Tours & Activities

Sunday, May 4, 2025 / 9:00am – 9:45am

Meet and Greet for Spouses and Companions

Please meet in the Jones Courtyard. This event is complimentary.

Please join the 2025 Convention Committee Spouses for a complimentary meet and greet in the Jones Courtyard. Enjoy a coffee, tea or a breakfast pastry and meet old and new friends to kick off the 2025 Convention!

Location: The Jones Courtyard

Attire: Resort casual

Sunday, May 4, 2025 / 12:30pm – 4:30pm

Little Havana Culinary Tour

Please meet in the lobby for transportation.

$229.00 per person.

Experience a unique and vibrant facet of American culture that can only be found in Miami. Little Havana was recently listed as an official “national treasure” of the United States by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Little Havana is well-known for its many historical, political, and artistic contributions to Miami culture. Nestled in the heart of the city’s downtown area and only a short drive from Miami’s famed South Beach, the neighborhood is full of interesting cultural landmarks. Learn about traditional, rustic Cuban cuisine by tasting your way through the must-visit street in the area — Calle Ocho. Meet local artists, watch cigar rollers, and take a peek at Domino Park – all while getting the insights of a vibrant Miami neighborhood.

Includes: 2.5-hour walking tour Guided Tour Of Local Landmarks In Between Stops (3) Food Tastings, (1) Sweet Treat, (2) Drinks (1 alcoholic) Applicable fees & gratuities, Mini-bus charter and dedicated DECO Staff.

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Sunday, May 4, 2025 / 12:30pm – 4:30pm

Wynwood Walls Art & Culinary Tour

Please meet in the lobby for transportation.

$245.00 per person.

Get ready for an extraordinary experience as we dive into the vibrant world of Wynwood. This tour is a perfect blend of art and culinary delights. As you explore the colorful streets of Wynwood, you'll also have the opportunity to admire stunning murals and street art created by talented world-known artists. Each piece tells a story and adds an artistic flair to this already vibrant neighborhood.

• Embark on a journey through Wynwood's private section murals.
• Explore the works of prominent artists, including Kobra, Futura, Ron English, and Shepard Fairey.
• Get a better understanding of the various types of graffiti art, including tags, masterpieces, blockbusters, wildstyle,
  bubbles, stencils, and stickers.
• Discover Tony Goldman's legacy from Wynwood's beginnings to the present.

Includes: 2.5-hour walking tour , Guided tour of local landmarks in between stops, (4) Food Tastings & (1) Sweet Treat, Applicable Fees & gratuities, Mini-bus charter, and dedicated DECO Staff.

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Sunday, May 4, 2025 / 12:30pm – 4:30pm

Everglades Eco Tour

Please meet in the lobby for transportation.

$170 per person. Includes: 40-minute Private Airboat Ride, 20-minute Wildlife Nature Show, Jungle Trail, Exhibits Earplugs for each guest, Applicable fees & gratuities, Mini-bus charter, and dedicated DECO Staff. LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED.

Journey into nature's secretly preserved wilderness made up of 1.4 million acres of grasslands and hardwood hammocks aboard Everglades Safari Park private airboat rides. This thrilling airboat ride takes you to the legendary Everglades National Park, recognized as the most unique ecosystem. Our professional tour guides will guide you through this natural wonder where you will encounter lush vegetation and tranquility. You will be amidst alligators, native flora and fauna & other exotic wildlife in their habitat as you thrust through this River of Grass. After the airboat ride, guests will watch the wildlife nature show before having free time to explore the jungle trail and exhibits.

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Sunday, May 4, 2025 / 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Tennis Clinic & Round Robin Tournament, All Levels Welcome

Please meet at the tennis courts.

$127 per person. Includes clinic, court fees and drinks. NOTE: They have limited loaner racquets to rent for an additional fee.

1pm to 3:30pm. Please meet at the Tennis Courts at 12:50pm. The group will begin with Tennis Clinic led by seasoned pros, followed by a friendly Tennis Round Robin.

Tennis Co-Chairmen: Mitch Bouchard and JP Bouchard, General Bearing Service, Inc.

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Monday, May 5, 2025 / 8:00am – 9:00am

Yoga for Spouses and Companions

Please meet at the Spa.

$52 per person.

A skilled instructor will lead a relaxing session, suitable for all skill levels. This event will include water, towels, yoga mats and other props specified by the instructor.

