About
Background
Nona's love for adventure and travel began at the age of five when her family sailed into New York harbor on a ship coming from South Hampton, England. Graduating from Rollins College in Central Florida with a degree in Foreign Languages/Political Science, Nona was well on her way to starting her own travel business.
How Nona got started
To become fluent in Spanish, Nona entered an exchange student program during college, living in Colombia, South America. There she further discovered her enthusiasm for foreign cultures and traditions. That still holds true today. Over the last 30 years Nona has traveled to every continent and taken groups along with her. Tours by Nona is a family owned and operated company that encompasses her years of experience in the industry as well as her passion for sharing the opportunity for others to see the world.
Discover Scotland
June 16 — June 27, 2025 • 12 Days • 17 Meals
Highlights
Bagpipe Demonstration, Whisky Tasting, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Orkney Islands, Dunrobin Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Sheepdog Demonstration, Edinburgh Castle, Scottish Cooking Demonstration
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Plan your adventures
Utopia of the Seas
UTOPIA OF THE SEAS !
4 nights Dec 8-12, 2025
From Port Canaveral !
Join us for a holiday cruise aboard the fabulous UTOPIA OF THE SEAS – the newest addition to Royal Caribbean's award-winning Oasis Class. The world's biggest ship with the world's best features just got even better. If you have never experienced a megaship – now’s your chance! 8 unique neighborhoods, 5 pools, 8 hot tubs, 21 dining options, 2 casinos, 3 waterslides, 23 bars, Broadway show & so much more. It’s the only way to cruise the Caribbean! And to top off the experience -- a perfect day in COCOCAY. Royal Caribbean has reimagined and enhanced the unique experiences that has made them the best cruise line overall 15 years in a row. Take a tree-lined stroll through Central Park, or find your own haven in any of the other seven iconic onboard neighborhoods. Share every moment with friends back home with VOOM - the fastest Internet at sea. Reserve early for best choice of cabins. Ports of call are Nassau and their private island COCOCAY.
Rates starting at $825 p/p dbl including taxes & fees & $50 OBC Call for more options.
Ruby Princess - Panama Canal
PANAMA CANAL !
Discover the “World’s Greatest Shortcut”
17- Day Ocean to Ocean
August 31 – September 17, 2026
We invite you aboard the RUBY PRINCESS to experience the canal as only Princess can show you. A dream more than 400 years in the making, the Panama Canal opened in 1914 and this epic man-made marvel changed the world. There’s no better way to discover this colossal wonder than on a Panama Canal cruise. Sail from San Francisco to Ft. Lauderdale and discover why it has been named in the top ten “Where To Go” attractions. Expert narration will enlighten you as your ship passes through the locks. Ashore there is everything from renowned Mexican ports to Costa Rican rainforests to Old World cities like Cartegena that recall the Age of Exploration. Ports of call include: Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Quetzal, Puntarenas, Fuerte Amador (for Panama City), Full Canal Transit New Locks, Cartegena. Price includes taxes & fees & $60 per cabin OBC. One way air to San Francisco is additional. Prices from $1589 p/p Call for rates & reduced deposits.
Golden Isles of Georgia Jekyll Is / St Simons / Brunswick
3 days April 7-9, 2025 $759 p/p dbl
Come along for a lovely spring getaway to this unique part of Georgia. The Golden Isles are barrier islands lying along Georgia’s Atlantic Coast that offer a rich and storied history. Spanish explorers seeking gold descended upon the territory 400 years ago only to find golden islands rather than gold. Today they are known for their marshes and beaches. Join us for an exciting adventure.
Winter Park Boat Ride & Morse Museum
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 $76 p/p
Come along with Tours by Nonafor a delightful outing as we travel to nearby Winter Park, a community of beautiful homes, picturesque lakes, and the home of Rollins College. Also, known for its renowned Park Avenue, a popular shopping district with a varied selection of upscale boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Our day will begin with one of the oldest attractions in Central Florida, the Scenic Boat Tour of Winter Park. Our 1/12 hour narrated cruise takes us past many of the opulent lakeside estates and landmarks. Following lunch (on own), we will go to another of the town’s highlights, the Morse Museum of Art. The museum contains a comprehensive collection of the works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, a celebrated designer of the late 19th century. Many of the stained-glass windows on exhibit were installed in Tiffany’s mansion on Long Island. A highlight is the chapel Tiffany designed for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Enjoy a lovely day out to discover some of the finery that is found in the “Sunshine State”.
Mother's Day Luncheon Cruise
Sunday, May 11, 2025 $125
Join Tours by Nona aboard the lovely BARBARA LEE and celebrate this special day in a special way. This authentic paddle wheeler departs from Historic Downtown Sanford and cruises the “heart of Florida” -- the beautiful St. Johns River. While on board we’ll enjoy live entertainment and a delicious sit-down luncheon with choice of entrée: Prime Rib, Chicken, Catch of the Day, Vegetable Lasagna.
Board: 11 a.m. Cruise noon – 3 p.m.
