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- 27 Janitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Easter skiing: 5 resorts with late-season snow
Saas Fee, photo by Claudio Vosti
Not everyone celebrates Easter, but whatever you are planning to do on Easter Sunday and a few days before or after, mid-April is a great time to go on a short holiday.
With Spring in full bloom it isn’t difficult to find some nice outdoor destinations where you can enjoy the sun, but what if you’re not ready to let go of winter yet?
If you haven’t managed to go frolic in the snow during the winter months,
April is not too late yet. If you’re not planning on spending Easter at home, why not go on a ski vacation?
There are quite a few ski resorts around the world where you can enjoy some subzero temperatures even in April. Here are some destinations for Easter skiing: 5 resorts with late-season snow.
- 26 Janlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Easter around the world: South America
Colombia
Since the most widespread religion in most South American countries is Christianity, Easter is celebrated with various degrees of pomp and ceremony all over the continent.
Easter is a good time for family celebrations, but it works just as well, if not better, as a window for a holiday. If you decide to head out of your home during Easter, whether on your own or with family or friends, South America is a great choice.
Even at other times of the year, the particular blend of indigenous culture and African and European influences make South America is great cultural travel destination. The many Easter traditions and customs in South American countries turn this holiday into an exciting time of the year even for those who don’t usually celebrate it. So here are some more insights into how people celebrate Easter around the world: South America in particular.
… - 20 Janlizzy_a in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Easter around the world: the Balkans and Eastern Europe
Plovdiv
Easter is celebrated by Christians of all kinds, but depending on culture and rite, different Easter traditions and customs. The Balkans have always danced to their own tune, even when it comes to religion.
Much of the Balkans is Eastern Orthodox, and if you come from a place with a majority of Catholics or Protenstants etc, you might discover that Eastern is a whole different kettle of fish in the Balkans. Although the gist of the holidays is the same as anywhere else, what makes Easter in the Balkans really unique is the way in which it is celebrated.
In addition to the fact that Orthodox Easter is usually on a different date than the one used by Western Christianity, there are a lot of interesting traditions that make Easter a perfect time to visit the Balkans. So if you’re interested in cultural experiences, how about checking out how people celebrate Easter around the world – the Balkans and Eastern Europe are a good place to start. …
- 18 Janitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best Easter egg hunts in the world
photo by Steven Depolo
If you’re a Christian, then Easter is one of the most important holidays of the year, and a perfect opportunity to spend time with friends and family either at home, or even better in a faraway place that promises fun and adventure.And even if you’re not a religious sort, Easter is a great time to get away from home and from work and get up to some traveling, since April is as good a time as ever to be on the road.
But if you are planning on traveling with kids, then Easter gets a whole new meaning: Easter bunnies, chocolate eggs and sometimes even presents! Go traveling with your family on Easter, and take your kids to some of the best Easter egg hunts in the world, they’ll have the time of their lives!
… - 21 Deckachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Where to celebrate Easter in 2012
Rio de Janeiro, photo by Jorje Andrade
April is still a long way off, but when planning a trip it’s never too early to start thinking about where to go, when to go, and to snoop out any possible deals for accommodation and travel.
This is the perfect time to look at some possible destinations for Easter if you don’t want to spend it at home. In many parts of the world that celebrate Easter there are numbers of interesting holiday customs and traditions that make a trip interesting even for non-religious folks. So here are some suggestions on where to celebrate Easter in 2012. …
- 18 Apr
Easter dishes from around the world
Pashka, photo by Mitrius
About a third of the world’s population will celebrate Easter next Sunday, and while many of the basic Easter rituals are similar wherever you are on the planet, important details such as the traditional Easter meal are not. Easter breakfasts and sometimes dinners are special, just like other holiday meals, and they are the perfect occasion for many families to dig out old and trusted recipes passed down from generation to generation.
So for all the gourmets who are planning on traveling this Easter, here are some interesting Easter dishes from around the world that you can try on your trip, or maybe cook on your own! …
- 01 Marevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best Easter markets in Europe
If you don’t mind leaving your home for Easter, then you should definitely take advantage of this time of the year to visit some great Easter markets.In Europe, Easter traditions abound in every country, from delicious specialties served only at Easter time, to all sorts of customs.
But the best part of the Easter holiday in Europe (at least for a tourist) are the Easter markets, where you can gorge yourself with great food, buy arts and crafts, listen to live music and have lots of fun.
Here are some of the best Easter markets in Europe.
- 17 Febitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Easter travel ideas for 2011
Ocho Rios
Easter is approaching fast, and some of you are probably thinking of going on a trip for the Easter weekend. Easter might be a religious holiday at its core, but it is also a chance to celebrate with your family by doing what you love most – traveling.
While some people are lucky enough to have a week or more off work, some travelers will have to make do with only a couple of free days. So here are some Easter travel ideas for 2011 that will be just perfect for a weekend getaway. …
- 01 AprTudi in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Fun Easter destinations: Five Ski Resorts That Rock
In the last post I was suggesting some less conventional ways to spend Easter, among which I also included toe possibility to go for a short ski vacation. Fortunately, the Rockies are still tucked under a thick layer of snow, so, no matter whether you prefer the slopes of Wyoming, Utah, Colorado or California, you will be able to ski in the same perfect conditions (and even get some nice tan). An impromptu ski vacation won’t give you too much trouble if you have the necessary equipment and a spacious four wheel vehicle. In case you need to take the plane, it might get a little pricier (tickets have a tendency to get really expensive near Easter).
However, in terms of skiing, April is far out of the peak season, so accommodation and equipment rental rates will have significantly reduced. Based on some recent snow reports and also on the amount of fun they are likely to provide, here are the most recommended USA ski resorts for the Easter break: …
- 31 MarTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Five Original Ways to Spend Easter
In just a few days, Easter will be here – the Christianity’ most important holiday is also a good reason to take a break from your daily routine and do something you haven’t done in a long time. All around the Christian world, people have established their own easter rituals and routines.
But spending your day at home surrounded by tons of food and all that festive atmosphere can sometime become pretty intoxicating: you might get rather annoyed and bored instead of being happy and relaxed. This is why we came up with this short list of unusual Easter traditions, meant at adding a little excitement and a fair dose of surprise in your Easter vacation: …
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