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WIN A DIAMOND ANTWERP VACATION! : Antwerp, a thrill for lovers who want some sparkle in their lives! Enter to win a two-night stay for two at the Hilton Antwerp, and an exquisite white gold diamond pendant necklace from Diamondland. This contest ends on June 1, 2007 so be sure act fast! Check back in our March e-newsletter where we'll announce the lucky winner of our Win a Trip to Belgium with Gate 1 Travel sweepstakes. MORE |
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HOTEL NEWS & HOT DEALS : New Hotel Park Inn Liege Airport opens in February. Die Swaene Hotel in Bruges is one of Travel + Leisure's Top 500 Hotels. Chateau du Lac sees renovations. Hotel Le Plaza offers booking incentives. Hotel Orangerie offers a new gourmet package organized with 8 Michelin star restaurants in Bruges. Valentine & other hotel specials: Amigo Hotel, Conrad Brussels, Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Radisson SAS Park Lane in Antwerp, Marriott hotels in Brussels. MORE |
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BEER BULLETIN : The Master Brewer at Cantillon Brewery in Brussels invites visitors to experience the process of brewing traditional Lambic & Gueuze beer during a public brewing session March 3rd. The Hops Museum in Poperinge receives a facelift. Ale Street News offers tours to the Zythos Beer Festival in March, which features over 150 beers from 48 breweries. Bier-Mania! offers Ardennes Special weekend beer tours January-March. MORE |
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MEETINGS & INCENTIVES : Sweets At Home offers Chocolate Workshops in Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, Kortrijk and Antwerp with other locations available upon request. Hugo Slimbrouck of MCI Brussels is the new president of SITE. MCI Brussels has designed a New Belgian Incentive Program for groups of 20-250 including Fashion & Diamonds in Antwerp, Medieval Experiences in Ghent, and a behind the scenes view of enchanting Bruges. MORE |
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FESTIVAL FEVER : The Anima Animation Film Festival in Brussels celebrates Belgium's love of comic strip art, February 16-25. The Carnival of Binche, February 18-29, draws thousands of visitors to this vibrant festival recognized by UNESCO World Heritage. The Choco-late Festival in Bruges, April 6-10, promises to give away chocolate trade secrets with reckless abandon.The Mid Lent Carnival in Stavelot, March 17-19, is highlighted by tons of confetti shot from canons into the crowd. MORE |
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BRUSSELS CARD : The new 2007 Brussels Card has arrived! With options for 24, 48 or 72 hours, this pass provides free access to museums, discounts in restaurants, shops, tourist attractions and unlimited travel on public transport. It's the perfect tool for exploring Brussels throughout 2007, The Year of Europe with a fully packed program of concerts, festivals, exhibitions & cultural events. MORE |
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GAY TRAVEL: The Gay & Lesbian Film Festival heats up the screen from January 18-27 in gay-friendly Brussels. Trendy Antwerp hosts the IGLTA Symposium from March 1-4, as well as the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Championships (Eurogames) from July 12-15. The streets of Brussels come alive with color during the Gay Pride Parade (BLGP) on May 12th. Three hotels in Brussels, the Conrad, Les Ecrins and Radisson SAS are added to the list of TAG approved properties. MORE |
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FLOWER POWER : Spring bursts into full bloom with a rare peek at the Royal Greenhouses in Brussels, only open to the public from April 19-May 7. Cruising Belgium’s waterways is ideal for stopping to smell the flowers while discovering Europe’s best preserved medieval cities. Trafalgar Tours offers a 9-night Tulips & Windmills River Cruise from $1298 and Gutsy Women Travel offers a 7-night Holland & Belgium River Cruise including air from $2129. MORE |
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ART & ANTIQUES: Weekend antiquing is the sport of kings at Brussels’ outdoor markets on the Grand Sablon all year round, rain or shine. The must-see fairs for Art & Antiques lovers in 2007 are the 52nd Brussels Antiques Fair from January 19-28, the Eurantica Antiques Fair in Brussels from March 24-April 2, Brussels Ancient Art Fair from June 9-15, and Antica in Namur from November 3-11. Brussels getaway packages with Go-Today begin at $549 including 3 hotel nights + air. MORE |
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