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SUNNY FLORIDA! March 19 (Monday) - 31 (Saturday), 2012
Event Price: Single occupancy: $2,749.00pp Double occupancy: $1,999.00pp Triple occupancy: $1,849.00pp
Event Includes: * Round-trip motorcoach transportation * Twelve nights hotel accommodations * Nine Dinners including tax & gratuity * Thirteen Breakfasts (Full and Continental) including tax & gratuity * Fountain of Youth Archeological Park * Kennedy Space Center - bus tour of Space Shuttle Launching site, U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and IMAX Theater * Miami City Tour * Jungle Kingdom * Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium * Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Winter Estates * Ringling Museum of Art
Optionals: * Disney World Resort (Disney/MGM Studios/EPCOT/Magic Kingdom) * Seaworld and Universal Studios
Clothing/Weather: Casual and comfortable for your touring pleasure. The average daily high temperature in Florida during March is high-70s; the average daily low is high-50s. The hotels contains indoor or outdoor swimming pools and most also contain a fitness center.
Hotels: Holiday Inn Express, Roanoke Rapids, NC. Two nights - the first and last night of the tour. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a health and fitness center and a hospitality area, and each guest room offers a coffeemaker, microwave and mini-refrigerator.
Country Inn - Historic District, Savannah, GA. Two nights - the second and 2nd-to- the-last night of the tour. The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, and is a 101-room property offering with in-room amenities such as 32" flat screen televisions, coffee and tea makers with complimentary coffee, iron/ironing boards, free local calls, and a microwave and refrigerator in each room. The property contains an indoor swimming pool, on-site Fitness Center, complimentary coffee in the lobby, free high-speed wireless Internet access in all public areas, and weekday newspapers.
Fairfield Inn, St. Augustine, FL. One night. 3 Diamond rated by AAA. The Fairfield Inn is near local attractions, with easy access to historic landmarks, beaches and major cities. The property contains 89 guest rooms with interior corridors, and features such amenities as complimentary coffee in lobby, fitness center and outdoor swimming pool. Room amenities include coffee maker/tea service, iron and ironing board, microwave, mini fridge, down/feather pillows and a hair dryer.
Fairfield Inn, Titusville, FL. One night. The Fairfield Inn Titusville is 100% smoke-free, and contains 96 guest rooms on 4 floors. The property contains such amenities as complimentary coffee in lobby, fitness center and outdoor swimming pool. Room amenities include coffee maker/tea service, iron and ironing board, microwave, mini fridge, down/feather pillows and a hair dryer.
Hampton Inn, Hollywood, FL. Two nights. The Hampton Inn contains 104 guest rooms, and property amenities include a hospitality area, coin laundry, guest activity/recreation desk, news stand, on-site convenience store, a fitness room and an outdoor swimming pool.
Holiday Inn Lido Key, Sarasota, FL. Two nights - the Holiday Inn Lido Beach is just steps from the powder white sands of Lido Beach and only minutes from over 140 shops, restaurants on St. Armand's Circle, downtown Sarasota, area golf courses and attractions. Amenities include hairdryers, iron and board, in-room coffee makers, exercise room, high-speed wireless internet and private balconies with views of the city and Bay of Sarasota or Gulf of Mexico, and complimentary newspapers and beach chairs are also available. In the SandDollar Rooftop Restaurant, diners indulge in spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico. Refreshing drinks and "light" fare compliment the relaxed atmosphere in both their Kokonuts Lounge and Pool Bar.
Comfort Suites Resort Maingate East, Kissimmee, FL. Two nights. This property contains 197 suites, each equipped with a small refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, clock radio, hairdryer, in-room safe and 25” television sets. The hotel contains a heated swimming pool, whirlpool, pool side Tiki Bar, fitness center, game room, gift and sundry shop and complimentary scheduled transportation to all Disney parks (Disney/MGM Studios, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom), Universal Studios, Sea World and Wet and Wild. The hotel is also convenient to Kissimmee’s Old Town, a collection of shops, restaurants, bars and attractions.
