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Have a Merry Christmas, Eastern Europe Style

2011-12-25 by Phil Butler

Bucharest Christmas tree

From all of us at Argophila, to all of you we report for, Merry Christmas. This year, and in the new year to come, our hope is for you and the world. May all the dreams of a lifetime come true worldwide. This is a big wish, yes, but not a sincere one from all our staff and collaborators.

Tags: Czech Republic, East Europe, Europe Christmas, Latvia, Prague, Riga, Saint Issac's Cathedral, tourism

Prague: A Favorite British Airways Christmas Destination in 2011

2011-11-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Christmas Mood on snowy Old Town Square, Prague

What do Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Paris and Zurich have in common? This year, all these destinations are Christmas market favorites for British Airways.

Tags: Berlin, Christmas Destinations, Christmas in Prague, Christmas Market, Paris, Prague, Vienna, Zurich

Eastern European Cities Offer So Much Value

2011-04-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Riga is the best value capital city in Europe, according to the UK Post Office

UK travelers looking for a weekend city break away will achieve the best value for money in Eastern Europe, according to a new survey by the British Post Office.

Tags: Berlin, Boston, Budapest, city break, Dublin, Eastern Europe, New York, New York hotel, Post Office, Post Office Money Travel, Prague, Riga, Rome, Sarah Munro, Stockholm, Sweden, Tallinn, Three star Riga hotel, Travel Money, Travel Money survey, warsaw

Valentine’s Room Service Eastern Europe Style

2011-01-21 by Phil Butler

Room service - courtesy Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz

This Valentine’s take that special someone to a love nest never before experienced, Eastern Europe for example. Prague and Malta make for unforgettable romantic getaway spots. And the room service is incomparable.

Tags: Amethyst, Eastern Europe, Kampa Park, Malta, Malta hotels, Malta travel, Prague, Prague hotels, Prague Valentines, romance, Romantic Malta, Romantic Prague, The Arches, Valentine's 2011, Valentine's Day, Valentine's getaways, Valentines in Malta, Velentine's cruise

Bohemian City Tour Shows Off Three Cities

2010-11-18 by Phil Butler

Grand Priory Mill

An upcoming tour offering may present those in search of Bohemian Europe a rare opportunity. Departing Vienna, Insight Vacations offer a 9 day excursion through Prague and Budapest after a two day stay in Austria. These luxury tours of 2011 are surprisingly affordable without cutting corners. This may be the perfect way to be introduced to Eastern Europe’s charms.

Tags: 2011 travel schedule, Austria travel, Bohemia, Bohemian cities, Budapest, bus tours, Cities, Czech Republic travel, Easter Europe tourism, Eastern Europe, Hungary Travel, Insight Vacations, luxury tours, Prague, Spring tours, travel 2011, Vienna

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