Chamber Travel Destinations Deadline Approaching

Time is running out for the three travel destinations in the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Destinations travel program.

The Panama Discovery trip features a day trip through the Panama Canal, a tour of Panama City, the Gamboa Rainforest, visit with the Emberas Tribe and two nights a Playa Blanca Resort. Travel dates are February 22-28, 2019.

Maritimes Coastal Wonders departs July 8, 2019 for 11 days touring Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, St. John and the Western Shore. From the rugged Cabot Trail to the amazing Fundy tides, travelers will experience the Anne of Green Gables and Alexander Graham Bell museums, the region’s Gaelic heritage and its rich seafaring history.

Oberammergau Passion Play & Danube River Cruise is coming up in May 2020 featuring a six-night cruise and the world-famous Passion Play, which is only performed every ten years. Cruise stops include Budapest, Hungary; Bratislava, Slovakia; Vienna, Austria and Munich, Germany. The tiny Bavarian village of Oberammergau hosts the Passion Play featuring hundreds of local performers.

The Memorials of World War II trip to England and France in October, 2019 has sold out.

Individuals interested in this trip should contact Norma Lansing at the Chamber office at 217-342-4147 to learn whether seats are available.  

Chamber Destinations travel is open to everyone. You do not have to be a Chamber member to take the trips.  

To learn more, travel brochures are available at the Chamber office at 903 North Keller Drive, Effingham. Information can also be obtained by phone at 217-342-4147 or on the Chamber website www.effinghamcountychamber.com.