Weekend Breaks & Short City Breaks to Amsterdam
By : Annie JonesPlan your city break to Amsterdam now while airfares are still
low and the city remains unspoilt before hoards of tourists
and stag parties make this their latest destination.
With its beautiful
canals running through the city centre, Amsterdam has earned itself
the honorary name of "the Venice of the Netherlands". Amsterdam
is physically small, beautiful, relatively quiet, and an unusual
city in that it has all the advantages of a big city - culture,
history, food, entertainment, good transport.
If you're planning a short city break in Amsterdam, there are a lot of places you
shouldn't miss.
Places To See in Amsterdam
The largest park in the city, Vondelpark - close
to the Leidseplein and the big museums - is always alive with
skaters, joggers and all sorts of street performers. During your
city break you must visit Amsterdam's most famous day market,
with stalls lining both sides of the Albert Cuyp street. The
canals, of course, are one of the major attractions of the 'Venice
of the North'.
By daytime the canals are charming; but by night they
become enchanting with a lot of the canal houses
and bridges beautifully illuminated.
The flower market on
the Singel between the Munt tower and the Koningsplein is one of
the most colourful, sweet-smelling sightseeing attractions in
Amsterdam.
Waterlooplein is the host to Amsterdam's largest flea-market,
the merchandise has become more geared towards visiting tourists
with lots of second-hand apparel and smoking paraphernalia, but
for cheap clothes it's still hard to beat.
The
Reguliersdwarsstraat is a street lined with bright and cheery
cafes, restaurants and clubs.
Especially in the summertime and on
warmer evenings, the street in front of the bars is a favourite
hangout for many locals and tourists. The popularity of
Rembrandtplein has arised along with the café terraces that are
packed during summer with people enjoying a pleasant drink and
watching the world go by.
The so-called Magere Brug (Skinny
Bridge) is probably the most famous bridge in Amsterdam;
white-painted drawbridge has spanned the River Amstel since
1672.
Amsterdam is one of the most colourful cities in the world and
why not ? Where else will you find so many places of interest,
famous museums, cozy pubs and fun shops and (flower) markets. It
is a city of peaceful streets and canals, historic houses and
neighborhoods, an exciting, youthful nightlife, and bustling
commerce. It attracts, and keeps attracting, travellers from all
over the world.
Enjoying a city break to Amsterdam from the UK has never been
easier. With an excellent choice of flight
s to Amsterdam from UK airports, airfares are very
competitive and are at an all time low! Book online with
www.myamsterdam.co.uk and receive access to discounted airfares
and flights & hotel packages.
Useful Tourist Information:
Amsterdam City Metropolitan Area Code: AMS
International Phone Code: +31 20
Standard Time: GMT + 1
Served by all the major international airlines, Amsterdam
Schiphol Airport (AMS) is considered to be one of the finest in
Europe in terms of both its facilities and efficiency, located
8.7 miles (14 km) SW of Amsterdam. Check out some budgeted
accommodations and hotels
in Amsterdam.
Recommended Amsterdam Hotels
The Hilton Amsterdam is in one of the City's
most exclusive areas. Ideally located for both business and
leisure travellers. The Hotel borders a canal and overlooks its
own garden and marina.
In the fashionable heart of sparkling
Amsterdam City, you'll find a unique and small five-star hotel;
The Bilderberg Garden Hotel/ Mangerie de Kersentuin. This
culinary hotel combines international style and luxury with
welcoming hospitality and personal attention in a warm, intimate
atmosphere.
Annie Jones writes about "Short City Breaks To Amsterdam". Get more details on Cheap weekend breaks to Amsterdam at www.myamsterdam.co.uk
