Amsterdam –the land of tulips and windmills and canals and canvases, beckons with open arms to have an amazing vacation. Enter this canal city where there are more bikes than inhabitants and more concerts than cinemas to make the best of your heavenly holiday.
Getting to Amsterdam
Book your cheap ticket to Amsterdam on Transavia, KLM or Delta Air. Your plane ticket may cost anywhere between $700-800 per round trip depending upon your starting location in the US.
Best time to visit
Amsterdam has a temperate climate with cool summers, mild winters and rainfall throughout the year. So try to plan your flight to Amsterdam between October and March to make the best of the climate, concerts and cultural fests. March ushers in the opening of the Keukenhof Gardens and June hosts the biggest holiday called Queen’s Day with blooming tulips. October –November are the times for the Amsterdam Marathon and Museum nights.
Staying in Amsterdam
With over 350 hotels, a host of youth hostels and cozy inns choose your pick of the accommodation offered in Amsterdam. You will not regret taking a cheap flight to Amsterdam if you come to know of the attractive staying options here. Yes, Amsterdam is the only place which offers you unique lodging choices like staying over water in a houseboat or camping out in the open near its museums.
Getting around Amsterdam:
To get to Amsterdam, you have taken an air flight .Now why not try the other modes of transport for going around the city?
Amsterdam has a host of options- bus, rail, tram, car, bike and ferry. Get the disposable Public Transport -Smartcard for use on buses, trams or metros. If you want to try the biking experience, check out the bike rentals at Frederik’s or Star Bike Rentals.
What to do in Amsterdam:
1. Sight-seeing: Stroll around the city visiting the famous churches of Oude Kerk and De Nieuewe Kerk or the Van Gogh and Het Scheepvart Maritime Museum Also visit the unique Pianola Museum to see the music rolls of Rachmaninoff, Strauss and Debussy.
2. Canal cruising: Go cruising on the 185 canals of Amsterdam enjoying the scenic water views. Take the Mexican Wrap Dinner Cruise to enjoy pancakes on your boat.
3. History-hike: Take a walk down memory lane at Nieuwe Kirke, Schreierstoren or at the Allard Pierson Museum. Also visit the unique Pianola Museum to sell the music rolls of Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Strauss and Debussy.
4. Festival-Focus: Attend as many festivals as you can at Amsterdam- be it a concert, a jazz festival, a carnival, advance festival or a beer festival.
5. Friday-Night-Skating- Skate on the streets of Amsterdam for an unforgettable experience.
6. Run along to Amsterdam’s song: Join the Dam-tot-Damloop- the biggest running event ever
7. Souvenir shopping: Ramble long Rosengracht to pick up vintage valuables and curios.
8. Wining and dining: Sample the famous kibberlig and pofferties at any of the eight-star restaurants or dance a jig at the Harlem nightclub.
Amsterdam offers ample opportunities for an amazing holiday –so enjoy!
Getting to Amsterdam
Book your cheap ticket to Amsterdam on Transavia, KLM or Delta Air. Your plane ticket may cost anywhere between $700-800 per round trip depending upon your starting location in the US.
Best time to visit
Amsterdam has a temperate climate with cool summers, mild winters and rainfall throughout the year. So try to plan your flight to Amsterdam between October and March to make the best of the climate, concerts and cultural fests. March ushers in the opening of the Keukenhof Gardens and June hosts the biggest holiday called Queen’s Day with blooming tulips. October –November are the times for the Amsterdam Marathon and Museum nights.
Staying in Amsterdam
With over 350 hotels, a host of youth hostels and cozy inns choose your pick of the accommodation offered in Amsterdam. You will not regret taking a cheap flight to Amsterdam if you come to know of the attractive staying options here. Yes, Amsterdam is the only place which offers you unique lodging choices like staying over water in a houseboat or camping out in the open near its museums.
Getting around Amsterdam:
To get to Amsterdam, you have taken an air flight .Now why not try the other modes of transport for going around the city?
Amsterdam has a host of options- bus, rail, tram, car, bike and ferry. Get the disposable Public Transport -Smartcard for use on buses, trams or metros. If you want to try the biking experience, check out the bike rentals at Frederik’s or Star Bike Rentals.
What to do in Amsterdam:
1. Sight-seeing: Stroll around the city visiting the famous churches of Oude Kerk and De Nieuewe Kerk or the Van Gogh and Het Scheepvart Maritime Museum Also visit the unique Pianola Museum to see the music rolls of Rachmaninoff, Strauss and Debussy.
2. Canal cruising: Go cruising on the 185 canals of Amsterdam enjoying the scenic water views. Take the Mexican Wrap Dinner Cruise to enjoy pancakes on your boat.
3. History-hike: Take a walk down memory lane at Nieuwe Kirke, Schreierstoren or at the Allard Pierson Museum. Also visit the unique Pianola Museum to sell the music rolls of Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Strauss and Debussy.
4. Festival-Focus: Attend as many festivals as you can at Amsterdam- be it a concert, a jazz festival, a carnival, advance festival or a beer festival.
5. Friday-Night-Skating- Skate on the streets of Amsterdam for an unforgettable experience.
6. Run along to Amsterdam’s song: Join the Dam-tot-Damloop- the biggest running event ever
7. Souvenir shopping: Ramble long Rosengracht to pick up vintage valuables and curios.
8. Wining and dining: Sample the famous kibberlig and pofferties at any of the eight-star restaurants or dance a jig at the Harlem nightclub.
Amsterdam offers ample opportunities for an amazing holiday –so enjoy!
