XIII International HIV Drug Resistance Workshop

Upon notification of acceptance of application, the delegate must REGISTER for the Workshop (see button at the bottom of this page).

Registration must be completed by May 18, 2004. 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.

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.

TENERIFE SUR-REINA SOFIA AIRPORT (TFS)
The Gran Hotel Bahia Del Duque Resort is located in the Southern part of the island of Tenerife and within a 20-minute drive of the Tenerife Sur-Reina Sofia Airport (TFS).

Please be sure that your flight is booked to arrive at the Tenerife Sur-Reina, Sofia Airport (TFS) and not Tenerife Norte Los Rodeos Airport (TFN).

If you choose to fly into the Tenerife Norte Los Rodeos Airport (TFN) you will have approximately an hour drive to reach the hotel.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Visa /Passport Information
To enter Spain from the United States, Canada, Mexico or European Union countries a valid passport is needed. Visitors from countries outside the European Union countries who wish to stay longer than 90 days will be required to obtain a Visa. We advise you to contact the appropriate government authorities or Consulate to your country in order to facilitate all travel and visa requirements.

Complimentary Workshop SHUTTLE System
A complimentary airport shuttle will be available to Workshop attendees on Tuesday, June 8th from the Tenerife Sur-Reina Sofia Airport. Upon arrival, participants should proceed to baggage claim. Once you have collected your baggage and exit customs you will be greeted by a representative holding a HIV Drug Resistance Workshop sign. You will then be escorted to the shuttle and then onto the Bahia Del Duque.

Hours Of Operation:

AIRPORT TO HOTEL
June 8, 2004: 14:00 hours - 02:00 hours
Shuttles depart every 30 minutes on the half hour.

HOTEL TO AIRPORT
June 12, 2004: 01:00 hours - 13:00 hours
Shuttles depart every 30 minutes on the half hour.

If you are arriving or departing outside of the shuttle times, taxis can be hailed immediately outside of the airport or from the concierge of the Bahia Del Duque. A taxi from the Tenerife Sur-Reina Sofia Airport to the hotel is approximately $36.00 US (32 Euros) and is approximately a 20-minute ride.

Car Rental

If you are interested in renting a car, please find the following suggested car rental companies in Tenerife:

Avis (+34 92 225 8713)
Europcar (+34 92 263 5948)
Hertz (+34 92 427 8887)

Only a State or provincial driver's license is required to rent a car, but an International Driver's License will be required should you be involved in an accident or stopped by the police. The International Driver's License is available at AAA offices in the US for $10.00. You will be required to provide two passport-size photos.

IF YOU ARE DRIVING YOUR RENTAL VEHICLE
When you are exiting the airport, there is only one main highway that connects Tenerife South to Tenerife North. Take the highway towards Los Cristianos. Take exit #28 and turn left, follow the signs to the Gran Hotel Bahia Del Duque Resort.

TENERIFE SUR INFORMATION

Climate
Due to its subtropical situation, the Canary Islands have an average
temperature of 72ºF/22ºC and there is little night/daytime
variation.

Credit Cards, Currency and Exchange
All major international credit cards are accepted. Foreign currency
and traveler's checks can be exchanged at the Tenerife Sur-Reina
Sofia Airport foreign-exchange office. The Euro is the official
currency in Spain.<

Electrical Power
The electric current used in Spain is 200 volts/50hz and the wall
sockets are for the European systems of round plugs with two pins.
We highly recommend that you bring an adapter to Tenerife with you,
as well as an appropriate transformer, if you will need to use one.

Tipping
In restaurants, hotels, and taxis, gratuity is not expected. Although
optional, tips are readily accepted and a general guideline is 10%
of the bill, depending on the quality of the service.

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 LOGIN and PASSWORD, provided in your acceptance email, to complete this process.

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