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Topics in Family Medicine and Primary Care

4 Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Round-trip Tampa, Florida
November 18 – 22, 2021
Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
16 ANCC Contact Hours
ALSO AVAILABLE:
10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
10 ACPE Credits
10 Contact Hours

COURSE FEES

CREDITS/CONTACT HOURS ATTENDEES COURSE FEES
10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 10 ACPE Credits, 10.0 Contact Hours Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Pharmacists, & Dentists $695
Physician Assistants $595
Nurse Practitioners $595
Nurses, Students & Others $395
16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 16 ACPE Credits, 16.0 Contact Hours Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Pharmacists, & Dentists $995
Physician Assistants $750
Nurse Practitioners $750
Nurses, Students & Others $595

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses

PROGRAM TOPICS

Course Purpose: The purpose of this CME activity is to discuss common general medical conditions and to provide updated guidelines for their management and prevention.

Topics have been chosen to benefit the family physician, general internist and Advance Practice Professionals in an ambulatory care setting.

  1. Identifying and Managing Low Health Literacy
    • Understand which patient groups are at greatest risk for low health literacy
    • Appreciate the role that low health literacy plays on health outcomes
    • Review a simple intervention to identify the low health literacy patient
  2. Preoperative Assessment of Cardiac Risk in Non-Cardiac Surgery
    • To appreciate causes of perioperative cardiac events
    • To understand which patients require preoperative assessment
  3. Hypertension in African Americans
    • To understand the prevalence of hypertension in African Americans
    • To review social determinants of health which impact on effective treatment in this population
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  4. Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Primer for Primary Care Clinicians
    • Review the role of the primary care clinician in the co-management of rheumatoid arthritis
    • Describe the role of disease-modifying drugs (DMARDs) on the clinical course of rheumatoid arthritis
  5. Physician Wellness and Resilience: Old Problem; New Urgency
    • To define physician wellness and the impact of physician stress on physicians and their patients
  6. To describe new interventions to help physicians cope with wellness issues.
  7. Heart Disease in Women
    • Appreciate sex-related differences in symptoms of ischemia between men and women
    • Review non-traditional risk factors for CAD impacting women that deserve special attention
    • Discuss strategies to raise awareness and close the gaps to optimize treatment of heart disease in men and women
  8. Resistant Hypertension - Review of Case Studies to Enhance Understanding
    • Through the use of case studies review the epidemiology the clinical presentation and evidence-based approaches resistant hypertension (HTN)
    • Use current guidelines and algorithms to develop treatment plans for patients with HTN with an emphasis on resistant HTN
  9. Smoking Cessation
    • Recognize the role of smoking in disease etiology and the Health Consequences as identified in recent Surgeon General and CDC Reports.
    • Develop methods of how to recognize influence and build confidence in a patients’ ability to quit smoking as per the AHCPR Guidelines.
    • Utilize techniques and develop resources to enhance a patients' ability to stop smoking, such as the NCI and smokefree.gov.
    • Recognize the various benefits or advantages, indications and contraindications for use of the various available drugs and devices to assisting your patient in smoking cessation
  10. Depression
    • Explain the incidence and prevalence of depression.
    • Evaluate patients with signs and symptoms of depression so as to make an accurate diagnosis as per the APA and DSM-5 Criteria.
    • Prescribe appropriate medications and/or behavior modification to treat depression as well as bipolar disorder from initiation to continuation and maintenance, when needed
    • Identify the suicidal patient and take appropriate actions for their safety as well as the public.
  11. Anemia
    • Develop a diagnostic strategy to ascertain the etiology of the anemia.
    • Utilize the guidelines for diagnosing anemia in children and adults in terms of available testing.
    • Develop a clinical approach to treating various anemias to include Iron Deficiency and “Anemia of Chronic Disease” due to infections, inflammatory diseases, CKD, Malignancies, Cytokines, Interferons, TNF’s, etc.
    • Describe the role of consultants in the evaluation and management of anemia.
  12. Improving Compliance
    • Use techniques that can better detect non-compliance in their patients.
    • Apply techniques that can be used to increase compliance in their patients
  13. Headache
    • Construct the approach for evaluating a patient with possible migraine headaches.
    • Assess the advantages of supportive therapy and lifestyle changes in treating migraine headaches compared to pharmacologic therapy.
    • Appraise the pharmacologic options for treating the acute pain of a migraine headache
    • Recommend a prophylactic therapy regimen for patients with recurrent migraine headaches.
  14. Thyroid disease
    • Formulate a plan for the evaluation of a patient with presumed thyroid disease.
    • Interpret common lab and imaging tests in the evaluation of a patient with thyroid disease.
    • Select appropriate treatment modalities, both medical and surgical, for patients with thyroid disease according to the American Thyroid Association
  15. Guidelines. Routine Adult Care
    • Determine which screening tests are indicated for particular patients, according to USPSTF guidelines.
    • Employ Guideline recommendations presented for common disorders such as HBP, Lipids, STD’s, Cancers-lung, Cx, Breast, etc; AAA, Hep B & C; T2DM, etc.
    • Advise your patients regarding vitamins and supplements as per the USPSTF and Evidence.
    • Order appropriate immunizations for adult patients as per the ACIP and CDC Schedules
  16. Obesity
    • State the epidemiology of obesity in America and the health risks associated with obesity.
    • Assess patients who are obese and determine that they are in need of treatment.
    • Recommend and utilize the ACC/AHA/TOS Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obese Adults with options available, including diet, exercise, medications, and bariatric surgery.
    • Employ the Endocrinology Society Guidelines on Pharmacological Management of Obesity

