A recent $100-million renovation brought state-of-the-art conference facilities to the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa in Weston, Florida. The project also gave guest rooms a new level of elegance, introduced an upscale steak house, and added an Elizabeth Arden Red Door Lifestyle Spa.

Meeting participants arrive from the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport in just 20 minutes. At the resort’s palm-studded porte-cochere entry, they see the first hint of a tropical theme that repeats throughout the 23 acres. The lush landscape, dotted with koi ponds and orchid gardens, sets an away-from-itall mood for meetings.

The grounds themselves inspire outdoor gatherings—and outdoor venues claim nearly half the 100,000 square feet of space for groups of up to 2,000. The Rainforest Patio and Main Pool Patio—complete with waterfall—offer especially exotic atmospheres for open-air receptions.

Indoors, 25 diverse settings include the side-byside Global and Grand Ballrooms, a 175-seat amphitheater, four boardrooms, and the Society Lounge, a sophisticated venue for group dinners, cocktails, and entertainment. The latest audiovisual equipment, plus a full-service business center and a multilingual staff, ensure business with pleasure every time. Five on-site dining venues, including the new fine-dining Ireland’s Steakhouse, complement a full range of catering capabilities.

All 501 of the spacious rooms and suites take their aesthetic cues from British colonial style and a palette of tropical colors. Recent additions include plush bedding, granite-accented bathrooms, high-speed Internet access, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and personal wall “vaults” for valuables. Many rooms open to balconies or verandas, while several of the 107 suites provide extra privacy for VIPs.

Off-duty, group members fill their free time with three outdoor pools, access to several 18-hole championship golf courses, the Weston Tennis Center, and shopping and entertainment at the Sawgrass Mills outlet mall. Deep-sea fishing charters, Everglades tours, and world-class beaches offer a roundup of activities to suit every taste.

At least one activity merits a “must”—pampering at the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Lifestyle Spa. Individuals and groups alike can take part in fitness classes that range from Dance Groove to Aqua Party. The 48,000-square-foot facility features 30 treatment rooms, a fitness center, and studios for yoga, Pilates, and signature classes such as Colorgized Spinning and Yogalates. Following a rigorous workout or a relaxing treatment, participants often take time to regather their thoughts in the spa’s Zen garden.