Virginia Cavaliers - International Basketball Tour to Amsterdam, Belgium & Paris

1. UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
TOUR OF FRANCE, BELGIUM
& THE NETHERLANDS
AMSTERDAM, ANTWERP & PARIS
AUGUST 6 - 16, 2012

2. CONTENTS WELCOME
3 Important Contacts We hope you are looking forward to the University of
Attendee List Virgina Tour of Europe! This booklet will provide you
with important information regarding your tour, as
4 Flight Schedule well as information to make your trip more enjoyable.
Hotel Information We look forward to assisting you!
6 Tour Itinerary Go Cavaliers!
tour highlights The Anthony Travel Team
10 Pre-Departure Information
required travel documents IMPORTANT CONTACTS
insurance
health tips TOUR DIRECTOR U.S. CONSULATE IN
money tips Antonio Autore AMSTERDAM
international calling Tel: 011 39 333 228 9227 Museumplein 19
internet 1071 DJ Amsterdam
ANTHONY TRAVEL ON- The Netherlands
12 Destination Information SITE REPRESENTATIVE Tel: (011) 31 020 575 5309
language Leslie Wurzberger Amsterdam.USConsulate.gov
weather (Aug 6 - 14)
attire Tel: +1 (206) 920 - 0978 U.S. CONSULATE IN
time difference PARIS
electricity ANTHONY TRAVEL 2 Avenue Gabriel
safety 7920 Belt Line Rd, Ste 1010 75008 Paris, France
tipping Dallas, Texas 75254 Tel: (011) 33 143122222
meals and food Tel: (866) 913-7169 France.USEmbassy.gov
business hours AnthonyTravel.com
currency
14 Helpful Phrases ATTENDEE LIST
17 City Information UVA PLAYERS
Amsterdam Justin Anderson Jontel Evans Justin Miller
Darion Atkins Joe Harris Akil Mitchell
Antwerp
Taylor Barnette Paul Jesperson Evan Nolte
Paris Malcom Brogdon Teven Jones Thomas Rogers
Doug Brownman James Kirven Michael Tobey
UVA STAFF
Tony Bennett Craig Littlepage Tyler Grams
Ritchie McKay Ronnie Wideman John Carpenter
Ron Sanchez Ethan Saliba Stephen Ford
Jason Williford Stephen Kirkland Marlon Selaru-Stewart
Brad Soucie Brandon Despain Bradley Gaskill
Mike Curtis Jeffrey White Abhinav Chhabra
UVA FAMILY
Laurel Bennett Sandhya Chhabra Margaret Littlepage
Anna Bennett Vijay Chhabra Rachel Claytor
Elijah Bennett Vaya Chhabra
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3. Bridge of Alexandre III
FLIGHT SCHEDULE & Les Invalides, Paris
DEPARTURE ARRIVAL
DATE FLIGHT AIRPORT & TIME AIRPORT & TIME
8/6 UA 124 Dulles (IAD) 5:24 p.m. Amsterdam (AMS) 7:15 a.m.
8/16 UA 164 Paris (CDG) 12:25p.m. Dulles (IAD) 3:17 p.m.
Due to airline schedule changes, it is recommended
to check with the airline(s) at least 24 hours prior to
departure to confirm departure information.
Visit United.com or call (800) 864 - 8331.
HOTEL INFORMATION
AMSTERDAM (8/7 - 8/10) ANTWERP (8/10 - 8/12)
Amsterdam Marriott Hilton Antwerp
Stadhouderskade 12, Groenplaats 32,
1054 ES Amsterdam, B-2000 Antwerp, Belgium
The Netherlands Tel: 011 32 3 204 1212
Tel: 011 31 20 607 5555 HiltonBenelux.com/Eng
AmsterdamMarriott.com
Paris (8/12 - 8/16)
Sofitel La Defense
34 Cours Michelet,
92060 Paris La Defense
Tel: 011 33 1 47 76 44 43
Sofitel.com
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4. TOUR ITINERARY
AUG 6 | DEPART WASHINGTON D.C. AUG 13 | PARIS
Overnight flight to Amsterdam Your licensed local guide will take you to
see all the Parisian landmarks, including
AUG 7 | AMSTERDAM the the ornate, 19th-century Opera, Arc de
With more canals than Venice – and more Triomphe, the Presidential residence, the
flower merchants than perhaps any other ultra-chic shops of the Rue du Faubourg
city in the world – downtown Amsterdam is St-Honoré and the gardens of the Tuileries.
an explosion of colour and light reflecting Spot chic locals and tons of tourists strolling
off the water. Take a glass-topped canal the Champs-Élysées. Look up at the iron
boat ride, the best way to see the gabled girders of the Eiffel Tower.
houses and nearly 1,200 bridges. Enjoy a - Game 4 vs. AMW France Elite
Canal Cruise BBQ Dinner on board.
