Cap Cana March 16th-23rd, 2025
Hyatt Ziva and Zilara
Hyatt Ziva, all-ages, and Zilara, adults only, Cap Cana are the newest all-inclusive, resort built from the ground up in the most exclusive area of the Dominican Republic. Located on the sought-after shores of Juanillo Beach, Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Cap Cana is a tropical paradise where guests can indulge in all-inclusive luxury surrounded by local culture, magnificent ocean views and incredible amenities like sprawling infinity pools, a water park with a lazy river and slides, floating swim-up suites, six unique restaurants and seven bars and lounges, a world-class fitness center and so much more.
Our Lecturer
Ian Benjamin Gaddie, OD, FAAO
Dr. Ben Gaddie earned his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Optometry. Dr. Gaddie then completed a Residency in Ocular Disease through Northeastern State University College of Optometry at the Triad Eye Medical Clinic and Cataract Institute in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Gaddie completed both his Residency and also a Fellowship in Glaucoma and Laser Therapy at NSU College of Optometry. Currently he is the owner and director of the Gaddie Eye Centers, a multi-location full service practice in Louisville that was started by his father over 40 years ago. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and Vice President of the Optometric Glaucoma Society (OGS). Dr. Gaddie is currently the chair of the Continuing Education Committee for the American Optometric Association. He is also the President of the Kentucky Optometric Association. Having published extensively in the ophthalmic literature, Dr. Gaddie serves on the editorial boards of Review of Optometry and Optometric Management and Optometry Times. In 2011, Dr. Gaddie was inducted into the Oklahoma Pioneers in Optometry Hall of Fame.
Lodging Options
Tropical Jr Suite: $399 PP/ night*
Ocean View Jr Suite: $429 PP/ night*
Swim Out Jr Suite: $449 PP/ Night*
Children/Extra Adult:
0-3 Years old: Free
4-12 Years old: $150
13-17 Years Old: $200
3rd Adult in room: $250
**Pricing Inclusive of Resort Taxes and Fees & Based upon double occupancy
Travel
Airport Details: Cap Cana - Fly into Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Tropical CE will arrange your airport transfers to/from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) – Additional costs apply.
We will have an airline discount code with United available to all of our attendees and their guests, which can save 5-10% on your airfare.
Visit www.United.com/meetingtravel and enter the code you find below in the Offer Code box. Then click on the little yellow button next to the box to be directed to the United.com website and the “Book a Flight” page. You will enter all of your travel information in the form. You will see that at the bottom in the “Promotions & Certificates” box, that the Z code is already populated for you. Then click on the Search button. You will see the words “special offer” above the pricing options when the available flights appear.
Offer Code: ZPYT884514
United MileagePlus members earn Premier Qualifying Dollars and miles for their travel.
You may also call the United Meeting Reservation Desk at (800) 426 – 1122
- Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Saturday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.
Education Agenda
All hours are submitted to ARBO electronically on the attendee’s behalf. For all OD’s which require CE Broker, Tropical CE will also submit attendance to this platform. All Tropical CE educational programs are administered under the auspices of the Rosenberg School of Optometry, at the University of the Incarnate Word. The University reviews and endorses all course materials, speakers, and presentations.