The Maryland State Bar Association

Cordially Invites You

and Your Guests

to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

A Fabulous Beachfront Destination!

Iberostar Resort Playa Mita MSBA Mid-Year Meeting

February 13-20, 2016

From: $2,398 per person, double occupancy (7 nights) $1,998 per person, double occupancy (4 nights)

KIDS STAY FREE PROGRAM CONTINUED FOR 2016!

(ages 12 and under)

Puerto Vallarta was once named as La ciudad más amigable del mundo (The

Friendliest City in the World), as the sign reads when entering from Nayarit. IBEROSTAR Playa Mita, a 5-star resort, offers a relaxing and all-

inclusive atmosphere complete with mouthwatering international dishes and endless activities for guests of all ages. Standing tall near the beautiful Punta de Mita, on Mexico’s Pacific coast, IBEROSTAR Playa Mita is conveniently

located 25 miles from Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Pu

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Message

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President

February 2016 will be here in no time. Along with it comes Maryland’s cold, snow, ice, sleet and early darkness. One constant refuge each year is the MSBA Mid-Year meeting.

The 2016 meeting will be held in Puerto Vallarta from February 13th – February 20th. Puerto Vallarta is surrounded by the emerald green of the Sierra Madres Mountains and the Sapphire tones of the Pacific Ocean.

We will stay at the luxious, 5 Star all inclusive -Iberostar Playa Mita in Rivera Nayarit. With activities for children and teens, nightly entertainment, phenomenal restaurants, a fabulous full service spa and the Greg Norman Litibu golf course. If these things don’t tickle your fancy perhaps you would enjoy cooking classes, a visit to the Marietta Islands, horseback riding & hiking in the Sierra Madres or just relaxing with a good book. This is sure to be a meeting get-a-way to remember.

If the lovely beach does not beacon you, there are championship golf courses, ecological tours to observe the dolphins and humpback whales, deep sea fishing, zip lining and a picturesque downtown full of tradition, art galleries and culture. Puerto Vallarta was rated Best Holiday Destination by US News.com in 2010 and provides a spectacular view of the 7th largest Bay in the world. Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon (the boardwalk) is one of the most beautiful and romantic strolls along the ocean during which you can admire more than 30 works and sculptures. Our destination hosts a welcoming environment with great gastronomy, fabulous weather, beautiful beaches and Mexican charm with a cosmopolitan touch.

All Maryland lawyers, judges, friends and family are welcome to enjoy this super locale in this magnificent new all-inclusive hotel. Join many friends and family for the fun –in –the –sun with outstanding CLE offerings, networking opportunities and the ability to meet our international legal guests .Put this terrific trip on your calendar now as we expect a sellout. Please join us in this corner of paradise for a week of camaraderie and relaxation.

Pamila J. Brown Judge Pamila J. Brown MSBA President 2015-2016

YOUR PACKAGE

INCLUDES:

Round trip airfare, taxes & fees

Round trip airport/resort transfers

4 or 7 nights in luxurious accommodations

On beautiful Playa Mita, with miles of sandy beaches and clear water

Welcome reception and Farewell Buffet

Kids 12 & under stay free*

All inclusive meals and beverages

Beautiful tropical pool and whirlpool

Children's splash pool

Supervised Kids' programs **

Five restaurants with a vast assortment of culinary possibilities

8 bars, including a Cigar Bar

Complimentary Fitness Center

Complimentary Spa Facilities**

24-hour hotel concierge service

24-hour complimentary room service

Networking opportunities with peers

Informative continuing-education seminars with coffee breaks

Monarch Tours hospitality desk in lobby

Daily and nightly activities and shows in indoor air-conditioned theater

Complimentary tennis courts

Golf course on site **

Complimentary non motorized water sports including windsurfing, kayaks, snorkeling and more

Exciting tours and attractions ** * Up to 2 children stay free in same room with two paying adults. **Additional charges apply

Tours

Las Caletas, the former jungle hideaway of film director John

Huston, is a magical paradise only accessible by sea, and the

backdrop for a unique evening excursion, dinner and nighttime

show Rhythms of the Night.

Zip through a stunning treetop canopy on a series of thrilling

zip lines - include Mexico's longest and fastest zip line at over

1,200 meters (nearly 4,000 feet) in length and reaching

speeds of up to 100 kph (or 60 mph)!

Marietas Eco-Discovery tour is one of the most popular whale watching tours in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. Don't miss this opportunity to also enjoy snorkeling and kayaking as part of your adventure. Walk through a beautiful village of less than 500 inhabitants as our guide exposes you to the lifestyle and culture of this remote village. Take a horseback trail ride through the mountains of Sierra Madre to a beautiful waterfall where you can swim or relax and have a drink. End your day at our private and secluded beach with open bar and authentic Mexican grill. Sierra Madre Expedition tour is the ideal way to get off the beaten path and explore the real Mexico. We'll escort you by Unimog into the remote, traditional villages of the Mexican Outback and uncover the ecosystem and wildlife of the mountains and jungles of the Sierra Madre. This tour showcases real feeling of Puerto Vallarta and the places of interest created by the artistic local people such as the Sculpture Plaza, the main Cathedral of Lady of Guadalupe and Liz Taylor’s home. Then continue through the coast line road to a beautiful natural area where there are many different tropical flowers and beautiful villa homes. San Sebastian is Mexico's last remaining secrets and worlds

away from the usual tourist haunts. With its charming

cobblestone plaza, elegant snow-white buildings, classic

Porfirian bandstand, an 18th century church and a wealth of

18th century Haciendas, you'll enjoy a privileged glimpse

into colonial Mexico, untouched by time.

