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Cold War History At The Hotel Jalta On Wenceslas Square

Europe Hotel by wwhyte1968

On a somewhat cool and breezy day, bright sunshine woke me up and I stepped out on to the balcony of my room at the Hotel Jalta. This four-star hotel is located on Wenceslas Square, the main square of Prague’s New Town district. To my left, at the top of the square, the imposing neo-classical façade of the Czech National Museum dominated the view while a collection of early 20th century buildings are framing this long public space on all other sides. … Continue Reading

Do You Know Luxury Travel History?

The luxury travel market is bigger to day than over before. Increasing affluence in the late 1990s and 2000s has greatly expended the market and there appears to be no end in sight.

The recent economic climate has increased the wealth and purchasing power of many reflected in the arrival of luxury brands such as  Gucci, Vertu, Louis Vuitton and Lacoste. As Viet Nam’s economy strengthens, the tourism industry is inevitably expanding its own horizons. Once considered a backpacker destination, Viet Nam is now attracting a different kind of tourist with growing … Continue Reading