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.
Tropical Costa Rica
Italy: Amalfi Coast to Puglia
Italy: Amalfi Coast to Puglia
January 27 — February 05, 2023
• 10 Days • 15 Meals
HIGHLIGHTS… San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Choice on Tour, Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal Cruise, Cano Negro Refuge, Zarcero ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1 Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose Days 2, 3 Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Guanacaste Days 4, 5 El Establo, Monteverde Days 6, 7 Mountain Paradise Hotel, Arenal Day 8 Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
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Italy: Amalfi Coast to Puglia
Italy: Amalfi Coast to Puglia
Italy: Amalfi Coast to Puglia
March 23 — April 05, 2023
• 14 Days • 18 Meals
Highlights:Naples, Impact Moment, Pompeii, Wine Tasting, Minori, Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, Eboli, Matera, Choice on Tour, Grottaglie, Lecce, Tarantella Folk Music & Dance Performance, Ostuni, Ape Calessino Tour, Monopoli, Alberobello
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Cruises
Welcome, Beyond!
5 nts Nov 8 – 13, 2022
From Port Everglades
Welcome to the place where the everyday gives way to the extraordinary. Where the possibilities are as endless as the views. The place is Celebrity BEYOND! The third ship in their revolutionary Edge Series, Celebrity BEYOND takes their innovative design further than ever.
Hard Rock Casino
Hard Rock Casino
Hard Rock Casino
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
$39 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.
Riverdance
Hard Rock Casino
Hard Rock Casino
Comes to Clearwater!
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023 $129 p/p
Come along with Tours by Nona as we head to the beautiful Ruth Eckerd Hall to rediscover the original RIVERDANCE. This internationally acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance has touched the hearts of millions around the world and now triumphantly returns to Orlando.
America the Beautiful + Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
America the Beautiful + Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
America the Beautiful + Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
“….this land is your land, this land is my land, this land was made for you and me….”
19 Days
September 17 – October 5, 2022
Join Tours by Nona as we embark on a tour of a lifetime to experience some of our country’s most spectacular national parks -- and a whole lot in between. From the Badlands of the Dakotas to the Grand Canyon of Arizona and the Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico -- it will be a most memorable travel experience!
EVITA!
America the Beautiful + Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
America the Beautiful + Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Thursday, October 13, 2022
$109 p/p
Join Tours by Nona as we travel to the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theater for Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning musical, EVITA. Eva Peron used her smarts and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became one of the most powerful women in the world.
Cedar Key Seafood Festival
America the Beautiful + Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Cedar Key Seafood Festival
Saturday, October 15, 2022 $45
Join us for a day full of fun as we travel to the lovely Gulf Coast town of Cedar Key for their 52nd Annual Seafood Festival. The natural beauty of Cedar Key embraces you the moment you cross the first bridge onto the island.
Octoberfest!
Branson Fall Foliage Ozark Mountains
Cedar Key Seafood Festival
3 Days October 16-18, 2022 $599 p/p dbl
Come along with TOURS BY NONA as we travel to the Northwest Georgia Mountains and the delightful alpine village of Helen to enjoy their annual celebration of the World’s Longest OKTOBERFEST. Beautiful scenery abounds along with great fun, delicious dining and friendly folks.
Branson Fall Foliage Ozark Mountains
Branson Fall Foliage Ozark Mountains
Branson Fall Foliage Ozark Mountains
8 Days Oct 19 – 26, 2022 $1299 p/p
Join us as we travel to our nation’s Entertainment Capital to take in the best the area has to offer. Branson is a treat any time, but it is especially lovely during the fall season. Down home cooking, friendly folks and talented people galore make for a number one trip to the number one motor coach destination. Overnight stops en route include Memphis and Biloxi. Highlights include this super show line up.
ARK ENCOUNTER!
Branson Fall Foliage Ozark Mountains
Branson Fall Foliage Ozark Mountains
Williamstown, Kentucky
5 days October 27-31, 2022 $749 p/p dbl
Join Tours By Nona on a lovely fall tour to the great state of Kentucky and their newest phenomenon, ARK ENCOUNTER, where you will experience earth’s history as it was revealed in the Bible. The ARK ENCOUNTER was built following the dimensions given in the Bible, 510 feet long, 85 feet wide and 51 feet high, making it the largest timber frame structure in the world!
Key West at it's Best!
Nashville A Country Christmas!
Nashville A Country Christmas!
4 Days November 14 - 17, 2022 $799 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.
Nashville A Country Christmas!
Nashville A Country Christmas!
Nashville A Country Christmas!
5 days Nov 29 – Dec 3, 2022 $969 p/p dbl
Christmas comes early this year as we head to Music City, USA for an unforgettable holiday experience. We’ll spend two nights at the fabulous Gaylord Opryland Hotel enjoying their spectacular Christmas decorations, delightful shows and fine dining. Our overnight stops en route will be in Atlanta. A truly memorable time awaits you on this Tours by Nona“Country Christmas” adventure!
St. Augustine
Nashville A Country Christmas!
St. Augustine
“Nights of Lights Celebration”
Monday, December 5, 2022 $89 p/p
Come along with Tours by Nona 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.
Hamilton
Ft. Myers / Sanibel Island
St. Augustine
December 29, 2022 $269 per person
HAMILTON is the story of America then told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R & B and Broadway, HAMILTONhas taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater – a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
WICKED!
Ft. Myers / Sanibel Island
Ft. Myers / Sanibel Island
Thursday, January 26, 2023 $155 p/p *
Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls met in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, is smart, firey and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years.
Ft. Myers / Sanibel Island
Ft. Myers / Sanibel Island
Ft. Myers / Sanibel Island
3 days February 22-24 2023 $689 p/p dbl
Just what the doctor ordered… a getaway to beautiful FORT MYERS, the “City of Palms.” Famous for the winter homes of Henry Ford & Thomas Edison, it is also the gateway to beautiful SANIBEL ISLAND, known for its shells and once Florida’s best hidden secret.