Join us for an unforgettable weekend at the highly anticipated 32nd Annual Hyde Park Village Art Fair, where the historic brick-lined streets of Hyde Park will be transformed into a vibrant outdoor gallery. This hugely popular event will take place at the charming open-air, upscale shopping destination. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this free event is not to be missed. Explore the work of over 100 talented exhibitors as you stroll through the stunning displays of life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewelry, photography, ceramics, and more. You'll be amazed by the incredible talent and creativity on display, and the opportunity to chat with the artists themselves about their inspirations and techniques. So why not come and experience the magic of the Hyde Park Village Art Fair for yourself? It's the perfect way to spend a weekend in one of Tampa's most charming neighborhoods, surrounded by stunning works of art and a lively atmosphere that's sure to delight and inspire.
Tampa's charming outdoor shopping center offers more than 70 specialty shops and restaurants.
SAVANNAH, Georgia's oldest city, the savannah, is known for its gorgeous coastal landscapes and well-preserved history. A sweet Southern sanctuary where art, architecture and ghost tales collide under a shroud of Spanish moss. Its where culinary perfection meets seaside delights.
CHARLESTON, a coastal city with small-town charm, historic sites, and diverse cuisine. Known as “The Holy City,” because of its over 400 churches is brimming with historic structures, monuments, and majestic home-turned-museums that proudly boast the history of the United States.
DAY ONE
Today travel to Savannah, GA with lunch stop, on your own. Upon arrival, check into The Best Western Savannah Historic District hotel, for a two-night stay. After settling in you will have time to explore the area and Savannah’s River Street a glittering, multi-faceted gem along the broad Savannah River. The century old buildings, once cotton warehouses, have been converted to antique shops, distinctive boutiques, spectacular galleries, quaint brew pubs, fabulous restaurants, unique nightspots, elegant inns, and hotels. Bustling with welcoming hospitality.
Tonight, you will enjoy a two-hour Sunset Dinner Cruise as a riverboat slowly takes you down the Savannah River. Enjoy a specially prepared buffet-style dinner, after dinner, enjoy the tunes from the 50’s through today performed by the riverboat entertainers and enjoy the calm Savannah evenings and the amazing sights and sounds of the historic city of Savannah.
DAY TWO
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, we will then meet our guide for a tour of Savannah’s Historic Area. Unique park like squares, cobblestone and brick streets, mansions and row houses are shaded by Live Oak trees draped in Spanish moss.
Following our tour, we will visit the Mercer-Williams House, featured in the Novel & Film, Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil. Construction began in 1860, for General Hugh W. Mercer, great-grandfather of celebrated songwriter Johnny Mercer, and was subsequently interrupted by the Civil War. It was eventually completed in 1868, after General Mercer sold the unfinished structure to John R. Wilder. Thus, no Mercer ever actually lived in the house that bears their name.
We will continue to the Pirates House for a delicious buffet lunch. This unique restaurant was first opened in 1753 as an inn for seafarers, and fast became a meeting point for pirates and sailors from the Seven Seas. Since then, The Pirates House has been entertaining visitors with a bounty of delicious food, drink, and rousing good times.
After lunch you will be free to stroll down River Street and have dinner on your own at one of the many fine restaurants. And don’t forget to stop at Savannah’s Candy Kitchen, known for its classic Southern candies and confections, such as pralines, pecan brittle and peanut brittle.
DAY THREE
Following breakfast this morning, depart for Charleston, SC. On arrival, you will tour the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens founded in 1676 by the Drayton Family. The Plantation has survived for centuries and witnessed the history of our nation from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. Enjoy a guided tour of the Plantation House with its elegant, columned porch and extensive collection of Early American museum and background on the Drayton’s family plantation living through ten generations.
The Nature Tram is a 45-minute narrated tour of the Plantations, outside of its historic gardens and lawns, giving an insight into the story of how Magnolia Plantation has evolved since 1676. Also enjoy a self-guided walk through the famous Historic Garden, continually planted since 1680’s and displaying year-round color.
A boxed lunch is also included today at the Plantation.
Then check into your Charleston area hotel, The Town Place Suites by Marriott, for a two-night stay.
Dinner tonight is included at Hymens Seafood Restaurant.
DAY FOUR
After breakfast, we will then head for Wadmalaw Island for a tour of the Charleston Tea Gardens. For tea lovers, we promise a once in a lifetime experience. Here's your chance to tour America's only tea factory. You'll learn all about how tea is made. Large TV screens will introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Bigelow and explain in detail the tea making process. Embark on a memorable Trolley Tour through the beautiful gardens, lush landscapes, and endless rows of tea bushes with a stop at the greenhouse, where you'll disembark and witness the miracle of new tea bushes coming to life.
