Seminar Venue 2024
Marriott Beach Resort, Curacao - link
The Curacao Marriott Beach Resort is a luxurious beachfront resort located on the southwestern coast of the stunning Caribbean island of Curacao. With over 300 guest rooms and suites, this resort offers a range of amenities including multiple outdoor swimming pools, a private beach, a fitness center, a full-service spa, and several on-site restaurants and bars. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and paddleboarding, as well as nearby attractions including historic Willemstad and the stunning Shete Boka National Park. The Curacao Marriott Beach Resort is the perfect destination for travelers seeking relaxation and adventure in a beautiful tropical setting.
What's Included
The seminar vacation package price includes 2O hr CE lectures (RACE approved for 2024 lectures), accommodations, airport transfers, all meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner), unlimited drinks. Airfare, some local government tax, fees, and tips are not included.
Curacao
Located in the southern Caribbean, Curacao is a beautiful and vibrant island paradise that offers something for everyone. With its stunning turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and warm tropical climate, Curacao is the perfect destination for sun-seekers and water enthusiasts. Visitors can also explore the island's rich cultural heritage by wandering through the colorful streets of Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or by visiting historic landmarks such as Fort Amsterdam and the Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue. Additionally, Curacao is home to a diverse and delicious culinary scene, featuring a fusion of Dutch, Caribbean, and South American flavors. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, explore local culture, or indulge in amazing food, Curacao has it all.
What's included in this resort
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks)
- All beverages including alcohol (name-brand liquors, house wine by the glass, Caribbean beers, tropical coolers, frozen drinks, soft drinks and water by the glass)
Daily activities program and entertainment, daily afternoon tea, swimming pools and loungers, non-motorized water sports, use of club’s fitness center and Kid’s & Teen’s Club.
Traveling to Curacao
On February 10, 2024 participants will fly from various cities in the United States to Curacao (CUR). A bus or van will transport participants from the airport to the hotel. Departure for home will be on February 17, 2024.
Please fill out the form to arrange airport pick up and drop off service - LINK
Curacao International Airport
Marriott Beach Resort, Curacao
Speakers
Garret Pachtinger / ECC / 10 CE hrs
Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC is a board-certified veterinary specialist in emergency critical care. Dr. Pachtinger graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. He then pursued an internship at the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, he has also completed an emergency fellowship and residency at the Matthew J Ryan Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania. For 15 years he was a clinician at a large, multispecialty hospital outside of Philadelphia, Pa as a leader in the ER and Critical Care Unit. During this time, he was also the hospital trauma center medical director, the ER specialty internship medical director and then the House Officer Program Director for BluePearl Veterinary Partners. Dr. Pachtinger has been published in numerous veterinary journals, textbooks, and peer reviewed learning tools and is on the editorial board of Today’s Veterinary Practice. Dr. Pachtinger lectures throughout the world on emergency and critical care and is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations for VETgirl, the number 1 online CE resource for busy veterinary professionals.
Matt Winter, DVM, DACVR / Radiology / 10 CE hrs
Dr. Winter is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology. He graduated from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. After 3 years of dairy, equine and small animal practice, he completed a residency in Diagnostic Imaging at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. As faculty at the Iowa State University (2004-2007) and the University of Florida (2007-present), Dr. Winter has a demonstrated passion for teaching and for veterinary education. He won the Gentle Doctor Award at Iowa State, theSuperior Accomplishment Award at the University of Florida where he also served as medical director, and numerous teaching awards for basic science and clinical instruction. In 2016-17, he served as the Executive Vice President of Veterinary Education at the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC). He is currently the Chief Veterinary Medical Officer for Veterinary Consultants in Telemedicine, a global teleradiology and telemedicine company, and continues to serve as Clinical Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Winter has delivered invited lectures on diagnostic imaging around the world.
Our Sponsor(s)
Monarch Business Consulting is the leading financial advisory firm serving independent veterinarians in the Eastern USA. Our team has more than 100 years of combined experience in the veterinary industry and general transactions working with buyers and sellers of businesses. We can help you plan and successfully execute the sale of all or part of your practice. We can identify lenders who specialize in financing or refinancing veterinary businesses to help you arrange the best loan terms for your situation. With our stable of qualified buyers, we can manage a transformation of a practice from one set of owners to the next.
Please visit Monarch Business Consulting for more information.
Cost of the 2024 Winter Seminar Vacation
Seven Night All-Inclusive Package
- Rooms are avaialbe first come first serve. We have a fixed number of rooms availabe in each category.
- Bed types are not guaranteeed (king or two queen beds), but we will try to accomodate your request as best as we can.
- Free for children under 5 years of age
- $750 non-refundable deposit per adult is required to reserve a room. Full balance due Oct 15th.
- Please note that full payments must be made if the reservation is made after Oct 15.
Seminar Registration (Lecture Fee)
*This fee is applicable to those registered with the group. Seminar fee is $850 if you are arranging your own accomodations.
NOTICE
Unique Seminar Destinations and/or its agents, act only as agents for the client in all matters pertaining to travel. They assume no responsibility nor liability in connection with the service of any train, vessel, carriage, aircraft, motor or other conveyances which may be used, either wholly or in part, in the performance or its duty to the passenger; neither will it be responsible for any act, error, or omission, or any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any vehicle or through the neglect or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger, or for any hotel proprietor, or hotel service, or for any other person engaged in carrying out the purpose of which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well being of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoever to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty to the operators. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the passengers; conversely refund will be made to the passenger if any savings is effected thereby. The right is reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers as members of the tour.
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Book your spot now!
Register for your Lecture and book your Rooms here.
Lecture Registration
If you are booking your room with us, you can choose the following options.
- $425: Veterinarians + printed notes
- $400: Veterinarians who will download lectures notes from web. (available late Jan 2024)
- $200: Recent graduates (2018 or after), vet tech, and working spouses -- digital note
If you are booking your room independently, the lecture registration fee is $850.SelectQuantity
Run of House
A mix of Limited View and Garden View rooms. View type cannot be guaranteed and is based on availability at time of check in.
Limited View: Our Island View rooms offer great views of the tropical scenery of our island.
Garden View: Featuring views of our lush tropical gardens, our garden view rooms are sure to leave you feeling rested and relaxed.
Yes, you could add rollaway beds to KING rooms, but please keep in mind that these are upon request and cannot be confirmed.
Early Bird Discounts Applied for Full Payment
- By Sep 15th: $50 off per person. Coupon Code: EARLY50 for single, EARLY100 for double.SelectQuantity
Pool View - SOLD OUT
Rest and relax with incredible views of our tropical pools. Includes views over one of our tropical pools.
For children 6-17 years old, please see the options and choose the number of children according to their age.
Yes, you could add rollaway beds to KING rooms, but please keep in mind that these are upon request and cannot be confirmed.
Early Bird Discounts Applied for Full Payment
- By Sep 15th: $50 off per person. Coupon Code: EARLY50 for single, EARLY100 for double or tripleSelectQuantity
Ocean Front - SOLD OUT
Relax in your room and enjoy amazing ocean front views from the comfortable seating area. This option are rooms that have unobstructed views of the water.
For children 6-17 years old, please see the options and choose the number of children according to their age.
Yes, you could add rollaway beds to KING rooms, but please keep in mind that these are upon request and cannot be confirmed.
Early Bird Discounts Applied for Full Payment
- By Sept 15th: $50 off per person. Coupon Code: EARLY50 for single, EARLY100 for double or tripleSelectQuantity
