SEPTEMBER TRAVEL TRENDS ISSUE
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UPTREND SELLING HOTELS TOP
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France / Paris
#1. Crowne Plaza Paris Republique Hotel The hotel is located near the Opera and the famous Place De La Republique, very close to Canal Saint Martin as well, in the heart of a lively district with many restaurants. There is good public transport, with direct access to Opera and Le Marais, with shops open on Sunday. It takes 5 stops to go to the Louvre, 2 stops with direct access to Gare de l Est, and 3 to go to Gare du Nord. Explore Paris easily thanks to our five metro lines connecting you to all major attractions in town. Offering easy access to Paris shopping, dining and cultural life, this hotel guarantees you fast transportation to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport and even to Disneyland Paris. Only three metro stops away from Eurostar or Thalys train stations, this Paris hotel provides all the connections you need. Directly on the doorstep of the hotel, five metro lines (No. 3, 5, 8, 9, and 11) will take you directly to the must-sees of the city, like the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-ElysĂŠes or Notre-Dame.
CHICAGO, IL / USA
#2. The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago Hotel The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago is on the Magnificent Mile across from Bloomingdale’s and the upscale shops of Water Tower Place. The exhilarating excitement of Chicago is at our doorstep or venture into the Loop for business. The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago Hotel is located right across the street from Oak Street Beach overlooking a beautiful stretch of Lake Michigan. Set on Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue offers guests a wide array of options to satisfy even the most avid shopper. There are countless Michigan Avenue restaurants, and numerous things to do in Chicago for families, couples, and friends alike to enjoy. Two such attractions are the midwest’s most popular tourist and leisure destination, Navy Pier as well as The Hancock Tower, where you can go up to the 95th floor and enjoy the best views of the city. Get immersed in the unique culture of Chicago and let The Westin Michigan Avenue transcend your next visit to the Windy City. The Westin Michigan Avenue has 752 guest rooms including 23 suites, each with a marble foyer and large marble bathroom. Enjoy the comforts of home and technology like dual line telephones, in room internet and wireless hot-spots in the lobby. At day’s end, unwind in the WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio or visit Body Rituals Boutique Chicago Spa on our fourth floor, then try rejuvenating favorites at The Grill on the Alley.
Liver Pool / England
#3. The Liner at Liverpool Hotel The Liner at Liverpool is a stylish hotel located in Liverpool, England. This 3 star hotel offers nice accommodation and services, making it a suitable choice for both leisure and business travelers. The Liner at Liverpool welcomes its guests in a classic cruise ship design. The hotel received the Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor. It is situated on Lord Nelson Street in the city center of Liverpool of Merseyside County, England, close to many attractions in the city and public transport stations. The surrounding area is a great choice for those interested in museums and shopping. The nearest airport to the hotel is John Lennon Airport situated 11.3 km / 7 miles away. If you want to travel around the city there are several bus stops (Lime Street & London Road) close to the hotel, or you can rent a bike/car. Within walking distance from The Liner Hotel you can visit many of Liverpool’s landmarks. There is Liverpool Empire Theatre, O2 Academy, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool Central Library, Royal Court Theatre, Clayton Square Shopping Centre, St. George’s Hall, Liverpool ONE, World Museum Liverpool, World Museum, Liverpool Cathedral, Wirral Transport Museum, and Royal Liver Building.
Stockholm / Sweden
#4. All Season Stockholm Jarva Hotel The hotel is located only a 5 minutes walk from Ulriksdal station and from there you are in central Stockholm in just 10 minutes and from there most attractions are within walking distance including Gamla Stan. This 3 star hotel is located in the suburbs of Stockholm and was established in 2011. It is a short drive away from the Hagaparken. The hotel is also close to Solna shopping centre, Ulriksdals Castle and Haga Palace. The hotel is conveniently located close to the E4 motorway and offers free parking on site.
The hotel offers a good value for money! The a la carte restaurant Terassen serves Scandinavian dishes from local produce and the Atrium serves a variety of drinks including cocktails and a bar menu. The hotel offers 143 rooms in fresh colours and they all include wireless internet, flat screen TV with cable and a desk.
