GENERAL INFORMATION
Congress dates: 18-21 April 2013 (Thursday-Sunday)
Congress languages: English and Croatian (no simultaneous translation)
Deadlines:
- for abstracts: up to 15 March 2013
- for early registration: up to 15 March 2013
Who should attend: all health professionals (including students), artists and art therapists, educators, representatives of patients and their families, advocates, industry.
Dubrovnik: The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', on the Dalmatian coast, was an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Dubrovnik was founded in the first half of the 7th century by a group of refugees from Epidaurum, who established their settlement at the island and named it Laus. The Latin name Ragusa (Rausa), in use until the 15th century, originated from the rock (Lat. lausa = rock). Opposite that location, at the foot of Srđ Mountain, the Slavs developed their own settlement under the name of Dubrovnik, derived from the Croatian word dubrava, which means oak woods. When the channel that separated these two settlements was filled in the 12th century they were united. From the time of its establishment the town was under the protection of the Byzantine Empire; after the Fourth Crusade the city came under the sovereignty of Venice (1205-1358), and by the Treaty of Zadar in 1358 it became part of the Hungarian-Croatian Kingdom, when it was effectively a republican free state that reached its peak in the 15th and 16th centuries. An economic crisis in Mediterranean shipping and, more particularly, a catastrophic earthquake on April 1667 that levelled most of the public buildings, destroyed the well-being of the Republic. This powerful earthquake came as a turning point in the city's development.
Dubrovnik is a remarkably well-preserved example of a late-medieval walled city, with a regular street layout. Among the outstanding medieval, Renaissance and Baroque monuments within the magnificent fortifications and the monumental gates to the city are the Town Hall (now the Rector's Palace), dating from the 11th century; the Franciscan Monastery (completed in the 14th century, but now largely Baroque in appearance) with its imposing church; the extensive Dominican Monastery; the cathedral (rebuilt after the 1667 earthquake); the customs house (Sponza), the eclectic appearance of which reveals the fact that it is the work of several hands over many years; and a number of other Baroque churches, such as that of St Blaise (patron saint of the city).
TRANSPORTATION TO DUBROVNIK
By plane: Dubrovnik airport Čilipi has direct flights with many cities all over Europe, as well as connections through Zagreb, Vienna, Munich, Rome, London, Frankfurt, Zurich. The airport is located approximately 23 km or 25 min from Dubrovnik city center.
Dubrovnik Airport - Dubrovnik International Airport
Important! For all clients buying flight tickets through Penta group allotments and reserving Lacroma or Tirena hotels through Penta as well - transfer from/to Dubrovnik airport is free of charge (pls. see PENTA FLIGHT ALLOTMENTS section for more information).
Transportation to the hotel: Valamar Lacroma is 6 km from the city center of Dubrovnik and 3 km from the bus terminal at Gruž harbour.
Airport bus: Eur 5 or 35 Kuna to city (Pile station) or to city bus terminal in Gruž harbour, you can pay in Euro. From Pile a local Nº 6 bus (having title: Dubrava or Babin kuk) goes to congress hotels; bus tickets can be purchased on the bus (15 Kunas) or at the kiosk (12 Kunas) only in local currency.
Dubrovnik public transport - http://libertasdubrovnik.hr
Taxis: Available all day round at Dubrovnik Airport, rate from airport to the congress hotels varies from Eur 35-50, oneway. Rate from Pile station to the congress hotels is cca Eur 10.
Bureau de change: Bureau de change can be found at the airports, most city center banks, Tourist Information Centers and travel outlets.
Currency & Banking: Croatia's unit of currency is the Kuna (Kn.), which is divided into 100 lipa. Coins come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 lipa, and 1, 2, and 5 Kuna. There are notes of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 kunas. The congress secretariat will be able to accept payment for registration fees and tickets in both Euros (€) and Kunas. You can pay in Kuna at any place or for any service or product you use. In some places you can pay in Euro or dollars. Be sure to establish the method of payment in advance if you wish to pay in any other currency than Kuna.Banks (Croatian: banka) are generally open Mon¬day to Friday 7.30 -19.00hrs and Satur¬day 7.30-11.30hrs. Money can also be changed in post offices, travel agencies and exchange bureaux (roatian: mjenjačnica), which have more flexible hours. The Kuna is approximately 1 EUR = 7,5 Kn.
Credit cards: Most hotels, restaurants and shops in Croatia accept major credit cards such as Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club and JCB; almost all ATMs accept major credit cards. Many banks have ATMs in front of their building.
Climate: Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild winters, lots of sunny days. Average spring temperatures: min. daily is 15.2°C, max. daily is 21.3°C.
Electricity: Voltage is 220 V; 50Hz. Sockets take 2 square-pin plugs. Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 V need a voltage converter and plug adapter.
Health care: EU citizens are entitled to free or reduced cost medical treatment at National Health Service hospitals. With the exception of accident and emergency treatment, all non-EU members will be charged for medical treatment and must have adequate health insurance when traveling.
