Clients – Mr Vincent Li (DOB 19 Jan/73), his wife Alison Parker (DOB 24 Sep/75) and her children Jeremy (DOB 23 Dec/10) and Claudia (DOB 04 Feb/12) wish to take a trip to Europe and spend 2 weeks in July where there are lots of things to do. The parents are well travelled and Jeremy and Claudia are happily touring around with their parents, especially the outdoors and spooky castles. Their last trip as a family was to Jamaica for March break. The only thing they didn’t like was that they stayed in one place the whole time and the kids found it boring. Mr Vincent doesn’t mind driving.
In Western Europe, Belgium is a small country and it contains a lot of history within the borders. The place is very small and thus the clients can easily travel to any part of the tourist destination with just 3 to four hours of travelling by train. The client is looking for castles and in Belgium has plenty like the Castle Gravensteen, Bouillion Castle. The whole tour of 2 weeks is perfect for a family setting.
The client can take a flight to get from Toronto to Belgium and back. The Air Canada provides a cheap and a better option in comparison to the other air flight operated by Air Transat and Wow Air. Considering other options for transportation is not feasible due to time consumption.
Flight date ranges from 3rd July 2018 to 17th July 2018. The flight times are scheduled to be from 18:00 hours to 07:15 hours. The airline chosen for the flight is Air Canada and the class is economy (Air Canada).
The travel documents that are required to enter into Belgium are Passport and Return Ticket (World Travel Guide). No other documents are required to be obtained upon arrival in Belgium.
The destination capital city is Brussels and the airport name is Brussels airport with the airport code being BRU (World Airport Codes). The currency of Belgium is Belgian franc and the currency code of Belgium is euro (EUR). The conversion rate is 1 dollar=BEF 34.6.
The language spoken in Belgium are German, Dutch and French and these are all official languages. The main foreign languages spoken in Belgium is English (flandersnews.be). Thus, there is no need for the client to learn new phrases.
The time zone of Belgium is Central European Time (World Travel Guide). The plug types used in Belgium is called Type C and Type E. while it is always suggested that the client must bring with themselves the travel adaptor (electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk).
The tour is planned for the month of the July and July is actually the hottest month with an average temperature that raises 18 degrees Celsius. Thus, considering the temperature it isa proper time for the tour (Holiday-weather). whereas, it is important to mention that the month of December can be the best month for the tour.
The travel advisory is marked as level 2: Exercise increased caution and the reason is the terrorism (Travel.state.gov).
In order to enjoy the suggested places of interest, restaurants, entertainment it is important to note that in Belgium there are multiple ways to travel. The most extensive is the public transport network and provides an easy access from one place to another by using metro, trams, buses and trains. The public transport network provides an excellent transport choice which is both efficient and cheap. Train offers the best solution to move from one city to another and takes less time. Buses provide the convenient means of travel and it is important to note that the this covers a wide area of the network which is not served by the other public transport system. The underground metro and the tram are the ideal ways to get around the city and at the same time provide less traffic and hindrance within the city limits (Expatica).
The two restaurants that can be suggested for the clients to taste the local cuisine are Fin de Siecle, NoordzeeMer du Nord (Tripadvisor.in). A perfect example of a local dish of Belgium is modules et fries or Moules-Frites and the major ingredients are mussels, potatoes, white wine (belgium.beertourism).
Attraction/activity itinerary
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Day 1 |
Visit Canals of Bruges. For transportation, boats are used. |
This region is also called the Venice of North. The boat rides among the canals provide a nice way to see the most beautiful sites in Bruges. |
Green Park Hotel Bruges. |
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Day 2 |
Grand Place |
This is Brussels main landmark. The Grand Palace dates back as 11th century. |
Radisson Blue Royal Hotel |
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Day 3 |
Castle of Gravensteen |
It is a 12th century Castle and was used as a factory and a prison. Inside the prison, there are torture devices. |
Ghent Marriott Hotel |
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Day 4 |
Tournai Cathedral |
The cathedral has a 5 bell tower ceiling that reaches up to 157 feet. It has the architectural features of Gothic, Transitional and Romanesque. |
Cathedrale |
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Day 5 |
Antwerp Central |
It is the main central station in Antwerp, Flanders. It is a complete stone building and is 144 feet high. |
Theatre Hotel |
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Day 6 |
Buillon Castle |
It sits upon the hill and it said to be dating back to the Romans |
Duc De Bouillon |
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Day 7 |
Mons Belfry |
It is the home to the Baroque belfry in Belgium. |
Hotel Dream |
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Day 8 |
Leuven Town Hall |
This building looks like a cathedral and is a seat of the government. |
Ambassador Suites Leuven |
Figure 1: Brussels and neighbouring capitals.
Figure 2: Detailed map of Brussels
Figure 3: Brussels tourist destinations
Figure 4: Brussels map (source: Google Maps)
Belgium as a country provides a varied culture due to the cultural diversity while it is expected that the if in doubt a Canadian can speak English in order to communicate with the other people in Belgium. A brief handshake is a common gesture in Belgium (Tripadvisor.com).
One thing that might impact the client is that the country is not a homogeneous one thus a generalized view is not applicable with respect to the Belgians. The different areas are influenced by different cultures that are adopted from the adjacent countries (Commission-global).
In the areas where there are attractions, transportations, restaurants, hotels tipping is not common whereas, it is important to note that the if any tourist is happy with the service. He or she might give an extra tip (Tripadvisor.com).
Considering the trip plan, the only festival that the clients can enjoy is the Ommegang festival which takes place in Brussels. This festival takes place from 4th to 6th July (Expatica).
It is important to note that there is a travel advisory relating to the issues of terrorism and it is rated level 2.
The best shopping areas in Belgium are ReuNeuve, Chausseed’lxelles, Reu Antoine Dansaert, Avenue Louise &Toison d’Or, Reu du Bailli (Thebulletin.be).
The best items and the best souvenirs or best buys for the destination are the Wittamercare Floor, Anne Zellien necklace, Kvadrat x Raf Simons throws, Kris Van Assche sunglasses, Maison Martin Margiela blazer, L’Antichambre perfume, Dries van Noten shoes. The other things to buy are chocolates, comic books, lace, jewellery, cigars, beer, candy (Gpsmycity).
Belgium has a rich source of nightlife and the entertainment options. The cities offer lively social scenes and nightlife. Popular sports in Belgium is football, auto racing and cycling (Expatfocus).
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