Current Tours
Shopping-Miromar Outlets
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
$25 PER PERSON
Shop to your heart’s content at Miromar Outlet in Estero. It has been voted Southwest Florida’s “Best Factory Outlet Shopping Center” for twelve years in a row! You will find a collection of more than 140 top designer and brand name outlets with savings up to 70% off retail prices.
Late morning departure, late afternoon return
Christmas at the Peabody, Hyatt, and Grand Floridian
Thursday, December 8, 2011
$59 per person
We will be visiting three beautifully appointed hotels decked out in their holiday splendor. First we will go to Peabody for the Parade of the ducks. Then we will travel to the Hyatt for a magnificient three-course lunch in the their beautiful Cascades dining room. After lunch we will go to Disney’s Grand Floridian to see their gigantic tree and other decorations.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Three course lunch at Hyatt Grand Cypress Orlando
Morning departure, late afternoon return
The Holy Land Experience
Friday, December 9, 2011
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
Arabian Nights- Holiday Show
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
$54 PER PERSON
Arabian Nights in Orlando is a dinner theater that brings a fairy tale to life on horseback. Beautiful horses from around the world are showcased in the world’s largest indoor equestrian arena for a permanent show. The large-scale theatrical production features riders and acrobats performing with more than 60 horses. Guests will be delighted as Hocus Pocus and Santa Claus bring Toy Soldiers, Gingerbread Men, Acrobatic Elves and Sugarplum Fairies to life before their eyes. With lunch you can enjoy unlimited beer, wine and soda.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Lunch with Unlimited Beer, Wine and Soda
- Show
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Christmas Light Cruise
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
$49 per person
Cruising the canals in the city of Punta Gorda has been a Christmas family tradition for more than 30 years. City residents do a fabulous job decorating their backyards, seawalls, boats and docks with Christmas lights and decorations. Following our boat cruise, we will travel to Opus for dessert and coffee.
TOUR INCLUDES:
· King Fischer Cruise
· Dessert
Early evening departure, late evening return
White Christmas- Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011 (Christmas)
$75 per person
The stage adaptation about two ex-GI’s who have become famous entertainers. They put on a show to save the Vermont resort of their former commanding general. The 1954 film starred Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. The Irving Berlin score includes Blue Skies, Happy Holidays, Sisters and the title song White Christmas.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Full Buffet Meal including Dessert Bar ● Broadway Palm Show
Late morning departure, late afternoon return
Nashville Christmas: Gaylord Opryland & Callaway Gardens
5 days / 4 nights December 23-27, 2011
$899 per person (based on double occupancy)
$1095 per person (based on single occupancy)
Spend Christmas at the beautifully decorated Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN. We will spend our first night in Macon, GA with dinner and entertainment. Then we will travel to Nashville for two days of excitement in this “country music” town. A tour of Nashville will show you all the sights of this music city. We will spend Christmas Eve at the Grand Ole Opry watching the world famous Radio City Rockettes. Christmas Day will be yours to enjoy all the attractions of the hotel including the Hall of Trees, ICE! and Treasures for the Holidays. Christmas night we will have dinner and be entertained by Louise Mandrell. The following day we are off to Callaway Gardens where we will have an evening tour of their beautiful Christmas Light show. Then it is off for home with many wonderful memories of your Christmas in Nashville.
- Accommodations for four nights-including 2 at the stunning Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN and one night at the beautiful Mountain Creek Inn at Calloway Gardens
- Meals! Eight, including one deluxe continental breakfast, three full breakfasts, and four dinners!
- Shows! Three, including entertainment in Macon, and Radio City Rockettes, and Louise Mandrell in Nashville, TN.
- Tours & Attractions! Walking tour of Gaylord Opryland Resort, professional guided city tour of Nashville, Hall of Trees, Ice, Treasures for the Holidays, free time to explore Gaylord Opryland Resort, and the “Fantasy in Lights” tour of Callaway Gardens!
New Year’s Eve- Starlite Princess
Saturday, December 31, 2011
$149 per person
Cruise on into the New Year! Help us celebrate the new year on the Starlite Princess for a 4 hour cruise, featuring a sit-down dinner with choice of entrée, dessert, party favor and decorations, champagne toast at midnight and entertainment and complimentary premium open bar throughout the evening.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- 4-hour dinner cruise ● Open Bar
- Champagne Toast ● Party Favors
- Entertainment
Evening departure, late evening return
Million Dollar Quartet- The Straz Center
Sunday, January 8, 2012
$125 per person
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the smash hit Broadway musical, inspired by the true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ’n’ Roll” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Orchestra Seating at The Straz Center ● Dinner at The Colonnade
Late Morning departure, evening return
Charms of Leffingwell (Ellenton, FL)
Monday, January 16, 2012
$49 per person
Within the Historic Village of Ellenton, Florida sits a beautiful Victorian home, lovingly restored to its’ original grandeur, filled with treasures of the past. Step back in time, recall the days of old and celebrate simpler times.
