Novel Techniques in Microscopy (NTM)
Housing and Travel
- Hotel Reservations
- Travel / Letters of Invitation
- Transportation
About Monterey
Monterey County highlights everything that's best about California. From Monterey's seaside restaurants to the Salinas Valley's hillside vineyards, from Big Sur's redwood groves to Pebble Beach's perfectly groomed golf courses, from Salinas' old-fashioned rodeo to Carmel-by-the-Sea's elite music and art festivals, Monterey has a feast of fun just waiting to be sampled.
Monterey offers iconic California experiences. Take a drive down Highway One, winding along the breathtaking Big Sur coastline, and experience the top road trip in the United States. Sip handcrafted wines at tucked-away tasting rooms where the winemaker might just be the person pouring. Take a surfing lesson – and catch a glimpse of a barefoot beach wedding as you ride your board to shore. Play eighteen holes at legendary golf courses or just hang out at the nineteenth hole and watch the pros practice. Monterey County is your destination for a perfect California vacation.
For more information about Monterey, please visit http://www.monterey.org/visitorinfo.html or http://www.seemonterey.com/
Hotel Reservations
The housing deadline for Optics in Life Science Congress is March 14, 2011!
A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for the convenience of the Optics in Life Science Congress attendees at the Hyatt Regency Monterey.
The meeting rates are:
| Single Room |
USD $ 145 |
| Double Room |
USD $145 |
Optics in Life Science Congress attendees staying at the Hotel will enjoy complimentary wireless internet in guest rooms and public areas.
Reservations may be made in two ways:
- Online
- Call the hotel directly +1 (831) 372-1234 or toll free at +1 (800) 824-2196 for the in-house reservations department and request the 2011 Optics in Life Sciences Congress. The reservations department is opened 24 hours, 7 days a week for your convenience.
All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. Hotel will charge one night’s room and tax at the time of reservation. This amount will be refundable up to 48 hours prior to arrival date.
1 Old Golf Course Road,
Monterey, California, USA 93940-4908
Tel: +1 831 372 1234 Fax: +1 831 375 3960
Travel / Letters of Invitation:
Attention Nationals and Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries:
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
As of 12 January 2009, all nationals and citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries will be required by law to obtain a travel authorization prior to initiating travel to the United States under the VWP. This authorization may be obtained through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), a free internet application administered by the Department of Homeland Security though a U.S. government Web site.
Register Online for entry to the United States
Visa Waiver Program Frequently Asked Questions
Letters of Invitation:
The application process for an international visa can take up to six months or more. You will need to apply for your visa as early as possible, but no later than three months before you wish to enter the US.
One factor that increases the processing time is the personal interview, now required for most applicants as a standard part of visa processing. As soon as you know that you will need a visa for travel, you should contact the embassy or consulate to schedule an appointment for screening.
Individuals requiring letters of invitation to obtain travel visas may contact OSA directly by one of the following methods:
- Online: Letter of Invitation Request Form
- Fax: +1 202.416.6100
- Mail:
Optical Society of America, Meetings Department
2010 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
In all requests please include the following:
(When requesting letters for more than one individual, please include all information stated above for each person.)
- Your full name as it appears on your passport
- Your complete mailing address
- Your phone and fax numbers
- Indicate which meeting you will be attending
- If you are presenting a paper, include the title and the session in which that paper will be presented
- If you are exhibiting, please indicate that in your request
- Individuals from China should include the passport number, the date of birth and the gender of each person requesting an invitation letter
- Indicate which meeting you will be attending
All letters of invitation will be sent by airmail or by fax unless a Federal Express account number or credit card number with expiration date is provided on the original request. Please allow ample time for processing requests. OSA is not able to contact US or Canadian Embassies in support of an individual attempting to gain entry into the host country to attend an OSA meeting.
Weather:
April Weather in Monterey:
Average High Temperature: 64 °F (20°Celsius)
Average Low Temperature: 47 °F (11°Celsius)
Electricity:
Standard 120v/60c voltage electricity is used in hotels.
Currency:
The local currency is the US dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted. Traveler's checks are accepted at many businesses. For the latest currency exchange click here.
Transportation
Airline Travel
OSA has appointed American Airlines the official airlines for the Optics in Life Science Congress in Monterey, California, April 4-6, 2011. Discounted air travel is available. You may visit the American Airlines website at http://www.aa.com to search for available flights and use the authorization code 7641AY to receive your discount. You may also call the American Airlines Meeting Services Desk directly at 1.800.433.1790 for assistance with reservations and ticket purchases.
Area Airport
Getting to Hyatt Regency Monterey could not be more convenient. Fly directly into Monterey's hassle free airport located just 2 miles from the Hyatt. Daily non-stop flights from Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and San Francisco and connecting flights from hundreds of cities provide easy access to the Monterey Peninsula. The Monterey Peninsula Airport, with over 80 daily flights, is serviced by American/American Eagle, Delta/Delta Connection, United/United Express, and US Airways (formerly America West). Enjoy the convenience of the Monterey Peninsula Airport, with shorter boarding times, quick security checks and trouble-free transportation into Monterey.
Monterey Peninsula Airport (www.montereyairport.com) provides passenger service from Monterey with daily direct flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), LA/Ontario, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Denver, San Diego, Las Vegas. For a list of the airlines serving Monterey, visit the Monterey Peninsula Airport Website at www.montereyairport.com
Airbus service (Monterey-Salinas Airbus - Website: www.montereyairbus.com to airports in San Francisco and San Jose is also available from downtown Monterey.
Rental Cars
Avis Rent-A-Car is pleased to offer low rates with unlimited mileage to participants attending the IPR Meeting. For Avis contact 1.800.331.1600 and refer to the Avis Worldwide Discount Number D004076. Reservations may also be made online at Avis.
Driving Directions
From Monterey Peninsula Airport (1 1/2 miles):
Turn right on Garden Road, left on Mark Thomas Dr. Hotel is on left.
From San Francisco or San Jose (traveling South on Highway 101):
From 101 South, take the 156 West exit in the Prunedale area, just North of Salinas. Stay on 156 West for 6 miles until you reach Highway 1. Take Highway 1 South for 13.2 miles, then take the Monterey exit. The exit ramp drops onto Fremont Street, turn left onto Aguajito Road.
At the second signal light, turn left onto Mark Thomas Drive and turnright into our driveway. Follow the driveway up the hill, then veer right towards Registration/Lobby area. Approximate distances: San Francisco - 117 miles; from SF Airport - 102 miles; from San Jose - 70 miles.
From Los Angeles (traveling north on Highway 101):
From 101 North, take the Monterey Peninsula exit at Salinas. After exiting, turn right onto Sanborn Rd. At the 5th light, turn left onto Highway 68 West/Main St. Follow Highway 68 for 15 miles to the stoplight at Olmstead Rd. Turn right towards the Monterey Peninsula Airport. Take the first left onto Garden Road. Continue to the end of Garden Road. At the traffic light, take a left at Fairground Road which turns into Mark Thomas Drive. Next, turn left at the first traffic light leading you into our driveway, then veer to the right towards Registration/Lobby area. Approximate distances: from Los Angeles city limit - 350 miles.
From Other Areas:
From Interstate 5 (either North- or Southbound) - take Highway 152 West (towards Gilroy). At Highway 101, turn South (whether you are North- or Southbound) and follow above directions as from San Francisco/San Jose. From Highway 680 or 880 (East Bay area) - take Highway 680 or 880 towards San Jose until you reach 101 South. Follow above directions as from San Francisco/San Jose.
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