Seek and find
Looking for a gem of a holiday home in France with a swimming pool? Look no further, because I have found one together with Gites.nl ten listed for you. Enjoy a carefree holiday in complete privacy and security after checking in at your villa and then taking a dip in your own private pool. Especially with little kids Or for a family vacation (you'll have grandparents to babysit if you want to go out for dinner), a holiday home in France with a pool is better than a hotel. It's also a great idea to do with another family, of course, because most of the holiday homes I'll recommend in this blog are large enough to host friends and family.
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𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰, 𝟭𝟱, 𝟭𝟲 & 𝟭𝟳
HELLO long weekend!
With Ascension Day turning today into a little Friday kind of day ;-), this is the moment to gather your friends and do something fun.
And trust me: there is a lot happening in Amsterdam!
From Rollende Keukens taking over Westerpark to Aardbewoners Festival at @artis_amsterdam, Proef Pampus on Forteiland Pampus, CABINET Curated Curiosa & Design Market at the Centrale Markthal, Museum Market on Museumplein, Royal Palace audio tours for all ages, and Pure Markt in the Amsterdamse Bos.
Also fun to check out: you can get SALVO Miso Caramel Tiramisu Lattes at a Bike Thru in Amsterdam-Noord!
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What's your vibe this long weekend? You can find me in ARTIS and at Rollende Keukens!
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LOOKING FORWARD TO SUMMER! Are you also longing for warmer weather and secretly itching to book a weekend getaway on the Dutch coast ☀️? I certainly am! That’s why today I have a tip for 24 LOVELY BEACH HOTELS AND HOMES BY THE BETWEEN.
Save this post, or comment STRANDHOTEL and you will receive the complete list of all the gems directly via DM. Enjoy the weekend!
#beachhotels #housebythesea #netherlands #northhollandzeeland
𝟭𝟲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗼𝘀 🌮
Are you going classic with carne asada & salsa verde, or do you prefer something a little different, like birria for dipping or tempura mushroom with salsa negra!?
In this guide, you'll find my favorite taco hotspots in Amsterdam, including a must-try tip for every spot 🍴
📍 @masmais.taqueria (West)
🌮 Favorite: tuna tostada & sea bass ceviche
Perfect if you love Mexican food with a focus on seafood, great cocktails, and a laid-back cantina vibe. It feels like being in Mexico for a moment, right in Amsterdam West.
📍 @tacos.lasinaloense (Ten Katemarkt & Albert Cuypmarkt)
🌮 Favorite: create your own taco & go all in on salsa
Street-style tacos the way they're meant to be: handmade tortillas, slow-cooked steaks, and choosing your own spice level.
📍 @madre.amsterdam (Jordaan)
🌮 Favorite: birria quesatacos & tempura mushroom tacos
A plant-based Mexican restaurant that proves just how flavorful vegetarian food can be. Comfort food with a twist, and perfect for sharing.
📍 @bacalar.amsterdam (North)
🌮 Favorite: octopus taco
Still one of my favorites in Noord, with a great terrace too. Raw setting, huge on flavor. Weekend lunch here is my favorite! Definitely ask for the specials.
On 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲 you'll find the complete guide with the 16 best taco spots in Amsterdam.
Do you have a taco spot I really need to try?
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𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟴, 𝟵 & 𝟭𝟬
This weekend is packed with markets, food events and lots of good excuses to spend the entire weekend out and about in Amsterdam.
From the free @oatly Matcha Strawberry Signature Drink and limited edition bag charm launch at @binibakery to Het Hapjesfestijn in Noord and the Creative Lab Summer Pop-Up at Klaproos & Café Soleil.
Plus, there are lots of fun Mother's Day ideas in this new guide, from brunches to the @ladress summer sale and 50% discount tickets for a concert at @concertgebouw.
Also very in the mood for the North Seafood BBQ at @nikotin.restobar
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What's your vibe this weekend… markets, matcha, a long lunch or trying a new hotspot?
