The Road to a Championship

Road to a Championship

  For sports teams, the road to a championship usually is a long and arduous one with many obstacles along the way. After all, if it were easy to be a champion, everybody would be one. But only the best make it all the way. At FloridaTours.com, we help teams make their journey down the […]

Let’s Talk about Bathroom Breaks

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  Believe it or not, one of the most frequent questions our operators get at FloridaTours.com is, “Does the bus have a bathroom?” We completely understand. On long journeys, the comfort and safety of our passengers is our number one concern. The answer is “yes”, many of our larger luxury charter buses come equipped with […]

How Often Do We Clean Our Buses? Constantly!

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  When you step onto one of the luxury charter buses from FloridaTours.com, one of the first things you may notice is how fresh and clean it smells. Then you might see that the floors and seats are clean and the windows are sparklingly clear. Keeping our fleet of state-of-the-art buses crisp and clean is […]

Field Trips for Grown-Ups!

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  Remember when you were a child and your class would go on a school trip? Traveling to someplace like a farm, a zoo, or a local museum was both fun and educational. But the best part was spending time doing something interesting with your friends. So why does it have to end when you […]

Luxury Charter Buses Are the New Limos

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  Whatever happened to the stretch limousine? It used to be a staple of movie premiers, high school proms, and other once-in-a-lifetime events. Practically nobody rides in a limo anymore. Even A-list celebrities are more likely to arrive in a black SUV than they are one of these old-fashioned oversized cars. Nowadays the only limos […]

Group Travel Saves Money and the Planet

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  When you travel as a group to a remote location, taking a charter bus makes sense for economic, environmental, and social reasons. It’s just a sensible way to go. Think about your trip logically. Let’s say your group of about 40 people is going to a location about 30 to 60 miles away. If […]

Comfort, Luxury, and Security

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  At FloridaTours.com, we are quickly becoming South Florida’s most popular luxury charter bus company for one very good reason: We stick to our game plan. Since we began more than a decade ago, we have been committed to providing our passengers with three key elements: Comfort, luxury, and security. Today, we are proud to […]

Our Buses Have Plenty of Storage Space

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  Don’t you hate it when you fly you usually are limited to one piece of carry-on luggage? And that it has to be small enough to fit into the overhead storage bin? And if you want to bring additional bags there’s a good chance today that you will be charged an additional fee. That’s […]

When Passengers Are Entertained, the Miles Fly By

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  Keeping passengers distracted with entertainment is the best way to make a long bus trip go by fast. Whether it’s a trip across town, across the state, or even beyond, when your group members are watching movies, streaming their favorite shows, or simply listening to music, they will get where they are going before […]

How to Make the Miles Pass By Quickly

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  Keeping a group of people occupied during a long bus ride isn’t as challenging as it once was. Today, most people have smartphones, even children. So they can listen to music, watch movies or TV shows, or play games to while the miles away. But despite the benefits of technology, there is still something […]

It’s Called ‘Trip Organizer’ for a Reason

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  When you are put in charge of a group outing, there is no such thing as being “too organized”. Whether you are planning a school field trip, sports team transportation, a group outing, or any other kind of transportation event, you have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. So the more planning you […]

Take Attendance Frequently During Your Outing

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  The worst thing that can happen when you are responsible for organizing a group outing is to leave somebody behind. Fortunately, there is an easy solution that helps prevent that catastrophe from ever happening: Taking attendance. When you are running a group outing — whether it’s for a sports team, a school field trip, […]

Travel in Style and Luxury with FloridaTours.com

Travel in Style

  If you are responsible for arranging group transportation, the type of travel you arrange is just as important as factors like how much it costs. At FloridaTours.com, we provide luxurious, stylish charter buses that ensure your trip is memorable for all the right reasons. When your group members see one of our luxury charter […]

FloridaTours.com Offers Affordable Luxury

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  Define comfort. Describe luxury. These are two concepts most of us understand but may have trouble putting into words, let alone afford. Few people can buy a luxury yacht or an expensive sports car, for example. But everybody can experience the luxurious experience of traveling to their destination in a state-of-the-art luxury charter bus […]

Entrepreneurs Think Outside the Box

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  To be a successful entrepreneur, all you need to do is to think of something nobody else has thought of. Then put your idea into action in an organized, efficient manner. For example, everybody knows that traffic in South Florida is bad and getting worse all the time. Commutes that used to take 20 […]

You Have a Fleet at Your Disposal

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Every once in a while, we get a panicked call from a trip organizer with a big problem: They need to transport not just a handful of people, but hundreds. All at the same time. And in the very near future. One of the benefits of working with FloridaTours.com as compared with some of our […]

It’s Not Your Imagination: Florida Roads Are Getting Worse!

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If it seems like there are more people than ever on Florida roads, drivers are more careless and even dangerous, and the roads themselves are in worse shape than they ever have been before, it’s because it’s true. Florida roads — and everywhere, for that matter — are bad and getting worse. Blame it on […]

We Were Promised Self-Driving Cars!

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  Remember around the turn of the millennium when “experts” were saying we would all be riding around in self-driving cars by the early 2020s? So what happened? While there are some experimental self-driving taxis operating in places like Silicon Valley and a handful of driverless trucks on a few sparse highways out West, most […]

We Stick to Your Schedule

Your Schedule

  There are lots of things that are open to interpretation: Modern art, the Marlins’ chances to make the post-season, who has the best Cubano sandwiches in Miami, to name a few. But when it comes to the schedule of your group outing on a FloridaTours.com luxury charter bus, there’s no room for argument. Once […]

Special Events with FloridaTours.com

Special Events

  Do you have a special event that could benefit from luxury charter bus transportation? If so, FloridaTours.com wants to provide it. Special events transportation is one of the fastest-growing areas of charter bus rentals today. It’s a broad category that includes such things as conventions, trade shows, private tours, social celebrations, and much more. […]

FloridaTours.com Exceeds Expectations

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  Have you ever had an experience with a business where you can just tell that they don’t really care about you as a customer? It can be frustrating when you are paying good money to get bad service. You don’t have to worry about that with FloridaTours.com. We never take our customers’ business for […]

Sometimes a Bargain Isn’t Worth the Money Saved

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The charter bus industry is very competitive, especially in South Florida. There are a lot of bargain carriers that promise you the moon but deliver green cheese. Sometimes what looks like a bargain is often a headache in disguise. At FLBusCharters.com, our prices are competitive, but we consistently deliver the finest luxury bus charter experience […]

Cruise Lines Need Reliable Ground Transportation

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Cruise trips travel the seas all over the world. But there’s one thing they all have in common: All cruise lines depend on reliable ground transportation. After all, there wouldn’t be any passengers onboard to enjoy the amenities of a cruise line if people couldn’t get from the airport to the ship on time. Or […]

Florida Travel without A/C Is Dangerous

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You’ve probably seen the alarming stories about this year’s heat wave. It’s the hottest year on record, according to some forecasters. The truth is in Florida we’ve pretty much used to hot summers. Regardless of how high the temperature and humidity rise, we know that being outside in Florida’s summer heat is downright dangerous. And […]

Not Your Ordinary Charter Bus Service

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When you are planning a group outing, one of the first things on your “to-do” list is to charter a bus. There are lots of opt out there, from the low-cost school bus to the luxury charter bus. So how can you decide which is best for your group? It depends on what kind of […]

When You Charter a Bus, You Set the Schedule

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Airfare prices recently hit all-time records. Amtrak is slow and prone to delays and breakdowns. And public intracity bus service is, let’s just say, far from luxurious. Plus, trains, planes, and public buses don’t go everywhere and they run on inflexible schedules. So if you want to get a group of people from one place to […]

COVID Cleaning? We Never Stopped!