Insurance: The organizers do not accept responsibility for individual medical, travel or personal insurance. All participants are strongly advised to make their own personal insurance arrangements before traveling to the congress.
Travel insurance: It is strongly recommended that visitors to Croatia arrange travel insurance to cover the loss of possessions and money as well as health and dental treatment.
Value-added tax (VAT): All purchases in Croatia are subject to VAT, which increases the cost of an item by 25%. This is generally already included in the requested price. Visitors from non-EU countries can claim a refund of VAT from selected shops on goods that are to be taken out of the country, under the Retail Export Scheme.
VISA INFORMATION
The nationals of the following countries do not need Croatian visas: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hellenic Republic, Honduras, Hong Kong (China), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazahstan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macao (China), Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, El Salvador, Saint Christopher and Nevis, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Swiss Confederation, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, United States of America, Vatican, Venezuela.
The Participants from all other countries are required to obtain Croatian visa prior to arrival to Croatia. The Participants coming from all countries that require Croatian entry visa in which there is an Embassy or Consular Office of Republic of Croatia do generally need to apply for visas there. The Participants are advised to check for the Embassy or Consular Office of Republic of Croatia which covers their country. If no such is given, the closest embassy or consular office should be contacted. For an overview of diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Croatia and all information regarding visa requirements please follow the link: Visa requirements overview - Ministry of Foregin Affairs and European Integration.
For detailed information including forms, please follow the links: Regulation on the visa regime and Visa policy of Croatia.
Full fee paying participants will receive their Letter of Guarantee on request free of additional charge. For participants paying reduced fee issuing Letter of Guarantee will incur additional fee of €50 if delivered by airmail or €130 if delivered by courier service.
The Partipants are strongly advised to start the visa procedure (send us below stated data) latest mid January 2013.
Also, send us following data needed to fill-in the Letter of Gurantee: Full name, Date and place of birth, Citizenship, Passport number, Passport issued in (city, country), Date of passport issue, Passport valid until, Country of origin/residence, Occupation.
Once you receve the Letter of Guarantee, visa application to the Croatian Embassy shall be lodged no sooner than three (3) months prior to the date of the intended trip.
Useful phone numbers:
Emergency number - 112
Police - 192
Fire Department - 193
Ambulance – 194
Congress languages: English and Croatian (no simultaneous translation)
Deadlines:
- for abstracts: up to 15 March 2013
- for early registration: up to 15 March 2013
Who should attend: all health professionals (including students), artists and art therapists, educators, representatives of patients and their families, advocates, industry.
Dubrovnik: The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', on the Dalmatian coast, was an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Dubrovnik was founded in the first half of the 7th century by a group of refugees from Epidaurum, who established their settlement at the island and named it Laus. The Latin name Ragusa (Rausa), in use until the 15th century, originated from the rock (Lat. lausa = rock). Opposite that location, at the foot of Srđ Mountain, the Slavs developed their own settlement under the name of Dubrovnik, derived from the Croatian word dubrava, which means oak woods. When the channel that separated these two settlements was filled in the 12th century they were united. From the time of its establishment the town was under the protection of the Byzantine Empire; after the Fourth Crusade the city came under the sovereignty of Venice (1205-1358), and by the Treaty of Zadar in 1358 it became part of the Hungarian-Croatian Kingdom, when it was effectively a republican free state that reached its peak in the 15th and 16th centuries. An economic crisis in Mediterranean shipping and, more particularly, a catastrophic earthquake on April 1667 that levelled most of the public buildings, destroyed the well-being of the Republic. This powerful earthquake came as a turning point in the city's development.
Dubrovnik is a remarkably well-preserved example of a late-medieval walled city, with a regular street layout. Among the outstanding medieval, Renaissance and Baroque monuments within the magnificent fortifications and the monumental gates to the city are the Town Hall (now the Rector's Palace), dating from the 11th century; the Franciscan Monastery (completed in the 14th century, but now largely Baroque in appearance) with its imposing church; the extensive Dominican Monastery; the cathedral (rebuilt after the 1667 earthquake); the customs house (Sponza), the eclectic appearance of which reveals the fact that it is the work of several hands over many years; and a number of other Baroque churches, such as that of St Blaise (patron saint of the city).
Flag |
Coat of arms |
Map of Croatia |
| Nickname(s): | "Pearl of the Adriatic","Thesaurum mundi" |
| Coordinates: | 42°38′25″N 18°06′30″ |
| Country: | Croatia |
| County: | Dubrovnik-Neretva county |
| Mayor: | Mr. Andro Vlahušić |
| City: | 21.35 km2 (8.24 sq mi) |
| Time zone: | CET (UTC+1) |
| Postal code: | 20000 |
| Area code: | 020 |
| Vehicle registration: | DU |
TRANSPORTATION TO DUBROVNIK
By plane: Dubrovnik airport Čilipi has direct flights with many cities all over Europe, as well as connections through Zagreb, Vienna, Munich, Rome, London, Frankfurt, Zurich. The airport is located approximately 23 km or 25 min from Dubrovnik city center.
