F report travel
Nomads restaurant (named after
the Bedoin wanderers of the Arab
countries) is a ‘see-and be-seen’
venue without the pretentiousness
where you dine without shoes on
comfortable sofas partitioned off
for privacy. It felt as though we
were in a club with an in-house DJ,
belly dancer and lots of interaction
between courses including Tarot
Amsterdam
Card readings and a stress-busting
masseuse – I had a full-body
massage (clothes on!) for 15 Euros.
Ready for bed?
Party like you’re famous in Amsterdam
By the time we arrived at the
Heineken Music Hall I felt as
though I was ready for bed, but as
T
ired of the same old clubs, Airport (Schiphol). I was greeted by soon as we walked in, the music
seeing the same faces and Erica from HollandClubbing.com and buzzing atmosphere soon
hearing the same tunes? If and met with the other journalists woke me up! I had arrived at the
you’ve done the Ibiza and Aiya to hop on a train as the station is notorious, F**k Me, I’m Famous
Napa thing and can’t wait for within the airport. Transportation is hosted by internationally acclaimed
summer, HollandClubbing.com has more reliable than in London – it’s dance DJ/producer David Guetta.
something fresh and fun for all you clean and comfortable too – but The place was jam-packed with
hardcore ravers… you could walk anywhere you want clubgoers and the stage setting
When I was offered the trip to as everything is so close. was amazing. The highlight of the
to Amsterdam, I thought it’d be a show, for me, however was DJ
great opportunity to escape the Affordable accommodation Chuckie’s set. It soon turned out to
tiresome routine of work by Accommodation is abundant in the be a night to remember.
relaxing in a coffee shop and city centre, including the Budget
indulging in lots of err …coffee. Hostels and House Boats. If you’re Suriname Chuckie
Then I was told I’d be reviewing a looking to treat yourself, the Originally from Suriname, Chuckie
club night called F*** Me , I’m newly refurbished Renaissance has become one of Holland’s most
Famous. But what the hell, after Amsterdam hotel is highly respected dance DJs. His love of
the past few weeks I’ve had, I recommended. Although sporting all genres of music really comes
thought F*** it, I’m outta here! a four-star rating, the tasteful décor through during his brilliant
and professional staff are second performance and has earned him
Trinny and Susannah to none. The rooms are clean and the rightful title of ‘The Mixing
The train from Victoria station was spacious with all the basics provid- King’. His sets include mixing hip
a mere 20 minutes to Gatwick ed, and besides my own, the bed hop anthems with House music
and when I arrived at the airport was the most comfortable I’ve ever which creates such an eclectic
I bumped into the dodgy-looking slept on. Another selling point is its fusion you can’t help but dance.
style duo, Trinny and Susannah perfect location – convenient for Already a household name in
(What Not To Wear) who looked all the main attractions and being Holland with nights ‘Dirty Dutch’,
like they were well in need of a situated next to the ‘gracht’ (canal) Chuckie is steadily becoming an
break themselves! I began looking makes for a romantic setting. international star and received his
forward to an interesting weekend. first award for Best Urban DJ at the
With the duration of the flight Food for thought UK’s very own MOBOs in 2004.
being an hour – an advantage In preparation for the long night of
over the four hours (plus costs) clubbing ahead we were taken to For further info visit:
it’d take you to fly to one of the an exquisite high-end restaurant. www.hollandclubbing.com
ds by Chanel Williams
Balearic Islands – it wasn’t long Following suit of our celebrity- www.djchuckie.com
or
before I arrived at Amsterdam styled weekend, the stylish www.marriott.com/amsrd
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