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Culture & History, Holland, Partners

125 Years of Van Gogh History

2015 marks the 125th anniversary of world-famous artist Vincent Van Gogh’s death.  He hardly sold anything in his life, yet today, his life has become the stuff of legend and his works can be admired all over the world. To commemorate this, his li...

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Amsterdam, City Break, Holland, Partners

Don’t Miss the Ibis!

We booked a two night mini break staying at the Ibis Stopera Amsterdam. I was a bit sceptic at first as the Ibis hotels in the UK can be very basic, however on arrival the hotel’s exterior was very inviting and the first general impressions were ve...

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Amsterdam, City Break, Holland, Partners

A Christmas Treat with DFDS Seaways

I have travelled with DFDS Seaways several times now, on the route between Newcastle and Amsterdam, but one of my most memorable has to be Amsterdam in December – in full Christmas spirit! We sailed from Port of Tyne as scheduled and made our way d...

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Onboard, Partners

A First Time Mini Cruise

I’m a girl who usually catches a flight to my destination but now I’ve been completely converted to sailing after my recent trip to Amsterdam with DFDS Seaways. I’ve done the odd Channel crossing with my family as a child, but a mini cruise is...

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Culture & History, Family & Fun, France, Paris, Partners

Christmas in France

The Christmas festivities in France vary from regions to regions Рthey always mean family reunions, gifts for the children, Midnight Mass and the R̩veillon, and are mostly celebrated on 24 or 25 December. In north-east France, the Christmas s...

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