OCTOBER 2016 TRAVEL TRENDS ISSUE
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Bologno | ITALY
#1. Aloro Suit Hotel With a stay at Alloro Suite Hotel in Bologna (Exhibition Center), you’ll be convenient to EuropAuditorium Theater and BolognaFiere. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Aldini Valeriani Sirani. At the Hotel Alloro you will find comfort courtesy and tranquillity as well as efficiency and practicality. Rooms and Junior Suites with their services are the strong point of the hotel. Airy and comfortable they are designed to ensure maximum comfort and they are constructed with echo-compatible materials. In the morning the balanced lighting that helps you wake up gently the appetizing smells of breakfast and the opportunity to sample the natural goodness of organic food are the best way to greet the morning sun. Quality a rich selection and an attentive service will help you navigate through a pleasant day. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Utah | US
#2. Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn Hotel Best Western Ruby’s Inn is located in Bryce Canyon City, Utah. The inn is near Queens Garden Trailhead, Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill, and Bryce Canyon National Park. It is a 3 star hotel which offers comfortable accommodation in an amazing setting. The place is suitable for both leisure and business travelers. Best Western PLUS Ruby’s Inn opened its doors in 1916, welcoming tourists around the world ever since. It is a member of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program and a part of the Best Western Chain Hotels. The inn is situated on South Main Street of Bryce Canyon City, north from Bryce Canyon National Park. Nearest airport is Cedar City Regional Airport at 82.7 km / 51.4 miles away. From the airport the hotel offers free transportation to the hotel. To get around the city and to the park, there is a shuttle service from the inn. Also you can rent a car or a bike.
Stuttgart | GERMANY
#3. Wyndham Airport Messe Hotel The exclusive business hotel Wyndham Stuttgart Airport Messe is situated directly at the trade fair centre of Stuttgart and just a few metres from Stuttgart Airport. The perfect transport connections of our hotel in Stuttgart are ideal for business travellers who want an uncomplicated journey and flexible accommodation. Our Stuttgart Hotel has 229 spacious rooms as well as professional business services and modern conference facilities. There are sufficient parking spaces at the hotel. Business travellers appreciate our Stuttgart hotel’s professional business services and modern conference facilities: 7 function rooms with daylight, modern technology and professional and dedicated event support are provided as standard. The wellness area of our Stuttgart hotel with a steam bath and sauna invites you to relax. Sporty guests work out in the hotel’s fitness area. Fine regional cuisine awaits you in the hotel restaurant.
Reykjavik | ICELAND
#4. Fron Hotel Fron Hotel is a pleasant accommodation location in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik. In the immediate vicinity of the hotel there is Rejkyavik City Hall and National Museum of Iceland. It is a 3 star hotel which offers comfortable accommodation for couples, families, and friends who want to visit the city, and for those on business purposes. Fron Hotel is situated on Laugavegur Street, close to the city center of Reykjavik and the airport. The surrounding area is known for its variety of restaurants, cafes, shopping, culture, and arts. The hotel was offered the Certificate of Excellence 2014 by Trip Advisor. Getting to the hotel is really easy as the Reykjavik Domestic Airport is just 1.6 km / 1 mile away. For walks around the city or tourist explorations, there are several bus stops next to the hotel. Alternatively, you can rent a car/bike, or travel by foot. Staying at Fron Hotel you are close to most of the attractions in the city such as: National Cathedral, Reykjavik Pond, Reykjavik Free Church, University of Iceland, Reykjavik Harbor, Hallgrimskirkja Church, Solfar, Reykjavik City Hall, Harpa, Volcano House, Elding Whale Watching, Klambratun Park, and Hofdi House.
Istanbul | TURKEY
#5. WOW Airport Hotel The WOW Airport Hotel is a popular airport located hotel. If you wish to travel to the sights of Istanbul then the metro offers easy access to the historic city centre which is about 16km away.
