The Randstad Travel Guide
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If beauty, venerable history, sylvan gardens, majestic cathedrals, and great art are at the top of your list, it can be hard choosing between the towns of the Randstad, that horseshoe arc of urban centers which dot the heartland of Holland. So visit them all.
The Randstad Hotels
Hotels in the Randstad range from elegant canal houses to cross-country chains with anonymous décor. Most large towns have one or more deluxe hotels...read more
The Randstad Restaurants
Although this area of Holland is home to some of the country's most worldly restaurants, keep in mind that most bars also offer house specials whose prices...read more
Things To Do in The Randstad
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Randstad
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- Gems of Germany South IExplore
- $1336 & up -- Ireland: 6-Nt. Ritz-Carlton Escape w/Air — $1,336 Sceptre Tours
- Impressions of Italy — $9,595 IExplore
The Randstad Experiences
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Paintings, paintings, paintings: Take in the old masters in Haarlem's Frans Hals Museum. Marvel at Vermeer's View of Delft... Read more
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Delft has more than painterly charm—many great men lived and died here. Toward the end of the 16th century, Prince William of Orange (known... Read more
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De Porceleyne Fles. It's corny, even sometimes a little tacky (miniature clogs, anyone?), but no visit to Delft would be complete without stopping... Read more
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As one of the world's most adored artists, Johannes Vermeer (1632-75) has been the subject of blockbuster exhibitions, theater pieces, and best-selling... Read more
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News, Cruises
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Restaurants
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