Dayaway and Cruiseaway Travel Club

Saturday, November 30 St. Augustine with Nights of Lights at Sunset
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page." Saint Augustine (354-386)

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After our late morning arrival in the center of Historic Saint Augustine, our nation’s oldest city, we will stop at the welcome center which unravels the progression of Florida’s history with a timeline of the city and here you can pick up a map of the town to follow along with during the tour. Next, we will visit Flagler’s White Marble Crypt at the church he built in a year housing high ceiling as in European Cathedrals and the largest pipe organ in the Southeast. After lunch, Step inside and step back in time! A tour of the Old Town and the Tiffany Windows and the Lightner Museum will help us to re-live the history of this beautiful city. The Lightner Museum is called the collection of collections. See shrunken heads, Victorian furniture, a Mummy, Marble Carvings and a fabulous Music Room. Our driving city tour also includes a visit and samples from the Saint Sebastian Winery optional stop for those interested in it or extra shopping time. We will have time to stroll the Downtown area with its’ more than 80 shops along cobbled lanes shaded by moss-draped oaks. Scattered throughout blocks of historic landmarks, you may discover eclectic offerings from specialty gifts such as handmade candles, woven goods and wood crafts, to clothing and more. Includes: Transportation aboard Mini-bus, taxes, admissions, Florida Greeters tour director, Lightner Museum entrance fees & sightseeing tour! Tour includes: Transportation, Guided Sightseeing Tour, Winery, and Museums. All prices and itinerary are subject to change based upon availability! Members $80 Guests $85 Leave Walmart Viera Murphy's Gas Station 8:30am and Cocoa Walmart Garden Department off 524 9am and return around 9pm

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RESERVATION FORM: Reservations are on a request basis until payment is received. Please place your reservations and make checks payable to Florida Greeters, Inc. and mail to: 6300 North Wickham Road, # 130-222 Melbourne, FL 32940 or credit card by Phone (321)259-6300 Internet: www.dayawaytravelclub.com E-mail- [email protected]
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Rates Includes: Transportation aboard Mini Bus according to group size, port taxes, admissions, tour guide, &gratuities. Cancellations: Full refund until one month prior to departure. $10 charge up until one month prior to departure. No refund for unused portions or cancellations received within one month prior to departure unless a substitution is made. Separate Conditions apply to Multi Day Trips according to trip flyer or brochure. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability.

Coming Attraction- In conjunction with our Riverboat Cruise to Portugal in 2026 please come hear the Presentation by Mayflower Tours and Emerald Riverboat Cruises at our November Meeting

Our Travel Club meetings are the perfect opportunity to meet other like minded travelers. We discuss our past and future trips while distributing a travel calendar of events. We sometimes have guest speakers from related topics such as nutrition while traveling, travel photography or a cruise company sales representative. Film and picture exchanges are always welcome.

Present Travel by Design
“Dayaways” and “Mini Vacations”
“If you’ve got a hobby we’ve got a tour”
This is a revised work in progress with constant additions!!! The Next Travel Club
Meeting is the first Wednesday of the Month. Travel Club Meetings now feature information about past and future destinations.

After the meeting, some of us go out to a Luncheon at a Restaurant TBA

Travel Club benefit: Free door to door airport and cruise port transportation with individual
non-group vacations or cruises of 7 days or longer booked through the club!
(Groups usually choose one location for transfers)
Free travel consulting by CTC (Certified Travel Counselor) And Cruise, Tour and Vacation
Discounts available to club members! Transportation is by Van or Motorcoach according to group size!
Groups of 9 to 11can order their own pick up spot or even their own Van tour departure.
Handicapped and Impaired Travelers are welcome aboard!
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The Florida Greeters Dayaway Travel Club
Presents “The Florida Keys and Key West” Dec. 15to 18, 2024
Back by Demand Tour to Key West by Mini-Bus
A Fully Escorted 4 day & 3 Night Tour limited to 10 passengers
Day 1: Depart 8: am from Group’s location (Italian American Club, and 8:30am Walmart Palm Bay Road with short shopping stops along the way or way back, Lunch is at Schnebly Redlands Winery and Brewery. This Enchanting Florida Winery is a tropical paradise with its exotic wines and waterfalls. Robert is here is the name of a major large fruit stand in the Nursery area of Homestead, Redland and Florida City. We will drive directly through the River of Grass known as the Everglades with its’ fierce Melaleucas along the way. Drive along the Overseas Highway with the Atlantic Ocean on your left and the Gulf of Mexico on your right. Here you will learn about the history and importance of the Ecosystem, and every island over 42 bridges. Make sure you bring your camera for the scenic picture stop at Channel # 5 overlooking the bridge.
Everglades National Park Welcome Center and Overlook. (Either on route or on return) . A stop to see the Boat that Heminway used to travel to Cuba is on our route to check out.
Dinner on route overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. This evening we check into the 3 Diamond Best Western Hibiscus one block from Duval Street. Our dinners in the Keys include the great dining at the Half Shell Raw Bar known for outstanding Crab Cakes. The ambiance here includes the Historic Seaport with all of the sailboats including the booze cruise, America’s Cup vessels, Fast Cat and the tall Schooner Masts.

Day 2: Today enjoy a fully narrated trolley ride including all of Key West’s major sights with a choice of a guided tour of Hemingway House or the new Butterfly and Nature Conservatory or Truman House or Audubon House and Gardens or Mel Fishers Treasure Museum. Browsing time will be allotted on Duval Street. The trolley picks up near the Hotel. Or an optional tour to Fort Jefferson on the Dry Tortugas by Fast Cat Catamaran with transfers included from the hotel in lieu of trolley tickets.
Day 3: After Breakfast we will visit and do a driving and walking tour of Hemingway hang outs including Bahama Village. A visit to the Key west Gardens and an artist’s studio plus the USCGC Ingham Memorial Ship Museum. There will be an optional Lunch trip to World Famous Blue Heaven known for many things but also a giant slice of authentic Key Lime Pie.
After an afternoon at leisure at the hotel’s tropical pool and bar we will view the famous sunset at Mallory Square.
Day 4: After breakfast a visit to sites in Marathon after the Key Dear Sanctuary. On the route home a stop at a Marina will be made for an interactive experience feeding the largest Tarpons you will ever see. Early Dinner at the Cauley Square Tea Room depending on time of the day.
Members $975 per person double occupancy guests $985 Single Occ. Plus $350
Deposits $250 per person, Balance due October 13, 2024 Cancellations: $250 per person non-refundable with Reservations and no refunds within two months prior to departure unless a substitution is found. The tour includes: accommodations, transportation, attraction admission, Trolley Tour and taxes, 3 breakfasts, Farewell Dinner, and gratuities. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability. All times are approximate and there are no refunds for unused portions. We recommend trip cancellation protection!