Holland at Tulip Time

Amsterdam

From brothels to sex shops to museums, the Red Light District leaves nothing to the imagination. It is very likely that you will have heard about this neighbourhood and to be frank, everything you will have heard is probably true , but to really put rumours to rest, you have got to check it out for yourself. The Rossebuurt, as the locals know it, is unlike any other place. Guaranteed. Certainly, the Red Light District that everyone knows about is the one where women, of all nationalities, parade their wares in red-fringed window parlours, many ready to offer more than a school boy peep-show in a private cabin. Another familiar image of the Red Light District is of packs of men, young and old , couples holding hands and pointing in shock of it all, giggling groups of women celebrating a hen night , and busloads of Japanese tourists toting cameras (except not in the direction of the female entertainers! Strictly banned!). This is proof enough that the RLD deserves a visit, if not a little look in.

Amsterdam has much more to offer than that! Another reason to visit is the famous Keukenhof, which brings thousands of tourist flocking to see miles of tulips. And if you really want to see something amazing, take the time to go to the Flower Auction early in the morning. This is where millions of flowers get auctioned off every single day and shipped anywhere in the world!

After checking things out in Amsterdam, Ivy boarded the beautiful River Cloud sailing the Dutch waterways. The RIVER CLOUD is the worthy ambassador of the legendary SEA CLOUD on interior waterways. Like no other river cruise vessel, the first lady of Europe's rivers, built in 1996, combines the nostalgic charm of the 1930s with the highest degree of comfort and luxury, service and culinary delight. If you are a lover of art, this itinerary is a great way of seeing all the master painter's works like Van Gogh & Rembrandt.

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