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Nadine Hikisch
Having been brought up with an English mum and a German dad, born and raised in Limburg. I was at an early age fascinated by different cultures. As a child we always went to Austria for our holidays, and I loved walking in the mountains. Limburg is the southernmost part of the twelve provinces of the Netherlands and of course well known for its beautiful hills. It reminds me of my childhood memories and now I am back to my roots.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"We now live between two interesting cities, Arnhem and Nijmegen. Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands and steeped in history. Beat The Dutch Travel will assist you in organizing an authentic, unique holiday, round trips, family trips, cycling trips, multi-activity tours, food tasting trips, and visiting art museums in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. They will be tailor-made with much love."
How did you get involved in travel?
"After secondary school and three years of secretarial training, I decided to go and study Tourism and Leisure Management in Maastricht. My first experience was in a hotel in Amsterdam at Leidseplein and I got to know more about this famous city which I still love. In my last year studying I had the opportunity to run a small hotel in Costa Rica and tasted the Latin culture for six months. I obtained my bachelor's degree in International Hotel and Events Management in Lucerne, Switzerland, and got a job for the pre-opening phase of The Chedi 5* in Andermatt and back to my love for the mountains. I remained in Andermatt and gained loads of experience. In 2014 I continued my travels together with my husband. In Dubai I worked for the pre-opening of DoubleTree by Hilton in setting up the Banqueting department. In Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Spain I did different kinds of voluntary work. Living in all these amazing countries gave me an enrichment for my personal and professional life."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"After all these wonderful experiences in different parts of the world and learning about people and their cultures. In Kyrgyzstan I supported the social enterprise, Bel-Zhan, a yurt resort in the village of Grigorevka, to promote and support SME development, and thus to generate income for the inhabitants and neighboring villages in the Chon – Aksu River Basin and Issuk-Kul region."
Nadine's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
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Ten days is a perfect amount of time to explore the Netherlands. Opt for a classic tour around the country's cities, museums, windmills, and flower fields choose a trip plan...
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Johannes Vermeer, Vincent Van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijn, Frans Hals, Piet Mondriaan: the Netherlands has been home to many world-class artists. On this weeklong tour, you'll...
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Join this 10-day adventure to discover three fascinating cities in both the Netherlands and Belgium: starting with Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam, then crossing the border...
Family itineraries
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Welcome to the perfect family destination — Holland! On this 10-day adventure, you'll explore the canals of Amsterdam on a private boat, see the windmills of Kinderdijk and...
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Bring the whole family along on this kid-friendly journey around the Netherlands and Belgium! Start with a cruise along the canals of Amsterdam and a visit to a futuristic...
Luxury itineraries
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Experience the best Holland has to offer on this 10-day luxury tour! You'll sleep in one-of-a-kind boutique hotels and dine in fine restaurants while exploring the capital city...
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Get away from the crowds and experience Holland's finer things on this 5-day luxury tour around the Netherlands. Explore the smaller cities of Leiden, the Hague, and Delft,...
Recent trip reviews for Nadine
Nadine, our specialist, is AMAZING!
The Netherlands
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Apr 22 - Apr 30, 2024
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Nice to hear from you Brian and thanks for your lovely review. I am glad to hear that you and Mom had a wonderful time in the Netherlands and appreciated my part in planning it. I will tell Robert and Lisa as well🤩
Wishing you all the best,
Nadine
A truly amazing trip!!!
The Netherlands
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May 16 - May 20, 2024
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Hi Suki, Daniel, and Julian! Dank je wel, for the fantastic review🤩. It was great to plan your special family holiday and we loved meeting you all. Wishing you all the best, Nadine
Netherlands and Belgium our way!!
The Netherlands
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Apr 13 - Apr 21, 2024
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as food/dining suggestions. Every day was organized but yet had some flexibility built into it! When... Read more
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Hi Tanuja,
On behalf of Mieke and myself, we sincerely want to thank you for your lovely words, we loved organizing your special trip. Luckily you could still take beautiful pictures in your saree around the blooming tulips. We love the pictures!
Wishing you all the best,
Nadine & Mieke
Fantastic trip !
The Netherlands
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Apr 16 - Apr 23, 2024
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Thank you so much Nancy, for your wonderful review and amazing words. It was wonderful planning your special mother-and-daughter trip🌷.
If you ever decide to come back to the Netherlands, we would love to hear from you again and plan another trip for you and your husband.
Wishing you all the best,
Nadine
Really phenomenal experience with BTD travel…...
The Netherlands
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Apr 15 - Apr 23, 2024
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Really phenomenal experience with BTD travel… Nadine was amazing at setting up an itinerary based on our interests. It was highly customized and flexible, and her communication throughout our trip was invaluable. Would absolutely use this company!!!
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Hi Joshua,
Thank you for the fantastic review.
The weather was not that great during your trip☔️.. but I am happy you had sunny days for the cycling and the Keukenhof visit.
Wishing you all the best,
Nadine
Nadine was simply amazing! Throughout the pla...
The Netherlands
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Apr 15 - Apr 24, 2024
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Hi Amanda,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
It was such a privilege to plan this special trip for you and Jack🌷 and I am happy that you enjoyed your Belgium and Dutch Honeymoon:)
I wish you all the best,
Nadine