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Prague Airport Transfers

Will Joce — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:00:27 +0000

Visitors to Prague, Czech Republic will almost certainly use the convenient and well appointed Ruzyne airport situated about five miles west of the city. After some comprehensive expansion and improvement works in recent years the airport now acts not only as a gateway to Prague but to all of Europe for visitors travelling from as far afield as Korea. The transfer to or from Ruzyne is not as easy as it is in many major cities due to the absence of a dedicated rail link but is still quite simple and convenient.

Airport Transfers in Rio de Janeiro

matteo — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:00:01 +0000

Many arrivals get their first taste of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil soon after landing at Galeão Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport and it is not always the relaxed, friendly experience people expect. A combination of heat, exhaustion and seemingly endless queues for baggage reclaim and customs can leave weary travellers longing for a cocktail on the beach. This is a short guide on how to make transfer from the airport to the city (or vice versa) as quickly and easily as possible.

How to get from the airport to central Florence

Harriet Jeckells — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:00:11 +0000

When planning a journey to Florence, you can fly into Pisa, Bologna or just outside Florence itself. Below is a guide to travelling from each of these airports to Florence city centre.

Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport

Undeniably the most conveniently situated for direct access to the centre is Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport, located 4km north-west of Florence. Among others, Alitalia, Meridiana, Lufthansa, Air France, bmi, and Iberia all fly into this airport.

How to get to Munich Airport to Munich City

Satu Rommi — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:00:43 +0000

Munich Airport (MUC) is busy but well organized and it is easy to get to the city from the airport. The airport has two terminals, located just a short walk from each other. Between terminals 1 and 2 is the Central Area where many of the airport services and facilities can be found.

There are information services for arriving passengers in the Central Area (open 24 hours), in Terminal 1 and in Terminal 2. Arriving passengers can also make hotel reservations around the clock at the info desk in the Central Area, on Level 03.

How to get from the Airport to Central Berlin

Poonam Chopra — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:00:35 +0000

Berlin enjoys a very well-connected, relatively inexpensive, and efficient public transportation system. There are two main airports in the city: Berlin Tegel (TXL), located in the northwest and Berlin Schoenefeld (SXF), located in the southeast. Both are international airports, but Schoenefeld mostly caters to charter flights and low-budget carriers like EasyJet and Ryanair. Tegel is considered the current official international airport of Berlin, but that is soon to change in 2011 when Schoenefeld becomes Berlin’s sole airport.

How to get from Girona Airport to Barcelona

Mhairi Dewar — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:10:52 +0000

It’s a common travel annoyance:

you score a deal on a budget airline only to discover the airport is miles away from the place you actually want to be.

Airport Transfers in St Petersburg, Russia

Will Joce — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:00:49 +0000

Visitors to St Petersburg often find that they get a strong taste of visceral Russia before they have even arrived at their hotel because of the excitement and adventure inherent in airport transfers from Pulkovo, the city’s airport. The problem lies in the absence of an adequate shuttle service, either train or bus, that can [...]

How to not Lose Your Luggage in the Airport

Allan Dumayas — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:00:12 +0000

You have come a long way to reach your destination. You are tired and looking forward to start that dream holiday– only to find out you lost your luggage at the airport. Does the situation seem familiar? With tons of luggage coming across airports every day, it’s not impossible for airport employees to mis-tag bags, [...]

Rome Hotel, Adventure Holiday, Singapore Art

Marion — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:41:25 +0000

Adventure Travel in Spain Wild Junket recommends a holiday in El Berguedà, a mountain area situated a half hour away from Barcelona, Spain, including a trekking trip through Rasos de Peguera and quad biking in Berga. Singapore Art Walk Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia lists eight public sculptures that can be found in the Central [...]

Weird Stuff, Travel Gear & Strange Hotel Rooms

Marion — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:07:33 +0000

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A Short Guide to Madrid Airport

Jon France — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:00:51 +0000

If you are heading to Madrid this fall, then it is likely that you will end up travelling through Madrid Barajas Airport. This is quite an old airport, originally built in 1928, but it has undergone huge modifications with the building of Terminal 4, which is now one of the largest terminals in the world. [...]

Airport Food, Nudist Beach & Cancun Video

Marion — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:12:11 +0000

Cancunissafe invites you to watch beautiful travel videos of Cancun and Riviera Maya, Mexico. BeAtRome recommends La Ruta de la Paz exhibition at Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Rome, Italy. USA Today share a link to an interesting article on airport food prices. VisitOslo recommends shopping at the Farmers’ market in Majorstua, Oslo, Norway. WhyGoGreece shares Tripso’s [...]

How to get from Vienna Airport to the City Center

Will Joce — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:00:28 +0000

Vienna International Airport is currently undergoing massive improvement work with the addition of a third runway and an extra terminal. The airport already handles an enormous number of passengers, 18.7 million in 2007, and this is set to grow even further. As with all airports though, arriving passengers still have to negotiate their way into [...]

Visit Bellagio, Book Smart, Stay at a Hip Hotel

Marion — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:00:50 +0000

Visiting Bellagio, Lake Como Ms. Adventures in Italy takes you to a trip to Bellagio and Villa Melzi Gardens. Take a look at her beautiful pictures of the lovely town on the shore of Lake Como that inspired the luxurious Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Hotels.com TV Commercial [There is a video that [...]

Travel Job: Working as a Flight Attendant

Paul Crompton — Sun, 17 May 2009 09:00:26 +0000

Have you ever considered what it must be like to as a flight attendant aboard an airline? They bring us food, pour us drinks, and offer us hot flannels which seem to have a volcanic temperature one second and permafrost chill the next – (I will never comprehend how a hot flannel can change temperature [...]

Easter Peeps Pictures, Candy Shops and Chocolate Museum

Marion — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:24:07 +0000

Easter Peeps Photo Contest Visit Intelligent Travel and enter the “Peeps in Places” Photo Challenge by sending a picture of one or more Easter peeps in your own neighborhood or your favorite travel destination. You have until Monday, April 13th to submit your sweetest, funniest photo of Easter peep. Top 10 Candy Shops for Easter [...]

5 Tips for First Time International Travelers

Morgan Hille — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:00:12 +0000

For first time International travelers landing in a foreign country can be intimidating. You have your books, tickets, hotel confirmations through Venere.com and you’re ready to be adventurous. But what do you do when you land at an airport ? Here is a formula, a sort of « shock therapy » that acclimates your mind [...]

More Annoying Airport Travelers

Paul Crompton — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:00:40 +0000

Here are 5 more types of annoying people you’ll meet at the airport: 1. Café staff who won’t acknowledge your order until you’ve said it right Why can’t I just order a small coffee? Why does it have to be called Tall, Regular, Medio or Royale? The guy at the counter often simply refuses your [...]

Airport Food, Rome Public Transport & Nativity Scenes

Marion — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:00:21 +0000

Where to eat good airport food? Want to know where to eat great food while waiting for your flight in Athens Airport, Greece, Rome Fiumicino Airport, Italy, Munich Strauss Airport, Germany or other international airports in the world? Read PlanetEye travel experts’ recommendations on best airport restaurants. How to get around in Rome? Context Travel [...]

How to get to your hotel in Paris from the airport

Will Joce — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:15:31 +0000

Paris has three international airports, Charles De Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais. Beauvais airport is only used by budget carriers such as Ryanair and Wizz for short hops within Europe, while the other two handle both long haul and short haul flights from around the world. There are a number of options for making the transfer [...]