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Florida Beaches

Frolic in the Sand


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Florida Beaches

Frolic in the Sand

10 Days / 9 Nights From Orlando to Miami

S2MCO148

Overview

This tour offers something for everyone; from the theme parks of Orlando to the serene beaches of Ana Maria Island and Fort Myers and the wonders of nature in the Everglades. Enjoy two night stays in four of the cities, allowing plenty of time for leisurely sightseeing.

Visiting

Florida,Anna Maria Island,Everglades,Florida Keys,Seminole State Preserve,South Beach

USD Prices Per Person

  • Standard Rates
  • Superior Rates
Daily Departures Category Single Double Triple Quad
21-Aug-2011 - 15-Dec-2011 Standard $1993 $1046 $750 $602 Book Now
16-Dec-2011 - 31-Mar-2012 Standard $2447 $1272 $925 $746 Book Now
26-Apr-2012 - 30-Jun-2012 Standard $1953 $1028 $731 $586 Book Now
01-Jul-2012 - 20-Aug-2012 Standard $2018 $1058 $758 $592 Book Now
21-Aug-2012 - 15-Dec-2012 Standard $1953 $1028 $731 $586 Book Now
16-Dec-2012 - 31-Mar-2013 Standard $2519 $1307 $941 $754 Book Now
Daily Departures Category Single Double Triple Quad
21-Aug-2011 - 15-Dec-2011 Superior $3182 $1644 $1148 $921 Book Now
16-Dec-2011 - 31-Mar-2012 Superior $3857 $1984 $1385 $1098 Book Now
01-May-2012 - 30-Jun-2012 Superior $2416 $1234 $892 $735 Book Now
01-Jul-2012 - 20-Aug-2012 Superior $2707 $1314 $1030 $751 Book Now
21-Aug-2012 - 15-Dec-2012 Superior $2416 $1234 $892 $735 Book Now
16-Dec-2012 - 31-Mar-2013 Superior $2847 $1469 $1118 $923 Book Now

Your Tour Package Includes

09 Nights Hotel Accommodation as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary as described below.

All Hotel Taxes and Service Charges.

09 Days Hertz Ecomony Car Rental (Mid Size for Parties of 3 & 4) Including Unlimited Mileage, Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS), Taxes, Surcharges & Fees.

Free Upgrade to a Mid Size Car for Parties of 1 & 2 and to a Full Size Car for Parties of 3 & 4 When Booking on Line.

An Explorer Kit containing Maps, Information, Driving Instructions, Mileage, Sights to See and Detailed Directions to your Hotels.

Options

Experience Package as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary which includes Excursions, Entrance Fees and Special Experiences. Prices: A-1 $180.00 Per Adult, $48.00 Per Child Ages 3 - 9

Rental Car Upgrades. Chose from a Convertible, Luxury Cars and from a Range of Vehicles with Off-Road Capability.

Hertz Neverlost In-Car Navigation System.

Extra Hotel Nights before and after your Tour, and en-route.

Not Included

Fuel and Parking Charges.

Admissions to Parks and Attractions unless otherwise stated.

Intinerary


Day 1 | Arrive in Orlando, FL

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Arrive at the airport, pick-up your rental car and proceed to your hotel. Welcome to the Theme Park capital of the world! Enjoy an evening at Downtown Disney, with over 170 shopping, dining and entertainment facilities, everyone will find something fun to do. Or experience the exitement of an interactive dinner show, such as Arabian Nights. You will have two nights to enjoy the magic of Orlando.

Accommodations: (STD) Best Western Lakeside or similar (2 nights) (SUP) Double Tree Castle Hotel or similar (2 nights)


Cinderella''s Castle

Day 2 | Orlando, FL

Distance: 0.00 miles / 0.0 km

Today, enjoy one of these Orlando attractions:

Magic Kingdom Park® - Meet Mickey Mouse and his friends in the Magic Kingdom® Park, where the fantasies of Walt Disney become reality with attractions for the young, and the young at heart. See Cinderella Castle at the top of Main Street, USA which shows America as it was nearly a hundred years ago. Visit Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square and Tomorrowland. See The Haunted Mansion and experience the thrill of riding Space Mountain. Make sure to visit Mickey’s Toontown Fair, THE place to meet Mickey and the gang in person. Enjoy the nightly fireworks spectacular featuring favorite Disney characters and a stunning music and lights display.

