Companion Events
 

Monday September 29
9 am – 4 pm
 

Companion Tour 1

Florida Everglades Excursion

The Everglades and the Ten Thousand Islands is a rare and beautiful place. It is one of North America's unsung wild places - a captive, rugged, subtropical landscape experienced by a relatively few adventurous souls each year. It is a resource important not only for its natural heritage and spiritually enriching powers, but for its commercial and recreational values as well.
 

Safari Airboat

Journey into natures secretly preserved wilderness made up of 1.2 million acres of grasslands and hardwood hammocks aboard a Safari Airboat. A professional tour guide will narrate your thrilling 60 minute ride as you glide through this jungle of wilderness. Recognized as one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, your tour guide will lead you through this natural wonder where you will encounter breathtaking panoramic views, lush vegetation and tranquility.
 

Nature Show

This tour also includes a nature show, access to the walking tour with vista platforms.
 

Wear comfortable clothes and non slip shoes. Wear sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat. Make sure to bring your camera! Lunch will be provided on this tour.
 

Companion Tour 2

Sawgrass Mills Mall Shopping

Sawgrass Mills is a popular, alligator shaped shopping mall with over 350 retail outlet stores. It is the sixth largest mall in the United States, and the largest outlet mall and value retail shopping destination in the world. View the shops
 

Wear comfortable shoes. Lunch will be provided on this tour.
 

Tuesday September 30
9 am – 2 pm
 

Companion Breakfast and Cruise

Companions will be treated to a breakfast at the convention center. Following breakfast, you will enjoy a quiet cruise on the inter coastal.

Since Fort Lauderdale is renowned for endless miles of waterways, it has been anointed with the title of "Venice of America". What better way to explore our "Venice" than on a leisurely cruise aboard the water taxi?

Have a cool beverage while spending a relaxing time cruising and listening to the experienced and personable crew tell stories about the rich and famous inhabitants of the area as they cruise along the peaceful inter coastal waterways with front row views of multi-millionaire mansions and marinas.
 

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