Destination recommendations to satisfy your sweet tooth for Easter weekend
TORONTO, April 10, 2014 /CNW/ - When it comes to treats, most people's taste buds crave one of two categories: salty or sweet. For those constantly craving the latter, Hotels.com™ has put together a list of cities both near and far with delicious chocolate attractions and the average hotel prices paid in those cities using the latest Hotels.com™ Hotel Price Index™. So if you're over the generic chocolate bunnies sold at the grocery story, why not book some food-inspired travel? We think more than just your taste buds will thank you.
Domestic Options
Whether you live on the west or east coast we've found some gems guaranteed to make your mouth water.
Vancouver, Canada: $148*
Calgary, Canada: $161
Toronto, Canada: $148
Montreal, Canada: $156
International Options
Have enough vacation time to leave the country? You'll be happy you did once you visit these delicious destinations.
New York City, USA: $271
Americans' love affair with chocolate is no secret! While candy bars are easy to find in convenience stores and vending machines, many shops throughout the country offer more luxurious alternatives, such as:
Barcelona, Spain: $173
Chocolate has been enjoyed in the country since the 1500s when it was originally enjoyed only by aristocrats, but nowadays it's available to everyone, thank goodness!
Brussels, Belgium: $148
This is a country that takes chocolate very seriously, creating more than 172,000 tons of chocolate each year and housing more than 2,000 chocolate shops - including the popular Godiva brand. These numbers are even more impressive considering the size of this small country.
Zurich, Switzerland: $196
Switzerland has long faced off with Belgium for the title of best chocolate destination and is also home to famous brands including Lindt & Sprüngli. A trip to the country isn't complete without visiting one of its chocolate attractions.
SPECIAL MENTION: Oaxaca, Mexico
Here chocolate is considered "the drink of the gods" and it's heavily consumed with statistics showing an average of 5.5 pounds consumed per resident each year.
If you can't decide on just one chocolate destination, why not make it a tour? Plus if you're part of the Welcome Rewards™ loyalty program, you'll get one free** night for every 10 stayed, which really just means one thing - more money for chocolate! Tell us your favourite on Twitter at @hotelsdotcomCA with #ChocolateBunnies
*The price listed beside each city represents the average hotel price paid by Canadian travellers per night in 2013 (excluding taxes and fees), according to the latest Hotel Price Index.
About the HPI
The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com sites and prices shown are those actually paid by customers per room per night, excluding taxes and fees, rather than advertised rates. More than 150,000 properties around the world make up the sample set of hotels from which prices are taken. To access the full report, including detailed maps, colorful photos and a city-by-city breakdown, please visit: www.hotel-price-index.com/2014/spring/ca.
About Hotels.com (http://www.hotels.com)
Hotels.com (also known in Canada as Hotels.ca) is a leading online accommodation booking website with more than 260,000 properties around the world, ranging from international chains and all-inclusive resorts to local favourites and bed & breakfasts, together with all the information needed to book the perfect stay. Special apps for mobile phones and tablets can also be downloaded enabling customers to book on the go with access to 20,000 last minute deals.
**Your free night is good at any Welcome Rewards eligible property. The maximum value of your free night is the average daily rate of your ten (10) nights. Your free night does not include taxes and fees.
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