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through University at Sea®. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment to take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

David S. Kountz, MD, MBA, MACP

David S. Kountz, MD, MBA, MACP
Professor of Medicine Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Nutley, NJDr. David S. Kountz is a Professor of Medicine for the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and Co-Chief Academic Officer for Hackensack Meridian Health. He earned his AB at Princeton, MD at SUNY/Buffalo School of Medicine, and MBA at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ. He completed training in Internal Medicine at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. A board-certified internist, Dr. Kountz has had progressive responsibilities in academic medicine as Associate Professor of Medicine at Temple University School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Kountz's research interests include hypertension treatment and guidelines in underserved populations, health literacy, pipeline programs and leadership development. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, editorials and abstracts, and is a frequent speaker within and outside of his health network on a variety of topics in primary care.

Kevin Scott Ferentz, MD

Kevin Scott Ferentz, MD
Chairman, Department of Family Medicine Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) Lead Physician, GBMC Health Partners Primary Care offices at Owings Mills Clinical Associate Professor University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, MDIn 2012 Dr. Ferentz retired as an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine after 25 years on the faculty. During those years he served as the Director of Student and Employee Health, the Director of Clinical Operations for the department, and as Residency Director for 12 years. He went on to serve as the Chief Medical Officer for Baltimore Medical System, Inc. – the largest group of Federally Qualified Health Centers in Maryland, responsible for approximately 60 clinicians serving in six medical centers and eight school based health centers, caring for 45,000 patients and providing 155,000 visits per year. He then worked as the Medical Director of the Randallstown office of Chase Brexton Health Care. He is currently the Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) and the Lead Physician for the GBMC Health Partners Primary Care offices at Owings Mills. Dr. Ferentz is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Maryland and continues to educate medical students on a regular basis. Dr. Ferentz has authored more than three dozen articles and book chapters concerning issues in Family Medicine. His academic work centered on Smoking Cessation, and the recognition and treatment of Depression in primary care. He received more than two dozen teaching awards, including two national awards: the Exemplary Teaching Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Outstanding Program Director Award from the Association of Family Practice Residency Directors. He was named one of the Best Family Physicians by Baltimore Magazine in 1997, 2000, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018, and 2020. The Ladies Home Journal named him one of the best Family Physicians in America in 2002. He was named to Best Doctors in America in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2013. He appears in Who's Who in America in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2011. Dr. Ferentz provides continuing medical education lectures for several national CME providers. Dr. Ferentz is a past-President of the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians and served on several committees and commissions for the American Academy of Family Physicians. He has done hundreds of media spots on TV and for eight years he was the regular host of Sunday Rounds, the largest medical call-in show on public radio, heard nationwide, and around the world on the Armed Forces Radio Network and the Internet.

