Day Trips & Theater

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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.

Cost: $59 per person

PRICE INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motor coach transportation, 2 tram rides, & the services of a TBN guide. Gratuities for your driver & guide are not included.

Approximate times depending on pick up point: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Confirm with your group leader.

RESERVATIONS are on a first come, first served basis while space lasts. Full payment is due at sign up. Name changes are permitted.  

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 classic tale-- A Christmas Story. See your favorite story come to life in two million pounds of ice! Book early for this lovely holiday outing! Meal on own.

Cost: $59 per person

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motor coach transportation, ICE! and the services of a TBN tour guide. 

NOT INCLUDED: Gratuities for the driver/guide 

APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

RESERVATIONS: are on a first come, first served basis while seats last. Full payment is due to confirm reservations. No refunds, but name changes are permitted.  

Get in the Christmas spirit on our annual trip to see some of the fabulous hotel properties of Walt Disney World -- all beautifully decorated for the season. The hotels are gorgeous at any time, but they are especially spectacular at Christmas. Stops include: Grand Cypress, Swan & Dolphin, Wilderness Lodge, and Grand Floridian.*  A sit-down dinner is included at the Grand Floridian. Menu: Choice of: Café Meatloaf, Shrimp & Grits, Fried Chicken, Spinach-Ricotta Ravioli. Dessert: Lemon-Blackberry Tart or Mocha Pot de Creme, Coffee/Tea.  (NY Strip available for an additional $11).  Reserve early as space is limited on this popular TBN holiday tradition. Dinner time: 5 p.m.

*Notes: Please indicate meal choice at sign up/hotel visits are subject to change

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motor coach transportation, sightseeing as outlined, dinner including tax and gratuity, and a Tour Guide. NOT INCLUDED: Gratuities for the driver and guide.

APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE DEPENDING ON PICK UP POINTS: 3 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

RESERVATIONS: are on a first come, first served basis while seats last. Full payment is due to confirm reservations. Name changes are permitted. No refunds for “no shows.”  

Tour Code: LOBB121418A  

The Singing Trees is an amazing spectacle of lights, music and pageantry presented by First Baptist Orlando to tell the miraculous story of Christmas. Featuring a huge choir, full orchestra, worshipful dance, powerful drama, TWO 40-foot tall trees (each holding 200 people), 250,000 lights, and production elements that rival Broadway, the Singing Trees is a “must see.” Come along with Tours by Nona to experience one of Central Florida’s most loved and spectacular holiday traditions. We have prime seating for the evening show at 5 p.m. show. Departure times TBA.

COST: $59 per person

PRICE INCLUDES: R/T deluxe transportation, reserved seats and the services of a TBN tour guide.

RESERVATIONS: are on a first come, first served basis while seats last. Full payment is due at sign up. Refunds only if a substitute is found. 

Get into the spirit of the season and join Tours by Nona as we head to our favorite Dinner Theater, the Show Palace, for their big holiday production. Following a delicious buffet luncheon we’ll enjoy their CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. Let the Show Palace bring back your favorite memories from Christmas. From building snowmen to drinking egg nog, singing carols as you decorate the tree, hearing your favorite stories or watching children open their gifts, there is something magical about Christmas-time. Come spend time with us and share a memory or two.

TOUR INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motor coach transportation, lunch and matinee performance, and the services of a tour guide.

Cost: $89 per person

PAYMENT: full payment is due at sign up. Refunds by substitution only.    W

Come along with Tours By Nona as we head to the RP Funding Center in Lakeland for a super night of entertainment. Acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, loveable TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist … it’s no wonder that JAY LENO is widely characterized as the “hardest working man in show business.” His ratings domination included two decades of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” winning every consecutive quarter of his hosting over the past 19 years. He has been honored by the Television Academy with an Emmy for “Outstanding Comedy, Variety or Music Series,” and was recently installed in the Television Academy’s Broadcast Hall of Fame. It will certainly be an evening to remember with this most renowned star on the stage! We have excellent seats for this 7:30 p.m. show.

TOUR INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motorcoach transportation, lower orchestra seats in N & O and the services of a TBN guide.

RESERVATIONS: are on a first come, first served basis while seats last. Full payment is due at sign up. Refunds only if a replacement is found.  

