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Great Escapes Break Free From It All THE BEST OF FLANDERS Van Eyck and others at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, you're sure to ﬁnd a remarkable variety of works across the country. ACCOMMODATIONS Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, Belgium offers an array of accommodations to suit your style. According to the International Conference and Convention Association, the country is one of the top destinations for hosting meetings and conferences. DINING Tasty treats, such as Belgian chocolate, beer, and frites are favorites among visitors. But Belgium's gastronomical offerings extend far beyond that. Sample delectable dishes in Brussels, one of Europe's gourmet capitals and ranked third on the continent's list of most Michelin-starred restaurants. ART Creativity abounds in Belgium's art cities - Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, Leuven, Antwerp, and Mechelen. From Victor Horta's Art Nouveau to the paintings of ﬂoating bridge of boats and barges connecting the banks of the Scheldt River. The original bridge supplied Antwerp, the temporary capital, during the war. Later, soldiers and civilians used it to evacuate the city. Don't miss this year's commemorative event, when 100,000 visitors will cross the ﬂoating bridge (Oct. 4-5). In the Spotlight PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE TOURISM OFFICE OF FLANDERS More than 8,750 torches will light up the night sky at Ypres and Flanders Fields on October 17, serving as reminders of the lights that troops on both sides saw each night along the front lines between Nieuwpoort and Ploegsteert during the fall of 1914. Take a moment to reﬂect as the names of WWI casuPlan your Belgium trip alties are projected onto at visitﬂanders.us. monuments throughout the Getting to Brussels area. Afterward, stick around is easy with yearround service from for a performance by BelPhiladelphia and new gian rock singer Arno in seasonal service from Nieuwpoort. Charlotte. Clockwise from far left: Flanders Fields poppies in bloom; the Royal Museum of Fine Arts; Trappist brew; Gravensteen in Ghent; the In Flanders Fields Museum usairwaysmag.com JUNE 2014 25 http://www.visitflanders.us http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2014

US Airways - June 2014
Contents
Gear Up: Camping Tools
Connections: Everybody's Business
Getaway: Valencia Group Hotels
Travel Feature: Austin, Texas
US Airways Feature: New Service
Charlotte USA
Special Section: Mesa County, Colorado
To Your Health: Devereux
Special Section: Burbank, California
University Spotlight: Christopher Newport University
Industry Spotlight: Eastern North Carolina
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Special Section: Philadelphia
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Giving: Miles for Good
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2014