The 2008 Avatar Master Course schedule
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Altamonte Springs, Florida
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs
March 15-23
Each year 34 million people visit Orlando. Many come for the wonderful weather, elaborate theme parks and exciting thrill-rides. But Avatars come to experience the real magic of Central Florida, The Master Course.
Just minutes north of Orlando in Altamonte Springs, the first Master Course of the year will unfold at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs. Work on your morning exercises while enjoying Florida’s beautiful weather by the heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. During your free time, breeze through a quick cardio workout in the fitness room. If you’re hungry, a casual breakfast, lunch or dinner is available in the Grill at Lofton’s. The hotel’s newly renovated guestrooms include televisions, voicemail, dataports, two telephone lines, coffee makers, irons and wireless high speed Internet access in all guestrooms.
Daytime temperatures are in the upper 70s (25°-27°C); evening temperatures are in the mid 50s (12°-15°C). Dress is casual. Florida establishments utilize air conditioning, so bring a sweater or light jacket for indoors. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also recommended.
Accommodations
Reserve your room through Star’s Edge by February 11, 2008. Room rates are as follows:
Single: $129 usd/person/night
Double: $64.50 usd/person/night
+ tax
For reservations contact Star’s Edge. To cancel hotel reservations, kindly give 72 hours’ notice.
Travel
The Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs is located six miles from downtown Orlando and 19 miles from the Orlando International Airport. From I-4 heading east, take exit 92 right to State Road 436. Turn right at the first light onto S. North Lake Blvd. You’ll see the hotel on the right.
Taxi and limousine service is available from the airport.
Reserve accommodations with:
Star’s Edge International®
237 N Westmonte Dr
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
USA
(407) 788-3090 tel.
(407) 788-1052 fax
avatar@avatarhq.com e-mail
Hotel information:
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs
350 S. North Lake Blvd.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Melbourne, Australia
Mercure Hotel Melbourne
April 5-13
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s theatre district and overlooking the picturesque Treasury Gardens, Mercure Hotel Melbourne is an ideal location for the site of Australia’s Avatar Master Course.
You can integrate the day’s exercises while walking through the gardens, do Feel-Its along Collins Street or watch the sunset at nearby Federation Square.
Guest rooms feature air conditioning, refrigerator, cable TV, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer, broadband high-speed Internet access, data port, iron and ironing board. Hotel facilities include a 24 hour coffee shop, currency exchange facilities, and the free city circle tram stops near the front door of the hotel.
The average high temperature in April is 79°F (26°C). The average low temperature is 62°F (17°C). Dress is casual.
Accommodations
Reserve your room through Star’s Edge by March 19, 2008. Room rates are as follow:
Single: $155 aud/person/night (room only)
$170 aud/person/night (includes 1 buffet breakfast)
Double: $77.50 aud/person/night (room only)
$92.50 aud/person/night (includes 2 buffet breakfasts)
aud=Australian dollars
GST is included.
Cancellation Policy: For late reservations contact Star’s Edge. Cancel hotel reservations at least 72 hours prior to arrival or one night’s room rate will be charged.
Travel
Mercure Hotel Melbourne is a 30-45 minute drive from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and one hour from Avalon Airport. Skybus operates a shuttle service to Melbourne Airport with regular stops at the hotel. Sunbus operate this service to Avalon Airport.
Reserve accommodations with:
Star’s Edge International®
237 N Westmonte Dr
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
USA
(407) 788-3090 tel.
(407) 788-1052 fax
avatar@avatarhq.com e-mail
Hotel information:
Mercure Hotel Melbourne
13 Spring Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia
61 3 9205 9999 tel.
61 3 9205 9905 fax
www.mercuremelbourne.com.au
Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands
Hotel Zuiderduin
April 5-13
The Netherlands in springtime is a land of blooming tulip fields
framed by waterways, lush meadows, and coastal dunes. The small,
idyllic Egmond aan Zee is a 1000-year-old coastal town just northwest
of Amsterdam. It’s a wonderful site for The Master Course,
with a historic downtown and miles of walking paths. Where the buildings
of Egmond aan Zee stop, the unspoiled natural beauty of the Noord
Holland Dune reserve begins.
Hotel Zuiderduin is perfectly situated with an easy walk to the
city center or the beaches. Rooms are equipped with television,
telephone, and alarm-clock radios. The hotel also has a fitness
center, heated indoor pool, sauna, beauty salon, and squash courts,
among other amenities.
Temperatures during April average in the mid 50s (13°C). Warm
clothing and an umbrella are recommended. Dress is casual.
Accommodations
Reserve your room with the hotel by March 19, 2008. Room rates
are as follows:
Single Room: € 107.50/person/night
Double Room: € 82.50/person/night
€=Eurodollars
For late reservations contact Star’s Edge. Rates are full board
and include breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, and tea. (Lunch is
not included on day of arrival, dinner is not included on departure
day).
Cancellation Policy: within 14 days of arrival=1 night; within 7
days=2 nights; within 3 days=4 nights.
Travel
By train/taxi: From Schiphol Airport to train station Amsterdam
Sloterdijk (approx. 10 min., four trains each hour). At train station
Amsterdam Sloterdijk, take a train to Alkmaar/Den Helder and exit
at train station Heiloo (approx. 30 min., three trains each hour).
Take a taxi to Egmond aan Zee (10 min.).
By car: Leave Schiphol via A4 and head toward Amsterdam. Switch
directly to A9 in the direction Haarlem/Alkmaar. At the roundabout
Alkmaar go toward Heiloo/Den Helder. After the third traffic light
turn left to Egmond. Follow the signs to Egmond aan Zee. In Egmond
aan Zee drive straight onto the Y-junction. Follow the “centrum”
sign. Follow sign “Strand-Zuid” to the “Admiraal
de Ruyterweg,” which moves straight onto the “Zeeweg.”
Reserve accommodations with:
Hotel Zuiderduin
Zeeweg 52-1931 VL
Postbus 80-1930 AB
Egmond aan Zee
The Netherlands
+31 (0)72-750 2027 tel.
+31 (0)72-750 2029 tel.
+31 (0)72-750 2001 fax
sales@zuiderduin.nl e-mail
www.zuiderduin.nl
website
Lake Mary, Florida
Orlando Marriott Lake Mary
May 31-June 8
Each year 34 million people visit Orlando. Many come for the wonderful
weather, elaborate theme parks and exciting thrill-rides. But Avatars
come to experience the real magic of Central Florida, The Master
Course.
Just minutes north of Orlando in Lake Mary, the second Central Florida
Master Course of the year will unfold at the Orlando Marriott Lake
Mary. With winding walkways and a central fountain, the courtyard
is a wonderful place for Label-Its. Ideal for Counting Forms, the
hotel’s striking decor has a distinctive metropolitan flair.
Custom-crafted European furnishings and luxurious bedding paired
with granite and marble bathrooms provide the background for the
conveniences that make your stay here a pleasure. Open for breakfast,
lunch and dinner, Bistro 1501 features fresh contemporary cuisine.
A variety of trend setting restaurants, shopping, and movies are
within walking distance of the hotel.
High temperatures are in the upper 80s (31°C), low temperatures
are in the mid 70s (23°C). Dress is casual. Florida establishments
utilize air conditioning, so bring a sweater or light jacket for
indoors. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also recommended.
Accommodations
Reserve your room through Star’s Edge by May 14, 2008. Room
rates are as follows:
Single: $115 usd/person/night
Double: $57.50 usd/person/night
+ tax
A discounted breakfast buffet is available for $9.75 usd, plus tax
and gratuity. See the front desk for coupons. For reservations contact
Star’s Edge. Reservations cancelled less than 24 hours before
scheduled arrival will be charged one night’s stay.
Travel
From Orlando International Airport take 528 West to I-4 East.
Take I-4 East to Exit 101A. From the exit ramp turn left onto County
Road 46A. At the second traffic light turn left onto International
Parkway. The hotel will be on your left-hand side and sits on the
corner of C.R. 46A and International Parkway.
Taxi and limousine service is available from the airport.
Reserve accommodations with:
Star’s Edge International®
237 N Westmonte Dr
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
USA
(407) 788-3090 tel.
(407) 788-1052 fax
avatar@avatarhq.com e-mail
Hotel information:
Orlando Marriott Lake Mary
1501 International Parkway
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA
(407) 995-1100 tel.
