Seniors We Are Etc. Orlando Florida 7 Days/6 Nights Departing from: Start Date: Sunday, September 25, 2011 New Bethleham Baptist Church 12707 Cullen Boulevard (Front Parking Lot) Houston, TX 77048 Bus Arrives: Departure Time: 7:30 AM 8:00 AM PLEASE NOTE: Overnight bags are needed for the first and last evenings of this trip. FOR YOUR SAFETY Diamond Tours, Inc.'s primary concern is always the safety and happiness of our groups. 1) Kindly remain in your seats while the coach is moving. 2) Your motorcoach driver has been instructed to stop approximately every two and a half (2-1/2) hours. This will give the group an opportunity to use a public restroom. 3) Your motorcoach is equipped with a restroom, but in the interest of safety, please use it only in emergency. This is to minimize situations whereby individuals are walking in the aisle while the bus is moving. Page 1 of 10
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Sunday, September 25, 2011 Enjoy Lunch and Dinner on your own and rest stops as needed en route. Approx. 12:00 PM Arrive at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 12000 Cypress Way Spanish Fort, AL 36527 (251) 370-1160 *Directions: Take I-610 East to I-10. Take I-10 East to Exit #159, 1-12 (Hammond). Take I-12 East to I-10. Take I-10 East to Alabama Exit #35A, Daphne/Fairhope. Turn Left at the end of the off ramp. After passing over the interstate overpass, the hotel is on the Right. Approx. 9:00 PM Monday, September 26, 2011 Enjoy a Continental Breakfast at your hotel Approx. 7:30 AM Depart for Ocala, FL Enjoy Lunch on your own and rest stop as needed en route. *Please remember to set your watches AHEAD one hour as you enter a new time zone. 8:30 AM Arrive at Bob Evans Restaurant 3535 SW College Rd Ocala, FL 34474 352-854-0099 Enjoy your choice of a prepaid Dinner selection from the "55 and Over" menu. *Directions: Take I-10 East to I-75. Take I-75 South to Exit #350, SW College Rd. Turn Left at the end of the off ramp. Take SW College Rd East to the restaurant on the Left. Depart for your hotel Approx. 6:00 PM 7:30 PM Page 3 of 10
Arrive at the Country Inn & Suites 7701 Universal Blvd Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 313-4200 *Directions: Take I-75 South to Exit #328, Florida's Turnpike. Take Florida's Turnpike South to Exit #259, I-4. Take I-4 West to Exit #75A, Kirkman Road. Take Kirkman Road South to Route 482 (Sand Lake Road) and turn Right. Take Sand Lake Road West to Universal Blvd. and turn Right. The hotel is on the Right. Approx. 9:00 PM Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Enjoy a Continental Breakfast at your hotel Approx. 8:00 AM Depart for Florida's Natural Grower's Visitor Center 9:00 AM Arrive at Florida's Natural Grower's Visitor Center The Grove House 20160 Highway 27 Lake Wales, FL 33853 (863) 679-4110 Enjoy a 15 minute video that showcases the process of creating Florida's Natural Juices from Grove to Plant, free time in the gift shop, and a complimentary sample of their juices. *Directions: Turn Right on Universal Blvd. Take Universal Blvd. North to I-4. Take I-4 West to Exit #55, US-27. Take US-27 South approximately 24 miles and the Grove House is on the Right (just after passing the Florida's Natural Water Tower on the left side). Depart for Bok Tower Gardens Approx. 10:00 AM 10:45 AM Page 4 of 10
