Fort Lauderdale Meeting Planners Guide 2009 - (Page 16) reunions Multicultural Magic Greater Fort Lauderdale’s diverse ethnic makeup and attractions have special appeal for multicultural meetings and reunions. You’ll find African American, Hispanic, Asian, Seminole and Caribbean heritage represented by museums, restaurants and sports facilities. The AfricanAmerican Research Library and Cultural Center serves double duty as an event venue and research facility, featuring books and artifacts from Africa, the Caribbean, and North and South America, as well as exhibits and special events. The Central Broward Regional Park boasts the new Cricket Stadium, the first of its kind in the United States. The game of cricket is gaining popularity in the United States and is a favorite in Caribbean countries. To order a Multicultural Visitors Guide, visit: www.sunny.org/multicultural Whether you are reuniting with family, friends, classmates or your military platoon, Greater Fort Lauderdale will bring you together with style. Beaches and parks are group-friendly places to meet and play, and activities such as an Everglades safari and the rodeo keep everyone entertained. Park even has a skate park. If your crew is athletic, many of the parks have fields and courts that can host softball and basketball games, tennis tournaments and more. An Everglades safari or a Florida wildlife encounter at Flamingo Gardens and Butterfly World will keep everyone entertained and educated. Bonding Excursions Soak up some local Get a Reunion Kit Groups that book 10 room nights or more will receive a GFLCVB Family Reunion Planning Kit containing: • Shopping bags • Greater Fort Lauderdale Visitors Guide and Map • Multicultural Visitors Guides • Pocketsaver with dining and sightseeing discounts • Promotional item giveaway You’ll qualify for discounted hotel rates by booking at least 10 room nights, as well. Consider booking your reunion in the summer for seasonal values. Park It Outside Broward County’s 18 parks and four nature centers are a natural way to think outside the box. Groups can rent entire amphitheaters and special events fields, as well as more traditional venues, such as meeting rooms and picnic shelters. Kids will love the playgrounds, water parks, lakes and pools. Brian Piccolo culture for group bonding. Get a glimpse of the city’s roots at the Fort Lauderdale History Center or attend one of the many arts and cultural festivals. Explore neighborhoods via a segway or an amphibious Duck Tour. Groups can participate in interaction of a different kind at the Museum of Discovery and Science, which has 200 hands-on exhibits and a 3D IMAX theater. Learn more about planning your reunion at: www.sunny.org/reunions Central Broward Regional Park’s Cricket Stadium 16 sunny.org/meetings http://www.sunny.org/multicultural http://www.sunny.org/reunions http://www.sunny.org/meetings
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