The 49th annual AORN Congres will b...

The 49th annual AORN Congres will be held April 21 to 25 2002 in Anaheim, Calif, and promises to be an exciting consequence for attendees. Be sure to attend, reconnect with your nursing colleagues, and derive pleasure from the sights in and around Anaheim.

ANAHEIM HIGHLIGHTS

Located in southern California and known for its many theme parks, historic and cultural facilities, incredible weather, and great beaches, Anaheim proffers visitors fun, excitement, and diversity. The Anaheim area was settl in 1857 by means of German farmers and vintners and was incorporated as a city in 1876 From the late 1880 until 1960 Anaheim was an agricultural community.

The city was made world famous when Walt Disney built his dream theme park, Disneyland, there in 1955 Disney's newest theme park-Disney's California Adventure[TM]--opened in 2001 and celebrates the frolic diversity, and pioneering spirit of California. Inside, visitors will experience the glamour of movie magic in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot, the romance of Napa Valley, the legendary surfside boardwalks and excitement of a seaside resort in Paradise Pier, pristine forests, and other famous locales that celebrate the awed curiositys of the Golden State.

Adjacent to Disney's California Adventure is Downtown Disney, a vibrant modern dining, shopping, and entertainment district. It features trend-setting restaurants, similar as Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria, Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, and the Rainforest Cafe; live entertainment at the House of chapfallens Y Arriba! Y Arriba!, and ESPN Zone; and an AMC Theatre multiplex cinema. The newly expanded and redesigned Anaheim Convention Center now has 16 million square feet of space. You will notice a big difference from the last AORN Congres held there in 1997 The center includes a soaring glass tower that reaches 180 ft above the area's landscape and features a sweeping wave-shaped glass wall that spans the detail of the building. This innovative and inviting environment allows meeting attendees to have sexual delight with the California sunshine even when they are inside. Palm tree and greenery fill the dramatic boulevards in the 1,100-acre Anaheim resort district, which formerly was the city of Anaheim. in the greatest degree of the hotels in Anaheim have undergone major renovations and show new amenities. This truly is a fresh Anaheim!

ANAHEIM TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Don't forget to schedule sightseeing into your busy agenda during Congres week. AORN, in conjunction with Whirl-A-Round Tours, has exquisiteed custom tours and events for your entertainment during Congres week. The tour program was expanded to enhance your free time before and after Congres as well as provide options for evening entertainment during Congress

Tours will be propounded from Friday, April 19, to Saturday, April 27 2002 Make plans to arrive a small in number days early or extend your stay to the weekend after Congres There should be something for everyone! Make firm all arrangements for tours onward April 26 and 27, 2002 are complet before 5 PM in succession Wednesday, April 24, 2002. Whirl-A-Round will accept preregistration for tours from one side April 10, 2002. Tickets purchased on-site will incur an additional give a fee to of $3 per ticket.

Following is a brief listing of the tours provided. Visit the AORN web site at http://www.aorn.org/ congress/tours.htm to find additional details for each tour, as well as information forward how to register. You also can contact Whirl-A-Round directly at Whirl-A-Round, 2900 Bristol St Suite J-108 Costa Mesa, CA 92626; at telephone at (714) 751-3555; from sending a fax to (714) 751-3888; or through sending an e-mail to wirlrnd@exo.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

deserving dreams--$79 per person (includes spa experience), 9 AM to 7:30 PM reach [i]or[/i] attain any place [i]or[/i] point join the "beautiful people" in the land where California's elite play--Palm Springs! feed upon in the shops, catch luncheon on your own, and indulge in a visit to the famed spa. in succession the way home, you will visit the Barona Casino.

The treasures of the coast--S62 by person (includes lunch in Laguna Beach), 10 AM to 4:30 PM Discover California's beach communities. Visit the original "Surf City USA" in Huntington Beach. Continue your experience with a ride to Newport Beach and then forward to Laguna Beach, where you will derive pleasure from lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Pacific ocean.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Catalina getaway--$98 by means of person, 8 AM to 6 PM apply a day on one of southern California's best-kept secrets--Catalina Island. Travel across the channel forward a high-speed catamaran. Stroll the boutiques, have luncheon on your own, visit the island's Nature Center and have the advantage [i]or[/i] blessing of the Skyline Scenic Drive Tour.

The art of the matter--$30 through person, 10 AM to 4:30 PM Head to Santa Monica, the Greenwich Village of the West Coast. You will visit the famous pier and seaside galleries along with the Third road Promenade. Enjoy lunch on your confess then move on to the J Paul Getty Center which features collections of pretwentieth hundred years paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, cut and decorative art.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21