Hello all,
I will be joining (hopefully) the RS Belgium/Netherlands tour- April 11 to 21. I plan to arrive in Europe either April 6 or 7 to adjust to the time zone. Originally I'd been thinking of spending those days in NL to see things which are NOT on the RS tour (such as Kroller-Muller and Kindersdijk!). However, after reading the guidebook, it seems like spending a few extra days in Belgium prior to the tour might be worthwhile. I would appreciate your feedback.
Antwerp sounds interesting - for Rubens House, the architecture, and the forward-thinking design shops (I'm more of a looker/appreciator than a shopper). Has anyone stayed at Hotel Julien? It's way pricey, but they have an in-house spa, which might be the ticket to alleviate jet lag. Matelote Hotel sounds pretty good too, although no spa (-; !
Brussels also sounds good - my primary interest there would be seeing the museums. I'd appreciate hearing about anyone's experience(s) with the Magritte Museum? Online reviews about it are very mixed.
Many, many thanks in advance!
Lydia