Ten things you must do in Amsterdam
Top tips to make sure you get the best out of your Amsterdam experience
1. Visit the Anne Frank House and see the statue by Mari Andriessen.
2. Explore the canals on a boat tour (www. amsterdam canalcruises.nl) or in a pedalo (www. canal.nl/bike).
3. Get your art fix. As well as the Museumplein, check out the art galleries in the Jordaan.
4. Visit the House of Bols Experience to discover the Dutch answer to gin: genever (www.bols.com).
5. Check out homeware designers at Moooi (www. moooi.com), Droog (www. droog.com) and Frozen Fountain (www.frozen fountain.nl).
6. See the city as locals do, by bike (www. yellowbike.nl).
7. Visit the scenic Vondelpark.
8. Potter around the cafes in The Nine Streets.
9. Buy Dutch Gouda at De Kaaskamer (www. kaaskamer.nl).
10. Visit Singel flower market (Bloemenmarkt) - the only floating one in the world.