"Amsterdam" an Ideal place of holiday breaks and short city breaks

Amsterdam City Breaks have been enticing visitors for many centuries and for any number of reasons. Ever since the days of the diamond traders of the Middle Ages, the intrigue, mystery and romance of Amsterdam's narrow cobbled streets and winding canals have been one of Europe's most memorable experiences.

In more recent times, it has been synonymous with a different type of visitor completely. In the late 1960's many of the flower power generation started off with the idea of taking a short break to Amsterdam. With their liberal views on sex and drugs, they were enticed by the city's “laissez-faire” attitude and it is indeed testament to the character of the place that their intended Amsterdam Vacation turned into a permanent move for many. But of course as the wheel of life moves on, their generation has been superseded by another, equally adventurous one for whom an Amsterdam Holiday still offers the opportunity to test the boundaries of social acceptance. Of course it is now the hippies that run the coffee shops rather than frequent them (they do say we get more conservative as we get older!), however, there is no shortage of backpackers, stag and hen parties and curious 30-somethings that are equally keen to partake of the de-criminalised “brown stuff” and the exotica and erotica of the red-light district during their Holidays in Amsterdam.

But a short break to Amsterdam has far more to offer than the (strangely fragrant) smoke-filled cafés and narrow lanes of the red-light district. Indeed, much of Amsterdam's lasting appeal stems from the tranquil beauty of its canals which meander through the historic medieval city centre. Few, if any (yes, even the stag parties!) will have taken a Holiday in Amsterdam without the obligatory canal trip. Aside from the beauty of the canals themselves, one key reason for the popularity of the trip is to offer a duck's eye orientation of the city. Once off the water, you will be much more familiar with historic buildings and city centre sights, ensuring you are equipped to make the most of your weekend break to Amsterdam.

But ofcourse whether you are taking an Amsterdam weekend break or looking to spend a little longer, the city has more to offer than sex, drugs and culture. While away the hours in a café (yes, they are not all “coffee” shops!) watching the world go by, “shop ‘til you drop” in Amsterdam's bustling shopping streets and markets, or perhaps take in a match (or indeed a concert) at Ajax's imposing and impressive Amsterdam Arena.

With flights to Amsterdam cheaper than ever before, Vacations in Amsterdam don't have to break the bank. Whether you are looking to forget about work for a few days of hedonism or escape with (or from!) that special someone for an Amsterdam Short break packed with romance and culture, we can offer you a plethora of options (including various airlines, class of travel and departure airports) for your flight to Amsterdam.

It's not just your Amsterdam flights we can help you with either. With our range of hotels in Amsterdam, you are sure to find something to suit whether you are looking to be right in the heart of it or somewhere a little more sedate. Not that city centre necessarily means bustling. For example, Amsterdam Hotels in the red light district may not seem the ideal place for your romantic Amsterdam weekend break but in reality the area is surprisingly tranquil on Saturday and Sunday mornings, free from the hordes of revellers, instead replaced by couples strolling along taking in the beauty of the canals complete with the narrow lopsided townhouses with their fabulous window box displays.

So what are you waiting for? Amsterdam Holidays are our speciality. We have your perfect Amsterdam flight with a choice of departure airports, a huge variety of Amsterdam Hotels and much more besides. In fact as the lace-makers of centuries gone by might have said, we have your dream City Break to Amsterdam all sewn up!