PLEASE NOTE ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE WILL NOTBE A NORTH PICK UP - WE WILL DEPART FROM THE COMMUNITY HALL - 1910 S PEBBLE BEACH BLVD.
The Park at St. Armands Circle will be illuminated by an incredible display of holiday lights, including the city’s magnificent 60-foot Christmas tree. Enjoy holiday entertainment, special store promotions and gracious hospitality provided by our many shops and restaurants. Visit the Live Nativity Scene at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.
We do recommend making your dinner (OYO) Reservations in advance. List of restaurants and phone #’s in office & on website.
Nights of Lights festival turns the city of St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display! Selected by National Geographic as one of the ten BEST HOLIDAY LIGHTING DISPLAYS IN THE WORLD!
DAY ONE
• As we travel to St. Augustine, we will make appropriate stops along the way including a lunch stop (OYO).
• Upon arrival in St Augustine, we will visit The Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. A large Spanish stone fortress built to protect and defend Spain's claims in the New World. It is a National Monument, more than 327 years old, and is the oldest structure in St. Augustine. Experience a little piece of history at the Castillo de San Marcos. Reenactors in period dress, and living historians, perform weapons demonstrations and fire the cannons at the Castillo. See what it was like for the Spanish colonial settlers who used to live there. Under times of siege or other emergencies, all people in the settlement were ordered inside the fort for protection, and the cannons were aimed and fired if needed. This will be a self-guided tour, park rangers and living historians give you a detailed history of the fort and its previous residents. Look for the marks and drawings that British and Spanish soldiers left on the soft coquina walls.
• We will check in to Hampton Inn St. Augustine Hotel - Hilton
• Dinner this evening will be at Hurricane Patty’s (Included)
• Narrated Trolley Tour of The Lights of St Augustine. Get into the holiday spirit on a trolley tour of St. Augustine’s annual Nights of Lights Festival. Hop on the trolley, sit back, and enjoy the dazzling illuminated views, from more than 3 million lights, along the city’s Historic District. Dinner on own St. George Street after our Narrated Trolley Tour of The Lights of St Augustine.
DAY TWO
• Enjoy a hot breakfast at our hotel then spend the remainder of your day aboard the Trolley Tour at your own pace with on/off privileges. Visit the world-famous spring that Ponce de Leon deemed the Fountain of Youth. Explore the site of the first Mass in America at the Mission of Nombre de Dios. Experience early St. Augustine as you tour old St. Augustine Village, featuring houses from the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Old Town Trolley Tours makes stops at the Old Jail, St. Augustine History Museum, (Free admission with Trolley ticket), Potter’s Wax Museum, the Spanish Military Hospital. Visit the San Sebastian Winery; Explore Flagler College, built by Henry Morrison Flagler, and industrialist, railroad pioneer and oil magnate, who originally used the building as a hotel then known as Ponce de Leon hotel.
• Explore over 500 years of history and over 100 points of interest. You will receive a detailed map of the trolley route and the attractions found at each stop. The St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum offers an exciting and educational museum that features over 800 authentic artifacts celebrating the history of piracy, both factual and fictional, from the 1600’s through present day
• The 21 stops make it convenient for guests to disembark for shopping, dining, visiting attractions and exploring the historic city on their own. End your Trolly Tour at St. George Street with many restaurants and unique shops for some shopping and a bite to eat before heading for home.
Double - $315pp Single $395pp Sign up deadline – Nov 1, 2025. MUST HAVE 35 PEOPLE FOR TRIP TO GO NON-REFUNDABLE (UNLESS CANCELED BY TRAVEL CLUB)
**PLEASE NOTE** - THREE DOG NIGHT IS A NORTH PICK UP SCC & KP MEMBERS
Activity Level: 2
Classic Rock icons Three Dog Night with Special Guest Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone return to Ruth Eckerd Hall! THREE DOG NIGHT, celebrating nearly 6 decades, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT.
THREE DOG NIGHT hits wind through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures -- songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy to the World”, “Black and White”, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize THREE DOG NIGHT’s continuing popularity.
Recently, THREE DOG NIGHT began adding new songs to its arsenal by releasing its first double-A sided single in nearly 25 years. The blistering performance of "Heart Of Blues" and the timely, beautiful a-cappella ballad "Prayer of the Children” are available online at iTunes, Amazon.com and other digital retailers as well as through the official band website.
