The year 2012 is the cuisine of Brussels. Do not miss the pile of proposals, and details of culinary attractions along these months invade every corner of the city.
Tip 1: Follow the steps in the routes that have been outlined by the city through the new plans of the Office of Tourism (0.50 €). Namely, Sweet Tooths, Gourmet or Food Typical.
Trick 2: Living the Experience Tram. The tram is part of the daily life of the city. On the occasion of Brusselicious, visitors can discover the city on a dining car.
Tip 3: Enjoy a themed menu. Each month a different theme, closely related to the city. Victor Hugo, Dinosaurs, Comic, Slow Food ...
Tip 4: Admire the works of monumental scenery XXL dedicated to gastronomy, created by European artists in the streets of Brussels.
Tip 5: Start the day off. Brussels hotels offer Brusselicious Breakfasts, breakfast with typical products of gastronomy Brussels.
Tip 6: Select the appropriate event. In 2012 the city are concentrated in numerous culinary events: Bocuse d'Or Europe, Chocolate Week, savoring Brussels, Brussels Wine Week, Brussels Beer Challenge, Picnics in the Parks, Dinner in the Sky and many more.
Tip 7: Making ideas, thanks to the workshops for individuals or groups, learn to pairing beer, chocolate making, etc ...
The
astronomical summer, the longest season of the year with 93 days and
fifteen hours, will officially start on Thursday at 1.09 in the morning
hours peninsula, and among the phenomena which we can observe are the
"meteor showers" delta Aquarids and the Perseids .
The
beginning of summer, like the other stations, is marked by the position
of the Earth from the Sun In the case of summer, occurs when the Sun
reaches its northernmost position, ie when it reaches its maximum
declination North and for several days at noon maximum height does not change
Therefore, this circumstance is also called "Solstice" (Quiet Sun) summer, remember the National Astronomical Observatory.
On
Thursday, June 21, is officially the longest day of the year, fifteen
hours and three minutes long, compared with shorter (21 December), with
only nine hours and seventeen minutes.
You
might think that the longest day of the year is also the day when the
sun rises earlier and sets later, but it is not, that is because the
Earth's orbit around the Sun is not circular but elliptical and that the axis of the planet is inclined in a direction which has nothing to do with the axis of said ellipse.
This is the reason that makes a sundial and a conventional (based on a fictitious Sun) are misaligned.
At
this time there is also the maximum annual withdrawal from the Earth to
the Sun that, on this occasion will be the 5th of July, when the
distance between them is just over 152 million kilometers, more than
five million In early January, when the solar distance marks its annual minimum.
From
the astronomical point of view, the skies of summer solstice will be
dominated by the presence of Mars and Saturn, two planets during this
season will go closer to each other to achieve, on 17 August, a minimum
distance of about three degrees (six times the diameter of the moon).
These two planets will be visible as evening constellations, while Venus and Jupiter will be the morning.
And
like every year, the event will star this time meteor showers, the
Aquarids of the delta, whose maximum is observed on 30 July, and the
Perseids, which occur on 12 August this year look better than the past. Summer ends on September 22, when autumn begins
A vacation with children in the Algarve The Princess Leticia was there last year with Prince Felipe and this weekend has been repeated and has left with her daughters and her mother to rest in southern Portugal. It is a great place for a family, you want to know what you are getting?
Summer comes and you always poses the dilemma: where to go with children? Family travel is not always easy, but the Princess Letizia has given us the clue and chose the south of Portugal, so it will be a matter of following in his footsteps and start enjoying the Algarve, his good time, its quiet beaches, wide range of family activities, delicious cuisine and an infrastructure designed for parents and children. Pack your bags because you unveil the keys to this destination:
Much, much sun. Southern Portugal enjoys a privileged climate, with an annual average of 3,000 hours of sunshine. His usual blue sky, its sunny weather and pleasant temperatures are encouraged to enjoy long days outdoors.
Flag beaches. Algarve focuses on its 200 miles of coast a total of 69 Blue Flag beaches (68 coastal and 1 inland), and four turtles. This is the Portuguese region with the highest number of Blue Flag beaches, a flag that guarantees the quality of its waters and the excellent infrastructure, facilities and services in the sand.
