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The continuous growth of Amsterdam in terms of tourism has also catalyzed its growth in terms of business. Along with tourists is a continuous stream of business travelers, going for a more casual meeting to more corporate conventions. Hotels and other special accommodations in the area also have different meeting and function rooms to assist their business guests, along with a business center equipped with fax and internet connection for ease. Unique places in Amsterdam also provide a good setting for a casual drink or a sitdown with potential clients such as through a theater turned into a convention area, a radar boat saloon and many old buildings beside the river. Added to this is the many different restaurants which can cater to a large group of conventioners with different International cuisine to choose from for the weary and homesick business associates. So really, in Amsterdam, one can work hard and play hard too, effortlessly at that.
Discovering the Romantic Side in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of the places so far off from the concept of romance, that is so closely related to places like Venice and France, but one might be surprised at the romantic ambiance Amsterdam can offer. When given the chance, it is this unexpectedness that will spark the romance in a relationship when you visit Amsterdam. One might note that Amsterdam is also quite like Venice as it is considered as a floating city with canals and waterscapes, cobblestoned streets and couples walking hand in hand everywhere to provide an overall beautiful atmosphere thats just intoxicating. Add to this the many beautiful cafes on cobblestone steps that seem to imbibe a feeling of lazy afternoons sitting by people watching and strolling through the different mazes of the town such as that of Spanjer en van Twist. And when thats over and done with, couples can head off to the several parks such as Sarphatipark, Flevopark, Vondelpark, Westerpark and the Snippendaal Garden and bask in nostalgic recalls. Afterwards, spend a meaningful night in one of Amsterdams beautiful minimalist hotels and watch the cityscapes that hold a new meaning for you both.
A play of Culture and Arts at De Plantage
De Plantage is a great alternative escape in Amsterdam for those looking for something more modern than places such as Muiden or Centrum. The whole area found at the East part of Amsterdam is spacious and offers different attractions for kids, adults, intellectuals and adventurers. The Amsterdam Centre for Architecture or ARCAM is located at De Plantage which offers annual exhibits with futuristic architecture as its theme. Theres also Artis Zoo, ideal for the kids, being one of the oldest zoos in Europe with a planetarium, aquarium, geological museum, butterfly garden, petting zoo and a research center. Since this is Amsterdam, it cant be helped that there are still many historical sites in this contemporary area such as Rembrandts House, Tropenmuseum and the Dutch Resistance Museum. Have lunch at Restaurant de Kas, a greenhouse turned eating area, or at Bloem, a warehouse turned restaurant found near Artis Zoo. There are still so many stores, museums, cafes and parks to discover at de Plantage, and its high time to discover each one.
What to do and Where to go in Westerpark Amsterdam
The greatest attraction is of course its namesake, Westerpark, which is a stunning combination of park and people along with strategically placed in waterscapes that allow locals and visitors to lounge around in the park all day long. Aside from the park, there are so many restaurants, eating areas, cinemas, galleries and unique buildings to search through. First off, when its unique architecture that youre looking for, head on to Amsterdam School and Silodam. Silodam is a beautiful structure that was designed by one of the award-winning architectural greats, MVRDV, which looks like a crate of boxes suspended on water. After which, get some snacks or coffee at WestergasTerras with a nice view coming from their big terrace or to Rainarai for that interesting Algerian cooking. For those on a budget, one can try the Caf Restaurant Amsterdam which serves delicious hearty meals in what used to be a 1900s engine room. Have fun!
