IUI 2009 will be held at Sundial Beach and Golf Resort, Sanibel Island, Florida.

The Conference Hotel: Sundial Beach and Golf Resort

Located along the Gulf of Mexico on Sanibel Island, Florida, the Sundial Beach & Golf Resort offers a blend of modern elegance and classic charm. Recently rebuilt and renovated, this beachfront Sanibel Island hotel is a tropical paradise where memories are as plentiful as the natural sands. Located directly on the Gulf, the hotel’s all-suite guest rooms boast comprehensive amenities - including full kitchens and dining areas. The hotel is located on Sanibel Island’s world-famous beach, a one-mile stretch of shell-strewn natural sand. Facilities at the hotel include five heated swimming pools, one outdoor whirlpool spa, two restaurants, 10,000 square feet of meeting space, access to The Dunes Championship Golf Course (the island's only PGA-rated course), 12 Laykold and clay tennis courts (two lit for nighttime play) and water sports ranging from kayaking to deep-sea fishing and dolphin cruises.

The hotel is a 30 minute drive from Ft. Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and two hours from Miami. Driving directions from both airports are provided below.

Hotel Telephone Number: 866.565.5093

URL: http://www.sundialresort.com/index.cfm

About Sanibel Island

This pristine barrier island is two-thirds nature preserve, allowing visitors to experience Florida the way it used to be - an amazing "aquascape" with 14 miles of shell-strewn beaches. While on Sanibel Island, conference attendees can stroll along the gentle Gulf tides or grab a bike and pedal the miles of paths crisscrossing this gorgeous locale. Sanibel Island’s natural surroundings include:

• 14 miles of natural beaches, featuring pastel-colored shells for collecting
• Warm Gulf waters, perfect for afternoons on boogie boards
• Lush tropical foliage, with swaying palm trees
• Wildlife watching, including pelicans, herons, manatees, bottle-nose dolphins, ospreys, and bald eagles

Sanibel Island offers a number of activities and attractions within minutes of the conference hotel. Begin your day with a trip to Old Town Sanibel, which brims with unique shops and savory restaurants. Later, enjoy a live performance at the Old Schoolhouse Theater, or get a glimpse of local wildlife at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Other activities and attractions include

• Old Schoolhouse Theater (2 miles)
• Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum (5 miles)
• Barrier Island Group for the Arts (5 miles)
• Sanibel Historical Village & Museum (5 miles)
• Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Center (5.3 miles)
• Clinic for Rehabilitation for Wildlife (C.R.O.W.) Educational Classes (6.5 miles)
• J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge (8.9 miles)
• Chapel by the Sea (13.4 miles)

Transportation

From Miami Airport (MIA): Take I-95 North to I-75 (Alligator Alley) North to Exit 131. Take Exit 131; turn left onto Daniel's Parkway. Continue straight ahead, crossing US 41 to Summerlin Road. (Daniels Parkway becomes Cypress Lake Drive once you have crossed over U.S. 41). Turn left on Summerlin Road. Continue on Summerlin 10 miles to the Sanibel Causeway ($6 bridge toll). Cross the causeway, continue straight ahead to the four-way stop at Periwinkle Way and turn right. Proceed on Periwinkle 0.6 miles to Donax. Turn left onto Donax, continue to the stop sign. Turn right onto Middle Gulf Drive. Follow Middle Gulf Drive through the S-curve (turning left at the fork, and right at the stop sign). Sundial Beach & Golf Resort will be a short distance on your left, proceed to the second entrance.

From Ft. Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): Follow the Terminal Access Road out of the airport; turn right onto Treeline Avenue Extension. Continue on Treeline Avenue for approximately 2.5 miles, turn left onto Daniels Parkway. Drive under the I-75 overpass. Continue straight ahead, crossing US 41 to Summerlin Road. (Daniels Parkway becomes Cypress Lake Drive once you have crossed over U.S. 41). Turn left on Summerlin Road. Continue on Summerlin 10 miles to the Sanibel Causeway ($6 bridge toll). Cross the causeway, continue straight ahead to the four-way stop at Periwinkle Way and turn right. Proceed on Periwinkle 0.6 miles to Donax. Turn left onto Donax, continue to the stop sign. Turn right onto Middle Gulf Drive. Follow Middle Gulf Drive through the S-curve (turning left at the fork, and right at the stop sign). Sundial Beach & Golf Resort will be a short distance on your left, proceed to the second entrance.