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2012 Workshops Schedule
A deposit of $200 is required to hold your spot on all but three of the workshops being offered in 2012. The Kodiak, Alaska Workshop ,the Kerala, India workshop and the Lyon/Provence France workshop require an approximate 50% deposit.
Your final payment, the "balance due" for every workshop must be paid on or before 60 days prior to workshop's inception. We will send out reminder notices of your balance due a week before the 60 day mark.
Payment method: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS and PAYPAL Waiting List: WHEN A WORKSHOP IS FULL, YOU CAN EMAIL ME DIRECTLY bryanfpeterson@mac.com and ASK TO BE PUT ON A WAIT LIST! IF A SPOT OPENS UP YOU WILL BE CONTACTED AND OFFERED THE SPOT.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 60 days prior to a workshop's inception you will receive a full refund of your deposit paid except for the following: You will only receive a 75% refund of the deposit paid if you are canceling your attendance in the Kodiak, Alaska, Kerala, India or Lyon/Provence workshop.
There are no refunds offered if a cancellation is made within 60 days or less of a workshop's inception BUT we will make every effort to accommodate your request for a full credit towards another workshop within 12 months of your date of cancellation, assuming you have paid in full for the workshop(s).
I look forward to working with you, re-connecting with old friends and making new ones!
Bryan
January 13-15 (Fri-Sun) Argentina $995.00 – 3 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Thursday, January 12th at 7pm. Sold Out 
Three full days in the historical City of Córdoba, the second most important city in Argentina and the main urban development in the central region of the country. Even though it is nestled in a vast valley, it is surrounded by the heights of various mountain range systems that create a unique microclimate. The city offers history, impressive sceneries, streets and promenades featuring tracks of ancient colonial architecture mingled together with modern buildings, and parks such as Sarmiento Park.
- Meet & greet Thursday, January 12 at 7:00 PM in the hotel lobby.
Workshop conducted Friday-Sunday, January 13-15.
- Fly into Cordoba City in the state of Cordoba, and we will arrange for a
large van to take everyone from the airport to Villa General Belgrano which is approximately a one-hour drive from Cordoba.
- Hotel: Howard Johnson Villa General Belgrano
Website: www.hjlavilla.com.ar
E-mail: reservas@hjlavilla.com.ar
Tel: +54 3546 461 499
January 28-29 (Sat-Sun) Ft. Lauderdale/Miami $695.00. – 2 day workshop w/models with a "meet and greet" evening of Friday, January 27th at 7pm 
Two full days with models-HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH PEOLPLE FOR STOCK! Bring all of your gear, tripod, laptop and your flash! Models provided in workshop fee.
- Meet & greet Friday, January 27 at 7:00 PM in the hotel lobby.
Workshop conducted Saturday & Sunday, January 28 & 29.
- Hotel: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
Website: www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/index.php
Main tel: 954-327-7625
Reservation tel: 1-800-937-0010
Website offers directions how to get there from Ft. Lauderdale or Miami International airports
February 10-12 (Fri-Sun) Abu Dhabi/Dubai $995.00 – 3 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Thursday, February 9th at 7pm 
Three full days in sunny Abu Dhabi-another welcomed respite for those caught in the winter cold. Emphasis in my on-location workshops will be on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition. We'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and basic flash, both indoors and outdoors, from landscapes to people, including the impressive Sheik Zayed Mosque!
- Meet & greet Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 PM in the hotel lobby.
Workshop conducted Friday-Sunday, February 10-12.
- Hotel: Traders Hotel Qaryat Al Beri Shangri-la
Between the Bridges,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Website: http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/abudhabi/traders
Email: thad@shangri-la.com
US toll-free tel: 1-866-565-5050
Outside the US visit the website for your applicable region
Toll-free:
Tel: (971 2) 510 8888
Fax: (971 2) 510 8999
February 18-20 (Sat-Mon) San Juan, Puerto Rico $995.00 – 3 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Friday, February 17th at 7pm
Three full days, we will stay in and explore the Old San Juan and Condado ocean front area, which for many are primary photographic targets. The area offers unbounding opportunities of beautiful beaches on the north shore, the El Yunque tropical forest, or the option to visit nearby Culebra or Vieques Islands for a truly tropical shooting experience.
