APRIL TRAVEL TRENDS ISSUE
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BEST SELLING HOTELS TOP
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Las Vegas
#1. WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO Westgate Las Vegas Resort Casino Hotel was established in 1969 and, as the name suggests, it’s a perfect accommodation solution for those who want to come to Vegas and have a bit of fun. The hotel is located right in the heart of Las Vegas. It is on the east side of the Las Vegas Strip, so you will not have any kind of problems getting around the city. Actually, the hotel is suited for tourists, as well as for those traveling to Vegas on business. It’s very close to numerous business centers and expo centers such as Las Vegas Convention Center, Sands Expo Convention Center, and Clark County Library. Imagine coming back to the hotel after a long day in the city. Here await you the right “ingredients” to help you relax: a pool and a pool side bar, a restaurant, and a hotel bar/lounge area. You can hang out with your friends, or just spend a few minutes in the lounge and make a summary of the day that has just passed.
What is more, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort Casino Hotel you can get help organizing events; the hotel puts at your disposal several conference rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities including casino, valet parking, and multilingual staff.
London
#2. ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL The largest hotel in Central London, Royal National Hotel London, is also the largest hotel of the Imperial London Hotel Group. Royal National Hotel London is a 2-star hotel and it has the best location in the center of London. Besides, it is regarded as one of the largest hotels in London. It’s situated in Russell Square district and close to many popular attractions in London like British Museum and Oxford Street. Royal National London Hotel is also close to the bus stations and train stations which is the biggest advantage for those who will explore the city by using the public transportation. The main landmarks located nearby the hotel are Covent Garden, Oxford Street, the British Museum and Theatreland. Furthermore, many tour companies offering sightseeing tours around London use Royal National Hotel as their departure point Royal National Hotel London provides its guests with the good value service with its 1639 en suite guest rooms. The hotel is very careful about the cleanliness and the hygiene of the rooms. The rooms are comfortable and big. Royal National Hotel London is preferred by large groups and families so the atmosphere is occasionally lively in the hotel.
Las Vegas
#3. BELLAGIO LAS VEGAS HOTEL Bellagio Las Vegas Hotel is a 5 star hotel located in the famous Las Vegas Strip, and is regarded as one of the most luxurious hotels on the Strip. Bellagio Las Vegas Hotel it is true landmark itself. Built in European-style, this luxury hotel offers a great casino experience during your stay. It’s situated on The Strip and close to many popular attractions in Las Vegas like City Center and Las Vegas Eiffel Tower. Bellagio Las Vegas Hotel is also close to the bus stations and tram stations which is the biggest advantage for those who will explore the city by using the public transportation. The main landmarks located nearby the hotel are The Cosmopolitan Casino, Miracle Mile Shops, Fountains of Bellagio, Crystals at CityCenter, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, MGM Grand Garden Area, and Las Vegas Convention Center. Bellagio Las Vegas Hotel has many amenities and facilities to offer and they are intended to make your stay in the hotel more and more comfortable.
Amsterdam
#4. HOLIDAY INN AMSTERDAM Holiday Inn Amsterdam is the ideal location for both business and tourists. The hotel is situated in the most important business district of Amsterdam, a stone’s throw from the RAI Exhibtion and Congress Centre and just 5 minutes drive from the World Trade Centre. Metro and train stations to downtown Amsterdam are nearby. Tourist travellers meanwhile, can experience Amsterdam’s sights and sounds simply by boarding the nearest metro, or collaborating with the concierge to customise an itinerary that best suits them. Why not rent a tandem bicycle and cycle to the fishing village of Marken, enjoy an unforgettable evening meal in a windmill, or see the actual fields where the national flower is harvested! Yet, this presumes that guests will want to leave the hotel at all! The Holiday Inn Amsterdam boasts a casual but elegant Mezzanine floor eatery, which takes its name from the New England state of Vermont. Diners sit comfortably amid a palette of muted green, salmon pink and mustard, which imbues an ambience of cosy informality.
New York
#5. PENNSYLVANIA HOTEL In the heart of one of the biggest cities of the world, the Pennsylvania Hotel is located in midtown Manhattan. There are numerous transportation options to and from the hotel and the hotel prides itself on its combination of location, price and comfort. Pennsylvania Hotel is a popular destination for budget travelers and it is the fourth largest hotel in Manhattan, with 1,700 rooms. Visitors to ‘The City That Never Sleeps’ who choose to stay at the Pennsylvania Hotel are usually the type to explore their surroundings and are looking for a reasonable place to stay. Pennsylvania Hotel is located directly across Penn Station, New York’s main transit station and offers equal convenience for business and recreational guests alike. It is just one block away from the Empire State Building, Macy’s (the largest store in the world) and just around the corner from the Madison Square Garden indoor sports arena. Also within easy walking distance are Times Square and Broadway’s famous theatre district. A recent but popular addition, the Penn 5000 Club rooms offer business travelers affordable rooms that are designed to match their hectic agendas. Not just business travelers, Pennsylvania Hotel has special amenities and facilities on offer for families and group travelers.
