Dear Conference Attendee, The ANSI Conference, scheduled for March 11-15, 1996 will be the held at the Dream Inn Resort in Santa Cruz, California and hosted by Borland International. Meetings will be held at the Dream Inn Resort. A reception has been planned at the Borland Campus on Tuesday evening, March 12th. My name is Kathy Seigle and I'm the coordinator for the meeting and hosting the reception. If you have any questions I can be reached at (408) 431-4785. For making room reservations, please call 1-800-662-3838. Reservations for he conference must be made by February 26, 1996 in order to obtain the discounted group rate of $89.00 (plus 10%tax) single/double at the Dream Inn. After this date, the rate is subject to change. This room rate is available from March 9th through March 15th, for those who would like to arrive early for the conference. Reservations is holding the group block under the name of the conference, ANSI. Please refer to this name when calling in to make your reservation. Check-in time is 4pm; check-out is 12 noon. Reservations must be guaranteed by credit card, and there is a 48 hour cancellation policy. Please do not hesitate to call reservations should you have any questions. Written directions to the Dream Inn are attached for your reference. The Reservations desk can also assist you with more detailed directions. Each meeting day you will be provided with a Continental Breakfast, Mid-Morning Coffee Break and Afternoon Refreshments. As a guest of the Dream Inn Resort you will be able to enjoy Santa Cruz's only Beach Front Hotel! All guest rooms have private balconies or patios overlooking the Monterey Bay and the beach, and offer such amenities as in-room coffee, refrigerators, and remote control color TV's with VCR's. The Compass Grille and Bar are open for lunch and dinner (11:30am - 10:00pm). The Compass Grille offers an atmosphere conducive to fine and casual dining and offers one of the most spectacular views from the hotel. For your convenience, room service is available 7 days a week. Located on the first floor of the hotel, and overlooking the beach, are the heated pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna. Pool hours are from 7am to 11pm year-round. As the weather can be quite unpredictable, you may want to bring your bathing suit! For jogging, walking, or skating take the path along West Cliff Drive to Lighthouse Point and The Surf Museum. Santa Cruz invites you to explore our downtown boutiques, restaurants, pubs, and coffee houses, all within a 1.5 mile walk or short cab ride. The Dream Inn is located next to the Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk with offer amusement rides, restaurants and gift shops. The Wharf and Boardwalk are easily accessible from the lobby entrance or conference area. When stepping out for the afternoon or evening it's a good idea to take a sweater or light jacket. For additional activities and sites around the area please visit the brochure rack in the main lobby. Guest Services Agents will be happy to assist with any questions, directions, or reservations. Transportation Information & Directions ANSI Conference If you require transportation to and from the conference the following agency offers a special Borland Rate. ABC Transportation: 1-800-411-6083 When making reservations please refer to the ANSI Conference to receive the Borland Rate. Round trip transportation from San Jose Airport $48.00 and from San Francisco Airport $76.00. Passengers will be picked up at the baggage area. Reservations should be made in advance and there is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Directions to the Dream Inn Resort 175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (408) 426-4330 FROM HIGHWAY 17: Highway 17 is the main roadway which connects Santa Cruz with the San Jose/Santa Clara area. Take Highway 17 South towards Santa Cruz. As you go through Scotts Valley you will see the Borland Campus on the left side of the Freeway. Follow the signs to Highway 1 North Half Moon Bay - another sign will read Highway 1 North Half Moon Bay - San Francisco. 1st stop light will be River St 2nd stop light will be Mission St. - turn right There will be a Mc Donalds on your left, the next stop light with be Bay Street, turn leff. Take Bay Street all the way to the end to West Cliff Drive, where the hotel is located on the corner of Bay Street and West Cliff FROM HIGHWAY 280: Take Highway 280 South (if coming from the San Francisco. Exit 280 to Highway 17 South then follow the directions above from Highway 17.