Tulips in Holland: Spring River Cruise from Amsterdam Last spring we treated ourselves to a Tulip-Time River Cruise from Amsterdam with AMA Waterways in the Netherlands. While I had taken a Christmas Market river cruise a few years ago with a friend, this was my husband's first river cruise. It won't be his last; we both had a wonderful time. Insider Tip: To make sure you get the best deal for ... Read Full Article
Touring the Keukenhof Garden in Holland
If you plan to travel anywhere in or near The Netherlands from March through late May, a day-trip to the Keukenhof Gardens is a must. The Keukenhof is the largest garden in the world and no matter if it is rainy or sunny, cold or warm, you will be rewarded by an opportunity to see a plethora of vivid, blooming plants. We traveled there as part of our AMA Waterways Tulip Cruise ... Read Full Article
Kinderdijk, Holland’s Famous Windmills
Visiting the famous windmills of the Kinderdijk is a truly moving experience. These windmills were originally built to pump water out of the country, which highlights the fact that the Netherlands has been sinking into the North Sea for centuries. Much of the Netherlands is comprised of peat bogs, and the Dutch used to harvest the peat for fuel. Then they discovered that the land beneath their ... Read Full Article
Keukenhof: Holland in Bloom
Keukenhof, Dutch for “kitchen garden”, is the world’s largest flower garden. With over 7 million flower bulbs planted in the 70-acre garden annually, it is easy to see why this massive park has been called the ‘Garden of Europe’. Opened in 1949, the grounds were designed by the same architects that designed the Vondelpark in Amsterdam. It was originally a hunting area that ... Read Full Article