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Monday, May 5, 2025 / 9:30am – 11:00am

Bunco and Give Back Brunch for Spouses and Companions

Please meet at Champions Restaurant/Patio.

$155 per person

Come join BSA Spouses and Companions and play Bunco! Bunco is a simple dice game that’s easy to learn and open to all people of all ages including beginners with absolutely no experience. It’s a game of chance that’s perfect for socializing and having fun with BSA friends. Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s as well as tea and coffee and breakfast items are provided. All proceeds of the event will be used to provide toiletries to the Camillus house.

Attire: Resort casual

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Monday, May 5, 2025 / 12:30pm – 4:30pm

South Beach Culinary Tour

Please meet in the hotel lobby for transportation.

$234 per person. Includes: 2.5-hour walking tour, (4) Food stops equivalent to a full lunch, (1) Alcoholic Beverage Guided tour of local landmarks in between stops, Applicable fees & gratuities, Mini-bus charter and DECO Staff.

This is an opportunity to taste your way through South Beach. Experience various restaurants from local favorite holes-in-the-wall to the trendiest haute cuisine offered in town such as Bolivar, Havana 1957, and Gelato on Espanola Way. Along the way, dive into the rich history and iconic Art Deco architecture featured on Ocean Drive and see the side of Miami made famous in the movies.

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Monday, May 5, 2025 / 12:30pm – 4:30pm

Home of the Stars Tour & Shopping

Please meet in the hotel lobby for transportation

$148 per person. Includes: 90-minute boat cruise (not private) Free time at Bayside Marketplace Applicable fees & gratuities Mini-bus charter and DECO Staff. LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED.

Explore Miami aboard a fully-narrated bilingual sightseeing cruise along scenic Biscayne Bay – a top-rated thing to do in Miami! Cruise around Biscayne Bay and see the spectacular coastal sites including the beautiful downtown Miami skyline, the Port of Miami, Fisher Island, Miami Beach and “Millionaire’s Row ” – the Homes of the Rich and Famous . This cruise is a laid-back sightseeing experience – you’ll enjoy the gorgeous views of Miami and relax in a climate-controlled main level or on an open-air top-level aboard one of our larger yachts on this exciting 90-minute boat tour. Before the cruise explore the Bayside Marketplace where you can shop & snack!

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Monday, May 5, 2025 / 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Deep Sea Sport Fishing

Please meet in the hotel lobby for transportation.

$563 per person. Includes: (1) Deep Sea Fishing Boat (6px MAX per boat), Captain & crew, Live Bait, Dry Snacks (assorted chips), Drink Cooler (ice cold beer, bottled water, soft drinks), Applicable fees & gratuities DECO Staff to assist with guests onto fishing boats.

The Gulfstream runs just offshore from South Florida creating one of the world's greatest sport fishing locations. We will provide the best available sport fishing boats fully outfitted with tournament quality tackle, fighting chairs and live bait. Boats are captained by an experienced professional who is familiar with Miami’s waters and the special spots most productive for salt-water game fishing. Depending upon the season, sailfish, dolphin, wahoo and bonito are plentiful in the warm waters and offshore reefs located just off Florida's Gold Coast.

Please note: each boat holds 6 and BSA will make every attempt to fill boats to ensure all that registered will fish. However, if the boat falls below the minimum, BSA will notify you of the cancellation.

Deep Sea Fishing Chair - Bill Shepard, BDI

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Monday, May 5, 2025 / 12:15 pm

Golf Tournament

Please plan to be at your cart at the hotel course no later than 12:15 p.m.

$415 per person. Includes: box lunch, golf, cart, professionals, taxes and gratuity. The golf tournament to follow an open-play, four-person scramble format. Tee time is 12:30 p.m.

Blue Monster Golf Course
One of the most iconic golf courses in America, the Blue Monster has hosted prestigious PGA Tour events for 55 consecutive years in addition to hosting the LIV Golf Team Championship.
You’ll walk in seriously famous footsteps, on fairways where Woods, Johnson, Nicklaus and Norman have triumphed. As a resort or daily-fee guest or a member of p The National Doral Golf Club, you can tackle these fabled greens just like your heroes.
Utilizing the original design, but boasting updated features, hazards, and strategic options that restored the bite that gave the course its name, this signature-designed course is a compelling test for golfers at every skill level.
What awaits is a palm-shaded, 7,608-yard palette of deep, brilliantly placed bunkers, lush Bermuda rough, cunningly contoured greens, and an ocean’s worth of lakes. Your journey concludes with a trip up the famous, 473-yard, par-4 18th, recognized by GOLF Magazine as one of the Top 100 Holes in the World.

