Dayaway Travel Club Updates

by Lee | Jul 8, 2020 | Calendar

Dayaway Travel Club

Presents Travel by Design

“Dayaways” and “Mini Vacations”

“If you’ve got a hobby, we’ve got a tour”

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This is a revised work in progress with constant additions!!! The Next Travel Club Lunch Meeting is Wednesday, December 6 @ 10am in the Italian American Club at 1421 Cypress Avenue, Melbourne 32935 followed by After Meeting Luncheon 11:30am at Grills Riverside on US 1 just North of Pineda Causeway overlooking the Indian River. Wish a Bon Voyage and Gutte Reise to Karin for her upcoming journey relocation to Africa. Travel Club benefit: Free door to door transporta-tion with individual non-group vacations or cruises of 7 days or longer Dayaway Travel Club booked through the club! Some of the Vacation Suppliers that we provide individual and group reservations and door to door transportation in-clude Trafalgar, Globus, Gate 1, Insight, Intrepid, Cosmos, Cost Saver, Collette, Tauck, Brendan, CIE, and many more. Cruise Lines include Crystal, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Holland America, MSC, Costa, NCL, Regent Seven Seas, AMA, American River Cruises, Uniworld, Viking River Line, Scenic, Emer-ald, and many more…
(Groups usually choose one location for transfers) Free travel consulting by CTC (Certified Travel Counselor) And Cruise, Tour and Vacation Discounts available to club members! Groups of 10 to 13 can order their own pick-up spot or even their own Mini-bus tour departure. “And as we travel along scenic country roads, you can be sure that you’ll see plenty of picturesque sights along the way. The jour-ney is often just as spectacular as the destination!”
The mini-coach is equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning and large windows for enjoying the view. With the flexibility to go anywhere a car can, we’re able to take the scenic route – winding through beautiful countryside to the heart of tiny villages and coastal towns.
www.dayawaytravel.com http://www.slideshare.net/Floridagreeters
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloridaGreetersl
www.youtube.com/dayawaytravel Blog: http://travelinmanandmadhatter.blogspot.com
For Reservations and Availability-https://www.meetup.com/Dayaway-and-Cruiseaway-Travel-Club/
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Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the Mission Inn Resort & the Villages
This one is sold out!
Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the Mission Inn Resort and tour of the Villages Complex Members $145 Guests $150 includes Transportation, Tour of the Villages and Buffet featuring several stations of the most creative culinary treats in a setting reminiscent of a Spanish Mission. Link to the food stations-

Link to How to Create a Decadent Dessert-https://youtu.be/AT5Oq_TQV7s
The new section at the Villages is “Brownwood Paddock Square” based on our Florida Cracker History. The Villages has been for a few years the fastest growing city in the Country. They have also doubled since 2010.
The Expansion has now reached to West and South on the Turnpike toward Leesburg. The Polo Grounds are modeled after the scene in My Fair Lady at the Ascot Races. This trip has scenery, history and amazing food with no dishes to clean up. Leave Suntree Red Ginger 9am,
Saturday Nov. 25 After Thanksgiving Country Shopping Trip plus Lavendar & Lace Res-taurant
Link to Slides
On route stop at the Ridge Island Groves and Market.
Pre-Holiday Shopping Trip and an option to lunch at the quaint and scenic Lavendar and Lace Tea House
Crafts, Unique Gifts, Trader Joes and an Orlando Outlet Mall on the Return-For unique stuff in a great setting and two more gift and craft shops at the luncheon tea room
The Barn Antiques
In 1969, Ednamay Wales’ dream of opening an antique shop became a reality in the form of a small, tin roofed building located on the edge of a horse pasture in rural Polk County, Florida. Today, The Barn Antiques has expanded into much larger quarters and involves all of the Wales family. Frequent trips abroad and extensive local buying allow us to personally examine and select each beautiful antique we offer at The Barn. Now in our fifth decade, we have grown into one of Florida’s most popular destinations for quality antiques: armoires, sideboards, tables, chairs, beds, dressers, and more – pine, primitives, stained glass, cut glass, and art pottery. The Stable in the Stable, every nook and cranny is always filled with a lovely array of designer wreaths, flower arrange-ments, swags, and baskets. Avid shoppers are pleasantly overwhelmed by our wide range of items both quaint and sophisticated, including brass, prints, lamps, potpourri, and many other lovely accessories for your home. The Stable’s “SEASONS” building changes with the holidays, FALL, HALLOWEEN, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, SPRING, and EASTER. All are celebrated with many special and unique decorations and themed items.
The Back-Yard Garden Shop- The Back Yard offers a wide selection of garden and lawn accessories in the latest styles, ranging from stepping stones all the way up to twelve-foot trellises and handsome lawn furniture. Come to shop or just to relax under our lush canopies of Confederate Jasmine, as the sound of trickling water mixes with the light tinkle of wind chimes to sweep your stresses away. From topiaries to sprinklers, from fountains to garden architecture, the Back Yard is sure to either help you find just the right improvement for your lawn or garden, or to inspire you to start on one of your own. As you walk from shop to shop, be sure to swing by the dock to feed the Blue Gills, Sunshine Bass, and Shellcrackers in Florida’s picturesque Green Swamp.
The Tea House has a full luncheon including a light Chicken Curry dish and many other superb choices with two gift shops of their own
Members $50 Guests $55 includes Transportation Leave Suntree 8:30am and Cocoa 9am with a return around 7pm
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December 2- Mount Dora Holiday Lights and tour of the Homes
45th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
We have a quick stop at the antiques and farmers market right before entering the town. Time to stroll quaint and colorful Mount Dora Historic area.
This is a tour to see the interior of 6 beautifully decorated homes for the holidays. Pro-ceeds go to fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in the Arts. At Sunset the entire center of town, parks, boats and waterways turn on twinkling lights. We will visit three special areas of Lights after our tour of the town. It’s a sight to behold.
Members $80 Guests $85
Leave Suntree Red Ginger at 8:45am with a return around 9pm.
Payment is required with reservations!

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Sunday December 3 Stetson Mansion and Deland

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Monday, December 4 St. Augustine with Nights of Lights at Sunset
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page.” Saint Augustine (354-386)
After our late morning arrival in the center of Historic Saint Augustine, our nation’s oldest city, we will stop at the welcome center which unravels the progression of Florida’s history with a timeline of the city and here you can pick up a map of the town to follow along with during the tour. Next, we will visit Flagler’s White Marble Crypt at the church he built in a year housing high ceilings as in European Cathedrals and the largest pipe organ in the Southeast. After lunch, Step inside and step back in time! A tour of the Old Town and the Tiffany Win-dows. Enjoy an afternoon tour of either Flagler College or Oldest House and Gardens subject to availability. Our driving city tour also includes a visit and samples from the Saint Sebastian Winery optional stop for those interested in it or extra shopping time. We will have time to stroll the Downtown area with its’ more than 80 shops along cobbled lanes shaded by moss-draped oaks. Scattered throughout blocks of historic landmarks, you may discover eclectic offerings from specialty gifts such as handmade candles, woven goods, and wood crafts, to clothing and more. Includes: Transportation aboard Mini-bus, taxes, admissions, Florida Greeters tour director, entrance fees & sightseeing tour! Tour includes: Transportation, Guid-ed Sightseeing Tour, Winery, Flagler’s Church and Museums. All prices and itinerary are sub-ject to change based upon availability! Members $80 Guests $85 Leave Walmart Viera Mur-phy’s Gas Station 8:30am and Cocoa Walmart Garden Department off 524 9am and return around 9pm
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December 13th Mount Dora Yalaha Bakery and Lakeridge Winery on a Large Motor-coach with Restroom on board! IRCC RAC
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MON, DEC 25 · 8:30 AM EST
Christmas Day Spectacular featuring Disney Springs, Celebration & Gaylord Palms!

The Ritz Carlton grounds are Magnificent decorated in large Egyptian style Palms. The Luxurious interior has views of Shingle Creek which is the headwaters to the Ever-glades. The large Christmas Tree is in the ornately decorated lobby near a snack area for tea, coffee or Hot Chocolate.
Disney Springs is a collection of quaint shops and decorations and our lunch stop on today’s trip.
The beautifully designed Gaylord Palms Resort known for its huge glass enclosed rep-lica of three Florida Ecosystems. Key West, St. Augustine and the Everglades are effec-tively replicated. You are inside but feel outside. The magnificent decorations boost your holiday spirits. There are several Dining establishments at Gaylord ranging from a simple sandwich to a Mediterranean Feast.
Celebration was originally the Disney Bedroom Community purposedly designed in four architectural motifs surrounded by white picket fences, lovely porches and the garbage and garages are hidden in the rear of the properties, The Highlight of the Day is the snow exhibit on Market Street in the City Square, the lobby of the Celebration Hotel and a tour through the street of homes that have previously won the Great Christmas Light Fight on National TV.
Payment is due with Reservations to guarantee your space.
Members $55 Guests $60 includes transportation, tour of Lights, tour guide and de-scribed included features. There is a lot to see at Gaylord Palms besides the Ice Exhibit but if you wish to purchase Optional Tickets around 3pm to the Ice Exhibit they are apx. $40 purchasable through the Gaylord Palms Ticket Booth or on their Web site. The theme this year is Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang. Leave Suntree Red Ginger 8:30a returning around 8pm. ICE! ® Journey through more than TWO MILLION pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures and two-story-tall ice slides.
ICE! is an indoor winter wonderland kept at a chilly 9 degrees featuring: Two million pounds of ice sculptures hand-carved by artisans from Harbin, China. Learn more about The Making of ICE! plus interactive Christmas displays and photo opportunities
December 27th Bok Tower and Christmas Décor at the Pinewood Estate
Today we will take the guided tour of the grounds to learn about the gardening! “Only an innate pessimist could go out in the vicinity of Lake Wales, see the beautiful scen-ery, groves, lakes and not acknowledge that Lake Wales is the best, a good place to live in and a good place to go to heaven from” Anyone who has made a pilgrimage to the soaring symmetry of Bok Tower does not doubt the accuracy of that statement. Named for its’ builder, Ladies Home Journal editor and Pulitzer Prize winner Edward W. Bok, the tower is 205 feet of coquina stone and pink Georgia marble, a Gothic-inspired spire with a frieze of Florida wildlife crowned by corner finials of eagles and pinnacles of herons, with a massive yellow brass repousse door depicting the story of creation from Gene-sis. Inside are carved the words of Bok’s Dutch grandmother, “Make you the world a bit better and beautiful because you have lived in it.” Bok’s creation personifies that phi-losophy. He transformed a 300-foot mini-mountain (highest point of land in peninsula Florida) into a 130-acre sanctuary, utilizing the genius of the dean of American Land-scape Architects Fredrick Law Olmstead, whose other credits along with his Father in-clude the White House, Central Park and the Biltmore estate. For his Florida miracle, he imported tons of soil as base for a thousand imported oaks, 20,000 ferns, and azaleas, 300 magnolias and a hundred palms, two of which were planted by President Coolidge at the dedication in 1929. Everywhere there are exotic plants, orchids and jasmine and bauhinia, framing quiet corners for relaxation and meditation, for comprehending the words of naturalist John Burroughs prominently posted near the entrance: “I come here to find myself. It’s so easy to get lost in the world.” Explore Pinewood Estate’s beautiful gardens and 20 room Mediterranean-style mansion built in the early 1930s. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is considered one of the finest examples of Mediterranean-style architecture in Florida.
Members $75 Guests $80 Entrances to Bok Tower and the Pinewood Estate, Guide and Transportation Leave Suntree Red Ginger 8am
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Asian Lantern Festival into the Wild, Hollerbach and Sanford
January 6
Tickets have been prepaid for this event so reservations are only accepted with pay-ment!
With many new lanterns to join the festival this year, past attendees will have plenty to capture their senses
The Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild is the only event in Central Florida celebrating the culture, art, and beauty of traditional lantern festivals celebrated throughout Asia for centuries. This inaugural event was created in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., an international event design and manufacturing company headquartered in Zi-gong, Sichuan, China.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has been transformed into a dazzling evening experience featuring more than 30 larger-than-life displays of illuminated sculptures depicting animals, plants, and traditional Chinese elements. In addition to the hand-made LED lit lanterns, festival attendees will get to enjoy local food and bev-erage options, live music, and authentic artisan crafts.
The Town of Sanford includes shops Restaurants, Historic Homes and the Riverwalk. Dinner choices include Hollerbach German Restaurant or Hollerbach Deli or several other local favorites located in the Downtown area. The Museum is available to tour the History of the town including Native American, Swedish Upsala, Military, Sports, and Cit-rus. The Library from Sanford’s home in Connecticut is impressive along with a large-scale painting of his beautiful Belgium Estate pictured below.
Members $80 Guests $85 includes transportation, tour, museum and entrance to Lan-tern Festival
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Saturday, January 13 46th Scottish Highland Games and Mu-sic
The history and culture of these events are centuries old and we are honored to repre-sent that heritage at the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games. Experience tradition-al highland athletics, dance, art, music, culture and food.
Link to Border Collie Sheep Herding Demo
Payments are due with Reservations!
Area Scottish clans and societies gather to compete in rigorous athletic events, dancing and piping to celebrate their rich heritage at the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games. Sponsored by the Scottish-American Society of Central Florida, the Games fea-ture such crowd favorites as Tossing the Caber, Sheaf Toss and Hammer Throw, as well as the second-largest highland dance competition in the Southeastern United States, plus five skill levels of piping competition. The Border Collies herding the Sheep was a fabulous viewing experience to see these adorable animals so disciplined in this herding event which has been going on for hundreds of years. The music of both the old-fashioned pipers and some modern groups as well capture the flavor of the Scot-tish Highlands. The dance lessons are led by James who is a resident of the Suntree area and a very patient teacher for these simple and fun folk dances that you can try in a small area and no kilts are required except for James. The march of the Klan’s is a colorful exhibition of Flags and outfits of a proud culture. If you’re not planning a trip to the beautiful region of the Isle of Skye or visiting Nessie in Inverness this year than this is the next best thing to experience Scotland in Central Florida. Sometimes you can watch the game of Quidditch from the Harry Potter Movies. Members $75 Guests $80 includes transportation, entrances and above-described events Leave Suntree Red Gin-ger 8am and Cocoa 8:30am with a return around 5 pm.
Rates Includes: Transportation aboard Mini Bus according to group size, admissions, tour guide, &gratuities. Cancellations: No refund for unused portions or cancellations received within eight weeks prior to departure unless a substitution is made. Separate Conditions apply to Multi Day Trips according to trip flyer or brochure. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability.
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January 28- Gasparilla Pirate Festival
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Sunday, February 18
Valentines Weekend: Andrea Bocelli Concert Amway Center TRANSPORTATION ONLY
Only 2 seats left! R.C. and a friend already have seats to this once and a lifetime Val-entines weekend performance. We want to make a huge party of it!
You will need to purchase your own tickets and if I were you I would do it soon.
The plan: We will meet up at the Italian American Club for a pre-trip cocktail.
We will enjoy charcuterie boards of Italian Meats and cheeses with crackers on the bus. We will also provide Italian beers and wine for the trip.
We will arrive early around 4:00 pm so you can stroll, party, cocktail or have dinner on Church Street. If you want you can just enter the arena and find your seats.
Our chauffeur will drive us back after the concert to the club after.
The cost of all of the above (except your ticket) will be $55.00 per person!
If we don’t get enough people, I will just stay overnight, but I thought this would be awe-some! I am going to start with Meetup peeps and Italian American Club members first, then announce It to the public
Once I know we have enough people, I will post tickets on IAC321.com or you can pay before the event.
Ciao Bella
Travel Fun Times Eating & Drinking Théâtre & Performing Arts
Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 3:30 PM to Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 11:30 PM EST
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AMWAY Center 400 West Church St. · Orlando, FL

