People taking ferries to Holland 'will get a warm welcome'

One thing that holidaymakers can look forward to if they are planning to take ferries to Holland in future is a warm welcome, according to the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions.

A spokeswoman for the organisation said that the Dutch are "very warm, open, laid-back and have great respect for people".

She was speaking after a survey by OnePoll found that British tourists consider Holland the friendliest country in Europe, followed by Greece, Portugal and Italy.

Commenting on why Dutch people are considered so welcoming, the spokeswoman said: "They enjoy speaking to visitors from different countries and often speak several languages, making communication easier.

"The friendly Dutch atmosphere makes visitors feel relaxed and welcome on their holiday."

Other attractions on offer to people taking ferries to Holland, the representative said, include the museums in big cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague.

DFDS Seaways offers ferries to Amsterdam from Newcastle, while P&O Ferries operates a Hull to Rotterdam ferry service.

Travellers based in southern England can take ferries to Hook of Holland from Harwich with Stena Line.

Posted by Andrew Smith

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