Recently we have only introduced several different travel destinations in one blog post. It felt necessary to do something different this time and choose one specific travel destination to one post. In one of our recent Facebook posts we asked where people would want to go on that exact moment without money or time restrictions. We got few great answers, and one of them inspired us for this blog post. One of our followers whished to be in Retiro Park in Madrid. This made us curious about Madrid as a travel destination, and tadaa, the idea for blog post was ready! This means that now we'll share some stuff about Madrid, and will present 5 Top Things to in this Spanish capital. Enjoy!
1. Spend a relaxing afternoon in Retiro Park
If you are looking for a relaxing day consider spending your weekend afternoon in Retiro Park. This main park of Madrid is the most visited park in the city and a central meeting point. You can wander around the park and enjoy the street entertainers and maybe stop for a drink in one of the many open air bars of the park. The central focus of the park is a large lake. You can rent a boat and enjoy the lazy afternoon floating on the water and listening the sounds of the entertainers, pleasant chatter of other visitors and the laughter of children.
2. Enjoy some culture and visit a museum or two
In Tripadvisor your fellow travellers have ranked two museums as top places to visit in Madrid: Prado Museum and Sorolla Museum. The Prado Museum has one of the largest art collections in the world where you can get amazed by fine European and Spanish art. The Sorolla Museum is a smaller and less-known museum which presents mainly collections of Spanish art. We bet both of them are worth visiting, but remember that when planning a visit to a museum don't schedule it for Monday - there is a big chance that it will be closed!
3. Do some economical (and ecological) shopping
As most capital cities of the world also Madrid has a lot to offer in the shopping section. However, Madrid's speciality is its open air flea market organised every Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm in the historical center of Madrid. The flea market is called The Rastro and is a great place to make interesting findings, both old and new.
4. Try some tapas
Important part of any holiday is to eat some great food and Madrid is a perfect place to get your tummy full and a smile to your face at the same time. While staying in a foreign country one should definitely try some local specialities and since Madrid is in Spain, staying there is a great opportunity to eat some tapas! Tapas is a combination of appetizers or snacks which can be either cold or hot, and a tapas meal is combined of several different kinds of tapas. The local people are always the best resource to ask advises about the best places to eat, so don't be shy to ask from for example your hotel where you can have the best tapas in town!
5. Party all night long
The nightlife of Madrid is world famous, so if you are a night person put your dancing shoes on and be prepared to party until the sunrise!
Do you have some other advises about what one should definitely do in Madrid? Share them in the comments section!
For some great Madrid hotel deals visit GalaHotels.
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Monday, 30 April 2012
Friday, 13 April 2012
Dreaming of summer vacation?
When the spring starts to show its signs people start to get hopeful about summer finally arriving. Summer means warmness, sun, and best of all, summer holiday! What is the best way to spend your summer holiday? I bet lying on a beach in one of Europe's best summer holiday destinations. Now it's the time to start planning and reserving your dream summer holiday. Hotels in the most popular destinations get their rooms booked for the whole season quickly, so to get the best price on the best time you better start thinking seriously where to travel! To make the decision where to spend your relaxing summer holiday this year easier, we will present five Europe's popular beach destinations. Besides this, we will give hotel recommendations for each destination! Can deciding and reserving your holiday get any easier?
Fethiye, Turkey
Fethiye is situated on the coast of South-West part of Turkey. The biggest city nearby is Marmasis, which is also one of Turkey's most popular beach holiday destinations. If you are arriving to Turkey by plane the closest airport is the Dalaman International Airport, which is also the closest airport to Marmaris.
All of Turkey's south coast holiday destinations are known for their beaches, but Oludeniz, a beach in Fethiye, has been named as one of the best beaches in the world. The water is told to be crystal clear and blue, and the long beach line ends up to a calm and shallow lagoon. A perfect place for swimming, tanning, and relaxing!
The famous Oludeniz beach has numerous of close by with an easy access to the beach. One example is the The Bellevue Hotel which is less than 1 km away from the beach. St Nicholas Park is a more peaceful hotel option on the highest peak of the region with magnificent mountain and sea views . If you want something else check all of our Fethiye hotel deals.