Active children. There are activities for everyone, but among the essential:
-Visit the Zoomarine oceanographic park, where dolphins, seals, turtles, exotic and aquatic birds, crocodiles, tropical fish and even sharks invite little ones to discover the secrets of the sea.
-Enjoy a day at sea. What better plan for a summer day exploring the coast, visiting the caves, diving at sea or reach some of the most beautiful beaches in the region, only accessible by boat.
Travelling by jeep through the interior of the Sierra de Monchique. It's a fun way to get in touch with nature and discover the other Algarve, Algarve green, with people with a rich natural and cultural heritage and villages where ancient traditions are still alive. A must climb the nearly thousand-meter Pico da Fóia reached the highest point of the Algarve, the perfect place to capture a snapshot of the entire region and appreciate the contrasts of its landscape.
Real live pirate stories. Every corner of the Algarve lies a fascinating story or legend, that will dazzle children and adults alike. A classic is to achieve "World's End" at the Cape of San Vicente, but what about the exciting stories of pirates who lived in Lagos? The city was attacked by Francis Drake, one of the most famous English pirates. You'll find several theme restaurants where you can enjoy a meal pirate.
-Tours cycling in the Algarve Ecovías. Ride the bike and discover "new worlds" through Ecovías Algarve is a good plan to spend a family day, with two possible routes: the Coast, finding the passage beautiful beaches and charming fishing villages, and the Vincentian to Sagres, through the heart of the region. An inlet on the road will be the perfect place to enjoy a tasty picnic.
TastefullyFood
is one of the great pleasures of the Algarve, because the dyes are
attached here with the contributions Mediterranean legacy of Arabia. Variety
is one of the strengths of the recipe, although, being land of
fishermen, fish dishes and seafood are the stars of the menu, any fan of
the meat dishes are also delicious to taste, imported from the
interior, with pork as a protagonist. For lovers of rice, the rice with seafood safety pin. And do not miss the sweet potato is cooked or as an ingredient in cakes, puddings, cakes or bread.
Hotels for the whole familyAlgarve
has a wide selection of family hotels, infrastructure and services
specially designed for the enjoyment of parents and children. The
kid zones are a perfect way to make friends during the holidays and
enjoy multiple games, while providing quiet time for parents. Thinking of these, many hotels have launched special offers for this summer:
Le
Meridien Penina Golf & Resort in Portimão, offers its Family Summer
package: 1 night stay at a bed and breakfast, with free accommodation
for children under 12 (sharing room, maximum 1 child per room); 1
dinner buffet, complimentary dinner for children under 12 years
(Penguin menu, valid up to two children), free shuttle to beach club and
free use of the Beach Club and all its facilities (sunbeds, umbrellas,
towels), free entry Penguin Club for children between 3 and 12. Price per room per night: from 170 € the double room (minimum stay of 2 nights).
Martinhal
Beach & Resort in Sagres, launching a special promotion for a
family vacation with grandparents, for they offer 30% off your hotel
room, as long as the rest of the family staying in one of the Village Houses with 2 or 3 bedrooms. And for the grandparents, the stay is free! (For a minimum stay of 2 nights, 7 nights in July and August).
CS
São Rafael Suite Hotel in Albufeira, offers a special summer program
for families, for bookings made before 30 June: 30% discount on
accommodation during the month of June, half board free family room and
suites Deluxe during the month of July, and 2 children or 2 teenagers in suite family room free during the month of August. In
addition, the hotel has a kids club, free shuttle to the beach and
Albufeira center and free access to relaxation center, putting green,
tennis courts and soccer fields.
Spanish cuisine is present at the 'Taste of Dublin' to present the best of country kitchen after the partnership between the Office of Tourism Taste country and Spain.
Thus, chefs, restaurateurs and different destinations have mobilized in an active campaign to promote through the alliance of alien TURESPAÑA with the private sector in international promotion plans.
In the 'Chef Theatre' scenario of the fair, Taste Spain's team has made a complete presentation of the Spanish tourist attractions with special emphasis on its cuisine.
With this set of actions, this platform aims to improve the possibilities of this type of tourism as a differentiator and quality of each territory and strengthen its presence in international markets.
