Hotel Travel

O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference 2005 Home Invitation Registration Speakers Program Overview Tutorials Sessions Events BOFs Wiki Community Meetings -- Exhibitors Sponsors Hotel/Travel See & Do Press Mail List Hotel and Travel Information Hotel | Airport Shuttles | Room Sharing | Travel Assistance | Conference Headquarters Hotel Adjacent to the Horton Plaza shopping center and located within walking distance of San Diego's bustling Gaslamp District, the Westin Horton Plaza offers countless opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Westin Horton Plaza San Diego 910 Broadway Circle San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 239-2200 Fax: (619) 239-0509 Due to the overwhelming popularity of The 4th Annual O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference, the room block at the Westin Horton Plaza Hotel is currently sold out. The following is a partial list of alternate hotels in downtown San Diego, all within walking distance from the Westin Horton Plaza Hotel. Marriott Courtyard Downtown 530 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-446-3000 Holiday Inn on the Bay 1355 N. Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-232-3861 Gaslamp Plaza Suites 520 E Street San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-232-9500 The Horton Grand Hotel 311 Island Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-544-1886 More hotel information may be found at the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau . O'Reilly Media, Inc. has no affiliation with these hotels. Getting There Airport Shuttles Convenient shuttle transportation to the Westin Horton Plaza is available for those flying into the San Diego International Airport . Cloud 9 Shuttle Phone: 1 (800) 9-SHUTTLE XPress Shuttle Phone: 1 (800) 900-7433 Driving Directions From Northeast Take I-15 South to 163 South. 163 will end and put you on 10th Avenue. Proceed to Broadway and turn right. Turn left on Broadway Circle. The hotel is on the right. From South Take I-5 North and exit at J Street, which is a one-way street. Take J Street to Market Street and turn left. Proceed to First Avenue and turn right. Then turn right at E Street. The hotel is on the corner. From East Take I-8 East to 163 South. 163 will end and put you on 10th Avenue. Proceed to Broadway and turn right. Turn left on Broadway Circle. The hotel is on the right. From Northwest Take I-5 and exit at Front Street, which is a one-way street. Proceed to E Street and turn left. The hotel is on the right. Parking Valet Parking: $25.00 per night Self-Parking: $15.00 per night Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Room Sharing If you are looking to save money on your housing costs, you may wish to room-share. The ETech 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. Room Sharing page to submit your information and be added to the mailing list. The list will be updated and broadcast weekly. -- 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: International Attendees Please visit www.unitedstatesvisas.gov for important information about international travel to the United States. 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 O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference. 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 #022J1438 . Air Travel United Airlines is the official airline of the O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference. If you or your travel agent call United's toll-free number (1-800-521-4041) to book your reservations, you will receive 5% discount off the lowest applicable discount fare, including First Class or a 10% discount off full fare unrestricted coach fares, purchased 7 days in advance. An additional 5% discount will apply when tickets are purchased at least 30 days in advance of your travel date. Discounts also apply on Shuttle by United and United Express. Call United's Specialized Meeting Reservations Center at 1-800-521-4041 to obtain the best fares and schedule information. You must refer to Meeting ID #537GM in order to receive the conference attendee discount. Be certain to give either your travel planner or the United reservation agent (1 (800) 521-4041) this number. O'Reilly Media, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for the facilities or services provided by the vendors and suppliers. Anyone attending this conference releases O'Reilly from any and all claims that may arise out of attending at this conference. Westin Horton Plaza Reservations Choose the "Book Now" button that appears on the left side of the page. Choose your arrival and departure dates, room preference, click "search" and continue through the reservation system. An email confirmation will be sent to you, confirming your hotel reservation at the Westin Horton Plaza for the O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference. To make your hotel reservations by phone, call: 1 (800) WESTIN-1 or call the hotel directly at (619) 239-2200. Getting There Room Sharing page to submit your information and be added to the mailing list. The list will be updated and broadcast weekly. -- International Attendees Please visit www.unitedstatesvisas.gov for important information about international travel to the United States. 