Upon notification of acceptance of application, the delegate must REGISTER for the Workshop.

Registration must be completed by May 16, 2003. Failure to register on or before the deadline may result in the loss of your acceptance in the Workshop.

For more information regarding registration and accommodations, please go to the General Information page.

Payment of the Workshop registration fee includes the following:

• Entrance into all scientific sessions, including poster area
• Single-occupancy accommodation for four (4) nights – June 10-13,2003
• Official Workshop materials
• Social functions, including a Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening, June 10,2003 and a social on Friday evening, June 13, 2003
• Breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks during the days of the conference

Payment of the Accompanying Guest registration fee includes the following:

• Social functions, including a Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening, June 10, 2003 and a social on Friday evening, June 13, 2003
• Breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks during the days of the conference

Registration Fees (Payable in US dollars)
Workshop registration fee $1000
Accompanying guests, sharing room with delegate $450

Additional charges will apply for double occupancy rooms. All stays over four (4) nights and any double occupancy charges will be added to the total registration fee.

Cancellation Policy
Due to nature of this closed Workshop and the proximity of registration to the commencement of the Workshop itself, all registration fees are nonrefundable.

To register on-line with a credit card:

On-line registration supports registration of the accepted delegate and one (1) accompanying guest. Please contact the conference secretariat at +1 248 655 0201 if your housing needs do not meet this criteria.

Please complete and submit the on-line secure registration form, by clicking the button below. You will need your REGISTRATION USERNAME and PASSWORD to complete this process.

Please use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape 4.7 to complete the online registration.

To register via fax or postal mail:
Print and complete the conference Registration Form(registration deadline has passed). The registration form is an Adobe Acrobat document. If your computer cannot read the registration form, please click here to download Adobe's free Acrobat Reader.

Fax or mail the completed registration form along with registration fee payment to the Conference Secretariat.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Visa /Passport Information
To enter Mexico you need to obtain a Tourist Card (FMT). To get your Tourist Card you will need to prove citizenship, a passport is best for this purpose. Other forms of accepted proof of citizenship include, certified birth certificate, voter's registration card, naturalization papers or a notarized affidavit of citizenship. A photo ID is required for international travel. A passport can serve as proof of citizenship and photo ID. Airlines will furnish the Tourist Card. Be sure to save the blue copy, as you must present this copy when leaving Mexico.

San Jose Del Cabo Airport (SJD)
The airline companies that service the airport in Los Cabos include: American Airlines, America West, Alaska Air, Continental, AeroMexico, Mexicana Airlines, and United Airlines.

The following airlines are providing special rates for the XII International HIV Drug Resistance Workshop:

Airline	Telephone Number	Reference Number
American Airlines	+1 800 433 1790	A8963AT
America West Airlines	+1 800 548 7575	AP6637
Continental Airlines	+1 800 4687022	VL2L8W - Z Code ZB7W

Please use the toll-free numbers (within the United States) and specify the reference number when making your reservation. For those outside the United States, contact the local airline ticket office and mention the reference number.

Please purchase early to ensure the greatest benefit.

The San Jose del Cabo Airport is a 35-minute drive to the Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar.

The airport is small but includes three small terminals.

Terminal # 1 Continental, American Airlines, AeroMexico, Mexicana Airlines, America West and United Airlines.

Terminal # 2 Private planes only.

Terminal # 3 Alaska Air

Once you have departed the plane, you must proceed to the terminal and stand in line to clear Immigration and Customs. Once at the Immigration counter, the officer will review your proof of citizenship, review your Tourist Card for your signature (on the back), and then stamp your Tourist Card. The officer will keep a copy, then give a copy back to you. KEEP THIS COPY. You must have this to board your returning flight.

Once you collect your luggage, you must proceed to the Customs line.
After clearing Customs, you are free to exit the airport. Once you exit the secured area, you will find the rental car booths.

Complimentary Workshop SHUTTLE System
The HIV Drug Resistance Workshop shuttles will be clearly marked with the name of the workshop. After passing through customs, you will proceed to the exit and will be greeted by English speaking hostesses standing approximately 10 meters away from the exit with signs reading ‘HIV Drug Resistance Workshop’. Once you meet the hostesses, they will lead to the shuttle buses.

The Hacienda Del Mar is a 35-minute ride from the San Jose Del Cabo Airport (SJD). The conference secretariat is pleased to offer a shuttle service for all attendees:

Hours Of Operation:

Airport to Hotel
June 10, 2003: 11:00 hours - 22:00 hours
Shuttles depart every 30 minutes on the half hour.

If you are arriving outside of these times, you can use the Authorized Taxi and Airport Shuttle Service that are located immediately when you exit the baggage claim area out of the airport in Terminal 3. To request a taxi or airport shuttle, you must make a reservation ahead of time with the official airport transportation company – Los Cabos Express.

The Los Cabos Express airport shuttle is approximately $13 per person. This shuttle service will make various stops at resorts along the way to Cabo San Lucas. Visit their website at www.cabosexpress.com for updated pricing and to make reservations.

Taxi from airport to hotel is approximately $75.00 US and is approximately a 35-minute ride.

Hotel to Airport
June 14, 2002: 06:00 hours – 17:00 hours
Shuttles depart every 30 minutes on the half hour.

If you are departing outside of these times, taxis can be hailed by the concierge of the Hacienda del Mar.

Car Rental

There is ample parking at the hotel. If you interested in renting a car, please find the two suggested car rental companies in Los Cabos:

Alamo (+1 800 445 5664) Group #538679 GR
Hertz (+1 800 654 3030)

LOS CABOS INFORMATION

Climate
Los Cabos enjoys a sub-tropical climate. The average temperature in July is 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. The average humidity is 60%.

Credit Cards, Currency and Exchange
All major international credit cards are accepted. Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be exchanged at the San Jose Del Cabo Airport foreign-exchange office. A Cash-point machines accepting major international credit cards, domestic ATM cards and charge cards is available at the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar. Mexican currency is the Peseta and is approximately equal to 10% of 1 US Dollar.

Electrical Power
The electric current used is the typical North American 110v/60hz. If you will need to use an adapter, please be sure to use an appropriate transformer as well.

Tipping
In restaurants, hotels, taxis, hairdressers and so on, gratuity is not included in the price. Although optional, tips are readily accepted and a general guideline is between 5% and 10% of the bill, depending on the quality of the service.