Directions to the Battcon Conference and Trade Show

The Battcon International Stationary Battery Conference for 2008 is at the Marco Island Marriott Resort on Marco Island, Florida. This outstanding beachfront resort has 450 rooms set aside for Battcon attendees.

Marco Island Marriott Resort
400 South Collier Blvd.
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 394-2511

Both the conference and the trade show are in the Marriott hotel.

You may print the directions sheet and take it with you to Marco Island.

Airport and Driving Directions

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A New Location on New Days

This year's 2008 conference is at the Marco Island Marriott Resort. The conference runs Monday through Wednesday, with special activities on Sunday.

Getting There

The closest arrival airport is Southwest Florida International. Alternate airports are in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami.

The Marriott Resort conference hotel is 53 miles from the Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Myers, Florida. All core conference activities are at the hotel. There is a $10 plus tax per night parking fee at the hotel.

Ground Transportation

In addition to renting a car, transportation options from Southwest Florida International Airport at Ft. Myers to the Marco Island Marriott conference hotel include chartered and shared limos and vans. Chartered rides from the airport to the hotel usually take 50 minutes.

Contact the following suggested companies directly, at least 48 hours in advance, for rates and reservations. Prices are plus 20% gratuity, tolls, and parking. Other companies may be available.

Naples Transportation (800) 592-0848

Classic Transportation (800) 553-8294

Unlimited Airport Rides (800) 633-2803

From Southwest Florida International Airport
(about 53 miles)
Exit the airport on Chamberlin Parkway and follow the road until it turns into Daniels Parkway. Follow Daniels Parkway west about a mile to Interstate 75. Take I-75 south 34 miles to the Marco Island exit. Take State Road 951 (Collier Blvd) south for 16 miles to the Marco Island bridge. The resort is on the right, 3 miles after the bridge.

From Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
(about 120 miles)
Exit the airport to I-595 West. Take I-595 west about 10 miles to where it joins I-75 West or North (signs may vary). Take I-75 about 80 miles to the Marco Island exit. Take State Road 951 (Collier Blvd) south for 16 miles to the Marco Island bridge. The resort is on the right, 3 miles after the bridge.

From Miami International Airport
(about 130 miles)
Exit the airport and follow signs for Interstate 95 North. Take I-95 North about 10 miles to I-595 West. Take I-595 west about 10 miles to where it joins I-75 West or North (signs may vary). Take I-75 about 80 miles to the Marco Island exit. Take State Road 951 (Collier Blvd) south for 16 miles to the Marco Island bridge. The resort is on the right, 3 miles after the bridge.

Extracurricular Activities
Battcon provides buses for paid extracurricular activities. Refer to the activities descriptions on the Outside Activities page or in the brochures.

Looking Ahead for 2009 . . .

After you register for Battcon 2008 in Marco Island, mark your calendar for Battcon 2009!

Battcon 2009 will be held April 27 to April 29, 2009 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.

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