When is the best time to see Tulip gardens in Holland?
Q. We would like to see Tulip gardens in Holland. They say it is like carpets of flowers. Can you please tell me what is the best time to see Tulips. Where should we go, to Amstradam or another destination in Holland? What hotel to stay in? How many days will it take to see the flowers?
A. I go to the Netherlands two or three times every spring to see Keukenhof Garden transition from the early spring flowers through the tulips. In March, there won't be many tulips - most will be in one of the pavillions. The peak time for tulips is usually toward the end of April. It's very easy to get to Keukenhof. There are Connexion buses that run from Schiphol airport or the train station at Leiden. You can get a combined ticket that covers the round trip ride and entrance to the garden. I prefer to go to Leiden because there's an earlier bus. Also by doing that, you can take a train back to Amsterdam that goes through Haarlem - that route takes you past a lot of bulb fields. there are fewer if you take the faster route through Schiphol airport. It can take a long time to explore the whole garden - I usually take a couple of full days when the tulips are at a peak.
There's also a big flower parade on a Saturday at the end of the month that runs all day passing through several towns on the way to Haarlem. The next morning, the floats are parked along the street and there's a big street festival. The parade will be on the 24th in 2010.
I usually stay in Leiden the first time I go because it's only for a weekend and then stay in Amsterdam the other visits. There are a huge number of other things to see and do in the Netherlands and Amsterdam in particular. I use this site for finding hotels in the Netherlands: http://www.hotels.nl/ In Amsterdam, I like to stay near Dam Square which also provides good access to the train station for going out and exploring more of the country.
The garden website is here: http://www.keukenhof.com/
There's also a big flower parade on a Saturday at the end of the month that runs all day passing through several towns on the way to Haarlem. The next morning, the floats are parked along the street and there's a big street festival. The parade will be on the 24th in 2010.
I usually stay in Leiden the first time I go because it's only for a weekend and then stay in Amsterdam the other visits. There are a huge number of other things to see and do in the Netherlands and Amsterdam in particular. I use this site for finding hotels in the Netherlands: http://www.hotels.nl/ In Amsterdam, I like to stay near Dam Square which also provides good access to the train station for going out and exploring more of the country.
The garden website is here: http://www.keukenhof.com/
Can you take the weed you buy in Amsterdam coffee shops to your hotel?
Q. For anyone who's been to Amsterdam or known somebody who's been can you take the weed you buy in coffee shops back to your hotel or out of the coffee shop period? or do you have to stay in the coffee shop you bought it in?
Also, how old do you have to be to buy in coffee shops there?
Also, how old do you have to be to buy in coffee shops there?
A. Yes you can take the weed out of the coffeeshop, but the majority of hotels have a smoking ban on tobacco (which is law unless they have a specific smoking room) and also in the rooms. Some also include weed in this and say no smoking full stop
Of course smoking in the coffeeshop is a relaxed environment where no-one is going to move you on, whereas if you go to a normal bar you are likely to get asked to refrain, and that goes for public areas especially where there are kids and people who don't like it.
However people do find somewhere quiet, away from the crowd, like in a quieter area of a park to have a smoke and are rarely bothered
You have to be 18 to enter as well as buy in a coffeeshop and yes, you will get ID checked.
Of course smoking in the coffeeshop is a relaxed environment where no-one is going to move you on, whereas if you go to a normal bar you are likely to get asked to refrain, and that goes for public areas especially where there are kids and people who don't like it.
However people do find somewhere quiet, away from the crowd, like in a quieter area of a park to have a smoke and are rarely bothered
You have to be 18 to enter as well as buy in a coffeeshop and yes, you will get ID checked.
whats the cheapest way to visit New York CIty?
Q. I was planning to go to NYC for spring break. What are the cheapest hotels/flights?
I want a good experience so Im looking for 4+ stars, and the flight from the west coast, Seattle, Portland, San DIego...
I want a good experience so Im looking for 4+ stars, and the flight from the west coast, Seattle, Portland, San DIego...
A. 4+ stars won't come cheap. If you're a student, I would suggest you try staying at the West Side YMCA near Columbus Circle - it's very near Central Park - and I've stayed there twice. It's like a dorm room - but it's safe, clean and cheap. The cafe on the main floor serves up a good cheap breakfast, too. If you are willing to do that, you'll have more money left over for shopping and shows! (IMHO, a visit to NYC isn't about being in your hotel room - it's about being out doing fun things!) If you REALLY can't stand that idea, try looking into the Amsterdam on the upper West Side. Again, not 4+ stars, but friendly staff, clean rooms and great location. As for flights - I'd say study the internet, or try to find a last minute fare. Other ways to save money and still have fun: If you want to eat at a nice restaurant, go for lunch instead of dinner - pretty much the same menu - far less expensive. Learn the subway system - it's easy, safe and cheap. Make some of your lunches food from the street vendors near the park. Have a great time!
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