The Westin La Cantera Resort

The Westin La Cantera Resort offers 508 well-appointed guest rooms and 39,000 square feet of event and meeting space. When you're not hitting the links, you'll enjoy courtyard pools, tennis courts, hikinGolf Hole 13g trails, spa services, a 7,600-square-foot health and fitness center and the Westin Kids Club®, game room and play area. With so much to do and see this is a perfect winter get-away for you and your family. The resort is located just 12 miles from the San Antonio International Airport and 15 miles from the Alamo and the Riverwalk. SeaWorld of San Antonio is just 15 minutes way and Six Flags Fiesta Texas is adjacent to the Resort.

The Westin Kids Club® is open to all registered children of the hotel who are between the ages of 5 to 12. Each session is $35 per child and they can participate in one session a day up to 3 sessions a week. During the DHIMS 2008 Conference, the sessions include Monday through Sunday 9am to 12pm OR 1pm to 5pm. On Wednesdays, Friday sand Saturdays, sessions are available 6pm to 10pm. The Kids Club is a Discovery Zone that offers arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games as well as board game and much more. For additional information or to sign up for the Kids Club contact Kids Club Supervisor, DanieStandard King Roomlle Garcia, Kids at dianelle.garcia@westin.com.

he Westin Kids Club® is availble to registered children of the hotel ages 5 through 12. Each session is $34 per child and children can participate in one session a day, up to three sessions a week. Full sessions will run during DHIMS 2008. Sessions include Monday through Sunday 8:00am to 12:00 Noon OR 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays offer a 6:00pm to 10:00pm session. The Kids Club is a Discovery Zone! They offer arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games as well as board games. For additionalinformation on the Kids Club contact the Kids Club Supervisor at danielle.garcia@westin.com.Guest accommodations feature Westin's Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®, two dual-line speaker phones with voice mail, high-speed Internet access, oversized desk with task light, in-room safe, coffee maker with Starbucks® coffee, refreshment center, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and bathrobes. The Royal Hacienda Lounge, a special floor dedicated to meeting the needs of V.I.P. guests, serves morning coffee service and early-evening appetizers and cocktails. Guest services include Business Center, Service Express®, a multilingual concierge, two gift shops, valet parking and self parking.

When the conference is not in session, try the 18-hole championship Resort Course which is a 7Pool,001-yard, par-72 design that serves as home to the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open. There is still the 18-hole championship Palmer Course with its 6,926-yard, par-71 design to try. And if your game needs a little tweaking, you can visit the La Cantera Golf Academy that offers everything from individual instruction to multi-day golf schools for groups of all sizes. The Academy's 15-acre practice facility offers state-of-the-art computer and video analysis and programs tailored to fit every level of play.

As sunset approaches it's time to relax with fine dining at Francesca's where you will enjoy a contemporary Southwest cuisine with a menu inspired by Chef Mark Miller of Santa Fe's Coyote Café. For casual all-day dining, Brannon's Café offers a selection of regionally inspired dishes. For salads, sandwiches and refreshments by the pool, visit The Gantry. Tio's Lobby Bar offers morning coffee service and afternoon and evening cocktails. Steinheimer's serves cocktails and light fare and features a wood-paneled cigar lounge. TheFitness Center La Cantera Grille in the Resort Course clubhouse offers continental breakfast and full lunch menu (dinner is seasonal). The Palmer Grille in the Palmer Course clubhouse offers continental breakfast and a full lunch menu. And best of all, the La Cantera Resort offers shuttle service to all of the dining spots in the resort but located outside the main hotel. Shuttle service is also available to several local attractions including:

The Shops at La Cantera – Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Foley's, Dillards and over 120 stores and restaurants in a relaxed open-air marketplace.