April 14 - 17, 2005      ·      Boca Raton Resort & Club     ·      Boca Raton, FL USA

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GETTING THERE


By Air
The Boca Raton Resort & Club is easily accessible from three major international airports:

Discounted Airfares
Discounted airfares have been negotiated with airlines to & from Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood, Palm Beach and Miami International Airports. You may contact the airlines directly or via your travel agent and provide the appropriate group discount code:

  • United: (800) 521-4041 – Discount Code: 529CC
  • American: (800) 433-1790 – Discount Code: A6045AQ

By Yacht
The Resort and Club is located at mile marker 67 on the Intracoastal Waterway, making it easily accessible by yacht.

By Car
Interstate 95 and Florida Turnpike provide easy access to Camino Real. Boca Raton Resort & Club is located on Camino Real between U.S. 1 (Federal Highway) and A1A.
 

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Driving Directions
Click here to access driving directions from all three area airports.


Discounted Car Rentals
Mo
st major car rental companies operate out of or near all three area airports.  SIOR has negotiated a group discount with Avis Car Rental with locations at all three airports.  To take advantage of this discounted rate, please click here or call 1-800-331-1600 and use your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number J906583

Taxi Service
Fort Lauderdale Int. Airport: Taxis available on demand. Check in at the Transportation Podium located lower level, curbside of each terminal. Estimated fare to Boca Raton Resort & Club: $65.00 for a 30-40 minute cab ride.

Palm Beach Int. Airport: Taxi service is available at the transportation desk at each end of the terminal building, Level One. Estimated fare to Boca Raton Resort & Club: $65 (for up to 3 passengers) for a 35-45 minute cab ride.

Miami International Airport: Taxicabs are available only on the arrival (ground) level at Miami International Airport, outside of the baggage claim areas. Estimated fare to Boca Raton Resort & Club: $150 (for up to 3 passengers) for an hour to hour-and-a-half cab ride.

Limo Service
Fort Lauderdale Int. Airport: Check in at the Transportation Podium located lower level, curbside of each terminal. Estimated fare to Boca Raton Resort & Club: $105 (for up to 3 passengers) for a 30-40 minute ride.

Palm Beach Int. Airport: Limousine service is available at the transportation desk at each end of the terminal building, Level One. Estimated $105 (for up to 3 passengers) for a 35-45 minute ride.

Miami International Airport: Estimated $170 (for up to 3 passengers) for an hour to hour-and-a-half ride.

Shuttle Service
Fort Lauderdale Int. Airport: No service from Fort Lauderdale to the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

Palm Beach Int. Airport: SuperShuttle provides transport to the Boca Raton Resort & Club for approximately $25 per person. The SuperShuttle Transportation desk is located on the Lower Level/Baggage Claim at either end of the airport.

Miami International Airport: SuperShuttle provides transport to the Boca Raton Resort & Club for approximately $65 per person. SuperShuttle vans are available only on the arrival (ground) level at Miami International Airport, outside of the baggage claim areas.

Reserve online or call (800) BLUE-VAN (258-3826).  Reservations are not required.
 

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Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time

Climate
Boca Raton offers a year-round tropical climate with average temperatures ranging from 73 degrees (F) in the winter to 83 degrees (F) in the summer.

Dress
Recommended dress for the SIOR Spring Convention is business casual. However, session speakers are asked to dress in traditional business attire.

More Information
Several other websites are available for additional information:

Boca Raton Business Directory, Community Directory, Beaches, Real Estate
Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Boca Raton Resort & Club

 QUESTIONS?                                                                                                                          back to top

General: Pam Fitzgerald 202.449.8220 or pfitzgerald@sior.com
Hotel Reservations: Luis Rimoli 305-948-6345 x22 or luis@cgxi.com
Registration: Steve Banovac 202.449.8236 or sbanovac@sior.com
Optional Events: Emily Blanton 202.449.8224 or eblanton@sior.com
Exhibiting Opportunities: Luis Rimoli 305.948.6345 x22 or luis@cgxi.com
Kip Kennedy 714.962.6990 or kipkennedy@aol.com
Sponsoring Opportunities: Pam Fitzgerald 202.449.8220 or pfitzgerald@sior.com
Kip Kennedy 714.962.6990 or kipkennedy@aol.com
Programs: Robert Hammond 202.449.8212 or rhammond@sior.com