How Do I Get There?

Ground Transportation from Orlando International Airport to the Caribe Royale is available via taxicab (approximately $50.00 USD) or through Mears Transportation. You will receive a discount Mears coupon with your final confirmation letter. Tickets may be purchased at the Mears Transportation desk, located on the 2nd level in Terminal A directly across from American Baggage Claim #5, or in Terminal B across from the United Baggage Claim #24 at the Orlando International Airport. Reservations may also be made by visiting their web site at www.mearstransportation.com or by calling 407.423.5566.

Where Do I Stay?

Each NAVC Institute registrant will be booked into a one-bedroom suite at the Caribe Royale All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center, located at 8101 World Center Drive in Orlando. These suites have a separate living room, a bathroom, two televisions, a mini-refrigerator and a microwave. Please indicate your choice of a King bed or two Queen-size beds on the Lodging Form.
Registrants for all courses (except for the Equine Ophthalmology course) will check in on Sunday, May 18th and check out on Friday, May 23rd. Attendees of the Equine Ophthalmology course will check in on Sunday, May 18th and check out on Wednesday, May 21nd. If you wish to arrive earlier or stay later than these dates, you will be responsible for hotel charges. Please provide your billing information on the Lodging Form.

What Do I Bring?

Orlando weather in May is warm and humid. While outside temperatures are usually in the mid to high 80’s, convention center rooms are kept quite cold. Sweaters or jackets in the meeting rooms may be needed. Scrubs and comfortable closed-toe shoes are suitable for laboratory sessions. You will be notified if special attire is recommended for your particular course.

What Do I Eat?

The NAVC Institute registration fee includes meals for the entire program. Please note there is no evening meal planned for Wednesday. All meals are served in the Grand Sierra D ballroom and are only for registrants with an NAVC Institute badge. If you wish to have your family or guests join you for any meal, you may purchase meal vouchers at the NAVC Institute Registration Desk for the following prices:

• Breakfast $20
• Lunch $30
• Dinner $45

The Caribe Royale makes every effort to ensure vegetarian choices are available at every meal. Unfortunately, they are not able to accommodate strictly vegan or gluten-free meals. Registrants who have severe food restrictions should bring supplements with them.
Please note any special food restrictions or allergies on the Lodging Form under "Special Requests".

Check-In and Welcome Reception:

Check-in at the Caribe Royale is 3 pm. The NAVC Institute Registration Desk in the Convention Center will be open from 2 to 7 pm on Sunday, May 18th.
An informal welcome reception will be held from 6 to 10 pm. in the Grand Sierra D ballroom at the Caribe Royale Convention Center. Please join us for light hors d’oeuvres and your favorite beverage. A short introductory welcome and orientation program will be held at 7 pm.