HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

Hotel Reservations

The 4^th Annual GFIRST National Conference will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. A block of rooms is being held for Conference attendees at special "GFIRST Conference" rates. To ensure you receive these special rates, book your room today - reservations are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

REMINDER: Please make sure that you have your valid Federal, State, or local government-issued photo identification when checking in to guarantee the federal per diem rate of $99.

All reservations must be made by May 9, 2008. Reservation requests received after May 9^th will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

Government employees click here to place an online reservation.
Valid Federal, State, or local government-issued photo identification is required upon check-in to guarantee the federal per diem rate of $99.

Non-government employees click here to place an online reservation.
Special conference rates are also available.

To book a reservation by phone, please call 1-800-823-8300 and ask for the "GFIRST Conference Room Block."

Hotel Information

The 4^th Annual GFIRST National Conference will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center. Conveniently located, this full service hotel offers a full range of amenities to make your stay enjoyable.

Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center
8101 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: 1-800-823-8300
Check-in/Checkout: 3 p.m./11 a.m.
Hotel Tax: 12.5%
Parking: Self–Complimentary
Cancellation Policy: A 3-day cancellation policy is in effect.

Airline Reservations

With great air service, getting to Orlando is convenient for travelers from around the country and around the world. More than 32 scheduled airlines and 11 charters provide nonstop service from 72 U.S. destinations and 13 international cities. Orlando International Airport is easily accessible and within 15 miles of major attractions, meeting facilities, and downtown Orlando.

Airport Car Rental Companies

Orlando is the largest rental car market in the world, with all major car rental companies easily accessible from the airport.

Terminal A and Terminal B
Ground Transportation Level (Level 1)

Alamo	1-800-327-9633
Avis	1-800-831-2847
Budget	1-800-527-0700
Dollar	Domestic: 1-800-800-4000 International: 1-800-800-6000
L and M Car Rental	1-800-277-5171
National	1-800-227-7368

Airport Taxis

Terminal A and Terminal B
Ground Transportation Level (Level 1)
Taxis may carry up to nine passengers and charge the same rate regardless of the number of passengers. Approximate rate one way from the Orlando International Airport to Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center is $47.00.

Taxis are available on both the A and B sides of the Main Terminal, on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1), at Commercial Lane spaces: A1, A2, A16, A17, B1, B2, B21, B22, B23.

Airport Shuttle Vans

Terminal A and Terminal B
Ground Transportation Level (Level 1)
Shuttle van fares are charged per person. Check with the attendant for round-trip fares and children’s rates. Shuttle vans are available on both the A and B sides of the Main Terminal, on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1), at the Commercial Lane parking spaces A5–A6, A28–A29, B4–B5, B32–B33. Approximate rate one way from the Orlando International Airport to Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center is $19.00.

Mears Transportation Group is the shuttle company located in the Commercial Lane parking spaces A5-A6, A28-A29, B4-B5, B32-B33. For further information about Mears, please call 407-423-5566.

Airport Buses

Terminal A
Ground Transportation Level (Level 1)
Located on the A side of the Main Terminal, on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1), at Commercial Lane spaces A31–A34.

Directions to the Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center from the Orlando International Airport (MCO)

	From: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
	Drive: 16.9 miles – about 21 minutes
1.	Head south on Airport Blvd	1.2 mi
2.	Take the ramp to S exit/SR-417-TOLL	0.2 mi
3.	Merge onto S Access Rd	1.5 mi
4.	Slight left to stay on S Access Rd	1.8 mi
5.	Slight left at Boggy Creek Rd	0.6 mi
6.	Merge onto Central Florida Greeneway/SR-417 S via the ramp to Tampa/Disney World Partial toll road	10.8 mi
7.	Take exit 6 toward I-4 E/SR-536/SR-535	0.6 mi
8.	Merge onto SR-536 W/World Center Dr	0.2 mi
	To: 8101 World Center Drive Orlando, Florida 32821