- Meet & greet Friday, February 17 at 7:00 PM in the hotel lobby.
Workshop conducted Saturday-Monday, February 18-20.
- Hotel: The Gallery Inn
Calle Norzagaray 204-206,
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00901
Website: www.thegalleryinn.com
Email: reservations@thegalleryinn.com
Tel: 787-722-1808
Toll free: 1-866-572-ARTE(2783)
Fax: 787-977-3929
March 23-25 (Fri-Sun) Tucson, Arizona $995.00 – 3 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Thursday evening, March 22nd at 7pm Sold Out
Waitlist available, email bryanfpeterson@mac.com
After such a successful workshop in 2009, it's time to go back and do it all over again! Deserts, flowers, and the colorful downtown of Tucson make for "a something for everyone workshop!"
April 13-15 (Fri-Sun) Dallas, Texas $995.00 – 3 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Thursday, April 12th at 7pm Sold Out
Waitlist available, email bryanfpeterson@mac.com 
Someone posted on my Facebook page, "It's about time y'all be coming down to the greatest city in the USA!" Well, yeah, it's been a while since I was in Dallas, but oh my, do I ever have some fond memories! Because Dallas really is a beautiful city with lots of photographic potential and because I have not done a workshop in Dallas in more than ten years, and because I love any excuse to say 'y'all' when I teach, I'm coming to Dallas. Looking forward to seeing y'all in April!
April 20-23 (Fri-Mon) Hoorn, Holland $1,195.00 – 4 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of April 19th at 7pm at the Hotel De PostHoorn Sold Out
Waitlist available, email bryanfpeterson@mac.com
Four full days touring the colorful tulip fields of West Friesland and Flevoland, as well as the many small and quaint towns and of course the many windmills that line the mirrored dikes. Emphasis in my on-location workshops will be on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition. We'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and basic flash, both indoors and outdoors.
- Meet & greet Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 PM in the Café De PostHoorn in the town of Hoorn, Holland
Workshop conducted Friday-Monday, April 20-23.
- Please note, because availability books up as much as up to a year in advance during this spectacular season not to be missed, finding accommodations can be challenging. We have, as a result, booked single rooms to check in Thursday, April 19 and check out Monday April 23 which you will pay for when you arrive at your hotel. We will be communicating hotel assignments prior to the workshop. Arrangements outside this can be made directly with the hotel should you wish a larger room or extend your stay before or after these given dates.
- Hotels:
Café De PostHoorn (5 rooms)
Breed 25/27
1621 KA Hoorn
Netherlands
Website: www.herbergdeposthoorn.nl/Main.html
Email: herbergdeposthoorn@planet.nl
Tel: +31 2292 14057
Fax: +31 2292 15257
Hotel Petit Noord (4 addl rooms)
Kleine Noord 53-55
1621 JE Hoorn
Netherlands
Website: www.hotelpetitnord.nl
E-mail: info@hotelpetitnord.nl
Tel: +31 (0) 229–212750
Fax: +31 (0) 229-215745
May 5-6 (Saturday-Sunday) Charleston, South Carolina $695.00 – 2 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Friday, May 4th at 7pm Sold Out
Waitlist available, email bryanfpeterson@mac.com 
A host of awards have been bestowed on Charleston, not the least of which was it's #2 ranking by Travel and Leisure in 2009 of "must see cities and towns in the USA" but perhaps the most telling reason of WHY I chose to include Charleston in my 2012 schedule was because I did two commercial shoots there over the past few years and can speak with great experience of its photographic potential, and the food is not too bad either!
- Meet & greet Friday, May 4 at 7:00 PM in the hotel lobby.
Workshop conducted Saturday-Sunday, May 5-6.