WOW Airport Hotel & Convention Centre is located opposite Ataturk Airport and next to the CNR Expo Centre. WOW Airport Hotel draws attention with its closeness to the important points of Istanbul. Our hotel is just a few minutes away from the shopping malls such as Galleria, Marmara Forum, Capacity, Airport AVM, Flyinn AVM, Carousel, Star City and A Plus Ataköy AVM as well as important sea centers such as Ataköy Marina, Bakırköy Port. Being in the center of the liveliest trade and life centers of both Turkey and Istanbul, WOW Airport Hotel waits its guests with its comfort and quality. The CNR Metro station is within a short walk of the WOW Airport Hotel
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#1. GUANGZHOU Guangzhou is the largest city in the Pearl River Delta. It’s a leading commercial and industrial city. Business people by the hundreds of thousands attend the Canton Fair every year. Being an excellent port on the Pearl River navigable to the South China Sea, and with fast accessibility to Hong Kong and Macau, the city serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center in Guangdong area. Guangzhou is especially prosperous in commerce, tourism, dining, finance and real estate. For travelers, the city shows much attraction through its famous sights such as the Five Ram Statue in Yuexiu Park, Pearl River and White Cloud Mountain. Many tourists enjoy new attractions and old museums/temples and a mild climate. A huge amusement park/zoo called Chimelong is now Mainland China’s number 1 theme park. While you are in Guangzhou you must visit Chen Clan Academy (Guangdong Folk Art Museum), Shamian Island, Temple of Six Banyan Trees, Sacred Heart Cathedral of Guangzhou, Zhenhai Tower (Yuexiu Park), Beijing Lu Pedestrian Street, Shangxia Jiu Lu Pedestrian Street, Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.
#2. PUERTO PLATA On the Dominican Republic’s northern Amber Coast, Puerto Plata is surrounded by mountain ranges, a two-mile crescent of powdery amber sands, and the sparkling waters of the Atlantic. Puerto Plata is aptly named for the silvery hues of its natural harbor. Here, the infectious rhythms of Caribbean music can be heard all around! Playa Dorada, a gated resort area of all-inclusive hotels situated by an 18-hole golf course boasts more than two miles of gorgeous shoreline. Cabareteis a cool, hip coastal village located just 25 minutes from Puerto Plata. The area is known as the world’s kite boarding and windsurfing capital. Beaches are the single greatest attraction in and around Puerto Plata. Its tourist zone includes a stretch of golden sand beaches estimated at around 300,000 square meters. Eleven kilometers of beach, reaching from Cofresi to Sosua are being developed into the needs of the most demanding traveler. The main beach for Puerto Plata is Long Beach, located just to the east, along the Malecon.Playa de Long Beach is the public, urban beach for Puerto Plata. Both Confresi and Costambar beaches are located west of Puerto Plata, and are now dominated by luxury resorts. The beaches in and around Puerto Plata are fronted by coral reefs, so you can dive and snorkel when the tides are good. In the vicinity of Puerto Plata lies Playa Dorada (golden beach), the beach has an amazing 24 km (15 miles) of white sand. Up and down the coast are other beaches like Cabarete, Boca de Cangrejo, Cano Grande, Bergantin, Playa de Copello, and Playa Mariposa. To the west of Puerto Plata is a favorite, the shaded Guarapitao Beach.
#3. BOSTON From the charming cobblestones of Beacon Hill and revolutionary landmarks of the Freedom Trail, to the iconic grounds of Harvard University and Fenway Park, Boston is a treasure trove of Americana. Fun if by land and fun if by sea, Boston is an ideal destination for your next vacation and we’re here to help! Explore diverse neighborhoods, enjoy an eclectic array of performing arts, shop in chic boutiques and high-end malls, fall into a foodies paradise, find the perfect hotel, and discover the true essence of Boston USA, a cosmopolitan hub where tradition and innovation interact everyday. The City has a wealth of museums, with everything from The Museum of Fine Arts to the Boston Fire Museum. Boston is perfect for kids! The New England Aquarium, Museum of Science, Harvard Museum of Natural History, The Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum and the Boston Children’s Museum are family favorites. For art lovers, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are iconic institutions with great masters on display.
#4. 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”.
#5. 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 quickly 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.
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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. 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.
#3. AUSTRIA From the Alps in the west to the vineyards in the east, mighty river valleys to gorgeous cities, Austria has all you need for a memorable vacation. Austria is the home of the he classical music with famous operas and the composers throughout the history. It has the two famous cities Salzburg and Vienna which are famous with the opera house’s, concert halls. And Austria was home to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Joseph Haydn, Franz Schubert, Johann Strauss and Johannes Brahms. Beside that Austria has the most stunning natural beauty and their food is without equal. Austria’s wine regions are both beautiful and easy to visit. In fact, once you step off the plane in Vienna, you have already arrived in one of the world’s most unique wine regions. The Styrian capital is well-known for its medieval city center and modern architectural highlights, with rolling hills lined with vineyards, orchards & bright pumpkin patches right outside the city. More than 100 years of skiing tradition, true Austrian alpine hospitality and exquisite gastronomy make the Arlberg region to one of a kind. Enjoy a perfect winter getaway!
#4. 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.
#5. 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.
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