Location: Amsterdam
Day 1 - 7 Jun 2019
Schiphol Airport
Content: Took Lufthansa airlines from New York to Amsterdam. It was very comfortable and non stop flight. The way out it was very painless. There are a number of shops and restaurants at the airport.
Park Inn Amsterdam City West
Content: Very nice, clean and comfortable. Nice front desk staff. A little far from city center but very easy public commuting. We had our breakfast and dropped our luggage at hotel and left for our sightseeings.
Van Gogh Museum
Content: An excellent museum, obviously more focused and narrow than the Rijksmuseum. The audio guide was excellent, loved the special exhibition. Plenty of information to read. Can get busy but you can tale your time.
Anne Frank House
Content: The visit is very pleasant, as they use an audio system that activates when you tag it every time you enter a new room. It puts you in context and give you a better understanding of the visit. This place is definitely worth visiting.
Vondelpark
Content: It can get really busy on warm sunny days. Still highly recommended for a visit. Hear the woodpeckers and see the parakeet’s and enjoy the ponds as you walk round the park.
Amsterdam canal cruise
Content: Amsterdam is full of canals which is why a canal cruise is an ideal way to see the city. Choose between a hop on hop off boat or a regular tour that brings you back to where you started.
Dam Square and the Royal Palace
Content: This is one of the most well known locations in Amsterdam. It was too late to tour the Royal Palace but we could still photograph the National Monument and Nieuwe Kerk.
The Den
Content: After visiting day long attractions we choose to have dinner at our hotel's The Den restaurant. The dinner menu had bright Mediterranean flavors.
Location: Aalsmeer
Day 2 - 8 Jun 2019
Aalsmeer Flower Auction
Content: After lovely breakfast at hotel we left for Aalsmeer which was an hour away. We recommend to come early when it opens to understand how flowers appear in cities and towns is worth of time and efforts.
Foundation Historic Garden Aalsmeer
Content: There were all kinds of greenhouses with beautiful flowers. These are often for sale, but then for very reasonable prices. There is plenty to see tree nursery, hedge nursery and so on.
Location: Delft
Day 2 - 8 Jun 2019
Bij Best
Content: Reached Delft in 45 mins from Aalsmeer. Bij Best serves breakfast the entire day. You can find amazing street food, fresh juices and plenty of more. But what makes Bij Best truly special is the fact that they incorporate the Indonesian kitchen in their food.
Vermeer Centrum Delft
Content: The center is child friendly. The audio tour is available in Dutch, English, French, Spanish, German and Italian. There are mementos and books sold in the center. The exhibition takes up three floors
Oude Kerk and Nieuwe Church
Content: Delft’s inner city is dominated by two big churches - Oude Kerk with its leaning Tower and beautiful stained glass windows. And the Nieuwe Kerk with its rich history and connection to the Royal Family. The churches are within easy walking distance of each other and can be visited on the same ticket.
Museum Prinsenhof Delft
Content: It is spread over several rooms, each room tells its own part of the story. The life of William and his family is well represented up to the point of his death, and when reading through the different rooms it feels a bit like a TV show. Recommand to visit if in Delft.
The Living
Content: The Living is one of the best restaurants in Delft. It is different because here you have to pay for food in weight to reduce food waste.
Location: Rotterdam
Day 2 - 8 Jun 2019
Hotel Rotterdam
Content: After dinner we left for Rotterdam which was 20 mins far. It was a 2*star hotel which looked more like a 3*. Large spacious rooms which was very clean. Was satisfied with all services
Location: Rotterdam
Day 3 - 9 Jun 2019
Euromast
Content: One of the iconic places of Rotterdam. Being Rotterdam's largest tower, the Euromast offers a great view of the skyline of Rotterdam for both locals and tourists.
Cube Houses
Content: This can be a quick visit, do not spend much time here. Nice place to click pictures. The walk-in cube is worth visiting.
Erasmusbrug
Content: Impressive architectural bridge, enjoy the view while walking through. Do not forget to look up while you’re walking. It took about 20 mins to walk from start to finish.
Rotterdam Zoo
Content: Great place with plenty of animals to see, all of them in good enclosures. To see everything is to spend a full day here so plan accordingly. There are a lot of indoor areas, so even when the weather is bad, you can enjoy this Zoo.
Spirit Rotterdam
Content: Food served here is vegan, but they were delicious. Great place, you won't be disappointed!
Location: Groesbeek
Day 3 - 9 Jun 2019
Hotel & Bungalowpark de Zeven Heuvelen
Content: Left from Rotterdam after dinner for Groesbeek it was 1.15 hours via car. No air-conditioning and hot weather made it unbearable. Horrible rooms and lights were there.
