BUS TOURS 2022 -2023 - Kings Point Sun City Center
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COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES MASKS ARE NO LONGER MANDATORY ON THE BUS, according to CDC guidelines. Glory Tours has implemented safety measures due to COVID-19 on all future bus tours. Below are outlined the new additional procedures implemented on all fu- ture bus tours, until further notice. • Most of our vendors have also lifted their mask requirements. • Additional cleaning measures are in place to clean the bus before, during and after each bus tour. This will include cleaning handrails and other high-touched surface areas after clients disembark and before re-loading the bus. • All day bus tours will now have a maximum of 53, instead of the previ- ous maximum of 45 people unless there is a limited capacity with a Glory Tour’s vendor. • There will be hand sanitizer available on all bus tours. • Glory Tours is also working with all of their vendors to ensure they have implemented additional safety measures at each tour destination and/or venue. • Please do not attend a bus tour if you are not feeling well. PLEASE BE ADVISED that by attending a Glory Tours bus trip, you voluntarily assume all risks related to the potential exposure to COVID-19 and will not hold Glory Tours liable should you contact COVID-19. Please visit the CDC’s website for its current guidance on people at increased risk. Please help keep each other safe by adhering to the new guidelines and social distancing. If you have any questions please call Glory Tours directly at (813) 850-5444. Please note all tours are subject to change due to the current pandemic and if any new official requirements change in the future. Page 2
MEMPERSHIP FEE Due to soaring gas prices, bus vendor increasing their rates, inflation on supplies and Glory Tours printing cost, due to the Bus Book no longer being printed at Kings Point, Glory Tours is implementing a $10 yearly membership fee starting May 1, 2022, on any bus tours that are going May 1-December 31, 2022, since it’s a partial year and a $15 yearly mem- bership fee starting January 1-December 31, 2023 ($1.25 a month). This will avoid Glory Tours raising their bus tour prices $3-$4 per tour. Your membership fee MUST be paid at the Kings Point Box Office before purchasing any bus tours. You are allowed ONE guest (outside of Kings Point) with your membership fee, more then one guest outside of Kings Point must pay the membership fee also. OVERNIGHT BUS TOURS Glory Tours is resuming overnight tours in 2022. Please see all of our overnight tours after the day trips listed in the bus book. Full details are listed for each overnight tour, including prices, boarding/return time and the details of each overnight tour. Below is a list of our upcoming overnight tours: Key West and Miami • • Biltmore Estates and Asheville, North Carolina • Biloxi and New Orleans, Louisiana • Nashville, Tennessee • Savannah, Georgia/Jekyll Island/St. Simon Island & Beaufort, SC • Gatlinburg, Tennessee (JUST ADDED) • Branson, Missouri (JUST ADDED) • Destin, Fort Walton & Penscola, Florida (JUST ADDED) • Amalia Island/Fernandina Beach (JUST ADDED) • Fort Lauderdale/Miami (JUST ADDED) PLEASE NOTE: There is a 30 person minimum on all overnight tours and a 35 minimum on day tours. After our minimum requirement has been met, we are no longer taking sign ups and you can purchase tickets at the box office. You can always check if the minimum has been met at the Kings Point Box Office, inside the North Clubhouse or also check the Kings Point website at www.kingspointsuncitycenter.com then click “Sign Ups” (top right corner), Click the “List View” (top right of the calendar) to see if the minimum is met and how many seats are available. Page 3
Kings Point Bus Trips Vesta partners with Glory Tours, a third party vendor, for all of our coach trips! Glory Tours has been working with Vesta in offering day/overnight trips for over 6 years as a part of the Kings Point coach trip operation. In the process of them absorbing all the coach trips, and after analyzing extensive historical data and numerous variables while planning the upcoming bus book, Glory Tours is implementing the following new processes: • For all restaurant ONLY tours, Glory Tours will no longer have a tour guide specialist onboard. The goal is to keep these trips affordable by eliminating the expense of a tour guide for these simple outings. • Glory Tours will also utilize a smaller shuttle bus for trips when it is feasible, and when we have enough residents signed up to also help avoid cancellation of a trip. • Rays Games-Glory Tours is moving designated seats to a less expensive section, but still allowing for some upgrades at an additional cost, if you choose to sit closer. This will also bring the cost down for the more expensive games that are not on Thursdays (Ray vs. Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers, etc.) Pre-register at the Box Office in the main lobby or online by going to kingspointsuncitycenter.com/sign-ups/ and click “Bus Trips” All ticketed tours are non-refundable. Tours go rain or shine, unless the event is cancelled by the venue/vendors due to weather conditions, etc. Bus transportation is included for the bus tours. Please read the description for more details on admission and food charges. Please be sure to plan meals accordingly. All tours and pricing are subject to change. Fla. Glory Tours Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST42594. Glory Tours are run independently from Kings Point trips. Tour Guide Gratuity is not included in cost. If you missed deadline, please check availability. The deadline is to ensure the 35 minimum has been met, by that date, NOT the purchase deadline . ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED WITHIN 3 DAYS ONCE YOU ARE NOTIFIED THE TICKETS ARE ON SALE OR YOU RISK LOOSING YOUR RESERVATIONS ON THE TOUR AND BEING PUT ON A WAIT LIST. Do you like free and discounted tours? Are you a group leader that has a group that would like to sign up for tours? Call Glory Tours directly for group leader discounts and get details on how you can earn free tours. Need a motor coach bus for your group or club event, call Glory Tours for a quote. They have provided bus transportation for several groups at Kings Point. Glory Tours (813) 850-5444 website: www.glorytours.net email: glorytours43@gmail.com Page 4