BEST SELLING CITIES TOP
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#1. PARIS Paris known as the city of art, love, fashion and inspiration. The night scene, the Eiffel Tower and the warm atmosphere of Paris will make you feel like you are in a fairy tale. Paris has many nicknames but the most famous is “La Ville-Lumière” (“The City of Light”), which comes from the being a center of education and ideas during the Age of Enlightenment. Some of the city’s top tourist attractions are: Notre Dame Cathedral, The Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, e Centre Pompidou, Musée d’Orsay, Disneyland Paris and Marne-la-Vallée. If you want a perfect get-away you should trip to Paris. One weekend or a couple of days in Paris will be enough to make you forget about the all the troubles back home. Wander around, be a part of the arty culture, shop until you drop, visit the world famous museums, just relax in a city park and enjoy the stunning view from the Eiffel tower. A city as Paris is one that everyone should visit and experience.
#2. LONDON London is one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the world. It’s a diverse and exciting city with some of the world’s best sights, attractions and activities. Do you know that three of the top ten museums and galleries in the world are in London and London has 857 art galleries in total? Some of the city’s top tourist attractions are: London Eye, Madame Tussauds, British Museum, Natural History Museum, Elizabeth Tower (which houses the bell named Big Ben) West End Theatre. London is home to four UNESCO world heritage sites: Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich, Westminster Palace which includes Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret’s Church as well as Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens. There are more than 17,000 music performances a year across London’s 300+ venues including The O2 arena - the world’s most popular music venue for the last five years running. London is a green city. The capital is home to eight beautiful Royal Parks, including Hyde Park, St James’s Park and Richmond Park. It doesn’t matter how many times you visit, you’ve never seen it all in London.
#3. ISTANBUL Istanbul is the one of the most multicultural and historical cities in the world. It’s built on two Continents, divided by the Bosphorus Strait. You can see a modern western city combined with a traditional eastern city and it’s a melting pot of many civilizations and different people. Istanbul was also announced by the European Union as the 2010 European Capital of Culture. Istanbul was the capital city of three major Empires: Eastern Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, and Ottoman Empire during their rule. Some of the city’s top tourist attractions are: Sultanahmet Square, Topkapı Palace, Archaeological Museum, Grand Bazaar. If you want to see famous historical sights you can wander around Sultanahmet & Eminönü area. Buy souvenirs from the oldest covered bazaar in the world, Grand Bazaar. May be stop at the Egypt Bazaar for the smell of every kind of spices. And cross the Asian side with a fairy from Eminönü. If you want to have fun you can visit the Taksim that is famous with the night clubs. Hop on a train which is the third oldest subway in the world, that was built 1875. You can visit the new city with the magnificent shopping malls where you can find the world famous brands. Everyone must visit the Istanbul to taste east & west culture.
#4. ROME When the people hear the name city of Rome their first thought is art and love. Rome’s roots which dates back to the 9th century BC, making it one of the most history-steeped cities in the world. Like Istanbul, Rome was built on the seven hills. Divided into two regions, the sprawling outer city is changing with suburban growth. The historical center is a small area, located on the eastern bank of the Tiber River and contains many monuments of Rome’s past greatness. The city is an unparalleled repository of monuments from all periods in European history. Some of the city’s top tourist attractions are: The Vatican City, the Trevi Fountain, St Peter’s Square, Spanish Steps and the Colosseum. If you want to feel the Roman atmosphere take a walk through the local typical markets and don’t forget to taste the world famous Roman Cuisine. The main shopping streets are Via Nazionale, Via del Corso and Via dei Condotti (the most exclusive street in Rome). A good city centre market can be found on Via Cesare Balbo. Whether you spend your time sightseeing, or lazing in the cafés, it will be your turn to feature in your very own Roman Holiday. Rome is a romantic place for honeymoon, favorite holiday destination, and city of fashion.
