Thursday, February 16, 2012

 

Enjoy Florida’s wildlife in its natural habitat.  Join us on an exciting and relaxing tour of John’s Pass on the Gulf Coast.  We will take a cruise on the Upper Boca Ciega Bay Estuary where we’ll see dolphins and native seabirds. We will also learn the colorful history of John’s Pass and the cultures that grew up around the estuary’s “cradle of life”.

We will then enjoy lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.  Lunch choices are as follows:  Southern Charmed Fried Shrimp with fries; All-American Cheeseburger with fries; Bubba’s Accidental Chicken (broiled chicken over a bed of jasmine rice topped with a lemon butter sauce and Roma tomatoes); Fish and Chips with fries; or Chicken or  Shrimp Caesar Salad.  Your lunch will also include chef’s choice of dessert and soda, coffee or tea.   Please make your lunch selection at the time of your reservation.

Following lunch, we will have free time to shop at John’s Pass Village.  With over 100 merchants, the village is a unique shopping experience.

The cost of this trip is $77.00.  Trip price includes transportation, tour, lunch and driver gratuity.  Trip is based on a minimum of 45 people. 

To make a reservation, please contact Life’s A Trip Tours at 407-855-9732 or email Barbara@lifes-a-triptours.com.   Payment is due at time of reservation.   Make checks payable to Life’s A Trip Tours and mail to P.O. Box 590066 Orlando, FL 32859.

Deadline for cancellation with a refund is January 20, 2011. 

We will depart from the parking lot on Orange Avenue and Pennsylvania Street in downtown Orlando at 8:00 a.m. (bus will arrive at 7:45 a.m.)  We will return around 6:00 p.m.

 

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 
Departing from Palm Coast.

Amelia Island’s Fernandina Beach brings to mind a more graceful bygone era.  Recently named one of the top 12 vacations destinations by the National Historic Preservation, it is a community that cherishes and preserves it’s past.

Our day begins with lunch at Barbara Jeans.  Lunch choices are as follows:  Crab Cake (house specialty - they ship their crab cakes all over the U.S.); Meatloaf; Pot Roast; 10 Shrimp; Catfish; Salmon; Chicken Breast; Pork Chops; or New York Strip.  Two sides and a fabulous desserts included with lunch. 

Then off to our river cruise!  Our one-hour cruise will give the history of Amelia Island detailing their shrimping industry, Port of Fernandina, Olde Towne, and Fort Clinch. We’ll then head over to the south end of Cumberland Island, which is the largest wilderness island in the United States today.  We will hear the history of the island and view the wildlife around the island at that time of year which may include dolphins, birdlife and the wild horses of Cumberland Island.

To make a reservation, please contact Life’s A Trip Tours at 407-855-9732 or email Shannon@lifes-a-triptours.com.   Payment is due at time of reservation.   Make checks payable to Life’s A Trip Tours and mail to P.O. Box 590066 Orlando, FL 32859.

Deadline for cancellation with a refund is February 13, 2012.             

 We will depart from the Staples parking lot at  9:15 a.m. (bus will arrive 15 minutes prior) and return around  5:00 p.m.

 

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - departing from Lake Mary & Sanford

Visit the oldest city in the United States and learn about its fascinating history. 

We will start our day in St. Augustine with a trolley tour through town.  We’ll view the breath-taking architecture and antiquated buildings, as well as some of the city’s most unique attractions.

We’ll then enjoy lunch at Barnacle Bill’s.  Lunch selections are as follows:  Grilled Chicken Sandwich with French Fries and Mandarin Oranges; Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken; or Fried Shrimp with Cole Slaw, Baked Potato and Hush Puppy.  Dessert is pound cake with strawberry topping.  Please make your lunch selection at the time of reservation.

Then we’re off to St. George Street for free time and shopping.  Located in the heart of the historic district, St. George Street offers a variety of shop and boutiques.

Deadline for cancellation with a refund is February 20, 2012.

We will depart from the Lake Mary Senior Center at 8:15 a.m. (bus will arrive 15 minutes prior to departure) and from Sanford at 8:30 a.m. We will return around 4:00 p.m.

