☎️ Reservations ☎️
Many trips fill-up quickly and may be limited to one or two coaches. However, you are always welcome to call and check on availability and/or the length of the ‘Standby’ list. Likewise, if you sign-up early and find you won’t be able to join us please call to cancel ASAP. A deposit is required on ‘multiple-day’ trips to help offset initial costs of lodging, meals, tickets...etc. Upon making your reservation, please mail your deposit:
$200* per person (or, as indicated per trip) to: TOP-NOTCH TOURS P O Box 526 - Lebanon, IN 46052
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All trips include....
Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation & Gratuities, along with Attractions and Meals, per listing.
Departures from.... Indianapolis ~ Lebanon ~ Lafayette [as indicated]
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NOTE: Upon making your Reservation(s) – please let us know if you are interested in having us send you information on ‘TRAVEL GUARD’ Cancellation Insurance?
Many trips fill-up quickly and may be limited to one or two coaches. However, you are always welcome to call and check on availability and/or the length of the ‘Standby’ list. Likewise, if you sign-up early and find you won’t be able to join us please call to cancel ASAP. A deposit is required on ‘multiple-day’ trips to help offset initial costs of lodging, meals, tickets...etc. Upon making your reservation, please mail your deposit:
$200* per person (or, as indicated per trip) to: TOP-NOTCH TOURS P O Box 526 - Lebanon, IN 46052
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All trips include....
Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation & Gratuities, along with Attractions and Meals, per listing.
Departures from.... Indianapolis ~ Lebanon ~ Lafayette [as indicated]
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NOTE: Upon making your Reservation(s) – please let us know if you are interested in having us send you information on ‘TRAVEL GUARD’ Cancellation Insurance?
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Annual 'FLORIDA' Get-Away.... Back to 'Vero Beach'!
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"Ahhh, Let's Head SOUTH!" [with 1-night 'added' this year!]*
"Ocean Breeze Inn" on Orchid Island Beach
We will settle-in for '8-nights' to enjoy the 'Warmth', Beach/Pool, and the convenience of plenty of Browsing, Shopping and Dining; along with, 'optional' Side-trips and Sightseeing!
Lodging: 'View' options:
'City View' Rooms
$2,848 double/per person
$4,345 single
'Pool View' Rooms
$3,072 double/per person
$4,795 single
'Beachfront' Rooms
$3,520 double/per person
$5,685 single
Lodging: (en route 'to' & 'from')
Hampton Inn - East Ridge, TN [1-night]
Hampton Inn - Lake City, FL [1-night]
The Windsor - Americus, GA [2-nights]
Hampton Inn - Gallatin, TN [1-night]
Motorcoach Transportation & Gratuity~ 13-nights Lodging ~ Area Touring
Meals: (5) Breakfasts (2) Lunches (2) Dinners
Note: I figured in 'fewer meals' once again, as you will be able to eat for less... 'on your own' since there are so many options within walking distance. Plus, it offers a little more variety!
Please be prepared to let us know your 'View' Room Type preference upon making your reservation.
Note: A $500 (per person) deposit is due once you make your reservation.
It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it! ☺
"Ocean Breeze Inn" on Orchid Island Beach
We will settle-in for '8-nights' to enjoy the 'Warmth', Beach/Pool, and the convenience of plenty of Browsing, Shopping and Dining; along with, 'optional' Side-trips and Sightseeing!
Lodging: 'View' options:
'City View' Rooms
$2,848 double/per person
$4,345 single
'Pool View' Rooms
$3,072 double/per person
$4,795 single
'Beachfront' Rooms
$3,520 double/per person
$5,685 single
Lodging: (en route 'to' & 'from')
Hampton Inn - East Ridge, TN [1-night]
Hampton Inn - Lake City, FL [1-night]
The Windsor - Americus, GA [2-nights]
Hampton Inn - Gallatin, TN [1-night]
Motorcoach Transportation & Gratuity~ 13-nights Lodging ~ Area Touring
Meals: (5) Breakfasts (2) Lunches (2) Dinners
Note: I figured in 'fewer meals' once again, as you will be able to eat for less... 'on your own' since there are so many options within walking distance. Plus, it offers a little more variety!
Please be prepared to let us know your 'View' Room Type preference upon making your reservation.
Note: A $500 (per person) deposit is due once you make your reservation.