800-380-7724 (in USA)
(407) 995-1150 fax
Gyeongju, Korea
Gyeongju Hilton
June 28-July 6
Returning to Asia, The Master Course will be in Korea’s ancient cultural city, Gyeongju, known as “the museum without walls.” The two supreme treasures of Gyeongju are the Pulguksa Temple, one of the most beautiful temples in Korea, and Sokkuram (a stone grotto) known worldwide for the granite statue of Buddha and its mysterious architectural structure. Gyeongju was the center of a golden period of Korean culture, and the remains of the imaginative and artistic people of the Shilla Kingdom have been designated as one of the 10 most important ancient cultural cities.
The Gyeongju Hilton is situated at the Pomun Lake Resort, a modern area of energetic growth catering to tourists. This hotel is striking from the moment you step into the lobby, with its collection of fascinating original contemporary artwork in life-size bronzes, ceramics, canvas and more from all around the world. The Hilton Gyeongju has several restaurants featuring Western, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean cuisines. If you would like to take a short walk, you’ll also find many other restaurants close by in the Pomun Lake Resort area.
Temperatures range from highs around 80°F (27°C) to lows around 61°F (16°C). Dress is casual.
Accommodations
Reserve your room with the hotel by June 13, 2008. Room rates
are as follows:
Single: 140,000W/person/night
Double: 88,000W/person/night
W =Korean Won
Rate includes breakfast and lunch.
For late reservations contact Star’s Edge. Cancel hotel reservations
at least 72 hours prior to arrival or one night’s room rate
will be charged.
Travel
Gyeongju is located about 350 km southeast of Seoul. International travelers can fly into Seoul and from there to Ulsan or Pohang airports. The Gyeongju Hilton is 40-60 minutes away from these airports. Taxis and rental cars are available at both locations. The Gyeongju Hilton is at the Pomun Lake Resort, about 15 minutes from downtown Gyeongju.
Reserve accommodations with:
Gyeongju Hilton
370, Shinpyung-dong
Gyeongju
South Korea 780-290
(82) 54-745-7788 tel.
(82) 54-745-7799 fax
donghyo.seo@hilton.com
Willingen, Germany
Sauerland Stern Hotel
July 26-August 3
Star’s Edge is revisiting The Sauerland Stern Hotel due to
their outstanding hospitality and ease with which they make our
people feel at home. In the land of 1000 mountains lies the village
of Willingen. The charming countryside of the Upper Sauerland region
offers Avatars from around the world an experience to be remembered.
Stroll down the village streets of Willingen doing Label-Its. Feel
the mountains as you experience a chairlift ride to the top, and
enjoy the view as you take one of many paths down the mountain to
arrive back home. This is a thoroughly modern hotel with a great
staff. It even includes a movie theater.
August in Germany is ideal. Temperatures range from 58°F (14°C)
in the evening to a high of 77°F (28°C) during the day.
Dress is casual.
Accommodations
Reserve your room with the hotel by July 10, 2008. Room rates are
as follows:
Single: € 117/person/night
Double: € 91,–/person/night
Triple: € 75,–/person/night
Quadruple: € 61,—/person/night
€=Euros
Rate includes full board per person per night. For late reservations
contact Star’s Edge.
Hotel rates include value-tax, service charge, free use of hotel
swimming pool, sauna, and fitness studio. Rooms have a bath/WC,
balcony, radio, telephone, color TV, and minibar.
Hotel deposits are refundable if cancelled prior to July 10, 2008.
Travel
For international travelers, fly into the Frankfurt International
Airport. From there take a shuttle or taxi to The Sauerland Stern
Hotel, about a 2-hour drive. The hotel has offered shuttle service
from the airport on July 25, 2008, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. This
service will cost € 26,– per person. Indicate on your
accommodations form if you want a shuttle from the Frankfurt Airport
to the hotel. Returning shuttles are offered on August 1 and August
3.
Reserve accommodations with:
Sauerland Stern Hotel
Kneippweg 1
34508 Willingen/Hochsauerland
Germany
(49) 5 632-4040 tel.
(49) 5 632-6119 fax
info@sauerland-stern-hotel.de
e-mail
Lake Mary, Florida
Orlando Marriott Lake Mary
August 30-September 7
Each year 34 million people visit Orlando. Many come for the wonderful
weather, elaborate theme parks and exciting thrill-rides. But Avatars
come to experience the real magic of Central Florida, The Master
Course.
