A line of Teslas pull up to the taxi stand outside the Amsterdam airport, with a few Mercedes-Benzs sprinkled in between. We hopped in a Tesla for a ride to the Ambassade Hotel in Amsterdam, located along the Herengracht canal. This street is one of the most prestigious in the Netherlands and home to the rich and famous. During the 17th century, the wealthiest merchants, mayors and most influential people in Amsterdam had a home on this canal street.

This is just the start of Travel Columnist Jill Weinlein's journy as she explores Amsterdam's canals of the rich and famous.