Dubrovnik / Croatia
#5. Rixos Libertas Dubrovnik Hotel Rixos Libertas Dubrovnik is one of the best hotels in Dubrovnik. A last edition of Rixos Hotels and the first in Croatia. The brand core are commitment to provide outstanding guest satisfaction, luxurious facilities, passion for cuisine and nightlong entertainment.Full service beachfront Rixos Hotel Libertas offers new perspective of hospitality. Contemporary 315 stylish rooms and suits with full five star comfort give unique sense of tranquility. Rixos Libertas Dubrovnik is located in Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic, only 15 minutes walking distance from the historic Old Town. It has very good bus connection with the rest of the city. Driving distance from International Airport Dubrovnik is 18 kilometers or 25 minutes driving. Rixos Libertas Dubrovnik features 3 restaurants and 5 bars with a wide range of culinary tastes from different specialty cousins as well as local and international beverages. In restaurants guests can try cuisine from Mediterranean and Asian countries. Chef can prepare food by guests demand and meet with their expectations. As a part of the entertainment and relax theme hotel has five bars which are Lobby Bar, Lounge Bar, Cigar Bar, Snack Bar, and Night Club, which offer different ambiences and extensive variety of tasteful beverages.
UPTREND SELLING CITIES TOP
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#1. LISBON Lisbon is Europe’s second-oldest capital (after Athens), once home to the world’s greatest explorers like Vasco da Gama, Magellan and Prince Henry the Navigator, becoming the first true world city, the capital of an empire spreading over all continents, from South America (Brazil) to Asia (Macao, China; Goa, India). There are so many things to see and do in Lisbon that visitors have access to a wide array of different experiences. As you walk through Lisbon - whose history spans back thousands of years – you’ll find streets filled with heritage monuments, and characteristic neighbourhoods where the city first developed and can still be experienced at its most genuine level. While you are in Lisbon you must visit: Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower, St. George’s Castle, Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Parque Das Nacoes, Berardo Museum, Madre De Deus Convent, Sao Roque Church And Museum, Portugal’s “National Gallery”.
#2. DUBAI Dubai is extremely well known for its warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage, and the Emirati people are welcoming and generous in their approach to visitors. With year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, fascinating heritage attractions and a thriving business community, Dubai receives millions of leisure and business visitors each year from around the world. Although Dubai is seen as a relatively young destination, it has a fascinating history and a vibrant heritage that offers visitors an intriguing glimpse into Arabian culture. Courtesy and hospitality are among the most highly prized of virtues in the Arab world, and visitors will be charmed by the warmth and friendliness of the people. Dubai’s culture is rooted in Islam, providing a strength and inspiration that touches all aspects of everyday life. While you are in Dubai you must visit: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Al Fahidi Historic District, Souks & Deserts of Dubai, Dubai Museum, Hindi Lane, Wild Wadi Water Park, Madinat Jumeriah and you must do a desert safari.
#3. VERONA Verona, in the Veneto region of northeast Italy, is one of Italy’s loveliest towns, famous as it is the place where William Shakespeare set his play Romeo and Juliet.
“Little Rome”, as Verona was often named during the Roman Period, developed very uickly during the Middle Ages and became a thriving commercial city. It is one of the main tourist destinations in northern Italy, owing to its artistic heritage, several annual fairs, shows, and operas, such as the lyrical season in the Arena, the ancient amphitheatre built by the Romans. Many people consider Verona a more relaxed, pleasant place to visit. The city has been awarded World Heritage Site status by UNESCO because of its urban structure and architecture. Always rich in cultural festivals and social events, the city offers innumerable activities to fill your free time. The Veronese love to get together in the piazzas, unwind in the cafés and walk through the streets of the city. The evenings are always lively and animated and you will find numerous discos, wine bars, cafés and pubs to explore. While you are in Verona you must visit : The Arena, Juliet’s House, Roman amphitheatre, Castello Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Piazza delle Erbe, Lamberti’s Tower, Porta Borsari, Giardino Giusti, Verona Cathedral, San Giorgetta, Basilica of St Zeno, Sant’ Anastasia, San Lorenzo Maggiore and San Fermo Maggiore, Castel San Pietro, Roman Theatre, Archaeological Museum, Juliet’s Tomb and Antonian Fresco Museum.