AUG 14 | LOUVRE MUSEUM
AUG 8 | ANNE FRANK HOUSE The world’s largest art museum, the Louvre
Take a tour of Anne Frank’s house, where is housed in a medieval fortress-turned-
three different Jewish families hid for more castle so grand it’s worth a tour itself. The
than two years during World War II and Mona Lisa is here, as well as the Venus de
where Anne’s famous diaries were discov- Milo and Winged Victory.
ered. See the bare rooms where they lived - Game 5 vs. AMW France Elite
before being betrayed to the Nazi’s and
deported to concentration camps. AUG 15 | EIFFEL TOWER
- Game 1 vs. Netherlands B See the Eiffel tower rising up on the left
bank and the walls of the Louvre on
AUG 9 | AMSTERDAM the right. A guide will point out other
Enjoy the day at leisure or visit one of the monuments and architectural marvels as
great museums Amsterdam has to offer. you pass, many of which are illuminated by
- Game 2 vs. Netherlands B clear white light at night.
- Farewell Dinner
AUG 10 | TRAVEL TO BELGIUM
Depart Amsterdam and begin your journey AUG 16 | DEPART PARIS
to Antwerp, Belgium. Return to Washington D.C. with incredible
memories of Europe – Au Revoir!
AUG 11 | BRUGES
Excursion to beautiful Bruges in Belgium.
Suspended in time centuries ago, Bruges is
now one of Western Europe’s most visited
medieval cities. Picturesque market squares,
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
dreamy canals and old whitewashed
almshouses all evoke a world long since gone. PARIS AMSTERDAM
- Game 3 vs. Gembo Paris City Tour Amsterdam City Tour
Louvre Museum Canal Cruise
AUG 12 | PARIS Seine River Cruise Anne Frank House
Depart Antwerp to Paris. In the evening, Eiffel Tower
see the city from the water on an hour-long
cruise along the River Seine. The Seine cuts BELGIUM
right through Paris, dividing the city in half. Antwerp City Tour
Bruges City Tour
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5. Arc de Triomph,
Paris

6. PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION
You may be required to show different types of travel HEALTH TIPS
documents for your trip. Please plan in advance so Make sure your medical information is accessible on
that you may obtain the appropriate documents. your trip. Write down your doctor’s information, the
names of any prescriptions you’re taking, your blood
REQUIRED TRAVEL DOCUMENTS type, special allergies and your insurance information.
PASSPORTS Put this information in a safe place at your destination.
A valid and signed passport is required for foreign
travel. For most countries, passports are required to MONEY TIPS
be valid for at least six months after the return date of Before leaving the country, call your bank and let
your trip, so be sure to check the expiration date. For them know about your travels overseas. Most banks
specific rules, check with the embassy or consulate of will put a hold on accounts if they detect unusual
your country. It is also a good idea to make two color spending patterns. When you call them with your
copies of your passport before departure. Leave one itinerary, they can provide a phone number to access
at home and one in a safe place at your destination. overseas in case you have any questions or your card
is stolen. It is also a good idea to travel with two different
VISAS credit cards.
U.S. citizens do not need visas for most European
countries. Learn more about visa requirements for INTERNATIONAL CALLING
Americans traveling abroad at Travel.State.gov.
European cell phones operate on a GSM (Global
NON-U.S. RESIDENTS System for Mobile Communications) standard. To use
your existing cell phone, contact your service provider
Before traveling, check for your specific needs and
status carefully. Contact your embassy or consul- to determine if your phone operates on a GSM
ate for instructions. Most countries require visas for standard. If so, your phone will work abroad but
non-U.S. citizens and re-entry permits for the United will incur international roaming fees. Other options
States. If a visa is required, you will not be permitted include buying a world phone, renting a phone or
to enter the country without one. purchasing phone cards. With phone cards, you can
dial the appropriate U.S. number from a public pay
For the most up-to-date information or additional phone and have it charged to your phone card. A
questions, please visit Travel.State.gov/ForeignReqs.html small handling fee may be applied to the bill.
