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Gay Friendly Hotels of Jakarta

Anita Choudhary — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:47 +0000

Jakarta has always been a popular vacation destination in Indonesia, while being the capital and largest city of the country. It is located on the island of Java on its northwest side of the island. With pristine beaches, shopping hub and a steady mix of tradition and contemporary culture, Jakarta is a modern city with a variety of budget to luxury hotels and other accommodation.

How to visit Moscow on a Budget

Oksana — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:00:31 +0000

When some people hear about visiting Moscow on a budget, they might just give you a snort of disbelief.

5 stylish and trendy hotels in Vienna

Linda Koscova — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:00:19 +0000

Vienna, the Austria’s capital, was home of the Habsburg dynasty for many centuries. It was also cultural, economic, and political centre. Today travellers are visiting Vienna to see historical buildings, museums and galleries. Most of them are situated in the city center, in the first district, as well as the most boutique hotels offering an outstanding luxury stay.

Top Hotels in Chueca, Madrid

Anita Choudhary — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:00:21 +0000

Aside from the fact that the city of Madrid is the capital and largest city in Spain, one of the more popular destinations within the city is the Chueca neighborhood. It was named after the famous Spanish composer Federico Chueca who lived from 1846 to 1908. Chueca is situated north of Old Madrid and is located near the Plaza de Chueca. In recent years it has become an extremely popular area with the GLBT (gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender) community. A large gay pride festival is staged in Chueca on an annual basis.

5 Popular Upscale Hotels of Paris

Abha — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:00:08 +0000

Sumptuous ambience of some hotels tells stories that guests cherish forever. Jays Paris, Hotel Luxembourg Parc, Hotel des Academies et des Arts, One by The Five and Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris belong to the same league. All the five upscale hotels, located close to one or the other famous landmark of Paris, France, host uber the rich. A fine collection of work of arts, antique furniture and tapestries, and state-of-the-art gizmos complement contemporary designs. However, natural light-filled bathrooms and regal bedrooms are privilege of travelers with very deep pockets only.

5 Stylish and Trendy Hotels in Lisbon

Linda Koscova — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:00:12 +0000

With this guide, travellers longing for a boutique hotel stay can explore the best lodging addresses in Lisbon. Lisbon, Portugal’s has experienced its renaissance just a few years ago. Since that time it became a favourite destination not only for family summer holidays but also for a weekend stay whenever during the year. Explore the most luxury hotels with the best reputation with Venere.

Adult Hotels and Resorts for a (Naughty?) Holiday

Louise Vinciguerra — Sun, 08 May 2011 16:00:31 +0000

Can you keep a secret? Well I can’t. I’ve been searching Google to find out just what is an adult hotel and would I ever want to visit one? After all - I am an adult. I like traveling. I like a little adventure. So is an adult hotel on my list of vacations to book this year and if so, how do I go about finding one? Well let’s see.

How to Plan a Gay Holiday

Adam Riemer — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:00:25 +0000

Whether you are just out of the closet or have been openly gay your entire life, one thing that gets tricky for everyone is how to plan a gay vacation that meets your needs. Although gay travel and straight travel are very similar, there are a few things that you need to think about before you look at booking your next trip. With a huge variety of gay vacations out there, it is important to find one that meets your needs.

3 Unique Hotels in the UK

Sian Meades — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:00:07 +0000

I remember trying to convince my ex boyfriend to stay in a castle in Gloucester. Apparently it wasn't a real holiday because it wasn't abroad (he then balked at the prices of castles abroad and that was the end of that). But I like the idea of going on holiday in the UK. There's loads of the country that I haven't seen, and I really want to. There are some really unique hotels around UK, and here are the top three that I'm itching to try.

The Old Railway Station

Rail travel is something I've romanticised for years. It's Brief Encounter's fault. And the Orient Express.

What have we done for you lately?

Mireia — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:28:15 +0000

We have been working for you since 1995 and have been in fierce competition with ourselves ever since.

Our mission has been to expand the number of destinations and to offer you a vaster choice of hotels for your getaways. Thanks to our collaboration with Expedia, we have added over 8,000 new hotels to the venere.com site.

2010 World Cup & 2010 Wimbledon

Mireia — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:00:59 +0000

Starting today the quarter-finals for South-Africa 2010 World Cup, all soccer enthusiasts are getting prepared to see which team will be the winner this year.

But have you decided to travel to New York these days without being aware that the final will take place on July 11th?

The Jumeirah Garden Hotel in Dubai

Mireia — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:47:28 +0000

Dubai’s Best Shopping Malls

Paul Crompton — Sat, 15 May 2010 16:19:38 +0000

Malls are something more than a cultural phenomenon in Dubai - it could be said that the lifeblood of the city flows through them.

They’re more than places to just visit

40 Winks – The Prettiest Hotel in the World?

Sian Meades — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:53:39 +0000

London's Stepney Green isn't known for it's boutique hotels.

They're all over the other side of London in Kensington.

Dublin in 24 hours & New Armani design hotel

Mireia — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:04:33 +0000

What to see in Dublin in a day

If you think that your next city break will be in Dublin, here are some tips

Chocolate in Bruges, Dream Hotel in NY & Family Travel

Mireia — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:20:14 +0000

Bruges is an enchanting medieval city in Belgium, also known as the Venice of the North.

And the fact is that Bruges

Fashionable People, Design Cakes and Sunny Destinations

Mireia — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:26:55 +0000

The well-known Café de la Paix at Hotel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand has a new dessert creation: a design cake called Pop Fizz.

However, the Paris luxury hotel Le Meurice had already presented some time ago a new dessert by the designer Thierry Muggler, the Viktor & Rolf "Flowerbomb" cake. This seems to be the beginning of an "haute-couture designer cakes war"!

Convenient & Central Hotels in Rome, Italy

Travel Agony Aunt — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:10:08 +0000

Dear Travel Agony Aunt, Can you suggest a hotel in rome, good location, but around 200.oo or less… thanks JS

Hi JS, Here's a list of highly-rated hotels in Rome city center...

Valentine’s Special: Travel Ideas

Mireia — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:18:26 +0000

Do you want to surprise your other half with a romantic gift now Valentine's Day is in the corner? Haven't yet decided what your Valentine's gift will be?

We have picked up some hotels in Valentine's day destinations for you:

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 [...]