Drumroll, please! Introducing the all-new Destination Specialist (DS) Netherlands course!
Dive into the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities of one of Europe’s most captivating countries. From iconic windmills to colorful tulip fields and Amsterdam’s bustling canals, this certification is your ticket to mastering the Dutch experience.
Get ready to wow your clients with unforgettable journeys through The Netherlands, uncovering hidden gems and must-see landmarks. Take advantage of suggested itineraries that will elevate your expertise and offer your clients the trip of a lifetime! If you have Premium Access, the course already is in your Library! Don’t have Premium Access yet? Sign up today to explore all 16 Destination and Niche Market courses, plus hundreds of other resources like White Papers, educational sessions, and more.
And now, let us give you a preview into this amazing course…
Did you know that The Netherlands provides your clients with some unique—even quirky!—accommodation choices? They can stay at historic castles converted to luxury hotels or on houseboats along the canals for unique and memorable experiences throughout the country.
Here are a few:
Monastery Hotel Kim Willems/Shutterstock.com
- In Maastricht, a 15th century gothic church and monastery has been converted into a luxury hotel.
Barrel Hotel Harry Wedzinga/Shutterstock.com
- In Stavoren, guests can choose one of the four converted wine barrels…just cozy enough for two beds.
- For those not afraid of heights and looking for magnificent views, guests can stay in the crane hotel in Harlingen or the Faralda NDSM Crane Hotel in Amsterdam. Each is located in an actual crane, high in the sky, with panoramic views.
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- In Zaandam, an area known for its charming and iconic green cottages, travelers can stay at colorful—and chaotically stacked on top of each other—cottages. The exterior of this hotel features 70 cottage facades, each one a different shade of green and a different window layout.
Clients staying in Amsterdam can find several unique accommodations:
- In addition to overnight stays in houseboats, visitors can book any of the 28 bridge houses along the canals.
- The five-star Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam is in a national monument known as the Scheepvaarthuis (Shipping House), featuring beautiful stained-glass windows of mermaids and lobsters.
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- Botel Amsterdam is a three-star, uniquely quirky hotel located in the middle of the IJ River adjacent to the NDSM Wharf—a former shipyard. Accommodation choices range from the usual boat cabin to the rooms of the spelled-out word BOTEL. Each letter of the word offers a one-of-a-kind room choice!
- Travelers with a fashion sense should consider The Exchange, an unusual and fabulous hotel that combines a love of fashion with accommodation choices. Each room is completely different and designed by recent graduates of the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI).
Finally, visitors to either Amsterdam or Rotterdam should consider staying at Hotel Not Hotel. Both cities have these unconventional hotels that offer guests unusual and eccentric types of rooms, including a Volkswagen van, a tram car, a room behind the secret bookcase, and so much more!
Highlight your unique value to clients by booking these unconventional accommodations they can proudly share with their friends!
Thank you to our amazing sponsor, AmaWaterways, for helping us bring this course to you. Our shared commitment to equipping advisors with the knowledge they need to succeed is truly invaluable and paves the way for unparalleled expertise and unforgettable journeys.
