ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR LEISURE AND COMFORT…

Boat Rental Amsterdam

Are you looking for a way to explore Amsterdam, spend a relaxing afternoon or host a party? Boat Rental Amsterdam is just the company you’re looking for! They specialize in all kinds of boats from small open boats that you steer independently, to large boats or “sloepen” handled by your very own skipper. This professional and reliable company will see to it that your company party is handled in style, or make sure your Sunday on the water with your family is relaxing and enjoyable. We suggest you call in advance to reserve a boat as this is a very popular way to spend a day in Amsterdam!
T: +31 (0)6 21454326
F: +31 (0)87 7844461
www.rentaboatamsterdam.com/
info@rentaboatamsterdam.com

Bookstores for English speaking guests

American Book Center - ABC

Right next to Dam Square is this exciting place run by intelligent and friendly people. Books from all genres are available, as well as great information about upcoming book clubs or book signings. There is a wide selection of travel guides and American magazines just at the entry.
Address: Spui 12

The English Bookshop

Found in the Jordaan, The English Bookshop is a quaint corner street bookstore, selling a wide selection of English written books. This split level store has devoted its bottom level all to children’t stories.
Address: Lauriergracht 71

Himalaya Bookstore and Tea-House

Himalaya has developed into the biggest spiritual bookstore in Holland. Treating spirituality in a 'down to earth' way, they invite you to explore their literature in their magnificent Tea house.
Address: Warmoesstraat 56

Lifestyle support and assistance

Some-Buddy is a company that specializes in creating time and flexibility for the professional who works hard and is looking for a nanny, personal assistant, cook, private trainer, chauffeur, household manager,gardener or other expert to help keep their life and household running smoothly.Team members at Some-Buddy are discreet and reliable as they handpick the professional who will work with you to make your home, business, or family business run more smoothly and effectively.

For more information call or visit their website:
www.some-buddy.nl/
or email directly:
info@some-buddy.nl
+31 (0)6 4515650

Petcare

DIERENKLINIEK (Animal Clinic) DE JORDAAN
2e Goudsbloemdwarsstraat 19
1015 JX Amsterdam
T: 020-4236104
www.dierenkliniekdejordaan.nl

Rita’s Place- Dog Grooming Salon & Boutique
Weteringstraat 45
1017 SM Amsterdam
www.ritasplace.com
ritasplaceamsterdam@gmail.com

Valeria – Dog-Walking Service
v-vitorino@yahoo.com.br
Tel: 0638781398 or 06169270

Pharmacy

Hospitals in Amsterdam

Academisch Ziekenhuis Vrije Universteit
De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV
020 444 4444

Academisch Medisch Centrum
Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ
020 566 9111

Sint Lucas Ziekenhuis
Jan Tooropstraat 164, 1061 AE
020 510 8911

Slotervaart Ziekenhuis
Louwesweg 6, 1066 EC
020 512 9333

Physical Activity Facilities

Sento Spa and Health Club
health club, spa (massage, facial, shiatsu etc) swimming,
healthy food and drink lounge
*Inquire with AFR about a two-week trial
Marnixplein 1
1051 ZN Amsterdam
Tel: 020 524 60 00
Website: www.sento.nl

De Gouden Reael
a medical gym
-Willemsstraat 45 1015 HW Amsterdam
-Brouwersgracht 214 1013 HD Amsterdam
Tel: 020 623 19 49
Website: www.fysiotherapiedegoudenreal.nl
Email: degoudenreal@zonnet.nl

Pain Specialists

Fysioline
-sports massage
-physio therapy for muscle injuries
-hydro massage
Westerstraat 148
1015 MP Amsterdam
Tel: 020 4713 456
Website: www.fysioline.nl

Dental Care

JorDent
Noorderkerkstraat 10 – bg
1015 NB Amsterdam
Tel: 020-638 72 11
Website: www.jordent.nl

Beauty Salons

V Amsterdam
Total Beauty Concept Store; exclusive and hi end products
Facials, Manicures, Pedicures, Skincare, Perfume, Make-up, Waxing
Haarlemmerstraat 140
1013 EZ Amsterdam
Tel: 020 6140140
Website: www.v-amsterdam.nl