#5. LAS VEGAS Whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! This quote is the best way to describe the Vegas experience. Vegas -also known as Entertainment Capital of the World- is situated in the Mojave Desert of Southern Nevada. This never sleep city features mega-hotel/casino complexes decorated with lavish care and attention to detail creating a fantasy-like environment. The casinos often have names and themes that evoke romance, mystery, and exotic destinations. Some of the city’s top tourist attractions are (besides the casinos and world famous shows): Neon Museum (the location for many of the historical signs from Las Vegas’ mid-20th century heyday), The Mob Museum, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, the Discovery Children’s Museum, the Nevada State Museum and the Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic Park. There is too much to do in Vegas. You can sample cuisines from top chefs, or you can try your luck at one of the world’s premier casinos, may be you can enjoy one of the spectacular show. There is too much fun for everyone in Las Vegas.
BEST SELLING COUNTRIES TOP
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#1. USA USA -“The Dream Country”- is the home to the world’s third-largest population with over 318 million people. It includes both densely populated cities with sprawling suburbs and vast, uninhabited and naturally beautiful areas. With its history of mass immigration dating from the 17th century, it is one of the most multicultural cities in the world and plays a dominant role in the world’s cultural landscape. It’s famous with its popular tourist destinations: from the skyscrapers of Manhattan and Chicago, to the natural wonders of Yellowstone and Alaska. The country has the warmest, sunny beaches of Florida and Southern California and getaway to the Caribbean and Hawaii. Of course don’t forget the Hollywood the capital of the film industry and the Las Vegas the city that never sleeps. New York is a dream for every shopaholic with the world famous brands. USA is at the top of the places that you must visit before you die list.
#2. ITALY If you want to explain the Italian way with one sentence it will be “dolce far niente”the delicious idleness. Italy has the Europe’s most richest and historical culture. Italian nation’s roots carved the Europe civilization’s bare bones - established by the Roman Empire and carried on by the Roman Catholic Church. When you explore the Italy, you will see some of the world’s most iconic images of 2.000 year history: the Colosseum of Ancient Rome, the medieval Leaning Tower of Pisa, Michelangelo’s David and Botticelli’s Venus, the playful Baroque exuberance of the Trevi Fountain and the elegant decay that surrounds the canals of Venice. You can’t mention Italy without it’s cuisine. Italy’s culinary soul might be earthy and rustic, it’s equally ingenious and sophisticated. Expect some of the world’s top fine-dining destinations, from San Pellegrino ‘world’s best 50’ hotspots to Michelin-starred musts. A vacation to Italy is a vacation to another world.
#3. FRANCE The France is ravishing classy and always romantic. That’s why it is the world’s top tourist destination. The rose-color rooftops, the farm houses, the architecture, the scenery, the elegance charm of the people, and the uniqueness of its culture are the stuff that a dream Parisienne vacation is made of. French cities contain some of the greatest treasures in Europe. Its countryside is prosperity and well tended and it boasts dozens of major tourist attractions, like Paris, the French Riviera, the Atlantic beaches, the winter sport resorts of the French Alps, the castles of the Loire Valley, Brittany and Normandy. Beside that France is famous with its cuisine, vineyards , history, culture and fashion. France has the unmatched food and sublime wine. And home to Notre Dame Cathedral, The Louvre Museum, Eiffel tower, Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, e Centre Pompidou, Musée d’Orsay, Disneyland Paris and Marne-la-Vallée and many more. Everyone should live the French experience.
#4. UNITED KINGDOM United Kingdom is all about scenery, history, fun and culture. Whether it’s the countryside, coast, historic towns or vibrant cities you are after, there’s something in UK for everyone. If you take a journey to the UK then you take a journey through the history: from the Stonehenge to the Roman invasions than the 7 Saxon kingdoms. UK is an attraction point with the heavenly scenery of Ireland & Scotland, the best & the biggest museums of the world, world famous shows & theatres, top class shops & restaurants and the groovy night clubs. UK is also home of the Rock music from psychedelic rock to glam rock with it’s world famous bands. If you’ve ever taste to cultural associations that Britain throws up - from Henry VIII to Hogwarts, The Beatles to Sex Pistols- you will understand that it stands as a country very much its own.
#5. GERMANY From half-timbered fabled towns to cosmopolitan cities, Germany offers a thoroughly engaging mix of tradition and modernity. One day you can visit the Bavaria’s baroque palaces and the next day you can immerse yourself in Hamburg. It is home to the biggest economy on the continent, has more inhabitants than anywhere else in the EU and shares land borders with no less than nine other nations. You can trace the World War II and visit the Old Berlin Wall. Then you can taste the world famous German beer. Germans are very fond of their bread, which they make in many variations so any tourist must to taste it. Also German people proud about their precision engineering and high-tech products to technology and world class football teams.
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