Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email There are peals of laughter behind me as I snap photos of a sea of colourful tulips in a field an hour’s drive outside Amsterdam city centre. I turn to see a elderly couple chuckling as...
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Checking in: Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam hotel review
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email One of the ‘grande dame’ hotels of Amsterdam continues to impress more than 150 years since opening, mingling the historic and contemporary with aplomb, offering distinct experiences for a memorable city break, and serving Michelin-starred cuisine...
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‘Amsterdam among top travel spots for Indians’ | India News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Amsterdam, followed by Singapore, London, Frankfurt, and Melbourne are the top five trending destinations that Indian travellers are visiting this summer (June – August), according to Mastercard Economics Institute‘s “travel trends 2024: breaking boundaries” report released Thursday.“Indian travellers are increasingly exploring key markets, with a 53%, 248% and 59% surge in visits to...
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Indians travelling like never before; Amsterdam, Singapore, and London their top international destinations this summer: Mastercard – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Indians are travelling like never before this year, according to Mastercard Economics Institute’s “travel trends 2024: breaking boundaries” report. Airports in the country saw 9.7 crore passengers, domestic and international combined, in January-March 2024. Domestic and international travel this March has been 21% and 4% higher, respectively, than same month in pre-pandemic 2019,...
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Dutch neobank Bunq launches travel insurance offering in Ireland
Fintech Rolled out in partnership with Qover, the Belgium-based global insurance provider, Bunq’s expanded product range is available in Ireland and worldwide Bunq, the Dutch neobank, has expanded its services in Ireland with the roll-out of a travel insurance offering. The fintech, whose customer base grew 90 per cent to 12.5 million users in the...
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New Mexico governor seeks hydrogen investment with trip to Netherlands
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These 11 European countries can visit China visa-free throughout 2025
China’s visa-free scheme aims to boost tourism and international ties. ADVERTISEMENT China has extended visa-free travel for 11 European countries and Malaysia until the end of 2025. The visa-free scheme has been announced in stages since the start of 2024 and was initially set to last for one year. It aims to encourage more people to...
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Amsterdam Tackles Overtourism With New Hotel Construction Ban – Hotels Above Par – Boutique Hotels & Travel
In an effort to reduce mass tourism, Amsterdam will ban the building of all new hotels going forward. However, the rules don’t apply to any new hotels that have already secured a permit, so the 26 hotels that have new build permits will proceed as planned. For new hotels to open, another hotel must close....
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China Extends Visa-Free Travel for 12 Countries Until End of 2025 – VisaGuide.News
China has decided to extend visa-free travel for a total of 12 countries until December 31, 2025, permitting unrestricted entry for short stays. As the Chinese authorities have revealed, the list of countries whose citizens will continue to enjoy visa-free entry privileges until the end of 2025 is as follows: Austria Belgium France Germany Hungary...
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Delta Air Lines reconnects Amsterdam and Tampa
Delta Air Lines will restart daily services from Amsterdam Schiphol to Tampa International Airport this winter. The service will commence on 26 October and be flown by Airbus A330-300 aircraft featuring four classes: Main Cabin, Comfort+, Premium Select and Delta One. The new flights boost Delta’s connections between Florida and the Netherlands, with flights between...
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Taapsee Pannu takes a trip to Netherlands, you should too! 5 top places to visit in the country
Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu is having a gala time with sister Shagun Pannu in the Netherlands. Taapsee recently tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Mathias Boe. Soon after the wedding, the diva is taking a trip with her sisters and exploring the Tulip gardens of the Netherlands. Taapsee Pannu explores the Netherlands, here are some...
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Taapsee Pannu’s Amsterdam Getaway Is The Sibling Vacay You’re Looking For
Taapsee Pannu’s Amsterdam Getaway Is The Sibling Vacay You’re Looking For As the magic of tulip season unfolds in Amsterdam, there is no better time than now to add it to your summer vacay list! And just like Taapsee Pannu, who made the most of her Netherlands getaway with trips to Amsterdam and Keukenhof, you...