A Green Day: Sustainable Tourism
Lower CO2emissions, a ‘fair’ price for producers, concern for animal welfare: we all know the politically correct arguments for supporting sustainable tourism. But sometimes you just don’t feel like being politically correct. Sometimes you just want to do something because you feel like it. You want to have fun and you want to experience something completely new. Well, you’re in luck, because it just so happens that the Dutch sustainable tourism sector is very creative in developing fun, completely new concepts.
You wake up in the morning and…
Let’s say you’ve spent the previous evening enjoying Amsterdam’s exciting nightlife until the late hours. What you would really like is a glass of fresh fruit juice and a donut. But you want your breakfast to be healthy and not too expensive. So you head for Shakie’s at Central Station or Amstel Station. All the food and beverages served at Shakie’s are delicious and healthy. Don’t fancy queuing? No problem, order your breakfast or lunch by e-mail ahead of time and find everything ready for you when you arrive.
How to spend your day
What are you going to do after breakfast? You could hire a bicycle and peddle around town or tour the canals on a boat that runs on gas or electricity. Why not go on a safari! Just outside Amsterdam is the Wetlandse Safari. Other options outside of town are visiting a wine grower or ‘cow cuddling’…now that sounds like fun!
Where to go for dinner
For dinner go to De Kas. This place is hard to beat as far as sustainability is concerned. All items served here are as fresh as can be. How can you know for certain? That’s simple: the products are all grown in the very same greenhouse in which you are enjoying your meal!
De Vliegende Schotel is a vegetarian restaurant at the very centre of the old Jordaan district. They even cater for part-time vegetarians and any non-vegetarian table companions by serving fish dishes as well. De Culinaire Werkplaats is a novel eating initiative & experience. It's a blend of a design studio, a workshop, a restaurant, a cooking studio, a bakery, a gallery and some other 'secret' ingredients. They create contemporary dishes, snacks, bites, delicatessen, new foods and sometimes even new ways of eating.
Where to sleep
The Green Key is a diploma awarded to companies operating within the tourism sector: hotels, youth hostels, conference and holiday centres, campsites, holiday houses, leisure providers and restaurants. There are 22 Green Key Hotels in Amsterdam. In order to become a Green Key hotel, the Green Key criteria must be met in a variety of areas such as environmental management, staff involvement, water, waste and energy.
Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Hotel Okura Amsterdam enjoys a privileged location on one of Amsterdam’s famous canals (Amstel Canal) in the heart of Amsterdam, close to the financial, cultural and.. Read more... »Book now »Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Hotel Okura Amsterdam, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is an international five-star deluxe hotel situated on one of Amsterdam's beautiful canals. If there is.. Read more... »Book now »
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
Just minutes away from Amsterdam's busiest train station, and within the historic canal district the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is the top spot for the sophisticated traveler.. Read more... »Book now »Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
The Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel completed in 2008 a top-to-bottom renovation, and is highlighted by completely redesigned state-to-the-art lobby, public areas, branded restaurant.. Read more... »Book now »
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
The new Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre is located on the waters edge yet within walking distance from the old center of Amsterdam and the Central Station.Offering 408.. Read more... »Book now »Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre prides itself on being the best accessible hotel in the city centre of Amsterdam. Located in the area known as the Eastern Docklands, the.. Read more... »Book now »
Artis Zoo
Amsterdam's Artis Zoo is set in lush gardens and in addition to exotic wildlife of all shapes and sizes is also home to an aquarium, planetarium, butterfly pavilion, geological.. Read more... »
NH Musica
NH Musica is the newest NH hotel and is ideally located with in the heart of Amsterdam's vibrant 'Zuidas' business district within a stone’s throw of the World Trade Center. The.. Read more... »NH Musica
NH Musica is ideally located in the heart of Amsterdam's vibrant 'Zuidas' business district within a stone's throw of the World Trade Centre. The hotel is also located nearby the.. Read more... »
The Albus
The Albus is a new renovated 4 star Hotel! All 74 deluxe rooms are decorated to the latest design trends and have a private bathroom. Do you wish to be spoiled even better?.. Read more... »Book now »
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