Association of West Indian Gastroenterologists

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2009 AWIG Conference & Postgraduate Course

2009 AWIG International Postgraduate Course

AWIG ConferenceThe 2009 Annual Meeting and International Postgraduate Course will once again provide attendees with the opportunity to participate in the now customary excellent educational exercise, this time in the beautiful port and tourist resort of Ocho Rios - 90 kilometres east of Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Located on a breathtaking alabaster sand beach and surrounded by rainforests and small but spectacular waterfalls, is the all-inclusive RIU Ocho Rios Hotel. With deluxe accommodation allied to specialty restaurants and endless tropical concoctions, the hotel prides itself on exceeding the expectations of any and every guest.

The Riu Ocho Rios Hotel

Conference Dates: April 23rd - 25th

In order to participate in all planned activities, we suggest that your travel arrangements are made so as to arrive no later than Wednesday April 22, and depart no earlier than Sunday April 26.

Terms and Conditions    Social Activities    Transfers

Tours and Great Offsite Events

Hotel Accommodation & Details

All Inclusive Features:Meal

All meals and snacks:

Breakfast:
* Full American breakfast buffet with cooking stations
* Continental breakfast
Lunch:
* Hot and cold buffet with cooking stations
* Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts
* Jerk (traditional Jamaican barbecue) station (six times a week)

Dinner:
* Buffets with cooking stations
* Special evenings: Theme buffet twice a week

Optional dining (Available to for attendees in Junior Suites):
* "Sir John" gourmet restaurant
* "Mandalay" Asian restaurant (buffet)
* "Piccola Italia" Italian restaurant (buffet)
* Grill and steakhouse (buffet starters and dessert)
Available, exclusively for clients staying in superior rooms:
* "Sir Richard" gourmet restaurant
* "Tushima" Japanese restaurant

Snacks 24 hours a day

Beverages:
* Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day
* Regularly restocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser

 
Riu Ocho Rios offers the perfect combination of beauty, convenience and luxury. This Jamaican all inclusive resort, is a fresh, elegant and vibrant place to stay while visiting this incredible Caribbean vacation destination.

For the 2009 annual meeting, all accommodations are upgraded to Junior Suites.
 
Rooms
Room Amenities

* 110 V
* Telephone
* Central air conditioning
* Ceiling fan
* Mini-bar
* Liquor dispenser
* Satellite TV
* Radio alarm clock
 * In-room safe
* Balcony or terrace
 * Bathroom with hydro-massage bathtub
* Integrated lounge area with 2 steps between levels, with sofa or sofa-bed
 * Iron and ironing board
OutdoorsAn ideal Jamaica resort setting for endless activities and relaxation.

At Riu Ocho Rios Hotel, you can choose your favorite activity anytime you want. There is a wonderful array of water-based activities and sports during the day, plus our special daily entertainment program for children. At night, there are an incredible variety of entertainment options, including theme shows and a disco.

 For those wishing to get out and fully experience Ocho Rios, the resort is conveniently located to all the major attractions, including the spectacular 600-foot Dunns River Falls.
All Inclusive features
Sports and activities:
* Gym, table tennis, volleyball
* Sauna, jacuzzi
* Floodlit hard surface tennis court
* Multipurpose sports pitch
* Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking
* Snorkelling equipment, 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool

Entertainment programme:
* Daytime entertainment programme for children age 4 to 12 (daily)
* Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)

* Shows, Riu evening programme or live music (daily)
Complimentary entrance to "Pacha" night club and drinks (open six nights a week)
AWIG Single Rates AWIG Double Rates AWIG Triple Rates
$230.00  $160.00 $152.00
ALL RATES FOR JUNIOR SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS PER PERSON
CHILDREN age 6-12  $80.00 per child per night
CHILDREN under 6 are FREE
CHILDREN 13 and older pay as adults
 

CME CREDITS

CME Credits for the 2009 AWIG Conference will be granted by the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology to those attending the meeting.

The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology has accredited the AWIG 2009 International Postgraduate Course for 12.5 hours of Section 1 Credits.