{"id":74,"date":"2014-03-11T10:43:44","date_gmt":"2014-03-11T10:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ehps2015.org\/?page_id=58"},"modified":"2015-07-08T09:31:58","modified_gmt":"2015-07-08T09:31:58","slug":"travel-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/biocultural2015\/travel-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Info"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in-from-bottom&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;0.5&#8243; font_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Airlines<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Book your flights to the <strong>\u201cBiocultural 2015 Meeting\u201d<\/strong> online at <a href=\"https:\/\/book.austrian.com\/app\/fb.fly?action=preload&amp;evoucher=BIO15&amp;journey=2&amp;mode=date&amp;l=EN\" target=\"_blank\">www.austrian.com<\/a> and save 15% on all applicable fares! To do so, simply enter the following code in the eVoucher field on the Austrian homepage booking engine:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Code:\u00a0BIO15<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3>Conditions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Booking period: now until December 12<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Valid for flights to <strong>Larnaca via Vienna <\/strong>and return as of December 4<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015 until December 19<sup>th<\/sup>, 2015 (final date for return flight) on OS operated flights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;1629&#8243; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Book your flights <a href=\"https:\/\/book.austrian.com\/app\/fb.fly?action=preload&amp;evoucher=BIO15&amp;journey=2&amp;mode=date&amp;l=EN\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Airports and Airport Transfers<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cyprus has two (2) airports:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>The Larnaca International Airport, which is located about 5km (3 miles) from Larnaca and 142 km (88 miles) from Paphos.\u00a0For more information, maps and flight schedules please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprusairports.com.cy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cyprus Airports Official Website (Larnaca)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Paphos International Airport, which is located about 15km (9 miles) from Paphos and 142 km (88 miles) from Larnaca.\u00a0For more information, maps and flight schedules please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprusairports.com.cy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cyprus Airports Official Website (Paphos)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Airport Transfers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"justify\">Please note that participants have the following options for their transfers from \/to the airport:<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\">Private Taxi Transfers<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\" align=\"justify\">Arrange for transfers by taxi through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences. These transfers are bookable online through\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyconferences.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.easyconferences.org<\/a>. These transfers can be private (max 3 persons) or shared, are inclusive of meet and assist, and the service is quaranteed.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\">Airport Taxis<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\" align=\"justify\">Get an airport taxi on arrival to the airport. Service is quite good, but at times one may have to wait and prices may vary depending on the time of arrival.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\">Car rentals<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\" align=\"justify\">Participants may opt to hire a car during their stay, and thus use it for their airport transfers. Cars may be reserved through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences at special conference rates and are bookable online through\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyconferences.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.easyconferences.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Public Transportation<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: justify;\">A list of all buses around Cyprus including night buses, rural buses and intercity buses can be found on &#8220;Cyprus by Bus&#8221; website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprusbybus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.cyprusbybus.com<\/a>. The buses are separated by city while route details, timetables and maps are available for each route.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Please visit the official website of &#8220;EMEL Buses&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.limassolbuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.limassolbuses.com<\/a> to view all routes within Limassol centre and suburbs.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Larnaca Airport\u00a0to Limassol<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> From Larnaca Airport use the <em>Limassol Airport Express coaches<\/em>\u00a0(50\u00a0minutes shuttle service) in order to reach Limassol city (last bus stop &#8220;Saint George Havouzas&#8221; &#8211; shuttle bus stop). Please visit their webpage for more information and timetable: <a href=\"http:\/\/limassolairportexpress.eu\/?page_id=8\" target=\"_blank\">www.limassolairportexpress.eu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Afterwards, you can use Limassol public buses \u2018EMEL\u2019 to find a route to your accommodation hotel.\u00a0Please visit their webpage\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.limassolbuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.limassolbuses.com<\/a> for routes and timetables. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: justify;\">To view a complete map of available routes, please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.limassolbuses.com\/english\/ASTIKES_MAP_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Paphos Airport\u00a0to Limassol<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Option 1:<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Once you arrive at Paphos Airport, you can take the direct service to Limassol (Ag. Georgios Havouzas bus stop); handled by <em>Limassol Airport Express coaches <\/em>(45 minutes shuttle service). You may visit <a href=\"http:\/\/limassolairportexpress.eu\/?page_id=8\" target=\"_blank\">www.limassolairportexpress.eu<\/a> to check the timetable that matches your flight.