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Additional Information*
The Venue
The Conference will be held at the
Coastline Hotel is situated on a gentle slope overlooking the
picturesque Salina Bay, on the Island's northern coast. Although
standing on its own, commanding the panoramic views below, it is only a
short walk to St. Paul's Bay and the town of Bugibba, Malta's leading
holiday resort. More...
About Malta
The Maltese Islands offer an exhilarating
contrast of colours: the azure of the Mediterranean,
the mellow honey-coloured limestone which characterises the
architecture, and clear skies. The Islands are a feast for the senses.
Everywhere you go, a unique historic sight awaits. Temples, palaces,
cathedrals and forts provide a living history you can almost touch.
More...
For more information check out the following links
How to Get Here
The Maltese
islands lie virtually in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, some 93kms
south of the Italian island of Sicily. Malta is just a few hours’
flying time from most mainland European cities and has excellent
intercontinental connections. Choose from scheduled services or charter
flights, many of which offer a convenient departure point from European
regional cities.
For more information on flights to
Malta, check out the following links
Weather
Malta’s climate
is strongly influenced by the sea and is typical of the Mediterranean.
The Islands have a very sunny climate with a daily average of five to
six hours sunshine in mid-winter to more than 12 hours in summer.
Winters are mild, with the occasional short chilly period brought about
by the north and north-easterly winds from central Europe.
Average temperatures in February range from a high of 16C to
9C and
average rainfall of 62 mm. For the latest forecasts check out: http://www.maltaweather.com
Money
The local currency is the Maltese
Lira (Lm) or pound. Approximate rates of exchange with major
international currencies are listed below.
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US DOLLAR |
USD |
2.2 |
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EURO |
EUR |
2.5 |
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POUND STERLING |
GBP |
1.5 |
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DEUTSCHE MARK |
DEM |
4.8 |
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ITALIAN LIRE |
ITL |
4739 |
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SWISS FRANC |
CHF |
3.6 |
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FRENCH FRANC |
FRF |
16 |
For current rates of exchange,
check out the link below.
Banks
& Credit Cards
Banks are normally open between
08.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and up to 11.30 a.m. on
Saturday. Some banks work longer hours.
Exchange Bureaux at Malta International Airport are open 24 hours a day.
International bankcards are accepted and foreign currency is easily
exchanged. Banks, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and exchange bureaux
can be found all over the Islands.
Many hotels and larger shops and restaurants can exchange currency. The
exchange slip is required to change local currency back to foreign
denominations on departure. Exchange rates offered by hotels,
restaurants and shops are generally inferior to those available at
banks.
Most hotels and restaurants, as well as many shops, accept Access,
American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club International, Mastercard
and Visa.
Immigration
Citizens
from the following countries do not require a visa to enter Malta.
Those
countries not on this list will have to apply for a visa. Please contact
your nearest Maltese High Commission or Consul for further information.
Visa Costs
A normal one-time entry visa to Malta costs Lm10 while a multiple
re-entry costs Lm20. A transit visa costs Lm5 and multiple transit,
Lm10.
Under 18 year-olds get a 50% ‘discount’. Nationals of countries who
require a visa to enter Malta should obtain these 15 days before travel
from a Maltese Embassy or consulate.
Where
neither is available, the conference organisers can process the visa
application on your behalf against an administrative fee of Lm10.
Please check with the conference
organisers if you have any queries.
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Information provided courtesy of visitmalta.com
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