Amsterdam; Your Dream Vacation

By: Bethany Schiro

Fun Facts

Population: 735,50095% DutchIndonesian, Surinamese, and Moroccan

518 square miles

Districts

Red Light DistrictShoppingOld and historical

Old CentreCentral Station and the Kloveniersburgwa CanalsDepartment Stores

Districts Cont…

The New SideRelaxing WalksAmsterdam’s Museum of History

JordaanCountryCozy RestaurantsLocals live here

Waterlooplein, Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein

Tourist centersCafés and barsSecond hand markets

Activities

Amsterdam Canal Bus Hop 14 stops$24/p

Amsterdam City site seeing tour$33/p

Edam and Windmills Tour$40/p

Boom Chicago Comedy Show and Dinner $69/p

Guided walk along the Red Light District $27/p

Anne Frank House and Diamond Factory Tour with Canal Cruise

$40/p

Attractions

Historical ArtRijksmuseum (State Museum)

Rembrandt

Vermeer

Frans Hals

Rembrandt’s House Van Gogh museum

Anne Frank House

Attractions Cont…

Nature and ScienceNew Metropolis

Hands on technology for kids

Hortus Botanicus6000 different kinds of plants

Coffee Houses

Dining

3 course dinner at Nomads $72/p

Dinner cruise along the Amsterdam canals$40/p

Amsterdam Pizza Cruise$45/p

Five Course Dinner and Super Club Cruise $112/p

Boom Chicago Comedy Show and Dinner $69/p

Hotel has 4 on site restaurantsCoffee houses

Flight and Transportation

Airfare 2,232.35/pThere O'Hare to Amsterdam American Airlines

Departs 8:15pm arrives in Amsterdam 1:45pmStops in London

Back Amsterdam to O'Hare United AirlinesDeparts 11:05 am Arrives in Chicago 1:14 pm

Amsterdam Airport private pickup / departure. ($244 roundtrip)Bikes provided by hoteOn foot travel or taxisAll Amsterdam Travel 1 day pass ($32/p)Amsterdam Bus Hop (14)

Accommodations and Lodging

Okura Hotel; AmsterdamDeluxe Room 1,470.90 for 6 nights

1 king or 2 twin beds.Bright decor and traditional furnishings. Two 32-inch plasma screen TV's Marble bathroom with tub and own 17-inch LCD TV. controlled mood lighting, curtains, alarm clock and temperature. Sockets for Swiss, Dutch, French and English plugs.Fixed high-speed Internet connection.

Hotel accommodationsJapanese luxury hotel4 restaurantsMassage clinicsSpa and health club60ft pool with stream

Hotel Activities Nearby or on Site

Golfing (N) Ice skating (N)  Swimming (ON) Rowing or canoeing (N)  Boat launch (ON)Motor boating (N)  Yoga classes/instruction (N)  Running track/path (N)Basketball (N)Aerobics (N)  Racquetball/squash (N) Tennis (N)Bicycle rentals (ON)  Scooter/Moped Rentals (ON)  Hiking/biking trails (N) Helicopter/airplane sightseeing (N)  Playground (N) 

Climate

Average July Temperature: 62 degrees FAverage Annual Precipitation: 81 centimetersSunny but chilly.

Budget per adult

Airfare $2,232.35Hotel $1,470.90Activities $ 233.00Dining + $ 338.00

Grand Total $4,273.25

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