JUNE 2016 TRAVEL TRENDS ISSUE
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Sydney | Australia
#1. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel With a stay at Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel in Mascot, you’ll be connected to the airport and minutes from Kogarah Golf Course and Cahill Park. This 4.5-star hotel is within close proximity of George Hanna Memorial Museum and Marrickville Metro. Make yourself at home in one of the 318 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks. Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and a television in the lobby.
St. Petersburg | Russia
#2. Nevsky Hotel Grand The biggest hotel of “Hotels on Nevsky” Association consists of 116 rooms and 5 suites. the hotel was opened in 2004. It occupies 7 floors, the main facade faces Bolshaya Konuyshennaya street. Subway stations “Gostiny Dvor” and “Nevsky Prospect” are within a 5 minutes walking distance. The Hermitage, Palace Square, the Neva, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Russian museum, the Summer Gardens and Field of Marsare just 10-15 minutes walking distance. There are cafes and restaurants, antique souvenirs shops near “Nevsky Hotel Grand”. Subway stations “Gostiny Dvor” and “Nevsky Prospect” are within a 5 minutes walk. The Hermitage, Palace Square, the Neva, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Russian museum, the Summer Gardens and Field of Mars are 10-15 minutes walk.
Osaka | Japan
#3. Swissotel Nankai Osaka Swissotel Nankai Osaka is a 3 star hotel offering its guest a comfortable accommodation experience in Namba, Osaka. Being in the heart of the vibrant district of Namba, you will be close to many great entertainment opportunities. Swissotel Nankai Osaka is a great place for those who are on a tight budget, too. Thanks to its modern amenities, Swissotel Nankai Osaka provides its guest with all the comforts of a home in the rooms and in the public areas. You can find Swissotel Nankai Osaka at 5-1-60 Namba Chuo-Ku Osaka, 542-0076 Osaka. It’s situated in Namba district. When you book your hotel rooms at Swissotel Nankai Osaka, you’ll be close to many popular attractions in Osaka such as Namba Grand Kagetsu and Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. Swissotel Nankai Osaka is also located nearby Nankai Railways Namba Station. You can access directly to Kansai International Airport, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe using the train. Osaka is one of the most dynamic cities in Japan, and if you want to explore the Japanese spirit, this lovely historic city is the right place to do it. Swissotel Nankai Osaka is also located in the most preferred district of Osaka in terms of entertainment.
Oslo | Norway
#4. Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo is located right in the city centre and offers 37 floors, giving breathtaking views of Oslo and the Oslo Fjord. This is truly an international hotel, combining high levels of luxury with traditional Scandinavian hospitality and efficiency. The hotel can offer 673 brand new rooms, 2 restaurants and 3 bars, and a delicate and comfortable lobby area. Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo received the Nordic eco label, The Swan Label, in 2003. The hotel meets the world\’s strictest environmental requirements on energy, water, chemicals and waste. Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo is the largest hotel in Scandinavia and the first Radisson SAS hotel to receive this recognition. The lobby shop at ground level offers newspapers, magazines, chocolates and souvenirs. Radisson Blu Plaza Oslo is located in the city centre, our hotel is easily accessible from the nearby Central Railway Station where the Airport Express Train arrives and departs every 10 minutes, and is close to Oslo Spektrum, Oslo’s grand arena, and the new commercial district. The centre of trade, culture, fine and varied dining, and entertainment, Oslo enjoys a sophisticated cosmopolitan atmosphere. Oslo offers the fresh and beautiful delights of the Oslo Fjord with its outstanding scenery and medieval ruins that stand witness to the passing of time.
Monte Carlo | Monaco
#5. Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel Fairmont Monte Carlo is a luxurious hotel located in the beautiful Monte Carlo, Monaco. In the immediate vicinity of the hotel travelers can check out the Japanese Garden, Casino Square, and Salle Garnier. The 4 stars hotel is a nice option for anyone who is in town on business purposes, visiting the city, or just passing through. Intelligently situated on Avenue des Spélugues of the famous Côte d’Azur, the hotel offers amazing views over the sea and the city. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is the nearest airport to the hotel situated 19.2 km / 11.9 miles away. From the airport you can rent a car, come by taxi, or with the helicopter to get to the hotel. By staying at Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel you can visit some of the landmarks nearby such as Monaco Harbor, Le Metropole Shopping Center, Grimaldi Forum, Casino Monte Carlo, Japanese Garden, Promenade des Anglais, Casino Square, Le Nouveau Musee National, Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, Prince’s Palace, Vieux Monaco, Monaco St. Nicholas Cathedral, Place du Palais, Salle Garnier Opera House, The Private Collection of Antique Cars of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III, Circuit de Monaco, Saint Paul’s Church, Musee Naval de Monaco, Jardin Exotique, and more…
UPTREND SELLING CITIES TOP
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#1. MILAN Milan is the second biggest industrial city of Italy with many different industrial sectors. It is a magnetic point for designers, artists, photographers and models. Milan has an ancient city centre with high and interesting buildings and palazzos, which is why so many people from all over the world want to see the city of glamour. Milan is where culture grows and evolves are dynamic places, made not only to excite visitors, but also to attract talent and knowledge and to arouse interest and curiosity. Leonardo’s Last Supper, Mantegna’s Dead Christ, the cartoon for Raphael’s The School of Athens, Caravaggio’s Basket of Fruit, Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini and Piero della Francesca’s Montefeltro Altarpiece; masterpieces of Italian and international art from every century enrich the museums, churches and buildings of the Milanese metropolis. While you are in Milan you must visit the world’s most famous opera house La Scala, Duomo di Milan,Brera Art Gallery, Santa Maria delle Grazie Church, Musei del Castello, Museo Archeologico di Milano, The “Leonardo da Vinci” Science and Technology museum, Inter and Milan A.C. Museum, Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace).
