DECEMBER TRAVEL TRENDS ISSUE
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UPTREND SELLING HOTELS TOP
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Bermen | GERMANY
#1. Intercity Hotel Bremen Intercity Hotel Bremen is a superior, first-class hotel located near the city center, the main railway station and the fairground. This brand-new hotel opened on April 1 2003, so guests are assured of a fresh, state-of-the- art facility. Intercity Hotel Bremen is within 1 km of Am Wall, Bremen City Hall, and Freimarkt. It is also within 10 km of Bremen Cathedral. All 8 rooms for events (6 conference rooms and 2 rooms for meetings), of 28 to 198 m2 in size, which can, in part, be combined with one another by means of variable separating walls, are air-conditioned and are equipped with bundled ISDN lines for rapid data transfer or video conferencing. Wireless radio network (wireless wave LAN) for laptop and PC combine the conference area with rooms on several floors. With SHVS recorder, DVD player, a one-touch panel for central media control the hotel offers you modern, technically optimum equipment. This five-floor hotel features 152 guestrooms, all of which have light, modern decor and furnishings, and include clock radios, desks, direct-dial phones, hair dryers, safes and satellite TV with pay movies. All rooms are covered by wireless Internet.
London | UK
#2. Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel Scheduled for a soft opening on 4 February 2010, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is situated in London’s South Bank, within walking distance of the city’s most iconic attractions, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and the London Aquarium. The contemporary, design-led hotel in London features 1,021 spacious guest rooms, including 54 suites and penthouses, as well as six distinctive dining and entertainment experiences. Ideally located on the banks of the River Thames, our hotel in London is directly opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The hotel is within walking distance of several attractions, including the London Eye, the London Aquarium, the National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall. Our London South Bank hotel is also just five minutes from the Waterloo and Westminster tube and mainline stations.
Amsterdam | NETHERLANDS
#3. Best Western Plus Hotel Blue Square Best Western Blue Square is a stylish hotel located Slotermeerlaan 80 1064 HD, just 4 km from Amsterdam city center. In the immediate vicinity of the hotel guests can visit many attractions and landmarks such as Dam Square, Westerkerk and Royal Palace Amsterdam. It is a 3 star hotel, offering multiple facilities and services for travelers interested in monuments, friendly people and restaurants, serving French and Chinese cuisine during the evenings. Best Western Blue Square hotel is located 15 minutes’ drive from both Amsterdam city centre and Schiphol Airport, which is translated to 8 km. Close by business location is Rai Amsterdam Congrescenter. Best Western Blue Square Hotel is located 8 km from Schiphol (AMS) Airport while Lodewijk van Deysselstraat tram stop is 160 metres far. Haarlem city center is a 15-minute drive away and 15 minutes from Amsterdam city center as well. From Best Western Blue Square Hotel you can check out some of the landmarks nearby such as Anne Frank House, Madame Tussaud’s Amsterdam, Museum Square (Van Gogh Museum/Rijksmuseum) or Czaar-Peterhuisje (House of Peter the Great). ** The Blue Square Hotel is a non-smoking hotel.
Stockholm | SWEDEN
#4. Birger Jarl Hotel Located in Stockholm (Norrmalm), Hotel Birger Jarl is minutes from Stockholm School of Economics and Stockholm Observatory Museum. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of The Church of Adolf Fredrik and Stockholm Public Library. Make yourself at home in one of the 235 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Berlin | GERMANY
#5. Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz Hotel Soaring high over Berlin’s Alexanderplatz, the four-star Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz offers modern, spacious rooms and suites and incredible views of Berlin. The hotel’s city centre location is near major attractions and businesses, making it ideal for business and leisure travellers. The Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz is a short walk from the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Congress Centre, the Pergamon Museum on Museum Island and the TV Tower at Alexanderplatz. Excellent shopping, including the Alexa Shopping Mall and Galeria Kaufhof, is next to the hotel. Standard rooms at the Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz offer comfortable accommodation with high-quality amenities, including marble bathrooms with heated floors, flat-screen television with satellite channels, air conditioning, special rain-effect shower, mini bar and high-speed Internet access.
