Netherlands Travel Guide

Although Netherlands is commonly referred to as Holland, that is in fact the name of a large section of the country, divided into two parts: North Holland (home to capital city, Amsterdam) and South Holland.

There is a tradition of speaking foreign languages in the Netherlands: about 75% of the total population speak English, 55-60% - German and about 17% -French.

The Netherlands has become famous for its tolerant social policies and advanced offerings in art and architecture. Outside of major cities such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam, dykes, canals, windmills, clogs and long stretches of tulip covered flatlands are the norm all over Netherlands. Grab a bike like the locals and explore this intimate country for its plethora of valuable surprises. At redtag.ca we have your cheap flights and hotel listings for Amsterdam and the Netherlands.