What makes Belgium so special

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What makes Belgium so special?
The answers are many

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Did you know?

• The city of Spa gave its name to all other spas.
• Brussels is headquarters to the EU NATO.
• The Smurfs are abso-smurfly from Belgium.
• The saxophone was invented in Dinant in 1846.
• We have more than 35 UNESCO sites.
• Magritte was a surrealist painter from Belgium.

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Location, location, location

• Only 6.5 hrs by air from the East Coast.
• Paris, London, Amsterdam are a fast train away
  (1.5 hrs to Paris).

• From Brussels it is only 30 mins by train to
  Ghent or Antwerp and 1 hr to Bruges or Liege.

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Belgium The Essence of Europe

• Rich in Art Architecture
• Three Official Languages
• Capital of Europe
• World Class Gourmet Cuisine
• Friendly Welcoming Locals

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Brussels

• Enjoy a beer on a terrace on the Grand Place.
• Stop smell the roses at the Royal Gardens.
• At the Royal Galleries youll shop like a king.
• Explore your inner artist in over 80 museums.
• Go weekend antiquing at the Grand Sablon.

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Flemish Art Cities

• Fill your pockets with sparkly Antwerp diamonds
• Cruise romantic canals in Bruges.
• Go medieval at Castle of the Counts in Ghent.
• Sip on Stella Artois at the brewery in Leuven.
• Delight in melodic Carillon chimes in Mechelen.

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The Ardennes

• Hunt for antiques at Lieges La Batte market.
• Storm the Citadel in Namur.
• Pay respect to fallen WWII heroes in Bastogne.
• Feel your heart race at the Grand Prix in Spa.
• Discover 2000 years of history in Tournai.

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Gourmet Belgium

• When it comes to great food, Belgium delivers
  what others promise.

• Divine Belgian Chocolate, there is no substitute.
  
• Real Belgian Waffles, topped any way you like.
• Steaming Mussels, fresh from the North Sea.
• Crispy, golden Frites, served with real mayo.
• 400 varieties of freshly brewed Belgian Beer.

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Culinary Experiences
Come taste how we live!

• Cooking classes in an elegant castle.
• Chocolate workshops at a Chocolate Museum.
• Beer tastings at authentic Belgian Breweries.
• Historic city tours with tasty stops along the
  way.

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Castles Gardens
There are more castles per square mile in Belgium
than anywhere else in the world.

• Stay overnight in a majestic castle.
• Explore medieval dungeons weapons.
• Get lost in a labyrinth garden maze.

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Girlfriend Getaways

• Study authentic Belgian lace making in Bruges.
• Get luxurious spa treatments in Spa.
• Make your very own box of Belgian chocolate.
• Tour the gardens of an enchanted castle.
• Test your gourmet skills with Belgian chefs.
• Indulge your passion for fashion with shopping
  tours, outdoor markets, fashion museums.

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Honeymoons Romance
Shell say Yes to an Antwerp Diamond

• Sandy Beaches
• Valentine Specials

• Castle Stays
• Romantic Canals

Stroll through beautiful Ardennes villages
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Spa Getaways
The town of Spa in Belgium is where all other
spas get their name from.

• Spa Themed Hotel Packages
• Modern Facilities Treatments

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Gay Travel

• Gaynation Celebration
• Concerts
• Fine Dining
• Beach Getaways

• Art Architecture
• Shopping
• Diamonds
• Gay Pride Parade

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Festivals
Belgium, where youre always in time for a
festival!

• Beer Festivals
• Chocolate Festivals
• Jazz Festivals
• Film Festivals

• Ommegang Pageant
• Carnival de Binche
• Stavelot Carnival
• Ghent Festivities

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Family Fun

• In the land of chocolate and Smurfs, whats not
  for kids to love?

In the land of Smurfs and chocolate whats not
for kids to love?

• Take a tour of cartoon murals in Brussels.
• Eat all the chocolate, waffles fries you want!
• Feel like a giant at Mini-Europe Park.
• Visit the Smurfs at the Comic Strip Museum.

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River Cruising

• Excursions
• Additional Cities

Discover Europes best-preserved medieval cities,
rustic countrysides and stop along the way to
taste regional cheeses, beer, and chocolate.

• River Cruise Cities Antwerp, Bruges Ghent
• Barge Cities Liege, Namur, Dinant Tournai

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Action Adventure
Bike along hidden country paths quiet canals.

• Rock Climbing
• Kayak Canoe

• Golf
• 4x4 Racing

Get a birds eye view from a hot air balloon.
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Military Heritage WWI WWII

• Waterloo
• Bastogne Battle of the Bulge
• Ieper Flanders Field
• American Military Cemeteries

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Abbeys, Monasteries Beguinages

• Abbeys and monasteries often have breweries using
  traditional Belgian brewing methods.
• Many abbeys and beguinages are converted into
  charming hotels.

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Young Fun

• Major Rock Festivals
• Worlds Greatest Beer
• Pubs Clubs
• Cheap Street Eats

• Youth Hostels
• Discount Rail Passes
• Bike Rentals
• Historic Cities Sites

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Christmas Markets
December transforms Belgium into a winter
wonderland with Carillon concerts, ice skating,
and magical Christmas Villages.
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Art Architecture

• Home of Art Nouveau
• Architecture Tours
• Comic Strip Walks
• Flemish Art Cities
• Rubens, Van Eyck, Ensor, Magritte

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Top Selling Points of Belgium
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