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The country’s tulip fields and windmill-dotted landscapes influenced some of the world’s best artists, the Dutch Masters.
Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days. Standard Schengen rules apply on multiple reentries.
Part of the EU & Schengen Agreement.
US Department of State Netherlands Information
Starting in 2025, the European Commission will roll out a U.S. style electronic travel authorization system for visitors from countries that are currently not part of the EU or Schengen Member. The cost of an ETIAS is €7, however, individuals under the age of 18, or over the age of 70, will not need to pay the fee. The ETIAS must be applied for online prior to arrival to the EU. Each eligible traveller, regardless of age, will require an ETIAS to visit EU member countries. The ETIAS will be mandatory for citizens of such countries as the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
for more information, visit the Official ETIAS site
Central Amsterdam
Located in the heart of the “9-streets” area on the prestigious “Keizersgracht” canal, The Dylan Amsterdam is the ideal home base to Amsterdam’s past and present by foot or bike. One of the best small hotels in the heart of Amsterdam. With excellent dining and bar.
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Lisse, Netherlands (1-hour from Amsterdam)
open from March 21 until May 12, 2024
For the Dutch, spring means tulips-tulips-tulips! Keukenhof is the most beautiful spring garden in the world. More than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths fill over 32 hectares (79 acres) with color and fragrance, for eight weeks long. The spring garden also offers thirty alternating flower and plant shows and seven inspirational gardens.
My Virtuoso Netherlands Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.
WIKIVOYAGE: Kingdom of the Netherlands Page
A great resource for all the basic information you may want for the Netherlands.
Amsterdam General Information Page
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page updated: February 2024
images courtesy: Wikimedia Commons, Kingdom of the Netherlands Tourism Board
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