Shopping in North Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam's most upscale children's clothing store has been on the fashion scene since 1963 (they now sell some women's clothing, too). ... More on Frommers

Magna Plaza isn't actually a department store, but a mall, located amid the extravagant neo-Gothic architecture of the former central Post Office, which dates from 1908. The Plaza's four elegant, column-lined floors are decked ... More on Frommers

On the edge of the Jordaan, this small bookstore has a wonderful selection of books in English, mainly fiction and biography, and a small selection of British magazines. Occasionally, you can find ... More on Frommers

This dramatic store, built in 1891 for a company founded in 1740, is the store of choice for Amsterdam's power shoppers. It sells modern furniture, fabrics, kitchenware, and other home-based items. The in-store rooftop cafe Metz, ... More on Frommers

Founded in 1839 as H. Keijzer, this tea-and-coffee store now belongs to a chain that was founded in 1817. Consider taking home several 100-gram tea packets from different parts of the globe: Ceylon Melange (or Delmar Melange), ... More on Frommers

In addition to books, magazines, and greeting cards in English, this large bookstore stocks Dutch and German periodicals. It claims to ... More on Frommers

How to define this place that treads a thin line? It sells "natural drugs" and "psychoactive mushrooms" that are much better for you, so they say, than illegal narcotics. Improve your sex life with Yohimbe Rush and Horn E, boost ... More on Frommers

One of the most elegant florists in the city boasts a fantastic selection of exotic flowers and unusual plants artfully arranged ... More on Frommers

Occupying an unbeatable central location just off the Dam, this is a moderately upmarket department store with a difference, one that focuses on each of its floors on clothes and fashion, for both men and women. The wide-ranging ... More on Frommers

The name just about says it all. You'll want to put on your shades before entering this world of glaringly bright colors. Kitsch Kitchen's utensils and household fittings -- not just for kitchens -- come ... More on Frommers