Within just a few hours' drive, we have a province that rivals the Ardennes, but with all the luxury that makes it a true vacation. A theater where Macbeth is playing, racing through the forest on your own electric Eko-Explorer, and lounging in the spa; Drenthe has it all.

You sleep at B&B Hertenhoef in an Alpaca lodge. This is exactly what you think it is, as you are almost literally lying among the alpacas. From the lodge, you have a view over the meadows, which are filled with this fluffy livestock, but deer and chickens also roam around. Owner Edwin prepares a gigantic breakfast basket every morning. Drenthe is the place to be this winter.

More tips for your Drenthe checklist: 

• Lunch at Strand Nijstad with a huge sharing platter and delicious cava
• After your massage, go floating at Vitalia Beauty Wellness
• And book one of those electric vehicles with a guide to traverse the nature of Drenthe 
• Book a table at restaurant Narline, definitely the highlight of the province (Bas Smit and Nicolette van Dam have also joined!)