When the COVID-19 global pandemic struck, the whole world changed the way it did things. One of those changes at FloridaTours.com was more intensive and frequent cleaning of our vehicles inside and out to stop the spread of the virus. The pandemic may have passed, but we haven’t stopped adopting more rigorous and thorough cleaning […]

School Field Trip Checklist

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While kids may not be in school during the summer, school administrators are already making plans for when they return in the fall. One of the things they are doing right now is mapping out the school’s field trip schedule. In order for your next field trip to be successful, it needs to be well-planned. […]

Luxurious, Reliable, and Safe Prom Transportation

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It’s prom season in South Florida. And that means thousands of high school teenagers will be dressing in formal wear, getting together, and celebrating with all of their classmates. Prom is when kids want to impress their friends while having a good time and creating lifelong memories. Yet prom season can be one of the […]

Your First Choice for Florida Group Travel

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There are lots of charter bus companies in Florida. But only one offers security, comfort, and reliability combined with friendly and helpful employees and state-of-the-art vehicles: FLBusCharter.com. At FLBusCharter.com, we want to be your first choice for group travel in South Florida. Our vehicles are the finest available, we offer all the comfort and safety […]

Bus Rides Don’t Have to Be Boring

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Most people today prefer to either drive themselves to get where they are going. Or, if it’s a long distance, to fly. The US train system is outdated, doesn’t go everywhere, and is prone to breakdowns and delays. And cities in Florida don’t have interurban train lines. But for some types of travel, buses actually […]

‘How Far in Advance Should I Book?’

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Group outing organizers want everything to go perfectly on the day of their big trip. And the only way to make sure that happens is to be organized, double-check everything, and book your luxury bus charter as early as possible. How early should you contact FLBusCharters.com to reserve your charter bus? There’s no single answer. […]

A Clean, Comfortable Ride

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What’s the most important thing when it comes to organizing an outing on a charter bus rental? Is it the amenities offered on the bus? Is it how friendly and helpful the driver is? Or could it be hitting the arrival and departure schedule times to the minute? At FloridaTours.com, we like to think that […]

It’s About to Get Pretty Hot Around Here

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Winter in South Florida usually isn’t very cold. But summertime here can be brutally hot and humid. That makes getting anywhere potentially dangerous — especially for our most vulnerable citizens, seniors and children. So if you are planning a group outing this summer, you want to make sure you get transportation that is not only […]

Tips for Making Long Trips Seem Short

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Long bus rides don’t have to be torturous anymore. Today, thanks to things like streaming video, podcasts, and music apps, most passengers are often surprised when they arrive at their destination because time has flown by. At FLBusCharters.com, we have a lot of experience with long bus journeys. Every day, we transport passengers from one […]

Senior Outings Require Special Skills

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Transporting seniors on outings to museums, shopping malls, and other destinations is something FLBusCharters.com does frequently. And with every journey we make, we always follow strict safety protocols to keep our senior passengers safe and comfortable. Older adults have unique needs compared to younger passengers. For example, they may need access to medication during their […]

Breakdowns Unlikely with FloridaTours.com

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Breakdowns can ruin an outing. But they are far less likely to occur with FloridaTours.com thanks to the quality and care we give to our luxury charter buses. And even in the unlikely event that there one of our buses does break down, a replacement bus can be dispatched immediately, minimizing delay and inconvenience to […]

Streaming Makes the Miles Fly By Faster

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High-speed internet connections and lightning-quick WiFi have only been around for a few years. So most people can remember when long bus trips were defined by sing-a-longs, reading, and an awful lot of staring out the window. Today, however, the miles fly by and even the longest bus trip is over before you know it […]

How to Make a Long Bus Trip Manageable

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One of the reasons people prefer to fly when traveling longer distances is that it’s significantly faster than taking a train or bus. But for short trips — such as intracity travel within the same state — flying isn’t economically practical if flights are available at all. But lots of people dread bus trips longer […]

Be the Hero of Your Next Group Outing

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Organizing a group outing for friends, neighbors, or a special interest club is a lot of work and usually doesn’t earn a lot of gratitude. But you can be the hero of your next outing by booking your trip on a luxury charter bus from FloridaTours.com. Groups travel to sporting events, concerts, museums, and other […]

Breaking the Grumpy Bus Driver Stereotype

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When most people think of bus drivers, they often picture grumpy, angry people who are more likely to scowl or yell at you than be helpful. At FLBusCharters.com, we are out to break this stereotype for good. Our drivers pride themselves on being friendly, outgoing, and helpful. We go out of our way to serve […]

Senior Outings Require Special Planning

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Organizing any type of group outing can be challenging. But planning an outing for seniors presents very specific issues. For one, most seniors aren’t going to want to ride on the cheapest transportation available: The standard school bus, which essentially has little to no suspension and practically guarantees a bumpy, unpleasant ride. Second, many seniors […]

‘Time and Tide Wait for No Man’

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In his 14th Century book, “The Canterbury Tales”, author Geoffrey Chaucer wrote the now-famous phrase, “Time and tide wait for no man.” In the cruise industry, this is just as true today as it was when it was first published in 1395. That’s because despite huge innovations and technological advances in ship construction and the […]

It’s Time for New Year’s Resolutions

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New Year’s is the time for taking stock from the past year, toasting in the new one, and thinking about ways we can live our lives better in 2023. When coming up with your New Year’s resolutions, it’s important to be both aspirational and practical. How many times have you made New Year’s resolutions on […]

Mapping Tech Improves Charter Bus Efficiency

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Not that long ago, bus drivers needed to consult paper maps, pay attention to TV and radio traffic reports, and understand rush hour traffic patterns in order to plan the most efficient route. Now they can just look at their phone. Map apps from Google, Apple, Waze, and others use data from users’ phones to […]

Cruise Passengers Have High Expectations

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People who buy cruises expect a lot of value for their money. And today — when cruise line companies are just starting to recover from the global pandemic that essentially shut down their industry for nearly two years — there is little room for error. It’s more important than ever that the experience of cruise […]

Luxury Charter Bus Rental in South Florida

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Most people never think about renting a luxury charter bus until they need one for some sort of group outing. It could be a school field trip, a high school or college sports team away game or a social outing for a group of friends or neighbors. It could even be for a wedding party […]

