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Prague is considered to be one of the most romantic cities in the world, perhaps due to its old world charm and stunning castles. Tucked away in the middle of Europe, this Czech country has something to offer to everyone, both young and old. Let’s have a look at five reasons to visit this charming European city.


1. Prague Golf Courses


There are more than 90 golf courses that dot the Prague countryside. If you want to try something different, pack your golf clubs and head on down to one of the numerous courses that are open for residents and tourists alike. Surrounded by gorgeous vistas, you’ll never miss an opportunity to practice your handicap and improve on it while on holiday in Prague.


2. The Old Town Square


This is situated in the middle of the city featuring a beautiful astronomic clock atop the Old Town Hall. This region is dotted with little restaurants and food vendors who sell delicacies by the weight. It is a fabulous place to sit and watch the world go by, while savoring your Czech beer.


3. The Lobkowicz Palace


This gorgeous homage to history is not to be missed. The tour includes a narrated introduction into the history of the castle, given by the family that owns the castle. The collection of fine art contained in the castle is bound to surprise and delight even the seasoned art savant. This is one place in Prague that will leave you with a sense of legacy, magic and wonderment.


4. The State Opera


It offers unbeatable entertainment for a great, tourist-friendly price. You don’t have to book in advance; tickets are readily available upon your arrival to the opera. With classics such as The Sleeping Beauty, accompanied with the music of Tchaikovsky, this is the place to be if you are into opera and classic ballet, infused with a modern twist. Official State opera site state-opera.com/


5. Amade Restaurant


Amade Restaurant is a veritable tour de force when it comes to fine and family dining. With a stunning view of the Prague Castle and overlooking the river, this restaurant exemplifies the charming spirit of Prague. The menu is as varied as is the service excellent. Prague should be on the top of your list as one of those unforgettable European cities to visit in your journeys across our beautiful planet.

 Marriott Leads Green Hotels in Prague With Socially Responsible Initiatives

Accepting social responsibility to protect the environment as an essential part of doing business; one of the premier hotels in Prague City Centre is leading the way in creating initiatives to preserve natural resources.

Stepping out more than four years ago to become the first among hotels in Prague to utilize green energy, 50 percent of the energy used at this impressive lodging now comes from renewable resources. In another bold move, the hotel brought energy performance contracting to the hotel sector that not only netted the property an annual savings of nearly 427 tons of CO2 emissions but earned recognition as the “Best European Energy Service Project” in the lighting sector. In the summer of 2009 this distinctive choice among Prague hotels near Old Town Square joined the Veolia Project with their “fresh water from the tap” initiative to help reduce the enormous amount of waste from using plastic and glass bottles

Milan is going for the double, bidding to host a major sports event – the European football Champions league final – in May 2015, the same month in which a major exhibition event, the Universal Exposition (Expo), will open its doors to welcome visitors from around the world.

On October 18th, The Westin Palace, Madrid will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary; 100 years of being a landmark and part of the history of Madrid, but also 100 years looking to the future.

 

This summer the hotel has had all its meetings & functions space refurbished  a 7 Million Euro investment.

 

The 15 multifunctional and flexible rooms, located at the same level (ground floor) and offering natural daylight, can accommodate up to up to 800 guests and combine 21st century technology and service with sumptuous spaces elegantly decorated.

The newest addition to Vienna’s luxury hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna will set itself apart with impeccable service.

La Mamounia is delighted to announce the third edition of the La Mamounia Literary Award taking place on 29th September 2012. Following the success of the first two editions, this award aims to encourage and promote French – Moroccan literature.

La Mamounia, as a recognised patron of art and culture is delighted to create the opportunity to celebrate the best literary works of Moroccan writers throughout the past year to further contribute and highlight its commitment to Moroccan cultural life

 The minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s most famous symbol – built in a traditional Almohad style and topped with four copper globes – is visible from near and far.

It is not really that high (77 metres), but thanks to local topography and a local ordinance that forbids any other building in the Medina to be higher than a palm tree, it towers majestically over its surroundings.

Still an active place of worship, non-Muslims may not enter. But it’s possible to get a good view of the exterior by walking around either side.

Best Places for a mint tea…..in Marrakech

Top spots for a refreshing cup of Moroccan mint tea include the Grand Balcon overlooking Jemaa el-Fna and the Café des Espices overlooking the Rahba Kedima. When you are shopping in the souks Le Bougainvillier is a beautiful place to take a breather for tea flavoured with mountain herbs

Around sunset, donkeys descend on the Djemaa hauling gas canisters by the cartload and all the makings of 100 small restaurants. Within the hour, the restaurants are up and running, with chefs urging passers-by to note the cleanliness of their grills, the freshness of their meat, produce and cooking oil, and their aromatic spice mixes.

The grilled meats and cooked salads are cheap and often tasty, and despite alarmist warnings your stomach should be fine if you use your bread instead of rinsed utensils and stick to bottled water. Adventurous foodies will want to try Marrakesh specialities such as steaming snail soup, sheep’s brain, and skewered hearts