JOIN THE ARA POST CONVENTION TOUR IN PARADISE

Grab your swimsuit, secure your passport and make plans to join ARA 2010 Post Convention Tour as we travel to the exotic and famous Atlantis Resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas. This tropical getaway is a vacation your whole family will be able to enjoy. The Atlantis offers great dining, entertainment and loads of fun for everyone! For a glimpse of what Atlantis has to offer, click on the link below for the Atlantis Pocket Guide:

Pocket Guide

MAKING YOUR RESERVATIONS

Reservations may be made by calling 1-888-877-7525 or 954-809-2100. Be sure to indicate you are with Automotive Recyclers Association or you will not receive our group pricing.

Guarantee Deposit: All reservations shall require a deposit equal to a two (2) nights guest room/suite rate plus resort charges to guarantee the room. Deposits will be refunded in full should the reservation be cancelled more than thirty (30) days prior to the arrival date and non-refundable within thirty (30) days of guests’ arrival date.

Cut-off Date: The cut-off date for making reservations will be October 1st, 2010. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be accepted on a space-availability basis only. If the Group Rate is unavailable after the cut-off date, the prevailing guest room/suite public/rack rates will apply.

ATLANTIS FAQ’S

Does Atlantis offer shuttle service within the resorts?
Complimentary bus shuttle service operates between The Cove, Royal Towers, Harborside, Coral Towers, Beach Towers, Ocean Club and the Ocean Club Golf Course every 30 minutes.

What are the amenities in most rooms?
Most rooms have a coffee maker, iron & iron board, hair dryer and in-room safe for the storage of valuables.

Is there an ATM on property?
ATMs are located in the casino and may be used with credit cards. There is a service charge.

TRIP AND TRAVEL DETAILS

Flying to Atlantis
Nassau International Airport (NAS) services Nassau and Paradise Island.

Entry/Exit Requirements
Nassau Paradise Island is one of the few Caribbean destinations that provides pre-clearance for U.S. Customs and Immigration services, allowing flights from Nassau Paradise Island to enter the United States as domestic flights and bypass the normal U.S. Customs and Immigration clearance encountered on most returns from an international destination.

If you are a U.S. citizen, The Islands of the Bahamas follow the U.S. Government international travel requirements for re-entry into the U.S., you will need a valid U.S. Passport. The Bahamian Government may also require proof of return airline ticket and sufficient funds to support your stay. Please be aware that a voter registration or certified birth certificate is no longer accepted as proof of U.S. citizenship.

Upon arriving in Nassau Paradise Island, everyone must fill out and sign an immigration form, keeping a portion of the card in hand until departing. An oral baggage declaration is required.

Nassau Climate
Thanks to the warm Gulf Stream currents and balmy tradewinds, the Islands Of The Bahamas are blessed with a semi-tropical climate. Typical temperatures range from 70° to 80° Fahrenheit. Rarely does it climb above 90°F on a midsummer’s day or fall below 60°F on a winter’s night. While we can give no guarantees regarding rain, rainfall is most unlikely from November through April. Water temperatures range from the low 80s in the summer to about 74°F in midwinter.

Currency / Banking
The legal tender is the Bahamian dollar, which is equivalent in value to the U.S. dollar. U.S. currency is accepted throughout Nassau Paradise Island as are most major credit cards and traveler’s checks. Automatic Bank Machines (ATMs) are located at both Paradise Island and Cable Beach casinos, Rawson Square and major banks.

Customs
U.S. citizens out of the country for 48 hours are allowed up to $800 worth of duty-free merchandise. Less than 48 hours, the duty-free exemption is $200. Limitations include 32 ounces of tobacco for those over 21 and no more than two liters of alcohol.
Canadian residents away for seven or more days are entitled to $750 worth of duty-free goods. Limitations include two pounds of manufactured tobacco and up to 40 ounces of liquor or wine. If traveling for 48 hours the duty-free exemption is $400 worth of merchandise.

United Kingdom residents may take home a total of £145 of duty-free merchandise. Limitations include two fluid ounces of perfume, a half pound of tobacco and two liters of table wine.
To make traveling easier pack things you're going to declare separately and keep all your sales receipts.

Drinking Water
Tap water in Nassau Paradise Island is safe to drink, but bottled water is readily available for purchase throughout the island.

Electricity
With standard North American 120-volt/60-cycle AC electrical current, you will be able to operate American or Canadian hairdryers, shavers and other small electrical appliances without adapters.

Please contact Kim Glasscock if you are planning to attend by email at kim@a-r-a.org or by phone at (615) 223-6656.

To learn more about the Atlantis Resort and the advantages of each room type, please click here.

Atlantis Resort Website