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Nestled along the mesmerizing Dutch coastline of Noordwijk, the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin stands tall, a testament to timeless elegance, history, and luxury. For anyone venturing to this part of the Netherlands, the majestic structure is hard to miss. But what lies within its walls and its surroundings is a tale that begs to be told and experienced. Read more…
Our family has the pleasure of staying at one of the beautiful villa’s of Buytenveldt on Texel, provided by Belvilla, and it is an experience that leaves us with memories we'll cherish for a long time. Read more…
The Netherlands is not really a big country. Yet we are on our way to our destination for three wonderful days by the sea: Strandhotel Cadzand. This beautiful seaside resort is located close to the border with Belgium in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. Read more…
We are on a father daughter outing. Two days on a trip to the provinces of Drenthe and Friesland. As soon as we enter the driveway of Landgoed Lauswolt in Beetsterzwaag, Friesland, we are out of breath again. From admiration this time. Read more…
Looking for a creative and off-the-beaten track in the Netherlands, we end up at Kallumaan in the Noordoostpolder. It feels familair to Angela, who is born in Flevoland as the daughter of one of the first families to settle there. Kallumaan is a surprising, beautiful place to stay, located in the idyllic village of Kraggenburg. Read more…
When we turn into the driveway of Château St. Gerlach we hear a deep sigh from the back seat of the car: “wow, are we going to sleep there?”. Our youngest daughter has brought her girlfriend Vera for this weekend and both are now almost sitting with their noses against the window. The excitement is completely justified. Read more…
From afar we can see the A'dam Tower on the skyline. Look through your eyelashes and it looks more like Manhattan than Amsterdam. However, as soon as we focus our eyes again, we see that we are really in the second largest city in the Netherlands. This weekend our oldest daughter took her friend for a real teenage outing. We arrive by car at the SIR Adam hotel, one of the residents of the building. Read more…
A holiday home near the sea is of course great. However, for our horse-loving daughters, our trip to the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands is very special. For in addition to a comfortable accommodation, we also have access to a care pony. Already upon arrival at “In de Zeeuwse schuur”, the girls spot pony Bonny. Read more…
We had some doubts whether we would include this destination in our portfolio. It is not typically a luxury accommodation, but at the same time it is so charming, and we are having such a good time that we cannot withhold it from you. Michiel and Katja's holiday home Zilt aan Zee where we stay for a week, is located on the largest island in the Netherlands called Texel. Read more…
Amsterdam is the perfect city for an active city trip with the family. Especially older children will enjoy this vibrant metropolis with its unique, largely seventeenth-century city centre. And the hotel Andaz Amsterdam where we stay, is ideally located to serve as a base. Read more…
Staying with small children in a big city can be quite a challenge. It is often much nicer to seek refuge near the beach or forest. However, with teenagers it becomes a different story. It opens the door to new possibilities. To discover these, we will stay at the W Amsterdam Hotel in the Netherlands. Read more…
Just outside the small village of Rockanje, not far from the port city of Rotterdam, we found an old dune farm that until recently doubled as a forester home before it was transformed into a unique and comfortable holiday home for 7 people. The house is managed by Buitenleven Vakanties, … Read more…
A passion for travelling and discovering new cultures is something we share with the family Van Vlisteren, who manages the luxury four-star hotel The Wilmersberg. Also known as the country estate of eastern Holland. Read more…
In the beautiful region of Twente we are staying at the 13-hectare Holtweijde estate. Landgoed De Holtweijde is, we have to say, a real treat. Read more…
When staying in a city such as Amsterdam with so much history, it’s a pleasure to stay in the Dylan Hotel: a luxurious 5-star hotel in a building with history. Read more...
How stunning can an entrance be? The interior design of Kruisherenhotel is a wonderful job in its conversion. And heh, when have you ever slept in a church before? Read more...
You may think a cruise ship experience is just a summertime thing. Not at all! We spent a wonderful November weekend on the ss Rotterdam which is now permanently moored in the city of Rotterdam. Read more...
This is a stunning 4 star-hotel well located near the Vondelpark and still very close to centre of Amsterdam. Often crowned as the number one luxury hotel in the Netherlands. Read more...
Searching for the right family vacation spot often feels like a grand adventure. What we're after is a mix of comfort, fun, dining, and of course, activities that our teenagers would love. Right now, we’re immersing ourselves in a gem on the Dutch coast – the Vesper Hotel in Noordwijk. Read more…
How about celebrating your birthday at the five-star Okura hotel in Amsterdam? It’s a 78 metres tall building, rising high in this part of borough Amsterdam-Zuid (Old South) and flat surroundings. Nice detail is, that when completed in 1971, it was the second-tallest building in the city of Amsterdam. Read more…
