FRANCE TRAVEL INFORMATION :

France travel information tips, Paris hotel specials, and France travel and tourism facts. DISCOVER FRANCE FRANCE BICYCLE TOURS FRANCE WALKING TOURS FRANCE GETAWAYS PARIS TRIPS PARIS HOTELS Theme Travel » Honeymoons Family Trips Wine/Cooking Paris Packages His & Her Woman Tours Gay/Lesbian Corporate Group Travel Club Trips Info Book a Tour Site Map Walking Tour Regions Alsace Brittany Burgundy Champagne Dordogne/SW Paris/Ile de France Languedoc Loire Valley Normandy Provence Bicycle Tour Regions Alsace Brittany Burgundy Champagne Dordogne/SW Languedoc Loire Valley Normandy Poitou-Charentes Provence Rhone-Alpes Travel news/announcements/Info: See our latest newsletter for updates Southern France, Spain, Italy - the best weather in the fall season ! We can take last minute bookings up to 7 days in advance of travel - subject to hotel availability. Our recommendations: Carcassonne Countryside - more challenging cycling tour visits the famous Cite of Carcassonne and vineyards of the Corbiere before finishing at the sea side. Provence - Avignon to Mediterranean - most popular tour for a full cross section of charming Provence. Spain - Catalonia and the Costa Brava near Girona . Lovely farmhouse family style lodging or gastronomic charm hotels. Exceptional late season biycle tour! Italy -Tuscany - enchanting region with its famously hilly terrain is best visited in the fall. We can accommodate 4 or 6 night packages. Paris Getaways : Low Season - November through March from low rates for excellent hotels of charm. Add on museum passes, metro passes, airport transfers or even add a stay in any of the many provinces easily reached by train from Paris like Dijon, Bordeaux, Avignon, Strasbourg, Tours, Reims, Lyon, and so on! Paris by foot; see our new Da Vinci Code tour and other programs in Paris Self Guided Walking Tours : Our program of self-guided travel is open to anyone; to know more visit this page of our website: Self Guided Touring FRANCE TRAVEL INFORMATION : This bit of information is for general travel throughout France. Each of our tour clients will receive this in addition to more detailed information about their tour. Paris Hotels - see our site at www.hotelsparis.net Hotels throughout France - see our site at www.francegetaways.com Regional Tourist Offices throughout France - see our links page See our new Vocabulary and interactive Language page Arriving in Paris: most flights now arrive at Charles de Gaulle airport from foreign destinations. There are still some charters and inter France flights going out of Orly. Our site at www.gotoparis.net discusses in detail the different options available for getting into the city. These options include: express buses, trains, taxis, and private transfers. To get from CDG airport to Orly, the best is by Air France bus. They depart every 30 minutes between 6:30 am and 10:30 pm. Traveling around in France: France is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T. +1). This makes it 6 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time (E.S.T. +6, and +9 PST). The time is the same all over the country. The country is divided in 95 departments – each has its name and its number and this number is set by alphabetical order. That number is found at the beginning of each zip code of the department as well as the last 2 digits of the car plates. Documentation U.S citizens only need a valid passport to travel to France as long as their stay does not exceed 3 months. You are required to carry identification with you at all times when traveling in France. If you lose your passport, contact: American Consulate 2, rue Saint Florentin - 75001 Paris Tel: 01.42.96.12.02 or 01.42.61.80.75 Consular Section for Canadians 35, Avenue de Montaigne - 75008 Paris Tel: 01.44.43.32.00 Post Office - Mail / Shipping The Post Office is called LA POSTE or PTT. Generally open M-F from 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 12pm. Telephone France is divided by 5 zones for the telephone. The 2 first digits of a phone number tells you the area: 01 is Paris / 02 northwest / 03 northeast / 04 southeast / 05 southwest. From the States, you don’t need to dial the 0. But once in France, you have to dial the 0. Phone numbers must have 10 digits (including the first 0), no exception – except of course the emergency numbers. Public phones in France require a telephone card, or they can often work also with a credit card. Check for the signs “Visa”, “Master Card”, etc… Emergency telephone numbers throughout France 24 hour ambulance (called “SAMU”): 15 Police: 17 Fire: 18 Other telephone numbers in Paris: 24 hour doctor: 01.47.07.77.77 24 hour dentist: 01.43.37.51.00 English language crisis line: 01.47.23.80.80 Public Holidays January 1st / Easter Monday / May 1st = Labor Day / May 8th / Ascension Thursday (last Thursday of May) / Pentecote Monday (beginning of June) / July 14 = Bastille Day / August 15 = Assumption / November 1st / November 11th / December 25th. Electric current Electricity in France runs on 220 volt, 50-cycle AC current. If you bring electrical devices, you will need to have a transformer and plug adapter. Banking / Purchasing Banks are generally open weekdays 9am - 4:30pm. In many cities outside Paris banks close for lunch, sometimes for 2 hours. Most banks are closed Saturday and Sunday and all holidays. The main banks are: BNP / Credit Agricole / Societe Generale / Caisse d’Epargne / Credit du Nord, etc… The Euro - € As of January 1, 2002, the Euro is the official currency in France and the 11 other countries currently participating in European currency union. The old French Franc is now part of history and is no longer accepted as a payment form. Check before departure the equivalent of the Euro compare to the U.S Dollar. The Euro paper currency will be the same in all 12 countries, in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros. The coins however, will bear a different face according to the country. There are 8 coins: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents and 1 and 2 Euros. Driving in France Document / Insurance / Law - An American driver’s license is valid for Americans driving in France. Have another ID document with you like your passport. - Insurance is highly recommended, be sure you are set before you leave home. - The legal age to drive in France is 18. - Trucks – except with special authorization – are not allowed to drive on Sunday. - Seat belts must be worn at all times – children under 12 must sit in the backseat - Park your car only where it is authorized, fines arrive quickly! And cars are often towed away. Car rental The legal age to rent a car is 21– but most companies require being 25 years old. See our links page for companies, and insurance options. Gas Taxes on gas are very high in France, which explains the price of the liter: On the petrol pump “Sans Plomb” means unleaded petrol. Gas stations along highways are open 24 h / 7 days. French usually get gas at large stores like Carrefour, Leclerc, Casino, etc… You can go at any time, help yourself and use your credit card Types of roads Interstate toll way / Motorway = A + the number of the road / 130km/h is the speed limit. This is also a toll road, you can pay tolls with a credit card; this is the fast way to travel, but is not cheap! Every 20 km you have restaurants, gas station, sometimes shops, restrooms… National road = N + number of the road / 90km/h. If you are not traveling too far or if you have plenty of time, then the more scenic and free way to go is on the National roads. A famous road in France is the National 7 / N7. There is even a song ? about that road sung by Charles TRENET! Department road = D + number of the road / 50km/h. Great for seeing the back country of France; very slow going. PARIS - some basic info is below. Museum passes, metro passes, day tours, shows, bus tours, more: www.gotoparis.net TOURIST OFFICES There are many convenient locations within Paris: Carrousel du Louvre: 99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001. Metro: Palais Royal / Louvre (1,7) Montmartre: 21 Place du Tertre, 75018. Metro: Abbesses (12) Gare du Nord: Metro / RER (B,D,4,5) Tour Eiffel: Metro / RER: Champs de Mars / Tour Eiffel (C), Bir-Hakeim (6) Gare de Lyon: Metro / RER (A,D,1,14) Opera – Grands Magasins: 11 rue Scribe, 75009/ Metro: Opera (3,7,8) / RER: Auber (A) Train Stations in Paris: Gare du Nord: North of France, Belgium, Eurostar to London, UK Gare de L’Est: Champagne, Alsace / Germany Gare de Lyon: Southeast, Provence – Cote d’Azur / Italy Gare Austerlitz: Loire Valley, Southwest France Gare Montparnasse: Brittany, TGV to Loire and Southwest Gare Saint Lazare: Normandy, western coast More detailed travel information is available at the French Governement Tourist Office Website at www.franceguide.com Home | Cycling Classics | Pure Adventures | Bicycle Tours | Walking Tours | Media | Links Promotions | Travel Agents | FAQs | Weather | Newsletter | Group Travel | Privacy © 2006 Discover France (SM)

