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O'Reilly European Open Source Convention - 17-20 October, 2005 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands ! -- Home Convention Coverage Invitation to Attend Registration Schedule Speakers Keynotes Sessions Tutorials Events BOFs Hotel/Travel See & Do Wiki Exhibitors Sponsors Newsletter O'Reilly Conferences Hotel and Travel Information Hotel Info | Room Sharing | Travel Assistance | Rental Cars | Airline Tickets Hotel Information Hotel Address NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Dam 9 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Phone: +31/20 554.6097 The OReilly European Open Source Convention will be held at the historic NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky situated on Dam Square opposite the Royal Palace and approximately a 5 minute walk from Amsterdam's Central Railway Station. The hotel is surrounded by department stores, boutiques and shopping alleys. Numerous sights, museums and theaters in the historic city center are also within walking distance. Hotel amenities include a private landing dock for boats, two restuarants and lounge. All rooms feature direct-dial telephones, cable TV, pay-per-view movies, dataports, minibars, hairdryers, coffee and tea facilities and more. Hotel Reservations: Complete the hotel reservation form and either at or fax it to the hotel at +31/20 554.7010 The cutoff date for room reservations is: September 16, 2005 . Rate Guest Room: 190.00 Reservations received after the cutoff date of September 16, 2005 or after the room block sells out (which ever comes first) will be honored on a space-available basis at the prevailing rate of the hotel. All rates are single or double occupancy. All room rates listed above do not include city tax of 5% (subject to change without notice). Please provide 72 hours notice when cancelling your reservations to avoid deposit forfeiture or penalties. Hotel Parking Hourly: 3.50 per hour Overnight: 37.50 for 24 hours Please Note: Parking fees are approximate and completely subject to change without notice. Room Sharing If you are looking to save money on your housing costs, you may wish to room-share. O'Reilly Euopean Open Source Convention wiki contains a Room Sharing page where you can post information about yourself along with the type of room sharing situation with which you are most comfortable. If not comfortable with posting your info, simply peruse the listing of others looking for room sharing situations whom you can contact. International Airport Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Amsterdam Schiphol Airport aims to be the number one quality airport, honored with 120+ awards. Excellent service, great connections, fantastic shopping at its See Buy Fly shopping center and not to forget an extensive collection of art! Schiphol Airport is 11 km from the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky. Getting There Shuttle from Schiphol Airport KLM Shuttle Bus goes to/from the airport and NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky every 30 minutes. Cost: 11.50 each way. (subject to change without notice) By car from The Hague/Schiphol Follow A4 direction Amsterdam Zaanstad. Follow A10 direction RAI/Amersfoort. Take the exit S112, at the end turn left in the direction of Centrum. Make a quarter circle on the Prins Bernhardplein, then turn right into the Vibautstraat. After 10 traffic lights, you turn left in the direction of Centrum. At the end of the street, over the bright, turn right. You are now on the Amstel. At the end of this street you turn right into the Rokin. Follow this road till Dam Square and turn right at the traffic lights toward NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky and parking. By foot from the Central Station (10 minutes) Take the main exit and walk directly across the square. After you cross the Prins Hendrikkade you will find yourself on the Damrak. Walk along this street until you get to the Dam square. You will see NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky on your left. By tram from the Central Station (5 minutes) From the square in front of the station, take tramlines 4, 9, 16,17,20, 24 or 25. All of these trams stop at De Bijenkorf, where you will exit the tram. You will see NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky after a few meters on your left. Entry Requirements and VISAS For European Union and United States citizens, a valid passport is needed to travel to the Netherlands. Passports must be valid at least 3 months beyond your intended stay. Travelers must also have ticket or documents for onward travel For non EU and US citizens, please check with the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country to learn the VISA requirements for travel to the Netherlands. Your visa application may require a letter of reference from O'Reilly Media, Inc. proving you will attend the O'Reilly European Open Source Convention. Please contact if you need such a letter. We advise you to apply for a visa as soon as possible. The average application period is 10 - 15 working