Destination
St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA
​​St. Pete Beach, situated on a barrier island west of St. Petersburg, is known for its miles of white-sand beaches, glistening emerald-green water, oceanfront resorts, and top-notch dining.
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St. Pete Beach offers ample beach access, and there are plenty of water and outdoor activities to keep you busy, from parasailing to sunset cruising. Grab a secluded spot at the secret garden at Upham Beach, fish from the iconic St. Pete Pier, or rent a stand-up paddleboard to explore the water and watch for dolphins.
St. Pete Beach’s culinary scene is as diverse as it is delicious, with eateries ranging from sophisticated rooftop bars to elegant waterfront dining to award-winning casual restaurants. Check out local favorite P.J.’s Oyster Bar, and for special-occasion dining, try Maritana at the Don CeSar. For live music and drinks, head to Jimmy B’s Beach Bar behind the
Beachcomber Hotel, and check out the Undertow Beach Bar for drinks on the sand. When it’s time to shop, visit the area’s two main streets, bright and colorful Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach and historic 8th Avenue in Pass-a-Grill, for art, clothing, jewelry, gifts, restaurants, and more.
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For a fun beach getaway, book a room or bungalow at the ultra-cool and colorful Postcard Inn. For over-the-top family fun, check out TradeWinds Island Grand Beach Resort, which offers a 16,000-square-foot floating water park, “dive-in” movies at the pool, and a host of water activities right from the resort, and RumFish Beach Resort, which has pirate shows, zip-lining, and a 34,000-gallon aquarium where guests can snorkel.
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If you're visiting the City of St. Pete Beach, we invite you to take some time to enjoy the parks, Gulf Beaches Historical Museum and the many shops in our city. Grab lunch on the beach at the Pass-A-Grille or Upham Beach Seaside Grilles. Stay later and have dinner at one of the restaurants in our downtown corridor, along the Boulevard or in Pass-a-Grille.
St. Pete Beach hosts a wide variety of concerts, art shows and family events throughout the year. We're glad you chose to visit our wonderful city and beautiful beaches.
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Plan your trip at the website Visit St. Pete Clearwater.
Conference Venue &
Accommodations
The Sirata Beach Resort
The Sirata Beach Resort welcomes guests to enjoy the fully transformed beachside resort! “Play more” takes on a whole new meaning as travelers of all ages become immersed in the coastal casual design of the guest rooms and suites, new pools and lounge areas, private cabanas and lanais, Kid’s Sprouts Splash Zone, daily recreational activities, upgraded dining options, beyond pet-friendly amenities, sea-inspired murals and much more.
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Located directly along the Gulf Coast waters of St. Pete Beach, Florida, one of TripAdvisor’s top-rated beaches in the country, our 13-acre resort is able to provide each guest with the unique-to-the-area experience of walking straight from their room or the pool onto the resort’s private beach and delectable waterfront dining options. The new Beachwalk allows guests to enjoy the tropical landscape from sunrise to sunset while strolling from one end of the resort to the other right along the beach.
Positioned within a short distance from downtown St. Pete’s many attractions, museums, local craft breweries and shops, Sirata Beach Resort offers the perfect beachside getaway for families, couples, and generational travelers.
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Please go to www.sirata.com for more information.
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UMC participants will have access to special room rates from $175 to $195 per night
plus $15 per night of resort fee. The link for the special rates will be posted here soon.
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ABOUT ROTTERDAM:
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Rotterdam is a funky port city that prides itself on its unique architecture, cool art, amazing food, and massive harbor. The city is one of the most multicultural in the Netherlands and hosts an array of festivals and concerts throughout the year. Rotterdam is easily accessible by train, bus, boat and plane. Transport in the city is also well organized with an extensive network of buses, trams, and subways.
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Rotterdam has the most beautiful, crazy and special buildings in The Netherlands. The city centre is a patchwork of architectural styles: icons of the Nieuwe Bouwen school of modernist Dutch architecture stand alongside characteristic post-war reconstruction architecture from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. The most famous buildings are the Markthal, the cube-houses and the Euromast. They are all very cool and remarkable. The Pauluskerk which is a very unique brown church, the Timmerhuis also known as the glass greenhouse and of course the Mainport hotel where the architect really captured the spirit of Rotterdam.
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Boat rides, historic monuments, a unique zoo and the remarkable architecture are just some of the many excursions possibilities Rotterdam has to offer. The water taxi is a pleasant way of travelling through Rotterdam. You don’t need a destination, because the water taxi is also available for a cruise past all the highlights of Rotterdam. Another great option is Spido’s sunset cruise where you will see the beautiful skyline of Rotterdam while enjoying a cocktail.
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