Arrive at Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Boulevard Lake Wales, FL 33853 (863) 676-1408 Begin at the Visitor Center with a short orientation video, then enjoy the landscaped gardens of this National Historic Landmark. Get a close up view of the magnificent architecture of the Singing Tower which has a 60 bell carillon that fills the gardens with music at 1:00 pm. Enjoy Lunch on your own. *Directions: Turn Right on US-27. Take US-27 South one block to the traffic light at Central Avenue and turn Left. Take Central Avenue East approximately 1 mile to the traffic light at Route 17 (Scenic Highway). Turn Left on Route 17 just before the railroad tracks. Take Route 17 North approximately 1 mile to Burns Avenue and turn Right. Take Burns Avenue East approximately 1.5 miles to Tower Road and turn Left. Follow Tower Road North to the main entrance gate. Depart for Davidson of Dundee Citrus Candy Factory Approx. 11:00 AM 2:30 PM Arrive at the Davidson of Dundee Citrus Candy Factory & Store (As featured on the Food Network) 28421 US 27 North Dundee, FL 33838 (800) 654-0647 Enjoy a glimpse of how Davidson of Dundee makes citrus candies, jellies, and marmalades. Observe the factory production and enjoy samples. *Directions: Turn Right on Burns Ave. Take Burns Ave. West to Route 17 (Scenic Highway) and turn Right. Take Route 17 North approximately 3/4 mile to Mountain Lake Cutoff Road (You will see a sign pointing toward US-27). Turn Left on Mountain Lake Cutoff Road. Turn Right on US- 27. Take US-27 North approximately 7 miles and the Candy Factory is on the Right. Depart for dinner Approx. 2:45 PM 3:30 PM Page 5 of 10
Arrive at the Black Angus Steak House 12399 State Road 535 Orlando, FL 32836 (407) 239-4414 Enjoy a pre-paid Dinner. *Directions: Take US-27 North to I-4. Take I-4 East to Exit #68, Route 535 (Apopka Vineland Road). Turn Left on Route 535. Take Route 535 North approx. 1/2 mile to the second traffic light. Turn Right on Palm Pkwy and turn right into the rear parking lot entrance of the Black Angus. Depart for your hotel Approx. 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Enjoy a Continental Breakfast at your hotel Approx. 8:00 AM Depart for the Holy Land Experience 9:00 AM Arrive at the Holy Land Experience 4655 Vineland Road Orlando, FL 32811 (800) 447-7235 Travel back in time to a land that is 2000 years old and 7000 miles away in this captivating recreation of ancient Jerusalem. Enjoy indoor and outdoor exhibits and be inspired through biblical stories re-enacted with music and dance. For show and attraction times see the daily schedule which you will be given upon arrival. Enjoy Lunch on your own. *Directions: Turn Right on Universal Blvd. Take Universal Blvd. North to I-4. Take I-4 East to Exit #78, Conroy Road. Turn Left on Conroy Road. After crossing the interstate overpass, turn Right at the traffic light onto Vineland Road. The Holy Land Experience is on the Right. Depart for Dinner Approx. 9:45 AM 6:15 PM Page 6 of 10
Arrive at Mimi's Cafe 4175 Millenia Blvd Orlando, FL 32811 (407) 370-0333 Enjoy a pre-paid dinner. *Directions: Turn Left on Vineland Road. Turn Left on Conroy Road. Take Conroy Road East towards the Millennia Mall. Turn Right on Millennia Blvd. The restaurant is on the Right. Depart for your hotel Approx. 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Thursday, September 29, 2011 Enjoy a Continental Breakfast at your hotel Approx. 8:00 AM Depart for Winter Park 9:00 AM Arrive at the Morse Museum 445 North Park Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 645-5311 Enjoy a self guided tour of the world's most comprehensive collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, including the Byzantine-inspired Chapel created for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and a major collection of American Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau pieces from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. *Directions: Turn Right on Universal Blvd. Take Universal Blvd. North to I-4. Take I-4 East to to Exit #87, Fairbanks Ave. Take Fairbanks Ave. East for approximately 1.5 miles to New York Ave. and turn Left. Take New York Ave. North to Canton Ave and turn Right. Stop after crossing the railroad tracks. *Driver Note: Allow passengers to exit at the curb on Canton Ave. Motorcoaches are not permitted to drive on Park Ave. Please consult the Diamond Tours Destination Manager for parking options. Approx. 10:00 AM Page 7 of 10
