Many countries and cities around the globe have a tourist tax where tourists pay a small fee to visit. Tourist taxes take many formats and while some may just be a flat fee, others vary based on the style and price of a person’s accommodation. British tourists who book a package holiday or cruise may...
Category: Travel
Post
Post
The pretty little city on the Eurostar that’s at its most beautiful in April
Those planning a city escape next month should look no further, as Amsterdam is the perfect destination in April. One of the reasons why the charming capital city of the Netherlands should be considered for a brief break is its distance from the UK. The city is only a train ride away, with several Eurostar...
Post
Experience The Netherlands’ Spring Splendour At Keukenhof’s Magical Tulip Gardens
Keukenhof | Image Credit: @visitkeukenhof/Instagram Cradled near the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, Keukenhof rings in spring with its vast tulip gardens boasting a whopping seven million flowers, predominantly tulip bulbs. Based in Lisse, this floral exhibition celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, with each bloom meticulously tended to by one of Keukenhof’s 40 skilled gardeners....
Post
Amsterdam stag party bookings soar despite efforts to stop them
Amsterdam has had enough of stag parties. A new quiz launched by city officials asks tourists what they plan to do on their visit. Tourists who answer by saying they plan to “drink in the street” or stay out until 5am are told the city might not be for them. However, the Dutch city’s new...
Post
Tulip lover? Europe’s most beautiful garden Keukenhof opens today
The beautiful spring garden is one of the Netherlands’ premier tourist attractions – but be quick as it’s only open for eight weeks a year. ADVERTISEMENT If springtime flowers fill you with joy, there is one place in Europe which is an absolute must: Keukenhof. Close to the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, you’ll find vast...
Post
Amsterdam has launched yet another campaign to keep rowdy tourists away
Amsterdam – it’s the land of tulips, cycling, and… asking visitors to stay away, apparently. Yep, the Dutch capital has just announced yet another ploy to try and deter difficult tourists from visiting the city, now that previous campaigns seem to have wavered in their impact. Shall we have a recap of how the city...
Post
Amsterdam accused of ‘lazy stereotyping’ in latest campaign against British visitors
Booth adds: “No one planning on coming to the city for a stag do will care that such activities are ‘forbidden’, much less will spend time doing an online quiz to find that out. Surely, there are better ways to dissuade problem visitors than this?” Catherine Marie, an expert on tourism brand strategy at The...
Post
Tourist claims Europe’s top holiday destinations are ‘too crowded’ to enjoy
A tourist has taken to Reddit to express their shock at the tourist crowds in some of Europe’s top holiday destinations. Reddit user ‘Addicted_2_tacos’ said they visited Europe in October, travelling to a mix of cities, towns and rural areas. They said: “I was astounded at how crowded some cities were! I even overheard someone...
Post
Dutch court rules KLM misled customers in ‘landmark’ greenwashing case
Dutch national airline KLM made misleading claims about its sustainability actions in past advertising campaigns, an Amsterdam court ruled today following a ‘greenwashing’ complaint filed by environmental organisations Fossielvrij and ClientEarth. The court ruled that KLM’s suggestions that flying can be or is becoming sustainable, as well as statements suggesting that the purchase of offsetting...
Post
Europe’s cheaper alternative to Amsterdam without the tourist crowds
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s leading city break destinations. If you’re dreaming of cycling from attraction to attraction with a bunch of tulips in your basket, there’s probably no better destination. But the Dutch capital has become increasingly crowded in recent years and according to some reports, there are 12 times as many tourists as...
Post
Popular European destination introduces strict rules affecting British tourists
Amsterdam has long been known as one of Europe’s stag party capitals with many Britons travelling to enjoy one of the city’s famous coffee shops. However, a new campaign launched by city officials is aiming to deter partying Brits from travelling to the Dutch capital. British tourists who google common searches such as ‘Amsterdam red...
Post
Minor to Rebrand NH Museum Quarter Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dark/Light Mode (15/03/24) Thailand’s Minor Hotels is preparing to open the first Avani hotel in Netherlands. The 163-key hotel, which is currently operating as the NH Museum Quarter, will be rebranded as the Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam in Q2 2024. The property is located next to a canal, near landmarks like the Rijksmuseum and Van...