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QABP98
CONFERENCE INFORMATION


LOCATION The Advanced ICFA Beam Dynamics Workshop on Quantum Aspects of Beam Physics will be held at the Monterey Plaza Hotel, in the city of Monterey. Monterey is located on spectacular Monterey Bay, along California's Central Coast. San Francisco is 120 miles (200 km) north, Los Angeles is 330 miles (750 km) south, San Jose is 70 miles (110 km) northeast. A world-class resort area, the Monterey Peninsula encompasses Carmel, Pebble Beach, Point Lobos and Carmel Highlands. The natural majesty of Big Sur is 30 miles (50 km) south. Monterey's history is rich and colorful. It was founded in 1770 as the first capital of "Alta California" under Spanish rule. In 1849, the first constitutional convention was held here for the proposed State of California. Historic buildings stand as touchstones of Monterey's past. One of the great American authors, John Steinbeck, immortalized Monterey in two novels, "Cannery Row" and "Sweet Thursday." Monterey abounds withJohn Steinbeck favorite haunts and landmarks. WEATHER Monterey's Mediterranean climate is mild and comfortable year round with an average temperature of 66 degrees F. (19 degrees C). Evenings are usually cooler. You will want to bring a raincoat and umbrella since January is the rainy season in coastal California. For the latest weather forecast refer to the CNN Weather web site for Monterey at: http://cnn.com/WEATHER/html/MontereyCA.html LODGING Conference lodging has been reserved at the Monterey Plaza Hotel under the room block name of "Quantum Aspects of Beam Physics." Conference attendees are requested to directly contact the Monterey Plaza Hotel to make their lodging reservations. Monterey Plaza Hotel 1-800/368-2468, (Direct)1-408/646-1700 FAX 1-408/646-0285 400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA http://www.wlodging.com/wlodging/mph.html ROOM RATES Conference Room Rates (nights of January 4-8, 1998):$105 (without ocean view),$160 (ocean view) Pre/Post Conference Room Rates (pre: January 3-4; post: January 9-10):$125 (without ocean view), $170 (ocean view) Deadline for Hotel Reservations at the above rates: Wednesday, December 3, 1997.
Room Check-in:	Check-in time is guaranteed anytime after 4:00 PM.
Room Check-out:Check-out time is 12:00 Noon Hotel Parking Fees:$10 per night. Please note that public parking is limited.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Recommended international airports for travel to the conference are San Francisco
International (SFO) or San Jose International (SJC). San Jose Airport is smaller and is
significantly closer to Monterey.

LOCAL AIRPORTS

When returning to the airport, please allow three hours driving time to San Francisco airport,
or two hours driving time to San Jose airport, plus two hours check in for international
destinations. Monterey airport (5 minutes to the Monterey Plaza Hotel conference site by taxi,
cost ~$11 one way) has connecting service from San Francisco and Los Angeles airports.

San Francisco International Airport:Distance from airport to conference site is ~ 120
miles and takes about 2.5 hours driving time.

http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/sfo/index.htmYahoo! Maps http://www.proximus.com/yahoo/

http://www.quickaid.com/airports/sfo/company/ypcat.html

San Jose International Airport:Distance from airport to conference site is ~70 miles and
takes about 1.5 hours driving time.

http://www.sjc.org/airlines.htmYahoo! Maps http://www.proximus.com/yahoo/

Monterey Peninsula Airport:served by Air 21, Alaska, American, British Airways, Canadian,

Continental, Delta, Northwest, Reno Air, United, US Air.

http://www.cybershore.com/monterey/air.htmYahoo! Maps http://www.proximus.com/yahoo/

CAR RENTAL INFORMATION

Car rentals are available at the above three airports from the following companies:
Alamo Rent-A-Car 1-800-GO-ALAMO

Avis Rent-A-Car 1-800-230-4898 http://www.avis.com/talk_to_us/phone-can-usa.html

Hertz Rental Cars1-800-654-3131 http://www.hertz.com/

For a list of all car rental companies at San Francisco Airport:

http://www.quickaid.com/airports/sfo/company/carrent.html

SHUTTLE SERVICE

Monterey/Salinas Airbus provides scheduled bus service from San Francisco International
Airport and San Jose Airport to Monterey. One way fare is $35, Round Trip $60. Scheduled
runs from the airport to the Monterey Transit Plaza, from where a short taxi ride (~$5 one
way) can take you to the Monterey Plaza Hotel. 1-800/291-2877 (for US and Canada),
Direct 1-408/442-2877
http://www.quickaid.com/airports/sfo/company/2605.html

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

WELCOME RECEPTION

Wine and hors d'oeuvres welcome you at the conference reception at the Monterey Plaza
Hotel on Sunday, January 4, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Early registration will be available at
that time.

OPENING NIGHT CONCERT

A cello recital will be held on Monday evening, January 5, at the historic San Carlos Cathedral
by the renowned Russian cellist, Maestro Michail Galfandbein, formerly the principal cellist
of the St. Petersberg Philharmonic Orchestra, accompanied by his wife, Irina Sharogradsky,
former Professor of Piano at the Rimsky-Korsakov Music College of the St. Petersburg Music
Conservatory. Companions are welcome.

Conference Shuttle Bus Schedule

SOCIAL PROGRAMS