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Vacation in The Netherlands  -  Travel information The Netherlands.

Holland, Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Provinces in the Netherlands : Drenthe, Flevoland, Friesland, Gelderland, Groningen, Limburg, North Brabant, Overijssel, North Holland, Utrecht, Zealand, South Holland

Cities in the Netherlands: Amsterdam, Assen, Den Bosch, Eindhoven, Groningen, Leeuwarden, Maastricht, Middelburg, Nijmegen, Rotterdam, The Hague, Tilburg, Utrecht, Venlo

Dutch Coast, Frisian Lakes, Wadden Islands

Capital City Netherlands : Amsterdam 


camping, car hire, hostels, hotels, tour operators, travel guides, transportation / traveling to the netherlands

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Camping & Campgrounds in Holland

 Eurocampings  -  ACSI Camping Guide

Car Rental in Holland

 Alamo  -  Luxury Discount Auto Rental Company
 Avis
 Budget Rent A Car
 Hertz

Rental Homes / Vacation Rentals / Apartments

 Euro Relais  -  Holiday Cottages in the Netherlands
Charming villa or mill? Country cottage, mansion or farmhouse? Discover their special holiday homes in the Netherlands and book online!

More rental Homes? See Page Vacation Rentals 

Hostels - Youth hostels

 Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark **, Zandpad 5, 1054 GA Amsterdam
Stay in the green heart of Amsterdam! Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark; your best bed in low budget! This modern IYHF hostel is situated right in the middle of the famous Vondelpark, at walking distance from the Van Gogh- and the Rijksmuseum and at crawling distance from the Leidse Plein. Consume culture, shop till you drop and dance the night away in Amsterdam! Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark is your best starting point! The hostel is partly located in a monumental chalet building from which you have a stunning view over the park. Here you will also find our Brasserie "Backpackers", a cool place for a cool drink or a hot meal! Other facilities include: 536 beds divided over 2, 4, 6 bedded rooms and some large dormitories. All rooms have shower, toilet and washbasin. Three rooms for the handicapped, high speed internet facilities, WIFI wireless internet, a laundrette, bike shelter, pool table, tourist info and discount tickets, electronic doorlocks, lockers and safes, no curfew.
 Stayok 
Stayokay is a chain of 30 hostels located throughout the Netherlands. You will find our hostels at surprisingly lovely places: in the dunes, the woods, along the water or in the city. Stayokay hostels are housed in different unique buildings, ranging from modern facilities to castles or country houses.
 Hostelbookers.com  -  Great Hostels, Free booking
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability. We do not charge a fee to use this service.

Hotels in Holland

 Booking - Hotels in Holland  -  no reservation fees / no cancellation fees
Save up to 70% on one star to five star hotels in the Netherlands. For each hotel there are photos, descriptions and location plans available. No reservation fee, you pay at the hotel.
Hotels at Schiphol Airport, Rotterdam Airport; Provinces in Holland: Drenthe, Flevoland, Friesland, Gelderland, Groningen, Limburg, Noord-Brabant, Noord-Holland, Overijssel, Utrecht, Zeeland, Zuid-Holland.
Cities in the Netherlands: City Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Eindhoven, Den Haag, Scheveningen, Utrecht, Badhoevedorp, Groningen, Breda, Schiphol, Arnhem.

 NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky ***** , Dam Square 9, 1012 JS Amsterdam
NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky has 468 rooms, including 1 Tower Suite, 6 Junior Suites and 36 Apartments, a congress center with a capacity up to 2.000 persons, the historical Winter Garden, the monumental Restaurant "Reflet" that dates from 1885 and the Japanese Restaurant "Edo & Kyo".
Herewith NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky has created it's own "Village on the Dam" that still carries the romantic aura of the earlier golden years.
The hotel is located in the heart of Amsterdam's characteristic old centre. Trend-setting shopping streets are just around the corner just as cultural tours de force such as the Royal Palace, "Beurs van Berlage" and the "Nieuwe Kerk". Amsterdam Central Station is seven minutes away by foot, and it is only a half-hour journey from there to Schiphol Airport.