Bus Trip Information Box Office 813 387 3447 or email KPSCCboxoffice@vestapropertyservices.com Box Office—Tickets are available for purchase Monday—Friday 8:00am—4pm Trips rely on pre-registration before payment. Once the registration list hits the minimum* requirement the registrants are phoned to purchase tickets at the Box Office. **If there are less than 35 passengers signed up, the trip will be CANCELLED.* Early registration ensures successful trips. Registrants for cancelled trips will be notified via email by Glory Tours, if given an email address at the time of sign up. IF YOU SIGNED UP AND ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO ATTEND A TOUR, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU PLEASE REMOVE YOUR NAME OFF THE SIGN UP SHEET, SO THAT IT DOES NOT IMPACT OTHER RESIDENTS SIGNED UP. If the numbers fall below the 35 minimum requirement due to not removing your name, the tour will need to be cancelled and will impact the other residents. Glory Tours currently does not require any deposit, as a courtesy on their day tours to secure your reservation when signing up. Please help us to help you. The sign up sheets ensure Glory Tours has an accurate headcount for each tour. Glory Tours understands unexpected circumstances arise, we just please ask you to remove your name off the sign up sheet as soon as possible in those circumstances. This will help avoid implementing a non-refundable deposit when you sign up to secure your seat and also help get an accurate headcount. Any request for handicapped seats or hotel rooms MUST but be requested at time of sign up and/or when you purchase your tickets at the box office and by calling Glory Tours directly. While we try to keep a lot of walking to a minimum, some tours do require a little more walking then other tours. If you are concerned about the amount of walking during each tours, please call Glory Tours directly and a representative will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. If you have any further questions specific dietary restrictions or requirements, please always call Glory Tours directly for specific details, questions and any further assistance and a representative will be happy to assist you. Bus book printed on 7/28/2021. Page 5
Saturday, April 2, 2022 - $28.00 Explore Historic Tarpon Springs Enjoy the historic town of Tarpon Springs during the beautiful Spring weather. Browse art galleries, an- tiques stores, and specialty shops in buildings from the 1800s. Tarpon Springs is known as the Sponge Capi- tal of the World, it’s Greek heritage along the scenic waterfront offers something for everyone. Enjoy a va- riety of restaurants including Greek, Fresh Seafood, American cuisines & much more or indulge in a refresh- ing cocktail/beverage along the water, while watching the boats cruise by, or hop on one of their day cruis- es, shop til you drop, or indulge in some sweets with a stop at the ice cream or fudge shop or check out the distillery-Brighter Days brewing company. Whatever you choose, you are sure to enjoy Tarpon Springs. Tickets are now on sale at the Box Office. Board: 10:00 a.m. Return: Approximately 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2022 — One Night in Memphis—Ruth Eckerd Hall—$44.25 If you loved Million Dollar Quartet, you are in for a treat. A tribute to the music of Elvis Presley, Carl Per- kins, Jerry Lee Lewis & Johnny Cash brings Rock & Roll royalty after a sold out 2018 debut. Get ready for a night of rockabilly, country, gospel & pure 1950's rock & roll with a high energy concert that takes you back to the night when 4 of the biggest names in rock & roll--Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash – gathered together for an impromptu jam session in Memphis. The show gets off to a rocking start with Perkins performing hits like “Honey Don’t,” “Brown-Eyed Handsome Man,” and “Blue Suede Shoes,” Jerry puts the finishing touches including “High School Confidential”, “Breathless, “Whole Lotta Shaking Goin' On,” & “Great Balls of Fire,”, Cash’s hits like “Ring of Fire,” & “I Walk the Line” & Presley electrifies the audience with hits like “Shake, Rattle & Roll,” “All Shook Up,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Don’t be Cruel,” & “Hound Dog.” Brunch available- additional $22" Purchase tickets at box office,-ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT! Boarding 10:45 a.m. Return: Approximately 4:30 p.m. Page 6
Thursday, April 14, 2022 - $38.50 Citrus Winery Tasting and Tour with John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk CITRUS Winery is the only Florida wine allowed at Disney’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. If it meet’s Disney’s standards, you know it must be good! The winery produces various tropical fruit wines, not a blended or flavored grape wine product, but of a citrus product. If you're new to tropical fruit wines, try their best sellers: Mango Mamma, Key Lime or their Hurricane Class 5. They produce 43 different varieties of wine. Delight in sampling 5 wines with a guided tour of the facility with an expla- nation of wine making, storing, bottling process & more. They are proud to say their tropical, berry & citrus wines are the only Florida wines allowed to display the Florida Department of Citrus' official mark of superior quality. Experience the difference in fruit wine. There are 2 gifts shops to browse after the tour/tasting. Enjoy lunch on your own at John’s Pass Boardwalk on the water, with a variety of restaurants. Sign up by April 4. Boarding: 9:30 a.m. Return: Approximately 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2022 — 47th Annual Mainsail Art Festival — $27.50 Named, as one of the “100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows” in the nation. The 47th Annual Main- sail Art Festival will be held in St. Petersburg’s waterfront Vinoy Park. More than 100,000 visitors attend over the 2 day weekend festival to enjoy and purchase quality art. The festival includes OVER 250 Juried Fine Art & Craft Exhibitors, Ceramics, Digital Art, Fibers, Glass, Graphics, Jewelry, Met- al, Mixed Media, Oil/Acrylic, Photography, Sculpture, Watercolor and Wood, just to name a few. Enjoy live music, entertainment, the culinary arts food court or take a short walk to en- joy a variety of outstanding restaurants -Lunch cost on your own. If you are looking for unique art, like none other, this is the festival for you. Tickets are now on sale at the Kings Point Box Office. Boarding: 9:45 a.m. Returning: Approximately 3:30 p.m. Page 7
April 24, 2022 — $74.00 Rays vs. Red Soxes—Tropicana Field Come enjoy an exciting day of baseball, as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Boston Red Sox. Purchase a cold beer/beverage and a delicious ball park hot dog as you cheer on your home team and watch in anticipation of a possible homerun. Seats are locat- ed in the 200 Section. Sign up deadline April 2 Boarding: 11:30 a.m. Return: Approx. 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022 - Clearwater Draq Queen Bingo–Hamburger Mary’s Enjoy Drag Queen Bingo with 10 games of Bingo included. You will have time to eat prior to Bingo and there is something for everyone on their menu, from burgers, salads, wings, wraps and so much more. Be ready for a time of your life with great laughter watching the drag queen host bingo. Sunday is no drag at Ham- burger Mary's, but the queens sure are! Includes: 10 games of Bingo and bus transportation. Sign up deadline April 10. Boarding: 2:30 p.m. Return: Approximately 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2022 — Mystery Restaurant Tour — $17.00 Our last Mystery Restaurant Tour sold out, please sign up early to avoid being on a wait list. There is something for everyone to enjoy and your sure to love the food. The food is amazing here! Due to many restaurants still being short staffed, you will have the option to choose from 6 of their most popular entrees & several desserts. Sign up by April 10. Board: 10:30 a.m. Return: 1:45 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022 — $24.00 Music in the Park series returns to the Bradenton Riverwalk with a new location at the Pavilion at Rossi Park. Craft beer, wine, and other beverages, and food will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Come on out and enjoy this FREE family-friendly event at Bradenton Riverwalk! Sign deadline April 12. Boarding: 5:15 p.m. Approximately 8:45 p.m. Page 8
