Posted by admin on April 8th, 2008 in Travel and Leisure
To look at the differences between European countries, the best way to get organized it to group them according to their geographical position or cultural background. In this way we can find Southern Europe, Scandinavia, UK & Ireland, Eastern Europe, Benelux & France and Central Europe. To set if one country is included here and there can be tricky sometimes, and to define the area I am going to speak about I would like to call them as German speaking countries, which will be Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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Posted by admin on April 7th, 2008 in Travel and Leisure
The tourist season in Croatia has kicked off with a good start. Over the next couple of months the life on the Adriatic coast becomes one hectic beehive.
Down in the deep south, Dubrovnik becomes an open stage where the rich, the famous, the wannabees mingle together during Dubrovnik Festival and where joy and laughter can be heard at every street corner. What is more, the life in the Old Town never ceases to stop. The hordes of night birds are replaced by ever excited tourists from the visiting cruisers. Mesmerizing looks on their faces are truly justifying Bernard Shaw’s famous sentence comparing Dubrovnik to paradise.
City wall walk is on a must to do list of every cruiser tourist. Do not forget to take some water with you as the heat can get the better of you. Also, remember that you can safely withdraw local currency (kunas) from ATMs and what is more you can use your card safely at POS terminals.
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Posted by admin on March 30th, 2008 in Travel and Leisure
Due to its privileged geographical placement, just between the Danube river and the Alps that descend calmly to the mountains called Wienerwald. The Austrian capital was through its dynamic history a very important factor to take into account for the future of the whole actual Europe.
The fact that it was placed in the crossroad of the great routes between Occidental and Oriental Europe, soon made Vienna become the heart of Europe. But the process to reach that objective was far from easy, as history explains. In their efforts to secure their lands and the Mediterranean sea against the Northern invaders, the romans, under Augustus emperor, occupied this privileged zone between the Alps and the Danube.
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Posted by admin on March 21st, 2008 in Travel and Leisure
Have you ever noticed how some of your friends seem to get away on a lot of holidays each year? Maybe they’re just lucky, or maybe they know the secrets to finding cheap airline tickets.
Before internet usage became so common, the trick to finding the best deals on flights often involved waiting until the very last moment and then phoning a specialist flight broker.
Such brokers were often able to offer extremely competitive last minute deals, allowing you access to cheap prices. They were able to get their hands on cheap tickets because some airlines would find themselves with excess capacity and would look to brokers to fill seats.
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Posted by admin on March 10th, 2008 in Travel and Leisure
Think of a cruise and you’ll probably think of the open waves and enjoying the many benefits of a cruise ship while surrounded by nothing more than ocean on all sides. But a cruise does not always set sail on an ocean. Some of the best cruises the world has to offer are actually river cruises, and what they might lack in distance travelled they certainly make up for in sights to see.
Are River Cruises Shorter Than Normal Cruises?
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Posted by admin on March 9th, 2008 in Travel and Leisure
With the increasing popularity of the island of Cyprus as a holiday resort, many more visitors are now finding out about the delights on offer here. Larnaca Airport is the point of entry for most tourists visiting this Mediterranean paradise.
The three largest resorts on the south side of the island are centred around Paphos, Larnaca and Ayia Napa. Paphos, on the western end of Cyprus, has its own dedicated airport. Visitors to the other two resorts, however, will often tend to arrive at Larnaca International Airport.
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Posted by admin on March 1st, 2008 in Travel and Leisure
When you hear the word “Greece” what kind of associations does it rise? I think that these associations are similar with mine. The infinite land with olive groves; the country washed by three seas; the country with magnificent architecture and rich cultural heritage; the country that gave the birth of the most famous philosophers; and of course the country that formed the basis of modern European civilization when the Ancient Greece myths had appeared.
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Posted by admin on February 22nd, 2008 in Travel and Leisure
Many of us have had the misfortune to be stuck around in airport lounges, waiting for our delayed flight to depart. In this article we examine methods to avoid the associated boredom.
Being stuck at an airport for hours on end can be a draining experience. Even the world’s largest airports make less than ideal locations to spend more than an hour or so.
From the uncomfortable chairs to the loud announcements, it seems that airport lounges are not conducive to relaxing. Although many airports will include a number of stores within the airport terminal buildings, such stores are often over-priced, making the entire experience even less pleasurable.
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Posted by admin on February 20th, 2008 in Travel and Leisure
Venice! Oh, Venice! Perhaps, you want to ask me what interesting or new things can I tell you about this city? Of course, nothing! Hope you know much about Venice. Certainly I can’t tell you something interesting. However I want to tell you about my trip to this charming city. I want to describe my impressions and feelings. Before my journey I knew that Venice is the city that stands on water and it is very popular for its romantic spirit. But I wonder how can the constant smell of dampness create that romantic spirit? Is it possible? Yes, it is possible. During my trip to Venice I understood that I don’t feel that smell at all. I didn’t even notice it.
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Posted by admin on February 11th, 2008 in Travel and Leisure
Could the writing be on the wall for low cost airlines operating out of the UK and other European countries as the Conservative Party - once a campaigner and implementer of lower taxes - has called for purchase tax to be introduced to domestic flights?
The tax would add up to 17.5 per cent on to the cost of a flight from one British city to another, but while flights to the European mainland and popular holiday islands such as Menorca aren’t specifically mentioned, one travel company believes the new policy will inevitably lead to higher fares for flights not just within Britain, but elsewhere too.
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