Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh–Durham (RDU), consistently ranked among the most efficient airports in North America, serves Raleigh and the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina. RDU is located along the western edge of Wake County, nearest to Morrisville, The Research Triangle Park and Cary: it is midway between downtown Raleigh and downtown Durham. RDU’s two main terminals (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) currently offer more than 350 daily arrivals and departures on eight major airlines. The airport also provides the latest technology, dining, shopping and services to make your travel experience more convenient and enjoyable. At RDU, arriving passengers find a variety of transportation options, ranging from shuttles to airport taxis to rental cars to buses and other transportation services. Transportation from the airport to the Raleigh city center can be provided by limousine and shuttle services, rental cars, taxi, transit bus service.

As Raleigh is characterized by cold winters and hot, humid summers, the best time to visit is during spring or autumn, when nature is at its best and the temperatures are comfortable enough.

Citizens of the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Kingdom of Brunei can visit the United States for up to 90 days without applying for a visa (as well as citizens of Andorra, Lichtenstein, Monaco and San Marino). Citizens of these countries must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before traveling. All other travelers must obtain a visa before visiting the United States. International travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the country.

There are more than 25 post offices in Greater Raleigh. Here are a few nearest to Raleigh hotel locations and attractions (see www.usps.com for more): Avent Ferry Location 2100 Lake Dam Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 +1 919 420 5230 Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday; 9 am to 12 pm, Saturday Cameron Village Location 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27605 +1 919 420 5230 Hours: 9 am to noon, 1 pm. to 4 pm, Monday through Friday

Extended-Hour Pharmacies CVS Address: 3914 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh Tel: +1 919 876 5600 www.cvs.com Walgreens Apex Location Address: 511 W. Williams Street, Apex Tel: +1 919 363 1471 Fuquay-Varina Location Address: 1401 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina Tel: +1 919 567 2846 Raleigh Location Address: 4408 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh Tel: +1 919 231 6419 www.walgreens.com

Country Code: +1 Area Code: 919 When placing calls within the area, visitors should not dial the country code nor the area code.

Flat 2- or 3-prong plugs are standard at 60 Hz and 120 V.