In news from the Eastern European nations conjoining the Carpathians, the seven countries sharing one of the world’s great mountain ranges have agreed to joint sustainable management of the region. The Protocol on Sustainable Tourism was adopted at the Third Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Carpathian Convention (COP3).
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Piatra Neamt and the Potential of Romanian Travel
The region of Piatra Neamt, with its beautiful surroundings – nature parks, medieval fortresses, traditional villages, monasteries and year round festivals – is a travel operator’s dream. It’s a place that is bursting with tourism potential, and yet, it just hasn’t happened. The problems lie not just with the local authorities, but with local tour […]
A Royal Date with Count Dracula?
It would be Romanian tourism’s biggest boost since Count Dracula. The tiny Transylvanian village of Viscri has surprisingly been mentioned as one of the potential honeymoon destinations for Prince William and soon-to-be Princess Kate.
Romania Tourism Fair Holiday Market in Full Swing
Holiday Market, an international tourism fair, opened its gates at The Parliament Palace in Bucharest on March 17. The fair remains open till Sunday March 20, 2011.
Buşteni Fun Park, the Largest Mountain Resort Theme Park in Romania
The Buşteni Fun Park, the largest ski and winter activities theme park in Romania, has just been launched, offering 14000 square meters to kids learning how to ski or taking one of the thrill rides. Not only is Fun Park a great place for children to take a baby-ski ride, learn how to ski or take their sleighs down the slopes, it’s also a year-round theme park!
Ultimate relaxation at the Velvet Spa in Bucharest
If you’re traveling to Bucharest and want to enjoy a relaxing afternoon or even a full day of pampering to brush off the exhaustion of sightseeing sprees or long business meetings, Velvet Spa & Wellness should be on your list. It is welcoming, warm and it makes you feel like your millions of miles away from the heavy traffic of day-to-day life in Romania’s capital city.
The Gift of Art from Romania’s Eugen Mihai
Argophilia is proud to announce another great gift of love from one of the world’s great photographic artists, Eugen Mihai. In keeping with Argophilia Travel’s vision to show the world the best of Eastern Europe, still another extraordinary talent has contributed inestimable worth to our project. We hope you enjoy today, and in the months to come, the award winning images of on Romania’s and Europe’s great photographers.
Greece Initiates School Tourism
Greek officials meet with Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies in initial steps to create a Greek school of tourism. HATTA expresses complete satisfaction with the progress made at this early meeting to engage the school travel market niche.
Moldova Free Visa Rules – Coming Soon
EU Ambassasors and Moldova official begin hammering out free-visa rules. Meetings in Luxembourg today may signal a new era of travel to and from one of Eastern Europe’s most difficult countries to travel to. European Commission authoring of a new protocol will be needed, but it is expected Moldova’s new tourism goals match those of the Russian Federation.
Nicolas Cage to Visit Romania, for the Sequel to Ghost Rider
Nicolas Cage’s official travel to Romania to film the sequel to Ghost Rider has been announced.
Puri Beach and Sunny Memories with Dad
The Bay of Bengal holds a million wonders for the visitor. But Puri Beach holds a special place in the lives of so many people who live in India. For one beach comber, a tribute to her father’s favorite seaside destination reveals the spirit of one of India’s most popular attractions.
Romanian National Park Piatra Craiului – A Journey
The Piatra Craiului Massif in Piatra Craiului National Park is one of the most spectacular and well known in Romania and even abroad, and has been described by generations of mountaineers.
Peleş Castle, a Romanian Fairytale – Sinaia, Romania
Peleş Castle (Romanian: Castelul Peleş [kasˈtelul ˈpeleʃ]) is a Neo-Renaissance castle placed in an idyllic setting in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914; its inauguration was held in 1883.
The Monastery of Barsana – Maramures, Romania
Barsana is one of the wooden churches in Maramures, a beautiful synthesis of Eastern and Western European architecture, with Gothic and Byzantine elements.