About San Antonio

San Antonio has many exciting attactions, includings the River Walk, an urban sanctuary that winds along the San Antonio River in central San Antonio, one story below the bustling street level. Restaurants, galleries and shops line the banks of the downtown River Walk. Learn more on the Visit San Antonio website.

Hotel information

The San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter located on San Antonio’s famous Paseo del Rio is a magnificent 38-story building, offering 83 luxurious suites and 918 wonderfully appointed guest rooms. Conveniently located near many great activities including shopping at the Rivercenter Mall connected to the hotel, onsite dining and entertainment, and the cultural and historical landmarks of San Antonio, such as the world famous Alamo. The Marriott Rivercenter is one of the most high-tech hotels on the River Walk with Marriott Plug-In Technology, LCD TVs, premium cable, available high-speed Internet in each guest room, an indoor/outdoor saltwater pool, and 24 hour key access health club. Be sure to check out the sizzling Sazo’s Latin Grill, where you will enjoy a stimulating fusion of Latin and Spanish flavors in both the menu and the ambiance. Complimentary Internet access is included for NCFL guests.

For room reservations please click here. For more information please call 1-800-648-4462.

Flight Information

The National Center for Family Literacy has negotiated discounts for conference attendees with the following airlines. Some restrictions apply.

American Airlines:

1-800-433-1790 or www.aa.com
Discount: 5% discount off published fares
Code: Star File # A1340AV
Valid travel dates: 05Apr10-16Apr10
Reservations via phone: $20 ticketing fee

Continental Airlines:
1-800-468-7022 or www.continental.com
Discount: 2% - 10% discount off published fares based on amount paid, additional 3% for booking online. Zone fares also apply.
Offer Code: ZGPNA4LDZ8
Agreement code: A4LDZ8
Z Code: ZGPN
Valid travel dates: April 05-16, 2010
Reservations via phone: $20 ticketing fee.
Note if booking online: Enter both Z Code and Agreement code (without a space) ZGPNA4LDZ8 in the offer Code Box.

Delta/Northwest Airlines
1-800-328-1111 or www.nwa.com
Discount: 2% - 7% discount off published fares, discount is based on advance purchase and type of fare used. Zone fares also apply.
Code: World File Number: NM54L
Valid travel dates: April 5-16, 2010
Reservations via phone: $20.00 ticketing fee
Note: Due to Delta/ Northwest merger the ticketing fee will be waived after nwa.com is discontinued. Approximate date of Feb 28 is currently the cut off date for the website.

Cabs run approximately $25.00 from the airport with no additional charge for additional passengers

Airport Shuttle: http://www.saairportshuttle.com/ [currently at $18.00 per person one way or $32.00 per person round trip (pre-paid)].

Onsite Hertz Car Rental available at the hotel.