September-December 2019 Bus Book “ We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” A n o ny m o u s 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 over 6 years as a part of the Kings Point coach trip operation. In the process of them absorbing all the coach trips, and after analyzing extensive 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. 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 allowing 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.) Pre-register for Trips in Lobby near Box 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, etc. Bus transportation is included for the bus tours. 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 Sell- er of Travel Ref. No. ST41444 . Glory Tours are run independently from Kings Point trips. Tour Guide Gratuity is not included in cost. If you missed deadline, please check availability. The deadline is to ensure the 35 minimum has been met, by that date, NOT the purchase deadline . ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED WITHIN 3 DAYS ONCE YOU ARE NOTIFIED THE TICKETS ARE ON SALE OR YOU RISK LOSING YOUR RESERVATIONS ON THE TOUR AND BEING PUT ON A WAIT LIST. Do you like free and discounted tours? Are you a group leader that has a group that would like to sign up for tours? Call Glory Tours directly for group leader discounts and get details on how you can earn free tours. Need a motor coach bus for your group or club event, call Glory Tours for a quote. They have provided bus transportation for several groups at Kings Point. Glory Tours (813) 850-5444 website: www.glorytours.net email: [email protected] Page 2 Bus Trip Information Box Office or 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 35 passengers signed up, the trip will be CANCELLED.* Early registration 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. IF YOU SIGNED UP AND ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO ATTEND A TOUR, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU PLEASE REMOVE YOUR NAME OFF THE SIGN UP SHEET, SO THAT IT DOES NOT IMPACT OTHER RESIDENTS THAT SIGNED UP AND WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE TOUR. If the numbers fall below the 35 minimum requirement due to not removing your name, it impacts other residents signed up and will need to be cancelled. Glory Tours currently does not require any de- posit , as a courtesy on their days tours to secure your reservation when signing up. Please help us to help you. The sign up sheets ensure Glory Tours has an accurate headcount for each tour. Glory Tours understands unexpected circumstances arise, we just please ask you to please remove your name off the sign up sheet as soon as possible in those circumstances. This will help avoid Glory Tours implementing a non-refundable deposit when you sign up to secure your seat and also help get an accurate headcount. Any request for handicapped seats or hotel rooms MUST but be requested at time of sign up and/or when you purchase your tickets at the box office and by calling Glory Tours directly. While we try to keep a lot of walking to a minimum, some tours do require a little more walking then other tours. If you are concerned about the amount of walking during each tours, please call Glory Tours directly and a representative will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. If you have any further questions specific dietary restrictions or requirements, please always call Glory Tours directly for specific details, questions and any further assistance and a repre- sentative will be happy to assist you. Bus book printed on 7/28/2018. Page 3 Wednesday, September 4, 2019—$41.25 Tampa Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Get discounted tickets during Senior Day and a chance to win Ray’s merchandise, while you enjoy an exciting baseball game. Purchase a cold beer/soda or a delicious ball park hot dog as you cheer on your team a homerun. Seats in the Press Level Reserve. Sign up by July 15. Boarding 11:15 a.m. Return: 5:15 Sunday, September 22, 2019—$138 Tampa Buccaneers vs. New York Giants Enjoy an exciting football game as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the NY Giants at Raymond James Stadium. Enjoy the roar of the crowd as you watch in anticipation of the Buccaneers scoring a touch- down. There is food available for purchase at the sta- dium. Seats are located in SECTION 306-shade side of the stadium. This is a PREMIER game, so please sign up early, as it’s already filling up. Sign up deadline July 15. Boarding 2:15 p.m. Return 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2019—$54.25 Tampa Rays vs. New York Yankees Enjoy an exciting baseball game as the Rays take on the Yankees. Purchase a cold beer/soda or a deli- cious ball park hot dog as you cheer on your team. Seats are located in lower corners, upgrade to Sec- tion 123/125 for an additional $14 & get a free Ray’s hat with upgraded ticket purchase. Sign up by Aug. 5. Boarding 5:00 p.m. Return: 11:00 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2019—$31.75 Rays vs. Orioles-WATCH PARTY-St. Pete Enjoy the Ray’s game Florida Style right on the beach, with a giant screen and the excitement from Rays fans. Beverages and all your cookout favorites are available for purchase, including buckets of beer specials. Don’t forget your beach towels or beach chair! Coolers not allowed on the beach, but there are beverages/plenty of food available for purchase, including the grill right on the beach, Gulfside Grill Restaurant and beverag- es/cocktails at the Sandbar. There is also usually someone from the Ray’s team and vendor givea- ways. Enjoy live music or the upscale restaurant Rum Fish, with their 33,000 sf aquarium. If you want a unique experience to enjoy the game, this is the place. Sign up by Sept. 4-Payment must be made within 2 days once notified tickets on sale . Boarding: 1:15 p.m. Return: 8:00 p.m. Page 4 Friday, October 4 2019—$28 Sunset Celebration — Clearwater Beach This event was inspired by the huge sunset rituals in Key West and has been going for over 20 years. Two hours before sunset, Pier 60 comes alive featuring a variety of street performers, and entertainment, including art/craft vendors, dancers, jugglers, musicians, food vendors and much more. Hop onboard the trolley around the beach (additional small fee), or venture across the street to Crabby’s Bills for dinner and a refreshing cocktail or cold beverage or take a short 10 minute walk to Frenchy’s-home of the fresh grouper sandwiches that are amazing! There are ad- ditional restaurants within a 5-10 minute walking distance for dinner. There is something for everyone at this sunset celebration right along the beach and is one of Clearwater Beach ’s top rated attractions. Please purchase tickets at the KP box office. PLEASE NOTE the time change boarding at 4:15 NOT 4:45 p.m. Boarding: 4:15 Return: Approx. 10:15 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 - $39.25 Pirate & Rum Festival — Sarasota Enjoy Sarasota’s biggest and best event in Oc- tober. Assemble your KREWE and join us for a party like no other, with a great music line up with live music, incredible food for purchase, pirates and rum brands from around the world, along the beautiful bayfront. Enjoy arts/crafts booths, and food vendors. One of the vendors work has been featured in several movies includ- ing Pirate from the Caribbean and more. Enjoy rum samples, pirates, music, food and fun. In- cludes: Admission Ticket and bus transporta- tion. Sign up by September 5. Payment must be received within 2 days once your notified to reserve your seat on the bus Boarding 5:00 p.m. Return: 10:30 p.m. Page 5 Saturday October 12, 2019 - $67 Steel Magnolia – Early Bird Dinner Theatre—Clearwater If you loved the Golden Globes Award Winning Movie Steel Magnolia, you are sure to love this show! The action is set in Truvy’s Beauty Salon in Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done.