International Police Association


Region 43, Southern Florida

Accommodations



Dear Visitor,

As the Incoming Visitor Coordinator, for IPA, Region 43, I am pleased to be responding to you in order to assist in making your stay in our region, South Florida, a safe and unforgettable one.  Below is some general information including our mailing address, email addresses, web site address, and place to stay throughout South Florida that will honor you membership as an IPA member.  If you choose to make reservations and/or plans with any of these establishments or individuals, please ensure that you have confirmed reservations and/or agreements.  This will reduce any confusion or miscommunication in the end. 

Our Mailing address is:
PO Box 43-1822
Miami, FL 33243-1822

 

The links below have been selected to provide you a wide selection of Attractions, Lodging and Transportation. You should contact your local IPA Region for a Travel Request before making arrangements for services. Be sure to mention that you are an IPA member when contacting the providers listed here.


GENERAL INFORMATION / DISCOUNTS

GET AWAY TODAY
For Hotels and Disney ticket packages, we recommend Get Away Today

FLORIDA TRAVEL GUIDE
GREAT LOCATIONS


ATTRACTIONS / DINING - MIAMI & MIAMI BEACH


ATTRACTIONS - FORT LAUDERDALE AREA

SAWGRASS RECREATION PARK - AIR BOAT RIDES
5400 North Highway 27, Fort Lauderdale, FL
(888) 4AIRBOAT
Web site: http://www.evergladestours.com
Special Offer of $2.00 off Adult and $1.00 off Children Air boat rides. Children under 4 are Free! No limit on number of adults/children admitted per coupon. You must contact Region 43 to obtain coupon or email Scott Patton (Scotty) at: ipa43@bellsouth.net 


Miami Area

Cooper Town Airboat Rides 305.226.2185 Bait Shop; IPA Member Mel Crandall, MDPD, Ret.

305.226.6048 Airboat Rides: Owner: Jessie Kennon

22700 SW 8th Street, 5 miles west of Krome Ave.

Regular: $16.00 - 50% discount - IPA:$8.00

Need to show your IPA membership card; Must be 10 or more in the party

Must see Mel who works on Thursday & Friday, if party is less than 10


CANDLEWOOD SUITES
Miami Airport West
8855 NW 27 Street, Miami, FL 33172
Office (305) 591-9099
FAX (305) 591-4117
email: haydee.leto@ihg.com

Web site: http://www.candlewoodsuites.com 
Special IPA rate starting from $109.00 to $129.00 per night for in season or special event times and $69.00 to $99.00 for out of season and weekends. Must make direct contact General Sales Manager Mrs. Haydee Leto at Candlewood Suites for availability; advise that you are IPA member and tell him Jerry from IPA sent you.  Good neighborhood and located just west of Airport and within walking distance to MDPD Headquarters. Ms. Leto will always try to give a discount given their overall situation.    General Manager: Pier Raccugoia


Miami Beach Int'l Travelers Hostel 

236 9th street, Miami Beach, Florida, USA

5 nights for two persons approx. $442.00, private room with several beds

Website: hostelworld.com enter: Miami International Hostel

Phone:  (305) 534-0268

Email:  hostelmiamibeach@yahoo.com


 

SUEZ OCEANFRONT RESORT
18218 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33160
Reservations (305) 932-0661
(800) 327-5278
FAX (305) 937-0058
Web site: http://www.suezresort.com 

OTHER MIAMI AREA LISTINGS http://expage.com/page/ipa43miami 


TRAYMORE HOTEL (IPA Discount) (Closing for remodeling at end of June 2007 to 4 star hotel)

Contact person is Leticia Muniz, GM, at

sellthewave@wavehotel.com

Phone 305.534.7111

2445 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

305.534.7111

Fax: 305-538-2632

1.800.445.1512

$79.00 per night double in season; $69.00 per off season   (Pricing will change accordingly)

Web site:  http://www.webtransact.com/hotel/brochure.html?hotel_id=2058305&af_id=432308


RIU FLORIDA BEACH HOTEL

3131 Collins, Miami Beach, Phone:  305.673.5333

Fax: 305.673.9335; Web Site: 

www.riu.com

German Police Officers stay here every year

Hotel Manager: Ms. Joanna Tormo

Director Special Events and Rates: Mr. Manual Denozo


LODGING - FLORIDA KEYS
BIG PINE KEY

Paradise Lodging
31316 Avenue J Big Pine Key, Fl 33034
Phone: (305) USA-9009
email: joankeys@aol.com 


KEY LARGO

Florida Vacations
Condo for Rent! 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath
Key Largo (Bay side) just one mile from John Pennekamp State Park.
Contact: Bob Livoti
Phone: (516) 579-1195
e-mail: gotsha@aol.com
Web site: http://members.aol.com/vacationflorida/index.html  


KEY WEST

MARATHON

SOMBRERO RESORT & LIGHTHOUSE MARINA
Sombrero Boulevard, Marathon, FL 33139
(305) 743-2250
Web site: http://www.fl-web.com/sombrero 
Special IPA rate of 20% off, based on availability.


Transportation/Car Rentals                                                    

“National”, ID# 5205380 – Not Verified

“Hertz: - IPA corporate ID CDP#1670584 - Verified

 


Snow Ski the Canyons in Park city, Utah

Retired MDPD IPA members Ken Levine & Rina Slade are officering their condo to all IPA members.

Book a week of skiing and receive a free night. Location is two minute walk to the chair at the canyons or take free bus to Park City Mountain Resort or Deer Valley.  Call or email: 435.940.1744; kenski13@aol.com . View at: www.vrbo.com/36986


 

I offer discount charter fishing or sight seeing rates for IPA members in addition to enhanced services.  The business serves the South Florida area including the waters of Miami-Dade County, Everglades and Biscayne National Parks (I’m a permitted guide), and the upper Keys.  No fishing license is required when fishing from my boats as carry a charter fishing license.  I have two boats an 18 foot backcountry boat for inshore charters and a 35 foot tournament fisherman for offshore fishing.   The website link is   http://www.TailerJailer.com/  

Phone: 786-298-6267

 

 

Captain Mickey Brelsford

786-298-6267

TailerJailer.com

Off & In Shore Fishing-Sight Seeing-Boating Instruction

Consulting-Marine Industry-Insurance-Legal Professions

Retired Miami-Dade Police, Marine Patrol Commander

 

If you find that you are not satisfied with the above listed choices and wish to check further, you may wish to try the following website:  http://miami.cheapesthotels.com/, however, we make no guarantees.  Also, please feel free to check out the IPA, Region 43 website at:  http://www.ipa-usa.org/region43/  where you will find much more useful information.  I sincerely hope that the above information aids you in planning a wonderful and safe visit to our city.  If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. 

Sincerely,

Jerry

Jerry Rudoff (Ret.)                                                                                                                 Miami-Dade Police Department                                                                                                                            1st Vice President, Region 43                                                                                                                                                                        

Email:  gar_mia@yahoo.com                                                                                                                         

 

 


 

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Updated - April 19, 2009