It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it! ☺
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West Baden’ and ‘French Lick’ Springs Resorts
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“Wear Your ‘ GREEN ’ for a little ‘ Festive’ Fun!”
Relax and Enjoy the great ambience at both of these ‘TOP-NOTCH’ Resorts!
‘Overnight Lodging’ will be at West Baden with plenty of time to browse, shop and enjoy ‘both’ Resorts at your leisure. (A ‘Free Shuttle’ runs between the two properties.) Plus, you may want to try for a little ‘ IRISH LUCK ’ at the Casino! (Optional, of course!)
Includes: A great ‘Buffet Lunch’ (en route) at ‘Stoll’s Lakeview Restaurant’ and a ‘Full Breakfast’ at ‘Café Sinclair’. (West Baden) Note: After a ‘Buffet Lunch’ I decided to leave Dinner ‘on your own’ so you can enjoy to your liking.... anywhere from ‘Grab-to-Go’ to ‘Fine-Dining’ - as there are several options ‘on-site’ to enjoy! Plus, for those interested... we will make a stop at the French Lick Winery.
$333 double / per person ~ $450 single ~ $298 triple / per person Departures: ‘All Locations’
Relax and Enjoy the great ambience at both of these ‘TOP-NOTCH’ Resorts!
‘Overnight Lodging’ will be at West Baden with plenty of time to browse, shop and enjoy ‘both’ Resorts at your leisure. (A ‘Free Shuttle’ runs between the two properties.) Plus, you may want to try for a little ‘ IRISH LUCK ’ at the Casino! (Optional, of course!)
Includes: A great ‘Buffet Lunch’ (en route) at ‘Stoll’s Lakeview Restaurant’ and a ‘Full Breakfast’ at ‘Café Sinclair’. (West Baden) Note: After a ‘Buffet Lunch’ I decided to leave Dinner ‘on your own’ so you can enjoy to your liking.... anywhere from ‘Grab-to-Go’ to ‘Fine-Dining’ - as there are several options ‘on-site’ to enjoy! Plus, for those interested... we will make a stop at the French Lick Winery.
$333 double / per person ~ $450 single ~ $298 triple / per person Departures: ‘All Locations’
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Back to ‘BRANSON’ [5 days/4 nights]
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“Our Favorite ‘Entertainment’ Destination!”
“Since it will be ‘SPRINGTIME’ (with the convenience of ‘longer’ day-light hours) we will stay ‘4-nights’ in BRANSON, ‘not’ overnighting en route home. (In the FALL, I try to avoid getting you/us home in the dark!) PLUS, this allows us time for a little more area ‘Sightseeing’.* (And, ‘without’ seeing ‘3’ Shows in one-day’!)
~ “Great Seats” ... “Great Eats” ~
"Grand Jubilee” and “Down Home Country”(Country/Comedy) (Two ‘Great Shows’ conveniently located on-site at our hotel)
“Clay Cooper” ~ Country, Comedy & More! “David” at ‘Sight & Sound’ Theatre (Extended into ‘2026' by Popular Demand) “The Haygoods” - Popular, ‘High Energy’ Family Show!
“The Platters” Golden Sounds of the 50's Tribute!
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Plus, a ‘Side-trip’ down to ‘DOGWOOD CANYON’ - Lampe, Missouri
An enjoyable ‘Tram Tour’ Adventure thru this amazing Ozark Mountain Nature Park; featuring Waterfalls, Trout Streams, Wildlife and More! And, of course, a ‘Gift Shop’!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Includes: * 4-nights at the ‘Grand Country Inn’ ~ ‘6’ Shows (4) Breakfasts ~ (2) Lunches ~ (3) Dinners
$1,008 double / per person - $1,225 single - $965 triple / per person Departures: Lebanon & Indy (N) & (S)
“Since it will be ‘SPRINGTIME’ (with the convenience of ‘longer’ day-light hours) we will stay ‘4-nights’ in BRANSON, ‘not’ overnighting en route home. (In the FALL, I try to avoid getting you/us home in the dark!) PLUS, this allows us time for a little more area ‘Sightseeing’.* (And, ‘without’ seeing ‘3’ Shows in one-day’!)