UPTREND SELLING CITIES TOP
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#1. MADRID Madrid is the capital of Spain, and is home to the Spanish Royal family as well as the Spanish Government. Madrid has a lot of interesting attractions that offer both culture and amusement. The city is full of great monuments, like the royal palace, the Plaza Mayor or the many statuettes, and for people interested in art, the museums Del Prado, Reina Sofia or Thyssen have some of the most fantastic collections of famous Spanish painters like Velazquez, Goya, Picasso or Miro. If you like to be entertained, Madrid has two big amusements parks (including the new Warner Bros park) and there are regular international concerts, big flea markets, parades and other activities going on. Madrid is the ultimate city for nightlife. It’s well known for its vibrant clubbing scene due to its variety and the exciting atmosphere to be found in its bars, pubs, clubs and flamenco halls. Madrid has three art galleries in close proximity called the Golden Triangle, they consist of the Pradowhich has four thousand works of art including Botticelli, El Bosco, Velazquez and Goya. The Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza features works by Renoir and Van Eyck. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia completes the triangle, this gallery houses twentieth century Spanish art including Guernica by Picasso.
#2. EDINBURGH Edinburgh is the inspiring capital of Scotland, where centuries of history meet a vibrant, cosmopolitan city in an unforgettable setting. From the world’s festival capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site to world-class visitor attractions and exhilarating outdoor pursuits, Edinburgh is a must-visit on anyone’s list. Boasting one of the most beautiful and culturally exciting cities in the world, miles of unspoilt countryside and a picturesque coastline, Edinburgh offers visitors an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and adventure A haven of the arts, Edinburgh hosts a range of world famous festivals and events including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe, the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the Hogmanay Street party, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Edinburgh Science Festival to name a few. With events happening throughout the year, the city is a delight for visitors. Galleries, museums and parks abound for anyone left without something to do and the city is considered one of the most picturesque in Europe.
#3. BANGKOK Bangkok is a great place to be where you can relax, shopping and sightseeing. Bangkok welcomes more visitors than any other city in the world and it doesn’t take long to realise why. This is a city of contrasts with action at every turn; marvel at the gleaming temples, catch a tuk tuk along the bustling Chinatown or take a longtail boat through floating markets. Food is another Bangkok highlight, from local dishes served at humble street stalls to haute cuisine at romantic rooftop restaurants. Amazingly, in the midst of this dynamic modern world, Bangkok miraculously manages to preserve its cultural heritage to a marked degree. In the soaring roofs and gleaming spires of the Grand Palace and the city’s many historic temples - Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temple of Dawn and other evocative shrines - the visitor is presented with a picture of classical oriental wonder. In addition, contained within Bangkok’s monuments and sights are treasures of the nation’s artistic and cultural endeavor that typify the land and the people. Ultimately, it is from the people that Bangkok derives its unique flavor. Fun-loving and easy going, the people possess a rare tolerance which imbues the city with a real sense of freedom. It may appear at times hectic, yet what finally comes across is Bangkok’s good natured acceptance of life with all its idiosyncrasies.
#4. DUBLIN Dublin is the capital city of Ireland. Famous for its easy going charm and cultural heritage, Dublin is also the capital of The Craic the art of life. Dublin’s elegant Georgian architecture makes it one of Europe’s most attractive capitals. Dublin is where you’ll find many of the nations treasures, housed in the city’s galleries and museums and is where some of the most important events of Ireland were played out, most notably the Easter Uprising of 1916. Dublin has a renowned history in the Literary and Movie World with celebrated native names such George Bernard Shaw (dramatist, critic & Nobel Prize winner), James Joyce (writer and poet and writer of Ulysses), Oscar Wilde (playwright, poet, essayist & novelist) and Dracula creator Bram Stoker to name but a few. Prominent Hollywood Actors hailing from the city include Maureen O’Hara, Brendan Gleeson, Gabriel Byrne and Colin Farrell. While you are in Dublin you must visit Chester Beatty Library, Dublin City Gallery – The Hugh Lane, Old Jameson Distillery, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway,Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol,Blarney Castle and Cork, Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, St Patrick’s Cathedral and meet the natives: The Dubliners.
