June "Let's Do Lunch"

June 9, 2009

"Let's Do Lunch" in Little Rock

June's "Let's Do Lunch" will be spent at the Garden Home Retreat of P. Allen Smith. The day will start with a guided tour of the home and gardens with Allen and then enjoying a wonderful meal on the property. After lunch, time will be spent with Allen getting autographs and having pictures with Allen. But the day doesn't end there. All guests are encouraged to spend time walking around and enjoying the beauty of the gardens.

Cost: $135 and includes luxury motor coach travel, lunch and attractions.

Registration deadline: 4/3/2009

April's "Let's Do Lunch" trip

April 16, 2009

"Let's Do Lunch" in Tunica
Many people have had Paula Deen over to their place on several occasions through Food Network. Now it’s your turn to have lunch at The Paula Deen Buffet. Come join us as we travel to discover the 560-seat, cutting-edge restaurant concept is modeled after Paula’s own home. You’ll savor the Queen of Southern Cuisine’s down-home recipes in this unique upscale buffet. The buffet is divided into station each named after family members. Some of the stations include: Granny Paul’s Garden which is a full salad bar featuring some of Paula’s favorite salads and signature “Skillet Cornbread.” Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House featuring items served at Bubba’s restaurant in Savannah, including the signature “Char Grilled Oysters.” Lady & Son’s is full of southern comfort foods such as Paula’s famous Fried Chicken, Collard Greens and Lady’s Cheesy Mac. Little Jack’s Corner has a wide array of desserts featuring Paula’s famous Gooey Butter Cake, Grandmother Paul’s Sour Cream Pound Cake, peach cobbler and creamy hand dipped ice cream. Once we have all filled ourselves up with the wonderful home style cooking, we will be on our way to the Pillow Thompson House where we will be guided through history. The Pillow Thompson House was built in 1896 by Jerome B. Pillow. Five generations of Pillow descendants have lived in the house. In 1992 The house was donated by Josephine Thompson to the Phillips Community College Foundation. The house has been beautifully restored to offer visitors a look at one of the finest examples of Queen Anne architecture in the South.

Cost: $99 and includes luxury motor coach travel, lunch, and attractions
Reservation Deadline: 4-2-2009

2009 Royalty Tours Trip Guide

"Let's Do Lunch" one day trips:
January - No trip scheduled
February - No trip scheduled
March 6th - Bring in the Spring: Antebellums & Daffodils
April 16th - Paula Deen Style & More
May 14th - Antique America: Har-Ber Village
June 9th - P. Allen Smith garden Home Retreat
July - No trip scheduled
August - No trip scheduled
September 10th - New Stephen's Central Arkansas Nature Center
October 15th - Diamonds and Cruise
November 12th - stay tuned for more information
December 10th - Arkansas Queen River boat Christmas Spectacular

Multi - Day Trips
October - 2009 Mystery Tour
December - San Antonio Christmas

For more information on all upcoming tours, please contact Evonna Surrette or Sandy DeVore with Royalty Tours by calling 890-6774.

Travel & Recreation

Sure there is more to life than fun and games, but now is the time to reward yourself for your years of hard work and dedication to raising your family.

• Vintage Excursions. For one of the best travel values around, take a trip with Vintage and leave the planning to us. Vintage Club has partnered with Royalty Tours to offer day trips, weekend getaways and longer excursions. Our weekend getaways to interesting destinations include enjoyable dining experiences, comfortable transportation, nice lodging accomodations and plenty of fun to go around. Plus, our staff is there to treat you like the treasure you are. The cost of meals, snacks, transportation, lodging and gratuities is included in the package. Call Royalty Tours at 479.890.6774 for trip schedules.
• Community Lecture Series. Vintage members receive preferential notification to these informative events.