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...
Review: Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht (Suite)
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...
Why I Took My Young Children To The Anne Frank House In Amsterdam And How We Discussed It
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...
Chaos Returns To Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
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...
Couple Who Tried To Escape From Amsterdam Tell Their Side Of Story
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...
The Netherlands Backtracks On Quarantine Requirement For Vaccinated Americans
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...
The Netherlands Re-Opens To U.S. Travelers
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...
Review: Star Alliance Lounge Amsterdam (AMS)
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...
Amazing Amsterdam: I Cannot Wait To Return
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...
The Best Coffee In Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
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...
Amsterdam: Hyatt Regency vs. Andaz
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:...
Review: Hyatt Regency Amsterdam (Regency Executive Suite)
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...
A Pricey New Dutch Air Passenger Duty Like The UK?
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...
