Hotels, Travel & Venue
Accommodations
The conference will be held at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort, USA. Waikoloa beach resort is located on 15 acres fronting the Anaeho'omalu Bay beach, and is walking distance to shopping, dining, golf and ocean sports in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii.
A room block has been established at the special rate of 180 USD single / double occupancy + tax per night. Complimentary high-speed internet connection is available, as well as daily self-parking; and local, inter-island, toll free, and long distance calls to United States and Canada.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738 USA
Phone: 1-800-266-9432
Housing Deadline: 12 January 2012
Travel Information
Hawaii's Big Island is an unrivaled expression of the power of nature. From the molten magma flowing from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to the snow-capped heights of Maunakea; from the green rainforests of the Hamakua Coast to the jet-black sands of Punaluu Beach; you'll find all but two of the world's climatic zones within this island's shores. Learn more about the history of the island and its geography and climate as well as travel tips and information.
This Waikoloa Beach Marriott does not provide shuttle service from the airport.
Alternate Transportation from Kona International Airport
SpeediShuttle – 51 USD (one way)
Taxi Service
Estimated taxi fare: 65 USD (one way)
Taxi service is provided by various independent companies curbside fronting baggage claim areas A and B.
Roommate Requests
If you are interested in sharing a room and don't yet have a roommate, AGU will facilitate that process. We are compiling a list of those who are looking for roommates and will send it to those who are interested. Potential roommates will communicate directly with each other to make their housing arrangements.
Please send an e-mail to chapman-remotesensing@agu.org Subject line: "Send Roommate List". Include the following information: Name; gender; arrival date; departure date; e-mail address and anything else you deem noteworthy for a potential roommate.