- Hotel: Best Western King Charles Inn
237 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Website: www.kingcharlesinn.com
Tel: 843-723-7451 or 1-866-546-4700
May 8-9 (Tues-Wed) Charleston, South Carolina $695.00 – 2 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Monday, May 7th at 7pm Sold Out
Waitlist available, email bryanfpeterson@mac.com
A host of awards have been bestowed on Charleston, not the least of which was it's #2 ranking by Travel and Leisure in 2009 of "must see cities and towns in the USA" but perhaps the most telling reason of WHY I chose to include Charleston in my 2012 schedule was because I did two commercial shoots there over the past few years and can speak with great experience of its photographic potential, and the food is not too bad either!
- Meet & greet Monday, May 7 at 7:00 PM in the hotel lobby.
Workshop conducted Tuesday-Wednesday, May 8-9.
- Hotel: Best Western King Charles Inn
237 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Website: www.kingcharlesinn.com
Tel: 843-723-7451 or 1-866-546-4700
May 21-22 (Mon-Tues) New York, NY $695.00 – 2 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Sunday, May 20th at 7pm Sold Out
Waitlist available, email bryanfpeterson@mac.com
A city so nice, they named it twice. Two full days in New York-need I say more!? Emphasis in my on-location workshops will be on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition. We'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and basic flash, both indoors and outdoors. - Meet & greet Sunday, May 20 at 7:00 PM in the hotel lobby.
Workshop conducted Monday & Tuesday, May 21-22.
- Hotel: New Yorker Hotel
481 Eighth Ave & 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Website: www.newyorkerhotel.com/index.html
Tel: 212-244-0719 or 1-888-298-2054
Fax: 212-760-0651
Taxi fare from JFK Airport approximately $45-$50 without gratuities
Taxi fare from LaGuardia Airport approximately $35 without gratuities
May 24-25 (Thu-Fri) New York, NY $695.00 – 2 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Wednesday, May 23rd at 7pm Sold Out
Waitlist available, email bryanfpeterson@mac.com
 A city so nice, they named it twice. Two full days in New York-need I say more!? Emphasis in my on-location workshops will be on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition. We'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and basic flash, both indoors and outdoors. - Meet and greet Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00 PM in the hotel lobby.
Workshop conducted Thursday & Friday, May 24-25.
- Hotel: New Yorker Hotel
481 Eighth Ave & 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Website: www.newyorkerhotel.com/index.html
Tel: 212-244-0719 or 1-888-298-2054
Fax: 212-760-0651
Taxi fare from JFK Airport approximately $45-$50 without gratuities
Taxi fare from LaGuardia Airport approximately $35 without gratuities
June 2-3 (Sat-Sun) Chicago $695.00 – 2 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Friday, June 1st at 7pm in the lobby of the Hard Rock Hotel on Michigan Ave.
Two full days in beautiful Chicago with it's wide streets, quaint neighborhoods and amazing architecture with the emphasis on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition. We'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and basic flash, both indoors and outdoors.
June 5-6 (Tue-Wed) Chicago $695.00 – 2 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Monday, June 4th at 7pm
 Two full days in beautiful Chicago with it's wide streets, quaint neighborhoods and amazing architecture with the emphasis on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition. We'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and basic flash, both indoors and outdoors.
June 25-29 (Mon-Fri) Lyon/Beaujolais/Provence, France $2,195.00* - 5 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Sunday, June 24th at 7pm in the lobby of the St. Antoine Hotel in Lyon, France
Sold Out
Waitlist available, email bryanfpeterson@mac.com
*Price includes your 3-night stay at La Hotel Prie St. Michael in the small village of Manosque, in Haute Provence, France
(http://www.presaintmichel.com/flash.html#/en/intro/) and all ground transportation beginning in Lyon through the duration of this 5-day workshop. Price DOES NOT include your two-night stay in Lyon, France.
ENROLLMENT IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO SIX STUDENTS!
Five full days in southern France beginning with the Lyon, France, the "gastronomic Capital of France" and a full day in the nearby Beaujolais Wine Region, (the French version of Tuscany) and three full days in the vibrantly rich and colorful lavender and sunflower fields of the area around Sault and the Valensole Plain. Visits to the many quaint villages of Provence, are included and as always, the workshop emphasis will be on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition. We'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and the creative use of flash, both indoors and outdoors.
