Current Tours
StarLite Princess
Friday, March 2, 2012
$59 PER PERSON
The StarLite Princess Riverboat is one of the few authentic paddlewheelers in the country. This 107 foot vessel features a Victorian theme with chandeliers, brass and wood accents, plush seating, and large picture windows throughout the dining areas. Enjoy a leisurely cruise and informative narration by our captain along Florida’s beautiful inland waters. Lunch will be served onboard with your choice of one of six delicious entrees plus salad and dessert.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- 2 hour Luncheon Cruise
Late morning departure, evening return
Strawberry Festival
Friday, March 2, 2012
$45 PER PERSON
The Strawberry Festival celebrates the area’s biggest crop and includes all things strawberry, from vendors offering everything from berry-themed crafts to flats of strawberries. At 3:30 pm the Gatlin Brothers/Crystal Gayle will be performing and 3,000 seats are available on a first come first serve basis or reserved seats can be purchased for an additional charge. After a fun day at the fair we will be stopping at the Parksdale Farm Market which is the largest family-operated strawberry & citrus market in Florida. A great place to buy strawberries!
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Admission to Strawberry Festival
- Stop at Parksdale Farms
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Burlesque, Burlesque-St. Petersburg Nights
Sunday, March 4, 2012
$75 per person
This exciting PG13 show is a playful presentation of singers and dancers. Expect a sea of feathers, chorus girls, neo strip-tease and comedic dance acts to inspire your imagination! This two and a half hour show includes a 3-course lunch.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- 2.5 Hour Show
- 3-course Lunch
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Simply Sinatra- Ruth Eckerd Hall
Monday, March 5, 2012
$45 per person
Spend an afternoon enjoying music from some of the great composers of our time including Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen and Rodgers and Hart. From crisp, popping swing tunes to lush, poignant ballads, Simply Sinatra will take you on a nostalgic musical journey with Sinatra masterpieces.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Show and Lunch at Ruth Eckerd, Clearwater
Morning departure, late afternoon return
The Holy Land Experience-Orlando
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
$82 PER PERSON
The Holy Land Experience is a living, biblical museum that takes you 6000 miles away and 2000 years back in time to the land of the Bible. From the moment you pass through the gates of the “walled city” you will be immersed in ancient Jerusalem. The structures and exhibits at The Holy Land Experience characterize the style, the architecture and the settings that existed in the Holy Land two thousand years ago.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Lunch at Holy Land
- Holy Land Admission
Early morning departure, early evening return
Solomon’s Castle
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
$49 per person
Join us for a guided tour through this unique castle built by internationally known artist and sculptor Howard Solomon. He has created his castle and art work from discarded materials including oil drums, broken appliances, car parts and other things you wouldn’t imagine! Join us for a guided tour through the castle galleries and enjoy Howard’s tongue-in-cheek sense of humor and puns!
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Guided Tour of Solomon’s Castle
- Lunch at Boat in the Moat
Early morning departure, late afternoon return
Arcadia Rodeo
Friday, March 9, 2012
$39 per person
Grab your cowboy hat and join us as we travel to Arcadia for the All-Florida Championship Rodeo. Florida’s oldest rodeo has evolved from its pioneer beginnings to a national sport drawing top cowboys athletes from all over the nation.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Barbeque Lunch
- Admission to Rodeo
Late morning departure, early evening return
Boeing, Boeing-Straz Center
Saturday, March 10, 2012
$85 per person
Join us for a high style, knee-slapping romp through the age of glamorous, jet-setting air travel. What seems to be the ultimate fantasy bachelor life, with intricately scheduled gorgeous flight attendants, turns out to be a dizzingly hilarious and over-the-top experience for one man, who finds out that one woman is all he can handle.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Orchestra Seating at The Straz Center ● Lunch at The Colonnade
Morning departure, late afternoon return
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
Monday, March 12, 2012
$89 PER PERSON
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the only place on earth where you can tour launch areas, meet a veteran astronaut, and see giant rockets. You will get to tour Kennedy Space Center, see IMAX space films and experience all of the exhibits and shows.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Admission to Kennedy Space Center
This tour is a long day with a lot of walking; early morning departure, evening return
Circus Tour of Sarasota
Friday, March 16, 2012
$79 per person
The circus and Sarasota share a storied history that continues to grow today. Join us for an entertaining tour hosted by Toby Circus Ballantine and you will see why Sarasota has earned its title of “Home of the American Circus.” We will visit more than 2-dozen sites with historic and cultural ties to the circus while Mr. Ballantine provides historical commentary and insights into circus life on-the-road. Lunch will be on a full service dining car complete with Chocolate Spaghetti for dessert!
