Quick Announcements re Blogalicious 2010

Seven months to go! We've already been getting lots of questions from those of you getting a leg up on planning your trip to Blogalicious 2010. We love the enthusiasm! Here are a couple things to assist you in your planning:

1 - Is it true that this year's conference is 3 FULL days?

Why YES it is! We heard your feedback loud and clear that you wanted more time for sessions, networking and hands-on seminars. In order to maximize your experience, we decided to begin this year's conference on Friday morning and go through until Sunday evening. Hopefully this allows you to dig your heels in and get everything you want out of the weekend without affecting your travel plans. Bonus - for many of us, Monday, October 11 is a holiday!

2 - When (and how) can I reserve my hotel room for Blogalicious 2010?

The Blogalicious hotel room block at the chic Ritz Carlton-South Beach is now open. We are excited to offer you a competitive rate of $199/nt starting the Thursday night prior to the conference through the following Monday. Feel free to request a room with 2 double beds to share the cost with bloggy friends. You can connect with potential roommates on our Big Tent forum. Or pamper yourself with a room all to yourself.

To reserve by telephone, call 305.671.2609 or 1.800.241.3333 and reference group name (MamaLaw/ Blogalicious), and event dates.

To reserve online, go to:
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/SouthBeach/Rooms/Default.htm. To apply the discount select “Optional information”, and in the field entitled “Group code” enter MMLMMLA

You will not be charged to reserve your room.

Any questions? Send us an email to: info(at)blogaliciousweekend(dot)com or leave us a comment.

Reminder: Early Bird Registration is open!

We need your input, please

Planning a conference is not as easy as it seems! There are so many details and so many choices and it's a little daunting that one misguided decision could affect many things. Fortunately, there weren't too many poor choices for Blogalicious 2009 (we hope you would agree).

As we embark on Blogalicious 2010 we are once again reminded of the many, many choices that go along with this process. We narrowed down the city to Miami with ease and I think we are all pretty comfortable with that choice. I mean, c'mon, its Miami - sun, sand and fun; what more could we ask for?

Onto the next big decision - the hotel. Do we want posh and hot or laid back and relaxed, mid city or beach front, fancy guest rooms or great amenities. Granted, it would be fabulous if we could wave a magic wand and get it all, but the truth of the matter is that it's just not that easy.

We visited Miami this weekend in search of the perfect place to host Blogalicious 2010. For us, the accommodations and vibe have to be just right because we want the best for you. We want you to enjoy your experience so we are considering many options. But, we have safely narrowed the choice to a couple hotels, BUT we want your input.

Help us choose the RIGHT hotel. Here are the specs:

Downtown - moderately priced; fantastic rooms with lots of hi-tech gadgets; great in-hotel amenities; posh and sleek; Biscayne Bay views; walking distance to shops, dining and the Bay; a 10-minute ride to South Beach.

Beachfront - moderately priced; plush and spacious rooms; beautiful beach views from rooms; beachfront resort; laid back; family amenities; great outdoor facilities; North Miami Beach; convenient shuttle rides to South Beach and superb shopping.

Tell us what you want your experience to be. Please leave us a comment AND vote. Voting closes on December 12th, and we're looking forward to your feedback.

Hotel Room Block Closes Today!

We wanted to give everyone a heads up that the Blogalicious discounted guest room block at the W Atlanta Midtown closes today. Don't miss out on our great rate and reserve your room ASAP.

See you in 2 weeks!!!

One Month Until Blogalicious!

With only one month until the conference, we are counting down the days until we are all in Atlanta, and we want to make sure that all of our Blogalicious ladies are all set to have a great time.

Register!
First things first, you've got to register! If you haven't already, please take a moment to register for the event. We've got some special promotions going on that we want you to take advantage of, like the Buddy Pass (bring a friend and get a discount!), a Skip Pass (attend on Saturday only and save!), and the Student rate (get your network on for a fraction of the price!)

Already registered? Fantastic! Pass the news along to everyone that you know that might be interested in coming. If they register, have them fill in your name in the "How did your hear about Blogalicious?" line, and you'll receive a special gift at the conference.

We've extended registration until September 25 so that no one misses out.

Blog & Drive!
Once you've registered, make sure to apply for the Chevrolet and OnStar Carpool. Our Exclusive Automotive Sponsors have been so thoughtful and generous in providing a brand-new 5-passenger Chevrolet to any group of 3 Blogalicious registrants that apply! Please visit their application for details and apply now to ride to Blogalicious in style.

Free Childcare!
Yup, you heard us correctly. We're pleased to be offering free childcare for your little ones so that you can attend sessions, network and enjoy the company of fellow bloggers, all while knowing your children are in good hands. The kids will enjoy complimentary meals and a slew of fun activities to keep them entertained.

We ask that you pre-register your child(ren) first. To do so, simply click here and fill out the information. Registration Form

*Note: Nursing Moms - you're more than welcome to bring your babies along too!

Hotel Guest Rooms!
Rooms our going quickly!! We sold out but have since added more rooms to our hotel block. Last to get the discounted rate is 9/25 or until all rooms are sold.

That's it for now. We hope you're getting as excited as we are!

Only 30 Days Left to Book Your Hotel Room!

As of today, there is only 1 month left to reserve your guest room at the W Hotel at the Blogalicious discounted conference rate. By staying at the conference hotel you'll have the advantage of being in middle of all the conference activity, the benefit of being only an elevator ride away from your room, and the perk of not having to worry about transportation to and from the Blogalicious events.

Find out all about the W Atlanta Midtown here. And then make sure to reserve your room today!

Need to find a roommate? Check back here tomorrow!