The Land of Windmills
The Netherlands has been known as the Land of Windmills, and now
add tulips and tourist.
Tourism is a major industry in The Netherlands. In addition to Amsterdam, the annual tulip
festivals and the preservation of Dutch windmills are must see tourist
attractions. Have no fear American
tourists, the Dutch language can be intimidating to try to understand, but it
is not necessary to learn to travel in this lovely country. The Dutch people pride themselves on being a
multilingual nation and everyone being trained in English.
Weather
Pack a sweater even in July.
The Summer time highs are in the 70s.
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Direct flights from Houston to Amsterdam for May
Continental Airlines flies direct to Amsterdam
once per day. There are various routes
and obviously more options, but for the traveler in the know this is the way to
go. Flights can range from $300 per
traveler in the winter off season to $1800 in peak season. May is a popular month due to the Tulip
Festivals, and flights are well over $1000 US.
Required travel documentation
You will need a Passport to travel
internationally, but travelers with US Passports do not need tourist visas. If you decide you like it and want to stay
you would need a visa for work. American
tourists are welcome, but it is difficult to get a work visa on short notice.
The Netherlands is a world leader in water and water resource
research.
WaterINNovatiebron
The
Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management has a specific program
called WaterINNovatiebron to promote innovation in the world of water. The
Innovation Platform established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs has
designated water as one of its key areas.
Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP)
The NWP is an independent body
set up by the Dutch private sector and the government. Its function is to serve
as a national centre for coordinating and collecting information about all
water-related activities carried out overseas. The most important task of the
NWP is to harmonize the international activities and initiatives of the Dutch
water sector and to promote Dutch expertise in the field of water.
Holland or The Netherlands?
Holland
and the Netherlands are not two names for the same country, but rather that
Holland is the former name for part of the country. The black section of the map to the left is
the current Holland, the gray area is the rest of The Netherlands.
Today, Holland constitutes two
out of a total of twelve provinces that make this country, and the border
between them can just be seen in this map.
Enjoy several reports to help you prepare for your trip to The
Netherlands: