Full article: Amsterdam police hands out 37 nightlife restraining orders

Amsterdam police has handed out thirty 'nightlife restraining orders' to misbehaving revelers and taxi drivers curing checks at Leidseplein and Rembrandplein this weekend.

The special restraining orders forbid entry to Amsterdam's nightlife area from Thursday night through Sunday evening.

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Full article: Rembrandtplein to get a new look

Rembrandtplein, one of Amsterdam's favorite centers of nightlife, is getting a makeover.

When finished the square -- named after Holland's most famous painter -- will be safer, cleaner and much more beautiful.

The €3.5 million make-over project is scheduled for completion by December, 2009.

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Full article: Amsterdam’s expensive terraces — and the logical alternatives

The price you pay for beer or coffee at Amsterdam's main squares is the highest in the country.

But unless you have a pressing need to be seen at a tourist trap, there are countless excellent alternatives.

Be like the Dutch and go to a locals pub.

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