Revel with us in the glorious awakening of spring, escaping to the pastoral paradise of the Netherlands. In Victoria’s March/April 2025 issue, wander through rivers of tulips in an exquisite botanical paradise often called the Garden of Europe. While in the land of water and wind, we indulge our passion for all things blue and white by touring the historic Royal Delft manufactory, where we go behind the scenes to provide a fascinating peek at the company’s legendary artistry and craftsmanship. Discover an interior designer’s luxurious showroom in Amsterdam, and meander through a museum showcasing paintings by Dutch and Flemish masters from the Dutch Golden Age. We celebrate Easter with a charming collection of eggs. Plus, we begin a yearlong celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen with a Regency-inspired teatime menu.
In Spring’s Embrace
Following winter’s cool slumber, seven million bulbs burst into riotous bloom, cascading into colorful ribbons that welcome tender souls from around the globe to a destination in the Netherlands known as Keukenhof Garden.City of Tulips
Escorted by a cascade of golden sunshine and a profusion of petals, Amsterdam springs to life in March, inviting travelers to explore the vibrant European city in full bloom.House of Cobalt and Clay
Delft Blue is a treasure known around the world, with a centuries-long legacy as vibrant and strong as its royal blue color and artistic finery in every brushstroke.The Rho Less Traveled
Not far from Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, where masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer take pride of place, Rho Interiors sits as a beacon of beauty. Here, interior designer Rachel van der Brug uses an artist’s eye and exclusive imported textiles to create luxurious living spaces.
Dutch Jewels
As visitors lightly tread across the polished wooden floors of a centuries-old domicile that now houses some of the world’s most renowned paintings by Dutch and Flemish masters, an intricate look at life from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries unfolds.
Bliss by the Basketful
At last! Daylight lengthens, the creek’s bubbly refrain resumes, and valiant spring beauties emerge. A spirit of expectancy swells within, inspiring us to join Eastertide’s celebration of new life by elevating a handful of humble eggs into emblems of hope.
Literary Tastes of Jane Austen
Taking inspiration from dishes mentioned in works by the beloved author, we delve into some of her best-known titles to present a teatime menu that evokes the charm of celebrations during the Regency era.
Where the Heart Is
Serving as luxurious hotel, timely chauffer, and so much more, a Viking cruise provides all the comforts of home while carrying passengers to storied sites, from Paris to Highclere Castle.
To read these stories and more, collect your copy of the March/April 2025 issue of Victoria magazine today, available on newsstands and at victoriamag.com.
