PARK MAGAZINE

JAN. 2019

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Welcome

On behalf of the entire staff we would like to welcome you and make your stay as relaxing as possible.

We value that you have chosen our hotel and we will do our utmost to ensure that your overall experience at Park Hotel & Spa is comfortable and unforgettable.

Your satisfaction is our foremost priority and that is why if there is anything we can do to make your experience at Park Hotel & Spa more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to contact any member of our staff or me personally.

We wish you a pleasant stay!

Panagiotis Kolokathis General Manager

Park Hotel & Spa Park Hotel & Spa was built and constructed with a specific purpose which was to accommodate any kind of guests by providing the most comfortable condition for a family vacation, honeymoon or even a business trip. Built with materials of the highest quality to ensure the safety of its guests and designed with a significant yet unique style. Its location is the definition of perfection while on a short trip to Skopje or a longer holiday stay you will be near everything you may need to make your journey a memorable one.

To start off, the city’s center is a 10min walk from the hotel. In the center you will find the monumental and symbolic Stone Bridge which connects the modern Macedonian Square to the antic Old Bazaar. Park Hotel & Spa’s rooms always have an amazing view which makes people’s experience even more beautiful. On one side you have the Vardar River emitting a calm atmosphere while on the other side you have the Skopje City Park which gives a feeling of tranquility and joy. You can not only choose the view of your room but you can also choose what kind of

room.

More specifically, Park Hotel & Spa offers guests five rooms specially tailored based on their given names. You have the Business Room which can only be defined as wonderful! Then there is the Superior Room which has that Jazzy feeling the moment you open the door. The Executive Suite is made for fabulous people, such as it is. De Lux Suite can not only make you feel like a star but can also help you imagine the stars and the Junior Suite is designed like a well-orchestrated symphony, pleasant for the eyes, magnificent for the ears.

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Best places to visit while on

a short trip in Skopje are close by and can be very eventful. To start off, the nearest from the hotel is the main square which consists of the monumental and symbolic Stone Bridge. The Stone Bridge goes across the Vardar River and connects the Macedonian Square, in the center of Skopje, to the Old Bazaar.

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hen in the city center feel free to visit the city’s museums such as: The National Archeology & Ethnology Museum, The Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art, The Holocaust Memorial, and The Cultural Museum of The City of Skopje. If you want to experience the traditional part of Skopje then you should definitely visit the Old Bazaar where you can find a couple of antique shops and small cafés while walking on the ‘Kaldrma’ roads or as they are known to foreigners, ‘Sampietrini’, and visiting the historical landmarks such as: Church of the Ascension of Jesus, Daut Pasha Hamam, Bezisten, Suli An, Kursumli An, Kapan Han, St. Demetrius Church, and the biggest landmark of all, The Skopje Kale.

If you have more time to visit additional places then the Skopje Aqueduct would be just the place, an historical monument which symbolizes the age of the land and what the ancient civilizations left behind. However, from all of these the best place for sightseeing and experiencing the city from above is the Millennium Cross which is located on Vodno mountain and is visible every time of the day making it the ultimate symbol of Skopje.

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What to visit Macedonia is rich in culture and has many magnificent places.

One of those places is Vevcani Springs, one of the most famous springs in the country. They are located at the Jablanica mountain which go through the village of Vevcani. The springs are above 900 meters sea level and in 2012 they were declared as a protected area. It is a perfect place for nature enthusiasts, a place which has been adjusted as a picnic area and has three churches that are open for visits,

as well as having magnificent springs which have lights underwater

giving

it

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magical view. If you are more of an adventurer then Ohrid is the perfect city to visit. Not only can you visit one of the oldest and most well-preserved historical monuments in the country, but you can also take advantage of the Ohrid lake and go kayaking or canoeing. If you are more into ancient ruins then Stobi would be just the place for you. Stobi is considered to be one of the most famous archeological sites in Macedonia. It used to be known as the ancient town of Paeonia which was later conquered and turned into the

capital of the Roman province of Macedonia. Coincidentally, Stobi is also the name of one of the most famous wineries in the country. The Stobi Winery is located in the wine region of Tikvesh with approximately 12.000 hectares planted in that region. For every interested individual and wine enthusiast the Stobi Winery offers a private wine tour which should be booked prior to visiting the premises.

FUN FACTS

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LANDLOCKED COUNTRY With no direct access to the sea Macedonia is a landlocked country in the Balkans.

