The Bookstore Workshop Retreat
Residence Inn by Marriott – Amelia Island, FL
What to bring
Comfortable clothing and shoes, calculator, and any information or plans you’ve developed so far for your bookstore (blueprints and photos, financial projections, demographic data, etc.J that you may wish to discuss with the training team.
Directions
The Residence Inn is located at 2398 Sadler Rd., just up the streetlrom the Seaside Park access to 12 miles of pristine Atlantic Ocean beach. Historic downtown Fernandina Beach is a few miles away, accessible by taxi.
From 1-95, take Exit 373 (the A lAJ toward Fernandina Beach for about ten miles. Once across the bridge, turn right at the second traffic light (Sadler Rd.J. After about a mile, you’ll find the hotel on your left.
A great vacation destination!
Should you have an extra day or two, keep in mind that Amelia island is rich with leisure and recreational activities – golf, fishing, sailing, kayaking, cycling, bird watching and beachcombing are but a few. For specific suggestions or recommendations, just give us a call, or visit www.Amelialsland.com or www.SearchAmelia.com.
Nearest major airports
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- Jacksonville (JAXJ, 30 minutes
- Daytona Beach, 1 ½ hours
- Orlando, 3½ hours;
- Atlanta, 6 hours
A few travel tips for significantly lower airfares … keep in mind that Jacksonville is served by Southwest Airlines, AirTran and JetBlue. Air carriers often require at least a two week advance purchase and Saturday travel to qualify for lower fares. Check out best fares at AirfareWatchdog.com or Kayak.com.
Ground transportation
Almost all major auto rental companies can be found at the Jacksonville International Airport. Should you prefer not to rent a car – you won’t really need one unless you’re spending extra time to explore the area-taxi service is available (about $55 one way) from the airport, or you can pre-arrange a ride with Amelia Airport Shuttle & Transportation (www.AmelialslandTransportation.com) by contacting Vic Garvin at tipem@comcast.net or at (904) 753-6480. If you’re interested in sharing a ride with other attendees who might be arriving at about the same time, please let Vic know; if at all possible, he’ll be happy to coordinate arrival times for your transportation.
Lodging & Meals
We have reserved a block of rooms at The Residence Inn by Marriott (www.ResidencelnnAmelialsland.com), beginning on Tuesday. If you’d like to take advantage of special group rates. please contact the hotel directly at (904) 277-2440 to make reservations (specifically state that you are attending the Paz & Associates Booksellers’ School). Amelia Island is home to a variety of accommodations, from the Ritz Carlton to a number of bed & breakfast inns. For a full listing of accommodations, visit www.Amelialsland.com.
There are a few restaurants within a short walk of the hotel, and many more from which to choose in the historic downtown area. Should you not have a vehicle, we will carpool or make arrangements for a shuttle. We’ll have dinner together as a group on Tuesday, and lunch will be provided Wednesday through Friday.
NOTE: Room reservations are subject to availability if booked within 30 days of the workshop date.
Visit area bookstores & independent retailers
There are a few independent bookstores in the area, both new and used. We will allow time for a field trip to visit one bookstore, as well as other independent downtown retail stores for ideas on fixtures. lighting and merchandising.