Welcome to: Living Life Divine Global Unity Gathering It is our great wish, and the wish of our gracious seva teams, that your time with our Beloved Sai Maa be extraordinary. We have compiled information here that we hope will be useful to you during our time together in Naples. We suggest that you print this letter and the Hospitality & Resource Guide and bring them with you for reference. ARRIVAL A registration table will be set up in the hall near the River of Grass Ballroom on Wednesday December 7th, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday December 8th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00PM. There will also be a Hospitality Table at the event should you have any questions or need help at any time. Please visit the registration table and pick up your Living Life Divine packet which will contain: 1. Your name-tag (which you will serve as your admission to each program). 2. A program brochure listing the program schedule as well as other information regarding the program and other offerings. 3. Sai Maa Shakti Session registration will be available when you pick up your packet. Please bring your program brochure and name-tag with you to all sessions. If you are checking out an interpretation device, we recommend bringing your personal headphones for an enhanced experience. PROGRAM OPENING The program begins at 7:30 PM, Thursday evening, December 8th in the River of Grass Ballroom, Naples Beach Hotel. The doors will open at 7:00 PM. Please be in your seats ready to begin by 7:20 PM and also please refer to the Hall Etiquette section of your program brochure before entering the Hall. Review the Hospitality & Resource Guide attached to this email, for details about your stay in Naples, including transportation, restaurants, and directions to the event hotel. Remember to bring a swimsuit In loving service, Sai Maa Customer Support Team support@sai-maa.com +1.720.443.6944 Office of Sai Maa
Hospitality and Resource Guide AIRPORT Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) 11000 Terminal Access Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913 +1.239.590.4800 There is no public transportation from the airport to Naples, Florida. A taxi will cost approximately $70. TAXI SERVICE American Comfort Limousine +1.888.546.6117 www.americancomfortlimo.com Classic Transportation +1.800.553.8294 www.classicluxurytransportation.com Taxi Time, Inc. +1.239.200.0000 www.taxinaples.com Giovani Transportation +1.239.537.7488 pgtaxi@yahoo.com Offers a discount for Sai Maa participants MEALS Lunch will be provided on Friday and Sunday at the Naples Beach Hotel. All breakfasts and the Saturday mid-day meal are on your own. MORNING TAI CHI / YOGA & MEDITATION Tai Chi / Yoga will be offered the following mornings at the Naples Beach Hotel: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 6:00-6:50 AM (See your program guide for details) Meditation will be offered each morning at the Naples Beach Hotel: Thursday: 6:30-7:20 AM Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 7:00-7:50 AM (See your program guide for details)
HOTELS Naples Beach Hotel 851 Gulf Shore Boulevard North, Naples, Florida 34102 +1.239.261.2222 www.naplesbeachhotel.com Naples beach hotel amenities include: Wi-Fi availability, free parking, outdoor pool, fitness center and spa and ATM. Ramada Inn 1100 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, Florida 34102 +1.239.263.3434 www.naplesramada.com Ramada Inn amenities include: free Wi-Fi, free parking, fitness center, outdoor pool and complimentary breakfast buffet. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION Taxis Naples Taxi +1.239.400.3333 www.aolcab.com (24-hour service) Uber - Ft. Myers/Naples, FL https://www.uber.com/cities/fort-myers/ (Estimated fare between Ramada Inn Naples & Naples Beach Hotel: $5-6 USD) Local bus Collier Area Transit (CAT) +1. 239.252.7777 http://www.colliergov.net All-day pass: $4; One-way fare: $1.50 Link to CAT Bus Map http://www.colliergov.net/home/showdocument?id=66926 Bicycle rentals Big Momma s Bicycles 850 Seagate Drive, Naples, Florida 34103 +1.239.263.0728 http://www.bigmommasbicycles.com/rentals/ Daily and weekly bicycle rentals available ($20 day / $45 week). For reservations, call or text: +1.239.734.7734 or email bigmommasbicycles@gmail.com
