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If you've always wanted to visit the cultural hotspot of Amsterdam but dislike flying or cannot do so for medical reasons, you can still have the holiday of your dreams if you choose cruises from Southampton to the cultural capital of the Netherlands. For many people heading off on a getaway, it's difficult to relax until you've reached your destination. With a cruise, however, your holiday can begin as soon as you set foot on ship. A break on the water does away with the stress of rushing to make flight times or the annoyance of delays, allowing you instead to sit back and admire the sea views. Once you leave the ship, head to the city centre, where there's much to explore. Among the most popular attractions is the Van Gogh Museum, where you can admire the world's largest collection of the Dutch master's works. Another landmark you're sure to want to visit is Anne Frank House, where you can find out more about the young girl who hid here and kept a diary during the Nazi occupation. Holland is well known for its windmills, and if you'd like to see some of these well-preserved historical buildings then take an excursion along the canals, which will afford exceptional views of the pretty countryside and the windmills that dot the area. As part of your trip, you can expect to call in at the town of Edam, famous for its cheese. Sample some of the local produce before making your way back to the city centre. While you're there, wander round the Flower Market and take in the sight of hundreds of beautiful blooms, which are bound to include colourful tulips - a much beloved symbol of the Netherlands. One of the highlights of a cultural break in Amsterdam is likely to be a trip to the town of Volendam - a living museum. Here you'll spot locals in traditional attire, as well as many old fishing boats, as you make your way round this authentic settlement. Call in next at the windmill village of Zaanse Schans, where you can watch traditional Dutch crafts being made firsthand. Take a guided tour of the location and you'll stop off at a typical cheese farm, where you'll be shown the age-old process of cheese-making. You can also visit a wooden shoe factory and witness wood being transformed into clogs. A break in Amsterdam will provide you with long-lasting memories - why not book 2012 cruises to the destination today? If you're looking for some fantastic 2012 cruises, visit MSC Cruises. Our cruises from Southampton will cater for all your needs, so you can relax.
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