Bethesda, MD 17 – 19 November 2012
Hotel and Travel Information
Location and Accommodation
The workshop will take place at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. The International Baccalaureate (IB) has arranged preferred room rates for this workshop. Reservations must be made before Thursday, 25 October 2012.
Bethesda North Marriott Telephone (301) 822-9200
5701 Marinelli Road Reservations 1-800-468-3571
Bethesda, MD 20852 Facsimile (301) 822-9201
Check-in 4:00pm Check-out 12:00pm
Single/Double Rate USD $114.00
Additional Person USD $10.00 per person, per night
Rates are quoted in US dollars and are exclusive of all taxes.
**Please note: Checks must be received by the hotel at least 14 days prior to the date of arrival and must include room and tax for the total amount of hotel stay.
Workshop Schedule Outline
DATE |
EVENT |
TIME |
Friday, 16 November 2012 (Day 0) |
Workshop check-in |
4:00pm |
Saturday, 17 November 2012 (Day 1) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
General Session |
8:00am |
|
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
9:00am – 4:30pm |
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Sunday, 18 November 2012 (Day 2) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
8:30am – 4:00pm |
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Monday, 19 November 2012 (Day 3) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes & beverage break |
8:30am – 11:45am |
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International Travel
- All non-citizens must present proof of citizenship to enter the United States or Canada.
- An acceptable form of identification is a valid passport.
Ground Transportation
- The hotel is close to three major airports. It is approximately 23 miles away from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), approximately 25 miles away from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and approximately 36 miles away from Baltimore/Washington International (BWI).
- Taxicabs are approximately USD $55.00 one-way from DCA, USD $60.00 one-way from IAD, and approximately USD $70.00 one-way from BWI.
- The hotel is located approximately 0.3 miles from the White Flint Metro Station. DCA is the only airport that is currently serviced by the Washington Metro System.
- Rates subject to change.
Parking
- The hotel offers a discounted rate for self-parking for approximately USD $15.00 per car, per day inclusive of taxes.
- Valet parking is not available.
- Rates are subject to change.
Miscellaneous
- Please remember that meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely.
- It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to all sessions.