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA

Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.

 

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses:  Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 16 contact hours.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.

Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM as needed.   Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

ROYAL COLLEGE MOC

 

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada:
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

ROYAL COLLEGE MOC

 

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit reporting agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Prescribed credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of certified credits, and Elective credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of non-certified credits.

Members of the CFPC may claim up to 50 credits per five-year cycle from Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credits. Any additional credits are eligible as non-certified credits.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education


Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 16 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.

Joint Accreditation (ACCME, ACPE, ANCC) Logo

In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Logo
Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center Logo
Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 16 contact hours. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.
Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as needed. Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

Cruise Itinerary

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Thu Nov 18 Tampa, Florida
 - 5:00 pm
Fri Nov 19 *At Sea - Cruising
 - -
Sat Nov 20 Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico
 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Sun Nov 21 *At Sea - Cruising
 - -
Mon Nov 22 Tampa, Florida
 7:00 am -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas Map

Ports of Call

Tampa, Florida

Tampa serves as a vibrant gateway to Florida's Gulf Coast, a destination with enough substance to merit its own exploration. While many see it as a starting point, we recommend arriving a day or two early to discover a region that blends historic charm with a burgeoning cultural scene.

The city's most unique district is Ybor City, a National Historic Landmark where brick streets and wrought-iron balconies recall its past as the "Cigar Capital of the World." Once home to thousands of Cuban, Spanish, and Italian immigrants, it now offers a lively mix of history, dining, and nightlife. For a taste of that heritage, a meal at the landmark Columbia Restaurant is essential.

For a more modern perspective, the Tampa Riverwalk provides a scenic path connecting several key attractions. Stroll or bike along the waterfront to discover the Tampa Museum of Art or visit Armature Works, a beautifully restored streetcar warehouse now housing a sophisticated food hall with diverse culinary options. It’s an excellent spot for a casual, high-quality meal with waterfront views.

Across the bay, the city of St. Petersburg is home to the Dalí Museum, an architecturally stunning building that holds the largest collection of Salvador Dalí's work outside of Europe. Further south, in Sarasota, lies the magnificent Ringling Estate. Here you can tour the palatial Ca' d'Zan mansion, explore a world-class art museum, and delve into the fascinating history of the circus. For a dose of nature, the unspoiled coastline of Fort De Soto Park offers a welcome alternative to more developed beaches, showcasing Florida's natural beauty.

At Sea - Cruising

Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico

Puerto Costa Maya is best understood as a modern, purpose-built gateway to the Yucatán's less-traveled southern coast. The port itself is a self-contained village with pools, shops, and restaurants designed for cruise visitors. For a more authentic experience, a short taxi ride leads to the adjacent fishing village of Mahahual, where a beachfront boardwalk (malecón) is lined with casual restaurants and beach clubs offering a relaxed, local atmosphere.

The true distinction of this port lies in its access to significant, yet uncrowded, Maya archaeological sites. The most popular excursion is to the Chacchoben ruins, where partially excavated pyramids emerge from a dense jungle setting, offering a powerful sense of discovery. For those willing to venture further, the Kohunlich ruins reward the journey with the impressive Temple of the Masks. Another premier excursion is the Laguna de Bacalar, the "Lagoon of Seven Colors," whose stunning freshwater hues are a remarkable natural wonder. While Costa Maya lacks the organic history of an ancient city, it serves as an excellent and comfortable launchpad for a day of genuine historical exploration or serene natural beauty.

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PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through University at Sea®. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment and take advantage of our typically excellent rates.