Signs You’ve Chosen the Wrong Charter Bus Company

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When you pick the wrong charter bus company to transport your sports team, field trip class, or group outing it usually doesn’t take long to figure it out. Here are some telltale signs that perhaps you’ve made the wrong choice of charter bus carrier. Late Arrivals and Departures Anybody who has ever organized an outing […]

When Tardiness Is Not an Option

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There are certain events you really need to be on time for: A big sporting event or concert, the departure of a cruise ship, or even your own wedding. When you absolutely, positively need to get where you are going on time, you need FloridaTours.com, South Florida’s most reliable and trusted luxury charter rental company. […]

A Flawless Experience

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When you are organizing a group outing on a luxury charter bus rental, even the smallest unpleasantness can ruin the entire experience. A grump driver, wonky WiFi, or a vehicle that hasn’t been properly cleaned between trips are enough to turn a positive day into a negative one. That’s why FloridaTours.com strives to offer clients […]

Comfort, Security, and Convenience

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When you are organizing an outing with a lot of people — whether it’s a school field trip, a sports team away game, or a social outing with friends or neighbors — there are two choices: Everybody can drive on their own or you can charter a bus. There are benefits and drawbacks to both. […]

‘Get Me to the Church on Time!’

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Weddings can be tricky. For the bride and groom, it’s arguably the most important day of their lives. So everything needs to go off like clockwork. Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. And even the slightest delay for the happy couple can throw off the entire schedule for the rest […]

Health and Safety Measures Continue

The COVID pandemic may slowly be fading into history but at FloridaTours.com we continue to make the health and safety of our passengers our highest priority. We continue to follow health and safety protocols that exceed the requirements of local health boards while working with individual clients to ensure their specific concerns and needs are […]

Little Things Quickly Add Up

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When it comes to group transportation, there are a lot of “moving parts”. And when even one little thing goes wrong — an unexpected traffic jam, a bus that hasn’t been properly cleaned, a rude remark from a driver — it can ruin the entire outing. At FloridaTours.com, we understand that details matter. That’s why […]

FloridaTours.com Hits Your ‘Arrival Window’

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Have you ever heard of the term “arrival window”? It’s used in logistics and essentially it means a range of times in which the desired arrival must happen. For example, cruise lines need their passengers to arrive in an arrival window that is typically an hour or so before the ship leaves the pier. Or […]

Cruise Lines Run on a Tight Schedule

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For most cruise operators, the timetable is the principal driver. Massive cruise ships have to leave and arrive at port based on a fixed schedule that is tied to the tide, the availability of shipping berths, and the precision economics of their industry. So when schedule variances go even a few minutes in either direction, […]

Beat the Heat with FloridaTours.com

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As we enter the hottest part of the whole year, it’s important to remember that the heat in Florida is no joke. The combination of high humidity and soaring temperatures is a potentially dangerous combination — especially for seniors. Safety is always a primary concern during travel but especially during summertime in Florida. That’s why […]

Using Tech to Manage Your Trip Schedule

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Getting people where they are going according to schedule and arriving on time is the top priority for FloridaTours.com. Whether you are a sports team heading to the big game, a junior high school class going on a field trip, or a busload of tourists embarking on a cruise, arrival times are critical to the […]

Entertaining Children on Long Bus Rides

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Teachers, parents, and field trip organizers know that children have short attention spans — especially when they are stuck on a bus during a long ride to a fun destination. Excitement and boredom mixed together are highly combustible. So it’s a good idea to have a plan to keep children occupied — or at least […]

Day Tripping

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Day trips are back! Groups and organizations are flooding our phone lines lining up reservations for our luxury charter buses for day trips to some of Florida’s most inviting attractions. From shopping trips to theme park outings, from state parks to a day at the beach, the calendar is filling up fast as senior groups, […]

Luxury Bus Charters Make a Positive Impression

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As tennis star Andre Agassi once said, “Image is everything.” When your group pulls up in a luxury charter bus, the impression it makes is important. Whether you are a high school or college sports team, a group of business professionals, or a senior group on a day trip, the image you project is critical […]

Summertime in Florida

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The dirty secret about living in Florida that most people up north don’t know is that while fall, winter, and spring are idyllic here summer can be monstrously hot. High temperatures combined with high humidity can make going outside in the months of June, July, and August something to avoid. It can not only uncomfortable, […]

Most Trips Take Longer than You Think

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Planning an outing for you and your family is different than planning one for a large group of people. Small, tight groups have the ability to move quickly, deal with changes on the fly, and have the flexibility to add or subtract activities at will. But when you are making decisions for groups of 20, […]

Getting Around During Spring Break

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It’s officially Spring Break season in South Florida. And everybody who lives here knows what that means: Large crowds, jammed highways, and no place to park. Spring Break is a huge boon for the local economy but it definitely comes at a price. For several weeks each spring, permanent residents have to make accommodations for […]

People Crave Safety and Security over the Unknown

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Have you ever traveled to a new city and been totally confused about where you are? Being disoriented makes you feel unsafe and at risk. And it’s a natural human response to being in a new environment. People naturally crave safety and security. So if you are organizing a trip or a group outing in […]

Seniors Simply Won’t Be Rushed

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As a charter bus rental company in South Florida, FloridaTours.com has dealt with our share of seniors. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that seniors don’t like to be rushed. Instead, they prefer to take their time, savor the experience of travel, and make the most out of every moment. Working with senior […]

Relax and Leave the Driving (and Worrying) to Us!

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Being the organizer of an outing can be stressful. While everybody under your care is having fun, you have to focus on things like headcounts, estimated time of arrival, and keeping everybody fed, hydrated, and comfortable. But there’s a certain point during any outing — usually right after the journey back home is underway — […]

‘How Far in Advance Should I Reserve My Charter?’

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Planning a group outing takes a lot of, well, planning. Whether you are organizing a school field trip, scheduling away games for a sports team, or plotting a shopping or entertainment trip for a social or senior group, you need to have a plan of action if you want to be successful. Generally, the earlier […]

The Return of Spring Break in Florida

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Florida has always been the go-to destination for college students and others migrating to the Sunshine State for spring break. But during the past couple of years, the global pandemic has put a damper on the annual beachfront celebrations. But finally, after a lengthy hiatus, spring back is finally coming back to South Florida. It’s […]

Keep Children Safe and Comfortable on Long Bus Trips

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Taking a long bus journey can be challenging for anybody. But it is especially difficult for children. Experienced school administrators know this and typically schedule field trips that are relatively close to their school building. But in some instances, longer journeys are necessary. When bus trips for children last longer than an hour, special plans […]

Transporting Seniors Requires TLC

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Senior outings are one of the most common luxury charter bus rentals at FloridaTours.com. Senior groups visiting theme parks, shopping destinations, stage plays, and other events offer fun, excitement, companionship, and much-needed physical activity for older adults. But transporting seniors requires specialized skills. Safety measures need to be taken to protect against slips and falls. […]

What Constitutes a Top-Quality Charter Bus Driver?

