Discover Benelux | Tourism Special | Top Places to Stay in the Netherlands in 2019
The perfect place for a family holiday TEXT: MICHIEL STOL | PHOTOS: HOF VAN ZEELAND
The province of Zeeland is a great place for family holidays. You will find everything from beaches and leisure activities to outdoor pursuits and culture. The best place to discover all of that is at holiday park Hof van Zeeland, just outside the city of Heinkenszand. “Young or old, there is something for everyone here,” says Andrada Maxim, marketing team leader. On the park is a large lake, surrounded by well-equipped luxurious holiday homes. A limited number of houses also have a sauna or a sun-shower. “What is better than having breakfast or a barbecue at the waterfront,
as you watch all the fishermen,” Maxim continues. Next to the lake is a temperaturecontrolled outdoor swimming pool, with a special section for babies and children. “We have a lot of outdoor activities for the older ones as well. And during the school holidays, the park has an animation team.” Part of the service at Hof van Zeeland includes a ‘guest pass’, with which holidaymakers can redeem special offers at various places in the neighbourhood, such as the sub-tropical swimming pool in Goes, or the steam train ride in Borsele. “We are in the centre of the province — the perfect starting point to explore it by bike. Our bike
and E-chopper rental service is for both adults and children — so no-one has to take a back seat,” Maxim smiles. “Our holiday park is the ideal base to explore and enjoy the province with your family; it is central, quiet and child friendly. And the beach is just 30 minutes away!”
Web: www.hofvanzeeland.nl Phone: +31 (0)38 333 01 01
Sleeping between fruit trees TEXT: ARNE ADRIAENSSENS | PHOTO: FRUITPARK HOTEL & SPA
In the Betuwe region, stress and city noises are just distant memories. The rural area in the Netherlands is, therefore, the perfect destination for a cleansing getaway. At the brand-new Fruitpark Hotel & Spa, you can relax in the lap of luxury while gazing at blossoming fruit trees as far as the eyes can see. Where most four-star hotels tend to be formal and distant, Fruitpark Hotel & Spa is the exact opposite. Since it opened its doors last month, the family-owned destination in the middle of the National Fruit Park Ochten provides a warm and hospitable experience from check-in until check-out. “We want everyone to feel welcome in this house,” says marketing manager Lisa Geurts. “Therefore, we offer specially-equipped rooms for people with disabilities as well.” 32 | Issue 65 | May 2019
Of course, your stay at Fruitpark Hotel & Spa is more than just a night in an amazing room. During your waking hours, as well, the hotel and its surroundings offer plenty to discover and explore. In the beautiful park, you can stroll between the fruit trees or immerse yourself in the flora alongside a local guide. You might even bump into a mini golf course, hidden behind the blossomy trees, where you can host a little family tournament. To fully explore the unique locations with all your senses, you can take off your shoes and walk the barefoot path which runs between the trees. Inside the hotel, the wellness centre is at your disposal too. After spending a full day outside, the pool, saunas and massage therapists give your body the rest it deserves. Web: www.fruitparkhotel.nl