Europe Travel Guide » hotel http://www.europetravelguide.net Melissa tips Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:19:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Nightlife in Kiev, Ukraine http://www.europetravelguide.net/2010/nightlife-in-kiev-ukraine/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2010/nightlife-in-kiev-ukraine/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:44:15 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=215 I’m back with a whole new country that I’ve just ravaged and explored! Guess what it is? Kiev! It’s in Ukraine, dummy, and you might think that Ukraine is an obscure city in the middle of nowhere, well, it’s not! Kiev nightlife in Ukraine will blow your brains out just as Las Vegas or New York will, and you will be surprised at how these Ukrainians party.

I guess I underestimated the nightlife in Kiev, Ukraine. Our first stop was Cocktail Bar 111, where there’s a rotating bar in the center of the place. Just a tip for all you guys planning to go to this club: go on a Monday or a Tuesday so you don’t have to pay for cover charge.

Our next stop was one year old Opium Dance Club, one of the finest in town, and pride of the Kiev nightlife in Ukraine. Cover charge costs around $10 to $20. Since my friends and I were on a club hopping streak that night, we decided to check out the rest of the clubs and bars on our Kiev nightlife itinerary in Ukraine.

And so on we went to our next destination, but still in Ukraine mind you. Freedom [the name of the bar] totally transported us to a time where people did not know the meaning of the word inhibition, and thus, we shed off ours and partied as hard as we can. A local partygoer at Freedom suggested that we try Privilege next, because our nightlife in Kiev, Ukraine would not be complete without it.

Privilege hosts an open air party underneath the starry Kiev sky, in Ukraine. It was a fun night and we headed home tired but satisfied. Needless to say, we slept the whole day to recharge our bodies for yet another night out in Kiev, Ukraine.

On the second night, we checked out Arena. They played great house music and the people were hot. We absolutely enjoyed in this place, and gave the Kiev nightlife in Ukraine another two thumbs up.

For the next two nights, we checked out a string of clubs, namely Forsage, Greenwich Club, Sound Planet and the like in Ukraine.

Since we were fairly acquainted with the Kiev nightlife in Ukraine, we decided to check out the more laidback places that the Kiev nightlife in Ukraine boasted of, like the casinos. The first one was Gabriela, which is a fairly classy casino located in the center of the city, on Kreschatik Street, in the Dnipro Hotel, Ukraine. We enjoyed a few rounds of poker and Black Jack and then we moved on to the next place, a casino semi-hidden in the older parts of the Ukraine. The casino is called Zaporozhye, located in Podol, a quiet, peaceful district of Kiev, still in Ukraine.

We went home feeling satisfied with our brief stint in the city of Kiev,Ukraine and its amazing nightlife. As we boarded the plane back to our own city, I realized that the Kiev nightlife in Ukraine will always hold a special place in our party goers’ hearts.

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The greatest attraction during Christmas season in Naples is the little shops selling the terracotta nativity scenes with quaint figures. They are open all year long and the Christmas season is the best time to visit this street. A number of nativity shops have flooded the streets of Naples. The nativity of Christ is the most indispensable object in the market. In Via San Gregorio Armeno, religious or not religiously inclined there are best buys for you.

Where to shop during the Christmas season in Naples isn’t so hard to go either. There are certain districts in Naples that are more specialized than others. There are designer clothes whre you’ll find the most expensive boutiques in and around Piazza dei Martiri, there is also an area around Via dei Mille which is not so expensive, but quality buys I must say. The Vomero district has a long line of clothing and accessory shops, from whre you could drop your eyeballs out and shop for sales. If you’re up for shopping for furniture and fittings, Piazza Municipio and via dei Mille is the place suited for you. Antique buyers must visit via D. Morelli or towards via Costantinopoli in the historic centre.

Although the transportation and some restaurants in Naples are closed during this season you can make your travel a lot easier by renting a car or by foot.  The restaurants of some hotels are also open where they serve special food in Christmas season.  Although Christmas dinners at Naples are meat based, people who are vegetarian are allowed and is given by the restaurant the food they want to eat, they also have Christmas cookies for everyone.  Aside from traditional Christmas beliefs, Naples also is a fun and amusing city.  The Edenlandia Amusement Park is filled with lights and a lot of promos to enjoy this Christmas season.  Children from 12 onwards will surely enjoy the treats.  Truly an educational trip to experience before the Christmas day.  Visit Naples in this holy Christmas season but don’t forget to bring your family along with you.

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]]> http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/christmas-shopping-in-naples-italy/feed/ 0 Accommodations in Florence http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/accommodations-in-florence/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/accommodations-in-florence/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:48:19 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=155 If you’re looking for a place to stay in Florence, then you better start looking for the right one to suit your tastes. Accommodations in Florence offer a variety that’s unlike any other. From hotels to villas to apartments, Florence will definitely have a place for you. Mind you, some of these places offer great accommodations for very low prices. Some of the accommodations in Florence even offer discounts for longer stays in the city. And who wouldn’t want to stay in Florence when there’s so much history and culture to get lost in? Here are just some of the places that I found to be great places to stay.

The Relais Villa Antea is a great representation of Florentine hospitality. The boutique hotel offers a luxury atmosphere in the peacefulness of Florence’s most elegant areas. This villa easily boasts the charm of a private house for a very reasonable price.

The Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo is a grand ancient house. It features the uniqueness of a private aristocratic residence that is located in the heart of historical Florence which makes it easy for those who want to take the tourist route around the city.

Locanda De’Ciompi is a unique period-style cozy bed and breakfast located in Santa Croce, one of the oldest quarters in Florence. The rooms also offer a wonderful view of the Loggiato del Pesce. You can easily find yourself immersed in the history and culture of Florence just by staying at Locanda De’Ciompi.

Hotel Hermitage is a comfortable and intimate hotel which is located in the heart of Florence. All the main sights and attractions that any tourist would want to visit is just within walking distance from the hotel. You can visit the Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, Duomo and Bargello. This makes Hotel Hermitage the perfect place for a tourist to stay at.

Casina Turchina is located in Firenze. It is a small house with a garden that is near the airport and the center of the city. I recommend this little bundle of an accommodation for anyone who wants some privacy during their visit of Florence.

Signoria Apartments is another great place to stay at. It’s a luxurious abode that is located in the heart of Florence’s historical center. It’s on Via della Condotta street which is just a block away from Piazza della Signoria where the Medicis erected the Palazzo Vecchio. Do I even need to say more after that?

So whether you want to act like a tourist or if you want to have a little private vacation in Florence, there’s going to be a perfect match in accommodations just for you.

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