TOUR INCLUDES:
- 3 Course Lunch on Bob’s Train ● Guided Tour of Sarasota
- Admission to Ringling Museum of Art, Circus and Ca d’ Zan
Westgate River Ranch
March 17-18, 2012
$185 per person (based on double occupancy)
Nestled on 1,700 beautiful acres in Central Florida, Westgate River Ranch provides fun and adventure for everyone. Return to the days of “Old Florida” when the state was home to cowboys and cattle ranchers at this authentic “Dude Ranch.” Westgate River Ranch boasts western-themed accommodations and an abundance of activities. Cowpokes and bronco busters will descend upon River Ranch for an evening of fun at the rodeo. Sunday morning we will have a hearty buffet breakfast before departing for home. On our way to River Ranch we will stop at The Barn in Lake Alfred to browse their antiques and have lunch.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Lunch at The Barn ● Accommodations at River Ranch
- Hayride ● Barbeque Cookout Dinner
- Rodeo ● Buffet Breakfast
104 Years of Broadway-Ruth Eckerd
Monday, March 19, 2012
$45 per person
Neil Berg brings an all-new musical revue with five stars from the Great White Way backed by an all-star New York band. Together, they re-create memorable moments from the most successful Broadway hits of the past century. Relive some of the greatest scenes from your favorite musicals.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Show and Lunch at Ruth Eckerd, Clearwater
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Savannah
March 20-23, 2012
$575 per person (based on double occupancy)
$766 per person (based on single occupancy)
$525 per person (based on triple occupancy)
Come experience the rich history and beauty of Savannah. Enjoy a dinner at Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House where four generations of the Wilkes family have worked the restaurant, keeping their tables laden with platters of Mrs. Wilkes’ legendary fried chicken, beef stew and biscuits. We will tour historic Savannah with a local step on guide who will show us the sights of the city. The Historic Savannah Theater will be our evening stop for a show in one of the nation’s oldest continually operating theaters. The following day we visit Hilton Head Island for a tour with free time at Sea Pines Plantation. We will be staying at Four Points by Sheraton Historic Savannah which offers a great location in the downtown historic district, just steps away from the cobblestones of River Street, the bustling City Market and the inviting Broughton Street. Browse quaint shops and boutiques during your free time.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Accommodations at Four Points Sheraton
- Six Meals (three full breakfast, three dinners)
- Guided tour of Savannah
- Show at Historic Savannah Theater
- Guided tour of Hilton Head Island
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Tony Bennett-Ruth Eckerd Hall
Friday, March 23, 2012
$129 per person
Inspired by the likes of Bing Crosby and Nat “King” Cole, Tony Bennett’s easy, natural style has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. Generation gaps are nonexistent when it comes to his music. Tony has charted hits in the past six decades, including I Wanna Be Around, The Good Life, Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) and his signature song I Left My Heart in San Francisco. The New York Times attributes Tony’s longevity, above all, to “his ability to convey a sense of joy, of utter satisfaction, in what he is doing.”
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
- Dinner at The Colonnade
Late Afternoon departure, evening return
Titanic The Experience-Orlando
Saturday, March 24, 2012
$85 per person
Meet Molly Brown, Thomas Andrews, Captain Smith and other Titanic notables as we celebrate the most famous ship ever built. Experience fine dining, see the Grand Staircase, watch on the bridge as Captain Smith and the officers encounter J. Bruce Ismay. Entertaining and educational, a night that you will never forget. Each table is in the “front row” as the entire cast walks freely throughout the room during the entire show. The cast will come to each table, answer questions and give insight to the mood of an era and of that fateful night.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Titanic Experience
- 3-Course Dinner
Late Afternoon departure, evening return
Dali
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
$75 PER PERSON
Come visit the new home to Salvador Dali’s masterpieces. The New Dalí opened in January 2011 with an awe-inspiring installation of the museum’s permanent collection. Within the combined 20,000 square feet state-of-the-art gallery there are all 96 oil paintings, plus a selection of drawings, fine prints, photographs, videos and surreal objects by Salvador Dalí. Specially designed salons surround the outer perimeter of the core exhibition housing the world-famous Masterworks.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Guided Dali Tour
- Lunch at Vinoy
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Bok Tower and Gardens- Bok In Bloom
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
$57.00 PER PERSON
Hundreds of azaleas, camellias and other flowers create a living bouquet with spectacular bursts of color during seasonal blooms throughout the gardens. During March and April, you can enjoy the scent of citrus blossoms wafting through the air. A guide will be giving a 1 hour tour of the gardens. The Singing Tower is the centerpiece of the gardens and you can listen to carillon concerts at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Guided Tour
- Boxed Lunch
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Wicked- Barbara B Mann
Thursday, March 29, 2012
$155 per person
Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One – born with emerald green skin – is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for ”the most complete and completely satisfying new musical in a long time” (USA Today).
