Make it a vacation:
Why not bring your family or add some days and enjoy some relaxation time? The Grande Lakes Resort and Orlando area offer countless activities for families and children. The JW Marriott pool includes a 24,000 square foot lazy river that you or your family can enjoy and the Ritz Kids program allows the parents to play while the kids take part in activities under the care and supervision of certified counselors. And of course Orlando is world-famous for its theme parks, and most are just minutes from the Resort:

• Busch Entertainment Parks (including Sea World and Discovery Cove) are only 2 miles west of the Resort
• Universal Orlando (including Universal Studios, Wet ‘n Wild and Islands of Adventure is only 7 miles away
• Walt Disney World Resort (including the Magic Kingdom and Epcot) is a mere 10 mile drive south

Spa:
For the adults in your family, the Ritz-Carlton Spa offers 40,000 square feet of bliss, including a fully-equipped salon, 40 treatment rooms for massage, facials, hand and foot care and so much more. A 6,000 square foot state-of-the-art wellness center is equipped with all the machinery your work out requires. There are even Yoga, Pilates, belly dancing, salsa, Spin classes and so much more!
Golf:
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Grande Lakes is a beautiful 18-hole, par-72 Greg Norman Signature Golf Course set amid the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades and surrounded by pines and palms. Its natural setting is so wondrous, you might even run into some of the local reptilian residents sunning themselves along the fairways! ? You can call or even go online to book your tee time.
Dining:
The Grande Lakes Orlando Resort offers several dining options. From a quick Starbucks coffee, to fine dining at Norman’s, 11 different options (and room service!) exist on property and will please even the pickiest eater.

Hotel Rate:
This year, the GUA Conference will take place at the beautiful Grande Lakes Orlando Resort, featuring the elegant JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels. The rate for the GUA Conference is an exceptional $179/night + applicable taxes. When you register online, just check off “Grande Lakes” as your lodging choice and input your dates. We’ll take care of the rest. The Resort is also honoring the $179 rate for 3 days pre and post Conference, based on availability. If you would like to extend your stay outside of the Conference days, please email Kristi Audette (kristi@allthedetailsinc.com) who will work with the hotel on your behalf to attain the rooms If available.

Ground Transportation:
All the major car rental companies are available at the Orlando International Airport. (http://www.orlandoairports.net/ops/rac.htm)
We also have access to a discounted shuttle service courtesy of Mears Transportation and a coupon will be available shortly along with access to a secure booking site if you choose to reserve your shuttle ahead of time. More info to come!
And of course, there are many taxi and bus options available at the airport as well, with more details available at: http://www.orlandoairports.net/ops/bus_taxi.htm.