8:18:36 PM (UTC+02:00) Thursday, May 23, 2013
Spain, Croatia, Italy or refreshing Scandinavia. You will reach 23 destinations in 12 countries with a direct flight from Bratislava Airport, namely by 87 flights a week.
The company Tatry Mountains Resorts started a new advertising campaign under the name “Tatranec”. They attract to the mountains with new video spots and a new website Gotatry.sk under the motto “From those who love the Tatras for those who love the Tatras”.
Top 3 tourist sites in Slovakia were chosen to be included in Google Street View. Out of 30 thousands clicks, Slovaks have chosen High Tatras, Slovak Paradise National park and Orava castle.
The lovers of medieval history of castles and manors in Slovakia may look forward to April and May. Slovakia is the country with one of the highest density of ruins of castles in the world and in addition to ruins of castles with free access during the whole year, in April and May also gates of other and more preserved historical buildings are being opened.
Thermia Palace Hotel in the spa town Piešťany was granted the first prize in category "Best Health & Spa Resort.“ FIT Reisen has awarded one of the most luxurious spa hotels in Slovakia at ITB Berlin Travel Trade Show.
Good news for users of social networks and those interested in beauties of Slovakia. Besides Facebook, essential news and inspiration for exploring Little Big Country are to be found on social medias Google+ and Pinterest.
American journalist Joel Barish, author of documentary-style shows from all around the world for deaf people No Barriers, visited Slovakia. Have a look at 6 videos and you can switch off the sound.
Bratislava’s UFO restaurant on the Slovak National Uprising Bridge is mentioned in the new German publication entitled “Crazy Places .Die verrücktesten Restaurants, Bars, Event Locations und Hotels der Welt“.
The year-long programme will associate the latest technology with traditions and customs. The aim of the “Google on a Slovak note” programme is to contribute to the preservation and promotion of Slovak traditions and folklore, as well as to make Slovakia’s beauty spots and historic landmarks more visible in a global context.