Giethoorn, Netherlands

‘Where we are going there are no roads!’ Welcome to Giethoorn, the ‘Venice of Holland’ where there are no roads, only waterways, conjuring up a vision of days gone by this peaceful haven has become one of the most photographed places in the Netherlands. 55 miles of idyllic waterways make up this region; book a relaxing canal cruise, or rent your own boat, to take in the fairytale beauty of the place, including chocolate box cottages, bucolic farmland, restaurants with terraces up to the water, ducks and swans.