ONTARIO, CANADA — Ahhh — to luxuriate on a tropical island with a frosty drink in one hand and plenty of nothing to do but network and socialize until the next beverage is ordered and delivered. Truly, a “Happy Hour” – and during the upcoming Island Gathering, it will be courtesy of SexSearch.com.The Caribbean island of Curacao is the little slice of heaven selected for the 2008 Epoch and 123Resourcing Island Gathering from October 17th – 20th. In its 8th year, the event is billed as the “networking event of the year” by many – and SexSearch.com plans to make it the “ultimate pool lounging, bar stool swiveling, deal-making experience” of the year, as well.

“My favorite part of the Island Gathering is the ride from the airport to the hotel, because at that point, I know I have four of the best days of the year ahead of me… It’s like being a kid at Christmas again,” SexSearch president Ed Kunkel observes in a company press release.

A good portion of those four days are likely to be spent enjoying the company of business professionals and relaxing, chilled beverages in the hotel bar during the legendary Happy Hour lasting generously from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

According to Kunkel, Island Gathering is an ideal time not merely to unwind from the duties of successfully spreading the joy of naked ladies and man, but for to keep building business and business associations.

“Making new friends with people from other companies that we have not done business with is what makes this event amazing for business,” he points out. “If you want away from Island Gathering with no new friends, you seriously must have a personality disorder!”

For more information about the no-booth, no-convention hall Island Gathering and the happy times to be provided thanks to SexSearch.com, visit www.IslandGathering.com.