#4. TOKYO Tokyo is Japan’s capital and the world’s most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and villages west of the city center. Tokyo is the city where tradition meets innovation. Tokyo offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture and dining to its visitors. The city’s history can be appreciated in districts such as Asakusa, and in many excellent museums, historic temples and gardens. Contrary to common perception, Tokyo also offers a number of attractive green spaces in the city center and within relatively short train rides at its outskirts. Despite its popularity as a worldwide landmark and part of Tokyo’s backdrop, Mount Fuji is actually visible fewer than 180 days per year due to clouds and Tokyo’s air dust concentration. While you are in Tokyo you must visit: Tsukiji Fish Market, Akihabara that is famous for its many electronics shops, Koishikawa Korakuen, Imperial Palace East Gardens, Tokyo Imperial Palace,Hama Rikyu, Ginza, Nihonbash, Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo Dome City, Tsukishima, Yurakucho, Marunouchi, Kanda, Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa, Sensoji Temple, Edo-Tokyo Museum, Rikugien Garden, Ueno Park, Tokyo Solamachi, Koishikawa Botanical Garden, Sumida Aquarium and Ryogoku to watch a sumo wrestling.
#5. LOS ANGELES Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second-largest urban area in the nation. It is located in the southern part of the state on the Pacific Ocean. The main hub is the city of Los Angeles, with legendary Hollywood northwest of downtown, the San Fernando Valley to the east, and the inviting beaches of Santa Monica and Malibu to the west. LA is the entertainment capital of the world, a boasting more than 100 museums, and a paradise of good weather. From tourist attractions like the Walk of Fame’s collection of stars ( to career opportunities like those presented in the expanding tech industry, Los Angeles is the place to be. It is the only city in North America to have hosted the Summer Olympics twice. Downtown LA is the largest government center outside of Washington, D.C. Los Angeles has the only remaining wooden lighthouse in the state (located in San Pedro’s Fermin Park) and the largest historical theater district on the National Register of Historic Places (located Downtown on Broadway). While you are in L.A you must visit: Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles Zoo, Pacific Park, Magic Mountain, Hurricane Harbor, Aquarium of the Pacific, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Venice Beach, Getty Center, Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive, The Museum of Jurassic Technology, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, LACMA and Griffith Observatory.
UPTREND SELLING COUNTRIES TOP
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#1. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES With its full-throttle development, iconic skylines of high-rises, and world famous beach resorts the United Arab Emirates has become a favourite for family holidays and city breaks. Landmark tourist attractions such as Dubai’s towering Burj Khalifa and Abu Dhabi’s modern Sheikh Zayeed Mosque, have branded the UAE as an up-to-the-minute luxury destination. For most Western tourists, the UAE offers an environment that is extremely familiar. The malls are extraordinarily modern, filled with virtually any product available in the West. The less well known side of the UAE includes remote, magnificent desert dunes on the edge of the Empty Quarter and craggy, awe-inspiring wadis in the north-east bordering Oman. The eight natural islands off the coast of Abu Dhabi include the spectacular Sir Bani Yas, home to the swanky Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa and around 30 free roaming Arabian and African animal species. Head east through spectacular scenery from Abu Dhabi or Dubai to the resort and former caravan stop of Al-Ain. The resort includes a camel market, zoo and museum containing old and new artefacts and Mesopotamian pottery. The lush oasis village also offers excellent hiking at nearby Jebel Hafeet. While you are in UAE you must visit: Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Jebel Hafeet, Al-Bidyah Mosque, Hajar Mountains, Sharjah Arts Museum, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation, Dubai Museum, Jumeirah Beach, Corniche, Wild Wadi Water Park, Heritage Village, Dubai Creek Dhow Ride and Bastakia.
