Day Trips Ideas

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 Lavender'n Lace & The Stable Home Decor Ladies Day Out!

Monday to Thursday lunch- from $85

Lavender ’n Lace is located midway between Orlando and Tampa in the quiet railroad town of Lake Alfred, Florida. Brimming with delicacies that reflect our spirited style and exude romance and character – we welcome all guests to experience Polk County’s best kept secret while enjoying a fabulous gourmet lunch. 

​You will have some free time to peruse the gift shop after lunch.  Then we will head off to The Stable Home decor where you can find some antiques and beautiful unique home decor.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• Gourmet Lunch, iced tea, and desert
• Hot Teas available for purchase which can be shared by the table.
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees​

Titanic: The Experience and Dinner Gala

Set your date - from $125

Come aboard the “Ship of Dreams” and be a guest at one of the most famous dinner parties on board Titanic. Join Captain Smith, Margaret “Molly” Brown, and additional first-class passengers for a night to remember.

Although there is no official dress code, this is a formal dinner aboard Titanic, and you might be sitting next to a first-class passenger. Do keep in mind that some of the rooms do get cold, as they recreate the North Atlantic.
Menu:
First Course – Garden Salad & Rolls with Butter
Second Course – Fresh soup of the day
Main Course – Dual Entrée Plated Meal featuring:

• Chicken Versailles, Sirloin (6 oz.) with Béarnaise Sauce
• Twice Baked Potatoes, Green Beans

Dessert Course – Chocolate Mousse with Brownie
Water/Coffee provided, alcohol or soda available for purchase.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• A Captain's cocktail party
• Tour of the Artifact Exhibition
• First Class Dinner
• Reenactments of the night of April 14, 1912
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees​

Yuengling Draft Haus Beer Pairing Lunch

Monday to Thursday lunch- from $99

Boys Trip!! 
Visit the newly remodeled Yuengling Draft Haus.  This is the old Yuengling Factory in Tampa.  

Salad, entree, and desert, each paired with a different beer is included.  

There will also be an entertaining video presentation about the history of the brewery and explanation of the beer parings with the meal.

Some free time to explore the expansive restaurant, outside seating area and gift shop.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• Lunch
• Presentation with history of the Brewery and explanation of Beer and food pairings
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees​

Tarpon Springs

Date  - from $59

Embark on a captivating day trip to Tarpon Springs, Florida – a hidden gem along the Gulf Coast. Discover Greek culture, stroll charming streets, and savor authentic cuisine. Witness skilled divers in action, uncovering the town's sponge diving legacy. An unforgettable adventure awaits – join us now and create cherished memories in this enchanting coastal paradise!

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees
• Fully Escorted

Bus Departs at 9:30 am

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Victory Casino Cruise

Monday - Thursday  - from $49

Try your luck at Victory Casino Cruise.

Enjoy a free lunch and live entertainment on Tuesdays!

We need name, date of birth, and cell phone for each person to get benefits.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• Entrance to Casino Cruise
• Lunch
• $20 Free Play after 8 credits
• Free Drinks while gaming
• No escort

Bus Departs at 7:00 am

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Seminole Casino Brighton

Date  - $$

Try your luck at Seminole Casino Brighton, a 27,000-square-foot casino with over 400 slot and gaming machines, high-stake bingo action, table games, and Josiah, a full-service restaurant and lounge!

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees
• Fully Escorted

Bus Departs at 9:00 am

Christmas Lights Cruise

December - from $99

Enjoy an afternoon trip to Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda.  Enjoy some free time for shopping or dinner and then finish with a Christmas Lights
Canal Cruise.
Tour the residential canals to view Christmas lights displays and decorations on homes, boats, seawalls and docks aboard a double decker boat.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• Cruise aboard King Fisher
• ​​Gratuity, Taxes & Fees
• Fully Escorted

Bus Departs at 12:00 pm

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Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show

Date  - from $99

Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows lets guests step into the world of comedy and intrigue where you become a detective! A fully interactive 2 1/2-hour dinner theater experience! Enter the world of our show, mingle with unusual characters. And watch for clues! You get to interrogate the suspects; and if you’re clever enough, even solve the crime! 

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation​
• ​​Gratuity, Taxes & Fees
• Fully Escorted

Bus Departs at 10:30 am

Tampa Bay Downs Horse Races

Date  - from $85

Break away for a fun afternoon of food and live horse racing at Tampa Bay Downs.!  Enjoy a scrumptious buffet in the Club House.  Then enjoy an afternoon of live horse racing from the comfort of your reserved seat. ​e! 

