How boring - driving from Orlando to Miami takes you straight through the Sunshine state on a toll road. On your left - flat land with some shrubs, on your right - more flat land with shrubs, and an occasional grove of orange trees (got me excited!).
But upon arrival at the hotel, my mood lifted and I was pleasantly surprised to find a Tiger-proof (as in Tiger Woods...) golf course on the same premises as the the conference hotel! Rooms were big, clean and had a colonial feel to them. A nice change from the jungle print... Had a nice walk around the extensive grounds and made it to the Health Spa. It was a quick visit, as the prices made me move on to admire the 3 outdoor pools instead.
Reason for traveling this way: an Editor's conference. The way to exposé what Elsevier does and is developing for a mixed group of Journal Editors. Admittedly, it was a lot of fun!
The last night found us on a custom-built boat, the "Venetian Lady", that made me think of Miami Vice - a big, white sleek thing. The thing was pretty steady, allowing all guests to enjoy their meal - just the once. Someone insisted on taking a picture of Ursula, Jeroen and I.
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tiger-proof golf course? Because Florida is known for its tigers? Please elabroate
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