Tag Archives: City break

The Bonn Experience

Posted on November 10, 2011 by ect_admin

Bonn is sure to come as a wonderful surprise to those who visit it for the first time. ECT Travel regularly takes tour groups to this German city throughout the year and for the world famous Christmas Market. It has … Continue reading →

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Destination Middleburg and Veere

Posted on May 31, 2011 by ect_admin

The Netherlands fights a continuous war with the sea. Zeeland (‘sealand’) lies mainly below sea level and in 1953 the catastrophic North Sea Flood killed nearly 2,000 people and forced 70,000 to flee from this low-lying area. An ambitious Delta … Continue reading →

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Tour: Beethoven dancing, wine tasting, panoramic cruising – and, oh yes, the enormous BUGA Show 2011 with all its floral splendour.

Posted on March 17, 2011 by ect_admin

In Germany there is a vibrant bi-annual Bundesgartenschau (the BUGA). This translates rather blandly into “The Federal Horticultural Show”. Yet, don’t be misled…The BUGA 2011 is a tantalising, 185 day medley of activities that gardening, flower, travel and culture lovers … Continue reading →

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Tour: Basel – a springtime wonderland for culture lovers

Posted on February 4, 2011 by ECT Blogger

In the world of organised tours, many might think of Basel as one of the Christmas market havens – a snowy Swiss destination twinkling with traditional stalls. Yet, in the springtime, this city also offers an array of rich experiences … Continue reading →

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