#2. JAPAN People visit Japan for many reasons including adventure, cultural experience, visiting friends, business, shopping, hobbies, nightlife, intellectual curiosity, entertainment and enlightenment. Japan has around 85,000 temples and 95,000 shrines. Many are wonders of architecture, nature and culture. You may find that they put you in a strangely pleasant frame of mind. Every Japanese city has at least a few temples and shrines. Kyoto has thousands of them. Most visitors spend much of their time exploring Japan’s fascinating urban environment. Tokyo’s architecture, people and culture are worth a look. Other cities such as Osaka, Sapporo, Yokohama and Nagoya are also colossal urban environments. Japanese cities offer an impressive array of nightlife options. Tokyo’s restaurants, bars, pubs, izakaya and clubs are busy every night of the week.Nightlife in Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe and Fukuoka is also worth checking out. The Imperial Palace, the emperor’s resident, is one of the symbols of Japan as a country which is 2,000,000 square meters large in area. This peaceful space suddenly appears in the modern, busy area of Marunouchi near Tokyo Station.
#3. ARGENTINA The country of Argentina is one of the most unique countries in the world in that it offers everything that a tourist could ask for. Located in the southern region of South America in a large, elongated shape, Argentina was sparsely inhabited by a few indigenous tribes before Spain’s colonized it in the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, the country is an independent republic featuring varied landscapes from rich plains to thick jungle, majestic mountains, pastoral steppes and impressive glaciers. With it’s wine, tango, mountaineering, skiing, literature, beef, architecture, you’ll have the one of the most exciting journeys you’ll ever take. The beautiful nature reserve Peninsula Valdis situated near the Patagonian town Puerto Madryn is a prime whale-watching location. From June until December whales can be seen populating these majestic waters. Those heading there in September and October will likely see the forms of many elephant seals basking on the shoreline. The magnificent Iguazú Falls fittingly receive their name from the Guarani Indian word meaning ‘great waters’. Surrounded by the virgin jungle of Iguazú National Park, home to 2000 species of flora and 400 species of bird, the Paraná River divides into 275 separate falls. The highest, the Garganta del Diabolo (Devil’s Throat), reaches 70m (230ft) - one and a half times the height of the Niagara Falls.
#4. TURKEY Turkey is the cradle of cultures and civilizations connecting Europe and Asia and capital of civilizations that have reined the lands of Anatolia for centuries. Proud to possess numerous riches in every corner and territory of the country from east to west and north to south, Turkey is blessed also with a wide range of climatic diversity. One may encounter different climate zones in different areas of Turkey which is comprised of seven geographical regions and experience various climates in one day. Located at the midpoint of the European, Asian and African continents, Turkey has a varied geography rich in mountains, plains, caves, seas and many other natural formations and beauties. All types of sports activities and more specifically outdoor sports can be done amidst a breathtaking nature providing both for adrenaline and entertainment. Turkish culture which has evolved under the influence of various communities over the centuries and spread over the extensive lands of Anatolia attracts the attention for its unique elements. At the crossroads of the East and the West, Turkish culture, from its cuisine to social life, bears the traces of different cultures.
#5. SOUTH AFRICA South Africa is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveller a unique and inspiring experience. Here are the quick facts to get you started. South Africa is fast becoming the adventure capital of the world. There is so much to do in this country that a person needs several visits just to scratch the surface. South Africa has set aside much of the country for the protection of wildlife. The largest and best known reserve is Kruger. Enjoy the sites of Table Mountain National Park, a natural world heritage site and “Natural New Seven Wonder of the World.” Camp’s Bay, nestled just below the Twelve Apostles mountain range, is the perfect chic and trendy beach town to visit. The South African coastline is defined by a series of points and bays, technically logarithmic spiral beaches because of their mathematically determined shapes. So it’s good spot for the surfers. You can swim with the penguins. Swimming with penguins at Boulders Beach on the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town, is a real thrill. Also you can dive with the great white sharks.
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