How to Enjoy Your Trip to One of the Most Beautiful Areas of the World

There are 750,000 residents in Amsterdam ranging from 175 different countries. The weather in Amsterdam consists of cool summers, mild winters and its share of rainfall.

Dutch is the official language of Amsterdam. Most of the people speak English and are fluent in at least one or two other languages aside of English.

The people of Amsterdam are very friendly and helpful. There is a sense of community as you will feel when you stay in Amsterdam. You will find in this large city that the crime is very low. A woman can feel safe biking alone.

Ways of transportation include biking which is very popular, walking, trams, taxi, renting your own car, the city bus and the metro. You will want to use the metro only if you have to travel outside of Amsterdam. You may want to take a canal boat ride to view the city and learn about the history with a tour guide.

There are new smoking laws so if you smoke, you may want to check which hotels offer rooms that smoking is allowed. Every hotel has a rule that there is no smoking in the lobby or anywhere that will harm the employees of the hotel.

If you stay in Amsterdam do not be surprised if you stop at a coffee shop and people are smoking cannabis. People that are smoking cannabis in the coffee shop are not served. There are no smoking designated areas that you will be served and you can drink coffee.

When you stay in Amsterdam make sure you take in some shopping at The Nine Streets. You will find designer clothing, art, second hand clothes and many unique items.

Depending on the time of the year you are in Amsterdam, you may join in the fun at one of the seventy five festivals while visiting.

If you love music you have come to the right place. Amsterdam boasts with some of the biggest stars that take part in performances of classical music along with dancing. Pop music, jazz and dance events are scheduled daily to appease your senses.

If you are a sports fanatic check out the schedule of the Ajax at de Amsterdam Arena. You will want to travel at the appropriate time to see your favorite sport such as soccer. There are over 350 hotels to stay at while you stay in Amsterdam. You can choose which hotel is right for you and/or your family. Prices vary as well as one to five star hotels so choose which hotel fits into your budget.

If you are looking for something a little different you may want to book the A-Train Hotel. Your hotel room will have the look and feel of being on a train. You will be in the heart of the city so walking to sightsee is a breeze.

If you enjoy going to the museums, you will have plenty to choose from as there are over fifty museums in Amsterdam. The three most popular museums are The Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum and the Van Gogh Museum.

You will find 28 beautiful parks in great Amsterdam. Kick back and relax with a picnic while people watching when you need to take time out to relax.

By : Tina_Avon