days, but there are absolutely no guarantees for this. Amsterdam Weather In October, the average daily high temparature is 56 F (13 C) and the average daily low temparature is 44 F (6 C). More information about Amsterdam weather conditions may be found at www.netherlandsweather.net . Travel Assistance The official O'Reilly conference travel planner offers one-stop shopping for your air travel and other travel needs in connection with your attendance at an O'Reilly conference. Vivian V. Russell Travel Services 182 Farmers Lane, Suite 102 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Phone: (707) 525-0550 Fax: (707) 525-0560 Email: Rental Cars Should you choose to make travel arrangements independently, you may contact Hertz directly to receive the special O'Reilly discount on rental cars at the The O'Reilly European Open Source Convention 2005. To reserve a car with your special rate, call Hertz : 1 (800) 654-2240 in the U.S. 1 (800) 263-0600 in Canada (405) 749-4434 outside of these areas or call your nearest Hertz reservation center, your corporate travel department, or your travel agent. You must give the agent the Hertz CV #01XY0025 . Air Travel United Airlines is the official airline of the O'Reilly European Open Source Convention. United will provide to attendees of the Convention round trip transportation to Amsterdam on true United or United Express scheduled service, travel is also valid on Lufthansa German Airlines. United will provide a 10% discount off any United or United Express published fare, excluding First Class, in effect when the tickets are purchased, subject to all applicable restrictions. OR a 15% discount on full fare coach tickets booked in Y class of service. An additional 5% discount is applicable when tickets are issued 60 days prior to travel. 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Chicago Vacation

Chicago Vacation Rental All Vacation Rentals North America United States Illinois Chicago Gorgeous Downtown Chicago Printers Row Loft Property Information Enjoy the convenience of downtown yet with the serenity of historic Printers Row. This new designer furnished large one bedroom/one bath loft is located within this century old historic building that has recently been converted to lofts. It was designed by legendary Chicago architect Henry Wheeler and once housed Printing Firms that gave Printers Row it's name. This beautiful loft features a southern sunny location with endless views of Chicago, the Chicago River and unobstructed views of the evening fireworks at Comisky Park from the oversized windows in the living room and master retreat. It is located minutes away from 5-Star restaurants, museums, world class shopping on State Street, Theater District, Grant Park, Millenium Park, Harold Washington Library, the "L", the Financial District, Sears Tower, Burnham Harbor and the Lake just to name a few. The home itself boasts 12 foot huge timbered ceilings, aged brick walls, glistening wood floors, gas fireplace, gorgeous bathroom with custom credenza with granite counters plus a kitchen with stainless steel appliances for the gourmet. The interior has been finely finished in Ralph Lauren textured paint and furnishings. There is an abundance of oversized closets both in the entry and master retreat, plus a large linen closet full of extra linens, towels, pillows and two queen size air mattresses if there will be more than two visitors. High Speed Interntet Access is available as a courtesy to our guests. The washer and dryer are also located within the home. Located in the South Loop just two blocks south of the Stock Exchange. Also available on a long term lease. Upcoming Events: Wrigley Field Home Opener vs. Milwaukee, April 8, 2005 Chicago Blues Fest, Grant Park, June 9 through June 12, 2005 Old Town Art Fair, June 11 & June 12, 2005 Printers Row Book Fair, June 11 & June 12, 2005 Taste of Chicago, June 24 through July 3, 2005 Venentian Night on the Lake, LSD and Congress, July 30, 2005 Chicago Jazz Fest, Grant Park, Aug. 1 through Aug. 4, 2005 Gold Coast Art Fair, LaSalle/Erie/Wells, Aug. 5 through Aug. 7 Chicago Air & Water Show, Aug. 20 & Aug. 21, 2005 Haunted Village at Pumpkin Plaza, Daley Plaza, Oct. 14 until Oct. 31 Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 24, 2005 Holiday Tree Lighting, November 25, 2005 Pets : Yes 1 Bedroom(s) 1 Bathroom(s) Sleeps 4 Rates Info Sunday-Thursday .. $150/night, Friday& Saturday .. $200/night, Two night minimum. $900/week .. $2500/month. Three night minimum on Holdiays $250 Security Deposit Required/$100 nonrefundable departure cleaning fee Reservation will be confirmed only upon receipt of signed rental agreement & depo Pet's ok upon approval, $35 per pet/per stay. Pay safely & securely with your credit card via PayPal 72 hour Cancellation Policy July 1-July 4, 2005....