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 O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference. 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 #022J1438 . Air Travel United Airlines is the official airline of the O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference. If you or your travel agent call United's toll-free number (1-800-521-4041) to book your reservations, you will receive 5% discount off the lowest applicable discount fare, including First Class or a 10% discount off full fare unrestricted coach fares, purchased 7 days in advance. An additional 5% discount will apply when tickets are purchased at least 30 days in advance of your travel date. Discounts also apply on Shuttle by United and United Express. Call United's Specialized Meeting Reservations Center at 1-800-521-4041 to obtain the best fares and schedule information. You must refer to Meeting ID #537GM in order to receive the conference attendee discount. Be certain to give either your travel planner or the United reservation agent (1 (800) 521-4041) this number. O'Reilly Media, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for the facilities or services provided by the vendors and suppliers. 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Cruise Vacation Travel Cruises

Better Your Chances for a Safe Cruise Vacation You are here: About > Travel > Cruises > Cruise Planning > Better Your Chances for a Safe Cruise Vacation Travel Cruises Essentials Planning Your First Cruise Cruise Travel Packing List Choosing a Caribbean Cruise Destination How To Get a Passport How to Choose a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Articles & Resources Cruise Lines Cruise Destinations Cruise Photo Album Cruise Planning Cruise Reviews Cruise Cams Cruise Glossary Cruise News Getting There Lifestyle - Theme Cruises Cruise Activities Travel Gear and Gadgets Cruise Jobs More Cruise Resources Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks European Cruise Guidebooks Cruise Guidebooks - General Information Alaska Travel Guide Books Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Cruises newsletter! See Online Courses Search Cruises Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Most Popular Cruise Packing List Carnival Cruise Line Reviews Choosing a Cruise Ship Cabin Planning Your First Cruise Cruise Jobs What's Hot Carnival Conquest Review HAL Norfolk Cruises Alaska Cruise Itineraries Radisson Seven Seas Mariner Crown Princess 2006 Debut Related Topics Caribbean for Visitors Europe for Visitors Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Senior Travel Travel with Kids Better Your Chances for a Safe Cruise Vacation From Linda Garrison , Your Guide to Cruises . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Things to Do to Avoid Being a Crime Victim A cruise ship is one of the safest places you can take a vacation. However, in today's world, that is not saying much! No one sets out to become a crime victim, but it can happen to anyone. There are steps you can take to lower your risk of being a crime statistic when you travel. Before You Leave Home Make copies of your passport, driver's license, credit cards, wallet contents, and travel documents (plane tickets, etc). You also should make a copy of the credit card "lost or stolen" notification phone numbers to include with this package. Leave one set of copies at home with a trusted friend or family member, and take the other set with you, packed separately from the originals. Many cruise ships will hold your passport to expedite clearing the ship in foreign ports. Therefore, I always make a couple of extra copies of my passport to use to take ashore. Buy an under-the-clothing money bag and use it. These can be quite comfortable, and will thwart "cut and run" thieves who have been known to cut purse straps or waist packs right off their victims. Packing Your Luggage Don't rush out and buy expensive luggage. Plain-looking luggage is less likely to be a target. Some thieves might equate expensive luggage with expensive contents. Make a list of everything you have put in your