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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
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Itinerary for Feb 3 — Feb 8, 2013

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Type: Lodge

 Description: The Conference Center Lodge provides on campus comfortable, convenient lodge rooms within 50 yards of class, and dining facilities. The Center offers a waterfront dining room with self-service requiring the carrying of trays.

Contact info:
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711 USA
phone: 727-865-7000
web: www.eckerd.edu/confcenter/ceclodge.htm

Room amenities: Private bath, climate control, work table with overhead lamp, clock radio, telephone, voice mail, network connections available only with adapter (not provided), color TV with remote control. Iron and hairdryer available at front desk.

Facility amenities: Activity room with large screen TV and coffee, self service laundry, newspaper stands, ice and vending machines and outdoor swimming pool (hours change seasonally) and tennis courts.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $72.00 (subject to change).
On a space available basis only. April-December, $65 per room per night plus tax. January-March, $72 per room per night plus tax. Rates subject to change. Reservations/Cancellations/ Payments/Refunds made directly with Lodge @727.865.7000.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day One: Sunday, February 03 - Arrival/Welcome/Orientation 
Afternoon: Arrive at Eckerd College campus, check in at the Continuing Education Center (CEC) and pick up your arrival packet.

Dinner: Choose from a tasty and nourishing selection of various entrees in a self-service format. Pick up your tray and enjoy all you can eat!

Evening: Our Program Coordinator will begin with an orientation and introduction session. We’ll review the updated itinerary for the week and begin getting to know one another in anticipation of the program ahead.

Lodging: West Lodge, Continuing Education Center Eckerd College

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: The Conference Center Lodge provides on campus comfortable, convenient lodge rooms within 50 yards of class, and dining facilities. The Center offers a waterfront dining room with self-service requiring the carrying of trays.

Contact info:
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711 USA
phone: 727-865-7000
web: www.eckerd.edu/confcenter/ceclodge.htm

Room amenities: Private bath, climate control, work table with overhead lamp, clock radio, telephone, voice mail, network connections available only with adapter (not provided), color TV with remote control. Iron and hairdryer available at front desk.

Facility amenities: Activity room with large screen TV and coffee, self service laundry, newspaper stands, ice and vending machines and outdoor swimming pool (hours change seasonally) and tennis courts.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $72.00 (subject to change).
On a space available basis only. April-December, $65 per room per night plus tax. January-March, $72 per room per night plus tax. Rates subject to change. Reservations/Cancellations/ Payments/Refunds made directly with Lodge @727.865.7000.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Two: Monday, February 04 - Motor Coach Excursion of Downtown St. Petersburg / Campus... 
Motor Coach Excursion of Downtown St. Petersburg / Campus Tour/Introduction to Tampa Bay and Florida History/Lecture on Florida's Marine Life

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Continuing Education Center (CEC) dining hall. A selection of various entrees to choose from in a self service format with trays

Morning: FIELD TRIP: After breakfast, board our motor coach with our Florida Historian, Jim Schnur, and take a fun and informative excursion/lecture of downtown St. Petersburg. Learn about its history through the present day buildings. End the morning with a campus tour. Placement of activities, lecture topics and field trips may be altered or changed without prior notice.

Lunch: Lunch at the Continuing Education Center (CEC) dining hall. A selection of various entrees to choose from in a self service format with trays

Afternoon: LECTURE: Continue with Jim Schnur guiding us thorugh the history of Florida in general and Tampa Bay in particular.

Dinner: Dinner at the Continuing Education Center (CEC) dining hall. A selection of various entrees to choose from in a self service format with trays

Evening: LECTURE: Kevin van Dien from the Florida Aquarium will discuss and showisome of Florida's Aquatic life.

Lodging: West Lodge, Continuing Education Center Eckerd College

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: The Conference Center Lodge provides on campus comfortable, convenient lodge rooms within 50 yards of class, and dining facilities. The Center offers a waterfront dining room with self-service requiring the carrying of trays.