Meals: Thirteen breakfasts: Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway Mall. One morning. Begin your tour with an included breakfast buffet at the Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway Mall.
Holiday Inn Express, Roanoke Rapids, NC. Two mornings. Enjoy their Express Start Breakfast Bar featuring warm cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, juices, coffee, tea, cereals, breads/pastries, and even hardboiled eggs.
Country Inn - Historic District, Savannah, GA. Two mornings. The Country Inn helps you start the day off right with a hot breakfast that features waffles, eggs, bacon, assorted breads, pastries, fruits, coffee and juices.
Fairfield Inn, St. Augustine, FL. One morning. Continental breakfast.
Fairfield Inn, Titusville, FL. One morning. Continental breakfast.
Hampton Inn, Hollywood, FL. Two mornings. Enjoy their On the House® hot breakfast. Menu items rotate and may include such offerings as sausage patties, eggs and French toast sticks. And of course, all the coffee you'd like.
Holiday Inn Lido Key, Sarasota, FL. Two mornings. Full breakfast both mornings of our stay here.
Comfort Suites Resort Maingate East, Kissimmee, FL. Two mornings. Hot deluxe continental breakfast both mornings of our stay here.
Nine complete dinners: Cracker Barrel, Roanoke Rapids, NC. A gift card will be yours to use as you wish. The menu features good country cookin’, and is full of entrée choices, such as: Homemade Chicken & Dumplings, Pork Chop, Chicken Tenderloin (fried or grilled), Pork Barbeque, Sugar Cured Ham, Catfish Fillet, Hamburger Steak (fried or grilled), Country Vegetable Plate and much more.
River House Restaurant, Savannah, GA. Restaurant is located on historic River Street in Savannah, and features a nautical atmosphere. Dinner includes Ceasar salad, sour dough French bread with whipped butter, choice of Shrimp Saute’, Atlantic Salmon or Chicken Breast Marsala, iced tea, pecan pie or fudge walnut pie with coffee.
A1A Ale Works, St. Augustine, FL. Premium, made from scratch food, served up in a friendly and fun atmosphere – that is what the A1A Ale Works experience is all about. Dine in your own private banquet room overlooking the Matanzas Bay and the historic Bridge of Lions in the downtown historic district. A1A Ale Works is definitely a favorite for locals and out of town visitors alike, and is truly a “St. Augustine” thing to do! Dinner includes: A1A Green salad with assorted dressings, Blackened Mahi Mahi topped with a Creole sauce or Parmesan crusted Chicken topped with a mango marinara, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable du Jour, dinner rolls with butter, coffee, tea or soda and dessert.
Durango Steakhouse, Titusville, FL. Durango Steakhouse is located close to your hotel in Titusville. A gift card will allow you to order off the menu, which includes grilled steaks, seafood, chicken, BBQ platters, southwestern favorites, sides, desserts and beverages.
Jungle Queen Dinner Cruise, Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Jungle Queen’s Captain gives interesting and humorous commentary as the boat cruises past interesting sites and beautiful homes on our way to their own Tropical Isle on the New River. An “all you care to eat” dinner buffet is served, with BBQ ribs, chicken, steamed shrimp and all the trimmings.
Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino, Hallandale Beach, FL. Gulfstream Park is one of South Florida's most exciting and picturesque attractions, combining an impressive selection of over 17 signature restaurants & outdoor cafes, extraordinary fashion boutiques and top-of-the-line home stores, with year-round casino action including over 850 of the latest Vegas-style slot machines, 20 live action poker tables, musical entertain-ment, seasonal thoroughbred horseracing, simulcast wagering year round, a bustling nightlife and much more. Menu TBA.
Chart House Restaurant, Longboat Key, FL. Located just west of Sarasota on beautiful Longboat Key, the dramatic interior decor of this tropical retreat nearly outshines the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico. Menu TBA.
