We’ll travel to Clearwater Beach to the location of Pier 60 and enjoy a leisurely stroll on the beach viewing the beautiful sand sculptures created
by many well known world artists. No need to worry about the weather as
all sculptures are housed within a large tent area so you can enjoy the
beauty of the sculptures without dealing with the elements,
including the sun.

 

At the conclusion of your stroll through the sculptures you’ll have free
time to shop and grab lunch on your own. Then we’ll board the coach for
a short ride to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, once home to the famous dolphin “Winter”, where you can explore the many sea creatures housed
at the Aquarium.

 

Tour includes motorcoach transportation, admission to the Sugar Sand Sculptures, and admission to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

 

Tour returns approximately 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Off we go on our last gambling adventure of the season!

 

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has 245,000 square-feet of gaming space,
with over 5,000 slots and over 170 table games featuring blackjack,
baccarat and more. If poker is your game, they have you covered with
46 tables of live poker! This is a fun day to test your luck at the many
games they offer!

 

As always, you can also enjoy the Hard Rock music memorabilia lining
the casino walls. Hungry? There are several new eateries. If you’re in the
mood for Italian, Cipresso is the place to go and the Hard Rock Café is
always a hit! Other options include Rise Kitchen and Deli, the Food Court

and more.

At this time no perks are being offered by the casino. If you have received
an offer in the mail for this time period those can be used.

Tour includes motorcoach transportation.

 

Tour will return approximately 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Day 1: Monday, December 4

Off we go, ready to get ourselves in the holiday spirit.

 

Today we will start our journey towards the town of Americus in middle Georgia. Our day won’t be complete without a little wine tasting at the Wolf Creek Winery’s tasting room, located within walking distance of our hotel.

 

Our hotel accommodations for the night will be the beautifully restored
historic Best Western Windsor. Dinner is being prepared for us this evening
at the hotel. Please make your selection at the time of sign-up:

a) Salmon w/ rice & veggie

b) Chicken Marsala w/ mashed potatoes & veggie

c) Ribeye w/ mashed potatoes & veggie.

 

(Dinner is included this day.)

 

Day 2: Tuesday, December 5

We hope you rested well because today we are off to Plains, GA and home
to our 39th President of the U.S., President Jimmy Carter. We’ll make a
brief stop at Plains Visitors Center where we will be joined by a local step
on guide.

 

During our guided tour of Plains, we will visit the historic high school that Jimmy and Rosalynn attended which is now a museum; this will be followed
by a visit to his boyhood home. Both of these are self-guided tours. Lunch today will be on a local farm before we head towards our main destination
of Pine Mountain, GA, and more specifically, Callaway Gardens Lodge.

 

Upon arrival, you’ll have time to freshen up before dinner at our hotel.
That’s right, dinner will be served on property so you can rest and get
ready for the next day!

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included this day.)

 

Day 3: Wednesday, December 6

After a breakfast buffet at our hotel, we’ll travel over to Callaway Gardens proper and enjoy a guided tour of the Calloway Gardens area.

After our tour, we will travel a short distance to Warm Springs for a
buffet lunch at the Bulloch House Restaurant and a self-guided tour of

Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Little White House and Museum. This evening’s

dinner will be at our hotel, and then the celebration begins. Tonight, we will board the special trolley at Callaway Gardens for a tour of “Fantasy of Lights”.

 

This display was voted as one of the “Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights”

by the National Geographic Traveler. With over 8 million lights, this one-hour

tram tour will take you through the enchanted forest for a close look at the

millions of multi-colored lights, many set-in life-like scenes, such as the row

of “Tin Soldiers” from the Nutcracker. As we travel along viewing the lights, enjoy the holiday music and who knows, there may even be some caroling

on the trolley!

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included this day.)

 

Day 4: Thursday, December 7

After a breakfast buffet at our hotel, we are on the road and headed back towards home. On our way, we’ll be visiting the National Infantry Museum
at Ft. Moore, formerly Ft. Benning, for a self-guided tour of the museum followed by a boxed lunch.

 

Please make your selection at the time of sign-up:

a) Turkey

b) Ham

c) Roast Beef Sandwich.

All meals will include chips, a cookie and drink.