ONE-QUARTER OF THE POPULATION LIVES IN THE CAPITAL More than 500,000 people live in the Macedonian capital of Skopje.

That’s about one-quarter of the total population of about 2.1 million.

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MILLENNIUM CROSS One of the world’s biggest monuments, the Millennium Cross with a stunning height of 66 meters stands tall on the Vodno Mountain in Skopje.

MAVROVO LAKE This lake is the largest artificial lake in Macedonia. It lies at an altitude of over 1,000 meters. What is even more interesting is the half submerged church which is located in the middle of the lake.

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LAKE OHRID It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe! It is believed to be 4 million years old, 940ft deep and contains around 200 endemic species!

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Skopje Nightlife Nightlife in Skopje is always vibrant and

relaxation. One of the best locations in

active. Weather is not an issue and cafes/

the city is only minutes away from the

bars are always full. There are a lot of

hotel. Brick Eat is very well known for

places to choose from, casual, formal, a

its relaxing atmosphere with live music.

specific theme, whatever you are in the

The meals prepared are as unique as the

mood for. The best representation of a

place itself. The combination of great

country or city is through its cafĂŠs since

food with calm live music is beyond

people very often use them to relax

perfection when it comes to enjoying a

after a hard day, gather with friends or

night out that will be remembered for

just have a relaxing coffee as a form of

many years in the future.

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Best of Macedonia Winter season in Macedonia is magical. The mountains in Macedonia are perfect for skiing, snowboarding or any other winter activity/sport.

The fresh air helps in maintaining a healthy body additionally, the atmosphere and feeling of the mountains during the winter also helps in maintaining a sane and healthy mental state. The Popova Shapka ski resort is over 1,780 meters above sea level and is one of the most famous ski resorts in the country. Many people visit the resort during the weekend since it is easily accessible by car and not far from the capital city. The National Park of Mavrovo is also known for its ski resort as well as for its wonderful lake which lies at an altitude of 1220 meters and makes for a beautiful view during the winter. Both ski resorts are an hour away from the hotel by car. They are perfectly suitable for a one-day trip or a weekend trip. The roads are very accessible and the mountain roads are always kept clean during snow season.

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Healthy

lifestyle

Healthy lifestyle

Running is one of the preferred activities for people who visit Skopje and people who live in Skopje, it is an easy activity to do and enjoy with a lot of benefits health wise. A person that wants to pursue this kind of activity does not have to be equipped with any kind of expensive gear; the only things that are needed for a successful run are a pair of good running shoes.

People prefer running because of the wonderful weather and the calming view which the river Vardar has to offer. The most popular running path in Skopje is by the river Vardar, the path is especially designed for cyclists and runners. Even if you are not a runner the path is perfect for a long and healthy walk which of course is good for your whole body and mind. This is an age where people are mostly concerned with remaining fit and running definitely contributes to how the body feels and looks as well as the mind`s wellbeing.

Park Hotel & Spa is a big fan of running and all kinds of sport activities. Located by the most popular running path in Skopje, Park Hotel & Spa is always supporting sports events like “Wizz Air Skopje marathon” - the biggest sports event in Macedonia “Business run” a running event that has team building character, “Skopje run 10km” etc.

While staying at Park Hotel & Spa don’t miss the opportunity to take a walk or run by the river Vardar.

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Healthy lifestyle

The spa helps send more oxygen and distribute the nutrients throughout the body and cells which as a result improves blood circulation. Arthritis and muscle spasms are quite problematic in everyday life, especially when trying to get your beauty sleep. A spa treatment helps relieve pain caused from such conditions. In many cases the spa is the best solution for any kinds of chronic pain, it also stimulates our lymphatic system which helps eliminate toxins. It allows the body to regenerate and helps release Serotonin which of course enhances the “feel good” feeling.

The spa is well-known for exfoliating skin and providing regeneration of skin cells, it moisturizes the skin and helps get rid of stretchmarks and scars over time. Almost every person nowadays has problems with cellulite, a massage treatment is the best and the most effective treatment for any kind of level of cellulite however, results are only achieved when in the hands of experienced masseurs. The caring touch of a skilled masseur’s

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hands on our bodies benefits beyond the physical that is why Park Hotel & Spa has professional and very skilled masseurs who can provide a variety of massages depending on your body’s needs.

At Park Hotel & Spa only natural unrefined materials are used which are carefully crafted to heal and refresh your senses and take you on a journey into an inner world. The spa is equipped with professional massage and therapy parlors and beauty salons; bath & sauna; a pool majestically decorated with the finest Murano glass – a place that can refresh and pleasure your body, mind, and soul.

