Many metro area hotels offer limosine service. For those traveling directly to Santa Fe, busses take visitors to downtown Santa Fe. Travel time to Santa Fe is a bit more than an hour. Albuquerque hosts a number of conventions and close-in lodging can be hard to find during such meetings. Dining Reservations are suggested, though not required at most Albuquerque restaurants.
Casual dress is fine for all but the most upscale restaurants.
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau publishes events calendars, brochures and a full-color Vistors Guide. While in the city, visit the information booth located in the Albuquerque International Airport, lower level at the bottom of the escalator in the baggage claim area, open daily 8-5. Another information booth is located in historic Old Town at Plaza Don Luis on Romero NW, across from the San Felipe de Neri Church, with seasonal hours. Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta October 4-12, 1997. Life in the mountains can be unpredictable.