Posts Tagged ‘Guide’

Sunny Beach (Bulgarian: Слънчев бряг, Sluntchev bryag; Dutch: Zonnestrand; German: Sonnenstrand; Russian: Солнечный берег, Solnechniy bereg) is a major seaside resort on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, located approximately 35 km north of Burgas in Nessebar municipality, Burgas Province. It is the biggest and most popular holiday resort of the country, and is home to over 800 hotels with more than 300 000 beds. ... Full story

The third Ibiza International Film Festival will be taking place at the Ibiza Conference Centre (Palacio de Congresos de Ibiza) in Santa Eulalia between May 27th and June 3rd. Several hundred films have been submitted for consideration, as the organisers and judges seek to promote and encourage independent yet high-class cinema. Festival Director Xavier Benlloch declared, “Our aim is to be ... Full story

Throw open the gates and raise the curtain! Come all ye noblemen and gracious maidens to the Festival of Festivals! From 8th-10th May Ibiza’s Old Town will once again be the showplace for a world between myths and fairytales, the alleyways and streets will be filled with colours, scents and life. The Medieval Festival enchants both young and old alike. Come and get lost in ... Full story

Queen's Day (in Dutch: Koninginnedag) in Amsterdam is a unique night and day carnival-like event on 30th of April each year and during the night before - so called Queen's Night (in Dutch: Koninginnenacht). What is special about the Queen's Day, that having elements of the huge party across the whole city, it is combined with the market in the streets of the whole city ... Full story

Lanzarote is one of the seven small Spanish owned islands that comprises the Canarian archipelago.  Once thought to be the remnants of the lost city of Atlantis.  Located around 90 miles off the coast of West Africa. The Canaries were once collectively known as the Fortunate Islands, due to the fact that they enjoy a temperate, warm climate all year round.  With temperatures rarely falling below ... Full story

Portugal's Best Hotel Bets Pestana Carlton Palace (Lisbon; tel. 21/361-56-00; www.pestana.com): One of the grandest hotels to open in Portugal in years, this hotel lies in an upscale residential section 5km (3 miles) from the historic center. It was carved out of a villa built in 1907. It's a stunning example of the Romantic Revival architectural style. Four Seasons Hotel The Ritz Lisbon (Lisbon; tel. 800/819-5053 ... Full story

Addresses -- In Portugal, the ground floor is not called the first floor as in the United States; what Americans would call the fourth floor is actually the third floor. "ESP" after a floor number indicates that you should go left, and "DIR" means turn right. American Express -- The entity representing American Express, although operating independently under license from American Express, is Travel Store ... Full story

By Plane Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is not only the airport of Amsterdam, but also the primary international airport of the Netherlands. The main airline operating into Schiphol is KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (a subsidiary of Air France), which has an alliance with U.S. carrier Northwest Airlines. From the U.S. and Canada -- Carriers with frequent flights to Amsterdam from such cities as Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, ... Full story

# Amstel InterContinental Amsterdam, Professor Tulpplein 1 (tel. 020/622-6060): The last word in opulence offers much more, including one of the city's best restaurants and a superb location beside the Amstel River. This is the first choice of visiting celebrities, so don't be surprised if you see famous faces. # Amsterdam American, Leidsekade 97 (tel. 020/556-3000): This hotel boasts the best location in town -- it's on Leidseplein, ... Full story

A short list of the hotels in Ibiza: Atzaro Hotel Spa Ctra, Sant Joan KM 15 www.atzaro.com Tel: 971 33 88 38 The luxury agro-tourism to end them all... Atzaro is one of the most beautiful and exclusive resorts on the island. Mega-brands like Vogue and Bacardi host exclusive parties here but the real draw is the opulent, refined relaxation of its guest suites and spa, and the stunning setting. ... Full story