Frommer's^® Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg, 9th Edition

by George McDonald

• ISBN13: 9780764576676
• ISBN10: 0764576674
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-01
• Publisher: Frommers

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 that include Frommer's Amsterdam; Frommer's Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp; Frommer's Europe; and Frommer's Europe from $70 a Day.

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

What’s New in Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg.

1. The Best of Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg.

2. Planning Your Trip to Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg.

3. Planning Your Trip to Belgium.

4. Brussels.

5. Bruges.

6. Ghent & Antwerp.

7. The Belgian Coast & Ypres.

8. Liège, the Meuse Valley & Hainaut.

9. The Ardennes.

10. Planning Your Trip to Holland.

11. Amsterdam.

12. Haarlem & Noord-Holland.

13. The Hague, Rotterdam & Zuid-Holland.

14. Friesland, Groningen & Drenthe.

15. Utrecht, Gelderland, Overijssel & Flevoland.

16. Zeeland, Noord-Brabant & Limburg.

17. Planning Your Trip to Luxembourg.

18. Luxembourg.

Appendix A: Getting to Know Belgium.

Appendix B: Getting to Know Holland.

Appendix C: Getting to Know Luxembourg.

Index.