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Ryanair Cabin Crew Strip for Charity in Chania

2013-10-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Ryanair (ISEQ: RYA, LSE: RYA, NASDAQ: RYAAY), the low cost Irish airline, selected the Cretan pearl Chania to shoot its 2014 charity calendar. The company thanked the Cretan people, and the tourist boards, for the welcome. Ryanair’s cabin crew have raised over €600,000 for charity through calendar sales since 2008, and its calendars were sold […]

Istria’s Gourmet Fall: Truffle Days 2013

2013-10-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

truffles

For lovers of good food, there’s nothing better than a trip to Istria in the Fall, especially during the Truffle Days festival, which this year started September 9, and will last till November 3. You still have time to enjoy typical local truffle dishes: fuži, pljukanci, gnocchi, and fritada. October is the top season of […]

Tags: Istria, Truffle Days 2013

Zagreb Film Festival Kicks Off This Sunday

2013-10-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

zagreb film festival mascots

If you happen to be in Zagreb this week, don’t miss the Zagreb Film Festival, which kicks off Sunday, October 20, 2013, at several locations, including Cinema Europa, Cinema Tuškanac, and MSU Cinemas. At its 11th edition, the festival features films of authors from all over the world, competing for the great prize, the Golden […]

Tags: Zagreb Film Festival

Must See in Crete This October: First Ever Cretan Union Cup Sailing Regatta

2013-10-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

cretan union cup

On December 1, 2013, Crete celebrates 100 years since the raising of the Greek flag at the fort of Firka, which mark the union of the Island with Greece. The locals marked the centenary with various cultural and artistic events, all throughout the year, and continue to celebrate enthusiastically till the end of 2013, with […]

Tags: Cretan Union Cup, crete, Greece, regatta, sailing

Creepy Halloween Destinations: Sedlec Ossuary

2013-10-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sedlec Ossuary

The Sedlec Ossuary (Kostnice v Sedlci) is a legendary burial place, located inside a small Roman Catholic chapel, beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints in the Kutná Hora Sedlec suburb. This is one of the most visited sites in the region, attracting over 250 thousand visitors annually. The odd monument is the final resting […]

Tags: Halloween, Kostnice v Sedlci, Sedlec Ossuary

Not to Miss Advent Events in Prague: Festival of Christmas Music

2013-09-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

festival Christmas Music

If you are visiting Prague at the end of November, the the 23rd International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music could be one of the best ways to spend your time. The festival has been traditionally organised in the first Advent weekend, and offers a rich programme of Advent and Christmas music, by national choirs. […]

Tags: Christmas 2013, Christmas Music, Prague

Twitter: Highly Important for UK Travelers

2013-09-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

UK travelers twitter

Hotels and other hospitality businesses, which don’t take advantage of Twitter to reach to guests and customers, should take a closer look at this social network. A recent Twitter infographic shows that, in the UK, three quarters of the local residents keep tweeting when on holiday, and 59% access Twitter at least once a day. […]

Kremlin Military Tattoo Spasskaya Tower 2013 Kicks Off Today

2013-08-31 by Mihaela Lica Butler

kremlin military tattoo

The International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower”, also known as the Kremlin Military Tattoo, begins today in the Red Square, and will last till September 8, 2013. This is a unique event, and a chance to see amazing musical performances by the State Honour Guards and many leading Russian and foreign military music bands. The […]

Tags: kremlin military tattoo, Spasskaya Tower 2013

Last Minute Labor Day Weekend Packages

2013-08-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Omni Hotels

Omni Hotels & Resorts announced today a limited-time Labor Day Weekend package at any Omni Hotels & Resorts property. The company has nearly 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. Possible Labor Day savings with this package, only valid for visits between August 29 and September […]

Starwood to Open a Sheraton Hotel in Samsun

2013-08-27 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Samsun

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) signed an agreement with Tanriverdi Mensucat Sanayii A.S. to open a Sheraton Hotel in Samsun, Turkey, in late 2014. This will be the 11th hotel in Turkey owned by Starwood, and the chain’s first in Samsun. Samsun is a major Black Sea port, and an important tourist destination […]

Tags: Samsun, Sheraton Hotel, Starwood Hotels, Turkey

Last of the Summer Sun: Explore Bénodet

2013-08-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Benodet St Gilles

For travelers who want to enjoy the last of the Summer sun at the seaside, Eurocamp is offering seven nights for just £259 per person at Eurocamp’s La Pointe St Gilles, a wonderful parc with direct access to the beach. Bénodet is one of the most fashionable seaside resorts in Brittany. The park, is a […]

Tags: Bénodet, cheap escapes, La Pointe St Gilles, last minute deals

Club Med Offers All Inclusive Packages for Fall and Winter Holidays

2013-08-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

club med

Club Med announced a selection of all inclusive holiday packages available at 80 Club Med all-inclusive resorts around the world during the fall and winter holidays. Each package includes flights and transfers to and from the Club Med resort, accommodation, fine dining, special activities for kids and teens, entertainment, nightlife and other amenities and activities, […]

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Open Aloft Hotel in Kiev

2013-08-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) plans to open a hotel in Kiev by 2015: Aloft.

Tags: Aloft Hotel, Starwood Hotels

Prague This Summer: A Festival of Enlightenment

2013-08-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Corrupt Tour

From festivals of music, art and culture, to LGBT pride parades, the city offers something for everyone.

Tags: circus festival, opera barocca, organ music, prague pride

The Legendfest: Istria’s Legends Come to Life in Pićan

2013-07-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

A festival for young and old, an opportunity to relive the Medieval glory of Pićan, The Legendfest will bring many fairy tale characters to life: witches, fairies and pirates, knights and dragons, giants and much more.

Tags: Legendfest, Pićan

Summer Highlights of Croatia, the 28th Member of the European Union

2013-07-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Zadar Croatia

Every Croatian city you choose to visit this year offers rich traditions, culture, and authentic experiences you’ll never forget.

Google Refines Top City Attractions Search Results

2013-05-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

google travel search

With this move, Google rendered SEO useless. Frommer’s, Lonely Planet, TripAdvisor, Nileguide, Virtual Tourist, Igougo and so on are now buried. They still can compete as apps, but the Google search results are no longer enough to drive traffic and readers.

Tags: Google search, Google Travel

Stay WordPress Theme for Hotels Helps You Attract more Guests

2013-04-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Lake Crest Inn website on Stay Wordpress Theme

Free to download and use, with some excellent features, Stay wordpress theme is appealing for many independent hotels. But there’s a lot of room for improvement, especially when it comes to the reservations widget.

Schengen Visa Issues Cripple Travelers to Germany

2013-04-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

pass

If you are a Schengen Visa holder travelling to Germany, beware that the individual agreement between the EU and your country may not count.

Restaurant Casa: Mediterranean in Schweich

2013-04-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Starters plate at Restaurant Casa in Schweich

You’ll find the restaurant at Brückenstrasse 60, 54338 – Schweich. For reservations call +49 65029387732

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