Hotel Ter Zuidhoek is a charming barn-conversion hotel with 7 rooms, the family hotel is run by Eddy Decruw and Angela Kelly. The hotel is part of the family restaurant, d’Hofstee, in a countrysidelocation, on the north-eastern outskirts of Roeselare with easy access from the E403/A17 highway. The hotel is approximately 10 kilometres from Passchendaele (Passendale) village,…
Ever heard of the “Texas of Flanders” ? During the second half of the 20nd century this particular part of Flanders, between Kortrijk en Waregem, was dominated by the textile industry. From very small weaveries to huge textile companies selling their carpets in all corners of the world.. A few families had this industry in…
Hotel “Het Heilig Genot” in Vleteren (Belgium) is a small but beautiful retreat based in the province of West-Flanders. Ideal for tourists seeking a quiet place but also a perfect location for those who are interested in the so called “Westhoek” region. This means you are not too far away from the beautiful North Sea…
‘Gods & Myths” is the theme of Highlight Festival in Ypres (Belgium). The 2nd edition of this dance festival on 31th of August has 3 stages and welcoming international and local Belgian DJ’s. We had a talk with Lennert Vintevogel, co-organiser Lennert, this is the second edition, can you tell us something about the…
Hotel Die Swaene****, a small 24-bedroom hotel, is situated in the very historical heart of Bruges, along one of the most picturesque canals ‘Groenerei’. We had an interesting meeting with their management. I was wondering…why is your hotel called “Die Swaene” ? In the 15th century, Bruges was under reign of Maximilian of Austria. The people…
This property is 18 minutes walk from the beach. Featuring a garden, B&B Oostende is situated in Ostend, 1.7 km from Casino Kursaal. Guests at the property can enjoy garden views in the rooms and access to a sauna. Wellington Track is a 12-minute walk from the bed and breakfast. All units in the bed…
This property is 6 minutes walk from the beach. Mercure Oostende is situated only 250 m from the sandy beach. This hotel benefits from free WiFi and offers guests free entry to Casino Ostende as well as free access to external fitness facilities. Each of the modern rooms at Mercure Oostende has a flat-screen TV,…
Cycling is part of the genetic make-up of the residents of the Lys Valley. Almost every city and every village has produced one or several champions. Races draw huge crowds and result in a spontaneous festival. It’s not a coincidence that the majority of the Tour of Flanders villages are located in the Lys Valley….
Discover the historic city centre of Kortrijk and its ancient beersecrets during this three-hour beer walk and beer tasting experience. Five beer tasting sessions and a unique food pairing are included in the price. This beer tour is a perfect way to explore the beguinage, de Groeningekouter (the Battle of the Golden Spurs) and the old borders…
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,…
Hotel Le Parisien offers comfortable accommodation with free WiFi, only 200 metres from the beach in Ostend. We had an interview with David, manager of this authentic hotel.. David, this is a new hotel ? Well, the hotel was renovated in 2008 and 2009 and was fully operational in 2010. Why did you choose this…