Glenn Miller Orchestra- Ruth Eckerd Hall
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
$45 PER PERSON
Need a reminder of why the Glenn Miller Orchestra broke attendance records up and down the East Coast and beyond? “Tuxedo Junction”, “In the Mood”, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”, “Moonlight Serenade”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and “String of Pearls” are just a few reasons. Bandleader Larry O’Brien skillfully re-creates the swing feeling and remains true to the Glenn Miller spirit.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Lunch at Ruth Eckerd ● Show
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Limestone Country Club and Avon Park
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
$39 per person
We will travel the back roads and visit the little towns of Lake Suzy, Nocatee, Charlie Creek, Ona, and Zolfo Springs. Stop at the “astounding” Limestone Country Club where you can purchase a drink if you desire. Lunch will be at the beautifully restored 1926 Jacaranda Hotel in Avon Park. Then it is on to the Avon Park Depot Museum to see the treasures from train travel of yesteryear. We will pass through Sebring with beautiful lake views as we return home on the original Florida Cracker Trail.
TOUR INCLUDES: · Lunch at Jacaranda Hotel · Museum Admission
Lipizzan Stallions and Big Cat Habitat
Saturday, January 21, 2012
$55 per person
Come with us as we witness the Lipizzan Stallion of Austria perform. We will be dining at The Boat in Moat. Then we will travel to the Big Cat Habitat where we will see big cats, bears, and other animals in need. You will see what it takes to care for these beautiful creatures.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Admission to Lipizzan Stallions and Big Cat Habitat
- Lunch at Boat in the Moat
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Lavender and Lace Tea Room (Lake Alfred, FL)
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
$49 per person
Lavender & Lace harkens of yesteryear and charms the spirit inside a beautifully restored 1940’s home. Following lunch we will enjoy shopping in local gift and antique shops.
Lakeridge Winery and Mission Inn
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
$55 per person
We will visit the Lakeridge Winery in Clermont with a tour that includes a movie and a wine tasting of up to seven different wines. Shop in their nice gift shop before departing for a scrumptious lunch at the Mission Inn at Howey-in-the Hills. After lunch we will make a stop at the Yalaha Bakery with an opportunity to purchase their wonderful German baked goods. Then it is off to the Russell Stover Candy Outlet to complete our day.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Tour and tasting at Lakeridge WInery ● Lunch at Mission Inn
Early morning departure, late afternoon return
Chihuly Exhibit & Glass Blowing
Thursday, January 26, 2012
$69 per person
The Chihuly Exhibit at the Morean Arts Museum is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork in a magnificent 10,000 square foot setting designed by award-winning architect Albert Alfonso. The Collection includes Chihuly’s spectacular large-scale installations such as the Ruby Red Icicle Chandelier created specifically for the exhibit, along with several popular series works including Macchia, Ikebana, Niijima Floats, Persians and Tumbleweeds which have thrilled audiences around the globe.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Guided tour of Chihuly Exhibit
- Glass Blowing Demonstration
- Lunch at 400 Beach Restaurant
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Discover Key West
January 30-February 1, 2012
$349 per person (based on double occupancy)
$525 per person (based on single occupancy)
Discover a city where real estate titles date back to the Kings of Spain. We will be staying in the newly renovated and elegantly decorated historical Key West luxury hotel Crowne Plaza, la Concha. It is located in the heart of Key West, offers the authentic style of the 1920’s with luxurious comfort and amenities. Each morning you will awake to a USA today newspaper and can make coffee or tea in your room. The hotel’s rooftop observation deck is the best place to catch a spectacular sunset along with your favorite beverage because it is the tallest rooftop in Key West. Within walking distance of the hotel is the Audubon House, Hemmingway House, Little White House, Mel Fischer Museum, Lighthouse, Mallory Square Sunset Experience, Conch Tour Train, etc…On the trip home we will be stopping at Islamorda Fish Company for lunch.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Lunch at Islamorda Fish Compancy
- Two Nights’ Accommodations at Crowne Plaza, la Concha on Duval Street
Monday morning departure, Wednesday evening return
Me and My Girl- Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
$75 per person
It’s 1937 and the Earl of Hareford has died leaving no apparent heir. The family has gathered, eagerly awaiting to hear how the estate will be split. The unlikely heir is commoner Bill Snibson, a pugnacious Cockney ne’er do-well from Lambeth. Hilarity ensues as the Duchess tries to turn Bill into a proper gentleman. The British blue-bloods eventually warm to his charm and so will you as you dance in the aisles to the “Lambeth Walk”.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Full Buffet Meal including Dessert Bar
- Broadway Palm Show
Late morning departure, late afternoon return
Sha Na Na- Ruth Eckerd Hall
Thursday, February 2, 2012
$45 per person
Sha Na Na is doing its part to make sure that Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Here to Stay. Now capturing new generations of fans, this group has its roots in the Columbia University glee club ensemble. Fans will be treated to At the Hop, The Wanderer, Love Potion #9, Hand Jive, La Bamba, In the Still of the Night, Get a Job, Come Go With Me and many more.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Lunch and Show at Ruth Eckerd
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Jersey Boys at Barbara B. Mann
Thursday, February 2, 2012
$125 per person
Jersey Boys is the story of how four blue‐collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS features their hit songs Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Rag Doll, Oh What a Night and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Orchestra Seating at Barbara B. Mann, Fort Myers
- Lunch at University Grill
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Chalet Suzanne and Davidson Candy Factory
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
$59 per person
Today we will venture through the areas of Wimauma, Fort Lonesome, Balm, Babson Park and Hillcrest Heights to name a few. We will travel through phosphate country on our way to Lake Wales- you may even see a close up view of one of the large drag lines used in mining. Lunch will be a treat at Chalet Suzanne, and then it is off to see candy and jelly being made. On the way home we will wander the hills (yes, Florida does have hills) and lakes of Central Florida.