RESTAURANTS

“Nopal” Buffet Restaurant The Nopal offers international and local flavor for breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests who wish to enjoy a wide variety of quality meals at this 5-star hotel. Restaurant seats up to 340 people and serves breakfast from 7am to 10am, lunch from 1pm to 3pm and dinner from 6:30pm to 10pm. “PACIFIC EXPRESS” Gourmet À La Carte Restaurant Guests ages 12+ staying at the all-inclusive IBEROSTAR Playa Mita will enjoy the many delectable à la carte dishes offered at this gourmet restaurant from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Previous reservations must be made and attire must be casual elegant (long pants, collared shirts and closed shoes). Seats up to 70 guests. “Tsuba” Japanese Restaurant Tsuba, specializing in Japanese teppanyaki cuisine, is a family-friendly à la carte restaurant with a wide variety of exquisite dishes. Previous reservations must be made and time slots are available every day from 6:30pm up until 10:00pm. “La Bahia” Restaurant A meat-lover’s paradise, this à la carte restaurant is ideal for the whole family and opens from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. The restaurant seats up to 152 guests and previous reservations must be made. “Cuate Pancho” Local Mexican Cuisine Open from 6:30pm to 10:00pm, this restaurant offers an exquisite selection of local dishes for the whole family to enjoy. The restaurant seats up to 180 guests and previous reservations must be made.

7-nights Resort & Air Per person

Single

Double

Triple

Quad

Children

2-12

7 nights $2,898

7 nights $2,398

7 nights $2,298

7 nights $2,198

7 nights $900est.

Standard Tropical View

4 nights avail only in this room type 4 nights

$2,298 4 nights $1,998

4 nights $1,948

4 nights $1,898

4 nights $900est.

Standard Ocean View

$3,298 $2,698 $2,598 $2,498 $1,200est

Standard Spa Ocean View

$3,698 $3,098 n/a n/a n/a

Ocean Front Junior Suite

$3,598 $2,998 $2,898 $2,798 $1,500est

Beach Front Junior Suite

$3,798 $3,198 $3,098 $2,998 $1,700est

Luxurious Guest Room Accommodations

All guest room accommodations include 2 Double Beds or 1 King-size Bed, Balcony or Patio, Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar, Ceiling Fan, Coffee/Tea Maker, Desk, Bathroom w/Shower or Bathtub, Telephone, Internet Access, Hairdryer, In-Room Safe, LCD Flat Screen TV with Cable/Remote Control, Iron/Ironing Board. All rooms are Non- Smoking.

Standard Tropical View

Overlooking the beautiful gardens and/or pool area. Standard Ocean View

With a magnificent view of the gardens and partial ocean view. Standard Ocean View Spa

This upgrade offers king size bed and private balcony with ocean view. Access to an exclusive waterfront area for adults with two Jacuzzi tubs and free access to Spa Lounge. Limited availability.

Ocean Front Junior Suite

With a great view of the Pacific Ocean. Beach Front Junior Suite

This upgrade includes unobstructed views and quick access to the beach. Complimentary access to Spa Sensations Wet Area. Limited availability.

*Prices subject to change until under deposit.

February 13-20, 2016

Enclosed $ __________as deposit for _____ reservations Non-Refundable deposit of $250 per person due at time of booking. Second deposit of $400 per person due Aug. 15, 2015. Third deposit of $600 per person due Sept. 20, 2015 Final payment due Oct. 31, 2015. All deposits and payments are charged automatically on each due date.

New TSA regulations require NAMES as they appear on Passport and DOB. Please write clearly. Name (as appears in passport) MSBA Member D. O. B. (MM/DD/YY) Name on Badge

1. ___________________________________ ___Yes ____/_____/_____ _________________

2. ___________________________________ ___Yes ____/_____/_____ _________________

ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________State________ Zip __________Daytime phone _____________________

Email (for trip updates) _________________________________and________________________________________

(please write clearly and set your filter to accept e mails from Constant Contact)

Payment method: __check __Visa __MC ___ Amex

Card # _______________________________________________ Exp date _________ Security Code ______

All deposits and payments are charged automatically on each due date.

THE FINE PRINT: Land Only Pricing available upon request. Cancellation Fees: (Cancellations must be in writing.) The following per person cancellation penalties apply PLUS any ground and airline charges. Travel Insurance to cover cancellation fees is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED! From day of registration thru 09/30/15 - $250 per person. 10/01/15 thru 10/30/15 - $500 per person plus any airline penalties. 10/31/15 or later - No Refunds. Monarch Tours is the travel agent for airline services and accommodations and is not the principal. If such services and accommodations cannot be supplied or the itinerary need be changed due to circumstances beyond our control, we will use our best efforts to obtain comparable services and accommodations and there will be no refund in connection therewith. Monarch Tours shall not be responsible for inconvenience, substitution or omission by the carrier, hotel or other persons rendering services in connection with this trip. I have read and accepted the tour conditions and agree to be bound by its provisions.

___ I decline travel insurance. ___ Please send information on travel insurance.

Signature ______________________________________ Date ______________________

FAX toll free 1-866-338-1531 or scan/e mail to Lilliam@monarchtours.net

7-nights Resort & Air Per person

Single

Double

Triple Quad Children 2-12

Standard Tropical View

4 nights avail only in this

room type

7 nights $2,898

7 nights $2,398

7 nights $2,298

7 nights $2,198

7 nights $900est.

4 nights $2,298

4 nights $1,998

4 nights $1,948

4 nights $1,898

4 nights $900est.

Standard Ocean View $3,298 $2,698 $2,598 $2,498 $1,200est

Standard Spa Ocean View $3,698 $3,098 n/a n/a n/a

Ocean Front Junior Suite $3,598 $2,998 $2,898 $2,798 $1,500est

Beach Front Junior Suite $3,798 $3,198 $3,098 $2,998 $1,700est

mailto:lilliam@monarchtours.net