MARCH TRAVEL TRENDS ISSUE
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UPTREND SELLING HOTELS TOP
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Las Vegas | US
#1. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is a deluxe hotel and casino situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is close to Bellagio Fountains and the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The resort’s initial name was Circus Circus, but it changed into Mandalay Bay Group a few months after its opening in 1999. The hotel is entirely made of glass and has a golden appearance due to the gold leafs used on windows. Mandalay Bay Resort is located on Las Vegas Boulevard S, in Paradise area, minutes away from the airport. From the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino you can visit Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay, Bellagio Casino, Bellagio Fountains, MGM Grand Garden Arena, The Cosmopolitan Casino, Bali Hai Golf Club, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas Convention Center, The rollercoaster at New York Hotel, and many more on Las Vegas Strip.
New York | US
#2. Pennsylvania Hotel Pennsylvania Hotel is a budget-friendly hotel located in New York, USA. In the immediate vicinity of the hotel are the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden. It is a 2 star hotel which offers comfortable accommodation in a great location making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers. Pennsylvania Hotel is a 26 story building which opened its doors in January 1919 welcoming tourists all around the world ever since. It is intelligently situated on Seventh Avenue in Midtown Area of Manhattan, right across the street from Pennsylvania subway station and many tourist attractions in the city. Depending where you are traveling from the hotel is served by three major airports: LaGuardia Airport at 10.4 km / 6.5 miles, Newark Liberty International Airport 17 km / 10.6 miles, and JFK International Airport. From each airport there are several public transport ways, and taxis. To travel around the city right outside the hotel is a subway station (Pennsylvania Station) and everywhere you go there are taxis or public transport stations.
Puerto Plata | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
#3. Riu Merengue Hotel The ClubHotel Riu Merengue (All Inclusive 24h) is located in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and is surrounded by an impressive view of the mountains and a lush and natural environment. This is the perfect scenario to have some unforgettable vacations. The ClubHotel provides of all necessary installations so that you can enjoy of some relaxing holidays and forget the noise of the big cities. You will find a swimming pool with fresh water, a solarium terrace, a gym and the wellness center “Renova Spa” with different kinds of treatments, massages and sauna. In the Dominican Republic you can find all kinds of international food, but if you want to take advantage of your stay in this marvelous destination to taste the Dominican gastronomy, delicious in taste and particularly in colors, you can taste a big variety of flavors and aromas since in the Dominican cooking are mainly used fruits and vegetables. In the restaurant’s buffet or in the thematic restaurant you will find an endless menu and recipes that are prepared by the chefs of the complex every day.
London | ENGLAND
#4. Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot Hotel The 3 star hotel is a suitable choice for guests visiting the city but also for those on business purposes offering comfortable services and lodging. Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot is a 5 story building intelligently located in the city center of London. The cozy hotel is close to several tourist attractions in the city such as British Library and Dickens House and next to a bus station so getting around the city is quite easy. The closest airport to the hotel is Heathrow International Airport situated 18 miles away. From the airport there are several taxis, buses, and subways which can take you to the hotel. If you want to travel around the city there are multiple public transport station near the hotel.
St Petersburg | MOSCOW
#5. Solo Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge Solo Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge meets international requirements in regard to first-rate accommodation and equipment. Sokos Palace Bridge has an opportunity to organize business events on different levels. The assembly hall can seat 350 persons; several conference rooms are intended for private meetings. You can both rest and divert yourself at the hotel.
The Aqua Zone (pools and saunas) will be closed for renovation between 04/04/2016 and 15/04/2016. The fitness centre and Thann Day Spa & Salon will remain open during this time. Solo Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge is located on peaceful Vasil Island. It’s just a short distance from the unique city spa to many of the city’s sights. For example, it’s just 200 m to the shores of the Neva, 600 m to Nevski Prospekt and the State Hermitage Museum.
