I have been to Amsterdam in previous years for at least 3 times and I liked the city very much. If you want to know some of basic information about the place, searching through internet is the BEST way. I am a frequent traveller and every time I want to see any place, I always go to the internet. Like what I did, when I travelled to New York last July 2009. I have searched the places I needed to visit, how to use the sub-way, how are the attractions that NY offered, hotels info, broadway shows that I have watched, and near-by cities to visit. Try this one and you will get lots of info. Hope this helps. Enjoy the trip.