Amsterdam Life

Hotel Arena tonite

Administrator — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:01:04 +0000

Like Paradiso, Panama and the Melkweg the multifunctional Hotel Arena hosts clubnights during the weekend, hosted by local and international DJ’s.

The club is situated in a beautiful church which is over 100 years old.

The venue has largely been left in its original state, with the odd designer touch here and there, which creates a distinctive atmosphere in this popular and upmarket hangout.

“from diamonds to leather shoes”

Administrator — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:06:52 +0000

The Museum quarter is arguably the cultural hub of the city, offering a kaleidoscope of activities and attractions. A stroll down the exclusive P.C. Hooftstraat, Pieter Cornelisz or Van Baerlestraat will take the fashionista into some of the world’s most chic couture houses.

From diamonds to leather shoes to designer handbags !!! , just don’t forget to take your credit card! Museum quarter also caters for children or even the child in us with its skateboard - park and wading pool, which in the winter doubles up as an ice rink.

Another attraction of the district is Vondelpark where relaxing is the order of the day unless it is Queens Day or Uitmarkt when the park is swarming with hoards of visitors.

Amsterdam take off

Administrator — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:47:11 +0000

Red Light District in Amsterdam

Administrator — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:18:24 +0000

Happy New Year of 2008!!!

Administrator — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:58:52 +0000

Department stores and Malls

Administrator — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:31:16 +0000

Amsterdam has great department stores and shopping malls. They offer unique choice of products with imports from Asia, Latin America and Africa. The best choice is offered by De Bijenkorf (The Bee Hive) located directly at the Dam square. Except for one (Villa Arena), all department stores and shopping malls in Amsterdam are located within a short walking distance from the Dam square. You may compare their actual choice within couple of hours. Shopping in Amsterdam may save you time and effort. If you like your shopping indoors, or if it happens to be raining you can always visit one of the shopping malls in Amsterdam: Magna Plaza (on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, again near the Dam square) or the Kalvertoren (on the Kalverstraat).

Private Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Administrator — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:42:21 +0000

Hiring a private boat and guide to cruise Amsterdam’s canals isn`t a cheap endeavour, but it`s much more romantic than sitting next to strangers and their three teenagers on a massive group boat. Aboard one of the quaint "saloon boats," you can enjoy a private dinner or just sip champagne as you float along Amsterdam’s waters.

having fun…

Administrator — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:27:32 +0000

Coffeeshop Downtown

Administrator — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:15:07 +0000

This coffeeshop of the non-smoking kind is an attractive place to stop and relax, with an inventive list of breakfasts, sandwiches and drinks. However, the service starts to crumble if there are more than a couple of queens in attendance.

Dam square

Administrator — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:13:11 +0000

Just a five-minute walk down the Damrak from Centraal Station takes you into this jam-packed square.

There are food stalls, restaurants and shops galores, including the trendy Bijenkorf, Magna Plaza, Bonneterie and the Amsterdam Diamond centre. Such is the popularity of Dam Square that you might even have to wait for a seat at one of the many cafés and bars. Whatever the weather, there is always something going on here so expect lots of entertainment. In spring, there may be a carnival on or you can have a go on the colourful Ferris wheel. In the summer months, mimers and other street performers come out to surprise unexpected onlookers.