Making Long Bus Trips Go By Fast

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At FLBusCharters.com, you might say we are something of an expert on time management. Every day, our drivers take groups on long outings. Yet while our passengers travel many miles, the trips themselves often seem much shorter because time goes by so quickly. There’s a reason for that. When passengers are comfortable, safe, and most […]

Why Bus Drivers No Longer Get Lost

Field Trips

Not that long ago, getting where you were going on a charter bus could sometimes be something of a crap shoot. When drivers relied on paper maps, traffic reports on the radio, and their own experience, it was much more common for buses to be delayed or even completely lost. Today, however, high-tech tools make […]

Thanks to Vaccinations, Senior Outings Are Coming Back

Senior Outings

It’s been a long time since the last senior outing. Older adults are particularly susceptible to the coronavirus. So getting together with a group of friends and traveling to some distant location for a fun and exciting outing simply hasn’t been possible in the past year or so. But all that will soon be changing. […]

The Cruise Line Industry is Ramping Up

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One of the earliest and biggest financial victims of the coronavirus crisis was the cruise line industry. When COVID-19 first began to spread, stories about cruise passengers trapped on ships that local authorities refused entry were front-page news. And for many cruise lines, it only got worse from there. Today, though bruised and battered, cruise […]

Our Buses are Continually Cleaned and Sanitized

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The big question on many client’s minds right now is, “What safety measures are you taking to keep passengers safe from COVID-19?” The answer is very simple: All of them! Our comprehensive list of cleaning and sanitation measures includes sanitizing every vehicle before, after, and even during each trip; requiring all drivers and other employees […]

Safety First, Last, and Always

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At FloridaTours.com, we don’t take chances when it comes to passenger safety. Our drivers don’t speed. Our dispatchers don’t recommend dangerous shortcuts. And our mechanics don’t cut corners on repair and maintenance. That’s because we understand that all of these things can reduce passenger safety. And your safety and security is our Number One concern […]

Life … Postponed

Life

There may not be baseball games being played. Schoolchildren may be studying from home rather than their classrooms. Giant cruise ships may be docked at port. But someday, eventually, life will return to normal. It’s too early to say when that will be. Some hope that people can return to some sort of normalcy as […]

Planning for Life After the Crisis

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Thanks to the COVID-19 crisis, hundreds of events have been canceled in recent weeks including group outings, basketball and baseball games, shopping trips, and cruise line tours. And until the government lifts its social distancing restrictions, plans for rescheduling all of these things are on hold indefinitely. But that doesn’t mean we should plan for […]

Let’s Just Take Care of Each Other

Let's Just Take Care of Each Other

By now, just about everybody has been impacted by the global pandemic of COVID-19. Whether you or somebody you know is infected, whether you have been laid off from your job or lost hours because of the national emergency, or whether you are simply following social distancing protocols while standing in long lines line for […]

It’s Spring Break Season in Florida!

It's Spring Break Season in Florida!

Every March and April in Florida is when millions of people descend on the Sunshine State to escape the cold and snow up north. This mass migration of snowbirds includes tourists, college students, and families seeking to take advantage of the traditional Spring Break season. Florida residents know that Spring Break season is when the […]

Tips for Keeping Track of Your Tour Group

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One of the most important responsibilities for any tour organizer is keeping track of tour members. The last thing you want is to leave somebody behind at your destination, especially if the tour is a school field trip. Here are some tips for simplifying the task of keeping track of your tour. Head Counts Start […]

Reward Team Performance with Luxury

Charter Bus Travel Better for Mid-Distance Trips

If you are responsible for organizing transportation for a sports team, shouldn’t the quality of the ride reflect the performance of the team? In other words, if your team has made the playoffs or is playing in the championship, shouldn’t they be treated like champions on the way to and from the big game? Motivating […]

Budgeting for Your Next Outing

Budgeting for Your Next Outing

Planning an outing for a large group of people requires more than simply picking a destination and hitting the road. There are schedules to consider, trip objectives to plan for, and most importantly there is your budget. How much you have to spend on a group outing will depend on a number of different factors. […]

Tips for a Successful Senior Outing

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Seniors are often most appreciative of having a special day outing. But they also can be among the hardest guests to please. That’s because most seniors have already seen a lot and they don’t put up with a lot of nonsense. So if you are in charge of planning an outing for a senior care […]

Fall Is Field Trip Season!

Fall Is Field Trip Season!

Teachers, school administrators, and students alike all look forward to the fall because it’s the traditional time for class field trips. Once or twice per year, kids and teachers both get out of the routine and go somewhere fun and exciting for an educational change of pace. It’s generally best not to get too creative […]

Charter Bus Travel Often Better than Air Travel

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If you are organizing travel for a large group and you aren’t going super far, charter bus travel is often a better option than air travel. There are a number of reasons to consider charter bus rental in Miami booking your next group outing with an airline. It’s often easier, more comfortable, and more affordable. […]

Get Out and Enjoy Miami in the Summertime

Get Out and Enjoy Miami in the Summertime

Summertime is the best time of the whole year for people who live in Miami. The snowbirds are all back up north. And while the weather is typically hot and humid, for people who are accustomed to Miami’s tropical atmosphere, it’s perfect. The best thing about Miami in the summertime is that the city is […]

FloridaTours.com Gets Rave Reviews from Satisfied Clients

Gets Rave Reviews from Satisfied Clients

We can tell you how luxurious our tour buses are, how friendly and professional are drivers are, and all about the security and entertainment features our buses provide, but to really understand the type of experience you can expect from FloridaTours.com, you really need to hear about it first hand from our clients. Over the […]

The Importance of Bathrooms on Long Trips

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The average person uses the bathroom six to seven times per day. Assuming that the person is awake 16 out of 24 hours, that’s a little more than once every two hours. Most luxury tour buses have a capacity of about 40 people, not including the driver. If your trip lasts longer than two hours […]

5 Ways to Keep Track of Your Tour Guests

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One of the most difficult things about organizing a group outing is keeping track of everybody. People tend to wander — especially when they are visiting an interesting, exciting, or scenic destination. Making sure nobody gets left behind and everybody arrives home safely is critical to the success of your outing. Here are five ways […]

Things to Look for in a Charter Bus Company

Florida Tours New Motor Coaches

When booking a charter bus for a group outing, there are a few important things to look for: The first thing most people look at is price. But that’s only one of a number of criteria charter bus customers in South Florida should consider before booking their trip. At FloridaTours.com, we encourage our clients to […]

‘It’s Like Sharing a Limo with All Your Friends’

Florida Tours New Motor Coaches

Imagine pulling up to a sporting event, a popular concert, or another event that you have been looking forward to and stepping out of a glamorous limousine. Heads will turn as you move to the front of the line and exit in the comfort and luxury of a sophisticated stretch limo. Now consider doing the […]

For This Summer’s Biggest Events, Take a Charter

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If there’s one thing South Florida does well, it’s major events. From the biggest concerts to the most exciting sporting events to the nation’s most colorful and fun festivals, our region hosts some of the most major events anywhere. The summer event season is just getting started. So now is the time to start planning […]