Pools have received information from Eurobudget Travel Agency which may be of use to supporters planning on making the trip to Holland for this year's pre season tour.

The information provided is based around supporters travelling to the game with Volendam on Monday 13^th July (7.30pm kick off). This game will be played at HSV in Heiloo.

TRAVELLING BY BOAT

The best option is DFDS Seaways.

Departs Newcastle daily at 5.30pm / Arrives IJmuiden 9.30am

Departs IJmuiden daily at 6pm, / Arrives Newcastle 9am

Accommodation is required on this ferry, for detailed information visit the website of DFDS www.dfds.com.

Alternatively fans could travel on P&O which operates from Hull - Rotterdam. For more information visit www.poferries.com.

DFDS is recommended as the quickest route for those supporters travelling from the North East.

TRAVELLING BY PLANE

Both KLM and Fly Be fly out of Newcastle Airport regularly.

Visit either www.klm.com or www.flybe.com for schedules.

TRAVELLING BY BUS

From Hartlepool there is a regular National Express service travelling via London to Amsterdam. Fans can just visit www.eurolines.com.

This is quite a lengthy journey but could be a cheaper method of travel.

ACCOMMODATION

In and around Heiloo there are several good hotels.

Heiloo is situated 3 miles from the beach, with Egmond aan Ze a good base for supporters.

Websites for accommodation in the Heiloo region:

• Golden Tulip Hotel in Heiloo www.goldentulipheiloo.nl
• Golden Tulip Alkmaar www.hotelalkmaar.nl
• Amrath Hotel in Alkmaar www.amrathhotels.nl
• Grand Hotel Alkmaar www.grandhotelalkmaar.nl

Supporters could also contact local tourist information in Egmond aan Zee - they will be able to recommend accommodation of all prices - go to www.vvvegmond.nl for contact details.