Hotel Travel

Hotel and Travel Information Hotel | Rental Car | Airline Tickets | Travel Assistance Hotel Information This hotel consists of two adjacent structures--an East and West Tower. Unless you specify a particular Tower, you will be placed by room availability on confirmation of your reservation. To make your hotel reservations call: 1-800-325-3535 or Call the hotel directly at (619) 692-2265 To be eligible for these discounted rates you must identify yourself as attending the "O'Reilly Open Source Convention". NOTE: The cutoff date for this discount is June 22, 2001. Reservations requests will be accepted only on a space and rate availability basis after the cut-off date. Rates Standard View Premium Club Level $171.00 $181.00 $239.00 All rates are single or double occupancy. Additional persons are $20.00 per person, per night. Room categories are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A percentage of each category is available for the entire week. Rates do not include a 10.545% city occupancy tax (subject to change without notice). Hotel Address Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina 1380 Harbor Island Drive San Diego, California 92101 Tel: (619) 291-2900 Fax: (619) 692-2337 Getting There The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina offers a complimentary shuttle Service between the Airport and Hotel from 5:30am-Midnight. Vans depart every 15 minutes from the hotel lobbies. Parking Valet parking: $18.00 per night Self Parking: $12.00 per night Both include in and out privileges and rates are subject to change without prior notice. Upon Request To assist you with packing your bags, it might be helpful to know that the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina offers the following items available upon request. Bedboards High chair Bed rails Pillows (additional) Blankets (additional) Non-allergenic pillows Continental Bed Sewing kits Crib Shaving cream Curling Iron Shower stool Disposable Razor Step stool Electrical converter plugs TDD Glassware (additional) Towels (additional) Hangers (additional) Toothbrush kit Travel Assistance To make travel arrangements which include the special O'Reilly discounts on United Airlines and Hertz rental cars, and discounts on hotels (other than the conference hotel), attendees are encouraged to call the official O'Reilly conference travel planner: Vivian Russell Travel Services 182 Farmers Lane, Suite 102C Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Phone: 707-525-0550 Fax: 707-525-0560 Email: vivianv@sonic.net Rental Car 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 Open Source Convention. To reserve a car with your special rate, call Hertz : 1-800-654-2240 in the U.S. 1-800-263-0600 in Canada 1-405-749-4434 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# 01XY0010 . Airline Tickets O'Reilly & Associates is pleased to announce that it has been able to secure a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. If you are making your travel arrangements independently, you are encouraged to call United Airlines' toll free number: 1-800-521-4041 to receive a 5% discount off the lowest applicable discount fare, including First Class, or, a 10% discount off the unrestricted mid-week coach fare. United will also offer an additional 5% off of those tickets purchased at least 60 days in advance. Discounts also apply on Shuttle by United and United Express flights. You must refer to Meeting ID Number 550QK in order to receive the conference attendee discount. See & Do This years Open Source Convention offers fun for the whole family. We encourage all attendees, speakers, and exhibitors to bring their families and significant others for the entire week to take advantage of our beautiful tropical locale. View our See & Do page . O'Reilly & Associates 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.

