amsterdam

[missyj]

never been to amsterdam before but would like to go mid november for a long weekend any one know of a travel company who do a reasonably priced package deal.  thanks

[snapdharlich]

Don't make the mistake of going with a company like Expedia.com.  My parents paid a fortune to go to Copenhagen and was told that if they had booked direct, they could have gotten a better quality room for less!!.  They've also been to Amsterdam and say it's very friendly and easy to get about - Most speak English. Look at sites like Expedia and Last minute dot com for ideas and then give the places a call themselves. It won't kill you, they are all very nice (they want your business) Amsterdam is not big and any half decent tour book ( lonely planet guide ) and internet resources should tell you where to go, when there.  Also many cheap flights available online. Have fun and don't do anything I wouldn't do...(not much) 

[BoaterKeith]

I agree with the above. Search for reasonable hotels and look for special offers with those hotels. There are lots of reasonable flights to Amsterdam and the ride from the airport is fast and interesting. The harbour tour is informative and fun too. Hire a bike but don't leave it anywhere you shouldn't - the authorities are mean. There are lots of things to see and do - and you will come back "educated" in so many ways.

As ever, I recommend that you can also save by using the facilities recommended in www.worldwidetravel.org.

[BoaterKeith]

Sorry I meant www.worldwidetravel.org.uk.

[Gef]

Recently booked a 4 night break in Amsterdam for October.
Booked my hotel at http://www.bookings.nl/hotels

4 nights for 180 euros including buffet breakfast. Room is single with toilet and shower. Booking confirmed with credit card but can cancel anytime before day of arrival. Booked a return flight with KLM from Glasgow for �94. Never been before but hopefully it will be fun.

[Gef]

Sorry missyj that's not the link I meant. This should be better.

http://www.bookings.net/searchresults.html?city=-2140479

[Buenchico]

You don't say where you live so it's rather awkward to suggest suitable package deals. (It's not much use suggesting a flight from Bristol if you live in Aberdeen!).

Other people have already suggested ways of finding cheap hotels. If you're near London (or can get there cheaply), one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get to Amsterdam is to take the train from Liverpool Street to Harwich for the Stena HSS sailing. Rail company 'one' offer a �50 return fare from London to any station in Holland (which obviously includes Amsterdam).

Full details are at:
http://www.onerailway.com/offers/offerdetails.asp?id=972 074&offer_category_id=16&class=2

(Declaration of interest: I work for 'one' but I don't get any bonuses based on ticket sales to Holland!!).

Chris

[missyj]

thanks all for your answers been a great help