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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. 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Silversea cruises always have pacious ocean-view suites, with sumptuous furnishings and appointments most with a private veranda. Inspired cuisine and the finest wines and spirits poured with our compliments. But it is more than these things that set up apart. Its an understanding of what it takes to make our guests feel at home and welcome. T here is something magical about discovering the world from your very own private veranda on a Silversea cruise. Feeling the ocean breeze caress your skin. Listening to the surf gently roll by. Which is why seventy-five percent of our all-suite accommodations feature a private teak veranda. The beautifully Silversea cruises appointed with all the comforts of home. Every Silversea suite features a marbled bath with a full-sized tub. In all we offer six different types of suites. Ranging in size from almost 250 square feet to over 1,300, each is decorated in hushed pastels and warm hues and offers a rare degree of finesse and refinement. 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For 2000 alone, Silversea has been named number one in Cond Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards, judged "World's Best Small Ship Cruise Line" by Travel + Leisure, and recognized as "Best Cruise Operator" by the United Kingdom's Daily Telegraph. And while these awards reaffirm our commitment to providing an onboard experience that knows no rival, our greatest reward comes from our guests, who return to us again and again. Six-star service. All-inclusive value. Silversea Cruises service is simply the world's best. It begins the minute you step aboard with a warm welcome and a flute of chilled Mot & Chandon champagne. Throughout your voyage, you'll be pampered with caring, personalized service. Our staff prides itself in anticipating your needs yet knowing when to respect your privacy. Sailing on our intimate ships is like visiting a friend's home; you're greeted by name and your personal preferences are remembered. We obsess over the details so you needn't have a care in the world. 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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? 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See Online Courses   Search Europe for Visitors Swiss Map and Switzerland Tourism and Travel Facts Switzerland in a Nutshell -- find essential information on traveling to Switzerland using our map and resources. You are Here Home Europe Map Switzerland Map and Travel Resources Switzerland Map Showing Cities and Languages Map of Switzerland © 2003 by James Martin, licensed to About Destinations in Switzerland Our Switzerland Travel and Tourism Information Guide is a directory of information on Switzerland travel, including Swiss guidebooks, regions, public transportation and cities to visit. Accommodations in Switzerland Accommodations in Switzerland tend to be expensive. There are usually fewer hotels located around train stations than in other countries. You may inspect a hotel beforecommitting to it. Hotel rooms in Switzerland tend to be smaller than other places, but there are usually more services available. Prices include service, taxes and sometimes breakfast (ask). Most Swiss hotels are members of the Swiss Hotel Association, which rates them according to their facilities and not necessarily their charm. For more general information on European hotel ratings, see our article: Hotels and their Star Ratings . Swiss Currency The Swiss currency is the Swiss Franc, abbreviated to CHF. Swiss Franc banknotes are issued in the following denominations: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 Francs. At the time of writing, 1 US Dollar = 1.35350 Swiss Franc (January, 2003). For the current rate, see CurrencyConverter by OANDA.com, The Currency Site . Language in Switzerland Four primary languages are spoken in Switzerland. See the map above for the approximate areas those languages are spoken in. The Federal Constitution stipulates that German, French, and Italian are Switzerland's official languages, whereas Romansh is an official language for communicating with Romansh-speaking persons. English is increasingly taught at an early age, sometimes taking priorityover a second national language. Foreign Languages for the Tourist gives a list of resources for learning just enough language to get along. Page two of that article is an account of going to language school in Perugia, Italy. I recommend undertaking such an experience in Switzerland if you're interested in the Swiss languages and people. Transportation in Switzerland Switzerland isserved by more than 13000 miles of train, bus and boat routes. Find outmore about Swiss transportation options in the article SwissRail Passes and Transportation information . Weather in Switzerland Due to the mountainous terrain in Switzerland, weather can vary greatly with altitude. For somehistorical information, see GeographyIQ . For current weather in Switzerland, see the Weather Underground . Eating in Swiss Restaurants Although eating in a Swiss restaurant is generally more expensive than eating in a neighboring country, you can find interesting, inexpensive food in Switzerland. Lunches are often cheaper than the same meal at dinner. Look for the plateof the day. General Eating Times: Lunch: 12-2 Dinner 6-8 pm As you might expect, Swiss cuisine is based around dairy products -- cheese, milk, cream, butter and/or yogurt. Beer is often cheaper and more readily available then soft drinks. Tipping Meals include a service charge, but tipping is common. 5% of the total is the usual tip. According to locals in Zurich, it is customary, when paying with a creditcard, to leave the tip in cash rather than adding it to the card total. 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