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Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment

Suites

Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom, GS Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom (GS)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area with double sofa bed. Bathroom with tub and double sink. Concierge service. Stateroom: 385 sq. ft. Balcony: 106 sq. ft.
$2,134.00
Junior Suite with Balcony, J3 Junior Suite with Balcony (J3)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area with sofa bed and private bathroom with tub. Stateroom: 299 sq. ft. Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
$1,211.00
Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Royal Suite RS. Bedroom with king-size bed, and private bathroom with tub, double sink and bidet. Private balcony, living room with queen-size sofa bed and baby grand piano. Stateroom: 1,101 sq. ft. Balcony: 106 sq. ft.
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Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Owner's Suite - 2 Bedroom OT. Two bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to Royal King (one room with third and fourth Pullman beds), two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub), living area with double sofa bed, private balcony, and concierge service. Stateroom: 584 sq. ft. Balcony: 151 sq. ft.
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Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom OS. Queen-sided bed, bathroom with whirlpool tub, double sink and bidet. Separate living area with a double sofa bed. Stateroom: 512 sq. ft. Balcony 57 sq. ft.
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Suite/Deluxe Suite/Deluxe Oceanview Suite - 2 Bedroom (no balcony) VT. Two bedrooms. Master has two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom with tub. Additional bedroom with twin bed and two Pullman beds. Living room with double sofabed and second bathroom with shower. Stateroom: 584 sq. ft.
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Balcony

Oceanview with Balcony, 4D Oceanview with Balcony (4D)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
$511.00
Balcony Balcony Spacious Oceanview with Balcony 1B. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Stateroom: 204 sq. ft. Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Spacious Oceanview with Balcony 2B. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Stateroom: 204 sq. ft. Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Spacious Oceanview with Balcony 3B. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Stateroom: 204 sq. ft. Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Spacious Oceanview with Balcony 4B. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Stateroom: 204 sq. ft. Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Oceanview with Balcony 1D. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. Balcony: 20 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Oceanview with Balcony 2D. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. Balcony: 20 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Oceanview with Balcony 5D. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. Balcony: 20 sq. ft.
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Balcony Balcony Oceanview with Balcony 6D. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. Balcony: 20 sq. ft.
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Outside

Oceanview Stateroom, 2N Oceanview Stateroom (2N)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 155 sq. ft.
$363.00
Outside Outside Ultra Spacious Oceanview 1K. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, additional bunk beds in separate area, separate sitting area with sofa bed, and private bathroom with shower. Stateroom: 265 sq. ft.
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Outside Outside Spacious Oceanview 2M. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom.
Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
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Outside Outside Oceanview Stateroom 1N. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 155 sq. ft.
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Outside Outside Oceanview Stateroom 3N. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 155 sq. ft.
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Outside Outside Oceanview Stateroom 8N. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 155 sq. ft.
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Inside

Interior Stateroom, 4V Interior Stateroom (4V)
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft.
$291.00
Inside Inside Interior Stateroom 1V. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft.
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Inside Inside Interior Stateroom 2V. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft.
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Inside Inside Interior Stateroom 3V. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft.
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Inside Inside Interior Stateroom 6V. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft.
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Inside Inside Studio Interior 2W. Full size bed and full bathroom. Single occupancy stateroom, no single supplement required. Can sleep up to 1. Stateroom: 108 sq. ft.
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Before & After Your Cruise

Hotels

The laundry equipment at the Hyatt House Tampa Airport / Westshore hotel.
The laundry equipment at the Hyatt House Tampa Airport / Westshore hotel. The gym inside the Hyatt House Tampa Airport / Westshore hotel. Everything you'd expect to be available is available. The shuttle that brings guests of the Hyatt House Tampa Airport / Westshore hotel to and from the airport. The Hyatt House Tampa Airport / Westshore hotel bar area. A wide variety of alcoholic beverages are suspended on a shelf above the bartop. The Hyatt House Tampa Airport / Westshore hotel breakfast buffet. A spigot has been attached to a large container of ice water with lemon and lime slices floating inside it. The pool area at the Hyatt House Tampa Airport / Westshore hotel during the day. The water looks quite refreshing. A guest room inside the Hyatt House Tampa Airport / Westshore hotel. The room as a whole looks nice enough, but a horribly ugly piece of art hangs above the bed. The pool area at the Hyatt House Tampa Airport / Westshore hotel at night. There are lounge chairs, umbrellas, hanging light fixtures, and a fire pit. The outside of Hyatt House Tampa Airport / Westshore at night.

