Giving you a warm welcome to Holland

A local person who is expecting you at your arrival. Introducing you to the country.
Answering your practical questions. With exactly the information you asked for.
Now THAT would be a different kind of welcome !
A welcome that can include an airport pickup, but this is NOT about a taxi service.
I can of course arrange a taxi or mini bus for you, and escort you to your accommodation. Or we can use public transportation together, to make you familiar with the system.

Here are the ingredients, make your own menu :

• Day of arrival :
  a hearty welcome, escorting you to your accommodation, basic introduction and information. Not too lengthy, because you will probably be tired.
  As we have been in touch before, whatever you asked for can be ready and available for you right away.
• The next day :
  over a cup of coffee or tea, a practical introduction of Holland, tips and suggestions that will for sure make you feel at home in no time at all.
  Eventually with a walk to show you some basics of history and culture of the Netherlands.
  Count two hours to half a day for this welcome session.
• Accommodation :
  for booking a common hotel in Amsterdam, you don't need me. If you're looking for something special, that's different. Like what ?
  Think of an apartment or cute little house in an old town just outside Amsterdam, with fast and frequent train connections. Or something in the countryside, be it a cottage or in a stately mansion. Or on a boat. Lots of possibilities that are less obvious.
  Think what you would like, and just try me. I may have surprising suggestions.
• Transportation :
  airport pickup will always be by taxi, mini-bus or train. But at your accommodation, I can have your transportation at the ready. Whether rental car or bicycles.
  All public transport (train, bus, tram, metro) in Holland nowadays goes with plastic you have to buy and charge in advance, the so called "OV-chip".
  For now, but not for long anymore, the train goes with a paper ticket as well. You can buy train tickets at a counter in the large stations (expect long lines !), or at vending machines (they often have a problem with credit cards).
  I can have "OV-chip" cards ready for you at arrival, and explain how it all works. Not difficult but you just have to know, that's all.

All preparation and assistance can be charged by the hour. Please send a mail for rates and personalized possibilities.
Also bear in mind that you will now have a knowledgeable local, sort of safety net, in case you need advice later during your stay.

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