Remember to make sure all your travel and personal identification documents are in order before your trip. You will be asked to provide them repeatedly during your travel.US residents will be asked to present a valid photo identification card before boarding a plane. International travelers will need to provide a passport valid for at least six months past the date of travel.
if you are traveling internationally, please keep in mind that you must first obtain a tourist visa. You should contact the American embassy or consulate in your country of residence to apply for a visa if you don't have one already. Remember to make two photocopies of your passport, one to give to someone at home and another to carry separately, in case your passport is lost. Call the nearest embassy or consulate and the local police to report a lost or stolen passport.
Average temperatures in Miami range from a low of 68º F to a high of 80º F in April. The city, and most of the state, is in the Eastern Standard Time zone (Greenwich Mean Time minus 5 hours).
Pack everything you'd need in any other major city except clothing for cold weather. Lightweight suits and business casual attire are appropriate for daytime meetings and presentations. A light sweater or jacket will suffice for evenings.For social and networking events, casual elegant attire is recommended. You should also bring light, cotton clothing and a pair of sandals to wear during your time off.
Remember to bring a carry-on bag that includes everything you might need in case your luggage is lost: a change of clothes, medications, spare contact lenses or glasses, all forms of money and any important documents.
Telefonica will provide transportation to the Biscayne Bay Dinner Cruise, Networking Art Reception, Tropicana Casino Night, Golf Tournament, Sailing Regatta and Spouse Program venues. Transportation pick-up will be at the lobby of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
Continous shuttle service to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel will be provided from the secondary hotels. Buses will run every 20 minutes starting at 7:00 AM.
Taxis can be picked up at each hotel by dialing the front desk or contacting the hotel concierge. The following are taxi cab fares for rides to the most popular destinations in Miami:
Miami International Airport: $25
Ft. Lauderdale International Airport: $75
South Beach: $25
Coral Gables: $25
Design District: $20
Coconut Grove: $15
Dadeland Mall: $35
Sawgrass Mills Malls: $100
Fares are subject to variables such as traffic and weather delays. If you’d like to contact a taxi company directly, please call Yellow Cab at (305) 444-4444 or, on Miami Beach, Central at (305) 532-5555.
ALL HOTEL CHARGES, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, PARKING, ROOM RESERVATIONS, IN-ROOM DINING, PHONE CHARGES, BUSINESS CENTER CHARGES, SPA TREATMENTS AND ANY OTHER CHARGES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONFERENCE ATTENDEE.
Mandarin Oriental Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive
Miami, Fl, 33131
(305) 913-8383
Mandarin Oriental, Miami is one of America’s finest hotels. Ideally located on Brickell Key island, the hotel’s deluxe, waterfront location perfectly befits the opulence you’ll find within. The rooms and suites are sumptuous. The award-winning restaurants and bars are some of the finest in Miami. And the Spa, with its uninterrupted views of the bay, is one of the most beautiful in the world.
Dining
Mandarin Oriental, Miami provides a five-star dining experience for guests and local patrons as well as for the array of international celebrities who frequent the hotel’s vibrant dining venues. Guests can choose from award-winning restaurants including Azul, Café Sambal and M-Bar.
Leisure Spa at Mandarin Oriental
The 15,000 square-foot Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami is an award-winning sanctuary. It features 17 private treatment rooms, including six stunning VIP suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bay.
For reservations, please contact:
Telephone: +1 (305) 913 8332
Facsimile: +1 (305) 913 8326
Email to:momia-spa@mohg.com
Fitness
Jogging
Accessible from the front of the hotel, a 1.3 mile outdoor jogging path circles the island of Brickell Key. It offers breathtaking waterfront and city views. A jogging map can be found in your guest room.
Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is luxuriously modern and features views of the infinity pool and Biscayne Bay. The equipment has integrated on board entertainment systems so you can watch TV or listen to music while training. The center also offers a number of fitness classes including Hatha, Ashtanga and Kundalini Yoga, Pilates, Tai Ch’i, and Meditation. The fitness center is located on the third floor of the hotel. Please call (305) 913-8510 to schedule an appointment.
Tennis
The Brickell Tennis Club is located only minutes away from the Mandarin Oriental hotel. Contact the hotel concierge to book a court, clinic or private lesson.
Beach
The Mandarin Oriental’s Oasis Beach Club features a 20,000 square-foot private white sand beach overlooking glittering Biscayne Bay. Amenities include comfortable day beds and sleek lounge furniture, an infinity-edge swimming pool and jacuzzi, spa cabanas and a sushi & pool bar.For more information, please visit: www.mandarinoriental.com/miami
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 S.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 358-1234
The striking white towers of Hyatt Regency Miami overlook Biscayne Bay and connect to the Convention Center providing effortless access to everything from Brickell and Coral Gables to Coconut Grove and Miami’s world-famous white sand beaches. Newly updated, the hotel offers an outstanding array of amenities - including dramatic bayside or skyline views from spacious guestrooms, and a lively bar and restaurant. Discover this exclusive setting among downtown Miami and experience the excellence you've come to expect from Hyatt.
For more information, please visit: www.miamiregency.hyatt.com.
JW Marriott Miami
1111 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 374-1224
Rising 22 stories from the heart of the financial district on prestigious Brickell Avenue, this downtown Miami hotel blends the features of a premier conference and meeting facility with timeless elegance, thoughtful amenities and award-winning service. As one of the most respected luxury hotels in Miami, elegantly furnished guest rooms and suites hold the finest of details. Dining delights, with a choice ranging from the wine inspired contemporary cuisine of The Trapiche Room, to the casual fare at La Terraza Cafe and Bar.
For more information, please visit: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/miajw-jw-marriott-hotel-miami
SAFETY, MEDICAL EMERGENCIES LOST PROPERTY
For all police, medical or fire emergencies, please dial 911. For stolen property or non-emergencies, the nearest City of Miami Police office is located at 1300 SW 12th Avenue in the 33129 zip code. The telephone number for non-emergencies is (305) 643-7170.
Should your luggage be lost in transit, visit your nearest airline baggage office. You'll be required to provide a general description of the lost luggage, a list of valuable items and your contact information. The airline will tell you when you can expect your luggage to arrive and will deliver it to the hotel.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please visit the Conference Hospitality Desk located in the Pre-Function Foyer on the 5th floor of the hotel.
There are several shops at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, as well as on Brickell Key, the island
where the hotel is located. You can shop for personal
effects at Gardener's, the local market. You will also find a
dry cleaner, beauty salon and florist on the island. Major supermarkets,
pharmacies and convenience stores are located in Downtown Miami, just over
the bridge at the northern end of Brickell
Avenue.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For all the latest information on Miami, visit the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: http://www.gmcvb.com/visitors/ You can also pick up visitor information 24 hours a day at the Miami International Airport's main visitor counter on the second floor of Concourse E .