General Information:

Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Phone: (305) 604-1601
Fax:  (305) 604-3999

The hotel is located directly on the beach in South Beach's fashionable and diverse Art Deco District, minutes from shopping, restaurants, and night life It is one block from Lincoln Road and three blocks from the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Weather
The high temperature is 86 and the low temperature is 78 for September, with an average temperature of 82.  Average monthly precipitation for September is 6+ inches.

Dress Code
Dress Code for eSolutions 2008 is business casual.

Booking Your Rooms
All attendees of eSolutions are responsible for booking their own hotel rooms. ISI has reserved a limited number of rooms at a rate of $219 (excluding tax). Please make sure to mention ISI reservation code:  ISI908, when making your reservation in order to get the conference rate.

Travel Information:

From area airports to the hotel:
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO LOEWS HOTEL (closest airport)
(Approximately 11 miles or 15 minutes)

Follow airport signs to Le Jeune Road South (NW 42nd Avenue) Take Le Jeune Road to SR-836 East (Dolphin Expressway) Travel on SR-836 East, through the toll plaza until I-395 East Continue on I-395 Towards Miami Beach (MacArthur Causeway) Stay on the left hand side and exit on Alton Road North Continue on Alton Road and turn right on 16th Street

FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO LOEWS HOTEL
(Approximately 30 miles or 40 minutes)

Follow airport signs to I-595 West Take I-595 to I-95 South Continue until I-195 East Travel on I-195 and take Julia Tuttle Causeway East Stay in the far-right lane and take Alton Road South Exit Continue on Alton Road and turn left on 16th Street Loews Miami Beach is directly ahead

Shuttle service from the airports to the hotel:
The hotel does not provide shuttle service, but the following public shuttle services are available:

• From Miami International Airport, look for the Super Shuttle to take you directly to the hotel for $21.
• From Fort Lauderdale Airport, the Tri-County Express costs about $75 for a car to the hotel

From the Loews Miami Beach Hotel to area airports:
Miami International Airport
1. Start out going SOUTH on COLLINS AVE/ FL-A1A toward 15TH ST.  (1.0 mi.)
2. Turn RIGHT onto 5TH ST/ FL-A1A S. ( 0.6 mi.)
3. 5TH ST/ FL-A1A S becomes US-41 W/ MACARTHUR CSWY. (3.1 mi.) 
4. US-41 W/ MACARTHUR CSWY becomes I-395 W. (1.0 mi.)
5. Merge onto I-95 N via EXIT 1B toward FT. LAUDERDALE. (1.5 mi.)
6. Merge onto FL-112 W/ AIRPORT EXPY via EXIT 4B toward AIRPORT. (4.0 mi.)
7. Take the LE JEUNE RD S exit on the LEFT. (0.3 mi.)
8. Merge onto NW 42ND AVE/ N LE JEUNE RD/ FL-953 S. (0.6 mi.)
Estimated Time: 17 minutes      Estimated Distance: 11.99 miles

Fort Lauderdale International Airport
1. Start out going SOUTH on COLLINS AVE/ FL-A1A toward 15TH ST. (1.0 mi.)
2. Turn RIGHT onto 5TH ST/ FL-A1A S. (0.6 mi.)
3. 5TH ST/ FL-A1A S becomes US-41 W/ MACARTHUR CSWY. (3.1 mi.)
4. US-41 W/ MACARTHUR CSWY becomes I-395 W. (1.0 mi.)
5. Merge onto I-95 N via EXIT 1B toward FT. LAUDERDALE. (20.0 mi.)
6. Take the GRIFFIN RD/ SR-818 exit, EXIT 23. (0.4 mi.)
7. Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on GRIFFIN RD/ FL-818 E. (1.3 mi.)
8. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto US-1 N/ N FEDERAL HWY/ FL-5 N/ FL-A1A N. (0.1 mi.)
9. Take the I-595 W ramp toward INT'L AIRPORT/ PORT EVERGLADES/ I-595/ FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE. (0.1 mi.)
10. Take the ramp toward FT LAUD-HLWD INT'L AIRPORT. (0.2 mi.)
11. Take the ramp toward ARRIVALS/ ALL PARKING/ COMMUTER TERMINAL.(0.8 mi.)
12. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto TERMINAL DR. (0.2 mi.)
13. End at 320 Terminal Dr Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Estimated Time: 37 minutes      Estimated Distance: 28.78 miles