July 2-6 (Mon-Fri) Lyon/Beaujolais/Provence, France $2,195.00* - 5 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Sunday, July 1st at 7pm in the lobby of the St. Antoine Hotel in Lyon, France
 *Price includes your 3-night stay at La Hotel Prie St. Michael in the small village of Manosque, in Haute Provence, France
(http://www.presaintmichel.com/flash.html#/en/intro/) and all ground transportation beginning in Lyon through the duration of this 5-day workshop. Price DOES NOT include your two-night stay in Lyon, France.
ENROLLMENT IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO SIX STUDENTS!
Five full days in southern France beginning with the Lyon, France, the "gastronomic Capital of France" and a full day in the nearby Beaujolais Wine Region, (the French version of Tuscany) and three full days in the vibrantly rich and colorful lavender and sunflower fields of the area around Sault and the Valensole Plain. Visits to the many quaint villages of Provence, are included and as always, the workshop emphasis will be on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition. We'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and the creative use of flash, both indoors and outdoors.
July 13-15 (Fri-Sun) Toronto, Canada $995.00 – 3 day workshop with a "meet and greet" the evening of Thursday, July 12th at 7pm
What's NOT to like about a three-day workshop in Canada's cultural, entertainment and financial capital? Exactly! So let's do it!
July 21-22 (Sat-Sun) Seattle $695.00 – 2 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Friday, July 20th at 7pm Sold Out
Waitlist available, email bryanfpeterson@mac.com
Two full days in the Emerald City, including downtown, Alki Point, and Queen Anne Hill with the emphasis on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition. We'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and basic flash, both indoors and outdoors.
July 28-29 (Sat-Sun) Seattle $695.00 – 2 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Friday, July 27th at 7pm
Two full days in the Emerald City, including downtown, Alki Point, and Queen Anne Hill with the emphasis on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition. We'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and basic flash, both indoors and outdoors.
August 17-19 (Fri-Sun) Philadelphia, PA $995.00 – 3 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Thursday, August 16th at 7pm 
Share the love in the City of Brotherly Love. Having done several commercial shoots in this great city was enough to convince me that 'Philly' is a city with great visual rewards but of course, those of you who live there, already know that! Emphasis in my on-location workshops will be on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition. We'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and basic flash, both indoors and outdoors.
- Meet & greet Thursday, August 16 at 7:00 PM in the hotel lobby.
Workshop conducted Friday-Sunday, August 17-19.
- Hotel: Embassy Suites Philadelphia Center City
1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19103
September 7-10 (Fri-Mon) Krakow, Poland $1195.00 – 4 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Thursday, September 6th at 7pm 
Four full days in Krakow, considered a cultural and intellectual capital of Poland that was the capital of Poland until 1596 when Warsaw assumed this role. The second largest city in Poland, it boasts a population of approximately 800,000 people. Magical and medieval, the city dates back to the 7th century AD, making it one of the oldest settlements in Poland. Considered a city of the kings up to the 17th century, the great Polish monarchs ruled the country from magnificent Wawel Castle located on the hill on the Vistula River, south of the city Market Square. The old city and its architecture have largely been left intact since the 13th century and the largely unspoiled Old Town is now considered an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city offers many beautiful architectural monuments, parks and even its own dragon ("legend of Krakow's dragon"). Laid out in 1257, the Rynek Glowny (Main Market Square) is one of the largest medieval market squares in Europe.
- Meet & greet Thursday, September 6 at 7:00 PM in the lobby of the hotel.
Workshop conducted Friday-Monday, September 7-10.
- Hotel: Hotel Polski "Pod Bialym Orlem"
ul. Pijarska 17
31-015 Kraków
Website: http://www.podorlem.com.pl
E-mail: hotel.polski@podorlem.com.pl
Tel/fax: +48 (0) 12 422 11 44
Fax: +48 (0) 12 422 14 26
- This hotel is only a few steps from Market Square and is a good value for your money. Prices start from about $100 US/night for a room with breakfast. One could not ask for a better location in the city center.
