Turquoise Water & White Beaches

10 Nights

Miami, FL

Highlights

Stroll the French Quarter of New Orleans and
enjoy live Jazz.
Enjoy an optional visit to Southern
Plantation Homes

Walk along white sand beaches of the
Pan Handle
Discover the wondrous Manatee of Crystal River
Dine and Shop in historic Ybor City

Stroll the streets of Naples
Cross Alligator Alley
Explore Vibrant Miami Beach

  • Day 1 - NEW ORLEANS ARRIVAL
  • Day 2 - NEW ORLEANS
  • Day 3 - NEW ORLEANS - BILOXI
  • Day 4 - BILOXI - PENSACOLA
  • Day 5 - PENSACOLA - WAKULLA SPRINGS - TALLAHASSEE
  • Day 6 - TALLAHASSEE - CRYSTAL RIVER
  • Day 7 - CRYSTAL RIVER - TAMPA BAY BEACHES AREA
  • Day 8 - TAMPA BAY BEACHES AREA – NAPLES
  • Day 9 - NAPLES - MIAMI DEPARTURE
  • Day 10 - Miami
  • Day 11 - End of Tour

Start your journey in New Orleans, the city
on the bayou and enjoy great music & film
sites. This is a jazz lover’s paradise. The jazz
& blues clubs are too numerous to mention, but there are two days in New Orleans to check them out!

Holiday Inn New Orleans Downtown Superdome

Smiling faces exuding warm southern hospitality eagerly await your arrival. For the experience of a lifetime, look no further than the Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome. Appreciate the original Andy Warhol titled “Mick Jagger” showcased in the fabulously updated lobby, indulge in their beautifully renovated restaurant and lounge featuring new menus and modern comforts, and let the view from your contemporary room with private balcony take your breath away. Their very knowledgeable staff can assist in making the most of your New Orleans trip, whether you’re visiting for business or leisure. Your journey starts here.

Continue to explore this city of river-
boats, jazz, andv Creole cuisine. Take
time to visit the beautiful botanical garden or journey out to the levees to see how they protect the city from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This evening why not board a paddle steamer for a dinner cruise on the mighty Mississippi River (optional) or discover the unique atmosphere of “The Big Easy” at night.

Holiday Inn New Orleans Downtown Superdome

Smiling faces exuding warm southern hospitality eagerly await your arrival. For the experience of a lifetime, look no further than the Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome. Appreciate the original Andy Warhol titled “Mick Jagger” showcased in the fabulously updated lobby, indulge in their beautifully renovated restaurant and lounge featuring new menus and modern comforts, and let the view from your contemporary room with private balcony take your breath away. Their very knowledgeable staff can assist in making the most of your New Orleans trip, whether you’re visiting for business or leisure. Your journey starts here.

As you are leaving New Orleans to con-
tinue your journey to the Biloxi, take in

the scenic routes of the Gulf of Mexico.
This morning, experience the laid-back, sandy side
of Mississippi as you make your way through its
Coastal region and arrive in Biloxi, Mississippi. Did

you know that Biloxi is one of the oldest communi-
ties in the country, having first been settled in 1699?

Enjoy the sugar-white sand beaches or any of the following optional activities such as great deep-sea or freshwater fishing, an array of championship golf courses, museums and historic sites, tantalizing seafood restaurants, and the excitement of 24-hour non-stop casino resorts.

Best Western Plus Cypress Creek

Property Location With a stay at Best Western Plus Cypress Creek in Biloxi, you'll be close to Gulf Hills Golf Club and Crooked Feather Sculpture. This hotel is within the vicinity of Ocean Springs Museum of History and Walter Anderson Museum of Art.

As you continue your Mexican Gulf expe-
dition your journey takes you from Missis-
sippi through Alabama and into Florida. You

travel along the Gulf Coast through the untouched
wildlife preserves and natural habitats that dot the
landscape. Find serenity when arriving in Pensacola,
FL where blue skies meet the emerald-green water of
the Gulf. Wander through Pensacola’s Seville District
or head to the beaches of Santa Rosa Island.

