Fall Conference - Accommodations

2008 Fall CME Conference October 29 -November 2, 2008 San Diego Marriott Mission Valley San Diego, California   Welcome to San Diego, California Welcome to San Diego, California's second largest city. Where blue skies keep watch on 70 miles of beaches and a gentle Mediterranean climate begs for a day of everything and nothing. Bordered by Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains, San Diego county's 4,200 square miles offer immense options for business and pleasure. Attractions Being home to four theme parks, San Diego is qualified to rinse away daily humdrum. So bring the family and extend your stay for a great vacation. See animals from around the globe at the San Diego Zoo. Rub noses with an endangered rhino at the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park. Set adventure (and kids) free at LEGOLAND California, a vibrant interactive experience including kid-powered rides. Devote a day to counting the teeth on a shark, at SeaWorld. All proof that no vacation is ever long enough. Gaming "America's Finest City" is home to Vegas-style gaming. San Diego's eight state-of-the-art casinos have everything your gaming heart desires from poker and Pai Gow, to blackjack and nearly as many slot machines as the destination has grains of sand. And beyond the shrill of jackpot sirens you'll find championship golf courses, deal-laden shopping outlets and award-winning restaurants woven right into these entertainment complexes. Mexico/Baja For a real taste of Mexico just hop on the San Diego Trolley and cross the international border. Enter a country so rich in culture you can taste it before your lips hit the ring of salt. The dance and deals are alive and well on the streets of Tijuana. Head a little farther south for a few nights' stay at one of the amazing resorts nestled between rock and cove on a white sand beach. Viva the good life. Shopping Attention all shoppers: from sprawling discount outlet centers to quaint upscale boutiques San Diego's world-class shopping is as varied as its weather is ideal. Expect 72-degree perfection, even in the midst of a "must-have" moment because most shopping venues are outdoors. Start the spree downtown in the Gaslamp Quarter and its neighboring architectural wonder, Horton Plaza. Take your bags to Fashion Valley, Mission Valley, or La Jolla for national department stores as well as stores unique to San Diego. The Shops at Las Americas, Carlsbad, and Viejas' outlet centers offer a needed refrain for wallets. Round out your new collection with a trip to Old Town's eclectic, Mexican-flavored boutiques and jewelry stores. It's in the bag. Active San Diego Check out these numbers: 92 golf courses, 1,200 tennis courts, 70 miles of beaches. All canopied beneath a climate named "ideal" by meteorologists. And depending on your outdoor terrain of choice, San Diego's four microclimates, including mountains, deserts, inland valleys and beaches can show you just how great the Great Outdoors gets. Explore rural mountainscapes or desert trails, run with the tide or swim against it, scuba dive the depths of kelp forests or cycle pine forests. Rather spectate? San Diego's plethora of outdoor venues accommodate just about any sporting convention or spectator event. In fact, the Super Bowel XXXVII in San Diego was a spectacular success and the annual Rock 'n' Roll marathon continues to draw record-breaking crowds. Clearly "America's Finest City" is living up to its reputation as "America's fittest city." Accommodations The San Diego Marriott Mission Valley - a perfectly central address, providing convenient access to all of the premier attractions in America's Finest City. Immerse yourself in our resort-style setting, with a unique blend of Spanish accents and tropical landscaping that sets us apart from the surrounding Mission Valley hotels. Enjoy a full host of amenities and services - from breathtaking balcony views, to the downtown trolley stop within steps of our door. Experience the excitement of Qualcomm Stadium, Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town, SeaWorld, and much more - all just minutes from our hotel in Mission Valley, San Diego. Special AFPPA conference rates start at $139. To reserve your room, please call (800) 842-5329. Make your reservations now as this property will sell out, and be sure to identify yourself as an AFPPA conference participant. If you are interested in attending the conference and find that the hotel has sold out, please call the AFPPA office for additional properties with which we have secured group rates.