#2. BUDAPEST Often described as the “Little Paris of Middle Europe”, Budapest is famous not only for the monuments reflecting its own 1,000-year-old culture, but also for the relics of others who settled here. Remains from both Roman occupation and much later ruled by the Turks can still be seen in the city. After the Ottoman Empire the union with Austria has a particular influence on the city’s form and style. Budapest has two sides, Buda and Pest, stretching along the banks of the Danube. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has listed the view of the Danube embankments and the Buda Castle District - which is one of the most beautiful and romantic parts of the city of Budapest - as a World Heritage site on the 11th of December, 1987. Both the Pest and Buda embankments of the Danube streching from the Liberty Bridge all the way up to the Margaret Bridge, the area encompassed by the Chain Bridge and some of the buildings belonging to the Technical University, the Gellért Bath, the Gellért Hill with the Statue of Liberty and the Citadel, the Castle of Buda, the Baroque churches and Turkish baths of the so-called Water Town - these are all parts of the World Heritage today. Buda has a historic castle district offer medieval streets and houses, museums, caves and Roman ruins. The dynamic Pest side boasts the largest parliament building in Europe, riverside promenades, flea markets, bookstores, antique stores and café houses. While you are in Budapest Castle Hill, Buda Royal Palace, Fishermen’s Bastion, Gellért Hill, The Chain Bridge, Margaret Island, Parliament, St Stephen’s Basilica, The Great Synagogue, Andrássy Avenue, Opera House, Vajdahunyad Castle, Hungarian National Museum, Hungarian National Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, House of Terror, and The Budapest History Museum.
#3. CHICAGO Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. It is a huge vibrant city and a metropolitan area which is well known for house music, blues, jazz, comedy, shopping, dining, architecture, and fine cultural attractions. Chicago’s extensive parklands, including 3,000 hectares of city parks attract an estimated 86 million visitors annually. As a multicultural city that thrives on the harmony and diversity of its neighborhoods, Chicago today embodies the values of America’s heartland-integrity, hard work and community and reflects the ideals in the social fabric of its 77 distinct neighborhoods. Explore amazing Navy Pier, and discover the thrilling rides, activities, dining, shopping, museums, and cityscape views that make it the top destination in the Midwest. Don’t miss special events like Winter WonderFest and other festivals, huge expositions showcasing flowers, sailboats, art, and toys - to name just a few, and dazzling summertime and holiday fireworks.
#4. ZURICH As a «metropolis of experiences» by the water, with a magnificent view of the snowcapped Alps on the horizon, Zurich offers a unique mixture of attractions – over 50 museums and more than 100 art galleries, international fashion labels and Zurich designs, and the most flamboyant and lively nightlife in Switzerland. Zurich is a vibrant hub of culture and business. Over the centuries, the region has developed from a small Roman customs post into a world-renowned tourist destination. Lenin, Gottfried Keller and Heidi Johanna Spyri have all lived in Zurich and helped shape the city and its history. The most important sights such as the Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse, Grossmünster church and Lake Zurich are all based in Zurich’s town center. Culture lovers will enjoy a visit to the museum, Opera House, Schauspielhaus (municipal theater) or Tonhalle (concert hall). While you are in Zurich you must visit Zurich Tonhalle, Zurich Opera House, Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse, Grossmünster church, Lake Zuric,Schauspielhaus (municipal theater), Tonhalle, Museum Rietberg, Paradeplatz, The Kunsthaus Zurich, Niederdorf and Bahnhofstrasse.