May 2—6, 2022—Savannah, Jekyll Island/St. Simons Island & Beaufort, SC $684 Double Occupancy / $843 Single Occupancy Enjoy 5 days and 4 nights with 8 meals. Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Savannah, The Belle of Georgia. See extraordinary architectural marvels, beautiful oak lined streets and lovely town square with trolley on/off privileges. Explore Historic River Street during your free time, with 18 th century ballast stone streets and 19 th century cotton warehouses that are now home to fine eateries, unusual shops and antique galleries, along the water. Enjoy a group dinner with entertainment and a guided tour of St. Simons Island, where you can stroll among moss draped oaks, shop at the interesting boutiques, specialty shops & lunch in the historic town. Enjoy a guided tram tour of Jekyll Island, where you will see how the nation ’s wealthiest citi- zens such as J.P. Morgan and William Rockefeller lived and played, including a stop at the once exclusive Millionaire’s Club. Enjoy an evening show at the FAMOUS Savannah Theatre. Also you’ll have a guided tour of Beaufort, SC -”Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands”. Beaufort’s history dates back to 1500’s, and it’s striking mansions & backdrop for several movies, “The Big Chill” & “Forrest Gump”. SOLD OUT—WAIT LIST ONLY Saturday, May 7, 2022 — $47.00 (Includes Admission Fee) Up, Up and Away/Hot Air Balloon Festival Be in awe, as beautiful hot air balloons take to the sky during this 3-day fun-filled festival. Enjoy breathtaking Hot Air Balloons as they transform the skyline into a mix of bright, brilliant colors as the balloons launch. The event will also have a spectacular Twilight Night Glow of the Hot Air Balloons as they light up the sky during the nightly Twilight Balloon Glow. This is the LARGEST Hot Air Balloon Festival in Florida. There will be over 60 Hot Air Balloons and entertainment, as well as special performances scheduled throughout each day, phenomenal bands playing live music, great food, art and craft vendors, balloon rides, tethered rides (where you can take a 5-7 minute ride in an air balloon to get the experience of a full -scale air balloon ride). There will be vendors from all over the country with their specialty arts/crafts for sale. Enjoy helicopter rides, a car show and so much more! Also you can stop by the Avi- ation Museums, featuring a dynamic display of unique designs, classics, ultra-lights, antiques, and warbirds. Bring your camera to capture amazing photos and a fold-up chair/blanket, um- brella, sunscreen, etc. This is a festival you do not want to miss! (Tethered Rides -$20, Hot Air Balloon rides $250 and must be booked online with the pilot directly, helicopter rides $49). Tickets are non-refundable and balloons fly weather permitting but the festival will operate rate or shine. Tickets already on sale, please purchase at the Kings Point Box Office to secure your seat on the bus. Boarding 3:30 p.m. Return: Approximately 10:00 p.m. Page 9
Thursday, May 12, 2022 — $48.00 Ybor City HISTORIC Tour —Tampa There is so much history in Ybor city from the prohibition era, to mafia, bunkers and tunnels, to once the “Cigar Capital of the World”, to the only owned Cuba land in the entire U.S., where you will experience a visa-free visit, not to mention the oldest restaurant in Florida is also located in Ybor and is the LARGEST Spanish restaurant in the WORLD. Learn how the order from the Cuban uprising against Spain were smuggled from Ybor City to Havana. Learn about the fascinating history of how organized crime-controlled Tampa for dec- ades. The Ybor City smuggling tunnels are perhaps one of the greatest urban legends in Tampa, miles of tun- nels underneath the city rumored to have been used during the prohibition era to move liquor between buildings as well as smuggling Chinese women. If you like history and Ybor City, you are sure to love this tour that has been featured on News Channel 8 and also featured in Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine and even received Trip Advisor’s (The World Largest Travel Website) Traveler’s Choice Aware in 2021. There is some walking to see historic sites (about a 1/4 mile) during this 90 minute step on guide & walking tour. You will have time to enjoy lunch on your own in the historic downtown area of Ybor City where the tour is located af- ter the guided tour. Sign up deadline is April 19. Boarding: 10:15 a.m. Return: Approximately 3:15 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 - Hard Rock Casino—$22.25 Tampa Hard Rock is the 6th largest casino in the world and you’ll find it all here because the action never stops and fun never ends. Come enjoy their newly expanded casino with over 4,500 of the hottest machines on the plan- et – from the latest faves to the classics you love and even a Penny Slot Room. Put your poker face on in our non-smoking poker room, one of the largest poker rooms in the state featuring 50 tables of High Stakes Live Ac- tion Poker - from Texas Hold'em to Omaha Hi-Lo to Seven-Card Stud to Black Jack that will get you into the action. BUS ONLY–NO TOUR GUIDE! Tickets now on sale at the Box Office. Boarding: 9:45 a.m. Return: 3:30 p.m. Page 10
Saturday, May 21, 2022 — $78.50 Mystery Tour (Lunch Included) We bring to you another Mystery Tour. Please sign up early to reserve your seat, our last two Mystery Tours sold out! You are sure to enjoy this one of a kind & very interesting tour. Lunch is in- cluded. There is walking involved during this tour (3/4 of a mile TOTAL, with plenty stops). (You must pre-select your meal at the Box Office when you purchase tickets) Sign up by Apr. 26. Board: 8:30 Thursday, May 26, 2022 — $67.00 Rays vs. Yankees—Tropicana Field Come enjoy an exciting day of baseball, as the Rays take on the Yankees. Purchase a cold beer/beverage and a delicious ball park hot dog as you cheer on your home team and watch in anticipation of a possible homerun. Seats are located in the 200 Section. Board: 11:30 a.m. Return: Approx. 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 — Myakka State Park TRAM Tour — $56.00 Enjoy wildlife and nature during this 1 hour tram tour through Myakka State Park. The tram tour is a three- mile loop into the center of Myakka River State Park where public vehicle access is prohibited. The knowledge- able tour guide will share information about the park’s history, the culture and lifestyle of Myakka’s pioneers, and wildlife points of interest. This one-hour narrated tour offers an opportunity to see wild turkey, deer, alli- gators, and a variety of birds. The last tour we did at Myakka State Park, we seen a bald eagle. We will have lunch at the waterfront Snookhaven restaurant afterwards and the food is amazing here! Enjoy live music while you delight in their scrumptious cuisines. There is a MAXIMUM of 40 people for this tour. Sign up deadline is May 1. Boarding: 8:45 a.m. Return: Approximately 3:15 p.m. Page 11
