Reunion Activities

 

TRANSPORTATION

AIR – If you are flying in, we recommend West Palm Beach (PBI) over Fort Lauderdale (FFL) for ease of travel.

GROUND – Here follows ground transportation suggestions for airport to hotel as well as during your stay. 

Our hotel has a lot to do within walking distance.  You may not want to rent a car!


A1A Transportation – Michelle 561-702-9710 (Hotel Front Desk suggestion)

 

Servicing both Palm Beach & Fort Lauderdale Airports

Jiffy Jeff Transportation   305-588-6143   https://www.gojiffyjeff.com

 

Boca Lux Limo - WEBSITE: https://bocaluxlimo.com/  516-948-2622

 

Lyft is the most popular Ride App in the area






 

ACTIVITIES

We hope you’ll enjoy some or all of the activities we’re planning for fun.

TUESDAY 

Hospitality Suite (Poinciana Room opposite Lobby Desk) 9:00am –5:00pm

Check-in Tuesday and then collect your Welcome Packet and Name Badges


ESCAPE ROOM! 1:30 - 3:30pm

This is a one hour Escape Room 10 minutes from hotel so we'll meet in the lobby at 1:30 to car pool.  *RSVP Required for discounted admission.

 

MEET & GREET 6pm – 10pm   (included with your Reunion Ticket) Join us for a Appetizers and a Cash Bar Appetizers ) at the Hotel Lobby’s Private Event Room.

 

BEACH TIME/ Pool Time all day, every day

Grab a lounge chair and an umbrella and chill out on the beach!  Volleyball anyone?

 

WEDNESDAY 

GOLF (Sign Up Required)

Frank Gaccione is your contact for golf.  Contact him to get on the list.  Tee Time TDB on Wednesday morning, Oct. 16th at the Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course.  Call or text Frank at 631-258-3431


TRIVA AT FLANAGANS 1 -3pm  (space limited - Sign Up Required for Head Count)

Walk over to Flanagan’s for lunch and a game of 70’s Nostalgia Trivia with prizes! Hosted by Charlie Deitch.

 

REUNION DINNER DANCE!  6pm  - 10pm  Casual Dress & Dancing Shoes!

 

THURSDAY 

PUB CRAWL - (Sign Up Required for head count)
  Skip lunch and let's do a food & drink Pub Crawl with Happy Hour drinks and Bar Bites at every stop!  We'll have some special fun along the way and I guarantee you won't get lost! Hosted by Jamie

EVENING BEACH PARTY  – Meet us on the beach! You can't miss us!

 

 

  

~ EXTEND YOUR REUNION VACATION WITH A QUICK CRUISE ~


Check out of our hotel on Friday & Check in aboard Celebrity Cruises, CELEBRITY REFLECTION - 3 NIGHT BAHAMAS & PERFECT DAY CRUISE OCT 18 - 21 2024 

This cruise leaves from nearby Fort Lauderdale on Friday and returns Monday.  Full day at Coco Cay Private Island and full day in Nassau (Atlantis!).

No group rate available but there will be group fun! We have some cabins already booked on Deck 7. 

https://www.celebritycruises.com/cruisesearch=port:PCC&itineraryPanel=RF03FLL-3075456289


 

NEARBY ON YOUR OWN OPTIONS ;

*If we have enough expressions of interest to any 'on your own' activity, we'll be happy to coordinate a group outing.  Email Jamie to start a list at; CommackSouth1970@gmail.com



RENT A BIKE!

Bicycle rentals (first come first served) are available at the hotel with a 25% discount to guests.

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ESCAPE ROOM (Deerfield Beach) –292 SW 12th Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 -Get your team together and Escape from the Adventure Vault Escape Room.  Two Themed Private rooms up to 8 people, $30/pp


Island Water Sports RENTALS & Shopping   (5 stars on Tripadvisor)

Rent a surfboard or paddleboard! Shop the latest beach wear and gear. A short walk from the hotel.


BOLO Sportfishing Charters   https://fishbolo.net/

Shared Charters (2x/day) $175/pp (minimum 4 people)  Other options available.
COVE MARINA 1754 SE 3rd Ct , Deerfield Beach, FL

Captain George and experienced crew aboard BOLO, a 48 Foot Sport Fishing Boat with an Air Conditioned Interior and a Restroom below deck.

*(Group reservations recommended in advance)

 


Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432 – A Preserve with a boardwalk leading to a lookout, plus a butterfly garden & tanks with sea turtles. 10 minute drive north of the hotel.  Very popular, go early! FREE (5 stars)

 

   https://www.fiveelementsspa.com/ 

Five Elements Spa

1680 SE 3rd Court, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 (five minute drive from hotel)

Recharge & rejuvenate   (Reservations Recommended)

 

EVEN MORE OPTIONS NOT THAT FAR AWAY ;

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314   Visit and tour the hotel and casino, shop and bar hop.  Book a spa treatment and enjoy their top notch spa facilities for the day. 40 minute drive from hotel – Like a day in Las Vegas !  FREE (5 stars)

 

   https://morikami.org/   
Morikami Japanese Gardens and Museum    Senior Admission $14 (5 stars)

4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446

A museum, 16 acres of beautiful walkable gardens, woodlands, koi ponds and extensive bonsai collection for the horticulturally inclined.


   www.EvergladesSwampTours.com 

EVERGLADES SWAMP TOURS -  One Hour Group Tour $60/pp

Journey through Florida's vibrant wetlands, “The River of Grass”, and experience an exhilarating airboat ride and see wildlife in their natural habitat; alligators, rare wildlife & exotic birds.  Private, Group, Night and Pontoon cruises

There are many airboat Everglades Tours in South Florida.  This is a suggestion for one with competitive pricing and options.

 *(Group reservations recommended in advance)

 

   www.ButterflyWorld.com

3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073                 $32.50/day  30 minute drive from hotel.  954-977-4434    

Walk through tropical, flowering gardens in six giant screened aviaries filled with twenty thousand LIVE exotic butterflies and the world's most amazing birds. Hand feed the small parrots in the Lorikeet Encounter! Botanical Gardens, Macaw Landing, Butterfly Museum, Live Bug Zoo, outdoor cafes, gift shop and garden center.

 

 

 


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