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                                 Welcome to "2019 HCCA Convention Information"
A 7 day adventure (or more if you want) starting in Tampa FL, then 5 days at sea and 1 more day on land
Day 1 - Fri Feb 15 - Tampa Arrive by plane or car. (Complimentary shuttle to/from airport)
                     We will have our board meetings this evening starting @ 6:30 at the hotel
Day 2 - Sat Feb 16 - Board the ship Carnival Paradise
Day 3 - Sun Feb 17 - Key West, FL (Optional Vintage attire at dinner)
Day 4 - Mon Feb 18 - Havana, Cuba
Day 5 - Tue Feb 19 - Cozumel, Mexico
Day 6 - Wed Feb 20 - Fun day at Sea
Day 7 - Thu Feb 21 - Back on shore - Tampa/Ybor City/Clearwater
                     We will have our member's meeting and awards ceremony at our closing banquet in Clearwater
All transportaion is included for the entire Convention!


Convetion Costs:
Price $899/person dbl occ - inside cabin, $949/person dbl occ outside cabin and here is what it includes:
All meals (except 1st night dinner) All transportation
Cuban VISA (required by govt.) Special Cuban shore excursion
Social gthering(s) onboard ship Tours & entry fees
Final dinner/awards

You will likely need to book 2 nights stay at the host hotel for the start (2/15) and the finish (2/21)
Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore
700 N. Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
(813)289-8200
Mention you are with the group "HCCA"
$145/night plus tax
We have added 2 days prior to the 15th to our reservation block if you want to come early and explore Tampa
We have added 2 days after the 21st to our reservation block if you want to hang around and explore Tampa


The cruise ship fills up quickly so please, even if you aren't sure you will come, get your reservation in QUICKLY

All payments are FULLY refundable up to December 15, 2018!

Call (941)488-9393 - All Around Tours to get your bookings in before it fills up!
Questions you are probably thinking about:
I am a frequent cruiser, can I apply my VIFP points?
Yes you can, just be sure to mention it to the representative when you book.

Will there be an occasion for me to wear my vintage clothing?
Yes, On the ship during the "formal" dinner on Sunday evening

What documents will I need to bring?
All you will need is a valid Passport and a cheery disposition.

What clothing should I plan to wear?
Be comfortable while onboard. It will be warm almost all the time.
I suggest clothing you might wear to go to a nice dinner - (when we go to dinner.)

Will I need to rent a car?
No. All transport, even to and from the airport is covered.

What can I do at the various ports of call?
Between now and up to the day you come you can go to the Carnival website and find all the potential shore excursions you can sign up for.

What about insurance during the trip?
You can add insurance and it is strongly recommended. Just tell the representative when you sign up.

Can you tell me more about visiting Cuba specifically?
Click and you shall see