Please note: Often when buying phone cards in the
INSURANCE
U.S., they are to call internationally rather than calling
Purchasing travel insurance for your trip can assist you the U.S. from abroad. To avoid confusion, it may be
in the case of natural disasters, medical illness and best to purchase a calling card once you have arrived
even lost luggage. Travel insurance is highly recommended at your destination. The U.S. country code is 001. To
and special programs are available to Anthony Travel avoid high fees, use public phones instead of the
guests through Travel Guard Insurance. phones in your hotel room.
Before you leave, check with your health care provider
INTERNET
to find out if your insurance plan covers medical care
you may receive in a foreign country. Most European hotels offer high-speed Internet services
in the lobby or guestrooms. There are alternatives if
For more information, please call Travel Guard at wireless and Ethernet service is not available, including
(866) 211-8075 or visit TravelGuard.com and provide cellular cards, WiFi hot spots and dial-up connections
Anthony Travel’s code (#45657010) to receive our at your hotel. Please note that any Internet charges
special rates. assessed are the responsibility of the traveler.
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7. DESTINATION INFORMATION MEALS AND FOOD
Remember that meals will vary by country. Fast food
LANGUAGE is available, but generally more expensive than in the
The official language of the Netherlands and Antwerp U.S. If you are a picky eater, we suggest picking up
is Dutch. The official language of France is French. some non-perishable snacks at the local grocery.
Please see the next page for a list of helpful phrases. Remember, you are in a foreign country and things
will be different. Enjoying the local cuisine will allow
WEATHER you to experience the culture in new and exciting
Average climate for the Netherlands, Belgium and ways. Please note that only table water is included
France in August range from the mid 60s to high 80s, with your meals. All other drinks are an extra charge
with a chance of light showers. For the most up-to- and at guests’ own expense.
date weather details, please visit Weather.com.
BUSINESS HOURS
ATTIRE Shops are usually open Monday through Saturday
To be respectful of the culture at religious venues, from 8 or 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Some are open 24 hours
women should bring a long skirt or pants and a blouse a day. Smaller shops may close for a lunch break
with sleeves. Men should bring long pants and a long- between noon and 1 p.m. Please remember that
sleeved collared shirt, and remove hats during meals many stores are closed on Sunday. Banks and public
and visits to religious institutions. offices are usually open Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Post offices are also open on
TIME DIFFERENCE Saturdays.
France, Belgium and the Netherlands are six hours
ahead of the Eastern Standard time zone. If it is 10 CURRENCY
a.m. in Washington, DC, it is 4 p.m. in Europe. ATM cards are the best, most convenient and efficient
way to exchange money abroad. ATM cards are widely
ELECTRICITY accepted across Europe and will give you the best
The voltage in Europe is 220V. If you plan to use an rate of exchange. Please note that your pin number
appliance that only uses 110 voltage, please bring a must be four digits to be accepted. Do not rely solely
converter and wall adapter. If the appliance is dual on your ATM card. Have another source of money
voltage, you will only need a wall adapter. Converters to exchange in the event of an emergency. Also,
and wall adapters can be found in several stores, such remember to use your foreign coins before you leave
as Walmart and Target. the country – you cannot exchange coins for U.S. or
another country’s currency.
SAFETY Most major credit cards are widely accepted throughout
Generally, most of Europe is considered safe; however, Europe; however, they are not accepted as widely
taking the usual precautions is recommended. Guard as in the United States. The cards most commonly
your tickets and travel documents as you would your accepted are MasterCard, Visa, American Express
cash. Place personal items in the bus’ storage and Diners Club. Be aware that most credit card
compartment. Be alert in major cities for pickpockets. companies will charge a one to three percent fee for
Place your passport on your body or an interior purchases made outside the United States. Be sure
pocket of your backpack. We also recommend using to check with your credit card company and bank in
hotel safes where available to leave your valuables. advance to learn about fees charged and advise them
of your travel abroad.