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RESERVATION FORM: Reservations are on a request basis until payment is received. Please place your reservations and make checks payable to Florida Greeters, Inc. and mail to: 6300 North Wickham Road, # 130-222 Melbourne, FL 32940 or credit card by Phone (321)259-6300
Internet: www.dayawaytravelclub.com
E-mail: floridagreeters@yahoo.com Name or Names: ____________________________
Phone: ________________
Tour Name-________ e-mail- ___________________________
Rates Includes: Transportation aboard Mini Bus, admissions, & tour guide Cancellations: Full refund until one month prior to departure. No refund for unused portions or cancellations received within four weeks prior to departure unless a substitution is made. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability.

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This is a revised work in progress with constant additions!!! The Next Travel Club Lunch Meeting is Wednesday, October 4 @ 10am in the Italian American Club at 1421 Cypress Avenue, Melbourne 32935 followed by After Meeting Mediterra-nean Luncheon at Albaik Kebob House 11:30am @ 1288 Sarno Road in Mel-bourne (Sarno and Apollo in a strip Plaza with McDonalds and a large Antiques Store).
Travel Club benefit: Free door to door transportation with individual non-group vacations or cruises of 7 days or longer Dayaway Travel Club booked through the club! Some of the Vacation Suppliers that we provide individual and group res-ervations and door to door transportation include Trafalgar, Globus, Gate 1, Insight, Intrepid, Cosmos, Cost Saver, Collette, Tauck, Brendan, CIE, and many more. Cruise Lines include Crystal, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Hol-land America, MSC, Costa, NCL, Regent Seven Seas, AMA, American River Cruises, Uniworld, Viking River Line, Scenic, Emerald, and many more…
(Groups usually choose one location for transfers) Free travel consulting by CTC (Certified Travel Counselor) And Cruise, Tour and Vacation Discounts available to club members! Groups of 10 to 13 can order their own pick-up spot or even their own Mini-bus tour departure. “And as we travel along scenic country roads, you can be sure that you’ll see plenty of picturesque sights along the way. The jour-ney is often just as spectacular as the destination!”
The mini-coach is equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning and large windows for enjoying the view. With the flexibility to go anywhere a car can, we’re able to take the scenic route – winding through beautiful countryside to the heart of tiny villages and coastal towns.
www.dayawaytravel.com http://www.slideshare.net/Floridagreeters
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloridaGreetersl
www.youtube.com/dayawaytravel Blog: http://travelinmanandmadhatter.blogspot.com For Reservations and Availability-https://www.meetup.com/Dayaway-and-Cruiseaway-Travel-Club/
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Daytona and Wall of Echoes Pink Floyd Tribute plus Fireworks
Saturday, September 30
Prepayment required with Reservations
Link to The Wall

The Star-Spangled Summer Concert Series is an annual live summer concert series that takes place on Saturday nights at the historic oceanfront Bandshell located on the North end of the Daytona Beach Boardwalk. Known for bringing the best Tribute Bands to the beach, the Concert Series continue every Saturday night. A free fireworks display follows every Saturday night concert. Optional Dinner Choices include Johny Rockets, Bubba Gumps or Joes Crab Shack.
We have a limited number of prepaid reserved tickets with chairs. Performances will be held at a reduced capacity.
On route to the event, we make a bonus garden stop & Sugar Mill Ruins combo or choc-olate factory based on the time and interest
Rate includes transportation, attraction, concert and fireworks.
With Reserved tickets taxes and order fees- $70 (limited)
from World of Beer Viera, 2290 Town Center Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940
I-95 Exit 191 west to traffic circle, then right (north) to first traffic light. Right turn into parking lot, left at end of lane. Cracker Barrel Titusville exit 215 west.
Coolers allowed on transportation – imbibing allowed!
This event will run, rain or shine. It will NOT be cancelled!
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National Geographic Beyond King Tut and Jacksonville
Friday October 13th
Lunch on own at Ted Turner’s Montana Grill
The Downtown Jacksonville Treaty Oak
The King Tut Immersive Experience-
Karnak and the Great Sphinx. Experience ancient history come to life and gaze at the Egyptian sun as it rises above the Pyramids of Giza, filling the sky with vivid color.
Travel back in time 3,000 years to the 18th dynasty when King Tut ruled and gods like Ra and Anubis were worshiped by all. Descend into King Tut’s tomb, 100 years since its historic discovery and join him in his quest for immortality. Experi-ence all of this and more in a story 3,000 years in the making.
WILL THERE BE ARTIFACTS ON DISPLAY?
Beyond King Tut is not an artifact exhibition. It is a dramatic and immersive pro-jection experience that takes visitors back in time and into the world of Tutan-khamun in an exciting new way. The experience starts with a journey that winds visitors through visual galleries to learn about the king’s life, descend into his tomb, and even enter a recreation of his burial chamber. The final room greets visitors with soaring projections of King Tut’s treasures, larger than life with the most cutting-edge clarity available, showcasing all the exquisite detail and artistry of these ancient items.
Beyond King Tut goes BEYOND a traditional artifact display and uses the power of photography and multimedia to create a time traveling adventure of discovery!
HOW IS THIS EXHIBITION DIFFERENT FROM OTHER IMMERSIVE SHOWS?
National Geographic’s Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience is the next generation of visual sto-rytelling exhibitions. Our goal is to use this powerful platform — with multiple rooms of discovery — to transport visitors into the past through a unique narrative of this 3,000-year-old story.
A visit to Sweet Petes 3 story Candy Mansion
Leave Walmart Viera Murphy’s Gas Station 8:30am
$90 members $95 Guests includes Tour, Transportation, Guide, Sightseeing, and King Tut Exhibition
This is a non-refundable event!!!
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The Town of Horses Ocala World Equestrian Center
WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER – OCALA OCTOBER DRESSAGE
And a SUPER GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE
Saturday, October 21
World Equestrian Center – Ocala offers a rare combination of class and capacity. The largest equestrian complex in the United States is a world-class, multi-indoor and outdoor arena facility offering state-of-the-art amenities to accommodate numerous disciplines within the equine in-dustry and more!
The World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosts a wide variety of equestrian events in Ocala, Florida. The over 300-acre facility boasts 15 outdoor rings, as well as five climate-controlled indoor arenas, ensuring ample space for competition and a refuge from inclement weather. Spectators and exhibitors alike will enjoy the on-site accommodations and dining options available during the show season.
Top caliber dressage will return to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in 2023 when the venue hosts ten dressage competitions, pre-sented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. The schedule includes three Fédération Equestre International (FEI) internationally rated CDI3* shows and two CDI-W (World Cup qualifying) shows with concurrent US Equestrian (USEF)/United States Dressage Federation-rated (USDF) classes as well as five additional nationally rated events.
Leave Walmart Viera Murphy’s Gas Station at 8am and return around 7 to 7:30pm. Members $70 Guests $75 including 2 listed events of Dres-sage and a Giant Garage Sale plus Touring the facilities and Transporta-tion.
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Sunday October 29 Halloween Season at Spiritualist Cassadaga
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Cassadaga Halloween Season in Cassadaga Spiritual Community
The Spiritualist camp known as Cassadaga was founded over 100 years ago and has been designated a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The Ar-chitecture is a mix of New England Cobblestone Village and Southern Magnolia Out-back. The sights of Lake Helen and Cassadaga include: The Cassadaga Hotel re-built in 1928, Englewood Victorian Plantation Home, Colby Memorial Temple (built 1920), 100 wooden homes, the New Age Cassadaga Camp Bookstore and Lake Colby Park. On Sundays, a church service is open to the public with lovely traditional hymns and en-lightening service. Also, on Sunday an open reading session is viewable at no charge where spiritualists and those studying the art will choose participants in the audience to communicate with and relay messages and feelings from those no longer with us in the flesh. The bookstores are well stocked with new age and meditative items and books. The choices for lunch are Sinatra’s Ristorante in the Cassadaga Hotel or a quicker option is the homemade food offered before the audience readings in the Col-by Memorial Temple for donations. If you are interested in a private reading the names and numbers of the readers are posted in several places including the Hotel and the Bookstore.
Nearby Lake Helen Picture stops include the eyebrow house, The Victorian Ann Ste-vens House and the Cabin on the Lake. Cassadaga Picture Stops include Lake Colby, the Church, The Cassadaga Hotel, and some architecturally interesting homes and dec-orations. The return trip includes a ride along a Street in Sanford with some Southern Porches, White Wrought Iron, Overhanging Oaks and a small-town southern feel to the homes on cobblestone streets. Leave Walmart Viera Murphy’s Gas Station at 8:15am and return around 5:30pm. 10-10:30 am Healing by touch 10-11:30 am Church Service with very good singing and fellowship 12:30-1:30 Open Messaging Service (like watch-ing the John Edwards TV show in person) Members $65 Guests $70 – includes trans-portation, Public Readings, Services, Healings and Guide. * It is a good idea to bring some singles which can be used as donation tips during the Reiki Healing, Church Ser-vice and Public Readings. Elderberry Syrup, Honey and Health Product Farm Stop if available.