(Breakfast and lunch included this day)

 

Tour includes motor coach transportation, overnight accommodations
listed above, holiday lights tram tour, 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners,
and many other activities listed above.

 

A deposit of $175 is required to hold your reservation. Final payment will be due on or before November 1. All trips are first come, first served. You must submit deposit payment at the time of reservation

 

Double Occupancy Price $1075 ppdo, Single Occupancy Price $1530

Day 1: Monday, January 29

Sit back and enjoy the sights as we travel south through the state
of Florida. Our destination for the next two nights is the city of Marathon
and is one of the last major keys before we reach “Key West”, known as
the southernmost point in the United States.

 

Our lunch break today will be at the Island Café in Everglades City.

 

Lunch choices due at time of sign up include:

a) Shrimp Basket

b) Fish & Chips Basket

c) Cheeseburger Basket

d) Hamburger Basket

e) Entrée Salad with Chicken

f) Entrée Salad with Shrimp.

 

Desert options are Key Lime Pie or Pecan Pie, also chosen at time of
sign up.

 

Following lunch, we’ll travel a little ways down US 441 to Wooten’s, you’ll
have the opportunity to view the alligator show and go on an authentic Swamp Buggy tour or an airboat tour through the Everglades. Make your choice at time of sign up.

 

We’ll make a brief stop at the smallest post office still in operation located
in Ochopee, just minutes away from our lunch and airboat stops. Perfect opportunity for a photo op.

 

Then, we are back in our coach, relaxing and enjoying the sites of the Everglades as we travel along the Tamami Trail (US Hwy. 41). Sometimes
the canal is on one side, sometimes it’s on the opposite side of the coach
and sometimes it’s on both! Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for
alligators up on the canal bank sunning, or maybe in the water keeping
cool. We’ll be stopping for dinner at one of the local restaurants along the
way (on your own) before arriving at our final hotel destination, the
Hampton Inn in Marathon. (Lunch is included this day.)

 

 

Day 2: Tuesday, January 30

Before heading out this morning, enjoy a hot buffet breakfast at the hotel. We’ll board the coach for a short trip (approximately 1 hour) to Key West!

 

Our coach will drop us in the new designated bus drop off area, where we
will board the Conch Train for a 1-hour introductory tour of the island. This
is the time I suggest you begin to make your plans for the areas you want
to go back and visit. Enjoy on-and-off privileges for the whole day on the
train, providing your transportation around the city. You will have a chance
this evening to witness the beautiful sunset Key West is known for, as well
as having an opportunity to witness all the hoopla that takes place in the evenings at Mallory Square. Be sure and grab dinner early so you’ll have
time to enjoy all of this as we will depart Key West soon afterwards.

 

At the end of the day the train will take the entire group from Mallory Square back to our coach (exact time will be given to you before arriving in Key West for the day). Our coach will be waiting for us back at the drop off spot for our return trip to Marathon. (Breakfast is included this day.)

 

Day 3: Wednesday, January 31

Enjoy breakfast this morning before checking out of our hotel and beginning the journey home. Upon arrival back on the mainland we’ll grab an early

lunch on your own at the Cracker Barrel located in Florida City before traveling on to Miami Beach and boarding the Ducks for a 90-minute

land/water tour of the area. If you’ve never experienced a Duck Tour, then you’re in for a treat!

 

Then it’s on to Ft. Lauderdale. Time permitting, we will check into our hotel, the Holiday Inn Express, before enjoying an evening cruise on the Jungle Queen. The Jungle Queen will take us on a narrated sightseeing cruise
down the “Venice of America”, where you will see homes of the rich and famous. Once we arrive at their private tropical island, we will have an

all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner featuring baby back ribs, chicken and delicious sides. During your meal, sit back and enjoy the show of comedy, magic, music and more. (Breakfast and Dinner are included this day.)

 

 

Day 4: Thursday, February 1

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for a drive-through tour of
Lion Country Safari. We’ll make a brief stop along the way for lunch on
your own before arriving home by early evening.

(Breakfast is included this day.)

 

A deposit of $200 is required to hold your reservation. Final payment will be due on or before November 1. All trips are first come, first served. You must submit deposit payment at the time of reservation.

 

Double Occupancy Price $1,075 ppdo. Single Occupancy Price $1510