May 30 — June 4, 2022 — New Orleans and Biloxi, Mississippi $630 Double Occupancy / $825 Single Occupancy Try your luck on this Biloxi Casino/New Orleans tour! Enjoy 6 days/5 nights with 8 meals, Spectacular Gulf Coast Gaming in your casino hotel, A Guided Tour of Bay St. Louis, home to numerous landmarks, see the historic Bay St. Louis Depot and St. Rose De Lima Church. You will have free time in the historic Old Town Main Street, where you will find art, antiques, etc., a visit to a second Gulf Coast Casino, Admission to Mardi Gras World, watch artists at work and enjoy a slice of the famous King Cake. You will have some free time at the Riverwalk, with over 75 retailers & restaurants along the majestic Mississippi River. Enjoy a Riverboat Cruise on the Mississippi River. You will have free time to enjoy the French Quarters of New Or- leans with a variety of restaurants, shops, pubs/bars and other entertainment. Visit the National Museum of Aviation in Pensacola. Travel insurance $67 pp double occupancy/$77 single & includes a $5 processing fee by Glory Tours. Tickets are already on sale and can be purchased at the Kings Point Box Office. . A COVID-19 waiver must be signed to attend this tour. Saturday, June 9, 2022—– $59.00 Laughing Matter— Florida Studio - Sarasota If you like a good belly laugh, this is the show for you! Laughing Matters, FST’s hit musical sketch comedy show, is back again for the 6th time! And this time, nothing and no one is safe from a good-spirited roast. From never-ending Sarasota construction and the perpetual hunt for downtown parking to Mother Na- ture’s increasingly wild mood swings and our endless quest to stay young, to the pandemic, Laughing Matters delivers fast-paced comedy inspired by the culture and politics of today. Sarasota Herald Tribune says it “Gets audiences laughing” and The Observer calls it “Clever”. Sign up deadline April 25. Boarding: 6:45 p.m. Return: Approximately 11:45 p.m. Page 12
Saturday, June 11, 2022—– $24.50 St. Armand’s Craft Festival - Sarasota St. Armand’s Key, is an enchanting place with a variety of fine shops and gourmet restaurants. It’s unique concept and beau- ty, provides an unforgettable experience. Enjoy works from the states best talent of crafters and festival favorites. See some of America's best crafters displaying one of a kind crafts with also an expansive green market and much more. There are a variety of restaurants for you to choose to have lunch. (Lunch cost is on your own). Sign up deadline May 11. Boarding: 9:30 a.m. Return: Approximately 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2022 — $38.75 Tampa Bay Rum Tour — Ybor City The Tampa Bay Rum Company is one of the oldest rum distilleries in Tampa, having commenced produc- tion of their fine grog in the year 2018 CE or Anno Domini, should you prefer the classic designation. The ghost of Jose Gaspar and his marauding pirate crew can still be felt within the ancient walls of our distillery and you will be transported to yesteryear whilst sampling our Gaspar’s and Gasparilla Rum’s at our Buccaneer Bar. Enjoy a guided tour of the facility and hear about the rum production. Enjoy 5 tastings and samplings of their rums. You will also receive a complimentary shot glass also. There are several dining options available, where you can have dinner on your own in he historic district of Ybor. (Dinner cost on your own) Sign up by May 16. Boarding: 3:15 p.m. Return: Approximately 7:45 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2022 — $67.00 Rays vs. Yankees—Tropicana Field Come enjoy an exciting day of baseball, as the Rays take on the Yankees. Purchase a cold beer/beverage and a delicious ball park hot dog as you cheer on your home team and watch in anticipation of a possible homerun. Seats are located in the 200 Section. Board: 5:00 p.m. Return: Approximately 11:00 p.m. Page 13
Wednesday, June 23, 2022 — O’Leary Tiki Bar & Grill - Sarasota — $17.00 Experience ocean breezes from the Gulf of Mexico as you enjoy their wonderful tropical drinks, wine, beer selections, and live music in an open-air, tropical-themed restaurant on the beach. There’s nothing quite like dining with your toes in the sand. Enjoy mouth-watering dishes like Peel N Eat Shrimp, Fish Sandwiches (Cod, Grouper and Mahi) and Fish Tacos, a variety of different kind of Juicy Burgers, Soups, Salads, Sand- wiches/Wraps, Reubens, Coconut Shrimp and much more. Board: 10:15 a.m. Return: Approx. 2: 15 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2022 — Fairgrounds St. Petersburg — St. Pete—$51.00 Enjoy Fairgrounds St. Pete art and technology museum that recently just opened and is a brand new mu- seum located in the heart of the Art District of St. Petersburg. Come inside their artist-made world and Escape Reality! Over 60 local and international artists were commissioned to make art for you to immerse yourself in and enjoy. Fairgrounds St. Pete is an arts destination where you can explore an immersive world of playful art and technology exhibits based on original Florida stories. Through a range of exhibits and events they showcases the creative innovations of artists and makers working in all mediums and is a place for play and discovery and a venue for showcasing, convening and celebrating Florida’s creative community and artists. Enjoy a really cool interactive art show. If you like art and exploring you’ll definitely have an amazing time here. Between the stunning exhibits and the underlying mystery, it worth several trips. Enjoy lunch in downtown St. Petersburg, along the beautiful waterfront, with a variety of restaurants to choose from. Sign up by May 30. Boarding: 10:15 Return: Approx. 3:15 p.m. Page 14