Hyatt House Tampa Airport / Westshore

Preflight and Postflight Convenience

5308 Avion Park Dr, Tampa, FL 33607 — Tampa

This modern hotel near Tampa International Airport has been thoughtfully designed to serve as your home away from home. Spread out in spacious rooms and residentially-inspired suites, appointed with all the comforts you need to kick back and relax. Guests are invited to dive into a heated outdoor pool, hit the 24-hour fitness center, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast.
The gym inside the Hilton Tampa Downtown hotel. A large mirror just behind the free weights allows guests to monitor their form.
The gym inside the Hilton Tampa Downtown hotel. A large mirror just behind the free weights allows guests to monitor their form. The breakfast area inside the Hilton Tampa Downtown hotel. A variety of fruits, cereals, pastries, and hot dishes are available. The main lobby of the Hilton Tampa Downtown hotel. Plenty of comfortable seating is available. A guest bathroom at the Hilton Tampa Downtown hotel. Two hand towels sit rolled up next to the sink. A guest room at the Hilton Tampa Downtown hotel. Two beds, a chair, a bedside table, and two lamps are visible. The rooftop pool at the Hilton Tampa Downtown. A small hot tub is visible in the foreground of the image. A courtyard just outside the Hilton Tampa Downtown. It's covered entirely in red brick, with hedges and a large fountain adding some visual intrigue to the space. An outside shot of the Hilton Tampa Downtown. Every side of the building is covered entirely in glass.

Hilton Tampa Downtown

Quality Downtown Lodging

211 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602 — Tampa

Experience superior service and refinement at Hilton Tampa Downtown. This upscale 520-guestroom hotel boasts a contemporary design and sophisticated amenities including a 24/7 fitness center and an outdoor rooftop pool. The distinctive hotel, located in the city center, is steps from the famous Tampa Riverwalk, Amelia Arena, and Tampa Convention Center.
Tampa Marriott Water Street's fitness center.
Tampa Marriott Water Street's fitness center. Tampa Marriott Water Street's rooftop pool. The Tampa skyline is visible in the background. A bar inside the Tampa Marriott Water Street hotel. It sports a vaguely eastern aesthetic. An outdoor restaurant at the Tampa Marriott Water Street hotel. This photo looks like it was taken just after sunset. A guest room at Tampa Marriott Water Street. This one features a balcony where guests can enjoy some fresh air. The Tampa Marriott Water Street Hotel's main lobby. Some interesting light fixtures hang from the side of the giant stone pillars that hold up the ceiling. An outdoor shot of the Tampa Marriott Water Street Hotel. Amalie Arena is seen to be just next door.

Tampa Marriott Water Street

Waterfront Luxury

505 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602 — Tampa

This hotel offers just what you need, exactly when you need it. Located in Tampa’s vibrant downtown district, the Tampa Riverwalk, Amalie Arena, Florida Aquarium and other attractions are right at guests’ fingertips. After a day of exploration, unwind in sophisticated lodging with stunning city and water views as well as contemporary décor with elegant touches.

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  • Dealing with a flight delay or cancellation
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  • Missing your cruise departure after a covered flight delay

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Reimburses your prepaid, non-refundable travel expenses if you need to cancel your trip due to a covered reason, such as you, a family member, or traveling companion experiencing a covered illness or injury. Examples include:

  • A doctor says you or a traveling companion is too sick to fly
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  • You have a traffic accident (not breakdown) on the way to the airport
  • A storm shuts down your airport for 24 hours or more

TRIP INTERRUPTION

Reimburses your unused, non-refundable travel expenses and increased transportation costs during your trip if you have to return home early due to a covered reason, for instance when a family member has a qualifying medical emergency and needs your care. Examples include:

  • You have a covered illness or injury and a doctor says you must return home
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TRAVEL DELAY

If you have a covered delay while traveling, travel insurance can reimburse you for meals, accommodations, and transportation expenses when your trip is delayed for a minimum number of consecutive hours for a covered reason. Minimum number of hours varies by plan.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE

Reimburses your expenses related to covered medical and dental emergencies* that might occur on your trip. This benefit can be especially helpful if you have a covered emergency outside the United States, as most health insurance policies won’t cover you outside the country. Examples include:

  • You slip and break your ankle while sightseeing
  • You get food poisoning while sampling the local cuisine
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Arranges and pays for medically necessary transportation following a covered injury or illness to the nearest appropriate medical facility to receive care and get you home after treatment.

