The mood of London changes on weekends - the weekend markets of Camden, Portobello Road, Spitalfields and Borough are popular attractions.  Most Londoners are at leisure on the weekends, with restricted to those in the retail and entertainment industries, so you’ll get to see London take off it’s pin-stripe Monday to Friday suit.

Saturday is shopping day and many shops are open all day Sunday too. Spend a relaxed day seeing the sights, a night out on the town on Saturday night and a lie-in on Sunday - check out the London Hotel Guide for the best places to stay.

Plan to arrive Friday afternoon or early evening as London has a great Friday night culture - it’s quite busy and lively after 5. On Saturdays things rarely get going before 21:30 - in fact restaurants and pubs can be quite quiet in the early evening. If you’re not headed out clubbing, you might want to take in a show or some theatre so make sure you book well in advance or take potluck and see what the half-price booth in Leicester Square has to offer.  London theatre is thriving so there is bound to be something that grabs your attention. 

Amsterdam is another great weekend trip.  There is a pulsing nightlife with young people from all over Europe, and the world, converging on this cosmpolitan city.  Spend friday exploring the markets and cafes and indulge in some pampering before your night out on Saturday.  Check out the Amsterdam Hotel Guide to find the perfect place to sleep it all off on Sunday!  You’ll find the best value places to stay on this Europe Hotels Guide.

Amsterdam is Holland’s most famous city.  Many people think of adult entertainment when they think of this famous city, but the truth is that Amsterdam can offer a fascinating and active family holiday. 

It is home to 740,000 people of 173 different nationalities and 600,000 bicycles.  As well as being a popular cycling destination, Amsterdam is very popular with in-line skaters. There is much to see and do for both beginners and experienced in-line skaters. Lots of events and tours are organized in and around Amsterdam during the summer months. These include tours for groups and individual skaters, half-pipes and roller discos. Amsterdam is a great city to explore on your skates.

The friendly city of Amsterdam also offers a range of family friendly Amsterdam accommodation and traditional Netherlands accommodation, from tourist hotels, to Castles, guesthouses, bungalows and camping sites.  There is plenty of cheap accommodation to be found online

 Be sure to visit the diamond polishing factories, the famous wooden drawbridges and the many antique shops among the buildings that date from the 1600’s.  Don’t miss the Royal Palace and the zoo - home to over 6,000 animals. 

Over 800,000 people visit Amsterdam each year and find delight in the old city’s many attractions.  Bring your family and see what Amsterdam has in store for you.