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
Tropical Costa Rica
Tropical Costa Rica
March 10 — March 18, 2024 • 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
Treasures of Egypt
Tropical Costa Rica
Tropical Costa Rica
October 17 — October 28, 2024 • 12 Days • 22 Meals
Highlights
Cairo, Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor, Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings, 4-Night Nile River Cruise, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae Temple, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Giza, Pyramids, Sphinx, Choice on Tour: Talk with a Local Archeologist or Great Pyramid of Giza Ticket
Cruises
Princess Cruises - Sky Princess
NORWEGIAN FJORDS !
7 nts May 24 – June 1, 2024
Join ToursByNona aboard the beautiful SKY PRINCESS, the newest ship in the fleet as
we experience one of the most scenic places on earth. This stunning area of this world-famous destination should be on every travel list.
Hard Rock Casino
Wednesday, January 10 2024
$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.
St. Augustine
Beau Rivage at Christmas!
Beau Rivage at Christmas!
“Nights of Lights Celebration”
Tues, Dec 5 or Wed, Dec 6, 2023 $95 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. 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.
Beau Rivage at Christmas!
Beau Rivage at Christmas!
Beau Rivage at Christmas!
4 Days December 24-27, 2023
$399 p/p dbl
Come along for a super holiday visit to the gaming mecca of Biloxi, Mississippi and enjoy a stay at the premier entertainment resort, BEAU RIVAGE. Revel in the excitement of gaming in their 24-hour casino, enjoy theatrical revues, and dine in their distinctive restaurants.
Stetson Mansion
Beau Rivage at Christmas!
Legacy Internatioal Vcoal Group
Christmas Spectacular !
Thursday, December 14, 2023 $79
Come along for a super holiday outing with Tours by Nona as we head to the quaint town of Deland and the fabulous STETSON MANSION, named #1 in Florida and #5 in America for the “10 Best Holiday Home Tours.” Built in 1886 by famed hat maker John B. Stetson, the mansion was Florida’s first luxury home and the estate was the winter retreat of the Stetson’s who were known for hosting magnificent parties and gatherings for some of the country’s elite and influential citizens of the “Gilded Era.” After 100+ years the home is open once again allowing us a wonderful opportunity to experience some of Florida’s finest history and to tour this 10,000 square foot Historical National Landmark. Our visit to the home will be enhanced by all the wonderful Christmas decorations found in every room. A lovely holiday experience! Lunch on own in Downtown Deland.
Legacy Internatioal Vcoal Group
Legacy Internatioal Vcoal Group
Legacy Internatioal Vcoal Group
Sunday, December 31, 2023 $155 p/p
Join TOURSBYNONA as we head to the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theater for a super celebration. Straight from Broadway and The West End, the dynamic vocalists of LEGACY have credits ranging from some of Broadway’s biggest hits, including Motown the Musical, Hamilton, The Color Purple, and more! When their powerhouse vocals, smooth dance moves, and genuine charm come together, they create a high-energy musical journey starting with old-school genres of music like Motown, disco and transitioning to the new-age sounds of pop, R & B, and hip-hop. From the Beatles to Bruno Mars, Marvin Gaye to Michael Jackson, and everything in between, LEGACY cannot be missed. Join us for a festive New Year’s Eve celebration!
John' Pass Seafood Festival
Legacy Internatioal Vcoal Group
John' Pass Seafood Festival
Sunday January 21, 2024 $46
Come along for a day full of fun as we travel to the West Coast and the delightful JOHN’S PASS for their 42nd Annual Seafood Festival. This turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas County’s #1 attraction. Over 100 merchants inhabit the Village offering unique retail shopping and a variety of delicious restaurants. It’s a tourrrrific day out any time, but especially fun during this annual affair.
Note: lunch is on your own.
Kennedy Space Center
Legacy Internatioal Vcoal Group
John' Pass Seafood Festival
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024 $125
Join Tours by Nona for a super day trip to the heart of America’s space program. Come see the gateway to space exploration for the last 50+ years – the launch site of space science and discovery. Hear NASA’s inspiring stories, walk the grounds, and experience the journey. See the technology that took us to the moon, the home to America’s Space Shuttle, and the last place on earth for International Space Station Hardware. Our ticket will include the Visitor Complex, IMAX Theaters, Rocket Garden, and Apollo/Saturn V Center featuring a 363-foot moon rocket! It’s a day to remember! Lunch (on own) at the complex.
MOULIN ROUGE
Macon GA Cherry Blossom Festival
MOULIN ROUGE
Thursday, February 8, 2024 $150 p/p
Join TourByNona as we head to Tampa and the lovely Straz Center for the Performing Arts for an afternoon of Broadway. Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards – including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life on stage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. This musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom and above all – Love. It’s more than a musical – it’s a state of mind. Come along and enjoy the magic! Show: 2 p.m.
Shen Yun
Macon GA Cherry Blossom Festival
MOULIN ROUGE
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 $175 p/p
Come along with Tours by Nona as we head to Lakeland for a most memorable afternoon. SHEN YUN takes you on an extraordinary journey through 5000 years of divinely inspired culture. Join us for a show filled with courage and wisdom, light and hope….Experience SHEN YUN at RP Funding Center. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes and patented interactive stage and backdrop integration. Revisit a time when scholars and artists sought harmony with the Tao, or the “Way” of the universe, and when divine beings walked upon the earth to inspire humanity. Be prepared for a theatrical experience that will take your breath away! Matinee show.
Macon GA Cherry Blossom Festival
Macon GA Cherry Blossom Festival
Macon GA Cherry Blossom Festival
3 Days March 22-24, 2023 $529 p/p dbl
Join Tours by Nona for a fantastic and colorful spring tour as we head to Macon, Georgia -- Cherry Blossom Capital of the World! Each March, Macon becomes a pink, cotton-spun paradise as over 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory. Festival lovers are treated to one of the most extravagant displays of springtime color in the nation as they visit the town referred to by Congressional Records as the “Cherry Blossom Capital of the World.” If you love flowers and just the sheer beauty of nature, you’ll be tickled pink with this one!
International Military Tattoo
International Military Tattoo
Macon GA Cherry Blossom Festival
5 Days April 18 - 22, 2024 $949 p/p dbl
Come along with Toursbynona for memorable tour to a historic destination and a spectacular show. The call of the trumpets, the beat of the drums, the wail of the pipes are all the mighty sounds of the Virginia International Military Tattoo! This centuries-old Scottish tradition comes to Norfolk each year. It is a super celebration with bagpipes, drums, accordions, military demonstrations, bands and more pageantry and patriotism than you can imagine.