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2017 ANNUAL DIRECTORY
SOUTHEAST REGION
a nominal fee. Anheuser-Busch Brewery
offers complimentary tours; Jacksonville
Zoo and Gardens has something for ev-
eryone and Fernandina Beach on Amelia
Island boasts a beautiful 50-block historic
district with many original structures dat-
ing back to the late 19th century. Amelia
Island’s Fernandina Beach brings to mind
a more graceful bygone era. Take a car-
riage ride down historic Centre Street or
enjoy a great meal at a local restaurant....
you are sure to relax here. Come experi-
ence the best kept secret in Jacksonville.... property boasts 500 rooms with both in-
Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport; Florida
s down home comfort, excellent service
and warm hospitality provided by our staff.
KISSIMMEE
Past event host
Experience Kissimmee CVB
Jadeine Shives
215 Celebration Place Suite 200
Kissimmee, FL 34747
jshives@experiencekissimmee.com
407-569-4855
www.militaryreunionsinkissimmee.com
Kissimmee, Florida salutes military re-
unions of every size year-round. With so
many things to do and see, choosing Kis-
simmee adds a unique appeal for having
fun, making memories and reminiscing
with life-long friends. Choose a Kissim-
mee resort for your next Military Reunion
and everyone staying overnight will re-
ceive a FREE customized T-shirt with your
group’s name and logo, including spous-
es and guests! Just click on our website
link above and register! It is that easy. In
addition to being a popular vacation des-
tination, Kissimmee has a wide variety of
attractions that military reunions enjoy.
From dinner shows to airboat rides, choc-
olate factory tours to classic car parades,
your group is sure to experience a reunion
like no other in the country. Spend a cou-
ple of days or more exploring several or
all of the sites. Experience Kissimmee also
provides planners newsletter flyers, wel-
come bags and area guides. Start plan-
ning your reunion to remember! Contact
Jadeine Shives for more information.
Past event host
Ramada Gateway
Janis Blair
7470 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
CONTINUED
Kissimmee, FL 34747
blairj@ostarhotels.com
(407)997-6614
www.ramadagateway.com
Maximum Room block (on peak) 150
Maximum Banquet (rounds of 8) 300
The Ramada Gateway is conveniently lo-
cated just one mile from the entrance into
Disney World and proud to host many
military reunions each year. Our unique
terior corridor deluxe tower rooms and
budget friendly exterior standard rooms.
The Ramada Gateway has true hospitality
suites where you may bring in your own
food & beverages, which are the perfect
place to convene with your military bud-
dies. Banquet facilities are available for up
to 300 guests. With our onsite restaurant
and lounge, the Ramada Gateway can
handle all of your reunion needs. The Kis-
simmee area is so much more than just
Disney World, with dinner theaters, mili-
tary museums, and unique Florida activi-
ties. Planning your reunion in Kissimmee
will ensure a great turnout.
PANAMA CITY BEACH
Panama City Beach CVB
Ann Grager
P.O. Box 9473
Panama City Beach, FL 32417
cseal@visitpanamacitybeach.com
850-233-5070
www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
Located in the center of Northwest Flor-
ida, Panama City Beach offers a beauti-
ful backdrop for any military reunion, in a
veteran-friendly community that s home
to Navy and Air Force bases. Panama City
Beach has 27 miles of pristine, white-sand
beaches with crystal-clear emerald waters
lining the shoreline. This is gorgeous set-
ting is sure to please any guest and offers
fishing, golf, shopping, and a wide variety
of dining options!
While summer is the busiest, Panama City
Beach also has family-friendly shoulder
season special events, like the annual Pi-
rates of the High Seas Fest, Chasin the
Sun Music Festival and the New Year’s Eve
Beach Ball Drop! Accommodation part-
ners offer off-season discounts during
the shoulder seasons, offering great value
during April, May, September, October and
the winter months for budget conscious
planners. Panama City Beach is a per-
fect location for your upcoming military
reunion. Come discover our Real. Fun.
Beach.
SAINT AUGUSTINE
Past event host
St Augustine, Ponte Vedra &
Beaches VCB
Jaya Dillard
29 Old Mission Avenue
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
jdillard@floridashistoriccoast.com
(904)209-4429
floridashistoriccoast.com
Active Escapes, Inc. -
Jacksonville’s Military Reunion
Tour & Transportation Company
John Aguilera
1177 Garrison Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
john@activeescapesdmc.com
(904)230-8787
activeescapesdmc.com/
If you’re planning your next reunion in
the Jacksonville, Florida area, elevate the
experience and feel spirits soar with Ac-
tive Escapes. For over a decade, we’ve
provided destination management ser-
vices for hundreds of reunion planners.
As a veteran-owned company, military
reunion programs hold a special place in
our hearts and we want to make your next
reunion the most stress-free and memo-
rable yet. Customized reunion programs
and services feature Transportation, Tours
& Excursions, Spouse Programs, Keep-
sakes & Gifts and much more... Please
visit activeescapesdmc.com/experiences
for a complete list of reunions served and
comments from previous reunion leaders.
Florida Locations Served: Amelia Island,
Fernandina, Jacksonville, Palm Coast,
Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Augustine.
GEORGIA
COLUMBUS
Columbus Georgia CVB
Ashley Woitena
P.O. Box 2768
Columbus, GA 31902
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