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- I took a day trip from Florida to Amsterdam to see tulips. I’d do it again even though I spent more time on a plane than in the fields. (businessinsider.com)
Whirlwind Trip to Amsterdam for Tulip Extravaganza!
Airline employee Jasmin Jacob and her best friend turned a day off into an international adventure with a lightning-fast trip to Amsterdam to witness the breathtaking tulip fields. Thanks to flight benefits, a spur-of-the-moment text, and a shared love for flowers, the two friends found themselves jetting across the Atlantic for a tulip-filled day they’ll never forget.
While they spent more time in the air than on the ground in the Netherlands, the short visit was well worth it. Landing in Amsterdam after an overnight flight, they headed straight to The Tulip Barn, a vibrant display of roughly 1.5 million tulips just 30 minutes from the airport.
The sight of millions of red, pink, and yellow tulips was even more stunning in person. The friends made the most of their limited time, snapping photos and “frolicking” among the colorful blooms. The Tulip Barn’s numerous photo ops and friendly atmosphere added to the magical experience.
Although their time in Amsterdam was brief, and lugging backpacks through the tulip fields wasn’t ideal, the experience was a resounding success. For Jacob, whose airline job allows her to see time zones as opportunities, the trip was a perfect example of turning an ordinary day into an extraordinary memory. The vibrant tulips, even glimpsed for just an hour, exceeded all expectations.