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Why Hotel Sites Should Switch to HTTPS

2014-08-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

https

HTTPS has a positive impact on website visitors, who will book with confidence, knowing that their passwords/personal data/ credit card numbers are secure. But Google also said that HTTPS is a ranking factor.

SaSaZu in Prague is Great Fun

2014-08-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Chef Shahaf Shabtay

A concept by Chef Shahaf Shabtay, SaSaZu is not only a restaurant, but a true entertainment venue.

Geneva Is Europe’s Leading City Break Destination 2014

2014-08-08 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Geneva

Geneva has been named Europe’s Leading City Break Destination 2014 at the World Travel Awards (WTA).

Crete Celebrates Ethnic Music at the Houdetsi Festival

2014-08-07 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Houdetsi Festival

The Houdetsi Festival begins Thursday, August 7 and runs until Sunday, August 10, 2014. It features Cretan, Arabic, Bulgarian, Persian, Indian and Swedish folk music.

Tags: Cretan Festivals, crete, festivals and events, Houdetsi Festival

Top 15 Things to Do in Tirana

2014-08-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Tirana night

For many travelers, Tirana may not be the first destination of choice, but the Albanian capital has a lot to offer, for a very small budget.

Centre Park Holiday Inn to Open in Butler County in the Fall of 2015

2014-08-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Centre Park Holiday Inn Event & Banquet Center

AVANA Capital and Middletown Hotel Management (MHM) teamed up to build a hotel and event center in Butler County. The project is scheduled to finish sometime in the fall of 2015.

Tags: Butler County, Centre Park Holiday Inn

New Four Seasons Resort Opens at Walt Disney World Resort

2014-08-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort opened on August 1, 2014. The hotel is now accepting reservations online or by calling +1 800 267 3046.

Tags: Four Seasons Resort, Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort

The Peninsula Paris Reopens After Four Years of Renovations

2014-08-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The Peninsula Paris

The hotel reopened last Saturday, welcoming its first guests with no less than 200 luxurious rooms and suites, all decorated with elegant furnishings, which rival some of the most exclusive hotels of the world.

Tags: dining, Paris hotels, The Peninsula Paris

Cool Summer Concerts at Incheon International Airport

2014-08-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport introduced a series of summer concerts in August, free to everyone visiting the airport. The concerts take place August 5th to 10th, at the Millennium Hall on the first floor of the passenger terminal.

Tags: destinations, Incheon International Airport, summer concerts

Garden Camping Rivals: Gamping.com vs. CampInMyGarden.com

2014-07-31 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Girl gamping outdoors

Although Joseph Léopold advertises Gamping.com as an original idea, Victoria Webbon’s CampInMyGarden.com was there first.

Tags: bamping, gamping, garden camping, glambing

Budapest’s Sziget Festival 2014 Celebrates Berlin

2014-07-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sziget Festival

The popular Sziget Festival opens its gates on August 11, 2014, becoming one of the main reasons for you to visit Budapest this Summer.

Tags: Budapest, festivals and events, Sziget Festival, Visit Budapest

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to Open Rosewood at Baha Mar in December

2014-07-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Guests who reserve their stay through a Virtuoso travel adviser will enjoy a luxury package with free breakfast for two, and $200 Sense® spa credit.

Tags: Baha Mar, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Virtuoso

SIGNAL: Prague dressed up in Light

2014-07-28 by Mihaela Lica Butler

SIGNAL Prague

A fascinating light and motion festival takes place in Prague, from the 16th till the 19th of October, at Čertovka.

Tags: festivals and events, Prague festivals, Visit Prague

Mamaison Hotels Receive 10 TripAdvisor 2014 Awards

2014-05-31 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Mamaison Residence Izabella Budapest

From Prague to Moscow, from Bratislava to Ostrava, and finally on to Budapest and Warsaw, all Mamaison Hotels and Residences have won TripAdvisor awards this year.

Waldorf Astoria Opens a Luxury Hotel in Amsterdam

2014-05-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

A new luxury hotel, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, opened on May 1st, 2014. The hotel offers 93 elegant rooms, lofts and suites with spectacular views of the Herengracht canals.

Tags: Amsterdam, luxury hotel, Waldorf Astoria

Picture of the Week: Falasarna

2014-05-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

falasarna

Falasarna (Φαλάσαρνα), an ancient harbor dating from circa 333 BC, is today an agricultural area, known for its olive groves and greenhouses cultivating tomatoes, but also for its secluded, peaceful beaches. Falasarna is interesting from an archaeological standpoint as well: there are several areas where excavations are currently ongoing, revealing important structures from the Hellenistic […]

Văcărești Becomes the First Urban Natural Park in Romania

2014-05-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Parcul Natural Văcărești

The area surrounding Lake Văcărești in Bucharest, a 183 hectares stretch of green, has been declared by the Romanian government a protected area of national interest, and named Văcăreşti Natural Park. The General Council of Bucharest approved the decision on April 29, with a majority of 41 votes and 4 abstentions. This makes Bucharest the […]

Tags: Eastern Europe, romania, travel news

Must See in Prague This Week

2014-04-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Dinosaurium

Prague, always an important cultural destination, has a wealth of interesting programmes for all ages to offer this week. Here are some of the most interesting to attend.

Best Easter Offers and Hotel Deals in Eastern Europe

2014-04-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

easter cake and eggs

If you are planning a vacation in the part of the world next week, here are some of the best hotel deals available in some of the most popular Eastern and Central European destinations.

Tags: Easter, Easter holidays, hotel deals

Budapest Soup Festival Kicks Off on Friday

2014-04-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Budapest soup festival poster.

For three days, from Friday 11, till Sunday 13, you can taste authentic Hungarian goulash, vegetable soups, and fisherman’s soup, among local specialties.

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