Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Disney’s park is home to more than 1,700 animals from 250 species, sprawling over 500 acres. Great attractions await including live entertainment like Broadway-style shows and parades, as well as safari rides to see all the animals. New this year is Pandora, the magical kingdom from the movie Avatar. For the adventurous, there are always thrilling rides.

Cost: $145 per person includes bus and admission to the park.

To reserve a spot, call All Around Tours at 941-488-9393

Call now as you must book by Jan. 31st

Friday, March 8, 2019

Grab your cowboy hat and boots and travel to Arcadia for the rodeo! This event draws top cowboy athletes from all over the nation. We will enjoy the rodeo at the new indoor Mosaic Arena. This year we are excited to have premium reserved seats that include backs on the chairs! Lunch is on your own at one of the many vendors set up at the rodeo.

Cost: $63 per person includes admission and reserved seating

To reserve a spot, call All Around Tours at 941-488-9393

Call quickly as this is very popular and you must book by Jan. 31st

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

The Calypso Queen, a 65-foot triple decked ship, offers casual sightseeing with luncheon and dinner cruises. The colorfully appointed vessel with a Caribbean theme boasts two dining levels that are enclosed and air conditioned. The third level is an open air deck that provides beautiful views of the passing waterfront. Experience the smooth waters of Clearwater Harbor and the Intracostal Waterway on this tropical cruise. The cruise features live Captain’s sightseeing narration.

Cost: $59 per person includes the 2 hour cruise, tropical buffet, and complimentary beer, wine, and rum punch

To reserve a spot, call All Around Tours at 941-488-9393.

Must book this by February 15th

Three nights in Cape Cod, three nights in Nantucket. Visit parks, museums, historical sites, beaches, salt marshes, and cranberry bogs. Ride on roads and bike trails. The summer tourists won’t be here yet so we’ll have the whole place to ourselves!

**Updated Information**We invite you to join Grand Circle Travel’s “The Great Rivers of Europe” July 2019:

• ...traveling from Amsterdam to Vienna for a 15-day River Boat Trip
• ...also 3-night pre-trip to Bruges, Belgium
• ...4-night post-trip to Prague, Czech Republic

Pre-registration procedures have been sent to those who signed the Trip Interest Sheet. Please see co-trip leaders, Norma and Dottie at the Travel Table at the Sunday SOTG meeting to sign the Trip Interest Sheet if you haven’t already done so.

Organized through Overseas Adventure Travel.  Small group adventure to Sicily: Palermo, Mazara del Vallo, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Catania.

• This 14 day land tour is October 3rd thru October 16th 2019. Fall season dates sell out fast!
• The cost of the main trip is $3395.00 plus $800.00 airfare from Tampa to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
• There is a pre-trip to Quebec City and a post trip to Montreal.
• Reserve your space by calling Grand Circle at 1-800-597-2452. Use code number G9-26618. A $350 deposit is required. Please let us know when you sign up for the trip.
• So far 14 SOTG members have signed up. The trip is sold out except for the 4 rooms still held for us! So if you want to go to the Canadian Maritimes, please call and make your reservation. We will try to match you with a roommate if you need one!
• The activity level is moderate.

There are 3 Discovery Series events: visit an oyster farm, Les Trois Pignon, and we will enjoy a Celtic experience. There are 12 included tours including: Peggy’s Cove, drive along the Cabot Trail, Lunenberg (a world Heritage site), ferry to St Johns, visit the Bay of Fundy, go on a whale watching tour (weather permitting), see Anne of Green Gables museum, have a LOBSTER FEAST, and more!

Croatia, Montenegro,Bosnia & Herzegovina
“Explore the Dalmatian Coast in the winter when the crowds are less and the weather is milder, on or about Nov.14-29, 2019 with Grand Circle Travel”
5 days from $3395 (2018 price) including International Air from Tampa, unless you choose to make your own airline arrangements. 14 days from $2195 (2018 pricing)