Enjoy free time in Winter Park's beautiful downtown area after visiting the museum. You may reach Park Avenue from the Museum Gift Shop. Take a leisurely stroll down scenic Park Avenue with it's unique shops and cafes. Enjoy Lunch on your own. *Note: Please return to the place you exited the motorcoach on Canton Ave. next to the McKean Pavilion at the rear of the Morse Museum at 1:15 pm. Approx. 11:30 AM Depart for Downtown Disney 1:30 PM Arrive at Downtown Disney Marketplace 1590 Lake Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Explore more than 70 shopping, entertainment and dining choices in Downtown Disney West Side, Downtown Disney Marketplace and Pleasure Island. Disney also operates a complimentary water taxi on the Village Lake. You may board near the House of Blues or the Rain Forest Café. *Directions: Take New York Ave. South to Fairbanks Ave. and turn Right. Stay in the Right Lane after crossing the railroad tracks in order to continue straight on Fairbanks Ave. Take Fairbanks Ave. West to I-4. Take I-4 West to Exit #68, Route 535. Turn Right on Route 535. Take Route 535 (Apopka Vineland Road) North to Hotel Plaza Blvd. Turn Left on Hotel Plaza Blvd and follow signs to Downtown Disney Marketplace. Turn Right into Entrance #2. *Driver Note: Please allow passengers to exit in front of the T-Rex Cafe. Then continue further into the parking lot to find available parking. Depart for the Arabian Nights Dinner Show *Note: Please meet the motorcoach in front of the T-Rex Café at the curb. Approx. 2:30 PM 4:45 PM Page 8 of 10
Arrive at the "Arabian Nights" Dinner Show 6225 West Irlo Bronson Highway Kissimmee, FL 34747 (800) 553-6116 Experience the "World's Greatest Show on Horses" and dinner which will begin at 6:00 pm. (You may wish to bring a sweater as the arena is kept cool for the horses.) *Directions: Take Hotel Plaza Blvd. to Route 535 (Apopka Vineland Road) and turn Right. Take Route 535 South to I-4. Take I-4 West to Exit #64, Kissimmee. Take US-192 East to the second traffic light at Arabian Nights Blvd. and turn Left. Depart for your hotel Approx. 5:15 PM 8:00 PM Friday, September 30, 2011 Please have luggage ready inside your room by: 7:15 AM Enjoy a Continental Breakfast at your hotel. Approx. 7:30 AM Depart for Tallahassee, FL Enjoy Lunch on your own en route. 8:30 AM Arrive at the Mission San Luis 2100 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL 32304 (850) 245-6406 Enjoy an Orientation Film and Self-guided Tour of the Mission San Luis, a living history site and National Historic Landmark. The Mission is a representation of a 17th century Spanish Colonial and Native American community complete with historic artifacts and costumed interpreters. *Directions: Turn Right on Universal Blvd. Take Universal Blvd. North to I-4. Take I-4 East to Florida's Turnpike. Take Florida's Turnpike North to I-75. Take I-75 North to I-10. Take I-10 West to Exit #209A, US-90 West. Take US-90 West for approximately 10.5 miles to the Mission on the Right. Approx. 2:00 PM Page 9 of 10
Depart for Spanish Fort, AL Enjoy Dinner on your own en route. *Please remember to set your watches BACK one hour as you enter a new time zone. 3:30 PM Arrive at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 12000 Cypress Way Spanish Fort, AL 36527 (251) 370-1160 *Directions: Turn Right on US-90. Take US-90 West to I-10. Take I-10 West to Exit #35, US-90. Take US-90 West to Town Center Ave. and turn Right. Take Town Center Ave. East to Cypress Way and turn Right. Approx. 7:30 PM Saturday, October 01, 2011 Enjoy a Continental Breakfast at your hotel. Approx. 7:30 AM Depart for home Enjoy Lunch and Dinner on your own with rest stops as needed en route. 8:30 AM Arrive in Houston, TX Your entire team at Diamond Tours hopes you enjoyed your trip. Approx. 8:30 PM Page 10 of 10