Country Highlights Netherlands
Tulips are the very first thing that comes into our minds when we talk about the Netherlands. Commonly known as Holland, it borders Belgium in the south and Germany in the east. It faces the North Sea and UK to the west. The people, culture and language of the country are Dutch. The Netherlands is one of the constitutional monarchies, administratively separated into twelve provinces. Though it is a small country, all these 12 provinces are diverse and all of them have a lot of cultural varieties. Many hotels can be found in these provinces and The Netherlands can be usefully divided into four regions: the West, the North, the East and the South. West is the most dominant and urban area and most of the tourist sights and atraactions are located in this area. North is the least populated area in density and is less attractive to the tourists. East has several forests and historic cities to explore and South is unique with its inherent Catholic culture.
Amsterdam is the capital city of Netherlands and exhibits impressive architecture, great shopping, lovely canals criss-crossing the city and many hotels. Other attractive destinations in Netherlands include Delft, Groningen, The Hague, Leiden, Nijmegen, Maastricht and Utrecht. Some destinations that are located in the country and not in the major cities include Dolfinarium, Keukenhof, Efteling, Veluwe, Zaanse Schans, Kuinre and Zwolle.
Travel Info
Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands, extending from Central Station to Damrak. Trams can be used to move from one place to another and there are bars and shops that allow the visitors to sit and have a good time outside. Cycle tours of Netherlands is one of the most wonderful ways of seeing the country sights and there are several walks in the country that provide a lot of magnificent scenery including windmills and tulip fields. Major destinations in the Netherlands are Rotterdam, Utrecht and Amsterdam and urban areas of the country which offer interesting museums, galleries and exhibitions. The coastal area of the country plays a significant role in the Dutch lifestyle and there are several beautiful beaches in its coastal areas providing facilities for horse riding, kite surfing, sailing and sea fishing and ofcourse sunbathing. The Netherlands offer several bizarre and unique entertainment options such as visiting the Ironing Museum of Groningen and bivouacking in the De Heen. It also offers several relaxing activities such as golf fields and spa sessions.
The northern part of the country is the most traditional one in the entire country and in this region dykes and windmills are aplenty for the tourist to enjoy. Culture gets a new meaning in this part of the country, especially with Museums, Den Oever and Haarlem. Friesland has arrangements for several sports like fishing and sailing and there are also exceptional walks and cycle rides in the area. Despite its small size, the country of Netherlands thrives as it offers several engaging and entertaining handouts.
Hospitality Info
A huge variety of hotels and other accommodation options are available in the country, a majority of which are concentrated around the major tourist attractions such as the Veluwe. Prices of accommodation options are comparatively high as budget accommodation may start from € 20 for a night.
Official Dutch Youth Hostels or ‘Stay Okay’ are also available for accommodating visitors in limited numbers. The only drawback of staying in these hostels is that there are no kitchens available for the guests, so you either have to eat what is on the menu or you have to eat out. Apart from ‘Stay Okay’, there are also other hostels in the country including Flying Pig Hostels in Amsterdam and Noordwijk that also provide kitchen facilities to the guests. 
Short-term apartment rentals are also available in cities and most of them require you to stay for a minimum of 3 nights. Although the process of checking in and making reservations is identical to hotels, you are required to make your payment through your credit card and pay the balance amount on arrival in €. Many city dwellers also own vacation rental houses in the country side and these can be used as a wonderful accommodation option while in Netherlands. Several holiday makers visit Netherlands every year for long weekends or short breaks and rent the holiday apartments available. There are also holiday country cottages that can be rented so that the guests remain close to nature and are able to explore the area at their own convenience.