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Winter 2010 Newsletter

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This Holiday Season!

Belgium's Christmas Markets Make the Holidays Shine
	"Winter Wonderland" in Brussels: Place de St. Catherine November 26, 2010 to January 2, 2011 Come to Brussels and visit Europe's most original Christmas market, with approximately 240 wooden chalets with handicrafts items, seasonal gastronomic treats, an illuminated Ferris Wheel and a 200 foot-long skating rink. The destination being honored at this year's market will be Morocco. (www.plaisirsdhiver.be)

	The Christmas Village of Liège: Place St. Lambert & Place du Marché November 26, 2010 through December 30, 2010 The "Village de Noël" of Liège attracts over a million visitors each year, with an increasing number coming from abroad to visit over 160 decorated wooden cottages that follow the traditional German market, yet are also distinctly Liégeois! (www.villagedenoel.be)

Copyright: @Patrick Tombelle, Gestion Centre Ville	Snow Heart in Mons December 10, 2010 to January 2, 2011 For the 5th annual Snow Heart in Mons, the city will be offering a variety of activities for visitors young and old: magic shows, concerts, food and the ever-popular heart shaped ice skating rink. This year, Mons will also welcome St. Lucia, who marks the start of the holiday season. (www.mons.be)

	Christmas Market in Durbuy November 27, 2010 to January 9, 2011 The Christmas and craft markets will be held in the Old Town and on the Place Roi Baudoin. From November 27 until December 12, the market will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, then beginning on December 18 it will be open daily. Christmas lights and 1,000 candles light up the Old Town on December 24 and 25. (www.durbuyinfo.be)
The Holidays are Close Enough to Taste
	Les Chocolats d'Edouard 36 Place Albert 1er, Florenville If you are in French-speaking Belgium this holiday season, do yourself a favor and visit this chocolate shop and restaurant. Master Belgian Chocolatier Edouard Bechoux offers visitors an irresistable selection of handmade chocolates, cakes, macaroons and more, not to mention the delicious lunch menu, updated weekly! If you are feeling generous, you can pick up a gift basket for someone special. (www.leschocolatsdedouard.be)

	Belgium's Holiday Beers As if there weren't enough reasons to love Belgian beer, the holidays give you one more to add to the list: holiday beer! These special brews are only available for a short period of time each year, but they will surely leave you dreaming well after they are gone. There is Rochefort's special Christmas bottle, the Rulles Cuvée "Best Wishes" brew and countless others to try, making this time of year perfect for discovering Belgium one beer at a time! (www.visitbelgium.com/beerlovers)
Book Your Stay in Brussels or French-speaking Belgium
	Silken Berlaymont Boulevard Charlemagne, 11 - 19, Brussels Winter Wonders Package: Get a "Winter Wonders Kit" with your reservation, which includes 1 "Plaisirs d'Hiver" bag and mug, 2 one-hour tickets for the ice rink including skate rental and other surprises! This package starts at 74.50€ per room per night and includes breakfast. (www.hoteles-silken.com)

	Husa de la Couronne *Place des Guillemins, 11, Liège* The Romantic Escape Package: Book Husa de la Couronne's "Romantic Escape Package" from 95€ per room per night and enjoy 2-nights in a standard room with breakfast, welcome drink and a complementary bottle of wine or cava when you stay between now and December 31, 2010. (www.hotelhusadelacouronne.be)
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Ring in the New Year in Brussels
	Iris New Years Fireworks: Mont des Arts, Brussels December 31, 2010 at 11:00PM The New Years festivities will begin at 11:00PM followed by fireworks at the stroke of midnight. Areas around the Place Royale, Rue Montagne de la Cour, Place de l'Albertine and Boulevard de l'Empereur will be reserved to provide the public with prime visibility. (www.sibp.be)
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