THINGS TO KNOW

During your leisure hours, event staff will be available to assist you with questions. Please check the Agenda for onsite Hospitality inquiries. All times, function rooms, bulletins and schedule changes will be posted there. Stop by for help in arranging personal plans, for answers to travel questions or to reconfirm your activity schedule.

Champion’s Circle has arranged for all meals as designated in your agenda.  You will be responsible for any meals noted as “at leisure, on own”. A cash allowance will be provided to use for meals on your own, leisure activities or anything you choose.

You will be required to provide the hotel with a credit card to cover your incidental charges.  If a credit card is not provided, you will not have access to any in-room amenities such as phone calls, valet and laundry services, and mini bar/personal bar bills. The resort staff will keep a separate record of these expenditures for you.

America uses the US dollar (US$) as its official currency.

For locations where you can use your ATM/debit card to obtain cash, contact the financial institution that issued your card, or visit MasterCard or Visa.  For your convenience, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort has an ATM on property.  The hotel accepts American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and Discover Card for your personal expenses.

We strongly recommend that you take most of your personal travel funds in the form of a credit card.  You may wish to notify your credit card company prior to your departure that you will be traveling in order to avoid delays with card authorization.

Gratuities will be provided for all group events outlined in the agenda, including porterage and daily maid service for you and your one designated guest.  For other services not included in the program, gratuities are left to your own discretion. Tip according to quality of service; most servers (waiters, taxi drivers, etc.) receive 15-20%.

Safeguard your valuables.  It is best to leave valuable jewelry at home and use the resort’s in-room safe for your excess cash and travel documents. Keep purses, wallets, money and cameras close to you at all times, especially in crowded public areas.

• Wireless Internet access for one device per room
• Computers available for guest use in the lobby
• Multi-line telephone(s) with voicemail (fees may apply for some services)

It is always a good idea to consider, in consultation with your own physician, your personal medical needs whenever you plan to travel.

Plan ahead and make sure you have an adequate supply of any prescription medication prior to departure. If there are any questions regarding your medication, please consult your physician. It is best to carry medications in their original containers. Always carry essential medications in your carry-on bag.

The sun’s intensity can be quite strong in Florida.  To avoid burns, it is advisable to limit your sun exposure and use sunscreen and a hat.

In March the average maximum temperature in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 79F with an average minimum temperature of 64F.  Of course, unseasonable weather can occur at any time. For up-to-date weather information shortly prior to your departure, we suggest you visit The Weather Channel, weather.com

Hollywood, Florida follows Eastern Standard Time.