Walking directions from Ramada Inn to Naples Beach Hotel (1 mile; approximately 23 minutes): 1. Start out going north on Tamiami Trl N/US-41 toward 12th Ave N. (Then 0.07 miles) 2. Turn left onto Banyan Blvd. (Then 0.55 miles) 3. Enter next roundabout and turn left onto Crayton Rd. (Then 0.07 miles) 4. Turn right onto Yucca Rd. (Then 0.08 miles) 5. Turn left onto Oleander Dr. (Then 0.21 miles) 6. Turn left onto Gulf Shore Blvd N. (Then 0.01 miles) 7. Arrive at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 GULF SHORE BLVD N. Link to walking map http://mapq.st/2eg8qoo WEATHER Typical Naples weather in early December: Daytime highs of 75-80 F (24-27 C) Nighttime temperatures of 60-64 F (16-18 C). CURRENCY EXCHANGE Travelex Currency Services (on site at RSW airport) 7AM-7PM, Mon-Fri; Sat & Sun 8AM-5PM Main Terminal Level 2, 11000 Terminal Access Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913 +1.239.561-2204 America s Currency Exchange 10AM-9PM (Closed Sunday) 1900 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, Florida 34102 +1.239.963.4141
NEARBY RESTAURANTS: Another Broken Egg Café (Breakfast, lunch) 670 N Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34102 +1.850.650.0499 www.anotherbrokenegg.com Bill s Café (Breakfast, Lunch) 947 3rd Ave N, Naples, FL 34102 +1.239.263.2600 Broadwell s (at Naples Beach Hotel) (Breakfast & Brunch) 851 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102 Maria D Anna Cafe 300 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, FL 34102 +1.239.263.6892 www.mariadannacafe.com Bonefish Grill 1500 5th Avenue South, Naples, Florida 34102 +1.239.417.1212 www.bonefishgrill.com Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd North, Naples, Florida 34103 +1.239.649.5552 http://baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com Campiello Ristorante 1177 3rd Street South, Naples, Florida 34102 +1.239.435.1166 http://www.campiello.damico.com Cheesecake Factory 2090 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, Florida 34102 +1.239.435.1580 http://locations.thecheesecakefactory.com/fl/naples-89.html
GROCERY STORES: Wynn s Market 141 Ninth Street North, Naples, Florida 34102 +1.239.231.1617 http://www.wynnsonline.com Publix 1981 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, Florida 34102 +1.239.262.1401 http://www.publix.com Nature s Garden of Naples 2089 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, Florida 34102 +1.239.643.4959 http://www.naturesgardenofnaples.com Food and Thought 2132 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34102 +1-239-213-2222 http://foodandthought.com The Fresh Market 4129 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, Florida 34103 +1.239.430.2444 http://www.thefreshmarket.com Whole Foods 9101 Strada Pl, Naples, Florida 34108 +1.239.552-5100 http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/naples PHARMACIES: Walgreens 24-hour 8900 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, Florida +1.239.597.8196 CVS Pharmacy 24-hour 2375 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, Florida +1.239.596.4577 Publix 1981 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, Florida +1.239.262.1401
URGENT CARE AND HOSPITALS In the event of a medical emergency, dial 911 Advance Medical of Naples Urgent Care Facility 8:00 AM-8:00 PM, Mon-Fri; Sat & Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. 720 Goodlette Rd #500, Naples Florida +1.239.566.7676 Collier Urgent Care Centers - Park Shore Urgent Care Facility 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, Mon-Fri; Sat 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (Closed Sunday) 3601 Tamiami Trail N, Naples Florida +1.239.593.3232 NCH Downtown Naples Hospital 24-hour Emergency Department 350 7th St N, Naples Florida +1.239.624.5000 ADDITIONAL NAPLES HOSPITALITY INFORMATION Wiki travel: http://wikitravel.org/en/naples_(florida) Tripadvisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/restaurants-g34467-naples_florida.html