Current Pedorthics | September-October 2012 | Page 2

La Petite Roche Welcomes You !
Rising above the outcropping of ‘ little rocks ’ once used by early travelers to navigate the Mississippi , this growing metropolis is a sparkling southern gem richly faceted in history , culture , and true southern hospitality with a just a touch of small town vibe . Offering an exciting mix of five-star cuisine , top-rated accommodations , entertaining nightlife and both fun and educational activities , Little Rock will introduce you to its ‘ big small town hospitality ’ and why it ’ s the best kept secret as the go-to-destination for both business and pleasure .
Hotel Reservations , Travel Information and Discounts !
Hotel Reservations
PFA has reserved a block of discounted rooms at the Peabody Hotel Little Rock for your convenience during PFA ’ s 53rd Annual Symposium & Exhibition . The Peabody Hotel Little Rock is a business-friendly hotel on the Arkansas River , close to the Arkansas State Capitol Building , William J . Clinton Presidential Center and Park , and Verizon Arena . Additional points of interest include War Memorial Stadium and University of Arkansas-Little Rock . The Peabody Hotel Little Rock features a restaurant and a bar / lounge . Room service is available 24 hours a day . Recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness facility . This 4-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms , limo / town car service , and audio-visual equipment . Wireless Internet access is available in public areas . Additional property amenities include a concierge desk , multilingual staff and gift shops / newsstands . All educational sessions and the exhibit hall will take place at the attached Statehouse Convention Center .
PFA Rates :
• $ 159.00 Single / Double Occupancy per night , plus applicable state and local taxes ( currently 12 %).
• $ 169.00 Triple Occupancy per night , plus applicable state and local taxes ( currently 12 %).
• $ 179.00 Quadruple Occupancy per night , plus applicable state and local taxes ( currently 12 %).
• $ 189.00 Single / Double Occupancy Club Level per night , plus applicable state and local taxes ( currently 12 %).
These rates are available three days prior and three days after the meeting dates .
Travel Information
American Airlines is offering PFA ’ s 53rd Annual Symposium and Exhibition attendees up to 5 % off of published fares to Little Rock ( LIT ), using code 78N2BM .
The discount can be booked on-line at www . aa . com / group for AA / AE flights only , without a ticketing charge . Please make sure to enter in the promotion code noted above . Electronic ticketing is required ; otherwise a paper ticket charge will apply . Tickets may be purchased through a travel agency or by calling AA Meeting Services at ( 800 ) 433-1790 . For AA ticketing , payment must be made through money order , certified / cashier check , or valid credit card . A separate $ 20.00 USD service charge will apply per ticket , ( subject to change ). For Airport purchase , the service charge is $ 30.00 USD per ticket , ( subject to change ). For purchase outside the US / Canada the amounts will vary by country currency .
United Air Lines is pleased to offer discounted airfares of 2 % to 10 % off published fares for your travel to PFA ’ s 53rd Annual Symposium & Exhibition .
Save an additional 3 % off by booking your own reservations at www . united . com
Choose your flight times , and access your meeting discounts by inserting ZKW4438059 in the Offer Code box .
Or , call your travel professional or United Meetings at ( 800 ) 426-1122 for reservations .
Please note that a $ 25 fee will be charged when reservation is made by calling United Meetings .
Refer to Z Code ZKWA and Agreement Code : 438059
Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at :
Peabody Hotel Little Rock Three Statehouse Plaza Little Rock , Arkansas 72201 ( 501 ) 906-4000 ( 800 ) 914-3202 Mention that you are making a reservation under the Pedorthic Footcare Association room block , or reference Group Number 886087 .
Reservations can also be made by : 1 . Visiting www . peabodylittlerock . com . 2 . Click on Reservations
3 . Scroll down on the left side of the screen and enter 886087 in the Group Number box . Click Submit
4 . PFA ’ s information will pop up and allow you to make a reservation . BE SURE TO CHANGE THE DATES TO REFLECT YOUR CORRECT AR- RIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES . PFA Room Block Cut-off date : September 28 , 2012
Reservations received after 5:00 pm local time at the Hotel on the cut-off date and after will be accepted at PFA ’ s prevailing rate , based on availability .
Please note : There is no guarantee that rooms will still be available until September 28 , 2012 as we anticipate our block selling out . Please reserve your room early .
Hotel Check-in / Check-out Times :
Check-in : 3:00 pm Check-out : 11:00 am
Ground Transportation
The Peabody Hotel Little Rock is pleased to offer complimentary shuttle transportation from and to the airport . The service runs daily from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm . Pick up times at the airport are 15 minutes and 45 minutes after the hour . It is highly recommended that you call the hotel to make a reservation at : ( 501 ) 906-4000 or ( 800 ) 741-5072 and ask for Valet to reserve . You can reserve your Peabody-to-airport shuttle once you are in Little Rock .
Hertz
To reserve your special meeting rates , please provide your Convention Number ( CV ) # 04R60001 to your corporate travel department , or your travel agent , when making reservations . You can also make reservations online at www . Hertz . com or call Hertz directly :
• In the U . S . and Canada : ( 800 ) 654-2240
• Outside the U . S . and Canada : ( 405 ) 749-4434 Avis / Budget
Use AWD number D105537 when calling Avis directly at ( 800 ) 331-1600 to receive the best car rental rates available .
There are two taxi companies serving the Little Rock Airport , if you prefer to take a taxi :
Yellow Cab : ( 501 ) 570-9999 Inter-City Shuttle : ( 501 ) 376-7433