This is a great opportunity to get together with 50 avid travelers who share your passion for exploring the world and learning new tips and tricks on how to do it without breaking the bank.  The advantage of this event over other similar events is the size. We limit the group size so that you can meet everyone, share ideas with the entire group and walk away with new friends and new resources.

Event Sponsors:

We sincerely appreciate the support of our fabulous event sponsors.  Without them these events would not be possible.

2015 Sponsors:

• Award Wallet
• Just Another Points Traveler
• The Forward Cabin

Sponsorships are still available – please contact us for more info (contact form at bottom of this post)

Event Information:

Event Tickets:  There are still 5 tickets available (as of June 29th) and you can book here:  http://f2bphxsessions.eventbee.com (Tickets are refundable, minus $3 processing fee, until December 31, 2014.  Tickets are fully transferable for no fee until July 20th, 2015.  Ticket includes welcome event on Friday, sessions on Saturday and Sunday and lunch on Saturday. Group dinners are additional but will be planned by event organizers.)

Hotel Rooms: There may still be rooms available at the group rate, please check this link for availability https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/first2board  (deadline to book is Wednesday, July 1st)  The rate for the group is $129 (the resort fee of $29 is waived for our group, so you could also look at it as $100 rate + $29 resort fee,) either way, it’s a fabulous deal for this hotel.

Event Schedule

Friday, July 24th

• 12pm – 4pm – bloggers workshop (not included in general admission ticket, only included in blogger ticket)
• 5pm – 6:30pm – on your own
• 6:30pm – 8:30pm – group dinner (dinner not included in admission price – please RSVP if you are attending)
• 9pm – 10pm – Welcome reception – dessert & drinks (location TBD at hotel – please RSVP if you’re attending)

Saturday, July 25th

• 8:30 am – 9am – continental breakfast at hotel
• 9am – 12pm – morning sessions (coffee & tea)
  • Travel by Train – Jamie, The Forward Cabin
  • Chasing the Fare, Not the Destination – Caroline, Points Princess
  • It’s the Destination, not the fare (dream destinations) – Stacey (Asia, Alaska), Simon (Antarctica), Jonk (Nepal, Kazakhstan, Asia) and more…
• 12pm – 1pm – lunch (included with all tickets)
• 1pm – 4pm – afternoon sessions (coffee & tea)
  • Award Booking – Ari/Caroline, Award Magic
  • Travel Session (name of session TBD) with Angelina, Just Another Points Traveler
  • Airline Panel discussion
  • Hotel & Lodging Panel discussion
• 5pm – 6:30pm – on your own
• 6:30 –  Group dinner (not included in admission ticket – $50 including taxes, gratuity & fees – you can book and pay here: http://www.eventbee.com/v/f2bphxsessions )
• evening – gathering at hotel location tbd (pool, bar, etc…) casual opportunity to mix and mingle with other attendees

Sunday, July 26th

• 8 am – 9:30- morning run/yoga/spa or time on your own
• 10 am – noon – tour – hotel meeting location TBD
• Noon – sessions officially end, for those staying on, there will be optional tours available at a minimal cost

*images courtesy of The Phoenician Hotel