From looking at castles to tasting world cuisines: you don’t want to miss this.
Whether you are going to enjoy the sun in the coming days or prefer to hide from the spring showers during this nice long Pentecost weekend – there is plenty of fun to do throughout the country! We have listed the best tips.
Go see castles
As a royalty fan, you undoubtedly dream of strolling regally through a beautiful chateau. And this weekend you get the chance to do that! During Castle Day, a national event traditionally organized on Whit Monday, various castles, castles and country estates open their doors to the general public.
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Extra fun: this year’s theme is At the table!. Extensive attention is therefore paid to (the history of) table manners, etiquette rules, eating habits and cultures. For example, take a look at centuries-old vegetable gardens, admire porcelain cabinets or sit down at the table for lunch or dinner. Consult the website for an overview of all participating locations and activities.
Relax at The Beauty House by Pulitzer Amsterdam
The Beauty House by Pulitzer Amsterdam recently opened its doors! This oasis of peace and beauty in De Negen Straatjes is an absolute must visit. Here you can enjoy a tailor-made treatment with a personal touch that brings out your inner and outer beauty.
Spread over three floors, you can undergo a variety of treatments here. Upstairs you will find the hair area where you can enjoy a luxurious moment of care. The nail area is located in the heart of The Beauty House, where you can be pampered with a mani-pedi moment. Downstairs there is room for facial treatments and massages – an oasis of peace, where treatments such as the Reparative Face Treatment and Advanced Bodywork are given as signature treatments. The Beauty House is the first location in the Netherlands to offer facial treatments with the popular 111SKIN for a natural glow.
You can schedule your own self-care moment via this link.
Go for glam at Pink Beach
Sun, good cocktails, a beach bar, and a whole lot of pink, that is the wonderful Pink Beach experience. This initiative by the now well-known WONDR Amsterdam has a lot of fun to offer, just one metro stop away from Amsterdam Central Station. For the 4th summer in a row, this year it is possible to enjoy bites & drinks at Pink Beach, in a retro-California vibe, of course entirely in pink.
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This season, Pink Beach is even more fun to visit, because Spanish interior designer Patricia Bustos – also known as The Queen of Pink – has come up with some awesome new photo opportunities for summer ’24 that will not look out of place on any timeline! As cherry on top, the WONDR team will provide a lively Saturday evening program this summer. Expect parties, singles night and other cool initiatives. You can reserve your spot here.
Live your foodie dreams at Lepeltje Lepeltje
This Pentecost weekend, the food festival Lepeltje Lepeltje will once again transform the famous NDSM wharf in Amsterdam into a Burgundian drinks destination. A weekend of tasting and toasting, surrounded by creativity, parties, live and electronic music, market stalls full of special goods and plenty of entertainment for both young and old – that is Lepeltje Lepeltje.
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From May 17 to 20 you can indulge your foodie here. Drink like a real gourmet, enjoy the endless variety of cuisines, and dance your hips to the tunes of live bands and various DJs. Extra nice: admission is completely free. Here you will find all information about the festival in one place. Enjoy!
Dive into Gary Beth’s latest book
She already made a splash with her debut novel Old and New, and now writer Gary Beth is releasing her next book: I Know Who You Are. This exciting story about different generations of power women takes you from the Paris of the roaring twenties to the Volendam of the past and the Noordwijk of today.
“When something is not processed, it is passed on to the next generation,” the author explains about the book. History and present intertwine, creating a laugh, a tear, and sneaky red ears here and there. I Know Who You Are was published yesterday by Afonte publishers. Here you will find more information and you can immediately purchase a copy yourself.
Viewing tips
Finished reading, or would you rather like to watch a nice movie or exciting series with a bowl of popcorn? We get it! There is also plenty of fun to watch on streaming services this weekend.
In case you missed it: the first half of the third Bridgerton season was released today, and that of course bodes well.
The new season of Het Perfecte Plaatje Op Reis started today on Videoland. In sunny Thailand, eight celebrities with a passion for photography compete with each other. Who will walk away with the win among Mark Baanders, Sophie Bouquet, Kaj Gorgels, Gallyon van Vessem, Susan Visser, Danny de Munk, Fresia Cousiño Arias, April Darby and Leafs?
Enjoy your weekend!
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