I used the most recent guide on our five-day trip to Amsterdam this summer, and it was immensely helpful. It gave us information on how to get back and forth to the airport, navigating around the city, and taking walking tours throughout the city. Thanks to this guide, I didn't have that "did we miss anything?" feeling that I often get at the end of a vacation.
Rick Steves is a master at travel! His travel guides are informative, but at the same time quirky and humorous. You can't go wrong with this travel expert.
I only read this thoroughly for Brussels and Bruges, but every suggestion was spot-on, from B&Bs to restaurants. I found the 3-4 hour Brussels tour to be especially helpful, since that was exactly how much time we had to spend there and it really helped us pick what to visit and what to skip.
Completely made my trip to Amsterdam. I love trivia and interesting facts, and Rick’s walking guide to the city was amazing. I’m not great at reading traditional maps, but his hand drawn maps were easy to follow. If you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam, I can’t recommend this book enough.
Great advice on things to see while in Amsterdam etc. His recommendations are good for those looking for main-stream and off-the-beaten-path experiences. If you go to Bruges, check out the little hole in the wall pub recommended by Steves- it really is perfect.
Quick read to get ready for a trip to the Netherlands. Gathered idea from the internet but this book helped explain some sites in better detail. It also gave me additional sites to check out during my trip.