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we are off to amsterdam for a weekend has anyone got any advise on where to go what to see.as we have never been there,your advise would be most welcome
We quite enjoyed the
Paradise Club. (When we were there it was gangbang Thursday, mixed Friday, couples Saturday (good buffet); nice to hang out on Sunday afternoon, too.) Clubs (and hookers) advertise in
Der Telegraaf newspaper.
Red light district, of course, but avoid the clubs there, which are tourist ripoffs. Don't buy drugs and watch your wallet.
Make sure you go to an Indonesian restaurant for a rijsttafel. Haesje Claes on Spuistraat is a great Dutch restaurant, but very busy - go early or reserve a table. Nice bar on Singel (called Bar Singel, I think) does good food.
Buy a Rough Guide if you're sightseeing and look out for a little book called
Get Lost in Amsterdam in newsagents.
If you're flying in, it's easy and much cheaper to get the train from Schiphol to the Central Station rather than a taxi.
If clothes shopping, the boutiques in the main pedestrianized area have some sexy gear at reasonable prices.