Category: Hungary

Short Bohemian journeys for luxury train travellers

Short Bohemian journeys for luxury train travellers

By on Mar 11, 2009 in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hungary, Rail Travel, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
The trend towards luxury train travel appears to be increasing for travellers who enjoy a relaxing time watching the world go by in sumptuous surroundings, whilst also knowing exactly how their budget is being spent (being that many such journeys include most meals and drinks). And travellers should be pleased to know that short European
Interview with Tom Barber of Original Travel

Interview with Tom Barber of Original Travel

By on Feb 17, 2009 in Accommodation, Africa, Anguilla, Asia, Caribbean, Celebrities, Eastern Europe, Europe, Family Travel, Hotels, Hungary, Interviews, Maldives, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos
Before starting Original Travel Tom Barber was a journalist for GQ and then freelance for the Evening Standard, Independent, Tatler and Brides.  He went on two or three ‘honeymoons’ a year for Brides, and in 2003  set up OT with two friends – Nick Newbury, who was in corporate finance, and Alastair Poulain, a venture
Europe's top 10 luxury hotels?

Europe's top 10 luxury hotels?

By on Jul 16, 2008 in Accommodation, Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Hotels, Hungary, Regions, Resorts, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Tripadvisor sent me an email yesterday, outlining their top 10 European luxury hotels.   In numerical order, they are as follows: The Ritz-Carlton Berlin, Germany   Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort, Greece Hotel Le Palais, Czech Republic   The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, England   Hotel Prinsenhof, Belgium   Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, Hungary   Rudding

Attitude Hotels

By on Mar 11, 2008 in Accommodation, Austria, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Germany, Hotels, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, North America, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe
Founded by Pedro Castro, Attitude Hotels is a new hotel brand specifically geared towards gays and lesbians of a discerning nature. They offer a selection of over twenty-five hotels in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the USA. By next year, the objective is to propose

Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Europe, according to Tripadvisor

By on Mar 08, 2008 in Accommodation, Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Hotels, Hungary, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The Ritz-Carlton Berlin – Berlin, Germany Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort – Mykonos, Greece Hotel Le Palais – Prague, Czech Republic The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel – London, England Hotel Prinsenhof – Brugge, Belgium Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal – Budapest, Hungary Rudding Park Hotel – Harrogate, England Swissotel Berlin – Berlin, Germany Four Seasons Hotel George
Expedia Insiders' Select

Expedia Insiders' Select

By on Aug 02, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, California, Canada, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Florida, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Hotels, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Missouri, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA, Washington, Western Europe, Worldwide
I wasn’t familiar with Expedia Insiders’ Select, a list of their  best hotels and resorts worldwide  based on the opinions of Expedia users, until receiving a recent email from The Reef Resort in the Cayman Islands, proudly pointing out that they rank as #1 in the Caribbean and #14 in the world.   It’s an
Take a world tour in luxury

Take a world tour in luxury

By on Mar 04, 2007 in Accommodation, Australia, Brazil, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Hungary, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, South America, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany
Why not plan ahead for late spring and early summer travel? Take advantage of these great offers from Leading Hotels of the World taking you to the unique destinations of São Paulo, the Great Barrier Reef and Budapest. Fasano, Hotel e Restaurante – São Paulo, Brazil For more than 100 years, the Fasano family has
New York Palace in Budapest re-opens

New York Palace in Budapest re-opens

By on May 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Hungary, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany
After the completion of a €80 million renovation, Italy’s Boscolo Group has re-opened Budapest’s famous New York Palace hotel. They bought the hotel for €9 million in 2001 and  purchased an adjacent property which now serves as a new wing of the hotel and takes the total number of rooms from 107 to 180. The
Top 10: Travelers' Choice luxury hotel winners

Top 10: Travelers' Choice luxury hotel winners

By on Feb 22, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hong Kong, Hotels, Hungary, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Carolina, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Worldwide
No need to take a chance on your next vacation. Pamper yourself at the 10 most luxurious hotels, as chosen by TripAdvisor travelers. 1.   Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong 2.   Mina A’ Salam at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai 3.   Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai 4.   Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, Budapest
Spice up your Friday nights in Budapest

Spice up your Friday nights in Budapest

By on Jan 30, 2006 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Hungary, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
Spice up your Friday night and discover the special tastes of Hungarian paprika cuisine and the great diversity of Hungarian wines at the Apicius Restaurant in Budapest’s Corinthia Aquincum Hotel. Sample from the different appetizers and main courses prepared from all kinds of Hungarian paprika, be it small or big, sweet or hot, red, yellow

Luxury hotels contribute to good year for Hungarian tourism

By on Jan 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Hungary, Regions
A 15% increase in the number of guest-nights spent at four- and five-star hotels paved the way for a successful 2005 tourism year in Hungary, according to an article published in  a recent  issue of the economic daily Magyar Gazdasag. According to the Regional Development Minister Istvan Kolber, Hungary registered its best year for tourism