Holiday Season in Florida (Gulf Coast)

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Holiday Season in Florida (Gulf Coast)
Join us this Holiday Season on this sun-filled holiday to Indian Rocks Beach, on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast.

This leisurely tour provides the perfect combination of touring the popular nearby attractions, fun get togethers with your fellow travellers and time to relax and enjoy the abundant sunshine and white sand that the Gulf Coast of Florida is so famous for.  Our special Holiday Season tour also includes special meals and festivities for Christmas and New Years.  

Indian Rocks Beach is conveniently situated on the    inter-coastal waterway between Clearwater Beach and   St. Petersburg, with easy access to the many activities available in the area.  There is a local trolley which stops a few steps from our hotel, and goes to great shopping areas, restaurants and downtown St. Petersburg (a one-day trolley pass is included during your stay). 

We have selected the charming moderate First Class Holiday Inn Harbourside during our stay at Indian Rocks Beach.  This laid-back property features a distinct Key West influence and is located just a short stroll from the Beach. 

Hotel amenities include 2 swimming pools, hot tubs, patios and sundecks, a fitness centre, two restaurants, a games room and a miniature golf course. 

You may select from two types of suites:

“Key West Studio Rooms” have a courtyard view, king or two queen-size beds, mini-fridge, microwave, stove top burners and coffee maker. 

“Sunset View Suites” have all the amenities of the Key West Studio Rooms plus a fully-equipped kitchen, full-size fridge, stove, dishwasher and a separate bedroom.

Itinerary / Excursions

Day 1: St. Petersburg

An orientation tour of St. Petersburg and the surrounding area, including a visit to the Salvador Dali Museum.

Day 2: Tampa

A tour of the city of Tampa, plus entrance to the Florida Aquarium. This world class facility hosts over 10,000 aquatic animals and plants in four diverse galleries. We also visit Ybor City - Tampa's Latin Quarter for over a century - an exotic blend of aromas, flavours, sights and sounds.

Day 3: Florida Botanical Gardens

An evening visit to the Florida Botanical Gardens to see their fabulous “Holiday Lights in the Gardens” display, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 4: Greek village of Tarpon Springs

We visit the picturesque old Greek village of Tarpon Springs, including a boat tour.

Day 5: Sunken Gardens

A visit to Sunken Gardens. This 100-year-old botanical paradise is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in Florida and exotic plants from around the world.

Day 6: Sarasota

An excursion to the charming city of Sarasota, including a visit to the famous Ringling Brothers Museum.

Day 7: Boat trip of the Intercoastal Waterways

A scenic, narrated boat trip of the Intercoastal Waterways aboard the StarLite Majesty. Lunch is included.

Day 8: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners

Day 9: Special New Years Eve Dinner with champagne

Day 10: Welcome and Farewell Dinners

Welcome and Farewell Dinners at the hotel.

Tour Dates

15 Days: December 21st, 2021 - January 4th, 2022

Cost

  • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto or Montreal

In a Key West Studio Room - $4797
In a Sunset View Suite - $4997

Additional Cost

  • Single Supplement     Key West Studio Room - $1390.    Sunset View Suite - $1590.
  • Triples deduct $200 per person (cots are not available)
Ottawa - add $150 (with round-trip transportation to Trudeau Airport, Montreal)
* Add-ons below include an overnight in Toronto en route to Florida
  • Winnipeg - add $190.  Halifax - add $290.  Calgary - add $390.  Edmonton - add $490.  Vancouver - add $690

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