Paris, Edinburgh, Brussels and Amsterdam are all just an hour's flight from London, or, through the Channel Tunnel, a short train ride away. Cadogan's indispensable new-format guides go straight to the heart of what short-stay visitors need to know: major events, the crucial sights, the best places to shop, drink, eat and stay, and the havens behind the bustling streets. They feature cover flaps front and back and large-scale color city maps, including train, tram and metro maps.Amsterdam is undergoing an enormous resurgence in popularity as a side trip from London -- for its quaint streets and canals, old gabled buildings, laid-back atmosphere and cosy cafes. Getting there is easy and cheap. This guide contains essential information, inside tips and expanded listings from Cadogan's comprehensive Amsterdam guide. The author is resident in the city and is author of Cadogan's Holland.