A perfect balance of the body and soul.

Reserve a relaxing spa treatment after a long day.

Try a series of spa treatments and uncover the fantastic Thai experience.

Healthy lifestyle

Maderotherapy Unique massage techniques with fastest and most effective results

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Healthy lifestyle

Maderotherapy is a very effective treatment that uses more than 10 different anatomical wooden elements by administering a series of repetitive and frequent movements to an area, which results in the removal of cellulite. By applying those movements in an area of the body the lymphatic system gets stimulated which in turn frees it from accumulated fat and cellulite. The treatment is a 100% natural and not only reduces cellulite but completely removes toxins as well, this in turn stimulates the body to burn fat faster. This treatment is known for its benefits, it relaxes the body and mind while toning and tightening the skin and muscles, it stimulates the lymphatic system, accelerates the metabolism and eliminates toxins. However, most importantly, it is a non-invasive procedure that reduces cellulite.

Park Hotel & Spa is a licensed and certified center for maderotherapy, it offers a wide range of therapeutic techniques which help reduce tension, improve body and mind, and reduce cellulite. Book your massage and see the effects for yourself. You will feel rejuvenated immediately!

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Healthy lifestyle

Eating healthy Eating healthy is not something that should be taken lightly. In a time where healthy eating has become more and more expensive and complicated many people neglect their diet automatically causing harm to their wellbeing. A healthy diet consists of different fruits and vegetables and in some cases the taste is not pleasant for many however, there are meals that are healthy and delicious at the same time, you just need to be a professional to create them. Weight loss is the main concern for many individuals, many unhealthy products such as pills and medication have been created to control weight. The easiest solution however, is a healthy diet which not only regulates weight but also reduces cancer risks, manages diabetes, prevents strokes and heart problems, and keeps bones and teeth healthy. If you want to have a healthy diet but do not have the time to maintain it then Fitness Park is here to help. Fitness Park can help anyone create healthy habits and it even has a Healthy Bar which can help in that direction. The meals are not only healthy but they are tasty as well. Healthy can also be delicious!

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Foodie

FOUR is a unique restaurant with a rich selection of quality food. The ambience is suitable for everyone and can make any bad or difficult day a relaxing one. FOUR offers a different international menu each month as a chance to familiarize its guests with different cuisines around the world. The most wellknown specialties of a country are presented each month and are prepared by experienced and very qualified master chefs. FOUR also offers Sunday Brunch, a dining trend which has been practiced and perfected by FOUR over the years. Brunch is known to give you brainpower and maintain a healthy weight. It helps pack on nutrition instead of kilos and the main advantages of a brunch is that you do not have to wake up early, brunch is always served after a goodnights sleep. During brunch socialization is inevitable that is why FOUR invites everyone to come for a weekly brunch with a rich offer of foods and drinks.

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Albanian Taste On the 28th of November, the event “Albanian Taste” was held for the first time in Macedonia.

An amazing mix of dishes and cultures marked the event “Albanian Taste”, which was held for the first time in Macedonia. The event is a successful project of the Dynamic agency, which has been held so far in Austria, Kosovo, Albania and Switzerland, and as of this year also in Macedonia. The first host of the Albanian taste was Park Hotel & Spa. The unique and modern interior of the hotel’s restaurant was the right choice for an

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event of this type. Seven traditional Albanian dishes, five top chefs from Kosovo, Albania and Macedonia, including Chef Faruk Neziri, Chef Perparim Babalija, Chef Sokol Prenga and Chef Armand Kikino, a whole team of professionals and the master chef of restaurant FOUR, Lefteris Dalagiorgos,

shared their experiences and prepared delicious traditional specialties. The best Macedonian wines additionally enriched the table and the taste of the carefully selected menu.

Among the guests who attended “Albanian Taste� and enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere, traditional Albanian flavors and the quality Macedonian wines, was the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, Talat Xhaferi, the Deputy Mayor of the City of Skopje Enver Maliqi, Mr. Izet Mexhiti, Mr. Valon Saracini and Fatos Reka, the Albanian ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia, were present as well.

The event was supported by Park Hotel & Spa, Western Union and Neptun.

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Try the best and most delicious specialties at Four restaurant located at Park Hotel & Spa. With a variety of meals and drinks Four offers excellent service, different cuisines and fantastic glass view.