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Driving a luxury charter bus is not an easy job. It requires a commitment beyond just time and distance. The best charter bus drivers are conscientious, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable. FloridaTours.com charter bus drivers are all of these things and more. They also are prepared, experienced, and professional. As a result, we have some of […]

Cruise Lines Depend on Reliable Ground Transportation

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South Florida is the cruise line capital of the world. From ports in places like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and elsewhere, hundreds of thousands of passengers depart each year for cruises to the Caribbean, South America, and other destinations. All of the major cruise lines are represented at South Florida’s ports. And all rely on dependable, […]

Industry-Leading Health and Safety Protocols

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At FloridaTours.com, we take health and safety very seriously. Even before the global pandemic, we prioritized the cleaning and sanitizing of our vehicles after every outing to ensure the protection of our client’s health. Today, we lead the industry with our sanitation protocols, cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting every surface of every vehicle prior to and […]

It’s Not Too Early to Think Spring!

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It’s late December and we are still in the midst of the holiday season. Meteorological winter has just begun. But it’s not too early to start making plans for the spring. Spring is one of the busiest seasons in South Florida. There are so many things to do here. And tourists from all over the […]

Long-Distance Bus Travel Strategies

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  Traveling long distances by bus, even cross country, is easier when you strategize. Follow these tips to make the miles go by faster and more enjoyable. Get Comfortable The best way to stay relaxed is to make sure you are comfortable. Wear loose clothing like sweats or roomy jeans. Avoid tight-fitting suits, button-up shirts, […]

Charter Bus Basics: FloridaTours.com

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When it really comes down to it, there are a few simple things that you absolutely, positively must have as part of your charter bus rental. First, the bus has to be comfortable for your guests. Second, the charter bus company needs to be reliable. And finally, transportation has to happen according to your schedule, […]

Our Drivers Are the Foundation of Our Business

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There are lots of people involved in a successful bus charter. But the most important person is the driver. The driver is the main point of contact the client has with our company. They not only perform the physical task of driving the bus to the destination, but they are the face of our company […]

A New Era Begins for Cruise Lines

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The COVID pandemic was hard on everybody, but especially the operators of cruise lines. Not only were they one of the many industries sidelined for months due to the coronavirus, but they found themselves on the defensive at the outset of the pandemic for failing to respond quickly enough to onboard outbreaks. The result was […]

Charter Buses Simplify Trip Planning

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If you are planning a trip of 20 people or more, renting a charter bus is usually the most cost-effective and efficient way to go. It ensures your group arrives where they are going together at the same time. It saves money on gas and other expenses. And it allows everybody to interact with each […]

How to Make Long Trips Go By Faster

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Long bus rides are nothing new. People have been traveling across the state or even cross-country on buses since the early 20th Century. Before then, trips by stagecoach or wagon took even longer. Historically, buses have been one of the least popular ways to travel because the trips were long, the seats were uncomfortable, and […]

Special Features of Luxury Charter Buses

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There are lots of kinds of buses: School buses, buses used for public transportation, even shuttle buses at airports and theme parks. But none compare to the comfort and luxury of the charter buses available from FloridaTours.com. Our buses are different than any other type of buses available anywhere. Why? Because they offer the finest […]

Holiday Outing Planning Starts Now

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Autumn officially begins this afternoon. In South Florida, that doesn’t mean much in terms of a change in the weather. But it does mean that the holiday shopping season is right around the corner so the time to plan your group outings to some of the state’s most popular shopping areas is right now. Group […]

What’s the Difference between a Bus and a Motorcoach?

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In the travel industry, the terms “bus”, “charter bus”, and “motorcoach” are pretty much interchangeable. But there actually is a difference between them. The term “bus” is generic and essentially describes the vehicle designed to carry many passengers at once. A “charter bus” is a bus hired for a particular trip, either local or long-distance. […]

Cruise Industry Staging a Come back

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One of the hardest-hit industries during the global pandemic was cruise lines. Initially, reports of passengers catching the coronavirus caused worldwide headlines. Then people started cancelling their cruise reservations. Finally, cruise companies voluntarily suspended operations for many months until the worst of the crisis could pass. Yet now the cruise industry is staging a comeback. […]

Date Not Available? Get on the Waiting List!

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The charter bus travel industry is very volatile right now, perhaps more than at any other time in history. Thanks to uncertainty about the future, the term “tentative” precedes the word “plans” in most people’s vocabulary right now. If the dates you wanted for your charter bus outing were unavailable due to previous bookings if […]

Plan Your Autumn Outings Now

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Even though we are barely past the Fourth of July, planning for autumn is in full swing in South Florida. People are making plans with a vengeance as they strive to make up for time lost during the global pandemic. From college and professional football games to shopping trips in downtown Miami to theme park […]

FloridaTours.com Available as a Last-Minute Replacement

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If the charter bus company you hired to carry students, sports teams, social groups, or others cancels at the last minute, don’t worry. FloridaTours.com can save the day. Last-minute transportation cancellations are the bane of organizers throughout South Florida. But it’s especially bad in the current economic environment, where the labor shortage has left lots […]

Reliable Summer Camp Transportation

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For parents and children alike, leaving for a summer camp for the first time is a rite of passage. There are tearful goodbyes as young campers climb onto the bus. Then for parents, there is the anxious walk back to the car as they worry about their child’s safety and well-being during their time away […]

‘Revenge Spending’ and Luxury Bus Charters

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One of the most unusual and unexpected consequences of the coronavirus pandemic is economic. Because most people have been stuck at home for the past 18 months, they haven’t had as many opportunities to spend their disposable income. As a result, many people today have money to spend. And now that the pandemic is winding […]

‘How Far in Advance Should I Book My Bus Charter?

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Some of the people booking charter buses from FloridaTours.com are professional schedulers. But most are simply ordinary people put in charge of arranging for transportation for school field trips, sports teams, group outings, or similar one-time events. So the majority of organizers we work with have little or no experience booking charter buses. One word […]

Getting Bids for Transportation

If you have been put in charge of planning an outing for a school trip, sports team, or social outing and you’ve never done it before, it can be hard to know where to begin. Who do you call? What do you need? How do you even get started? Relax. We’ve got you covered. At […]

Introducing FloridaTours ‘Clean & Safe’ Program

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Now more than ever, the health and safety of our passengers are of critical importance. When you ride on a luxury charter bus from FloridaTours.com, you should feel as if you are in good hands. That’s why we recently launched our company-wide, industry-leading Clean and Safe Program. This eight-pronged approach to passenger safety is designed […]

This Year, Spring Is Football Season

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This has been a topsy-turvy year, to say the least. With the coronavirus crisis upending normalcy, everything is different now that the pandemic is on the downturn — including high school football. Games that traditionally played on Friday nights in the fall this year are being played on weekends or even weekend days or nights […]

