Attendance
Find essential information to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey to Fellows 2025 and Miami Beach.
Accommodations/Reservations
Two hotel-booking processes apply: one for fellows accepted through the application process, and one for nonqualifying fellows and paid registrants. See details below.
FELLOWS ACCEPTED THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS
CRF® will reserve and pay for your hotel room on your behalf. Do not make your own hotel reservations or contact the hotel directly for reservations. See the APPLICATION page for more details.
Nonqualifying Fellows and Paid Registrants
Register first: To book your hotel for Fellows 2025, you must be registered for the program. If you have not already done so, register now. After you register, you will receive booking information in your registration confirmation email. Already registered? Check your email!
Deadline
Book your room by Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC −4). After that date/time, rooms at Fellows 2025 rate will be subject to availability.
Booking Deposit
An initial deposit of the first night’s room rate plus applicable taxes will be charged at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. A daily resort fee of $35 per room plus applicable taxes will apply for each night of your stay.
Cancellation
If you need to cancel your reservation at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, you must adhere to the hotel’s cancellation policy of at least 72 hours before the date of scheduled arrival, or you will forfeit your deposit of one night’s room rate plus applicable taxes.
CAUTION!
Fraudulent websites can pose as official websites of CRF® and Fellows 2025. Learn more about how to avoid booking scams.
Food and Beverage
Fontainebleau Miami Beach offers a variety of dining options. Satellite breakfast and lunch programs include meals for attendees during designated check-in times in each program room.
Coat and Bag Check
Before check-in and after-check-out, we recommend leaving your luggage with the hotel bell desk. For security, do not leave your items unattended.
Travel
BY AIR
Miami International Airport (MIA) is just 12 miles west of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the official Fellows 2025 hotel and meeting venue. You’ll find taxis and ride-share services on the ground transportation level of the terminals.
BY CAR
If you choose to drive to Miami Beach, valet parking is available at the hotel.
- Valet: Prices are variable and may range from $50 plus tax for daily vehicles to $72 plus tax for overnight vehicles. Rates are determined via dynamic pricing and are available up to one week prior to the meeting.
- Electric charging stations: Available
- Self-parking: Not available
If you are attending via the fellows application process, please refer to your acceptance letter for information on what is reimbursable and what is not.
Get To Know Miami Beach
Miami Beach is a coastal city on barrier islands across Biscayne Bay from the City of Miami. Miami Beach’s thriving art, music, restaurant, and nightlife scenes offer an international flair that reflect the city’s diverse cultural influences. The Bass Museum of Art is a must-see cultural attraction. Outdoor adventure is mixed into the Miami Beach vibe, with numerous parks and preserves. As a coastal city, the beaches and boardwalks are unmatched for their beauty and accessibility.
See what Miami Beach has to offer.
Local Resources
- Emergencies: Call 911 to report emergencies due to fire, smoke or fumes, or medical events.
- Nonemergency help: Call 305.949.5500 or 305.949.5599.
Miami Beach Time and Weather
During the meeting, the United States will be observing Daylight Saving Time; local time in Miami Beach will be four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC −4).
Miami Beach enjoys a subtropical climate. The average high and low temperatures in Miami Beach in mid-May are 84°F and 73°F.
Questions?
For questions regarding this program, please visit our CONTACT US page.