luggage, and take pictures of it while packing in case of loss. Don't pack medications, eyeglasses, and valuables in your checked luggage. (Better yet, don't take valuables like expensive jewelry with you on the cruise.) Although you need to put external (and internal) tags on your luggage, don't list your full home address on the outside. This is a signal to expert thieves that you won't be home for a week! You really don't want to advertise to everyone at the airport where you live. Although you don't want expensive luggage, you do want luggage that will not pop open at an inopportune time. I've seen all sorts of baggage contents (including some "unmentionables") come out on the luggage carousels at the airport, and always felt sorry for the owners whose bags had come open. Consider using an extra band, airport plastic wrap, or duct tape to help secure your bags. You can buy self-locking plastic tags from travel or home improvement stores for about a dollar. These work well on zippered bags. In Your Cabin When you first get to your cabin, check the bathroom and closet while the cabin door is still open. While a ship is in port, many more people have access to it than you might imagine. Being cautious never hurt anyone. In addition, sometimes the locks on cruise ship cabins are not changed as often as hotel locks. Don't leave valuables lying around in your cabin. Put your wallet and valuables in the cabin's safe or the purser's safe. Be sure to use ALL the locks on the door when you are asleep. Don't open the door to strangers. Protect your cabin key and cabin number. On the Ship Although cruise ships are relatively safe, common sense is needed even at sea. Stay in the public areas, and remember that a cruise ship and its crew and passengers are like a small city, not like your family. If you are cruising with your children, set rules just like at home. Establish curfews for your teenagers, and caution them to not accompany crew members to non-public areas. Don't give your children "the run of the ship" while you are in the club, show, or casino. While In Port If you are going to be a crime victim while on a cruise, it is most likely to occur when you are ashore. Most crimes committed against cruise passengers are those of opportunity. I wear an under-the-clothing bag for my money and credit cards. While in Europe on a cruise vacation, there were at least three men on our cruise whose pockets were picked. Two men had their wallets in their back pocket--the worst place to carry it! One of these men was in the elevator of our pre-cruise Barcelona hotel, and another was waiting to cross the street at a busy intersection. The third man was on a crowded subway in Rome, and had his wallet in his front pants pocket. All three of these crimes could have been avoided. I once had my purse stolen while on business in Washington, D. C. I left it on the back of my chair while dining. I now know to hold it in my lap. I was very glad that I had recorded all of my credit card numbers (and notification phone numbers) in a place other than my purse. I was able to quickly notify the credit card companies and my bank, even though the theft occurred at night. You can't put your camera inside your clothing and have it ready to snap that special picture. Don't put it in a backpack, unless you wear it in front! I have a small camera bag that I can attach to a belt. If you want to carry it in a waist pack, put the strap through your belt loops. These tips are all common sense. Use them to make your next cruise vacation a safe one! 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South America Travel

Backpackers.com :: South America travel forums Home > South America > Forums 28 December, 2005 Browse By Destination All Regions South America » Argentina » Bolivia » Brazil » Chile » Colombia » Ecuador » Falkland Islands (Malvinas) » French Guiana » Guyana » Paraguay » Peru » S.Georgia & S.Sandwich Islands » Suriname » Uruguay » Venezuela Popular Destinations Current Temp: -- Amsterdam °C °F -- Barcelona °C °F -- Dublin °C °F -- London °C °F -- Paris °C °F -- Rome °C °F -- Sydney °C °F -- Venice °C °F -- Find: Whole Site Classifieds Directory Events Forum Hostels Newsletter Forums Select a Category all General Forum Travel Warnings Travel Buddies Select a Destination All Regions --------------------------- South America --------------------------- Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Falkland Islands (Malvinas) French Guiana Guyana Paraguay Peru S.Georgia & S.Sandwich Islands Suriname Uruguay Venezuela Backpacker Travel Forums Recent Topics -- » Start a New Topic » Narrow down the list by using the "Browse By Destination" box -- [Bahia] any tips of