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.
Spotlight on New York City
Spotlight on New York City
Spotlight on New York City
featuring Hamilton: An American Musical
February 12 — February 16, 2025 • 5 Days • 5 Meals
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Tropical Costa Rica
Spotlight on New York City
Spotlight on New York City
March 13 — March 21, 2025 • 9 Days • 14 Meals
Highlights
San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Refuge, Lake Arenal Cruise, Farm Tour and Lunch, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Choice on Tour, Guanacaste
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Discover Scotland
Spotlight on New York City
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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Cruises
Princess Cruises - Caribbean Princess
Sailing from Port Canaveral!
6 nts January 20 - 26, 2025
Join ToursByNona on the beautiful CARIBBEAN PRINCESS for a memorable cruise vacation. From the moment you step aboard you will feel welcomed. With attentive service from the friendly staff you’ll find your Princess ship in your home away from home. Indulge your appetite whenever you wish. Princess offers unparalleled dining options throughout the ship. For entertainment the ship offers original musicals, dazzling shows, top comedians and nightclubs. There is something for everyone! Ship sails R/T from Port Canaveral to Nassau, San Juan and Grand Turk. A super cruise opportunity. Book early for best cabin choices!
*Cabin cost per person dbl: Inside – $697 Balcony – $1067 Mini Ste - $1212
*Price includes taxes and fees & $50 OBC!
ST. AUGUSTINE “Nights of Lights Celebration”
ST. AUGUSTINE “Nights of Lights Celebration”
ST. AUGUSTINE “Nights of Lights Celebration”
December 2, 3 or 4, 2024 $98 p/p
Come along with ToursByNona for a visit to this most historic national landmark. As the oldest, continuously occupied European settlement, St. Augustine has played a most prominent role in our country’s history. In search of the Fountain of Youth Juan Ponce de Leon landed here in 1513 and took possession of the region for Spain. The city’s Spanish heritage is still strongly evident today. From the famous fort to the Oldest School House, you will enjoy every minute in this wonderfully restored coastal town. Our day includes: a private one hour narrated tram tour, free time for shopping and exploring. and an evening tram ride to see the city aglow with Christmas lights! Lunch is on your own.
Amelia Island Holiday Tour of Homes
ST. AUGUSTINE “Nights of Lights Celebration”
ST. AUGUSTINE “Nights of Lights Celebration”
3 days December 6-8, 2024 $599 p/p dbl
Come along with Tours by Nona for a delightful holiday experience as we head to one of the most beautiful and quaint parts of our Sunshine State. In Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island’s Victorian seaport town, five carefully curated homes are uniquely decorated by the owners with special touches added by local designers. Docents in each home will guide us through giving us its history and special architectural elements. In addition to touring the homes, there will be time for shopping and exploring this hidden secret of Florida, and a visit to historic Fort Clinch State Park. Join us for a tour that is certain to brighten your holiday!
BOK TOWER GARDENS
ST. AUGUSTINE “Nights of Lights Celebration”
Gaylord Palms Featuring Ice!
BOK TOWER GARDENS
& Pinewood Estate at Christmastime
Tuesday, December 17 , 2024 $84 p/p
Come along with Tours by Nona as we travel to beautiful Lake Wales to experience one of Central Florida’s oldest and most unique attractions, the historic BOK TOWER GARDENS. Started by Edward W. Bok, editor and Pulitzer Prize winner, the gardens are now a National Historic Landmark. Located on the highest point of peninsula Florida, the 250 acre garden was dedicated to the American people in 1929. The centerpiece is a 205 foot Gothic and Art Deco Carillon Tower which houses one of the world’s finest carillons and is an experience like no other.
Gaylord Palms Featuring Ice!
Gaylord Palms Featuring Ice!
Gaylord Palms Featuring Ice!
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 $79
Join Tours by Nona as we visit the spectacular Central Florida hotel, GAYLORD
PALMS, all decorated for the holidays. Imagine a land where you can experience the
historic, old charm of St. Augustine, the festive island spirit of Key West, and the
mystery of the Everglades. You find all of this at the beautiful Gaylord Palms Resort, a
sister property to the renowned Gaylord Opryland in Nashville. This year they have
added more fabulous holiday decorations and a new ICE Exhibit based on the Christmas
comedy – ELF, carved from 2 million pounds of ice! Original Cirque Show also
available. Book early for this lovely holiday outing! Meal on own
Hard Rock Casino
Gaylord Palms Featuring Ice!
