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Amsterdam
Amsterdam is referred to as one of the most colorful and vibrant cities
in the world and rightly so! Where else do you find so many places of
interest, mansions and palaces, famous museums, cozy pubs and discotheques,
shopping avenues and fun shops and flower markets all at one place? The
place is teeming with visitors and tourists from all parts of the world
during most part of the year and is a great place to visit to have a dream
holiday in a relaxed manner.
How to reach
Amsterdam, the capital city of Netherlands is inhabited by less than 1
million people of different nationalities. Amsterdam Airport- Schiphol
is still regarded as one of the best airports in Europe in terms of travelers’
facilities. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the official airlines of the Netherlands
and connects to most of the important destinations of Europe, Asia and
America.
Local Transport
Schiphol is situated very centrally in the Netherlands and is not far
from Amsterdam. Trains and buses are available for your place of stay.
Private taxis are also available at reasonable rates. Amsterdam is also
a city of trams and you can enjoy a ride and have a great time.
Accommodation
Amsterdam is a tourists' delight for number of choices they can have.
From lavish hotels and resorts to youth hostels and modest apartments,
everything is available in the city at all rates. It is advisable to do
an advance booking especially for first few days as the city is swarmed
with business and leisure travelers
Places of Interest
Amsterdam's historical charm is just one face of this dynamic modern city.
The splendor of its waterside buildings blends with a sophisticated business
environment, to create one of Europe's most popular destinations. Beautiful
dolls' houses, the finest Delftware, a wealth of silver, icons of Dutch
history and of course the paintings by the great masters of the 17th century,
Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Vermeer and Rembrandt all add to the splendor of
this city. The place has everything a tourist can ask for in his holiday.
From castles and manor houses to museums and art galleries housing priceless
collection and artifacts of history to zoos, amusement parks, marinas
and light houses, pristine beaches and beauty parlor spas, Amsterdam has
plenty of options to spend some quality time. Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt
House Museum, Amsterdam Historisch Museum, Jewish Historical Museum, Rijksmuseum
are important tourists attractions. Queen Beatrix's Palace and Artis Zoo
which is the oldest zoo in Netherlands are also frequently visited by
tourists and visitors. Wax statues at Madame Tussaud's are a great treat
to watch. Amsterdam is also the diamond hub of Netherlands and diamond
factories in Amsterdam are a great learning experience to have a first
hand experience as to how raw diamonds are given shape and polished to
make them world class.
Shopping
A complete shopping experience awaits you right at the airport itself
in the See Buy Fly shopping centre at tax-free prices. Fashion and jewellery
by top designers, cosmetics, perfume, as well a various Dutch products
such as bulbs and delftware are available in various stores and plazas
across the city.
Nightlife
With plenty of discotheques, pubs, cafes and night clubs in the city,
night owls can have the best of times. At any days more than 40 live concerts,
orchestras and performances are going on in city theatres and music galleries
and art connoisseurs will never be disappointed in the city. 
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