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Escape the Worst of Winter

Come with us on a mid-winter escape to the sun (90 more minutes of daylight than MN) and warmth of Florida (average highs in the 70s) where we'll spend 9 nights leisurely touring the state's incredible parks, gardens, and groves. The trip concludes on the luxurious Sky Princess for a 6-night relaxing journey to the Eastern Caribbean (balcony cabin and Plus package included).

Comfortable & Convenient Accommodations
Three nights each at three incredible hotels. All include breakfast, lovely pools, and are located next door to restaurants and shops.

Drury Plaza, Brandon, FL (1/23-36)

Staybridge Suites, Ocala, FL (1/26-29)

Kompose Resort, Kissimmee, FL (1/29-2/1)

All three receive nearly perfect review scores on Google (4.8 or 4.9 out of 5).

Faith & Fellowship
As with all Father’s World Tours, the journey includes daily devotions and weekend WELS worship opportunities. As an added bonus, we'll also connect with several home missionaries and worship with our home mission at Risen Savior, Parrish, FL.

Single or Double Occupancy

For this tour, you have several options for your rooming situation.

• Single Occupancy. Your own room for the duration of the tour.

• Double Occupancy Paying Together. Register and pay for 2 guests at same time with the same Form of Payment. Best for couples.

• Double Occupancy Paying Separate.

  Register and pay for just 1 guest, but list your roommate's name. If you would like a same gender roommate assigned to you, type Roommate Needed during the registration process. In the event that no other same gender registrant is a good fit/available prior to Nov 15, you can choose to cancel ($50 fee) or buy up to Single Occupancy.

Travel in Comfort and Style
Travel aboard a deluxe motorcoach equipped with modern features such as reclining seats, an AV system, onboard restroom, personal lighting/air vents, and cup holders. Complimentary water and occasional snacks will be provided during the trip.

Getting There

We want to make it easy for you to join the tour. You have the option to fly to Florida on your own and meet the group at either Orlando MCO . Or, you can drive down and enjoy complimentary parking at Risen Savior, Orlando. Or, you can join our nonstop Sun Country group flight from Minneapolis MSP2 to Orlando MCO for $400 (includes parking, shuttle, & a checked bag).

Meals & Inclusions
Over the 15 days, you'll be on your own dime for about 10 meals. All attractions are included. Plus, you'll walk away with an annual pass to the Edison & Ford Estates. It's the gift that keeps on giving with free reciprocal access to hundreds of museums (NARM) and gardens (AHS) nationwide through 2027!

Additional Options

We have one day designated as "free time" to enjoy our Kissimmee/Orlando area resort (saltwater pool, lazy river, sun deck, mini golf, pickle ball, adjacent shops/restaurants). You can opt to use that day to visit one of the nearby Disney parks (Animal Kingdom - $150, Magic Kingdom - $180, Epcot Center - $165, Hollywood Studios - $170) with transportation included. For an additional $200, you can upgrade your cruise experience from PLUS to PREMIER. Enjoy unlimited fine dining, reserved theater seating, top-shelf drinks/desserts, a photo package, and a $100 per person excursion credit that can be used for any official Princess excursion at of the three ports (Celebration Key, Amber Cove, Grand Turk). NOTE: ROOMMATES MUST BOTH HAVE THE SAME PACKAGE (PLUS OR PREMIER).

Eligibility and Mobility

The tour is open to all members of the WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod) or ELS (Evangelical Lutheran Synod). W/ELS members are welcome to bring along a non-WELS friend or spouse as your roommate. Father's World Tours does not allow unmarried, unrelated couples to room together.

We rate this tour as a 4 of 10 on the Mobility Scale. This means that to fully enjoy this tour, you should be at or just below average mobility. You will need to get on and off the bus (several steps) multiple times each day. Hiking is not required, but nearly every venue requires some level of walking/standing.

Document/ID Requirements
Although you are not REQUIRED to have a passport for this journey, we recommend that you obtain and bring one that is valid through August 7, 2027. The alternative option is to bring an official birth certificate and your current driver license/government issued ID.

Payment Schedule
A $595 deposit is due upon registration to secure your spot. The remaining balance will be due in two equal payments on Sept 15 and Nov 15. Please note that the payments will be automatically withdrawn from the account you used for the deposit unless you change or cancel it. An email reminder will be sent a few days prior to that payment coming out. 

Cancellation Policy 

Refunds are offered on a sliding scale based on your cancellation date. If a waitlist exists and a replacement traveler is found, only a $50 administrative fee will apply regardless of when the cancellation occurs. See the schedule below.

Cancel prior to Aug 15...$50 fee

Cancel between Aug 16-Sep 15...$250 fee

Cancel between Sep 16-Oct 15...$500 fee

Cancel between Oct 16-Nov 15...$1000 fee

Cancel betwen Nov 16-Dec 15...$2000 fee

Cancel after Dec 15...$3000 fee

Travel Insurance
Father's World Tours is not offering travel insurance. For those interested in protecting their trip investment in case of unforeseen illness or emergency, travel Insurance (optional for this trip) may be purchased through a vendor of your choosing.

Tour Communications
Confirmed passengers will receive an email with basic trip details on/around November 20. A final communication will be emailed with full details on/around December 20. It will include a passenger list, packing suggestions, a “final” itinerary, parking/pickup instructions, etc. Passengers will be asked to download the free Whatsapp cell phone application so that we can communicate easily and effectively to the group throughout the tour.  

Minimum/Maximum
A minimum of 32 registered travelers is required by November 15 for the tour to operate. A maximum of 50 can attend. We expect that this tour will sell out and a waitlist will form once we reach capacity.