Holland
Top spots for taking pictures in Amsterdam
With its winding canals and cobbled streets, Amsterdam is a highly photogenic city – here are some top spots to take some pictures that will make your trip memorable. Posing in front of / on top of / peeking around the 6’5″ft-tall travelling iamsterdam letters, currently located behind the Rijksmuseum From the “piazza”, or Me...
Keukenhof Gardens opens once more
Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, the world’s largest flower gardens, have once again burst into a kaleidoscope of colours as seven million flower bulbs bloom over 32 hectares. Open from 20 March to 18 May 2014, this year’s theme is Holland, and the park is awash with the sight and scent of blossoming flowers. Travel to Keukenhof with…
Ferry to Flanders
This year is the centenary of World War I, so many of you will be considering a visit to Flanders, to honour the fallen and gain more of an insight into the experiences of the soldiers who fought for our freedom. Located just an hour and a half from Hook of Holland, Flanders offers a…
Sleep on the water: Rotterdam hotels
Rotterdam’s charm derives from its position on the river De Maas – here are couple of hotels which will let you spend your whole stay on the water. Hotel New York Situated in the beautiful former head office of the Holland America Line, Hotel New York boasts 72 rooms (including two accessible by ...
Head over heels: Shoe exhibition in Rotterdam
Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Vivienne Westwood, Rem D. Koolhaas and Louboutin were just a few of the world famous shoe designers who were featured at the “S.H.O.E.S.: Head over Heels” exhibition which ran from 1st February until 11th May, 2014. This exhibition is now closed but find out what other exhibitions you can catch at the Kunsthal Rotterdam now. The exhibi...
Live like a local: Captain your own vessel
One of the best ways to see Amsterdam is on its picturesque canals – plenty of tourists take to the water on canal cruises, but few know that you can also hire your own boat. Blueboat offers individual boat hire by the hour with the possibility of lunch too. Head to www.blueboat.nl for more inform...
International Film Festival Rotterdam 22 January – 2 February
The International Film Festival Rotterdam takes place from 22 January to 2 February 2014 in various venues throughout the city. The programme includes screenings of new and old feature films, movie marathons and special one-off special events celebrating the world of film. Ticket prices start from €5 and can be purchased at www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com Stena Line‘s Superfer...
Hidden Holland: Friesland
Not technically Hidden Holland, Friesland is a province in the north of the Netherlands, and looks very beautiful in the winter time.
Christmas in Holland
If you want to do something different this Christmas, take Stena Line’s ferry to Holland to explore both the famous and lesser known Dutch Christmas Markets – with no luggage restrictions, you can take back as many presents as you like! Winterland Maastricht Winterland Maastricht has a lively festive atmosphere. For six weeks, the Vrijthof in Maastricht will change into…