Netherlands Vacation Packages

Netherlands means ‘low country’ and to maintain lands from the encroaching sea, the nation has pumped out seawater and built dykes to keep it out. In 1528 the first lake was drained.

Fully 17% of the country is now land that’s been reclaimed from the sea. Most of the low and flat terrain is at a metre or less above sea level.

Holland is a geographic region in the country and the government has dropped the moniker from tourism promotional materials to encourage crowds to visit other parts of the country. 

The word ‘Dutch’, is an English language creation that comes from ‘Deutsch’, from an old high German language, that referred to Germanic people in the region of present day Netherlands. People in the Netherlands called themselves Netherlanders, or Nederlanders.

The Netherlands is not a free-for-all sex and drugs party. Respectfully, the country’s famous liberal laws and regulations keep those industries safe and accountable for workers and participants, while allowing strong individual freedoms. In public parks people tend to keep their recreational habits discrete, and away from family groups. 

The Netherlands has a long history of social acceptance and is generally regarded as a liberal country having legalized abortion, prostitution, euthanasia, while maintaining a progressive drug policy. It was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage (2001).

Religion - Roman Catholicism is the most followed religion with approximately %30 of the population. Other represented religions include Dutch Reformed Church, Calvinism, and Islam.

Most people speak English, but an attempt at Dutch will always be appreciated. English and Dutch are similar languages and there is some crossover, so go for it. And remember not to obstruct bicycle lanes! Bicycle culture is embraced as a main mode of transport to commute to work, to get around generally, and for pleasure cruising.

The Netherlands is a densely populated country of tall people, with a high global average. It’s bordered by Germany to the east, Belgium to the south and the North Sea on its northwest coast.

The Dutch are outgoing, friendly, and helpful, and view themselves as modest, independent and self-reliant.