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Osprey Holidays Blog

Posts Tagged ‘amsterdam’

Spring into Amsterdam!

Sarah Black March 17th, 2017

Red yellow tulip bulb farm with a windmill at the country side

Spring is fast approaching, and like a fairy-tale transformation from the dark wintry months, the sun shines for longer, birds sing and flowers begin to bloom. Experience the wonders of spring with a city break to Amsterdam for its famous tulips which colours the entire city! Read the rest of this entry »

City Parks You Must Visit

Sarah Black April 13th, 2015
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Central Park, New York. Credit: ‘Wouter de Bruijn’ from Flickr

When you think of a city break you automatically think – beautiful buildings, fantastic shopping and wonderful food and quite rightly so. However with it now coming into spring, some cities hold fantastic outdoor parks, all of which are best enjoyed over the warmer months. Many are full of attractions, wildlife and plenty of places to grab a drink or have a picnic. Read the rest of this entry »

Winter Lights

Sarah Black October 20th, 2014
St. Nicholas Church in Amsterdam at twilight, The Netherlands

St. Nicholas Church in Amsterdam at twilight, The Netherlands

As we fully embrace autumn we can’t help but think about the countdown to Christmas – yes I did just say Christmas (only 10 more Fridays to go), where the nights draw in surprisingly quicker and we purchase our annual winter jackets.

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Top Alternative Attractions for 2014

Sarah Black June 19th, 2014
House of World Cultures, Berlin. Credit: Visit Berlin.

House of World Cultures, Berlin. Credit: Visit Berlin.

Many of the timeless big attractions during a city break can be blurred by the lengthy queue times, abundance of misplaced tourists and numerous of expensive add-ons. Therefore we have taken some of our top city breaks and shaken it up a little to give you an insight into some alternative attractions to really make the most of your time away! Read the rest of this entry »

Why take a City Break this Spring?

Sarah Black March 26th, 2014
Berlin, Brandenburg Gate. Credit: Visit Berlin

Berlin, Brandenburg Gate. Credit: Visit Berlin

As the weather becomes warmer, attractions come into full bloom and with plenty of bargains to be snapped up you really have no excuse! Here’s a few of the best motives to take a city break in spring with some great example destinations. Read the rest of this entry »

Great 2014 City Events

The Team January 21st, 2014

A wealth of exciting events are taking place in the coming year in some of our top city break destinations. While each city offers its own unique appeal, visiting during one of these special occasions can make your holiday even more memorable.

Mark your calendars – here are just a few of the great 2014 events that we are looking forward to. Read the rest of this entry »