7th annual fall seminar in the Conch Republic

October 26 - All is ok and the seminar is on

Fall is the perfect time to visit everyone's favorite tropical Island in Florida. The weather is wonderful (in the low 80’s )and the rates are down!

The colorful heritage of this laid back Island city has inspired writers and artists over the last century. Stroll along brick walkways, adjacent to the Custom House Historical Museum or enjoy a walk to the Truman Whitehouse, Mel Fisher’s Museum of sunken treasures and the infamous Hemingway House. Just one block from the resort is Duval Street offering art galleries, boutiques, cafes and legendary historic watering holes.

Tour the city on the conch-train, enjoy the conch and Caribbean food, biking, snorkeling, diving, relaxing on the beach, stroll along Dual Street, catch a sunset in Mallory Square, fishing, a sunset sail, shopping and slowing down for a few days.

Wyndham's Reach Resort, in shell-pink, sets the authentic conch tone of the Keys. Located near historic Old Town, it boasts the only natural beach in Key West. Trimmed in white gingerbread with balconies and lighted pathways, the Caribbean-styled guest rooms of the Reach offer a truly relaxing change of pace. Duval Street and all the Old Town attractions are nearby.

Complimentary shuttle service is offered to and from Key West International Airport. Guests are free to use the amenities of the nearby historic Wyndham Casa Marina Resort, just 3 blocks away.

Beach: Relax on the Reach's private beach or stroll over and enjoy the beach at the Wyndham's Casa Marina Resort.

Watersports: sailing, jet skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, snorkeling and diving.

Deep sea fishing and catamaran charters are easily arranged.

Golf in the tropics at Key West Golf Club.

Explore the island on bicycles or mopeds.

Snorkeling- take a fast boat to the reefs and snorkel for several hours- the boats leave from Wyndham's Casa Marina (only a 5 minute walk)

At the Reach, dine at Shulas which offers the freshest Steaks and Florida Keys seafood indoors or oceanside. Or, stroll to the end of the Reach’s pier and enjoy cocktails, shell fish and grilled lunches at the Sand Bar. Old Town has many cafes and restaurants offering food for all tastes. And the nightlife is legendary in Key West. 

 Don’t forget to catch sunset at Mallory Square- it’s a tradition and an experience!

Jump aboard the Conch Tour Train and take a tour with the train that has been entertaining Key West since 1958. Enjoy riding in the open-air trains which takes you to all the major points of interest on the Island. Or board the Old Town Trolley Tours which allows you to enjoy 14 stops with reboarding at your own pace (includes a stop near The Reach). There are over 200 varieties of tropical and game fish, sharks and turtles at The Key West Aquarium.

The Body Shop, the most complete fitness complex in Key West, offers weight-training equipment, Lifecycles, Stairmasters and rowers. To help unwind, saunas, steam rooms and oceanside massages are available.

Key West can be accessed by air with frequent flights into Key West Airport. In the terminal you can then contact the hotel from the free phone to arrange for complimentary Wyndham  Casa Marina & Reach Resort transportation. Or you can rent a car from Miami and travel Hwy. 1 over the Keys to Key West. (About a 3 to 4 hour spectacular drive.)

Island view: $155.00 sgl or dbl/night 

Ocean view: $185.00 sgl or dbl/night

                                           (plus tax and $6.00 round trip per room for bellman and $2.00 per room per day house staff fee)

 call our travel group at Cruises Etc.

Relaxing tropical resort

Off-peak rates

Beautiful private beach

Relax by the pool

Walk to Duval St. & historic Old Town

All watersports available

Also enjoy all amenities and activities at

nearby Wyndham's Casa Marina Resort

Full Spa and health facility

Complimentary Key West airport shuttle

The seminars

Managing common feline diseases

with

 

Virginia Luis-Fuentes M.R.C.V.S., Ph.D., dip. ACVIM (Cardiology)

Gary Oswald D.V.M., dip. ACVIM

Howard Seim D.V.M., dip. ACVS

 

• Diabetes

• Pancreatitis

• Inflammatory bowel disease

• Hepatic lipidosis

• How to get good biopsies- intestinal and liver

• Managing the string foreign body

• Pleural effusions

• Pyothorax- managing the sick cat

• Diaphragmatic hernias- practical management

• Peritonealpericardial diaphragmatic hernias: clinical signs & when to operate

• Chest tubes: easy placement tips

• Peritonitis: practical management

• Naso-gastric and PEG tubes

• Common urinary disorders

• Asthma/bronchitis

• The coughing cat: cardiac or pulmonary?

• Feline cardiomyopathy: what’s new

• Heartworm tests: update

• Heartworm disease: therapeutic options

• Managing the dyspneic cat

• Managing the asymptomatic cat with a murmur

• Clinical significance of hypertension

• Monday, November 7:

Registration 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Lectures: 1.30pm - 6.30pm

Welcome reception: 6.30pm -7.30pm

• Tuesday, November 8:

Continental breakfast: 7.15am - 8.00am

Lectures: 8.00am - 1.30pm

• Wednesday, November 9:

Continental breakfast: 7.15am - 8.00am

Lectures: 8.00am - 1.30pm

 

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

• 16 Florida approved CE hours- and AAVSB approved for 16 CE hours.
• Complete seminar notes
• Certificate of completion
• Reception on Monday-family welcome
• All breaks
• Continental breakfast: Tuesday & Wednesday

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education.

 This program meets the requirements 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.

 

CE credits

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

• Speakers are recognized specialists
• Mandatory recorded attendance
• Certificate of attendance
• Complete seminar notes

     

    

        

 Register by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650

INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY SEMINARS

Key West fall 2005

by Mail: 210 Carbonera Drive

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

by FAX: 408-972-1038

by PHONE: 1-800-IVS-5650

 

Need more information-Why not visit www.wyndham.com   

or Keywest.com