Depart today and enjoy a welcome dinner and overnight in Clarksville, Tennessee. (Dinner) Continue today to the “Peach State” of Georgia for an overnight in Macon. (Breakfast) Arrive in delightful St. Pete Beach, Florida, for ten days of sunkissed fun. Stay in the heart of St. Pete Beach, between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway, within walking distance to many restaurants, attractions and shops. There is a great combination of included things to do, optional attractions and free time starting with dinner. (Breakfast and dinner) Your first free day in St Pete Beach. For those who wish, an orientation tour of the St. Pete Beach area is offered. Get acquainted with our new home along with Maderia Beach, Indian Rocks Beach and Treasure Island. In Sarasota, visit Cà d’Zan, the dazzling palatial mansion of John and Mable Ringling. Described as “the last of the Gilded Age mansions” to be built in America, it has 56 incredible rooms filled with art and original furnishings. Also visit the Museum of Art and Circus Museum. Lunch is at Der Dutchman Restaurant for a hearty Amish-style meal. Enjoy their Barn-Raising Buffet, bountiful Salad Bar and Amish pies and desserts. (Lunch) Today has been left free for you. If you wish, you could join us on an optional trip to Busch Gardens in Tampa where entertainment, rides and an interactive zoo await. Travel north today to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park to experience the “true Florida.” Take a boat ride into the Park entrance and enjoy nature at its finest. Animals, birds, fish, manatees, alligators and more will come into view. Enjoy lunch at the Plantation Resort on Crystal River before embarking on a narrated boat cruise on the Crystal River with a naturalist guide. A stop at Heritage Village, a grouping of quaint shops, is planned before returning to the hotel. (Lunch) Travel south today to Punta Gorda and the Babcock Wilderness Adventure Ranch. Here, an exciting Eco-Tour through the Babcock Ranch and Telegraph Cypress Swamp awaits. Experienced guides offers insight about the many birds, plants and animals native to Southwest Florida – including alligators! Spend time on the Harborwalk and visit Fisherman’s Village with its restaurants, shops and Military Heritage Museum. (Dinner) A free day in St Pete Beach to do as you wish. Perhaps you will join an optional trip to Weeki Wachee State Park to see the live animal shows, take a leisurely boat ride and witness the incredible under water live Mermaid Show featuring Weeki Wachee’s own mermaids. Today, visit Tarpon Springs with its Greek sponge and fishing docks. Lunch at Hellas Greek Restaurant gives you a taste of the unique Greek culture of the area. Tonight, take a relaxing Sunset Cruise along the pristine waters and past residential as well as unspoiled barrier islands. (Lunch) Another free day to relax. Tonight, travel to Tampa’s “Latin Quarter,” Ybor City, an exotic blend of aromas, flavors and sounds. At the heart of this feast for the senses is the original Columbia Restaurant, the jewel in Ybor City’s culinary crown and Florida’s oldest restaurant. (Dinner) Depart Texas and return to Georgia for an overnight stay in Macon. (Breakfast) Continue home today with a farewell dinner and final overnight in Clarksville, Tennessee. (Breakfast and dinner) Arrive home from your Florida Beach Party. (Breakfast)