“To Travel Is to Live.” Hans Christian Andersen
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January—April 2018 Bus Book “To travel is to live.” Hans Christian Andersen Page 1 Kings Point Bus Trips Vesta partners with Glory Tours, a third party vendor, for all of our coach trips! Glory Tours has been working with Vesta in offering day/overnight trips for 5 years as a part of the Kings Point coach trip operation. In the process of them absorbing all the coach trips, and after analyzing ex- tensive historical data and numerous variables while planning the upcoming bus book, Glory Tours is implementing the following new processes: For all restaurant ONLY tours, Glory Tours will no longer have a tour guide specialist onboard. The goal is to keep these trips affordable by eliminating the expense of a tour guide for these simple outings. Some tours will now have a 40 person signup minimum vs a 35 person signup minimum to also help bring down the cost. Please note: Glory Tours has high standards for the bus companies they partner with to ensure they provide the most reliable, safe and comfortable transporta- tion ser-vices. Sometimes that level of performance means slightly higher fees than residents are used to paying but we feel the new processes and higher minimum for some tours will off- set the slight increase in cost. For any trips at risk of being cancelled for not meeting the minimum sign up requirement, but are close, Glory Tours will survey each person on the signup sheet to see if participants are will- ing to pay approximately $2-$5 more per person, (depending on the exact sign up numbers, the tour location and the number of hours the bus is needed) to keep the trip from cancelling. This is necessary to cover the cost of the trip with less riders. In addition, Glory Tours will also utilize a smaller shuttle bus for trips when it is feasible, and when we have enough residents signed up to also help avoid cancellation of a trip. Rays Games-Glory Tours is moving designated seats to a less expensive section, but still allow- ing for some upgrades at an additional cost, if you choose to sit closer. This will also bring the cost down for the more expensive games that are not on Thursdays (Ray vs. Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers, etc.) One final note, it’s extremely important that you remove your name from the signup sheet if you are no longer able to go. Glory Tours relies heavily on the sign up numbers to determine if a trip has met the minimum requirement. Glory Tours understands circumstance arise, but if too many sign up and do not remove their names, it impacts those that have signed up. If you need to remove your name and you are not able to make it up to the clubhouse, you can also call the Transportation Department at 387- 3470 and they will be glad to assist you. If you missed the deadline, please ALWAYS still check availability, as the deadline date only determines if the minimum requirement is met by that date and not the purchase deadline date. We hope you are excited about the offerings in the Bus Book and look forward to seeing you all “on the bus”!! Page 2 Bus Trip Information Box Officeor Transportation Office Box Office—Tickets are available for purchase Monday—Friday 8:30am—4pm Transportation Office—Trips rely on pre-registration before payment. Once the registration list hits the minimum* requirement the registrants are phoned to purchase tickets at the Box Office. **If there are less than 40 passengers signed up, the trip will be CANCELLED.* Early reg- istration ensures successful trips. Registrants for cancelled trips will be notified via email by Glory Tours, if given an email address at the time of sign up. Pre-register for Trips in the Transportation Office All ticketed tours are non-refundable. Tours go rain or shine, unless the event is cancelled by the venue/ vendors due to weather conditions. Bus transportation is included book prices. Please read the description for more details on admission and food charges. Please be sure to plan meals accordingly. All tours and pricing are subject to change. Fla. Glory Tours Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST38887. Glo- ry Tours are run independently from Kings Point trips. Gratuity not included in cost. If you missed deadlines, still check availability at the KPCH Box office. Jeanie Bailey 813-850-5444. Bus book printed on 3/14/2016. Page 3 Thursday, January 04, 2018 Lakeland Center $76.50 A Gentlemen's Guide to Love & Murder Depart: 5:00 PM Return: 10:30 PM Transportation Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by – you guessed it – eliminating the 8 pesky relatives (all played by one fearless man) who stand in his way. Monty has to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! It will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea. Mezzanine Seating $18.50 additional for buffet option. Sign up deadline December 10th Saturday, January 13, 2018 Crystal River $31.75 Manatee Festival & Manatee Encounter Depart: 8:30 AM Return: 4:15 PM Box Office The 31st Manatee Festival attracts over 20,000 people during the two days and has consistently been awarded the “Best of the Best” Festival goers will have the chance to board free bus tours to see Three Sisters Springs for a closer look at the manatees, where at times over 500 manatee have been in the spring. En- joy art/craft vendors, beer and wine gardens, live entertainment and more in the beautiful historic down of Crystal River. Sunday, January 14, 2018 Punta Gorda $24.75 22nd Annual Sullivan Street Craft Festival - Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 3:30 PM Box Office January Since it’s inception, the festival continues to grow and highlight the talents of many unique crafters, providing the area with one of its most enjoyable winter traditions. Come meet and visit with some of the nation’s best crafters while en- joying the charming streets of Punta Gorda. Located along the banks of the Peace River and the Gulf of Mexico. You have not experienced a charming down- town location until you've visited this beautiful area on Florida’s West Coast. Friday, January 19, 2018 Tampa River Dance - 20th Anniversary World Tour Depart: 6:15 PM Return: 10:45 PM The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in RIVER- DANCE. Drawing on Irish traditions, the talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music, capturing the imagination of audiences. Of all the perfor- mances to emerge from Ireland - in rock, music, theatre and film - nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of RIVERDANCE. If you love Irish dancing and music, you will not want to miss this spectacular show! OR- CHESTRA Seating. Page 4 Saturday, January 20, 2018 Myakka City $34.50 Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 1:30 PM Box Office The Royal Lipizzans are the rarest, most aristocratic breed of horses in the world. Only a few hundred have ever existed at one time. General George Patton from the Russian advance during World War II barely saved this precious bloodline. Come watch and enjoy the beautiful, white horses winter training session. Re- served seating in the stands. Bring your camera or purchase a picture with the Lipizzan Stallions afterwards for an additional cost. Includes: admission dona- tion, boxed lunch choice of ham/cheese, turkey/cheese, roast beef/cheese, dor- itos, plain or BBQ, beverage (coke products/water) and bus. Please make your lunch selection at time of sign up. Sign up deadline December 22nd. Saturday, February 03, 2018 Mount Dora $29.75 Mount Dora Art Festival Depart: 7:45 AM Return: 3:45 PM Box Office Enjoy one of the largest art festival’s in Florida's beautiful historic city of Mount Dora. Fine art including oil paintings, acrylics, clay, sculpture and photography. The festival features local and regional musical entertainment at the main stage in Donnelly Park. Enjoy the historic town offering a variety of award winning res- February taurants with excellent cuisines, wine rooms, boutiques, pubs, antique stores, coffee/ice cream shops, tea rooms, art galleries and home to Lakeside Inn, the oldest operating hotel in Florida. Celebrate one of the top downtowns in the country by walking America’s favorite home-town with a magnificent lake view. Thursday, February 15, 2018 Tampa $30.50 Depart: 10:30 AM Senior Day - Florida State Fair Return: 3:30 PM Transportation Exhibitors come from all over the state to continue the tradition of showing off their handiwork. The Florida State Fair is known for animals, crafts, food, machinery exhibits, diverse concessions and quality entertainment. Enjoy a distinctive mix of thrilling rides, rocking concerts, delectable fair foods. There is nothing like fair food; cotton candy, ice cream, and things fried that you never thought of frying. Enjoy snacks to full course meals, amazing animals and much more. Price Includes Admission Fee and Bus. Sunday, February 18, 2018 Dunedin $24.50 Dunedin Craft Festival Depart: 9:15 AM Return: 3:15 PM Box Office Dunedin is one of the oldest towns on the West Coast of Florida. It has a wood- ed and subtropical setting with almost four miles of picturesque waterfront with a relaxed lifestyle and activities for all ages.