Thursday, July 14, 2022 — $74.00 Rays vs. Red Soxes—Tropicana Field Come enjoy an exciting day of baseball, as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Boston Red Sox. Purchase a cold beer/beverage and a delicious ball park hot dog as you cheer on your home team and watch in anticipation of a possible homerun. Seats are locat- ed in the 200 Section. Sign up April 25, 2022. Boarding: 5:15 p.m. Return: Approximately 11:00 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022 — $85.00 Bioluminscence Cruise & Waterfront Fish Lips — Merritt Island This tour sells out every year, please sign up early, as there is only a 48 MAXIMUM on this tour. If you want a unique cruise experience like none other, you will not want to miss this 2-2 1/2 hour cruise. Dur- ing the Summer (June-October) the waters of the Banana River Lagoon come alive with the arrival of the bioluminescence plankton. Watch as the waves and current stir up this tiny organisms and lights up the wa- ter with a blue neon glow, from movement of the water, to a school of mullet, to the glow of a moving manatee or sting ray light is produced and it is illumined. You will have to see it to believe it! There are very few places in the entire world to see this phenomenal experience. Enjoy your entertaining captain, a beautiful sunset and the area is full of wildlife. You will also see beautiful homes along the water, see the Port Canaveral Locks and hear history about the area with your entertaining captain. We will have dinner at the waterfront restaurant Fish Lips, with great views, where dolphins roam and the food is amazing. We always receive excellent feedback how wonderful this restaurant is. (Dinner cost is on your own). Please keep in mind this is a sightseeing, narrated, sunset and a nature cruise and there is never a guarantee of nature always cooperating, but there has already been bioluminescence spotted this year by the Captain. Last year the Bioluminscence was amazing & extremely vibrant! Board: 1:45p.m. Return: Approx.11:45 Page 15
September 26 — October 1, 2022 — Nashville, Tennessee $834 Double Occupancy / $1018 Single Occupancy Enjoy 7 days/6 nights to the “Music City” Nashville with 8 meals, with a guided tour of Nashville, including a stop at the Parthenon-The World’s Only full scale reproduction of the famous Greek Temple. See the Grand Ole Opry, with a Behind the Scene Tour, it’s a must-see for everyone in Music City! You’ll have a guided tour of the beautiful Belle Historic Site & Winery. ou will free time to explore Historic Downtown Nashville, including ad- mission to the top rated Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline Museum. Enjoy dinner and a show at the fabulous Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre. Walk in the footsteps of country music superstars and get an exclusive look at what happens behind the scene of the show that made country music famous! We will make a stop at the Country Music Hall of Fame-a start of the art cultural landmark and a crown jewel of the Nashville skyline. Be amazed by its incredible array of rare costumes, instruments and historical mementos and much more! Travel insurance available for purchase for $77-includes a $5 processing fee by Glory Tours. A COVID-19 waiver must be signed October 5-7, 2022 — Fort Lauderdale/Miami/Delray Beach $549 pp Double Occupancy / $676 Single Occupancy See the Everglades National Park one of the most incredible eco systems in the world on a 2-hour tram tour. The Everglades is home to a diverse number of animals and plants. The species change with the seasons and water levels and as a result, every journey offers a different experience. Enjoy the 45 foot high observation deck to see panoramic views of the Everglades, extending outward 20 miles. Cruise down the “Venice of America,” on a 4 hour cruise, to see homes and spectacular yachts of the Rich & Famous and sights beyond belief on the Jungle Queen Riverboat. You’ll learn the who, what, when, and how much about the homes of the Rich and Famous. Arrive at the Jungle Queen private tropical isle, where you’ll enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Dinner featuring baby back ribs, chicken, and all the fixin’s. Enjoy live entertainment on the island and a laugh-out- loud show complete with comedy, music, and much more! Be sure to tour the beautiful tropical isle with lush foliage, exotic animals, and yummy soft-serve ice cream at our gift shop. Be in awe with your visit to Butterfly World-The WORLD’S LARGEST butterfly park, home to more than 20,000 live butterflies from every corner of the globe. Marvel at hundreds of exotic birds, hand-feed lorikeets, and explore the museum and Bug Zoo! Wa- terfalls, botanical gardens, passion vines, and much more. Explore the amazingly lavish Vizcaya Museum & Gar- dens, a breathtaking Gilded Age estate on Biscayne Bay surrounded by 10 acres of formal gardens, a mangrove shoreline and rockland hammock. The waterfront estate has 32 decorated rooms, built in 1916 by over 1,000 workers. This lavish mansion is a tribute to the Italian Renaissance and contains much of the original furnishings and artwork, with timeless Mediterranean-style architecture, and collections dating from the early 20th-century all the way back to Pompeii, Vizcaya’s Main House was the jewel of a fledgling Miami when it was built between 1914 and 1922. It’s a major cultural destination tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, is the former villa & estate of businessman James Deering & truly a must-see. Page 16
October 16—19, 2022 — Helen, Georgia (Oktoberfest) $599 Double Occupancy / $794 Single Occupancy This bus tour sold out very fast last time, please sign up early. Oktoberfest has been going for over 50 years, to express Helen’s roots as a German town. This is the world’s longest Oktoberfest and runs 6 weeks. Enjoy German-style bands from around the world. See Alphorns blown, Cowbells rung and the Accordion squeezed, live music and dancing, including waltzes, polkas and the chicken dance. It isn’t an Oktoberfest without lots of great food, wine, and beer! Soft drinks, coffee and other beverages also available for purchase. Your admission cost is included for Oktoberfest and we have reserved seating. Enjoy your guided tour of Nora Mill, which is powered by the Chattahoochee River. You can also walk next door to the Antique Mall and/or Habersham Win- ery. Nacoochee Antique Mall is located in the historic Martin House, with over 7,000 sf. and three floors. They have a wide variety of antiques and collectibles. Georgia is known for their wineries. Habersham Vineyards & Winery is one of Georgia's oldest and largest wineries and has been producing award winning Georgia wines since 1983, where you can walk to, to browse their wines available for purchase. You will also have free time in the beautiful Bavarian-themed village of Helen, where there is an abundance of restaurants, unique shops, bars and so much more. Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Be mesmerized on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway- on your nostalgic journey through the charming Appalachian foothills for a four-hour, 26-mile roundtrip journey along the Toccoa River through the North Georgia countryside. The adven- ture takes riders on a one hour trip to the quaint sister towns of McCaysville and Copperhill, Tennessee, nestled deep in the mountains. Passengers enjoy all the towns have to offer including restaurants, shops, breweries, wineries and apple orchard before taking the one-hour return trip through the scenic forest and back to the de- pot in Blue Ridge. We will be greeted at the hotel with a Welcome Reception with hot apple cider, wine, beer and fresh baked cookies. What better time to go to Helen then during the Fall Foliage and the changing of the colors. We will be staying at the newly renovated SureStay by Best Western Downtown Helen. You will also have a guided tour of Helen, Georgia. Includes 4 days/3 nights lodging in downtown, Admission to Oktoberfest, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway ticket, guided tour, 2 hot breakfasts and bus transportation. Sign up deadline Aug. 10. Page 17