#5. 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. Paris is shopper’s dream city. You can find designers such as Chanel, Yves St. Laurent, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier on or near the Champs Elysées. The Boulevard Montaigne, off the Champs Elysées, also houses many expensive boutiques. For budget-minded shoppers, the Monoprix or Prisunic, supply some moderately priced souvenirs. A city as Paris is one that everyone should visit and experience.
UPTREND 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. SPAIN Widely known for Flamenco music and dance, bullfights, fantastic beaches and lots of sunshine, Spain has to offer much more than that. It is - and has been for thousands of years - one of the cultural centers of Europe. It has beautiful cities and towns, offering really old monuments as well as futuristic architecture. Its various regions are all different one to each other, geographically, climatically and even in personality. It is a fascinating country to know and to know more about it. Best known among Spain’s folkloristic traditions are certainly Flamenco and bullfights. You will find bullfights indeed throughout the country, the most popular event perhaps being the “Running of Bulls” during the Sanfermines in Pamplona. But bullfights are part and parcel of any Fiesta. Flamenco, on the other hand, is the musical tradition in the country’s south, in particular in Andalusia. That is where you have to move to see and listen first rate dancing and guitar playing. Also this country famous with its Balearic and Canary Islands which is the home of Palma de Mallorca, Ibıza and Tenerife.
#3. AUSTRIA Settled in prehistoric times, the central European land that is now Austria is known as the country of classical music. Austria, one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations, attracts tourists year-round, and winter is almost as busy as summer in the spectacular mountain regions. In Australia you can rest in Alpine and the other they you can attend a classical music concert at one of the most historical concert places in the world at Vienna. Austria is known with baroque church interiors, concert halls and it’s patisseries. And of course we don’t need to mention it’s wine. While you are in Austria you must visit: The Vienna Hofburg: Austria’s Imperial Palace, Mozart’s Birthplace, The Emperor’s Tomb: Hofkirche and the Museum of Maximilian I, The Spanish Riding School, The Styrian Armoury , Kitzbüheler Horn, Melk Benedictine Abbey, Krimmler Ache, Medieval Burg Hochosterwitz, Stephansdomand Kunsthistorisches Museum.
#4. MALAYSIA Malaysia is one of the most desired countries at Asia with its many highlights. Malaysia is a bubbling, bustling melting-pot of races and religions where Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live together in peace and harmony. This multiculturalism has made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise and home to hundreds of colourful festivals. The many different regions, each with their own characteristic features, make this country the perfect destination for tourists. It is a great destination for backpackers, for groups, couples and families with children. Every now and then new attractions are discovered in Malaysia; existing attractions are upgraded or renovated regularly One of Malaysia’s key attractions is its extreme contrasts which further add to this theme of ‘diversity’. Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden houses built on stilts while five-star hotels sit just metres away from ancient reefs. Rugged mountains reach dramatically for the sky while their rainforest-clad slopes sweep down to floodplains teeming with forest life. Cool highland hideaways roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves.
#5. THALIAND Thailand is a wondrous kingdom, featuring Buddhist temples, exotic wildlife, and spectacular islands. Along with a fascinating history and a unique culture that includes delectable Thai food and massage, Thailand features a modern capital city, and friendly people who epitomize Thailand’s “land of smiles” reputation. Sixteen million tourists fly into Thailand each year. Thailand can be divided into three seasons: “hot” season, rainy season, and “cool” season, though Thailand’s geography allows visitors to find suitable weather somewhere in the country throughout the year. There are five regions of Thailand: North, Northeast, East, Central, and South, which are divided into 75+1 provinces, each geographically distinct from the others; each Thailand province contains unique cultural, historical, and natural attractions. From traditional Buddhist festivals and Thai new year celebrations to spectacular national parks and an array of land, sea, and air activities, Thailand is a wonderland of festivals, attractions, and activities. Thailand is a place for everyone that you can spend several days snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and rock climbing around southern Thailand’s Phan Nga Bay, then explore the temples and ruins of historic Ayutthaya, before finishing up in Bangkok with world class shopping and sightseeing.
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