UPTREND SELLING CITIES TOP
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#1. KUALA LUMPUR Kuala Lumpur is city with a magical blend of East and West and a unique city for tourism that offers first class attractions, entertainment and shopping facilities. It is a metropolis with a big central business district with many tall skyscrapers, many international renowned hotels and numerous luxurious shopping malls. Kuala Lumpur has not forgotten it´s old heritage. Here you can see some of the world’s most breathtaking modern skyscrapers, inspired by the unique style of Malay architecture, next to some colonial buildings, which means that the city also retains much of its old character and local colour. While you are in Kuala Lumpur you must visit: Petronas Twin Towers and Menara Tower which are the most magnificent buildings in the world. Wonder the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, Merdeka Square and the Masjid Jame Mosque, museums and the Orchid Garden. Surrounded by a beautiful park, green lawns and ponds the King´s Palace, Istana Negara one of the places you must visit.
#2. HONG KONG Hong Kong is a vibrant city, and a major gateway to China. It is a fusion with the rich blend of cultures . That’s why Hong Kong has its unique character. In Hong Kong you can see Christian churches, Buddhist & Taoist temples side by side. Even it’s a modern skyscraper; concepts like feng shui are taken very seriously. Most of the population can speak English so you will never have problem with the communication. Hong Kong is a shopping paradise which brings together all the world famous brands. Shopping malls, department stores, and boutiques cluster around the island. While you are in Hong Kong you must see Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, you must go to Victoria Peak and see the breath taking city view from top of it, drink tea in a traditional tea house, try a dim sum and pay a visit to Lantau Island where you can see the world tallest bronze giant Buddha monument.
#3. FLORENCE Florence is the art capital of Italy. It is a city which bustles with industry and craft, commerce and culture, art and science. Florence’s museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. Cimabue and Giotto, the fathers of Italian painting, lived in Florence as well as Arnolfo and Andrea Pisano, renewers of architecture and sculpture; Brunelleschi, Donatello and Masaccio, forefathers of the Renaissance, Ghiberti and the Della Robbias, Filippo Lippi and Angelico; Botticelli, Paolo Uccello and the universal genius of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries, and the library of San Lorenzo is a magnificent exhibition of Michelangelo’s architectural genius. Florence also is the most important city in Tuscany, one of the great wine-growing regions in the world. So wine testing is a must here. While you are in Florence you must visit: Piazza del Duomo, Galleria degli Uffizi, Il Gelato Vivoli, Santa Croce, Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Cappella Brancacci, Santa Maria Novella, Galleria dell’Accademia, Cappelle Medicee, Palazzo Pitti.
#4. PHUKET Phuket is an island paradise in southern Thailand only a short Challenge from Asian capital cities: Bangkok (1 hour), Singapore (1.5 hours) and Hong Kong (3.5 hours). Phuket is renowned for its miles of sandy white beaches, the azure waters of the Andaman Sea and warm Thai hospitality. The activity in Phuket City is nearly around the clock. In the early morning, stoic monks take to the streets on their daily alms rounds and the fresh market buzzes with restaurant owners buying ingredients for the day’s meals. Non-stop bustle characterises the daytime, and lasts well into the evening. Nights are reserved for enjoying good company, whether at a restaurant, a disco, a quiet bar, or a combination of all three. The nicest sandy beaches are all on the west coast, the most popular ones being of course Patong, Karon,Kata, Kamala and Bangtao, but some are still peaceful in the northern part: Naithon, Maikhao and Haad Sai Gaew. The East coast is covered by mangrove in the north and rocky in the south at the exception of few hidden beaches such as Laem Ka. The east coast offers beautiful view on the nearby islands. Thalang Road in the city center has applied to be a UNESCO heritage site with the many Sino Portuguese mansions and shophouses, including some jewels such as the ‘Baan Chinpracha House Museum’, ‘China Inn’, the Thai Hua Museum and the recently renovated ‘Blue Elephant Restaurant’. The second biggest town is Patong Beach.
#5. BRUSSELS Brussels city is is the capital and largest city of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union (EU) and headquarters for NATO. Apart from its famous chocolates and beers there are many other attractions. It is a centre of European culture, officially nicknamed ‘the European Village’, with almost 90 museums, beautiful parks, fascinating walks, trendy restaurants and bars. The streets of Brussels feature art and architecture created from an unmistakably Belgian point of view that cannot be replicated. This beautiful city is a center for fashion, art, and Belgian culture.
