Our 5th visit to:

    Cabo San Lucas -  

            November 10-13, 2005

Cabo San Lucas, where the sea, sun and desert join to cast an air of mystery and romance over all who visit. Cabo was once a tranquil fishing village and, in times long ago, a hangout for pirates. Although no longer the fishing village of old, and not many of the old pirates are seen around town any more, the magic of Cabo remains. Cabo is still small and charming by any standards, with a population of under 30,000. We do have 4 stop lights now. And with the number of activities available to the visitor, you could easily imagine you are in a giant amusement park. Cabo has come of age. Located at the southernmost tip of the magnificent Baja peninsula, Cabo has been blessed with what many describe as the perfect climate. Average year-round temperature is 78 degrees, it is a little cooler in the winter and a bit warmer in the summer.  But Cabo is far from remote these days, and the attraction of this magical spot is no longer limited to marlin fishing. Cabo can be, many different things to people. Cabo San Lucas has become know as the perfect vacation spot for the entire family.  Cabo can be as quiet, romantic and relaxing as any secret hideaway.  It can be as lively as anyone can possibly imagine. If your wish is to enjoy a quiet candlelight dinner, "muy romantico", beside the shimmering sea for just the two of you, we have some of the most romantic dining spots on the face of the earth.  If golf, water sports, boating, fishing, ATV's, horseback riding and numerous other activities are what you seek, they're all  here, waiting for you.  If "party till you drop" is the mood of the evening, Cabo has got it for you, big time!

 

The Meliá San Lucas is located on one of Mexico's finest beaches, where our guests can swim or rent water sport equipment. The resort looks out onto the famous rock formations of Los Cabos known as "el Fin de la Tierra" (Land's End). Meliá San Lucas is about 45 minutes from the airport, and is just a few steps away from the colonial village of Cabo San Lucas, where guests wander by day for great shopping, and return at night for the hottest party scene in North America. Explore the Arena waterfalls, dive into one of Cabo's renowned diving sites, or play one of the 5 incredible golf courses that surround the resort.

While in Mexico, you can still enjoy a stack of pancakes with eggs and bacon at our full American breakfast buffet in "El Jardin". Dinner buffets with a different theme are also served each night in El Jardin. "La Palapa" is an open air restaurant located by the pool and overlooking the sea where you can choose from a variety of seafood specialties or traditional Mexican cuisine.

Within an easy stroll or cab ride many other restaurants where you will find something to suit every taste and budget. We recommend that you head into town to experience some local food. Ocean fresh seafood served in a number of tasty and imaginative ways is a standard on local menus.

Entertainment: 

Cabo San Lucas has become Mexico's newest hotspot. Meliá San Lucas is at the center of the action. Come party with us and hundreds of other young fun seekers at this desert oasis. Sit next to the pool and sip tequila while singing along with the Mexican mariachi band. Under the bright desert stars and by the waves of the Sea of Cortez, Meliá San Lucas is the perfect place to meet other young people and play some volleyball in the pool. With upscale accomodations, endless tasty food and the best drinks in Cabo San Lucas, you'll wish you never had to leave. Those seeking an active nightlife will want to head into Cabo. There are popular restaurant-bars like Carlos and Charlies and many interesting local bars and restaurants

Group deluxe room: US$170.00 double/night

•  plus 12% tax and 10% service charge-for bellmen, housekeeping etc.

• A credit card will be needed to guarantee your room for late arrival- your card will be charged for 2 nights plus tax and service fee prior to your arrival

• Maximum of 2 children under 12 years in the room- $35 plus tax and service charge for a rollaway per night.

• Extra person charge is $90.00 plus tax & service charge per night.

• Rates are available 3 days prior and after the meeting, based on availability 

• Check in: 3.00pm  Check out: noon

Cancellations: Must be made by September 10, 2005. Cancellations after that date will be charged two nights room and tax. If you cancel after October 10, 2005 or are a no-show, your credit card will be charged for the complete scheduled stay.

Our travel group can also check airfares and packages from your home town

Excellent location in Cabo

Situated on a spectacular & safe beach

All water sports

Sport fishing easily arranged

Room service

3 Restaurants

Air conditioning

Fresh water pools

Tennis and Golf can be easily arranged

Rent a car.  Bilingual baby-sitters. Shopping gallery. Laundry and dry cleaning services. 

CE seminars in Mexico are tax deductible- please consult your tax advisor

 

 

Continuing education:

 

How I manage common 

canine & feline skin problems 

with

James Noxon D.V.M., dip. ACVIM is Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Dermatology section at Iowa State University. 

Rod Rosychuk D.V.M., dip. ACVIM is Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Dermatology section at Colorado State University. 

Both Jim and Rod are practical and personable speakers who travel the world spreading the word about dermatology. They lecture at all the major US conferences and are often invited overseas to lecture to practitioners on the latest thoughts on management of the common dermatologic problems. They have both previously lectured for IVS- and Veterinarians commented on how practical the in attendance found the seminars to be very practical.

• Diagnostic procedures

• Pruritus: diagnosis and therapy

• Atopy

• Intradermal skin testing

• In vitro allergy testing

• Acral lick dermatitis

• Yeast infections

• Alopecia: localized & generalized

• Intractable otitis externa

• Recurring pyoderma

• Antibiotic and topical therapy

• Cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease including pancreatic  paraneoplastic syndrome of cats

• Cutaneous reaction patterns in the cat--What are they trying to tell us?

• Chin disease in the cat--More than just feline acne?

• Atopy and food sensitivity in the cat-an update.

• The intrigue of pemphigus foliaceous--principles of recognition, diagnosis, and therapy.

• Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in the cat: Part 1-eosinophilic granuloma complex, otitis externa, and demidicosis.

• Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in the cat: Part 2-dermatophytosis, atypical mycobacteriosis, lymphocytic-plasmacytic stomatitis, lymphocytic-plasmacytic pododermatitis.

• Newly described skin diseases: paraneoplastic alopecia, Bowen's disease, idiopathic ulcerative dermatitis, viral skin disease.

Many interactive, fun cases with a variety of skin & endocrine disorders

 

Schedule: (16 CE hrs- AAVSB RACE approved-  accepted in most states including California)

Thursday  November 10:

        Welcome reception & registration  6.30pm-7.30pm

Friday November 11:

        Continental breakfast  7.30am - 8.00am

        Lectures   8.00am - 1.30pm

Saturday, November 12:

        Continental breakfast  7.30am - 8.00am

        Lectures   8.00am - 1.30pm

Sunday, November 13:

        Continental breakfast   7.30am - 8.00am

        Lectures   8.00am - 1.00pm

Seminar registration fee includes:

16 CE hours

Complete seminar notes

Certificate of completion

All breaks

Continental breakfast daily prior to the seminars

Registration fee: (American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved for 16 CE hours- accepted in most states including California)

Earlybird

                        by September 9, 2005           $525.00

Advanced

                    by October 12, 2005                 $545.00

 

Regular                                                         $565.00

Seminar cancellation: 90% refund to 30 days. Seminar transfer only, inside 30 days

This program has been approved for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval: however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information.

       

 

      

by PHONE: 1-800-IVS-5650