G E N E R A L    A N D   T R A V E L  I N F O


Official Language

    The official language of the Conference is English.
Invitation Letter

    An official invitation letter from the NAPP 2003 Organizing committee; will be provided upon request. It is understood that such an invitation is intended to help potential participants to raise funds or to obtain a visa. This invitation does not imply a commitment to provide any financial support. Request should be sent to the Conference secretariat.

Certificate of Attendance

    Certificate of Attendance will be available at the registration desk upon request.

Passport and Visa

    A valid passport is required for entry into Croatia. Very few nationalities must have a visa. Please consult the nearest Croatian Consulate for specific details.

Personal Insurance

    The Conference registration fee does not include insurance. Participants are responsible for their own insurance. Health and accident insurance is recommended and has to be purchased in your country of origin.

Weather

    The weather in Dubrovnik in May is sunny and very pleasant with an average daytime temperature of 23oC. Average temperature of the sea near Dubrovnik in May is 21oC. Typical wind in summer is mistral (NW).

Electricity

    Electricity is supplied at 220 Volts A/C, 50 Hz cycle.

Currency and Exchange Facilities

    The official currency of the Republic Croatia is the Croatian kuna (HRK). Foreign currency  may  be exchanged at banks exchange counters and  exchange offices at post offices and travel agencies, hotels, and airports. All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, stores, and restaurants.

Business hours

    Normal working hours are from 8 a.m.; to 7 p.m. Most of the shops are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday. On Saturdays the shops are open until 2 p.m. and are closed on Sundays.




Official Airline Carrier

The official Airline Carrier for NAPP 2003 Conference is Croatia Airlines. To obtain 25% discount on all applicable published IATA airfares, please fill in the voucher, and, along with invitation letter from the NAPP 2003 Organizing committee, remit it to your nearest Croatia Airlines office. The ticket purchase receipt should be sent to NAPP 2003 organizers. This will be useful mainly for travel within Europe. Please check location of Croatia Airlines sales offices.




U S E F U L   L I N K S

Travel in Croatia
Croatian Airlines
Dubrovnik Airport
Autobusni kolodvor Zagreb
HZ - Croatian Railways
Jadrolinija
Travel from Italy to Croatia
Useful addresses
Croatian Embassy info
Danny Travel Inc.

Useful info and hints about traveling in Croatia
Croatian Airlines timetables
Dubrovnik Airport Informations
Timeteble for a Zagreb bus terminal
Timeteble for a Croatian Railways
Jadrolinija, ferry and boat connections along Adriatic
How to travel from Italy to Croatia by train, bus, boat...
Croatian Tourist Offices in US and Europe
Croatian Embassy in Washington D.C., USA
Danny Travel, special airline rates from US to Croatia