AMERICAN INDIGENOUS ARTS CELEBRATION 2023
Friday November 3
We are happy to share that the American Indigenous Arts Celebra-tion event will take place November 3 & 4, 2023. Join the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum as we celebrate Seminole and Indigenous art, music, food dance and more! Enjoy admission to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum with event tickets as a spe-cial benefit.

The AIAC is one of the top festivals in the Southeast and will feature an exciting array of Seminole and Indigenous art, music, food, dance and more!
Youth Fashion Show
Adult Fashion Show By Lenora Roberts
Live Music by Rez Jams
Native American Performances by
Native Pride
Archery and Hatchet Throwing
Tribal Craft Vendors
Tribal Food Vendors
Native Arts Displays
Live Alligator Wrestling
New Museum Exhibits Admission includes entrance to the event as well as the museum with its mile-long boardwalk.
Helpful notes: Most vendors accept cash only. We are located 65 minutes from Fort Lauderdale, 90 minutes from Naples and Miami. Wear sunscreen and com-fortable shoes, as the event is on grass.
*Long Ride Long Day! Folks may expect fry bread and alligator wrestling, but when they journey into the Everglades for the Seminoles American Indian Arts Celebration Nov. 3 2023, they’re also going to see dancers, hear native musicians and meet some wildlife.
The Seminole’s annual cultural festival unfolds on the Big Cypress reservation, halfway between Naples and Fort Lauderdale off Alligator Alley, at the exceptional Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. Even without the festival, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is worth a visit. It opens with a dramatic multi-screen media presentation and its well-designed dioramas and exhibits explain Seminole history and traditions.
About Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum-The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum opened in 1997 and is owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Situated in the Everglades on a 66-acre cypress dome on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, the museum offers more than 5,000 square feet of gallery space. Exhibits feature rare artifacts and lifelike dioramas that depict Seminole life at the turn of the century. In 2009, the Mu-seum became the first tribally governed museum to be accredited by the American Association of Museums
If you plan to walk the Museum’s Boardwalk Trail then dress appropriately for a hike.
The Museum displays are indoors but the festival activities and the Boardwalk Trail are outdoors. Leave Suntree Red Ginger 7:30am and Palm Bay Road Walmart Mur-phy’s Gas Station 7:55am with an apx. 9:30pm return. Members $80 Guests $85
Rates Includes: Transportation aboard air-conditioned Mini-Bus according to group size, admissions, & tour guide. Cancellations: Full refund until one month prior to departure. $10 charge up until four weeks prior to departure. No refund for unused portions or cancellations received within four weeks prior to departure unless a substitution is made. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability.
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Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the Mission Inn Resort & the Villages
Limited Availability! Always a quick sellout. Prepaid so prepayment is due immediately with reservations
Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the Mission Inn Resort and tour of the Villages Complex Members $145 Guests $150 includes Transportation, Tour of the Villages and Buffet featuring several stations of the most creative culinary treats in a setting reminiscent of a Spanish Mission. Link to the food stations-

Link to How to Create a Decadent Dessert-https://youtu.be/AT5Oq_TQV7s
The new section at the Villages is “Brownwood Paddock Square” based on our Florida Cracker History. The Villages has been for a few years the fastest growing city in the Country. They have also doubled since 2010.
The Expansion has now reached to West and South on the Turnpike toward Leesburg. The Polo Grounds are modeled after the scene in My Fair Lady at the Ascot Races. This trip has scenery, history and amazing food with no dishes to clean up. Leave Suntree Red Ginger 9am, ________________________________________
Rates Includes: Transportation aboard Mini Bus according to group size, admissions, tour guide, &gratuities. Cancellations: No refund for unused portions or cancellations received within eight weeks prior to departure unless a substitution is made. Separate Conditions apply to Multi Day Trips according to trip flyer or brochure. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability.

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RESERVATION FORM: Reservations are on a request basis until payment is received. Please place your reservations and make checks payable to Florida Greeters, Inc. and mail to: 6300 North Wickham Road, # 130-222 Melbourne, FL 32940 or credit card by Phone (321)259-6300 Internet: www.dayawaytravelclub.com
E-mail: floridagreeters@yahoo.com Name or Names:_____________________
Phone: ________________
Tour Name-________e-mail-
Rates Includes: Transportation aboard Mini Bus, admissions,& tour guide Cancellations: Full refund until one month prior to departure. No refund for unused portions or cancel-lations received within four weeks prior to departure unless a substitution is made. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability.

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Wild Florida  (We did this one recently but it sold out so we’re looking for a second date)  Ready for your wildest road trip yet?

Buckle up and take a road trip through our Drive-thru Safari Park where you can see more than 150 exotic and native animals roaming freely. In addition to exploring our drive thru safari, there are also a variety of animal encounters and experiences you will enjoy. From feeding to painting with the tallest living animals on Earth, this adventure will definitely reach new heights.  To make your adventure truly one to remember, admission to our Gator Park is included in all of our Drive-thru Safari Park experiences. Meaning… you can truly walk on the wild side during your visit.

Members $65 Guests $70   includes Transportation, Safari and Gator Park

Leave Suntree Red Ginger 8:45am Satellite Beach Schechter Recreation Center 9:05am Cocoa Beach Country Club 9:30am with an afternoon return.

Saturday, Anna Maria Island Saturday November 14 Sold Out!

The Beach House Restaurant has a selection of fresh seafood and farm to fork features on the Waterfront. The Rod and Reel Pier has a view of Passage Key and Egmont Key and the Gulf Beyond. We will visit the Anna Maria Island Historical Society. This Island just west of Bradenton is known for its’ great little eateries and views of the Gulf of Mexico. We will also tour around Bradenton. The Island is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay, and the Intracoastal Waterway. It’s only 7 1/2 miles long and less than a mile wide and, for starters, boasts not a single towering condo. (No building over three stories is allowed.) Chain restaurants? Very few of them. The restaurants are delightfully local and extremely good. In other words, you’ve stepped into the Florida of decades ago, with one major difference:  Village of the Arts-One day I took a little side trip off the island to Bradenton to explore Village of the Arts. This artists’ colony covers several 1920s Crayola-colored cottages, each featuring a variety of artsy offerings, most open Friday and Saturday. My favorite was Dancing Crane Gallery, with its sculpture, jewelry, and ceramics. I especially loved the gem shop inside, where an artist designs your own piece of jewelry on the spot. I also enjoyed Village Voices & Eclectic Art Emporium, with its Florida author-written books, an art gallery, and local woodwork. “Let’s Not Shout About IT” Having worked in the travel industry all of my life I have visited quite a few places. This beach at the North End of Anna Maria is in my humble opinion among the best in the world. It is so quiet and unspoiled Stroll Anna Maria Green Point Village Members $60 Guests $65 includes Tours, Guide, Transportation and Museum Leave Suntree 7:45am SB 8am and CB 8:30am with an 8pm return.

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Pre-Holiday Shopping Trip with Lavender and Lace Restaurant and Tea House

Saturday, November 21, 2020

link to slides (https://www.slideshare.net/Floridagreeters/lake-alfred)

Pre-Holiday Shopping Trip and an option to lunch at the quaint and scenic Lavender and Lace Tea House
Crafts, Unique Gifts, Trader Joes and an Orlando Outlet Mall on the Return-For unique stuff in a great setting and two more gift and craft shops at the luncheon tea room
The Barn Antiques In 1969, Ednamay Wales’ dream of opening an antique shop became a reality in the form of a small, tin roofed building located on the edge of a horse pasture in rural Polk County, Florida. Today, The Barn Antiques has expanded into much larger quarters and involves all of the Wales family. Frequent trips abroad and extensive local buying allow us to personally examine and select each beautiful antique we offer at The Barn. Now in our fifth decade, we have grown into one of Florida’s most popular destinations for quality antiques: armoires, sideboards, tables, chairs, beds, dressers, and more – pine, primitives, stained glass, cut glass, and art pottery. We are very proud of our vibrant family business and warmly invite you to come out and share in The Barn Experience. The Stable in the Stable, every nook and cranny is always filled with a lovely array of designer wreaths, flower arrangements, swags, and baskets. Avid shoppers are pleasantly overwhelmed by our wide range of items both quaint and sophisticated, including brass, prints, lamps, potpourri, and many other lovely accessories for your home. The Stable’s “SEASONS” building changes with the holidays, FALL, HALLOWEEN, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, SPRING, and EASTER. All are celebrated with many special and unique decorations and themed items.
The Back-Yard Garden Shop- The Back Yard offers a wide selection of garden and lawn accessories in the latest styles, ranging from stepping stones all the way up to twelve-foot trellises and handsome lawn furniture. Come to shop or just to relax under our lush canopies of Confederate Jasmine, as the sound of trickling water mixes with the light tinkle of wind chimes to sweep your stresses away. From topiaries to sprinklers, from fountains to garden architecture, the Back Yard is sure to either help you find just the right improvement for your lawn or garden, or to inspire you to start on one of your own. As you walk from shop to shop, be sure to swing by the dock to feed the Blue Gills, Sunshine Bass, and Shellcrackers in Florida’s picturesque Green Swamp.
The Tea House has a full luncheon including a light Chicken Curry dish and many other superb choices with two gift shops of their own
Members $50 Guests $55 includes Transportation Leave Suntree 8:30am SB 8:45a and CB 9:15am with a return around 7pm.
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Tuesday, November 24

The Ringling Complex is like a trip to Europe without leaving Florida

Ca d Zan House of John

Tour the three-part Ringling Museum.  The Ringling’s, John and Mabel were in love with all things Venetian.  Their Mansion was modeled after the Doge’s Palace and christened with a name from the Venetian vernacular, Ca’d’Zan, the house of John. Their bedrooms had eighteenth century Venetian furnishings; their game room Venetian Carnival figures painted on the ceilings. Venetian colored glass was installed in the windows and Mabel had her own private gondola moored by a waterfront structure reminiscent of something on the Grand Canal. This is a 30-room mansion directly on beautiful Sarasota Bay. The Art Museum resembles a fifteenth century Florentine villa and the 20 galleries are filled with over 500 pieces: El Greco, Rembrandt, Veronese and Velasquez, Frans Hals and Tintoretto and finest collection of Rubens and Baroque art in the country. Next visit the museum of the circus featuring handbills, posters, photographs, miniatures, calliopes and costumes and a full scale capturing of the spirit of the backyard of the Circus.   This will be preceded by a visit to Sarasota’s Amish Section where we will dine at one of wonderful buffet Restaurants and Amish gift shops.  Shoefly pie is not the only choice here where the freshness is legendary.  The Restaurant at the complex can be substituted for the Amish Restaurant if preferred.

$85 including the self-guided tour of the Mansion’s First Floor The Art Museum, Gardens and Circus Museum

Rate includes transportation and guided tour of Sarasota

Leave Walmart Viera Murphy’s Gas Station at 8am and return around 8pm

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*Sold Out Waitlist * Thursday, November 26th Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the Mission Inn Resort and tour of the Villages Complex Members $110 Guests $115 includes Transportation, Taxes, Gratuities and Tour of the Villages and Buffet featuring 7 Stations of the most creative culinary treats in a setting reminiscent of a Spanish Mission. “The dishes are prepared by an-award winning culinary team that reflects their experience from the finest kitchens around the world. On site Herb and Vegetable gardens bring a distinctive homegrown appeal and flavors earning us the reputation as a great spot for celebrating holiday events.”

The new section at the Villages is “Brownwood Paddock Square” based on our Florida Cracker History. The Villages has been for a few years the fastest growing city in the Country.  They have also doubled since 2010.   The Polo Grounds are modeled after the scene in My Fair Lady at the Ascot Races.  This trip has scenery, history and Amazing food with no dishes to clean up. Leave Suntree 9am, SB 9:15am and CB 9:45am  __________________________________________________________

LIGHT UP MOUNT DORA NOVEMBER 28

We’ll start the day in quaint Mount Dora visiting the Lakeside Inn of the 1880’s with its famous rocking chairs overlooking Lake Dora.  Mount Dora is more known for its resemblance to a New England town than the South.  The town features shops, lighthouse, yacht club, restaurants, nostalgia, antiques, Amish ice cream, miniature doll houses, a Sears Mail Order house, and a gallery collection of Thomas Kinkaid, the painter of light.  The Donnelly House is a striking piece of Victorian Gothic architecture located directly across the street from Donnelly Park. Yalaha German Bakery looks like an Alpine Scene out of Hansel and Gretel in the Black Forest. Speaking of the Black Forest have you tried their cake at the Yalaha Bakery?  The Bakery exports Breads including the 7 Grain Wheat bread all over the US.  Try the Liverwurst Sandwich from the Deli or the Chicken Raspberry Salad sandwich.  It’s all good.

