DAY TRIP TO AMSTERDAM There are as many reasons to travel to Amsterdam as there are people who go. Capital of the Netherlands, and one of Europe's most vibrant and varied cities, Amsterdam offers an unparalleled combination of high culture and decadence.

Look once, and it is a pretty European city laced with canals; Twice and it becomes a cultural centre with an incredible collection of art. Look for a third time and you will see a decadent party town where anything goes.

Which is the real Amsterdam? The romantic will adore ... (more)