Taste the best the city has to offer. www.parkhotel.mk four@parkhotel.mk +389 2 551 51 73

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Park Hotel & Spa can provide complete catering services

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which includes not only food and beverages but also tableware such as cutlery, glassware, serving dishes and other useful items for practical as well as decorative purposes. We have designed a wide choice of menus that you can choose from.

Catering services at Park Hotel & Spa are able to handle any kind of event be it at home or in a specific setting/ area. The employees who conduct the catering services are ready and at your service throughout the celebration, and are trained to provide only the best service available.

Choose Park Hotel & Spa and make your event worth remembering!

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Transportation Whether you like to arrange your transportation from the airport or visit some attraction, Park Hotel & Spa offers its guests a VIP vehicle service. Our professional drivers can take you anywhere you want to go.

Whether we should pick up from the airport or somewhere else, we will get you to the Park Hotel & Spa in a timely and luxurious manner. This Limo experience will provide you with maximum comfort, that will keep you relaxed and recharged for sure.

Cycling for a lifetime, yet never getting enough of it.

That’s how we like to define our cycling experience.

You can use our Bikes to explore the city, landscapes, panoramas, routes and local characteristics, or just take a relaxing ride in the city park or by the river Vardar. Start your incredible journey by finding the destination that’s right for you.

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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Aleksandra Tanevska HR Specialist

Violeta Kolevska Chambermaid

MAY

JUNE

Zlate Bonevski Maintenace Ilija Ocedovski Bartender

Marijanka Ilieva Steward Mirjana Stevkovska Chambermaid

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

Aldin Gjerlek Driver

Zoran Kochev Waiter

MARCH

Dunja Balaban Fitness Receptionis Zlate Ilijevski Procurement

APRIL

Martin Denkovski Receptionist

JULY

AUGUST

Marina Kochovska Pastry chef

Mark Alvin Valencia Bartender

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Predrag Andrievski Waiter Hajrula Hajruli Driver

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Emilija Stamenkovska Waitress

OUR This is our master chef Leftheris Dalagiorgos, who has 17 years of experience. His great passion for cooking motivates him constantly to improve and innovate in the way of preparing various specialties and delicacies. Colleagues describe Eleftheris as energetic, positive and a constantly smiling person. Our Master Chef adores to cook seafood.

Leftheris, thank you for all the irresistibly delicious delicacies that you have prepared here.

Martina is one of our newest members in the team, who in a very short time managed to fit in perfectly. Knowledgeable, kind and responsible, she always serves guests with a smile.

Nazmie has been part of our team for almost a year and yet perfectly plays her role. Nazmie is one of the “culprits” for the impeccably clean rooms of the hotel and for the first positive impression of our guests. Always in a good mood, she will help you with everything you need during your stay.

Meet our masseur Kostadin Toseski. A graduated physiotherapist who has 6 years of experience in a spa center and really loves his profession. Koki is a professional masseur who has mastered all kinds of massages e.g. relaxation, sports, Swedish, anti-stress and others. For the cold days ahead he recommends the deep tissue massage that increases blood circulation and warms the whole body.

Trajanka Vatikj works at FOUR’s kitchen. She is pastry chef and responsible for the perfect and tasty desserts. Trajanka has 4 years of experience and every day surprises us with something new. She loves to make all types of desserts, but her favorite dessert from our menu is the Mozart cake.

S TA F F Zoran Cvetkovski is the supervisor and responsible for the laundry at our hotel. He has been with us from the very beginning and has taken great care for the seamlessly clean sheets, towels, and even the wardrobe of hotel guests as well as residents of Park Residence. Zoran works with a professional and trained team that is at your disposal every day.

Meet one of the most positive people in our team Nikola Jovanovikj.

Communicative, cheerful and always in a good mood in serving our guests.

Nikola has 6 years of experience and he is successfully managing every challenge he faces. If you are not sure what to try from our menu, Nikola will help you choose.

Fatime works as a receptionist at our fitness center. Fatime has been a part of our team for over a year. When visiting Fitness Park Fatime is the first person you will meet. Kind, friendly and always in a good mood, she will answer all your questions and requests related to the fitness center

This is Tanja, our receptionist. Her positive attitude and warm-hearted welcome are the first things you see when you step into our hotel. She is highly organized, patient and an excellent listener. Tanja is always here to help to any of your needs. Thank you Tanja, you are doing an excellent job!