Thursday, August 11, 2022 — St. Petersburg — $17.00 Rocking Crab Seafood & Bar The Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar specializes in Southern-style seafood dishes, most of which are served with fresh corn and potatoes. Their menu features fried seafood platters, seafood boils made with shrimp, crabs, crawfish, oysters, mussels, scallops and clams. Fried calamari, chicken wings and chicken tenders are also available, as are sides of coleslaw, sweet potato fries, onion rings & much more. Just sit back and relax and get ready for an unforgettable seafood journey! Sign up by July 8. Board: 3:30 p.m. Return: 7:00 p.m. August 14, 2022 — $59.00 Rays vs. Orioles —Tropicana Field Come enjoy an exciting day of baseball, as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Orioles Purchase a cold beer/beverage and a delicious ball park hot dog as you cheer on your home team and watch in anticipation of a possible homerun. Seats are located in the 200 Section. Boarding: 11:30 a.m. Return: Approx. 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 2 — $74.00 Rays vs. Yankees—Tropicana Field Come enjoy an exciting day of baseball, as the Rays take on the Yan- kees. Purchase a cold beer/beverage and a delicious ball park hot dog as you cheer on your home team and watch in anticipation of a possi- ble homerun. Seats are located in the 200 Section. Boarding: 5:15 p.m. Return: Approx. 11:00 p.m. Friday, September 7 — $67.00 Rays vs. Yankees—Tropicana Field Enjoy an exciting day of baseball, as the Rays take on the Yankees. Purchase a cold beer/beverage and a delicious ball park hot dog as you cheer on your home team. Seats are located in the 200 Section. Boarding: 5:00 p.m. Return: Approx. 11:00 p.m. Buccaneers Upcoming Schedule Tom Brady is BACK! Please sign up for the games that you are interested in below and the ones that have the most sign ups, we will have in the next bus book once the exact dates/prices have been released by Raymond James Stadium. • Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers • Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs • Buccaneers vs. Saints Page 18
Friday, September 13—16th, 2022 — 4 days/3 Nights Destin/Pensacola/Ft. Walton Beach - $635 pp Double /$852 pp Single Enjoy Destin (known as “The Emerald City”) Largest Dolphin Cruise on this 90 minute glass-bottom boat cruise, that is narrated by your entertaining Captain. Observe coastal bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat on our adventure and up-close viewing of them, seabirds, and a variety of marine life. See bird feed- ing and listen to great island music while cruising the beautiful waterway. Enjoy a refreshing beverage (beer/wine, soda and snacks for purchase), while we cruise the Destin Harbor and East Pass. Enjoy a 2 hour guided tour of Pensacola and the beautiful Historic downtown area, The deep water bay city has a fasci- nating past, involving conquistadors, shipwrecks, soldiers, sailors, sieges, aviation, boom-town, and out- laws. Your tour guide brings the city alive with his vivid stories and leading you to historic spots and other happening places. It is a well balanced blend of past and present, very entertaining, and illuminating . where you will also have access to multiple museums to explore during your free time, lots of dining options, shopping, bars and the Pensacola Bay Brewery at this very neat historic town. You will visit Destin Harbor BoardWalk, along the beautiful waterfront to shop, boutiques, incredible seafood and other restaurants. Destin is known for fresh locally caught seafood. See Gulfarium Marine Park, where you can see a Dol- phin Show: Showcasing a marvelous display of talent and agility as their Atlantic bottlenose dolphins leap, splash. If you have never seen a dolphin show, it is a one-of-a-kind experience! See the Sea Lion Show: and discover their clever and cunning ways! Enjoy their Chat Encounters, Harbor Seal Chat: Learn about these graceful swimmers and their training. Penguin Chat: Learn the facts on our feathered friends from a trainer! Reptile Chat: Join a reptile keeper to learn about the variety of cold-blooded land dwellers. Otter Chat: Learn about the amusing antics of our Asian small clawed otters. Stop by the Dolphin Discovery: Where you will be enchanted as you meet their dolphin family during this hands-on encounter. Learn about the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, known for their curious nature and spirited disposition. Don’t forget to browse their gift shop. See The Village of Baytowne Wharf , located along the beautiful emerald waters. picturesque scenery, café’s, unique restaurants with amazing food, ice cream shops, The Fudgery Candy Store, Harry T’s Lighthouse and much more. The tour includes 2 hot breakfasts. Sign up deadline August 1. Page 19
Friday, October 21, 2022 — Haunted Pirate River Cruise — Tampa — $74.50 The Pirate Water Taxi is taking a turn for the spooky this fall with the return of Haunted River Tours. Love a good scare? Pirate Water Tax’s haunted cruise is sure to get you in the Halloween spirit. Pirate Water Taxi in- vites you for an evening of ghost stories and haunted facts along the Hillsborough River. Each tour will be led by a dead-lightful docent who will entertain guests with spooky stories of Tampa’s past. The haunted river cruise is 2 hours and includes 2 appetizers Spanakopita-Phyllo pastry stuffed with Spinach and Feta Cheese, Brie & Rasp- berry in a puff pastry, your choice of two 3” sandwiches Shaved Prime Rib on a French Baquette w/creamy horseradish sauce, or Roasted Turkey with Mango Chutney, Romaine lettuce, Aged Swiss Cheese on a sub roll or Hard Salami, Prosciutto, Capicola, Provolone Cheese, Dijon Mustard, lettuce on a sub roll and a soda/bottled wa- ter. Alcohol available for purchase. There is a MAXIMUM of 43 on this tour. Board: 5:30 Return: Approx. 9:15 Sunday, October 23, 2022 — $44.00 (Includes Admission Fee) Oktoberfest—Cape Coral The Cape Coral Oktoberfest is Florida’s biggest Oktoberfest and an event of fun, good food, freshly poured domestic & German beer, non-stop live bands, including 2 bands directly from Germany, laughter, dancing with or without the chicken hat-simply put – it’s that famous German Gemütlichkeit. Enjoy Homemade Style German Specialties: sausage platters, dumplings, schnitzel, potato pancakes, brats and more. Indulge in imported German Bier, wine/spirts, or shop for crafts, beer steins, t-shirts, hats, endless rows of ven- dors, Germancostumes galore and more. Includes: Admission Fee. Sign up by September 10 Boarding: 2:00 p.m. Return: Approximately 10:00 p.m. Page 20