A boxed lunch is also included today at the end of our tour of the Tea Gardens.
We will return to Charleston where we will meet our local guide for a Historic Charleston Tour. One of the most beautiful and historic cities in the South with 300 years of Charleston history, grand homes, historic churches, and city monuments. During the tour you will see White Point Garden, Rainbow Row, Old Exchange Building, Four Corners of Law, Site of Gadsden Wharf, U.S. Custom House, Ashley Hall, The Battery, College of Charleston, and several historic churches.
Our tour will conclude at Charleston City Market where you will have free time to browse the historic area and the straw market. You will also be on your own for dinner at one of the restaurants in the historic area in and around Meeting Street, Market Street and Bay Street area.
DAY FIVE
After a good night’s sleep and a deluxe hot breakfast buffet provided by our hotel, we will start our journey back to Sun City Center!
Based on the 2007 film, and featuring stunning music and lyrics by Grammy award-winning recording artist Sara Bareilles. WAITRESS is the story of Jenna, an expert pie baker at Joe's Pie Diner in the American South. She bakes pies to distract herself from her unhappiness with her home life. Looking for ways out of her troubles, she sees a pie baking contest and its grand prize as her chance. She confronts her past, faces her fears, and makes life-changing choices. Immerse yourself in this wonderful world, and then go get yourself some pie.
Buffet lunch included prior to the performance and table served dessert during intermission. Additional charge for some beverages
What comes to mind when a father, his son, and his three high school classmates get together and form a show? For starters, you can say a diverse recipe of hilarious personal stories, a vast repertoire of songs spanning all genres and decades, and one family's journey together through life and music. The Bronx Wanderers pride themselves on being one of the only shows able to entertain audiences of all ages in one sweeping musical tour deforce. They've had a top 5 show in Las Vegas for seven years out of 223 shows, were winners of 12 Best of Las Vegas awards, currently have a residency at the South Point Hotel and Casino and were inducted into the East Coast Music Hall of Fame. In 2022, they were awarded the Best Tribute Show by Las Vegas Weekly. The chemistry and energy they exert show after show proves they are still having the time of their lives on stage 20 years later and you will too.
The Bronx Wanderers return to the Ruth Eckerd Hall stage for an afternoon of classic pop, rock, oldies, and their signature brand of comedy!
INCLUDED IN PRICE: A Brunch Buffet before the performance. The Brunch will include breakfast and lunch offerings, buffet style, along with complimentary coffee, tea, juice, and water. In addition to the cash bar, Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, and Screwdrivers will also be available for purchase.
Nostalgia-inducing unforgettable hits! This immersive concert-style tribute show recreates the magic and authenticity of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel on stage and chronicles the amazing journey shared by the iconic, GRAMMY®-award winning folk-rock duo. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry, to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s and to their dramatic split in 1970. The Simon & Garfunkel Story culminates with the pair’s famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981, which had more than half a million fans in attendance.
The show features a set list of nearly 30 songs and uses state-of-the-art video projection, photos and original film footage. A full live band will perform all the hits including Mrs. Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more - complete with the unmistakably perfect harmonies that will transport audiences down memory lane.
Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet! Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, an all-star creative team, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and lavish, groundbreaking sets. The original score evokes the energy and atmosphere of the 1920s. Renowned choreographer Ilya Zhivoy captures the passion of the central love story with a sensual, dynamic style. World Ballet Company’s “The Great Gatsby” is a must-see feast for the eyes.
The Zubrick Magic Theatre is a spectacular venue that gives audiences an intimate and unforgettable afternoon of magical entertainment. Illusionists Chris and Ryan Zubrick conjure up an exhilarating blend of sleight-of-hand, family-friendly comedy and breathtaking grand-scale illusions in a performance that captures hearts and imaginations.
The Zubrick Magic Theatre guarantees to stretch smiles and drop jays with a performance that will leave you walking away scratching your head in disbelief saying, “How did they do that?!”
EARLY DINNER STOP (OYO) AFTER THE SHOW AT METRO DINER. MENU IN OFFICE & ON WEBSITE
Myakka City – Witness the beauty and grace of the original Lipizzan Stallions of Austria, unquestionably the rarest and most aristocratic breed of horses, with no more than a few hundred existing at one time. At once intense and focused on precision, yet aesthetically beautiful, the Herrmanns' Lipizzan’s present a widely varied program. Classical dressage on long lines (the first step in dressage training after the old European tradition) and an exquisite Pas de Trois (wherein three stallions are presented in a drill of balletic grace and precision) combined with the dramatic and difficult Airs Above the Ground to form the basis of the first half of the Lipizzans' presentation. Exceptionally difficult maneuvers such as the Courbette, the Capriole, and the Levade, all highly refined leaps performed only by stallions of great strength, intelligence and endurance are included in the celebrated Airs Above the Ground. The Herrmann Family has owned and operated Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzans in Myakka City, Florida, since 1962. This is the winter home for the horses where they are proudly trained. Guests are invited to come and witness what is rapidly becoming a dying art. This is an outdoor event; reserved bleachers seating are provided for our group.