 Tuesday, March 27, 2012

One of Florida's few remaining undeveloped barrier islands, Caladesi Island State Park is rich with beauty and tranquility.  We will start our day with a visit to Honeymoon Island which is part of a chain of barrier islands on Florida’s West Coast.  Then, we’ll take a ferry to Caladesi Island where we will enjoy a walking nature tour.  This walking tour is at a slow pace; you have the option of turning back at any point.  During this tour, we’ll have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife including rabbits, wild turkeys, hawks and owls, just to name a few.

We will then enjoy lunch at Café Honeymoon.   Lunch choices are as follows:  Oven Roasted Turkey Breast on Brioche Roll with fruit garnish; Island Fish and Chips with fries; or Caribbean BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with coleslaw.  Plus choice of dessert:  chocolate brownie or berries with fruit.  Soda, water, lemonade, or tea included.  Please make your lunch selection at the time of your reservation.

After our visit to the islands, we will have time to browse the many specialty shops in downtown Dunedin, FL.

The cost of this trip is $69.00.  Trip price includes transportation, admission fees, lunch and driver gratuity.  Trip is based on a minimum of 45 people. 

To make a reservation, please contact Life’s A Trip Tours at 407-855-9732 or email Barbara@lifes-a-triptours.com.   Payment is due at time of reservation.   Make checks payable to Life’s A Trip Tours and mail to P.O. Box 590066, Orlando, FL 32859.

Deadline for cancellation with a refund is March 2, 2012. 

We will depart from the parking lot on Orange Avenue and Pennsylvania Street in downtown Orlando at 7:30 a.m. (bus will arrive at 7:15 a.m.)   We will return around 5:30 p.m.

 April 15-April 19, 2012

Each spring Biltmore's Festival of  Flowers celebrates the beauty of George W. Vanderbilt's 8,000-acre property and its original design by Frederick Law Olmsted, father of American landscape architecture.   On this trip, we’ll visit the Biltmore Estate, as well as the surrounding areas.

 Day 1: Today will be a travel day. We will make frequent stops for restroom breaks and meals, before arriving at the Mountain Lodge in Flat Rock where we will enjoy a delicious dinner and stay for the next four nights.  Breakfast and lunch are on your own today.

Day 2: After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for the Biltmore Estate. In the morning, we will have free time to tour the gardens and gift shops.  We’ll then have a buffet lunch at Deer Park Restaurant.  In the afternoon we will go to the Winery at the Farm Village for a self-guided tour and wine tasting, then on to the historic Horse Barn at the Farm Village for a self guided tour.  We’ll end our day with a private tour of the Biltmore house, followed by dinner in downtown Asheville.  

Day 3: After breakfast at the hotel we will enjoy a guided trolley tour of Asheville.  We will also visit the Folk Art Center and have a docent lead tour of the Basilica of St. Lawrence.  For dinner, we’ll travel to Claxton Farm for bluegrass and BBQ.  Lunch is on your own today.  

Day 4:  After breakfast at the hotel, we will travel to neighboring Lake Lure.  There we will visit the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa for a tour, buffet lunch and scenic boat tour of Lake Lure.  We’ll then go to Chimney Rock to enjoy spectacular views, trails and much more.  Dinner will be enjoyed at Lake Lure as well.

Day 5: After breakfast at the hotel we will begin our journey home.  We will make frequent stops for restroom breaks and meals.  Lunch & dinner are on your own today.

The price of this trip is $849.00 for double occupancy and $1,099.00 for single occupancy.  Price includes transportation, 4 nights hotel, 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners, all of the attractions listed, driver gratuity and travel insurance.  Trip is based on a minimum of 45 people. 

To make a reservation, please contact Life’s A Trip Tours at 407-855-9732 or email Barbara@lifes-a-triptours.com.   A $200.00 deposit is required at time of reservation. 

Make checks payable to Life’s A Trip Tours and mail to P.O. Box 590066 Orlando, FL 32859. 

 Deadline for reservation and final payment is March 5, 2012.

No refunds will be issued after March 5, 2012.

