Fantastic trip !
The Netherlands | Apr 16 - Apr 23, 2024

Nancy
Nancy A.
North Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 02, 2024

Nadine was a dream to work with - responsive, helpful, and kind. She designed an amazing trip for us to experience as much as we could during our first (but definitely not last) trip to the Netherlands. Due to severe weather in the States, we were unable to make our flight to Amsterdam. I emailed Nadine and before waking the next day, she had rearranged our schedule so we could salvage as much of our original plans as possible, including reissuing train tickets. The planned activities hit all the highlights so we got a great introduction to Dutch lifestyle, culture and history. The hotels she selected were exceptional and all conveniently located for rail travel between the cities and towns. For us, our favorite experiences included the restored village of Zaanse Schans. The windmill museum there was exceptionally done. Haarlem was delightful in every way and riding e-bikes through the National Park to the North Sea was a fun adventure. The gardens of Keukenhof should not be missed. I could have stayed there all day because it was so beautiful! Gouda was another place that we loved and could have spent more time there too. Of course, the cheese is legendary and well worth every bite! Riding bikes through the polder landscape was beautiful and fascinating. Thank you Nadine for helping us put together a fantastic trip!

Hotel Reviews
Boutiquehotel Staats
Haarlem

Exceptionally cool vibe. Delicious breakfast. Conveniently located. Helpful, friendly staff. Exceeded our expectations!

Authenticity & Character
Lots of character. Exceptionally designed and appointed.
Location
Close to the train station and to the central market area.
Staff
Very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Relais & Chateaux Weeshuis Gouda
Gouda

Unique hotel conveniently located to the market square. Lovely room!

Authenticity & Character
Old building with a ton of history. Totally modernized.
Location
Very convenient to the market square. Easy 16 minute walk to the train station.
Staff
Very helpful and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum

Centrally located hotel. Friendly staff. No elevator in building from 1733. Smaller but nicely decorated room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Royal Bridges
Delft

Conveniently located to train station and market square in Delft.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Flower bulb, auction & Keukenhof excursion
Flower bulb, auction & Keukenhof excursion
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gouda - cycle tour in polder landscape
Gouda - cycle tour in polder landscape
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands

This card became my security blanket! I knew I could get anywhere. The public transportation in the Netherlands is AMAZING to begin with and this system is so easy and convenient.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands

Excellent tour, just in the hard rain. Of course, no one can control that. Canal boat guide was very funny and very knowledgeable and gave us an informative overview of the city as seen from the water. He even provided blankets and hot water bottles to keep us warm during the tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Nadine Hikisch
Nadine
Nadine Hikisch
Local specialist in Huissen | Replied on May 06, 2024

Thank you so much Nancy, for your wonderful review and amazing words. It was wonderful planning your special mother-and-daughter trip🌷.
If you ever decide to come back to the Netherlands, we would love to hear from you again and plan another trip for you and your husband.
Wishing you all the best,
Nadine