Cheap holidays from London Gatwick to Rotterdam, Netherlands

Holidays to Rotterdam

With more people taking city breaks that ever before a holiday to Rotterdam should definitely be on the list. A great city to spend with your partner as well as your friends! With great bars and a lively, youthful social scene this cheap getaway is becoming more and more popular! Rotterdam lies in the south of the beautiful European country of the Netherlands in the well known province of Holland. Just half an hour away from the countries parliamentary seat in The Hague and an hour away from the infamous party town of Amsterdam, yet this delightful city seems a world apart. Home to the world’s busiest harbour and very un-Dutch like shopping malls you would easily wonder where you were, however Rotterdam seems to draw people back time and time again, this fascinating small city really captures the hearts of its visitors. Rotterdam is very proud of its grand social calendar and no matter what time of the year you chose to visit you’re bound to catch something! At just an hours flight away from the UK there really should be no excuse.

Rotterdam is the ideal place to spend a spare couple of days, a great place to get away from it all and discover the Dutch culture. After the city was almost completely destroyed during the second world war it was decided to build brand new, with exciting, vibrant architecture father that recreate the old! Thus creating this modern, thriving metropolis, the proud home to some of Europe’s most dazzling architecture. Wander through the different areas of the city, this is a great way to explore and you won’t miss a thing. The central area of Rotterdam is definitely the best for shopping with major department stores and funky boutiques in a great abundance. The old harbours along the river are a great insight into the cities past and meandering along the rivers edge is also a charming break from the bustling city. Check out the Blaak Rail Station and Kjik-Kbus as well. Cross the famous Erasmus Bridge to the Kop van Zuid and Entrepot areas where fascinating buildings show off the free reign that architects had when rebuilding dynamic Rotterdam. The Museum Park is also one of the tourist hotspots of the city, this cluster of museums is sure to keep you entertained for hours. The Euromast and the Mevlana mosque are also great places to visit! With nightlife and hotels competing with those of Amsterdam, Rotterdam puts in its all! Whether you’re on a budget or a blowout this shadowed city is not to be missed! With low cost airlines regulars to the Netherlands and Fleetway travel. A dream getaway is cheap and easy! Book now for great cheap holidays and lat minute bargains.