For Cruise Lines, Time Really Is Money

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Cruise lines operate according to strict schedules. Every minute they spend in port past their scheduled departure will need to be made up on the open seas in order to make it to the next port on time. There’s a reason seafaring people have always been obsessed with time. Dating back to the days of […]

FloridaTours.com Offers Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

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In Chicago, there’s a bus tour company that takes paying customers to the city’s best pizza places. In New York, a tour company shuttles passengers to the Big  Apple’s most iconic film and TV locations, including the fire station from “Ghostbusters” and the sites featured during the opening credits of “Gossip Girl”. In Los Angeles, […]

Today’s Tour Buses Are Greatly Improved

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Long-distance bus travel has changed greatly for the better in the past decade. Gone are the unending, tiresome drives that featured mostly looking out the window. Instead, they have been replaced by luxurious, comfortable bus rides in which the time just flies by and you arrive at your destination before you know it. The difference […]

Safety First, Last, and In Between

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At FloridaTours.com, transporting our passengers to their destination safely is our top priority. By focusing on your personal safety, we can ensure your trip is not only comfortable, efficient, and luxurious, but also that you can come back again to enjoy our luxury tour buses for many future trips to come. There are lots of […]

Can There Be Too Much Luxury?

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Most people who book charter bus transportation typically are looking for three things: Comfort, value, and efficiency. So where does luxury fit into the decision-making? Luxury charter buses make any trip better. They transform a simple drive into an event that passengers can cherish and remember forever. So luxury should absolutely be one of the […]

Luxury Charter Bookings: A New Hope

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Right now, the whole world is making plans for the future. While people in many places can’t do a lot of traveling right now due to the coronavirus pandemic, the vaccine finally is being distributed now. There is light at the end of the tunnel. That means things like school field trips, group outings, sports […]

Reliable Coach Transportation Good for the Planet

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Big, bulky luxury tour buses take up more room than cars, cause more wear and tear on roads and bridges, and burn more fuel than cars. So how can they actually be better for the planet than automobiles? It’s all in the math. Where the average car carries just one or two passengers on a […]

Cruise Passenger Satisfaction Relies on Seamless Transport

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People pay a lot of money to go on a cruise. It’s usually something they save up for, spending months or even years anticipating a once in a lifetime experience. So when they finally arrive for their cruise vacation, the typical passenger is usually very excited with high hopes for a grand adventure of splendor […]

The Tour Group Operator’s Best Friend

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Tour group operators typically have a lot of phone numbers in their smartphones. That’s because they rely on all kinds of vendors to keep their businesses running smoothly and their clients satisfied. From the smallest to the largest tour group operators, FloridaTours.com has the resources needed to make every trip go off without a hitch. […]

The School Transportation Experts

There’s a lot that goes into transporting children to and from school safely. School districts have strict requirements for timeliness, reliability, equipment safety, and driver behavior. And getting it wrong is not an option when your children’s safety is at stake. FloridaTours.com is South Florida’s school transportation experts. We provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation […]

Florida Tours Just Got Bigger and Better!

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A lot has happened since the start of the national health emergency. There’s been no shortage of bad news. But finally, we have some good news to report: FloridaTours.com is expanding its service to the communities of Fort Myers, Naples, Fort Pierce, and Vero Beach! Now residents in these southwest Florida coastal areas can get […]

One Grump Can Spoil an Entire Outing

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Imagine you are part of a tour group. You are riding to your fun and interesting destination in a luxury tour bus full of people you know and like. The conversation is upbeat and positive. You have been looking forward to this trip for weeks. Finally, you arrive. As you are walking down the aisle […]

More than Just Reliable Transportation

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At FloridaTours.com, we pride ourselves on providing more than just a reliable way to get from one place to another. Of course, we offer our clients comfort, safety, and luxury. But we also give them outstanding customer service, friendly and knowledgeable drivers, and a safe and problem-free experience each and every time they choose us. […]

Elements of a Flawless Bus Charter Outing

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There are all kinds of buses. These include public buses, school buses, airport shuttles, and cross-country buses. But when you are paying for a luxury charter bus, you should expect more than simply efficient transportation. There are four distinct elements that distinguish luxury charters from other types of bus transportation: Comfort, Reliability, World-Class Customer Service, […]

Elements of a Perfect Land Excursions

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Half the fun of going on a cruise is making ports of call and taking land excursions. These typically are day-long visits to exotic locales where passengers can deboard, spend time enjoying the local markets or attractions, then reboard the ship to carry on their cruise. Not all land excursions are created equal. Some are […]

Making the Most of Your Senior Outing

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Senior citizens often have a lot of time on their hands. And just because they are older adults doesn’t mean they don’t like to have a good time. Retirement communities, assisted living centers, and other facilities populated mostly by people older than 65 frequently schedule day trips that keep their residents active, entertained, and involved […]

The Importance of Sticking to a Schedule

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Organizers of group outings know that even the smallest delay can have a ripple effect that throws your whole trip off schedule. That’s why FloridaTours.com works hard to keep your charter bus tour on schedule. Whether you are planning a school field trip, team transportation to a sporting event, a corporate tour of remote facilities, […]

Add FloridaTours.com to Your Favorites

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FloridaTours.com is one of the leading luxury bus charter companies in South Florida. We provide hundreds of clients with reliable, safe, and comfortable tour buses for corporate, team, school, and club travel. The reason we’ve become one of the region’s fastest-growing bus charter companies is because of our product offering. We have state-of-the-art buses operated […]

Charter Bus Features You Probably Didn’t Know About

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Modern luxury charter buses have come a long way in recent years. Many have features and comforts that you probably didn’t realize even existed if you haven’t ridden in a charter bus in a while. FloridaTours.com has some of the most modern, luxuriously equipped and appointed charter and tour buses in the industry. Not only […]

Charter Bus Travel Better for Mid-Distance Trips

Charter Bus Travel Better for Mid-Distance Trips

If your group is traveling across town, chartering a luxury tour bus makes the most sense. It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s comfortable. But what about traveling across the state? Or across the country? Should you take a tour bus or should you fly? When does it make sense to charter a tour bus as […]

Add Mystery and Excitement to Your Next Outing

Add Mystery and Excitement to Your Next Outing

Sometimes the hardest part about coordinating a bus outing is deciding where to go. When you are a social director for a planned living community, special interest club, or neighborhood association, it’s often up to you to come up with great ideas for outings and adventures. But after visiting all the museums, attractions, and shopping […]

Time and Tide Wait for No Man

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Cruise lines operate according to a strict schedule. When the ship is scheduled to leave port, passengers must be onboard otherwise they will be left in port — with no exceptions. So it is critical for day tour operators to get their clients back to the dock with plenty of time to spare. The last […]

Proper Vehicle Maintenance Isn’t Optional

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Despite their luxury and comfort, tour buses are still mechanical devices. As such, they are affected by things like wear, time, and mileage. So keeping a fleet of luxury tour buses on a strict inspection and maintenance schedule isn’t just a good idea, it’s absolutely necessary for the success of a tour bus business. That’s […]

Successful Outings Begin with Reliable Transportation

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If you are in charge of planning an outing for your senior living facility, social group, or even an elementary or high school class, you might think that your first decision is choosing a place to go. But it’s not. Where you are going isn’t as important as how you plan to get there. Even […]

Efficient Land Transportation Critical for Cruise Lines

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Cruise lines want their passengers to enjoy every minute of their experience. Lavish buffets, professional entertainment, and luxurious accommodations are among the many offerings cruise lines provide to enhance the experience of their customers. On many cruises, each day of the journey is planned practically to the minute to ensure that passengers have a fun […]

When Is a Charter Bus the Best Option?