Join Tours by Nona as we travel to the RP Funding Center in Lakeland 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 – while her greed, outsized ambition, and fragile health made her one of the most tragic. EVITA tells Eva’s passionate and unforgettable true story, and features some of the theaters most beautiful songs, including “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall,” and “High Flying, Adored.”  We have great lower orchestra seats for this evening performance. 

Cost: $89 per person

Tour Code: EVIT011619

TOUR INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motor coach transportation, ticket to EVITA, and the services of a TBN guide.

PAYMENT: full payment is due at sign up. Refunds by substitution only.    



Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boubill and Claude-Michel Schonberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway. Set against the backdrop of 19th Century France, LES MISERABLES tells an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion and the resilience of the human spirit. Featuring the beloved songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. With its glorious new staging and dazzling reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck. “Les Miz is born again!”   A must see for theater enthusiasts. Join us as we head to the fabulous Straz Center in Tampa to see this spectacular new show.  We have exceptional seats for the 7:30 p.m. performance.

Cost: $118 per person...full payment is due at sign up. Refunds by substitution only.  

TOUR INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motor coach transportation, ticket to Les Miserables Lower ORCH Rows B-F and the services of a TBN guide.

Tour Code: LIZM011719

“And they’re off…” Come along as we gallop over to the West Coast for a day full of fun and entertainment at Tampa Bay Downs. This fabulous facility offers the best is thoroughbred horse racing. The day includes a delicious buffet luncheon, program and excellent seating in the Clubhouse. If you like, you can take a trip to the paddock and see the horses walk around the ring, and watch trainers and jockeys plan their strategies, then back to your seats to cheer on your favorite horse. It’s a grrrreat day! Sign up early.

 Cost: $62 per person

Tour Codes: RACE012319 or RACE021619

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motor coach transportation, reserved seating for viewing, buffet lunch, program, and the services of a tour guide. Gratuities for driver/guide are optional. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.

APPROXIMATE TIMES DEPENDING ON PICK UP POINTS: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

** Confirm times with your group leader week of tour **

RESERVATIONS: are on a first come, first served basis while seats last. Full payment is due at sign up. Refunds will be given only if a substitute is found. 

Come along with Tours by Nona for an afternoon of delight as we step into the world of mystery and intrigue. Mingle with unusual characters. Watch for clues. The action is fast and the laughter is contagious. You will be kept on the edge of your seat as you try to solve an exciting “who-dunnit.” It is a super fun day out!

Menu: Appetizers, Salad, Honey Glazed Cornish Hen OR Cheese Lasagna, Vegetables, Dessert and unlimited beer, wine and sodas. (Prime Rib available for additional $6.50).

Cost: $82 per person

Tour Code: SLEU011919

TOUR INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motorcoach transportation, dinner and show including tax and tip, and the services of a tour guide. NOT INCLUDED: Gratuities for driver and guide.

APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE DEPENDING ON PICK UP POINTS: 10 a.m – 4 p.m.

RESERVATIONS: are on a first come, first served basis while seats last. Full payment is due to confirm reservations. Refunds only if substitute is found. No refunds for “no shows”.  

Come along with Tours by Nona for an awesome evening of musical entertainment at the fabulous Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Winner of an astonishing five Oscars and 22 Grammy awards, John Williams may well be the greatest film composer of all time. His scores for Star Wars, Schindler's List, Harry Potter, E.T., Jurassic Park and the Indiana Jones films have made him a household name. Under the baton of Keith Lockhart, the Boston Pops celebrates a nearly forty-year association with John and his incredible music, in an evening featuring excerpts from the composer's best-loved scores, as well as some lesser-known gems. No one plays the music of America's favorite composer like America's favorite orchestra! 

We have excellent seats in Center Orchestra Rows S & T. 7:30 p.m. show.

TOUR INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motor coach transportation, ticket to the Boston Pops and the services of a TBN guide. NOT INCLUDED: gratuities for the driver and guide.

RESERVATIONS: are on a first come first served basis while seats last. Payment is due at sign up. $35 is non-refundable. Payment may be split upon request.

