Animal Assisted Intervention International is now Animal Assisted Services International (AASI).

2026 Conference Travel Information

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:

https://www.broward.org/Airport/Pages/default.aspx

 

The hotels that are within walking distance to the venue include:

Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport (Newest): https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/fllra-residence-inn-fort-lauderdale-airport-and-cruise-port/overview/

Homewood Suites by Hilton: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/fllarhw-homewood-suites-ft-lauderdale-airport-cruise-port/

Fairfield Inn & Suites: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/fllad-fairfield-inn-and-suites-fort-lauderdale-airport-and-cruise-port/overview/

There are of course a ton of options in the area should someone wish to stay on the beach or farther away from the shelter.

*Note that rooms have not been blocked for the conference.

 

Some Shops and Restaurants nearby include:

Dania Pointe: https://www.daniapointe.com/

Las Olas Boulevard: https://www.lasolasboulevard.com/

 

Some Outdoor Activities nearby:

Barrier Island Nature Trail & Dr. Von D. Mizell Evla Johnson State Park: https://floridahikes.com/barrier-island-nature-trail/ & https://floridahikes.com/mizell-johnson-state-park/

Hugh Birch State Park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/HughTaylorBirch

Bonnet House Museum and Gardens: https://www.bonnethouse.org/

One option for beach yoga: https://discoverftlbeach.com/things-to-do/beach-yoga/

Many vendors and parks offer opportunities for paddleboarding, kayaking, etc.

 

A couple additional resources with activity ideas:

https://www.visitlauderdale.com/things-to-do/attractions/free-things-to-do/

https://fortlauderdalestays.com/blog/snorkeling-in-fort-lauderdale/

Everglades Holiday Park: https://www.broward.org/Parks/pages/park.aspx?park=13