Meet one of our six professional masseurs from Thailand. Praphada is the youngest on our team butyetshe always shows her expertise, and her empathetic and caring nature towards every client. Her specialities are all kinds of Thai massages and also a tailored range of remedial and relaxation massages.

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Meetour ourpeople locals Meet Ivana IvanaAtanasovska Atanasovska Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist Ivana Atanasovska is a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist and a personal fitness trainer.

She is certified by the International Sport Science Association in Fitness Nutrition and holds a Certificate in Exercise Physiology (The Athlete’s Body in Motion) from the International Olympic Committees’ Athlete Learning Gateway. She also holds several certifications in the fields of Anti-Doping - Coach True Certification (WADA - World Anti-Doping Agency), UKAD (United Kingdom Anti-doping) Accredited Advisor, Certificate in Doping: Sports, Organizations and Sciences - University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

Ivana is a personal trainer at Fitness Park.

You can follow Ivana’s story and the tips she shared with us.

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1. When did you actively start getting involved in sports?

I have an older brother and together as young children our parents enrolled us in sports activities.

One of our grandfathers was a professional boxer at the time, while the other one - a football player, so we might have inherited some characteristics from them. In general, we played sports from basketball, tennis, volleyball, to swimming, and generally we were energetic kids who had always been physically active. Unfortunately, we may not have had the proper conditions to continue professionally with sports but sports and that passion for sport, or energy, whatever you may call it, has always been and remains a part of our everyday life.

2. When did the desire of getting professionally involved in fitness occur?

I’ve always dreamed of becoming a professional athlete. I have always admired the top athletes when watching the Olympic Games on TV, for the hard work and time invested, for the discipline which is developed as a trait in the athlete and their character.

While in most sports, there is an age limit to when you should start practicing so as to achieve viable results, with fitness it’s a little different. In my opinion, although fitness requires long years of dedication and discipline, time and sacrifice and at the same time represents eternal learning, improvement, development and exceeding the results from training to training, a directed improvement of body composition and patient work towards materialization of the visualized image. This is what especially attracted me to fitness. My beginnings were quite spontaneous, and I could say quite expected. Like most girls in high school, I wanted to improve my physical appearance, I wanted to lose some weight and tone up, so I enrolled in a fitness club. At that time, I lacked continuity, but the belief that I could achieve everything I believe in and want from myself, was never lacking - it was always there. All of this, in a way culminated after the completion of my Master’s Degree in Sports Management.

I was given the opportunity to work as an intern at the European Olympic Committees EU Office in Brussels, where after such an incredible experience I realized that I am a person who was created for much more than just office work. I want movement, I realized that I wanted to move devotedly by myself along the fitness path, thus giving an example and motivation for other people to believe in themselves, to help them make progress and change their lives by practicing a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and healthy eating.

3. What is your greatest motivation and how do you motivate the rest?

What motivates me the most, and in a way is my way of thinking - is the fact that life is so short and unpredictable, none of us can be sure of what is waiting for us tomorrow, and knowing that it would be sad not living/ doing /being the things we love in this life.

That thought pushes me every day.

It’s never too late. All we really need is an awareness of who we really are inside, to be honest in front of ourselves, and when we have that, the courage and the motivation to chase after our dreams comes by itself. And it does not let you go :)

All the above mentioned goals themselves imposed different dietary practices in accordance with the goal I had. However, these practices of nutritional manipulation and restrictions could easily turn into developing unhealthy habits and behaviors which also reflect on the quality of life and health in general. Having faced that myself as well, I decided that I no longer want to perceive fitness that way, and that I no longer wish having a restrictive approach towards food and dieting. Balance is the most important thing for me, both in life and nutrition. I have always given off the impression of a strict person, although I have always been most rigorous and tough towards myself, but with time and experience, this has changed a lot. I let it change. I learned to let me and the things around me be more as they are, and I got in a place where I realized that the line between discipline and imperfection is precisely the place where I want to be.

So, I tend not to have a precise regimen. I just consider nurturing my body every day with a good balance of all the macro and micronutrients that feels good and works for me. That’s it.

5. How does one of your individual trainings look like?

4. What is your food regimen?

To be honest, in this aspect I have done many experiments on myself.

I tried and have been on various diet regimens, as there were periods when I had different goals related to my physique, whether it was to lose weight, increase my muscle mass, and improve my body composition in general.

Training always starts with a short warm-up and stimulation of the blood circulation with a focus on the muscle groups that will be the subject of the specific training.

I practice 5-6 times a week, however, I prefer weight training which I distribute over days to different muscle groups, and I complement the same with cardio training.