THE ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
$40 per person
Join Tours by Nona as we head to Tampa and the renowned Seminole Hard Rock Casino. At 190,000 sq. ft. it is the largest in Florida, 4th largest in the U.S. and 6th largest in the world. Enjoy non-stop gaming action with over 5,000 Vegas-style slots, 110 table games including blackjack and Texas Hold ‘Em, and much more.
THE ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL
Gaylord Palms Featuring Ice!
THE ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL
ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL !
Thursday, January 9, 2025 $79
Come along with Tours by Nona as we travel to nearby Sanford for this very unique experience. Once again the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will transform at night into THE ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL: Into the Wild, presented by Publix. This year celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Experience the zoo like you have never seen it before. See dozens of all new hand-constructed lantern displays, luminated by thousands of LED lights. Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder of traditional Asian lantern festivals. A truly memorable experience and one not to be missed! Note: walking path is ¾ of a mile. Food venders available.
Neil Diamond A Beautiful Noise Musical
Golden Isles of Georgia Jekyll Is / St Simons / Brunswick
Neil Diamond A Beautiful Noise Musical
Comes to Orlando!
Thursday, February 6, 2025
$179 p/p
Come along with Tours by Nonaas we travel to Orlando and the fabulous Dr. Phillips Center for this spectacular Broadway hit musical. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics such as “America,” “Sweet Caroline,” and “Cracklin’ Rose,” an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, A Grammy, and sold-out concerts around the world, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway. We have excellent seat location in Lower Orchestra Center. This story of the legendary Neil Diamond is a “must see” and is sure to be a sell-out. So book early! 1:00 p.m. matinee performance
SAVANNAH !
Golden Isles of Georgia Jekyll Is / St Simons / Brunswick
Neil Diamond A Beautiful Noise Musical
3 days March 19-21, 2025 $699 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 enjoy historic tours, delicious dining, and much more. We’ll see where “FORREST GUMP” was filmed, and “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” took place. A great getaway to a wonderful destination!
Golden Isles of Georgia Jekyll Is / St Simons / Brunswick
Golden Isles of Georgia Jekyll Is / St Simons / Brunswick
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.
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL!
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL!
Golden Isles of Georgia Jekyll Is / St Simons / Brunswick
15 Days
August 31 – September 15, 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
The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller
The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller
The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller
TUESDAY, NOV. 12, 2024 $110 p/p
Come along with TOURS BY NONA to the lovely Mahaffey Theater in St Pete and experience the magic! MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has long been America’s favorite holiday tradition and this year marks the 39th Anniversary of the group’s annual tour. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller music. Join in the Anniversary celebration of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. Don’t miss this ultimate holiday tradition from the #1 Christmas music artist in history!
7:30 p.m. show
The Lion King
The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller
The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller
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
St. Johns River Luncheon Cruise
The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller
St. Johns River Luncheon Cruise
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
$125
Join Tours by Nona aboard the BARBARA LEE for a lovely outing. 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, Vegetarian Lasagna. Reservations are limited, so make your plans early.
Board 10:30 a.m. Cruise 11 a.m. – 2 p.m..
Tarpon Springs
Neil Berg's 116 Years of Broadway!
St. Johns River Luncheon Cruise
“Florida’s Little Greece”
Sunday, November 10, 2024 $49
Come along with Tours by Nona as we head to the west coast and the fascinating Greek community of Tarpon Springs for their 36th Annual Seafood Festival. At the turn of the century a small task force of Greek immigrants developed a fleet of 200 boats and more than 500 workers, and turned Tarpon Springs into one of the world’s leading sponge ports. While Tarpon is still widely known for its sponges, the Hellenic culture is also a major asset. Enjoy arts & crafts, live entertainment, local seafood, and Greek Restaurants. Be sure to stop by one of their iconic Greek bakeries for some tasty pastries to take home. Super fun day out!
Neil Berg's 116 Years of Broadway!
Neil Berg's 116 Years of Broadway!
Neil Berg's 116 Years of Broadway!
Sunday, March 9, 2025 $109
Come along with Tours by Nona for an afternoon of super entertainment. Neil
Berg’s 116 Years of Broadway returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall for its annual crowd
thrilling celebration of Broadway’s greatest songs from its finest shows. This
dazzling all new show, which sells out every year, features Broadway’s finest stars
performing songs from the best and most beloved Broadway musicals such as The
Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys, Wicked, MAMMA MIA and Broadway classics
from such composers as Jerome Kern, Rogers and Hammerstein, Kader & Ebb,
Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more. Neil Berg never
disappoints! We have great seats for this 1 p.m. matinee Brunch included before
the show
St. Johns River Luncheon Cruise
Neil Berg's 116 Years of Broadway!
Neil Berg's 116 Years of Broadway!
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