Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Culture & History, Family & Fun, Holland, Maastricht, Valkenburg

Christmas Markets of Holland

Hop over to Holland this winter and you can enjoy one of a range of excellent Christmas markets selling everything from traditional arts and crafts to local food and drink. With cheese, clogs and more to choose from, you can be sure to come back wit...

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Amsterdam, Culture & History, Food & Drink, Holland

Discover the House of Bols

The House of Bols is one of Amsterdam’s most interesting museum experiences. Located in Museumsplein in the centre of the city, it tells the story of Lucas Bols, the world’s oldest distilled spirit brand. Lucas Bols have been making liqueurs in A...

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Amsterdam, City Break, Holland

Amsterdam Highlights: Whistle-stop Tours

For a capital city, Amsterdam is small and compact, making a whistle-stop tour a viable option for visitors. The intersecting, canal-laden streets and bicycle lanes provide popular alternatives to the traditional red bus tours and give travellers a u...

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Amsterdam, City Break, Holland

King’s Day in Amsterdam

A great springtime celebration – soak up the vibrant festivities that the Netherlands has to offer! For almost 130 years, the Dutch have honoured their monarchy with Queen’s Day and Princess’s Day festivities, however 2014 marks the fir...

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Amsterdam, Bruges, City Break, Copenhagen, Paris, Scandinavia

5 romantic European city breaks ideal for couples

Paris Putting the world-renowned City of Love in this list is perhaps a cliché but, as with most clichés, there is an undeniable truth to it. Paris is home to fine dining, art and architecture and is the perfect location for a sophisticated romanti...

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