Florida Travel Guides and Tours

An Eastern delight...from the bustling excitement of the big cities to the fun and sun of Florida's beaches. Experience the variety of New Orleans - Bourbon Street, Cajun food and all that jazz! This adventure travels a land rich in scenery, culture, fantasy and invention.

Join us on this sun-soaked discount vacation around Florida, including Florida’s east and west coasts and the Florida Keys. Begin your trip in Orlando, the “capital” of Disney’s entertainment parks, and travel north to St. Augustine, situated on the Atlantic Coast and the oldest European city in the Unites States. Next, overnight in Cocoa Beach and head to Cape Canaveral for a NASA tour at the Kennedy Space Center. Turn south and visit Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach before crossing 42 bridges to Key West, the southernmost town in the continental United States—only 90 miles from Cuba. Check out the many boutiques and museums, relax on the beach, and be sure to sample delicious Caribbean cuisine. Then travel back to the Florida mainland and be on the lookout for sunbathing alligators as you experience the Everglades via a thrilling ride aboard an airboat. Overnight in Naples and then head to St. Pete Beach, one of Florida’s most popular resort cities. Relax at your seaside hotel and take advantage of warm-weather activities before heading back to Orlando for two nights. What a relaxing and fun way to end your Florida vacation adventure. The sunshine state awaits!

Kennedy Space Center, airboat tour through the Everglades, Henry Ford’s Winter Home. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, Thomas Edison’s Winter Home, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Orientation tour in Miami Beach; Oldest House

Join us on this sun-soaked vacation around Florida, including Florida’s east and west coasts and the Florida Keys. Begin your trip in Orlando, the “capital” of Disney’s entertainment parks, and travel north to St. Augustine, situated on the Atlantic Coast and the oldest European city in the Unites States. Next, overnight in Cocoa Beach and head to Cape Canaveral for a NASA tour at the Kennedy Space Center. Turn south and visit Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach before crossing 42 bridges to Key West, the southernmost town in the continental United States—only 90 miles from Cuba. Check out the many boutiques and museums, relax on the beach, and be sure to sample delicious Caribbean cuisine. Then, travel back to the Florida mainland and be on the lookout for sunbathing alligators as you experience the Everglades via a thrilling ride aboard an airboat. Overnight in Naples and then head to St. Pete Beach, one of Florida’s most popular resort cities. Relax at your seaside hotel and take advantage of warm-weather activities before heading back to Orlando. What a relaxing and fun way to end your Florida vacation adventure. The sunshine state awaits!

Kennedy Space Center, airboat tour through the Everglades, Henry Ford’s Winter Home. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, Thomas Edison’s Winter Home, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Orientation tour in Miami Beach; Oldest House

Come discover the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. From Holland America’s Private island of Half Moon Cay to the unspoiled charms of Costa Rica, from the Dutch Antilles of Aruba and Curacao to the unforgettable Panama Canal and Costa Rica, this is the Hidden Caribbean. See the Eighth Wonder of the Modern World - The Panama Canal! The dream to cut a path across Panama to shorten the dangerous journey around South America's Cape Horn began with the Spanish explorers in the 16th-century. The Frenchman Ferdinand de Lesseps began the effort after his triumphant completion of the Suez Canal in 1879. His plan collapsed into bankruptcy in 1889, and President Theodore Roosevelt took up the cause in 1902. A river was dammed to create what was then the world's largest artificial lake. An eight-mile channel was cut through a mountain range and more than 200 million cubic yards of earth and stone were cleared. Six immense locks, with walls 1,000 feet long and 81 feet high, took four years to build. The massive doors on the locks each weigh nearly 750 tons. Working conditions for the more than 35,000 laborers were excruciatingly difficult. Typhoid, malaria and other tropical diseases were a constant threat, and temperatures often rose to 130 degrees.Even with all the travails, this marvel of human ingenuity was finally completed in 1913, a year ahead of schedule and $23 million under budget. The first vessel through the Canal was the tugboat, Gatun, which fulfilled a dream hundreds of years in the making. 11 Days • 29 Meals