Lunch stop at Der Dutchman Amish Restaurant & Bakery included after the performance. Serving traditional Amish family and buffet-style meals.
The Sunshine Boys is a classic comedy play written by Neil Simon. It premiered on Broadway in 1972 and was later adapted into a successful film in 1975 starring Walter Matthau and George Burns. The play revolves around the relationship between two aging comedians who were once a famous comedy duo known as "The Sunshine Boys”. After over 40 years of performing together, their partnership ended acrimoniously. Some dozen years later, the two older men are brought together for a comedy TV special. Despite their animosity towards each other, they reluctantly agree to reunite for one last performance. The Sunshine Boys explores themes of friendship, aging, and the passage of time. It offers a poignant reflection on the complexities of relationships and the challenges of reconciling the past with the present.
DINNER STOP (OYO) AFTER THE SHOW AT BAHAMA BREEZE. Enjoy great food, tropical cocktails, and music in an Island setting. Bahama Breeze is known for fresh, delicious seafood, distinctive chicken dishes and flame-grilled steaks.
Greg is a man of middle age, a restless empty-nester, tired of his job in finance, looking for meaning in his life. Sylvia is an exuberant and beautiful lab/poodle mix, astray in Central Park, looking for a new home. When they meet, it is love at first sight. But his wife Kate, a busy rising star in the public school system, is looking forward to some independence now that the couple no longer has children to care for and is less than thrilled by the clever and coquettish canine who jumps, slobbers, sits on her couch, and takes Greg’s attention away from his marriage. A.R. Gurney’s Sylvia is a smart, silly, sophisticated, and occasionally salty comedy about relationships, nature, and growing older.
Tampa Bay Downs is the only Thoroughbred racetrack on the West Coast of Florida and is known as one of America's oldest and most well-maintained racetracks. Tampa Bay Downs first opened its doors in 1926 under the name of Tampa Downs and has since had a long and colorful history.
Included in price: Buffet lunch consisting of: • Fresh Fruit Salad • Caesar salad • Chef’s Vegetable Selection • Homestyle mac “n” cheese; green bean almandine • Mashed Potatoes • Chef-Carved Roast Beef & Turkey Breast • Eclairs & Home Baked Cookies • Coffee & Tea. • Admission, • Daily Racing Program • Reserved Seating • Tax and Gratuity
Experience the timeless elegance and captivating transformation of MY FAIR LADY. Embark on a journey through the streets of Edwardian London as the spirited Eliza Doolittle blossoms under the guidance of Professor Henry Higgins. Filled with enchanting melodies like "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "The Rain in Spain," this beloved musical celebrates the power of language, love, and self-discovery. Immerse yourself in the dazzling sets, sumptuous costumes, and the unforgettable tale of an unlikely romance. Join us Easter Sunday for an afternoon of wit, charm, and musical splendor that promises to captivate hearts and leave you humming its melodies long after the curtain falls.
Buffet lunch included prior to the performance and table served dessert during intermission. Additional charge for some beverages.
The rise and fall of Argentina’s first lady, Eva Peron, is played out in this sung-through musical. Evita brings to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron. Beginning with a young and ambitious Eva, the production follows her meteoric rise to sainthood. The story tells of the enormous wealth and power she gained and the means by which she became the beloved Evita, a hero to the poor and the working class—and an enemy to the rich. Evita's memorable "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" was recorded and released in 1976 followed by the complete double album release, which went gold.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the charm and creativity of one of Florida's oldest towns at the Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival! With almost four miles of picturesque waterfront, a subtropical setting, and a relaxed atmosphere, Dunedin is the perfect backdrop for an incredible craft festival experience. On Main Street, you'll discover a world of handcrafted wonders, with some of the country's finest crafters showcasing their incredible wares. From ceramic planters and functional pottery to unique hair accessories and one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry pieces, there's something to suit every taste and budget. And that's not all - the expansive Green Market will be bursting with an incredible array of local produce and artisanal food products, making it the perfect place to indulge in some delicious treats while you shop. Whether you're a lifelong lover of handmade crafts or just looking for a fun and unique way to spend a day, the Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival is not to be missed. Voted "Best Little Walking Town in America" by Walking Magazine, one feels they have returned home to small town America in Dunedin. A quaint city with a hometown feel. Come and be swept away by the beauty and creativity of this amazing town. Dunedin has many great restaurants (OYO).
