Most Dutch plan on a domestic vacation this year
3 years, 11 months ago

Most Dutch plan on a domestic vacation this year

NL Times  

The pandemic resulted in many Dutch people planning their holidays closer to home this year. “Air travel is still lagging behind, due to the high risk of cancellation”, says director of Zoover, Judith Eyck. Besides their home country, many Dutch are also casting an eye towards France and Italy for their summer holiday - destinations that can be reached by car. Many are more cautious in booking flight tickets to otherwise popular vacation destinations, such as Spain, Greece, Turkey and Egypt. “Some bookings are still being made”, says Eyck “Egypt and Turkey, for example, are countries that are being considered for holidays in May, but for many the insecurity is still too high.

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Indeed: Increase in vacation jobs in the Netherlands
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Indeed: Increase in vacation jobs in the Netherlands

NL Times  

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NL Times  

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The Independent  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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NL Times  

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1 year, 9 months ago

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NL Times  

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1 year, 11 months ago

More Netherlands residents will look for cheap vacations close to home this year: NBTC

NL Times  

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2 years, 4 months ago

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Dutch News  

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Summer sightseeing in the Netherlands: our favourite tips for tourists
2 years, 4 months ago

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Dutch News  

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2 years, 8 months ago

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NL Times  

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3 years ago

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NL Times  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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Dutch News  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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Dutch News  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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NL Times  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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NL Times  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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NL Times  

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3 years, 7 months ago

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NL Times  

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3 years, 8 months ago

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NL Times  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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NL Times  

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