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Borovets

Published on 01/02/2010 By admin

Overview A fantastic holiday destination, Borovets is the oldest and biggest ski resort in Bulgaria, situated on the northern slopes of the Rila Mountains at the foot of the highest peak in the country, Moussala. Nestled among old pine forests the resort was founded in 1896 as a hunting place for the kings and gradually [...]

Top 10 Traditional Bars in Paris

Published on 07/12/2009 By admin

Although the French capital now has its fair share of trendy wine bars, there is no replacing the traditional bars. Sitting in a an old-fashioned Parisian “bar à vins” with a “ballon de rouge” or a “petit blanc” is still considered as one of the great Gallic pleasures, something that has even survived the recent [...]

London: The Cheapest Way to Heathrow—Train, Tube or Car?

Published on 24/11/2009 By admin

Every traveler has been there: You touch down in an unfamiliar city and feel immediately discombobulated. Getting out of the airport, sleep-deprived, with all of your luggage in hand is one thing—then you’re faced with the sometimes gargantuan task of figuring out how to get into town. Some of us jump in a taxi—and pay dearly [...]

The Big Six: Plane hotels

Published on 13/11/2009 By admin

It you’re looking for a room with a view, try a 1965 Boeing 727 in the Costa Rica jungle or an old Soviet propellor plane well that has been turned into one luxurious suite… Costa Verde Resort , Costa Rica At first glance it seems as though this 1965 Boeing 727 has been taken over [...]

Most romantic cities for honeymooners

Published on 16/09/2009 By admin

Sometimes you never feel more deliciously alone than when you’re lost in the crowd. From the Charles Bridge in Prague to Cape Town’s Table Mountain, we’ve found the world’s top urban escapes, perfect for two. – Barcelona When it comes to food, wine and conviviality, the Spanish seem to have it nailed. Nothing better embodies [...]