Pirate’s House Restaurant, Savannah, GA. Dinner includes Mixed Greens Salad, choice of 1) Grilled Pork Porter House with a cornbread souffle’, spicy apple bacon chutney and smoked videlia onion puree’, 2) Fried Seafood Platter with shrimp, oysters, scallops and tilopia, chef’s choice of vegetable, 3) Broiled Fillet of Flounder with sauteed’ spinach, saffron rice, and a lemon sherry beurre blanc or 4) Southern Fried Chicken with a Georgia pecan butter glaze, mashed sweet potatoes with sundried cherries, beverage and dessert.
David’s Restaurant, Roanoke Rapids, NC. Our farewell dinner will be held at this locally-favorite restaurant. Menu TBA.
Attractions: Castillo de San Marcos Fort - Enjoy over 300 years of history as you visit the magnificent fort. This is the oldest masonry fort and the best-preserved example of a Spanish colonial fortification in the continental U.S. You can almost feel the presence of the soldiers that once lived in this fort as they protected St. Augustine from its attackers. This fortification was NEVER taken in military action.
St. George Street -You will have some to explore the historic district downtown on your own. St. George Street is closed to vehicular traffic and is lined with 6 blocks of unusual shops and places to visit. Unique finds make souvenir shopping here a lot of fun for everyone!
Fountain of Youth - Follow the footsteps of Ponce de Leon as you see where he came ashore to place a landmark cross, and record for all time the discovery of La Florida. Taste a sample of the famous water that is thought to bring eternal youth. See if it really works this time! On your way there you will drive through a canopy of live oaks on Magnolia Street, named by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful streets in America.
Lightner Museum - Enjoy wandering through the former Hotel Alcazar—built in 1887 in Spanish Renaissance style. Railroad magnate Henry M. Flagler commissioned architects Carrere and Hastings to design the Alcazar and the Ponce de Leon Hotel (across the street). After years of accommodating vacationing wealthy patrons, the elegant resort hotel closed. In 1946, Chicago publisher, Otto C. Lightner, purchased the building to house his extensive collection of Victoriana and opened the museum two years later. He gave the museum to the city of St. Augustine. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, relics of America's Gilded Age are elegantly exhibited on the museum's three floors. Costumes, furnishings, mechanical musical instruments and other artifacts give you a glimpse into 19th century daily life. The Lightner collection includes beautiful examples of cut glass, Victorian art glass and the stained glass work of Louis Comfort Tiffany.
St. Augustine City Tour -Your guide will take you on a personal tour of the nation’s oldest city. You will ride through the Fountain of Youth property to hear the fable of the Fountain, Ponce de Leon’s discovery of La Florida, and his encounter with the local Timucuan Indians. You will also see the Mission Nombre de Dios/La Leche Shrine the most historic and sacred area in St. Augustine and the landing place of Pedro Menendez de Aviles, our founding Father. You’ll make a brief stop at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (remain on coach) for the story of the constructing of the Fort of coquina (a native stone) and the battles and struggles surrounding this Castillo. You will continue traveling past the beautiful bay front and through the heart of the city by the Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church. The Church was built by Henry Flagler and houses the family Mausoleum. Henry M. Flagler’s magnificent hotels are next on your agenda. The Ponce de Leon Hotel (present day Flagler College) is where many presidents and elite men and women stayed. You will also learn of the Alcazar Hotel, home of the world's largest indoor swimming pool of its day, this is another one of Mr. Flagler’s jewels. St. Augustine’s old Government House is an original building. This sight held the offices of the colonial Government when it was constructed in 1833. Robert Mills, its architect, also drew the plans for the Washington Monument in the Nation’s capital. A subsequent fire destroyed much of his work. The Government House acquired its present form in 1935. You will also see the Plaza de la Constitucion and learn of its historical significance.