THREE DOG NIGHT also pushed boundaries by recording with the London Symphony Orchestra, giving fans new and old a chance to experience its dynamic performances of the hits as well as several new songs.
Herman's Hermits a rock and pop group formed in 1964 in Manchester, they gained immense popularity during the British Invasion, scoring eleven Top Ten hits in the U.S. from 1964 to 1967 and selling over 40 million records worldwide. “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter.” “I’m Into Something Good,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat” and “Listen People.”
The band is best known for their lead singer, Peter Noone, and remains a beloved act from that era.
***PLEASE NOTE*** SARASOTA HOLIDAY TROLLEY TOUR OF LIGHTS - DEC 8TH -NORTH PICK-UP SCC & KP MEMBERS
Activity Level: 2
We will see some of the Best Holiday Light displays in Sarasota. See the Arch Lighted Streets, The Gingerbread House, and much more! Sit back, relax, and listen to your favorite holiday music in ac/heated & cushioned seats while riding the enclosed trolleys. Enjoy what Sarasota's residents have created.
DINNER stop before our trolley tour at Cracker Barrel (OYO). Please note - restaurant has been changed.
We will see some of the Best Holiday Light displays in Sarasota. See the Arch Lighted Streets, The Gingerbread House, and much more! Sit back, relax, and listen to your favorite holiday music in ac/heated & cushioned seats while riding the enclosed trolleys. Enjoy what Sarasota's residents have created.
DINNERstop before our trolley tour atCRACKER BARREL (OYO).
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Composed by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q’s Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon is an old-style musical with a modern sensibility. This blockbuster show features several big song-and-dance numbers accompanied by some old-fashioned Broadway belting. Contains explicit language.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
Rock out this holiday season with TSO as we bring back ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More’!
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES
Elevate your concert attendance with luxury accommodations, providing premium seating and buffet.
· The loft features complimentary food, beer, wine, and soft drinks
· Leather, theatre-style seats are available directly in front of the loft
Trans-Siberian Orchestra have been a holiday touring staple since 1999, beloved for their skill at bringing electric rock ‘n’ roll energy to traditional festive music.
LIGHT EFFECTS WILL BE USED DURING PERFORMANCE
BAG POLICY
Bags larger than 12x12x12" are prohibited at Benchmark International Arena. Large bags (not including small clutches) are required to go through an x-ray scanner prior to entry. Medical and parenting bags exceeding these sizes are permitted but are subject to additional search procedures.
The Frostbite Factory – a live ice carving zone with artisans from Harbin, China
Bring your gloves and hat- Insulated coats will be provided.
Cirque Spirit of Christmas Stage Show This Cirque-styled Christmas show features dazzling acrobatics, feats of flexibility, and high-flying stunts.
Disney Springs for Dinner OYO at one of the many restaurants located in Disney Springs. Approximate arrival 3:30PM.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Unique & varied shops and dinning Call Disney Dining at (407) 939-5277. You can book a reservation 60 days in advance. List of restaurants available on our website and in the office.
Guests can also enjoy food and beverages provided by Michael’s on East as well as a variety of vendors while strolling the illuminated grounds. Selby’s on-site restaurant The Green Orchid is also open from. for attendees interested in a sit-down experience.
Enjoy Tampa’s largest Lighted Boat Parade. Enjoy a holiday buffet dinner, excellent water views of the annual Downtown Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade (weather permitting), DJ entertainment, and dancing on the top deck. View decorated homes in Bayshore Drive, Harbour Island, Davis Islands, and downtown Tampa as the area transforms into a winter wonderland.
A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS IS A NORTH PICK UP SCC & KP MEMBERS
"A Very Broadway Christmas" is a holiday experience unlike any other. Broadway Stars from New York City light up the stage performing your favorite Christmas songs from Broadway and the radio. World class talent will perform with a live band, choir, and local ensemble. Come spend an evening with Stars from shows such as Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Motown, Book of Mormon, Matilda, Mean Girls, Gypsy, Annie, Shrek, and many more! The night will be filled with Broadway Production numbers that will have you feeling like you're in the Big Apple for one unforgettable evening.