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Instructions

Flights &
Arrivals

We hit our stretch goal for 2024 and now we are ready to hit the beach….Domestic style! We will be staying at the 5-star luxury W Fort Lauderdale on beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach. Our team has worked to coordinate nonstop flights from Forbes to Fort Lauderdale and shuttles to and from our hotel once we arrive, to get our beach vacation started off right. Find your wave in the drop-down menu at the top of this page and click for flight arrival and departure instructions specific to your wave’s trip.

Details

Ignite Excitement

at AE’s Havana Heatwave Party

We couldn’t go to South Florida without diving into the local culture! Join us for some Cuban-inspired food, drinks, activations, and fun as you soak in the sun at the WET Deck, or just come and mingle at the Courtyard. There is something for everyone, so join us as AE’s Havana Heatwave takes over!

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Explore

Fort Lauderdale

While we aren’t coordinating excursions for you this year, we will have a Fort Lauderdale representative at a table in the hotel lobby on arrival day of each wave as well as from 8 a.m. to noon on the first full day of each wave, to help direct you to fun and exciting adventures and things to do in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Fun in the Sun:

Fort Lauderdale Beach

The W Fort Lauderdale is located at the epicenter of all that is vibrant on Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. and just a quick and easy walk across the street for your toes to hit the sand! Your hotel stay includes two (2) beach chairs and one (1) umbrella *upon availability* as well as beach towels, so make sure to take advantage at least once, and enjoy a day on the beach!

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Advisors Excel

Wave Contacts

While we won’t have a dedicated help desk, AE Staff representatives will be your main contacts if you have any issues, questions or emergencies during your trip. They will be available to answer questions and help onsite; however, keep in mind that they are also AE staff who are there to enjoy the trip – so please be mindful when reaching out.

Wave 1: Stephanie Leftwich, 785-231-4820
Wave 2: MacKenzie Calvillo, 785-231-4820
Wave 3: Sarah Lundry, 785-231-4820
Wave 4: Alyssa Miller, 785-231-4820

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