Before your trip, make sure all your travel and personal identification documents are in order. Security regulations require that you provide them repeatedly during travel. Prior to boarding a plane, US residents will be asked to show a valid photo identification card. International travelers will need to provide a passport valid for at least six months past the date of travel.
If you are travelling internationally, remember you must first obtain a tourist visa. To apply, contact the American embassy or consulate in your country of residence. 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. If you passport is lost of stolen, immediately report the event to the nearest embassy or consulate and the local police.
Average temperatures in Miami range from a low of 68° F to a high of 80° F. The city, and most of the state, is in the Eastern Standard time zone. (Greenwich Mean time minus 5 hours)
April is usually blessed with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. However, unexpected downpours do occur. Remember to keep an umbrella handy, in case of inclement weather.
Pack everything you'd need in any other major city -- except clothing for cold weather. For daytime meetings and presentations, lightweight suits and business-casual attire remain appropriate. A light sweater, shawl or jacket will suffice for cooler evenings. Casually elegant attire is recommended for our social and networking events. And, of course, pack light, cotton clothing and a pair of sandals to wear during your time off on South Beach.
Savvy travelers always bring a carry-on bag packed with everything needed in case luggage is lost: a change of clothes, medications, spare contact lenses or glasses, important documents, all forms of money and anything else necessary for your overnight comfort.
Telefonica will provide transportation to the Vizcaya Dinner, South Beach Party, Golf Tournament, Sailing Regatta and Spouse Program venues. Transportation pick-up will be at the lobby of the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.
For taxi service, dial the front desk or contact the concierge of your hotel. Below we list approximate taxicab fares (not including tip) 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
Remember, 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 Taxi 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.
LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Phone: (305) 604-1601
Fax: (305) 604-3999
Toll Free: 1-877-563-9762
Enjoy all the pleasures of a true luxury resort at Loews Miami Beach Hotel, a graceful Art Deco landmark right in the heart of South Beach. Spectacular views, an oceanfront swimming pool, a new and stunning spa, wonderful restaurants, plus direct access to a beautiful beach. Loews Miami Beach Hotel delivers a supremely comfortable, vibrant and uniquely local experience.
Parking
Valet parking is available for a rate of $25 per day and $33 overnight. Self parking is available in the City of Miami Beach Municipal Garage located directly across the street from the hotel. The following rates apply:
- First Two Hours: $1.00 per hour
- Up to 3 Hours: $6.00
- Up to 6 Hours: $10.00
- Up to 24 Hours: $16.00
- Friday: 9 PM to 5 AM, flat rate of $10.00
Sleeping Rooms
Step into Loews guest rooms and experience absolute enchantment. A place where Art Deco style and modern-day technology make a clear connection, and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean or South Beach lights fill every window. Where you are never more than a stroll away from shopping, nightlife or the Convention Center. And the only morning rush is to the beach.
The Loews Miami Beach proudly offers the following in-room comforts:
- 300-thread-count, 100% cotton bed linens
- 100% combed and ringspun cotton terry towels and bath sheets
- Bloom toiletries made with natural plant and herb extracts
- The “Ultimate Doeskin” robe by Chadsworth & Haig
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- iHome (iPod)
- 24-hour room service
- Kuerig Coffee Maker with Complimentary Coffee and Tea
- Minibar
- Twice-daily maid service to ensure ultimate guest comfort In-room Business Amenities include:
- Spacious work desk
- High-speed Internet access
- 2 digital phone lines with voicemail
Group Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided throughout the conference. Telefónica will not cover the costs for any snacks or meals consumed during non-conference hours or at offsite venues. If you have special dietary needs, please visit the Conference Registration Desk located in the Americana Foyer on the main conference center level.
Dress Code
Lightweight suits and business casual attire are appropriate for daytime meetings and presentations. For social and networking events, business casual attire is recommended. This should be slacks and a sports jacket for men and dressy pants or a cocktail dress for women.
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes or sandals to the Beach Carnival held at Nikki Beach. The venue is located directly on the sand.
Jeans, shorts and T-shirts are not appropriate for meetings or social events.
Transportation
Telefónica will provide transportation to the networking event, spouse program and sporting tournament venues. Taxis can be picked up at the hotel by dialing the front desk or contacting the hotel concierge. If you’d like to contact a taxi company directly, please call Yellow Cab at (305) 444-4444.
Business
Wirless Internet access is available in all guest rooms for a charge of $12.95 per 24 hours. Complimentary wireless Internet can be accessed in the hotel conference center.
The hotel’s Business Center is equipped with the technology you need to get business done on the road. Located on the conference center level, in front of the Americana ballroom, it offers every resource to keep you connected and is staffed by a team of professionals available to help you.
DINING & LOUNGES
Dramatic architecture, attentive service and food cooked to perfection all contribute to the distinctive flavor of Loews Miami Beach restaurants. Each of our dining venues serves your meal in an atmosphere of classic elegance fused with contemporary chic.
Feast on award-winning cuisine by world-renowned New Orleans Chef Emeril Lagasse at Emeril's Miami Beach. For reservations, dial 305.695.4550. Dine at Preston's Brasserie, where the atmosphere sizzles as much as the steaks, and Innovative American/New World cuisine accompanies an oceanfront view. For reservations call (305) 604-5442.
Conversation and martinis flow in the fashionable atmosphere of the Hemisphere Lounge. Discover this refined retreat for enjoying the perfect martini selected from the most extensive martini menu in all of Florida. With a list of over 240 combinations, you are sure to find a new favorite.
Dive into the light fare at Nautilus, the hotel’s poolside bar and grill. The ideal place to gain the energy needed to lounge all day in sunshine and ocean breezes.
Escape from the daily grind at SoBe Coffee Bar, where fresh roasts and exotic blends are the norm. The SoBe Coffee Bar is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of meetings followed by a night of networking.
FITNESS CENTER
Enjoy an invigorating workout at the hotel’s brand new, state-of-the-art Fitness Center. Choose from a variety of classes, including spinning, yoga and Pilates, as well as personal training sessions, all with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. The fitness center is open daily from 6am to 9pm.
ELEMIS SPA
Discover a sense of peace and relaxation at the brand new Elemis Spa, featuring 16 treatment rooms, side-by-side couples massage rooms, a sun deck, steam rooms, Jacuzzi tubs and a co-ed Calming Lounge. Indulge in a journey of self-discovery with the Elemis Six Senses - an experience of sight, sound, smell, touch, taste and perception, or choose from our menu of more than 24 treatments. For information or appointments dial 305.695.3400.
The Fitness Center and Elemis Spa are located in the St. Moritz Spa Tower.
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 Beach Police office is located at 1100 Washington Ave. in the 33139 zip code. The telephone number for non-emergencies is (305) 673.7900./p>
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 Registration Desk located in the Americana Foyer on the second level of the hotel conference center.
Within the hotel, the SoBe Gift Shop carries clothing, shoes, up-market souvenirs, books, jewelry, sun products and other items. World-famous Lincoln Road Mall is just one block away, offering an 8-block pedestrian-only mecca of trendy boutiques, bars, galleries and restaurants. Two major pharmacies are within two blocks of the hotel, with convenience stores nearby. Major retails can be found on Collins Avenue, just south of the hotel between 9th Street and 5th Street.
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 .