Friday, November 29, 2013

The Best Outdoor Pursuits














  • Cross Bridges over Untroubled Waters: Amsterdam has more bridges, and more canals, than Venice -- a city Italians have proudly dubbed "the Amsterdam of the South." Find out what humbles Italians, by crossing as many of Amsterdam's 1,200-plus bridges as you can; the views are unparalleled.



  • Tiptoe through the Tulips: Join 4 centuries of Dutch tradition by going overboard for a flower of Persian and Turkish origin that's become synonymous with Holland. In spring, you'll find them everywhere. Sharp promotion (and a seed of truth) says the best place to pick up a bunch is at the Flower Market on Singel.



  • Beach about Zandvoort: Come rain, hail, or shine (and often enough, all three on the same day), Amsterdammers ride the rails for a short hop out to its brassy -- but not classy -- coastal resort. The bracing North Sea air serves to blow away all that marijuana smoke.









Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.










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