TRAVEL

Specially pre-arranged round trip air package for participants traveling from the major European and United States airports on South African Airlines, British Airways, Delta Airlines Northwest Airlines, Air France or KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is available at the price of $2,250.00 per person. (Price may change). This price does not cover conference registration, hotel accommodation, meals and ground transportation.

The travel itinerary is as follows:

Day One – Thursday, July 29, 2010

Departure to Accra, Ghana, from any of the major European and United States airports on either South African Airlines, British Airways, Delta Airlines, Air France or KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Day Two - Friday, July 30, 2010

Arrival of guests in Accra, Ghana overnight at Fiesta Royale Hotel or similar depending upon time of arrival.

Day Three - Saturday, July 31, 2010

Transfer to Cape Coast, Central Region by road and check in at Coconut Grove Hotel or Elmina Beach Resort.

Day Four - Sunday, August 1, 2010

Celebration of 2010 Emancipation Day

Day Five - Monday, August 2, 2010

Commencement of conference

Day Six - Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Continuation of Conference

Day Seven - Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Continuation of Conference

Day Seven - Thursday, August 5, 2010

Conclusion of Conference

Day Eight - Friday, August 6, 2010

Transfer to Accra for departure

Passports: Each person traveling to Ghana is required to hold a valid passport. Get details on how to obtain a new passport or renew an old one at the following electronic address:

http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Visa requirements: A valid single or multiple entry visa is required to enter Ghana. Visa application fee for Ghana is $50.00 for single entry. Visas are available upon application from Ghana Missions and Embassies abroad. For more information, log on to http://www.ghana-embassy.org.

Health: 4 to 6 weeks before departure, each member of the group should check with his/her primary health care provider to get vaccinated against Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, Malaria and typhoid. A valid international yellow fever vaccination certificate is required as proof of vaccination within the past three years; and sometimes, when there is a cholera outbreak, a cholera shot is also required. You are also advised to consult your doctor well in advance of your visit so that you may begin the usual malaria treatment. More details on this can be found at

 http://www.cdc.gov/travel/wafrica.htm#vaccines

 

 
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