Kennedy Space Center - Board an air-conditioned bus and observe first-hand the Apollo/Saturn V Center, the LC 39 Observation Gantry and the International Space Station Center. Guided bus tours depart each day (except Christmas Day and certain launch days) beginning at 9:30 a.m., and leave continuously throught out the day, with the last bus leaving approximately four hours before closing. The Space Shop is the world's largest store devoted entirely to space memorabilia, gifts and collectibles. There are over 8,000 space-related items that will entice space enthusiasts of all ages - from the first-time visitor to the serious collector. The only back-to-back twin IMAX® theaters in the world are located at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, showcasing two exciting motion pictures on screens 5-1/2 stories tall! The Dream is Alive presents an insider's view of the space shuttle program, featuring spectacular in-flight footage shot by NASA astronauts on three separate missions. This 37-minute film, narrated by Walter Cronkite, captures the awesome beauty and thrilling sensations of space flight, as well as the daily business of living in space.
Miami City Tour - Blessed with year-round mild climates and unrivaled ocean access, America’s southernmost resort city is also a sought-after international recreation destination. Ranked the nation’s #1 Healthiest City by Natural Health Magazine in 2002, Miami caters to action-oriented visitors from around the globe with some of the world's top golf, tennis and sporting facilities. Add sparkling waters that are a magnet for boating enthusiasts, fishermen, divers and water sports aficionados to the equation and it is easy to see why Miami is a number one choice for active travelers of all ages and skill levels. Learn all about this vibrant city with a local, step-on guide.
Bayside Marketplace - Indulge yourself at Bayside - the best food, fun, and shopping Miami has to offer. Whether you are interested in their vibrant marketplace, exotic restaurants, daily live entertainment or national brand name stores, Bayside's wealth of activity offers something for everyone.
Jungle Island - Jungle Island is located on 18.6 acres between downtown Miami and South Beach, and is home to more than 3,000 exotic animals and 500 species of plants. A visit to Jungle Island is an adventure that includes educational animal stage shows, interactive safaris, a petting zoo and a children's playground.
Henry Ford & Thomas Edison Winter Estates - Visitors will enjoy 20 acres of historical buildings, historic gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Edison Ford Museum. The newly restored buildings include the Edison Main House, Guest House, and Caretaker’s House and the Ford House. The 1929 historic landscape is throughout the property including the award winning Moonlight Garden. The Edison Ford Museum has hundreds of inventions, artifacts and special exhibits. Throughout the year, this National Register Historic Site, Florida Historic Landmark and Winner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Restoration Award offers visitors of all ages a chance to step back into “old Florida” and the opportunity to learn more about the world through unique historical, scientific and cultural experiences.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium – Mote Aquarium is proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and has met rigorous, professional standards for animal management, veterinary care, wildlife conservation and research, education, safety, staffing and more. At Mote, you can explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, dolphins, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.
Ringling Museum of Art - The Museum of Art, built by John Ringling to house his personal collection of masterpieces, today features paintings and sculptures by the great Old Masters including Rubens, van Dyck, Velázquez, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, El Greco, Gainsborough and more. The European, American and Asian masterworks available here make the Museum of Art an awe-inspiring retreat. It is a palace for treasures emulating the footprint of Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, echoing its grace and grandeur.
Optionals:
DISNEY WORLD RESORT Disney/MGM Studios. From Broadway-style stage shows to pulse-pounding thrill rides and a breathtaking nighttime spectacular, all the glamour and glitz of Hollywood can be found at Disney/MGM Studios - the place where Showbiz Is!
EPCOT. Epcot is dedicated to the ageless delight of discovery. An exciting, fun and friendly place for the whole family, filled with high-tech playthings and countless delights from around the world.
Magic Kingdom. The Magic Kingdom Park is a place where storybook fantasy is everyday reality. You’ll race through space, fly with Dumbo, splash down a waterfall, giggle at ghosts, go anywhere your imagination takes you in seven magical lands surrounding Cinderella’s Castle.
Animal Kingdom. Magical adventures and exciting expeditions await you, where storytelling magic has been unleashed and the imagination roams free. Experience the whimsy of the Festival of the Lion King show, the excitement of the new Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade and much more.
