July 2009

NEW to our Signature Line Up: SEATTLE for the Fourth!

We are excited to announce the newest destination to our Signature Line Up... SEATTLE! Spend your Fourth of July 2010 in the pride of the Pacific Northwest. This destination is full of surprises from the waters of the Puget Sound to the snow-capped Mount Rainier.

Choose this destination and find yourself viewing the Emerald City from the top of the Space Needle or finding treasures from any of the hundreds of Pike Place Market vendors or meandering down the waterfront, visiting the aquarium, browsing shops and enjoying amazing seafood.

However, that is the short list of what there is to see and do in Seattle. Visit Tillicum Village and feast on Salmon prepared in authentic Native American way while watching a stage show of traditional dances. Take an underground tour of the Seattle destroyed in the Great Fire of 1889. Don't miss the Woodland Park Zoo or the Seattle Center or the ferry rides or the "Duck Ride" that takes you from land into the sea or the Seattle Public Library. Library? Yes, everything is spectacular in Seattle.

Encore has carefully selected Tulalip Resort Casino & Spa as its symposium site. Tulalip is conveniently located 30 minutes north of downtown Seattle. Tulalip’s resort boasts upscale, spacious rooms and suites, tropical pool with glass atrium, cascading waterfall, a luxury spa and state-of-the art fitness center. For those who do not wish to have gaming in their itinerary, rest assured that Tulalip’s resort is a lush, relaxing environment with a separate entrance. And, just across the resort parking lot is Seattle Premium Outlet Center. It contains more than 110 outlet stores from Chico's to Reebok.

If you’re feeling lucky, Tulalip’s 200,000 square foot casino is a world of it own! It contains 2,000 slot and video poker machines, more than 50 tables games, a non-smoking Poker Room, bingo and keno. The casino is complete with live entertainment and restaurants from fine dining to quick serve.

Seattle comes to you by popular demand. In 2008, attendees were poled at the close of several symposiums. Seattle came in number one! Be assured that we are scouting the other top destinations from those polls. You never know what is next.

Now that we've mentioned popular demand, two of our most popular destinations are approaching quickly and attendance is filling fast. Autumn in the Adirondacks and The Grand Canyon & Sedona Experience are the finales of 2009. Register now while spaces are still available!

2009 - 2010 Signature Line Up

Autumn in the Adirondacks

Lake George, Bolton Landings, NY

October 5-8, 2009

The Sagamore unfolds across the island with 75 acres of handsome landscaping, quiet gardens, jogging trails, and a WHITE sandy beach! The Sagamore offers a host of spa treatments, golf, delightful culinary demonstrations, wine tastings, kayaking, fishing, and boating.

The Grand Canyon & Sedona Experience

Sedona, Arizona

November 4-7, 2009

Amidst the spectacular beauty of the magnificent red rock formations surrounding Sedona, Arizona, the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa offers guests the opportunity to experience Sedona, ''The Most Beautiful Place in America'' (according to USA Weekend magazine, May 16-18, 2003).

Taste of California's Wine Country

Sonoma California

February 20-25, 2010

Experience California’s wine country in luxurious style. Visit several of Sonoma’s premier vineyards, enjoy unforgettable meals and pamper yourself at the exclusive Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn.

Exploring The Sunny Southwest

Tucson, Arizona

March 29 - April 1, 2010

Shake the chill that has settled from the winter months to a place with rolling hills, cactus forests, surprising mountain views and sunny skies perfect for hiking golfing and discovering the amazing culture of Tucson, Arizona.

Spring in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

April 26-29, 2010

This historic town nestled between the jungle of the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Bay of Banderas cobalt blue waters, offers attendees a unique taste of traditional Mexican culture in a first class setting.

See the Sights of Seattle for the Fourth

Tulalip, WA

July 5-8, 2010

The pride of the Pacific Northwest welcomes visitors with its cobblestone streets of Pike Place Market, the infamous Space Needle, its curious underground city, the waterfront piers filled with shops and seafood, and with its heritage that has drawn residents from the world over.

Discover Santa Fe

Santa Fe, New Mexico

September 6-9, 2010

Santa Fe offers a magical journey and beauty amidst a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of the southwest. Combining sophisticated arts and culture, Santa Fe offers centuries of old tradition with its Spanish and Native American heritage.

Nestle into Autumn at Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park

Bar Harbor, Maine

October 4-7, 2010

Acadia National Park and the city of Bar Harbor, located on Mt. Desert Island, have a long and storied history as a vacation getaway. Located on the coast of Maine, Acadia encompasses 47,633 acres of granite-domed mountains, woodlands, lakes and ocean shoreline.

The Grand Canyon & Sedona Experience

Sedona, Arizona

November 10-13, 2010

“Red Rock Country” is rich in culture and offers spectacular, breathtaking views seen nowhere else. As if this is not enough to draw a large attendance, add in the Grand Canyon. The breathtaking South Rim of the Grand Canyon is just two hours south of Sedona.