Honeymoon in Amsterdam

[Guest 18340]

May 9 2008 will be my wife and I first year anniversary. We were broke as hell when we got married, and still are broke but we'll be coming into $2500. in May of 2008. So we want to go to Amsterdam.
We tried looking at the usual 'sites but it confusing as hell( smoking w'widow all day doesnt help). I can probably come up with another $500, so 3 grand for the whole trip.
Whats good/whats cheap? Looking to do the coffee shop scene and club hopping. Maybe alittle red light district .
Where can we stay on a budget thats not a shithole? Lots more questions but just through out what you think is important. Thanks

Oh, and can a drug sniffing dog detect seeds?

 

[Jack D Ripper]

I dont think amsterdam is the most ramantic city in the world.. theres great grass in Jamaica, and I think its waaay better for a honeymoon.

But if your heart is set on A-dam check out http://amsterdam.craigslist.org/vac/ for places to stay.

 

[backwoodburner]

You should both get hookers!!!!!!

 

[Guest]

HA! you are in luck. I have spent many days in Holland and Amsterdam. It is an amazing place and i plane on living there one day.

Here is a link to my thread about the great city: http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=65898

I never flew there as i lived about 4 hours away and always drove. My hotel guide should help you alot. Any questions you have PM me and i should be able to help you no problem.

 

[J-Roc]

backwoodburner's avatar reminds me of rkrones

 

[Guest]

you should book your flight and hotel separately as it can be a lot cheaper than a package deal. then you just need insurance.

 

[R03]

Last time I was in Amsterdam, I had no hotel booked. I just looked around, checked out a few places, and winded up staying at a place called "PC Hooft".
Good place, great location I found. The owner was very nice too. Though who knows if it's still as good as it was. I'd say take a look around and see what you come up with once you get there.

 

[Guest]

The only problem with that is wandering around the cobbled streets with your luggage trying to find somewhee to dump it. i guess if you travel light or not for long then that's a good option. another tip is to find out what hotel you want to stay in and phone them direct, use the middlemen to browse the selection.

 

[Guest]

My guide lists two very cheap and 4 star hotels check it out