Florida Official Meeting Professionals Guide 2008

Award-winning Jacksonville and the Beaches offers the best of two worlds. Big-city amenities blend harmoniously with nature to create the ideal meeting destination. 10 Airport Accessibility NORTH FLORIDA Reasons to Meet in Jacksonville 7 1 Thriving Metropolis Meets Southern Hospitality Big-city Jacksonville is a recordbreaking destination for meetings. It is the largest city in the continental U.S., the fastest growing city in the Southeast and the eighth fastest growing city in the U.S. Located in Northeast Florida and recently ranked “most affordable location for corporate meetings” by an independent meeting planning website, this dynamic metropolis offers the best of urban amenities sweetened with Southern hospitality. Diverse and Distinctive Group Settings Jacksonville and the Beaches provides a wide variety of accommodations, diverse meeting space and a city-wide total of 22,425 guest rooms. You will ﬁnd the ideal setting for any group among the array of urban, suburban or beachfront properties. The historic Prime F. Osborn, III Convention Center is one of the largest meeting and convention facilities in the area. Spectacular Shorelines and Temperate Climate Bordered on the east by 20 miles of stunning Atlantic coastline, Jacksonville offers the best of both worlds for groups. With a sub-tropical climate and an average of 220 days of sunshine per year, groups can enjoy the warm weather and the sparkling seashore year ‘round. Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), located just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, provides non-stop ﬂights to major U.S. cities including those that serve as international gateways. For ease of group travel, more than a dozen major airlines and a network of regional carriers provide approximately 200 daily arrivals and departures at JAX. Jacksonville International Airport offers convenient access to over 4.9 million travelers per year. 48 mee t ing s . V IS IT F LO R I DA .c o m 1 2 5 3 4 Interesting Off-site Opportunities Group venues are as varied as the distinctive neighborhoods in the Jacksonville & the Beaches area. The downtown entertainment district is a walkable array of many creative options for dining and private events. Off-site venues from cultural to beachside ensure an impressive and different group experience. http://meetings.VISITFLORIDA.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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