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San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
333 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101-7700
Reservations: 619.234.1500 or 800.228.9290

AGA Room Rate: $120 (Plus Tax)

Reservation Deadline: May 19, 2006

Check-In: 4:00 PM; Checkout: 12:00 PM

AGA has reserved a block of rooms at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina. With a spectacular location on the water’s edge, the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina combines a lush resort setting with the practicality of a business hotel. The hotel is located  approximately seven miles from the San Diego International Airport and is a short walk to Seaport Village and the historic Gas lamp District. It’s just a short drive from the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, Seaworld, Legoland, Balboa Park, Mission Bay, Coronado Island and so much more.

The room rate is $120 (plus tax) per night for single or double occupancy. The rate of $120 is only guaranteed until May 19, 2006, or until the room block sells out. Reservations received after May 19, or after the room block has been filled, will be made on a space-available basis, and may be subject to higher rates. To make reservations call the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina at 619.234.1500 or 800.228.9290. Be sure to mention that you are attending the "AGA PDC."

The Marriott requires a credit card for confirming reservations. A check or money order in the amount of one night’s stay ($120 single/double) may also be used to guarantee a room.

Please Note: reservations not cancelled at least two weeks prior to the check-in date will be charged a fee of $120, or one night's stay.

Hotel Reservation Deadline: May 19, 2006—Hotel rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis until the hotel is sold out.  Make your reservations early!

American Airlines Offers Special Airline Discounts for PDC Attendees!

Here is another great reason to register and book your travel now – American Airlines is offering PDC attendees a 5% savings from most published fares. Fares are valid for travel between June 13 and June 26, 2006. Book early and take advantage of the promotional fares that give you the greatest savings!

To take advantage of these savings visit AA.com and book your flight. After you select your flights and enter passenger name and contact information, just enter Discount Code A7866AL.

You may also call American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 800.433.1790 or your local travel agent and refer to AGA’s Star File Number A7866AL. A $10 charge will be applied to all tickets purchased by phone.

* The San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves the San Diego area is provides the most convenient air travel to the PDC.

RAIL DISCOUNTS ON AMTRAK, INCLUDING ACELA EXPRESS!

Amtrak is offering a 10% discount off the lowest available fare to San Diego for travel between June 15 and June 24, 2006. The discounted fare is available for travel on Acela and Metroliner service for all departures seven days a week, except holiday blackouts. Offer is also valid with Sleepers Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges. This offer is not valid on Auto Train.

Amtrak provides service from San Diego with 11 round-trips per day to Los Angeles, continuing to Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, and provides several connections to destinations across the state. The Santa Fe Depot (Amtrak) is located in the heart of downtown San Diego, within walking distance of the Maritime Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, Children’s Museum, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza and the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina. Whether you are traveling to San Diego by rail or taking a short trip between San Diego’s three picturesque coastline stations, Amtrak can get you there.

To make your reservations, contact Amtrak at 800.USA.RAIL, or call your local travel agent, and be sure to use AGA’s Fare Code Number: X23J-954. The discount is not available for tickets purchased via the Internet.

GREYHOUND LINES INC.
Fare and schedule information
PH: 800.231.2222

Greyhound offers national bus service to San Diego from virtually any city in the U.S. Offering extremely low fares (compared to other transportation option), Greyhound gives you a quick an economical way to get to the PDC. The Greyhound Bus Station is located in the heart of downtown San Diego, within walking distance to local attractions and the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina.

Airport Shuttle Service

 

There are several transportation companies that provide shuttle service from the San Diego International Airport to the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina. These are a shared ride service and shuttles may make several stops at other hotels before reaching the PDC hotel.

Upon arrival, visit the Transportation Plaza across from Terminals 1 and 2 via the skybridge and curbside at the commuter terminal. Take the escalator or elevator to the street level, or use the pedestrian crosswalk located outside the Terminal 2 baggage claim area to access the Transportation Plaza. A Transportation Coordinator will place you with the first available shuttle, unless you specify a particular shuttle company.

