Florida - 2012
March
March 1 -19
March 1 - Florida, here we come! With great excitement we will begin our Fun in the Sun by travelling today to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Tonight's accommodations at the Best Western Plus Wynwood & Suites(603-436-7600). A Greet & Meet Dinner - is a great way to begin our exciting holiday.
March 2 - Continuing southward - making necessary comfort stops - overnight in Cherry Hill, New Jersey at the Days Inn (856-663-0100).
March 3 - Bypassing Washington D.C., to our night destination at the Hampton Inn (252-537-7555) in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
March 4 - Todays travels will take us to beautiful - Savannah, Georgia. A city we must visit! Capturing the Southern Charm of this fairy tale setting with oak trees layed with spanish moss, parks and heritage mansions, plus strolling along the historical waterfront is an absolute must. Our hotel is the La Quinta (912-927-7660).
March 5,6,7,8,9 - Welcome to the Sunshine State! Florida Fresh Orange Juice will be a treat at the Florida Welcome Centre. Driving along Daytona Beach and Cocoa Beach gives you a great photo opportunity of beautiful beaches plus a great photo opportunity of Nasa Space Centre, as we continue along to St. Pete's Beach for 5 nights at the very popular Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center (727-363-5106)nestled along the soft, white sands of St. Pete's Beach in St. Pete's - A tropical retreat, where you can sit back and relax or enjoy a vast array of activities on one of Florida's most beautiful beaches, fully equipped with all of the amenities, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Your time can be yours or you may wish to join Jason and I on day excursions to explore the nearby popular destinations such as, Sarasota and Tarpon Springs, for sight-seeing and shopping. On Friday, the last evening of our stay in St. Pete's we will board the Starlite Princess Authentic Paddle Wheel Riverboat for a dazzling night out! We will enjoy a delicious meal plus musical entertainment as we sail along the picturesque coast.
March 10,11,12,13,14 - Departing one very popular destination for another we will travel to Orlando for our next 5 night's stay, at the Rosen Inn (407-996-8585), ideally located on the very popular 9000 International Drive. Rosen Inn is fully equipped with all the amenities:refrigerator, microwave, 3 refreshing pool areas, restaurants, deli, coffee bar, sports bar plus shuttle services to the major attractions. We will provide transportation too such iconic attractions such as Walt Disney World - Epcot Theme Park - Sea World - Universal Studios. Tickets to be purchased on site. Also, a visit to a nearby huge market is always fun. You can be as busy as you wish or relax by the poolside.
March 15 - With mixed feelings we will say farewell to the Sunshine State and travel to St. Augustine,Florida,located on the Atlantic Ocean coast, the nation's oldest city, which holds the distinction of being the nation's most charming. Strolling St. Augustine's delightful historic district with its cobblestone streets, quaint cafes, unique shops - a perfect way to enjoy a perfect day! Tonights accommodations at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in St. Augustine (904-810-9892).
March 16 - Continuing on to Fayetteville, North Carolina to the EconoLodge (910-433-2100).
March 17 - An exciting travel day awaits us as we cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel - known as one of the Seven Engineering Wonders of the World on our way to our night's stay at Comfort Inn in Essington, Pennsylvania(810-521-9800).
March 18 - Todays travels will take us closer to home to our last night stay in South Portland, Maine at the Best West Merry Manor Inn (207-774-6151) for our farewell party.
Price Includes: Transportation, 18 night's accommodations, 6 Group Meals, 10 Breakfast, Dinner Cruise, Luggage Handling, Shuttle Services, Taxes.