Pre-Cruise Hotel Accommodations
Embassy Suites Hotel Baltimore at BWI Airport
1300 Concourse Drive, Linthicum, MD 21090
PHONE: 410-850-0747
The AAA-CPA has reserved a SMALL block of hotel rooms the evening prior to sailing. It is suggested that members traveling from the midwest and west coast arrive the night before to make sure there are no issues the day of departure, as the cruise will not wait for latecomers. We suggest making reservations as soon as possible. Cancellations will be accepted up to 24 hours prior to arrival.
The AAA-CPA has negotiated a rate of $119 for suites, guaranteed only until June 3, 2011. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly. For those who wish to spend additional time at the hotel, our discounted rate will be honored 1 day pre- and post-meeting based on availability. The above rate includes AAA-CPA Pre-Cruise Reception on Friday evening and full service hot breakfast on Saturday morning.
Registration for the conference will open at the hotel at 3:00 PM, Friday, June 24. We welcome you to join us for the AAA-CPA Pre-Cruise Reception whether or not you are staying at the hotel.
Cruise to Bermuda Information
Reservations for the cruise must be made through Cadence Travel. Please note, the AAA-CPA discounts expire on April 8, 2011. After that date regular cruise rates apply and are based on availability. For information about booking contact Aimee Leon, Cadence Travel at 877-551-4646 or aimee@cadencetravel.com.
We will be sailing to Bermuda from Baltimore on the Enchantment of the Seas. Our cruise ship has many features that will interest all ages, including a specialty coffee house featuring Seattle’s Best Coffee, Latin-theme lounge, rock-climbing wall, casino, themed bars and lounges, open atrium featuring shopping and more, solarium for indoor/outdoor pool, Adventure Ocean youth facilities, day spa, and fitness center.
For more information on the cruise line and Bermuda visit these websites:
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Website: www.royalcaribbean.com
Bermuda Tourism Website: www.gotobermuda.co.uk
Optional Tours
Please note that all optional tours (excursions) for Bermuda will be run through Royal Caribbean. Once your cruise is booked, you will be able to choose any optional tours you would like to take. These are paid directly to Royal Caribbean and will be arranged either ahead of boarding or while onboard. You may feel free to visit Royal Caribbean online to see a list of excursions currently available for Bermuda.
Travel
Getting to and from Baltimore is easy with nonstop flights to and from nearly 30 cities in the United States. More than 20 commercial airlines fly into Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) on a daily basis. Baltimore is also a major stop for Amtrak. If you fly in and are staying at the host hotel, there will be a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport.
For full details on BWI, please visit www.bwiairport.com/en.
Parking/Transportation to Port of Baltimore
Guests staying at the pre-cruise hotel may leave your car parked there for the duration of the cruise. The AAA-CPA has made arrangements for transport to the Port of Baltimore on June 25 for only $15/person. Please indicate if you would like to use this service when registering.
Parking at the terminal (2001 East McComas Street, Baltimore, MD 21230) is easy, literally at the ship’s front door. Passenger vehicles and SUVs can park for $15 per cruise night (payable upon arrival by credit card, cash or traveler’s check).
For more information, visit http://cruisemaryland.com/content/parking-rates.
Preferred Airline
The AAA-CPA is a partner with Southwest Airlines. To make a reservation, visit www.swabiz.com and select Book Air. Enter Company ID: 99138480 and begin booking!
Dress
Conference dress is casual. For dining, the ship will have 3 casual, 1 smart casual, and 1 formal evening to be announced once on board. The Closing Reception Installation Program will be smart casual attire. Be prepared for cool breezes on the ship decks and highly air-conditioned inside areas.
Weather
Average temperatures in Bermuda in June are highs of 81 and lows of 73. For the most up-to-date weather, visit www.weather.com.