BAGGAGE LOSS, DAMAGE, or THEFT

Reimburses the replacement of your lost, damaged, or stolen luggage and personal items while traveling.

BAGGAGE DELAY

Reimburses essential items purchased during your trip if your baggage is delayed for a minimum number of hours (varies by plan).

CHANGE FEE

Reimburses fees if you need to change your flight itinerary due to a covered reason.

24-HOUR ASSISTANCE

Provides around-the-clock support during your trip. Allianz Global Assistance’s staff of multilingual problem solvers can help you with medical, legal, and travel-related emergencies whenever they happen. Medical assistance may include, but is not limited to:

  • Medical triage with referrals to local prescreened medical providers
  • Ongoing medical monitoring
  • Payment guarantee
  • Emergency medical transportation

Additional services for travel-related emergencies can help with:

  • Missed connecting flights
  • Lost/stolen travel documents
  • Pre-trip information
  • Prescription replacements
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Our Promise to You

When you purchase any Allianz Travel Insurance plan, you automatically get 15 days (or more, depending on your state of residence) to review your policy documents. Within that period, you can cancel your plan for a full refund if you’re not satisfied, as long as you haven’t filed a claim or departed on your trip.

Need Help Along the Way?

Contact Allianz Global Assistance’s award-winning team of travel experts. Call anytime for assistance navigating travel mishaps overseas or in the U.S.—or help with everything from reporting lost baggage to locating emergency medical treatment. They can also help you replace passports, refer you to legal assistance, secure cash from home in case of emergency, and guarantee payment when you need to be admitted to a hospital, in some instances.

Contact Allianz Global Assistance

Phone (24/7):
1-800-284-8300 (within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
1-804-281-5700 (outside of the U.S., call collect)

File or Track a Claim

It’s easy and convenient to file and track a claim, upload documents, and more online. Start your claim using your email address or policy number.

File a Claim

If you need help filing a claim or understanding the claims process, visit the Allianz Global Assistance Claims Center.

Update Your Plan

If you need to update your travel insurance plan, such as adjusting the dates of your plan to reflect itinerary changes, please contact us or manage your plan online so your plan reflects your entire itinerary and provides the right amount of protection for your travels.

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About Allianz Global Assistance

Allianz Global Assistance is a world leader in travel insurance and assistance, helping millions of travelers across the globe every year. Allianz Global Assistance is owned by Allianz SE, the world’s largest diversified insurance company. For over 100 years, Allianz SE has helped protect important milestones in American history, insuring the Wright Brothers’ first flight and Golden Gate Bridge construction.

Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply including for pre-existing medical conditions. Insurance benefits underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: 2 Mid America Plaza, Suite 200, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181), rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233), rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101-C series or 101-P series, depending on your state of residence and plan chosen. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Plans only available to U.S. residents and may not be available in all jurisdictions. Allianz Global Assistance and Allianz Travel Insurance are marks of AGA Service Company dba Allianz Global Assistance or its affiliates. Allianz Travel Insurance products are distributed by Allianz Global Assistance, the licensed producer and administrator of these plans and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between AGA Service Company and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance benefits and assistance services. Any Non-Insurance Assistance services purchased are provided through AGA Service Company. Except as expressly provided under your plan, you are responsible for charges you incur from third parties. Contact AGA Service Company at 800-284-8300 or 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 or customerservice@allianzassistance.com.

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Shore Excursions

Browse pre-bookable shore excursions for this sailing through our partner, Shore Excursions Group. Their listings cover most of our ports of call with options for guided tours, transfers, private experiences, and self-guided activities — typically priced lower than the cruise line's equivalent excursions.

Note: shore excursions through this partner are operated independently of those offered by the cruise line, and the link below opens on shoreexcursionsgroup.com.

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