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The Second International Conference on Internet and Web Applications and Services ICIW 2007 May 13-19, 2007 - Mauritius |
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Shuttle Information
For those of you that reserved shuttle via the registration form, here is how to proceed:
At the airport, there will be a welcome board with "AICT/ICIW - IARIA" written on it. You will need to identify yourself. A representative from "Cap Soleil Maurice" or the driver will be at the airport.
For those of you who registered for shuttle, if there are any issues please call 729-4701 [mobile phone] and identify yourself.
Travel Information
There are a lot direct flights from Europe (Italy, UK, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, …), from Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, Delhi,…) , from Australia (Perth, Melbourne, …) and from Africa with Air Mauritius, Air France, Air Austral, British Airways, Condor, South African Airways, Air Seychelles, Singapore Airlines, Air Zimbabwe and Air Madagascar.
Conference Hotels information
Hotel: Indian Resort (about 1 hour of driving from the airport.)
Place: Morne, Mauritius
What is the time difference ?
Mauritius time is 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and 3 hours ahead of mid-European time.
Money
The local money is the Mauritius Rupees (MUR). Rate is: 1 USD = 30 MUR.
Weather
In the central part of the island, 600 metres above sea level, the average maximum day-time temperature varies from about 200 C in August to about 260 C in February. Along coastal areas, the temperatures are generally 3 to 5 degrees higher. The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the East and the South. Green vegetation covers much of the country throughout the year.
What are the entry requirements ?
It is best to check with the nearest Mauritius embassy for visa / entry requirements for your country.
Visas
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