 

 Saturday, April 21, 2012

We begin our day with lunch at Ossorio on Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Village.  Lunch choices are as follows:  Buddy’s Beef (U.S. top steak slices seasoned and pan roasted); Cha-Cha’s Chicken (sautéed chicken with a hint of ginger); or Nick’s Catch (lemon juice and olive oil marinated tilapia).  All three sandwiches are wood fire roasted, covered  with melted cheese and thinly sliced plum tomatoes, then stuffed with baby spring greens, lightly sprinkled with vinaigrette and folded, sliced in half and served with a side of sweet potatoes.  Dessert choices include:  mixed fruit, apple or pecan tart.   Coffee, iced tea or soda included with meal.  Please make your lunch selection at the time of your reservation.

Then we’re off to The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse.  Built as the Aladdin Theatre in 1924 in the Italian Renaissance style for approximately $80,000, the Playhouse was one of the finest theaters in the state.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it has been restored to its original splendor. 

At the Playhouse, we will enjoy their presentation of Titanic.  Winner of five Tony Awards, Titanic, is based on the true story of the great ship's maiden voyage from England to its sinking in the Atlantic.  This musical touches on issues such as class, immigration and mankind's vulnerability in the face of nature. 

To make a reservation, please contact Life’s A Trip Tours at 407-855-9732 or email Barbara@lifes-a-triptours.com.   Payment is due at time of reservation.   Make checks payable to Life’s A Trip Tours and mail to P.O. Box 590066 Orlando, FL 32859.

Deadline for cancellation with a refund is March 12, 2012.             

We will depart from the parking lot on Orange Avenue and Pennsylvania Street in downtown Orlando at 10:45 a.m. (bus will arrive at 10:30 a.m.)

We will return around 5:30 p.m.

 

 Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Join us as we head over for a day on the west coast. We will begin with lunch at The Hangar Restaurant.  The Hangar is located at the small St. Petersburg airport and is one of the area’s best kept secrets. Not only is there a great view of the planes but the food is fantastic as well!

Lunch choices are as follows:  Caesar Salad with your choice of chicken or shrimp; Mixed Greens Salad with your choice of chicken or shrimp; Grilled Ham & Cheese (pit cooked ham with brie); BLT (applewood bacon, romaine hearts and tomato with the house dressing); or Flattop Grilled Burger.  All sandwiches served with chips or bean salad.  Please make your lunch selection at the time of your reservation.

After lunch we will visit the new Dali Museum.  Located on the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg, the $36 million museum took two years to build and houses over 2,140 pieces, including 96 oil paintings and eight master works and is the largest collection of Salvador Dali's work outside of his home country of Spain. 

The cost of this trip is $78.00.  Trip price includes transportation, lunch, museum admission and driver gratuity.  Trip is based on a minimum of 45 people. 

To make a reservation, please contact Life’s A Trip Tours at 407-855-9732 or email Barbara@lifes-a-triptours.com.   Payment is due at time of reservation.   Make checks payable to Life’s A Trip Tours and mail to P.O. Box 590066 Orlando, FL 32859.

Deadline for cancellation with a refund is May 15, 2012. 

We will depart from the parking lot on Orange Avenue and Pennsylvania Street in downtown Orlando at 9:45 a.m. (bus will arrive at 9:30 a.m.)  We will return around 5:30 p.m.

 

