Posts in tag "Holland"
Alternative European city breaks with Stena Line
Alternative city breaks are now easier to do than ever before with Stena Line. Take the most direct route to the Netherlands and Germany from the south east of England by hopping onboard a day or overnight sailing from Harwich to the Hook of Holland. Stena Line offers twice-daily, return crossings betwee...
The world’s most travelled man: Fred Finn Onboard with Stena Line Hollandica & Britannica
125 Years of Stena Line’s UK – Holland Route! Stena Line UK – Holland route is kick starting its celebration of 125 years of getting passengers, produce, vehicles, pets and more from Harwich to the Hook of Holland with an interview with a very special guest: Fred Finn, the wo...
Springtime in Holland
Holland in Full Bloom There is one thing that you can be sure of, Holland in the springtime is a wonderfully colourful place to be. A visit to the Keukenhof gardens or a stroll around one of the many flower markets is a definite must do and it’ll cheer you up after a long, dark, cold…
Ferry vs flying: car comforts
Picture yourself heading through the chaotic time that is airport security having arrived for your flight three hours prior to its departure. Now imagine walking around spacious shops and restaurants as you please, having your own cabin and no luggage restrictions. We know which one we prefer. The hassle-free ferry travel with Stena Line offers…
Autumn in Holland (image gallery)
When autumn hits in Holland the Dutch landscape is transformed into bundles of leaves, beautiful sunsets and greenery. Check out our top 7 looks at Holland in the autumn: Autumn in Amsterdam: the Dutch capital is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the country’s history and culture. Arnhem’s waterways: Although Arnhem is a city,…
Hot Hotel Pick: The Student Hotel, Amsterdam City
Located in the south-eastern district of the Dutch capital lies The Student Hotel, a new form of accommodation which prides itself on being trendy and comfortable yet affordable. Its new hybrid hospitality design has a focus on genuine comfort yet still oozing that contemporary feel that early 20-somethings love. The Hotel encourages gu...
CAMERA JAPAN Festival 2016
If Japanese comedy is something that interests you or that you may be curious about, then get on one of our ferries to Holland and visit this year’s CAMERA JAPAN Festival which explores a diverse range of Japanese comedy. Films, lectures, workshops and live performances examine the subtle to the ludicrously obscure, the traditional to the contemporary. The festival runs…
Hotel review: Beaumont Hotel
If you are looking for a beautiful, centrally located hotel with friendly staff and an incredibly good restaurant, then Beaumont Hotel in Maastricht is right up your street. Situated in “Petit Paris” the elegant district of Wyck of Maastricht, Beaumont Hotel is within easy reach of the centre and many attractions like the Stadspark, Markt or…
Live like a local: Open Heritage Days
Every year on the second weekend in September, thousands of Dutch monuments welcome visitors to discover the historical and cultural legacy of Holland during Open Heritage Days. Each year the event has a new theme – this year the theme is ‘travelling’, with a focus on the infrastructure and aspects related to trav...
Live like a local: Dizzy’s Jazz Cafe in Rotterdam
Dizzy’s Jazz Cafe in Rotterdam – named after Dizzy Gillespie – offers live concerts on Monday and Tuesday nights and Sunday afternoons, offering everything from salsa to funk and soul, Brazilian baile funk to Latin jazz. A few minutes’ walk from Nieuwe Binnenweg, this hidden gem is the ideal spot for night owls with rhythm! For more...