One of the ways to explore the Lys Valley is a visit with a ‘Lys Valley Greeter’. Greeters are unpaid volunteers who enthusiastically share the love and pride they feel for their region with visitors. They take a maximum of six people through the Lys Valley and recount personal stories. They show their favourite spots, cosy pubs or restaurants,…
For more than 30 years, Tongeren has become a lively town on Sunday mornings, already early in the morning. More than 350 exhibitors and about forty antique shops display their best merchandise to the numerous visitors of the largest antique and flea market. On Sunday morning Tongeren becomes an international town and the place to…
An important gesture for the city of Florence and for worldwide art in general, at a time when preserving our country’s cultural patrimony is more necessary than ever before. This is the message from Piazzale Michelangelo, on the day of the official inauguration of its new balustrades, held by the Mayor of Florence Dario Nardella…
The first quarter of 2018 will see the opening of Hotel St. George, a property that is setting the bar for a new generation of hoteliers and grand hotels of the future. Dating back to the 1840s, and once home to the Finnish Literature Society and the printing house for the first Finnish national newspaper,…
The exquisite boardroom, the gorgeous lobby or the sophisticated city garden: rumour has it that guests never want to leave. They consider Hotel Roemer one of Amsterdam’s best-kept secrets. Words such as high-end, authentic and private perfectly sum up the experience at this distinctive hotel. A gem in the heart of the bustling city centre…
Wake up to the aroma of freshly self-made coffee in the heart of the city at this gorgeous b&nb (bed & no breakfast) with three luxurious rooms on one of Amsterdam’s most stunning canals – the Herengracht (Gentlemen’s Canal). Snuggled within a beautifully renovated 16th-century townhouse, this bolthole with a souterrain, canal view and garden…
The idea was to be able to provide an “exceptional”, surprising, friendly and economically affordable hosting experience for everyone: families, groups, tourists and business travellers. At the end of 2011, we bought a magnificent one century-old building, we were seduced by its location (close to a train station, it was perfect) and by the beauty of…
The National Gallery in Prague is proud to present the highly acclaimed film installation Manifesto by German artist Julian Rosefeldt. The 13-channel film installation Manifesto pays homage to the moving tradition and literary beauty of artist manifestos, ultimately questioning the role of the artist in society today. Manifesto draws on the writings of Futurists, Dadaists,…
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced the debut of the most expansive vegan menu offerings and the only cold-pressed raw juice and vegan smoothie bars at sea. The juice and smoothie bars are currently available onboard Marina and Riviera and the vegan menus are available fleet wide on the brand’s…
Celebrity Cruises is proud to announce that same-sex marriages performed onboard are now legally recognized, marking a historic first for the modern luxury brand. The motion follows a transformative vote in Malta, where a majority of the Celebrity fleet is registered, which passed the country’s parliament 66-1. The long-awaited referendum opens the door for Celebrity…
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, today announced the opening of Sheraton®Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, marking the brand debut in one of Russia’s largest cities. Situated on the confluence of the River Oka with the River Volga, Nizhny Novgorod is recognised as an important economic, educational and cultural centre in the vast Volga-Vyatka region, with significant…
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona and the world’s first champagne house, Ruinart, are opening a pop-up restaurant at the hotel. Its Banker’s Bar will be made-over to recreate New York’s classic French bistro and wine bar, Bar Boulud, from 11 November to 16 December. One of the many successful restaurants of award-winning Chef Daniel Boulud, the pop-up, Bar…
Copenhagen Concepts, who are behind the restaurants MASH, UMAMI and Le Sommelier, has chosen to focus on MASH and have therefor decided to close UMAMI and Le Sommelier per December 31st 2017. The leases will be taken over by SOVINO GRUPPEN, but what they will do with the spaces are unknown. The reason for closing…
Celebrate the French way with the Kitchen Table Dining Experience at Michelin-starred Pétrus. This December, Pétrus, the Michelin-starred restaurant from the Gordon Ramsay Group, provides the ultimate French Christmas with a very special kitchen table dining experience that brings to life the mastery of French fine dining. Created by Head Chef Larry Jayasekara, this theatrical family-inspired feast celebrates…
The Craft Beer Authority Brings Its World Class Craft Beer and Crave-able Menu — Along With a Good Cause – to Chattanooga Residents This November Pizza & Taproom, an energetic and welcoming full service restaurant known for its world class beer list full of local and regional craft beer offerings, combined with its delicious, hand…
“The time has come to pack up once again and head out to meet the flavors of the world…” – Alain Ducasse For its return, Spoon is located in the Palais Brongniart at the Place de la Bourse. A la carte, a cuisine open to the world inspired by the diversity of the terroirs. The recipes,…
When the Römerberg with its elegant Christmas tree illuminates the night sky with thousands of fairy lights, when Frankfurt’s traditional apple wine is served piping hot, when the bells of ten downtown churches ring harmoniously, then you know it’s Christmastime in Frankfurt! Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt – © #visitfrankfurt, Foto: Holger Ullmann When the Römerberg with its elegant Christmas tree…
Today, Sweden announced the opening of the First Virtual Design Museum, also its first virtual design museum focusing on architecture, design and fashion. The first exhibition, “Live from Sweden”, offers visitors a glimpse into the Swedish lifestyle and the design objects Swedes surround themselves with. Design and creativity is of huge importance socially, culturally and…
During the Advent season, Slovenian towns change into idyllic Christmas villages, decorated by the festive markets and fairs. Every day you can choose a different festive fairytale in Slovenia, yet all are connected through lively cultural events, music events, concerts, and delicious traditional food and drink, as well as original Christmas gifts and the ice skating…
Luxembourg for Tourism has redesigned its tourism website. As well as a new look, users get more from this unique guide to Luxembourg as a destination. visitluxembourg.com is the Grand Duchy’s leading tourism website, receiving 3 million visitors in 2016. It has been completely redesigned, and photos and videos feature prominently. Also, more content will…