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Afterwards, you can use Limassol public buses \u2018EMEL\u2019 to find a route to your accommodation hotel.\u00a0Please visit their webpage\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.limassolbuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.limassolbuses.com<\/a> for routes and timetables. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: justify;\">To view a complete map of available routes, please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.limassolbuses.com\/english\/ASTIKES_MAP_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Option 2:<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Once you arrive at Paphos Airport, you can use the public bus route 613 to reach Pervola-Karavela Station. Please visit &#8216;OSYPA Buses&#8217; website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pafosbuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.pafosbuses.com<\/a> to find map and timetable.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 2:<\/strong> From Pervola-Karavela Station use the Public Bus Company &#8216;Intercity Buses&#8217;: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.intercity-buses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.intercity-buses.com<\/a> to get to Limassol City (New Port Station).<br \/>\n<strong>Step 3:<\/strong> At the New Port Station in Limassol you can hop on &#8216;EMEL Buses&#8217; to reach your hotel. Please visit &#8216;EMEL Buses&#8217; routes and timetable at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.limassolbuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.limassolbuses.com<\/a>. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px; text-align: justify;\">To view a complete map of available routes, please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.limassolbuses.com\/english\/ASTIKES_MAP_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">General Info<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>The voltage on the island is 240 Socket outlets are of flat 3 pin-type.<\/li>\n<li>English is the second language and is widely spoken. A greater Knowledge of French and German is increasingly noticeable.<\/li>\n<li>The currency of the Republic is the Euro.<\/li>\n<li>Banks in Cyprus open for the, public from 08:30 to 13:30 midday. Certain banks in tourist areas open during the afternoon.<\/li>\n<li>All types of medication are available in well stocked pharmacies all over Cyprus.<\/li>\n<li>Telephone: Cyprus automatic telephone dialing system reaches 206 countries. Telecards can be purchased from Post Offices, kiosks and souvenir shops.<\/li>\n<li>There are two international airports in Cyprus, at Larnaca and Pafos.<\/li>\n<li>The two main ports are in Lemesos and Larnaca.<\/li>\n<li>Around 30 airlines connect Cyprus directly with most European and Middle-East countries, which provide ongoing services to anywhere in the world.<\/li>\n<li>As from May 2004 Cyprus is a full member of the European Community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;1338&#8243; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; img_link_large=&#8221;yes&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Visa Requirements<\/h2>\n<h4>Important note for travelers<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As Cyprus is a candidate country bound to join the Schengen Area, Residents of non-EU countries who hold valid multiple-entry Schengen visas must first pass through a full Schengen member territory in order to utilize the visa in Cyprus. The Schengen Visa holder is allowed to travel to Cyprus directly from a Schengen member country without applying for a National Cypriot visa and stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their Schengen visa.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The above arrangements <strong>do not<\/strong> apply for persons holding a Turkish or Azerbaijani passport. If you are affected, please visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2006.nsf\/All\/BCD9E71A8FBBA8DCC225720B001D9AFE?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\">Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs website<\/a> on how to apply for a Cyprus Visa.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">For further information, please check the <a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/dgs\/home-affairs\/what-we-do\/policies\/borders-and-visas\/schengen\/index_en.htm\" target=\"_blank\">European Commission website<\/a> regarding Schengen Visas.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 1em; text-align: justify; line-height: 1.5em;\">Where Visas are being issued<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"justify\">Visas will be issued by all the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2006.nsf\/protocol04_en\/protocol04_en?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\">Diplomatic Missions<\/a> (Embassies and General Consulates) of the Republic of Cyprus, and by all the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2006.nsf\/protocol06_en\/protocol06_en?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\">Honorary Consulates<\/a> of the Republic of Cyprus abroad in their respective countries. Additionally visas can also be issued by the British High Commissions \/ Embassies in the following countries:<\/p>\n<p>ARGENTINE REPUBLIC, BAHREIN, HONG KONG, JAPAN, JORDAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KUWAIT, OMAN, SWITZERLAND, SUDAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ABU DHABI, DUBAI) and UZBEKISTAN.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The above information is based on information provided by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2006.nsf\/All\/BCD9E71A8FBBA8DCC225720B001D9AFE?OpenDocument#7\" target=\"_blank\">Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in-from-bottom&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;0.5&#8243; font_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column_text] Airlines Book your flights to the \u201cBiocultural 2015 Meeting\u201d online at www.austrian.com and save 15%&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"page-sidebar.php","meta":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/biocultural2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/biocultural2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/biocultural2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/biocultural2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/biocultural2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/biocultural2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1630,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/biocultural2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74\/revisions\/1630"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/biocultural2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}