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• Club house turn buffet lunch
• Reserved seating
• Racing program
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees

Bus Departs at 10:00 am
Depart from races at 4:30 pm

St Johns Rivercruise

Date - from $137

The St. Johns Rivership Co. offers more than cruises. They provide a different way to experience Florida: to appreciate its wildlife, its beauty and its warmth. All while indulging in chef-prepared cuisine, live onboard entertainment and endless hospitality in climate-controlled comfort.

Bus Departs at 8:30 am

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• 3 hour Narrated cruise
• Lunch
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fee

Capones Dinner & Show

Date  - from $89

Knock three times, give the secret password and discover the mysterious world of 1931 gangland Chicago. Our entertaining, hysterical show delivers loads of laughs, gangster action, audience interaction and toe-tapping musical productions. Fun for all ages….it’s a blast!

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• Admission to the show
• Dinner
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees
• ​Fully escorted
  

Bus Departs at 5:45 pm

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Date  - from $109

Musicals and Broadways shows! Seniors at Leisure program on select days, includes lunch in a private area followed by the specific matinee show.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• Admission to the show
• Brunch
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees
• ​Fully escorted

Sample of Upcoming Shows

Solomon's Castle

Date - $99

Visit the home, galleries and workshop of internationally renowned artist Howard Solomon. Tour the Castle, walk our beautiful nature trails and enjoy a delightful lunch at the Boat in the Moat Restaurant.

Includes:

• Motorcoach transportation
• Admission to Castle
• Guided Tour
• Lunch at The Boat in Moat
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees
• Fully escorted

Bus Departs at 8:00 am

 Ringling Museum & Cad 'Zan Mansion

Date - $105

First, Der Dutchman Restaurant where we will enjoy a family style lunch passed around the table. Then Museum.

The home of the circus king and his wife, a couple from humble mid-western origins, Ca’ d’Zan stands as a testament to the American Dream of the Roaring Twenties. Inspired by and designed in the Venetian Gothic style of the palazzos that ring the Venice canals, this dazzling palatial mansion perfectly captures the splendor and romance of the Italy the Ringlings so loved.

Includes:

• Motorcoach transportation
• Lunch at Der Dutchman
• Admission to museum
• Admission to CaD'Zan Mansion
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees
• Fully escorted

Starlite Majesty Luncheon Cruise

Date  - from $85

Treat yourselves to a 3-hour daytime yacht cruise. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along Florida’s beautiful inland waters aboard the StarLite Majesty.  Music is provided by house entertainment.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• 3 hour cruise
• Awesome Luncheon
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees
• Fully Escorted
  

Two Tails Ranch

Date  - from $99

Two Tails Ranch was founded in 1984 by Theodore H. Svertesky (1954-1994) and Patricia L. Zerbini. The ranch is the only privately owned elephant facility of its kind.  The location of the ranch is surrounded by green grass, live oaks and natural wildlife. It is a very peaceful environment that animals and guests can enjoy. The ranch was built to board both Asian and African elephants needing temporary or permanent housing, regardless of health or dispositions. Over 250 elephants have passed through the gates of the ranch for a variety of reasons. 

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation 
• Admission to Ranch
• Lunch at Ivy House with choice of 4 entrees​​​
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees​
• Fully Escorted

Annual Mt Dora Craft Fair

October  - from $59

More than 400 of the best exhibitors in the country come to Mount Dora to show & sell their fine art & fun crafts. Food, music, beer & wine tasting for adults will round out the event. 

​Ranked #4 in 2019 and #2 in 2020 by
​Sunshine Artist Magazine in their annual ranking of the Best Classic/Contemporary Craft Festivals in America, the Mount Dora Craft Festival was proud to earn the #1 spot in their 50th anniversary special ranking of ALL Time Favorite events in 2021.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees
• Fully Escorted

Bus Departs at 9:00 am / Depart back at 3 :oo pm

Kennedy Space Center

Date  - from $137

Take a NASA bus for a drive-by view of a launch pad and then experience the historic Apollo 8 launch site. Marvel as you walk under a massive 363-foot-long Saturn V moon rocket at the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Choose from two incredible space-themed films. Experience the magic of crystal-clear, 3D IMAX® cinematography on the world’s only twin IMAX screens, each an astounding five stories tall. Take it up a notch and experience what veteran NASA astronauts call the next best thing to an actual space shuttle launch – Shuttle Launch Experience.® All of these experiences (and more) are included in your tour today!

