European Chapter Meeting 2012
Event runs Wednesday 18th April 2012 to Sunday 22nd April 2012
Crete, Greece
The Greek island of Crete in the South of the Mediterranean sea lies at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. It was the cradle of the Minoan civilisation (c. 2,700 – 1,420 BC), the first civilisation to emerge in what is now Europe. The Minoan city states of the Iron Age were submerged into the Roman Empire which was in turn succeeded by rulers from Arabia, Byzantium, Venice and the Ottoman Empire, all of which have left their mark. It is the largest island in the Greek archipelago and has only been part of Greece since 1913.
We will be going to the North Eastern part of the island, near the beautifully situated town of Agios Nikolaos which has its origins in middle Minoan times (2100 - 1550 BC) and is now a hugely popular, cosmopolitan and lively tourist resort. The town is built around a picturesque harbour and an internal lake against the backdrop of characteristically mountainous Cretan landscape. It reputedly has some of the best shopping in the whole of Greece.
Conference Hotels
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Less than an hour’s drive from Heraklion Airport, the Elounda Beach and Elounda Bay Palace Hotels are situated next to each other on the coast 5 minutes to the north of Agios Nikolaos, close to the traditional fishing village of Elounda. Set in more than 40 acres of fabulous gardens with views over Mirabello (‘beautiful view’) Bay, the hotels both feature in the US ‘Leading Hotels of the World’. Although architecturally a shrine to the early 1980s, they are beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. The great advantage with being able to use both hotels (which are under the same ownership and part of the same complex) is that there is accommodation to suit all pockets.
Timing.. Climate.. Attractions..
The meeting falls in the week following Greek Easter. Although the weather can be changeable even towards the end of April, this will be one of the most beautiful times of the year with the abundant spring flowers, for which Crete is justly famous, in full bloom. The hills and villages around this part of Crete are enchanting and offer a window into another world not visible in much of the rest of Europe.
There will be an opportunity to visit one of the great archaeological sites of the world, Knossos, an hour from the hotel in Heraklion; there will be trips into the mountains to visit the ancient and lively village of Kritsa, the Greek ruins at Lato from the 7th century BC, the 13th century Byzantine church of Panayia Kera and a boat trip along the coast to include a tour of the island of Spinalonga, once a Venetian stronghold and latterly a leper colony.
Meeting Programme
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The programme includes:
Wednesday 18th April 2012
- Welcome Reception and launch of the book "Family Law - Jurisdictional Comparisons" at the Elounda Beach Hotel sponsored by The European Lawyer Reference Series (Thomson Reuters)
- Dinner at the Elounda Beach Hotel
Thursday 19th April 2012
- Full day educational programme for Fellows
- Guests’ Tour of Pania Kera, Lato and Kritsa with lunch
- Happy Hour at Elounda Beach Hotel sponsored by Collaborative Family Law
- First Timers' Dinner for Fellows attending their first meeting
Friday 20th April 2012
- Morning educational programme for Fellows
- Afternoon visit to Knossos for Fellows and Guests
- Optional Dinner
Saturday 21st April 2012
- Morning educational programme and AGM for Fellows
- Afternoon Boat tour for Fellows and Guests to Spinalonga Island
- President's Reception and Dinner
Sunday 22nd April 2012
- Possible post conference 3-day trip to Hania
Educational Programme
The educational programme will be devised by Helen Ward, Fredric Renström and Johan Sarvik. It will include a contribution from Mr. Justice (Paul) Coleridge. Details of the programme will be announced shortly.
Contact Details
For queries about the Crete meeting, please contact:
Joanna Yiannitsarou
Charles Russell
5 Fleet Place
London EC4M 7RD
England
Telephone + 44 20 7203 5012
Fax + 44 20 7070 0356
Email Joanna.Yiannitsarou@charlesrussell.co.uk
This event is only available to IAML Fellows and their Guests. Please login to view full details and book online
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IAML Crete Meeting Programme
Detailed schedule of events during the IAML European Chapter Meeting in Crete, April 2012 |
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Sponsorship Opportunities
This document describes the sponsorship opportunities during the Crete meeting. Note that some of these may now be taken. |
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Hotel Registration Form
Download this form, complete and return to Joanna Yiannitsarou to reserve your room(s) for the Crete meeting |
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IAML CRETE: How to get there
Travel advice for Fellows wishing to travel to the IAML European Chapter meeting in April 2012 |