Suggestions for Accommodations in Holland

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Amsterdam - My preferred hotel chain is Marriott. I have stayed Residence Inns, which are prefect for longer stays with all the comforts of home; Spring Hill Suites, which I have found nice for longer stays as the have up to 25% more room than comparably priced rooms; Towne Place Suites, again when I want more room or am on a longer stay; Courtyard by Marriott, which has everything the business traveler needs, as well as families; Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, which I find spacious, comfortable and affordable. Another great idea is to stay at one of the JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts where you can enjoy a new dimension for your vacation or holiday. and Marriott Hotels and Resorts and have found them all to be of consistent quality and service. I have also stayed at some of their Vacation Club properties and have enjoyed each visit. AAA members can get discount rates at Marriott, as can Seniors. Click on Great Getaways for less at Marriott for special officers and great deals at Marriott hotels worldwide!

 

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HEM Hotel Amsterdam
I have found this to be a pretty nice place to stay in Amsterdam. It is located right on the outer ring with convenient connections to the city via bus and tram (Tram #2, Westlandgracht tram stop). Hem Holel Amsterdam, Voorburgstraat 250 - NL-1569 , VD Amsterdam. Tel.:+31 (0)20 510 69 59.

Hotel Spaander in Volendam
Located on the shores of the picturesque Lake IJssel along the top of the renowned Volendam Dike, is the wonderful Hotel Spaander. The building is truly classical with a  tastefully historical ambiance and contemporary comfort. Throughout the building are over 1,000 thousand 19th century paintings, many of which may be used by long ago patrons as payment for their room or meal. The functional rooms offer a great location for overnight stays with some looking out over the lake. There is also a fine restaurant in the hotel. Contact Jim for additional information or to make reservations. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com

 

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Home Exchange in Holland
I received a nice email from Agatha and Nico Vasseur who live in Holland and like to exchange their home once a year for your home for vacation or holiday. You can click on Holland Home Exchange, to visit their site where you will see the following: "When you would like to spend your holiday in Holland, contact us. We are open for every attractive offer, if not now maybe next year. And although we are out of small children, we have a small camping bed, baby bath, changing table and a high chair available." Most of the site is in Dutch, but there is some English and they speak English. If you speak Dutch, and want to go right to the exchange information, click on www.hollandsschiereiland.com. Jim

 

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Suggestions for Dining in Holland
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Restaurant De Nissen, Amsterdam
This Old Dutch-style restaurant is one you quite probably will have to ask someone for in order to find it. Situated in the heart of Amsterdam, the inside of the restaurant is filled with dining nooks and crannies that bring to mind an old wine cellar. The menu is typically Dutch and everything is reasonably priced. My suggestion would be to try one of the fresh fish selections on the menu, such as lobster bisque for a starter, and fried filets of flounder as your main dish. But whatever you order, be sure to top off your meal with a nice piece of hot apple pie with cinnamon ice cream.  The restaurant is located at Rokin 95. Call ahead for directions at 020-624 28 25.

Hotel Spaander
Located on the shores of the picturesque Lake IJssel along the top of the renowned Volendam Dike, is the wonderful Hotel Spaander. The building is truly classical with a  tastefully historical ambiance and contemporary comfort. Throughout the building are over 1,000 thousand 19th century paintings, many of which may be used by long ago patrons as payment for their room or meal. The functional rooms offer a great location for overnight stays with some looking out over the lake. There is also a fine restaurant in the hotel. Contact Jim for additional information or to make reservations. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com


Some of My Favorites in Holland
One of the favorite things I enjoy doing in Holland is getting on the public transportation and just exploring.  It is also a great place to jump on a train getting off when you reach a town or village that looks interesting.  Doing this I have found many interesting places to visit and see and met a lot of nice people.

I also enjoy a good lunch of fresh-baked bread and a hunk of cheese eaten alongside of a countryside canal.  Try this when you are in the countryside instead of working so hard looking for a restaurant.

Here are just some of the things that are favorites for me in Holland:
The flowers of Aalsmeer.  Busses leave from the Haarlemmermeerstation in Amsterdam every half-hour.  This is the largest flower auction anywhere!  Don't miss it but, be sure to get there early as the auction is normally over by noon.  The Dutch Open-Air Museum in Arnhem.  Take the train from the Central Station and spend the day.  The wonderful village of Delft.  Take the train from Amsterdam or the tram from The Hague.  The cheese market at Alkmaar.  Take the train from Central Station in Amsterdam (leaves around 9 and again around 9:30).  The Gouda Farmers' Cheese Market on Thursdays in Gouda.  The wonderful cathedral in Haarlem.  The villages of Volendam and Marken.  The miniature village of Madurodam in The Hague.