Romania’s Autumn Tourism Fair
A look at the most tempting deals at the Romanian Tourism Fair
România Internațional, 20.11.2014, 13:53
Autumn is usually the time of the year when travel offers are launched both for the winter holidays and for the spring and summer of the coming year. So in TG today, we’ll look at the most tempting deals offered at the Tourism Fair of Romania.
The winter holidays are a lot more enjoyable in a traditional setting, which is why two of the most sought-after destinations are Maramures and Bucovina.
Lacramioara Beilic, representing the Bucovina Tourism Association, describes Bucovina is an appealing destination, which stands out thanks to its breathtaking landscape, warm and welcoming people and well-preserved traditions. As for the local cuisine, our interlocutor says it will certainly win over any tourist:
“During the winter holidays, pork dishes, stuffed cabbage and pound cakes, all of them cooked according to traditional recipes, as well as drinks such as our berry brandies, are truly wonderful and will make tourists’ stay even more pleasant. Traditions are well preserved here, and we take particular pride in passing them on to the younger generations, so tourists will be able to see carols and other Christmas rituals performed by children. Prices are varied and depend on the services that are included in each package, ranging from bed-and-breakfast to all-inclusive deals.”
According to our interlocutor, prices range from 180 to 270 euros per person per stay. In their turn, the representatives of the National Tourist Information and Promotion Centre in Bihor County, in north-western Romania, presented the main attractions in this region. Here is Soran Zdraur:
“First of all, quite close to the county capital city, Oradea, there is a resort famous around the country for its thermal water: Felix. In the same region, places like Padis or Glavoi, with their caves and other tourist sites, are very attractive for visitors. In Padis for instance there are two caves, Chiscau and Meziad. During the winter holidays, carolers with horn-violins and other ritual songs and dances are quite spectacular. I think Bihor is Romania’s most beautiful county, with a great diversity of options for tourists.”
In its turn, the city of Cluj-Napoca, in central Romania, is preparing for the holidays too. Just like in previous years, the city center will host the outdoor Christmas Fair. Here is Manuela Campean, head of the Cluj Napoca City Hall’s department for tourism and community relations, talking about what makes Cluj-Napoca worth visiting:
“ We are very proud to say that next year Cluj will be the European Youth Capital, which means that we will be playing host to Europe’s biggest festival, held for 365 days running. You’re definitely in for loads of surprises and I just don’ want to give the game away. I think it is enough if I say that its Europe’s biggest festival, lasting 365 days, which means that we’re going to have at least an event every day, and this is more than anybody could hope for.”
Straja resort is famous for its winter resorts, but also for its tourist assets, mountain routes and trips to Retezatu Mic and Retezatu Mare mountain ranges, to the waterfalls, to the Dacian fortifications or the Corvins’ Castle. Beside an invitation extended for everyone to come and visit the place every season, Sanda Morosan, who is the administrator of a chalet nearby, came to the fair with the season’s offers:
“ First off, we are here with Christmas and New Year’ s Eve Party offers, but we also have fine offers for a skiing week in the resort. The Christmas package also includes the pig’ s alms on December 24, on Christmas Eve, and our tourists can rest assured they will have a taste of the genuine traditional Christmas just as it once used to be. We have carols on offer, including King’s carol, Santa is also coming, we prepare all products that are usually on the Christmas table. Our Christmas offers range from 400 lei for a three- or five-night package, to 900 lei, depending on the package, location and number of nights. For the New Year’ s Eve party, a five-night package with full board, all meals included, traditional festive dinner, alcoholic drinks included and fireworks included, costs between 1,400 and 1,800 lei per package. For the winter season, we have a very attractive offer, check in on Sundays and check out on Fridays, a five-night accommodation package, half board, starting from 450 lei. In the resort, we also have an adventure park which is functional in winter as well as during the summer. “
Extremely sought-after as it may be, the resort of Sinaia was also present at the fair . Specialist Inspector Paul Popa, with Sinaia’s Tourist Information and Promotion Center, told us more about this year’ s firsts.
” We will be presenting one of our latest novelties, which means that we have managed to finalize the city’s refurbishment works. Both landscapes and architecture in the city centre have been completely refurbished and modernized. Also, we will present our offers for the ski season and the winner holidays season in Sinaia. “
Most of the hotels in Sinaia have conference rooms, spa centers, relaxation and leisure centers, they have trips on offer, so that in Sinaia you can benefit from a complex package, just as our interlocutor has told us.
The Romanian Black Sea coast was also well represented at the fair. Young women wearing bathing suits, reminding everyone of summertime pleasures, already announced the 2015 summer season offer, without forgetting to present opportunities to spend winter holidays at the seaside.
