Well it’s getting that time of year again to get out and ride. Some of my New Orleans friends and me are planning a ride in July from Jackson, MS to Natchez, MS. We will be meeting a group of motorcycle friends in Jackson, MS and riding 90 miles of the Natchez Trace to Natchez, MS. Upon arrival in Natchez, we will be staying at the Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino for two nights. The price for two nights is $180.00 per couple which includes two nights’ accommodations, carriage ride through the city, a tour of a local plantation. Below is an itinerary for the four days. If you are interested, please send me an e-mail and let me know. I’m working on hotel rooms in Jackson, MS. and Steve in NO is working on the rooming in Natchez, MS. More information to follow in the next week or two. Itinerary: Thursday, July 10 – Leave Birmingham and ride to Jackson, MS (the New Orleans group will meet us in Jackson also) Friday, July 11 – Depart Jackson, MS on the Natchez Trace Park http://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/parkway-maps.htm enroute to Natchez, MS. Friday & Saturday – Stay at the Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino Sunday, July 13 – Depart Natchez for Birmingham & New Orleans Currently, checking hotel accommodations in Jackson, MS., the Motel 6 is $45.99 per night and they’re leaving the light on for us. Please let me know as soon as you can so we can get a head count and know how many rooms will be needed. Please spread the word to all your riding friends. The more the merrier. Thanks. Skip sta8capt@aol.com __________________________________________________ Hello to everyone. Below is the hotel information for the first overnight in Jackson, MS. and attached is the reservation information for the Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino in Natchez, MS. You are receiving this email because you expressed an interest in riding the Natchez Trace in July. We will be staying at the Motel 6 in Jackson, MS on Thursday, July 10. We will be meeting a group of motorcycle friends from New Orleans, LA in Jackson and we will all ride the Natchez Trace (90 miles) to Natchez, MS on Friday. We will be staying in Natchez at the Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino Friday and Saturday. We will be departing for home on Sunday, July 13. At the Isle of Capri, the two night, Rolling on the River, package will include two nights’ hotel accommodations, Carriage Ride for 2, Antebellum Home Tour, and a meal for 2. In Jackson, MS the hotel we will be staying at is the Motel 6 #1167, located at I-55 at County Line Road, Exit #103 in Jackson, MS. The local number is 601-956-8848. The reservation number is 800-466-8356. I made my reservation at www.motel6.com . Room rates will be between $36.99 & $42.99 each depending on the number of guests in the room. Here is the link to the specific hotel http://www.motel6.com/ms/select-stay.do. You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. You can guarantee your rooms at Motel 6 with a CC but they won’t charge your card until you arrive. The Isle of Capri does not require the first night payment when you make your reservation. You can pay when you arrive there also. Once you’ve made your reservations, please let me know so I will know who to keep sending update information to. Tammy & I are looking forward to seeing you. Ride Safe. Skip ___________________________________________________ Click on the link below to view the route we are taking out of Jackson, MS in July on the Natchez Trace. Ride Safe. Skip http://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/upload/map1.pdf |