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Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort

18001 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
United States of America

Toll Free: 800-461-8501
General Phone: 305-692-5600
Guest Fax: 305-692-5601

Take a closer look at the hotel's features at the following link:

www.trumpsonesta.com

Dates

The World Greyhound Racing Federation Conference will take place over the dates of Wednesday, October 19 through Saturday, October 22, 2005 in Miami, Florida. Please refer to the Agenda link in this web site for more details. Please check back periodically for updated agenda information.

Special Note:

Prior to the WGRF Conference, you may be interested in attending the National Greyhound Association Fall Meet in Abilene, Kansas that runs from October 10–15, 2005.  For more information, please go to www.ngagreyhounds.com and click on The Meets and select the Fall Meet Schedule and/or call 785-263-4660.

You may also be interested in attending the Florida Gaming Summit at the Hyatt Regency in Miami, Florida that runs from October 17-18, 2005.  For more information, please click on the logo.

 

Location

Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort is situated on ten acres of beach/ocean front in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. The resort is surrounded by the affluent communities of Golden Beach, Bal Harbour and Aventura, just minutes away from Miami Beach, South Beach and the Art Deco District and many other South Florida attractions. Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort has great weather year round and the winter offers the warmest temperatures anywhere in the United States.

  • Ft. Lauderdale International Airport
    - 20 minutes

  • Miami International Airport- 30 minutes

  • South Beach- 25 minutes

  • Brickell Avenue/Downtown Miami
    - 30 minutes

  • Coconut Grove - 35 minutes

  • Port of Miami - 35 minutes

  • Key Biscayne - 40 minutes

Directions from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport

Allow yourself twenty-five minutes from door to door. As you exit Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, follow signs for I-95.

Take I-95 South to Exit 16, Ives Dairy Road. Take Ives Dairy Road East to Biscayne Boulevard (one mile). Turn right, South, onto Biscayne Boulevard and continue straight through 3 sets of lights; the Aventura Mall will be on your left. At the fourth set of lights turn left onto the William Lehman Causeway.

Follow signs for A-1A South (Collins Avenue). Head South on Collins Avenue and Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort will be on your left just past the 183rd Street lights.

From Fort Lauderdale International Airport

Rental Car


Taxi Cab: $41.00 one-way (approximately)

Tri County Transportation - Airport Express Shuttle
$13.00 per person, one-way
(954) 561-8888
(800) 244-8252

Airport Express Shuttle holds 11 passengers per van and makes various stops along the way.  It is located next to luggage area on ground level just outside airport doors.

 
NOTE:  Transportation from Trump Sonesta back to Fort Lauderdale Airport requires you to
           call Tri County Transportation 24 hours prior to departure time.

 

Directions from Miami International Airport

Allow yourself twenty-five minutes from door to door. As you exit Miami International Airport, follow the signs for State Road 112 and I-95 North.

Take I-95 North to exit 16, Ives Dairy Road. Take Ives Dairy Road East to Biscayne Boulevard (one mile). Turn right, South, onto Biscayne Boulevard and continue straight through 3 sets of lights; the Aventura Mall will be on your left. At the fourth set of lights turn left onto the William Lehman Causeway.

Follow signs for A-1A South (Collins Avenue). Continue South on Collins Avenue and Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort will be on your left just past the 183rd Street lights.

From Miami International Airport  


Rental Car

 

Taxi Cab: $52.00 one-way (approximately)


Super Shuttle
$18.00 per person, one-way
(305) 871-2000
(800) 874-8885

Super Shuttle holds 11 passengers per van and makes various stops along the way. It is located next to luggage area on ground level just outside airport doors.

 

NOTE:  Transportation from Trump Sonesta back to Miami Airport requires you to call Super
           Shuttle 24 hours prior to departure time.

 

Expenses

The cost of your airfare, hotel and ground transportation to and from the airport will be at your own expense. 

Airline Reservations

Certain discounts have been put in place for those traveling to this conference that may only be obtained through The Travel Team, Inc.  If you choose not to use this option, you must make your own travel arrangements. If you are interested in receiving a quote, please call The Travel Team, Inc. at 800-551-6562.  Refer to Meeting ID # 1699. 

Hotel Reservations

Please make your own hotel reservations by referring to the Hotel link in this website for more information on special room rates.

Cut off for registering is September 8, 2005.  

On-Line Registration

Please register you and your guest(s) by referring to the On-Line Registration link in this web site.  Registering will secure your meeting space, company sponsored meals, motor coach transportation to evening dinners and your name badge.

Cut off for registering is September 8, 2005.  After this date, please call Heidi Howard at 800-245-8326 x 7624.

Ground Transportation 

Please make your own ground transportation to and from the airport (see above options).

Attire

The dress code for all meetings and dinners is business casual. 
 
NOTE:  Thursday's dinner will be held on a beach setting so please dress casual as we will be outdoors. 

Climate

Average temperatures in Miami for mid to late October range from a high of 85 degrees and a low of 72 degrees Fahrenheit.  Average humidity in the morning is 87% and in the afternoon is 65%.   

Miscellaneous

Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort is in the Eastern Time Zone.