Location: Groesbeek
Day 4 - 10 Jun 2019
Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
Content: Its a lasting piece of the recent history. It is well kept and on a beautiful spot on higher ground. Must visit this place in Groesbeek
Museum park Heilig Landstichting Orientalis
Content: Beautiful park that gives an insight in today's monotheistic religions. Don't forget to visit church and cemetery next to the park. There even was an inn where you could eat totally in style with the rest of the park.
Location: Arnhem
Day 4 - 10 Jun 2019
Hoge Veluwe National Park
Content: Park is very beautiful, you can borrow bikes there for free. There is so much to see and do. Dawn and dusk are the best times to see the animals.
Burgers' Zoo
Content: This zoo is absolutely one of the best we have visited in The Netherlands so far. During the spring break they have organized an Escape Zoo which is a really fun. The best parts are where you go indoors, I liked the glass tunnel in the aquarium the most because it was really cool to see the fish around you.
Netherlands Open Air Museum
Content: Very informative exhibitions on Dutch history, I highly recommend this to tourists who'd like to know more about the Netherlands.
Location: Oosterbeek
Day 4 - 10 Jun 2019
Airbornemuseum Hartenstein
Content: It is unique palace in the middle of the forest. A lot of useful information related to the hunting and planting trees. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Park Hartenstein
Content: Its public park area beside the Airborne museum. Also has some pieces of military hardware in the area alongside an area set aside for beautiful deer who roam around a fenced off area. Really lovely sight and so peaceful.
Location: Apeldoorn
Day 4 - 10 Jun 2019
Stayokay Apeldoorn
Content: Rooms were very basic, but functional and comfortable. Great atmosphere especially after a long day of travelling. We had drink and food in room which was good enough
Location: Apeldoorn
Day 5 - 11 Jun 2019
Apenheul
Content: Park is big and lots to walk around, but it is very well kept and beautiful. Very informative and educational. Great for all ages. The gorilla feeding show is a must.
Paleis Het Loo
Content: Beautiful palace but we haven't been inside, but had the opportunity to go up on the roof and see the garden view from the top. And you can also enjoy nature there while walking through some kind of a forest. The palace is currently closed because they're transforming it into a museum.
Location: Staphorst
Day 5 - 11 Jun 2019
Museum Staphorst
Content: Small and nice museum about the Staphorsters history and culture. Tour of residents of the village who grew up themselves. Good information they shared.
De Weerribben-Wieden National Park
Content: There are less tourists so cycling here is very relaxing and comfortable. The View around the national park is amazing. Also rented a boat and had a lovely time exploring all the waterways. Beautiful exceptional architecture and some history.
Restaurant De Molenmeester
Content: We must say the place is everything you can dream of. A beautiful estate in the middle of the most typical Dutch country side. The food was absolutely amazing. The best thing was the service.
Location: Groningen
Day 5 - 11 Jun 2019
Mercure Hotel Groningen Martiniplaza
Content: An hour away and we reached Groningen at night so that we dont waste time in morning travelling. This 4* star property was outstanding. Staff was also very friendly.
Location: Groningen
Day 6 - 12 Jun 2019
Groninger Museum
Content: Exhibitions change every few months so check out what is currently on. Extraordinary building that you can't miss. If you are into contemporary art and design this place is definitely for you.
Martinitoren
Content: It was an amazing place to visit. Almost 300 stairs but beautiful historical movie about Groningen and amazing view. Several places to rest as u climb so many steps.
Haren Hortus Botanicus
Content: The Chinese garden is great but not adequately being taken care of. Wont recommand to visit as it was nothing different and more over it wasnt clean.
Location: Volendam
Day 6 - 12 Jun 2019
Cheese Factory Volendam
Content: We left from Groningen soon as we had to reach Volendam which was 2 hours away. This place is for cheese lovers. Learn every step it takes to make cheese. Then you can go to the shop and try all kind of cheese. Very informative and fun for all ages. You can also walk around it’s a beautiful town.
Rederij Volendam Marken Express
Content: Small but elegant romantic but also fancy at the same time. Do not miss it. The boat is big and luxurious with lots of angles to get pictures of the bay. Try an eel sandwich with a Heineken beer.
Restaurant Cafe de Dijk
Content: A nice place to walk around do some gift shopping and grab some food. Very busy in the sunny days mainly with tourists but still very enjoyable. Its beautiful coastal town.
Location: Amsterdam
Day 6 - 12 Jun 2019
Park Inn Amsterdam City West
Content: Being last night in Netherland we came back to Amsterdam to enjoy nightlife here. We checked in to same hotel which we stayed in at time of arrival.
AIR Amsterdam
Content: This place had great music but over crowded. They have lockers for everyone, easy to go to. We had the time of our life at this nightclub, perfect for young adults with great alcohol.
Location: Amsterdam
Day 7 - 13 Jun 2019
Schiphol Airport
Content: After having good breakfast and foot spa we left for airport to catch our flight back to home New York. We had wonderful week at Netherland.