Turnberry Isle Resort & Club: South Florida's destination for memorable meetings.

Turnberry Isle Resort 8 Club, a Mandarin Oriental Hotel and a member of Leading Hotels of the World, is South Florida's premiere private resort. Located within 25 minutes of Fort Lauderdale and Miami International Airports and secluded in the upscale residential area of Aventura on 300 tropical acres, Turnberry Isle is a stunning Mediterranean-style hotel with 393 luxurious guest rooms, each with a private terrace overlooking the golf courses, garden pools, or tennis courts and gardens. Two championship golf courses and myriad water activities are available on site and shopping is nearby.

The ideal location for association-executive-level meetings or board retreats, Turnberry Isle offers 45,000 square-feet of elegant and flexible meeting facilities, complete with the latest in high-tech requirements--and all on one floor. Turnberry Isle's highly experienced conference services team will ensure that each meeting is meticulously planned and executed to the client's exacting standards.

Outdoor areas, from the courtyard overlooking the 18th hole of the South Course to the Ocean Club on the beach, are available for daytime and evening events. The beautiful poolside deck is often the choice for evening receptions and events.

The conference center has its own separate entrance and a fully automated registration area. The conference center lobby is where great meetings begin--in exquisite surroundings and with impeccable service. From the formal marble entrance to the grandeur of hand-cut crystal chandeliers and rich crown moldings punctuated by original oil paintings and fine tapestries, the traditions of Mediterranean splendor surround guests whether it's an intimate boardroom event, a themed banquet, or a lavish reception.

The Grand Ballroom accommodates 760 people for banquets and 1,060 for meetings. State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment in each of the ballroom's three sections facilitates high-tech presentations. In addition, two spacious foyers surround the ballroom and ere ideal for pre-event receptions or registration areas. The Garden Room can accommodate 400 people for banquets and 540 for meetings, depending on setup requirements. In addition, Veranda East and West meeting rooms can combine to accommodate 180 people for banquets and can seat 54 each for meetings.

Although Turnberry Isle's conference complex can accommodate large conventions, it also caters to smaller groups with its boardroom and eight meeting salons, many with natural light. All are equipped to accommodate any of your conference or presentation requirements. The conference center is well-equipped with ample telecommunication capabilities, linking up to 14 lines in some meeting rooms. High-speed Internet access is also available in ballrooms, garden rooms, foyers, and salons.

Turnberry Isle has a magnificent 25,000-square-foot Spa and Fitness Center, which features 26 treatment rooms and a 3,650-square-foot fitness center complete with aerobics studio and the latest equipment. The spa features many exclusive treatments, and planners can pre-block appointments for attendees during busy recreational days. A 2.9-mile fitness trail encircles the resort and is an excellent walking and jogging path, with no cross streets.

Turnberry's Marina and Ocean Club offer exceptional water sports opportunities. Guests can charter sailing craft or power boats and book scuba, snorkeling, or deep-sea fishing excursions. Windsurfing, parasailing, kayaking ere among other options, and group rates for private instruction are available.

When you're ready to book a memorable meeting for your association, keep in mind the highlights that recommend Turnberry Isle Resort 8 Club:

* Group Appreciation Credit Back Reward summer program;

* 393 luxurious, oversized guestrooms; up to 295 room block for meetings;

* 45,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, 21 conference rooms;

* amenities including two challenging Robert Trent Jones 18-hole championship golf courses on site, 11 tennis courts, spa and fitness center, Ocean Club on the Atlantic, 117-slip marina, and two swimming pools;

* five restaurants and four lounges providing dining from seaside casual to the award-winning Veranda Restaurant.

* world-class shopping only steps away, exciting South Beach in Miami, elegant Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, and numerous sporting and cultural venues;

* numerous awards and accolades, including the AAHS Five Star Diamond recognition; Zagat's Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts and Spas; Successful Meetings' Pinnacle Award; Corporate 8 Incentive Travel's Award of Excellence; Meetings and Conventions' Gold Key, and Meeting News" Planner's Choice Awards; and

* a location east of 1-95, midway between Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports, in Aventura, adjacent to North Miami Beach.

CONTACT

Gay Holden, National Sales Manager 

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Web site: www.turnberryisle.com