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TRAVEL BUZZ
Renaissance
Albany Hotel
The AAA Four
Diamond Renaissance
Albany Hotel in New
York State's capital
city offers a luxury lifestyle
hotel experience. Located at
the base of the Capitol steps,
the hotel is walking distance
to the Empire State Plaza
and the Times Union Center
entertainment and sports
venue. The property was built
in 1927 as the DeWitt Clinton
Hotel. Following a major
renovation that included a
historically restored lobby and
arcade, the hotel opened as the
Renaissance Albany Hotel in
2015. The decor combines old
world charm with dark wood
paneling and marble floors with
contemporary elements.
The 203 guests rooms
boast a variety of views and
include deluxe king-bedded
rooms for those seeking an
upgraded experience. An inhouse
fully -equipped fitness
facility with locker room is
dedicated to hotel guests
only. The hotel's Wellington's
restaurant offers small plates,
high-end American cuisine,
craft cocktails, and a menu with
ingredients from local gardens
and farmers paired with
beautiful views of the Capitol
building.
Budapest, Hungary
The Christmas fair on Vorosmarty Square is Budapest's most
popular, attracting 800,000 visitors each year. Besides the
wooden stalls, Hungarian treasures for purchase, and local
delicious delights, holiday revelers can enjoy concerts, puppet
shows, and workshops. At the Advent festival located next
to Saint Stephen's Basilica, children can take skating lessons,
there is live music, handicrafts to purchase, and a 3D light
painting show projected onto the Basilica's facade.
Leipzig, Germany
More than 250 stalls can be explored at the historic centre of
Leipzig during its Christmas market that dates back to 1458.
Highlights include the 65-foot-plus Saxon spruce Christmas
tree and performances on a stage in Marktplatz (market
square) and a 125-foot-high Ferris wheel on Augustusplatz.
The historical Christmas market of " Ancient Leipzig " at the
Naschmarkt square offers local traditional crafts and art.
Prague, Czech Republic
The biggest and most popular Prague Christmas market is
located in Old Town Square with its towering Christmas tree
and nativity scene. There are dozens of stands where you
can buy traditional Czech souvenirs, Christmas decorations
or delicious treats. There is a stage for caroling, concerts,
dance performances, and other live Christmas shows. Other
Christmas markets include one in nearby in Wenceslas
Square.
Strasbourg, France
Dating back four centuries, France's oldest Christmas
market was first held in 1570 in Strasbourg. Visitors can
discover the Great Christmas Tree on Place Kleber and more
than 300 stalls and miles of lights nearby. Delight in the
bredele, Alsatian Christmas biscuits, and artisan treasures
for sale, such as handmade rocking horses, cakes and drinks,
household linens, and much more.
Vienna, Austria
Today more than 20 official Advent markets take over Vienna
selling seasonal treats and treasures. Among the most
popular choices is the Viennese Dream Christmas Market
in front of City Hall. Highlights include a children's area
inside City Hall and international choirs singing carols. Other
markets to check out are the Christmas Villages at Belvedere
Palace and on Maria Theresien Square
and the Christmas market at
Schonbrunn Palace.
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