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Location and Accommodation
The conference will take place at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, which is conveniently located in the city, just minutes away from the many restaurants, shops, and galleries of Las Olas Boulevard. Nearby are beaches offering a wide variety of water sports. Sightseeing trips can be arranged to the Bahamas Islands, the Florida Everglades and the waterways of the "Venice of America". Click here for more information on what to see and do during your time in Fort Lauderdale. (External links open in a new window.) Arriving by PlaneFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is just minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale and is served by a whole range of domestic flights as well as a small number of international routings including Frankfurt, Montreal and Toronto. The approximate charge for a taxi from the Fort Lauderdale Airport to the beach area is $11 to $26 per person. Miami International Airport (MIA) is much more widely served by International routings. Taxis from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale cost around $70-90. Alternatively, the Super Shuttle bus is available to take you to your Fort Lauderdale lodgings at a cost of approximately $25 per person. The trip will take 1–2.5 hours depending on the time and day of your arrival. Advance reservations are recommended and details can be found on their web site www.supershuttle.com or by telephoning +1 954-764-1700. Car RentalCar rental companies can be found at both Miami and Fort Lauderdale Airports. Special rates have been negotiated for ARVO delegates. Please see the ARVO meeting website for details, www.arvo.org. AccommodationDetails of accommodation will be available shortly. Visa Information: New rules for international travelers to the USThe US Department of Homeland Security has initiated a new rule for citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries travelling to the US. The 27 VWP countries include most of Western Europe as well as Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore. |
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