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As Shreveport’s own Maestro and General Manager of Red River Radio, Kermit Poling has been orchestrating things for a very long time. Now, he is orchestrating an experience of Southern Charm with the travel experts of Collette Vacations and Expedia Cruises™.
Embrace the leisurely pace and charming allure of America’s southeast as you explore cobblestone streets, historic homes and unspoiled coastline. Discover antebellum Charleston and the history of Savannah with 2-night stays in each city. Visit Charleston’s City Market, one of the oldest public markets in America. Enjoy a trolley tour of Savannah's sprawling Historic District. Spend two nights at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, most exclusive club in the world.” Experience the unique charm and singular hospitality of America’s “Low Country” in South Carolina and Georgia.
Our trip includes roundtrip airfare from Shreveport, hotel accommodations in Charleston, Savannah and Jekyll Island, 9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners on the trip, hotel transfers and deluxe motor coach transportation while on the trip. . . . And of course, unlimited Southern Charm! Space is limited Click here to view pricing, the complete itinerary and/or to schedule an appointment to meet with the Travel advisors at Expedia Cruises™ (Shreveport-Bossier).
Domestic Travel Requirements:
At present, full vaccination against COVID-19 will be required to travel on all Collette Vacation domestic tours through December 31, 2022. We will continue to review and update our policies as requirements are lifted. All guests traveling with Collette within the United States, regardless of destination or point of origin, must be able to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. As destination requirements and/or the definition of “fully vaccinated” may change between now and the departure date of your tour with little advanced noticed, Collette recommends that guests plan to receive a booster dose before travel. Upon filling out and turning in the Wellness Declaration to the Tour Manager prior to joining the tour, each guest will be asked to show the Tour Manager their Proof of Vaccination against COVID-19. This is your official vaccination certificate (electronic or paper) and it must identify your name and date of vaccination with final dose given at least 14-days before the start date of your tour.
Kermit Poling
In addition to managing Red River Radio, the Voice of the Community, Kermit Poling has over 32 seasons as the Shreveport Symphony's Associate Conductor, 27 years as Concertmaster, and many seasons as music director of the South Arkansas Symphony, the Marshall Symphony Orchestra and the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet. Consequently, there few audiences in the Ark-La-Tex who are unaware of his many talents. The international classical music magazine Fanfare recently wrote, "the Romantic spirit lives, breathes and flourishes in Kermit Poling.”