Contact info:
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711 USA
phone: 727-865-7000
web: www.eckerd.edu/confcenter/ceclodge.htm

Room amenities: Private bath, climate control, work table with overhead lamp, clock radio, telephone, voice mail, network connections available only with adapter (not provided), color TV with remote control. Iron and hairdryer available at front desk.

Facility amenities: Activity room with large screen TV and coffee, self service laundry, newspaper stands, ice and vending machines and outdoor swimming pool (hours change seasonally) and tennis courts.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $72.00 (subject to change).
On a space available basis only. April-December, $65 per room per night plus tax. January-March, $72 per room per night plus tax. Rates subject to change. Reservations/Cancellations/ Payments/Refunds made directly with Lodge @727.865.7000.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, February 05 - Field Trip to Tampa - Ybor City/Field Trip to Tampa continued - Henry... 
Field Trip to Tampa - Ybor City/Field Trip to Tampa continued - Henry B. Plant Museum/Traditional Cuban Meal/Movie Night

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Continuing Education Center (CEC) dining hall. A selection of various entrees to choose from in a self service format with trays

Morning: FIELD TRIP ALL DAY. Spend the first part of the day in Ybor City, Tampa's National Historic Landmark District (one of only three in Florida). Wrought iron balconies, majestic architecture of the cigar factories, globe streetlights and brick lined walkways provide a glimpse into an era rich in history and culture. Founded in 1886, by the turn of the century Ybor City was known as the "cigar capitol of the world." There will be a delightful and informative docent guided tour of the Ybor Museum.

Lunch: Lunch at the University of Tampa. A selection of various entrees to choose from in a self service format with trays

Afternoon: Located at the University of Tampa, the Henry B. Plant Museum transports you to the turn of the century Florida. The museum is housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel (where Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders would stay for days before fighting in the Spanish American War) and is now a National Historic Landmark. Built by Henry B. Plant, the transportation magnate instrumental in the development of Florida and the city of Tampa. This quintessential Victorian palace features a unique Moorish revival architectural and dramatic minarets. See Eurpopean furniture of the original railroad resort and the Gilded Age.

Dinner: For dinner, we will experience an authentically cooked meal by a Cuban "Award Winning" chef at the Habana Cafe..

Evening: MOVIE: Shown will be a film closely related to the theme of this week's program

Lodging: West Lodge, Continuing Education Center Eckerd College

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Lodge

 Description: The Conference Center Lodge provides on campus comfortable, convenient lodge rooms within 50 yards of class, and dining facilities. The Center offers a waterfront dining room with self-service requiring the carrying of trays.

Contact info:
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711 USA
phone: 727-865-7000
web: www.eckerd.edu/confcenter/ceclodge.htm

Room amenities: Private bath, climate control, work table with overhead lamp, clock radio, telephone, voice mail, network connections available only with adapter (not provided), color TV with remote control. Iron and hairdryer available at front desk.

Facility amenities: Activity room with large screen TV and coffee, self service laundry, newspaper stands, ice and vending machines and outdoor swimming pool (hours change seasonally) and tennis courts.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $72.00 (subject to change).
On a space available basis only. April-December, $65 per room per night plus tax. January-March, $72 per room per night plus tax. Rates subject to change. Reservations/Cancellations/ Payments/Refunds made directly with Lodge @727.865.7000.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Four: Wednesday, February 06 - Sunken Gardens/Afternoon On Your Own In St. Petersburg/Lecture on... 
Sunken Gardens/Afternoon On Your Own In St. Petersburg/Lecture on Flora & Fauna of Florida

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Continuing Education Center (CEC) dining hall. A selection of various entrees to choose from in a self service format with trays

Morning: FIELD TRIP: Discover the Beauty of Sunken Gardens, a botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city. As St. Petersburg's oldest living museum, this 100 year old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Unwind as you stroll through meandering paths, lush with exotic plants from around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful demonstration gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers.