TIPPING
Tipping and taxes for services in hotels and meals listed At press date, the exchange rate is:
on your itinerary are included. Tips to the bus driver
and tour director are not included. The common rate 1 EURO = 1.25 USD
to tip the tour director is three to four Euro a day per 10 EURO = $12.50 USD
person. Drivers who remain with the group for multiple 20 EURO = $25 USD
days should be tipped approximately two to three Euro
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8. HELPFUL PHRASES
ENGLISH DUTCH ENGLISH FRENCH
Hello Hallo Hi (informal) Salut
Good day Goedemorgen Hi Bonjour
Good evening Goedenavond Good bye Au revoir
Good night Goedenacht Yes / No Oui / Non
Hi Hi / Dag Maybe Peut-être
Good bye Dag I don’t know Je ne sais pas
Where? Waar? Please S’il vous plaît
When? Waneer? Thank you Merci
Why? Waarom? You’re welcome Pas de quoi
What? Wat? Don’t mention it Je vous en prie
Who? Wie? Excuse me Excusez-moi
How? Hoe? How are you? Comment allez-vous?
How much/many? Hoeveel? I’m very well, thank you. Ça va bien, merci.
Is/are there? Is/Zijn er? What is your name? Comment vous appellez-vous?
Please Alstublieft Delighted to meet you. Enchanté
Thank you (very much) Dank je/u (zeer) My name is... Je m’appelle...
Excuse me Neem me niet kwalijk I am American. Je suis americain.
Yes Ja Do you speak English? Parlez-vous anglais?
No Nee I don’t understand Je ne comprends pas
How are you? Hoe gaat het? Please speak slowly Parlez lentement, s’il vous plaît
I’m fine, thanks. And you? Goed, dank je. En met jou? See you later A plus tard
What’s your name? Hoe heet je? Restaurant Le restaurant
My name is... Mijn naam is... Breakfast Le petit déjeuner
Where are you from? Waar kom je vandaan? Lunch Le déjeuner
I’m from... Ik kom uit... Dinner Le diner
I don’t understand Ik begrijp het niet The bill/check L’addition
Please speak slower Alstublieft spreek langzamer. When? Quand?
Breakfast Het ontbijt What time is it? Quelle heure est-il?
Lunch De lunch How much? Combien?
Dinner Het diner Where? Où?
The bill, please. Mag ik afrekenen. Why? Porquoi?
How much is it? Hoeveel is het? Can you help me? Pouvez-vous m’aider?
How do I get to... Hoe kom ik bij... I’m lost Je suis perdu
Where is the... Waar is de... I’m looking for... Je cherche...
Left Links I would like... Je voudrais...
Right Rechts I need... Il me faut...
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9. Amsterdam,
The Netherlands CITY INFORMATION
AMSTERDAM
After a few years’ pout, this beautiful city has found
its old self – quirky, creative and open-minded.
The city’s gorgeous looks haven’t faded either. The
moments you spend ogling the old merchants’ villas,
the Jordaan’s charming lanes or the lush Vondelpark
are as magical now as in centuries past. Amsterdam is
colloquially known as Venice of the North because of
its lovely canals that criss-cross the city, its impressive
architecture and more than 1,500 bridges. There is
something for every traveller’s taste here – whether
you prefer history, nightlife or just the relaxing charm
of an old European city.
HISTORY
Amsterdam’s name is derived from Amstelredamme,
indicative of the city’s origin: a dam in the river
Amstel. Settled as a small fishing village in the late
12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most
important trading centres in the world during the
Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century. During that
time, the city was the leading center for finance
and diamonds. The city’s small medieval centre
rapidly expanded as the Jordaan and the Canal Belt
neighborhoods were constructed; the latter’s cultural
significance was acknowledged when it became a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. In the 19th and
20th centuries, the city expanded in all directions,
with many new neighbourhoods and suburbs
designed in modernist styles.
LANDMARKS
Museumplein - One of Amsterdam’s most popular
parks. The green space is called “Museum Square” for
its proximity to Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum
and the Diamond Museum.
Anne Frank Huis - Museum dedicated to the young,
Jewish wartime diarist, with exhibitions highlighting
all forms of persecution and discrimination.
