Travel and Tour Packages

One of the most memorable aspects of a visit to the 19^th World Orchid Conference® will be the associated travel, tours and social experiences. After all, what could be more exciting than being surrounded by spectacular, exotic orchids while basking in the tropical weather of South Florida in January! The 19^th World Orchid Conference® will not only present the most exciting orchid event in history, but it will take place in the ultimate winter get-away — Miami, Florida!

An enticing menu of travel experiences has been prepared to enhance your stay, which includes South Florida and beyond. Known as one of the world’s major orchid growing centers, you will have the opportunity to tour many of South Florida’s exciting orchid nurseries during your visit. In addition, trips to the American Orchid Society International Orchid Center and Gardens and local botanical gardens are a must! January is the peak season in South Florida and activities, in addition to the orchid conference, will abound. For detailed information, click here.

During the show, there will be organized day trips and evening events. Golf, fishing or spa experiences can also be arranged. Some of the day trips include:

• Everglades Tour with airboat rides
• Parrot Jungle - Miami’s unique bird sanctuary & botanical gardens
• Tour visiting many of the Orchid Nurseries in South Florida
• Fairchild Tropical Gardens
• American Orchid Society International Orchid Center
• Morikami Museum & Japanese
• South Beach / Art Deco District / Lincoln Road
• Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
• Seaquarium Marine Life Park
• Day tours to Key West
• Day Cruises with Casino style gambling

In addition to the spectacular Tropical Night Gala to be held at the new Jungle Island the evening of Saturday, January 26, 2008, some evening events will include:

• Brazilian Dinner Experience
• Dinner Cruise-Bayside-Millionaire’s Row
• Evening Cruises with Casino style gambling
• Experience the night life of world-famous South Beach

For those who have time for a pre or post visit to Miami, any number of tropical destinations are available including Bahamas or Caribbean cruises and visits to Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World in Orlando, Key West and Bahamas and Caribbean Island get-aways.

FIRST, you need to register to attend the conference now! Please register on-line by visiting the registration link, contacting us at registration@19woc.com or calling 786-621-9962.

For travel, hotels and event bookings, please visit the official travel company of the 19^th World Orchid Conference®, TraveLeaders. For questions pertaining to travel arrangements, e-mail TraveLeaders at travel@19woc.com or call them at 1-800-741-8407 and ask for the 19^th World Orchid Conferece® Desk. Travel packages to the 19^th World Orchid Conference® will make wonderful holiday gifts!