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Orchestra Seating at Barbara B Mann, Fort Myers
- Lunch at Macaroni Grill
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Murder Mystery Train- Fort Myers
Friday, March 30, 2012
$99 per person
Enjoy a truly unique dining experience onboard the Murder Mystery Dinner Train. There will be fun, food and murder! Your five course dinner is prepared on board and served at tables of four with an ongoing comical mystery that plays out in the aisles during this fun filled night.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Murder Mystery Train Ride
- 5-course Dinner
Late Afternoon departure, evening return
Come Fly Away- The Straz Center
Saturday, March 31, 2012
$125 per person
Come Fly Away is the new Broadway musical in which 14 of the world’s best dancers tell the story of four couples falling in and out of love. You will experience the exhilaration of a first kiss, the excitement of a first dance, and the bittersweet moments of a first good-bye in a world of sparkling romance and astonishing beauty. Come Fly Away features a host of beloved Sinatra classics, including “Fly Me to the Moon,” “My Way,” “New York, New York” and “Witchcraft.”
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Orchestra Seating at The Straz Center, Tampa ● Lunch at The Colonnade
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Trailer Park- Off Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Sunday, April 8, 2012 (Easter)
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
$65 per person
Meet some of the residents of a trailer park called “Armadillo Acres”. Norbert and Jeannie have been married for 20 years, and there’s no electricity left in their relationship. This situation is enhanced by Jeannie’s agoraphobia, in which she refuses to leave their trailer.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Full Buffet Meal including Dessert Bar ● Off-Broadway Palm Show
Late morning departure, late afternoon return
Legally Blonde-Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Thursday, April 12, 2012
$75 per person
OMG! Broadway Palm is going blonde! Elle Woods is a big hit on the campus of her LA college. She’s got the perfect “East Coast blue blood” boyfriend until he dumps her before heading off to law school at Harvard. Despite her penchant for malls, make-up and tanning, Elle decides to enroll at the same law school. Along the way, Elle teaches the snobs a thing or two about class, self-confidence and courtroom victory.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Full Buffet Meal including Dessert Bar
- Broadway Palm Show
Late morning departure, late afternoon return
Fantasy of Flight
Friday, April 13, 2012
$69 per person
Join us as we explore this stunning art deco facility, a perfect setting to display this priceless collection of rare vintage aircraft. Housed in three huge hangars are over 40 airplanes, many of which are restored to original flying condition. You can actually board their Short Sunderland, the last airworthy flying boat, and have a close encounter with the only B-26 Marauder still flying in the world.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Fantasy of Flight Admission
- Lunch at Fantasy of Flight
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Cinderella- Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Thursday, May 17, 2012
$75 per person
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless fairytale, Cinderella, is filled with magical characters, irresistible romance and unforgettable songs. Wicked stepsisters, a fairy godmother, a pumpkin and the perfect glass slipper from a prince bring this everlasting story to life on the Broadway Palm stage. Bring the family and live happily ever after.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Full Buffet Meal including Dessert Bar
- Broadway Palm Show
Late morning departure, late afternoon return
Tampa Bay History Museum
Thursday, June 14, 2012
$49 per person
Step inside the 60,000-square-foot History Center in Tampa’s bustling Channelside District and take a journey through 12,000 years of powerful stories. Follow in the footsteps of the first native inhabitants, Spanish conquistadors, pioneers, sports legends and railroad tycoons. During your journey, you will stroll through a 1920s-era cigar store, row up the Hillsborough River, ride along with a cattle drive and learn about the early exploration of Florida in a dramatic theater presentation. Explore exhibits about the places and people who shaped the Tampa Bay area. The waterfront History Center boasts a stunning atrium, interactive and immersive exhibits, theaters, map gallery, research center, event hall, an eclectic Museum Store and the signature Columbia Cafe. The Tampa Bay History Center now partners with the historic and critically-acclaimed Columbia Restaurant and is home to the first Columbia Cafe.
The history of the Tampa Bay region comes alive within these walls.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Guided Museum Tour
- Lunch at Columbia Cafe
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Grease- Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Thursday, June 28, 2012
$75 per person
Grease is the word as we travel back to Rydell High in the ‘50s. The hit songs include Summer Nights, We Go Together, I’m Sandra Dee, Greased Lightnin’, Born to Hand Jive and Beauty School Dropout.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Full Buffet Meal including Dessert Bar
- Broadway Palm Show
Late morning departure, late afternoon return
4th of July Celebration-Starlite Princess
Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
$99 per person
Join us on the StarLite Princess to celebrate the birth of our nation with a dinner dance and fireworks. Enjoy a 3.5 hour cruise on the intracoastal waterway off St. Petersburg with a 3-course meal, dancing and an open deck to view the fireworks.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- 3.5 hour Dinner Cruise