Disney’s Epcot® - Visit the two entertaining worlds of Epcot® (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow). This Park is a showplace for the achievements of man, a tribute to innovation and imagination, and a fellowship of international culture. It consists of Future World and World Showcase. Future World features attractions such as Spaceship Earth, where you will experience a journey from the beginning of time to the electronic age. Ride Test Track, a high speed thriller that mimics actual vehicle testing conditions, sending you through breathtaking twists and turns. Explore all of Future World where innovation and invention entertain. World Showcase offers the cultures of eleven nations. The architecture and landscape change as you move from one country to the next. Taste the cuisine, shop and be entertained by distinctly different traditions. End the evening by watching Illuminations, a nighttime kaleidoscope of music and light.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® – Take off on an African Safari to encounter real elephants, lions, and herds of zebra and giraffe. Voyage millions of years back in time to rescue a dinosaur from extinction. Join characters from The Lion King in a celebration of the never-ending Circle of Life. Whether real, imaginary, or extinct, the animals who rule this domain bring to life a day of adventure.


Day 3 | Orlando – Clearwater – Anna Maria Island, FL

Distance: 158.00 miles / 254.2 km

Enjoy the morning in the Orlando area before departing west toward Anna Maria Island. On the way, stop by Clearwater home of pristine white sand beaches, clear gulf waters, warm sunshine, and plenty of hospitality. At the quieter end of the sunny barrier islands that stretch 28 miles along the Pinellas Peninsula''s Gulf shore, the beach town of Clearwater attracts romantics and families to its powdery sands. Clearwater Beach is rated the number one beach in the Gulf region. Activities in this area revolve around the beaches and calm waters; swimming, paddle boating, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and jet skiing are but a few. For a more relaxing activity, go shelling; hunt for that perfect specimen to take back home. Many sunset dinner and sightseeing cruises also depart from these shores. In the evening, continue to Anna Maria Island.

Accomodations: (STD) Bradenton Beach Club or similar (2 nights) (SUP) Bradenton Beach Club or similar (2 nights)

Today's Optional Excursion

Dolphin Encounter Sunset Cruise (Experience Package A-1): See these beautiful marine mammals in their natural surroundings aboard a double deck, 125-passenger vessel. This unique sightseeing tour takes you out into the Gulf of Mexico to give you a firsthand view of the beautiful beaches and shoreline along Clearwater and Caladesi Island. Bird feeding is always a treat and food is provided by the crew. Unlimited beer, wine, and soda are included.


Day 4 | Anna Maria Island, FL

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Enjoy the sugar-white coastline, emerald Gulf waters and quaint business districts that abound this beautiful island. Anna Maria Island is an ideal place to relax and get away from it all. Each of the island''s three cities provide access to spectacular beaches and outdoor activities, while at the same time offering an enjoyable selection of shops, restaurants, and other attractions. Be as active or as laid back as you choose. All sorts of water crafts are available for rent such as jet skis, paddle boats, and kayaks. Shelling is a favorite pastime in the area, as the sands are replete with treasures. Tour the island by bike and see it all first-hand. Stop at the famous city pier for a cold drink and a bite to eat while gazing out onto the ocean’s horizon. Have a fresh seafood dinner in the evening by the water’s edge.


The Everglades

Day 5 | Anna Maria – Everglades, Fl

Distance: 180.00 miles / 289.6 km

Depart Anna Maria Island and drive south through scenic Longboat Key to Florida’s natural side, the Everglades. Often called the “River of Grass” because of the slow moving waters and the abundance of saw grass, the Everglades is Florida’s premier nature spot. Unique plants and incredible wildlife inhabit this area, including the famous Florida alligator. This subtropical paradise is Florida’s best kept secret; here you can enjoy activities such as boating, fishing, walking, bird and nature watching, and visiting historical places of interest. Sample the local fish in the restaurants; grouper, snook and stone-crab claws are some of the favorites. The area is centrally located for easy access to such places as Big Cypress, Shark Valley, Seminole State Preserve, and Fakahatchee Strand. Visit Shark Valley and take an airboat ride to discover this splendor firsthand. An overnight stay has been arranged in Everglades City.