$250/night Property Notes Availability Year Round Other Availability Calendar http://www.rentors.org/calendar.cfm?pid=63262 Property Amenities Furnishings/Luxuries Linens Provided Tile Floors Wood Floors Fireplace Heating Air Conditioning Appliances Dishwasher Coffee Maker Toaster Dryer Washer Ironing Board Iron Hair Dryer Blender Ice Maker Full Refrigerator Stove Microwave Electronics TV CD Player Internet Access DVD Player Telephone Answering Machine Alarm Clock Stereo Cable TV Recreation/Activities Restaurant Nearby Shopping Swimming Boating Night Club/Disco nearby Fishing Nearby Amusement Park Nearby Biking Nearby Transportation Covered Parking/Garage Reserved Parking Other Unlisted Amenities Fireplace, Air Conditioning, Cable Plasma TV, VCR/DVD, High Speed Internet Access, Stereo, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer & Dryer, Hair Dryer Property Activities Biking, Navy Pier, Shopping, Restaurants, Live Theater, Museums, Shedd Aquarium, Soldier Field, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, Sightseeing, Sailing, Boating Web Site http://palmstopinesrentals.com Property Resources Reservations Information Sandra Day Phone: 847-867-6974 or 630-762-1885 Evening Phone: 630-762-1885 Fax: 630-524-9053 Click Here to send an email directly to owner/manager Mention Property #11846 at Findrentals.com Click Here to View Photo Slide Show Owners Login | About FindRentals | Customer Service | Legal Notices | Advertise | Privacy Policy © 2005 findrentals.com | All Rights Reserved Number of Visitors to the Page this Month: 41 Total Number of Visitors to this Page: 800 Property # 11846

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Vermont inn | vacation resort for the best New England family vacation or romantic getaway - The Wildflower Inn & Resort in Northeast Kingdom VT L ooking for the best Vermont inn and vacation resort for your New England family vacation or romantic getaway? The Wildflower Inn, New Englands Country Resort, is an ideal Vermont bed and breakfast inn as well as an award-winning family resort . Recognized by such publications as Yankee Magazines Travel Guide to New England , New England Travel and Life , and Vermont Magazine , our Vermont inn, tucked into the rolling hills of the Northeast Kingdom, offers great family fun, romantic getaways, kids activities and programs, skiing at nearby Burke Mountain Ski Resort, spectacular fall foliage viewing, and an authentic country vacation experience everything youve been dreaming of for your Vermont resort vacation getaway! Best Inns for Families, 2005, Boston Magazines New England Travel & Life - "The Wildflower Inn, in Vermonts Northeast Kingdom, is home to old fashioned fun. Young visitors will make the petting barn their first stop, to frolic with the sheep . . . many children opt to explore the inns 500 acres." Jungle Magazine, May 2004 Also ideally suited for languid pursuits are the expansive lawns of the areas finest innthe Wildflower Inn (is) situated atop Darling Hill, a half-mile high ridge that delivers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Theres nothing pretentious about (the Wildflower) Inn Better Homes and Gardens, October 2002 - "Unpack once and let your kids enjoy a variety of supervised activities on a family vacation at the Wildflower Inn resort in Lyndonville, VT This former dairy farm also is a popular site for Vermont weddings ." A great family vacation destination: For almost 20 years, families have been making fun-filled vacation memories at the Wildflower Inn, located in Lyndonville, VT in Vermonts Northeast Kingdom. The reason were so popular as a family vacation destination is simple -- we excel in offering a balanced mix of vacation experiences with great kids activities, private time for parents to be a couple, and unstructured time for family fun and togetherness. We offer family vacation packages that are sure to please, and always remember the little touches that make for a great family vacation. A charming romantic getaway destination: If youve been dreaming of a romantic getaway, look no further than the Wildflower Inn. Our romantic inn offers the best panoramic mountain views in Vermont, cozy sitting rooms with wood stove fireplaces, and charming suites, many with four-poster beds. And when it comes to breakfast, the Wildflower Inn takes the phrase bed and breakfast very seriously -- each day will start off with a delicious full-country breakfast. One of the best ways to make your romantic getaway extra special is to try our Romantic Escape Vacation Package . Youll soon discover why the Wildflower Inn is one of the best romantic inns in New England. A resort with something for everyone: Whether youre looking for a great family vacation resort for some New England family fun, a romantic Vermont inn for fall foliage viewing, or simply a knock your socks off vacation package that will show you the best Vermont has to offer, youll love the Wildflower Inn. SNOWMOBILERS WEEKEND! Let us pay for your trail fee! JAN 6-7: Get a FREE TMA with your two night stay at the Wildflower Inn!... more Getting to know us...... more Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetaur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. -- Four Seasons... For Everyone Winter Spring Summer Fall See What We Look Like in 360° Splendor! UPCOMING AREA EVENTS See information on upcoming events at Travel the Kingdom For Vermont Fall Foliage go to Fall Foliage in Vermont The Wildflower Inn New England's Country Resort 2059 Darling Hill Road ~ Lyndonville, VT 05851 1.800.627.8310 ~ 802.626.8310 ~ info@wildflowerinn.com

