Nothing, can ever give Amsterdam all the credit it is due, but I'll give it a try, with some pictures..... Of course, the rest of the Netherlands can be pretty nice too!
a foggy morning view from our previous bedroom.....
the seven bridges:
Herengracht/Reguliersgracht
The Amstel river
And then, every five years Amsterdam hosts the SAIL event, last time was 1995! Have a look: