First Place Prize - 10 DAY “S/He Drives Me Crazy” CHALLENGE
FIRST PLACE PRIZE
Your choice of ONE of the following:
1. Indy Car Ride Along
Description:
Prepare to climb aboard a 600 horsepower, 2 seat Indy style race car and experience the thrill of a lifetime!
Sit back and hold on tight as you ride shotgun with one of our professional racing instructors at speeds approaching 180mph!
Like Mario Andretti, the racing legend who started this experience, you’ll be going full throttle with g-forces guaranteed to take your breath away.
Location:
Homestead Speedway, Homestead, FL.
Essential Information:
Participants must be in good overall physical condition, no taller than 6′5″ and weigh no more than 270 pounds.
There is no age limit to ride, however for safety reasons we do require a minimum height of 5′0″ and a weight of 100 lbs.
We recommend bringing drinks and snacks to enjoy while at the track. Some seating is provided, however, we recommend bringing lawn chairs to guarantee a seat for any spectators.
Duration:
3 or 6 lap packages; time at the track is approximately 2 - 3 hours
Maximum Participants:
1 per car
What to Wear:
Comfortable, casual clothes depending appropriate for the weather. Wear closed toe shoes, tennis shoes are recommended.
2. Private Surfing Lessons
Description:
There is no better way to get introduced into the world of surfing then through personalized one on one private surf lessons.
Get personalized expert surf instruction at one of the many private and beautiful beaches in either South Florida or Central Florida. You will receive the highest quality attention that you deserve and the professional service that you expect.
You can rest assured knowing that you will not only get expert surfing guidance but you will also take home a very enjoyable and memorable surfing experience.
Availability:
Year Round, 7 days a week between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm
Location(s):
Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Jupiter, & Cocoa Beach
Essential Information:
Must be at least 5 years of age. Lessons are available in English, Spanish, and French. All equipment will be provided.
Duration:
2 Hours
3. Playing Lesson with a Pro
Description:
Often following golf lessons on the driving range, golfers find themselves asking “I had the perfect swing on the range, why can’t I seem to transfer my skills to the golf course?”
With a Playing Lesson from PGA & LPGA Professionals at the Palm Aire Academy, you’ll learn how to actually play the game of golf. Although swing mechanics are important, there is much more to being a successful golfer. With a Playing Lesson, you’ll get out onto the course with your instructor and learn skills including:
- How to hit from different lies on the course (i.e. uphill, downhill, sidehill, etc..)
- Proper stance for various shots on the course
- Shot selection & club selection
- Course management and how to avoid trouble areas on the course
- Judgement of distances
About Your Instructors at the Palm Aire Golf Academy:
Palm-Aire Golf Academy is home to some of the finest teaching professionals in the nation. For the past fourteen years the instructors at Palm-Aire have been helping all types of golfers improve and get more enjoyment out of the game of golf.
In 1999, this Academy was voted one of the Top 8 teaching facilities in the United States.
Instructor Stephen Conte is a PGA Class A Pro, and is an accomplished player with many tournament successes. Stephen’s lifelong involvement in golf and his superior knowledge of the golf swing have made him one of the most qualified PGA Teaching Professionals in South Florida.
Instructor Michele Conte has been recognized as one of the Top 50 LPGA Teaching Professionals in the nation. Along with her tremendous teaching expertise, her friendly personality and excellent communication skills have made her one of the most respected and successful LPGA Teaching Professionals in South Florida.
Availability:
Pending instructor & course availability; generally available on weekday mornings & afternoon and weekend afternoons
Location(s):
Palm Aire Country Club; Pompano Beach, FL
Essential Information:
Includes cart & green fees for the duration of your lesson.
Duration:
9 Hole option approximately 2 hours; 18 Hole option approximately 4 hours.
4. Airboat Safari Adventure
Description:
Explore the Florida Everglades from a perspective like no other as our guides take you to places you have only seen on TV.
Travel approximately 38 miles deep into the Florida Everglades. Your experienced private guide will take you into the River of Grass and man made rivers of the region. View amazing wildlife, including alligators and wild birds; and view the flora and fauna of Everglades National Park.
Join us for an experience of a lifetime that you will always remember!
Availability:
Year Round- weather and water permitting
Location(s):
Miami, FL- at the start of the Everglades
Duration:
1.5 hours- you will travel approximately 38 miles
5. PGA National Golf Package
Description:
Celebrate Florida’s grand golfing tradition at PGA National Resort & Spa, a mecca for players and fans alike since 1981
Home to the Professional Golfers Association of America and the annual host of the Honda Classic, our celebrated Florida golf vacation destination has a distinguished history of tournament play - including the 25th Ryder Cup, the 69th PGA Championship, and nearly two decades of PGA Seniors’ Championships.
As our guest, you are invited to walk in the shadow of legends. Test your skills on 5 spectacular, tournament-ready courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Karl Litten, to name a few. Choose from a diverse array of layouts, each presenting its own exquisite challenge.
These include the narrow fairways of The Squire and The “Bear Trap” - the legendary 15th,16th, and 17th holes at The Champion - once called “the real killer in golf” by Lee Trevino.
Experience golf at its finest at PGA National - the true legend among South Florida Golf Courses.
Availability:
Rates are for 2011 & 2012 bookings only. Bookings beyond 2012 may incur additional charges.
Year Round; however rates may fluctuate based on time of year, and there may be blackout dates for tournaments and/or holidays.
A Season - January 13 - April 13
B Season -April 14 - May 18
C Season - May 19 - September 30
D Season - October 1 - December 31, 2012
Blackout Dates: February 24, 2012 - March 3, 2012; April 5 - 14, 2012; July 19 - 28, 2012.
Location(s):
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Essential Information:
Golf Package Details:
- Rates listed are valid for 2011 & 2012, bookings beyond 2012 may require additional charges due to rate increases.
- Rates include green fees, cart fee, practice facility, range balls and golf bag storage.
- Rates are applicable for Estates, Haig, Palmer and Squire Courses plus one round per person on the Champions Course (Champions course surcharge included in price).
- Replay rounds (i.e. a second round for a day) are based on availability and can be arranged directly with the resort for additional fees.
- Accommodations are for a Superior Room Type at the Resort and include either a standard King or 2 Double Beds.
- Rates include access to Health and Fitness Center and usage of tennis facility.
- Includes Full American Breakfast per person, per day.
- Champion Course is cart path only.
- Fore Caddies are available and can be requested when making tee time. There will be an additional charge for the fore caddies.
- Additional inclusions: free local and 1-800 telephone calls; daily newspaper delivery; high speed wireless internet access throughout Resort and guest room; aerobic classes including Pilates mat class, yoga, dance and spinning; daily complimentary coffee.
- All taxes and resort fees are included in the price.
Other Important Information:
- Check-In is at 4:00pm and Check-Out is at 12:00 noon
- Closest airports: Palm Beach Int’s - 15 miles; Ft. Lauderdale Int’l - 61 miles; Miami Int’l - 80 miles
-Reservations that cross seasonal trend dates will be billed at the prevailing date.
*The prices listed are inclusive of all applicable taxes, fees and Daily Resort Charges.
Duration:
There is a 2 night minimum for each package. Each day includes 1 night of accommodation and 1 round of golf.
6. Harley Davidson Rental
Description:
Here is your chance to “Rent the American Dream” and experience the ultimate vacation adventure by touring on a prestigious Harley-Davidson.
Whether its just for a day or for a full week, you are in for the ride of a lifetime on a perfectly maintained Harley-Davidson motorcycle completely equipped for touring.
Like a modern cowboy on a steel and chrome steed, you will be able to discover America in its most natural state.
Choose from several different Harley-Davidson models including the Road King, Heritage Softail, Low Rider, Fat Boy and more.
Availability:
Mon - Sun, 9am to 5pm
Location(s):
Miami, FL
Essential Information:
Rental includes, helmet, unlimited miles and all applicable taxes. Fuel costs are client’s responsibility. Additional costs and minimum day rentals will apply for one-way trips and during high season events, such as Sturgis.
All drivers must be 21 years or older and must possess a valid drivers license (motorcycle license) that qualifies him/her to operate a motorcycle.
All rentals come equipped with saddle bags for storage of personal items.
Additional terms and conditions will be presented at time of rental, including a credit card authorization for a deposit. Typically about $1000, depending on the model.
Duration:
1-day
Maximum Participants:
Most bikes allow for a driver and a passenger.
Weather Dependent:
It is not recommended to drive a motorcycle in inclement weather. Should the weather be questionable, the supplier will issue a rain check good for up to one year.
What to Wear:
Helmets are provided with all motorcycle rentals and all tours. Clients are encouraged to bring their own helmets for comfort and style reasons.
7. Tandem Skydiving
Description:
Ready, Set, Go! Experience the unprecedented rush of freefalling at over 120 mph for over 40 seconds before pulling the chute for an amazing 7 minute float down from 5000 feet.
Before your jump you’ll have a 15 minute class going over how to help your instructor make your skydive the safest and most exciting skydive possible. After learning the basics of the tandem skydive, your instructor will help you into your harness and perform a safety check on all the gear.
Next it’s time to climb aboard your plane head skyward. Once you reach about 3,000 feet you’ll start your scenic flight over the Ocean. You’ll see the Miami skyline, the Atlantic Ocean, the Florida Keys and the whole South Florida Coastline.
Finally, over two miles above the ground, your instructor will ask you to assist him in getting ready for the skydive.
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. You and your instructor step to the edge and jump! Hit 120 mph while freefalling for over 40 seconds. When your parachute opens, you’ll peacefully float down from 5,000 feet. Your parachute ride lasts for about 7 minutes.
You’ll have the chance to steer your parachute as you float effortlessly back to earth, and don’t forget to take in all the beautiful scenery surrounding you!
Availability:
Year Round
Location(s):
Miami, FL
Essential Information:
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and weigh no more than 225 pounds. A DVD is available for an additional cost of $92 on the day of your jump.
Duration:
Plan on being at the skydiving center up to 2 hours.
8. Miami Scenic Plane Tour
Description:After departing Miami’s Homestead General Airport in a Cessna 172, your FAA certified pilot can customize a flight path taking you over Everglades National Park the only subtropical preserve in North America, the Port of Miami, known as the Cruise Capital of the World or the island paradise of Key Biscayne, a barrier island seven miles south of Miami.
Of course, no tour would be complete without a glimpse of famous South Beach, one of the most talked about beachfronts in America.
Regardless of your route, you are sure to enjoy the flight and the expert narration of our pilots.
Availability:
Year round availability, 8:00am-6:00pm
Location(s):
Homestead General Airport, Homestead, FL
Essential Information:
Price includes up to 3 passengers. Combined weight of passengers not to exceed 570 pounds.
Any age can safely fly; however, if the child is less than 10 years old, we ask that a guardian accompany them on the tour.
If you plan to Scuba Dive while vacationing in Miami, please remember to allow a minimum of 12 hours to pass before boarding any flights.
Duration:
45 -60 minutes of flight time.
Maximum Participants:
Up to 3 per plane.
Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.
What to Wear:
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions.
9. Wok Star Cooking Class
Description:
Experience a liberating, fun style of cooking without recipes or measuring!
Begin your class with a tour the beautiful venue and mingle with the other guests. After introductions, you’ll explore Asian ingredients and learn Asian cutting techniques.
The 5 key points of stir frying will be explained and every dish chosen will illustrate a different stir-fry combination.
You will also get the scoop on Asian brands and where to find them.
Armed with your new found knowledge you will be able to create hundreds of your own wok masterpieces.
Expand your culinary horizons with this fun and interactive cooking class.
The menu includes:
- Rainbow Lettuce Wrap
- Shrimp and Seasonal Veggies
- Tilapia in a Spicy Brown Bean Sauce
Availability:
Various weeknights 6:30-8:30 PM, and various Saturdays 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Location(s):
Miami, FL
Essential Information:
For ages 12 and up.
Duration:
2 hours
Maximum Participants:
There will be 15 or so students per class.
What to Wear:
Casual attire
10. Oleta Kayak Tour
Description:
Get away from the everyday hustle and bustle to enjoy a truly memorable day on the water!
Oleta River State Park is located at the northern end of Biscayne bay, just 15 minutes away from downtown Miami and 20 minutes away from downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Enjoy a guided kayak tour, exploring the beautiful waters of Biscayne Bay and paddling through mangroves and sea marshes. Keep your eyes open, as dolphins & manatees frequent the bay!
The Oleta River is a very beautiful place, and there is no more relaxing and enjoyable way to explore this wonderful area than by kayak.
Availability:
Year Round- 7 days a week
Location(s):
Oleta River State Park, FL
Essential Information:
State Park entrance fee of $6 per vehicle not included in price.
Participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment will be provided - your instructor will determine your type of kayak according to your experience, height and weight.
Duration:
2.5 - 3 hours
Maximum Participants:
You may be joined by up to 50 other people; however, there is a participant to guide ratio of 10:1.
What to Wear:
It is recommended to wear nylon shorts, sandals, and a hat. Also, bring sunscreen to help protect your skin from the sun
11. Miami Sunset Yacht Cruise
Description:
Prepare to experience the ultimate in South Florida luxury - a private sunset yacht cruise!
