Fourth SIAM Conference on Geometric Design
By Air
Official Carrier for Continental USA and Canada
SIAM has selected American Airlines as the official carrier for
this meeting. Discounts are available to meeting attendees from November 2 - 12, 1995.
By flying American Airlines you become eligible for the following
discounts:
- 5% off of the Supersaver Fares (at least 7 days advance
purchase with a Saturday night stayover)
- 10% off of Standard Coach Fares (7 day advance purchase with
no Saturday night stayover)
SIAM has selected Get-A-Way Travel agency to assist attendees in
making travel arrangements. Get-A-Way Travel will make your
reservations on American or any airline of your choice. To take
advantage of the American discounts, you must book your
reservation through Get-A-Way Travel by calling 800-223-3863 or
215-379-6800. Ask for Carol Brecht. Be sure to mention that you
are attending the SIAM Conference on Geometric Design. Get-A-Way
Travel will issue your tickets and mail them to you. Those
wishing to make reservations directly with American Airlines in
Nashville call 800-492-9085. American Airlines will make your
reservations and mail the tickets to you.
Car Rental
Budget Rent A Car has been selected as the official car
rental agency for this meeting. The following rates are
available to attendees between October 30-November 13, 1995.
Budget is located at the Airport's in-terminal. All rentals
include unlimited mileage:
Type of Car Daily Rate Weekly Rate Daily Weekend
(1-4 days) (5-7 days) (Thu-Mon 2 day min.)
Compact $32.00 $160.00 $21.00
Intermediate $36.00 $180.00 $25.00
Full Size 2 doors $39.00 $195.00 $28.00
Full Size 4 doors $39.00 $195.00 $28.00
Luxury $49.00 $245.00 $49.00
Reservations
We encourage you to make advance reservations, as on-site
availability cannot be guaranteed. Make your reservations by
calling Get-A-Way-Travel at 215-223-3863 or 215-379-6800 and ask
for Carol Brecht or call Budget directly at 800-772-3773. Make
sure to mention you are attending the SIAM Geometric Design
Conference, November 6 - 9, 1995, Nashville, Tennessee and the
rate code VNR1/SIAM5 in order to receive the discounted rates.
- Cars must be picked up and returned to the same location.
- You must be at least 25 years of age and have a valid U.S. or
International Drivers License.
- You must have one of the following credit cards to rent a car:
American Express, MasterCard, or VISA.
- Refueling charges, collision insurance, and taxes are not
included in the above rates.
On occasion, the car rental agency may offer special rates that
are lower than the rates quoted above. As an attendee, you are
eligible for the lower of the two rates. In most instances, the
meeting discount rates are lower than those quoted to the general
public.
Airport Shuttle Service
The Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel does not provide
complimentary transportation to and from the airport. Airport
shuttle service is provided by Gray Line Tours which leaves the
airport (ground transportation level at foot of escalators)
approximately every 15 minutes. The shuttle leaves the hotel
approximately every 1/2 hour, beginning at 6:15 a.m. until 11:15
p.m. Shuttle service is available on call after 11:15 p.m. The
cost of the service is $8.00 one way and $14.00 round trip.
Taxi Service
To or from the airport, one-way taxi service is approximately
$17.00 - $18.00.
Driving Directions to the Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel
From the Airport (East on I-40)
Follow I-40 West to the Broadway Exit. Take the Broadway Exit
and make a left turn onto Broadway. Stay right on Broadway until
you reach the fork in the road. Veer right at the fork onto West
End Avenue. Follow West End Avenue going West until you reach
the Hotel which will be on your right just past 21st Avenue.
From the West on I-40:
Follow I-40 East until you reach the Broadway Exit. Take the
Broadway Exit and make a right turn onto Broadway. Stay right on
Broadway until you come to the fork in the road. Veer right at
the fork onto West End Avenue and follow West End Avenue until
you reach the Hotel which will be on your right just past 21st
Avenue.
From the South on I-24 or I-65:
Follow I-24 West or I-65 North until you come to I-40. Follow I-
40 West until you come to the Broadway Exit. Take the Broadway
Exit and make a left turn onto Broadway. Stay right on Broadway
until you reach the fork onto West End Avenue and follow West End
Avenue until you reach the Hotel which will be on your right just
past 21st Avenue.
From the North on I-24 or I-65:
Follow I-24 or I-65 South until you reach I-265-Memphis; follow
I-265 toward Memphis until you reach I-40; then follow I-40 East-
Nashville to the Broadway Exit. Take the Broadway Exit and turn
right onto Broadway at the traffic light. Stay right on Broadway
until you come to a fork in the road. Veer right at the fork
onto West End Avenue and follow West End Avenue until you reach
the Hotel which will be on your right just past 21st Avenue.
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