Enjoy the sights and sounds on this wondrous vacation through the heart of the South, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. Your trip starts in New Orleans, where you experience the city on your sightseeing tour. Visit the French Quarter, see the stately mansions and clanging streetcars, and learn about New Orleans’ unique burial customs at an above-ground cemetery. Then drive through the heart of Cajun Country to elegant Natchez, where you can admire a pre-Civil War home. See the passing rural landscape of Mississippi as you cross the state and venture into Tennessee. Sing the blues in Memphis and swing your partner round to country music in Nashville, where you have reserved seats for a Grand Ole Opry show! Stop in Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo, before heading through Chattahoochee National Forest to the metropolis of Atlanta. Enjoy a tour of Atlanta and leisure time to explore the city on your own. Continue to Savannah for a trolley tour, time to discover the city, and a 2-night stay. Your vacation ends in the “capital” of Disney’s entertainment parks, Orlando, with a 4-night stay. Orlando has so many attractions to choose from, and Cosmos has put together a varied and exciting selection of optional outings. Visit Disney’s huge entertainment parks, Universal Studios®, or Cypress Gardens. Or sit back, relax, and enjoy Orlando’s sunshine. From one end of the spectrum to the other, this trip has it all. If you want to see and experience the beauty and charm of the South, this vacation is for you!

Country Music Hall of Fame, your tastebuds will enjoy classic New Orleans staples along with Creole, including admission charges where applicable.NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FEST—April 21 and 28 departuresJoin us on one of these special departures and be part of all the action in New Orleans at the 41st Annual Jazz & Heritage Festival. In addition to the great music, Nashville, and Atlanta; Savannah Trolley Tour; orientation tours in Baton Rouge and St. Augustine; Natchez including a pre-Civil War home, and international cuisine. Your Jazz Fest package includes a 1-day pass plus roundtrip transportation to the Jazz Fest grounds., Graceland, In New Orleans

Enjoy the sights and sounds on this wondrous vacation highlighting Halloween haunts throughout the South. This spirited departure explores shadow-filled streets, haunted happenings, tales of ghost hunters, and more. Your trip starts in New Orleans, where you experience the city on your sightseeing tour. Visit the French Quarter, see the stately mansions and clanging streetcars, and learn about New Orleans’ unique burial customs at an above-ground cemetery. Then drive through the heart of Cajun Country to elegant Natchez, where you can admire a pre-Civil War home. See the passing rural landscape of Mississippi as you cross the state and venture into Tennessee. Sing the blues in Memphis and swing your partner round to country music in Nashville, where you have reserved seats for a Grand Ole Opry show! Stop in Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo, before heading through Chattahoochee National Forest to the metropolis of Atlanta. Enjoy a tour of Atlanta and leisure time to explore the city on your own. Continue to Savannah, one of the most haunted cities in the country, for a trolley tour, time to discover the city, and a 2-night stay. Your vacation ends in the “capital” of Disney’s entertainment parks, Orlando, with a 4-night stay. Orlando has so many attractions to choose from, and Cosmos has put together a varied and exciting selection of optional outings. Visit Disney’s huge entertainment parks, Universal Studios®, or Cypress Gardens. Or sit back, relax, and enjoy Orlando’s sunshine. From one end of the spectrum to the other, this special Halloween trip will keep you on your toes. If you want to see and experience the beauty and charm of the South—along with its haunted happenings—this vacation is for you!

startling-but-true tales of ghost hunters, Country Music Hall of Fame, but peer behind the curtains of Spanish moss dripping from any stately live oak and you’ll find a veritable ghost town.NOTE: Grand Ole Opry visit will take place on Day 6., including admission charges where applicable.Join us on our special departure of Halloween haunts across the South. This spirited departure will explore shadow-filled streets, Nashville, and things that go bump in the night. The ghoulishness begins in New Orleans with a Mardi Gras-style parade in the French Quarter. In Nashville, unravel the mysteries surrounding some of Music City’s most recognizable landmarks. Did you know Savannah is one of the most haunted cities in the country? Savannah has graceful elegance with historic charm, and Atlanta; Savannah Trolley Tour; orientation tours in Baton Rouge and St. Augustine; Natchez including a pre-Civil War home, Graceland, In New Orleans