 Amsterdam American Hotel *****, Leidsekade 97, 1017 PN Amsterdam
Built in 1900 the Amsterdam American Hotel is Amsterdam most famous Art Nouveau hotel directly located on the lively Leidseplein. From its classic exterior with tower to stained glass windows to wall paintings in the interior, Art Nouveau archictectual and decorative features can be traced even in its rooms. The Grand Cafe American also invites from Breakfast to Dinner under its arched roof decorated with Tiffany lamps. The Cafe extends onto the Leidseplein in summer times. The American allows a combined historic discovery with the comfort of modern guest room amentities directly in the city center.
The hotel is ideally situated in the very heart of the city, the "Leidseplein". The perfect location for visiting the main museums, cinemas, theatres, bars, restaurants and major shopping areas.

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 Hotels.com

More hotels? See Page Hotels 

National Parks

 National Parks in the Netherlands
Provinces of Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe, Flevoland and Utrecht

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 Avalon Waterways  -  Cruise Through Holland and Belgium in the Spring
Amsterdam [ welcome reception; canal cruise ], Arnhem [ Guided sightseeing, visit the Airborne Museum Hartenstein and War Cemetery ], Dordrecht [ Picture stop at Kinderdijk ], Antwerp [ Guided sightseeing ], Ghent [ Guided sightseeing, visit St. Baaf's Cathedral ], Middelburg [ Guided sightseeing ], Veere [ Orientation and excursion to the Delta Works ], Rotterdam [ Guided sightseeing, visit Keukenhof Gardens ], Volendam [ Orientation and excursion to Edam and Enkhuizen ].
 Delta Vacations  -  Amsterdam
 Vax Vacationaccess 
 Visit Holland
Holland; small in size, big in events, attractions and activities! This site aims to give you a taste of the many things our country has to offer. From exciting exhibitions to invigorating cycle routes. From deluxe hotel accommodations to wonderful flower shows.
 Rail Europe  -  Rail Passes, Train Tickets & Schedules 
 Row International  -  barge trips in Holland - river cruises
Typically one week long, these cruise trips take you on a leisurely vacation through the enchanting waterways of Holland.
 Select Travel
 Topdeck Tours
They take you to the most amazing places in Europe, their experienced tour leaders are the best in the business, and will help create the perfect atmosphere for a great holiday. Topdeck Tours encourage individuality, and the fun just flows naturally.




 Farm Holidays in the Netherlands  -  Hoeve-Logies Nederland 
Dutch Farm Holiday Bureau has organized farmers, growers and citizens-owners of caracteristique farms. Every farm-owner gives you a friendly and special welcome. Guests from abroad may smell the rural hospitality and enjoy the surroundings. Bed and breakfast with linen included, lunch and dinner outdoors.
 Amsterdam Netherlands Chinese Tourism - Chinese Tourist Guides
Professional Chinese tourist guides service.

Travel Guides Holland / Related books

 Amazon.com - Books about Holland

Fodor's Holland 
Get lost in a famous engraver's topsy-turvy world, visit the rooms where Anne Frank's family once hid, have a pint at a historic, smoke-stained "brown café," tiptoe through the tulip fields south of Haarlem or bike along the canals and night-lit drawbridges - Fodor's Holland, 3rd edition offers all these experiences and more! Local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.
Paperback: 464 pages; Publisher: Fodor's; 3rd edition (May 2, 2006); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-1400016440
Holland - Eyewitness Travel Guide -  by Jane Ewart (Editor)
The first fully illustrated guide to the entire Netherlands, Eyewitness Travel Guides: Holland includes an 8 -page pullout on he canals of Amsterdam, illustrations of Anne Frank's House, coverage of the major museums, and much more.
Hardcover: 480 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd; Reprinted Ed edition (June 30, 2005); ISBN-13: 978-1405307802
Amsterdam Made Easy: The Best Sights and Walks of Amsterdam -  by Andy Herbach (Author)
Amsterdam has more canals than Venice, more bridges than Paris, more bicycles than cars, and perhaps more tolerance than any other city in the world. It's what makes Amsterdam truly unique and such a wonderful place to visit. Because the city is so compact, you can see a lot even if your stay is short. Its sights are as diverse as its residents, including beautiful churches, lovely gardens, world-class museums and, of course, the infamous Red Light District. Cultured, vibrant, fun-and easy to get around-Amsterdam is the perfect European city to explore.
Paperback: 128 pages; Publisher: Open Road (July 5, 2005); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-1593600457