Lunch: Boxed Lunch enjoyed at Sunken Gardens

Afternoon: Spend the afternoon on your own in downtown St. Petersburg. Transportation to the waterfront provided. Lots to do and see!

Dinner: Lunch at the Continuing Education Center (CEC) dining hall. A selection of various entrees to choose from in a self service format with trays

Evening: LECTURE: Explore natural Florida through a lecture presentation with Linda Taylor of the incredible beauty and wonder of our local flora and fauna.

Lodging: West Lodge, Continuing Education Center Eckerd College

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Lodge

 Description: The Conference Center Lodge provides on campus comfortable, convenient lodge rooms within 50 yards of class, and dining facilities. The Center offers a waterfront dining room with self-service requiring the carrying of trays.

Contact info:
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711 USA
phone: 727-865-7000
web: www.eckerd.edu/confcenter/ceclodge.htm

Room amenities: Private bath, climate control, work table with overhead lamp, clock radio, telephone, voice mail, network connections available only with adapter (not provided), color TV with remote control. Iron and hairdryer available at front desk.

Facility amenities: Activity room with large screen TV and coffee, self service laundry, newspaper stands, ice and vending machines and outdoor swimming pool (hours change seasonally) and tennis courts.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $72.00 (subject to change).
On a space available basis only. April-December, $65 per room per night plus tax. January-March, $72 per room per night plus tax. Rates subject to change. Reservations/Cancellations/ Payments/Refunds made directly with Lodge @727.865.7000.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Five: Thursday, February 07 - Field Trip to Tarpon Springs/Lunch at a Greek Restaurant/Walk Around... 
Field Trip to Tarpon Springs/Lunch at a Greek Restaurant/Walk Around Tarpon Springs/Musical Evening of Golden Treasures

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Continuing Education Center (CEC) dining hall. A selection of various entrees to choose from in a self service format with trays

Morning: FIELD TRIP FOR THE DAY: Depart after breakfast for historic, picturesque and unspoiled Tarpon Springs. This town is steeped in Mediterranean heritage where the original settlers brought Greek sponge divers and their families at the beginning of the 20th Century. The Greek population grew as did the reputation of Tarpon Springs as one of the top three exporters of sponges in the world. First stop is the Cultural Center where you'll view a brief film on the history of Tarpon Springs. Then proceed to the Safford House, built by land developer Anson Safford in the late 1880s. This renovated structure is now a museum and tells us much about the early history of Tarpon Springs. Our last stop before lunch is the Unitarian-Universalist Church where you discover a rare collection of the art of George Innis, Jr., noted for his delicate and subdued green hues in his beautiful mural paintings.

Lunch: For Lunch: Cheer "OUP-PA" in the authentic Greek restaurant, Hella's, that has been a fixture of Tarpon Springs for decades.

Afternoon: Some free time after lunch to explore Tarpon Springs at your own pace and see the sponge docks. Then, board our motor coach back to campus.

Dinner: Dinner at the Continuing Education Center (CEC) dining hall. A selection of various entrees to choose from in a self service format with trays

Evening: ENTERTAINMENT: Enjoy a musical concert for the evening with a local artist.

Lodging: West Lodge, Continuing Education Center Eckerd College

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Friday, February 08 - A Sunshine State of Mind Lecture 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the Continuing Education Center (CEC) dining hall. A selection of various entrees to choose from in a self service format with trays

Morning: LECTURE: Now that we've explored Florida of the past, our Florida Historian will spend the morning discussing Florida's present and future. There will be a short refreshment break mid-morning.

Lunch: Lunch at the Continuing Education Center (CEC) dining hall. A selection of various entrees to choose from in a self service format with trays. Program concludes with lunch today.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


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St. Petersburg, FL
WebsitesDali Museum: www,salvadordalimuseum.org Fine Arts Museum: www.fine-arts.org South Florida Museum: www.southfloridamuseum.org Holocaust Museum: www.flholocaustmuseum.org
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