~ “Great Seats” ... “Great Eats” ~
"Grand Jubilee” and “Down Home Country”(Country/Comedy) (Two ‘Great Shows’ conveniently located on-site at our hotel)
“Clay Cooper” ~ Country, Comedy & More! “David” at ‘Sight & Sound’ Theatre (Extended into ‘2026' by Popular Demand) “The Haygoods” - Popular, ‘High Energy’ Family Show!
“The Platters” Golden Sounds of the 50's Tribute!
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Plus, a ‘Side-trip’ down to ‘DOGWOOD CANYON’ - Lampe, Missouri
An enjoyable ‘Tram Tour’ Adventure thru this amazing Ozark Mountain Nature Park; featuring Waterfalls, Trout Streams, Wildlife and More! And, of course, a ‘Gift Shop’!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Includes: * 4-nights at the ‘Grand Country Inn’ ~ ‘6’ Shows (4) Breakfasts ~ (2) Lunches ~ (3) Dinners
$1,008 double / per person - $1,225 single - $965 triple / per person Departures: Lebanon & Indy (N) & (S)
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SHIPSHEWANA
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More “OLDIES”, but “GOODIES”!
Dick Fox’s “Golden Boys” at the Blue Gate Theatre! Featuring...
The Most Popular ‘Teen Idols’ of the late 50's and early 60's...... ‘Frankie Avalon’ ~ ‘Fabian’ and Special Guest: ‘Tommy Cono’* * Tommy Cono, a.k.a. “The Voice of Tribute”, is from South Jersey and known for his powerful voice, captivating stage presence and authentic renditions of songs by so many ‘legendary’ artists. In reference to the “Golden Boys”, he became the voice of “Bobby Rydell’, who passed away in 2022, age 79. And now, taking the stage in tribute to “Lou Christie”, who ‘recently’ died on June 18, 2025, age 82.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Includes... Blue Gate Buffet Dinner “Memorable Concert” Overnight at the Blue Gate Inn Full Buffet Breakfast...at the ‘Blue Gate’ Inn Area Touring w/ ‘Orley Miller’ and a little ‘free time’ to enjoy a couple of ‘shop’ stops! $389 double / per person - $467 single - $356 triple / per person Departures: ‘All Locations’
Dick Fox’s “Golden Boys” at the Blue Gate Theatre! Featuring...
The Most Popular ‘Teen Idols’ of the late 50's and early 60's...... ‘Frankie Avalon’ ~ ‘Fabian’ and Special Guest: ‘Tommy Cono’* * Tommy Cono, a.k.a. “The Voice of Tribute”, is from South Jersey and known for his powerful voice, captivating stage presence and authentic renditions of songs by so many ‘legendary’ artists. In reference to the “Golden Boys”, he became the voice of “Bobby Rydell’, who passed away in 2022, age 79. And now, taking the stage in tribute to “Lou Christie”, who ‘recently’ died on June 18, 2025, age 82.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Includes... Blue Gate Buffet Dinner “Memorable Concert” Overnight at the Blue Gate Inn Full Buffet Breakfast...at the ‘Blue Gate’ Inn Area Touring w/ ‘Orley Miller’ and a little ‘free time’ to enjoy a couple of ‘shop’ stops! $389 double / per person - $467 single - $356 triple / per person Departures: ‘All Locations’
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Bardstown, KY
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WOW, “We haven’t been down there since 2010!”
“Kentucky’s ‘Second Oldest City’, is not only famous as the “Bourbon Capital of the World”... but, even more so, as a ‘Historic, small town known for its charm, Southern hospitality and picturesque downtown.”
Many Highlights....
- Dinner at the ‘Old Talbott Tavern’
- Tour: ‘My Old Kentucky Home State Park... to include touring the Mansion ...“Federal Hill”, the inspiration for Stephen Foster’s... “My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight”
- ‘My Old Kentucky Dinner Train’... a 2½ hr. ‘round-trip’ Ride w/ ‘LUNCH’ in a restored Dining Car!
- Visit a ‘Bourbon Distillery’
- Downtown...
- Free Time and ‘More’!
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Includes... 2-nights Lodging / (2) Breakfasts ~ (1) Lunch ~ (1) Dinner
$590 double / per person - $755 single - $555 triple / per person Departures: ‘All Locations’
“Kentucky’s ‘Second Oldest City’, is not only famous as the “Bourbon Capital of the World”... but, even more so, as a ‘Historic, small town known for its charm, Southern hospitality and picturesque downtown.”