For your return trip, simply call the shuttle company at least 24 hours prior to departure to make a reservation. You may also have the hotel Concierge Desk help you with your return travel arrangements.

Cloud 9 Shuttle, Inc.

800.974.8885

$8 one-way or $16 roundtrip

EZ Ride Shuttle

800.777.0585

$7 one-way or $14 roundtrip (with coupon)

Visit the website by clicking on the link above to print your discount coupon.

XPRESS Shuttle

800.900.7433

$6 one-way or $12 roundtrip

All pricing and policies are subject to change without notice.

Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
PH: 619.233.3004
www.sdcommute.com

Metropolitan Transit System’s buses, trolleys, and coasters provide convenient transportation throughout San Diego County, including to and from the airport, shopping centers, attractions, beaches, hotels and even Mexico.

For schedules and fares, please call 619.233.3004.

Parking is available at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina for $4 per hour, or $18 per day. Valet parking is available at a rate of $24 per day. Unlimited in/out privileges are available for hotel guests only. If you are not a guest at the hotel, you will be charged for each time you enter and exit the garage.

*Parking rates are subject to change.

San Diego is the one-stop meeting and take-a-break destination, where after the day's work is done, it's time to live and play.

Known for its beautiful climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and dazzling array of attractions– including the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center, SeaWorld® Adventure Park and LEGOLAND® California– San Diego offers a wide variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests from around the world.

Discovered in 1542 by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, San Diego is a city rich in Spanish, Mexican and American history and many offers opportunities for exploration. Within its borders, San Diego County encompasses several charming neighborhoods and communities, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter-- home to Victorian architecture, restaurants and a variety of shops-- Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan, Chula Vista and more.

In San Diego's East County, the terrain varies from gentle foothills to mile-high mountains. It is home the 600,000-acre Anza Borrego Desert State Park, which offers nature-conscious visitors endless opportunities to hike, camp, fish and observe wildlife. In San Diego's North County, the land produces quantities of flowers as well as quality grapes that become excellent wines, which are served at some of the most elegant restaurants and resorts in the region. Along the west, 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline supports year-round outdoor recreation, such as surfing, boating, sailing and swimming, but also important scientific research at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. To the south, it's a whole different country, Mexico, featuring its own cultural offerings in various towns along the border and coastline, including Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada.

San Diego's arts and cultural attractions are making a name for themselves. Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., features 15 museums, numerous art galleries, beautiful gardens, The Globe Theatres and the San Diego Zoo. The region is also a breeding ground for the hottest new talents of culinary arts, who prepare award-winning meals in many of the region's 6,400 eating establishments.

San Diego County is home to 92 golf courses and a variety of exciting participatory and spectator sports and luxury spas. The waterfront reminds of everything that makes the California lifestyle famous. From beach volleyball to surfing, sail boat charters to SCUBA diving, you'll find it all within a very short distance of the conference hotel.

It’s easy to see that San Diego is a great destination for extending your stay before or after the conference. So start planning today. AGA’s PDC and sunny San Diego await you!

For more information about our host city, visit www.seeyouinsandiego.com.

Business casual attire is appropriate for all conference activities. Since meeting room temperatures vary, we recommend you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions. San Diego’s average high temperature in June is 71° and the average low is 61°. Temperatures may vary from day to day so please dress accordingly.

The 2006 San Diego Host Committee invites you to attend the 55^th Annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition on June 18-21, in San Diego, CA.

Come early and bring your family to enjoy the recreational facilities at the San Diego Hotel & Marina, including two outdoor heated pools, a health club, sauna, and six lighted tennis courts. And while you’re in San Diego, be sure to get out and see what the city has to offer.

Be sure to stop by the Hospitality Suite; we’ll be there to share information about local attractions and to give you a warm California welcome.