Yellowstone Experience
June 18 - 24, 2012

DAY 1:  Today, our western adventure begins!  We’ll fly into Salt Lake City, then travel north to Antelope Island State Park on the Great Salt Lake and stop at scenic Buffalo Point and the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains.  We’ll continue to Idaho Falls and our hotel on the Snake River for dinner and the night.  Breakfast and lunch are on your own today.
DAY 2:  After breakfast at our hotel, we’ll head north along the west side of the Teton Range through Island Park with a stop at Mesa Falls, then on to Yellowstone National Park for sightseeing, including stops at Old Faithful and Fountain Paint Pots.  We’ll then travel along the Madison River and return to West Yellowstone and check into our hotel for the next two night.  We’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.    Lunch is on your own today.
DAY 3:  After breakfast at our hotel, we’ll tour the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, then enjoy free time to explore West Yellowstone and have lunch.  We’ll then depart on a Yellowstone Wildlife Safari and travel through Norris Geyser Basin, then to Mammoth Hot Springs before heading into Lamar Valley where we'll enjoy a picnic dinner and wildlife viewing as the sun sets.  Lunch is on your own today.
DAY 4:  After breakfast at our hotel, we’ll return to Yellowstone National Park for another great day of sightseeing.  We’ll visit the awe-inspiring "Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone," then drive through scenic Hayden Valley.  In the late afternoon, we’ll exit Yellowstone and enter Grand Teton National Park.  In the evening, we’ll arrive in the town of Jackson and check into our hotel for a two night stay.  We’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.   Lunch is on your own today.
DAY 5:  After breakfast at our hotel, we’ll  return to Grand Teton National Park and enjoy a scenic float trip on the Snake River.  We will then visit historic Jackson Lake Lodge, where we’ll enjoy the magnificent view, explore, shop and have lunch.  After lunch, we’ll visit Colter Bay and tour the Indian Arts Museum. We’ll also enjoy a short scenic cruise on Jenny Lake, before heading back to our hotel.  Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DAY 6:  After breakfast at our hotel, we’ll travel through Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah, on our way to Salt Lake City.  We’ll drive along the Snake River Canyon, then pass through the pastoral Star Valley, stop in Bear Lake, and then continue on to the American West Heritage Center near Logan for a tour and lunch.  We’ll arrive in Salt Lake City in the late afternoon and enjoy a brief driving tour of the city.  After checking into our hotel, we’ll share a farewell dinner at The Roof restaurant overlooking Temple Square. 
DAY 7:  After breakfast at our hotel, we’ll enjoy the “heavenly singing” of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (choir schedule permitting) and then depart for the airport and our return trip home. 

PRICE PER PERSON:               Insurance (optional)
$1,599.00 DOUBLE                 $90.00 per person
$1,999.00 SINGLE                  $90.00 per person

PRICE INCLUDES:  6 nights accommodations; transportation on deluxe motor coach; services of a professional tour guide; 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners; all attractions listed above; tips for skycaps, bellmen (one suitcase per person).

NOT INCLUDED:  airfare; meals (other than listed above); items of a personal nature (i.e.: liquor, telephone, room service, valet, etc.); end-of-tour gratuity for escort & driver; travel insurance.
Pre or Post Nights in Salt Lake City:  $125.00 per room, per night.

A $200.00 deposit is due at the time of reservation.   Final payment is due no later than May 1, 2012. Cancellation prior to May 1, 2012 will result in a $25.00 processing fee.  Cancellations after May 1, 2012   will be non - refundable.  Travel insurance is available and strongly recommended. 

Make checks payable to Life’s A Trip Tours and mail to P.O. Box 590066, Orlando, FL  32859.

 

Enchanted Ireland

September 11 – 22, 2012

$3,200.00 (per person sharing)

 

Enjoy an expedition on water along Ireland’s only fjord as well as, a refreshing walk along the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher.  See the sun sparkle on the Atlantic Ocean as you tour the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula.  Quench your thirst with a pint of Ireland’s famed Guinness stout while learning about the brewing techniques.  Experience a night of Irish storytelling and allow yourself to be taken back into a world of the imagination with wonderful insights and magical tales about Irish life in time past. 

Your Ireland Vacation Includes:

Airfare

10 nights in 1st class hotels

Breakfast daily

Tea & scones on morning of arrival

7 dinners at your hotel

1 dinner with entertainment at Brazen Head Pub

Escorted via deluxe motorcoach & Irish Driver/Guide

Admissions as highlighted on itinerary

Deluxe document holder, luggage tag & tote bag Porterage of one suitcase per person

All local service charges & taxes

Travel insurance

 Not included:

Single Supplement  $559.00

  Sightseeing Highlights:  Kilkenny Castle, Waterford Crystal, Bunratty Castle, Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, Dingle Penninsula, Gallarus Oratory, Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, Clonmacnoise, Dublin City, Trinity College, Brazen Head….