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - $126.00 SeaWorld — Orlando Enjoy a day at Sea World and see the NEW! Dolphin Adventures - An all new presentation where you will explore the exciting world of bottlenose dolphins in a way you’ve never experienced before. If you have never seen a dolphin show, it truly is a must-see experience! Orca Encounter- See killer whales live in an inspiring presentation featuring the ocean’s most powerful predator. NEW! Sea Lion & Otter Spotlight-An all-new educational and funny presentation featuring California sea lions and Asian small-clawed otters. Dolphin Cove-Watch a playful group of bottlenose dolphins both above and below the surface of the wa- ter. Dolphin Encounter-See how they care for their dolphins, participate in a training session, then touch a dolphin on this program. Dolphins Up-Close Tour-Have you ever dreamed of meeting the ocean’s most playful ambassador? Find yourself face-to-face with bottlenose dolphins during this incredible hands-on tour. Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin® - Explore the habitat of Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin®, where you can see five species of penguins. Dine with Orcas in this most immersive and memorable at the Jewel of the Sea Aquarium-A fascinating underwater world exploding with color and luminescence is waiting to be explored in our aquariums, directly beside Journey to Atlantis®. Manta Aquarium invites you to share in the wonders and mysteries of the sea. A unique 360-degree pop-up aquarium puts young visitors right in the center of the undersea activity. Orca Underwater Viewing-Watch the whales glide beneath the surface at this mesmerizing up-close viewing area. Pacific Point Preserve-When you hear the roaring sound of sea lions, you’ll know you're close to Pacific Point Preserve. Shark Encounter. Enter into a fascinating journey through one of the world’s largest underwater viewing tunnels. Stingray Lagoon-Reach your hand just be- low the surface, and you’re likely to feel a velvety “high five” as stingrays swim by. Wild Arctic®-Get up close to walruses and beluga whales in your wild journey through the Arctic. There are only a few places in the entire world, where you can dine underwater and even fewer in the world, where you can with sharks and sealife, but you can at Shark’s Underwater Grill. Enjoy Fireworks, Live Concerts, rides, plenty of dining options & much more! Sign up deadline September 15. Boarding: 8:30 a.m. Return: Approx. 5:30 p.m. Page 21
October 30 — November 4, 2022 Biltmore Estates/Asheville, North Carolina $740 Double Occupancy / $924 Single Occupancy Enjoy 6 days and 5 nights lodging with 3 consecutive nights in the Asheville area, along with 8 meals, Visit America's largest home, built by George Vanderbilt, the spectacular Biltmore Estates, America’s largest pri- vately owned home, during the fall season. Explore the 8000-acre beautiful and grand estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains, along with the breath-taking gardens. Visit the new, Antler Village & Winery, with dining, shopping and historical exhibits. This is a must see destination in America! Enjoy a guided tour of Asheville, which features more Art Deco architecture than any other southern city, outside of Miami Beach. You will see the magnificent Saint Lawrence Basilica. Enjoy a drive on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway-known as “America’s Favorite Drive”, visit the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor’s Center. Later you will visit the Folk Art Center, a museum of Appalachian arts and crafts located on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We will also visit the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum and much more. Travel Insurance is available for an addi- tional $77 per person and includes a $5 processing fee by Glory Tours. A detailed itinerary will be published 4 weeks prior to departure. Snacks & bottled waters will be provided in route on the tour. Sign up deadline is August 15. A COVID-19 waiver must be signed to attend this tour. Page 22
Saturday, November 5, 2022 'December '63 - Frankie Valli & Four Seasons Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre The music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons comes to life in this one-of-a-kind concert showcasing all your favor- ite songs including the classics that have been thrilling au- diences for decade. Prices are not yet released, please sign up if you are interested & you will be the first to be notified of pricing once it has been published . Sunday, November 6, 2022 SIX — The Straz Center—Tampa Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of his- torical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of ener- gizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for! The Broadway season got supercharged!” Prices are not yet released, please sign up if you are interested and you will be the first notified of pricing once published. Sunday, November 10—11, 2022 — $290 pp Double / $347Single Fernandina Beach / Amelia Island and St. Augustine (2 days/1 Night) Enjoy a 90 minute cruise of Amelia Island Cruise, where you will see the church that John F. Kennedy got married at, experience wildlife that you don ’t see in the Tampa area, like wild roaming horses on Cumberland Island. The cruise is a nice blend of history and nature, in- cluding a beautiful view of the salt marshes and bird life of Cumberland Island. Experience Historic Fernandina Beach, where you can enjoy lunch on your own and shopping. Enjoy free time in the historic downtown area, with hop on/off trolley to enjoy all the historic sites and downtown with restaurants, bars/ taverns, unique shops, historic sites, museums, Castillo de San Marco fort & so much more and so much more. Includes: Hotel, Cruise, Red Train Trolley to see the lights, hot breakfast & bus. Sign up by Sept. 25. Board: 7:00 a.m. Return: Approx. 5:30p.m. Page 23
November 15-18, 2022 Key West/Miami — $580 pp Double/ $756 Single Let’s escape and experience paradise, while you enjoy 4 days/3 nights lodging in Miami, with 6 meals. If you have never seen Key West, it’s a must-see town! Take a trolley around Key West to see all that it has to offer with hop on/off privileges, enjoy the Sunset Celebration with street performers, arts/craft vendors, live music and the beautiful sunset. Enjoy a 90 minute cruise on the Millionaire’s Row Cruise to see celebrity and million- aire’s homes, enjoy free time at Bayside Marketplace, with a variety of eateries, shopping, live music, or have a cocktail along the beautiful bay. See Hollywood Boardwalk (Voted one of the Top Boardwalks in the U.S.) with boutiques, pubs, café’s, coffee/ice cream shops along the breathtaking Beach. Be mesmerized by the sculpture stone garden at Coral Castle, built by one man between 1923-1951, that and has created one of the world's most mysterious accomplishments. Enjoy a world of tropical beauty at the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens, considered one of the best gardens in the country, during your tram tour. Travel Insurance $64 pp double occu- pancy/$74 single & includes a $5 processing fee by Glory Tours). A COVID-19 waiver must be signed to attend. Sunday, November 20, 2022 Cabbage Key Cruise —Captiva Island — $106.00 Experience a unique 4 hour cruise to Cabbage Island-believed to be the inspiration behind Jimmy Buffet’s song, “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” Cabbage Key is a classic “old Florida” hide-a-way. The island has an Inn and Restaurant, built in 1938 by American playwright Mary Roberts Rinehart. The restaurant, which sits on top of a Calusa Indian shell mound, offers panoramic views of the island and Pine Island Sound as well as delicious seafood, steaks, cheeseburgers and desserts. The walls are lined with signed dollar bills… Ask your captain how the tradition got started! There is also a short nature trail and water tower to climb. Lunch is an additional at the island restaurant. There is a 40 person MAXIMUM on this tour. Sign up by November 1. Board: 7:00 a.m. Return: Approximately 6:00 pm. Page 24
