European Vacation Planning Map

European Vacation Planning and Preparation - Planning your Trip to Europe  You are here: About > Travel > Europe for Visitors > Europe Travel Planning Travel Go Europe Essentials European Vacation Planning Map Europe Travel 101 - Before you Go European Distances The Best of Europe European Photo Gallery Articles & Resources Europe Travel Planning What to do In Europe Lodging - Hotels and More European Travel Maps Sex and Nudism Travel Photography Transportation Benelux Countries France Germany Austria Switzerland Greece Italy and Malta Travel Info Scandinavian Travel Spain and Portugal United Kingdom and Ireland Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Italy Travel Guidebooks Europe Travel Guidebooks German Travel Guidebooks Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Europe for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Europe for Visitors > Europe Travel Planning European Vacation Planning - Planning your Trip to Europe Planning a Europe trip? You'll have to do some travel planning before you go on that European vacation. Find information on obtaining a passport, staying healthy, making sure your electronics will work in Europe, language help, currency, and how to save money planning your Europe vacation. Subtopics Canadian Travelers (2) Passports (11) Climate (24) Solo Travel (7) Electricity in Europe (8) Staying Connected (28) Festivals in Europe @ Travel Blogs (17) Languages (3) Travel Health (15) Money Matters (18) Travel Safety (8) Packing Tips (14) Travel with Pets (7) Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent Deep Travel - Taking time to get to know a place Deep Travel is a way for the tourist to try to blend in with the locals, making travel an enjoyable way to take part in a culture. A View Beyond - A Travel Adventure for Dreamers - A Year in Europe - Review A view Beyond is a couple's chronicles of a year abroad in Europe. 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We have tips and resources on Europe for Visitors for both visual and kinesthetic learners. European Travel 101 - Before You Go Timeline A timeline for planning your vacation, starting from the initial destination planning to when you need to get that passport to packing to making copies of important documentation. Great resource for travelers planning that first trip to Europe. Europe's Best Cities - My Favorite Vacation Cities in Europe So you're planning your European trip and the big question is "what are the best cities for tourists in Europe?" Well, here are my selections for Europe's best cities. Europe off the beaten track - My favorite European Vacation Spots Off the beaten track destinations aren't as undiscovered as they used to be. Still, here are my picks for spectacular European destinations overlooked by most tourists. Off Season Travel In Europe - Tips and Tools for Off-Season Vacations Off season vacations in Europe can be very rewarding if you plan right. 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France Travel

FRANCE HOTELS - FRANCE TRAVEL For Best Hotel Rates Phone Toll Free 1 800 426 5445 Or..Request Online France Hotels, Hotel Location Maps, Photos, Reviews Toll Free Access to Travel Experts... and Best Rates! G ateway C ities Paris Nice Lyon M ajor C ities Cannes Monte Carlo French Alps R egional C ities Aix-En-Provence Avignon Bordeaux Marseille Nantes Strasbourg Tours More European Cities Austria Salzburg Hotels Vienna Hotels Innsbruck Hotels Kitzbuehl Hotels Belgium Brussels Hotels Antwerp Hotels Bruges Hotels Czech Republic Prague Hotels Denmark Copenhagen Hotels England London Hotels Manchester Hotels Bath Hotels Stratford-Upon-Avon Hotels Finland Helsinki Hotels Germany Berlin Hotels Dusseldorf Hotels Frankfurt Hotels Hamburg Hotels Munich Hotels Stuttgart Hotels Bonn Hotels Dresden Hotels Heidelberg Hotels Cologne Hotels Greece Athens Hotels Crete Hotels Rhodes Hotels Holland Amsterdam Hotels Rotterdam Hotels The Hague Hotels Hungary Budapest Hotels Ireland Dublin Hotels Italy Florence Hotels Rome Hotels Venice Hotels Milan Hotels Bologna Hotels Capri Hotels Genoa Hotels Naples Hotels Sardinia Hotels Sorrento Hotels Palermo Hotels Taormina Hotels Umbria Hotels Norway Oslo Hotels Poland Warsaw Hotels Portugal Lisbon Hotels Algarve Hotels Russia Moscow Hotels St. Petersburg Hotels Spain Barcelona Hotels Madrid Hotels Granada Hotels Marbella Hotels Seville Hotels Palma de Mallorca Hotels Scotland Edinburgh Hotels Sweden Stockholm Hotels Switzerland Geneva Hotels Lucerne Hotels Zurich Hotels Basel Hotels Berne Hotels Davos Hotels Interlaken Hotels Lausanne Hotels Lugano Hotels Montreux Hotels St. Moritz Hotels Zermatt Hotels France Car Rental Rates & Reservations

