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The climate of Zouk Mosbeh in July is usually sunny and warm (24‐35 degrees Celsius); this allows for light clothes and even swim suites for those interested in swimming in the Mediterranean. On the average, there are 300 days of sunshine each year, a fact which allows for a variety of outdoor activities. However, you will need a light blazer or jacket, especially when we visit mountain regions. Humidity is relatively high in coastal areas and low in the mountains. Entry Visa, Travel, and Transportation Entry visa for American and European participants could be acquired from the Lebanese Consulates in your home capitals and in major cities. Entry visas could be acquired at the Beirut International Airport (Ask the Lebanese Consulates). All major European and Asian airlines have daily direct flights to Beirut International airport (British Airline, British Mediterranean, Air France, Alitalia, Lufthansa, Czech Airlines, Olympic Airways, Cyprus Air, etc. Travelers from the USA can connect in London, Paris, Rome, Milano, Frankfurt, Prague, Athens, Larnaca, etc. The conference organizers will arrange for scheduled taxi service transportation to and from airport. The trip from the airport to the Guest House and the Hotel should take about 30‐40 minutes according to traffic and should not cost more than US$25.00. All participants will need to send their travel itineraries to the Conference Organizing Committee so they may make use of this secure taxi service. All transportation for scheduled activities will be provided by the conference organizers in modern air‐conditioned buses. However, if you would like to visit some places on your own, you can rent a car or hire a taxi by calling: Elegance Taxi: Tel. 09-333332 or Mobile 03393403. (Also you may call reception desks for taxi services). NB. Never hire a road taxi; drivers always overcharge. Places of great touristic attraction within the same region of the conference venue include the City of Jounieh, Kaslik (a shopping center), the Grotto of Jeita (one of the world’s most fabulous caverns), and the Virgin Lady of Harissa (overlooking the Bay of Jounieh and reached by cable or by car). For more information, kindly write to: Professor Naji Oueijan, Conference Chair noueijan@ndu.edu.lb or noueijan@hotmail.com Address Notre Dame University‐Loueize POBox: 72‐Zouk Mikayel Keserwan, Leabnon Office Tel: +961‐9208‐511 Personal Mobile: +961‐3666163 |
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