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by Annette Mongelli
 With
little more than two months remaining before the BVA 60th National
Convention opening day, our staff, regional groups, members, and
their families are all gearing up for arrival in Miami Beach.
Booking a Flight
To provide the lowest possible airfare available to attendees,
BVA suggests calling Airtran, American, Continental, Delta, Jet-Blue,
Northwest, Southwest, and United Airlines using the corresponding
file numbers.
AIRTRAN AIRLINES: Refer to File #MIAFLL081105 after dialing 866-683-8368.
AMERICAN AIRLINES: Refer to File #A05858G after dialing 800-433-1790.
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES: Refer to File #U6JT4S after dialing 800-331-1212.
DELTA AIRLINES: Dial 800-241-6760 for competitive rates. There
are no group discounts.
JET-BLUE AIRLINES: Dial 800-538-2583 for competitive rates. There
are no group discounts.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES: Refer to World File #NYTR9 after dialing 800-328-1111.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES: Dial 800-435-9792 or make reservations at
www.southwest.com.
UNITED AIRLINES: Refer to File #531CE after dialing 800-521-4041.
Ground Transportation and Accommodations
The Miami International Airport is 12 miles, or approximately
20 minutes, from the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort. Super Shuttle
is available at the airport for $12. Taxis can take up to five
persons with luggage for $28 one-way. Look for Super Shuttle and
taxis directly outside the baggage area. The Fort Lauderdale Airport
is 22 miles from the hotel and will cost $22 per individual via
Super Shuttle. The average cost for a one-way taxi ride is $55.
Attendees driving to the convention will encounter a parking
charge of $19 per day. The cost includes in and out privileges.
The Wyndham Miami Beach Resort is adjacent to both the Atlantic
Ocean and the Intracostal Waterway. Each guestroom has an ocean
or waterfront view. Guests have access to golf, tennis, a beachfront
fitness center, a health spa, and an outside pool with poolside
cabanas. Food options include the Hibiscus Court Restaurant, Poquitos
Market To Go, Seabreeze Ocean Poolside Bar and Grill, and the
Bistro Bar and Restaurant.
Hotel reservations can be made by calling 877-999-3223 or 305-532-3600.
Registration can also be completed by registering on the Wyndham
website, www.wyndham.com.
Convention attendees must guarantee their reservations with a
credit card (all major cards are accepted) or follow them up by
mailing a check for one day’s stay plus the 13 percent tax,
payable to Wyndham Miami Beach Resort. When using a credit card,
please be advised that the first night's stay with tax is automatically
placed on the credit card, even if the reservation is made in
advance. Please be sure also to associate yourself with the Blinded
Veterans Association and Code 811647BV when making the reservation.
All reservations must be received at the hotel by July 19 to
receive the $75 single/double rate. Additional person(s) up to
four will be charged $10 per day. The occupancy tax is 13 percent,
bringing the sin-gle/double room rate total to $84.75.
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