November 26 — December 4, 2022 (9 days / 8 nights) BRANSON, MISSOURI HOLIDAY SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA $1076 pp Double Occupancy /$1318 Single Occupancy Let’s set off for the “Live Music Show Capital of the World” during the holiday season in Branson, where you see the beautiful town lit up in holiday lights and includes 14 meals. See Elvis’s Birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi and the Museum, see his original cars driven back in his hay days. Enjoy the Vulcan Park & Mu- seum, home to the world’s largest cast iron status and offers panoramic views of Birmingham, AL. See the “All Hands on Deck Show-1942 Roadshow filled with songs, dances and laughs that America has loved for 70 years. See Historic Downtown Branson with old-fashion charm, with novelty shops and restaurants. Enjoy “The Duttons Christmas Show that will wow you with high energy musical talent, that led them to an impressive. Cruise the pristine waters of Table Rock Lake on the infamous Branson Belle Showboat with a scrumptious 3-course meal and be entertained by a lively Christmas Show, it’s America’s Most Entertaining Lake Adventure! See the “Doug Gabrielle Show” This good, clean family show has lots of variety with rib- tickling comedy and terrific ensemble of musicians. Take in “The Presley’s Country Jubilee Christmas Show”-One of Branson’s original performing families and still one of the most requested shows in Branson. Enjoy “The Neil Diamond Tribute Show”-Be prepared to take a journey that will keep you amazed. You will also see “The Miracle of Christmas Show”-Witness the story that is central to the season, brought to life with high-drama, awe-aspiring special effects and live animals. See the William Clinton Presidential Library -containing nearly 2 million photographs and 75,000 artifacts so much more. Travel Insurance $77 addition- al for Double Occupancy and $101 Single Occupancy. A COVID-19 Waiver must be signed to attend. A de- tailed itinerary will be published 4-5 weeks prior to the bus tour. Page 25
December 2, 2022-St. Armand’s Circle-Nights of Lights — $22.00 The Holiday Nights of Lights kicks-off the holiday season and is one of Sara- sota’s longest running yuletide traditions. You won’t want to miss this magical evening, that’s been taking place for over 40 years, with a Christmas carol sing -along, thousands of dazzling lights & lightning of the magnificent 55-foot tall Christmas tree, holiday entertainers. There are a variety of restaurants for dinner-Dinner on your own. Board: 3:30 p.m. Return: Approx. 9:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2022 — VIP Useppa Island Cruise — $108.00 Useppa Island is an exclusive private island club community with picturesque white cottages, pink pathways and lush tropical vegetation. The only way to visit this exclusive destination is to be a member of the island club, a guest of a member, or a passenger of Captiva Cruises. This “must-see” island paradise is filled with history and beauty! Enjoy lunch at the Collier Inn, visit the Barbara Sumwalt History Museum ($5 Admission Fee & Masks Required at Museum) and take a leisurely stroll through the island’s lush garden paths. Lunch is an additional purchase at the island restaurant. Lunch is an additional at the island restaurant. This cruise is more expensive then our normal cruises, due to the driving distance to get there. There is a 35 person MAXIMUM on this tour. Sign up by October 20. Board: 7:00 a.m. Return: Approx. 6:00 pm. Tuesday, January 17, 2022 RIVERDANCE (Ruth Eckerd Hall)— $72.75 The International Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand with Riverdance 25TH ANNIVERSARY Show. Be in awe and mesmerized by the fast toe-tapping dancing as you experience the show of a lifetime with RIVERDANCE as you’ve never seen it before! Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the per- formers propel Irish dancing and music capturing the imagination of audiences in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-Winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and interna- tional dance. Twenty-five years on, reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume designs. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary power and grace of its music and dance–beloved by fans of all ages. Fall in love with the magic of RIVERDANCE all over again. For over 25 years, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of RIVERDANCE. If you have never seen River Dance, it is truly a MUST-SEE Show! Boarding/Return: TBD-Show time not yet been released. Page 26
Sunday, January 22, 2023 (New Rescheduled Date) — $44.00 World of Musical—Ruth Eckerd Hall—Clearwater The World of Musicals brings the very best of musical theatre to life. This captivating production is an emotional journey through the great world of musicals that will leave you spell-bound. With beautiful and emotional bal- lads from Evita, Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera, along with great up-beat favorites from Dirty Danc- ing, We Will Rock You and Mamma Mia, there is something in the show for everyone. Highlights from the new- est musicals such as Rocky and sister Act II will also be featured along with the classic from Golden Age of Ameri- can Musical Theatre by Rogers and Hammerstein, Gilbert and Sullivan, George Gershwin and Stephen Sond- heim. The World of Musicals is as show for the entire family, so get ready to be enthralled and sing-along to all your favorite and beloved musicals in an unforgettable performance. Brunch $22 addt’l Board: 10:45 a.m-4:15 Thursday, February 2, 2023 TINA—The Tina Turner Musical—Straz Center—Tampa HER VOICE IS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE IS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER. This new mu- sical reveals a comeback story like no other – of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity. One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has won 12 Grammy® Awards and her live shows have been seen by millions, with more con- cert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd. Prices/Show time not yet released venue. If you are interested in this tour, please sign up to be the first notified once pricing and show times are released. Page 27
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