Seaworld. There’s no place in the world like SeaWorld. Come face-to-face with amazing animals and challenge the floorless coaster.
Universal Studios. From heart-pounding excitement of Terminator 2:3D to Back To The Future The Ride, and Men In Black Alien Attack, ride the movies at the number one movie and television-based theme park in the world!
Itinerary:
DAY 1 March 19, 2012 – Monday (B & D) 9:00am Depart Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway Mall Lunch stop (not included) along NJ Turnpike Arrive Roanoke Rapids, NC – Holiday Inn Express Inn check-in for one night Dinner (included) at Cracker Barrel
DAY 2 March 20, 2012 - Tuesday (CB & D) Bags Out: 7:00am Continental breakfast at your hotel Depart hotel - please check with front desk and make sure all incidentals (ie. phone calls, room service, etc.) are paid in full. Lunch stop - on your own Arrive Savannah, GA - Country Inn Historic District check-in for one night Dinner (included) at River House
DAY 3 March 21, 2012 - Wednesday (CB & D) Continental breakfast at your hotel Arrive St. Augustine, FL - Fountain of Youth Archeological Park Shopping on St. George Street in St. Augustine Lightner Museum Castillo de San Marcos Fort Fairfield Inn Suites check-in for one night Dinner (included) at A1A Ale Works
DAY 4 March 22, 2012 - Thursday (CB) Continental breakfast at your hotel Depart Tour Kennedy Space Center (with IMAX Theater & U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame) Arrive Titusville, FL - Hampton Inn check-in for one night Dinner (included) at Durango Steakhouse
DAY 5 March 23, 2012 – Friday (CB & D) Continental breakfast at your hotel Big Al’s Fruit Farm Arrive Hollywood, FL - Hampton Inn check-in for two nights Dinner cruise (included) aboard the Jungle Queen
DAY 6 March 24, 2012 – Saturday (CB & D) Continental breakfast at your hotel Maimi City Tour Lunch (not included) and free time at Bayside Marketplace Admission to Jungle Island Dinner (included) at Gulfstream Racing & Casino
DAY 7 March 25, 2012 – Sunday (CB & D) Breakfast at your hotel Arrive Sarasota, FL – Holiday Inn Lido Key check-in for two nights Dinner (included) at Chart House Longboat Key
DAY 8 March 26, 2012 – Monday (B) Breakfast at your hotel Free day to pursue your own interests Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Dinner (on your own)
DAY 9 March 27, 2012 – Tuesday (B) Breakfast at your hotel John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art Arrive Kissimmee, FL - Comfort Inn Suites check-in for two nights Dinner (on your own)
DAY 10 March 28, 2012 – Wednesday (CB) Continental breakfast at your hotel Free day to pursue your own interests Dinner (on your own)
DAY 11 March 29, 2012 – Thursday (CB & D) Continental breakfast at your hotel Depart hotel - please check with front desk and make sure all incidentals (ie. phone calls, room service, etc.) are paid in full. Lunch stop - on your own Arrive Savannah, GA - Country Inn Historic District check-in for one night Dinner (included) at Pirate’s House Restaurant
DAY 12 March 30, 2012 – Friday (CB & D) Breakfast at your hotel Depart hotel - please check with front desk and make sure all incidentals (ie. phone calls, room service, etc.) are paid in full. Lunch stop - on your own Arrive Roanoke Rapids, NC – Holiday Inn Express Inn check-in for one night Dinner (included) at David’s Restaurant
DAY 13 March 31, 2012 – Saturday (CB) Continental breakfast at your hotel Depart hotel - please check with front desk and make sure all incidentals (ie. phone calls, room service, etc.) are paid in full. Lunch stop - on your own 6:00pm Approximate return time to Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway Mall __________________________________________________________________________________________
Please contact a tour representative for more information and/or reservations at (973) 366-0600 ext. 602.
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