Accommodations: (STD) Captain’s Table or similar (1 night) (SUP) Captain’s Table or similar (1 night)


Key Largo

Day 6 | Everglades – Key West, FL

Distance: 221.00 miles / 355.6 km

This morning, before leaving the Everglades, take a kayak Consider stopping in Key Largo or Islamorada for a fantastic seafood lunch and shopping. You might want to stop briefly at Robbie’s, a well known local spot in Islamorada where you will be able to feed the insatiable tarpons. You will be amazed as these incredible “silver ghosts”, as they are called by the locals, leap out of the water with their mouth wide open to grab your fish. Continue onward and arrive in Key West for a two-night stay. Take a photo in front of the buoy marking the southernmost point in the U.S. Tonight, walk along Duval Street to enjoy the festive atmosphere and sample a local favorite food, conch fritters. No visit to Key West is complete without taking part in the Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square. Performers, vendors and artists line the water’s edge to bid the daylight farewell.

Accomodations: (STD) Days Inn Key West or similar (2 nights) (SUP) Doubletree Grand Key Resort or similar (2 nights)

Today's Optional Excursion

Kayaking in the Everglades (Experience Package A-1): Discover the timeless Everglades Backcountry. Kayak through sun-dappled mangrove tunnels and get up-close and personal with nature through this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. * Children 7 – 9 can share a kayak with an adult. Children under 7 years of age are not allowed.


Day 7 | Key West, Fl

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Key West has many attractions. Visit the home of Ernest Hemmingway. Take a photo in front of the buoy marking the southernmost point in the United States. Soak up the sun and enjoy the island view from a boat by taking one of the many snorkeling or fishing cruises. Visit the Pirate Soul Museum to view pirate artifacts and learn about their adventures. Key Lime Pie is the official dessert of Key West. Make sure to sample some and the other local favorite, conch fritters at one of the many restaurants. At night, learn the island’s haunted history by taking a ghost tour.

Today's Optional Excursion

Fury Snorkeling Tour (Experience Package A-1): This is the best way to get up close and personal with the vast marine life of the area. Explore the beautiful reefs replete of colorful, tropical fish. The Key West coral reefs are part of the world''s third largest reef system and are located in shallow water - under 20 feet. The seas at the reef are typically calm, crystal clear, and warm.


South Beach

Day 8 | Key West – Miami Beach, Fl

Distance: 170.00 miles / 273.5 km

As you make your way north away from Key West, you will drive through the Upper Keys. Stop in Key Largo for a snorkeling trip. Key Largo is the first and largest Florida Key and where John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, America’s first underwater state park, is located. Learn about this delicate and diverse ecosystem by visiting the park’s Coral Reef Theater. Continue on to Miami Beach, home to world-renowned white sandy beaches and tropical blue waters, for a two-night stay. Miami is an international city, rich with a multi-ethnic culture which is reflected in the cuisine and architecture. The beaches are a great way to relax as you absorb the pastel buildings and turquoise waters. Enjoy a day at leisure. Sip a cool drink and lounge outdoors at one of the numerous sidewalk cafes. In the evening, take a short drive to South Beach’s Lincoln Road, this pedestrian-friendly outdoors Mall is home to ove 175 specialty shops, outdoor cafes, restaurants and galleries. For a special treat visit Ghirardelli Chocolatiers where you will be greeted at the door with a sample of their delectable chocolate; aside from the overhealming aroma of sweets in the air, the sheer size of the store is enough to impress even the premier chocolate connoisseur. Try one their delicious shakes, malts, ice creams or baked goods.

Accomodations: (STD)Majestic South Beach or similar (2 nights) (SUP) Marriott South Beach or similar (2 nights)


Miami Beach

Day 9 | Miami Beach, Fl

Distance: 0.00 miles / 0.0 km

Warm breezes, swaying palm trees, and the sound of the waves washing ashore act as a backdrop for pastel-colored, Art Deco buildings making Miami’s South Beach a stunning and often intoxicatingly beautiful place. It has been called the American Riviera by seasoned travelers, but there’s more to this city than fine white sand and turquoise waters. World famous South Beach is home to fabulous shopping and restaurants, fashion shoots and filming of TV and movies. Walk along Ocean Drive and enjoy any type of cuisine you can imagine. Shop at Lincoln Road mall and take pleasure in 175 specialty shops and galleries. Learn more about the Art Deco Architecture by taking a walking tour of this district. At night, South Beach truly becomes “decadent” with scores of nightspots catering to both the adventurous and relaxed clientele. Consider a visit to Bayside Marketplace which offers unique shops and outdoor entertainment. Several types of boat tours also depart from Bayside Marketplace, including sightseeing cruises and party boats.


Day 10 | Miami Beach – Miami International Airport, FL

Distance: 15.00 miles / 24.1 km

Depart at leisure to Miami International Airport. Drop-off rental car