Destination

Traveling to Carefree, Arizona

Getting to Carefree

Travel by Air
The nearest airport to Carefree is the Phoenix Sky International Airport. It is located in the middle of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is served by 21 airlines which provide service to Phoenix from 104 cities in the United States and around the world. America West Airlines and Southwest Airlines have major hub operations in Phoenix providing convenient connections from virtually any city in the U.S.

Phoenix Sky International Airports is presently served by the followed scheduled passenger airlines
  • Aeromexico
  • Air Canada
  • Alaska Air
  • American West
  • American Airlines
  • American TransAir
  • Arizona Express
  • British Airways
  • Continental Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Frontier Airlines
  • Great Lakes
  • Lufthansa
  • Mesa Airlines
  • Midwest Express
  • Northwest Airlines
  • Skywest Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Sun Country
  • United Airlines
  • US Airways
Travel by Land Congress Dress
Business casual attire is appropriate for most conference events. Although jackets are not required for the sessions, jackets or sweaters that can be removed are advisable because conference rooms may be cool.

The best plan is to dress in layers, so that as you move from one place to another you can adjust your clothing.

Also, in order to enjoy the many sightseeing and outdoor activities, be sure to bring good walking shoes and a variety of comfortable and casual clothes. Weather The average Carefree temperatures in April is a low in the 55.3??s F to temperatures in the 90's. Expect mostly sunny skies, with less than 8-10 inches of rain generally reported for the month of April.

The time zone in Carefree is Mountain Time, 3 hours later than US Eastern Time.

A conference that offers you a productive yet relaxing environment in beautiful Arizona.

Nestled in the rolling foothills of the high Sonoran desert, just minutes north of Scottsdale, Arizona, Carefree Resort & Villas offers an atmosphere of productivity, relaxation and convenient seclusion. The area's signature architecture and unique Sonoran landscapes blend with modern technology to provide an impressive conference venue.

Carefree Resort & Villas Features

Deluxe guest rooms, suites, casitas and one and two bedroom villas; all have balconies or patios and views of the main pool or the rising foothills

High-speed internet access

Three swimming pools and five lighted tennis courts

A well-equipped Fitness Center and a Spa for your total relaxation

Golf packages and bicycle rentals

Restaurants and lounges for relaxed and informal conversations with other attendees

HOTEL INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS

CAREFREE RESORT & VILLAS
37220 Mule Train Road Carefree, AZ 85377
480-488-5300
888-488-9034

Conference Name when calling hotel: Geo-Institute Unsaturated Soils 2006

Online reservations are available at: http://www.carefree-resort.com/.

Click on "Make a Reservation" and enter the special conference rate code of 24177 in the "group/event ID" field to access the conference room block and rate.

Special Conference Rate: $159 single/double (includes resort fee)

A limited number of rooms are available at the current (April 2006) US Government Per Diem rate. To reserve these rooms, please phone in your reservation, and ask for IN-HOUSE RESERVATIONS. Government ID will be required at check-in. Cutoff Date: March 10, 2006.

Traveling with family & friends? ASCE offers Special Guest Packages

Spouses, children/family members, and special guests of Conference attendees are warmly welcomed to come and enjoy some time in the Sonoran desert, and at the resort's spa.

Guest's Package: $125
Child's Package (ages 4-15): $60
Under 4: no charge

Each package includes Sunday Welcome Reception, Monday Orientation Breakfast and Tuesday's Southwestern Bar-B-Que, and shuttle into the town of Carefree.

Save Up To $25 off Your Next Hertz Meeting Rental

Hertz Meeting Savings helps you keep travel simple while on the road. Save $5 a day up to $25 off your next ASCE meeting rental. Plus you still receive your standard discount as well as all the Hertz benefits of being a member. This special offer is valid one week before through one week after designated ASCE event dates.

For Hertz Meeting and Convention Reservations, simply visit hertz.com. Or call Hertz at 1-800-654-2210 to take advantage of this special offer. Don't forget to mention:

CDP# 11381 and PC# 979731



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