Travel and Lodging

8th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival  January 16-21, 2012.

For those coming in from out of town, please note that January is the height of the vacation season in Delray Beach. We suggest you reserve a hotel room and car as soon as possible.

Arrangements are confirmed with the following hotels for a block of rooms held for the Palm Beach Poetry Festival at special group rates for the period January 17 check in until January 22, 2011 check-out. To reserve a room at the festival’s special per-night rate, call the hotel, mention the Palm Beach Poetry Festival special event rate, and secure a reservation by credit card before December 17, 2010. After that date, special rates will no longer apply, and remaining rooms in the block will be made available for public sale and may no longer be available at that time.

We urge all workshop applicants to make reservations at the time you apply. Should you not be admitted to a workshop of your choice, you may cancel your reservation without penalty. If you wait until notification in November, room blocks may be sold out to other workshop participants.

The Colony Hotel and Cabana Club
525 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483-5323
(561) 276-4123

RATES
Queen Bedroom and bath $135.00 (19 Rooms Available)
King Bedroom and bath $165.00 (12 Rooms Available)
Superior King Bedroom & bath $185 (1 room available)
Two Bedrooms and connecting bath $205.00 (5 Rooms Available)

Complimentary continental breakfast included. The above non-commissionable rates are based on single or double occupancy for king and queen bedrooms and 4 persons maximum in our two bedroom units. This rate may be extended beyond date above before or after the event by revisions to this signed agreement only.

Reservations
Individuals make their own reservations by phone: 561-276-4123 or 1-800-552-2363 with the group name. A one night advance deposit confirms each reservation. Individuals are responsible for full payment of total stay at check-in. There is a minimum of two nights stay for this discounted rate.

Cancellation Policy: Individuals must contact The Colony 72 hours prior to arrival date or forfeit one night's deposit plus tax. Applicants have until January 14th to cancel room reservations without forfeit of deposit. To ensure group rate, please book by December 22, 2010. Any unused rooms in the block will be released.

CRANE'S BEACH HOUSE HOTEL & TIKI BAR
82 Gleason Street,
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561-278-1700

Cabana Room (1) $149/night
Beach House Room (2) $149/night
1 Bedroom Suite (7) $199/night

Reserve until December 17th at the special festival rates. Participants have the option to reserve rooms using the group discount through Crane’s website:www.cranesbeachhouse.com. Once you have made the reservation, click "Enter Rate Access Code, and enter the code: PBPO. Once you click the Check Availability button, you will be given access to rooms available at your discounted group rate. You may also phone with any questions and ask for reservations at the front desk.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
1111 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33483
Phone: 1-561-276-7441
Toll-free: 1-866-258-7257

The Residence Inn has granted a special rate for studios and one bedroom suites to festival participants.  Spacious accommodations include great views, free high-speed internet access, free parking, and complimentary hot breakfast buffet and evening reception.

Ten studios are available at $229/night, and six 1 BR Suites at $259/night. Reservations must be made before December 16, 2011.

SEAGATE HOTEL & SPA
1000 East Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33483 Reservations: 561-665-4800

The Seagate Hotel & Spa, is a boutique hotel by the ocean in the charming resort town of Delray Beach, Florida. A hotel shuttle is available. For more information, consult the website: http://www.theseagatehotel.com/.

The Seagate will extend corporate rates to festival participants though we have no formal agreement with the hotel. Room rates include: membership Privileges at The Seagate Beach Club's restaurants, private beach and pool, transportation via the hotel trolley to/from the Beach Club, local luxury transportation within a five mile radius, access to the hotel fitness facility, infinity pool and Jacuzzi, daily newspaper delivery, in-room Kuerig gourmet pod coffee and tea service. Corporate Rates are: Courtyard Rooms: $259.00 Single/Double, Deluxe King or Double Queen: $349.00 Single Double (suitable for sharing)

WRIGHT BY THE SEA

1901 South Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL.

The festival has arranged for five 1 bedroom suites at a special festival rate of $249 /night. Suites have a bedroom with two beds and a living room area and fold out couch. Reservations must be made by December 19, 2008. Suites may be shared by participants, but each will be responsible for the cost of their own room. The hotel web address is: www.wbtsea.com.

To confirm reservations call our toll free number 1-877-234-3355 or 1-561-278-3355 or by email.

Room Rentals are subject to state tax and a Tourist Development Tax. Cancellation Policy - 30 days notice for refund. No pets & no smoking in rooms. Check In about 2:00 P.M.; Check Out 11:00 A.M. Wright by the Sea is a short drive from the festival location at Olds School Square.

 TRANSPORTATION

ALL TRANSPORTATION TAXI AND LIMO SERVICE: There are many services and taxis available from Palm Beach International Airport. All Transportation offers online reservations and a coupon that reduces the cost by $10, or if you reserve your pickup online, 20% will be deducted from the fare. At this posting, the rate for pickup from Palm Beach International to Delray Beach is quoted at $50 before any discounts. Group rates may apply with multiple passengers in the same car. See the website or phone. The phone number is 561-450-5850 and the website is: http://www.alltransportations.net/coupon.html. or try our link to the pdf coupon: http://palmbeachpoetryfestival.org/system/files/AnyRideCoupon.pdf

To reserve special meeting rates with HERTZ, please provide the festival CV#022L3277 to your corporate travel department, or your travel agent, when making reservations, or make reservations online at Hertz.com or call Hertz directly:

• In the U.S. and Canada: 1-800-654-2240
• Other: 1-405-749-4434

The Hertz Rates pdf attachment includes everything you need to book a car at the special rates. Advance reservations are recommended, as cars are subject to availability.  Rates are based on returning the cars within Florida and are guaranteed from one-week prior through one week after the meeting dates.