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Text Box: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX REUNION October 11-15, 2006 Best Western Marina Grand Hotel 300 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 361-883-5111 or 800-444-6835

Text Box: USS Whetstone Rate Single   $65.00 + tax  $74.75 Double $69.00  + tax $79.35 Triple   $69.00  + tax $79.35 Quad    $69.00  + tax $79.35

Text Box: Located in the heart of downtown Corpus Christi, The Marina Grand Hotel is within minutes of the USS Lexington Museum, Texas State Aquarium, The Columbus Fleet, Science and History Museum, Bayfront Plaza Convention Center and the downtown entertainment district. This hotel offers 171 rooms all of which are accessed via interior corridors.  Each room has a balcony, providing partial view of the bay and marina.  In room safes are available for a surcharge.  Parking is free and the hotel offers all the amenities of a larger facility.  A complimentary Continental breakfast is provided each morning.  Although hotel does not have its own restaurant, there are several dining options within walking distance of the hotel.  Please call the hotel directly (361-883-5111) or (800-444-6835).  Please request the group rate for USS Whetstone Association Reunion when making reservations to guarantee you receive the special rate extended to our group.  Reservations must be made by 9/10/2006.  To confirm reservation, all guests will be required to (1) provide a major credit card at the time of making the reservation to establish a guarantee method of payment or (2) send a deposit equal to one night’s room and tax charges to the hotel reservation office within seven (7) days of making the reservation. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!!

Text Box: TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM -- Your experience begins on the walkways which feature images of whales, rays, dolphins, sharks, and the Gulf of Mexico itself. You enter the building by walking under our signature "waterfall" representing a full submersion into the Gulf of Mexico. You not only travel an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Gulf, but also have the opportunity to observe dive shows, feeding demonstrations, and have a "hands on" experience with sharks, stingrays.  .

Text Box: REUNION OPTIONAL EVENTS OVERVIEW  Thursday Day Tour  —  USS Lexington and Texas Aquarium (Day begins with historical city tour, continuing to USS Lexington for ship tour, lunch and memorial service.  After the memorial service, we will continue to the Texas State Aquarium for an tour of this wonderful aquarium. 

Text Box: Thursday Evening  —  A free night to enjoy wherever you choose.    Simply stay at the hotel and chat with shipmates or take this opportunity to catch the local trolley outside the hotel, stepping off to enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants in the area or visiting some of the other attractions in the area and do a little shopping.  It is your choice!!

Text Box: Friday Day Tour  —  Kingsville and the famous King Ranch   “Giddy-up” and come see Texas as it was and is!  This is a guided tour of the famous King ranch, “Birthplace of the American Ranching Industry.”  Stop at the visitor’s center to stretch your legs, pick up your guide and off we go for the King Ranch Historical Tour.  Next a stop at “The Saddle Shop” and the Historic Downtown Kingsville.  Then back in the saddle again for a short ride to the world famous “Joe Cotton’s BarBQue” for a unique dining experience.  “Head ‘um up, move ‘em out” for a short trip back to our bunkhouse after a South Texas adventure.

Text Box: Friday Evening  — Harbor Dinner Cruise aboard the Royal Princess II A luxury 100 foot cruiseliner with 120 maxium seating.  Our own private yacht for a unique dining experience and dancing.  Enjoy a spectacular view of Corpus Christi, the Port of Corpus Christi and the Bay while enjoying a leisurely evening.   

USS LEXINGTON TOUR -- Find action, adventure and excitement on America's most famous aircraft carrier!  Nicknamed "The Blue Ghost" by Tokyo Rose herself, the USS Lexington is a true living legend.  Decommissioned in 1991, this 910-foot, 16-deck, 33,000-ton aircraft carrier is now berthed in sparkling Corpus Christi Bay.  100,000 square feet and eleven decks are open for touring, climbing, learning and fun!   .
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




 

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