| Stay-N-Plays |
| Exciting Stay-n-Play options for you and your family await you during and after this year's IABC Southern Region Conference in Tampa. This is an opportunity to transform your business trip into an adventure filled with members of your crew, both new IABC friends and your loved ones, enjoying some of the greatest attractions in the Tampa Bay area and beyond. We recommend you reserve your space for these Stay-n-Plays because space is limited. If space remains, delegates can register on-site. |
| Busch
Gardens |
Exciting
Tampa Bay Destinations |
| Clearwater
Beach |
Carnival
Cruises |
|
| Busch Gardens -
$110 per person* |
| This outing to Busch Gardens is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Busch Gardens and IABC Tampa Bay have extended this special pricing to IABC Southern Conference attendees. It includes: |
- Group transportation to and from Busch Gardens (2 p.m. departure from Renaissance Tampa Hotel with buses making continuous loop trips between the hotel and Busch Gardens beginning at 7 p.m., with the final departure from Busch Gardens at 9
p.m.
- One-day ticket to Busch Gardens amusement park (while the park closes to the public at 5 p.m. to prepare for Howl-O-Scream, you will have special access to The Desert Grill for Fright Feast, a semi-private dining event and show, at 5 p.m.)
- Night ticket to Howl-O-Scream, a nightmare of inescapable fear that will overwhelm the senses with a new spin of horror as devious creatures infest six haunted houses and five scare zones; plus three thrilling shows with plenty of surprises and bone-chilling roller coasters to keep the screams coming all night
long.
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| This Busch Gardens experience has something for everyone: roller-coaster enthusiasts, haunted house thrill-seekers, animal lovers, adventure lovers and children of all ages. |
| Clearwater Beach - $25 per person * |
| See Florida like a native. Once you're dropped off near the round-about at Clearwater Beach, the possibilities are endless! So many fun and exciting things are nearby to discover, or you can simply relax and bask in the Florida sun.
Visit one of the nearby hotels for a chair
rental! Below is a limited listing of things to do, with some requiring advance reservations. Please visit the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Visitors Bureau for more information. |
|
Group transportation will be provided to and from the Clearwater Beach round-about area. Once on board, each attendee will receive a goody bag from the Convention & Visitors Bureau and local area. (2 p.m. departure from Renaissance Tampa Hotel; buses will make two pick-ups from Clearwater Beach - one at 7 p.m. for an 8 p.m. arrival back at Renaissance Tampa Hotel, and one last pick-up at 9 p.m. for a 10 p.m. arrival at hotel.**) |
| Things
to Do At The Clearwater Marina: |
| Kai Lani Catamaran |
Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise |
| Dolphin Excursions |
Sea Screamer Boat Ride |
| Calypso Queen Cruises |
Pier 60 (Clearwater Public Beach) |
| Sky Screamer Parasailing |
Bud Light AVPNext Volleyball National Championships |
| Sunset Celebration - Various vendors & musicians from 2 hrs before sunset to 2 hours after sunset - every day |
| Dining & Shopping
at Clearwater Marina: |
| Crabby Bill's Seafood |
Post Corner Pizza |
| Frenchy's Restaurants (5 different ones) |
Dominic's Capri Italian Restaurant |
| Skyline Chilli (Cincinnati style) |
Shepherd's Seafood Restaurant & Buffet |
| Also of Note: |
| Clearwater Jazz Holiday
- October 18 - 21, 2007; this festival is
noted as one of the "Southeast Tourism
Society's Top 20 Events"! |
| Carnival Cruises |
| A great way to make this conference both educational and one you'll never forget. Anchors Away Cruises & Tours is working with IABC/Tampa Bay to provide conference delegates with great rates on two Carnival cruises that depart following the IABC Southern Region Conference. Call Anchors Away or visit the websites for information about the Carnival Legend, a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise that departs Sunday, October 21, and the Carnival Inspiration, a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise that departs Monday, October 22. |
| Travel
Assistance: Anchors Away is also available to help you with any other travel-related needs. Just call 1-800-527-8666 and speak with Ann
Soltis, Ext. 613, or Melanie Hill, Ext. 611. Ann and Melanie are dedicated to assisting conference delegates make the most of their trip to Tampa and beyond.
These travel options are not affiliated with the IABC Southern Region Conference, and your travel reservation will be an agreement solely between you and Anchors Away Cruises & Tours. |
| These cruises are booking quickly, so if you'd like to sail, be sure to make your reservations soon! |
| Explore
Tampa Bay On Your Own! |
| The Tampa Bay area has so many exciting places and things to discover. Here are just a few for you to consider if you are extending your stay: |
| Fort DeSoto Park Beach |
Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL Hockey (click link for schedule
of games) |
| The Florida Aquarium |
Adventure Island |
| Dinosaur World |
Lowry Park Zoo |
| Big Cat Rescue |
Sunken Gardens |
| Florida Holocaust Museum |
Henry B. Plant Museum |
| The Ringling Museum of Art |
Salvador Dali Museum |
| Seminole Hard Rock Casino |
Historic Ybor City |
| Channelside District |
International Plaza & Bay Street |
| Museum of Science and Industry |
Ballooning and Skydiving |
| Canoeing |
Dolphin Watching Cruises |
| Fishing and Boat Charters |
Horseback Riding |
| Golf
/ Tennis |
World-class
Shopping! |
|
You can find all of this information and more by visiting the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| * Note: Pricing is applicable to both adults and children. |
| ** Times are approximate; actual times may vary slightly. |
Top
Ten Reasons to Come to Tampa:
- Save money and time by flying into one of
two convenient airports. Tampa
International Airport is near the
conference site, and St.
Petersburg-Clearwater International
Airport is one of the Tampa area's best kept
secrets! Many regional
carriers offer convenient schedules and
excellent fares into St. Petersburg-Clearwater
International Airport and the cab ride is
just 20 minutes from the conference hotel.
- Choose from more than 30 professional
development sessions in four tracks; PR,
Internal Communications,
Communication Leadership and Skills, and
Marketing & Brand Management
http://www.iabcsrc2007.com/IABCconf_agenda.html
- Learn from renowned keynote speakers
http://www.iabcsrc2007.com/IABCconf_bios.html#1
- Network with other communication
professionals from 17 states, the
Caribbean and Trinidad and Tobago
- Have fun at Tampa area Stay-n-Plays
http://www.iabcsrc2007.com/IABCconf_staynplays.html
- See Silver Quill award-winning
communication deliverables; also, you can
shop or work on your tan -hey,
it's Florida and an affordable
destination!
- Check out a number of our excellent
service providers that are serving as
sponsors
http://www.iabcsrc2007.com/IABCconf_sponsors.html
- Learn more about social networking sites
and new media; while you're
at it, join us on MyRagan
http://www.myragan.com
and network with attendees, organizers and
speakers before, during and after the
conference at our group site:http://www.myragan.com/groups/IABC%20Southern%20Region%20Conference%202007
- Get free hotel shuttle service between the
conference hotel and the Tampa
International Airport
http://www.iabcsrc2007.com/IABCconf_hotel.html
- Did we mention you can
still work on your tan in October while in
Tampa?
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