Short Breaks To Amsterdam

With your next weekend break you must plan a vacation package of the cultural capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam. With its beautiful canals running through the city center, Amsterdam earned itself the honorary name of "Venice of the Netherlands." Amsterdam is physically small, beautiful, relatively quiet, and an unusual city in that it has all the benefits of a big city ac a‚¬ "culture, history, food, entertainment, transportation.

If you are planning a short city break in Amsterdam , there are many places not to miss. The largest city park, the 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 market's most famous, with stalls lining both sides of the street Albert Cuyp. The channels are of course one of the major attractions of the "Venice of the North". By day, already very charming, by night they become even more enchanting because a large number of canal houses and bridges are beautifully illuminated. The flower market on the Singel between the Munt tower and Koningsplein is one of the most colorful, fragrant tourist attractions in Amsterdam.

Waterlooplein is the host of the Amsterdam flea largest market, the commodity has become more oriented towards tourists with lots of second hand clothing and smoking paraphernalia, but for cheap clothes it is always difficult to beat. The Reguliersdwarsstraat is a street lined with bright and cheerful cafes, restaurants and clubs. In summer, the warmest evenings of the street opposite the bar is a favorite meeting place for many residents and tourists. The popularity of Rembrandtplein has arised with outdoor cafes are packed Âc during the summer with people enjoying a pleasant drink and watch the world go by. The so-called Skinny Brug (Skinny Bridge) is probably the most famous bridge in Amsterdam, drawbridge painted white crossed the Amstel River since 1672.

Amsterdam is one of the most colorful cities in the world and why not, where else will you find so many places of interest, famous museums, pubs and fun shops and (flower) markets. It is a city of peaceful streets and canals, houses and historic neighborhoods, a vibrant night life of youth, and the lively trade. It attracts, and continues to attract travelers from around the world.

Boasting a city break to Amsterdam from the United Kingdom has never been so easy. With an excellent choice of flights to Amsterdam from UK airports, airfares are very competitive and are at a historic low! Book online and receive www.myamsterdam.co.uk access to discounted fares and flight and hotel packages.

Significant Tourist information:
City of Amsterdam Metropolitan Area Code: AMS
International Phone Code: +31 20
Standard Time: GMT + 1

Serviced by all major international airlines, Schiphol Airport (AMS) is considered one of the best in Europe in terms of its facilities and efficiency, located 8.7 miles (14 km) SW of Amsterdam. Learn some budgeted accommodation and hotels in Amsterdam . The Hilton Amsterdam is one of the most exclusive areas of the city. Ideally located for both business and leisure. The Hotel borders a canal and views of the garden and the marina. At the heart of fashionable sparkling city of Amsterdam you will find a unique and.