A warm recommendation from me is also stretching the muscles after the end of a workout.

6. How does your ordinary day look?

I am a huge nature enthusiast, and mornings are my favorite part of the day. I start the

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day with a cup of coffee in the yard early in the morning, when all is still peaceful and you can feel the freshness of the new day, I think about what I want to do and achieve during the day. After breakfast, the daily professional duties begin, and after the end of the working day, my training follows.

I spend all my free time with my loved ones.

7. What advice would you give to people who want to take care of the shape of their body and those who are starting now?

It’s never too late. No matter how far you are from your goal and how far that which you want to achieve looks, do not give up. Do not let yourself be a victim of the circumstances, accept and love yourself completely and take responsibility for your own life. Honesty, time, and dedication always pay off and come to light.

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Meet our guests

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Park Hotel & Spa, as a supporter of art and its development, strives to support a growing number of cultural events in the country. This time it supported the new monodrama “Kiro” dedicated to the football field star Miroslav Kiro Blazevik. It was a great pleasure to have a special guest in the hotel who was the main character and author of the monodrama of Tarik Filipovik.

We had the honor of talking to him about his first impressions of the monodrama, his stay at Park Hotel & Spa and in Macedonia.

1. Welcome to Park Hotel & Spa. What is the reason for your visit to Macedonia?

I have a tour with my mono-comedy, monodrama, in four Macedonian cities and here we are stationed in Skopje, at Park Hotel & Spa. It’s really fun, I like the hotel so much that I rejoice every time I return to my room.

In total I’m on tour for 8 days.

3. Can you give us more details about the performance, what are the impressions of the audience so far?

I played this monodrama in Bitola at the Comedy Festival for the first time, for the second time now I was in Bitola, it all went well. I can especially distinguish the performance in Skopje, it was great, quite a night to remember. Wonderful audience, I experienced it somehow specially and emotionally. I have acted in front of many more people, but it was something special in Skopje, I have to admit, I really enjoyed it and I hope it will be repeated on the next occasion.

4. You have acted in many plays and series, in which role do you see yourself the most and what role is especially dear to you?

There are more, for example the series “Bitanga I Princeza”, a generation series. I do not know if you’ve watched it, the new generations watch it now as well and it`s similar to the series “Friends”, it and another series which we are working on “Konak kod Hilmije”, a great series, I think it will leave a deep impression on the audience, and in the theater I have many roles, let’s say that I enjoyed playing Marko Antonio in “Julius Caesar” the most.

5. Playing in a show in front of people is a rather stressful and difficult job, how do You experience it, and how do you prepare before a show, do you have a special routine?

2. How do you like staying at Park Hotel & Spa? I have only praises for the hotel, everything is in an excellent style. I visited the spa center as well, in the restaurant for breakfast and lunch, everything made with style, with taste, that is, to my taste. I really cannot say that something is missing, the service is great, I’ll really be sorry when I leave.

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I have some discipline, I know when I have to have lunch, 4-5 hours before the show and, I’m really disciplined for that. I do not want to go to the theater too early, I come 40 minutes before the start, so there will be no annoyance while waiting. I separate 10 minutes before the start for a little, mini calming and resetting, nothing special.

6. Have you ever forgotten your lines during a performance or have you ever had an unexpected situation, and how do you manage those moments?

for some time. This is a parallel career and it has brought me many things, but it has also taken away. Many directors have told me that they want to give me good roles, especially

When it comes to that, I’m gifted with really good memory. Not only I don’t forget my text, but I remember other actors’ texts as well, which is why I am the one to remind those who will forget their lines. I think this happens as a result of my father’s lessons when I was a child, to study in a way to understand the matter rather than to just learn it by heart, this way I take the whole text in and I don’t forget it. If you understand the situation, the text is not that necessary, it is simple. For example, if I approach your table and I am supposed to greet you, there is no way for me to forget what I need to say, because I can say the greeting with so many different words, and there is no room for confusion.

in a movie, but the power of television and millionaire is too big and so they gave up.

I have made peace with that, I consciously accepted it, I want to work it, that’s how it should have been and that’s it.

7. You are famous in Macedonia for the quiz “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” How much do quizzes affect your life?

Mostly through performances or work or as a guest at some show. I have friends here, I have been to Macedonia a lot of times since the nineties. Now, for the first time, I visitedcities where I had not been. Strumica, Stip, Bitola, Ohrid, lucky me, I am still getting to know these other cities.

