Special Weekend Program! 4 Nights
St. Augustine for the Holidays: Celebrating America’s Oldest Tradition with Diane Jacoby
Program 16472 Cost: $469 dbl $569 sgl

Step into the holiday spirit of America’s oldest city. Amid seasonal lights and music, trace fascinating customs and centuries-old traditions with a lecturer-storyteller at the magnificent Lightner Museum. During a walking field trip through the Old City, learn about the historic and architectural significance of numerous houses of worship, beautifully arrayed for the holidays. Recall the Spanish colonial era, when a single candle in the window gave cheer, and marvel at millions of twinkling lights at “Night of Lights.” At the “Winter Wonderland” extravaganza, revel in the cheer of decorated trees and sleighs, ice-skaters and the Elf Village.

Program Dates
December 11-15, 2009

A Journey Through Time: St. Augustine's Remarkable History and Heritage with Diane Jacoby
Program # 2529 Cost: $570 dbl $695 sgl

From the Conquistadors’ arrival in Spanish galleons on the shore of the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, to the opulent architecture of the Gilded Age, re-live history through professional re-enactments, live historical theatre and behind the scene excursions. Walk with settlers in the Spanish Village to see first hand the challenges that faced early settlers, meet the three wives of Henry Flagler and have dinner with Anne Bonney, Queen of the Pirates. Visit the St. Augustine Lighthouse, walk the sacred grounds of the Mission Nombre de Dios where settlers first landed, and look over the walls of Fort de San Marcos, guardian of the city. Authentic costumes, exciting lectures and the city as your classroom will make history come alive. .

Program Dates:
November 15-20, 2009
January 10-15, 2010
January 24-29, 2010
February 7-12, 2010
February 21-26, 2010
March 7-12, 2010
March 21-26, 2010
April 25-30, 2010

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