Yalaha Bakery     

I Love Mount Dora

Then Mount Dora has one of the most Spectacular light displays anywhere at sunset! Rate $65 members $70 Guests including tours, guide and transportation

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8:30am Suntree Red Ginger, 8:50am Satellite Beach Recreation Center and CB 9:15am Return around 8:30pm

Return to the Most Magical Place on Earth with the Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket

Dates are tentative based on opening and closing times when Disney Calendars are finalized.

EPCOT – Food and Wine Festival November 30  10am departure Suntree Red Ginger 10:30am Cocoa Beach with an apx. 10:30pm return

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Thursday December 3  Holiday Decor at Magic Kingdom  8:30am departure Suntree Red Ginger 9am Cocoa Beach

Animal Kingdom with Avatar

Monday, December 7

Leave Suntree 8:30am and Coca Beach Beach 9:am

Members $45 Guests $50 includes Transportation, Tolls and Parking

Tickets are currently apx. $125 per day for the theme park entrances or $62 per day plus tax for a three-day pass Florida Residency pass includes the International Food  Festival at Epcot and Avatar at Animal Kingdom.

So, a three-day pass at 164 plus $11 tax is $175 is $186 /3 days =$62 per day plus $45 for transportation, tolls and parking= $107 per person per day

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Florida Residents can get a 2-day Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket for just $130 plus tax (that’s just $65 per day plus tax).

St. Augustine at Holiday Time

Saturday, December 5 St. Augustine Holiday Time

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page.”  Saint Augustine (354-386)

After our late morning arrival in the center of Historic Saint Augustine, our nation’s oldest city, we will stop at the welcome center which unravels the progression of Florida’s history with a timeline of the city and here you can pick up a map of the town to follow along with during the tour.  Next, we will visit Flagler’s White Marble Crypt at the church he built in a year housing high ceiling as in European Cathedrals and the largest pipe organ in the Southeast.  After lunch, Step inside and step back in time!   A tour of the Old Town and the Tiffany Windows and the Lightner Museum will help us to re-live the history of this beautiful city.  The Lightner Museum is called the collection of collections.  See shrunken heads, Victorian furniture, a Mummy, Marble Carvings and a fabulous Music Room. Our driving city tour also includes a visit and samples from the Saint Sebastian Winery optional stop for those interested in it or extra shopping time.  We will have time to stroll the Downtown area with its’ more than 80 shops along cobbled lanes shaded by moss-draped oaks. Scattered throughout blocks of historic landmarks, you may discover eclectic offerings from specialty gifts such as handmade candles, woven goods and wood crafts, to clothing and more.  Includes: Transportation aboard Van, taxes, admissions, Florida Greeters tour director, Lightner Museum entrance fees & sightseeing tour!  Tour includes: Transportation, Guided Sightseeing Tour, Winery, Flagler’s Church and Museums. All prices and itinerary are subject to change based upon availability! Members $70 Guests $75 Leave Walmart Viera 8:30am and Cocoa 9am and return around 10pm

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Plaid Tidings Dinner Theater Show and Tarpon Springs taste of Greece TBA

A “heaven-sent” holiday treat! Don’t miss the sequel to one of the most popular shows in the history of Show Palace Dinner Theatre, Forever Plaid. Laugh and celebrate with the “Plaid” boys as they continue their supernatural saga, returning from the afterlife – again – to play their very own hilarious Christmas special featuring a host of holiday songs. This high-spirited and hilarious holiday hit is sure to please any and all audiences – perfect for your holiday group outing.

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Pompeii Traveling Exhibit

Pompeii, the Immortal City plus Little Vietnam and Winter Park

Lee Rosenkranz

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Walmart Viera

8520 N. Wickham Road · Viera, FL

How to find us

White Mini-Bus with Orange Dayaway Travel Club signs on the sides near the Murphy’s Gas Station toward the Northwest corner of the parking lot!

Details

https://youtu.be/yhkeJCKsGTo

The site was lost for centuries and remained almost entirely untouched until 1748. Today, the most advanced scientific research brings to light the extraordinary achievements of Pompeii and the Roman world.

Plunge into the heart of the drama and ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii. Spectacular immersive moments allow you to experience the destruction of the city and to identify with the inhabitants of that time, immobilized by the volcano’s ashes.

Through artwork, interactive mechanical devices, and multimedia experiences, you will embark on a journey through time into the daily life of a first-century Roman town.

Find yourself in the center of events as you hear and feel the roar of the volcano erupting before your eyes. Discover how the excavation of Pompeii in the 18th century influenced the development of archaeology as a scientific study. Play the role of archaeologists through the use of digital interactives and replicas of artifacts from Pompeii.

Although this exhibition is appropriate for people of all ages, some of the art features era-specific depictions of men and women without clothing.

We will be having Lunch in the Little Vietnam area with a plethora of great Pho soup and Vietnamese specialty luncheon spots plus Asian markets and a bargain Asian Import shop.

https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/orlando/little-saigon-vietnamese-restaurants-shops.html

The Last stop will include the lights and decorations of upscale Winter Park!

Members $70 Guests $75

Leave Walmart Viera Murphy’s at 8:30am returning at apx. 8:30pm.

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The Florida Greeters Dayaway Travel Club

Presents “The Everglades, Florida Keys and Key West” Dec. 13 to 16, 2020

A Fully Escorted 4 day & 3 Night Tour limited to 9 passengers

Day 1: Depart 8: am from Groups location (Satellite Beach Schechter Recreation Center, Walmart Viera and Walmart Palm Bay with three short shopping stops along the way or way back including the Sawgrass Mills (world’s largest outlet mall) the Rain Barrel Artisans colony, Key’s Souvenirs and Shell shop. We will make a stop in the Everglades National Park Visitors Center to learn more about the importance of this unique Ecosystem.  Robert is here is the name of a major large fruit stand in the Nursery area of Homestead, Redland and Florida City. We will drive directly through the River of Grass known as the Everglades with its’ fierce Melaleucas along the way. Drive along the Overseas Highway with the Atlantic Ocean on your left and the Gulf of Mexico on your right.  Here you will learn about the history and importance of the Ecosystem, and every island over 42 bridges. Make sure you bring your camera for the scenic picture stop at Channel # 5 overlooking the bridge. Early Dinner on route for the outstanding Sunset at Lorelei Restaurant and Cabana Bar overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.   This evening we check into the 3 Diamond Best Western Hibiscus one block from Duval Street.  Our dinners in the Keys include the great dining at the Half Shell Raw Bar known for outstanding Crab Cakes. The ambiance here includes the Historic Seaport with all of the sailboats including the booze cruise, America’s Cup vessels, Fast Cat and the tall Schooner Masts.

Day 2: Today enjoy a fully narrated trolley ride including all of Key West’s major sights with a choice of guided tours of Hemingway House or the new Butterfly and Nature Conservatory or Key West Aquarium for those who have already seen Hemingways… Browsing time will be allotted on Duval Street. An optional spectacular sunset cruise following or preceding dinner depending on the time of year will be made available. The trolley picks up near the Hotel.

Day 3: After Breakfast we will visit Truman’s little White House and do a driving and walking tour of Hemingway hang outs including Bahama Village.  If you have already visited the little White House then you may wish to substitute the equally interesting Audubon House.  We will also visit Jimmy Buffet’s Margaretville restaurant and shop on Mallory Square. After an afternoon at leisure at the hotel’s tropical pool and bar we will view the famous sunset at Mallory Square.

Day 4: After breakfast on route home a stop at a Marina will be made for an interactive experience feeding the largest Tarpons you will ever see. Early DinnerMrs. Mac’s Kitchen in Key Largo known for award winning conch chowder, fish in tequila sauce and a Key Lime freeze or the Cauley Square Tea Room depending on time of the day. The final attraction is the three-acre National Historic Site which features an amazing coral castle created by Latvian Ed Leedskalnins using nothing but homemade tools that he created from cast off parts, over the 20 years that it took to complete, not one witness has been found that saw construction in progress. Begun in 1920, the amazing structure, comprised of over 1,100 tons of coral rock, features a 9-ton gate and one-of-a-kind sundial.  The story of the castle, seen by millions on television, is related for visitors at the site.

Members $900 per person double occupancy guests $910 Single Occ. Plus $300

Deposits $150 per person, Balance due October 13, 2020 Cancellations: $150 per person non-refundable with Reservations and no refunds within two months prior to departure unless a substitution is found. The tour includes:  accommodations, transportation, attraction admissions, taxes, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and gratuities. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability.  All times are approximate and there are no refunds for unused portions.

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Myakka Elephant Ranch and Arcadia plus the City of Murals (TBA)

Experience these majestic creatures up close and personal.

Learn everything about Elephants in an hour long educational seminar. You will also be learning about the struggles Elephants are facing and what conservationists are doing to protect these amazing creatures.   Arcadia is a Western Town in Florida on route through Florida’s Heartland.   The Town of Murals is award winning and Nationally recognized for its’ public display of over Forty Large Murals throughout the town.

Our Mission

From Tusk to Tail, African to Asian, elephant conservation is our primary purpose.

 Intimate elephant encounters guided by professional caregivers that will enlighten, educate, and provide for an unforgettable experience.

Knowledge and understanding are the gateway to global conservation and restoration of these majestic mammals.

Our passion, dedication, and collective efforts from the public ensure continued success in this vitally important endeavor. 

Leave Viera Walmart Murphys Gas 8am and Palm Bay Road Walmart Murphy’s Gas Station 8:25am with 7 to 7:30pm return.

Members $80 Guests $85

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Learn everything about and what conservationists are doing to protect these amazing December 19 -*Long Ride Long Day-Amelia Island  *Sold Out

Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island is known for its spectacular Architecture including some beautiful Victorian style Restaurants and Homes. The town has an extensive list of buildings on the National Registry. The chamber of commerce building was a former train station downtown, After lunch. we will take either the boat ride or if inclement weather than we will do the museum.  The Amelia Island Museum is an informative place to learn the History of the town which has flown under 8 flags. This afternoon boat tour is a nice blend of history and nature, including a trip up Beach Creek with a beautiful view of the salt marshes and bird life of Cumberland Island. It offers a close-up view of the ruins of the Dungeness Mansion and takes you literally inside Cumberland Island.  The return ride includes Amelia Island Plantation Resort, The Petrified Forest, A ferry boat ride and a scenic ride along the shore passing three attractive state parks and then the St. Johns River to Mayport Naval Air Station.

Members $80 Guests $85 includes tour, transportation, and boat ride.

Leave Suntree Red Ginger 8am Satellite Beach 8:20am and Cocoa Beach 8:45am returning around 9 pm.

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Deland Art History and Nature    December 23

John and Yoko

The town of Deland is loaded with interesting stops including an art in public places program with Sculptures, Poetry and Murals throughout the quaint and colorful town.  The town sometimes referred to as the “Athens of Florida” has the best art collection of Florida throughout the years featuring Nature, World War 2 Submarines, Native American, Spanish and British largescale paintings prominently displayed in a striking History Courthouse with large Roman-Greco Columns and a Southern Copper Top. The driving part of the tour includes the Boston Coffee Shop, the African American Museum, the Gemology Museum, the Stetson Mansion and Stetson University.

We will tour the Art Museum-

This diverse selection of permanent collection pieces explores the broad-reaching subjects of places and faces. From landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes, to photography and portraiture spanning Primitive, Cubist, and Abstract Expressionist movements, our Places and Faces exhibition is an exhilarating adventure in the richness and variety of the world we live in.

Highlights include: Elsie Freund’s spontaneous watercolor landscapes, Harold Garde’s Iconoclass panel, and a Jack Mitchell photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono – from the final comprehensive photo session of Lennon’s life, taken one month before his death.

