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The city of Amsterdam is famous for, amongst other things, its vast collection of museums and concert venues, as well as the more adult side of the city in the form of its red light district.
Many who visit Amsterdam choose to take advantage of flights and ferries in order to take breaks around the city centre. However, aside from the hotels and hostels dotted around the city centre, Amsterdam also has a vast network of canals that run through and around the city.
Indeed, boating holidays are common in Amsterdam, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the countryside and take in the splendour of the city from a different point of view. And with flights to Amsterdam available from the majority of UK airports, many choose to experience the city in short excursions – such as city breaks.
Utilising cheap flights to Amsterdam and then spending time on the water is a popular choice for many who visit the city. For those who wish to holiday on dry land, but also experience the cities’ canals there are a wide range of tours on offer, as well as the chance to hire pedal boats for the day.
If sailing through the countryside isn’t your cup of tea, there are a multitude of houseboats that are available to rent, providing a pleasant alternative to hotels in Amsterdam.
Many of the hotels in the city are within easy reach of the main attractions, and visitors have a variety of methods of experiencing the sights. So whether you’re looking to sail on the historic canal system or take a bike ride through the countryside, Amsterdam has a lot to offer for a variety of interests.
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