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JA-SIG's winter meeting will be held at the gorgeous Sheraton Bal Harbour Resort near Miami, Florida December 7-9, 2003.

Bal Harbour spans approximately one square mile in the heart of South Florida's fabled Gold Coast. With an average temperature of 75.3 degrees Fahrenheit, visitors enjoy balmy days, sunny beaches, peaceful atmosphere and hundreds of cultural and recreational activities.

 
Rooms and Rates The Sheraton Bal Harbour is located on ten acres of tropical gardens and sandy beaches. This four-diamond resort is convenient to both Miami Beach and Ft. Lauderdale.

Each room features a Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed, 27" Color television, Playstation, 2-line phone with dataport access, and in-room safes that are laptop friendly. Select rooms have high speed internet access for $9.95 plus tax from time of check-in until noon the following day. If you wish to have a room with high speed internet access, please make your request known when you make your reservation.
NOTE: Wireless access is available in all common areas, including the areas around the conference rooms. An 802.11b wireless card is required in order to be able to use the wireless network.

JA-SIG has negotiated a special rate of $145 per night for a single or double occupancy room. This rate is subject to state and local taxes, currently 11%. In order to confirm your reservation, you must provide a major credit card that will be charged for one night's stay as a deposit at the time of reservation. The deposited amount will be applied to the final night of the reserved stay. The deposit is refundable when a 72-hour notice is given and a cancellation number is obtained.
NOTE: In order to avoid any early check-out fees, you must inform the hotel at or before check-in that you will be departing early or a fee of one night's stay plus applicable taxes will be charged to your credit card.

Group rates will be offered three days before and three days after the dates of the conference, based upon availability. The JA-SIG room block will be held until November 6, 2003. After this date, the rooms will be released and reservations will be taken based on group availability at group rates.

To receive the discounted rate, click here and follow the instructions for booking online or call 800-999-9898 or 305-865-7511 and identify yourself as a JA-SIG attendee to receive the negotiated room rate.

Sheraton Bal Harbour Resort
9701 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
Hotel Direct Phone: 305-865-7511
Check-in: 3:00 p.m. Check-out: 12:00 noon

 
Area Attractions The Sheraton Bal Harbour Resort is located directly across from one of South Florida's most exclusive shopping discricts, the Bal Harbour Shops, and walking distance from the beautiful Bal Harbour and Haulover beaches.

Please see these sites for more information:
www.gmcvb.com
www.miami-spice.com
www.sunny.org
www.sheratonbalharbour.com
www.miami-airport.com
www.fll.net

 
Travel To Bal Harbour The Sheraton Bal Harbour Resort is accessible from two major airports, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport. Fort Lauderdale is serviced by most major North American airlines such as Aero Mexico, Air Canada, American, ATA, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, United and US Airways. Miami International Airport is serviced by these and many international airlines such as Alitalia, British Airways, Lufthansa, Mexicana and Virgin Atlantic.

Shuttle and/or Share Ride services are available from either Miami or Fort Lauderdale. From Miami, SupperShuttle is available for $14 per person, each way and taxi service for $34 flat for up to four people. From Fort Lauderdale, shuttle/share ride service is available for $15 per person, each way, taxis are at meter rates and private car service for up to four people is $45 each way.

Rental cars are also available at each airport.

 
Special Needs We are committed to making conference activities accessible and enjoyable for all. If you have any type of special need, such as a physical disability or dietary requirements, please indicate your need in the ADA Requirements area on the registration form.
NOTE: All meals at the conference will include vegetarian selections.