September 20-23 (Thurs-Sun) Venice & Burano, Italy $1,195.00 – 4 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Wednesday, September 19th at 7pm Sold Out
Waitlist available, email bryanfpeterson@mac.com 
Four full days in a city of magic, mystique and tradition. Wandering through the city's many narrow, twisting alleys, one cannot help but wonder what happened in that very spot hundreds of years ago. Atmosphere abounds at every corner with dripping greenery, window gardens, villas, palaces, canals, gondolas, piazzas and of course San Marco. The locals are some of the most friendly to be found anywhere. And let us not forget gelato! We will also venture for a day to the nearby island of Burano to capture it's abundant splendor of colorful houses, one after the other providing an amazing array of photographic possibilities.
- Meet & greet Wednesday, September 19 at 7:00 PM
Workshop conducted Thursday-Sunday, September 20-23
- Hotel: Best Western Hotel Ala
San Marco 2494
30124 Venezia
Website: www.hotelala.it
E-mail: info@hotelala.it
Tel: +39 041 5208333
Fax: +39 041 5206390
September 24-27 (Monday-Thursday) Venice & Burano, Italy $1,195.00 – 4 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Sunday, September 23 at 7pm Sold Out
Waitlist available, email bryanfpeterson@mac.com
Four full days in a city of magic, mystique and tradition. Wandering through the city's many narrow, twisting alleys, one cannot help but wonder what happened in that very spot hundreds of years ago. Atmosphere abounds at every corner with dripping greenery, window gardens, villas, palaces, canals, gondolas, piazzas and of course San Marco. The locals are some of the most friendly to be found anywhere. And let us not forget gelato! We will also venture for a day to the nearby island of Burano to capture it's abundant splendor of colorful houses, one after the other providing an amazing array of photographic possibilities.
- Meet & greet Sunday, September 23 at 7:00 PM
Workshop conducted Monday-Thursday, September 24-27
- Hotel: Best Western Hotel Ala
San Marco 2494
30124 Venezia
Website: www.hotelala.it
E-mail: info@hotelala.it
Tel: +39 041 5208333
Fax: +39 041 5206390
October 12-14 (Fri-Sun) Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia $995.00 – 3 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Thursday, October 11th at 7pm 
Famous for its rugged coastline and most notably Peggy's Cove, this is a repeat of last year's very successful workshop. In addition to the area in and around Peggy's Cove we will also spend a ½ day in downtown Halifax and a day trip to Lunenburg and Mahone Bay.
October 19-21 (Fri-Sun) Oregon $995.00 – 3 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Thursday, October 18th at 7pm 
Three full days in several of Oregon's most beautiful offerings. Fall color abounds and 11 waterfalls await you in Oregon's Largest State Park, Silver Falls and of course the Oregon Coast-rated as the most beautiful coastline in the world by thousands of people worldwide is just 90 minutes to the west. With the emphasis on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition, we'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and basic flash, both indoors and outdoors.
- Meet & greet Thursday, October 18 at 7:00 PM at the United baggage claim area of the Portland International Airport.
Workshop conducted Friday-Sunday, October 19-21.
November 13-17 (Tues-Sat) Kerala, India $2,595.00 – 5 day workshop with a "meet and greet" evening of Monday, November 12th at 7pm 
Another Photography Workshop that is being offered for the first time in 2012! Come and enjoy 5 full days in what National Geographic Traveler Magazine calls: one of the "ten paradises of the world" and "50 must see destinations of a lifetime" and Travel and Leisure names Kerala as "One of the 100 great trips for the 21st century". What part of this workshop will be your most memorable; the beaches, wildlife sanctuary's, the backwaters of interlocking rivers lakes and canals or the very colorful and friendly people of Kerala? One thing is for certain: Kerala offers up more photographic opportunity than anywhere else in all of India!
- Meet & greet Monday, November 12 at 7:00 PM in the Pride Hotel lobby.
Workshop conducted Tuesday-Saturday, November 13-17, checking out of hotel on Sunday, November 18.
- Included in the workshop fee (all of your lodging between evening of November 12th and morning of November 18th and all ground transportation beginning the morning of November 13th through November 18th).
- 5 Night's hotel accommodation in mentioned hotel or similar category.
- A 2-night venture to North Kerala, a more historic and cultural region that includes visits to some of the most interesting tribal villages.
