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Five More European Stay Recommendations

2017-03-12 by Phil Butler

Grand Hotel Toplice Lake Bled

Over the last decade, our team has had the exquisite opportunity to stay at some of Europe’s most hospitable and beautiful hotels. Before the vacation season for 2017 gets in full-swing, it seems a good time to reflect on destinations and places to call home for your enjoyment. Here’s a list of superb accommodations we are sure you will remember forever too.

Tags: Angleterre Hotel, Copenhagen, crete, Crete hotels, Grand Hotel Toplice, Greece, Hotel Bethel, Hotel Félicien, la Ville Lumière, Lake Bled, Lato, Lato Boutique Hotel, Martin Soler, Nikolai Tsiskaridze, Olga Malik, Oliver Green Hotel, Olivier Lapidus, Paris hotels, Philippe Vaurs, slovenia, World Hotels Group, Yara Lapidus

Denmark: Sensational Beauty of Scandinavia

2014-06-16 by Argo Contributor

Copenhagen Nyhavn Kopenhagen

According to most surveys, Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world, mostly because the Danes have an excellent quality of life. As a visitor, you’ll love walking along the winding cobblestone streets, and enjoying the colorful sights and old world feel.

Tags: Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Tivoli

BUSTER Film Festival 2012 Kicks Off

2012-09-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

BUSTER Film Festival Copenhagen

If it is something different you seek for the Fall family vacation then BUSTER Film Festival 2012 in Copenhagen might be the perfect getaway. This 12th edition running from today through September 23rd promises a universe of award winning films for kids from around the world.

Tags: BUSTER, Copenhagen, Copenhagen tourism, Denmark events, Europe fests, Europe film fests, family travel, film fests, Füsun Eriksen, kids events, Marco Macaco, world festivals

Not Just Rotten in Denmark – Nationalism Surfacing

2011-07-05 by Phil Butler

Greeks protest austerity cuts to no avail

The news that the Danish parliament moved on Friday to reintroduce limited border controls, should not really come as any surprise. With one segment of the EU pushing hard for austerity measures on the other side, and the Russian Federation being nixed at every turn on free visa travel, and general upheaval increasing overall, isn’t it clear more than one border crossing is at risk?

Tags: Belgium, Belgium tourism, Copenhagen, Denmark, Denmark tourism, EU, EU Travel, European Union, free travel, German tourism, germany, Greece tourism, Russian Federation, Schengen agreement, Spain tourism, strikes, visa

Kiev Looking Good for Euro 2012 Extravaganza

2010-10-11 by Phil Butler

Kiev old and new

Kiev prepares for the world and the Euro 2012 event. The Ukraine is one of the fastest growing and most progressive economies in the world. Despite early hurdles in getting 2012 off to a start, now International investment and Ukrainian business has spurred the needed emphasis and capital generation. Hotels to expanded transportation capability, the Ukraine appears ready to host the world – and its rightful place amongst world cities.

Tags: AeroSvit, Copenhagen, Eastern Europe, Euro 2012, Sky Towers, Swiss Hotels & Resorts, travel, travel industry, travel sector, Ukraine

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