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Familiarization Tours ("Fam Tours")
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To Participate:
Registered buyer and press delegates have a special opportunity to get to
know some of Florida's suppliers better through personal participation in a
Florida Huddle official fam tour.
Once you are registered to attend Florida Huddle, review the information listed below,
select your fam, and contact the fam host directly to sign up.
- The fam tours are open to limited numbers of registered buyer and press delegates on a
first-come/first-serve basis. Only registered delegates may participate.
- A brief outline of the fam tour(s) follows along with the contact information for your fam registration.
- Transportation to and from fam tours is not provided by Florida Huddle.
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A Day Trip to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
January 31, 2009
(Buyers and Press, Maximum 15)
Nestled in lush tropical foliage, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens boasts over 400 animals,
23 acres of botanical gardens, an Insect Zoo and Reptile House, live animal encounters, including
behind-the-scenes elephant encounters, and many educational opportunities and demonstrations.
You will travel through the Zoo on elevated boardwalks and mulch garden paths. Come face to face with
some of the wildest animals from around the world. Journey through Florida’s tropical gardens as you
look for American bald eagles, alligators and other native creatures. See cats on the prowl.
Watch playful monkeys. Take in an elephant encounter and check out some of the world’s most venomous
reptiles. Enjoy colorful macaws, fearsome crocodiles, prickly porcupine, creepy crawly bugs and much, much more.
With something for everyone, the adventures are endless.
Contact: Shonna K. Green
Director, Marketing and PR
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Phone: 407.323.4450, Ext. 100
E-Mail: shonnag@centralfloridazoo.org
Transportation to and from the zoo is not provided.
The zoo is located at 3755 NW Hwy. US 17-92, Sanford, Florida
From I-4 take exit 104 and follow the signs.
Meet your guide at the Front Gate at 10:30 a.m. of Saturday, January 31, 2009.
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Daytona Beach - "Way More Than a Beach"
February 4-6, 2009
(Buyers and Press, Maximum 15)
Check into The Shores Resort and Spa and indulge in pure luxury and exquisite service during
your stay. Forget business . . . just for a while. Your host hotel will be providing a Welcome
Reception not to be forgotten! The next day, you'll be treated to a marvelous breakfast at the
Marriott Courtyard conveniently located near our next stop, The Daytona International Speedway.
It's going to be a very special tour and day featuring lots of excitement as the venue prepares
for that great American Race - the DAYTONA 500! Friday morning it's off to LPGA International,
to brush shoulders with celebrities as they prepare for the planned annual golf fundraiser to
benefit "Speediatrics", the children's wing at Halifax Medical Center. The group will have the
opportunity to enjoy a round of golf on the LPGA International alternate course. You'll also
enjoy delicious dining options throughout your stay with chauffeured transportation provided.
Limited Space - Space is Limited.
Contact: Alexandra "Sandy" Lucania
Director, Travel Industry Sales & Golf Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach Area CVB
Phone: 386 - 255 - 0415, Extension 126
E-Mail: alucania@daytonabeachcvb.org
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