Mykonos, Greece
The Greek Island Mykonos has been named "the jewel" of the Aegean Sea. It's not surprising when this picturesque fishing-village bay with blue sea and totally whitewashed organic cube-like buildings seem like the perfect place for a relaxing summer holiday.
Doesn't just seeing a picture of the view make your mind wonder to the warm and narrow streets of Mykonos?
The Mykonos Beach Hotel offers great facilities for a family vacation, whereas the contemporary style of the Alkistis Hotel is said to be ideal for a summer holiday getaway. More Mykonos Hotels you can find from GalaHotels's website.
Cannes, French Riviera
Cannes, situated in the French Riviera, is a famous touristical destination among the rich and famous. The city is famous for its luxury shops, restaurants, hotels and of course for the annual Cannes Film Festival.
In order to visit Cannes you do not need to be rich and famous. Cannes has hotels such as the Hotel L'Esterel for budget travellers, but also hotels like Marriott and Carlton Intercontinental for those who want to have some more luxury in their summer holiday. You can choose which you prefer! If these options did not please you, there are many other Cannes Hotels in our website.
Brighton, England
Yes, you can have a beach holiday also in England! Brighton is situated on the south coast of England. The seafront has bars, restaurants and night clubs to keep the holiday people entertained, with a beach to use for sunbathing during the sunny hours of the day. Best of all, Brighton is only less than one hour train ride away from London! This makes it easy to change the scenery of your holiday from beach to lively city life and vice versa in less than one hour.
The Jury's Inn Hotel is our most booked hotel from Brighton. No wonder, since the hotel promotes itself with moderate rates and walking distance to all main attractions. Other popular hotel is the Royal Albion Hotel which is also very close to the beach, restaurants and nightlife. To see more Brighton hotel options visit our website.
Algarve, Portugal
Algarve is the southest region of Portugal and a famous holiday destination in Europe. It has sandy beaches and a mild weather which creates a perfect set for many outdoor sporting activities such as water sports, golf in one of the numerous world-class golf courses, tennis, horse riding, and many more. Algarve also has an active nightlife and famous fish restaurants to guarantee a perfect holiday.
You can spend your nights for example in Hotel Pinhal Do Sol, which has a great location close to beaches, golf courts and to restaurants and nightclubs. It's a good choice for a family vacation or for people who just wich to have a relaxing vacation. The Eva Hotel in the other hand has a gym, pool and a spa which fit for those who want some little luxury to their holiday. More hotels from Algarve you can find from our website.
Is some holiday destination missing which you think should definitely be on the list? Share all good summer hokiday destinations in the comments section?
Fethiye, Turkey
Fethiye is situated on the coast of South-West part of Turkey. The biggest city nearby is Marmasis, which is also one of Turkey's most popular beach holiday destinations. If you are arriving to Turkey by plane the closest airport is the Dalaman International Airport, which is also the closest airport to Marmaris.
All of Turkey's south coast holiday destinations are known for their beaches, but Oludeniz, a beach in Fethiye, has been named as one of the best beaches in the world. The water is told to be crystal clear and blue, and the long beach line ends up to a calm and shallow lagoon. A perfect place for swimming, tanning, and relaxing!
The famous Oludeniz beach has numerous of close by with an easy access to the beach. One example is the The Bellevue Hotel which is less than 1 km away from the beach. St Nicholas Park is a more peaceful hotel option on the highest peak of the region with magnificent mountain and sea views . If you want something else check all of our Fethiye hotel deals.
Mykonos, Greece
The Greek Island Mykonos has been named "the jewel" of the Aegean Sea. It's not surprising when this picturesque fishing-village bay with blue sea and totally whitewashed organic cube-like buildings seem like the perfect place for a relaxing summer holiday.
Doesn't just seeing a picture of the view make your mind wonder to the warm and narrow streets of Mykonos?
The Mykonos Beach Hotel offers great facilities for a family vacation, whereas the contemporary style of the Alkistis Hotel is said to be ideal for a summer holiday getaway. More Mykonos Hotels you can find from GalaHotels's website.
