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MUSSELS IN BRUSSELS : Fall & Winter are a Brussel-icious time to visit Belgium as our national dish, Moules et Frites, comes into season. Fresh from the North Sea, mussels are served in a steaming pot of seasoned broth which can be cream based, wine based or in true Belgian fashion – a creamy ale sauce. Belgian frites, fried twice and served crispy golden brown, are the perfect accompaniment to mussels, especially with some delicious homemade mayonnaise. MORE |
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ART NOUVEAU WEEKENDS : Brussels is the capital of Art Nouveau and magnificent structures throughout the capital city will be spotlighted during the 4th Brussels Art Nouveau Biennial Event which takes place over 4 weekends in October. The works of great Art Nouveau architects will be presented through guided visits of exceptional Art Nouveau buildings and interiors. Bike and bus tours will also introduce visitors to this year’s theme, the European Creativity & Brilliance of Brussels Art Nouveau. MORE |
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HOT DEALS : Bargain season is a great time to take advantage of low priced travel specials to Belgium. Avanti Destinations offers an exclusive Bruges Cooking Program from $609. Gate 1 Travel offers a 5-Day Brussels Vacation including air from $699, as well as a 7-Day Brussels & Antwerp by Rail from only $899. Other specials include Go-Today's Belgium Fly & Drive from $689 and Belgium at it's Best including air and overnights in Brussels, Bruges and Antwerp from $1099. MORE |
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GETTING TO BELGIUM : Travel to Belgium has never been more convenient than now with Jet Airways’ new direct service to Brussels from New York (JFK), Newark (EWR) and Toronto (YYZ). Train travel to Brussels will take a new turn on November 14, 2007 when Eurostar launches passenger services from St. Pancras International Terminal in London, cutting journey time between London and Brussels from 2 hours & 45 minutes down to one hour, 51 minutes. MORE |
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CULTURAL EVENINGS : Nights light up with artistic wonders when the museums of Brussels stay open late and invite visitors to explore their adorned walls with guided visits, drinks and unusual activities. Every Thursday from September 27 – December 20, over 50 museums will participate in Nocturnes by extending their hours from 5:00 -10:00 pm. MORE |
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RUBENS EXHIBIT & PACKAGES : The Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Brussels unveil a unique collection of 50 original works from the Studio of Rubens, as well as collaborative pieces with famous contemporaries such as Jan Brueghel the Elder and Anthony van Dyck. Rubens, a Genius at Work is on display from September 14 – January 27, 2008 with special package offers available from the Hotel Amigo and Conrad Brussels. MORE |
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BELGIAN TAPESTRIES : The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York reveals a new exhibition, Tapestry in the Baroque: Threads of Splendor, with magnificent and rarely seen tapestries from Belgium and 10 other countries from October 17, 2007 – January 6, 2008. Picture: “Naval Engagement” from the Art of War II series Design and cartoon by Philippe de Hondt and workshop. Woven in Brussels, 1722-24. Wool and silk, 400 x 792 cm. Neues Schloss, Schleissheim (near Munich). MORE |
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