Luxury Holidays in the Netherlands
Sometimes overlooked in favour of its bigger neighbours, the tiny Netherlands punches well above its weight when it comes to culture while offering a quintessentially Europeanstorybook setting.
The pastoral charm of The Netherlands – and in particular its windmills, tulip farms and quaint farmhouses and villages – has earned it a place amongst the most famous iconography of Central Europe. Its bike-friendly culture, national parks and low-lying topography make it a popular destination for cycling tours. Lightfoot’s clients often like to combine cycling tours with a cultural journey through Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
For art galleries and museums, the capital Amsterdam has long been one of the cultural highlights of Europe. While history permeates through the city from the poignant Anne Frank’s House to the 17th-century merchant houses lining the canals. Above everything else, it’s just a charming place to explore –whether on foot or by bike – with plenty of dark wood pubs, eclectic restaurants, and nooks and crannies to explore. As well as many beautiful waterways to explore.
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Country: Netherlands
Capital: Amsterdam
Best Time To Go: April through September
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Dutch
Time Zone: GMT +1
A Culinary Journey Through Peru
LimaCusco, Sacred Valley, & Machu Picchu
- Discover the colonial and modern side of Lima on a private guided tour
- Enjoy a typical Peruvian feast while watching a Paso horse show
- Meet Manuel Choqque, one of the world's most celebrated producers,
- Explore the magnificent Inca site of Machu Picchu
- Learn how to make traditional Peruvian dishes at a cookery class in Cusco
- Dine at some of the world's best restaurants in Cusco
A Family Adventure in China
Beijing & Northern ChinaXianGuilin & YangshuoChinaAsia
- Early morning water calligraphy at the beautiful Temple of Heaven
- Go toboganning at the Great Wall of China
- Learn how to make a Terracotta Warrior at the Terracotta factory in Xi’an
- Explore the Hutongs of Beijing – the narrow alleys that house traditional courtyard residences
- Take a bamboo raft on the Li River, passing picturesque hills that inspired poets, painters and photographers
A Journey Through Mystical Yunnan
- Explore Lijiang’s network of flowing canals and vistas
- Discover Baisha Old Town, one of the oldest towns in Lijiang, which features buildings from the Ming Dynasty
- Witness glittering golden roofs at Songzanlin, prayer flags and scenes of 600 monks
- Hike around Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest gorges in the world
- Visit Ringha Temple which is 700 years old and considered one of the first Buddhist temples in Yunnan Province, China
Active Adventure in Vietnam & Laos
Hanoi, Mai Chau & Ha Long BayLuang Prabang
- Explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi
- Go trekking in Sapa in northern Vietnam
- Hike through waterfalls and jungle tracks in Luang Prabang
- Embark on a walking and biking food tour
- Swim in the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfalls
Active Relaxation in Bhutan
Paro, Thimphu & PunakhaGangtey, Bumthang & Beyond
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Hike to the Taktsang Tiger’s Nest Monastery
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Visit the 108 memorial chortens on the Dochula Pass
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Enjoy gentle nature walks in the Bhutanese countryside
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Watch rare black-necked cranes in the Phobjikha Valley
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Explore Bhutan’s vibrant temples, monasteries and dzongs
