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Floriade 2012 – A Theatre of Nature in Venlo

May 20, 2011 By Helen Page 79 Comments

Floriade Netherlands

Floriade 2012 – World Horticultural Expo in Venlo – Netherlands: Floriade 2012, the Netherland’s World Horticultural Expo is now open and takes place in Venlo from 5 April to 7 October 2012. For lovers of garden and flower shows, this is an event to look forward to as Floriade only takes place once every 10 […]

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Keukenhof – The World’s Most Beautiful Spring Garden

April 25, 2010 By Helen Page 4 Comments

Keukenhof Park

Keukenhof is the Largest Bulb Flower Park in the World  : World famous for its tulips, the Netherlands is a country that literally blooms at springtime. And if you love gardens and flowers you will most certainly by thrilled by the colourful displays of tulips and other springtime bulbs in bloom. A magnificent place to […]

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Amsterdam Attractions – NEMO Science Centre

January 19, 2010 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Nemo Science Centre, Amsterdam

Nemo presents Science and Technology in a Fun way for Visitors: On any canal cruise of Amsterdam’s waterways, you will come face to face with a gigantic green building jutting into the water and which looks like a ship’s hull. Meet NEMO, Netherland’s largest science centre, located about 15 minutes walk from Amsterdam Central Station. […]

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Airport Transfer: Eindhoven Airport (EIN)

January 19, 2010 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Eindhoven Airport Transfer

Ground Transportation From/To Eindhoven Airport: Eindhoven Airport is the Netherland’s second largest airport, after Schiphol. It is located northwest of Eindhoven city centre and travel time is about 15 minutes. There is good ground transport connecting the airport to town via public buses, airport shuttle service, taxis and car rentals. By bus Number 401 runs […]

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Airport Transfer: Rotterdam Airport (RTM)

January 18, 2010 By Helen Page 2 Comments

Rotterdam Airport Transfer

Ground Transportation from/to Rotterdam Airport: Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is located about 5.6 km north north-west of central Rotterdam and is the Netherlands third largest airport after Schiphol and Eindhoven.  It has good ground transportation options by public transport or private transfers to the city and other areas of Rotterdam, making this a convenient airport to […]

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Destination: Amsterdam

January 16, 2010 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Expensive Amsterdam Canal Apartments

Amsterdam Attractions and Things to Do: Many people think of Amsterdam as the capital of the Netherlands, but the actual seat of the government is at Den Haag. Nevertheless, Amsterdam is the largest city in the Netherlands and as far as tourism is concerned it is also the most visited, with over 3.5 million visitors […]

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Amsterdam, a Diamond City

January 16, 2010 By Helen Page 7 Comments

Buying Diamonds in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, Diamonds can be a Girl’s Best Friend: If Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend, then we should really get to know a little more about our best friend’s qualities – the 4C’s.  What’s our best friend’s colour, is our best friend cut like a princess, oval or pear-shape, and how heavy is our […]

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Café Americain – Amsterdam’s Art Deco Grand Café

January 15, 2010 By Helen Page 1 Comment

The famous Art Deco Amsterdam American Hotel

Dinner at Amsterdam’s Art Deco Grand Café: Amsterdam has a number of grand cafés where you can enjoy dining in elegance and on our one free night in Amsterdam, we chose to dine at Café Americain, the oldest of the grand cafés in this city. Café Americain is one of the restaurants of the Amsterdam […]

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Shopping on your Amsterdam Vacation

January 15, 2010 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Gift shop in Zaanse Schans

Your Amsterdam Shop – What to Buy: Shoppers for gifts and souvenirs in Amsterdam will be happy to know that there are hundreds of tourist shops where you can buy anything from chocolates to tulip bulbs or Delft porcelain.  However, don’t be in a hurry to buy as the tourist shop may not be the best place to […]

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Hop-on and Hop-off Amsterdam’s Canals

January 14, 2010 By Helen Page 2 Comments

Hop-on, hop-off Canal Bus in Amsterdam

Sightseeing on Amsterdam’s waterways is the best way to explore the city: Amsterdam’s extensive canal network makes it possible to get around the city by canal and there are many operators offering canal tours. However, Amsterdam’s canals and waterways offer more than a means of transportation.  Along the waterways are many magnificent buildings and charming […]

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