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Travel Located on the western tip of Lake Superior, the city of Duluth, Minnesota receives over 3.5 million visitors annually. Duluth's many attractions and recreational opportunities make the city a popular vacation destination throughout the year, particularly during the summer months. Conference attendees are advised to make travel and lodging arrangements early to avoid any reservation conflicts.
	Aerial Lift Bridge - Photo: DCVB
Airlines | Taxi Service | Car Rental | Visa Info | Lodging
Airlines Conference participants may choose to fly directly into Duluth, or may fly into Minneapolis-St. Paul, located three hours from Duluth by car. Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines are offering discounted rates for participants traveling to the Third Indo-US Workshop on Mathematical Chemistry. If you are unable to determine the best fare from your local country, email Earl Rogers from the Duluth Travel Agency, and he will assist you: earl.duluth.travel@wspan.com Northwest Airlines Northwest Airlines flies into the Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis-St. Paul, where connections can be made with other national and international carriers. The following WorldFile codes apply to travel from anywhere in North America, Europe, Asia or Africa. For travel via Northwest or their affiliate, KLM, refer to one of the following WorldFile codes. North America WorldFile #: RBAJX (click here for terms) Europe/Asia/India WorldFile #: RBAJX (click here for terms) Northwest Airlines Meeting Services Reservations Toll Free: 1-800-328-1111 Continental Airlines For travel to Minneapolis-St. Paul via Continental Airlines, refer to the following Reference and Z codes. Conference Reference #: UM3E92 Z code: ZWGD (click here for terms) Continental Airlines Meeting Works Reservations Toll Free: 1-800-468-7022 Participants located outside the toll free zone may wish to contact their local travel agency or the nearest Northwest / KLM or Continental Airlines reservation office. Travel Agency For assistance in reserving flights, hotels or car rentals, contact: Duluth Travel Agency Skywalk Level 219 West 1st Street Duluth, MN 55802 USA Toll Free: 1-800-827-7954 Fax: 218-727-3838 E-mail: earl.duluth.travel@wspan.com   Taxi Services Several companies offer taxi service in the Duluth area. No taxis are based at the airport, so you will need to call from the airport to request pick-up if none are available. The airport is located approximately 10 minutes from downtown Duluth hotels, and taxi fare to the Holiday Inn Downtown is $12.75. Taxi fare from the airport to the University is approximately $8 - $10. The companies listed below are provided for your convenience and do not imply any endorsement of the service. Gooseberry Falls - Photo: Minnesota Sea Grant Allied Taxicab 218-722-3311 Yellow Cab 218-727-1515   Car Rental Several car rental agencies operate in the Duluth area. The companies listed below are provided for your convenience and do not imply any endorsement of the service.
Avis Airport Desk: 218-727-7233 Toll Free: 1-800-831-2847	Budget Airport Desk: 218-727-7685 Toll Free: 1-800-527-0700
Hertz Airport Desk: 218-722-7418 Toll Free: 1-800-654-3131	National Airport Desk: 218-727-7426 Toll Free: 1-800-227-7368
Enterprise (No airport desk. Company representative will meet customer at airport.) Duluth: 218-722-5800 Toll Free: 1-800-736-8222
Visa Arrangements A valid passport is necessary to enter the United States of America. Due to international agreements, some countries also require a visa. All international participants should verify the specific requirements with foreign affairs authorities in their country or with U.S. embassies or consulates. To view a list of U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, click here. Lodging Accomodations Lodging is available at two locations, on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus, just a short walk from the meeting rooms, and in downtown Duluth at the Radisson hotel. Lodging on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus For participants who reside in the University of Minnesota Duluth Residence Hall facilities, rooms will be available for single or double occupancy. Each dormitory room is equipped with two beds, two desks, two closets, and a small refrigerator. Washroom facilities are located on each floor and the dormitory floors will be segregated by gender. If you wish to share a room with someone, it is your responsibility to make the arrangements. Dorm room reservations can be made as part of the conference registration. Cost: $36.00 per night Lodging at the Radisson Hotel For participants who choose not to reside in the University of Minnesota Duluth Residence Housing, blocks of rooms are reserved for Saturday, August 2, 2003 through Thursday, August 7, 2003 at the Radisson Hotel Duluth Harborview. Hotel rates are subject to the 13% Duluth hotel tax. Workshop attendees interested in lodging accomodations at the Radisson should contact the hotel directly to secure their own reservations. RADISSON HOTEL DULUTH HARBORVIEW 505 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802, USA Rate: $85.00 + tax (1-4 person occupancy) Toll free: 1-800-333-3333 • Phone: 218-727-8981 • Fax: 218-727-0162 Reservations at the Radisson for rooms during the conference can also be made on-line. Reservations must be made by July 2 in order to received the discounted rate.

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