SKINS
Hair and Make-up
Hair Stylist: Marga Janssen Wed- Sat
Aveeda hair care products
Make-up: everyday
Runstraat 9
1016 GJ Amsterdam
Tel: 06-44 55 34 01
Website: www.skins.nl

ROB PEETOOM
Hair and Make-up; Redken hair care products
Elandsgracht 68 hs
020-528 57 22
Website: www.robpeetoom.nl

Home Décor

BUTLER’S
Runstraat 22
1016 GK Amsterdam
Tel: +31 20 676 4760
Fax: +31 20 626 2158
Email: info@butlersroom.nl

Dutch Language

Dutch is not only the language of 16 million people in the Netherlands, but also of 6 million people in Flanders, Belgium.
For most people it will be difficult to learn Dutch. However, here are a few words and phrases to help you get by:
Yes: Ja (Yah)
No: Nee (Nay)
Thanks: Bedankt (B'dunked)
Please: Graag (hkrahk)
Sorry: sorry (sorry, with rolled r)
Excuse me: pardon (parDON)
Hello, I am John Smith = Hallo,Ik ben John Smith
Who are you? = Wie bent U?
Good morning = Goedemorgen
Good afternoon = Goedemiddag
Good evening = Goedenavond
The Learn Dutch website is a resource for Distance Learners who like to excercise their mind with a difficult-to-learn language.
This online Dutch language course is used in 90 countries. For more lessons and resources please visit: www.learndutch.org

Language schools

Amsterdam: Universiteit van Amsterdam
Tel: 020 525 4642
Website: http//www.intt.uva.nl
Email: intt@uva.nl

Amsterdam: British Language Training Centre
Tel: 020 622 36 34
Website: www.bltc.nl
Email: bltc@bltc.nl

Amsterdam: Easy Dutch Plus
Tel: 020 422 19 06
Website: www.easydutchplus.com
Email: info@easydutchplus.com

Amsterdam: Katakura/WBLC
Tel: 020 612 27 27
Website:www.katakura-wblc.nl
Email: katakura@ision.nl

Amsterdam: Language Solution
Tel: 020 422 31 22
Website: www.languagesolution.net
Email: info@languagesolution.net

Amsterdam: Talencoach
Tel: 020 625 32 31
Website: www.talencoach.nl
Email: info@talencoach.nl

Museumkaart: Museum Card for Amsterdam and Museums in Holland

The card is a personal pass to enter more than 400 Museums in the Netherlands!
It is valid for one year and costs €39.95 (€22.45 up to 24 years of age): a cheap way to explore Dutch museums any time you wish to!
It is quite easy to purchase, you only fill out a form and the card is immediately yours, together with a leaflet explaining the card's advantages and the museums you can enter for free divided per province.
Here are the 29 museums included within the Museum Card:
• Allard Pierson Museum / Archeologisch Museum Der Universiteit Van Amsterdam
• Amsterdams Historisch Museum
• Bijbels Museum
• De Appel
• De Burcht / Vakbondsmuseum
• De Nieuwe Kerk
• EnergeticA
• Filmmuseum
• FOAM Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam
• Hermitage Amsterdam (Phase I)
• Huis Marseille, Stichting voor Fotografie
• Joods Historisch Museum
• KIT Tropenmuseum
• Max Euwe-Centrum
• Museum Amstelkring, Ons' Lieve Heer Op Solder
• Museum Geelvinck Hinlopen Huis
• Museum Het Rembrandthuis
• Museum Het Schip
• Museum Van Loon
• Museum Willet-Holthuysen
• Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum Amsterdam
• Oude Kerk
• Persmuseum
• Rijksmuseum
• Stedelijk Museum CS
• Theatermuseum / Theater Instituut Nederland
• Tropenmuseum Junior
• Van Gogh Museum
• Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam

The museum card is sold in selected museums and can be purchased also at Uitburo at Leidseplein:
Uitburo (AUB)
Leidseplein 26
Opening times:
from Monday to Saturday: 10:00 / 18:00; Thursday: until 21:00; Sundays and Public Holidays: 12:00 / 18.00.
www.aub.nl
People living in Holland can order the Museum Card on line: www.museumkaart.nl