Dubrovnik Airport - Dubrovnik International Airport
Important! For all clients buying flight tickets through Penta group allotments and reserving Lacroma or Tirena hotels through Penta as well - transfer from/to Dubrovnik airport is free of charge (pls. see PENTA FLIGHT ALLOTMENTS section for more information).
Transportation to the hotel: Valamar Lacroma is 6 km from the city center of Dubrovnik and 3 km from the bus terminal at Gruž harbour.
Airport bus: Eur 5 or 35 Kuna to city (Pile station) or to city bus terminal in Gruž harbour, you can pay in Euro. From Pile a local Nº 6 bus (having title: Dubrava or Babin kuk) goes to congress hotels; bus tickets can be purchased on the bus (15 Kunas) or at the kiosk (12 Kunas) only in local currency.
Dubrovnik public transport - http://libertasdubrovnik.hr
Taxis: Available all day round at Dubrovnik Airport, rate from airport to the congress hotels varies from Eur 35-50, oneway. Rate from Pile station to the congress hotels is cca Eur 10.
Bureau de change: Bureau de change can be found at the airports, most city center banks, Tourist Information Centers and travel outlets.
Currency & Banking: Croatia's unit of currency is the Kuna (Kn.), which is divided into 100 lipa. Coins come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 lipa, and 1, 2, and 5 Kuna. There are notes of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 kunas. The congress secretariat will be able to accept payment for registration fees and tickets in both Euros (€) and Kunas. You can pay in Kuna at any place or for any service or product you use. In some places you can pay in Euro or dollars. Be sure to establish the method of payment in advance if you wish to pay in any other currency than Kuna.Banks (Croatian: banka) are generally open Mon¬day to Friday 7.30 -19.00hrs and Satur¬day 7.30-11.30hrs. Money can also be changed in post offices, travel agencies and exchange bureaux (roatian: mjenjačnica), which have more flexible hours. The Kuna is approximately 1 EUR = 7,5 Kn.
Credit cards: Most hotels, restaurants and shops in Croatia accept major credit cards such as Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club and JCB; almost all ATMs accept major credit cards. Many banks have ATMs in front of their building.
Climate: Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild winters, lots of sunny days. Average spring temperatures: min. daily is 15.2°C, max. daily is 21.3°C.
Electricity: Voltage is 220 V; 50Hz. Sockets take 2 square-pin plugs. Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 V need a voltage converter and plug adapter.
Health care: EU citizens are entitled to free or reduced cost medical treatment at National Health Service hospitals. With the exception of accident and emergency treatment, all non-EU members will be charged for medical treatment and must have adequate health insurance when traveling.
Insurance: The organizers do not accept responsibility for individual medical, travel or personal insurance. All participants are strongly advised to make their own personal insurance arrangements before traveling to the congress.
Travel insurance: It is strongly recommended that visitors to Croatia arrange travel insurance to cover the loss of possessions and money as well as health and dental treatment.
Value-added tax (VAT): All purchases in Croatia are subject to VAT, which increases the cost of an item by 25%. This is generally already included in the requested price. Visitors from non-EU countries can claim a refund of VAT from selected shops on goods that are to be taken out of the country, under the Retail Export Scheme.
VISA INFORMATION
The nationals of the following countries do not need Croatian visas: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hellenic Republic, Honduras, Hong Kong (China), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazahstan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macao (China), Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, El Salvador, Saint Christopher and Nevis, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Swiss Confederation, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, United States of America, Vatican, Venezuela.
The Participants from all other countries are required to obtain Croatian visa prior to arrival to Croatia. The Participants coming from all countries that require Croatian entry visa in which there is an Embassy or Consular Office of Republic of Croatia do generally need to apply for visas there. The Participants are advised to check for the Embassy or Consular Office of Republic of Croatia which covers their country. If no such is given, the closest embassy or consular office should be contacted. For an overview of diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Croatia and all information regarding visa requirements please follow the link: Visa requirements overview - Ministry of Foregin Affairs and European Integration.
For detailed information including forms, please follow the links: Regulation on the visa regime and Visa policy of Croatia.
Full fee paying participants will receive their Letter of Guarantee on request free of additional charge. For participants paying reduced fee issuing Letter of Guarantee will incur additional fee of €50 if delivered by airmail or €130 if delivered by courier service.
The Partipants are strongly advised to start the visa procedure (send us below stated data) latest mid January 2013.
Also, send us following data needed to fill-in the Letter of Gurantee: Full name, Date and place of birth, Citizenship, Passport number, Passport issued in (city, country), Date of passport issue, Passport valid until, Country of origin/residence, Occupation.
Once you receve the Letter of Guarantee, visa application to the Croatian Embassy shall be lodged no sooner than three (3) months prior to the date of the intended trip.
Useful phone numbers:
Emergency number - 112
Police - 192
Fire Department - 193
Ambulance – 194