In Brussels you must see: Grand Place, Town Hall, The Royal Palace, Manneken Pis, Coudenberg, The Royal Saint Hubert Galleries, Atomium, Centre Belge de la Bande Dessiné Centre Belge de la Bande Dessiné, The Belgian Comic Strip Centre, Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Koekelberg Basilica), Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudula, Place du Grand Sablon and Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts.
UPTREND SELLING COUNTRIES TOP
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#1. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES The United Arab Emirates is a modern and dynamic country which is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula. 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. UAE also has an another famous face which includes remote, magnificent desert dunes on the edge of the Empty Quarter. The UAE has the most advanced and developed infrastructure in the region. Since the 1980s, the UAE has been spending billions of dollars on infrastructure. Dubai and Abu Dhabi is the most known cities of this federation. While you are visiting UAE you must visit Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Al-Bidyah Mosque (the oldest mosque in UAE), Dubai Museum, Dubai Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark Admission at Atlantis The Palm, Ferrari World, Sharjah Arts Museum, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation.
#2. MEXICO Mexico is bordered by the United States to the north and Belize and Guatemala to the southeast. When you are in Mexico you will see that the ancient cities and the modern cities are inside each other.The capital city, one of the largest cities in the world, is built directly over an entire ancient city. Mexico is a country where the next desert dune gives way to heavenly beaches like one of the world most beautiful beaches Cancun. Mexico welcomes over twenty million visitors every year because it’s a place for everybody from a bag packer to a luxury seeking guests. You can be snorkeling on a tropical beach in the morning, exploring ancient ruins in the afternoon, sipping coffee in a quaint colonial city in the evening and receiving a massage at a chic spa the same night. This country is home of one of mystical tourist destinations of the world with its pyramids, temples, ceremonial palaces and ancient cities. The huge pyramids of Teotihuacan near Mexico City, the Mayan city of Tulum, near Cancun and Monte Alban which is just a few miles from Oaxaca are all easily accessible from major tourist areas. Chichen Itza near Merida is the most famous, and the best restored Mayan city, and should be included in any vacation itinerary that includes Merida or Cancun, if at all possible.
#3. BRAZIL The most densely populated parts of Brazil are in the south-central regions, which include major urban conglomerates like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. High season is one week before Christmas until Carnaval (February or early March.) This is the most popular time to travel. The festivals during parts of this time period are unforgettable while all the towns and resorts are bursting with vacation travelers. Visiting Brazil in September through November promises summer weather. Brazil has a big variety of cultural sites, architectural wonders and natural highlights. Rio de Janeiro boasts some of the countries finest museums, and the different areas within the city add to a packed and fulfilling vacation. At the same time, Brazil maintains within its borders three major natural highlights: The Amazon, The Pantanal, and Iguazu Falls. Such varied and unique attractions bring tourists from all over the world to Brazil. The world’s best beach is Baia do Sancho, in Brazil. It is found in the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, just over an hour by air from Natal. Here, 21 islands form a marine park that draws divers from far and wide to see green and hawksbill turtles, whales, lemon and reef sharks, clownfish, anemones and parrotfish. Being home to the Amazon Rainforest, many other such natural wonders, cultural attractions and historical remnants makes Brazil a fascinating tourist destination and home. And it is the Host Country for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
#4. THAILAND 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.
#5. CANADA Canada is a country, consisting of ten provinces and three territories, in the northern part of the continent of North America. Canada is an immense country. It is very diverse in its people, its landscape, its climate, and its way of life. However, Canadians do share the same important values which are pride, a belief in equality and diversity and respect for all individuals in society. Canada has many national parks which you have to experience. You can discover cultural traditions at a historic site, or stroll along Confederation Boulevard in Canada’s Capital region, home to many national treasures, green spaces and waterways. There are more than 950 national historic sites in Canada; of these, 167 are administered by Parks Canada. In Canada, many different cultural and ethnic groups live and work together in harmony and tolerance. Canada’s diversity is encouraged by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the Canadian Multiculturalism Act. While you are in Canada you must see: Horseshoe Falls (Niagara Falls Canada Side), Quebec Province, The CN tower which is located in Toronto, New Brunswick & Nova Scotia and British Colombia & The Canadian Rockies.
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