From: "Andrew J. Gnoza, III" <?????????????????>
Subject: Info for PD

HOLLAND TRIP
December 1997

When KLM announced their 1997/98 low season special package to Holland in
the fall of 1997 we didn't hesitate to book our trip. Through March 31,
1998 KLM is offering a package that includes round trip airfare from North
America to Amsterdam and 3 nights accomodations in an Amsterdam 5 star
hotel. Package prices start at $539 per person from northeast USA cities.
Our package price from Florida was $639.  Considering the posted room rate
for the Hotel Pulitzer where we stayed was $228 to $288 a night the package
price is an exceptional deal.

A day trip to Delft, only an hour away from Amsterdam is worthwhile. Known
as the prettiest little town in Holland there are a number of thigs to do:
just walking around the streets, antique shopping and a trip to the De
Porceleyne Fles pottery showroom and shop will keep you busy for the day.
At the pottery shop, where they make the famous Delft Blue, bargains are
numerous on the mark down and clearance tables.  A large pipe tobacco jar
was had for $14, and it's a numbered limited edition. The same jar was seen
at several shops throughout Holland selling for $56. The shop is a short 15
minute walk from the center of town and is located at 196 Rotterdamseweg.
If you are in the market to buy some Delft pottery the prices in Amsterdam
stores are lower, except on the noted closeout and specials at the factory.
We found the Delft Christmas ornaments in Amsterdam even lower that the
duty free stores at Schipol airport. The restaurant Spijshuis de Dis on the
square at 36 Beestenmarkt offers up traditional Dutch dishes. Homemade
mushroom soup and Grandmother's pork filet with vegetables were delicious.
Dinner for 2 was $34, the restaurant is closed 
on Wednesdays.

Andrew Gnoza, III
Travel Consultant
Solid Gold Travel


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