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I haven't even left yet but the guy who wrote the review before me is right. This year Amsterdam is the place to be, take it from me I heard about the party all the way in cleveland ohio. Now a group of about 20 people are going to fly out there to party from the U.S.

Great for: Nightlife, Budget Travel

Last Visit: December 2005

30 November 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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I never thought hell existed until...........

Sorry, just have to say it, OVER-RATED!!!! Am i the only one who found this place a squalid dump? You expect a bit of sleaze with the red light district etc, that's fine, but just I thought Britain was untidy but Amsterdam takes the biscuit! Ok, so I'm not a dope smokin backpacker, I prefer the delights of Mrs Artois and her daughter Stella but I still expected to be taken in by this palce. Went to Amsterdam on a whim just expecting this vibrant, cosmopolitan forward thinking city, and found Blackpool without the sea! If your idea of fun is being hassled by pimps and dealers go for it! Was it because I went on a Monday and nothing was open til lunchtime? Was it because I went on a Monday and everyone who served me in a shop or a bar was as arrogant as they possibly could be! I travel a lot and know service can vary greatly, but c'mon, 10 out of 10 for cold shoulders!! Two highlights about my trip to Amsterdam 1) Satekroket machines!! 2) The ferry home!! Sorry, but give me London any time!!

Last Visit: November 2005

11 November 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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we don't want to go back. ever. ever ever.

Amsterdam; it can be said, without doubt, that the best part of our stay in Amsterdam was that spent in the Airport, waiting for the next plane out - which we chose to move forward. The city is a meeting place for the world's drug addicts, sexual perverts and alcoholics. Each night it was possible to sit down at any given bench, not to watch boats travel slowly by the walled embankments of the canals, but to watch strangers stumbling back and forth spewing abuse at their invisible friends. The drugs, reputed to be the very essence of the place, were not up to scratch, the alcohol was expensive - the industry fuled only by angry englishmen and the red light district... should have been turned off. The atmosphere was tacky at best, convenience was restricted to the trains, the 'service' we recieved was reminiscent of the condescending tones that parents reserve for naughty children and as for value, M&Ms for 5.5 euros says it all. We would never go back here again and would advise that with the rest of Europe to choose from, why settle for less?

Last Visit: October 2005

31 October 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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cant wait for my third trip

amsterdam is a wonderful city that will be with me forever. i have never been to such a sureal place. the red light district is amaizing and the cafes, what can i say???? exellent. shopping is brilliant. going there again in march for 3 days, this will be the thirdd of many trips.

Great for: History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife

Last Visit: March 2005

1 October 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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superb!!

i loved Amsterdam everyone is so chilled out! cant wait to go back there will definately return. see you soon Amsterdam

Great for: Nightlife

Last Visit: October 2004

3 September 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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Absolutly fantstic 4 a few days

I enjoyed the laid back atmosphere,the very warm+friendly people. the night life was great. prices were reasonable for eating out,could not recomend it for children,but if you like all things adult then this is the place for you.Alsothere are some great deals out there if you are willing to look.

Great for: History/Culture, Nightlife, Budget Travel

Last Visit: may 2005

5 August 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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damsquare new years eve 04/05

simply awesome, spent a week in amsterdam at the port van cleve, just of damsquare, excellent hotel, but it was the party vibe that built up, then on the night.....WOW going back again this year

Great for: Nightlife

Last Visit: December 2004

6 July 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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It was great

it is so free and liberal, it is seriously a paradise for art/adventure/illegality lovers. and it wasn't criminal at all, almost no cops wherever

Great for: Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Family Holidays

Last Visit: June 2005

6 July 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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Nice place for weekend's break

Nice place, nice atmosphere, definetely place to go for weekend's break coz there are more things to do in weekend. Prepare yourself some food if you want to go clubbing untill late coz there is no restaurant open till late...

Great for: History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife

Last Visit: june 2005

2 July 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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Nice place too much hype

We stayed at the Jolly Carlton Hotel which was just near the floating flower market. The hotel was 4* but would probably rate it 3* in England but clean, comfortable and tidy with friendly staff. The city is very clean and pleasant to walk around. The transport system is the best trams, bikes and canal buses being very popular to travel on. We walked most places though but did by a canal bus ticket which was fairly expensive but worth it as we spent nearly a full day just going up and down the different canals as they offer a different perspective on the city and you can take it on at your own pace rather than getting caught up in the pace of other tourists. The city has become extremely commercialised. The squares are much like Spain, in respect of the bars, like Irish bars etc. Not at all like Paris where they have not embraced the tourist but expected the tourist to embrace their city, which I personally preferred. The Red Light District is not at all what you would expect. Unless you go down the smaller side streets then perhaps this is where it all happens but as I was with my partner we did not do this we just stuck to the main streets where tourists were walking even with younger children in some groups so that shows how tame it actually is for some. There is a lot of pick pocketing signs so be careful with your money. Even though we were not a victim of this crime I can imagine it is quite common as at the busy markets there are a lot of people just pushing past you. Money - The exchange rate is ok for the UK and exchanging your £ to Euros in the UK is great too and free, but in Amsterdam the commission was around 8% which is 1% too much for me so we just drew money from the cash points I would suggest you do the same if your bank offers you this service for free like ours as it is rare for shops, bars etc to credit cards be it Visa or MasterCard etc, they like their cash only system it would seem. Also beware of early flights as check in times for hotels are 2pm like most but flights to Amsterdam tend to be early morning arrivals for connections. I would definitely recommend you visit Amsterdam as it is a nice place.

Great for: History/Culture

Last Visit: June 2005

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