ITM 2013 General Information

ITM-33
33rd ITM
26-30 August, 2013,
Miami, Florida USA.

Transportation:

Many airlines fly to Miami, Florida from Europe and from many locations in the United States and Canada. Both the Miami International Airport and the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida airport are close to the Turnberry Isle Resort, which is located in Aventura, Florida. The best way to reach Turnberry Isle Resort from the Miami Airport is to use Super Shuttle for approximately $30 per person (http://www.supershuttle.com). The Turnberry Isle Resort is across the street from the Aventura Marriott Courtyard, so if you can't locate Turnberry Isle Resort on the website you can order service to the Aventura Marriott Courtyard and tell the driver to take you across the street to Turnberry Isle Resort. Taxi service is also available, but it costs more unless there are two or more passengers. From the Ft. Lauderdale airport use Go Shuttle (www.goairportshuttle.com) for approximately $20 or taxi service for $35 to $40. Rental cars are available at both airport locations but please note that Turnberry Isle Resort charges $30.00 per night, per car for valet parking. Guests are permitted unlimited in & out privileges.

TURNBERRY ISLE RESORT ACCOMMODATIONS:
Property Features and Services

  • 392 spacious guest rooms and suites, with high-speed Internet access, 3 dual-line wireless telephones, iHome AM/FM clock radio
  • Mediterranean-style resort secluded on 300 acres
  • Sanctuary for over 40 species of tropical birds-includes Flamingo Island
  • Botanical garden with 500 plant species
  • Chef's rare herb and tropical fruit tree garden

For the comfort and convenience of guests, all room and suite lodging at the Turnberry Isle Resort are non-smoking and feature the following standard amenities:

  • Three dual-line telephones with voicemail
  • 42” plasma television with remote control with in-room On Demand movies
  • iHome AM/FM clock radio and docking station
  • Wi-Fi Internet access
  • Daily maid service, nightly turndown service upon request
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Pet-friendly services & amenities
  • Mini bar with refreshments
  • Keurig coffee maker and electric tea pot
  • In-room safe
  • Air-conditioning with individual temperature control
  • Balcony/Terrace with table and chairs
  • French doors that open to the outside
  • Spacious marble bathrooms with soaking tub, separate shower and television
  • Hair dryer
  • Mini refrigerators and microwave ovens can be rented for a charge of $20 per day per refrigerator or microwave.

On-site Activities

  • 2 on-site, 18-hole championship golf courses, redesigned by golf legend Raymond Floyd
  • Tennis Center with four clay HydroCourts, lit for night play
  • 25,000-square-foot (2,300-square-meter), award-winning Willow Stream Spa, featuring 23 treatment rooms and fitness center
  • 3 outdoor heated pools, including LagunaPool with 35-foot-high (10.5-meter-high) water slide and 800-foot-long (240-meter-long) lazy river
  • Private Ocean Club on the Atlantic, with wave runner rentals
  • Supervised half-day and full-day programs for children aged 5-12
  • Retail shops and beauty salon
  • 2.9-mile (6.4-kilometer) jogging trail around resort
  • Nearby marina for yacht charters, excursions and snorkeling
  • Complimentary shuttle service to and from world-class shopping at Aventura Mall and Private Beach Club

Also included in your room rate are:

  • Gratuities for valet, bellmen, pool and beach attendants, and golf cart attendants
  • Use of the fitness centre
  • Admission to the Ocean Club
  • Shuttle service throughout the resort, Aventura Mall and to the Ocean Club
  • Unlimited local & 800 telephone calls (up to 30 minutes per call)
  • Guest Room Internet Access is complimentary.

EATING

The Turnberry Isle Resort has four very nice restaurants and five lounges. Aventura Mall, one of the largest malls in the United States is located across the street from the hotel and the hotel provides a free shuttle service to the mall. There are restaurants located in the mall in addition to a food court with about 20 food stations. There are also many restaurants in the city of Aventura, but you may need a rental car or taxi service to reach them.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

Beyond the sun, sand and surf, Greater Miami and the beaches offer many attractions. Just imagine: swimming with the dolphins, riding an airboat, taste testing at a winery, strolling through a museum. Miami attractions offer countless choices. To see what is available click on this link:
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/things-to-do/attractions

The Aventura Mall, located across the street from the hotel has 300 stores and restaurants. You can walk to the mall or take the hotel shuttle.

For a listing of events while you are in Miami click on this link and enter the dates of your visit:
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/events

For museums in the Miami area go to this link:
http://www.miamimuseummonth.com

For information on cruises and boat tours click this link:
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/things-to-do/cruise-overview

For dining options go to this link:
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/things-to-do/dining

Miami is known for its nightlife. For information click on this link:
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/things-to-do/nightlife

For shopping options in Miami go to this link:
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/things-to-do/shopping

USEFUL MAPS:

For a map of Miami showing airports, highways, and nearby cities go to this link:
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/maps

For a map showing locations of major attractions click on this link:
http://www.amazingmiamiattractions.com/Miami_Attractions_map.pdf