Monthly Archives: August 2010

Golf Clubs

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Aad van den Berg

Easy to book golf courses 9 and 18 holes: Spaarnwoude Golfbaan Purmerend Amstelborgh More difficult to book and often by member introduction only: Kennemer Golf Noordwijkse Golf Club

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New Museum in Amsterdam: Canal Museum

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Aad van den Berg

As from april 1st 2011, Amsterdam will open a new Museum called the Canal Museum. This Museum will explain everything about the history and the construction of the canals! Het Grachtenmuseum, Herengracht 386 in Amsterdam.    

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Steak Houses

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Aad van den Berg

Selected Steak Houses in Amsterdam: Cau, Damstraat 5, 623-9632 Castell, Lijnbaansgracht 252, 622-8606 (open till 01:00, weekends till 02:00) Red, Keizersgracht 594 (corner Speigelstraat), 320-1824 – Open till 24:00 Toro Dorado, Spuistraat 3 C+D, 421-8695 Gaucho’s, Beethovenstraat 55,  679-9133, Regulierbreestraat … Continue reading →

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Jazz in Amsterdam

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Aad van den Berg

Where you can enjoy a Jazz evening in Amsterdam: Dauphine in the weekends; Bimhuis; Muziekgebouw aan het Ij; Bourbon Club; Alto; Krasnapolsky Hotel

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BookShops

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Aad van den Berg

If you are looking for Dutch and English literature, we selected the following bookstores: Scheltema – Koningsplein 20,  523-1411 Athenaeum Boekhandel – Spui 14-16,  514-1460 The American Book Center – Spui 12,  625-5537 Waterstone’s – Kalverstraat 152  638-3821 Vrolijk (gay … Continue reading →

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Interesting sites about Amsterdam

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Aad van den Berg

We are listing here a few good sites about Amsterdam, where you can find a lot of interesting things to do. http://www.uhgt.nl/

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Beauty

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Aad van den Berg

The hair dresser is just across the street of the Amstel Hotel, and if you need a appointment, please just contact our Concierge Desk. Visagist (Les Visages) only 2 minutes walking from the hotel – 624-2441 Hair and body treatment … Continue reading →

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Travel experiences – Share yours

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Aad van den Berg

“My recent holiday in June 2010 to Georgia was one of the best for a long time. We stayed with friends deep in the countryside, near the town Zestafoni. In order to reach the small village, one has to travel … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam Canals: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE!

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Marcos Kosma

This morning (August 1st 2010) it was decided in Brazil that the Amsterdam city center ring of canals has been nominated Unesco World Heritage site. A well deserved honour for a unique and beautiful area, we should all be very … Continue reading →

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Rent a boat

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Marcos Kosma

Looking to rent a boat in Amsterdam? This company offers a wide variety of rental boats, canal cruises and fully serviced boating packages.

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