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At a glance Emirates gateway: Brussels Airport Distance from airport to city centre: 15 kilometres Time zone: Summer: GMT +2 hours Winter: GMT +1 hour

Belgium specialises in cities and towns with the kind of beautifully preserved medieval features that make a charming environment for enjoying legendary Belgian hospitality. The country has a rightful reputation for producing some of the world’s finest chocolate, moules, frites, waffles and other epicurean delights. But of course there is plenty more to be savoured.

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When to visit Belgium is a year-round destination with pleasant temperatures from May to September, and cooler weather with rain in autumn and winter. Belgium has three official languages; Dutch, French and German. English is widely spoken in all major tourist cities.

Experiences The Old Town of Brussels, with its cobbled streets, open air markets and wealth of shops and restaurants, is a delight to visit. A half-day guided tour will take in Grand Place, a 17th century square and one of Europe’s finest, the neoclassical shopping arcade of Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, and the iconic Manneken Pis fountain- statue.

Brussels provides ample opportunities to delve into chocolate culture, with many specialist shops and the Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate, where you can watch a chocolatier work his magic. The atmospheric cities of Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp have a rich historical heritage to uncover. All can be reached on day visits from Brussels.

Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo ★★★★★

Sofitel Brussels Le Louise ★★★★★ This stylish hotel enjoys a convenient location, on the famed and highly fashionable Avenue Louise, with easy access of the main tourist attractions. Louise Metro Station is only two minutes’ walk away from the hotel. 169 rooms and suites, restaurant, lounge, 24-hour room service and fitness centre.

NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon ★★★★ Situated on Brussels’ most beautiful Grand Sablon square, famous for its antique shops and chocolatiers and is under a 10-minute walk from Grand Place and the famous Avenue Louise shopping area. 192 rooms and suites, two restaurants and lounges, limited hours of room service and fitness centre.

The recently-refurbished Hotel Amigo is located right in the heart of Brussels, steps away from the historic Grand Place. It is the epitome of Belgian luxury with delightfully chic interiors and equally stylish bedrooms. 173 rooms and suites, restaurant, lounge, 24-hour room service and fitness centre.

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Combine your Brussels holiday with a stay in Amsterdam, Paris or London. Contact us for high-speed train tickets between Brussels-South railway station and Amsterdam Centraal, Paris Gare de Lyon or London St Pancras.

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