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HIGHLIGHTS
OF SUNNY FLORIDA - 2010
10
days from Orlando to Orlando (CO-8400)
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Overview
Join us on this
sun-soaked vacation around Florida, including Florida’s east and west
coasts and the Florida Keys. Begin your trip in Orlando, the “capital” of
Disney’s entertainment parks, and travel north to St. Augustine, situated
on the Atlantic Coast and the oldest European city in the Unites States.
Next, overnight in Cocoa Beach and head to Cape Canaveral for a NASA tour
at the Kennedy Space Center. Turn south and visit Hollywood and Miami
Beach before crossing 42 bridges to Key West, the southernmost town in
the continental United States—only 90 miles from Cuba. Check out the many
boutiques and museums, relax on the beach, and be sure to sample
delicious Caribbean cuisine. Travel back to the Florida mainland and be
on the lookout for sunbathing alligators as you experience the Everglades
via a thrilling ride aboard an airboat. Overnight in Naples and then head
to St. Pete Beach, one of Florida’s most popular resort cities. Relax at
your seaside hotel and take advantage of warm-weather activities before
heading back to Orlando. What a relaxing and fun way to end your Florida
vacation adventure. The sunshine state awaits!
Itinerary
Day
1 Wed. ORLANDO Orlando
Enjoy
time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour
Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.
Day
2 Thu. ORLANDO–ST. AUGUSTINE–COCOA BEACH
This
morning, head to picturesque St. Augustine, the oldest European city in
the United States, founded by Juan Ponce de Leon in his search for the
legendary Fountain of Youth. You’ll visit the OLDEST HOUSE in the U.S.
and the 17th-century CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS NATIONAL MONUMENT, the oldest
masonry fort in the country. End the day with a walk on sandy Cocoa
Beach.
Day
3 Fri. COCOA BEACH–CAPE CANAVERAL–HOLLYWOOD BEACH
Cape
Canaveral and the KENNEDY SPACE CENTER are the hub of America’s space operations.
Enjoy a NASA tour, which provides insight into the achievements of
America’s space program. After your tour, head south to Hollywood Beach,
where you will stay for the next two nights.
Day
4 Sat. HOLLYWOOD BEACH. MIAMI BEACH EXCURSION
This
morning, join our included excursion to Miami Beach with its colorful art
deco buildings, and stop at Miami’s lively Bayside Market. Afterward,
return to Hollywood Beach. Since the rest of the day is at leisure, enjoy
the Florida sun while relaxing by your hotel pool.
Day
5 Sun. HOLLYWOOD BEACH–KEY LARGO–KEY WEST
This
morning we head south to the Overseas Highway, crossing 42 bridges
through the Florida Keys to picturesque Key West, the southernmost town in
the continental U.S. Our suggestion for this evening: visit Mallory
Square to enjoy the spectacular sunset, then stroll along Duval Street
with its colorful cafés.
Day
6 Mon. KEY WEST
On
this morning’s optional sightseeing tour, sit back and relax on the
open-air trolley and view some of Key West’s most famous sights,
including Ernest Hemingway’s home; Fort Zachary; Southernmost Point,
situated less that 90 miles north of Cuba; and the Audubon House and
Gardens. Spend the afternoon beachcombing or visit the many boutiques and
museums. Be sure to sample the delicious Caribbean cuisine for which this
semi-tropical paradise is so famous.
Day
7 Tue. KEY WEST–EVERGLADES–NAPLES
Head
back to the mainland to the subtropical wilderness of the EVERGLADES.
Board your AIRBOAT for a thrilling sightseeing ride through the extensive
swamplands. Sleepy alligators basking on the banks of the waterways are a
common sight. Overnight in Naples.
Day
8 Wed. NAPLES–ST. PETE BEACH
Visit
famous inventor THOMAS EDISON’S WINTER HOME & LABORATORY. Step
through the always-open “Friendship Gate” to visit HENRY FORD’S WINTER
HOME. Don’t miss the enormous banyan tree in the garden. Tonight, your
Tour Director suggests an optional dinner cruise.
Day
9 Thu. ST. PETE BEACH
A
full day to relax at your seaside hotel in a resort city that offers a
fine selection of warm-weather activities. Your Tour Director will have
suggestions on the best places to shop and dine.
Day
10 Fri. ST. PETE BEACH–ORLANDO
This morning, head
to Orlando International Airport for guests with homebound flights.
Please schedule flights after noon. The motorcoach continues to the
Courtyard Lake Buena Vista for those extending their stay in Orlando.
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Airport transfers
may be included when you make your international flights arrangements.
Dates
and Prices
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Departure
Details
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Departure
Date
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Tour
Start Date
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Return
Date
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Land/Cruise
Price Only
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Status
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1/27/2010
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1/27/2010
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2/5/2010
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$1,399.00
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Sold Out
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2/10/2010
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2/10/2010
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2/19/2010
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$1,399.00
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Available
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2/17/2010
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2/17/2010
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2/26/2010
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$1,399.00
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Available
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3/10/2010
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3/10/2010
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3/19/2010
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$1,399.00
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Sold Out
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Popular
Departure
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3/17/2010
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3/17/2010
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3/26/2010
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$1,399.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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4/21/2010
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4/21/2010
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4/30/2010
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$1,379.00
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Available
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4/28/2010
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4/28/2010
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5/7/2010
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$1,379.00
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Sold Out
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5/5/2010
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5/5/2010
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5/14/2010
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$1,249.00
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Sold Out
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Popular
Departure
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5/12/2010
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5/12/2010
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5/21/2010
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$1,249.00
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Available
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5/26/2010
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5/26/2010
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6/4/2010
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$1,249.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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6/9/2010
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6/9/2010
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6/18/2010
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$1,249.00
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Available
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6/16/2010
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6/16/2010
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6/25/2010
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$1,249.00
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Sold Out
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Popular
Departure
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9/8/2010
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9/8/2010
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9/17/2010
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$1,249.00
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Available
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10/6/2010
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10/6/2010
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10/15/2010
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$1,249.00
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Available
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10/13/2010
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10/13/2010
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10/22/2010
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$1,249.00
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Available
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11/3/2010
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11/3/2010
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11/12/2010
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$1,249.00
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Available
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11/10/2010
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11/10/2010
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11/19/2010
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$1,249.00
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Available
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Popular Departure - due to itinerary and
time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early
booking is encouraged.
Single Room
Supplement:
$613
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