Friends of the Environment

Abaco, Bahamas

Abaco Science Alliance 2008

General Information

Meeting Registration

Registrations are still being accepted and late registration will be accepted at the door.

The full registration fee is $100.00 per person and includes the cost of workshops. You will receive a confirmation letter by mail within 2 weeks of receipt of your Meeting Registration Form and payment. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and E-Mail to anita@friendsoftheenvironment.org. No refunds will be given for requests received after December 20, 2005. All refunds will be made by check. All refunds made by check will be issued by January 15, 2006.

Accommodations: Regattas of Abaco: http://www.regattas-of-abaco.com/

Can accommodate up to 6 people per room and has kitchen facilities. It is also within walking distance of the majority of restaurants etc. in Marsh Harbour. Contact them directly for reservations and get the “Friends of the Environment Special”. Tel: 406-857-2239 and ask for Barb.

Conference site:

The Hall at New Vision will be our conference site. Transportation will be provided from Regattas to and from the conference site.

Airport And Transportation Information

Marsh Harbour International Airport, located outside Marsh Harbour, is where all flights to Marsh Harbour arrive.

Airlines serving Marsh Harbour:

• Air Florida http://www.go-abacos.com/airflorida/afl_mhhtcb_daily.html
• American Eagle http://www.aa.com/
• BahamasAir http://www.bahamasair.com
• Cherokee Air http://www.cherokeeair.com/index.htm
• Continental Connection http://www.continental.com/
• USAir http://www.usairways.com/
• Vintage Props and Jets http://www.vpj.com/

Airlines from Nassau:

• BahamasAir http://www.bahamasair.com
• Abacoair (242-367-2266) http://www.abacoaviationcentre.com/Abacoair.html

Bahamas Fast Ferry offers service from Nassau into Sandy Point and you can bring your car if you wish.

• http://www.bahamasferries.com/

Taxis: Taxis are located outside the customs area at the airport. Taxi fare from the airport to Regattas is $ 15.00.

Rental Car: If you are interested in renting a car while in Marsh Harbour:

• Quality Star Auto Service 242-367-2976
• Sea Star Rentals http://www.go-abacos.com/seastar/
• A&P Car Rentals 242-367-2655
• H&L Car Rentals 242-367-4887

Eco-tours: On Saturday January 7, 2006 at 1 p.m. Trip location to be announced.

Ferry Trips to Hope Town, Guana Cay and Man-O-War Cay are available via http://www.abacoferry.com/ or http://www.alburysferry.com/

Websites to visit for more information

http://barometerbob.com/

http://www.go-abacos.com/

http://oii.net/

http://oii.net/Forum/abacoboard.shtml

http://www.abacoinet.com/

http://www.abacoinfo.com/

http://www.abaconian.com

http://www.abacos.com/

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