Posts Tagged holidays
Selling Points of Estonian Spa and Wellness Tourism
Posted by alibabarika in Estonia Articles on July 7, 2011
“Recently I had to explain to a British tourism expert, why is it worth to take a spa-vacation in Estonia. She had been to Estonia before and therefore knew Estonian life in general. But she was extremely surprised when I told her that Estonia has almost 200 years of health and spa tourism experience. And when she heard about our price-level and different opportunities of treatments and services, she was totally speechless. After recovering from my praising speech, she asked me why don’t we promote local spa services and opportunities…”
This is a story from Sabina Kaukis, a spa blogger in Estonia.
Most Popular Christmas Markets in Europe
Posted by alibabarika in Estonia Articles on April 7, 2011
Christmas is the most famous and biggest festival celebrates by whole world with great zeal. During this festival huge Christmas markets are held in various countries, which are great places for Christmas shopping. It is well known that the first Christmas markets were originated in Germany and since then the trend has been continued in almost all places of European countries. A month before Christmas, holiday markets are installed across Europe. Let us find out about these most popular Christmas markets in some detail and if you are on Europe tour this Christmas then don’t miss to visit these extravagant markets.
Munich, Germany
In the central town square, Marienplatz, Munich Trade Fair is organized. It is the classic example of old German holiday market where the aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts lingers in the air. Sweet biscuits and chocolate fountains with glazed skewered on a stick fruit is found here. If you want take a glance of yester years then do visit the market from November 25 to December 23, Munich Medieval Fair. You can watch sellers dressed in ancient costumes and try out dishes cooked in ancient recipes.
Cruising Scandinavia and Baltics
Posted by alibabarika in Estonia Articles on December 26, 2010
For all winter travelers… I must say this is not for you. For the rest and main part of you that are used to travel during the summer, this is certainly your place. My proposal is to discuss a bit about the possibilities we have when it comes to plan a cruise within Northern Europe, as the options are many but the real deals are hiding (and written in Swedish, in fact!)
Let’s get started. First of all, let me define northern Europe: Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark are considered to be Scandinavia while Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are called the Baltic countries. I want to put them apart as I understand that each group fits different traveler dreams. While Scandinavia fits into the so much called “model for Europe” countries, specially when it comes to welfare state, security, cleanliness and general economic standards of living, the Baltic region is in the process to get developed. Too many years under Russian influence (with all my respects for Russia) and too few within the scope of the European Union.
Things to Do on Holiday in Estonia
Posted by alibabarika in Estonia Articles on July 19, 2010
Estonia is a fast emerging holiday home destination. Holiday makers now go on family holidays to Estonia and stay in holiday villas and self catering apartments that they can rent direct from their holiday home owners.
Estonia is a beautiful country situated in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. The country is surrounded by Finland, Sweden, Latvia and Russian Federation. The country has a temperate climate with mild winters and summers. It is popular with tourists due to the constant nature of its temperature. The country is situated on the shores of Baltic Sea resulting in the climate being generally humid most of the time. However, the climate in coastal areas and inland regions is slightly different with sudden variations in temperature and climate.