Episode #23: COVID-19 Update

Given the sudden onset of COVID-19, we want to provide you with important updates regarding upcoming American Classic Tours.

Over the past couple of weeks, the Coronavirus or COVID-19 has gripped the world. Professional sporting events have been cancelled, foreign travel has been restricted, universities have cut their school year short, and, most recently, multiple states (including American Classic Tours home state - Illinois) have ordered shutdowns of all non-essential business activities.

Given the situation, American Classic Tours has decided to make the following changes regarding our upcoming tour schedule:

ALL TOURS THROUGH APRIL 30TH HAVE BEEN POSTPONED

We have postponed our last three tours departing in March and all of our tours departing in April. The travelers signed up for these tours have been contacted individually about the postponement. We are happy that about 90% of travelers who were planning on traveling with us in March & April will be joining us on the new postponed dates in October and November. Below is a list of postponed tours and new dates. If you were not signed up for the original date, but are interested in joining us on the new date, we do have space available on new dates.

TOURS POSTPONED TO LATER IN 2020:

Music Road: Memphis to Nashville - October 23 - 29, 2020

Savannah & Charleston - October 20 - 27, 2020

Flyaway Mystery - November 4 - 11, 2020

Chesapeake Bay Getaway - October 17 - 24, 2020

Biltmore Estate - October 11 - 17, 2020

New Orleans - November 16 -20, 2020

TOURS POSTPONED TO 2021:

Washington DC - April 2 - 7, 2021

California Coast - April 22 - 30, 2021

Holland Tulip Festival - May 6 - 8, 2021

STATUS OF MAY & JUNE TOURS

We are continuing to monitor the status of our tours in May and June. Should these tours be postponed, we will be contacting you within the next couple of weeks. Your health and well-being are a priority for us at American Classic Tours.

TOURS DEPARTING AFTER JUNE

We expect our tours for the second half of 2020 to operate as planned.

Our Plans Moving Forward…

We are going to focus on doing three things over the next couple of months:

  1. Designing the Best Tours - we are going to do what we’ve been doing for the past 32 years - designing first-class tours of North America. We’ll be working harder than ever before to make sure that the next American Classic Tour you take is the best American Classic Tour you have ever been on.

  2. Virtual Tourism via American Classic Tour TV - we are going to send out at least one episode of American Classic Tour TV a week to make sure you have a cure for the cabin fever that comes with quarantines and lock downs. Join JD as he travels across America

  3. We Will Be Thinking & Praying For You All - These are trying times. COVID-19 is certainly disrupting all of our lives. We will be thinking and praying for you.

Remember, this too shall pass. Soon we will be out on the road again together exploring the beauty of America!

Episode #22: A Brand New Itinerary Coming in 2021...

Say goodbye to the winter cold and hello to the warm Arizona sun on this relaxing getaway to Tucson! You only have to unpack your bag once as you stay all five nights at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa. Surrounded by the beautiful Santa Catalina mountain range, this luxurious resort features five outdoor pools with cabanas, chaise lounge chairs and shimmering waterfalls, Jack Nicklaus Golf Course and the Mynd Spa. Discover Arizona’s natural beauty as you visit Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area and Kartchner Caverns, and take a step back in time as you visit Old Town Tombstone and Old Town Tucson.

Episode #20: Introducing American Classic News & Florida Keys 2021 Preview

Shorten your winter by getting away to a piece of paradise! Fly off to the beautiful Florida Keys & Miami for some fun in the sun! The lush tropical climate combined with interesting attractions, fine cuisine and beautiful Floridian hotel properties are just the cure for cabin fever.  Gorgeous seascapes will unfold as you travel the Overseas Highway through Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key and then on to Key West – the southernmost city in the continental United States. 

Episode #17: Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Glacier National Parks

Marvel at the rugged beauty of America's majestic national parks: Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier. View snow-capped mountains, wildlife, dramatic waterfalls, and landscape sculpted with canyons, cirques, craggy peaks, clear alpine lakes, winding rivers and virgin forests. Ride the Rendezvous Mountain Aerial Tramway, cruise the Snake River and Gates of the Mountains, and see the famous geyser, Old Faithful. Take one of the most magnificent drives in the world along "Going to the Sun Road."

Episode #16: America's Most Unique City...

New Orleans is one of the world's most fascinating cities. Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond, it's a brilliant mosaic of culture, food and music. Come down and experience one of America's most culturally and historically rich destinations with American Classic Tours and let us introduce you to all of New Orleans’ greatest charms.

Episode #15: JD's Favorite American Classic Tour...

Marvel at the natural beauty of the American Southwest on this exceptionally designed, well-paced trip! Take in the beauty of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, and Dead Horse State Park. Around every bend is a picture postcard scene more breathtaking than the last.

Episode #12: An Adventure of a Lifetime...

Journey to the interior of Alaska to explore America’s last frontier. Marvel at majestic mountain peaks, glacial fjords, deep forests, tundra wilderness, blue waters and open skies. See grizzly bears, Dall sheep, humpback whales, sea lions, bald eagles, moose and caribou as you travel across some of Alaska’s most unfettered terrain. Discover this land of sled dogs, fur traders, gold miners, lumberjacks and unique native cultures. Join us for this magnificent adventure of a lifetime to Alaska!

Episode #11: Announcing Our 1st Tour of 2020!!!

We hope you enjoy the first ever Tour TV interview episode! Today’s guest: Suzette Horyza. Suzette, has been tour directing for over 30 years and has been tour directing for American Classic for 21 years. Suzette is interview by Tour TV host JD Conroy about the first tour American Classic will be offering in 2020 - the Caribbean Cruise. We hope you enjoy this episode! Click the button below for more information about how you can join us on our 2020 Caribbean Cruise.

Episode #10 The City to Visit in the American Southwest...

Experience the best of the Southwest on this Christmas-themed getaway to San Antonio. Take a nighttime cruise down the famous Riverwalk, tour one of America's most revered historical sites - the Alamo, enjoy authentic Mexican-American cuisine, and so much more! This trip features a 4-night stay in the heart of downtown San Antonio at the Holiday Inn Riverwalk.

Episode #9: Why You Should Visit the Land of Enchantment...

Up, up and away! Witness a spectacular display of hot air balloons ascending into the clear blue autumn skies of New Mexico during the annual Balloon Fiesta. This southwestern getaway features the historic cities of Albuquerque and Santa Fe and the beautiful scenery of mountains and valleys which surround them. From green mountain forests to deep, rugged canyons to colossal mesas, the topography of New Mexico is as varied as any place in the USA.