brasil? Jose Luis Porturas [South America] Great Vegas Site with Real Great Deals Janice Edwards [Brazil] help! kelly [South America] Volunteering Steve McElhinney [South America] Panama - Voyager Hostel Nick from Belgium [Buenos Aires] Apartment share in BA Lynne [Venezuela] MISSING astrid dv (Replies: 1) [Buenos Aires] What season to travel in? Jordan Chanler-Berat (Replies: 1) [Venezuela] Information Randy Castilla [Buenos Aires] travel buddies guillermo [Sao Paulo] visa tilia [Panama City] Verry verry Bad Nicolas Lippens [South America] Bewar of ALAN ROOSTER Holger Fuss [Chile] Best Route from Lima to the tip of SA drew (Replies: 1) [Rio de Janeiro] Travel buddy Javier Alejandro Garca [San Carlos de Bariloche] anyone here or headed this way? Anna (Replies: 1) [Quito] Ecotourism Martijn [Peru] What to do? Where to go? Advice please! Josh (Replies: 2) [Brazil] iguazu fall informations fred [Brazil] iguazu fall informations fred [Argentina] Spanish Anonymous [Brazil] recommendations? Anonymous [Brazil] Travel buddy agus [Caracas] TURSIM JOSE CLANDIO COSTODIO [Venezuela] sailing in carib and south america bonja [Iquitos] need some help Yliana Vela [Bolivia] Advice on South America Luke Wright (Replies: 1) [Lima] Travel Companion Barron Reyes [Buenos Aires] Travel companions? Andrew (Replies: 1) [Chile] Travelbuddies for Chile, patagonia and Peru wanted..! Tanja [Rio de Janeiro] Music / Rio 14th Jan to 14th Feb 2006 Stefan (Replies: 3) [Lima] Stay with Peruvian Family OMAR [Sao Paulo] Travel buddy Hanna (Replies: 1) [Salvador] Travel Buddy HANNA [Rio de Janeiro] shared apartment damon farry (Replies: 1) [Mendoza] cervesa por favor alexander kennedy [Brazil] looking to travel inland for quiet, waterfalls, nature Trin [South America] See you in South America. Inti (Replies: 2) [Puerto Iguazu] looking for partners Larish hanna (Replies: 1) [South America] TRAVEL BUDDYYYY adrienne coombs (Replies: 2) [Venezuela] travel buddy and info nick [Peru] Dating Markus Strobel [South America] Mexico to South America - travel buddies and advice needed! Kate Lister (Replies: 3) [Brazil] travel buddies needed- late July 06 Jenny Chang [Ecuador] surfing and paragliding info, PLEASE HELP tommy [Peru] surfing and paragliding spots PLEASE HELP tommy (Replies: 1) [El Calafate] thanksgiving Ronit Schwartz [Rio de Janeiro] arriving on December 21st until Jan 4th looking for a travel buddy Ray (Replies: 1) [Peru] Nasca mummies Rebecca (Replies: 1) [Cusco] travel to Cusco-Peru Doris Gomales (Replies: 1) 1 2 3 4 Next » Start a New Topic Please be considerate to others when posting messages in the Forums. The Forums are a place for travellers to exchange travel advice and personal views, not for abuse and spamming! General Rules Search Whole Site Classifieds Directory Events Forum Hostels -- home | directory | forums | classifieds | events | hostels tell a friend | f.a.q | contact us | your privacy | terms of use | link to us | advertise with us ©1996-2005 Backpackers.com. All rights reserved. Served fresh on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 14:36:57

Europe Travel

Google Directory - Regional > Europe > Travel and Tourism > Travel Services > Travel Agents Directory Help Search only in Travel Agents Search the Web Travel Agents Regional > Europe > Travel and Tourism > Travel Services > Travel Agents Go to Directory Home Categories Andorra (1) Austria (7) Belarus (5) Belgium (5) Bosnia and Herzegovina (1) Bulgaria (12) Cruises (17) Cyprus (21) Czech Republic (33) France (1) Germany (2) Greece (37) Hungary (4) Ireland (17) Latvia (1) Lithuania (1) Malta (11) Norway (1) Poland (6) Romania (35) Russia (24) Slovakia (4) Spain (7) Switzerland (1) United Kingdom (176) Related Category: Recreation > Travel > Travel Agents (17) Web Pages Viewing in Google PageRank order View in alphabetical order EuroVacations.com - http://www.eurovacations.com European vacations from American company. Eurail - http://www.eurorail.com/ Book your Eurail Pass or Eurailticket. Includes pricing and reservations. Simply Travel - http://www.simplytravel.co.uk/ Offers villas, apartments and cottages throughout Europe. Ski brochure and city breaks. Voyageeurope.com - http://www.voyageeurope.com/ Selection of rental properties in France and other travel services for visitors to Europe. Touring in Style, Inc. - http://www.touringinstyle.com/ Destination management firm offering regional as well as golf and opera tours of Italy and Spain. Clickable maps, contact information in Miami, Florida. Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web. Submit a Site - Open Directory Project - Become an Editor Modified by Google - ©2004 Google Advertise with Us - Jobs, Press, Cool Stuff...