Club Storage:
Golf clubs can be stored with the bell team upon checking in to the hotel. The hotel bell team will pass them on to our Golf Team who will store them in our Golf Bag Storage Room near the Golf Staging Area.

Dress Code:
Acceptable attire: collared shirt, long pants or walking shorts. Ladies: collared or mock neck shirt, skorts (a combination of a skirt and short), golf dresses, capris, shorts.
Unacceptable attire: T-shirt, tank top, denim, athletic shorts, cut-off’s or jeans. Sandals, wedges or flip- flops.

Let BSA handle your golf club rentals!
Please indicate in your registration if you would like golf club rentals for the tournament. Let us know your preference for right-hand or left-hand, men's or ladies, and we'll handle the rest. There are limited rental sets, so please reserve early! Golf club rental requests must be submitted on or before April 24th. Club rental fees are $106.00 for the golf tournament.

Co-Chairs: John Masek, Bearing Service, Inc. and Jeff Cloud, IBT Industrial Solutions

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 / 12:30pm – 4:30pm

Little Havana Culinary Tour

Please meet in the lobby for transportation.

$229 per person. Includes: 2.5-hour walking tour Guided Tour Of Local Landmarks In Between Stops (3) Food Tastings, (1) Sweet Treat, (2) Drinks (1 alcoholic) Applicable fees & gratuities , Mini-bus charter and dedicated DECO Staff.

Experience a unique and vibrant facet of American culture that can only be found in Miami. Little Havana was recently listed as an official “national treasure” of the United States by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Little Havana is well-known for its many historical, political, and artistic contributions to Miami culture. Nestled in the heart of the city’s downtown area and only a short drive from Miami’s famed South Beach, the neighborhood is full of interesting cultural landmarks. Learn about traditional, rustic Cuban cuisine by tasting your way through the must-visit street in the area — Calle Ocho. Meet local artists, watch cigar rollers, take a peek at Domino Park – all while getting the insights of a vibrant Miami neighborhood.

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 / 12:30pm – 4:30pm

Design District Culinary & Art Tour

Please meet in the lobby for transportation.

$245 per person. Includes: 2.5-hour walking tour, Guided tour of local landmarks in between stops, Seven (7) Tastings, Applicable Fees & Gratuity, Mini-bus charter and DECO Staff.

The once-overlooked area of the Design District is now a vibrant destination with magnificent modern architecture and breathtaking art installations on public areas. Savor your way through the neighborhoods while we tour tapas-style. Learn about The Miami Design District pioneer, Craig Robins, as we unfold the fascinating stories about the neighborhood’s past, present and what’s coming next. Visit the Fly’s Eye Dome by Buckminster Fuller, be impressed by the “Jungle,” and discover a formidable sculpture of the man who defined modern architecture. Connect with Sou Fujimoto’s most acclaimed masterpiece inspired by organic eco-systems. Master the art of “tapeo,” that involves walking, talking, drinking, and nibbling for a few hours.

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 / 12:30pm – 4:30pm

Everglades Eco Tour

Please meet in the lobby for transportation.

$170 per person. Includes: 40-minute Private Airboat Ride, 20-minute Wildlife Nature Show, Jungle Trail, Exhibits Earplugs for each guest, Applicable fees & gratuities, Mini-bus charter, and dedicated DECO Staff. LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED.

Journey into nature's secretly preserved wilderness made up of 1.4 million acres of grasslands and hardwood hammocks aboard Everglades Safari Park private airboat rides. This thrilling airboat ride takes you to the legendary Everglades National Park, recognized as the most unique ecosystem. Our professional tour guides will guide you through this natural wonder where you will encounter lush vegetation and tranquility. You will be amidst alligators, native flora and fauna & other exotic wildlife in their habitat as you thrust through this River of Grass. After the airboat ride, guests will watch the wildlife nature show before having free time to explore the jungle trail and exhibits.

For a list of current registrants, click here.

Note: All leisure activities have a minimum participation requirement and are subject to cancellation. If a cancellation occurs, a refund may be provided for that activity. Full refunds cannot be guaranteed for cancellations received after April 1st and on-site registration will be on a space-available basis only. A wait list will be available for all tours when the maximum number of attendees has been reached. After April 15th, BSA is unable to accept exchanges between individuals registered for an event who no longer wish to attend and persons wanting to register onsite.