Amenities for Disabled Guests

Accessible entry door Spacious layout for easy wheelchair access Pocket door bathrooms Accessible toilets with grab bars Accessible tub fixtures Bathroom with "flip" seats Lower door peep holes and temperature control Entry door with illuminated door notifier Hearing-impaired phone service available upon request

Hotel Features and Services

790 guest rooms with spectacular views, including 50 luxury suites and two breathtaking presidential suites Oceanfront swimming pool and Jacuzzi and private cabanas 6 restaurants and bars, including Emeril's South Beach Direct access to beach Wide variety of water sports Concierge Service Valet parking 65,000 square feet of function space accommodating groups up to 3,000 Elemis Spa and Fitness Center

Payment
The hotel honors these credit cards:

American Express Mastercard Visa Diners/Carte Blanche Discover JCB

Fitness Center: Open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Enjoy an invigorating workout at our brand new, state-of-the-art Fitness Center. Choose from a variety of classes, including spinning, yoga and Pilates, as well as personal training sessions, all with a breathtaking view of our tropical pool and the Atlantic Ocean.

Elemis Spa
Discover a sense of peace and relaxation at our brand new Elemis Spa, featuring 16 treatment rooms, side-by-side couples massage rooms, a sun deck, steam rooms, Jacuzzi tubs and a co-ed Calming Lounge. Indulge in a journey of self-discovery with the Elemis Six Senses - an experience of sight, sound, smell, touch, taste and perception, or choose from our menu of more than 24 treatments.

For more information or to make an appointment, call ext. 3400. The Fitness Center and Elemis Spa are located in the St. Moritz Spa Tower.

Area Guide and Attractions:

Featured Activity
Catch a glimpse of celebrity homes (Oprah Winfrey... Rosie O'Donnell...) while cruising the waters on a VIP wave-runner tour. Cool off, ride the waves, and enjoy Miami's scenery.

Points of Interest
Besides South Beach's Historic Art Deco District, located right outside our door, other nearby attractions include the Miami Seaquarium, Miami Metro Zoo, Miccosokee Seminole Indian Village, Fairchild Tropical Garden, and Ancient Spanish Monastery.

Museums
Local museums include Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Wolfsonian, Bass, Sanford L. Ziff Jewish Museum, Holocaust Memorial, Lowe Art Museum, Miami Museum of Science and Space, and Miami Planetarium.

Sporting Events
Miami is home to a host of local professional teams including the Miami Dolphins (NFL), Miami Heat (NBA), Florida Marlins (MLB), and Florida Panthers (NHL). Other area sports include Jai-Alai in Miami and Dania, horse racing in Hialeah and Gulfstream Park, as well as dog racing in West Flagler and Biscayne.

Culture
Miami Beach is an international center for art and culture with an extensive array of local galleries. Miami Beach performance arenas include Lincoln Theatre, Colony Theatre, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Jackie Gleason Theatre, Gusman Center of Performing Arts, and Greater Miami Performing Arts Center.

Key Attractions:

Parrot Jungle
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, (305) 400-7000
Go wild in one of Miami's oldest and greatest attractions. This park is home to more than 500 species of plants and 3,000 exotic animals. Explore animal stage shows, the Serpentarium, jungle trails and the best trained bird show in the world.

Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, (305) 361-5705
Take a trip under the sea at the Miami Seaquarium. Enjoy a day of family fun, exciting exhibits and educational presentations all in a beautiful landscape overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Miami Metro Zoo
12400 South West 152 Street, (305) 251-0400
Explore one of the best zoos in the US. This 300-acre cageless zoo is home to more than 1,300 animals from over 400 species. Discover the park's various attractions, including Wings of Asia Aviary, Dr. Wilde's World, Children's Zoo, Wildlife Carousel, guided Tram Tours and Zookeeper Talks.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue, (305) 250-9133
This remarkable Italian Renaissance-style villa is located on more than 10 acres of beautiful gardens. Stroll through this serene and stunning retreat while taking in the view of Biscayne Bay.

Everglades National Park
Discover the unique environment of this beautiful ecosystem where visitors can observe alligators and birds. Visit the Indian Villages, hike on nature trails, or rent a boat and set off on the open water. The park also includes a visitor center, full-service marina and camping facilities.