Holland
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…
Autumn in Holland
Why not enjoy an autumn break in the Netherlands. Stena Line operates twice-daily six-hour return crossings between Harwich and the Hook of Holland, fares starting from £59 per person return from Harwich with a car. Fares for Stena Line’s dutchflyer rail and sail tickets start from £39 one-way, including Harwich-Hook of Holland crossing and onwards rail…
Events in Holland: October
Netherlands Film Festival, 24 September 2014 – 03 October 2014 Watch a large variety of Dutch movies at the Netherlands Film Festival in Utrecht. From very famous to truly obscure and from features and documentaries to short films and TV productions: over 150,000 people watch more than 400 long and short films in fifteen venues. The…
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...
Hotel review: NH Utrecht
If you want great city views, friendly staff and a prime location then NH Utrecht is a brilliant choice. The hotel is located next to the train station, and within easy reach to the city centre whilst still offering a peaceful urban retreat. Amsterdam, Amersfoort, and Hilversum are just a short 30 minute drive away….
8 Events in Holland this September
Travelling to Holland from the UK couldn’t be simpler with Stena Line. If you’re planning on visiting Holland or if you’re in need of incentive to go, here are eight events happening worth visiting this September. Amsterdam Fringe Festival: 4 – 14 September The Amsterdam Fringe Festival, Netherland’s version of the Edinburgh Fringe, is ten days…
Assen
For motor racing enthusiasts the TT Circuit in Assen is legendary. Known as the ‘Cathedral of Motorcycle Racing’ the circuit not only hosts the Dutch TT, but is also part of the Superbike World Championship as well as the MCE British Superbike Championship which takes place in Assen over three days in September. Stena Line…
Scheveningen International Fireworks Festival
From 15 – 23 August 2014, the International Fireworks Festival in Scheveningen, near the Hague, will attract tens of thousands of visitors. http://vuurwerkfestivalscheveningen.com/ Travel to Scheveningen with Stena Line, from £118 return for...
Events in Holland this August
If you’re visiting Holland in August then you’ll probably want something that isn’t just wondering round the major tourist sites. Below are just some of the enjoyable ways that you can spend your time in Holland during August. For those looking for something a little different to the usual night life just an hour away on…
Festivals in Holland this August
Grachtenfestival, 15 – 24 August One of the most anticipated events of Holland’s classical calendar, Grachenfestival is comprised of over 150 concerts are held across a range of iconic venues throughout Amsterdam. The festival climaxes with the Prinsengracht Concert, held on a pontoon on the audience-lined canal, with hundreds more listening from little boats on the canal. Lowlands Festival, 15 – 17 August…