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resort showcase Biltmore - Miami miami, florida A luxurious legend beckons serious business. The classic Biltmore hotel, reflecting the sophistication of the 1920s, stands as an island of upscale elegance in the heart of Miami’s Coral Gables. For nearly a century, it has hosted heads of state and celebrities—as well as very special meeting groups. The Biltmore’s 275 rooms (including 133 suites) come complete with high-thread-count linens, Frette robes, super-plush towels, and oversized windows. Most have rich Jerusalem stone floors. The hotels’ public areas feature such details as vaulted, hand-painted ceilings, travertine and marble floors and columns, and leaded glass fixtures. The spirit of gracious living extends to the outdoors as well, with the 6,700-yard, 18-hole, par-71 championship golf course, designed by Donald Ross. The new John Pallot Golf Academy offers customized group programs. Planners can also organize tennis tournaments on the hotel’s 10 courts, illuminated for night play. The Biltmore’s 23,000-square-foot pool—the largest in the continental United States—comes complete with a multi-tier waterfall, and often serves as a backdrop for photo shoots. Its 12,000square-foot spa, with 12 treatment rooms, is a favorite for groups. The 10,000-square-foot fitness center has abundant equipment and offers more than 100 exercise classes each week. Under the leadership of Chef de Cuisine Philippe Ruiz, the signature Palme d’Or restaurant has won numerous awards for its French nouvelle cuisine. The Italian-Mediterranean Fontana Restaurant is known for its great wine list, its open kitchen, and the option for outdoor dining in the courtyard. Cascade Poolside Bar and Grill serves contemporary French-Caribbean and Spa Cuisine. The Biltmore’s 76,000-squarefeet of meeting space offers abundant choice. The Confer- ence Center of the Americas, just outside the main hotel, boasts 40,000 square feet of space, including the 6,528square-foot Country Club Ballroom, two amphitheaters, and 14 smaller meeting rooms. An additional 30,000 square feet of space, including the twin Granada and Alhambra ballrooms—each 3,744 square feet—and a selection of smaller rooms, is housed in a special wing of the hotel. Systems between the two meeting areas are fully compatible. The Biltmore is conveniently situated just 20 minutes from Miami International Airport. CONTACT Frank Fuentes Dir. of Sales (305) 445-8066 Fax: (305) 913-3152 E-mail: sales@biltmorehotel.com www.biltmorehotel.com and suit e s, 76,000 sq u are f e e t of f l e x i b l e indoor and outdoor me e tin g s p a c e i ncl udi ng tw o st ate of the ar t amphithe atre s , p rof e s s i on a l e xpe r ie nc e d c onfe r e nc e man a ge m e n t te a m , t ur n ke y in house c r e ativ e d e s i gn , 1 8 hol e c hampionship Donald Ross G ol f C ou rs e , 12 ,000 sq foot w or ld c lass s p a a n d f i tn e s s c e nte r , te nnis c ourts, highly a c c l a i m e d and aw ar d w i n n in g di nni ng. Biltmor e aw ait s t o plan you r e v e n t or m e e ti n g Call us today ( 800) 4 56 - 1 9 2 6 , ( 305) 9 1 3- 31 00 sale s @b iltmore hote l .c om Luxury ac c ommodat ion s with 2 7 6 gu e s troom s G O L F / S PA / T E N N I S / F I T N E S S / F I N E D I N I N G 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 1.800.727.1926 BiltmoreHotel.com 28 May 19, 2008 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION http://www.biltmorehotel.com http://www.biltmorehotel.com

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