Slovenia
Savvy skiers might be tempted to stray off piste this season
The average cost of a winter sports holiday is now higher than at any time since the turn of the millennium, with a flight and accommodation package costing on average a hefty £686, new research commissioned by Santander Cards has revealed.
Christmas markets and chocolate saunas in Slovenia
Visitors to Slovenia’s compact, picturesque capital, Ljubljana, will not only be able to enjoy the sights, sounds and seasonal aromas of its festive Christmas markets this December, they’ll also be able to indulge themselves at the city’s Atlantis Water Park with a chocolate sauna treatment, too!
Mistletoe and Gluhwein
Nobody enjoys Christmas traditions quite like the Europeans. If you're planning to head over to the continent for a spot of Christmas cheer, ensure you get the most out of your travel money.
Christmas markets and festive events in Slovenia
Slovenia’s towns will come to life with festive cheer, markets, decorations and lights during the run up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Slovenia to host cross-country skiing World Cup
The Slovenian resort of Rogla will play host to the cross-country skiing World Cup for the first time this December. From 17th – 20th December, the world’s finest cross country skiers will compete on the Pohorje ski centre’s renovated cross-country course.
Post Office survey votes Slovenia amongst top value ski destinations
Kranjska Gora in Slovenia has been named the fourth best value ski region in Europe and North America in a survey by Post Office Travel Services.
Eat, drink and be merry in Slovenia
It’s not all gloom and doom on the money front when travelling to eurozone destinations is the message from Slovenia specialist, Holiday Options. Despite the country’s currency being the euro, local costs are considerably cheaper than in the UK and eating out doesn’t cost ‘an arm and a leg’.
The early holiday booker catches the deal
Purse-friendly prices from Eurocamp mean that you can set your sights on next year’s spring/summer holiday, without worrying about the pennies.
New boutique hotel offering for Slovenian capital of Ljubljana
The Allegro Hotel has recently opened in the old town square in Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana. The location is just minutes away from cafés, restaurants, bars and tourist sites.
New countryside guide highlights Slovenia’s rural attractions
The Slovenian Tourist Board has produced a new ‘Friendly Countryside’ guide to showcase how tourists can make the most of the country’s beautiful nature and rural hospitality.
Runners and kayakers to take part in Ljubljana marathons
Entries are being accepted until 20th October 2009 for the Ljubljana Marathon, which takes place on 25th October. Local and foreign runners will take to the streets for the 14th year with the choice of three courses – a full marathon, half marathon, or a 10.5km fun run. In 2008 more than 13,000 runners took part in the event.
Ljubljana International Film Festival to take place in November
The 20th annual Ljubljana International Film Festival (LIFFe) takes place from November 11th - 22nd 2009, offering cinema-goers a selection of contemporary films from around the world.
Slovenia’s oldest town to host unusual folklore festival
Slovenia’s oldest town, Ptuj (pronounced Petooey), will host the annual Kurent Festival between 6th and 16th February. The ten-day traditional event is intended to banish winter and to welcome the arrival of spring.
Cheap trip? Don’t rule out the Eurozone says Skyscanner
With the current strong euro, those in search of a cheap holiday are being advised to avoid the Eurozone. But non-euro doesn’t necessarily mean cheap, and good value destinations still exist within the Eurozone.
The Queen raises interest in Eastern Europe
If it’s good enough for Her Majesty – it’s good enough for us. The Queen, along with the Duke of Edinburgh, has just embarked on a tour of Slovakia and Slovenia, a duo of Republics that frequently cause confusion amongst the untraveled (George Bush famously got the two mixed up), but are becoming increasingly popular destinations with British tourists.