Give Back Getaways® Protecting Florida’s Gold Coast
Friday, October 14, 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
John U. Lloyd State Park
Roundtrip transportation from The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale provided by the hotel.

Combining volunteer work with travel in an effort to protect Florida’s beautiful Gold Coast for many years to come.

Available for Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale guests only and advance reservations required by October 3, 2011.

Give Back Getaway program fee: $99 adults / $49 for children up to the age of 13.
Resort rates starting from $309

Contact: For reservations and additional information please contact the Concierge at (954) 302-6410 or fllrz.concierge@ritzcarlton.com.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale launches its first Give Back Getaways® at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park. The voluntourism program offers guests an exceptional opportunity to combine volunteer work with travel to help protect Florida’s beautiful coastline in a way that is meaningful to them, the environment and local inhabitants.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale invites guests to sink their feet into the sand at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park and learn how they can help protect the nearby neighboring coastline and habitat. A half day event leads guests to understanding Florida’s native settlers, the evolution of its coastlines, and the impact of industrialization, pollution and waste on the Gold Coast’s beautiful beaches. Native plants, fossilized animals and other key elements of the habitat’s natural ecosystem are presented by a local park ranger, creating awareness and promoting an in-depth understanding of “The Real Florida.” Handed a bag of sea oats, guests walk down to the beach and begin planting them by the shoreline. In time the sea oats will grow and push their roots further into the sand, holding the shoreline together and preventing future erosion. A boxed lunch, prepared by Ritz-Carlton chefs, is provided to enjoy oceanfront after their environmental contribution.