Top 5 Things To Do On Your Holiday To Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 1Cover Travel

Culture, history and a vibrant lifestyle… for a small city, Amsterdam has something for everyone. Make the most of your holiday overseas with our guide to the top 5 things to do in Amsterdam. We’ll help you experience the best the world has to offer.

1. Explore the canals

With more canals than Venice, it’s easy to explore the historic heart of the city by canal boat. You can choose from short and simple tours to elegant five-star candlelit dinners on board. Yes, it’s touristy – but it offers a unique perspective of Amsterdam. And you can even rent a guided canal boat for your own private tour.

2. Walk the streets

A self-guided walking tour lets you cover the cobblestone streets and 1000-plus bridges at your own pace. Just pick up a map at one of the Amsterdam Tourist Offices and choose your area: eclectic Jordaan, the ‘nine streets’ of the central canal ring, or Oude Zijde, with many of the oldest buildings in the city.

3. Or rent a bike

To experience life as a true Amsterdammer, you need to hop on a bike. Guided and self-guided tours are available throughout the city, and you’ll pay just €10 a day (plus a deposit) to pedal your away around the flat city streets. Just watch out for those trams!

4. Discover artistic treasures

Don’t miss the Van Gogh museum and the Rijksmuseum, to experience the best the Dutch masters and most famous artists have produced. Or, take some surprisingly affordable Dutch art home with you after visiting the Spui Art Market.

5. Anne Frankhuis (Anne Frank House)

Even if you haven’t read The Diary of Anne Frank, visiting this restored canal house is an incredibly moving experience. You can visit the secret annex, as well as a museum dedicated to the persecution of Jews in WWII. Arrive early in the day (or late) to avoid the long queues.

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Things to do on holiday in Mexico, Central America – International Travel Insurance

From ancient ruins to beach parties, you’ll find the holiday that suits you in Mexico.

So get packing – don’t forget your international travel insurance – and make the most of your holiday overseas with our guide to the top five things to do in Mexico. We’ll help you experience the best the world has to offer.

Explore Mexico City

Mexico City is packed with people, culture, history and an endless supply of bars and restaurants. Start at the vast and bustling Zocalo (main square), glimpse Mexico’s past at the Aztec ruins of Templo Major and don’t miss the city’s excellent archaeological museum. For a worthwhile break from the city’s frenetic pace, join local families as you glide down the waterways of the ‘floating gardens’ in a Mexican-style gondola at nearby Xochimilco.

Experience Teotihuacan

One of the world’s most remarkable ancient sites, the temple complex at Teotihuacan is simply awe-inspiring. Follow the Avenue of the Dead to climb the colossal Pyramid of the Sun, and make your way to the equally stupendous Pyramid of the Moon. But take your time to explore the many other temples in this amazing site – with tales of Aztec glory and human sacrifice, it’s an experience you won’t forget.

Discover Oaxaca

Soak up the charm of this colourful city filled with hidden courtyards and colonial architecture. Don’t miss the remarkable church of Santo Domingo, famous for its baroque style and heavy-handed but stunning use of gold leaf, and sample the local dish – chicken mole, made with chocolate.

Delve into Palenque

Although there are Mayan ruins dotted throughout Mexico, it’s the unique jungle setting and ingenious architecture of Palenque that sets this site apart. Learn about the history of this once mighty city as you explore the amazing Temple of the Inscriptions, palaces, cleverly designed gardens and four-storey tower.

Make for the beach

With white sands, coconut palms and a more American vibe, there’s always a party in full swing in Cancun. All the action is on the beachfront here, as margarita-filled tourists hit the shops and bars and cruise ships line up along the waterfront. Resort towns may not float your boat, but if you’re looking for a high-energy antidote for all the history and culture you’ve absorbed in Mexico, you’ll find it here.