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GENERAL AND
TRAVEL INFORMATION
(Please read this information carefully)
Meeting Location
The meeting venue is the Williamsburg Marriott, a first-class, full-service hotel located in Virginia's Historic Triangle. Colonial Williamsburg is a living history site providing visitors with many opportunities to explore 18th century colonial life.
Williamsburg
Marriott
50 Kingsmill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
USA
Phone: +1 757 220 2500
Fax: +1 757 221 0653
Entering the United States
Normally, foreign travelers must possess a passport and U.S. Visitor Visa (B-1). Twenty-six countries are currently participating in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program (including Australia, France, Germany, Switzerland, UK, Japan) and do not require a Visa for visits under 90 days. Visa applications are processed through the American Embassy or Consulate in one's country of residence. Applicants may submit the GSC-5/RAST-8 invitation as documentation for purpose of travel.
Nearby Airports
Newport News/Williamsburg
International Airport - 20 minutes from hotel
Norfolk International Airport
- 50 minutes from hotel
Richmond International Airport
- 50 minutes from hotel
Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington, DC) are located 241 kilometers (150 miles - 3 hours by car) north of Williamsburg. There is Amtrak train service from Union Station in downtown Washington, DC, to Williamsburg.
All airports provide rental car service, shuttle service, limousine service, and taxi service.
Meeting Registration
The registration table for the GSC-5/RAST-8 meeting will be open Sunday, August 22, from 1300-1700 hours, and Monday, August 23, from 0700-1300 hours.
Upon registration, attendees will receive a name badge, CD-ROM containing the meeting agendas and all documents, along with information brochures on local area tourist attractions.
Hardware and Software
Guestrooms are equipped with a 2-line telephone, voicemail, and a data port. International telephone service is available from all hotel rooms and all charges will either be billed to your room account or, if your service provider provides access within the USA, billing may be rendered by your service provider. Normally, telephone service billed directly from a service provider is less expensive than services billed by the hotel to you room account.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE STANDARD ELECTRICAL CURRENT/OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES OPERATES WITH 110v-120v, 60Hz, AC. ELECTRICAL OUTLETS (see diagram) ACCEPT THE LEAF-TYPE, TWO-PRONG FLAT BLADE PLUG (UL-listed two-wire plus safety ground physical configuration). PLEASE BRING ADAPTERS, IF NEEDED. DATA/PHONE PORTS ACCEPT RJ-11 PLUGS.
Participants are expected to bring laptop computer equipped with:
- CD ROM drive
- 3.5" floppy disk drive
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
Typical casual dress for men is slacks (trousers) and a collared shirt (no jacket or tie). Casual dress for women is slacks and a blouse or a simple linen or cotton dress.
Business attire is expected only for the Monday and Wednesday evening dinners.
Complete spa and salon services are offered at the Kingsmill Resort +1 757 253 8230. Contact the Marriott Concierge's desk for a list of other spas and hair salons in the area +1 757 220 2500.
Climate
The summer season in the Williamsburg area is hot and humid. The average high temperature for August in Williamsburg is 30° C (87°F); the average low is 18°C (65°F).
Credit Cards and Currency
The hotel, restaurants, and most tour sites accept the following major credit cards: VISA, American Express, MasterCard. Please check your credit cards to verify they are affiliated with these brands (for example, the Eurocard is a MasterCard affiliate). Travelers' Checks written in USD ($) denominations are also accepted at many locations.
Cash in USD ($) will be needed for purchases at the café or convenience store, tips, and other such expenses. (Click here for a short guide on customary tipping.)
Crestar Bank is the ONLY bank in the Williamsburg area that provides currency exchange for a limited number of foreign currencies. Norfolk International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Richmond International Airport all have full-service foreign currency exchanges.