Cannes, French Riviera
Cannes, situated in the French Riviera, is a famous touristical destination among the rich and famous. The city is famous for its luxury shops, restaurants, hotels and of course for the annual Cannes Film Festival.
In order to visit Cannes you do not need to be rich and famous. Cannes has hotels such as the Hotel L'Esterel for budget travellers, but also hotels like Marriott and Carlton Intercontinental for those who want to have some more luxury in their summer holiday. You can choose which you prefer! If these options did not please you, there are many other Cannes Hotels in our website.
Brighton, England
Yes, you can have a beach holiday also in England! Brighton is situated on the south coast of England. The seafront has bars, restaurants and night clubs to keep the holiday people entertained, with a beach to use for sunbathing during the sunny hours of the day. Best of all, Brighton is only less than one hour train ride away from London! This makes it easy to change the scenery of your holiday from beach to lively city life and vice versa in less than one hour.
The Jury's Inn Hotel is our most booked hotel from Brighton. No wonder, since the hotel promotes itself with moderate rates and walking distance to all main attractions. Other popular hotel is the Royal Albion Hotel which is also very close to the beach, restaurants and nightlife. To see more Brighton hotel options visit our website.
Algarve, Portugal
Algarve is the southest region of Portugal and a famous holiday destination in Europe. It has sandy beaches and a mild weather which creates a perfect set for many outdoor sporting activities such as water sports, golf in one of the numerous world-class golf courses, tennis, horse riding, and many more. Algarve also has an active nightlife and famous fish restaurants to guarantee a perfect holiday.
You can spend your nights for example in Hotel Pinhal Do Sol, which has a great location close to beaches, golf courts and to restaurants and nightclubs. It's a good choice for a family vacation or for people who just wich to have a relaxing vacation. The Eva Hotel in the other hand has a gym, pool and a spa which fit for those who want some little luxury to their holiday. More hotels from Algarve you can find from our website.
Is some holiday destination missing which you think should definitely be on the list? Share all good summer hokiday destinations in the comments section?
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Top 10 travel destinations from GalaHotels!
From GalaHotels you can have access to thousands of hotels world wide. Altough there are countries, cities and destinations to choose from, there are still some top destinations which seem to be more popular among travellers. These places are listed in here; GalaHotels's top 10 travel destinations from where our website users most actively book their hotels. The list is formed based on information from the last six months.
1. London
Why London is always on the top of all popular travel destination listings? If you haven't been there yet go and find out! You can book your London Hotel from GalaHotels.
2. Paris
Yes Paris is the city of lovers and romance. Read more from a previous post about Paris. If you got interested go ahead and book your Paris Hotel from GalaHotels!
3. Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the few great European cities by the sea. That might be the reason why the city is so popular among travellers especially during the warm seasons of the year. Hmmm, holiday in a lively city next to a beach during the summer doesn't sound that bad... If the idea is also tempting you, go ahead and book your Barcelona Hotel from GalaHotels!
4. Helsinki
I know you are surprised that Helsinki is keeping a high position like this in the list since it has not been a famous travel destination in the past. Don't worry, we are equally surprised here in the GalaHotels's office. It can be rather cold now in the North Europe but if you wish to see what all the fuss is about (and when you find out please come and tell it also to us!) go and find it out yourself! Helsinki Hotel reservations you can do easily (and cheaply) by visiting GalaHotels.
5. Vienna
Vienna is gaining more and more popularity among especially European travellers. The city is famous for its various cultural offerings including opera and museums. If you feel like having a city holiday with a proper portion of cultural experiences don't hesitate and book your Vienna Hotel from GalaHotels.
6. New York
Did you know that New York was originally under the rule of the Netherlands and was called as New Amsterdam. The city got its name New York when the English conqured the land in the 17th Century and named the city after the Duke of York. Despite the name, the city has been steadily popular among travellers and the Big Apple, city which never sleeps, has a lot to offer for many kinds of travellers. Go ahead and book your New York hotel from GalaHotels.
