NOVEMBER TRAVEL TRENDS ISSUE
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UPTREND SELLING HOTELS TOP
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Rome / ITALY
#1. Rimini Hotel Rimini Hotel is located in an historical building (aged 1800) which has been completely redecorated.For more than 50 years Rimini Hotel has been known for the kind reception and warm atmosphere. The efficiency of the staff and the quality of services rendered will guarantee you a pleasant stay. On the fifth floor you will find the bar and the breakfast room with panoramic view on the Basilica of the Holy Heart of Jesus. The hotel has special agreements for the guest with many restaurants (from traditional roman cooking to classical “pizza”) all around the area; also the guests will benefit of special terms in a nearby private garage for their comfort. Rimini Hotel located in the very centre of Rome, at a stone\’s throw from the Termini Station, between the archeological area and the University, “La Sapienza”, you will find the Hotel Rimini. The hotel is minutes away to fine dining, shopping and entertainment.
Las Vegas / USA
#2. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Hotel 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. It is a 4 star resort and casino excellent for leisure or business travelers. 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. McCarran International Airport is at 2.2 km / 1.4 miles away from the hotel. To get around the city there is a bus stop right next to the hotel and Mandalay Bay Tram which connects the Excalibur hotels and Luxor. 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.
Amsterdam / NETHERLANDS
#3. Golden Tulip Amsterdam West Golden Tulip Amsterdam West is a stylish hotel located in the capital of Netherlands, Amsterdam. The hotel is close to Van Gogh Museum, Vondelpark, and The Heineken Experience. It is a 4 star hotel which offers nice accommodation and good location making it a suitable choice for any kind of travelers, whether you’re in town on business or leisure. Golden Tulip Amsterdam West is situated on Molenwerf Street of Sloterdijk Area, in the western part of Amsterdam, being close to many attractions and public transport stations. Depending on where you are traveling from there are two major airports close to the hotel, one is Schiphol International Airport at 10.3 km away and the second is Rotterdam The Hague Airport at 55.1 km away. To get around the city there are several public transport stations a few minutes of walking distance from the hotel, the Sloterdijk Railway Station on Admiraal de Ruijterweg Street and Kingsfordweg Street.
Istanbul / TURKEY
#4. Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center Enjoy a prime location in the beautiful city of Istanbul, with the city’s wealth of history, culture, art and entertainment on your doorstep, Bosphorus nearby and Ataturk International Airport only 30 minutes away. State-of-the-art facilities and versatile meeting spaces also make Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center an ideal destination for both business and leisure. It is in Istanbul’s Sisli district; close to leisure attractions like Nisantasi and Taksim as well as business areas such as Levent and Maslak. The Bosphorus is only a 5-minute journey via the tunnel between Bomonti and Dolmabahce, while Ataturk International Airport is a only 30-minute drive away.
New Orleans / USA
#5. Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel Close proximity to historic district Designed for the corporate traveler Elegant design and dÊcor Ideal accommodations for families Ideal accommodations for business functions. Hilton New Orleans Riverside is located near the beach in New Orleans’s Downtown Warehouse Arts District neighborhood and close to Riverwalk Marketplace, Woldenberg Park, and Lafayette Square. Additional points of interest include Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Jackson Square. Dining options at Hilton New Orleans Riverside include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include 2 outdoor swimming pools. Also located on site are indoor tennis courts, a health club, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility.
UPTREND SELLING CITIES TOP
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#1. PUNTA CANA Punta Cana is the name of a region in the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic. Covering about 420,000 m2 (approximately 1,100 acres), the region is home to a coastline of sandy white beaches and to a “town” of the same name. Punta Cana is famous for its beaches, upscale hotels and great golfing. Located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana offers its guests scenic beach views, water adventures and family friendly conveniences. You can grab your snorkeling gear and explore the coral reefs up close, or, if you’re advanced, team up with a certified Scuba instructor and dive in a little further. Not that those who want to stay dry need to look elsewhere. Punta Cana’s championship golf courses, world-class hotels and delicious food offer endless opportunities for entertainment. In Punta Cana, you can find the perfect setting for the vacation of your dreams, from family fun to champion golf to endless days at the beach.
#2. WARSAW Warsaw, nurturing over 400 years of pride as a capital, is Poland’s largest city and an economic, political, and cultural centre. Warsaw is a city full of astonishing contrasts and it never ceases to amaze with its magnitude of dimensions and themes, which are there to be discovered, absorbed and understood by the inquisitive. Warsaw is among the greenest metropolises on the continent, with Europe’s wildest river flowing through the center of the city. During World War II Warsaw was reduced to rubble, nonetheless the city was brought back to life and continues to flourish Paradoxically, Warsaw’s Old Town is only 50 years old. After World War II it was proudly and laboriously reconstructed to its present form. In 1980 it was placed on the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. The historic Praga district, which for decades was in the shadows of cultural life, is going through are revitalization process and is becoming the ‘promised land’ for artists and an oasis for creative endeavours. An actual rooftop garden has been cultivated atop one of the largest university libraries in the capital. While within the historic walls of Łazienki Palace on the Lake, you can listen to hip-hop and the ever-present Fryderyk Chopin, where the famous composer himself used to play. Everyone will find fun, exciting and entertaining ways to spend time in Warsaw. And wondering around the city will also help to understand the multitude of contrasts and variety that define this spectacular city.
