The 16th-century stained-glass windows in De Sint Janskerk (St John’s Church) in Gouda, South Holland are among the best post-medieval religious art in The Netherlands. The Sint Janskerk (St John’s Church) in Gouda is the longest church in The Netherlands allowing for fine acoustics and enough space to display almost half of all sixteenth-century stained-glass windows … [Read more...]
Visit the Sint Janskathedraal (St John’s) in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
The St John’s Cathedral (Sint Jan) in Den Bosch is one of the largest and most impressive Gothic churches in The Netherlands. The Kathedrale Basiliek van Sint-Jan Evangelist (Basilica Cathedral of St John the Evangelist) dominates the skyline of the old town of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in North Brabant in the south of The Netherlands. It is one of the largest and most … [Read more...]
Review: Novotel Eindhoven Mid-Scale Hotel with Swimming Pool
The Novotel Eindhoven is a comfortable family-friendly hotel with rooms sleeping up to four and a swimming pool quietly located near the airport. The Novotel Eindhoven is a comfortable hotel conveniently located in the outskirts of town near Eindhoven Airport and the A2 highway. The hotel is family-friendly with beds for up to four per room and free breakfast for … [Read more...]
Hotel Review Novotel Den Haag City Centre
The Novotel Den Haag City Centre is a modern four-star hotel with rooms sleeping up to four perfectly located in the center of The Hague across the road from the Binnenhof. The Novotel Den Haag City Centre is a very modern, family-friendly hotel with a perfect location in the heart of The Hague. This four-star hotel has bedrooms sleeping up to four with children under-16 … [Read more...]
Top Amsterdam Attractions to See in 2013
The reopening of the Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum, and special anniversaries for Frans Hals, Amsterdam canals, Artis Zoo, Felix Meritis, the Concertgebouw and special Dutch-Russian events are cultural highlights on offer in Amsterdam in 2013. Amsterdam is an attractive destination and interesting city to visit at any time but the Dutch tourist office – Visit Holland – has … [Read more...]
Visit Avifauna the Largest Bird Park in The Netherlands
Vogelpark Avifauna in Alphen aan den Rijn in South Holland is the largest bird park in the Netherlands and a great day trip from Den Haag, Gouda, Delft, and Rotterdam. Vogelpark Avifauna Bird Park is the top tourist attraction in Alphen aan den Rijn in the Groene Hart (literally, green heart) region of South Holland. Vogelpark Avifauna with its endless birdcages and … [Read more...]
New Michelin Stars in 2012 Netherlands Red Guide
Michelin announced three new two-star restaurants in the 2012 Nederland / Netherlands Hotels & Restaurants Red Guide. The Netherlands now have 102 star restaurants. Michelin increased the number of two-star restaurants in the 2012 Netherlands Hotels & Restaurants guide by three to 16. One-star restaurants were increased to 84 while the Netherlands now have 102 … [Read more...]
Explore Amsterdam on Foot with Sunflower’s Walk & Eat Travel Guide
Sunflower’s Amsterdam Walk & Eat by Cecily Layzell is a lovely small guidebook with walks and restaurant recommendations in the Dutch capital. Amsterdam Walk & Eat is useful new guide for travelers who enjoy both walking and eating. The mainstay of the guide is ten walks in the city of Amsterdam accompanied by recommended restaurants to enjoy food and … [Read more...]
Michelin 2011 Netherlands / Nederland Red Guide
Michelin’s 2011 red guide of top hotels and star restaurants in the Netherlands sees an increase in Bib Gourmand restaurants offering value for money gourmet dining. [Update: The Michelin 2012 Netherlands Red Guide is now available.] The Michelin 2011 Red Guide Netherlands / Nederland sees little change in the listing of top restaurants from the 2010 guide but an … [Read more...]
R301 Michelin Red Guide Nederland (Netherlands) 2010
Top Star Gourmet Restaurants and Best Hotels in Holland & Amsterdam The Michelin red guide Netherlands 2010 reviews the top gourmet star restaurants and best hotels in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Holland, Zeeland, and other provinces. The Michelin 2011 Red Guide Netherlands / Nederland is now available. The Michelin red guide Nederland / Netherlands 2010 of … [Read more...]
Best Fun Christmas Events in the Netherlands
What to Do in Holland during Xmas, Advent, and December Christmas events in the Netherlands include the arrival of St Nikolas in Holland, the Santa Claus race in Rotterdam, Pink Christmas in Amsterdam and many markets and concerts during December. Christmas festivities in the Netherlands usually start early with the arrival of Sinterklaas (Santa Claus) and his helper … [Read more...]
Review of the Family-Friendly Van der Valk Avifauna Hotel
Great Stays in Alphen aan den Rijn in South Holland, Netherlands The family-friendly Van Der Valk Hotel Avifauna in Alphen aan den Rijn offers great deals on accommodation, free access to the bird park play area and easy access to sightseeing spots. Van der Valk Hotel Avifauna in Alphen aan den Rijn in the Netherlands is a comfortable hotel with great offers and … [Read more...]