67th IFLA Council and General Conference
Hospitality Task Force: Practical Tips
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| Post Office |
The closest post office is in the Prudential Center.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 18:00, Saturday, 8:00 to 14:00Another nearby post office is located at 207 Massachusetts Avenue.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 18:00, Saturday, 7:30 to 12:00International postal rates and fees are available at: http://www.usps.gov/
| Shopping |
Store hours vary according to size of store and location. The shops closest to the convention center are the " Shops at the Prudential Center" and "Copley Place". Shops at both centers are open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 to 20:00. On Sunday, the Prudential shops are open from 11:00 to 18:00, the shops at Copley, 12:00 to 18:00. There are also many boutiques and stores on nearby Newbury Street. These stores usually open weekdays at 10:00 or 11:00 and have varying weekend and evening hours.
| Banking |
Bank hours are not standard, but banks in the Back Bay area of Boston are generally open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 or 10:00 to 17:00 or 18:00. A number of banks are open on Saturday mornings. Currency exchange services are available at larger banks, including the Fleet Bank in the Prudential Center, open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 to 18:00. Many hotels also offer these service to their hotel guests. A website for currency conversion information is: http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic or http://www.xe.net/ucc/.
Credit cards are widely accepted at all major hotels and most restaurants and shops. The basic monetary unit in the United States is the dollar. There are notes for five, ten, twenty, fifty, and one hundred dollars. A dollar is equivalent to one hundred pennies. In addition to the penny, there are coins equivalent to five, ten, and twenty-five pennies (called the nickel, dime, and quarter, respectively). Click to view pictures of U.S. paper currency, or coins.
| Transportation |
Public transportation is available through the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) network of subways, buses, and commuter trains. Information about routes and schedules can be obtained by calling 617-222-3200 or on the website: http://www.mbta.com. A "Boston Visitor's Pass" can be purchased for one, three, or seven days through the website, or call 617-222-5568 for further information.
To travel from Logan Airport to conference hotels, there are many forms of transportation available, including public transportation, private and hotel shuttles, and taxis. To travel via public transportation, take the Logan shuttle which travels between all airline terminals and the "Blue Line" subway station, seven days a week, from 04:00 to 01:00. Information about the various transportation options can be viewed at: http://www.massport.com/logan/getti.html. Contact information for individual airlines is available at: http://www.massport.com/logan/airli.html
| Touring with Children |
Last Updated: Friday, 04-May-2001 11:08:27 EDT
As in all large cities, children should be supervised by an adult at all times. Conference participants must make all arrangements for child care. Most hotels offer childcare services. Please note that conference volunteers are not permitted to supervise children.