Top five Monday

2008 has nearly come to an end and it’s time to review our past year. The following list shows Venere’s five most popular hotels by reservation numbers. These top hotels are located in Rome, Paris and Milan and have been chosen by our customers for their good value, comfort and excellent location. Take a look… read full article

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1. Artis Zoo

Artis is the perfect solution for the age old traveler's dilemma - is there a place to explore for hours on end, each twist and turn ending in an adventure? Curious travelers seeking an answer to this dilemma might also add, "And I don't mean 2 hours… read full article

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If you’re traveling for a long time and you’re like me, you always end up schlepping around more books than you should but not enough for the entire trip.

While you could certainly leave a few books at the hotel for other travelers to peruse, why not make… read full article

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Dublin is a bustling city in a country known for its green hills and folkloric charm. It’s a young city, where an estimated 50% of its population is under 25. With a vibrant music scene and a strong literary tradition, there are a number of possibilities in a… read full article

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1.  Vienna Christmas Market

Traveling to Austria during the festive season and want to know how to celebrate Christmas in Vienna? Check out this article on Christmas markets in Vienna to know where to buy Christmas decorations, traditional Austrian treats and gifts

2. Top Things to do in Tokyo

Planning a holiday in… read full article

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1. New Years Eve, Reykjavik, Iceland

Miles away up there in the middle of the Atlantic, New Years Eve sees fireworks so incredible you’d think you could see them from mainland Europe. What is unique about this firework display is that it’s not actually an officially organized event in one place… read full article

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New Years Eve coming closer and closer and maybe that is just the right time to make some fascinating and dreamy journey.

For those who do not believe in Santa any more and still want to experience something magical we offer a trip to the best castles in Germany. Take… read full article

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Antoni Gaudí and Barcelona are inextricably linked, and with his striking Art Nouveau buildings popping up in the city wherever you look, it is impossible to avoid coming across his work during your stay.

However, if you only have time to check out the main works that made… read full article

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Scandinavia is a collective name for Norway, Sweden and Denmark - the countries located in the Scandinavian Peninsula. Some reports also include Finland and Iceland in the list.

Originally a Viking region, Scandinavia slowly converted to Christianity around 1000 AD. With Christianity came the celebration of Christmas. Christmas is the… read full article

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After a recent visit to Rome here is a must see list of “Places of Worship.” Each has a special flare sure to make your time extra special.

1. Basilica di S. Giovanni in Laterano

S. Giovanni is located inside the city’s wall on the southeast side… read full article

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1. Huge Camera

What are you going to be photographing anyway, 360 degree panoramas of the Pyrenees at dusk? 90% of tourists probably aren't going to be snapping anything more grandiose than their overpriced snack at a café or a sparrow perching on a gargoyle. Also it'll attract thieves… read full article

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Planning a business trip to Dresden or a family holiday in Saxony to visit Striezelmarkt - Germany's oldest Christmas fair, and looking for a quiet hotel where you can relax after a long day working or wondering at the Christmas market?

Check out this selection of  Dresden hotels

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Christmas is drawing near and in case you are planning to sample mouth-watering local delicacies and spicy wine, here is a selection of this year’s best Christmas markets in Europe.

Aside from the traditional German Christmas markets or Weihnachtsmärkte, there are many other European destinations where you can spend the… read full article

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Check out October's most popular articles on the Venere Travel Blog:

1.  Things to do in Munich

Published September 29th - If you're planning a holiday in Bavaria, Germany check out our Top 5 things to do in Munich including the world famous Munich Oktoberfest, the… read full article

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By any standards, Madrid is a very green city. With over 40 parks comprising 33 million square meters of land, you won’t find it too hard to escape from it all whenever the urge takes hold. So take a break and head for one of the five best… read full article

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