Europe Travel Guide » restaurants http://www.europetravelguide.net Melissa tips Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:19:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Christmas Shopping in Naples Italy http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/christmas-shopping-in-naples-italy/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/christmas-shopping-in-naples-italy/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:41:50 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=212 Christmas season in Naples, Italy is usually celebrated every December 24 to January 6.  The people in Naples celebrate the season from the Eve of Christmas to its epiphany.  Although they start their celebration at 24 many Christmas events are most likely found earlier than 24.  Following the pagan way in old Italy.  In the eve of Christmas people at Naples dine the traditional 7 dishes of fish.  One of the many traditions of  the people at Naples is the bagpipe and flute playing also known as the zampognari and pifferai. They often wear traditional colorful costumes with sheepskin vests, long white stockings, and dark cloaks. Many of them travel from the mountains of the Abruzzo region to play outside churches and in popular city squares. Naples is the best city to visit for their presepi. Hundreds of nativity scenes are erected throughout the city. Some creches are very elaborate and may be handmade or use antique figures. Naples has a lot of nativity scenes it’s a tradition at Naples that is followed and passed by thru generations.

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.

Related posts

]]> http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/christmas-shopping-in-naples-italy/feed/ 0 Finding the Best Accommodations in Sweden http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/finding-the-best-accommodations-in-sweden/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/finding-the-best-accommodations-in-sweden/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:28:50 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=111 Spending a vacation in Sweden pays off when you’ve got the best accommodations the country could offer. I happened to be in Sweden before and there is quite a number of hotels, accommodations or b&b’s that can be enjoyed by their guests, tourists and travelers depending on their stay.

If you’re in to enjoy the fuzz in the city, you could stay at Sweden’s most central hotel in Stockholm, the Rica Hotel. This hotel in Sweden has a four star rating  and a contemporary first class hotel with a breath-taking winter garden and al fresco breakfast dining in the summer months. This hotel in Sweden is also located nearby restaurants and many other establishments. so a trip to the cinema, business, shopping, meeting or trade fair, it would just be a walk away from these amazing hotel in Sweden.

Rica Hotel Kungsgatan on the other hand is equipped with a department store. This Sweden’s four star rated hotel is located in the PUB department store, with its high end shopping malls, traditional square market , two pedestrian shopping streets and two covered markets right on your doorstep. It also gives easy access to the 3rd floor of the department store through the hotel’s lobby elevator. Their guests could also enjoy free wireless internet connections in their rooms. If you are after the hotel that would give you easy access to fairs in Sweden, this has got to be the right hotel for you.

Rica Talk Hotel in Sweden, has a state of the art accommodation at Stockholm International Fairs. This hotel in Sweden has built a magnificent hotel integrated with Stockholm International Fairs Exhibition, trade fair and congress facility which has been truly award-winning. This Sweden Rica Talk Hotel have 248 rooms and suites with panoramic views, a conference facility with its own lounge, a 19th floor penthouse for exclusive conferences, a restaurant, a lobby bar, a gym and a sauna just south of the Stockholm city centre. If you’re still trapped in the medieval times, this hotel in Sweden is where you can experience the magic once again.

Rica Hotel Gamla Stan in Sweden, has narrow alleys, taverns, cafes, stores and closeness to the seats of power of the Swedish Parliament, civil service headquarters and Royal Palace located near it. This hotel in Sweden has an amazing roof terrace views to top its charming 17th century building. Around its corner is Stockholm’s Cathedral “House of the Nobility” and Slussen.

The Grand Hotel Opera in Gotheburg, Sweden is a non-smoking hotel so for those health buffs guests; this is the best pick for you. Sweden’s healthy hotel is located near the railway station, bus terminal and major sights. This hotel in Sweden is a four star rated with only 123 rooms, lobby bar, wellness area and restaurant.

So whether you’re in a tight budget or not, Sweden can accommodate your needs to a relaxed and well off trip. There’s no need to rough up the dough to meet the demands of your travel to Sweden, for Sweden can amplify your money to its worth.

Related posts

]]> http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/finding-the-best-accommodations-in-sweden/feed/ 0