#3. DUSSELDORF Düsseldorf is the bustling Rhine metropolis in the heart of Europe with much to offer residents and visitors. The city is famous for its nightlife, carnival, events, shopping and for fashion and trade fairs like the Boot Messe (one of the world’s best trade fairs for boats and watersports) and Igedo (world leader in fashion). Every year, more than 4 million people visit the Kirmes fun fair which runs for 9 days in the summer. Culturally, Düsseldorf is known for its academy of fine arts, its pioneering influence on electronic/experimental music (Kraftwerk). As a city by the river Rhine, Düsseldorf is a stronghold for Rhenish Carnival celebrations. Every year in July more than 4.5 million people visit the city’s Largest Fair on the Rhine. The city centre’s many shopping arcades. Schadow Arkaden, Sevens, Kö Galerie and stilwerk offer a winning combination of quality and variety, as well as plenty of space. Düsseldorf also prides itself on its theatres, concert halls, art galleries and places of historical interest, as well as its magnificent parks and gardens. The museums and the acclaimed Düsseldorf Arts Academy add to the city’s reputation as a hub of culture, and every four years the international art world turns its attention to Düsseldorf for the Quadriennale with its high-calibre exhibition programme.
#4. MIAMI Miami is one of the state’s – and the world’s – most popular vacation spots. Miami was named for the Mayaimis, a Native American tribe who lived in the area until the 17th or 18th century. The Mayaimis took their name from Lake Okeechobee, which was called Mayaimis or “big water”. Miami area offers multiple enticements for everyone: The trendy nightlife of South Beach, bejeweled by the eye candy of the Art Deco district. The bustle of Calle Ocho and the highly caffeinated energy of Little Havana. The plush hotels of Miami Beach and the historic hideaways of Coral Gables. The lures of deep-sea fishing and golf and tennis. Major league football, basketball, hockey and baseball. Boat shows and auto racing. Art festivals and outdoor food and wine extravaganzas. An international airport and the world’s busiest cruise port. The Miami area offers all of this - and so much more. Miami has more than 800 parks and is the only city in the United States that is bordered by two separate National Parks – Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park. With more than 800 buildings, Miami Beach’s Art Deco district is home to the world’s largest collection of Art Deco Architecture.
#5. 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.
UPTREND SELLING COUNTRIES TOP
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#1. SWEDEN Sweden is one of the homelands of the Germanic ethnicity and culture. The Goths, the Suevirs and the Norses (Vikings) all trace their origin back to Sweden (as well as Norway and Denmark for the latter). A significant portion of Sweden lies within a zone (called the ‘auroral oval’), where solar particles collide with gases in the earth’s atmosphere to create colourful ribbons of light known as the northern lights, oraurora borealis. Sweden have an affinity with nature, probably because most have access to a countryside cottage and spend as much time there as they can foraging for mushrooms and berries, taking a dip in a lake, relaxing with family and friends and enjoying an unspoiled environment. Sweden does its culture, heritage and arts proud throughout the country with cultural events, heaps of important historical sites, museums, art galleries and concert and theatre venues. Stockholm,Gothenburg and Malmö are the big hitters in terms of concentration of culture, heritage and arts events and sites in Sweden, but there are other fantastic places in the country to see Sweden’s past, present and maybe even future.
#2. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Dominican Republic is the second largest and most diverse Caribbean country, situated just two hours south of Miami, less than four hours from New York and eight hours from most European cities. Known for our warm and hospitable people, Dominican Republic is a destination like no other, featuring astounding nature, intriguing history and rich culture. The #1 destination for golf in the Caribbean and Latin America, Dominican Republic delights visitors with 25 designer golf courses amid breathtaking coastlines with mountain backdrops and lush green fairways. With so many beautiful natural settings like romantic waterfalls, breathtaking coasts and idyllic accommodations, Dominican Republic is a top destination for weddings and romance. Many world class-resorts and hotels also cater to meetings and incentive groups who flock to Dominican Republic for excellent, friendly service and dynamic meeting venues. Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Samanรก, Puerto Plata, La Romana are among the top destinations of Dominican Republic. Dominican Republic offers a fantastic combination of environments to capture your imagination and refresh the soul. And with eight international airports, paradise has never been easier to explore. We invite you to discover our breathtaking island sanctuary and create memories that will last a lifetime.
#3. BRAZIL The Federative Republic of Brazil is simultaneously South America’s largest country. 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. GREECE Greece is one of the world’s most popular destinations with ancient and modern attractions such as museums of the ancient and Byzantine eras and archaeological sites and cities, all of them historical monuments which have inspired modern education and culture around the world. While you are in Greece you trace the footprints of Greek history from the Paleolithic Era to the Roman Period in the hundreds of archaeological sites, as well as in the archaeological museums and collections that are scattered throughout the country. Greece is the ideal place for city tourism. Discovering the soul of a Greek city is much more than a quick tour around its monuments and sightseeing. Greek cities are full of possibilities, easily accessible and visitor friendly around the year, offering a great sum of modern facilities and choices. Greek cities combine excellent conference facilities with unique museums, archaeological sites, shopping and nightlife. Greek Islands as famous as it’s history especially Mykanos which know as the capital of colorful entertainment and shows.
#5. 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.
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