June 24, 2011
Contest Winner, Barbara Jets Off to Amsterdam!
Earlier this year, two lucky crossword enthusiasts won big in our Cross the Word to Cross the World contest. The two winners won a trip to Amsterdam after completing a difficult crossword puzzle. Barbara, our first lucky winner, is heading to Amsterdam shortly, and with an exciting vacation planned, she was kind enough to share some of her itinerary highlights with us: Read more »
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March 18, 2011
AMS, NRT and PDX Rank among the World’s Best Shopping Airports
If you Fly Nonstop, you’re in luck. Three of our favorite airports were recently named on the Today Show’s Luxury Travel list of the 10 best shopping airports in the world. We’ve come up with a few more reasons why you won’t mind spending time in their terminals. Read more »
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January 12, 2011
Dutch Fun Facts
If Amsterdam is on your 2011 travel list, start your traveling plans with these 10 fun facts about The Netherlands.
1. Amsterdam has more museums per square mile than any other city in the world. The last count was 51.
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January 10, 2011
A day with the iAmsterdam Card – Day Four: Design
Few people would argue that Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, if not the world. The amazingly well preserved 17th Century city center is instantly recognizable, even to many who have yet to visit. While one could be happy spending a full day just wandering around appreciating the scenery, fans of art and design can do even better by using the iAmsterdam Card to see some of the city’s special sights. Read more »
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November 11, 2010
A day with the iAmsterdam Card – Day One: History
At this point, most major cities have at least one “city card” that bundles popular attractions – and often transportation – into one price. While not all of them are good deals, the iAmsterdam Card can really be worthwhile. Yes, it’s very likely to save you money, but even more importantly it will save you some time since most sights allow you to can skip the long ticket queue and head to the front door. Read more »
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September 22, 2010
The Honeymoon Dreams are Made of
I still can’t believe I won a free trip to Amsterdam. It all seemed too easy. That being said, my wife Keri and I had such a wonderful time on our trip that I have to share my experiences with all of you. Read more »
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August 17, 2010
Getting Ready for Our European Honeymoon
It has been five months of planning, but it is just a few short days until Keri and I embark on our trip to Amsterdam. We are hoping to pack a lifetime’s worth of adventure into our week in Europe, so having non-stop direct flights into Amsterdam is a life-saver. Read more »
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January 15, 2010
Photo Diary: Art Museums
Last week we shared photos of some less conventional artwork scattered around Amsterdam, Portland and Tokyo. This week we’re featuring the indoor art institutions. You’re probably familiar with the Rijksmuseum, Portland Art Museum and Tokyo National Museum, so we’ve chosen a few others: Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Pittock Mansion and Scheepvaart Museum.
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October 7, 2009
Design, Art, Markets… Get to Know Amsterdam’s Neighborhoods
Amsterdam’s reputation as one of the artistic, design capitals of the world precedes itself. Whether you are traveling to this old European city for business or a much deserved vacation, you are bound to find something of interest. But before you start wandering the streets of Amsterdam looking for adventure, let’s take some time to get to know the city’s unique neighborhoods. Read more »
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October 5, 2009
Tips from Harry for a Weekend in Amsterdam
Amsterdam for a long weekend? Sure, why not? It’s possible, thanks to Delta’s nonstop from Portland. As crazy as it might sound, more people are looking for interesting short breaks. Why? Because working couples are finding it increasingly difficult to schedule quality time together. So why go to Amsterdam? Read more »