Michael Patterson

Above & Beyond Vacations LLC

Taste and Sea South Florida FAM

Oct 2, 2024 to Oct 6, 2024
South Florida (Ft Lauderdale and Miami)
Elevated Network Taste and Sea South Florida FAM
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
Hosted Hotel: 

HAMPTON INN & SUITES FT. LAUDERDALE AIRPORT/SOUTH CRUISE PORT

Hotel Exterior
 
Registration fee is $200pp and will be included in the total cost
Hotel total amount for 4 nights is $537.88 per room
FAM TOTAL COST IS: $737.88 per person ($468.94 pp if it's two in the room)

 

EASY ACCESS TO AIRPORT AND CRUISE PORTS

We are off Highway 1, three miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport – with a free shuttle ride. The cruise ports and Hollywood Beach are about five miles away. Dania Pointe is across the street. Visit Port Everglades with our fee-based shuttle. Enjoy our outdoor pool and fitness center. Daily hot breakfast and WiFi are on us.

 

  • PARKING

    Self-parking: Complimentary

    Valet parking: Not available

    EV charging: Not available

    Secured: Not available

    Covered: Not available

    In/Out privileges: Not available

 

AIRPORT SHUTTLE

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International: Available, Complimentary

  • BREAKFAST

    Free hot breakfast

    Type: Buffet

Check-in 4 pm →Check-out 11 am

 

What's included in this trip:

  • Accommodations (EVERYONE MUST BOOK AT THE HOST HOTEL we have negotiated group rates - Booking Link and information will be provided after registration fee is paid)
  • Day to Day Transportation
  • Tours
  • Some Activities (Meet & Greet, Party Boat, etc.)
  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Site Inspections

What's not included:

  • Lunch/Dinner (if not sponsored)
  • Drinks
  • Any other activities outside of the Itinerary that you or the group may do.
  • Flights (you can book that on your own)
  • Travel Protection (you can book that on your own)
 
Hosts are: 
Sylvia Grandberry: 813-380-8514
Michael Patterson: 407-751-9117
 

Itinerary (ALL SCHEDULED ACTIVITES ARE REQUIRED):

(There will be some additions add or some adjustments)
 
October 3rd:
  • Check in to Hotel
  • Meet & Greet Bowlero (Food included): 7pm
 
October 4th:
  • See Flyer for Itinerary below
 
October 5th:
  • See Flyer for Itinerary below
  • Night out will include (party boat that is included in registration fee)
  • Night out we will visit a couple of well-known places like Wild n Out, Wet Willies and Mango's (these will be an extra cost for you)
 
October 6th:
  • Miami Hop On/Hop Off Tour (includes shopping, sightseeing)
  • Ft. Lauderdale Foodie Tour
  • Last Dinner: TBD
 
 
 

Cancellation Policy:

THERE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOTEL STAY WITHIN 48 HOURS You will get charged a penalty.

 
FAM Rules (Strictly Enforced):
 
  • Fam Trip (or known in our industry as “FAM”) is a reduced rate trip for travel professionals to familiarize agents with the destination, service and product.
  • Elevated Travel Advisor Network/Michael Patterson and our suppliers work hard to offer agents the most educational and exciting tours possible at substantially reduced rates. These trips take months of planning and a lot of hard work. Please be respectful of your hosts and tour conductors.
  • If you have complaints about a tour or property, do not complain while on your trip to local staff. After your FAM, you may provide me with your honest opinion of the FAM at that time.
  • During any site inspections - DO NOT SIT ON ANY FURNITURE INSIDE OF ANY OF THE ROOMS. These rooms are prepared for upcoming guests and not for us to sit on Bedding, chairs, daybeds, etc. 
  • Come prepared. Pack appropriate shoes and clothes for the climate and destination. This FAM will include lots of walking during the day.  During the tour portion of the trip short-shorts and revealing clothes are not allowed. If you are unsure of what to pack, please ask Michael Patterson or Sylvia Grandberry.
  • Showing up to events obviously drunk or intoxicated in some way is forbidden and you will not be allowed to attend that day's activities and you will incur a failure to attend fee of $150.
  • Be on time! Many of the tours require a strict schedule. Make sure that you are on time for all scheduled events. Being late for any tour or scheduled event causes problems for tour guides and ground operations. Be at the meet up location at least 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick up.
  • Do not discuss with other guests what you paid for your stay.
  • Do not solicit guests to book with your travel business.
  • Do not interrupt, talk, walk away or ‘do your own thing’ while your guide is talking.
  • Be Neat. While participating in on-site inspections; never sit on the beds and be sure never to leave anything behind. This includes leaving trash in the trash cans or toilets. These rooms or cabins have already been cleaned for the next guests checking in and should be left the way you found them.
  • Do not act entitled! I cannot stress this enough. One of the main complaints received from tour suppliers is that so many travel agents feel entitled. It is not only rude but portrays a poor image for the group and our industry.
  • Tipping- Unless notated, gratuities are not included. Please be generous with your tips.
  • Please communicate your desire to make changes to your tour leader or host. Changing your flight arrangements, room or cabin number during your FAM and not telling them, causes many problems.
  • Remember you are on a FAM Trip and not a personal vacation. Most land FAMS are fast paced and intended to show you as much as possible for the time allotted.
  • Take notes and lots of photos. Sure, you want to experience the destination and the delicious meals but more importantly, you want to remember details so that you can tell your clients all about the destination or product.
  • Enjoy your FAM experience and please take note of the FAM Etiquette guidelines. Good FAM Etiquette will allow you to be invited on future FAMS and helps to insure you stay off industry ‘Blacklists’.

Available Packages

1 Bedroom King Suite Kitchen Sofabed (includes Registration Fee)
Unavailable as of July 10, 2024

Starting At: $468.94
Deposit: $200.00 per person

Unavailable
Suite With King Bed
 
Suite With Kitchen Area
 

The perks: Fully equipped kitchen, living area with sleeper sofa, free WiFi, 2 flatscreen HDTVs

This spacious one-bedroom suite features our king-sized clean and fresh Hampton bed®. The living area offers a comfortable sleeper sofa and lounge chair to relax and watch a movie on the flatscreen HDTV.

Catch up on work at the large desk or surf the web with free WiFi access. Refresh in the bathroom, which has a curved shower rod that allows more light and space in the shower, with full size bath amenities.