The Netherlands tips

Both to bolster their local economies and as a means of combatting overtourism, an increasing number of global destinations are charging tourists taxes or fees just for visiting. You’ll frequently find them tacked onto your hotel bill, but sometimes they’re collected immediately upon arrival.

In a bid to tackle overtourism and ensure the city’s livability, Amsterdam officials have announced a bold new policy banning the building of new hotels in the bustling Dutch capital, The Washington Post reported. 

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Amid seemingly endless economic uncertainties, travelers worldwide are still demonstrating a steadfast determination to pursue their wanderlust while keeping a close eye on their budgets.

Government officials in The Netherlands revealed that the new tourist tax increase scheduled to take effect next year in Amsterdam would make the city’s fee the highest in Europe.

JetBlue has expanded its Amsterdam service with new nonstop flights between Boston Logan International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The service, which started on September 20, follows the airline’s JFK-Amsterdam route that began last month. JetBlue also offers daily service to London from Boston and will launch service to Paris next year.

The Dutch government will move ahead with plans to cap the number of flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport next year to reduce noise, it said on Friday, a decision that is fiercely opposed by flag carrier KLM and airline industry groups.

A five-year anniversary would be a big deal for any new boutique hotel brand. But for Pillows Hotels, a luxury boutique hotel chain with locations in the Netherlands and Belgium, hitting this five-year mark might mean even more, considering the brand launched just a few years before the pandemic. 

The Netherlands, known for its delicious food, picturesque landscapes, charming windmills, and vibrant tulip fields, has no shortage of idyllic getaway destinations. For those seeking a truly immersive experience in the heart of nature, look no further than Cabin ANNA, an innovative architectural marvel that will redefine your concept of a countryside retreat.

Nijmegen is a lively university city around an hour-and-a-half by train from Amsterdam. Beyond its famous Four Days Marches, it’s a fairly unassuming place and doesn’t exactly sit on the country’s tourist trail.

With lively nightlife, beautiful scenery, and liberal values, the Netherlands is always a fail-safe holiday choice. As a world superpower in the 16th and 17th centuries, it gave rise many spectacular towns and cities, yet nowadays Amsterdam takes all the glory. If you travel a bit further afield (not that far, the Netherlands is small) you'll find plenty of other charming places to visit, and possibly a more authentic experience. To steer you in the right direction, here's our pick of the top five cities to visit in the Netherlands.

Tucked away in the far northeast corner of the Netherlands is the erstwhile Hanseatic city of Groningen . Dripping in history, this charming provincial capital with bubbling arts scene is awash with green spaces, cultural attractions, fine restaurants and gabled houses reflected in the miles of scenic canals. Gilly Pickup explores this little Dutch gem.

With its many music festivals covering every genre, the Netherlands has blossomed as a place to see your favourite DJ, artist or band play live, or discover a new emerging talent to follow. The efficient rail network can whisk you to every corner of the country in a few hours, bringing a wide choice of events within easy reach. From rock in Rotterdam, to hip hop in The Hague, here's our guide to the Netherlands' best music festivals.

Rotterdam has the confident vibe of a place on the up. Amsterdam might still be the brightest beacon for travellers to the Netherlands, but a host of exciting attractions put this southern city on the map.

There’s nowhere quite like the Netherlands, a country always threatened by the turbulent waters of the North Sea, whose people beat back the ocean to reclaim wide, grassy-green polders from the blue-black depths. This country is one of the most urbanized and densely populated nations on earth, but its crowded flatlands still pack in a wide range of the best things to do in the Netherlands.