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A two hours’ drive from Bucharest, the Prahova Valley boasts a wide
\nvariety of ski slopes and a rich
\ntourist offer. It is one of the most developed mountain areas in
\nRomania, with winter resorts providing excellent skiing facilities for all
\ncategories of skiers, from amateurs to professionals. Prahova Valley is not
\nonly famous among winter sports lovers, as the area is also rich in cultural
\nand leisure opportunities. It’s easier to travel to Prahova Valley in December,
\nas the Rail Passenger Transport Society has introduced the Snow Trains taking
\npeople to ski resorts on Prahova Valley. On weekends price discounts go up to
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In Busteni, average
\nski lovers can benefit from the Kalinderu slope. The slope is at the foot of
\nthe Caraiman massif, is 1300 m long, with a level difference of 300 m, and
\nboasts an exceptional natural environment. It is equipped with a modern 4-seat
\nexpress chair. Kalinderu is the ideal place for those who want to improve their
\nskiing or snowboarding skills. Also, the slope is equipped with artificial snow
\ncannons, just like all the Prahova Valley slopes. <\/p>\n
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Mihai Colesi from the Busteni
\nTourist Information Centre told us: <\/p>\n
There are 14 ski tracks for beginner,
\nintermediate and advanced skiers. All of these ski pistes are equipped at
\nEuropean standards. There is transport provided for each track, including ski
\nchairs, gondola lifts and ski lifts. There’s also a fun park at the foot of the
\nski slope in Busteni. The ski passes can be used for all resorts on Prahova
\nValley. They can be purchased from the ski slope managers of the three resorts,
\nbut there’s also a cashier’s desk at the foot of each slope where skiers can
\nbuy ski passes valid for several days. Prices vary. The more days the pass
\ncovers, the cheaper it will be, and the pass varies from 1 to 6 days. At the
\nfoot of the ski slope skiers can also find several sports equipment rental
\ncenters, where they can find ski boots, skis, sticks, helmets and snowboards.
\nThey will find here all the necessary equipment.<\/p>\n
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Tourists, both Romanian and foreign, are
\nimpressed with the landscape and the tourist offer. Moreover, according to
\nMihai Colesi, the hosts do everything in their power to make tourists spend an
\nunforgettable holiday here:<\/p>\n
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The members of
\nthe mountain rescue teams know very well the mountain tracks and the
\nsurrounding areas. There are guides in every resort and they all speak at least
\nEnglish, if not other foreign languages as well. There are also private ski
\nschools that organize camps. Guides are available for foreign tourists who are
\nnot familiar with the resorts.<\/p>\n
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Anda Popa, head of
\nthe Prahova Tourism Promotion and Development Association says that tourists
\nshould visit the area at least for its wine route. Anda Popa:<\/p>\n
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In the Dealu Mare area tourists can taste
\nFeteasca Neagra, known as the ambassador of Romanian wines. They can also taste
\nfour to six types of wine, depending on the wine cellar they choose. Tourists
\nare explained the winemaking process by experts. Also, let’s not forget the
\nPeles Castle, the castle of Romania’s kings, one of the country’s most
\nimportant tourist sites. Particularly worth visiting are Iulia Hasdeu’s castle, the Clock Museum, The
\nPetroleum Museum in Ploiesti and the Caraiman Cross, the largest Summit cross
\nat high altitude according to the Guinness Book of Records. Winter holiday
\npackages have already been booked. Some tourists choose to come here for our
\ncuisine, others for winter sports. Spending the New Year’s Eve on a ski slope
\nis always an adventure. Sinaia, Azuga and Busteni boast most ski slopes. The
\nCantacuzino Palace is also a unique venue for spending New Year’s Eve, in a
\nfairytale atmosphere. Spa centers are another inspired choice for winter
\nholidays.<\/p>\n
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Anda Popa says she has been permanently in
\ntouch with the foreign tourists who arrive in Prahova Valley:<\/p>\n
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I’ve spoken to
\nvarious categories of tourists, tourists who stayed with us a longer as well as
\ntourists who only had time for a visit to Peles Castle. A visit to the palace
\nis included in the schedule of those who visit Bucharest, Brasov or Cluj. They
\nlike it that Romanians are hospitable and they also like traditional food. Even
\nif they have to face the hubbub here, they are not bothered much, since the
\nexperience they have is exceptional. Prices are affordable for every pocket.
\nThere are things to be done for everybody, there are lots of things to do and I
\ninvite them all to access visitprahova.ro. There they can find complete
\ninformation. <\/p>\n
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Sinaia is the
\nperfect place for business tourism, said the president of Prahova County’s
\nTourism Promotion and Development Association, Adrian Voican. International
\nmedical conferences are organized here on a regular basis, with up to 5,000
\nprofessionals participating. With
\ndetails on that, here is Adrian Voican himself.<\/p>\n
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A lot has been
\ninvested, both in the private area of getting hotels modernized, and in the
\npublic area. Cable car transportation to the Bucegi plateau was modernized as
\nearly as last year. Since early this year, the second section of the gondola
\nlift has been operational. After two years of investment, the modernization
\nworks in the centre of the resort were completed, and right now it looks like a
\nmountain resort in the West. But we need not limit ourselves to Sinaia. In
\nBusteni you must visit the Cantacuzino Castle, which is an architectural gem
\nand which has been put to good use very well. Many times, we have guest artists from Moscow’s Bolshoy
\nTheatre. Also not far from here, in
\nAzuga, there is a five-star hotel, standing very close to the ski slope. We
\nalso have two or three-star hotels in this resort, also known as a skiing
\ndestination for children. Prices for accommodation and skiing facilities are
\nquite low. <\/p>\n
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We should also
\nnote that of the approximately 15,000 accommodation places on the Prahova
\nValley, ninety per cent have already been booked, for the Christmas and the New
\nYear’s Eve parties. <\/p>\n
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