Keukenhof Holland when the tulips blossom
Holland is a veritable sea of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils from March to May. This is why the spring bloom at Keukenhof in Lisse is so popular. We've been there twice and loved it.
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Holland is a veritable sea of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils from March to May. This is why the spring bloom at Keukenhof in Lisse is so popular. We've been there twice and loved it.
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