Mermaids, Margaritas & Military Show, Virginia

DAY 1

IMPORTANT NOTE: In an attempt to minimize travel time to arrive in Norfolk on time for the Tattoo performance there will be NO breakfast stop. We ask that you have breakfast before arriving at your morning departure location or you may bring it along with you on the bus. You will, however, make a short restroom stop and an early fast-food lunch stop enroute to Norfolk.

Travel with Wolf's to Norfolk, VA to experience an afternoon of patriotic pageantry at the Virginia International Tattoo performance at the Scope Arena. Upon arrival in Norfolk witness Hullabaloo (time permitting) with up-close-and personal performances by international military bands, dancers, drill teams, drum lines and pipers as they take to streets outside the Scope to provide visitors with a glance at what is about to take place inside the arena. Once inside, enjoy premium seating for a performance that will capture the imagination and ignite the soul with the largest spectacle of Music and Might in the United States with an astounding display of inspirational military music, majestic, massed pipes and drums, show stopping drill team maneuvers, colorful and elegant dances all in one performance at the Virginia International Tattoo. Witness all five branches of our military perform with precision and pageantry, along with an extraordinary cast of hundreds of performers from around the world. After the show, you depart for the oceanfront in Virginia Beach, VA, where you check in for a two-night stay at the Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach (757-4428-1711). Hotel amenities include an outdoor oceanfront pool, fitness center, 3 onsite restaurants, business center and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guest rooms feature a private balcony, mini refrigerator, coffeemaker and hair dryer. Dinner this evening will be included at one of the hotel restaurants with the remainder of the night to stroll the boardwalk, enjoy the hotel amenities, or relax and unwind on your balcony.

DAY 2

Wake to breakfast included at the hotel before you board the motorcoach and depart for the Military Aviation Museum which is home to one of the world's largest collections of flying vintage military aircraft. The purpose-built airport facility includes over 50 aircraft from the WWI and WWII era, and the museum contains historical structures located on 130 acres. Hear stories of contributions made by our men and women of aviation to our country and witness a special flying demonstration (NOTE: The museum's flight demonstration is contingent upon runway and weather conditions, and aircraft and pilot availability). A boxed lunch is included while at the museum. Following your visit, you return to the hotel to freshen up and prepare for the Mermaids & Margaritas Beach Bash featuring live music inspired by the likes of Jimmy Buffet, Beach Hits and Favorite Oldies Music. Enjoy a nautical themed Mermaid Welcome Reception with a cash bar - two complimentary drink tickets per person for margaritas, house wine and beer or house mixed drinks along with passed hors 'd oeuvres. Save room for a delightful dinner before your evening is topped off with sunshine vibes and good times featuring a tribute to the likes of songs by Jimmy Buffet and other iconic harmonies such as The Beach Boys. From tropical tunes to classic surf hits, this high-energy performance will have you dancing, singing along and feeling like you're on a beachside getaway. At the show's conclusion, you return to your oceanfront hotel to retire for the night.

DAY 3

Breakfast is included at the hotel with a leisurely morning before you pack up and depart for Norfolk to enjoy admission for a self-guided visit of Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, is an exciting science and technology center exploring the power of the sea. This high-tech, virtual reality "museum" allows visitors to explore the rich life of the ocean realm, human uses of the sea through shipping and the role the port Hampton Roads has played in the world maritime affairs. In addition, visit the Battleship USS Wisconsin, one of the largest battleships ever built. An Iowa-class fast battleship commissioned in December 1944 had a storied career spanning over half a century participating in WWII, the Korean War, and Operation Desert Storm before being permanently decommissioned in 1991. Today, she serves as a premier floating museum ship permanently berthed alongside the Nauticus maritime museum on the downtown Norfolk waterfront. Lunch is on your own and at your expense in the café or Waterside Marketplace next to the museum. After your visit, you depart for home with appropriate meal/rest stops along the way.

B=Breakfast, BL=Boxed Lunch, D=Dinner