Posts in tag "ferry Holland"
Top table for two?
The annual San Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants list has been published, with Oud Sluis in the Netherlands once more on the list, ranking at 31. The prestigious award recognised the “supreme marine-centric artistry” in the restaurant’s daily-changing menu including standout dishes such as shrimp head, Sardinian bread and Indonesian cappuccino with coconut foam. Here is why they…
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Holland
FirstToKnow.com has launched a two-year round the world trip that visits all 962 UNESCO World Heritage sites. The trip takes takes two years, all for a mere £1 million. If you’re feeling a bit more frugal than that, Stena Line recommends taking yourself to Holland’s UNESCO sites, each one chosen for its cultural and natural ...
Get into the festive spirit with a trip to Holland’s little known Christmas markets
Nothing says festive fun quite like the roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and dainty arts and crafts at one of Holland’s Christmas markets. So we have created a guide to some of the country’s best traditional and more unusual markets, for anyone planning a trip on the Ferry to Holland this December. Best fo...
What do Demi Moore, James Bond and Stena Line have in common?
They are all celebrating their 50th birthdays this year! Find out how Stena Line sailed through half a century of big perms, power suits and famous events on our special 50th anniversary website. Plus, share your memories for a chance to win free travel with Stena Line for one year! Find out more on our...
Songs and the sea: Rotterdam Philharmonic Gergiev Festival 7-15 September
This year, the Gergiev Festival in Rotterdam is celebrating the city’s maritime roots. And much to our delight, the annual classical music festival has chosen the theme of Sea & You and is promising fans ‘musical pearls with artists of world renown’. Hans Waege, managing director of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and the Rotterdam...
Photo of the week: Secret seaside in Scheveningen
No, it’s not a name that slips off the tongue easily. And no, this Dutch seaside retreat isn’t exactly on the UK tourist radar. But that’s exactly how we like it. More for us, and now you, to enjoy… Enjoy a taste of Scheveningen. Located on the coast close to The Hague, Schev...
Book ahead: Dine with the stars in Holland’s Michelin star restaurants with Stena Line
Did you know Holland is home to more than 90 Michelin star restaurants? Nope? Well, now’s your chance to chomp your way through a few of them at the Dine with the Stars festival. A spin off from the popular restaurant week, this foodie event gives you the chance to sampl...
Cool trip idea: Visit the Texel Lighthouse on the Dutch coast
The Wadden Islands on the Dutch coast are little known to visitors from the UK. Away from the narrow houses and canal-lined streets of Amsterdam and the modish buzz of Rotterdam, the long, sandy shores of the Wadden Islands are hugely popular with Dutch tourists and one of the country’s best kept secre...
Photo of the week: Is the Stig on Stena Line’s ferry to Holland?
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the Stig! Or at least a man dressed very much like him on the ferry to Holland… (We think he’s heading to the British Superbikes Championships). Speedy Gonzales? Visit the MCE British Superbikes in Assen with Stena Line ...
How to take your dog on holiday to Holland
Heard of the PETS scheme? It means you can enjoy your ferry holiday with your pet dog, cat or even ferret! To bring your pet pooch on your ferry holiday, you simply need to make sure you follow a few simple steps: How to give your pet a holiday: 1. ...