Transportation / How do I travel to Holland

 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol  -  International Airport

Regional airports :

 Eindhoven Airport
 Groningen Airport
 Rotterdam Airport
 Maastricht / Aachen Airport [ close to Germany ]

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  Flights to the Netherlands

 Delta Airlines
 KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines  -  flight tickets Amsterdam
 Northwest Airlines 
 United Airlines

 NS Domestic  -  Dutch Railways - Journey Planner, Ticket Information, Station Facilities

 9292ov  -  Public Transport in the Netherlands

 Get me there - Toyota service
Traffic Monitor, Route Planner, Weather Map, Weather Forecast, Destination Guide, Location Manager
 Online Maps [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection Europe ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Visit Holland - official site of the Netherlands Board of Tourism

 Government Netherlands - Dutch Government
Dutch Government Policy, Who's Who, News, Search facilities

 Drenthe
The Province of Drenthe is very popular because of its peace and quietness and its open spaces, not only for holidays, but also as an area to live and work in. In particular, the beautiful scenery with stretches of woodland and forest in ever-changing density, the moors covered in purple heather, the fens and the charm of the villages with their typical farming aspects, are all highly beloved and appreciated. The province is closely involved in preserving this valuable scenery and involved in the management of the national parks like the 'Dwingelderveld' and the 'Drents-Fries Wold'. The province is also active in developing new areas of natural and outstanding beauty. The setting-up of an ecological masterplan, to connect the natural areas with one another, is high on the provincial agenda.
 Flevoland
Located in the centre of the country, at the location of the former Zuiderzee.
 Friesland  -  Province in the north-east
Centuries old, and yet ... changing with every hour. From north to south, from east to west, Fryslân enjoys a rich variation of landscape that's worth seeing and experiencing. Ice, water and centuries-old human influence all did their part to create this abundance. The care and attention of today's inhabitants have made sure that all those regions with their unique characteristics are guaranteed a safe future existence. See:  The Wadden Sea area, The Frisian clay region, The eleven cities, The 'Low Midlands', The 'Wouden' and The IJsselmeer
 Gelderland / Guelders
Gelderland is a province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern part of the country.
 Groningen
Groningen is the northeast province of the Netherlands.
 Limburg
Limburg is the southern-most of the twelve provinces of the Netherlands, located in the south-east of the country. It is bordered by Belgium in the west, Germany in the east.
 North Brabant
Located in the south of the country, bordered by Belgium in the south, the Meuse River (Maas) in the north, Limburg in the east and Zeeland in the west.
 Overijssel
Located in the central eastern part of the country.
 North Holland / Noord Holland
Located in the northwest part of the country. Its capital is Haarlem. 
 Utrecht
Utrecht is the smallest province of the Netherlands, and is located in the center of the country.
 Zealand
Located in the south west of the country, consists of a number of islands [ hence its name 'Sea land' and a strip bordering Belgium. Its capital is Middelburg.
Large parts of Zeeland are below sea level. The last great flooding of the area was in 1953. Tourism is an important economic activity. Its sunny beaches make it a popular holiday destination in the summer.
 South Holland
Located in the west of the country on the North Sea coast. It is one of the most densely populated and industrialized of the provinces.

 Christmas Markets in the Netherlands
 Netherlands Convention Bureau
The best Holland has on offer for your meeting, convention, incentive or exhibition. The search engine makes it easy to find a suitable venue for your event.