Japan Travel

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Argentina Travel

Travel: Argentina Travel Notes -- Argentina Cities Round The World Flights - Free TravelNotes e-mail Travel Notes : Latin America : Argentina @ Travel Notes : Argentina Cities -- Booking Engine Vacation Finder Latin America @ Travel Notes Argentina Belize Bolivia Brazil Caribbean Chile Colombia Costa Rica Ecuador El Salvador Falklands Fr. Guiana Guatemala Guyana Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Sth. Georgia Suriname Uruguay Venezuela Major Cities in Argentina Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and in the summer it seems that every one leaves the city for the cool hill country of Crdoba or the beaches of Mar del Plata. In the winter, Bariloche becomes the popular destination for skiers . Bahia Blanca Bahia Blanca : The english section was still under construction when we looked at it, but there's plenty of information in Spanish. Bariloche San Carlos de Bariloche is on the southern shore of Lake Nahuel Huap, in western Argentina. If you feel like you're in an Alpine town, it's probably because Austrians and Germans settled here around 1895. Bariloche attracts skiers in the winter and hikers in the summer. Boating and fishing are also popular on the lake. You'll also arrive here if you're travelling to or from Puerto Mont in Chile . Ansa International Rent a Car : AI Rent a Car in Bariloche, with over twenty five years experience of renting cars locally and regionally. There are also branch offices around Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. Bariloche Accommodation : Where to stay in Bariloche. Bariloche Guide : Directory of information relating to Bariloche, with links to local websites. Nahuel Huapi : Directory devoted to Bariloche and the visitor who can read Spanish. Buenos Aires The capital of Argentina , founded in 1580, is situated inland from the Atlantic Ocean; on the western bank of the Ro de la Plata. 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This local directory of information and links is available in English and Spanish. Cordoba Founded on the Ro Primero, in central Argentina, by the Spaniard Jernimo Luis de Cabrera in 1573, Crdoba became one of the major centres of learning in South America. The Jesuits founded the National University of Crdoba in 1613. The city is also home to an astronomical observatory and the National Meteorological Institute. The beautiful hill country surrounding Crdoba makes it a popular summer escape from the heat of Buenos Aires. Crdoba : Crdoba portal, in Spanish. Mar del Plata The most popular seaside resort in Argentina is at Cape Corrientes on the Atlantic Ocean. Midsummer is January and February, and the beaches are packed with people from Buenos Aires -- standing room only. Mar del Plata : Mar del Plata has excellent road and rail links with most of Argentina. 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Past Articles . Argentina Cities Argentina Culture Argentina Hotels Argentina News Argentina Regions Argentina Skiing Argentina Tourism Argentina Tours Bariloche Buenos Aires Business Corner LearningSpanish Patagonia Local Currency Convert your currency into Argentine pesos. Travel Directory : Latin America : Argentina @ Travel Notes : Argentina Cities -- Add URL Search Travel Notes | Travel Notes | Search Resources | Submit Your Travel Site | Meta-Travel Search | | 1800-Countries | 1800-Casinos | 1800-Cruises | 1800-Olympics | 1800-Worldcup | | Airlines | Airports | 1800-Fly | 1800-Lodging | 1800-RentalCars | Vacation Rentals | | Legal Notice | Travel Articles | Magun's Compass | Advertisers | Online Reservations | The URL for this page is: http://www.travelnotes.org/LatinAmerica/Argentina/argentina_cities.htm