Don’t miss this beautiful and transportive showcase right here in our DeLand gallery.

Leave Suntree Red Ginger 8:30am Satellite Beach 8:50am and Cocoa Beach 9am returning around 7 pm.

Members $55 Guests $60 includes sightseeing tour, museum admission, guide, and transportation

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December 25^th Bok Tower and Christmas Décor at the Pinewood Estate

Today we will take the guided tour of the grounds to learn about the gardening! “Only an innate pessimist could go out in the vicinity of Lake Wales, see the beautiful scenery, groves, lakes and not acknowledge that Lake Wales is the best, a good place to live in and a good place to go to heaven from” Anyone who has made a pilgrimage to the soaring symmetry of Bok Tower does not doubt the accuracy of that statement. Named for its’ builder, Ladies Home Journal editor and Pulitzer Prize winner Edward W. Bok, the tower is 205 feet of coquina stone and pink Georgia marble, a Gothic-inspired spire with a frieze of Florida wildlife crowned by corner finials of eagles and pinnacles of herons, with a massive yellow brass repousse door depicting the story of creation from Genesis. Inside are carved the words of Bok’s Dutch grandmother, “Make you the world a bit better and beautiful because you have lived in it.”  Bok’s creation personifies that philosophy. He transformed a 300-foot mini-mountain (highest point of land in peninsula Florida) into a 130-acre sanctuary, utilizing the genius of the dean of American Landscape Architects Fredrick Law Olmstead, whose other credits along with his Father include the White House, Central Park and the Biltmore estate. For his Florida miracle, he imported tons of soil as base for a thousand imported oaks, 20,000 ferns, and azaleas, 300 magnolias and a hundred palms, two of which were planted by President Coolidge at the dedication in 1929. Everywhere there are exotic plants, orchids and jasmine and bauhinia, framing quiet corners for relaxation and meditation, for comprehending the words of naturalist John Burroughs prominently posted near the entrance: “I come here to find myself. It’s so easy to get lost in the world.” Explore Pinewood Estate’s beautiful gardens and 20 room Mediterranean-style mansion built in the early 1930s. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is considered one of the finest examples of Mediterranean-style architecture in Florida.

Members $55 Guests $60 Entrances to Bok Tower and the Pinewood Estate, Guide and Transportation   Leave Suntree 8am SB 8:15am and CB 8:45am returning in the late afternoon.

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Christmas at Gaylord Palms and Cirque Dreams December 27

This amazing display replaces the Ice Exhibit this year so you will be warm and cozy and not in 9-degree Weather.   The beautifully designed Gaylord Palms Resort known for its huge glass enclosed replica of three Florida Ecosystems.  Key West, St. Augustine and the Everglades are effectively replicated.  You are inside but feel outside.  The magnificent decorations boost your holiday spirits.    The Biblical Stained-Glass Windows re tell the stories of the Bible from the beginning onward in a Majestic setting along with a detailed Nativity Scene.

I Love Christmas Movies™

An Immersive Pop-Up Experience

• Interact and capture moments with the characters, sets and moments you know-and-love.
• Over 13 fully immersive scenes complete with replicas of film props, audio clips, and more.
• Featuring THE POLAR EXPRESS™, A CHRISTMAS STORY™, ELF™, NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION™, and THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS™.
• Travel with Buddy the Elf from Santa’s North Pole workshop to New York City; take photos in front of the Griswold’s house adorned with thousands of Christmas lights; and more

Members $75 Guests $80 including transportation, shows and displays plus an awarding winning lights display at Celebration FL and a neighborhood display that won National Recognition.   Leave Suntree Red Ginger @ 8:30am and Satellite Beach Recreation Center @ 8:50am with an 8pm return

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March 7-André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra

– (waitlist) a musical phenomenon and one of the biggest solo male touring artists in the world! People cross States and even Countries to attend these events which are also known for watching Audience participants Waltz in the aisles. Our Center Seats are in Section 110 Row 9 which is about 10 rows lower than when we went in 2017.  Members $175 per person Guests $180 Leave Suntree Red Ginger 3:45pm Satellite Beach Schechter Center 4pm and Cocoa Beach Country Club 4:30pm return 11 to 11:30pm. Dinner on own at Millennia Mall has a choice of Brio Tuscan, PF Chang, California Kitchen, Cheesecake Factory or a well assorted group of choices in the food court.

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Biloxi, New Orleans and Southern Plantations Fully Escorted aboard  Deluxe Modern Minibus 6 days 5 nights March 21-26, 2021

Day 1: Board our air-conditioned deluxe Mini Bus for travel through Florida to the Panhandle. The Mini Bus makes a rest or snack stop approximately every two hours. Tonight’s accommodations are in the Panhandle area at the charming Victorian Defuniak Springs.
Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. We will visit the Pensacola Naval Air Museum this morning. The air collection here is the best in the country including the Smithsonian. We continue west toward Biloxi via Alabama passing the USS Alabama Battleship. Our location in Biloxi is the Imperial Palace Hotel & casino with 32 floors, stores, movies, rooftop lounge, restaurants & 24-hour gaming.
Day 3- Louisiana Swamp Boat Tour-The Honey Island Swamp is a rich habitat full of wildlife. See the wildlife up close and personal as you explore narrow slews that only our 22-passenger boats are built to navigate. Get the chance to see alligators, raccoons, wild boar, exotic birds, turtles, and many more animals that call the swamp home. Hear all about the Louisiana bayou as your captain tells you all about the different types of flora and fauna that surround you. Afterward a visit through Slidell Main Street and the Antiques section.
Day 4: After Breakfast at the Hotel we leave for New Orleans via the scenic route along the coast passing Gulfport and Bay St. Louis. Our destination is the World War II Memorial Museum in New Orleans. The morning will be spent touring the museum. Then we will have lunch at Dragos followed by a visit to the World-Famous New Orleans Mardi Gras Museum. Dragos is famous for Oysters and Lobsters but there are several other choices. Dragos Charbroiled Oysters are legendary. It all started back in 1993, when Tommy Cvitanovich, our second-generation restaurant manager, decided to experiment with a sauce of garlic, butter and herbs. He brushed it on a fresh batch of oysters, then dusted them with a blend of Parmesan and Romano cheese and cooked them in their shell on a hot grill. The results were incredibly delicious—and a legend was born!
Since then, these special oysters have become a favorite among Drago’s patrons and restaurant critics alike. On a busy day, our grills turn out more than 900 dozen Charbroiled Oysters a day.
Since 1947, our artists and craftsmen have designed and built the oldest and biggest parade floats and attractions for each Mardi Gras season, with over 500 floats built and decorated each year. After the tour we will stop at Cafe Du Monde which is world famous for Chicory Coffee and Beignets in the French Market.
Return to IP hotel.
Day 5: Breakfast. Today we will visit famed Bellingrath Gardens. After departing Biloxi, we head toward the “Cradle of the Confederacy”, the heart of Dixie, Alabama. This is an 800-acre estate of natural woodland and 65 acres of planted gardens. Tonight’s accommodations are in the Tallahassee area.
Day 6: Breakfast at the motel. This morning we will visit the Pebble Hill Plantation. Here you can just imagine the dignitaries who have dined in the exquisite dining room. From the home you can see the Equestrian quarters and sprawling gardens which surround the Plantation. This is a throwback to another era of Southern Opulence as if a movie of the Civil War Era is unfolding before your very eyes. Homeward Bound.

RATE: Members $995 Double Occupancy per person $270 Single Supplement 2 dinners and 5 breakfasts
Deposits $100 per person, Balance due, 2021 Cancellations: No refunds within two months prior to departure unless a substitution is found. The tour includes: accommodations, transportation, attraction admissions, taxes, 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and guide. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability. All times are approximate and there are no refunds for unused portions. We Highly Recommend Trip Cancellation Insurance to avoid penalties!

RESERVATION FORM:    Reservations are on a request basis until payment is received. Please place your reservations and make checks payable to Florida Greeters, Inc. and mail to:   6300 North Wickham Road, # 130-222 Melbourne, FL  32940 or credit card by Phone (321) 259-6300    Internet: www.dayawaytravel.com     E-mail:   dayawaytravel@aol.com

Name or Names:  _____________________ Phone: ________________

e-mail address: ____________________            Pick up point:   ___________

Rates Includes:  Transportation aboard Mini Bus according to group size, port taxes, admissions, tour guide, &gratuities. Cancellations:  Full refund until one month prior to departure.  $10 charge up until two weeks prior to departure. No refund for unused portions or cancellations received within two weeks prior to departure unless a substitution is made. Separate Conditions apply to Multi Day Trips according to trip flyer or brochure.  All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability.

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Travel Terms and Conditions

1. People want to Travel
2. They will want to Travel in small groups
3. Less Populated Areas or Open-Air Boat Rides and Places
4. Simple and easy does it Booking Process
5. Flexibility in Planning and Touring
6. They want to be updated on the safety/cleanliness policies

Hand Sanitizer and wipes are available upon entrances and exits

Temperature Checks & Leave one seat between passengers either empty or for shopping bags or personal items

Masks are required for travel in the Mini Bus and any attractions that require them And of course, Do not Travel yet if you have a cold or immunity issues.

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The Dora Canal Tour! August 15

This boat ride is as good as any offered Worldwide such as in Thailand, Costa Rica or the Amazon. Depart Suntree Red Ginger 7:45a Satellite Beach 8am Cocoa Beach 8:30am return apx. 6pm Welcome aboard for a narrated tour! In the 1930’s, Grantlant Rice, a leading sports writer, called the Dora Canal “the most beautiful mile of water in the world” and you may also embrace these thoughts after seeing the beauty of the Dora Canal. As part of the Oklawaha River system, the Dora Canal is a natural stream connecting Lake Eustis to Lake Dora.  Surveyors named Lake Dora in honor of a young woman who allowed them to camp on her homestead and gave them meals.  The canal, originally known as ‘Elfin River’, was eventually changed to Dora Canal. In the late 1800’s the waterway became the mainstay of commerce for the area bringing supplies and mail to the region.  Sightseeing steamers also plied the waters bringing visitors from Palatka and Orlando.  One visitor was quoted as saying, “Floating down the Elfin River on a moonlit night is like a trip into an enchanted fairyland…the beauty of the stream is unexcelled.”  The preservation of the canal was assured when, in 1938, the Wilson Cypress Company was logging the area and were eventually persuaded to leave the cypress along the canal alone and deed a small strip of land surrounding the canal to the county.  In 1957, additional land was given by several ecology-minded forefathers with the stipulation that it be preserved and maintained in its natural state. The Dora Canal is part of the history of Lake County. The ancient cypress trees with their lofty osprey nests, turtles sunning themselves on logs, egrets and the occasional alligator or two, lend themselves naturally to the incomparable beauty of the Dora Canal.  Experience for yourself this treasure of Lake County.  Lunch, Shopping and browsing time at the quaint & colorful village type shops of Mount Dora and a stop at Trader Joes on the return. $75 Member’s $80  guests

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Dade City Pioneer Museum, Brooksville Groves and Country Roads Saturday September 12, 2020

This pioneer museum has a railroad station and train cars plus an old fashioned moonshine still, schoolhouse, church, crafts and art room, plus a hilly field. It’s a highly nostalgic spot with some good history and architecture. The road between Dade City and Brooksville is countryfied with hills in Florida but it doesn’t look like Florida. Leave Red Ginger 8am, Satellite Beach 8:20am and Cocoa Beach Country Club 8:45am with a 7:30pm return.  Tour includes admissions, tour, guide and attractions!  Members $50 Guests $55

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Saturday, September 19

Ca d Zan House of John

The Ringling Complex is like a trip to Europe without leaving Florida

Tour the three-part Ringling Museum.  The Ringling’s, John and Mabel were in love with all things Venetian.  Their Mansion was modeled after the Doge’s Palace and christened with a name from the Venetian vernacular, Ca’d’Zan, the house of John. Their bedrooms had eighteenth century Venetian furnishings; their game room Venetian Carnival figures painted on the ceilings. Venetian colored glass was installed in the windows and Mabel had her own private gondola moored by a waterfront structure reminiscent of something on the Grand Canal. This is a 30 room mansion directly on beautiful Sarasota Bay. The Art Museum resembles a fifteenth century Florentine villa and the 20 galleries are filled with over 500 pieces: El Greco, Rembrandt, Veronese and Velasquez, Frans Hals and Tintoretto and finest collection of Rubens and Baroque art in the country. Next visit the museum of the circus featuring handbills, posters, photographs, miniatures, calliopes and costumes and a full scale capturing of the spirit of the backyard of the Circus.      This will be preceded by a visit to Sarasota’s Amish Section where we will dine at one of wonderful buffet Restaurants and Amish gift shops.  Shoefly pie is not the only choice here where the freshness is legendary.  The Restaurant at the complex can be substituted for the Amish Restaurant if preferred.

