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Episode 3 — Supermarkets, Sand Dunes and a Day in Amsterdam Two things I did not expect to have strong opinions about before this holiday. One: Dutch butter. And two: that the most dangerous thing in Amsterdam, by a distance, is the bicycles. Intro Welcome back. This is part three of our week at Duinrell. […]

Episode 2 — Day One — Luggage Lockers, Check-in and a Surprisingly Good Shower We landed into Duinrell at about half ten in the morning. Our accommodation wasn’t available until three. So that’s four and a half hours, five people, and four large suitcases. Here’s what we did about it. Welcome back. This is part […]

Getting There — Booking, Flights and the Schiphol Queue Full Article at https://europeholiday.nl/en/duinrell-family-holidays-holland/#ehd-trip-report So there I am, roughly nine metres in the air, being catapulted face-first across a pond in the middle of a Dutch amusement park, and my hat — which I had been wearing about a second and a half earlier — is […]

Who this guide is for If your family likes to move — bike along flat lanes, paddle on calm water, scramble over dunes or burn off energy on forest trails — the Netherlands has plenty of options within short travel times. This guide highlights regions that work well for active families, what different ages enjoy, […]

Who this guide is for If you’re planning a family trip to Amsterdam and want a neighbourhood that makes days out easier (short transfers, green space, places to eat and fewer stairs), this guide helps you pick the right area and accommodation type for your group. 🚨 Make sure to review this first – so […]

Here’s the thing nobody tells you before your first family trip to Amsterdam. You are not going to decide whether to walk through the red light district. You are going to be walking from Dam Square towards a pancake place, following your phone, and you’ll turn down a perfectly ordinary looking street lined with souvenir […]

Short answer for parents: Amsterdam works well for families who like compact walking distances, museums with hands-on exhibits, and parks. It’s best for toddlers through teens if you plan travel around canals and cycling traffic and choose a family-friendly base. Who this guide suits This article focuses on practical choices: transport with a stroller, keeping energetic […]

Who this guide is for: families who’ve already ticked the big sights or want quieter, more child-friendly ways to spend time in Amsterdam. Read on for neighbourhoods, activities that work with toddlers through teens, and realistic tips on transport, food and weather. Quick decisions: which kind of day do you want? Choose one of these to […]

Who this guide suits This guide is written for families who want to enjoy Amsterdam without high ticket bills: parents with babies and toddlers, families with primary-school children and teens, and anyone travelling on a modest holiday budget. It focuses on cheap, low-fuss options that work in most seasons and that can be mixed and […]

Pick the right part of Holland and a family holiday can feel relaxed rather than rushed. Below I give clear pros and cons for the main regions families choose on a first trip, plus practical tips on transport, sleeping arrangements, weather and what to pack. Which area suits your family? Start with three decisions: how […]