TOUR INCLUDES: · Lunch at Chalet Suzanne
Sweet Magnolia’s Tea and Bistro (Auburndale, FL)
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
$49 per person
You will find this tea room to be a magnificent and elegant experience, an oasis for peaceful, relaxing dining at its best! The Magnolia Tea Room is a wonderful place to come in, unwind, and enjoy a marvelous lunch.
Squabbles- Broadway Palm
Thursday, February 9, 2012
$65 per person
This hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. Jerry Sloan is a successful writer of advertising jingles married to an equally successful lawyer. Living with the happy couple is the not-so-happy Abe (Jerry’s curmudgeon father-in-law). Abe is a funny guy…to the audience, but not to Jerry. The situation is exacerbated when Jerry’s mother’s house burns down and she needs a place to live.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Full Buffet Meal including Dessert Bar
- Off-Broadway Palm Show
Late morning departure, late afternoon return
Les Miserables- The Straz Center
Sunday, February 12, 2012
$125 per person
Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, LES MISÉRABLES is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” “One Day More,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables,” “Master Of The House” and many more.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Orchestra Seating at The Straz Center, Tampa
- Dinner at The Colonnade
Morning departure, late afternoon return
LaBelle and Gatorama
Monday, February 13, 2012
$59 per person
Have you ever visited Alva or the areas around Fort Denaud, Muse and Ortona? Yes, they are all in Florida and this trip will take you there. We also will visit a honey factory in the town of LaBelle as well as have lunch at a lovely restaurant. Next it is through the back roads and sugar cane fields to Palmdale where we will visit an old Florida attraction from the 1950s- Gatorama. Watch them feed the gators and hold one if you like.
TOUR INCLUDES:
· Lunch at Forrey Grill ● Gatorama Admission ● Honey Tour
Barbra & Frank: The Valentine That Never Was-Ruth Eckerd Hall
Tuesday, February, 14, 2012
$45 per person
Dare to dream the impossible, and Sharon Owens and Sebastian Anzaldo will make that dream seem like reality: Barbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra, the Diva and the Chairman, on stage together at last! Sharon looks uncannily like Barbra and has the voice to match. Sebastian masterfully re-creates a confident young Frank in his prime: cocky, -swingin’- and with the Sinatra swagger. Bringing their show from Las Vegas, “Barbra” and “Frank” offer many of their greatest hits “their” way.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Show and Lunch at Ruth Eckerd
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Ave Maria
Thursday, February 16, 2012
$37 PER PERSON
Come discover Ave Maria, a new Catholic community south of Naples where you can live, play, shop, dine, learn and work in a naturally beautiful environment. Join us for a tour of Ave Maria including the church, museum, sculptures, and library.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Guided tour of Ave Maria
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Hyde Park Tea Cottage (Tampa, FL)
$49 per person
Monday, February 20, 2012
Everyone needs some time for themselves now and then. Hyde Park Tea Cottage is the perfect place to escape from your ordinary day. Come join us for a cup of tea and some extraordinary treats as you experience this unique tea room.
TARPON SPRINGS
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
$79 PER PERSON
Enjoy the historic ambience of downtown Tarpon Springs and the ethnic atmosphere of the Sponge Docks. We will be visiting the Cultural Center to view a presentation on the history of Tarpon Springs followed by a guided bus tour of the West End. Lunch will be at an authentic Greek restaurant. After lunch we will board the most historic boat ride in Tarpon Springs for a sponge diving demonstration. Following the boat ride there will be time to explore the collection of antique shops, bakeries, wine tasting and more!
