Conference Events and Entertainment

Sunday, May 20, 2007
5:30 pm – 8:45 pm
South Beach on the North Beach
Wander down to the North Beach at the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort for a hearty welcome by Esker staff and view the fabulous gulf coast sunset. A variety of tropical drinks and seafood appetizers wait to please your taste buds after a long trip. So dip your toes in the sand and let the ocean breezes cool you while you sip a colorful drink – just steps from the lapping gulf waves. Customers will have the opportunity to pick up their conference materials, network with other Esker users and download the materials needed for the hands-on training sessions at this time. Bring your sandals!

Monday, May 21, 2007
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Hot Havana Nights!
Unwind with Esker poolside at the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort for a fabulous night of Cuban-themed music, freshly-made cigars and scrumptious food. Esker Certified Partners are invited to pick up their badge and conference materials, download the materials needed for the hands-on training sessions, and mingle with Esker staff and customers during this high-energy event.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Gala Night at Ngala Private Game Reserve
Join us for a night of luxury, dramatic entertainment and sophisticated cuisine under the stars. You’ll be whisked away by motor coach to this private game reserve in a lush, tropical setting. Once you are greeted by a blanket of exotic flowers, tents filled with antiques and crystal-cut chandeliers, and the sights and sounds of a safari fit for the British Empire, you’ll feel you just stepped out of reality and into a remote part of paradise. At the world class Ngala, you’ll be captivated by wild animals, fire eaters, drummers, stilt walkers and experience an enchanting evening you will never forget

Thursday, May 24, 2007
2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Partner Summit Golf Outing at LaPlaya Golf Course
Topping off the Partner Summit will be an 18-hole best ball scramble with Esker certified partners, sponsors and executives. Teeing off on private, lush fairways flanked by mangroves and colorful bougainvillea you’ll find traverse rolling hills and meticulously manicured greens that gently wind around 14 lakes and water features. This course is rated intermediate to difficult. Golf clubs will be provided if needed. Advance signup is encouraged. Click to see the golf course map and score card.

Thursday, May 24, 2007
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Partner Summit Dinner on the Greens
Whether you are golfing, or working on your tan at the hotel pool, all partners are invited to dinner and drinks at the LaPlaya Golf Club following the golf outing. Transportation for the 10 minute ride from the hotel to the golf course will be provided for non-golfers.

Other activities available in the Naples area

Golf
If you like to golf, then you’ll be in the right place! Naples, Florida is one of the world’s top golf vacation destinations. In addition to the golf course at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, one of  the finest golf courses in South Florida, you can check out other Naples-area golf courses here: http://www.paradisecoast.com/things_to_do/golf/

Naples and Old Naples
Whether you have a passion for golf, fishing, shelling, shopping, bird watching, wildlife viewing, boating, the beach or the arts, you’ll find plenty of choices in the Naples, Old Naples, Marco Island and Everglades area. Check out the many options for activities during your stay, but don’t forget to allow time in your schedule to simply kick back and relax. You can find more information on the LaPlaya and Naples Visitor Information web sites.