Great Time in Amsterdam!
Our
family of 5 traveled to Amsterdam the last week of March. We had a fantastic
time but the weather was quite cold. I would recommend going in late spring
and summer when the weather is better and all the flowers are in bloom.
There
is plenty to do in Amsterdam such as visiting the Van Gogh museum, the Anne
Frank House and the Rijksmuseum. Of course there is the red light district
which is very interesting but I would not take young children with you. Take
a canal boat tour it is a great way to see the entire city from a different
perspective.
We rented an apartment because it was much cheaper than getting 2 hotel rooms.
It was centrally located and we bought groceries and ate in quite a lot since
the dollar is so weak over there.
I would highly suggest that you take an excursion out of the city to see the
fantastic windmills, flowers and quaint little villages. It is nice to get
out of the city for at least a day. Amsterdam is a charming city with 900
years of history and I would definitely go back again.
Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam or Holland? Check out Hotels.nl.
“I
Amsterdam” cards cost $63 and covers unlimited transport on subway,
trams, and buses; the entrance fee to 25 museums (NOTE: It doesn’t cover the Anne Frank House, but it does cover the Rembrandt House, Rijksmuseum, and the Stedelijk, among others); canal cruise and restaurant coupons. You an add two days of unlimited tram rides by purchasing the $90 pass. www.iamsterdamcard.com |