That quiz and that television career somehow happened to me by accident, I thought it would last for a year or two, but now we are in the 15th, 16th year. I’m working on the fourth quiz, and if millionaire comes back as they announced for the next fall, it will last

8. Do you see yourself more as a host or as an actor?

I am an actor. I said this was coincidental and I consider it the same as my work, a parallel career, but I will always be an actor and that is what I do best in my life.

9. How many times have you visited Macedonia? Have you ever been on vacationprivately or just for business?

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Meet ourguests

Kevin Levrone

World famous bodybuilder Kevin Levrone stayed at Park Hotel & Spa during his visit to Macedonia. Levrone is an American professional bodybuilder. His highest achievement is winning the IFBB Arnold Cassic twice and being a four-time runner-up at IFBB Mr. Olympia. Levrone visited Macedonia for the second time to promote a healthy lifestyle and to hold educative seminars for his branded supplements.

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1. How long has fitness been your profession and what was your motivation to start being active in fitness?

Fitness and bodybuilding has been my profession for 27 years now. I started working out in high school, I was practicing frequently and I loved how it felt, so I just got addicted to the feeling.

2. How do you keep your body in good shape and what is your daily routine?

Meet our guests The state of mind is the most important because having a fit body is a sacrifice. You need to be happy with your life, happy with your job, happy with the way you feel. I got a lot of friends that have overrated fitness. You have to have a balance in life and for me that is the most important part.

5. How do you stay motivated?

Well you know, when you have been doing it for this long it becomes a part of your lifestyle, like a habit, it becomes something that you wake up and do naturally, after you have done it for this long it’s not a problem at all.

People motivate me, being able to help a lot of people helps me realize that they are depending on me, and that motivates me.

3. What do you eat during the day?

For the ones that want to give it a shot, I say go for it. There are going to be days when you will want to eat everything, go ahead do it.

You just have to listen to your body, it knows what you need and what works for you. Part

I eat low fat products, I like fish, healthy food, I don’t eat a lot of red meat, I mostly like eating fish and vegetables.

4. What is more important, eating healthy or exercising?

6. What do you recommend to anyone who wants to stay fit?

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of being fit is understanding what works for your body. You don’t want to suffer, you don’t want to say Ican’t eat this. You can still eat what you want and do the fitness part.

Not every single day if you are just starting.

First you start once a week, twice, or maybe three times a week, and then if you like how it feels it will become part of what you want to do, a healthy habit.

7. How many times a week recommend having a work-out?

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At least 3 times a week. Doesn’t matter when, in the morning you have to do some stretching, cardio-vascular exercises, walking on a treadmill, squats, ride a bike. You do not have to go to a fitness center, there are some home exercises you can do, exercises you can do when you are actually at work, at your desk, it’s a little bit slow, until you reach the point of feeling comfortable doing them.

8. Have you visited Fitness Park?

Yes, I’ve been there every day, I don’t need to go anywhere else.

I like the policy that’s there and it has everything that I need.

9. What are the main supplements that you recommend to all bodybuilding fans?

White bread is not good for your body goal, and supplements don’t have to substitute food, they are supposed to help. If you have a busy day and you don’t have time for lunch, you can take a protein bar. Everyone likes protein bars because they taste really good and have 10 different flavors. They are our best sellers, because when you taste them, they taste like ice-cream, but they’re also healthy. We find a way to be able to make healthy food taste good. A lot of women make protein pancakes, because they taste really good.

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10. How do you like your stay here?

It’s my 2nd visit here in Macedonia in a matter of three years, I would like to come back again next year and I’m looking forward to it. It’s a great place,I just want to relaxand spend some time in the hotel today. Because I’ll wake up in the morning and exercise.

The breakfast buffet is incredible and I like the fact that there is a piano because I play piano. I will spend all day here and enjoy the amenities that the hotel has.

11. What is your favorite part of the hotel?

The room Is awesome. I don’t want to leave my room! I have been to a lot of hotels, but the designs here are great I like everything about the room. And the bed is one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept on in my life. The view is also beautiful, I have the curtains completely open. I really love it!

Meet our guests

Andy Wright music producer

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Meet our guests

Andy Wright is a London-based music producer, songwriter and arranger notable for his work with international artists such as Simply Red, Simple Minds, Luciano Pavarotti, Annie Lennox, Gibonni, Dave Stewart, Natalie Imbruglia, Atomic Kitten, Massive Attack, as well as with one of Macedonian best male artists Toše Proeski.