Taiwan Travel

Taiwan - Taiwan tourist & travel guide for Taiwan Taiwan Map City: Taipei Kaohsiung Tainan Taichung Kenting Hsinchu Keelung Hualien Taitung Taoyuan Scenic spot: Taiwan - Lungshan Temple Taiwan - Mount Hehuan Taiwan - Sun Moon Lake Taiwan - Tianhou Temple Taiwan - Alishan Taiwan - Chihkan Mansion Taiwan - Guanzi Hill Taiwan - Palace Museum Taiwan - Yangminshan Taiwan - Fuguang Mountain Accommodation: Taipei Hotel Directory Kaohsiung Hotel Directory Taichung Hotel Directory Tainan Hotel Directory Hsinchu Hotel Directory Keelung Hotel Directory Taoyuan Hotel Directory Hualien Hotel Directory Taitung Hotel Directory Kenting Hotel Directory Taiwan Tour Directory: Taiwan Tours Taiwan Taiwan, known for short as Tai, is situated at China's southeast sea waters. Taiwan Island faces the Pacific to the east, approximately 2,800 kilometers from Guam. It borders Bashi Channel to the south and is 300 kilometers away from the Philippine Islands; to its west is Taiwan Strait, facing Fujian Province on China's mainland. The width of the strait is less than 200 kilometers and the narrowest part is only 130 kilometer; it traverses the sea trough of Okinawa in the northeast and neighbours Ryukyu-gunto. It holds a strategic point of communication on the north-south sea of China and the communications hub of West Pacific shipping line, and constitutes the natural barrier of China's south-east sea waters and the communication pivot of contacts among countries in the Pacific region. Taiwan is a multi-island:- 1) The Taiwan island proper and its scattering islands, such as Hongtou Isle, Huoshao Isle, Guishan Isle altogether 14 isles attach to it. 2) The Penghus made up of 64 islands. In addition, The Diaoyu Islands (Archipelago) which are composed of 8 islands and some other isles. All in all Taiwan has more than 100 islands big and small. Taiwan's land area is 36 thousand square kilometers, among which the area of Taiwan proper is over 35 thousand square kilometers, occupying more than 97% of the Taiwan's total area. It is China's biggest island and ranks the 28th of the world islands. The length from north to south of the island proper is 394 kilometers long and its width from east to west is 20-150 kilometers wide. The general topography is high in the east and low in the west. The general landform is extremely complicated, of which the mountainous area occupies 2/3 and the lower plain zone, 1/3 of the area. The mountainous area is very precipitous; there are 7 mountain peaks of over 3800 meters each above sea level. Many rivers rise in the mid-mountainous area and flow into the sea in all directions. Because of the steep gradient, the discharge of the rivers is in abundance. There are also different kinds of sea coasts and the topography of mudstone appearing in all their glory and the corals protruding out in the air, unfolding a magnificent picture of their great beauty and majesty. Taiwan belongs to the tropical and subtropical zones, with the Tropic of Cancer running through its middle. However, being surrounded by seas in all sides, Taiwan is embraced by the Pacific Ocean. The majority of Taiwan region falls in the temperate and humid maritime climate zone. As is influenced by the maritime monsoon, Taiwan has neither severe winter nor has it intense heat of summer. The forests remain verdant luxuriantly green and the flowers blossom in all seasons. Taiwan is also characterized by abundant rainfall and violent typhoon. Taiwan is rich in more than 110 kinds of minerals with coal, petroleum, natural gas, gold, silver copper and sulphur as its main resources. It is also extremely rich in terrestrial heat, a great variety of plants and the forest vegetation occupies 52% of the land area of the whole island, capturing the first place in all China. It is rich in aquatic resources too and the output of Taiwan's coral occupies about 80% of the world total production, winning the fame of "The Kingdom of Coral". Taiwan is also one of the main regions which exports butterflies in the world. Taiwan is economically developed. Industries are flourishing mainly in the fields of computer products, textile, electronic appliances, foodstuff processing, chemicals, petrochemicals, metal smelting, the manufacture of the means (Kaohiung), Taichung, Tainan, Hsinchu and Chiayi are the major cities. In the field of agriculture, paddy rice, tea, sugarcane and fruits are produced in abundance. Camphor, quinine and lemongrass are local special products. There exists a dense railway and highway communication network on Taiwan. Communication on sea also constitutes an important position with Gaoxiong and Chilugn (Keelung) as the main seaports. Surrounded by sea, Taiwan's weather is agreeable and is as beautiful as a painting with bountiful tourist resources. There are such significant places of historic interest and scenic beauty as Jihueh Tan, Alishan and Yangmin Mountain Scenic Spot and others.