Caribbean Food Crops Society
44th Annual Meeting
July 13th - 17th, 2008  Miami, Florida, USA 

Hotel Reservations

NOTICE:  The Miami Beach Resort and Spa
is Fully Booked for the CFCS Meeting
See Below for Overflow Hotel Information

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  OFFICIAL OVERFLOW HOTEL INFORMATION

The Alexander Hotel in Miami Beach is the official overflow hotel for CFCS. The Alexander Hotel is a beautiful ocean front, all suite resort. At this time, we have filled our block of regular suites, and only premium suites are available. The special group rate for premium suites is $179.00 (per suite, per night) plus applicable taxes and fees. Suites are fully equipped with kitchen, living room, dining room, master bedroom, convertible room (with two twin beds) two full bathrooms and balconies with views of Miami Beach and the Intra coastal.

When contacting the hotel, under “Group Name” be sure to specify you are with the Caribbean Food Crop Society.  The Alexander is four (4) blocks north of the Miami Beach Resort.  (Approx. 5-10 minutes walking distance.)

Here is the contact information for the official overflow hotel:

The Alexander
5225 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Tel: 1-305-341-6500 Ext.2960
Fax. 786-924-0657

To make a reservation, call the Alexander's toll free number: 1-800-327-6121 or email: reservations@alexanderhotel.com.

Other fees:
Parking fee: $23.00 per day, valet service only.

Additional fees:
    -$11.00 Resort fee (includes admission to the Fitness Center,
    unlimited local
calls,toll free access and daily newspaper).
    -$5.00 Bellman Gratuity (round trip). Individual discretion.
    -$4.00 Maid Gratuity (per suite, per day).  Individual responsibility.

Restaurants:

    -Shulas Steakhouse - famous for their excellent steaks and great
    service! 
    Has a view to the pool and ocean.

    Breakfast - 7:00am-11:00am

    Lunch -    11:00am - 5:30pm

    Dinner -    6:00pm - 11:00pm

   Top of the Falls - Al fresco dining and bar service located next to
   the upper pool with views of the beach.

   Hours: 11:00am-6:00pm.


The official hotel for the 44th Annual Meeting is the Miami Beach Resort and Spa, but this hotel is now full.  See reservations information above for the Alexander Hotel.

To make your hotel reservations at the CFCS conference rate of $119.00 plus 13% tax, please click this link:

https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=110306&hotelID=6577

For questions or problems, call the Miami Beach Resort and Spa at 1-866-765-9090 and give their reservations agent the following information:

Group name: University of Florida

Event Name: Caribbean Food Crops Society

If you try to make your room reservation directly from the hotel's website, you WILL NOT receive the group discount we have arranged for this meeting. Group rate is $119 a night plus 13% tax.

To see additional photos of the hotel and see what amenities are available, visit the hotel's website: http://www.miamibeachresortandspa.com

To Make Your Reservation For CFCS, follow this link:

https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=110306&hotelID=6577



  

   

 

    

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