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Special Air Tran Congress Discount
(10% on the lowest available one way fare)

All EventSavers reservations must be made directly with the EventSavers Desk to receive the 10% discount.

Reservations booked through a travel agent, General Data System, or the Internet will not qualify for the 10% discount

Attendees may travel three (3) days prior to the event start date and three (3) days after the event close date if they wish to spend any additional time at the event location

To take advantage of this special program, the event planner should contact the AirTran Airways EventSavers Desk at
1-866-68EVENT (1-866-683-8368) to register the event. All patrons will need to have the listed Event Code ( ATL082010)
and must provide the name of the Event upon booking. Just provide the location and meeting dates of your event as well as the number of attendees who will be flying with AirTran Airways, and we will do the rest!

 
  Rental cars  
      We have negoiated rental rates for the Congress, please for special rates click here  
  Pre and Post Activities  
     

Pre Conference Hotel Arrangements

IHG InterContinental Hotels Group Americas

Last year we started the Friends and Family program, giving insider access to special low hotel rates. This included all 4,200 of our hotels around the world across all seven of our brands: InterContinental, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites.

The program's been very popular with over 80,000 bookings made by people taking advantage of the special rates. You can make bookings up to 50 weeks in advance anywhere in the world as many times as you want, and all you have to do is click this link: http://www.ihgfriendsandfamily.com/luq8xl. It takes you online to book your stays and even shows how much you're saving. Don’t forget to print the voucher which will be required upon check-in. Please know that when booked (with credit card #) it is non-refundable and that you do not accrue Priority Points at this rate level.


Doubletree Hotel Atlanta-Buckhead
3342 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, United States 30326
Tel: 1-404-231-1234 Fax: 1-404-238-0016

Skålleague Dave Rossman has extended a $69 rate per night 3 days prior / 3 days after the Congress. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel with a reference to the SKÅL Congress. For more information on the hotel please go to the website.


Atlanta Braves Baseball Game

Arrive early and join us for the Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals game
Thursday 1:10 p.m. – Turner Field
755 Club tickets w/lunch — Based on interest of attendees
(we need 30 people minimum to make this work)

 
  Directions  
      From the North:
Take I-85 South to I-185 and continue south to U.S. Hwy. 27 (Exit 42). Turn left onto U.S. Hwy. 27, and drive south approximately 10 miles to Pine Mountain. Turn right at the second traffic light onto Harris Street. Continue on Harris and it will lead you straight to the entrance of Callaway Gardens. From the South: Take I-85 North or I-185 to Highway 18. Exit East on Hwy. 18 and Callaway Gardens' entrance will be on your right.

 
  Hotel and Conference Center  
     

Located in Pine Mountain Georgia.
Web site
www.callawaygardens.com

The Lodge at Callaway Gardens features deluxe guest rooms and suites with light, airy interiors that produce a relaxing home-away-from-home feeling. All rooms have a balcony where guests may sit and enjoy a refreshing view of the surrounding forest. At the Lodge and Spa, you will enjoy unprecedented elegance and superior service in surroundings that reflect the beauty of our acclaimed Gardens.

  • To book rooms attendees must call 1 800Callaway (1-800-225-52929) and request the SKÅL Congress rates.
  • Attendees must make their reservation BEFORE Tuesday, July 20, 2010
  • Rates are good for 3 days prior and 3 days after the congress.
  • Rate is $99 per night single/double + taxes.

Your stay at the Lodge includes complimentary access to the Garden, Internet, Parking, access to the fitness center, phone access, daily in-room coffee, and continental breakfast

 
  Suggested Attire  
      Friday - Country Club Attire
Saturday - Casual Elegant
      Men - Jackets
      Ladies - Cocktail Dresses
SKÅL Regallia Required

 
  Golf Shirts  
     
SKÅL Atlanta Embroidered Shirts
“Atlanta 2010” Logo on the shoulder makes this a must have collector's item

Cutter & Buck - Men's DryTec Birdseye Polo

Classic Styling enhanced with rich silky texture and a quick-dry finish, so
you won't just look good but you will be cool and dry. Detailed with
double-wel ribbed collar, three-button placket, open half sleeves and
straight bottom with side vents. CB Dry Tec label on left sleeve hem.
60% Pima cotton, 40% micro polyester. Machine wash. Imported.

 

Colors:
Sizes:
Black, White
S - XXXL
1XB - 5XB

Price:
Price:

$40.00
$45.00

Cutter & Buck - Ladies' DryTec Birdseye Polo

Good Looks, Intelligent design and performance comfort. Softly textured
with a quick-dry finish and it's flattering, too. Features a feminine open neckline jersey collar, back half moon, and open short sleeves.CB Dry Tec label on left sleeve hemline. 60% Pima cotton, 40% micro polyester. Machine wash. Imported.

Colors:
Sizes:
Black, White
XS - XXXL
1X - 5X

Price:
Price:

$40.00
$45.00
For more information and PDF ordering form Click Here
Shirt orders must be made prior to event on registration form.
 
 
  Golf  
      Golf at Callaway Gardens® is nothing less than awe-inspiring. The superbly designed and meticulously maintained Georgia golf courses at Callaway Gardens feature woodland borders and mountain lakes accented by the dramatic beauty of the Gardens. No other golf course in Georgia can deliver this combination of a magnificent natural setting and a rich golf tradition. Founder Cason Callaway believed that “playing golf should be a pleasant experience in beautiful surroundings” - his vision has been surpassed by the Callaway golf experience.

 
  Tennis  
      Tennis magazine has consistently recognized the Callaway's Mountain Creek Tennis Center with its prestigious five-star ranking. Ten outdoor lighted tennis courts make this complex an excellent venue.

 
  Spa Prunifolia  
      At Spa Prunifolia, the new spa at Callaway Gardens, guests will be pampered in calming splendor, surrounded by tranquil hues and a delicate garden motif that reflect the surrounding woodlands. Within the facility's 13 treatment rooms, a full menu of luxuries await. Callaway's own style of nature-based massages, nourishing custom facials, herbal and mineral wraps, and relaxing bath treatments will spoil every Spa enthusiast. Pampering continues in the Image Center where hair, make-up and nail services are provided by a talented and nurturing staff.

At the Spa's Fitness Center, the latest in exercise equipment with private TV screens make workouts a natural pleasure. Guests may participate in group exercise classes or opt for personal training.

Throughout the Spa, guests will be treated to extra privacy and comfort in relaxation lounges with fireplaces and juice bars, couples treatment room, saunas and steam rooms.

Include pampering in your next trip by scheduling a visit to the Spa Prunifolia.

Call 706-663-5125 to make your Spa appointment.

 
  Other Area Activities  
      Pine Mountain, Ga. is the gateway to Callaway Gardens with attractions such as Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park and FDR's Little White House that President Roosevelt starting visiting in 1924 for the warm waters for health reasons. Very interesting tours of the house and facilities are available.

Horseback riding, hiking trails, small town shopping and dining are nearby, and there is a 500 acre Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain where creatures roam freely in their natural habitat. The best resource for these and other activities in the area is www.pinemountain.org.
 
  Restaurants  
     

The Callaway Gardens' Restaurants
With all of the activities and fascinating distractions at Callaway Gardens, making time to eat may be a challenge – but not for lack of dining options. With ten on-site restaurants serving up menus to please every palate, Callaway Gardens dining may well become yet another wonderful distraction during your Pine Mountain escape.