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Here's Holland

Here's Holland
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9th edition - more than 60.000 copies sold


Here's Holland is for travellers of all ages and interests. It covers the Dutch way of life, its culture and its customs and is full of useful addresses and tips for trips (including some by boat and others by bike). Just enough detail is included to make travelling easy - whether by car or by Holland's efficient public transportation system - and all the background history needed to make each trip worthwhile.

From exciting cities to picturesque villages, the traveller is guided to treasures of which Holland is justly proud. Culture, art and entertainment; colourful historic, folkloric and sporting events; state of the art recreation parks, nature reserves and fine beaches, not forgetting the flower and bulb fields, shopping, markets and so on. There is so much more to Holland than windmills, tulips and cheese.

Favourite finds are generously shared - scenic stops, unique castle hotels and special gourmet and family restaurants. Maps, clear directions, times open and where to call for information, are all included. Readers find the list of Monthly Events particularly useful for planning trips, and the handy Quick Reference section for finding specific information, addresses and telephone numbers.

For expatriate families planning a longer stay, a comprehensive section lists contact addresses for relocation, education, medical facilities, clubs and organisations, etc., and offers all the practical advice and information needed to facilitate the settling-in process.

"Here's Holland is a good introduction to the Netherlands. Readers will be led off the well-trodden tourist route as well as to the major tourist sights with a chapter about each of Holland's 13 provinces."
- James Martin, GoEurope.com

"For those who wish to be acquainted with all the treasures that make our country so special, Here's Holland is essential."
- Theo J.J. Schmitz, Former Managing Director, Netherlands Board Tourism

"...one of the most enduring and best travel guides published. It remains an indispensable source of reference for the many inquiries we receive from those wanting to know more about daily life here."
- C.G. Burgersdijk, Executive Officer, American Chamber of Commerce, Netherlands

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Subtitle Simply the best all-in-one guide to travel and life in Holland
Author(s) Sheila Gazaleh-Weevers
ISBN 9789059721418
Year 2007
Pages 436
Binding Paperback, sewn
Language EN

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D. Longstaff (Guest)
"must have" book for visitors to Holland
This is a "must have" book for visitors to Holland I only wish I had owned this book from day one, or even before I came to Holland. Its format is very clear and easy to follow and I can imagine I shall be dipping in and out of it for a long time to come. Part I, the main section, is dedicated to sightseeing, museums and amusement centres. Each of the twelve provinces is given a separate chapter. At the beginning of each there is a small useful map showing main towns, major roads and the borders of the provinces. These do help the geographically challenged (like me) to become more familiar with the layout of this relatively small country.
An introduction to the history and folklore of each province makes interesting reading. Every chapter, with its extensive coverage of museums, galleries, historic sites, cities, towns, villages and picturesque countryside, definitely gets the message across that there is more to Holland than Amsterdam.

Part II, entitled "Living in Holland" provides a wealth of information, advice and contact addresses. It covers the culture, gives an insight into "the system", education, sports and entertainment. It also includes a useful calendar of yearly special events. This section provides the newcomer not only with a vast array of specific information, but also presents it in a very practical manner, clearly written by someone with a close understanding of Dutch life. It is without a doubt an excellent aid to the newcomer, to help them settle quickly into this unique little country.
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