Break away from the winter doldrums with this sunny Florida escape! Arrive in the coastal city of Miami and board our deluxe motorcoach for a short drive to the Hotel Riu Plaza, our home for the next two nights. In the evening, we’ll get to know each other over a delicious welcome dinner. Meals: D

After breakfast, we’ll take a guided walking tour of the South Beach Art Deco district, with historic buildings boasting bright, eye-catching colors, chrome accents, and geometric lines. We’ll continue to Little Havana, known for its great food, awesome cigars, friendly people, and lively music.  Enjoy lunch at the Bayside Marketplace.  We’ll embark on a 90-minute cruise through Biscayne Bay with unparalleled views of the Miami coastline and stunning million-dollar homes. Meals: B

We’ll spend the day focusing on the beauty and wildlife of Everglades National Park. We’ll drive from Miami to the Shark Valley Visitor Center in Everglades National Park. The Everglades boast 1.5 million acres of protected wetlands and is home to a variety of wildlife including flamingos, turtles, herons, alligators, and more. Enjoy a unique and educational tram tour through the Shark Valley area and view tranquil vistas atop the Everglades observation deck. After a short drive, we’ll break for lunch before heading to our home for the next two nights, the Hawks Cay Resort. Meals: B, L

Today is all about leisure and relaxation. Hawks Cay Beach is located on a small, secluded island of Duck Key, where aquamarine waters sparkle under the South Florida sun, bottlenose dolphins readily greet guests, and visitors and locals alike discover the best seaside dining, coastal living, and aquatic adventures. Enjoy an entire day on your own to explore Hawks Cay Resort’s many amenities including five pools, kayaking in the private lagoon, spa, tennis, snorkeling charters, and more. Meals: B, D

After departing Hawks Cay Resort, we’ll drive across the famous Seven Mile Bridge, with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean with speed boats zipping on the blue water and herons flying overhead. After arriving in Key West, we’ll enjoy a tour of the downtown area with tales of this charming tropical paradise.  We’ll spend time exploring Truman’s Little White House Museum, Florida’s only presidential museum. After checking into our hotel, enjoy the evening on your own. Meals: B, L

Spend your last full day on your own exploring Key West. Take advantage of the hotel shuttle that runs every 30 minutes and the hop on, hop off trolley pass. Key West offers art galleries, land and sea-based activities, a buzzing food and beverage scene, unique shopping boutiques, and so much more. Don’t forget to savor a piece of key lime pie or eat fresh, off-the-boat seafood while you are out exploring! We’ll gather in the evening for a special farewell dinner. Meals: B, D

Today, our adventures draw to a close. We’ll travel to the airport for our flight and bring home the wonderful memories made on our grand Florida escape. Meals: B