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Come with me to get breakfast in Taipei 🥢
Straight from the airport to this little place to taste soup dumplings and so much more! That's what I call a soft landing 😉 <3
In Taipei, you go to a Soy Milk Shop for breakfast. Warm soy milk to eat in a bowl, and steam baskets with the tastiest dumplings and baozi. You can really wake me up for this kind of breakfast. These local breakfast spots come in all shapes and sizes, from Michelin-recommended spots to hole-in-the-wall stalls.
Most soy milk shops open early (and sometimes even 24 hours a day), and these are the dishes you want to try:
🥄 Warm soy milk
🥢 Soup dumplings (you can often choose between pork and veggies)
🥢 Pork baozi
🥢 Youtiao (油條 - a kind of fried donut stick)
🥢 Youtiao (油條) w/ pork floss & rice
🥢 Turnip cake
🥢 Chives pancake
🥢 Scallion pancake
TIP: Sharing is a good idea to taste as much as possible, because the portions are (often) large.
You'll want to remember these soy milk shops for your future trip to Taipei:
📍Fuhang Soy Milk
📍Soy Milk Shop
📍Yong He Soya Milk King (Da'an)
📍Sihai Soy Milk
I am currently touring Taiwan, and you can also find all the tips in my Stories Highlight.
Have you ever been to Taiwan? I'm curious if you thought it was *that* amazing!
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#taipeifood #taipeitravel #TaiwanWavesOfWonder #ExperienceTaiwan @taiwantoerisme #presstrip
{ In this Taiwan Travel Guide video, I share my favorite breakfast spots in Taipei for an authentic Taiwanese breakfast }
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬 + 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭, 𝟮 & 𝟯
HELLO first weekend of May!
From a brand-new rooftop beach in Oost to vintage treasure hunting at IJ-Hallen, Italian market mornings, new restaurants and lots of May holiday plans for families.
Also on my radar this weekend:
📍 East Beach
📍 Café Pigalle
📍 Sassy's
📍 HORTA
📍 Bar Copa
📍 Amour Amer
📍 Café Felix
📍 Chez Chloé
And yes, market season is fully back. Sunday Market, IJ-Hallen, NoordOogst and Zi Camì Market… where to start?
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What's your vibe this weekend… markets, terraces, new hotspots or something fun with the kids?
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Just back from Catalonia and I thought: I'll share some tips right away.
During our road trip, we stayed two nights in the Ebro Delta. An incredibly fun stop for families and foodies, where there is plenty to do.
• A boat trip to the Musclarium is a must! Here you eat oysters and mussels straight from the farm, in the middle of the sea.
· Admire the flamingos and black ibises that can be found here all year round.
· Rice is grown in the Ebro Delta all year round. For paella, but Kensho also makes sake and miso from it! You can visit them during a tasting.
Cycling along the rice fields, canoeing on the Ebro River, and visiting various beaches. It was still a bit too cold right now, but there is plenty to do.
• The towns are very low-key and not that exciting, but you can find fantastic local food there. From the Michelin-awarded Les Moles* to local eateries like Vermuteria Bonmarisc and Lo Tinglado. We ate a lot of fish, but also anemone fritters (a first!).
Now back to work, and I’m going to create an extensive travel guide of this road trip through Catalonia, but you’ll want to save these tips for a future adventure.
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{ In this post, I share tips for the Ebro Delta in Spain (Delta de l'Ebre). More tips for Catalonia can be found at www.yourlittleblackbook.me }
HELLO WEEKEND!
A short note, but a very packed Amsterdam Weekend Guide online with 76 tips for Kingsday, Kingsnight, new restaurants, kidsproof May holiday activities and everything in between.
Comment WEEKEND and I'll send you the full guide in your DM.
Cheers from Spain, where I will celebrate with orange wine from Priorat ✌🏼🧡.
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@anne_de_buck
The most important things to do are done by the community through this Nederland and in Amsterdam?
The May holidays have begun, and that means: quality time with the kids. From creative workshops and fun playgrounds to new museums, kid-friendly festivals, and adventures in nature.
On 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲, you will find two comprehensive guides with more than 50 tips! Believe me, you won't be bored anymore ;-).
Take all tips via the line in my bio. Have fun!