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Groups traveling from one place to another have a lot of options. You can charter a plane. You can allow everybody to drive themselves individually. You can even reserve a bunch of spaces on a train. But more often than not, arranging for a charter bus to transport your group from Point A to Point […]

Every Passenger Is a VIP at FloridaTours.com

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At many charter bus companies, passengers are herded into buses like cattle, driven where they are going, then dropped off unceremoniously. At FloridaTours.com, however, we strive to be a different kind of charter bus company. All of our vehicles are state of the art luxury tour buses. And we treat every passenger as if they […]

Getting To and From the Cruise Ship

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“Time and tide wait for no man.” Neither do cruise ships. Cruise schedules are essentially set in stone. So if passengers arrive late for their scheduled cruise or for a port of call visit, they are likely to see their cruise ship leaving without them. Usually, it’s then up to the stranded passengers to find […]

Cruise Lines Can’t Afford to Disappoint Passengers

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The cruise line industry is one of the most highly competitive of all businesses. In the past, there were only a few major carriers. So some passengers may have been more willing to put up with some inconveniences and unanticipated delays. Not anymore. Today there are more cruise lines competing for the same pool of […]

Get Great Reviews on Your Next Senior Outing

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If you have ever tried to organize a senior outing before you already know that they can be some pretty tough customers. Senior citizens have a lot of special needs. Plus, they are hard to please, especially when you take them out of their normal routine. But there’s one way you can help ensure that […]

Land-based Logistics Critical For Cruise Lines

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Running a commercial cruise line is complicated. Every time a cruise ships sails from a port, there are literally tens of thousands of details to worry about. The captain needs to ensure the ship stays on schedule. Crew members need to keep passengers safe, happy and entertained. Then there are mechanics, weather, and navigational concerns […]

Remember Your Wedding for the Right Reasons

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Their wedding day is something couples remember for their entire lives. But when planning your wedding, it’s important to make sure you remember the day for the right reasons. That’s why it’s essential to ensure the safety of your guests before, during, and after the wedding ceremony and reception. Chartering a luxury tour bus to […]

Seniors Have High Expectations

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If you have ever planned an outing for a senior’s club, an assisted living center, a country club, or any other group composed of people older than 65, you already know how demanding older people can be. Seniors have high expectations. And justifiably so. People who have lived a long time know what to expect. […]

Corporate Charters Becoming More Common

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It used to be that charter buses mostly were used for school field trips, day outings for senior groups, and other entertainment or educational purposes. But an increasing number of businesses are now charting luxury tour buses for corporate transportation. Luxury tour buses from FloridaTours.com are more commonly being used by businesses for group visits […]

Why Choose Luxury Coaches?

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When you are arranging for a charter bus, there are a lot of choices. One option is to go with the lowest bidder, which probably will be a school bus that is being rented out for charters during its off-hours. While this will achieve the basics — getting your group from one place to another […]

Cruise Industry Huge in South Florida

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People love taking cruises. And why wouldn’t they? Everything they need to have a fun, memorable vacation experience is available in one self-contained package. Exotic locales? Check. Bountiful food and drink? Check. Non-stop fun activities and entertainment as well as first-class accommodations? Check, check, and check! South Florida has become the center of the cruise […]

When It Comes to Our Kids, Safety Matters

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What’s the most important thing about a successful school field trip? That the kids have a good time? That they are entertained as well as educated? That everybody shares a unique and interesting experience that creates lifelong memories? All of those things are important, yes. But every parent will agree that the single most important […]

Take the Stress out of Pre-Game Prep

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When the game begins, you need your players to be focused on the most important thing: Playing as hard as they can. But if your players, your coaches, or your staff are stressed out because they are running late, haven’t had enough time to properly warm up, or have run into transportation problems before they […]

Getting Around Florida Isn’t as Easy as It Used to Be

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Take a look around and you will see that people are flocking to Florida. And it’s not just the snowbirds and retirees anymore. Sure, Florida offers year-round warm weather, sandy beaches, and a wide variety of tourist attractions. But these days it also offers one of the most robust economies in the nation, a growing […]

Winning Starts with A Positive Attitude

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What makes great sports teams great? There are a lot of factors, including talented athletes, great coaching, and the ability to see the path to glory. But it all starts with the players have a winning attitude. The best way to instill a winning attitude into your players is to remove as many distractions as […]

The Professionalism Cruise Lines Demand

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Luxury vacation cruises are big business. Many guests save up a long time to spend a few days or a week to be treated like kings and queens on what are essentially floating five-star hotels. So when they get to port, cruise passengers expect the same kind of pampered luxury. If the difference between the […]

FloridaTours.com – The Local Travel Experts

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One of the best things about living in South Florida is that there is so much to do and see. Perhaps more than anywhere else in the country, or even in the world, there are more top-rated attractions and activities within a day’s drive than where we live. Think about it: You can experience the […]

For Winning Teams, Timing Is Everything

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Coaches, managers, and athletic directors know that the first step to winning is to arrive for the game on time and ready to play. If your team isn’t where it needs to be, they already have lost. That’s why the first important decision teams make on the road to victory is choosing the right transportation […]

The Latest Wedding Trend? Safety!

Many couples are opting for wedding bus charter

More and more couples today are choosing to keep their wedding guests safe when they celebrate their special day. Nothing mars a wedding celebration more than an accident or a DUI arrest. Many of today’s wedding couples will opt for an all-inclusive location for their wedding that includes both a reception hall and hotel rooms […]

Charter a Luxury Bus for Your Wedding Transportation

Many couples are opting for wedding bus charter

One of the latest trends in weddings is for the bride and groom to charter a luxury bus to transport their wedding party on the day of their nuptials. Providing transportation for the wedding party has a number of important advantages. For one, it keeps everybody on schedule so that all the different parts of […]

Cruise Lines Need to Run Like Clockwork

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In the cruise business, time is money. Every minute a cruise ship stays in port longer than its scheduled departure time means higher docking fees, delayed arrival times at its other ports of call, and more idle time for paying passengers. So it’s essential for cruise operators to ensure that passengers are on board and […]

Let FloridaTours.com Enhance Your Professional Reputation

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Make no mistake: The type of bus you charter for a corporate outing can make or break your professional reputation. If you have been tasked by your boss with arranging transportation for an upcoming outing, the charter bus you choose reflects on your ability to do your job successfully. Make the right choice and everybody […]

When Planning a Field Trip, Choose Luxury and Safety

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Field trips can be magical for young people. Students, teachers, and chaperones alike look forward with hopeful anticipation to one of the most exciting, entertaining, and fun days of the whole school year, the day when the ordinary routine is temporarily put on hold and everything and anything is possible. But a bad bus ride […]

Need a Charter Bus in Florida? Call Us Today!

