The last decade has brought some radical changes to the travel industry. From low-cost airlines, to last-minute online booking, to the large number of stylish hostels, to the boutique and design hotel concept. There were even new destinations, with Eastern Europe (particularly Prague and Budapest) becoming one of the most popular city breaks [...]
Travelers from around the world have voted in the last few months and have finally decided which are the ultimate urban creations of all time:
GRACHTENGORDEL CANALS, AMSTERDAM
The monumental result of 17th century urban planning that created one of the most pleasant and beautiful cities in the world.
PASSEIG DE GRACIA, BARCELONA
With a concentration of the most [...]
From ancient to modern times there have always been selections of the seven most wonderful constructions of pretty much anywhere. Now UCityGuides.com is giving you the chance to help choose the seven ultimate urban creations of all time. No, these are not simply major landmarks or mere relics of the past. These [...]
If you’re tired of hearing about the economic crisis, the latest unemployment numbers, or of pirate hijackings, here is some good news: Travel will be much more affordable this summer, and the time to start planning your vacation is now.
Hotels are lowering their rates in order to attract at least the same number of [...]
As UCityGuides.com was experiencing the best of the urban world to bring you its ultimate city guides, it came across some fantastic places and experienced some extraordinary services. All of that is highlighted in each city’s guide, but then there were other experiences that needed special recognition. We’re talking about an unexpectedly outstanding [...]
CITY GUIDES FOR THE SAVVY URBAN TRAVELER
The new year will bring a new kind of travel guides catering to today’s modern traveler. With new travel deals, low cost airlines, and a globalized world, people are now traveling more and for different reasons. There are short city breaks, business trips, or long vacations. Even if you [...]
WHAT’S NEW IN THE URBAN WORLD
UCityGuides Travel News Blog is coming in January of 2009.
The latest happenings in the world’s major cities, including newest hotels, best restaurants, coolest bars, clubs, shops, gay attractions, and more.