I'm curious: what do you have planned for this holiday?
PS: We are doing a road trip from Barcelona to Valencia this year and you can travel along via stories.
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𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲, 𝟭𝟳, 𝟭𝟴 & 𝟭𝟵
Your Amsterdam weekend, sorted. 🖤
Baby lambs, spring markets, new restaurant openings and more events not to miss, this week's Amsterdam Weekend Guide is packed.
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 81 tips straight to your DMs.
Have fun making plans!
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| PS: Follow @yourlbb for the best Amsterdam hotspots, new restaurants, weekend tips and travel inspiration in the Netherlands and beyond. Only Amsterdam tips? Then check out @yourlbb.amsterdam.
PUUR YONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer.
Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese.
I spent the whole evening reading and flipping through the pages.
WHAT A BOOK.
What stories.
WHAT AN ODE.
Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being.
Everything passes by, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert.
With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043.
Thanks for the lovely afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚
PURE JONNIE,
From 14 April
at your local bookstore
(and online)
🖊️ @anne_de_buck
This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢
@tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality.
It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3.
In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds.
Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤
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{ one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }
10 villas in France with a pool that you want to rent
Villa Seillans (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): While searching for the most beautiful holiday homes with a pool in France, I thought about all the finds in this blog post... how wonderful it would be if this were your home. Luckily, you and I can experience that feeling too, because Villa Seillans is available for weekly rentals. The holiday home consists of a large villa (160 m² for 6 people) and a separate studio (40 m² for 2 people). You can rent both, but don't worry: if you only rent the villa, the studio remains empty. So you have all the privacy you need for a wonderful holiday with your own family, friends, or the whole extended family. If you have a small child, for example, the privacy of the studio can sometimes be very welcome. The villa has three bedrooms and bathrooms and has everything you need for a relaxing holiday (including Wi-Fi). The house is nestled among the pine trees (that smell, I love it!) on 2000 m² of private grounds with a private pool, lawn, and a large terrace with a lounge set and hammocks. Perfect for kids to play or just relax. In the area you will find, among other things, 'Lac de Cassien' and numerous nice markets where you can get delicious local cheeses and meats, and restaurants from French bistros to Michelin stars.
© Villa Seillans – Gites.nl
Villa Babette (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): Another picture perfect spot where I'd love to move in and write my next book. Absolute peace and quiet! A lovely pool to cool off in, and just two kilometers from the ancient village of Callas. Villa Babette is a charming Provençal villa with modern furnishings on a 4000m² property. It sleeps eight people and has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Isn't it wonderful to wake up in the morning, opening the doors to the partially covered terrace for your first cup of coffee?
© Villa Babette – Gites.nl
Villa Emilie (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): Villa Emilie is a luxurious, stately villa set on a 60.000m² property. A long driveway leads to the gate. Beyond, you'll find a beautiful garden with a swimming pool, a large covered terrace with a long dining table, an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue, and several seating areas for enjoying the outdoors. This delightful holiday home sleeps eight to ten and is fully equipped. The villa boasts many large windows, making it very bright, and all rooms are equipped with air conditioning. The surrounding area is pleasant and diverse. Lorgues attracts many visitors from abroad (both French and international) thanks to its weekly Tuesday morning market. It's the largest market in the region. The area also boasts numerous wine chateaux and the famous Provençal markets.
© Villa Emilie – gites.nl
Villa Marilove (Midi-Pyrénées): Loft Style Boutique Villa Marilove is a wonderfully bright holiday home in the South of France. Modern, stylish, and featuring a jacuzzi where you can enjoy a glass of fine French wine or champagne. The house sleeps six and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The large double sliding doors immediately create a feeling of outdoor living, with the large (partially covered) terrace leading directly into the living room. Enjoy al fresco dining, sunbathing, or swimming in the large private infinity pool, and you'll start to wonder what else you could possibly want during your holiday. Delicious restaurants nearby? That's the great advantage of France. You rarely go wrong here, and in the surrounding area, you'll find several restaurants serving the finest local ingredients. The owners are happy to recommend their local gems!
