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Summary

A highly informative guide to a great trip in the Low Countries Leads travelers to the best of the Netherlands (almost 1 million North American visitors in 2001), Belgium (capital of the European Union and headquarters of NATO), and Luxembourg (which has more Michelin-starred restaurants per square mile than any other country) Delivers the scoop on top cultural attractions in Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam, Luxembourg City, and other urban centers Reveals the best local experiences, from the forests and resorts of Belgium's Ardennes and the wine trail of Luxembourg to the windmills, tulip fields, and carnival celebrations of Holland Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest changes in hotels, dining, and attractions

Author Biography

George McDonald has lived and worked in both Amsterdam and Brussels, as deputy editor of the in-flight magazine for KLM and as editor-in-chief of the in-flight magazine for Sabena. Now a freelance journalist and travel writer, he has written extensively on both the Netherlands and Belgium for magazines and for travel books. In addition to Frommer’s Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg, he is the author of Frommer’s Amsterdam and a coauthor of Frommer’s Europe.

List of Maps
What's New in Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg
The Best of Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg
The Best Travel Experiences
The Best Castles & Stately Homes
The Best Museums
The Best Cathedrals & Churches
The Best Offbeat Trips
The Best Outdoor Activities
The Best Romantic Getaways
The Best Deluxe Hotels
The Best Moderately Priced Hotels
The Best Restaurants
The Best Cafes & Bars
The Best Shopping
Planning Your Trip to Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg
The Countries in Brief
Visitor Information
Destination Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg: Pre-Departure Checklist
Entry Requirements & Customs
How to Get a Passport
Money
The Euro, the U.S. Dollar & the British Pound
Travel Insurance
Health & Safety
Specialized Travel Resources
Planning Your Trip Online
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource
The 21st-Century Traveler
Online Traveler's Toolbox
Getting There
Getting Through the Airport
Packages for the Independent Traveler
Ask Before You Go
Escorted General-Interest Tours
Getting Around Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg
Tips on Accommodations
Suggested Benelux Itineraries
Belgium & Holland in 1 Week
Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg in 2 Weeks
Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg for Families
A Nature Lover's Tour
A Military Buff's Tour of the Benelux
Planning Your Trip to Belgium
The Regions in Brief
Visitor Information
When to Go
Belgium Calendar of Events
Getting Around
Driven Crazy
Fast Facts: Belgium
Brussels
Orientation
Neighborhoods in Brief
Getting Around
Fast Facts: Brussels
Where to Stay
Where to Dine
Seeing the Sights
Sports & Recreation
Shopping
Belgian Specialties: Chocolate & More
Brussels After Dark
Puppet Shows: A Belgian Passion
Side Trips from Brussels
Bruges
Orientation
Getting Around
Fast Facts: Bruges
Where to Stay
Where to Dine
Seeing the Sights
Tranquil Escapes
Folklore Events in Bruges
Shopping
Bruges After Dark
A Side Trip to Damme
Ghent & Antwerp
Ghent
Antwerp
The Diamond Trade
The Belgian Coast & Ypres
Ostend
Knokke-Heist
A Great (Small) Nature Reserve
Oostduinkerke
De Panne
Ypres
A Great Theme Park
Liege, the Meuse River & Hainaut
Liege
The Belgian Rome
A Unique Chateau
Huy
Namur
Dinant
Sax Appeal
Mons
Tournai
The Ardennes
Bouillon
Bastogne & Han-sur-Lesse
The Battle of t
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