Payment Schedule

A deposit of $500 secures your place.

Final payment is due by May 6, 2012.

No refunds after the final payment date.

 Tour price is based on double occupancy.

Group Air
Airfare included in price. 

Please note, included air taxes of $135 subject to change until tickets are issued, which may result in an increase in price.

 

Sept 11 – Depart from Orlando International Airport on Aer Lingus.

 Sept 12 – Upon arrival at Dublin Airport we will meet our Irish driver/guide in the Arrivals Hall. Once everyone has convened, our driver/guide will escort us to our motorcoach to begin our journey. Enjoy complimentary tea and scones as you take in some of Ireland’s finest scenery. Arrive in Kilkenny in the late morning and check-in to our city center hotel. Relax or explore the city on your own. Overnight: Hibernian Hotel, Kilkenny (B, D)

 

Sept 13 – Start the day with a guided tour of the 12th century Kilkenny Castle, home to the Butler family for centuries and now restored to its original splendor. Leave Kilkenny for the afternoon and travel south to the City of Waterford to tour the Waterford Crystal Visitor Center. Enjoy a demonstration of glass blowing and cutting and see a huge collection of magnificent trophies.  Return to Kilkenny and enjoy dinner in your hotel this evening. Overnight: Hibernian Hotel Kilkenny (B, D)

 Sept 14 – This morning board your coach for a trip to the Rock of Cashel, an enormous limestone mound bristling with ancient fortifications. Then travel to Cork City in the late afternoon for hotel check-in and free time before dinner. No visit to Cork would be complete without a trip to the English Market. Dinner this will be in the hotel tonight and afterwards enjoy a pint in one of the many pubs that Cork has to offer with your fellow travelers. Overnight: Imperial Hotel, Cork (B, D)

 Sept 15 – After breakfast you will journey to Kinsale, originally a medieval fishing port, now known as the culinary capital of Ireland. Enjoy a walk around this seafaring town and enjoy a delicious tasting of the local cuisine. Your next stop will be Blarney Castle which was built nearly six hundred years ago. At the top of the castle lies the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence. Kiss it and you’ll never again be lost for words. Return to Cork City where the remainder of your day is free. Have dinner and enjoy some traditional Irish music on your own this evening.   Overnight: Imperial Hotel, Cork (B)

 Sept 16 – This morning depart for County Kerry to experience some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery. Continue to the lovely town of Killarney. Set in the heart of the town, your hotel is steps from pubs and shops. You may wish to visit Killarney National park and take a jaunting car ride. Enjoy dinner in your hotel. Overnight: International Hotel, Killarney (B, D)

 

Sept 17 – Today discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous by two movies, “Ryan's Daughter” and “Far & Away.” Drive to Slea Head at the westernmost tip. Visit Gallarus Oratory, a small church dating from the 6th to 9th centuries, which has remained watertight through the centuries. Travel up to the Conor Pass for sweeping views before returning to the town of Killarney. Overnight: International Hotel, Killarney (B, D)

 Sept 18 - As you journey to Galway, stop to visit the magnificent Cliffs of Moher which rise 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Time to walk to the cliff edge and breathe in the fresh Irish air. You will travel through the Burren, an impressive region with a limestone landscape that cultivates unique flora and megalithic tombs and monuments older than Egypt's pyramids. Arrive in Galway with time to explore the city on your own. Overnight: Imperial Hotel, Galway (B, D)

 

Sept 19 – Today will be filled with spectacular scenery from land and sea. Enjoy a scenic drive through the wild and wonderful Connemara region, where colorful wildflowers bloom, then cruise along Killary Harbor, a 9-mile fjord. You will continue to Kylemore Abbey, one of the most photographed locations in Ireland and the Monastic home to the Benedictine nuns. Arrive back to Galway in early evening for dinner at your hotel.   Overnight: Imperial Hotel, Galway (B, D)

 Sept 20 – Today’s journey will take you to the vibrant city of Dublin. You will stop en route for a tour of the monastic site of Clonmacnoise, which was founded by St. Ciaran in the 6th century and sits majestically on the River Shannon. A guided tour of this site will show you some of the best examples of high crosses and round towers in Ireland. Experience an enchanting evening of Irish folklore and storytelling while enjoying a candlelit traditional Irish dinner in The Brazen Head. Allow yourself to be taken back into a world of the imagination with wonderful insights and magical tales about Irish life in time past. Overnight: Stephens Green, Dublin (B, D)

 Sept 21 – After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour around Dublin. See elegant Georgian squares and houses, colorful parks, and bustling shopping areas. Next onto Guinness Storehouse to explore exhibits with over 250 years of creative history. Visit the Gravity Bar with a pint of Guinness and a great view of Dublin. Your tour ends with a guided tour of Trinity College, one of the oldest centers of learning, dating to the 16th century. The library is home to the world-renowned 9th century Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript with meticulous artwork around the borders. The remainder of the day is free to explore this vibrant city on your own. Overnight: Stephens Green, Dublin (B)

 

Sept 22 - An early breakfast this morning. Depart Dublin Airport on Aer Lingus. Arrive back in the US.

Circumstances beyond our control may require us to change the schedule.

 

 Tuesday, September 25, 2012

We’ll view The Museum of Art, which includes 21 galleries of internationally recognized European and American art with paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck, Poussin and other baroque masters.  We will also tour Cá d’Zan, the 32-room Ringling mansion, which underwent a six year restoration that returned this Venetian Gothic style mansion to its original late Gilded Age splendor.  Our last stop at the estate will be the Circus Museum, where we’ll have the opportunity to view memorabilia and artifacts documenting the history of the Ringling family circus.

On our way home we will stop at the Dutch Heritage Restaurant where we will enjoy family-style dining with a    menu consisting of broasted chicken and pot roast, with mashed potatoes, green beans and salad, plus pie for dessert.

The cost of this trip is $89.00.  Trip price includes transportation, admission, dinner and driver gratuity. Trip is based on a minimum of 45 people. 

To make a reservation, please contact Life’s A Trip Tours at 407-855-9732 or email Barbara@lifes-a-triptours.com.   Payment is due at time of reservation.   Make checks payable to Life’s A Trip Tours and mail to P.O. Box 590066 Orlando, FL 32859.

Deadline for cancellation with a refund is September 4, 2012. 

We will depart from the parking lot on Orange Avenue and Pennsylvania Street in downtown Orlando at 7:45 a.m. (bus will arrive at 7:30 a.m.)   We will return around 7:00 p.m.

 

October 9 & 10, 2012

Day 1:  We will depart for Ft. Myers, stopping en-route at Solomon’s Castle.  We’ll view the home and galleries of internationally known artist and sculptor, Howard Solomon, enjoying his tongue-in-cheek sense of humor and puns.  We’ll then have lunch at The Boat in the Moat Restaurant, also located on the estate.  Upon arrival in Fort Myers, we will check into our hotel and freshen up.  We will then depart for the Seminole Gulf Railway, where we will experience The Dinner Train Theater - a wonderful five course dinner and murder mystery sensation. 

Day 2:  After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for the Edison-Ford Winter Estates.  Built in the late 1800s, the estates were winter retreats to  Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.  The estates include 20 acres of botanical gardens and nine historic buildings, including Edison’s Botanic Research Laboratory and Estates Museum filled with an impressive collection of inventions, artifacts and special exhibit galleries.  The estates offer a variety of tours, with something  for everyone.  After our visit, we will stop for lunch on your own before heading home.

The price of this trip is $319.00 for double occupancy and $389.00 for single occupancy.  Price includes transportation, 1 night hotel, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, attraction admissions, driver gratuity and travel insurance.  Trip is based on a minimum of 45 people. 

To make a reservation, please contact Life’s A Trip Tours at 407-855-9732 or email Barbara@lifes-a-triptours.com.  A $100.00 deposit is required at time of reservation. 

Make checks payable to Life’s A Trip Tours and mail to P.O. Box 590066 Orlando, FL 32859. 

