Florida Official Meeting Professionals Guide 2008

10 Spas and Golf Galore mee t ing s . V IS IT F LO R I DA .c o m SOUTH FLORIDA Reasons to Meet in Naples, Marco Island & The Everglades7 Meetings in paradise. An alluring combination of spectacular Gulf beaches, lavish accommodations, fabulous fairways and mysterious miles of Florida Everglades. Beach and Golf Resorts with Conference Facilities Range of Mid-size and Smaller Hotels In addition to larger resorts, Naples, Marco Island and Everglades City offer excellent choices for planners seeking host sites for small and mid-sized groups. Properties including the Hilton Naples; Bellasera Hotel; GreenLinks Golf Resort; the Inn on Fifth; DoubleTree Guest Suites, Naples; The Inn at Pelican Bay; Marco Beach Ocean Resort and more provide excellent accommodations, on-site meeting space and easy access to off-site locations that will vary your meeting program. Access to luxurious spa treatments and spa-themed breaks are a popular component of today’s meeting agendas. Consider the ﬁrst Golden Door Spa on the country’s East Coast at the Naples Grande Resort & Club, or the Balinesethemed spa at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa. Golf courses are everywhere in the Naples area, and professional instruction can be found at several locations including the Rick Smith Golf Academy at The RitzCarlton Golf Resort, Naples. For post-game soothing, players can try a golfer’s massage at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. 4 1 2 5 3 Beautiful, white-sand beaches and world-class golf can be found at the leading meeting and conference resort properties in Naples and on Marco Island. These resorts are experts at creating fun, fanciful and totally tropical events, such as welcome parties right on the beach. Golf tournaments are also popular. All of the area’s meeting properties have their own courses or can provide convenient access to nearby links. Memorable Off-site Venues Several interesting venues give a broader appreciation of Naples, Marco Island & The Everglades. Unique options include Naples Botanical Garden and NGALA, an African-themed reserve that thrills with wild animal encounters, entertainment and gourmet dining. The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens also hosts evening animalencounter events for groups. Take a sail on the 80-foot schooner Lady Stirling or charter the Naples Princess or Marco Princess yachts for a sunset dinner cruise. Miles of White-sand Beaches Thirty miles of Gulf beaches provide the perfect backdrop for a meeting in paradise. Beach exercise breaks, teambuilding games and beach receptions can infuse your agenda with a breath of fresh, tropical air. There are plenty of beaches to explore, from resort beaches to beach parks to deserted islands accessible only by boat. 90 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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