7. Rome
Rome is the city of history which has always attracted travellers and always will. If you want to experience the historical monuments and narrow streets of Rome, go and book your hotel from GalaHotels.
8. Milan
The next city in the list is also from the land of pasta and pizza; Italy. Milan is the meeting point of North Italy and it's one of the fashion capitals in the world. Variety of Milan hotels you can find from GalaHotels.
9. Amsterdam
Amsterdam has been favoured by foreign tourists for a long time. One reason for the city's popularity is the Netherlands's government's more free minded approach to some issues considered more or less illegal in many other countries. The city is also famous of its effective public transportation which has decreased the usage of cars, and of the wide canal network. If you want to see Amsterdam with your own eyes, start your trip by booking a hotel from GalaHotels!
10. Madrid
The last destination in the top 10 list is another Spanish city; the capital of Spain. This former capital of the old Spanish Empire is also famous of its cultural sights including museums, concerts and famous architecture. Book your Madrid hotel from GalaHotels.
What do you think makes these cities so special that they are in the top 10 travel destinations? Tell your opinion in the comments section!
1. London
Why London is always on the top of all popular travel destination listings? If you haven't been there yet go and find out! You can book your London Hotel from GalaHotels.
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| London City View |
2. Paris
Yes Paris is the city of lovers and romance. Read more from a previous post about Paris. If you got interested go ahead and book your Paris Hotel from GalaHotels!
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| Paris City View |
3. Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the few great European cities by the sea. That might be the reason why the city is so popular among travellers especially during the warm seasons of the year. Hmmm, holiday in a lively city next to a beach during the summer doesn't sound that bad... If the idea is also tempting you, go ahead and book your Barcelona Hotel from GalaHotels!
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| Barcelona City View |
4. Helsinki
I know you are surprised that Helsinki is keeping a high position like this in the list since it has not been a famous travel destination in the past. Don't worry, we are equally surprised here in the GalaHotels's office. It can be rather cold now in the North Europe but if you wish to see what all the fuss is about (and when you find out please come and tell it also to us!) go and find it out yourself! Helsinki Hotel reservations you can do easily (and cheaply) by visiting GalaHotels.
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| Helsinki City View |
5. Vienna
Vienna is gaining more and more popularity among especially European travellers. The city is famous for its various cultural offerings including opera and museums. If you feel like having a city holiday with a proper portion of cultural experiences don't hesitate and book your Vienna Hotel from GalaHotels.
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| Vienna City View |
6. New York
Did you know that New York was originally under the rule of the Netherlands and was called as New Amsterdam. The city got its name New York when the English conqured the land in the 17th Century and named the city after the Duke of York. Despite the name, the city has been steadily popular among travellers and the Big Apple, city which never sleeps, has a lot to offer for many kinds of travellers. Go ahead and book your New York hotel from GalaHotels.
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| New York City View |
7. Rome
Rome is the city of history which has always attracted travellers and always will. If you want to experience the historical monuments and narrow streets of Rome, go and book your hotel from GalaHotels.
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| Rome City View |
8. Milan
The next city in the list is also from the land of pasta and pizza; Italy. Milan is the meeting point of North Italy and it's one of the fashion capitals in the world. Variety of Milan hotels you can find from GalaHotels.
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| Milan City View |
9. Amsterdam
Amsterdam has been favoured by foreign tourists for a long time. One reason for the city's popularity is the Netherlands's government's more free minded approach to some issues considered more or less illegal in many other countries. The city is also famous of its effective public transportation which has decreased the usage of cars, and of the wide canal network. If you want to see Amsterdam with your own eyes, start your trip by booking a hotel from GalaHotels!
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| Amsterdam City View |
10. Madrid
The last destination in the top 10 list is another Spanish city; the capital of Spain. This former capital of the old Spanish Empire is also famous of its cultural sights including museums, concerts and famous architecture. Book your Madrid hotel from GalaHotels.
What do you think makes these cities so special that they are in the top 10 travel destinations? Tell your opinion in the comments section!
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| Madrid City View |
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