Travel to Brussels at £69, free connection to all Belgian stations September 4, 2008
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Free connection to other Belgian stations from Brussels
If you can spare few days more in Belgium, don’t miss out the chance to visit other wonderful cities and towns in Belgium, eg. Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent. Travel to Brussels by Eurostar only costs £59, what is even more great is – it is free to connect to any other Belgian station.
All you have to do is to get off from Brussels-midi, then change platforms depends on which cities you would like to go. When the train embassador comes to you, just show them your Eurostar tickets then it is all set. Because Eurostar and Belgian railway (SNCB) are both part of the Railteam which is a cooperation between Europe’s leading high-speed rail operators.
Chic and stylish hotel in Bruges – Walwyck Hotel Brugge September 3, 2008
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Walwyck Hotel Brugge
Bruges has become a new favourite city for people who visit Belgium. Travel to Bruges by Eurostar costs only £59. Apart from booking your train, don’t forget to book a hotel before your arrival. As Bruges is a popular town and the decent hotels will be fully booked fairly quick. Hence, plan it well before your departure.
Walwyck Hotel Brugge is a 3-star hotel but its decor and services has definitely surpassed this grade. It locates in the centre of Bruges but in a quiet location. Every bedroom has bathroom with bath or shower. The room is spacious with large double bed, wide cupboard and flatscreen TV. Some of the bedrooms even have view to the canal.
Room Rate: €70-€140
Address: Leeuwstraat 8 – 8000 Brugge – Belgium
Bruges, your next holiday destination?
Travel to Paris for fine dining – £69 September 1, 2008
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Fine dining in Citrus Etoile Paris
Citrus Etoile restaurant in Paris is just 10 second away from Champs Elysees. The Chef Gilles Epie used to run a famous French restaurant l’Orangerie in Los Angels, The States. The décor of the restaurant is simple, fresh but chic. Signature dishes include Beignet of foie gras caramelized with port wine (starter), Black cod roasted with courgettes and virgin olive oil (main dish). Don’t forget to save some space in your stomach and try the dessert Dark chocolate soufflé served with vanilla ice cream and whipped Cream.
The price is very affordable for such grade of restaurant, Chef Gilles Epies has earned his first Michellin star at 22 years old. For €90 you would have a 3 courses meal with drinks. Main course priced from 22€-36€. When you visit Paris next time, check this restaurant out, you will not be disappointed.
Address: 6 rue Arsène Houssaye, Paris, 75008
Reservation: +33 01 42 89 15 51
Tips:
1. Ask for tables next to the window.
2. All bookings on weekends are full until December 2008.
