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Venice Carnival
Venice Carnival (Carnevale di Venezia) is an annual festival held in Venice in February. The carnival begins about two weeks before the Ash Wednesday (in the Latin rite of the Catholic Church – the day of the beginning of Lent, celebrated 45 calendar days before Easter; in Orthodoxy it corresponds to a clean Monday) and ends on Fat Tuesday (a carnival holiday is celebrated in the Catholic world on the eve of Ash Wednesday).The 18th century was the era of the highest prosperity in the history of the Venetian carnival in history. The irrepressible spirit of flirting and betrayal, a feeling of complete freedom and the expectation of exciting adventures attracted an aristocracy from all over Europe to this masquerade. The fame and popularity of the carnival was so high that even high-ranking persons did not consider it incapable of incognito to take part in unlimited fun. Continue reading
Ecotourism in Spain
Traditional holidays in Spain are associated with sunny weather and prestigious hotels in Spain, the beaches of the Mediterranean coast, Spanish football and bullfighting, for which tourists get visas and go on a long trip.
After the first visit to Spain and the standard hotel-beach-hotel program, tourists begin to look for new experiences and are often carried away by ecological tours that promote merging with nature, immersion in the culture and traditions of the mysterious Spanish regions.
Ecological tourism of Spain is a popular direction of the tourism industry, founded more than 30 years ago and offering quality relaxation in the countryside, as well as a fantastic acquaintance with the landscapes and attractions of the region! Continue reading
Differences between tour operators and travel agents
Many have a misconception about tour operators and travel agents. But tour operators and travel agencies differ from each other and play completely different roles in the tourism business. Compared to the factory, the tour operator is similar to the production department, and the travel agency is similar to the sales department …
The tour operator is the organizer and provider of a package of travel services. It is often called a ground handling company. Travel company – tour operator will conclude contracts with hotels and resorts, airlines and land transport companies, for example, cars, buses, minibuses, ferries and trains, etc. With all the necessary prices and information gathered, tour operators prepare detailed travel packages and distribute to travel agents, in travel agent catalogs and abroad. Continue reading
