Discover Holland in the spring with Adam Frost
Exclusive for MoS readers: See Holland’s glorious tulips on a river cruise with the TV gardening star
THERE i s no better place to see tulips in bloom than Holland. Each spring, the famous Dutch bulb fields burst into a riot of colour, as millions of tulips cover the countryside in a carpet of reds, pinks, oranges and yellows.
Every keen gardener should see this spectacular display once in their lifetime, and on this unique five-day cruise, Mail on Sunday readers will enjoy wonderful views of the blooms as you sail from Amsterdam on a series of pretty canals and waterways.
What’s more, you’ll be joined for part of your trip by the popular garden designer and presenter Adam Frost, who will give a fascinating talk about his life and career, as well as answer your horticultural questions in a special Q&A.
Adam will also join you for an unforgettable visit to the worldfamous Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, where more than seven million bulbs are planted each year across 80 acres, including a stunning 800 varieties of tulip.
REASONS TO BOOK
Join Gardeners’ World presenter Adam for an exclusive talk and Q& A session at t he beautiful Keukenhof Gardens. You’ll also have the chance to ask Adam your horticultural questions and hear his insights into one of the world’s great gardens, which boasts dazzling patterns and shapes amid the pretty lakes, trees and pavilions.
Sail in style
You will sail on one of the River Cruise Line’s premier four- star ships, MS Arena, with its fitness suite, sun deck, library, lounge bar and restaurant, as well as spacious cabins, all with floor- to- ceiling panoramic windows and French balconies so you can enjoy the views from the comfort of your room.
Discover historic cities
You’ll visit Hoorn, a former Dutch East India Company base with a charming 17th Century town centre; the distinctive town of Den Helde on the northernmost tip of Holland, with its beautiful nature reserve and naval base; a nd Harli ngen, which boast s more than 600 monuments marki ng i ts l ong history of fishing and shipping.
Traditional Dutch specialities
Join an optional excursion to the Medemblik Bakery, a quaint two-storey museum where you’ll see how ‘gevulde koek’, an almond paste cookie, and ‘ speculaas’, delicious gingerbread cookies, are made.
Enjoy time in Amsterdam
You will have time to explore Amsterdam or to take an optional canal cruise around the Dutch capital’s picturesque centre while enjoying a cheese and wine feast.
Free gardening book
Readers who book this exclusive river cruise will receive a free copy (one per booking) of Adam Frost’s How To Create Your Garden, which includes gardening ideas, inspiration and practical tips.