Hampton Inn Pensacola Airport

Property Location With a stay at Hampton Inn Pensacola Airport in Pensacola, you'll be near the airport and minutes from Roger Scott Athletic Complex and Pensacola State College. This hotel is within close proximity of Cordova Mall and University Town Plaza.

Continue your exciting vacation by venturing

inland to the area close to The Capital of Flor-
ida, Tallahassee. Make your way to discover the home

of one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs
in the world along with the amazing wildlife it brings.
Wakulla Springs offers a glimpse of the Old Florida and

bountiful opportunities to see alligators, deer and tur-
tles in their natural habitats. The park also offers daily

riverboat guided tours (optional) with an amazing glass

bottom boat view to see the incredible wildlife swim-
ming below. Choose optional activities such as swim-
ming, bird watching, visiting the Historic lodge, picnick-
ing, snorkeling, horse trails, and many more.

Courtyard Tallahassee Capital

Leave the freshwater springs behind and
witness the beautiful views along the Gulf
Coast and arrive into Citrus County and
encounter the unspoiled splendor of Crystal River,

the gem of Florida’s beautiful Nature Coast. Crys-
tal River is internationally recognized for its mana-
tee-watching opportunities. The city makes the most

of its great location on Kings Bay and offer many
optional activities such as fishing, kayaking, diving,
river touring and other wildlife watching or simply
take a stroll down the streets of Crystal River and
enjoys the historical landmarks of the city.

Plantation on Crystal River, Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Crystal River hotel is a beautiful 50-year-old, 232-acre eco-friendly resort offering comfortable accommodations, a full service spa, and is surrounded by the natural springs of Kings Bay. This bay in Crystal River is one of the largest aquifers in the state and home to more than 400 West Indian manatees that migrate each year to the warmth of the springs.

Continue your journey south along the
Gulf and pass beautiful beaches such as
Clearwater Beach, which was awarded Florida’s
best beach town in January of 2013. Connected
to Clearwater Beach are St. Pete Beach and many
small beach towns in between. Once you reach the
Tampa Bay area, enjoy the scenic view with of the
largest open water estuary extending more than 400 miles. You may choose to make a stop in YborCity, which was founded in the 1880s by cigar manufacturers, and has the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florida, Columbia Restaurant that serves Cuban cuisine.

Barefoot Beach Club

 

On your way to Naples, we recommend
that you make quick stop to visit to the
soft, white sandy beach and crystal blue
water of Sanibel Island. As you continue your drive
south, you reach the beautiful beach town of Naples.

Enjoy the fine dining, designer shops and the relax-
ing atmosphere of this beach community. This is a

great place to enjoy the beach, stroll through the his-
toric town center with lots of shops and admire the

Spanish architecture. Experience an exquisite sun-
set, the crown jewel of Southwest Florida.

Gulfcoast Inn Naples

Property Location With a stay at Gulfcoast Inn Naples in Naples (Moorings), you'll be convenient to Coastland Center and Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. This hotel is within close proximity of Naples Preserve and Conservancy of Southwest Florida.

Keep your fingers inside our car and pre-
pare for a ride through the wild coast of
Everglades National park, known as “Alli-
gator Alley” due to its overwhelming number of fresh water alligators. The good thing on this single stretch of road is that it’s very difficult to get lost! End your journey here in the exciting city of Miami Beach and experience the jewel of the Atlantic Ocean.

Dorchester Hotel

Property Location Located in Miami Beach (South Beach), Dorchester Hotel is minutes from Miami Beach Convention Center and Bass Museum of Art. This hotel is within close proximity of Miami City Ballet and New World Center.

You’ll be
dazzled by the outdoor lifestyle, art deco architecture

and design. Along with its cultural food and conta-
gious nightlife, it’s easy to see why some never leave.

This is the place where celebrities from around the world come to play. Kick back on a patio café, lay on the beach or window shop the world famous boutiques of the Lincoln Street corridor – this is the placeto see and be seen!

Dorchester Hotel

Property Location Located in Miami Beach (South Beach), Dorchester Hotel is minutes from Miami Beach Convention Center and Bass Museum of Art. This hotel is within close proximity of Miami City Ballet and New World Center.

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