Summer is a time for exploring the beautiful and little known region of Matarraña in Teruel, and, above all, to enjoy the rivers running through it and give rise to deep pools with waterfalls, crystal clear waters ideal for swimming.
La Torre del Visco offers blanket and tablecloth spread on their small, shaded rocky beaches and take a stylish picnic. Experience as 'chic' from which you can enjoy up to 30 September.
The package for two nights has included two nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast for two, picnic and ecological botalla oil. The three nights, also visiting the Gothic castle Valderrobres and room upgrade subject to availability.
2 nights Price: 570 € (double room), 650 € (junior suite) or 790 € (suite)
3 nights Price: 765 € (small double), 855 € (double), 975 € (junior suite) or € 1185 (suite)
As a complement to the Olympics, the British capital held from 21 June to 9 September, the largest cultural festival ever. There are proposals for all tastes, so do not miss to give you a clue to some of the most important appointments. Many of them also will be free.
Weeks before London becomes the world capital of sport, the city shall, from this Thursday, the biggest cultural landmark in the world, when you start in this cosmopolitan city one of the largest and most impressive festivals that ever lived : The London 2012 Festival, which until September proposes enjoy more than a thousand shows.
London, of course, will be the epicenter of the 2012 London Festival, which will host more than two hundred events, although many others will be developed across the entire UK. The program, the most varied, includes dance, music, art, film, theater, fashion, food, visual arts, opera, circus ... Indeed, proposals for all tastes.
Where to start enjoying these twelve weeks of fun? For London, obviously. The World Shakespeare Festival with works of this celebrated playwright represented in over 37 languages, the Big Dance 2012 with more than 2,000 dancers moving through Trafalgar Square, the concerts along the Thames historical spaces that are provided within the River of Music , the Yoko Ono exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery or projection, live music of the great masterpieces of Alfred Hitchcock are restored some of the most outstanding.
Striking is the Work No.1197, created by musician Martin Creed. When on 27 July, the day of the official opening of the Olympics, at 8 am for three minutes resonate across the UK church bells, horns, bells and alarms, the show will be the most sound.
As if this were not enough, in the London 2012 Festival will participate famous and leading international artists that will add a touch of glamor, like the actor Jude Law and Cate Blanchett Australian actress, singer Damon Albarn addition, the British artists David Hockney and Damien Hirst or designer Jamie Hewlett.
Most tickets for shows at the London 2012 Festival and can be purchased over the Internet, although many of the activities are free. Beginning this week, so we'll be choosing because the program promises.
Gijon has since this month with 42 new small ambassadors that will promote nautical tourism in the Asturian city.
This is Leon Badajoz school who participated in the pilot program nautical-cultural week.After
enjoying a few days of Gijón and the sea, the students from Sacred
Heart schools in Leon and Lady of Consolation Feria de Badajoz, have
received from the hands of Councillor for Economic Development and
Employment and Tourism Gijon president, Fernando Couto , a diploma certifying them as 'mini ambassadors of Gijon.'The
group of children in Badajoz is the Winner of Get in path ', which
organizes the cooperation network of cities in the Ruta de la Plata,
which is a founding member Gijón, whose prize was the participation in these weeks nautical culture.This
program, promoted by Gijón Tourism, is to combine the initiation and
learning of sports to promote tourism in Gijón and welcome student
groups throughout the year.Its
creators claim and find new market niches through the child population,
"making these infants a potential ambassadors of Gijón, which is
expected to achieve objectives in the short, medium and long term,"
explained from Gijón Tourism.The
small, landlocked locations from not only thus enjoy days off to
participate in water activities, but probably encourage their families
and other children to repeat the experience. The
program hopes to even have long-term outcomes, when these students are
already adults and transmit this memory of his childhood to future
generations.During
these days, have played sports such as sailing, surfing, windsurfing,
canoeing, and have had the opportunity to meet some of the attractions
of Gijón Aquarium, the Botanical Gardens or the Technical College.This
action is part of the activities outlined in the agreement between the
Regional Tourist Board, the Company Gijón Joint Tourism and the Port
Authority of Gijón to perform throughout 2012, and jointly activities
aimed at promoting nautical tourism .
