Malév Airlines’ 24hr Flight Sale
August 10, 2010 by Megan Whiteside
Filed under Hungary
Flights to Budapest from £99 on sale from 11 – 12 August 2010
ENGLAND will play their first international football match of the 2010/11 season against Hungary at Wembley on 11 August and to celebrate Malév Hungarian Airlines (www.malev.uk.com) is running a 24 hour flight sale on the Gatwick to Budapest route.
Flights will be up for grabs from just £99, including all airport taxes and charges on their web site www.malev.uk.com/specialoffer.html from 14.00 on 11 August 2010 until 13.59 on 12 August 2010.
The travel period is from 15 September 2010 until 28 February 2011 (excluding the period 12 December 2010 to 10 January 2011. This fare is subject to availability so the sooner people go online the more chance they will have of securing the best fare.
Budapest is currently one of the best value destinations in Europe and visitors will find many boutique and luxury hotels exceptionally good value, including the 4 star design hotel Lanchid 19 that offers fantastic views over the Danube and the famous Chain Bridge from just €76 per room per night or the new 4 star Hotel Continental Zara from just €98 per room per night.
Travellers will find plenty of things going on in Budapest in autumn and winter including the following events and festivals:
Budapest Pálinka & Sausage Festival (8 – 10 October) – a unique outdoor event where up to 20 Pálinka distillers and 10 different sausage makers showcase these typical Hungarian foods.
Budapest Autumn Festival (8 -17 October) – the autumn equivalent of the well-known Spring Festival and includes theatre, concerts, dance and art exhibitions at venues throughout the city. This year’s theme is ‘Present Tense’ and there are more than 90 events and performances with representatives from 12 countries.
Budapest Christmas Markets (19 November – 29 December) – taking place in Vörösmarty Square on the Pest side the many market stalls offer arts and crafts, as well as delicious Hungarian delicacies such as kürtőskalács (conical pastries covered in sugar and cinnamon), strudels, roast meats and some of the finest mulled wine (forralt bor) in the world.
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To book flights visit www.malev.uk.com/specialoffer.html. For hotels try either www.lanchid19hotel.hu or www.hotelcontinentalzara.com.
For more information on Hungary visit www.gotohungary.co.uk
Megan Whiteside
McCluskey International
0208 237 7979 Email: hungary@mccluskey.co.ukKarin Jones, PR consultant for the Hungarian National Tourist Office (Tues & Weds)
07908 488 492 Email: media@gotohungary.co.uk
In Hungary, there’s a festival for everything
July 16, 2010 by Anna Albert
Filed under Hungary
From food and culture to motorbikes and rock music, there’s an event for everyone in Hungary
Castle Evenings, Gyula, July 30th – August 1st
More than 50,000 people attend this three day festival in the historic surroundings of Gyula Castle. Hungary’s medieval history comes to life in this spa town, about three and a half hours drive from Budapest on the far east border of Hungary. Period costume is the order of the day, as visitors witness traditional knight’s tournaments on horseback and archery contests. Folks crafts are on sale and each night includes performances from some of Hungary’s biggest musical acts – both the traditional and the modern. www.julianustarsasag.hu
Sziget Festival, Budapest, 11th – 16th August
This music festival first took place in 1993, and has since then grown to become one of the biggest festivals in Europe – in 2009 around 390,000 people attended, that’s about twice the capacity of Glastonbury. It takes place on Óbudai-sziget (Old-Buda Island)in the middle of the Danube, very central within Budapest and most acts don’t start until late into the afternoon or evening – making it the perfect festival to incorporate into a city break. This year’s line up features some massive names from across the world, including Muse, Iron Maiden, Madness, Yeasayer, DJ Shadow and Calvin Harris. www.sziget.hu
Pumpkin Tours are offering a package for £327. This includes flights, tickets for the festival, a pre-erected tent at the festival for three days and a hotel on the last night (to clean up before the flight home). www.pumpkintours.co.uk 0845 527 3385
International Adult Puppet Festival of Pécs, Pécs, 23rd – 28th August
Pécs is continuing to celebrate its status as 2010 European Capital of Culture with festivities throughout the year, see www.pecs2010.hu for details of everything going on, but the International Adult Puppet Festival promises to be a highlight. Around 100 puppetry companies from 30 different companies will descend on the pretty town of Pécs in Southern Hungary for a week in August, performing thought provoking, modern, artistic puppetry shows for grown up minds. Performances will take place in indoor venues including the Bóbita Puppet Theatre and the National Theatre of Pécs, as well as outdoors in Minerva Park and the Culture Garden. www.bobita.hu
2010 World Hot Air Balloon Championship, Debrecen, 2nd – 10th October
Taking place for the 19th time this year, this annual worldwide hot air ballooning competition is coming to Hungary’s second largest city, Debrecen, which is about two and a half hours drive east of Budapest. Competitors will be bringing their balloons from all over the world to compete over a week, promising a spectacular display over this beautiful and historic city. www.2010worldballoons.com
Balaton International Egg Festival, Balaton, 8th – 10th October
Starting on World Egg Day, this festival celebrates all things egg-related. There’s egg painting, egg-based recipe contests, master chef displays, an egg art exhibition and the Egg Ball takes the festivities through to dawn. Balaton is Central Europe’s largest lake, a popular holiday destination for families and an amazing destination for sailing. www.tojasfesztival.hu
Budapest Christmas Markets, Budapest, November 19th – December 29th
Budapest is the perfect Christmas city break destination as it hosts some of the best Christmas markets in Europe. The famous Café Gerbeaud overlooks the main market in Vörösmarty Square, turning it’s many windows into a giant advent calendar. The market has stalls featuring arts and crafts, as well as delicious Hungarian delicacies such as kürtőskalács (conical pastries covered in sugar and cinnamon), strudels, roast meats and some of the finest mulled wine (forralt bor) in the world. www.budapestinfo.hu
-ENDS-
For more information on Hungary visit www.gotohungary.co.uk
Press Enquiries:
McCluskey International
Megan Whiteside
020 8237 7979 hungary@mccluskey.co.ukKarin Jones, PR consultant for the Hungarian National Tourist Office (Tues & Weds) 07908 488 492 media@gotohungary.co.uk
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