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TRAVEL
GUIDE: THE NETHERLANDS
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Although officially called Kingdom of the Netherlands, most folks simply refer to this country as Holland—North Holland and South Holland are actually provinces within the country (and did you know that the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba in the Caribbean are also Dutch territories?). Here, in this populous land, you can eat delectable cheeses and enormous pancakes, take in the quaint charm of tulips surrounding windmills, add to your collection of delftware, and view the diamonds of Antwerp's world-renowned diamond industry. And while Dutch is the national language, English-speaking travelers will have no difficulty getting around. |
AMSTERDAM
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72-HOUR
VACATION
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a city of contrasts. It’s
where Europe comes to party, but at the same time it’s
suited for quiet, contemplative walks along meandering
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| LIFE'S
NECESSITIES
Business Travel Guide: Amsterdam
Embrace
the traditional Dutch live-and-let-live attitude, but
plan ahead and find all the necessities for your stay
in this lively city, like accommodations at The
Grand Amsterdam Sofitel Demeure, pictured.
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ALL ABLOOM
Keukenhof Park
Each year on the first day of spring, millions of narcissi, tulips, hyacinths and other bulb flowers bloom throughout the 600-acre Keukenhof Park near Amsterdam. The famous flower display is graced with an opening ceremony and is the site for the largest annual flower parade from Noordwijk to Haarlem. |
| TOP 10
HONEYMOON HOTELS
The
Dylan
If
you want to honeymoon in an elegant setting, here you
can sleep
in pristine white sheets with a single flower at the
foot of your bed and a slanting roof overhead. Or if
you prefer something less demure, book the peppermint
candy-striped Klassbols Room. |
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MAASTRICHT
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FULFILL YOUR ROYAL FANTASIES
Château
St. Gerlach
Castles:
consider them the original luxury hotels. Built as private
residences, they were also often designed with accommodating
guests in mind. This 15th century castle was rescued
from ruins and makes you feel like royalty during your
stay. |
OTHER
ROCKIN' OUT IN MAY
Pinkpop
Reputedly the world’s oldest rock festival, Pinkpop attracts over 60,000 folks each year and has drawn the likes of Pearl Jam, Elvis Costello and Bjork to perform at this three-day jam fest. Click here for more details.
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Photo
credit for images at top: www.holland.com.
Visit the official website of The
Netherlands.
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