Wednesday

Opening Reception

Join us for a fiesta filled with lively entertainment as we kick off our 2009 Business Conference in a casual setting where you can get re-acquainted with old friends and perhaps meet some new ones too.

Thursday

Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling

Sail the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean while crew members lead beginners and experienced snorkelers on a marvelous journey with brightly colored fish and living coral. Enjoy libations and a luncheon on board with our Ritz-Carlton style while sailing in front of Isla Mujeres, the charming fishing village.

Schedule:
12:30 pm Departure from Porte Cochere
12:55 pm Arrival at El Embarcadero
1:00 pm Departure on board the catamaran to the snorkeling area
1:45 pm Snorkel in a coral reef area of Cancun’s marine park
3:00 pm Sail by the bay
4:30 pm Return to the dock at El Embarcadero
5:00 pm Return to hotel

Includes:
Round trip transportation
Ritz-Carlton towel service
Private catamaran
Snorkel equipment
Domestic open bar
Lunch and snacks.

Additional Information:
Beach attire is required.
Sun protection is suggested

Note: The Catamaran trip is limited to the first 40 persons who register.

Golf at Moon Palace

The Golf Club at Moon Palace was designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus to satisfy every type of player. 27 holes, par 72, Yardage 7,201. The facilities include a pro shop, restaurant and an air-conditioned lounge.

Schedule:
12:00 pm Departure from Porte Cochere
12:25 pm Arrival at golf course (carts will be set up with personalized score cards and clubs)
1:00 pm Consecutive tee times
5:00 pm Estimated departure time from golf course
5:25 pm Estimated time of return at the hotel

The MCA golf package includes:
Round trip transportation
All food and beverage and full beverage cart
Electric cart (two riders per cart)

Note: there is an additional charge of $100 per person to golf at this top-ranked course. Lunch

Friday

Coco Bongo Night Club

A new concept of entertainment in Cancun: the best of disco music combined with live performances. Certainly one of the best clubs of Latin America, an experience you should not miss.

Schedule:
10:30 pm Departure from Porte Cochere
10:45 pm Arrive at Coco Bongo
11:00 pm Beginning of the show
1:30 am 1st Shuttle back to the hotel (approximate)
2:00 am 2nd Shuttle back to the hotel (approximate)

Includes:
Round trip transportation
Express pass to Coco Bongo
Open bar
VIP reserved area

Note: there is an additional charge of $50 per person to attend this event.

Xcaret Day Trip

Located 44 miles / 1 hour drive from Cancun, is one of Mexico’s most unique and beautiful National Parks. The main attraction is a series of underground rivers and caverns that are safe and great fun to swim in. You can also swim with dolphins for an addition charge. The park also features a small recently excavated Mayan ruin site, an aquarium, a botanical garden, an aviary, an archaeological museum and five restaurants.

Trip Includes:
Round trip transportation
Admission to the Park
Lunch buffet at La Laguna restaurant
Casual clothing, beach attire and a change of clothing is suggested
Optional: Swimming with dolphins (additional cost)

Entry at Xcaret also includes:
Life vest for exclusive use in the rivers, lounge chairs, hammocks and palapa on the beach, orchid farm, shows throughout the day in the museum and theater, underground river, museum, mushroom farm, archaeological areas, Mayan River, reef aquarium, Papantla flyers show, equestrian show, Mayan village, marine turtles, pumas and jaguars, wild bird aviary, beach, inlet and natural wells, Tropical jungle paths, bat cave, Xcaret at night show, butterfly pavilion, St. Francis Chapel and floating tubes at the beach.

Schedule:
11:00 am Meet at Porte Cochere and departure to Xcaret
12:15 pm Arrive at Xcaret and leisure time to enjoy the park on own
4:45 pm Departure
6:00 pm Approximate time of return to the hotel

Saturday

Culinary Experience

The Culinary Center offers an extraordinary interactive cooking experience through creative and entertaining sessions. Focusing on all culinary aspects, from technique to presentation, the class presents the essential of gastronomy in a casual social setting. The two-hour session creates an environment of cooking as recreation while learning useful methods from renowned chefs of the Ritz-Carlton. And of course, enjoy your creations coupled with wine in a magnificent area over looking the beautiful Caribbean.

Schedule
11:00 am Class begins
1:00 pm Class concludes

Note: there is an additional charge of $100 per person to participate in this event.

Closing Banquet

Join us for the ultimate conclusion to our Business Conference as we celebrate in a “Sea of Serenity.”

Schedule
6:00 pm Cocktail Reception
7:00 pm Dinner & Entertainment