$85 including the self-guided tour of the Mansion’s First Floor

The Art Museum, Gardens and Circus Museum

Rate includes transportation and guided tour of Sarasota

Leave Walmart Viera Murphy’s Gas Station at 8am and return around 8pm

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The Dali Museum St. Pete

October 3-The Dali Museum and Mazzaro’s Deli Market Restaurant

Surrealistic Art from Salvador Dali at the World’s Largest Collection of his Art

An opportunity to witness the works of one of the World’s most offbeat talented Artists of his time.   Dali, the symbolic artist with his large-scale paintings within a painting and the incredible Persistence of Time.  What a luxury it is that we have the World’s largest collection of Salvador Dali. The Dali has doubled its’ size. We visit Haslam’s Book Store which is the oldest and largest in the State.

WELCOME TO MAZZARO’S ITALIAN MARKET

From fresh roasted coffee to delicious deli selections, gourmet baked goods to handmade pastas and specialty cheeses, Mazzaro’s is more than a one-of-a-kind Italian gourmet market – it’s one of Tampa Bay’s favorite culinary destinations.

Voted #1 of 703 Restaurants in St. Petersburg

Leave Suntree 7:45am Satellite Beach 8:05am Cocoa Beach 8:30am returning around 8:30pm.   Members $75 Guests $80 includes tour guide, transportation, sightseeing, the State’s largest Book Store and Exhibit Entrances. Lunch at Mazzaro’s is not included

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Saturday, TBA

Anna Maria Island Saturday, October • This trip sold out fast a few times The Beach House Restaurant has a selection of fresh seafood and farm to fork features on the Waterfront. The Rod and Reel Pier has a view of Passage Key and Egmont Key and the Gulf Beyond. We will visit the Anna Maria Island Historical Society. This Island just west of Bradenton is known for its’ great little eateries and views of the Gulf of Mexico. We will also tour around Bradenton. The Island is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay, and the Intracoastal Waterway. It’s only 7 1/2 miles long and less than a mile wide and, for starters, boasts not a single towering condo. (No building over three stories is allowed.) Chain restaurants? Very few of them. The restaurants are delightfully local and extremely good. In other words, you’ve stepped into the Florida of decades ago, with one major difference: New amenities enhance the old charm for a winning combination. Village of the Arts-One day I took a little side trip off the island to Bradenton to explore Village of the Arts. This artists’ colony covers several 1920s Crayola-colored cottages, each featuring a variety of artsy offerings, most open Friday and Saturday. My favorite was Dancing Crane Gallery, with its sculpture, jewelry, and ceramics. I especially loved the gem shop inside, where an artist designs your own piece of jewelry on the spot. I also enjoyed Village Voices & Eclectic Art Emporium, with its Florida author-written books, an art gallery, and local woodwork. “Let’s Not Shout About IT” Having worked in the travel industry all of my life I have visited quite a few places. This beach at the North End of Anna Maria is in my humble opinion among the best in the world. It is so quiet and unspoiled Stroll Anna Maria Green Point Village Members $60 Guests $65 includes Tours, Guide, Transportation and Museum Leave Suntree 7:45am SB 8am and CB 8:30am with about an 8pm return.

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Saturday October 10-*Long Ride Long Day-Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island is known for its spectacular Architecture including some beautiful Victorian style Restaurants and Homes. The town has an extensive list of buildings on the National Registry. The chamber of commerce building was a former train station downtown, After lunch. we will take either the boat ride or if inclement weather than we will do the museum.  The Amelia Island Museum is an informative place to learn the History of the town which has flown under 8 flags. This afternoon boat tour is a nice blend of history and nature, including a trip up Beach Creek with a beautiful view of the salt marshes and bird life of Cumberland Island. It offers a close-up view of the ruins of the Dungeoness Mansion and takes you literally inside Cumberland Island.  The return ride includes Amelia Island Plantation Resort, The Petrified Forest, A ferry boat ride and a scenic ride along the shore passing three attractive state parks and then the St. Johns River to Mayport Naval Air Station.

Members $80 Guests $85 includes tour, transportation, and boat ride.

Leave Suntree Red Ginger 8am Satellite Beach 8:20am and Cocoa Beach 8:45am returning around 9 pm.

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Cassadaga Spiritual Tour

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Cassadaga Halloween Season in Cassadaga Spiritual Community October 18
The Spiritualist camp known as Cassadaga was founded over 100 years ago and has been designated a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The Architecture is a mix of New England Cobblestone Village and Southern Magnolia Outback. The sights of Lake Helen and Cassadaga include: The Cassadaga Hotel re-built in 1928, Englewood Victorian Plantation Home, Colby Memorial Temple (built 1920), 100 wooden homes, the New Age Cassadaga Camp Bookstore and Lake Colby Park. On Sundays, a church service is open to the public with lovely traditional hymns and an enlightening service. Also, on Sunday an open reading session is viewable at no charge where spiritualists and those studying the art will choose participants in the audience to communicate with and relay messages and feelings from those no longer with us in the flesh. The Bookstores are well stocked with new age and meditative items and books. The choices for lunch are Sinatra’s Ristorante in the Cassadaga Hotel or a quicker option is the homemade food offered before the audience readings in the Colby Memorial Temple for donations. If you are interested in a private reading the names and numbers of the readers are posted in several places including the Hotel and the Bookstore.
Nearby Lake Helen Picture stops include the eyebrow house, The Victorian Ann Stevens House and the Cabin on the Lake. Cassadaga Picture Stops include Lake Colby, the Church, The Cassadaga Hotel, and some architecturally interesting homes and decorations. The return trip includes a ride along a Street in Sanford with some Southern Porches, White Wrought Iron, Overhanging Oaks and a small-town southern feel to the homes on cobblestone streets. Leave Walmart Viera Murphy’s Gas Station at 8:15am and return around 5pm. 10-10:30 am Healing by touch 10-11:30 am Church Service with very good singing and fellowship 12:30-1:30 Open Messaging Service (like watching the John Edwards TV show in person) Members $50 Guests $55 – includes transportation, Public Readings, Services, Healings and Guide. * It is a good idea to bring some singles which can be used as donation tips during the Reiki Healing, Church Service and Public Readings.

Walmart Viera

8520 N. Wickham Road · Viera, FL

How to find us

White Mini-Bus with Orange Dayaway Travel Club sign on the sides! near Murphy’s Gas Station

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Return to the Most Magical Place on Earth with the Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket

Leave Suntree 9am and Satellite Beach 9:15am

Members $45 Guests $50 includes Transportation, Tolls and Parking

Tickets are currently apx. $100 per day for the theme park entrances or $65 per day plus tax for a two day pass or $58 per day with a three day Florida Residency pass includes the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot and this summer the new Star Wars area at Disney Studios.

So a two day pass at 130 is $65 per day plus $45 for transportation, tolls and parking= $110 per person per day plus tax

Florida Residents can get a 2-day Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket for just $130 plus tax (that’s just $65 per day plus tax). Or, enjoy more magic with a 3-day or 4-day specially priced ticket.

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Thursday, November 26th

Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the Mission Inn Resort and tour of the Villages Complex

Members $110 Guests $115 includes Transportation, Taxes, Gratuities and Tour of the Villages and Buffet featuring 7 Stations of the most creative culinary treats in a setting reminiscent of a Spanish Mission. “The dishes are prepared by an-award winning culinary team that reflects their experience from the finest kitchens around the world. On site Herb and Vegetable gardens bring a distinctive homegrown appeal and flavors earning us the reputation as a great spot for celebrating holiday events.”

The new section at the Villages is “Brownwood Paddock Square” based on our Florida Cracker History. The Villages has been for a few years the fastest growing city in the Country.  They have also doubled since 2010.   The Polo Grounds are modeled after the scene in My Fair Lady at the Ascot Races.  This trip has scenery, history and Amazing food with no dishes to clean up. Leave Suntree 9am, SB 9:15am and CB 9:45am _________________________________________________________________________

The Florida Greeters Dayaway Travel Club

Presents “The Everglades, Florida Keys and Key West” Dec. 13 to 16, 2020

A Fully Escorted 4 day & 3 Night Tour limited to 9 passengers

Day 1: Depart 8: am from Groups location (Satellite Beach Schechter Recreation Center, Walmart Viera and Walmart Palm Bay with three short shopping stops along the way or way back including the Sawgrass Mills (world’s largest outlet mall) the Rain Barrel Artisans colony, Key’s Souvenirs and Shell shop. We will make a stop in the Everglades National Park Visitors Center to learn more about the importance of this unique Ecosystem.  Robert is here is the name of a major large fruit stand in the Nursery area of Homestead, Redland and Florida City. We will drive directly through the River of Grass known as the Everglades with its’ fierce Melaleucas along the way. Drive along the Overseas Highway with the Atlantic Ocean on your left and the Gulf of Mexico on your right.  Here you will learn about the history and importance of the Ecosystem, and every island over 42 bridges. Make sure you bring your camera for the scenic picture stop at Channel # 5 overlooking the bridge. Early Dinner on route for the outstanding Sunset at Lorelei Restaurant and Cabana Bar overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.   This evening we check into the 3 Diamond Best Western Hibiscus one block from Duval Street.  Our dinners in the Keys include the great dining at the Half Shell Raw Bar known for outstanding Crab Cakes. The ambiance here includes the Historic Seaport with all of the sailboats including the booze cruise, America’s Cup vessels, Fast Cat and the tall Schooner Masts.

Day 2: Today enjoy a fully narrated trolley ride including all of Key West’s major sights with a choice of guided tours of Hemingway House or the new Butterfly and Nature Conservatory or Key West Aquarium for those who have already seen Hemingways… Browsing time will be allotted on Duval Street. An optional spectacular sunset cruise following or preceding dinner depending on the time of year will be made available. The trolley picks up near the Hotel.

Day 3: After Breakfast we will visit Truman’s little White House and do a driving and walking tour of Hemingway hang outs including Bahama Village.  If you have already visited the little White House then you may wish to substitute the equally interesting Audubon House.  We will also visit Jimmy Buffet’s Margaretville restaurant and shop on Mallory Square. After an afternoon at leisure at the hotel’s tropical pool and bar we will view the famous sunset at Mallory Square.

Day 4: After breakfast on route home a stop at a Marina will be made for an interactive experience feeding the largest Tarpons you will ever see. Early DinnerMrs. Mac’s Kitchen in Key Largo known for award winning conch chowder, fish in tequila sauce and a Key Lime freeze or the Cauley Square Tea Room depending on time of the day. The final attraction is the three-acre National Historic Site which features an amazing coral castle created by Latvian Ed Leedskalnins using nothing but homemade tools that he created from cast off parts, over the 20 years that it took to complete, not one witness has been found that saw construction in progress. Begun in 1920, the amazing structure, comprised of over 1,100 tons of coral rock, features a 9-ton gate and one-of-a-kind sundial.  The story of the castle, seen by millions on television, is related for visitors at the site.

Members $900 per person double occupancy guests $910 Single Occ. Plus $300

Deposits $150 per person, Balance due October 13, 2020 Cancellations: $150 per person non-refundable with Reservations and no refunds within two months prior to departure unless a substitution is found. The tour includes:  accommodations, transportation, attraction admissions, taxes, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and gratuities. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability.  All times are approximate and there are no refunds for unused portions.

