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Global Young People's Convocation & Legislative Assembly
December 28, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Essential Information
What about shots and immunization? Participants coming from the United States can find travel and health information at the Center for Disease and Control website www.cdc.gov. The requirements may vary from country to country; therefore, each participant should check with its government about health information and immunizations when traveling to South Africa. How do I register for the event? The Global Young People’s Convocation has contracted with Creative Convention Consulting. You can register for the event by going here . You can also call and request a hard copy registration form be sent to you by calling 330.430.9999. Completed registration forms should be mailed to: Creative Convention Consulting Attn: GYPC 2006/2007 Registration 220 Market Avenue South, Suite GL50 Canton, OH 44702, USA What is the cost for this event? The cost for a delegate is $70USD. The cost for a non-delegate is $200USD. The housing and meal package is in addition and there is a discount for doubling up in a room. Go to registration for more information. What are the extra costs that I must consider? 1) Phone Calls - Consider buying an International Calling Card to call your family. If you are using a calling card with a 1-800-#, there will be no connection fee for calling from your room. You can make a collect call to home with no connection fee from your hotel room; however, you will definitely want to let home know this before you leave. 2) Beverages - You will have to pay for beverages at meals (not including water). You will need to pay in Rand each occasion you order a drink. Note: Because the Rand is weaker than the dollar, anything you buy will cost a little more than half what you would expect to pay for the equivalent back at home. 3) Electrical Adapters - You can buy an adapter (for your hair-dryer, etc.) before you leave for Johannesburg, or you can buy one at the Indaba Hotel for 30 Rand (while supplies last). 4) Souvenirs - If you plan on purchasing souvenirs, take a little extra money; spending money is always good. Is there internet access? There are two hot spots on the Indaba Hotel property for wireless access (if your laptop is equipped with a wireless card) OR you can charge it as a phone call to your room (this can be expensive). You can also use the Indaba Hotel business center at 1R per minute. How do I book my FLIGHT to South Africa? We suggest using a travel agent to book your flight to South Africa, especially if you are flying internationally. You can use any travel agent you prefer, but we suggest Travel Time. TravelTime Travel Service 1415 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 300 Nashville, TN 37217 Toll-Free: 1-800-777-4203 Phone: 615-399-4203 Fax: 615-399-4209 Email: international@itraveltime.com Contact: International Department Website: www.traveltime.com Travel Time has access to other various resources for actual faring, which may result in less expensive pricing.
For those willing to utilize consolidator type tickets, the fares from Atlanta, Washington-Dulles and JFK are approximately $1300 (plus tax). How do I go about obtaining a passport (U.S. Citizens)? You will need to apply in person if you are applying for the first time. Also, if your expired U.S. passport is not in your possession, if your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago, or if your previous U.S. passport was issued when you are under 16, or if your currently valid U.S. passport has been lost or stolen, you must also apply in person. In the United States, a passport for someone under 16 will cost $82. A passport for someone over 16 is $97. The process of obtaining a passport takes around six weeks, so you must PLAN AHEAD. |
