Florida Official Meeting Professionals Guide 2008

6 5 Stunning Shores Height restrictions along the area’s 42 miles of beaches mean the tallest structure you’ll ﬁnd is the historic St. Augustine Lighthouse. Marked by dunes, tumbling waves and golden sands, several area beaches are preserved as national or state parks. In the seaside communities of Vilano Beach, St. Augustine Beach and Crescent Beach, properties range from upscale boutique hotels to casual beach properties ideal for smaller meetings. Activities include deep sea ﬁshing, kite boarding, beach paddle tennis, horseback riding on the beach and just soaking up the sun. Unique Meeting Venues St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches offers several one-of-a-kind meeting venues. Host your special event on a sailing ship, at a beautiful beach or in a centuries-old historic home. The architecturally-stunning Lightner Museum provides a spectacular setting for group functions, as do the brand new Clubhouse at TPC at Sawgrass and the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. 7 6 World-class Spas Easy Airport Access Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is about 50 minutes north of St. Augustine; 30 minutes from Ponte Vedra. The St. Augustine-St. Johns County Airport (SGJ) is a 10-minute drive for groups using private planes and is now offering commercial ﬂights via Skybus Airlines. By car, the destination is easily accessible from the north and south by Interstate 95 and from the west by Interstate 10. Florida’s Fabulous Climate Gentle ocean breezes and a year-round temperate climate characterize local weather. Average daily temperatures range from a low of 57˚ F in January to a high of 81˚ F in August. 10 9 8 Ponte Vedra Beach is home to two new, world-class spas: The Spa at Sawgrass Marriott Resort and the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club’s spa, which opened in November 2006 and, at 30,000 square feet, is the region’s largest. Other area spas include the PGA TOUR Spa Laterra, located at the World Golf Village, which specializes in golf-enhancement services as well as traditional spa treatments. CONTACT: St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau 800-418-7529 • www.getaway4ﬂorida.com O ff i ci al VIS IT FLO RIDA® Meet i ng P rof essi onal s Guide 45 http://www.getaway4florida.com

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Florida Official Meeting Professionals Guide 2008 Contents How to Use this Guide VISIT FLORIDA® Welcome Florida Encounter® Cover Your Event Insurance Introduction Destinations Settings Accommodations Golf Spas Events Teambuilding Value Culture Small Meetings Focus Regional Overview North Regional Introduction St. Augustine Jacksonville Amelia Island Central Regional Introduction Kissimmee South Regional Introduction Naples Fort Myers & Sanibel Palm Beach Fort Lauderdale Miami Meetings Resources Advertiser Index

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