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Biloxi, New Orleans and Southern Plantations Fully Escorted aboard Deluxe Modern Minibus 6 days 5 nights March  21 to 26, 2021

Day 1: Board our air conditioned deluxe Mini Bus for travel through Florida to the Panhandle. The Mini Bus makes a rest or snack stop approximately every two hours. Tonight’s accommodations are in the Panhandle area at the charming Victorian Defuniak Springs.
Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. We will visit the Pensacola Naval Air Museum this morning. The air collection here is the best in the country including the Smithsonian. We continue west toward Biloxi via Alabama passing the USS Alabama Battleship. Our location in Biloxi is the Imperial Palace Hotel & casino with 32 floors, stores, movies, rooftop lounge, restaurants & 24-hour gaming.
Day 3- Louisiana Swamp Boat Tour-The Honey Island Swamp is a rich habitat full of wildlife. See the wildlife up close and personal as you explore narrow slews that only our 22-passenger boats are built to navigate. Get the chance to see alligators, raccoons, wild boar, exotic birds, turtles, and many more animals that call the swamp home. Hear all about the Louisiana bayou as your captain tells you all about the different types of flora and fauna that surround you. Afterward a visit through Slidell Main Street and the Antiques section.
Day 4: After Breakfast at the Hotel we leave for New Orleans via the scenic route along the coast passing Gulfport and Bay St. Louis. Our destination is the World War II Memorial Museum in New Orleans. The morning will be spent touring the museum. Then we will have lunch at Dragos followed by a visit to the World-Famous New Orleans Mardi Gras Museum. Dragos is famous for Oysters and Lobsters but there are several other choices. Dragos Charbroiled Oysters are legendary. It all started back in 1993, when Tommy Cvitanovich, our second-generation restaurant manager, decided to experiment with a sauce of garlic, butter and herbs. He brushed it on a fresh batch of oysters, then dusted them with a blend of Parmesan and Romano cheese and cooked them in their shell on a hot grill. The results were incredibly delicious—and a legend was born!
Since then, these special oysters have become a favorite among Drago’s patrons and restaurant critics alike. On a busy day, our grills turn out more than 900 dozen Charbroiled Oysters a day.
Since 1947, our artists and craftsmen have designed and built the oldest and biggest parade floats and attractions for each Mardi Gras season, with over 500 floats built and decorated each year. After the tour we will stop at Cafe Du Monde which is world famous for Chicory Coffee and Beignets in the French Market.
Return to IP hotel.
Day 5: Breakfast. Today we will visit famed Bellingrath Gardens. After departing Biloxi, we head toward the “Cradle of the Confederacy”, the heart of Dixie, Alabama. This is an 800-acre estate of natural woodland and 65 acres of planted gardens. Tonight’s accommodations are in the Tallahassee area.
Day 6: Breakfast at the motel. This morning we will visit the Pebble Hill Plantation. Here you can just imagine the dignitaries who have dined in the exquisite dining room. From the home you can see the Equestrian quarters and sprawling gardens which surround the Plantation. This is a throwback to another era of Southern Opulence as if a movie of the Civil War Era is unfolding before your very eyes. Homeward Bound.

RATE: Members $995 Double Occupancy per person $270 Single Supplement 2 dinners and 5 breakfasts
Deposits $100 per person, Balance due August 6, 2020 Cancellations: No refunds within two months prior to departure unless a substitution is found. The tour includes: accommodations, transportation, attraction admissions, taxes, 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and guide. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability. All times are approximate and there are no refunds for unused portions. We Highly Recommend Trip Cancellation Insurance to avoid penalties!

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RESERVATION FORM:    Reservations are on a request basis until payment is received. Please place your reservations and make checks payable to Florida Greeters, Inc. and mail to:   6300 North Wickham Road, # 130-222 Melbourne, FL  32940 or credit card by Phone (321) 259-6300    Internet: www.dayawaytravel.com     E-mail:   dayawaytravel@aol.com

Name or Names:  _____________________ Phone: ________________

e-mail address: ____________________            Pick up point:   ___________

Rates Includes:  Transportation aboard Mini Bus according to group size, port taxes, admissions, tour guide, &gratuities. Cancellations:  Full refund until one month prior to departure.  $10 charge up until two weeks prior to departure. No refund for unused portions or cancellations received within two weeks prior to departure unless a substitution is made. Separate Conditions apply to Multi Day Trips according to trip flyer or brochure.  All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability.

Travel Guidelines-

1. People want to Travel
2. They will want to Travel in small groups
3. Less Populated Areas or Open-Air Boat Rides and Places
4. Simple and easy does it Booking Process
5. Flexibility in Planning and Touring
6. 14 Day Cancellation on Day Trips
7. They want to be updated on the safety/cleanliness policies

Hand Sanitizer and wipes are available upon entrances and exits

Temperature Checks & Leave one seat between passengers either empty or for shopping bags or personal items

Masks are required for travel in the Mini Bus and any attractions that require them And of course, Do not Travel yet if you have a cold or immunity issues.

Dayaway Travel Club

Presents Travel by Design

“Dayaways” and “Mini Vacations”

“If you’ve got a hobby we’ve got a tour”

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June 23  *Sold Out* Scenic Drive of Juno, Jupiter Island and the Turtle Loggerhead Marinelife Center

This will be an easygoing freeflowing trip to ease into the return of touring.  We will explore some scenic Drive areas and lunch overlooking the River in Jupiter.  We will stop at the Sea Turtle Hospital which does wonderful rehab work with injured Turtles from as far away as the Galapagos Islands.  We will go where the road goes through covered Banyon Trees forming a canopy over the road toward some of the most equisite Mansions in the World on Jupiter Island. Members $50 and Guests $55 includes transportation, guided sightseeing and the admission to the Turtle Museum.   Leave Suntree 9am and Satellite Beach 9:20am

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The Dora Canal Tour! July 11

This boat ride is as good as any offered Worldwide such as in Thailand, Costa Rica, or the Amazon. Depart Suntree Red Ginger 7:45a  Satellite Beach 8 am Cocoa Beach 8:30 am return apx.

6 pm Welcome aboard for a narrated tour! In the 1930s, Grantlant Rice, a leading sportswriter, called the Dora Canal “the most beautiful mile of water in the world” and you may also embrace these thoughts after seeing the beauty of the Dora Canal. As part of the Oklawaha River system, the Dora Canal is a natural stream connecting Lake Eustis to Lake Dora.  Surveyors named Lake Dora in honor of a young woman who allowed them to camp on her homestead and gave them meals.  The canal, originally known as ‘Elfin River’, was eventually changed to Dora Canal. In the late 1800s the waterway became the mainstay of commerce for the area bringing supplies and mail to the region.  Sightseeing steamers also plied the waters bringing visitors from Palatka and Orlando.  One visitor was quoted as saying, “Floating down the Elfin River on a moonlit night is like a trip into an enchanted fairyland…the beauty of the stream is unexcelled.”  The preservation of the canal was assured when, in 1938, the Wilson Cypress Company was logging the area and were eventually persuaded to leave the cypress along the canal alone and deed a small strip of land surrounding the canal to the county.  In 1957, additional land was given by several ecology-minded forefathers with the stipulation that it be preserved and maintained in its natural state. The Dora Canal is part of the history of Lake County. The ancient cypress trees with their lofty osprey nests, turtles sunning themselves on logs, egrets, and the occasional alligator or two, lend themselves naturally to the incomparable beauty of the Dora Canal.  Experience for yourself this treasure of Lake County.  Lunch,  Lunch, Shopping and browsing time   at the quaint & colorful village-type- shops of Mount Dora and a stop at Trader Joes on the return. $75 Member’s $80  guests

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July 25 Lake Placid Caladiums and the Town of Murals

We make stops at fruit markets and welcome centers and fudge places and sights along the route and the return. Lake Placid Florida Includes a tour of the Caladium Growing Fields, Farms and Life size Murals.  Virtually all of the World’s Caladiums are grown here in Lake Placid, Florida.  If you travel to Tulip time in Amsterdam or the Chelsea Flower Show in London, the Caladiums will still be from Lake Placid.  The Mural Society contributes to the beauty of our town and helps preserve our colorful history. 36 murals grace the sides of buildings around town and even the trash containers have color and style.  $70 members $75 guests Leave 7am Suntree, 7:15am SB and 7:45am CB Return around 7p.m. Lunch on own at Chicanes located in the atmosphere of the Inn on the Lake in Sebring Lake Placid Florida has so much to offer; it’s no wonder more and more people are calling it home!  Just ask Reader’s Digest who voted Lake Placid Florida America’s Most Interesting Town!! Known as the Caladium Capital of the World, Lake Placid has 27 freshwater lakes, beautiful Murals around town depicting our history, Toby’s Clown School and the historical Happiness Tower which rises 270 feet above ground. (Sorry, Tower tours are not available at this time) Enjoy a historically good time at the Depot Museum which is the home of the red caboose and local history artifacts displayed by the Lake Placid Historical Society. Indoor attractions include a movie about the making of the murals and framed renditions of all of the town’s now 40 something murals and the Caladium coop arts and crafts shop made up of several of the local artisans crafts, antiques and small gift items available for purchase. They have added a Vintage and special cars, trucks, motorcycles and antique tractors gather to participate in this increasingly popular car show.  Where is the Lake Wales Ridge, and how did it form?

• The Ridge is about 110 miles long, running from south of Lake Placid to north of Clermont; and averages about 15 miles in width.
• US 27 runs on top of the Ridge.
• The Lake Wales Ridge is the largest, highest, and the oldest of the ridges of Central Florida. Other nearby ridges include the Winter Haven Ridge, Bombing Range Ridge, and the Mount Dora Ridge.
• The average height of the Lake Wales Ridge is about 100 feet above sea level; however, some sections are much higher: the hill at Bok Tower near Lake Wales is 295 feet above sea level.
• The ridges were formed as coastal ridges when the seas were higher, and the Lake Wales Ridge is at least a million years old. The ridges are sometimes collectively called “Florida’s Ancient Islands”.

Why so special?

• As the ridges were once isolated islands, they developed unique habitats and ecosystems that survive … and thrive when conserved … to this day.
• Thanks to these unique ecosystems, the local area is a hotspot for endemics (species that are found only in one location). Highlands and Polk counties are #10 and #11 on the list for rare species in the whole country!
• The Florida Scrub Jay is an example of an endangered endemic.
• Two habitats that are found only here are “Ancient Scrub” (primarily low scrub oak with lots of open sand) and “Sandhill” (Pine and Turkey Oak on rolling sand hills). Many conservation areas on the Ridge have one or both of these habitats.

Why care? We get most of our water from rainfall recharging the aquifers underneath where we live. The natural lands provide the water … naturally and free. _______________________________________________________________________

  The Rainbow Springs and Rainbow River Singing Boat Ride! Aug 1

A stop has been added at the Nationally famous Yalaha German Bakery for a snack stop on route because lunch at the Blue Gator will not be till 2pm. Singing River Tours specializes in eco-tours on a comfortable, covered 40′ pontoon boat with the addition of original music! The tours offer education about the local area and its history, as well as the environment and wildlife along the beautiful waters of the crystal clear spring-fed Rainbow River and the dark, swamp-fed Withlacoochee River, in west central Florida. Your tour guide, Jon Semmes, is a professional boat captain and musician. Jon shares his knowledge of Florida’s ecology and history through story and song. What sets Singing River Tours apart from other river cruises is Jon’s talent with guitar and voice. As a professional musician and entertainer, Jon has spent many years sharing music and stories with audiences large and small. Singing River Tours offers a standard eco-tour lasting about an hour and forty minutes. All tours are handicap-accessible Rainbow Springs is arguably the most beautiful park in Florida for Natural Scenery.  This is one of the few spots in Florida with Waterfalls.  The waters are clean and clear and the foiliage is lush and colorful.   Return stop at Russell Stover Outlet Shop. The Luncheon Restaurant has outdoor and indoor seating overlooking the Riverfront! Members $75 Guests $80 including admissions, transportation and guided sightseeing Leave Suntree 8:15am Satellite Beach 8:30am __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Floatathon 2020 Ginnie Springs August  8

Ginnie Springs is a privately-owned park with tubing, swimming & snorkeling in a pristine environment!   ALCOHOL PERMITTED! “The most popular freshwater dive site in the world can be found at Ginnie Springs on the banks of the Santa Fe River” called Visibility Forever by Jacques Cousteau.   Great Outdoors voted best new Restaurant in Florida is located in a former 1800’s Opera House converted into a 2-story restaurant reflecting High Springs’ outdoor activities for which it is named & located in. High Springs is a nostalgic look at old Florida known for Quaint & colorful shops, cafes, Southern décor & Oak Trees with Spanish Moss! Members $75, Guests $80 Rate includes transportation & park entrance! Tube rentals & lunch are extra! Bring Sun Screen, Snorkel, Towel, Swim wear & change of clothes.  Leave Walmart Viera Murphy’s Gas Station 7:45am, Returns around 9pm

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 Saturday, TBA Mount Dora, Yalaha German Bakery and the Annual Harvest Grape Stomp Festival at the Lakeridge Winery!

