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Discover Benelux | Special Theme | Summer Destinations
Salon des Vacances, Brussels Find holiday inspiration at the Brussel Salon des Vacances, the biggest holiday fair in Belgium. Discover thousands of exciting and fascinating destinations and book your holiday of dreams at an affordable price. From the mysterious northern lights to tropical cocktails in the Caribbean, a visit to the indoor villages will allow you to taste the entire world, all under one roof. With three theme routes, family, cycling and outdoor holidays, no type of traveller will be left out. Host country this year will be Tunis, a Mediterranean paradise that deserves a spot in the limelight and also France will have a great presence at the fair, showcasing its versatile and stimulating vacation options.
The Vakantiebeurs The 45th edition of the Vakantiebeurs will give you some amazing ideas in their indoor 'treasure hunt' along sun and sea, culture and nature, adventure and action, simple or exotic. Under the motto ‘you'd swear you were already there’ visitors can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of their favourite holiday destination. There will be plenty to taste, listen to, experience and enjoy. With a new Personal Travel Advice pavilion, a renovated Cooking Theatre, the popular Culinary Route, Camping by Night campsite experience and of course up-to-date information from experienced travellers and locals from around the world, you can fit the last pieces into your dream holiday puzzle.
When & where: 5-9 February Brussels Expo Tickets: Adults: €10 Children under 12: free entry www.vakantiesalon.e
Vakantiesalon Vlaanderen When & where: 14-18 January Jaarbeurs, Utrecht Tickets: Adults: €12 advance, €15.50 box office (concessions available for half-day passes) Children under 16: €5 advance, €6 box office (under 12 go free) www.vakantiebeurs.nl
A wealth of wonderful and original holiday ideas await at the Vakantiesalon Vlaanderen (Flanders). Visitors will be gastronomically spoilt during the culinary route and every day fantastic trips will be auctioned off for charity. With over 80,000 visitors, the event is the biggest holiday fair for the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium and it continues to grow with many new national and international exhibitors. Besides the usual popular holiday destinations, the Vakantiesalon will also present theme zones with unique holiday options, including culinary breaks. Every continent will be represented and will tempt visitors with their gastronomical holiday formula. The fair also offers plenty to see and do for the more active holidaymaker, including motorbike, hike and cycle packages. When & where: 22-26 January Antwerp Expo Tickets: Adults: €7 advance, €10 box office (concessions available for seniors) Children under 18: €5 advance, €6 box office (under 12 go free) www.vakantiesalon-vlaanderen.be
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