Deadline for reservation and final payment is September 1, 2012.

No refunds will be issued after September 1, 2012.

 

November 8-November 11, 2012

As part of the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach offers  miles of sandy white beaches, in addition to some of the best entertainment and dining on the East Coast.  Join us as we kick off the holiday season experiencing all Myrtle Beach has to offer! 

Day 1:  We will depart for Myrtle Beach early in the morning, with rest stops along the way.  Upon arrival, we’ll check into the Ocean Reef Resort.  We’ll then enjoy a private dinner “Under the Sea” at Ripley’s Aquarium.  After dinner we will take a self-guided tour of the Aquarium featuring the Festival of Trees.  Breakfast and lunch are on your own today.

Day 2:  After breakfast at our hotel we will head out for a guided Carolina Safari Tour of the Grand Strand.  In the afternoon we will enjoy lunch, shopping and sightseeing at Broadway at the Beach.  We will then have dinner at Martin’s Restaurant, followed by The Carolina Opry Christmas Special - the South’s most loved holiday show.  Lunch is on your own today.

Day 3:  After breakfast at our hotel we will visit Brookgreen Gardens for a guided tour of the gardens and sculptures, followed by free time for lunch and shopping.  For dinner, we will enjoy an elegant farewell meal at Thoroughbred’s Chop House.  Afterwards, we’ll head over to the Alabama Theatre for The South’s Grandest Holiday Show.  Lunch is on your own today.

Day 4:  After breakfast at our hotel, we will head back to Orlando.  Lunch and dinner are on your own today.

The price of this trip is $649.00 for double occupancy and $759.00 for single occupancy. 

Price includes transportation, 3 nights hotel, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, all of the attractions listed, driver gratuity and travel insurance.  Trip is based on a minimum of 45 people. 

To make a reservation, please contact Life’s A Trip Tours at 407-855-9732 or email

Barbara@lifes-a-triptours.com.   A $200.00 deposit is required at time of reservation. 

Make checks payable to Life’s A Trip Tours and mail to P.O. Box 590066 Orlando, FL 32859. 

Deadline for reservation and final payment is October 1, 2012.

No refunds will be issued after October 1, 2012. 

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Our day begins with a short video detailing the many things we will see and experience at Bok Tower.

We will then take a stroll through the gardens and experience one of the greatest achievements of noted landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.  This lush garden is filled with many sensory delights for our personal renewal and enjoyment. 

We will then emerge from the gardens to find ourselves in a setting reminiscent of the early 1930s.  We’ll tour the magnificent 20-room Mediterranean Revival Pinewood Estate and experience the luxurious lifestyle of C. Austin Buck, an early 20th century industrialist.  There will be a shuttle running between the gardens and the mansion during our visit as well as historians in every room of the mansion.

We’ll also enjoy recitals from the 60-bell carillon as it’s music fills the sanctuary daily at 1:00 p.m. and again at 3:00 p.m. 

We will have lunch at the Carillon Café.  Lunch choices are as follows:  Tropical Salad (spring greens, strips of turkey, gorgonzola cheese, sugared pecans, strawberries, mandarin oranges, and apples with honey lime dressing); Turkey & Swiss on Multi-Grain Bread; or Vegetarian Wrap (Swiss, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, greens, red peppers, hummus and olives in a tomato-basil wrap, served with chipotle ranch dressing).  Sandwiches include a fresh fruit cup.  Please make your lunch selection at the time of your reservation.

The cost of this trip is $64.00.  Trip includes transportation, admission ticket, lunch and driver gratuity.  Trip is based on a minimum of 45 people. 

To make a reservation, please contact Life’s A Trip Tours at 407-855-9732 or email Barbara@lifes-a-triptours.com.   Payment is due at time of reservation.   Make checks payable to Life’s A Trip Tours and mail to P.O. Box 590066 Orlando, FL 32859.

Deadline for cancellation with a refund is November 13, 2012. 

We will depart from the parking lot on Orange Avenue and Pennsylvania Street in downtown Orlando at 9:30 a.m. (bus will arrive at 9:15 a.m.)  We will return around 6:00 p.m.