The Hotel Galvez
APT has negotiated a special guest rate of $132 for conference attendees. Please note that there is an additional 15% occupancy tax. You are responsible for making your hotel arrangements. If you would like to make reservations at the Hotel Galvez, please call 409.765.721 or call Wyndham at 80 0.96.3426 - be sure to mention that you are attending the APT Conference to receive the reduced rate. If the Hotel Galvez is fully booked, please feel free to contact the APT office for additional area hotel information at info@apti.org or call APT toll free at 888.723.4242.

The Hotel Galvez, which faces the Gulf of Mexico, is at the far end of Galveston Island about 50 miles southeast of Houston. The Hotel Galvez address is 2024 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 7550.

Arriving in Texas—the Airports
Two major airports service Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on the north side of Houston about 60 miles from the Hotel Galvez and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on the south side of Houston about 40 miles from the Hotel Galvez. There is no commercial airport on the island.

Because of its proximity and ease of use, the APT planning committee members highly recommend using Hobby for national flights. (International attendees can connect to Hobby through other ports of entry.)

Once you’re in Texas—Getting to the Hotel Galvez
There are three options: rent a car, take a shuttle, hire a taxi.

Car Rental
Avis is the preferred rental car company of APT 2004. Conference attendees may call Avis directly at 1-800-331-1600 to receive their best available car rental rates or click on link. When calling please use the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number: D086960.

Directions from the airports to Galveston Island are at www.galveston.com/transportation. Once on the island, stay on I-45, which turns into Avenue J (Broadway). Turn right on 25th Street (Rosenberg) and then left on Seawall Blvd. The hotel entrance is on the left.

Shuttle
APT has contracted with Galveston Limousine to provide discounted rates for APT conference attendees who book and pay for a seat in advance on-line at www.galvestonlimousineservice.com. Because the shuttle stops at other hotels prior to the Hotel Galvez, allow up to two hours for the trip from Hobby and up to three hours for the trip from Bush Intercontinental.

Galveston Limousine
409.740.546
Toll free: 800-640-4826
www.galvestonlimousineservice.com

Click on “Reservations.” You will receive an e-mail confirmation that includes directions to the airport pick-up locations.

Rates:
Hobby Airport: $30.00 per person one way or $45.00 round trip Bush Intercontinental Airport: $35.00 per person one way or $55.00 per person round trip
Reservations and payment must be made in advance on-line. Indicate you are with the Association for Preservation Technology or APT in the “Comments” section of the on-line reservation form.

Taxi
From the airport to the hotel:
Taxis are available outside each airport. Indicate that you are going to Galveston Island; some companies do not go off the mainland. Allow about 45 minutes from Hobby and 1 1/2 hours from Bush Intercontinental.

Houston Yellow Cab Company - 713.236. 1111
(up to four passengers can ride for the price of one)
From Hobby airport: $85 one way
From Bush Intercontinental airport: $125 one way

From the hotel to the airport:
From the Hotel Galvez back to the airport, Galveston Island taxis are available, but require an advance reservation. Cost is about $70 one way. Allow about 45 minutes to Hobby and 1 1/2 hours to Bush Intercontinental.

Galveston Island Cab Companies:
Galveston Yellow Cab Company - 409.763.3333
Tropical Taxi - 409.621.4000
Busy Bee - 409.762.6666

For more information
Contact The Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau at  www.galveston.com/transportation to learn more about the available options.

Once you’re at the Hotel Galvez—getting around
If you drive or rent a car, you may self-park for no charge, or valet park for $10 per night (with unlimited in/out privileges).

If you do not have a car, taxis are available, but must be called in advance.
(APT will provide transportation for all conference and workshop events except The Golf Challenge.)

Weather/Dress in Galveston
The climate on the Gulf Coast of Texas is moderated by the warm currents of the Gulf
Stream. Average high temperatures in early November are in the mid 70s with overnight lows in the low 60s. Dress will be generally casual. You may wish to bring something warm as there is always a chance a cold front will push down temperatures.