Once you step aboard, you’ll be greeted by your Captain and a Stewardess who are there to assure this is a truly memorable experience.
You’ll set out through beautiful Biscayne Bay and enjoy breathtaking views of downtown Miami and the infamous Miami Bayside.
46′ Cruisers Yacht:
The 2006 Cruisers Yacht features two state rooms, two heads, and a rich interior with touches of class everywhere you look. Her spacious cockpit is loaded with advanced electronics, fridge and an ice maker.
Step aboard for a truly luxurious way to spend an evening in Miami.
Availability:
Year round, Sunset times vary depending on the time of the year.
Location(s):
Miami Beach, FL
Essential Information:
Passengers must be at least 21 years of age. Does not include food or gratuity for your staff. If you enjoy your experience, gratuity of 15-20% is recommended.
Duration:
2 hours
Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Contact your experience provider with any weather concerns.
What to Wear:
This is your experience, wear what you like! Don’t forget to bring aboard any food or drinks you’d like to enjoy while on the water.
Second Place Prize - 10 DAY “S/He Drives Me Crazy” CHALLENGE
SECOND PLACE PRIZE
Ruth’s Chris Steak House serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth’s Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.
Third Place Prize - 10 DAY “S/He Drives Me Crazy” CHALLENGE
THIRD PLACE PRIZE
On this South Beach food tour, you’ll venture to the must-try hot spots that craft some of Miami’s tastiest bites.
A melting pot of cultures, South Florida’s offerings run the gamut from five-star gourmet to hole-in-the-wall delicious. Your guides will lead you through South Beach’s favorite culinary locales that are as varied as the communities of Miami.
Take in South Beach’s Art Deco architecture as you learn the cultural background and ingredients of each mouth-watering bite you’ll be tasting. This tour is a melting pot of cultures with 5 - 7 varied tastings that may include:
- Traditional Colombian cuisine
- Tastes of Argentina
- A Cuban Classic
- Gourmet Italian cuisine
- Tastes of Peru
- A special “Sweet” treat
Plus, you’ll get a chance to meet face to face with the people behind the food, and learn the stories behind the dishes you sample along the way.
The ultimate South Beach culinary experience!
Availability:
Thursdays - Saturdays at 6:00 PM; Tuesdays - Saturdays at 12:00 PM.
Location(s):
South Beach Miami, FL
Essential Information:
All tastings are included in the price. Please notify us of any food concerns prior to the tour. You will visit 5 - 7 different establishments that will happily fill most stomachs.
Gratuity for your tour guide is not included and is appreciated if you enjoy your experience.
Duration:
2 - 2.5 hours
10 DAY “S/He Drives Me Crazy” CHALLENGE
The 10 DAY, why are you so different, you say tom-ay-to, I say to-mah-to, I’m from mars, you venus, night owl, early bird, rough hand, smooth legs, apples & oranges CHALLENGE.
For 10 days beginning May 4th, we challenge you to create dates that celebrate the differences between you. Do something that you know your spouse loves, and you don’t so much, but are willing to do anyway. So, one date celebrating each of you and captured by a photo.
Now, here’s where we come in… in order to make the challenge “extra” valuable (in addition to the real value of celebrating one another), we are going to award you for your efforts. Every couple who registers and completes the assignment, will receive something, but of course, there will be some really GRAND prizes!
Beginning Friday, May 4 @ 12:12pm. Ending Monday, May 14 @ 12:12pm.
This is what you need to do:
1. Register » marriedyoulive.com
2. Complete the challenge by sending your pictures between May 4th and May 14th.
3. Grand prize winners will be announced May 19/20 during the weekend services and posted on Facebook after that.
GRAND prizes:
• The first 10 couples who send in their date pictures will get a $25 gift card to a local restaurant.
• Third place prize “South Beach Food Tour” (linked to the prize description)
• Second prize is a $200 gift card to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.
• First Prize for the top picture will choose from a list of incredible Miami experiences. (linked to the complete list of First Prize options)
Where: Anywhere you live (prizes redeemable in Miami, FL only)
When: 5/4/2012 @ 12:12pm to 5/14/12 @12:12 pm
What: Celebrate the differences between you by creating a date or dates that represents each of you. Take pictures (be creative) and send them to marriedyoulive@ubcmiami.org
How: That’s up to you!
Why: To remember why you love one another, differences and all!
OK - so that’s the challenge…get creative, get busy, and get crazy in the right way!