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Presentation at Cultural Center ● Bus Tour of Tarpon Springs
- Lunch at an Authentic Greek Restaurant ● Boat Ride
Morning departure, early evening return
Brigadoon- Broadway Palm
Thursday, February 23, 2012
$75 per person
A mysterious Scottish village appears for only one day every hundred years. Two American tourists, lost in the Scottish Highlands, stumble upon the village just as a wedding is about to be celebrated, and their arrival has serious implications for the village’s inhabitants. The Lerner and Lowe score includes Almost Like Being In Love.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Full Buffet Meal including Dessert Bar
- Broadway Palm Show
Late morning departure, late afternoon return
IKEA- Tampa
Monday, February 27, 2012
$25 per person
IKEA is a Swedish based company that makes affordable furniture and a diverse collection of items for the home including glassware and kitchen utensils. They are mostly known for their modern and contemporary designs, but they sell traditional styles as well. IKEA of Tampa is filled with smart and affordable furnishings for every room in your home. They have 10,000 unique products, 3 model homes, 49 room settings, a restaurant, and a Swedish food market.
Late morning departure, afternoon return
Irish Rovers at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
$45 per person
No one does Irish quite like the Rovers! For four and a half decades, these jolly ambassadors of Irish music, wit and good times have brought joy and delight to millions of fans around the world. If you love a good laugh and if Celtic strains from guitars, banjo, accordion and the bodhran make you want to clap your hands, stomp your feet, or get up and dance, this show is for you!
TOUR INCLUDES:
· Show and Lunch at Ruth Eckerd
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Discover Ancient Egypt
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
$59 per person
The Museum of Fine Arts in St Petersburg presents this landmark exhibition that brings to life one of the greatest civilizations in the history of the world. Mummy cases and sacred works, tomb and temple reliefs, papyrus fragments, alabaster vessels and rare objects make this exhibit a must see.
TOUR INCLUDES:
· Lunch at The Hangar
· Museum Admission
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Chalet Suzanne
February 28-29, 2012
$199 per person (based on double occupancy)
$255 per person (based on single occupancy)
Come stay with us at Chalet Suzanne in Lake Wales where each guest room greets you with cordial warmth, and is delightfully different. The sparkling pool, lake and airstrip are only a few steps from your courtyard or patio. The essence of the Chalet’s reputation is its cuisine, served in a unique setting of five quaint rooms on many levels, overlooking the lake. Every corner glows with antiques, stained glass and old lamps from faraway places. On this overnight trip we will also be visiting The Barn Antiques and Bok Tower.
TOUR INCLUDES:
· Lunch at The Barn ● Tour and Lunch at Bok Tower
· Accommodations at Chalet Suzanne ● Dinner and Breakfast at Chalet Suzanne
Morning departure, late afternoon return
Henscratch Winery and Placid Lake Country Club-Lake Placid
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
$55 per person
The Henscratch Winery is small and rustic but very interesting. We’ll get a guided tour with wine tasting and a chance to meet their pig named ‘Harley’ (along with some exotic chickens). Lunch will be at the Placid Lake Golf and Country Club. After lunch we will have a guided motor coach tour of many of the 40-plus murals throughout town, with a stop at the Arts and Craft Shop which features unique items from various artists.
TOUR INCLUDES:
· Tour and tasting at Henscratch Winery
· Lunch at Placid Lake Country Club
· Guided Mural tour of Lake Placid
Early morning departure, late afternoon return
Westgate River Ranch
March 17-18, 2012
$185 per person (based on double occupancy)
$235 per person (based on single occupancy)
$169 per person (based on triple 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. On our way to River Ranch we will stop at The Barn in Lake Alfred to browse their antiques and have lunch. Saturday evening we will go on an old-fashioned, tractor-pulled hayride through the beautiful 7,000-acre KICCO Wildlife Management Area, which runs along the Kissimmee River. We will view wildlife while being entertained by a singing cowboy. After the hayride we will have a barbeque dinner, then it’s off to the Rodeo. Cowpokes and bronco busters will descend upon River Ranch for an evening of fun. There will be trick riding, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, rodeo clowns and a patriotic tribute to our armed forces. After the rodeo, the River Ranch Saloon will have live country-western foot-stompin’ entertainment and line dancing. Sunday morning we will have a hearty buffet breakfast before departing for home.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Lunch at The Barn ● Accommodations at River Ranch
- Hayride ● Barbeque Cookout Dinner
- Rodeo ● Buffet Breakfast
Morning departure, 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 shall 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 charming 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