Travel and Lodging

The last day to make hotel reservations is July 11, 2005. Be sure to make your reservations now!!!!

The 2005 Mid-year is being held at the beautiful JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, 2004 Marriott hotel of the Year!!!!

The elements of Nature, fire, water, earth and sky, have been woven into the resort's architectural design to let every guest experience the pleasures of the distinctive surroundings. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the sound of splashing fountains, dazzled by the sight of stunning floor-to-ceiling windows opened wide spilling out onto sparkling waterways and plam-lined pathways. The resort's guest rooms feature a balcony or patio overlooking wildflower gardens, swimming pools, lakes, waterways and golf course or mountain views.

Surrounded by the grandeur of the McDowell Mountains, the JW Marriott Desert Ridge is destined to be the region's most exciting resort, with Arizona 's largest ballroom, a pampering spa, world-class dining and championship golf.

*Mid-Year Training Insitute participants receive 10% discounts at the Desert Ridge Spa and Golf Course.

Kokopelli Kids Club

Kokopellis kids is a full-service children's recreation program. The days are filled with fun-filled interactive games and activities that exercise the mind as well as the body. Kokopelli Kids is for guests ages 4 to 12. Pre-registration is recommended and space is limited so sign up early.

Hotel Reservations

CADCA has secured a rate of $145 per night. Please be sure to mention the CADCA block when you call to make reservations. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-835-6206.

Reservations must be secured with a credit card. However, the credit card provided at the time of reservation will NOT be charged UNLESS the person fails to check-in to the hotel on the reserved date or fails to cancel the reservation 48 hours in advance. If the person does show up, a different form of payment can be provided upon check-in.

The last day to make hotel reservations is July 1, 2005.

Airline

CADCA has secured special rates through America West Airlines for Mid-Year participants. America West will credit each and every ticket you book through our CAMS discount code AP6626. These accumulated credits earn travel points for CADCA, which we convert to scholarships for our coalitions.

Discounts include:

5% off lowest applicable published fare
10% off zone fares
Bonus Discount: An additional 5% dicount applies if ticketing is completed 60 days prior to the conference

Making flight reservations online:

If using americawest.com, please enter the CAMS discount code into the eCertificate window on the Air Reservations page. If the ticket is being purchased 60 or more days in advance, enter AP6626T in the eCertificate window to earn your bonus discount. Your total discount will be outlined in the fare details of the purchase page.

Making flight reservations via telephone:

If you wish to make reservations by speaking to an America West Airlines Group & Specialty Travel agent, please call 1-800-548-7575 Monday through Friday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm MST.

Making travel arrangements using a travel agent:

Use your own agent:

Please have your travel agent call America West for ticketing instructions and proper use and tracking of the discount code.

Use CADCA's preferred travel agent:

Contact Empress Travel toll free at 1-800-753-0501 to secure your airline reservation. Be sure to identify yourself as a registrant of CADCA's Mid-Year Training Institute. There is a booking fee of $40 for each ticket purchased. Some restrictions may apply.