Van Gogh Museum - Museum dedicated to the works
of the Dutch painter, containing the largest collection
of Van Gogh’s paintings and drawing in the world. In
2011, the museum had more than 1.6 million visitors.
Ode Kerk - Consecrated in 1306, Ode Kerk is
Amsterdam’s oldest building and oldest parish
church. After the reformation in 1578, it became a
Calvinist church, which it remain today.
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10. ANTWERP PARIS
Even the New York Times agrees – Antwerp is Europe’s Paris has more familiar landmarks than any other city,
place to be. Appreciated by mode moguls, art lovers making it the most popular destination in the world
and diamond dealers, Belgium’s second-largest city with 45 million tourists annually. Located on the River
once again revels in fame and fortune. Antwerp has Seine, Paris has the reputation of being beautiful and
a manageable size and timeless quality. The old city romantic, brimming with historic associations and
centre, built around the country’s most impressive remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture,
cathedral, is as beautiful and intimate as it was art, fashion, food and design.
centuries ago. Tucked away in cobbled lanes and
backstreets are thousands of restaurants and bars, HISTORY
antique shops, art galleries, exclusive chocolate Paris started as Lutertia, a Celto-Roman settlement on
out­ets, designer boutiques and diamond shops. The
l the Île de la Cité, the island currently occupied by the
whole city is something of an architectural museum, Cathédral de Nôtre Dame. The Romans were gone by
from the medieval riverside fortress to modern 508 CE and were replaced by Clovis of the Franks, who
waterfront creations and the famous Cogels-Osylei, is considered by the French to be their first king. Clovis’
where architects ran riot. descendants held on to the estate for nearly 500 years,
despite Viking raids and other calamities. Over the next
HISTORY several centuries, Paris expanded onto the right bank
The origins of Antwerp comes from “aan de werpe”, of the Seine. In the late 18th century, there was a period
which is Dutch for “at the throw”, referring to where of political and social upheaval in France and Europe,
the river throws its sand. In the 16th century, Antwerp during which the French government structure, previously
was one of the most important financial centers of a monarchy, underwent radical change. Out of the
the world, where traders from all over Europe and violent turmoil that was the French Revolution emerged
Asia sold and bought their goods. After the siege of the enlightened modern day France. The city was
Antwerp in 1585 by the Spanish, this role as a financial reconstructed during the 19th century, adding long,
center was taken over by Amsterdam. Nevertheless, straight avenues, grander buildings, Gustave Eiffel’s
since the 19th century and especially the 20th famous tower, the first metro lines, most of the parks
century, Antwerp has made a serious economic and streetlights – which are believed to have given
comeback. Due to its long and culturally rich history, the city its nickname, “the city of light”.
the city of Antwerp houses many interesting historical
buildings from different periods, as well as a lot of LANDMARKS
interesting museums. Recently it has become a trendy Eiffel Tower - The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 as the
city, attracting a lot of Flemish and foreign artists, entrance to the Exposition Universelle (World Fair),
writers, intellectuals, and actors. Today, it is a very but became a global cultural icon of France. The tower
dynamic city, offering a perfect mix of history and is the tallest building in Paris and the most visited
present-day modern life. paid monument in the world.
LANDMARKS Musee du Louvre - One of the largest and most visited
art museums in the world, where nearly 35,000 objects
Rubenshuis - Former home of painter Peter Paul from prehistory to the 19th century are housed in the
Rubens that is now a museum of his life and work. Louvre Palace, a fortress built in the late 12th century.
Paintings include his early Adam and Eve (c. 1600).
Jardin du Luxembourg - This public park is just outside
Cathedral of Our Lady - Roman Catholic cathedral of Luxembourg Palace, full of urban orchards, beautiful
that began construction in 1352, but was never gardens and more than one hundred statues, fountains
completed. It contains a number of significant works and monuments. When the weather is nice, Parisians
by the painter Peter Paul Rubens and is listed among of all ages come to read, relax and sunbathe.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Arc de Triomphe - Standing at the western end of the
Central Station - The Antwerp Central Station is Champs-Élysées, this monument honors those who
one of the worl’d most impressive railway stations. fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary
Dubbed the ‘Railway Cathedral’, it has three levels and Napoleonic Wars. Also, beneath its vault lies the
of tracks and a shopping center, which includes a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.
diamond gallery and more than 30 diamond shops.
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