Travel Information

Airports
The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is an approximate 10 to 15-minute drive from the hotel. The Isla Grande Airport (SIG) is minutes from the hotel.

Airfares
In some circumstances, airfares to Puerto Rico from the continental U.S. may actually be less than flying to a continental destination. Below is a snapshot comparison of airfares.

Ground Transportation
By Taxi – The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is an approximate 10 to 15-minute drive from the hotel. The taxi fare for transportation to the hotel is between $15 and $20 USD. Smaller airlines serving the Caribbean region often fly into Isla Grande Airport (SIG). The airport is minutes from the hotel; taxi fares are $10 to $15 USD.

Currency
Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the U.S. and uses the dollar. The US dollar is often referred to as the "peso."

Passports and Visas
Passports and visas are not necessary for United States citizens, which mean that US citizens can travel freely in and out of the island without going through immigration or customs. US citizens only need to have some form of official government issued picture identification to enter Puerto Rico such as a current driver's license or a photo-identification card issued to non-drivers by a state's motor vehicles department.

Citizens of other countries have the same requirements as for entering the USA. Potential visitors must first obtain a visa; a non-immigrant visa for temporary stay. The 90-day "visitor" visa is a non-immigrant visa to enter the United States temporarily.

Official Letter of Invitation
Some countries require a Letter of Invitation to travel. An official Letter of Invitation may be obtained by contacting SABM at info@sabm.org with the Subject: "Letter of Invitation Request."

Weather
The average temperature in San Juan, Puerto Rico in the month of September is between 25°C/77°F and 31°C/87°F.
Average temperatures accessed February 4, 2010, www.accuweather.com.

Electricity
The electrical current in Puerto Rico is 110 volts, 60 cycles, AC. This is the same standard used in the U.S.

Language
The official language of the 2010 Annual Meeting is English. The official languages of Puerto Rico are Spanish and English with Spanish being the primary language.

Time Zone
Atlantic (AST) or UCT -4 hours.

Tipping
Tipping in Puerto Rico follows the lead of the U.S.; travelers should remember to tip in Puerto Rico. Many restaurants include a 10% to 15% service charge in the total cost of the meal. If you do leave a tip, consider 15% to 20% for your server and 10% for bartenders.

Venue
Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel
200 Convention Center Boulevard
San Juan, PR 00907
Phone: +1 787-993-3500
Fax: +1 787-993-3505

Additional Information about Puerto Rico
Meet Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico Convention Bureau
www.meetpuertorico.com

El Yunque Rainforest
www.elyunque.com
www.fs.fed.us/r8/el_yunque

Welcome to Puerto Rico http://welcome.topuertorico.org/index.shtml