The Netherlands

Brilliantly colored tulip fields, abundant windmills and great works by Vincent Van Gogh come to mind when someone mentions the Netherlands. With easy access to the rest of Europe, this vibrant region offers travelers entertainment and activities for the whole of the family and so much more.

Travelling to the Netherlands is easy enough. From any of the six airports across the region, our travelers can find themselves within an easy driving distance to their luxury apartment. Soon you can be relaxing by the pool, drink in hand, planning the evening’s events. All of the airports offer taxi service and rental cars and many offer buses for transport as well.

Once you’ve got situated in your rental house or apartment, it’s time to decide what’s on the menu for entertainment. If you are visiting in the warmer months, consider taking the time to revel in the great outdoors. The Netherlands offer some of the most eclectic coastlines in the world. Within the dunes and hills of the white sands, it is possible to view nesting birds and other animals. If you find yourself on one of the southern beaches of the country, keep an eye out for amphibious life near the water.
Beachgoers can also enjoy fishing from the coast or from a rental boat long the coasts of the region, or simply soak up the sun lazing on the beach all day.
Take a walk with your family along any of the hundreds of mapped walking routes all over the Netherlands. These routes take you among a kaleidoscope of gardens full of tulips and shrubs, amidst forested pathways and along historic roadways that divide eye-catching architecture and historical sites.
Still want to take in more of this beautiful landscape? Make the most of your sight-seeing and rent a bike with your loved one to ride along long stretches of rolling paths and roads that pass miles of bulb fields that seem to go on as far as the eye can see. Take a day or two to enjoy the fresh air and sweeping landscapes, or turn into the city and enjoy the ease of access cycling can grant to anyone wanting an easier way around.

Find romance and mystery in the fairytale setting of the Hotel de Tovenaarsberg. Located in a historic farmhouse, legend states that a wizard once lived on the grounds. With themed rooms based on the Tales of a Thousand and One Nights, visitors can enjoy tea or a meal with a magical flair.
With over one-thousand museums in the country, the Netherlands is home to copious amounts of art and curiosities. The most famous of all these museums houses the work of native-born Vincent Van Gogh. His post-impressionistic styles draw thousands of art lovers to Amsterdam each year. If this age of painting does not appeal to you, visitors can find galleries full of everything from folk art to flowers.
Is horticulture your passion? Well, relax. You’ve come to the right place. Nowhere else in the world has the dedication to flora than the Netherlands. Tulips are loved internationally, but this is their rightful home. This bloom known for bringing Easter joy to many can be found along roads and in gardens all over the region.
Take a trip in time to historical castle gardens or visit one of the many model gardens throughout the Netherlands. Scientific minds can also discover unique plant life and conduct experiments in botanical gardens.
But the flora doesn’t end there. It’s tucked in quiet corners of the city parks, where you can find yourself lost in a fairytale setting, surrounded by color and aromas that will leave you giddy. It decorates the local folklore and art. And for those travelers looking to bring some of the abounding flora home, they can visit any number of local nurseries selling the vibrant colors and scents that abound here.

As the day winds down and the sun sets over the gardens and hills, you can find any number of pubs and restaurants, many with local entertainment, in which to enjoy a fabulous meal and some local brews.A perfect end to the day on your family holiday.
Take the time to ask some of the locals about the best places and times to eat and drink in the area. The restaurants can get crowded later in the evening, so try and enjoy an early meal if you can. If you’re adventurous with what you imbibe, you may want to try some of the local jenever. This clear, malt or grain based shot has a fiery bite, but is drunk neat and ice-cold. Or try a local beer in one of the brown cafes, otherwise known as pubs.

Come to the Netherlands where you can find a heady mixture of flowers and history, culture and excitement that will leave you wanting more. Accommodation is easy to find with rental houses and apartments direct from owner, cosy country cottages and unique farmhouses are just a few choices for you when you take your holiday to the Netherlands.