Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Whether you want to cruise the canals, tour the Van Gogh Museum, or bike along Amsterdam's scenic streets, the local Fodor's travel experts in Amsterdam are here to help Fodor's Amsterdam guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.
This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
Fodor's Amsterdam travel guide includes:
- AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE
to the top things to see and do.
- MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time. MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently.
- COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust
- HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, museums, activities, side-trips, and more.
- PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "What to Eat and Drink," "Best Museums," "Ultimate Experiences," "Bicycling in Amsterdam," and more.
- TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money.
- HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more.
- SPECIAL FEATURES on "Ultimate Experiences," "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "Where to See Tulips".
- LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems.
- UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Kinderdijk, the Tulip Fields, Haarlem, and Delft.
Planning on visiting nearby European cities? Check out Fodor's Paris, Fodor's London, and Fodor's Rome.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us
Synopsis
For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook Go to fodors.com for details.
Whether you want to cruise the canals, tour the Van Gogh Museum, or bike along Amsterdam's scenic streets, the local Fodor's travel experts in Amsterdam are here to help Fodor's Amsterdam guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
Fodor's Amsterdam travel guide includes:
AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do.
- MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time.
- MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently.
- COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust
- HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, museums, activities, side-trips, and more.
- PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "What to Eat and Drink," "Best Museums," "Ultimate Experiences," "Bicycling in Amsterdam," and more.
- TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money.
- HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more.
- SPECIAL FEATURES on "Ultimate Experiences," "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "Where to See Tulips".
- LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems.
- UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Kinderdijk, the Tulip Fields, Haarlem, and Delft.
Planning on visiting nearby European cities? Check out Fodor's Paris, Fodor's London, and Fodor's Rome.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us
Synopsis
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
- In addition to comprehensive coverage of Amsterdam, in-depth coverage of other cities in the Netherlands, including Rotterdam and The Hague, is also included
- Local writers who are up-to-date on the most exciting things happening across the country
TOURISM TRENDS:
- According to the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Convention, the number of annual visitors is projected to increase by 50% over the next decade. In an effort to stem disorderly tourists, and make the city more enjoyable for both tourists and locals alike, the government has banned guided tours of the Red Light District as of January 2020, and many of the cannabis "coffee shops" have closed. Fanning out from the city center, new neighborhoods are starting to emerge, and other regions in the Netherlands are being marketed, which helps alleviate crowds and introduces tourists to the country's many other points of interest
- Greater Amsterdam is experiencing a hotel boom and a new cruise terminal is actively being considered by city leaders and planners
FULLY REDESIGNED
- New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the frontNew back cover is fully-redesigned
- "Best of" Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going)
- Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category icons
- Other useful features including Great Itineraries, The Best Tours, "Travel Smart" (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feel
- Stronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirational
CURATED AND RELEVANT:
- Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time.Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points.
CONCISE:
- Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus.
Please see additional key selling points in the book main description