South Florida Delight
2 days May 13-14, 2025 $399 p/p dbl
Come along for a super fun getaway as we head to a beautiful and exciting part of our Sunshine State. We’ll enjoy a scenic boat ride, some gaming action and a nature stop.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
R/T deluxe motor coach transportation
Overnight accommodations
Admission to Butterfly World
Famous Jungle Queen Dinner Cruise & Show
Hard Rock Hollywood visit
One Breakfast / One Dinner
Tour Guide & Lots of fun!
SINGLE RATE: + $95
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL!
15 Days
August 31 – September 14, 2025
TOUR PRICE: $3999 – double* $5495 – single
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Atlanta, GA
St. Louis, MO
The Gateway Arch
Sioux City, IA
Keystone, SD- two nights
Mt. Rushmore
Crazy Horse Memorial
Badlands National Park
Needles Drive (Custer State Park)
Devils Tower
Buffalo, WY
Cody, WY - Buffalo Bill Museum*
Yellowstone National Park – two nights
Grand Tetons National Park
Jackson Hole, WY
Covered Wagon Ride & BBQ Dinner
Cheyenne, WY
Lincoln, NE
Branson, MO – Dinner & Show
Memphis, TN
Atlanta, GA
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
Thursday, November 13, 2025 $120 p/p
Come along with Tours by Nona as we travel to the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theater in Hudson to celebrate the holiday season with a rockin’ twist in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS. Based on the true story of the legendary December night when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins came together for an unforgettable jam session. Million Dollar Quartet smashed box office records at Suncoast Broadway. Now the boys are back with a re-imagined follow-up combining timeless rock ‘n roll tunes paired with holiday favorites like “Run Run Rudoph,” “Blue Christmas,” and so many more! Bursting with energy, heart-warming stories and unforgettable performances, it’s a jam-packed afternoon of holiday hits. We have great seats for this matinee performance. Buffet lunch included. Departure times vary according to pick up locations.
Key West at it's Best
4 Days November 3-6, 2025
$949 p/p dbl*
Just what the doctor ordered… a trip to the “Southernmost City” in the Continental United States, also known as “Margaritaville”. Aboard the Conch Train we’ll enjoy a guided tour through historic Old Town. Following our tour you will have time to explore on your own. Take in Hemingway’s House, shop on Duval Street or enjoy a sunset at Mallory Square. As we make our way home on day four we’ll stop en route to enjoy lunch and an airboat ride in the Everglades. A great trip with lots to see and do. You’ll love it! Note: walking involved in this tour.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
R/T deluxe motor coach transportation
3 nights accommodations in Key West
Trolley Tour of Historic Key West
Airboat Ride / Everglades
3 breakfasts / 1 lunch
Free time for shopping & exploring
Baggage Handling upon request
Tour Guide
& Lots of fun!
SINGLE RATE: +$425
*Early bird special: deduct $50 if deposit is received by 4/10/25.
Savannah by Train
3 days December 3-5, 2025 $799 p/p dbl
Few cities have maintained their history and charm like Savannah, Georgia. It’s a city that expresses “Southern Hospitality” like no other. We’ll begin our adventure as we are transferred to the Amtrak Train Station in Winter Park. We’ll have time to stroll on Park Avenue and have lunch (on own) before boarding our train bound for Savannah. Upon arrival our motor coach will be waiting to take us to our accommodations in the heart of the Historic District. After breakfast the next morning we’ll enjoy a narrated trolley tour of this fascinating city. We’ll see where “FORREST GUMP” was filmed, and “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” took place. In the evening we’ll delight in a holiday performance at the renowned Savannah Theatre. Day three we will have time to shop and explore along River Street before departing for home on our deluxe motor coach. A super getaway at holiday time! .
New Orleans!
New Orleans!
NEW ORLEANS!
“The Big Easy”
6 Days October 1-6, 2025 $1229 p/p dbl
Come along for a super fun tour to the heart of Cajun County – NEW ORLEANS. Steeped with history and fascinating sightseeing, a tour to this most unique city is always a great time. Tour highlights include:
· R/T deluxe motorcoach transportation
· One night Beau Rivage Casino Resort
· Three nights New Orleans / One night Mobile
· New Orleans City Tour with local guide
· Jazz Brunch at Court of Two Sisters
· Free time in the French Quarter
· Oak Alley Plantation with Lunch
· National WW II Museum
· Bellingrath Gardens
· 4 breakfasts / 1 brunch / 1 lunch / 3 lite dinners
· $30 Free Play at the Beau Rivage
· TBN Guide
Optional Tours Available:
New Orleans School of Cooking $45 Nachez Steamboat: $45 Second Day WW II - +$15
Note: either option can be substituted for the WW II Museum at no extra cost.
The Lion King
Comes to Orlando 2025 !
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 –
$195 p/p
Come along with Tours by Nona as we travel to Orlando and the fabulous Dr. Phillips Center for this spectacular Broadway hit musical. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap! This is the LION KING. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals miraculously brought to life by the cast of over 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director/designer Julie Taymor, as one of the most successful films in history stunningly recreated live on stage. Thrill to the pulsating rhythm of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score featuring songs by Elton John and Tim Rice such as the award winning “Can you feel the love tonight” and “Circle of Life.” We have excellent seat location in Lower Orchestra Center. LION KING is a “must see” and is sure to be a sell-out. So book early! 7:30 p.m. performance