France Travel and Vacation

August France Travel and Vacation Planner  You are here: About > Travel > France for Visitors > Things to Do in France > France Monthly Calendar > August France Travel and Vacation Planner Travel Go France Essentials New Year's Eve in Paris and France Worst of France 2005 Paris Travel Guide Top French Ski Resorts Best New Year's Eve Champagne Articles & Resources Destinations Trip Planning Transportation Interests & Situations Money, Safety & Issues Things to Do in France Where to Stay in France Staying Connected Blogs Picture Galleries Culture, Language & People Fun, Freebies & Quizes Relocating to France Nudism, Sex & Gay Travel D-Day & Historic Travel Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Sites Selling French Products Before You Buy the Gift of Travel Gifts for the France Fanatic Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the France for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search France for Visitors Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Suggested Reading France in June France Travel in August Holidays and Events in France Related Blogs Dispatches from France Blog Paris Blog French Word-a-Day Blog La Coquette Blog Chroniques dune Fraise Nice Blog Rsidence Les Marronniers Provence Blog L'Oiseau Blog Chocolate and Zucchini Blog Forty Days in Paris Blog Most Popular "Naked City" Christmas in Paris Photo Tour Paris Sex District Top Paris Attractions Christmas in France What's Hot New Year's Eve in France Paris Gay Pride Parade Host A France-Themed Party Nice, France Photo Gallery Camping in France Related Topics Europe for Visitors French Language French Cuisine Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Wine France Travel in August From Kelby Carr , Your Guide to France for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Warm Weather, Vacation Attitude are Key Aspects August is normally a great vacation month, but in France (and especially in the north) it can be problematic. Most people get the month of August off in France, meaning you may find some shops are closed. Still, attractions are usually open and it can be a bit quieter than the rest of the year. The South of France tends to be quite packed this year, as many northerners head to the beaches. There is a festive, summer-vacation spirit here, and there are many festivals. Depending on your destination, the weather can be a bit too balmy, but it is surprisingly moderate in most of France. Weather The weather can be a bit extreme in August. There are major variations in climate depending on where you are in France, but here are some major cities: Paris : Average high temperature is 24 degrees celsius/75 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 13.9 celcius, 57 farenheit. Average rainfall is 55.2 millimeters, or 2.2 inches. Nice : Average high temperature is 26.7 degrees celsius/80 degrees farenheit, with the average low at 20 degrees celcius/68 degrees farenheit. Average rainfall is 31.6 millimeters, or 1.2 inches. Bordeaux : Average high temperature is 26.1 degrees celsius, 79 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 15 celcius/59 farenheit. Average rainfall is 59.1 millimeters, or 2.3 inches. Strasbourg : Average high temperature is 24 degrees celsius, or 75 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 14 celcius/55 farenheit. Average rainfall is 70.4 millimeters, or 2.8 inches. What to pack It can be challenging to pack for France, particularly if you will visit multiple cities. For the most part, this is a mild time of year. Be prepared for either hot days or cool nights, however. Your packing list should include: Sun screen Light clothes Flip flops Good walking shoes A bathing suit Get more ideas with my Packing Tips . Why to go in August Enjoy summer vacation the way the locals do The weather is warm All museums and attractions are open, usually with extended summertime hours There is a great vacation atmosphere Why not to visit France in August The closings! It can be a real letdown to find things shut down for vacations Airfare and lodging is expensive There can be some really hot days Events and festivals Bayonne Festival , which features bullfights, cow racing, dancing and a general festive atmosphere in this lovely Basque city near the Spanish border. Musique in Perigord , in Audrix, features young, up and coming musicians performing in the lovely Aquitaine countryside. Buzet Wine Festival Festival on the Champagne Route Cooking Festival in Pointe-à-Pitre Monte Carlo Internation Fireworks Festival

