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| Helpful Information for CEO Attendees |  |
To view a pdf version of the Activity Guide, click here. |
Transportation
Transportation to and from Miami International Airport is sponsored by Wyndham-Jade. They will contact you prior to the Summit for your Sunday arrival information. Please sign up for one of the Wednesday departure shuttles on site. If your travel plans make it necessary to make alternate arrangements the airport is located 25 minutes from the Ritz Carlton Resort area and is about a $32 taxi fare.
Weather
Expect the weather to be in the low 70’s during the day with a low of 50 in the evening.
What to Wear
Summit attire is business casual – no ties/suits for men or dresses/suits for women required. In case of cold meeting rooms, be sure to bring a jacket or sweater. And since some of the events maybe held outdoors in the evening, please bring a light jacket or windbreaker.
Concierge Services at the Ritz Carlton Resort
The resort concierge will be happy to assist you with recommendations and reservations for activities in the area and/or help with dining choices and reservations. You may reach the hotel concierge at 786-276-4000
Nearby Golf Courses
• Miami Beach Golf Club - Premiere golf destination located in the heart of historic Miami Beach, with 128 acres of lush fairways and perfectly manicured greens; masterfully designed by Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest & Associates in 2002; 18-hole, Par 72, 6,800 yards from the back tees with Paspalum turf
• The Biltmore Golf Club (Coral Gables) - Designed by Donald Ross in 1925; 18-hole, Par 71, 6,642 yards from back tees
• Crandon Golf Course (Key Biscayne) - One of Miami's most picturesque courses, designed by Bob Hagge and Bruce Devlin in 1972 and re-designed by Von Hagge in 1993; 18-hole, Par 72, 6528 yards
• Doral Golf Resort and Spa (W. Miami) - Five, 18-hole courses
~ The Blue Monster - Designed by Dick Wilson in 1960 and restored by
Raymond Floyd in 1996; 18-hole, Par 72
~ Great White Course - Designed by Greg Norman in 2000; 18-hole, Par 72
~ Jerry Pate Silver Course - Originally designed by Bruce Devlin and Bob Von Hagge
in 1984, renovated by Jerry Pate in 1998; 18-hole, Par 71
~ Red Course - Originally built in 1962 and renovated in 1987; 18 holes, Par 70
~ Gold Course - Originally designed by Bob Von Hagge and the Devlin design
team in 1968, redesigned by Raymond Floyd in 1995; 18-hole, Par 70
Spa Services
No longer do spa savvy elite have to travel to Paris for the best and most renowned spa services in the world, for La Maison de Beauté Carita has crossed the Atlantic to open its first signature spa outside of Paris -- only at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, the first spa in South Beach to receive the Mobil Four-Star rating.
The only full service spa on South Beach, this temple of beauty is 16,000 square feet with 14-treatment rooms, a "Power Shower" with 23 body sprays, a fitness center featuring cardiovascular and weight training equipment, luxurious relaxation lounges, a full-service salon and two couple's suites.
For reservations, please call (786) 276-4090.
Nearby Attractions
Beach and Water Activities
• Miami Beach/South Beach - The world's most famous beach depicted in
postcards, movies and television shows worldwide; artistic lifeguard stands, two
children's playgrounds, incomparable people watching, strolling, bicycling and in-
line skating along concrete promenade bordering beach and famous Ocean Drive
Wave Runners
Ride $65.00 + tax for 30 minutes
Double Ride $70.00 + tax for 30 minutes
Parasail
800 FT for 10-13 minutes $65.00/per person + tax
Bicycles
Explore South Beach on a beach cruiser $25/day
Chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas
Chairs $20.00 (Complimentary for registered hotel guests)
Umbrellas $15.00
Cabanas $30.00
Please call the concierge at 786-276-4000 to reserve any of the activities listed.
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Attractions
• Art Deco Historic District (South Beach) - The nation's largest 20th Century National Register Historic District; the area features more than 800 historic buildings erected during the 1920s and 1930s and contains a variety of architectural styles. Walking tours of the district depart Saturdays and Thursdays; the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, introduces visitors to the historic Miami Beach Art Deco District
Art & Culture
• Jackie Gleason Theater (South Beach) - Located in the Art Deco District and adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center; the theater is the showcase for an array of performers and production companies, including the Miami City Ballet, the Miami Beach Broadway Series and contemporary entertainers
• New World Symphony (South Beach) - The local performance season includes five series of world-renowned, full-orchestra concerts, chamber music, family concerts, open rehearsals and concerts
Museums
• The Wolfsonian (South Beach) - Located in the heart of the Art Deco District, the museum showcases American and European decorative and fine arts produced between 1885-1945, offering a thought-provoking journey through the modern age
• ArtCenter/South Florida (South Beach) - Contemporary visual arts organization; art gallery and 45 artists' studios, free and open to the public; art classes available
• Holocaust Memorial (South Beach) - One of the world's most moving and beautiful memorials dedicated to the six million Jewish Holocaust victims before and during World War II
• Bass Museum of Art (South Beach) - Offers an overview of major European paintings, sculptures and textiles; the collection includes European and decorative artwork, as well as American, Asian and contemporary art
• Jewish Museum of Florida (South Beach) - Housed in an historic restored Art Deco building, the former Orthodox synagogue was built in 1936 and is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. The Museum collects, preserves and interprets Florida Jewish history since 1763
Shopping
• Lincoln Road (South Beach) - Twelve-block pedestrian promenade is one of South Beach's most charming shopping districts and a cherished source of rare and unusual merchandise; many restaurants, boutiques, outdoor cafes and interesting people watching
• Bal Harbour Shops (Miami Beach) - An exquisite collection of designer boutiques and restaurants in a tropical garden setting
• Village of Merrick Park (Coral Gables) - South Florida's newest luxury retail forum, a Mediterranean-style village featuring a fashionable collection of 115 luxury boutiques and restaurants, including Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom, set amid a delightful tropical garden
• Bayside Marketplace (Downtown) - A retail, dining and entertainment complex located on beautiful Biscayne Bay; visitors will find more than 150 shops, restaurants, bars and daily entertainment
• Miami Design District (Downtown) - A potpourri of restaurants, showrooms and galleries
selling furniture, accessories, antiques and art
Gardens & Zoos
• Miami Beach Botanical Garden (South Beach) - Visit this little gem of a tropical oasis in the heart of Miami Beach; stroll through a Japanese Garden and Bromeliad collection
• Parrot Jungle Island (South Beach) - Miami's newest attraction, opening July 2003, will feature world-famous parrot shows, a Serpentarium and Jungle Theater, an Everglades Habitat and open interactive aviaries all nestled on a lush tropical island.
