NS Dutch Railways has recently introduced a new and more complicated discount card structure. The previous “korting” card (known as a voordeeluren) cost €55 per year and gave a 40% discount on fares for the holder and up to 3 other passengers. The discount was valid after 0900 on weekdays, and at any time during [...]

NS Lentetour (spring tour) is a special offer train ticket which allows unlimited first class rail travel throughout Netherlands for a single day for 2 people. The ticket costs €45 and is valid on weekdays after 0900 or all day weekends/holidays (except Queen’s day). This ticket can be excellent value if you plan to make [...]

FYRA, the high speed Dutch domestic train service currently operates on the Amsterdam-Schiphol-Rotterdam route. Supplements are required to travel with FYRA. These have been temporarily lowered (from €6 to €2.10 until 1st July 2011) on the Schiphol-Rotterdam route – presumably to increase uptake as most FYRAs have been running low occupancy rates.
The service will be [...]

TEFAF is the world’s leading fine art and antiques fair where prestigious international dealers showcase their wares and where genuine masterpieces can be offered for sale. All items at the fair are vetted carefully for authenticity.
The 2010 fair will be held at the MECC (Maastricht Exhibition & Congress Centre) between March 12th and 21st, open [...]