Archive for August, 2010

Varna: A Bulgarian extravaganza

Aug-24-2010 By Adventurer

Varna is your holiday venue if you get intoxicated by art. Home to numerous international arts festivals, Varna is vibrant as it is spectacular in hospitality. The local sightseeing extravaganza includes many museums and cultural halls. Throughout the region, anytime is celebration time. Varna plays host to the International Ballet Competition, Summer International Music Festival, May Choir Competition, Operosa Euxinograd – the opera festival and a unique music festival that is actually devoted to popular sea songs!

People come to Varna from around the world to soak in the local culture and exotic cuisine at the Culture Festival held here every year. While the kids enjoy the Golden Dolphin puppets you could take off to the Print Biennial and various venues that flaunt Contemporary Art. The place is replete with world class luxury hotels and restaurants that cater to special requests from around the world. At Varna there is never time to be doing ‘nothing’.

Reykjavík for alluring nights

Aug-17-2010 By Adventurer

Reykjavík or the ‘nightlife capital of the north’ is popularly chosen as a holiday destination because of its rather famous weekend nightlife. The locals and guests to the region get together in the merrymaking at vibrant bars and clubs. Beyond that, Reykjavík is popular for its multi cuisine and ultra modern restaurants and hotels and of course a cuisine that many visitors think remains unparalleled. The city centre is a hub for more than 100 different bars and clubs.

The local area of Laugavegur is famous for its side streets lined with cafes and quaint little eateries. Reykjavík is home to adventure sports, from rock climbing and mountaineering to trekking and sky-diving. The region is well catered to by some of the best names in the hospitality industry. Reykjavík ranks among the top 20 most popular sites to visit in Europe and the current tourism boom has on offer amenities and specials that make traveling there a ‘real value’ affair.

Nantes: A French Beauty

Aug-11-2010 By Adventurer

If ever the beauty of France could be bottled down to a single venue, then Nantes is that region. Also the Land of Cinemas, Nantes flaunts the grand Gaumont Nantes at Place du Commerce, Concorde, Pathé Atlantis within the borough of Saint-Herblain and the Nantes Zénith – a concert hall that is the largest in all of France. The Nantes Zénith has a seating capacity of 8,500 people. Fine French wining and dining and entertainment galore make Nantes the perfect holiday destination.

Nantes’ Atlantis commercial zone is a great place to chill and indulge in local art at the quaint souvenir shops. The architecture of Jean Nouvel, homes declared national heritage and scenic beauty of Nantes have made the place a tourism hub. Today, the place is replete with many world famous hoteliers and restaurateurs who make hospitality a culture and a part of the Nantes backdrop. Nantes is a celebration of all that is French!