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If you have a group of any size and are traveling anywhere in Florida, your best option is FloridaTours.com. With FloridaTours.com, you get everything you want all in one convenient and affordable package: Safe and efficient travel, courteous and helpful customer service, outstanding value, and the best in motorcoach luxury and amenities. Why go anywhere […]

From Start to Finish, You Will Be Treated Right

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At some time or another, just about everybody has experienced poor customer service. It may have been the rude cashier at the grocery store checkout. Or maybe it was the snooty waiter or bartender who didn’t have time for you. Unfortunately, in today’s slam-bang economy it can seem as if customer service is taking a […]

How to Pack for an Extended Charter Bus Trip

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While many of the bus charters we book are short trips, there are some that can last for several hours or even multiple days. Sports teams traveling to out of state tournaments, vacation trips to faraway locations, and one-way or round-trip travel to cities hundreds of miles away are only a few examples of the […]

More than Just Getting from Point A to Point B

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At FloridaTours.com, we work with individuals, businesses, and organizations all the time that need to arrange from travel from one place to another. And while there are dozens of charter bus companies that can handle that task, there’s only one that can do it with the luxury and sophistication that you deserve. That’s because FloridaTours.com […]

Who Rents Charter Buses?

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The charter bus business is bigger and more successful than ever. Every year, groups, organizations, and businesses charter luxury motorcoaches to safely and efficiently transport large groups and small to their destinations. But who exactly is chartering all these buses, anyway? And why? There are all different types of groups chartering buses. Some are as […]

FloridaTours.com Offers Travel, Tours, and More!

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Luxury motor coaches offer a convenient, comfortable way to get large groups of people from one place to another efficiently and affordably. FloridaTours.com specializes in providing our clients with the modern, luxurious buses for group outings, day trips, charter excursions, and other types of travel. But we also offer our clients something else: Logistical solutions […]

Charter Buses Offer Remote Parking Solutions

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What happens when your normal parking areas are temporarily out of service? Or if you are expecting a lot more traffic than your normal parking can typically handle? Or if the parking spaces your employees typically use are needed for guests or visitors? When you need to create remote parking on a short-term or long-term […]

Chartering Buses a Cost-Effective Travel Alternative

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Businesses sometimes need to move people from one place to another. But the success of any business relies on maximizing profits while minimizing expenses. So the most cost-effective way for businesses to transport people is often through chartering buses. Reasons for Bus Charters There are short-term and long-term reasons why businesses should consider bus charters. […]

What Do You Look for in a Tour Bus Company?

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If you are planning an outing for a large group of people, the simplest and most economical way to arrange transportation is through a tour bus company. But how do you hire a tour bus operator? And what should you look for when choosing from among the many companies that are out there? Here are […]

Are Everglades Airboat Tours Safe?

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Anybody who visits South Florida has seen the ads for Everglades airboat tours. There is no better way to experience the natural splendor of the Florida Everglades that skimming across the surface of the water on an airboat. The Florida Everglades are teeming with plants and animals that can’t be found anywhere else in the […]

Miami City Tour Highlights

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Whether you have lived in Miami all your life or have never visited the city before, there is always something new to see and experience in Florida’s largest and most sophisticated city. From its world-famous beaches to the Art Deco architecture of South Beach to Little Havana and more, Miami is a vibrant, exotic city […]

When We Call Our Buses Luxury Coaches, We Mean It!

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When you charter a bus with FloridaTours.com for your next group outing, you can be certain of one thing: Your group will arrive at its destination in unparalleled luxury, comfort, and style. The tour buses used by FloridaTours.com are classified as luxury coaches, which is a very apt description. Not only do our coaches feature […]

FloridaTours.com Takes You to the Best Fort Lauderdale Attractions

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If you are planning a group outing in South Florida, Fort Lauderdale offers some of the best attractions available anywhere. Not only is Fort Lauderdale one of the nation’s most historic cities, but it also is one of the biggest tourist destinations. This unique combination means that there are so many things to do in […]

Get Out Your Calender and Start Planning for 2018

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In just a couple of weeks, it’s going to be another new year. And you know what that means … It’s time to start planning your group outings for 2018!  Your Transportation Partner If you enjoyed your group outings during 2017, the new year offers you a new opportunity to go one step further. Make […]

Miami Celebrates the Holidays in Style

Miami Celebrates the Holidays in Style

The holidays are in full swing and Miami once again has a wide variety of holiday events to celebrate the season. This year, let FloridaTours.com take your group outing to one of the many Miami holiday special events. Your group can travel to one of the city’s spectacular holiday events in luxury and style in […]

Fort Lauderdale Gets into the Holiday Spirit

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Just because it’s likely to be sunny and warm in Fort Lauderdale this holiday season doesn’t mean area residents aren’t getting into the holiday spirit. Each year, Fort Lauderdale celebrates the holidays in style. And while it’s not likely to be a white Christmas, it definitely will be a busy and fun holiday season. Book […]

Now Is the Time to Plan Your Spring Break Vacation

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In many parts of the country, winter weather is just beginning. But when temperatures start to plunge, many people start to think about escaping to Florida’s sunny warmth. Spring break is practically synonymous with Fort Lauderdale. The South Florida city has been spring break headquarters since the 1950s and enjoys its reputation as the fun, […]

There’s a Lot to Learn about the Florida Everglades

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Many people who live in Florida don’t know a lot about the Everglades, even though it makes up a huge part of the lower third of the state. For example, while most people consider the Everglades to be a swamp, it’s actually a very slow-moving river that spreads out over 8 million acres, reaching from […]

Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Land and Sea

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If your group is planning an outing in the Fort Lauderdale region, you certainly have many of fun and exciting activities to choose from. Fort Lauderdale is one of Florida’s most historic cities and offers a unique combination of raw, natural beauty and cosmopolitan urbanity all within a few square miles. Whether you are staying a […]

Take a Group Outing to an NFL Football Game

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While fall doesn’t arrive in Florida with quite the same force as it does in other parts of the country, one thing the state does enjoy this time of year is excitement about the new NFL season. Florida has not one, but three professional football teams: The Miami Dolphins, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the […]

Arrive in Style with Luxury Coaches from FloridaTours.com

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In Miami and other South Florida cities, status is everything. What you wear matters. How you look matters. And especially what you drive matters. So if your tour group pulls up at its destination in a broken down old school bus or one that looks like the old “Partridge Family” bus, people are going to […]