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. 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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. 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Austria Travel

Ernest H. Robl: Austria travel data Specializing in Travel and Transportation Subjects For More than 30 years Stock Photography / Illustrated Articles AustrianTravel Data (for"The Slow side of the Danube") Where to get additionalinformation Austria (general) For additional information on the Wachauregion on the north shore of the Danube, contact Austrian National Tourist Office (click toconnect to Web site) P.O. Box 1142 New York, NY 10108 or Austrian National Tourist Office 500 Fifth Ave., Suite 2009 New York, NY 10110 (212) 944-6880 Austrian National Tourist Office 11601 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2480 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 477-3332 Austrian National Tourist Office 500 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1950 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 644-8092 The Austrian National Tourist Office canalso provide some information on rail travel in Austria and theAustrian Federal Railways. Rail Travel Railroads are an important part ofAustria's transportation infrastructure. Austria, about the sizeof the U.S. state of Maine, contains some 3,500 route-miles oftrack -- with most still served by passenger trains. (That's morethan enough track to stretch diagonally across the continentalU.S. from Seattle to Miami.) For general information on rail travel inEurope, including currently available rail passes, contact Rail Europe (click toconnect to Web site) 230 Westchester Ave. White Plains, NY 10604 (800) 4-EURAIL (Rail Europe is a marketing subsidiary ofthe French National Railways, which also represents otherEuropean railroad administrations in North America.) Information on rail travel in Europe isalso available from Forsyth Travel Library (click toconnect to Web site) 9154 W. 57th St. Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-9968 1-800-FORSYSTH (1-800-367-7984) or (913) 384-3440 (This company specializes in sellingEuropean rail passes, a wide range of travel literature[guidebooks, maps, etc.], and travel accessories.) Keep in mind that brochures available fromthese organizations (and your local travel agents) emphasizeconnections between major cities -- and that most maps containedin them depict highly-simplified versions of route systems. Rick Steves: Europe through the back door (clickto connect to Web site) Rick Steves, best known for his Europeantravel programs shown on PBS stations, also offers extensive railtravel information and European rail passes through his own Website. Steam Trains Information on special steam excursiontrains in Austria is available from larger stations. Ask about orlook for posters advertising "Nostalgie" or"Dampf" trains. Or, mention your interest in thissubject when inquiring with the Austrian National Tourist Office. Schedule Information If you travel on secondary lines inAustria, a copy of the comprehensive Austrian rail schedule bookis a good investment. It's about the size of a paperback noveland contains about 1,000 pages of thin paper. Schedules are easy to decipher, even if youdo not read German. The introductory material includes a sectionin English which also explains symbols used in timetables. Afold-out map shows route numbers. Schedules are arranged by routenumber. The book is available at ticket counters atmost rail stations in Austria. Ask for the "InlandKursbuch." An appendix even includes schedules for theDanube steamers. You'll have to purchase this book (about$9) after you get to Austria; it is not available in the U.S. The Austrian Federal Railways(sterreichische Bundesbahnen or BB) have an excellent scheduleinquiry Web site . You canfind connections and complete schedules for various routes byclicking on the above link. ###ehr ### Returnto Danube travel feature. Returnto travel feature main page. [Business] [Transportationdata] [Stockphoto newsletters] [Ernest H. Robl Home Page] [Feedback(e-mail)]