© Domaine les salamandres – gites.nl
Les Auzieres (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): How lovely is the pool at this holiday home in the South of France? Imagine relaxing there under the olive trees during your holiday. You can check in with your whole family or friends, as it sleeps fifteen people with twelve fixed beds and an extra bed chair. With six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a lovely large dining table, it's perfect for extended meals. There's a courtyard for al fresco dining, and the lovely pool provides a welcome cool-down. If you'd like to book this house during the low season with a smaller occupancy, the owners will adjust the rate accordingly.
© Les auzieres – gites.nl
La Bergerie (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): How adorable is this villa? It's nestled in a rural setting in southern France, on the edge of the village of Callas, accessible on foot via a hiking trail. Peace and quiet, yet the ability to explore without needing a car. La Bergerie is an authentic villa surrounded by olive trees that has been fully modernized. The villa sleeps eight adults and two small children (cribs and trip-trap chairs are available). The heated swimming pool offers a refreshing dip for all ages from early April to late October. There's a well-equipped kitchen with a large cooktop and two ovens. Perfect for cooking enthusiasts who enjoy using local ingredients!
© La bergerie – Gites.nl
Villa Francois (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): The Provençal village of Lorgues is a winner when it comes to beautiful holiday homes. This holiday home is situated in a beautiful setting with ancient olive trees, on a whopping 10.000m² of grounds. All the privacy and tranquility you could wish for. Feeling active? Villa Francois is about a 45-minute drive from the natural beauty of the Gorges du Verdon. But simply relaxing by the private pool is also an option. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, it's a lovely house for up to six people. A cot and high chair are also provided. Dogs are also welcome. The village of Lorgues is just two kilometers from the house and is a great place to alternate between home-cooked dinners and local restaurants.
© Villa Francois – Gites.nl
Les Délices du Sud (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): Perfect with small children, thanks to the enclosed, heated pool! Les Délices du Sud is a lovely house for 8 people (maximum 9 people with a baby) with four bedrooms, all with air conditioning, and three bathrooms. From the house, which sits on 2600m², you have a beautiful view of the valley and the Estello wine estate. This house is just 1 km from the center of the charming village of Lorgues, with restaurants, a supermarket, and authentic French specialty shops. Restaurant Bruno in Lorgues, known as "the king of truffles," is highly recommended. There are charming terraces in a medieval setting where you can relax with a glass of rosé. The beach and sea at St. Maxime, where I spent my holiday last summer, are just 45 minutes away.
© Les delices du sud – Gites.nl
Villa La Coquille (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): Domaine Les Demeures du Luc is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in Provence: just 2 kilometers from the picturesque Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and 4 kilometers from the equally beautiful Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. The city of Avignon is 24 km from the house. There's plenty to do in the area. Of course, the villa's pool is also a wonderful place to relax. The villa sleeps up to eight people and features a spacious living room with a separate dining area. There are four bedrooms, two luxurious bathrooms, and a separate toilet. The house is located on a villa park, and you can also enjoy free use of facilities such as the tennis court.
© Villa la coquile – gites.nl
Villa Elise (Côte d'Azur): This beautiful eight-person villa features a heated outdoor pool, making it a wonderful place to swim laps even in the morning. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the villa is perfectly suited for up to eight people, including a baby. This house inland on the Côte d'Azur is perfect for complete relaxation. Wi-Fi is available for those who absolutely can't live without it. It's nestled in nature and overlooks a valley. Yet, the beaches of Frejus and St. Tropez are only 35 km from the villa. In the surrounding area, you'll find a variety of vintage wines.chateaus, where you can taste and buy wine almost anywhere at the chateau. The villa is situated on a winding road, with the village of Lorgues just three kilometers away. There you'll find a bakery, butcher, fishmonger, several supermarkets, terraces, and a restaurant. Want to know more? Click the button below to view the rates and all the details about this holiday home in France with a swimming pool.
© Villa Elise via Gites.nl
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Are you looking for a holiday home in France in a different region? You'll find many more great tips on Gites.nl. For example, in Normandy, Britain or for Atlantic Coast!
