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Holy Week is the last week of lent and, therefore, the week before Easter in the Christian calendar.

While Christians all over the world prepare commemorations at this time, the best and most vibrant festivities take place in the cities of Andalusia in Southern Spain. read full article

If you were to think about which city has the world’s best carnival celebration, you’d probably think first of Rio de Janeiro, and then perhaps of Venice or New Orleans.

Paris probably wouldn’t come to mind. You might even be surprised that Paris has a carnival at all. read full article

New York City which is home to one of the largest Chinatowns in the USA hosts spectacular festivities to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year which usually falls during the period of end-January to mid-February every year.

Moreover keeping in line with the cyclical Chinese calendar, this Lunar New Year is always associated with a particular animal and the year 2010, which is the year 4078 according the Chinese calendar, has been deemed the year of the Tiger. read full article

This week’s specials unveil a tropical paradise in Europe and the best place to have a cup of tasteful wine in Paris.

For those looking for some fun, Sweden is about to hold the Kiruna Snow Festival and… What about food? Let’s travel to Croatia to discover Croatian cuisine. read full article

Composer Johann Strauss saw it fit to make a masterpiece which expresses the beauty of the Danube River. I wouldn’t be wondering why.

The City of Budapest which is divided by the Danube River is one of the most… read full article

Thinking about a trip to Paris in 2010, but can’t decide when you should go? Why not plan your trip around one of these top 5 events that will rock the city in 2010.

1. Les Soldes (“The

1. Festival d’Avignon and Avignon-Off

If you enjoy theater, performance art, dance or simply entertainment, and if you can plan well in advance for accommodations then definitely get to Avignon for the festivals held in July. The action takes… read full article

Visiting London this winter? Some of the top things to do in London in winter include Christmas fairs and ice-skating in Hyde Park.

1. Visit the Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park

The annual Winter Wonderland… read full article

Dublin is no stranger to Halloween.

Bram Stoker who wrote Dracula hailed from here and the Irish people have been celebrating All Hallows’ Eve in various forms since the days of the Celts and it is thought that… read full article

Beer festivals, Dubai nightclubs, Hanoi’s tourist attractions, the Loire Castles and the 2010 Winter Olympics were September’s hot topics on the Venere Travel Blog.

1. Top 10 Holiday Destinations for Beer Lovers: 10 travel ideas for beer

1. Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is the unsung hero of the beer world, being so often overlooked in favour of neighbouring Germany and yet recently fighting off competition from the multinational corporation Budweiser to retain the rights to the original Budwar… read full article

It’s hard for a Spanish city to hit the headlines when it’s competing with the likes of Madrid and Barcelona. Even Valencia and Bilbao are a tough third and forth to climb above.

But the stunning and warm city of… read full article

Summer, fun, nightlife and music festivals were last month’s most popular topics on the Venere Travel Blog:

1. The Best Night Clubs in Ibiza

Want to know what the best night club in Ibiza, Balearic Islands, is?… read full article

Of the many things we know about Italy we also know that it is certainly not a wintry place. That goes for the warm people and friendly culture but also for the weather itself: the country isn’t… read full article

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• LDN shares a link to a Time Out article on lidos, ponds and outdoor swimming pools