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• Kennedy Space Center package
  
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees
• Fully Escorted

Bus Departs at 8:00 am / Back by 7 pm

Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theater

Date  - from $125

Enjoy a fantastic musical or off broadway show and a delicious Buffet in this little known jewel in the west coast in Hudson, FL.

​We can provide list of updated shows and dates currently available.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation 
• Show
• Buffet​​​
• ​Non Alcoholic Beverages
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees​
• Fully Escorted

Suncoast Broadway Website

Early Bird Dinner Theater

Date  - from $125

Enjoy a delightful show and lunch at Early Bird Dinner Theater in Clearwater.

We can provide list of updated shows and dates currently available.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation 
• Show & Lunch​​​
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees​
• Fully Escorted

Early Bird Website

Winter Park Playhouse

Date  - from $125

Enjoy some time for lunch in Park Avenue or Winter Park Village.  Then take the bus to the theater, where you can enjoy a cocktail while listening to live piano music before an intimate Off-Broadway show in a small theater in Winter Park

We can provide list of updated shows and dates currently available.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation 
• Lunch on their own
  
• Show​​​
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees​
• Fully Escorted

Winter Park Playhouse Website

Weeki Wachee

Date  - from $$

Come and enjoy the Mermaids at Weeki Wachee!! The theatre was built into limestone, submerged 6ft below surface of spring. The mermaids are trained to do aquatic underwater ballet, swim with air hoses and smile at the same time! The boat tour is narrated by the Captain. There are 3 locations within the park to purchase food and beverages, a restaurant along with an Ice Cream Shop that has a deck overlooking the spring. ​

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation 
• Admission to Weeki Wachee
• Mermaid Show and gallery deck of photos
  
• Wilderness River Cruise​
• Animal Shows
  
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees​
• Fully Escorted

Bus Departs at 8:00 am

Red Barn & Mazzaro's Italian Market

Date  - $59

The Red Barn in Bradenton, FL combines a traditional flea market, plaza shops, food courts and open-air farmers markets. Embark on a treasure hunt through more than 600 flea market booths and shops.

​At Mazzaro's Italian Market, your senses are in for a treat! The smells! The sights! Don't go hungry! You'll buy out the store! In-store baked bread. So many Italian delights to tempt you. Deli counter is extensive. Huge dining area. Or take it with you. What a wine cellar! So many varieties.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
  
• Stop at Red Barn Flea Market
  
• Stop at Mazzaro's Italian Market 
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees​
• Fully Escorted

Bus Departs at 8:00 am

Medieval Times

Date  - from $89

Enjoy almost two hours of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, displays of extraordinary horsemanship and falconry as part of a riveting story set in Medieval Spain.
You can join the ranks of the elite by partaking in our pre-show knighting ceremony and even meet the highly skilled horses and falcon that are part of the show.

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation 
• Admission to Show​
• Dinner​
• Gratuity, Taxes & Fees​
• Fully Escorted

Bus Departs at 3:30 pm

John's Pass at Madeira Beach

02/22/2024  - from $104

Enjoy a day at beautiful John’s Pass Village located right on the intracoastal waterway in Madeira Beach! This quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village includes unique retail shopping.  The day will include a dolphin watching cruise, free time to shop, and a delicious lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.

Bus Departs at 8 am

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation
• 90 minutes Dolphin Cruise
  
• Lunch at Bubba Gump with choice of 6 entrees
  
• All taxes and gratuities
  
• Fully escorted 

Explore St Augustine
3 days / 2 nights

 Sample: Monday to Wednesday in Januray ​
$575 double occupancy / $649 single occupancy

Its unique scenery and history set this city apart from any other in the country. This old city has a quaint feel but boasts a big appeal. Visitors can see why when they stroll along the brick-lined streets and delight in the city's European flavor, with centuries-old buildings, horse-drawn carriages, hidden courtyards, and so much more. Saint Augustine has plenty of history to explore -- more than 450 years of it! 
Enjoy the Christmas lights around the city until the end of the month!

$150 Deposit due to reserve
​Full payment due by ...

Includes:

• Motor Coach transportation 
• 2 nights at New Holiday Inn Express
• 2 day trolley tour with on/off privileges​​​
• 2 breakfasts
• Dinner at Hurricane Patty's with choice of 4 entrees
• Driver Gratuity, Taxes & Fees​
• Host Gratuity not included