Cost: $135 p/p

Tour Code: POPS021119A

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019 

$99 p/p

Join Tours by Nona and head to the Youkey Theater in Lakeland for a fun-filled performance. This 2005 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical is a musical comedy “lovingly ripped off” from the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Story: King Arthur is traveling around England recruiting his knights of the Round Table. When he and his band of misfit knights finally gather in Camelot, they receive a charge from God to find the Holy Grail. The quest brings King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to strange places and into the company of strange characters, challenging them to keep their heads on straight or die terribly weird deaths. You will be roaring with laughter before the evening is through. Good for the soul! We have excellent seats in Lower Orchestra for this 5:00 p.m. show

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motor coach transportation, Lower Orchestra Seating, and the services of a TBN guide. Not included: gratuities for the driver and guide.

RESERVATIONS: are on a first come, first served basis while seats last. No refunds, but name changes are permitted. 

Please make checks payable to Tours by Nona, P O Box 1259, Eustis, FL 32727. YOUR PHONE Number and Tour Code: SPAM012019A MUST BE ON CHECK!

Tour operated by Tours by Nona ST#37168

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nona 352-455-1810 or email: nona@toursbynona.com

Hailing from Utah, The Piano Guys became an Internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original self-made music videos. They’ve made over 65 since joining forces in early 2011, including their hit video, an innovative 10-handed version of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful.” But it’s the Guys’ highly original blend of classical music with pop that has really been the cause of an Internet phenomenon that brought them to their major label self-titled debut album released on Sony Music Masterworks in 2012. This release was followed by their sophomore album, The Piano Guys 2, holiday album, A Family Christmas, Wonders, The Piano Guys Live! and recently released Uncharted album all available now on Portrait, an imprint of Sony Music Masterworks. Come along with TOURS BY NONA to the Lakeland Center and experience this one of a kind holiday performance! 

We have excellent seats in Lower Orchestra for this 7:30 p.m. show

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motor coach transportation, Lower Orchestra Seating, and the services of a TBN guide. Not included: gratuities for the driver and guide.

RESERVATIONS: are on a first come, first served basis while seats last. Refunds by substitution only. Fees may apply if Tours by Nona finds the substitute. No refunds for “no shows.”  

Cost:  $105 p/p

Tour Code: PIAN021819

Come along with Tours By Nona for an evening full of super entertainment. From the EMMY award winning mind of DEREK HOUGH, the live dance show is the first ever solo tour for the dynamo. The show features brand new stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek's magnetic stage presence. Fans will journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom, tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between. Creative team and two-time EMMY winners, Napolean and Tabitha Dumo, also known as Nappy Taps (Jennifer Lopez: All I Have Residency; Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour: GRAMMY creative direction), will co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour. Join us and be a part of a rare opportunity to experience this phenomenal talent! We have great seats at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater for this 8 PM show.

Note: make full payment at sign up and choose your seat!

Cost: $119 per person

PRICE INCLUDES: Roundtrip deluxe motor coach transportation, seats in Orchestra Rows Q-W, and the services of a TBN guide.

RESERVATIONS: A non-refundable $50 deposit is due at sign up. Final payment is due by January 1, 2019. Name changes are permitted. and 

Tour Code: #DERE040919A 

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! On 9.11, the world stopped. On 9.12, their stories moved us all. This stirring and inspiring musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed 7,000 stranded travelers on 9.11. During that fateful week, cultures clashed and nerves ran high—but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Celebrate the best of humankind and the best in all of us at COME FROM AWAY. It does what all the best musicals do – it takes you to a place you never want to leave! Another “must see” for theater goers. Join us as we head to the fabulous Straz Center in Tampa to see this spectacular new show. We have exceptional seats for this 4:30 p.m. performance.

Cost: $139 per person

Tour Code: COME060919

TOUR INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motor coach transportation, ticket to Come From Away ORCH Rows F-H, J and the services of a TBN guide.

PAYMENT: full payment is due at sign up. Refunds by substitution only.   

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, Vegetarian  Lasagna. Reservations are limited, so make your plans early. Cruise 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cost: $84 per person

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: R/T deluxe motor coach transportation, 3-hour luncheon cruise, and a TBN tour guide.

NOT INCLUDED: Gratuities for the driver and guide.

-- DEPARTURE TIMES DEPEND ON PICK UP POINTS -- 

RESERVATIONS: are on a first come, first served basis while seats last. Full payment is due to confirm reservations. Refunds by substitution only.