Escorted Tours Globus U.S.A & Canada Tour AF |
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| RELAXING FLORIDA Stay at some of the finest coastal resorts in Florida. |
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| TOUR AF — 9 days from Tampa to Orlando TOUR AFE with Orlando extension — 12 days from Tampa to Orlando |
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| Day 1, Mon. TAMPA. Tour members should check in by 5:30 p.m. Tonight meet your traveling companions at a welcome dinner hosted by your tour director. (D) |
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| Day 2, Tue. TAMPA-SARASOTA-MACRO ISLAND. Leave Tampa by way of St. Petersburg and the Sunshine Bridge over Tampa Bay. In Sarasota visit the JOHN RINGLING ESTATE, former home of a prominent member of the world's most successful circus dynasty. The CIRCUS MUSEUM celebrates the legendary "Greatest Show on Earth," and at the nearby RINGLING MUSEUM you admire the family's fascinating collection of baroque art. Continue south to Fort Myers and look forward to a guided tour of the THOMAS EDISON MUSEUM. Study exhibits explaining the genius's epochal inventions, then visit his WINTER HOME and stroll through its beautifully kept 14-acre botanical gardens. (B,D) |
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| Day 3, Wed. MACRO ISLAND-THE EVERGLADES-KEY WEST. Head for the subtropical wilderness of the Everglades and board your air boat for a thrilling sightseeing ride through the extensive swamp lands. Sleepy alligators basking on the banks of the waterways are a common sight. Then take the scenic Overseas Highway south, crossing 42 bridges on the way to Key West, the southernmost town in the continental United States. Take a stroll down to Mallory Square dock and along Duval Street with its colorful cafes. (B,D) |
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| Day 4, Thu. KEY WEST. Your sightseeing tour by open-air trolley with a local guide focuses on Key West's most famous attractions: AUDUBON HOUSE AND GARDENS and the ERNEST HEMINGWAY HOME AND MUSEUM. The balance of the day is free for you to enjoy this relaxed semi-tropical resort. This evening you may want to join our optional narrated reef cruise: sit back with a glass of champagne and watch the glorious Key West sunset. (B) |
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| Day 5, Fri. KEY WEST-KEY LARGO-MIAMI BEACH. Head back to the mainland with a stop in Key Largo, home of America's largest coral reef. Then continue north to Miami for a lunchtime break in trendy Coconut Grove. Next a city tour highlightsall the main sights including the beautiful homes and pretty parks of Coral Gables, the bustling Cuban neighborhood of Little Havana, and the art deco district of South Beach. |
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| An afternoon arrival gives you plenty of time to unwind and start exploring one of
Florida's most popular seaside resorts. (B,D) |
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| Day 6, Sat. MIAMI BEACH. Around midmorning enjoy a leisurely cruise of Biscayne Bay and Miami's famous Millionaires Row. Time afterward to explore lively Bayside Marketplace. return to your resort hotel in the early afternoon with the rest of the day at leisure. Be sure to take advantage of all the amenities of your hotel and take a stroll along the miles of sandy beaches. For dinner tonight head down to the art deco district and choose from an array of trendy restaurants featuring cuisine to please any palate. (B) |
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| Day 7, Sun. FORT LAUDERDALE-CAPE CANAVERAL-ST. AUGUSTINE. Today's highlight is your visit to the KENNEDY SPACE CENTER. A special NASA tour provides an insight into the accomplishments of America's space program. Proceed north on the coastal highway via Daytona Beach to St. Augustine and your resort hotel. (B) |
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| Day 8, Mon. ST. AUGUSTINE. For your sightseeing in historic St. Augustine this morning board a horse-drawn carriage. Visit the OLDEST HOUSE in the U.S. and the 17th-century CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS NATIONAL MONUMENT - the oldest masonry fort in the United States. Free time this afternoon to explore this gem of a city on your own. Tonight your tour director hosts a special farewell dinner to celebrate the success of your touring adventure in Florida. (B,D) |
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| Day 9, Tue. ST. AUGUSTINE-ORLANDO. Take the scenic route inland this morning through Ocala National Forest. Before reaching Orlando, stop at SILVER SPRINGS for a thrilling glass-bottom-boat ride through jungle vegetation. Watch the feeding of mischievous monkeys in a natural setting, see unusual birds, and marvel at the array of tropical fish in the waters below. After a midafternoon stop at the Wyndham Safari Resort for tour members taking the Orlando extension, the coach continues to the airport for tour members with homebound flights. Please do not schedule achedule flights from Orlando International Airport earlier than 5:30 p.m.(B) |
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| Combine this tour with one of our other tours of the South. You pay less for your second tour. | |
| ALL THIS IS INCLUDED: • Services of a professional tour director while touring; host servicee in Orlando • Hotels listed below or equivalent. Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling • American breakfast daily (B); 5 three-course dinners with choice of entrees (D), including a special welcome dinner in Tampa and farewell dinner in St. Augustine • Private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach • Air-boat ride through the Everglades; horse-drawn-carriage ride in St. Augustine; glass-bottom-boat ride in Silver Springs
• Guided sightseeing in Key West in an open-air trolley
• Visits to Sarasota and the Ringling Museum, Fort Myers with Thomas Edison's
home. Key Largo, Fort Lauderdale, Cape
Canaveral, Daytona Beach
• Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable
• Globus travel bag and travel documents
TAMPA Radisson Bay Harbor Inn (F), FORT MYERS Sheraton Harbor Place (SF), KEY WEST Holiday Inn La Concha (F), FORT LAUDERDALE Sheraton Yankee Trader (F), ST. AUGUSTINE Ramada Inn Historic District (ST) |
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| EXTEND YOUR TOUR IN ORLANDO TOUR AFE — 12 DAYS |
| Days 1, Mon. to 9, Tue. Like tour AF. Check into your hotel in Orlando, one of America's most exciting cities. |
| Days 10 & 11, Wed & Thu. ORLANDO. A local host is available to help you make the most of your stay. You may want to experience the fabulous Disney theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center, MGM Studios, and Pleasure Island. Or perhaps you'll plan to fit in a visit to Sea World, the world's largest marine life park featuring Shamu the Killer Whale. Universal Studios is another option. Orlando truly has it all! (B daily) |
| Day 12, Fri. ORLANDO. The tour ends after breakfast this morning, with tour members departing on individual schedules. Transfer is provided to Orlando International Airport. (B) |
| Your hotel in Orlando is the Wyndham Safari Resort, only 1/8 of a mile from Walt Disney World. You'll experience Wyndhan's high standard of I service amid an elegant African theme. There is a spectacular outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a lush landscape as well two restaurants and a lounge. All rooms are air-conditioned, with color cable TV, alarm/clock radio, coffee maker, hair dryer, and safe. The guest services desk will arrange complimentary transportation the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney/MGM Studios. Orlando's major attractions including SeaWorld and Universal Studios are nearby. Opportunities for evening activities are just minutes away at downtown Disney, ametropolis of entertainment dining and shopping. |
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