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Experience Netherlands Vacation Packages
From the Dutch masters in Amsterdam’s museums to tulip fields and flower auctions, the Netherlands is a land where culture meets nature. Journey to Zaanse Schans, known for its charming green houses and windmills. Visit the International Court of Justice at The Hague. Come in the springtime and see the Tulip Festival at Keukenhof Gardens blooming in vibrant color. Or, spend a weekend in Amsterdam, biking, walking, or hiking across the city’s 1,100 bridges. Revel in the party scene, or enjoy the city’s world-class museums.
The Netherlands
at a Glance
Currency: Euro (€)
Tipping Customs: It is customary to leave a 10% tip for good or excellent service.
Language: Dutch
Popular Drink: Jenever
Must Eat: Stroopwafel
Power Up: C or F (two-prong plug) 230 V
Weather: The sea keeps the weather temperate during the winter and summer, but be sure to pack an umbrella for afternoon showers.
Best Time to Visit: Springtime brings blossoms to the tulip fields, but mid-April through mid-October are also excellent and popular times to visit.
Top Things to Do in
the Netherlands
Stop to Smell the Flowers in Keukenhof
If you make it to the Netherlands in the Spring, visit the Keukenhof, considered to be the largest flower garden in the world, boasting 7 million bulbs.
Cycle Past the Windmills of Zaanse Schans
View the iconic Dutch windmills of Zaanse Schans by bike or on foot.
Visit the Secret Annex
Step foot in the Secret Annex where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II, and view her inspiring diary, on display at the Anne Frank House.
Get a Taste of Chocolate and the Middle Ages
Stroll the cobblestone streets of Bruges, admire medieval architecture, and get a taste of Belgian chocolate.
The Girl with a Pearl Earring in The Hague
In Amsterdam you can view several of Vermeer’s masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum, but if you want to see Vermeer’s famous Girl with a Pearl Earring, you’ll need to travel about an hour to the Hague’s Mauritshuis.
