Activities Close to Convention Site:

Catamaran Ocean Sail: Sail aboard the ocean-going Yellow Bird, a 50-foot catamaran. Special events include a jazz cruise, a full-moon cruise, a star-gazing cruise and a beach party cruise.
Costs: 2 ½ hour cruise (adults, $28.50; children $24.50) and a 3 ½ hour cruise (adults, $35; children, $31). There's also a champagne sunset cruise for $30 per person. (954) 579-8181 www.tropicalsailing.com.

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour: Explore a shallow coral reef aboard a glass-bottom boat. You can go along for just the ride or go snorkeling. The tours run daily and last for two hours.
Costs: Adults, $29 to snorkel or $22 for boat ride only; Children under 12, $20 to snorkel or $14 for boat ride only. (954) 467-6030 www.seaxp.com.

Castaway Island at T-Y Park in Hollywood: This large water playground is suitable for the whole family and features a small play pool designed for toddlers. The Lagoon next to Castaway Island is a man-made lake with a sandy beach. For your $5 fee, you are allowed to spend all day at the Lagoon, and receive one two-hour session at Castaway Island. (954) 985-1980 www.broward.org/parks/waterfun.htm#castaway.

Jungle Queen: More than 14 million guests over the years have enjoyed the fun-filled, relaxing evening aboard the Jungle Queen. The cruise up the New River, the "ALL YOU WISH TO EAT" dinner, the variety show and the sing-a-long have made it a "Must" in Fort Lauderdale. (954)-462-5596 www.junglequeen.com.

Museum of Discovery & Science: Spend a day of discovery exploring over 200 fascinating interactive exhibits at the Museum of Discovery and Science! See sharks and the largest living Atlantic coral reef in captivity, hang out with bats, be charmed by a 12-foot snake, plus pet alligators, turtles and iguanas. Museum offers each Kids Fun Pass owner one free child's admission to the museum exhibit, excluding IMAX, a $7 value. (954) 467-6637 www.mods.org.

IMAX: The 300-seat Blockbuster IMAX Theater located in downtown Ft Lauderdale features a 60-ft. x 80-ft. screen and a 15,000-watt digital sound system that delivers six discrete channels of clear sound through 42 speakers. (954) 463-IMAX www.mods.org/imax.

Activities Further Away from Convention Site:

Billie Swamp Safari: Billie Swamp Safari is a Seminole attraction on the Big Cypress Reservation in the Florida Everglades. The Billie Swamp Safari has a Swamp Critter Show, airboat rides, swamp buggy eco-tours and alligator and snake educational show can be purchased individually or as a day package.
Cost: Admission is free, and visitors can stroll the grounds and enjoy many displays without charge. (800) 949-6101 www.seminoletribe.com/safari.

Biscayne National Underwater Park: Families can choose to take a glass-bottom boat or snorkeling trip. Tours are led by a park ranger and last three hours.
Costs: Glass-bottom boat tour: Adults, $24.45; children under 12, $16.45. Snorkeling, $35 per person includes gear. (305) 230-1100 www.biscayne.national-park.com.

Rapids Water Park: The Rapids features a full day of fun for the entire family whether you make a splash in the cool blue waves, take a thrilling ride down any of our 17 water slides, or just float around the lazy river.
Cost: Group Rates: 10 - 20 people $24 + tax per person. (561) 848-6277 www.rapidswaterpark.com/html/attractions.html

Walt Disney World: Orlando is the tourism heart of Florida, with Walt Disney World's four theme parks: the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and MGM Studios. Spend 3 days/ 2 nights in Orlando starting at $200 per person for a double room at the Howard Johnson Maingate or Clarion Hotel Maingate. $249 per person will get you a double room at the Courtyard Marriott at Lake Buena Vista or the Sheraton Safari Hotel at Lake Buena Vista. Prices include round trip bus transportation from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando, as well as Disney tickets. Minimum of 15 people required for the excursion.

Bahamas by Plane: Visit the Bahamas for $255 per person, including flight and 2 nights at the Nassau Beach Hotel. Minimum of 15 people required for the excursion.