We’ll start the day in quaint Mount Dora visiting the Lakeside Inn of the 1880’s with its famous rocking chairs overlooking Lake Dora.  Mount Dora is more known for its resemblance to a New England town than the South.  The town features shops, lighthouse, yacht club, restaurants, nostalgia, antiques, Amish ice cream, miniature doll houses, and a Sears Mail Order house which now houses a collection of Thomas Kinkaid, the painter of light.  The Donnelly House is a striking piece of Victorian Gothic architecture located directly across the street from Donnelly Park. Yalaha German Bakery looks like an Alpine Scene out of Hansel and Gretel in the Black Forest. Speaking of the Black Forest have you tried their cake at the Yalaha Bakery?  The Bakery Exports Breads including the 7 Grain Wheat bread all over the US.    Rate $59 members $65 guests Leave Suntree Red Ginger 8am Satellite Beach Schechter Center 8:15am and Cocoa Beach 8:45am Rate includes transportation, tour guide, entrance fee, and taxes, lunch cost is not included but many choices are available. Lakeridge Winery’s flagship festival has the ever-popular annual stomping of the grapes and loads of fun for the entire family, all ages welcomes to participate.  Incredible live Music can be enjoyed during the entire weekend. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of food is available for purchase, along with complimentary Winery tours and tastings. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

RESERVATION FORM:  Reservations are on a request basis until payment is received. Please place your reservations and make checks payable to Florida Greeters, Inc. and mail to:  6300 North Wickham Road, # 130-222 Melbourne, FL  32940 or credit card by Phone (321)259-6300 Internet: www.dayawaytravelclub.com E-mail:  dayawaytravel@aol.com

Name or Names:  _____________________ Phone: ________________

Tour Name _________ e-mail address: ______________Pick up point:   ______

Rates Includes:  Transportation aboard Mini Bus according to group size, port taxes, admissions, tour guide, &gratuities. Cancellations:  Full refund until one month prior to departure.  $10 charge up until two weeks prior to departure. No refund for unused portions or cancellations received within two weeks prior to departure unless a substitution is made. Separate Conditions apply to Multi Day Trips according to trip flyer or brochure.  All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability. _______________________________________________________________

Cassadaga Details

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Cassadaga Halloween Season in Cassadaga Spiritual Community October 18
The Spiritualist camp known as Cassadaga was founded over 100 years ago and has been designated a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The Architecture is a mix of New England Cobblestone Village and Southern Magnolia Outback. The sights of Lake Helen and Cassadaga include: The Cassadaga Hotel re-built in 1928, Englewood Victorian Plantation Home, Colby Memorial Temple (built 1920), 100 wooden homes, the New Age Cassadaga Camp Bookstore and Lake Colby Park. On Sundays, a church service is open to the public with lovely traditional hymns and an enlightening service. Also, on Sunday an open reading session is viewable at no charge where spiritualists and those studying the art will choose participants in the audience to communicate with and relay messages and feelings from those no longer with us in the flesh. The Bookstores are well stocked with new age and meditative items and books. The choices for lunch are Sinatra’s Ristorante in the Cassadaga Hotel or a quicker option is the homemade food offered before the audience readings in the Colby Memorial Temple for donations. If you are interested in a private reading the names and numbers of the readers are posted in several places including the Hotel and the Bookstore.
Nearby Lake Helen Picture stops include the eyebrow house, The Victorian Ann Stevens House and the Cabin on the Lake. Cassadaga Picture Stops include Lake Colby, the Church, The Cassadaga Hotel, and some architecturally interesting homes and decorations. The return trip includes a ride along a Street in Sanford with some Southern Porches, White Wrought Iron, Overhanging Oaks and a small town southern feel to the homes on cobblestone streets. Leave Walmart Viera Murphy’s Gas Station at 8:15am and return around 5pm. 10-10:30 am Healing by touch 10-11:30 am Church Service with very good singing and fellowship 12:30-1:30 Open Messaging Service (like watching the John Edwards TV show in person) Members $50 Guests $55 – includes transportation, Public Readings, Services, Healings and Guide. * It is a good idea to bring some singles which can be used as donation tips during the Reiki Healing, Church Service and Public Readings.

Walmart Viera

8520 N. Wickham Road · Viera, FL

How to find us

White Mini-Bus with Orange Dayaway Travel Club sign on the sides! near Murphy’s Gas Station

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Biloxi, New Orleans and Southern Plantations Fully Escorted aboard Deluxe Modern Minibus

6 days 5 nights October 25 to 30, 2020

Day 1:Board our air conditioned deluxe Mini Bus for travel through Florida to the Panhandle. The Mini Bus makes a rest or snack stop approximately every two hours. Tonight’s accommodations are in the Panhandle area at the charming Victorian Defuniak Springs.
Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. We will visit the Pensacola Naval Air Museum this morning. The air collection here is the best in the country including the Smithsonian. We continue west toward Biloxi via Alabama passing the USS Alabama Battleship. Our location in Biloxi is the Imperial Palace Hotel & casino with 32 floors, stores, movies, rooftop lounge, restaurants & 24-hour gaming.
Day 3- Louisiana Swamp Boat Tour-The Honey Island Swamp is a rich habitat full of wildlife. See the wildlife up close and personal as you explore narrow slews that only our 22-passenger boats are built to navigate. Get the chance to see alligators, raccoons, wild boar, exotic birds, turtles, and many more animals that call the swamp home. Hear all about the Louisiana bayou as your captain tells you all about the different types of flora and fauna that surround you. Afterward a visit through Slidell Main Street and the Antiques section.
Day 4: After Breakfast at the Hotel we leave for New Orleans via the scenic route along the coast passing Gulfport and Bay St. Louis. Our destination is the World War II Memorial Museum in New Orleans. The morning will be spent touring the museum. Then we will have lunch at Dragos followed by a visit to the World Famous New Orleans Mardi Gras Museum. Dragos is famous for Oysters and Lobsters but there are several other choices. Dragos Charbroiled Oysters are legendary. It all started back in 1993, when Tommy Cvitanovich, our second generation restaurant manager, decided to experiment with a sauce of garlic, butter and herbs. He brushed it on a fresh batch of oysters, then dusted them with a blend of Parmesan and Romano cheese and cooked them in their shell on a hot grill. The results were incredibly delicious—and a legend was born!
Since then, these special oysters have become a favorite among Drago’s patrons and restaurant critics alike. On a busy day, our grills turn out more than 900 dozen Charbroiled Oysters a day.
Since 1947, our artists and craftsmen have designed and built the oldest and biggest parade floats and attractions for each Mardi Gras season, with over 500 floats built and decorated each year. After the tour we will stop at Cafe Du Monde which is world famous for Chickory Coffee and Beignets in the French Market.
Return to IP hotel.
Day 5: Breakfast. Today we will visit famed Bellingrath Gardens. After departing Biloxi we head toward the “Cradle of the Confederacy”, the heart of Dixie, Alabama. This is an 800 acre estate of natural woodland and 65 acres of planted gardens. Tonight’s accommodations are in the Tallahassee area.
Day 6: Breakfast at the motel. This morning we will visit the Pebble Hill Plantation. Here you can just imagine the dignitaries who have dined in the exquisite dining room. From the home you can see the Equestrian quarters and sprawling gardens which surround the Plantation. This is a throwback to another era of Southern Opulence as if a movie of the Civil War Era is unfolding before your very eyes. Homeward Bound.

RATE: Members $995 Double Occupancy per person $270 Single Supplement 2 dinners and 5 breakfasts
Deposits $100 per person, Balance due July 6, 2020 Cancellations: No refunds within two months prior to departure unless a substitution is found. The tour includes: accommodations, transportation, attraction admissions, taxes, 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and guide. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability. All times are approximate and there are no refunds for unused portions. We Highly Recommend Trip Cancellation Insurance to avoid penalties!

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The Florida Greeters Dayaway Travel Club

Presents “The Everglades, Florida Keys and Key West” Dec. 13 to 16, 2020

A Fully Escorted 4 day & 3 Night Tour limited to 9 passengers

Day 1: Depart 8: am from Groups location (Satellite Beach Schector Recreation Center, Walmart Viera and Walmart Palm Bay with three short shopping stops along the way or way back including the Sawgrass Mills (world’s largest outlet mall) the Rain Barrel Artisans colony, Key’s Souvenirs and Shell shop. We will make a stop in the Everglades National Park Visitors Center to learn more about the importance of this unique Ecosystem.  Robert is here is the name of a major large fruit stand in the Nursery area of Homestead, Redland and Florida City. We will drive directly through the River of Grass known as the Everglades with its’ fierce Melelucas along the way. Drive along the Overseas Highway with the Atlantic Ocean on your left and the Gulf of Mexico on your right.  Here you will learn about the history and importance of the Ecosystem, and every island over 42 bridges. Make sure you bring your camera for the scenic picture stop at Channel # 5 overlooking the bridge. Early Dinner on route for the outstanding Sunset at Lorelei Restaurant and Cabana Bar overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.   This evening we check into the 3 Diamond Best Western Hibiscus one block from Duval Street.  Our dinners in the Keys include the great dining at the Half Shell Raw Bar known for outstanding Crab Cakes. The ambiance here includes the Historic Seaport with all of the sailboats including the booze cruise, America’s Cup vessels, Fast Cat and the tall Schooner Masts.

Day 2: Today enjoy a fully narrated trolley ride including all of Key West’s major sights with a choice of guided tours of Hemingway House or the new Butterfly and Nature Conservatory or Key West Aquarium for those who have already seen Hemingways… Browsing time will be allotted on Duval Street. An optional spectacular sunset cruise following or preceding dinner depending on the time of year will be made available. The trolley picks up near the Hotel.

Day 3: After Breakfast we will visit Truman’s little White House and do a driving and walking tour of Hemingway  hang outs including Bahama Village.  If you have already visited the little White House then you may wish to substitute the equally interesting Audubon House.  We will also visit Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritville restaurant and shop on Mallory Square. After an afternoon at leisure at the hotel’s tropical pool and bar we will view the famous sunset at Mallory Square.

Day 4: After breakfast on route home a stop at a Marina will be made for an interactive experience feeding the largest Tarpons you will ever see. Early DinnerMrs. Mac’s Kitchen in Key Largo known for award winning conch chowder, fish in tequila sauce and a Key Lime freeze or the Cauley Square Tea Room depending on time of the day. The final attraction is the three-acre National Historic Site which features an amazing coral castle created by Latvian Ed Leedskalnins using nothing but homemade tools that he created from cast off parts, over the 20 years that it took to complete, not one witness has been found that saw construction in progress. Begun in 1920, the amazing structure, comprised of over 1,100 tons of coral rock, features a 9 ton gate and one-of-a-kind sundial.  The story of the castle, seen by millions on television, is related for visitors at the site.

Members $900 per person double occupancy guests $910 Single Occ. Plus $300

Deposits $150 per person, Balance due October 13, 2020 Cancellations: $150 per person non-refundable with Reservations and no refunds within two months prior to departure unless a substitution is found. The tour includes:  accommodations, transportation, attraction admissions, taxes, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and gratuities. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability.  All times are approximate and there are no refunds for unused portions.

RESERVATION FORM:    Reservations are on a request basis until payment is received. Please place your reservations  and make checks payable to Florida Greeters, Inc. and mail to:   6300 North Wickham Road, # 130-222 Melbourne, FL  32940 or credit card by Phone (321) 259-6300    Internet: www.dayawaytravel.com     E-mail:   dayawaytravel@aol.com

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Travel Guidelines for the first few tours—-

1. People want to Travel
2. They will want to Travel in small groups
3. Less Populated Areas or Open Air Boat Rides and Places
4. Simple and easy does it Booking Process
5. Flexibility in Planning and Touring
6. 14 Day Cancellation on Day Trips
7. They want to be updated on the safety/cleaniness policies

Hand Sanitizer and wipes are available upon entrances and exits

Temperature Checks

Leave one seat between passengers either empty or for shopping bags or personal items

Masks are required for travel in the Mini Bus and any attractions that require them

And of course, Do not Travel yet if you have a cold or immunity issues.