Holland's quietest resort? It may be off-season Vlieland, 1.5 hours by ferry from the mainland.

From: Sunset | Date: October 1, 1984 | Copyright information

Holland's quietest resort? It may be off-season Vlieland, 1 1/2 hours by ferry from the mainland

Peace and quiet--that's what you'll find off-season on Vlieland, a tiny dune-ridged island 1 1/2 hours by ferry from Holland's mainland. After a hectic big-city tour of Europe, Vlieland's cobblestone streets and forested trails are a welcome break.

From the moment you step off the ferry and the hotel's horse-drawn carriage arrives to pick up your luggage, you'll b...

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