#5. GOTHENBURG Gothenburg’s location in the heart of a region that has the highest population density and strongest industry in Sweden. Gothenburg offers a massive choice of first-class restaurants, cosy pubs, bargain shopping, theatres, museums and events to suit all tastes. The archipelago of Gothenburg stretches along the coast like a string of pearls. You don’t have to travel far from the city to find charming villages, stunning nature and beaches. Seal safaris, sea-fishing and boat excursions are just some of the activities available here. A shopping spree or visit to the museum on the very same day as you plunge into the salty sea or paddle across a glittering lake. Nature is always around the corner and the distances are short. You can easily travel on public transport from cafés and city attractions to cliffs or green forests in no time. While you are in Gothenburg you must visit: Gothenburg Museum of Art,old city hall, go on a day tour of the Gothenburg archipelago, take a waterside city tour, buy shrimps at Feskekôrka and you must taste the local cuisine.
UPTREND SELLING COUNTRIES TOP
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#1. 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.
#2. CROATIA Croatia is a Central European and Mediterranean country, bordering Slovenia in the west, Hungary in the north, Serbia in the east and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the south; the country also has a long maritime border with Italy in the Adriatic Sea. Historical heritage, natural beauty and a pleasant climate make up the framework which, together with high quality accommodation, gastronomic excellence and a rich supply of activities and entertainment, enables Croatia to attract the modern-day tourist. Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and also the largest city in the country. It is situated in the north-west of the country, along the Sava River with a population of almost one million inhabitants. It is the political, economic, cultural and scientific centre of Croatia. Croatia is home to world famous Plitvice Lakes National Park, the jewel of Balkans: Dubrovnik and Hvar Town.
#3. SAUDI ARABIA The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia’s geography is diverse, with forests, grasslands, mountain ranges and deserts. The climate varies from region to region. Temperatures can reach over 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the desert in the summer, while in the winter temperatures in the north and central parts of the country can drop below freezing. Saudi Arabia gets very little rain, only about four inches a year on average. The culture of Saudi Arabia is a rich one that has been shaped by its Islamic heritage, its historical role as an ancient trade center, and its Bedouin traditions. Saudi society has experienced tremendous development over the past several decades. The Saudi people have taken their values and traditions – their customs, hospitality and even their style of dress – and adapted them to the modern world. Saudi Arabia has a unique architectural heritage that has developed over the centuries. Historically, building designs and materials in Saudi Arabia were dictated by the climate, geography and resources available. For example, builders in the central areas preferred adobe for its malleability, availability and insulating qualities. In western Saudi Arabia, stone and red brick were common, while Jeddah’s builders used coral from the Red Sea.
#4. CHINA China is a vast country with the greatest-number and variety of attractions. It is situated in eastern Asia, bounded by the Pacific in the east. The third largest country in the world, next to Canada and Russia, it has an area of 9.6 million square kilometers, or one-fifteenth of the world’s landmass. The Chinese border stretches over 22,000 kilometers on land and its coastline extends well over 18,000 kilometers, washed by the waters of the Bohai Sea, the Huanghai, the East China and the South China Seas. The Bohai Sea is China’s only inland sea. Travellers often want to see both China’s ancient and modern culture. Beijing and Xi’an offer the best way to explore the imperial and revolutionary past; Shanghai presents a glimpse of the future. Besides, you may go to visit Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Guilin, Lijiang, Jiuzhaigou, Sanya, Tibet or Xinjiang. Shenzhen and Guangzhou are well-known coastal cities with fast economic development; Hangzhou and Suzhou boast beautiful water towns, lakes and gardens as well as favorable climate; Guilin, Lijiang and Jiuzhaigou are famed for unique natural scenery, and characteristic ethnic minorities’ culture; Sanya in Hainan Province makes you enjoy the charming tropical scenery; Tibet has mysterious religious beliefs, vast grasslands and highest mountains; and Xinjiang attracts visitors by its various ethnic minorities and numerous historical relics along the Silk Road.
#5. CYPRUS Cyprus is rich in history and culture, and full of wonderful experiences just waiting to be enjoyed. Few feelings can compare to that of sinking your toes into warm sand… of the sun kissing your skin, and your senses taking in the fresh, salty breeze and the endless views of glittering blue waters. Cyprus is a small island with a long history and a rich culture that spans 10,000 years, making it one of the oldest civilisations in the Mediterranean - as evidenced by the many fascinating cultural sights, museums, monuments and galleries. Situated at the crossroads of three continents – Europe, Asia and Africa - the island’s unique geographic position has played an important part in its turbulent past since antiquity. Its Prehistoric Age inhabitants were joined 3500 years ago by the Mycenaean Greeks, who introduced and established their civilisation, thus permanently instilling the island’s Greek roots. Many other cultures followed thereafter, including Phoenicians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Romans, Franks, Venetians, Ottomans and British, who all left behind visible remnants of their passage, and have thus created a mosaic of different cultures and periods. Cyprus’ idyllic scene is one that can be enjoyed for the most part of the year on the island of Cyprus, and one that offers a myriad of experiences, from the total relaxation of sunbathing with drink in hand, to the thrill and challenge of trying a new water sport.
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