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Page 12, The Islander

Happenings

And Away They Go!

Cancer Alliance Gallivants To Singita

Teresa Chope, owner of bespoke travel company, Gallivant CEO Jo Bailes, who made a special appearance traveling Richard Hurtado,
Ltd., hosted a Travel the Day Away cocktail reception on all the way from South Africa. Singita, an award-winning David Sarama, Dan
Wednesday, Jan. 22, in a beautiful “secret” Palm Beach luxury ecotourism company owns and operates camps and Drennan, Barbara
Garden designed by Fernando Wong. “We are thrilled to private villas across Africa. Zand, Susan Cushing,
support the inspiring work of Cancer Alliance. They provide The night was interactive, with guests sharing their Elizabeth DeBrule,
so much support for people within the community.” favorite travel destinations, and the journey took off and Gail Worth.
The reception honored this year’s Cancer Alliance’s from there. CeCe Black was the lucky recipient of $5,000 “We are extremely
Shop the Day Chairs, Jacqui Michel, Nancy Stone and in travel services for participating in the “Where in the grateful to Teresa
Kristina Gustafson, and Shop the Day Away’s major World” guessing game. Chope and Gallivant
donors and friends. Guests were transported to exotic The guests attending included Sheila Buchbinder, Travels for their
lands by Gallivant Ltd.’s travel experts and by Singita Arlette Gordon, Farley Rentschler, Antony Bailey, generous support of
this year’s sold out
Shop the Day Away
L u n c h e o n , ” sa i d
Stanton Collemer,
CEO of Cancer
Alliance. “The
generosity of our Sheila Buchbinder and Barbara
partners, sponsors, Zand
and supporters enables
us to alleviate the financial burden for local cancer
patients who need additional assistance.”
For more information about Cancer Alliance of Help
& Hope, please visit CAHH.org.
Photos courtesy of Capehart
Arlette Gordon and Nancy Jody Morrison and Susan
Stone Cushing Jacqui Michel, Nancy Stone, Kristina Gustafson

Antony Bailey and Farley Philo Rosenfeld and Annie
Rentschler Cardelus Jones Jo Bailes Teresa Chope and the Gallivant Ltd. team

Palm Beach International Boat Show

Expands To Five Days To Support Growing Demand

Building On 43 Years Of Excellence, The Palm Beach International Boat Show

Promises An Unmatched Experience In 2025

The Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS), enriching experience for all who attend, ensuring this event
owned by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach continues to be a key gathering point for boating enthusiasts,
County (MIAPBC) and produced by Informa Markets, is professionals, and families alike.”
thrilled to announce its expansion to five days in 2025. The Palm Beach International Boat Show continues to
The event will take place from Wednesday, March 19 to solidify its position as the leading force in South Florida’s
Sunday, March 23, along Flagler Drive in downtown West boating and marine industry, serving as a key economic
Palm Beach. This expansion is in response to the high driver for the Palm Beach community. According to a
demand from exhibitors, attendees, and the community, 2022 analysis, the event generates an estimated statewide
all eager to explore and engage with one of the largest and economic impact of more than $1.05 billion, with over
most prestigious boat shows in the world. $725 million in sales attributed to the show. The continued
“This expansion will elevate the Palm Beach International growth and success of PBIBS have prompted new
Boat Show to new heights, allowing us to showcase the enhancements to meet the rising demand and elevate the
latest innovations in boating and water sports, while overall experience for attendees.
further enhancing the experience for our visitors,” said “This expansion reflects the overwhelming demand
Andrew Doole, president of U.S. Boat Shows with Informa from those who are eager to engage with the marine industry,” said Alyssa Freeman, executive director of the
Markets. “We’re excited to offer a more immersive and Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County.
“The demand speaks volumes about the strength of the
boating market and its contributions to the local economy.
We’re thrilled to extend the boat show by an extra day to
maximize its impact.”
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing To accommodate increasing interest, the expanded
Palm Beach County and is a privately show will introduce a dedicated “preview” day on
owned and managed company. Wednesday, providing an exclusive first look at the
Captain’s is committed to providing exhibits. Available for more than 55,000 attendees, the
dependable, reliable and professional preview day offers early access displays ranging from
ground transportation to and from all
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 inflatables to superyachts, seminars and classes on various
To reserve your vehicle: marine-related topics, and a diverse selection of marine
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com
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