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General Information
During your visit in Greece a little chaos may develop, especially in airports, ports, and the busy streets of Athens. Chaos can be a source of intense irritation- alternatively, you could choose to view it as a part of the Mediterranean cultural theater that you have traveled so far to experience. So why not sit back, relax, and enjoy the spectacle while we endeavor to solve any problems as best as we can! Congress center The Conference Center is situated in a quite, unspoiled and picturesque area 12 km from Crete Center - Crete Airport and Port. It is about 20 min from the local airport by car. Taxis are readily available. Currency The official currency of Greece is the EURO (€). For currency rates visit the OANDA's currency converter at http://www.piraeusbank.gr/static9.asp?LG=en or consult your newspaper or bank. Emergency telephone, fax, and emergency contact during the congress Messages for participants should be sent to the hotels where they are staying. There will be an unmanned message center in the lobby of the Conference Center and emergency messages will be displayed at that point. Emergency messages should be sent clearly marked for the attention of the Workshop Secretariat in the Conference Center. Driving and parking Driving in Greece is on the right hand side of the road. Free parking is available at the Hotel. If you plan to rent a car, we recommend that you book before coming to Greece, as the prices may be cheaper. Final program The final program will be posted on our WEB site 15 days before the commencement of the meeting and a copy will be given to all registered participants with the registration package. Electricity supply All supplies are 220/240 volts, 50 Hz AC. The plugs have 2 or 3 round pins similar to those in many European countries. Language The official language of the Workshop will be English; there will be no translation facilities. Lunches, dinners, and other events Tickets will be required for admission to the dining areas and will be provided with the registration package. Additional tickets for guests can be purchased through the Registration Desk. Passports and visas Passport and visa requirements vary from country to country. Please contact your local travel agent or Greek Consulate at http://www.greekembassy.org/consular/visa.html for details. Post office, banks, foreign exchange, shops, and car rentals There is a wide selection of facilities in Crete and in the Myconian Hotel. Refreshments Free refreshments will be served at several points in the meeting areas during the morning breaks. Registration and information desks These will be located at the entrance of the main foyer of the Conference Center. The desk will remain open throughout the meeting. Safety and security Crete as many other Greek resorts are safe, however, participants are advised to take the usual sensible precautions. The hotel have security facilities for valuables. Smoking policy Smoking will be prohibited in all areas of the Conference Center. Swimming, jogging, and other sports In Crete there is a selection of facilities including tennis courts and gym. The Myconian hotel has beach access. In Crete, there are numerous opportunities for golf, sailing, bicycling, horse riding, and jogging. Taxis Except during rush hours and rain storms, taxis in Athens are abundant. However, they work in a rather confusing way on the basis of shared fares. If you hire a taxi at a taxi rank, be prepared for the driver to repeatedly slow down to solicit other passengers on the way to your destination. If you want to catch a taxi in the street, then you must shout your destination as they cruise by! With this complex, but safe and often amusing system, you will eventually reach your destination – but not necessarily by the most direct route – and the fare on the meter becomes somewhat academic! In Crete, the taxi system is quite straightforward with none of the adventures found in Athens. Telephones, faxes, and business center A business center will be operative in the Conference Center. Participants will be required to pay for the use of these independent facilities. Tipping In restaurants it is usual to tip between 5% to 10% depending on the service and the category of restaurant. For other services, tipping is not considered obligatory. Weather and dress Statistics would suggest that at the middle of October, we can expect fine weather in both Athens (16-26oC, 61-76oF) and Crete (18-28oC, 64-82oF). For all outdoor evening events, a light sweater may be useful. All rights reserved by Aegean Conferences. 1999-2003 |