- Daily breakfasts and 2 evening dinners.
- Air-conditioned Tempo Travelers & Toyota Innova for all transfers, sightseeing's and local running within the cities.
- Airport assistance.
- Fuel charges and drivers' allowances.
- 2.58 % govt. service tax.
- Current government, hotel, road, toll and interstate taxes
- Itinerary
| Day |
Date |
City |
Hotels |
Meals Included |
| 1 |
Nov 13 |
Cochin |
The Pride Hotel |
Breakfast |
| 2 |
Nov 14 |
Cochin |
The Pride Hotel |
Breakfast |
| 3 |
Nov 15 |
Wayanad |
Vythiri Resort |
Breakfast/Dinner |
| 4 |
Nov 16 |
Wayanad |
Vythiri Resort |
Breakfast/Dinner |
| 5 |
Nov 17 |
Cochin |
The Pride Hotel |
Breakfast |
| 6 |
Nov 18 |
Departure |
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*This workshop requires an approximate 50% deposit, $1,295.00, and the balance, $1,300.00, must be paid no later than 90 days prior to the workshop's inception.
- Not included in workshop fee:
- Airfare to Cochin
- Monument/park admission fees
- Lunch/dinner not previously specified
- Optional 4.5 hour Row boat ride = approx $ 15 per person (too be decided at our meet and greet)
- Optional Kathakali dance performance and visit to the dance college = approx US$ 300 total for group (again, to be decided at our meet and greet)
December 1-4 (Sat-Tues) Ubud, Bali, Indonesia-$1,195.00 – 4 day workshop with "meet and greet" evening of Friday, November 30th at 7pm 
Ubud is located in the central uplands area of Bali, Indonesia. Visitors typically fly into Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) located on the southern tip of the island. The trip from the airport to Ubud takes 1-1.5 hours by car, depending on traffic conditions.
Four full days exploring Ubud, a town in central Bali, and it is regarded as the cultural centre of Bali. It is famous as an arts and crafts hub, and much of the town and nearby villages seems to consist of artists' workshops and galleries. There are some remarkable architectural and other sights to be found, and a general feeling of well being to be enjoyed, all thanks to the spirit, surroundings, and climate of the place. Rice terraces and paddies, temples, breathtaking landscapes and more, we will capture the atmosphere which many have proclaimed "is heaven on earth."
- Meet & greet Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:00 PM in the hotel lobby of the Kamandalu Resort and Spa.
Workshop conducted Saturday-Tuesday, December 1-4.
- Travel tips:
- Most visitors arrive in Bali and use the Visa On Arrival (VOA) service which will provide you with a 30 day tourist visa. Check the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.deplu.go.id/Pages/ServiceD...) for the list of eligible countries – as of June 2011 there are 52 eligible countries, but these can change every year or so. As you come down the escalators at Ngurah Airport, look for the VOA cashiers to the left side of the immigration hall. Purchase your visa for US$25 before you report to the immigration officer as he will need the receipt before he can stamp your passport. Other major currencies besides USD are also accepted for the VOA fee, and they will always give you any change in the local currency, rupiah.
- All hotels in Ubud – even the smallest guesthouse – will generally be happy to arrange for a driver to pick you up at the Ngurah Airport. Pick up by hotel-owned cars will usually come at a cost of US/A$40-$50, and pick up by a freelance driver (with their own cars) that the hotel arranges will usually be less expensive. Alternatively, look in Trip Advisor's Ubud: Taxis and Rental Cars and arrange for one of the drivers listed there to meet you at the airport – in June 2011 the rate for an airport pick up/drop off from Ubud is around Rp. 250,000. After a long international trip, it can be very nice to see a driver with your name on a sign and know that your next stop with be the hotel check-in desk.
- There are NO shuttle bus services from the airport to Ubud (or to any of the hotel areas).
- Hotel: Kamandalu Resort and Spa
Jalan Andong, Banjar Nagi
Ubud 80571, Indonesia
Website: www.kamandaluresort.com/royalvillage/index.html
Tel: 0 36 197 5825
Expedia has shown rates on this resort far below the hotel website, be sure to check this out.
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