Holland. The Original Cool.

Now that everyone knows Holland is The Original Cool, American travelers are eager to learn where to go and what to do for the ultimate #HollandCool experience.  Follow us right here throughout 2015 to find out!

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In the 1950s, KLM began using Delft Blue miniature traditional Dutch houses to serve every World Business Class passenger with traditional Dutch gin, also known as Jenever.  How cool is that??

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Join us today on Twitter on 12pm EST for the coolest chat of all time!  Follow @velvetescape​ to participate, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #HollandCool!

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That’s what Holland Cool feels like, all right!  Discover more about your next trip to Holland today.

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Amsterdam has been called “The Denim Capital of the world,” due to its high number of jeans companies per square kilometer.  How cool is that?!

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Even Pim de Koel, our Cool ambassador, is in awe of one of Holland’s original masters of Cool- Vincent van Gogh.  

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From the chairs to the curtains, the tableware to the uniforms, some of Holland’s biggest names in design have contributed to the stylish experience of flying with KLM.  

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Formerly a meat market in the 1600s, Amsterdam's De Hallen has experienced four centuries of renovations and has since become a hub for modern art, architecture and specialty foods.

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Did you know that gin (also known as Jenever to a Dutchman) was invented by an alchemist in Holland?  Find out more about Dutch gin - served to KLM World Business Class passengers in Delft Blue Houses!!

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On average, the Dutch drink 2.4 cups of “koffie” a day.  On your next trip, order yours like a native!  

Find out more about coffee in Holland.

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De Hallen, Amsterdam’s brand new hub for modern art, architecture and specialty foods is practically overflowing with Holland Cool.   Too much Dutch?  There’s no such thing!

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In this video, Cool Ambassador Pim de Koel explores Amsterdam's De Hallen—a spot where artistry, modern architecture and the unique flavor of Holland collide! Join him as he tours the shopping center, art museum and movie theater on-site until finally stopping at the savory Foodhallen.

Too much Dutch?  Of course not - there’s no such thing!

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Want to really impress a date?  Take a biking tour of Holland this spring.   It’s tulip season!

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Skating on the canals?  Coon then, cool now.  It’s no wonder Holland won 24 medals at the last Winter Olympics!

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Fancy a skate?  Learn Pim’s best moves like “The Frozen Cowboy” and you’ll be ready for Winter in Holland.    

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In our latest video, be Pim's co-pilot as he explores the history of KLM's most coveted souvenir: the Delft Blue Houses. He'll even teach you how to how to properly drink the jenever inside so that you too can attain Holland Cool.

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Holland was made for ice skating!  Bring a friend (or make a new one).   And if you need some training, check out Pim’s 6 Dutch Dance Moves...On Ice.

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On July 29th it will be exactly 125 years since Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) died.  One of the true "Original Cools," many of Vincent's masterpieces can be seen at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.