Travel Information

Transportation

Airport Transfers

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Airport shuttle hours are from 8:00 am to 12 midnight at the New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport.
Shaklee has negotiated discounted pricing ($28) for round trip shuttle service with Airport Shuttle Inc. If you purchase at the airport , round trip service is $30.
New Orleans Airport Shuttle ticket booths are located in the baggage claim area.
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Airport transfers run between $30-$40. For more information, please contact your individual hotel.

Taxi Service
One taxi service in New Orleans quoted the following rates from the airport to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel (Host Hotel). Rates do not include tip and vary depending on the number of passengers.

Number of People	Approximate Cost
1-2 people 3 people or more	$29 $12 per person

Event Shuttle Information

Please keep in mind that while you are free to book accommodations at the hotel of your choice, Shaklee will only provide event shuttle transportation between Shaklee Preferred Hotels (listed below) and official event locations in New Orleans. If you decide to stay at a hotel other than a Shaklee Preferred Hotel, you will be responsible for your own transportation to event sites.

Shaklee Preferred Hotels

Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel (HOST HOTEL)
InterContinental New Orleans
Loews New Orleans Hotel
Marriott New Orleans
Sheraton New Orleans
Astor Crowne Hotel

What to Pack

The average daily high temperature in New Orleans in August is approximately 90 degrees, while the average low temperature is 73 degrees. Being averages, it means that the range for actual temperatures may be even greater. Be sure to have light, breathable fabrics for during the day, but to also carry a sweater or lightweight jacket for the air-conditioned meeting rooms. Dressing in layers works best in the evening, to be prepared for temperature drops in the late afternoon/early evening hours.

Rain is always a possibility, so having an umbrella handy is also recommended.

Below is suggested attire for each type of event being held at the Global Conference. Please use these guidelines when planning what clothes to pack for your trip to New Orleans.

What to Wear

Event
General Sessions / Workshops	Business Casual Women: Pants and jacket, skirt and blouse, dress or suit Men: Slacks, open-collar shirt and sport coat or suit
Community Action Volunteer Activity	Depending on the activities in which you plan to participate, Clothes appropriate for light work (setting up classrooms, libraries, stocking shelves, building Get Clean kits, etc.) ? Clothes appropriate for heavier work (playground equipment set up, landscaping, etc.)
Shaklee All Attendee Activity	Clothes appropriate for light work (building Get Clean kits, etc.)
Black-Tie Dinner (Invitation Only)	Formal Evening Attire Women: Evening Gown (long or short) or Dressy Pantsuit Men:Tuxedo or dark suit and tie
Charity Dinner	Formal Evening Attire Women: Dress or Dressy Pantsuit Men: Suit and tie (black tie optional)

important Reminders

Photo ID to board the airplane.
Traveler's checks and credit cards, rather than a large amount of cash. Note traveler's check numbers in a place separate from the actual checks.
A spare pair of glasses or contact lenses, or a copy of your prescription.
Prescription medications. Be sure to bring enough to last your entire trip, or prescription re-fill orders. Keep prescription medicine in hand-carried items in the event you experience a delay in getting your checked bags.
Readily accessible medical information, including your doctor's name and contact information, as well as any necessary insurance cards.
Remember, due to new security rules, your checked luggage cannot be locked. However, it is good practice to lock any luggage once checked into the hotel. Keep the luggage keys with you at all times.
For current information from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on permitted and prohibited items, click here
Leave a copy of your itinerary, hotel name, address and telephone number, and the event schedule with a friend or relative.

Travel Safety

New Orleans, like most large cities, is generally safe but not immune from criminal activity. We want to do our best to ensure that all attendees have as enjoyable and safe an experience as possible while visiting, and thus offer these suggestions in an effort to keep you informed and remind you of potentially unsafe situations.

Sightseeing

Plan your route in advance; consult maps before leaving your hotel.
If you get lost, ask directions from service providers such as hotel desk staff or police or traffic officers, or find an open business and ask directions inside. Avoid asking strangers on the street whenever possible.
If possible, locate in advance places on your route where you can go for help if necessary.
Be aware of your surroundings; leave an area if it appears unsafe.