There are a number of places to travel to in Holland and a Haarlem Senior Travel trip would be an enjoyable experience. For many reasons Haarlem is the place you want to be. Haarlem has a stress free environment which makes it comfortable for you. Plus the way the town is set up will make it real easy for you to get to see some interesting sights. The downtown area is where most of the main attractions are and since the town is set up in an Old Dutch style setting, all the buildings are close and compact. Even though traveling on foot is the main mode of transportation, there are other ways to get around.

Airplane and Train Fare

Remember that when you are setting up your plans for going to Haarlem, you need to reserve your flight several months in advance if you can. This gives you the chance to get a possible discount for being a senior citizen and a discount for advance booking. You will most likely be flying into Amsterdam and then taking a train from there. This may allow you to either save big money or it may allow you to get a more comfortable seating arrangement without breaking your wallet. The same principle applies with trains because unless you have a vehicle, the way into Haarlem is by train or bus.

Accommodations

You can save a lot of cash that can be spent on other pleasurable events if you make a reservation at a hotel before arriving here. Senior citizens should always be able to get a decent discount on reservations.  Haarlem has several hotels that can meet your every need as a mature person. The hotels here are cozy and the staff tends to be very hospitable.

Transportation and Things to Do

You need to know beforehand that a trip to Haarlem will require a little bit of walking, especially around the town square. You will find that most of the shops, restaurants, cafes and major attractions are situated on or near the town square. The majority of the hotels are located in this area, so this should not be an inconvenience. When you want to get out of town to go sight-seeing there is, of course, the train and a bus system that passes through Haarlam.

The bus system is a cheap and convenient way to check out the beautiful landscape of Holland. In addition, Haarlem boasts some of the most prestigious museums in the region. Teylers Museum is a must-do on your list of attractions to view. Corrie ten Boom’s house is also a major draw for travelers. Several entertaining musical events are staged in the streets on the weekends.