Belgium Archives - A Luxury Travel Blog For those who enjoy the finer things in life... Wed, 31 May 2023 21:03:18 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 New for 2024: European sailings, experiences and excursions from Scenic https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/31/scenic-sailings-experiences-excursions-2024/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/31/scenic-sailings-experiences-excursions-2024/#comments Wed, 31 May 2023 21:03:18 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=190349 Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have released details of their 2024 river cruising program in their new brochure, complete with new sailings on the Danube, unforgettable Scenic Enrich experiences, and over 50 new Scenic Freechoice excursions.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/31/scenic-sailings-experiences-excursions-2024/feed/ 4 5 of Europe’s best city breaks this Spring https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/04/03/europes-best-city-breaks-spring/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/04/03/europes-best-city-breaks-spring/#comments Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:59:33 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=188791 NH Collection - NH Hotel Group's upper-upscale brand - has picked out some of the brightest city breaks in Europe for travellers to enjoy a colourful start to Spring. And in the process, they make a few (perhaps ever so slightly biased) suggestions as to where you could stay.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/04/03/europes-best-city-breaks-spring/feed/ 7 Historical cities in Belgium which are worth a visit https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/09/12/historical-cities-in-belgium-which-are-worth-a-visit/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/09/12/historical-cities-in-belgium-which-are-worth-a-visit/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2020 21:18:21 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=161298 It isn’t easy these days to come up with a travel plan that satisfies our feeling of wanderlust, yet...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/09/12/historical-cities-in-belgium-which-are-worth-a-visit/feed/ 10 ETIAS: the new visa waiver program for the Schengen Zone https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/12/26/etias-the-new-visa-waiver-program-for-the-schengen-zone/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/12/26/etias-the-new-visa-waiver-program-for-the-schengen-zone/#comments Thu, 26 Dec 2019 06:04:17 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=152624 Are you thinking of one day visiting one or more of the Schengen member states of Europe? Whether you’re...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/12/26/etias-the-new-visa-waiver-program-for-the-schengen-zone/feed/ 8 Enjoying the luxury of the unknown, with travel and adventure at the core https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2018/10/21/enjoying-the-luxury-of-the-unknown-with-travel-and-adventure-at-the-core/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2018/10/21/enjoying-the-luxury-of-the-unknown-with-travel-and-adventure-at-the-core/#comments Sun, 21 Oct 2018 17:44:57 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=107711 Remember our past articles (here and here) about Competitours, the company that redefines your notion of luxury travel with...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2018/10/21/enjoying-the-luxury-of-the-unknown-with-travel-and-adventure-at-the-core/feed/ 9 10 of the quirkiest hotels in the world https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2018/08/25/10-of-the-quirkiest-hotels-in-the-world/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2018/08/25/10-of-the-quirkiest-hotels-in-the-world/#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:56:27 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=81989 Travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor has unveiled 10 of the world’s quirkiest hotels, ranked according to the quality...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2017/09/18/hotels-in-belgium-with-michelin-star-restaurants/feed/ 5 5 of the most romantic hotels in Bruges https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2017/06/14/5-of-the-most-romantic-hotels-in-bruges/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2017/06/14/5-of-the-most-romantic-hotels-in-bruges/#comments Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:29:37 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=67469 Bruges is out there with Venice, Paris, Florence or Prague to be elected as one of the most romantic...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2017/06/14/5-of-the-most-romantic-hotels-in-bruges/feed/ 1 6 things to do in Brussels for fashion and design lovers https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2017/03/09/6-things-to-do-in-brussels-for-fashion-and-design-lovers/ Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:21:31 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=63587 Brussels is an incredible city to visit if you are a fashion enthusiast. The city is filled with so...

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]]> 6 fun things for foodies to do in Brussels https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2017/01/09/6-fun-things-for-foodies-to-do-in-brussels/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2017/01/09/6-fun-things-for-foodies-to-do-in-brussels/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2017 08:49:29 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=61385 Brussels is a stunning city from all points of view. If you want to see a part of Europe...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2017/01/09/6-fun-things-for-foodies-to-do-in-brussels/feed/ 4 6 things to do in Brussels for architecture and art lovers https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2016/11/01/6-things-to-do-in-brussels-for-architecture-and-art-lovers/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2016/11/01/6-things-to-do-in-brussels-for-architecture-and-art-lovers/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:28:32 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=59213 Brussels is not a very large city but it sure has its appeal. It is the capital of the...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2016/11/01/6-things-to-do-in-brussels-for-architecture-and-art-lovers/feed/ 8 Photograph of the week: The historical centre of Ghent, Belgium https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2016/09/28/photograph-of-the-week-the-historical-centre-of-ghent-belgium/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2016/09/28/photograph-of-the-week-the-historical-centre-of-ghent-belgium/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2016 07:15:40 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=57435 Seen here is the historical centre of Ghent, with the famous Saint Nicholas’ Church and Belfry of Ghent in...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2016/06/11/besotted-in-bruges-7-ways-youll-fall-in-love-with-this-bustling-belgian-beauty/feed/ 2 Photograph of the week: Grand Place, Brussels https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2016/03/25/photograph-of-the-week-grand-place-brussels/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2016/03/25/photograph-of-the-week-grand-place-brussels/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2016 08:43:21 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=52367 Sadly, Brussels has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately, but hopefully the city can bounce...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2016/03/25/photograph-of-the-week-grand-place-brussels/feed/ 11 15 festive alternatives to German Christmas markets https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2015/11/25/15-festive-alternatives-to-german-christmas-markets/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2015/11/25/15-festive-alternatives-to-german-christmas-markets/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:50:50 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=48362 Think Christmas markets and you think of Germany; from Munich to Nuremburg, from beer in Cologne to bratwursts in...

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]]> Bruges: Belgium’s capital of fine dining https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2015/05/25/bruges-belgiums-capital-of-fine-dining/ Mon, 25 May 2015 07:56:57 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=42789 The small Belgian town of Bruges is an enchanting place of medieval buildings, narrow cobblestone streets and romantic canals....

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]]> 7 must-see highlights in Brussels https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2015/03/10/7-must-see-highlights-in-brussels/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2015/03/10/7-must-see-highlights-in-brussels/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2015 23:14:42 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=40572 You might think of Brussels and think of the following: mussels, the EU, statues of small boys taking a...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2015/03/10/7-must-see-highlights-in-brussels/feed/ 3 27 of Europe’s best Christmas markets https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2014/11/17/27-of-europes-best-christmas-markets/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2014/11/17/27-of-europes-best-christmas-markets/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2014 22:03:05 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=37225 Mulled wine, magical Christmas scenery, romantic European destinations, roasted chestnuts, local delicacies and the opportunity to shop til you...

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