Delights of Brussels

The good thing about Brussels is that you can hop on a train to go to Antwerp and Ghent, which are much more fun and happening. Some of the must visit sites include Instrumental Music Museum, Grand Place, Atomium, flea markets, classical concert, parks and Cartoon Museum which are treat to watch.

Delicious seafood in restaurants, Cafes and bars make this city stirring and lively. Cafes and pubs are popular spots amongst the tourists where visitors like to go in the night. The capital city is world famous for its high quality chocolates and 400 different kinds of beer. You will find the forest almost on you doorstep. Designer shops and comic strips are other things that allure people to visit this vivacious city.

May to September is the best period for the travelers to visit Brussels. Although one can holiday at any time of the year as the mercury don’t go too high or dip too low. However, November and March witnessed a fall in number of tourists because of wretched weather and during this time hotels in Brussels are easily available in comparison to the summer season. So, don’t miss the chance to cheer fun filled excitement of Brussels.

Cocoon - National Homes and Decoration Fair

The National Homes and Decoration Fair is an annual event that will commence on November 18 this year and will last till November 26. The fair takes place at the Brussels Expo. The event offers the ideal opportunity to discover the latest trends in interior decoration and to gain an insight into cutting-edge Belgian design.

A wide range of home and interior items are put in the fair that displays everything from Siematic kitchens to Nexpresso coffee machines, Philippe Hurel and Roche-Boboislinen sofas, Omron massaging armchairs, outsized American fridges and De Witte Lietaer fabrics, along with the latest gadgets that no self-respecting home-maker should be without.

The fair is divided into five zones - Modern, Classic, Nature & Exotic, Blue Cocoon and Home Essentials. All the zones provide specific home decoration items from around the world. It draws many buyers from the domestic market as well as from the overseas. The event also displays the latest equipments used in the day to day life. It is a must visit fair for those who has a passion for interior decoration and contemporary living.

The capital city of Belgium is recognized for its bustling shopping area, which boasts the most famous and trendy fashion names in the world. Brussels is mainly a city of businessmen and diplomats. It is also a head quarter of European Union and NATO. It is an interesting place for shopping and recreation that woos international tourists too. There are many hotels in Brussels that are ideally located in the center of the capital city enabling the travelers to commute easily from different corners of the city.