner of the world winery housed in a hand cut stone – relax, rejuvenate and enjoy while building, premier golf courses, a four- exploring all that Stonewallcountry star resort, a military museum, quaint has to offer. shops and delightful restaurants, two For more information beautiful lakes with plenty of fishing, call 800-296-7329, visit hunting, hiking, boating and so much www.stonewallcountry.com ¤ more.

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Vacation Rentals on Hatteras Island – Where Forever Island Memories Begin Dolphin Realty: A Vacation to Remember! Dolphin Realty is located in Hatteras Village, NC. We have been accommodating vacationers for over 30 years with our rental properties. Our company is small, but it gives us the advantage to better serve our owners and guests.

Our rentals can be found from Avon to Hatteras and range in size

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from one room efficiencies to four- place that Forever Island Memories bedroom houses. Our friendly staff is Begin!

Please call our office at ready to assist you in planning your 252-986-2241, if you need Hatteras Island Vacation.

We strive to provide the best assistance or additional information for planning your next vacation! customer service possible and make Dolphin Realty sure that your vacation is one that www.dolphinrealtyhatteras.com you will remember for many years See ad below to come. Let Dolphin Realty be the

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Explore North Carolina’s Easternmost Mountains in Stokes County As the days get longer, our local calendar is filling with festivals, events and fun experiences to put a little SPRING into your step during an adventure to stunning mountain peaks, waterfalls or the newly opened mountain bike trails of Hanging Rock State Park. Kayak, canoe, skip rocks, or cast a line along the banks of the mighty Dan River, where trout are stocked throughout April and bass fishing is popular on the northern most section of the

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river! With so much to do around the ROCK, you’re sure to find yourself needing more than a day to take it all in, local vacation cabins and rentals help you feel right at home.

Each weekend a show, musical performance, concert, street festival, cruise in, bluegrass event, interactive activity and so much more. An escape to Stokes County is just what you need to re-energize and burn off those winter blues. www.hangingrock.com ¤

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