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Amsterdam TravelWise
In Traveler magazine’s November/December issue, writer Raphael Kadushin visits Amsterdam at Christmas to delight in the freedom-loving Dutch city’s holiday cheer—and to show you how to explore the city’s hip, cutting-edge side. Here, we offer the best links so you can book your entire trip there—online.
Basics
Entering the Netherlands
Holland.com
Click on the “traveling to Holland” link for information on how to get there from 10 different countries
Getting There
Holland.com
A direct link to a detailed guide that offers insight on traveling to Holland by airplane
Orbitz.com
Where to start to book your flight to Amsterdam from anywhere in the world
Schiphol Airport
A direct link to the home page of Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to get pertinent travel information
Determining Time Difference
Time and Date
A direct link to the current date and time in Amsterdam
Making Telephone Calls
AT&T World Traveler
Step-by-step instruction on making telephone calls to the Netherlands from the U.S.
Checking Weather Forecasts
Weather Underground
The current weather conditions in Amsterdam—plus, a three-day outlook
Essentials
Where to Eat
TimeOut.com
An extensive guide for information on eating out in Amsterdam, organized by location and type of restaurant
Where to Stay
Simply Amsterdam
Information on hotels, hostels, bed-and-breakfasts, and more—plus, a link to book reservations online
Hotel Guide
Information on Amsterdam-area hotels, organized by neighborhood—plus, links to book reservations online
Orbitz.com
A direct link to Orbitz's hotel search engine—simply type in the dates you’re traveling to Amsterdam, enter in your preferences, and click “search”
How to Get Around
Holland.com
Click on the “getting around Holland” link for information on traveling by train, car, ferry, boat, or bus
Simply Amsterdam
Links for information on companies that charter boats, rent bikes, and charter tour buses
Things to Do
Attractions
Simply Amsterdam
General information on must-see attractions in Amsterdam
Time Out
An extensive guide for detailed information on Amsterdam-area attractions
Recreational Activities
Holland.com
Information on popular outdoor activities in Holland
Time Out
Information on sports clubs and events in Amsterdam—plus, details on local films, festivals, opera, and theater
Cultural Activities
Holland.com
Detailed information on Holland’s historic castles, artwork, theater, music, and more
Simply Amsterdam
Information on Amsterdam theater performances and musical shows
Nightlife
Simply Amsterdam
Information on local cafes and clubs
Where to Shop
Time Out
How to find the best shops in Amsterdam
Travel Resources
Language Guides
Blue Demon
Where to go for a free online Dutch-language lesson
Maps
Amsterdam.nl
Type in the address of where you are in Amsterdam and the address of where you want to go, click, and a map will appear
Hip Travel Guide
A direct link to an area map of Amsterdam
Media
Newspapers
AJR Newslink
A direct link to information on Dutch newspapers with online editions
Books
Lonely Planet—Amsterdam
Lonely Planet’s take on travel to Amsterdam
Time Out
Information on travel to Amsterdam from the interactive edition of the Time Out Guides
Travel Guides
For More Information
Holland.com
Information on Holland-area attractions, accommodations, activities, contacts, transportantion, and more
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