Amsterdam
★★★★½
Train journeys
Eurostar’s spacious premium economy sure beats flying with kids
Efficient, eco-conscious and somewhat scenic, the Eurostar trip from London to Amsterdam is an excellent option for families.
- by Tatyana Leonov
Amsterdam’s iconic art museum is like no other in Europe
From blockbuster paintings to cabinet curios and even a bike tunnel, the Rijksmuseum is like no other art museum in Europe.
- by Shaney Hudson
★★★★
Train journeys
Eurostar’s version of premium economy is almost as good as business
Standard Premier offers the same seat and most of the trappings of Business Premier at a lower price.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
The Heineken beer family owns a historic hotel. It can never be sold
The billionaire brewers filled the hotel, built in 1896 on the site of Amsterdam’s first inn, with their priceless Dutch art collection.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Crowds are flocking to see this incredible, 300-year-old dollhouse
A fancy cabinet of tiny and incredibly detailed surprises has star billing at Amsterdam’s famous museum.
- by Sue Wallace
Up-and-coming part of Amsterdam gets cool new hotel
Amsterdam is taking measures to dial back mass tourism and its reputation (among some sorts) as a den of iniquity.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Netherlands
The stuff Lizzo is being sued over? I’ve done it too, many times
It’s never great when you’re reading about someone being sued for doing terrible things and you think ... um, I’ve done that.
- by Ben Groundwater
Asia’s luxury hotel brands are slowly taking over Europe
The Anantara’s new Amsterdam hotel marks the latest in a steady move into Europe by brands including Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La and Raffles.
- by Keith Austin
Review: Kimpton De Witt, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This is one of Amsterdam's better and best-situated boutique-style boltholes.
- by Anthony Dennis
Airport review: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, The Netherlands, AMS
Spacious and well organised, what Schiphol airport lacks in customer service and culinary highlights is made up for in efficiency and well-maintained facilities.
- by Shaney Hudson
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