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Getting There

 

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Accommodations

 

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Grand Bahama Island

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Trip Business

 

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Getting to Soul Summer Weekend

 

Transportation & Cost

 

The trip was designed to be affordable and accessible.  We want as many Soul Tiger’s who are able to have an opportunity to take part in this event no matter what part of the country their traveling from..  The reservation process will be a streamlined procedure integrated into the web site.

 

There are going to be three main travel options for which Soul Tiger’s can choose:

◘       Bus and Cruise Option

◘       Cruise Only Option

◘       Flight Option

 

Scroll below to see more info.  Also see the Trip Cost information link in each section.

 

Bus and Cruise Option

This travel option is best for those Soul Tigers who will be departing from Baton Rouge, LA or New Orleans, LA.  Also it’s least expensive.

1.      Board and depart on charter bus on Thursday, May 27, 2004 @ approximately 1:00pm.

2.      Ride out to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The bus ride will feature movies, music, and other amenities to ensure a safe, comforatable ride.

3.      Arrive @ Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida @ 6:00am on Friday, May 28, 2004 and board the Discovery Cruise ship.

4.      Proceed with the Trip Itinerary

5.      Sunday, May 29, 2004 depart the Bahamas on the Discovery and cruise back to Ft. Lauderdale.  Dinner is included on the ship

6.      Arrive in Ft. Lauderdale Sunday, May 29, 2004 @ between 9 and 11pm.

7.      Board the waiting charter bus to depart back to Louisiana.

8.      Arrive in New Orleans/Baton Rouge on Monday, May 30, 2004 (Memorial Day) between 12 & 2 pm.

 

View the F.A.Q. Page for answers to most common inquiries.

 

 

 

 

Cruise Only Option

This travel option is best for those Soul Tigers who want to take the cruise over to the Bahamas, but will provide their own transportation to and from Ft. Lauderdale from their home departure city.

1.      Arrive @ Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida @ 6:00am on Friday, May 28, 2004 and board the Discovery Cruise ship. (Best bet is to stay in Ft. Lauderdale or Miami the night before).

2.      Proceed with the Trip Itinerary

3.      Depart the Bahamas Sunday, May 29, 2004 on the Discovery and cruise back to Ft. Lauderdale.  Dinner is included on the ship

4.      Arrive in Ft. Lauderdale Sunday, May 29, 2004 @ between 9 and 11pm.

 

 

Flight Option

This travel option is best is best to accommodate those Soul Tigers who would prefer to fly rountrip to Grand Bahama Island from their home locatoin. This option will be the most expensive and will vary in cost based on departure city.