Many Highlights....
- Dinner at the ‘Old Talbott Tavern’
- Tour: ‘My Old Kentucky Home State Park... to include touring the Mansion ...“Federal Hill”, the inspiration for Stephen Foster’s... “My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight”
- ‘My Old Kentucky Dinner Train’... a 2½ hr. ‘round-trip’ Ride w/ ‘LUNCH’ in a restored Dining Car!
- Visit a ‘Bourbon Distillery’
- Downtown...
- Free Time and ‘More’!
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Includes... 2-nights Lodging / (2) Breakfasts ~ (1) Lunch ~ (1) Dinner
$590 double / per person - $755 single - $555 triple / per person Departures: ‘All Locations’
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TWILIGHT RIVER CRUISE
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“The ‘MORE’ The ‘MERRIER’... Invite your Friends!”
We will motorcoach to LeClaire, Iowa, where we will overnight, prior to boarding on Tuesday morning. “Let the ‘FUN’ begin as we’re “All Aboard!” the Riverboat ‘ TWILIGHT ’ for a full day of Cruising!” * Relax, Reflect and Reminisce ... with fellow ‘TOP-NOTCH’ Travelers, while sightseeing and absorbing the splendor of the ‘Mighty Mississippi’; also, going thru ‘two sets of Locks & Dams!
* Port of Dubuque (Docking at River’s Edge Plaza)
Wednesday: Free time to ‘explore the shore’ before heading back to LeClaire, around noon!
* Dubuque: ‘Things to Do’ ... w/ ‘free shuttle service’ to:
- Diamond Jo Casino - near the hotel (‘optional’, of course!)
- Cable Car Square Shopping
- Gift, Craft & Antique stores
- 4th Street Cable Car
- the world’s steepest, shortest scenic railway ($)
- St Luke’s United Methodist Church
- one of the Top Five ‘Tiffany Window’ collections in the world
- Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
- a treasure full of historic artifacts & displays of river history
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All inclusive: Motorcoach Transportation / 2-day ‘Narrated’ Cruise
3-nights Lodging = #1 & 3 - Holiday Inn Express (LeClaire) #2 - Grand Harbor (Dubuque)
Listed Attractions / Admissions / ‘Entertainment’ on board
(1) Cont. Breakfast ~ (3) Breakfasts ~ (4) Lunches ~ (3) Dinners [Oh yeah, and ‘Snacks’]
$994 double/per person ~ $1,240 single ~ $930 triple/per person Departures: ‘All Locations’
We will motorcoach to LeClaire, Iowa, where we will overnight, prior to boarding on Tuesday morning. “Let the ‘FUN’ begin as we’re “All Aboard!” the Riverboat ‘ TWILIGHT ’ for a full day of Cruising!” * Relax, Reflect and Reminisce ... with fellow ‘TOP-NOTCH’ Travelers, while sightseeing and absorbing the splendor of the ‘Mighty Mississippi’; also, going thru ‘two sets of Locks & Dams!
* Port of Dubuque (Docking at River’s Edge Plaza)
Wednesday: Free time to ‘explore the shore’ before heading back to LeClaire, around noon!
* Dubuque: ‘Things to Do’ ... w/ ‘free shuttle service’ to:
- Diamond Jo Casino - near the hotel (‘optional’, of course!)
- Cable Car Square Shopping
- Gift, Craft & Antique stores
- 4th Street Cable Car
- the world’s steepest, shortest scenic railway ($)
- St Luke’s United Methodist Church
- one of the Top Five ‘Tiffany Window’ collections in the world
- Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
- a treasure full of historic artifacts & displays of river history
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All inclusive: Motorcoach Transportation / 2-day ‘Narrated’ Cruise
3-nights Lodging = #1 & 3 - Holiday Inn Express (LeClaire) #2 - Grand Harbor (Dubuque)
Listed Attractions / Admissions / ‘Entertainment’ on board
(1) Cont. Breakfast ~ (3) Breakfasts ~ (4) Lunches ~ (3) Dinners [Oh yeah, and ‘Snacks’]
$994 double/per person ~ $1,240 single ~ $930 triple/per person Departures: ‘All Locations’
“I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them ... than to travel with them.” - Mark Twain - 😊