For the promotion of Toše Proeski’s new album, Andy Wright visited Skopje.

During his visit he was staying at Park Hotel & Spa. He said some words about the hotel: It’s very different and very nice, I like being here a lot.

I was surprised when I walked into the room, it is with great style.

And some words about Toše: Wonderful person, incredible talent, very warm and beautiful person, I wish he was with us now to continue our work, we did what we could do, with what we have.

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Have in mind

THINGS HOTEL GUESTS MOST OFTEN LEAVE BEHIND IN ROOMS Clothes – regularly forgotten, from the simplest of items such as a glove to bigger item such as a coat.

Chargers – One of the most precious items yet the most frequently forgotten.

Toiletries – mostly items used in washing and taking care of one’s body, such as soap, shampoo, and toothpaste which of course are all replaceable.

Dentures and Hearing Aids – this mostly occurs with older guests. You would think it is not possible to forget your dentures or hearing aids, but age can take its toll.

Keys – many guests find that their keys are missing the moment they get home and see that they have nothing to open the door with but no worries every lost and found item in the hotel is kept safely in the hotel`s premises.

Sunglasses – imagine driving to the airport in a sunny day noticing that the sun is shining a bit too bright for your eyes and then you remember that you forgot your sunglasses at the hotel.

That is the moment you decide whether to turn back or continue driving.

Jewelry – quite valuable and an item you would not want to forget however, it happens and that is why traveling with your jewelry box is not advised.

Books – books are a treasure yet many people forget them.

No worries books are never thrown away, your book will be available for the other guests to enjoy.

Makeup – commonly forgotten when in a hurry to not miss your flight, but no worries, natural beauty is a blessing and you should always be ready to flaunt it.

Park Hotel & Spa takes no responsibility for your lost items. In case we find some of the lost items we will keep them for a year, except the most valuable items, which we keep for a period of five years.

So enjoy your stay and before you leave check the room… twice!

Phrases for easier communication Phrases help when visiting a foreign country and the locals appreciate a foreigner who tries to understand their culture and finds interest in their language. The people here are very friendly and of course will always welcome you to their store, home, or any place you may way want to visit. “Welcome” in Macedonian is Добредојдовте (pronounced: Dobredojdovte).

While walking through the streets of Skopje you may hear a friendly greeting such as Здраво (pronounced: Zdravo) meaning “Hello”. If by any chance you enter a shop and greet the salesperson then it is natural for them to continue the conversation with a Како сте? (pronounced: Kako ste?) which means “How are you?” And the best response to such a delightful question would be Добро сум, како сте вие? (pronounced: Dobro sum, kako ste vie?) which translates into “I am good, how are you?”.

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When the locals find out you are not from Macedonia then the question that follows is “Where are you from?” Од каде сте? (pronounced: Od kade ste?) and an appropriate answer would be “I’m from ...” Јас сум од (pronounced: Jas sum od ...).

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Greetings vary depending on the time such as: Добро утро (pronounced: Dobro utro) meaning “good morning”, Добар ден (pronounced: Dobar den) meaning “good afternoon”, Добра вечер (pronounced: Dobra vecer) meaning “good evening”, Добра ноќ (pronounced: Dobra nokj) meaning “good night”.

Wishing someone a pleasant meal or day is very common in Macedonia and the following phrases are used regularly: Пријатен ден (pronounced: Prijaten den) - “Have a nice day”; Пријатно јадење (pronounced: Prijatno jadenje) - “Have a nice meal”; Среќен пат (pronounced: Sreken pat) - “Have a good journey”.

The following phrases are helpful if you visit the market, the old bazaar, a theater or museum or just take a walk by the river: “I don’t know” - Не знам (pronounced: Ne znam); “I understand” - Разбирам (pronounced: Razbiram); “I don’t understand” - Не разбирам (pronounced: Ne razbiram); “Forgive me” – Прocтeтe (pronounced: Prostete); “Excuse me” – Извинете ме (pronounced: Izvinete me); “How much is this?” - Колку чини ова? (pronounced: Kolku cini ova?); “I am sorry” - Жал ми е (pronounced: Zhal mi e); “Thank you” Благодарам (pronounced: Blagodaram).

Enjoy your stay and never forget that it’s never late to learn a new language you just need a little motivation: “One language is never enough” - Еден јазик никогаш не е доволен (pronounced: Eden jazik nikogaš ne e dovolen).

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