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Category Archives: The Netherlands

NewsThe Netherlands

Schiphol Airport Fumes After Netherlands Scraps Plan To Cut Flights

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 15, 2023 19 Comments
Amsterdam Schiphol Cuts

Irony of ironies, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is angry that flights will not be cut next summer after the Dutch government abandoned its controversial plans to reduce flights. Dutch Government Has Change OF Heart  – No Flights Cuts At Amsterdam...

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The Netherlands

US Official At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Harasses My Wife Over Green Card

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 17, 2023November 13, 2023 136 Comments
a sign on a building

It is not clear why a US official was even at the gate of my flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to Los Angeles on KLM, but her rude demeanor and shrill tone in questioning my wife over her green card was...

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Hotel ReviewsHyattThe Netherlands

Review: Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht (Suite)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 15, 2023November 13, 2023 22 Comments
a man standing in front of a table with a laptop

We chose the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht for our night in Amsterdam and used points to upgrade to a large suite. This hotel has not changed much from my first stay nearly six years ago, and that is a very...

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The Netherlands

Why I Took My Young Children To The Anne Frank House In Amsterdam And How We Discussed It

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 14, 2023November 13, 2023 35 Comments
a man standing in front of a door

While not wanting to shatter the “innocence” of youth, I took my kids to the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam where we confronted evil head-on. The life of Anne Frank is not a pleasant topic for a six-year-old, but...

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NewsThe Netherlands

Chaos Returns To Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2022November 13, 2023 26 Comments
a group of people standing on a bridge

If your travel is originating at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) over the next couple of days, arrive early and be prepared to be patient, as the chaos has returned. The airport is experiencing a meltdown with security staffing similar...

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CoronavirusThe Netherlands

Couple Who Tried To Escape From Amsterdam Tell Their Side Of Story

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 1, 2021November 14, 2023 30 Comments
a man and woman taking a selfie

Yesterday, I wrote about a couple who had traveled on KLM from South Africa to the Netherlands and were forced to go into quarantine in Amsterdam after one of them tested positive for COVID-19. Initial media reports claimed the...

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The Netherlands

The Netherlands Backtracks On Quarantine Requirement For Vaccinated Americans

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 16, 2021November 14, 2023 18 Comments
a row of buildings next to water

UPDATE: The Netherlands has backtracked on a new quarantine quarantine requirement for vaccinated travelers from high-risk countries, including the United States. Effective September 22, 2021, fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed to enter the Netherlands without quarantine. Live and Let’s...

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The Netherlands

The Netherlands Re-Opens To U.S. Travelers

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 22, 2021November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a large statue in front of Rijksmuseum

The Netherlands will shortly re-open to U.S. travelers. Testing, vaccination, and quarantine will NOT be required! The Netherlands Re-Opens On June 24, 2021 To Travelers From USA On Thursday, June 24, 2021, Holland will re-open to travelers from the...

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Lounge ReviewsThe Netherlands

Review: Star Alliance Lounge Amsterdam (AMS)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 5, 2021November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a room with a bar and chairs

I realized when publishing my review of the Aspire Lounge Amsterdam yesterday that I had a Star Alliance Lounge review from AMS that I had not previously published. This is from a pre-pandemic visit and do note the lounge...

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The Netherlands

Amazing Amsterdam: I Cannot Wait To Return

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 5, 2020November 14, 2023 20 Comments
a bridge over a river with lights on it

My other business takes me…or at least used to take me…to Amsterdam often. It has now been almost a year since I have been and oddly, I find myself missing amazing Amsterdam more than any other city. I have...

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Restaurant ReviewsThe Netherlands

The Best Coffee In Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 9, 2019November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Cafe Chocolat Amsterdam AMS Review

Amsterdam is an excellent coffee city, but Schiphol Airport leaves much to be desired. However, I did find some good coffee there earlier this week. The coffee machine is ubiquitous at AMS. Nearly every restaurant, lounge, or bar, big and...

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HyattThe Netherlands

Amsterdam: Hyatt Regency vs. Andaz

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 6, 2018November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Hyatt Regency Vs Andaz Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of the loveliest cities of Europe and is filled with many great hotels. For Hyatt fans, which is the better choice, the Hyatt Regency or Andaz Prinsengracht? I’ll compare the hotels on the following five metrics:...

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Hotel ReviewsHyattThe Netherlands

Review: Hyatt Regency Amsterdam (Regency Executive Suite)

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 1, 2018November 14, 2023 5 Comments
Hyatt Regency Amsterdam Review

My review of the Hyatt Regency Amsterdam is long overdue. Business brings me to Holland often and I have stayed several times at this excellent property this year. As a Globalist member of the World of Hyatt program, I...

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Law In TravelThe Netherlands

A Pricey New Dutch Air Passenger Duty Like The UK?

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 23, 2018July 23, 2018 8 Comments
Dutch Air Passenger Duty

The Dutch government wants to add an air passenger tax to airline tickets starting in 2021. Will the Netherlands embrace a controversial scheme like the UK Air Passenger Duty? The proposed plan will start modestly: €3.80 on flights within the...

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