Just minutes north of Orlando in Lake Mary, the third Central Florida
Master Course of the year will unfold at the Orlando Marriott Lake
Mary. With winding walkways and a central fountain, the courtyard
is a wonderful place for Label-Its. Ideal for Counting Forms, the
hotel’s striking decor has a distinctive metropolitan flair.
Custom-crafted European furnishings and luxurious bedding paired
with granite and marble bathrooms provide the background for the
conveniences that make your stay here a pleasure. Open for breakfast,
lunch and dinner, Bistro 1501 features fresh contemporary cuisine.
A variety of trend setting restaurants, shopping, and movies are
within walking distance of the hotel.
High temperatures are in the upper 80s (31°C), low temperatures
are in the mid 70s (23°C). Dress is casual. Florida establishments
utilize air conditioning, so bring a sweater or light jacket for
indoors. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also recommended.
Accommodations
Reserve your room through Star’s Edge by August 13, 2008.
Room rates are as follows:
Single: $115 usd/person/night
Double: $57.50 usd/person/night
+ tax
A discounted breakfast buffet is available for $10.25 usd, plus tax
and gratuity. See the front desk for coupons.
For reservations contact Star’s Edge. Reservations cancelled
less than 24 hours before scheduled arrival will be charged one
night’s stay.
Travel
From Orlando International Airport take 528 West to I-4 East.
Take I-4 East to Exit 101A. From the exit ramp turn left onto County
Road 46A. At the second traffic light turn left onto International
Parkway. The hotel will be on your left-hand side and sits on the
corner of C.R. 46A and International Parkway.
Taxi and limousine service is available from the airport.
Reserve accommodations with:
Star’s Edge International®
237 N Westmonte Dr
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
USA
(407) 788-3090 tel.
(407) 788-1052 fax
avatar@avatarhq.com e-mail
Hotel information:
Orlando Marriott Lake Mary
1501 International Parkway
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA
(407) 995-1100 tel.
800-380-7724 (in USA)
(407) 995-1150 fax
Lake Mary, Florida
Orlando Marriott Lake Mary
November 29-December 7
Each year 34 million people visit Orlando. Many come for the wonderful
weather, elaborate theme parks and exciting thrill-rides. But Avatars
come to experience the real magic of Central Florida, The Master
Course.
Just minutes north of Orlando in Lake Mary, the last Master Course of the year will unfold at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary. With winding walkways and a central fountain, the courtyard is a wonderful place for Label-Its. Ideal for Counting Forms, the hotel’s striking decor has a distinctive metropolitan flair. Custom-crafted European furnishings and luxurious bedding paired with granite and marble bathrooms provide the background for the conveniences that make your stay here a pleasure. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Bistro 1501 features fresh contemporary cuisine. A variety of trend setting restaurants, shopping, and movies are within walking distance of the hotel.
Daytime temperatures are around 70°F (24°C); evening temperatures
are around 50°F (13°C). Dress is casual. Florida establishments
utilize air conditioning, so bring a sweater or light jacket for
indoors. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also recommended.
Accommodations
Reserve your room through Star’s Edge by Nov. 12, 2008. Room
rates are as follows:
Single: $132 usd/person/night
Double: $66 usd/person/night
+ tax
A discounted breakfast buffet is available for $10.25 usd, plus tax and gratuity. See the front desk for coupons.
For reservations contact Star’s Edge. To cancel hotel reservations,
kindly give 24 hours’ notice.
Travel
From Orlando International Airport take 528 West to I-4 East. Take I-4 East to Exit 101A. From the exit ramp turn left onto County Road 46A. At the second traffic light turn left onto International Parkway. The hotel will be on your left-hand side and sits on the corner of C.R. 46A and International Parkway.
Taxi and limousine service is available from the airport.
Reserve accommodations with:
Star’s Edge International®
237 N Westmonte Dr
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
USA
(407) 788-3090 tel.
(407) 788-1052 fax
avatar@avatarhq.com e-mail
Hotel information:
Orlando Marriott Lake Mary
1501 International Parkway
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA
(407) 995-1100 tel.
800-380-7724 (in USA)
(407) 995-1150 fax