Cuisine - Dutch foods - Recipes

 Dutch Cooking
The Art of Dutch Cooking - by C. Countess van Limburg Stirum
This volume of 200 recipes offers a complete cross-section of Dutch home cooking. A whole chapter is devoted to the Dutch Christmas, with recipes for unique cookies and sweets that are a traditional part of the festivities.
Paperback: 240 pages; Publisher: Hippocrene Books; 2 Expanded edition (July 2001); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0781808855; ISBN-13: 978-0781808859
Delicious Dutch Cuisine: Exquisite Recipes of the Restaurant, Kaatje Bij De Sluis
Paperback 192 pages (March 1998); Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc ; ASIN 0781805821
by Kaatje Bij De Sluis (Author), Andre Mol (Author), Kees Hageman (Photographer)
Hardcover: 160 pages; Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Pub Co (February 1993); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1558681566; ISBN-13: 978-1558681569
Let's Go Dutch
Back in Print! Taste the legendary flavors of Dutch chocolate and pastry. Delight in the wonderful stories and recipes surrounding Saint Nicholas and the Christmas season. Enjoy the hearty soups and main courses, including splendid game and seafood recipes. A fabulous Indonesian section introduces you to the exotic flavors of the far east. Historical notes, anecdotes and warm family memories complete this treasury of Dutch cooking.
Paperback: 224 pages; Publisher: Centax Books & Distribution; Spiral edition (January 30, 1994); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0919845541; ISBN-13: 978-0919845541

History of the Netherlands

Independence: 1579 - from Spain

 A concise history of the Netherlands
This website has been created by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and contains a brief account of the history of the Netherlands. Users can search for information under fifty different dates and seven separate themes. The dates have been carefully chosen to cover key periods in Dutch history. Brief details are given of each of them and various links can be used to obtain further information about the period in question.
Formation of the Netherlands, Dutch Republic at war, Golden Age, Kingdom of the Netherlands. etc.
 The Dutch Republic: Its Rise, Greatness, and Fall - by Jonathan Israel
The Dutch Golden Age, the age of Grotius, Spinoza, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and a host of other renowned artists and writers was also remarkable for its immense impact in the spheres of commerce, finance, shipping , and technology. It was in fact one of the most spectacularly creative episodes in the history of the world. Jonathan Israel gives the definitive account of the emergence of the United Provinces as a great power, and explains the subsequent decline in the eighteenth century. He places the thought, politics, religion, and social developments of the Golden Age in their broad context, and examines the changing relationship between the northern Netherlands and the south, which was to develop into modern Belgium.
Paperback 263 pages (June 4, 1998); Publisher: Clarendon Press; ASIN 0198207344
 Rijksmuseum 

 Canadian War Museum  -  Newspaper Archive
During the Second World War, the staff of the century-old Hamilton Spectator newspaper kept its own monumental record of the war. This collection of more than 144,000 newspaper articles, manually clipped, stamped with the date, and arranged by subject, includes news stories and editorials from newspapers, mostly Canadian, documenting every aspect of the war.

Music, Culture & Entertainment

The Netherlands has a history of many great painters. The 17th century, when the Dutch republic was prosperous, was the age of the "Dutch Masters" such as Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Jan Steen and many others. Famous Dutch painters of the 19th and 20th century are Vincent van Gogh and Piet Mondriaan. M. C. Escher is a well-known graphics artist. A both famous and infamous Dutch master art forger is Han van Meegeren. See for more WikipediA

 Only in Holland, Only the Dutch: An In-depth Look into the Culture of Holland and Its People 
By Marc Resch
The Dutch are known for their liberal attitudes, notably toward sex and drugs. But on the other hand, they value moderation and conformity to rules. Resch, an American businessman, offers insights into their seemingly paradoxical national character. He traces the history of the Netherlands and its individualism and collectivism. Includes illustrati
Hardcover 340 pages (June 1, 2005); Publisher: Rozenberg Publishers; ASIN 9051708009
 Conamus
The Conamus Foundation was founded in 1962 to assist in furthering the work of Dutch music creators, to promote Dutch-penned material and to encourage the performance of Dutch popular music in Holland and abroad
 Holland Rocks
This site contains the Encyclopedia of Dutch pop music, an online database of biographies, discographies and contact info of the most important Dutch bands and musicians from 1945 until now.
Read the biographies of Anouk, Kane, DJ Tiësto, Junkie XL, Golden Earring and legendary bands like The Outsiders, Shocking Blue, Tee-Set and Earth & Fire.

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