FloridaTours.com Can Personalize Your Miami City Tour

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Miami is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the US, if not the entire world. There are few other places where so many different cultures come together in one place to create a unique and exciting cosmopolitan area. The city of Miami is also the launching off point for trips to the Caribbean, […]

See Alligators Up Close with Everglades Airboat Tours

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Did you know that the American alligator is the largest reptile in North America … by far? Officially known by its Latin name, Alligator mississippiensi, the alligator can be identified by its large, dark, and usually black, slightly rounded body as well as by its thick arms and legs. Alligator vs Crocodile Alligators are much […]

Explore Fort Lauderdale’s Fascinating History

When most people think of Fort Lauderdale, they envision Spring Break on the city’s sandy beaches, the exciting nightlife, and its proximity to the Everglades National Park. But Fort Lauderdale is actually one of the oldest cities in the US. In fact, Fort Lauderdale actually predates the US and was home to civilizations long before […]

Celebrate Summer with FloridaTours.com

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The best thing about living in Florida is that it’s always summer here. And that’s a good thing because there are so many things to do and see in South Florida that you need the entire year to see them all. But the real summer in Florida is when things really start to heat up. […]

FloridaTours.com Lets You Keep Cool This Summer

Anybody who has lived in Florida during the summer months knows that it gets hot. Really hot. The very thing that makes Florida one of the biggest tourist attraction in the country, and even the world the rest of the year — our warm weather — is the very same thing that makes it a […]

Everglades Airboat Tours are the Ultimate Florida Experience

Even if you have lived in Florida for your entire life, you haven’t experienced everything the Sunshine State has to offer until you have been on one of the many Everglades airboat tours. There’s more to Florida than just beaches and theme parks. The Florida Everglades is the largest subtropical wilderness area in the United […]

Make Your Plans for Fleet Week 2017 in Fort Lauderdale

The annual Fort Lauderdale Fleet Week is going on right on at Port Everglades and continues through May 7. If you have never been to this exciting, patriotic event, plan your bus charter trip today. During Fleet Week, thousands of Navy sailors make port in at Port Everglades to enjoy the best hospitality South Florida has […]

April Brings Yoga, Tacos, and More to Fort Lauderdale

There is plenty happening in Fort Lauderdale this month, including a variety of events that would make and fun and exciting day trip. FloridaTours.com can accommodate groups of any size as they make their way to any of Fort Lauderdale’s many attractions, events, and sightseeing destinations. Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale — Nimble Bodies […]

Florida Everglades Airboat Tours Get Close to Nature

The Florida Everglades is home to some of the largest and most diverse collection of wild animals, birds, and plants collected in one space. Stretching across 1.5 million acres that span the bottom half of the state of Florida, it is impossible to see all of the Everglades in one visit … or even 100 […]

Get an Up Close and Personal Look at Alligators

Many visitors don’t that Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant, bustling city that is home to hundreds of thousands of people. But it’s also adjacent to one of the largest untouched, unspoiled wilderness areas in the world that is home to just as many alligators, osprey, panthers, and other wildlife. But Fort Lauderdale is also adjacent […]

Fort Lauderdale’s Bonnet House Offers Mix of History and Nature

One of the biggest attractions in Fort Lauderdale isn’t the beach and it isn’t Spring Break. It’s Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, a historic plantation style home that will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its being built in just three years. Bonnet House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and is […]

Cut Loose with Quick and Easy Day Trips in Fort Lauderdale

While Florida offers many of the best tourist destinations in the US — or the world for that matter — you don’t have to go far to find fun and exciting things to do with your group. Fort Lauderdale offers plenty of adventure right in your own backyard. Here are few exciting day trips you […]

Valentine’s Day Group Outings Are Both Fun and Romantic

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It’s that time of year again: Time to start making plans with your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. The most romantic day of the year is coming up fast. So if you don’t already have reservations at your favorite restaurant or a special getaway for two already planned, why not consider renting a charter bus from […]

Florida Casinos Offer a Fun, Exciting Group Outing

Not that long ago, if you enjoyed casino gambling you had to book a trip to either Atlantic City or Las Vegas. Today, however, there are many Florida casinos that you can visit and have the same amount of fun without having to fly halfway across the country. A trip to the casino still presents […]

Port of Call: Fun and Adventure with FloridaTours.com

Florida attracts a lot of boating enthusiasts. One reason is because Florida is one of the only places in the US — or the world, for that matter — where you can sail your boat into one of hundreds of dockside bars, restaurants, and other attractions and leave it there while you have a good […]

Snow Won’t Slow Down Florida Charter Buses

This winter’s rare snowstorm that surged through most of the country left snow on the ground in 49 out of 50 states. Only Florida was spared the icy, wintry snows that snarled traffic and created havoc throughout many Southern states. Up north, drivers are accustomed to dealing with winter weather. Plus, cities and states that […]

Florida Charter Bus Drivers Don’t Have to Worry about Wintry Weather

For our neighbors to the North, this can be the worst time of the year for driving. If you are like many Florida residents and formerly lived in an area where the arrival of winter meant slippery, icy streets, frequently snowstorms, and bone-chilling sub-zero temperatures, you are likely congratulating yourself on your decision to move […]

New Things to Do in Miami in the New Year

The holidays will be over soon and before you it there’s going to be an entirely new year. Now is the time to start planning your winter and spring outings. To help you get started, here are some of the most exciting, fun, and affordable group activities in Miami that you can look forward to in […]

Arrive in Style in Our Luxurious Motor Coaches

When you charter a bus from FloridaTours.com, you are getting more than simply a ride to where you want to go. You are gaining a luxurious experience that will surpass even your highest expectations. That’s because we strive not just to satisfy our customers, but to blow them away with luxurious, comfort, and personalized customer […]

Holidays on the Beach – It’s a Florida Thing!

One of the biggest things newcomers to Florida have to get used to are the holidays. While up north, the holiday weather is almost certain to be cold, snowy, and brutal, Florida residents are used to warm and sunny holidays. There’s a certain irony to spending the holidays at the beach. Sunbathing, splashing in the […]

Safety Comes First When Transporting Schoolchildren

While FloridaTours.com is one of the leading tour bus operators in the state of Florida, we also provide school transportation for students throughout the state. In many ways, transporting schoolchildren is similar to bringing tourists to some of the state’s most well-known attractions. Our drivers’ top priority is the safety and security of their passengers, regardless […]

Take a Guided Tour of One of America’s Best Cities

Each year, people from all over the world travel to South Florida. Many are drawn by the warm temperatures, the bright sunshine, and the wonderful sandy beaches. Others tourists are anxious to visit the Sunshine State’s most popular attractions, such as the Space Coast, the elaborate theme parks, and the exotic nightlife in places like South […]

Will Tour Buses Soon Be Driverless?

It seems like every time you turn on the news these days, there is a new story about driverless vehicles. In Pittsburgh, users of the ride-sharing app Uber are just as likely to get a driverless car responding to their request for a ride than a car driven by an actual human being. In Colorado, […]