Ski Champion Praises Montenegro’s Stunning and Unexplored Mountains

Balkan Travellers

21 February 2008 | Montenegro – which traditionally attracts tourists in the summer with its stunning Adriatic coastline, may soon get a boost for its winter tourism too.
The Durmitor Mountain in the northern part of the country was recently highlighted, after Boris Strel – who won the giant slalom world cup for Yugoslavia in 1981, skied down and commented on its best slope, Savin Kuk.

“This place has phenomenal conditions for winter sports, and with a little extra work this could become a top ski resort,” Strel told media.

Beside the 3,500 metre-long slope Savin Kuk, the Dormitor Mountain has two other exciting slopes: the 2,600 metre-long Štuoc and and Javorovača, which at 800 metres is perfect for those preferring short runs. The slopes are accessible through numerous funicular railways and ski lifts.

The mountain is also the home of the Durmitor National Park, a World Heritage Site, which includes the massif of Durmitor, the canyons of the Tara, Sušica and Draga rivers. The Tara River Canyon, 80 kilometres long and 1,300 metres deep, is the second largest in the world, after Arizona’s Grand Canyon.

“Nature has given this area beauty, and we need to take advantage of it and invest,” Strel concluded.

Thessaloniki and Montenegro are the two destinations recommended for 2008 by the Lonely Planet

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13 February, 2008 | Thessaloniki and Montenegro are the two destinations recommended for 2008 by the Lonely Planet community of authors, staff and travellers.

Bluelist 2008 is the third edition of Lonely Planet’s popular annual title containing a collection of travel inspirations for the year ahead. It contains recommendations for trends, destinations, journeys and experiences.

Thessaloniki was listed among Lonely Planet’s twelve top-pick cities. Dubbed as a “spirited, energetic, forward-looking city,” the second largest town in Greece is also said to be its “cultural heart” and the gateway to Mount Athos.

Some of the other cities on the list include Apia in Samoa, Bologna in Italy, Miami in the US, Fes in Morocco, Damascus in Syria and Vienna in Austria.

The second Balkan destination recommended in the edition as a top-pick country for 2008 is Montenegro. Describing the “sultry curve of its coastline” as “irresistible,” Lonely Plant says the country offers something for everyone: from “the Adriatic’s deep blue waters” that entice “beach potatoes” to “the tall peaks of the snowy mountains” attracting the “activity-spurred travellers.”

Montenegro is in the company of six other countries on the list. Among them are Armenia and Bhutan.

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Montenegro In Tourism Push

Podgorica _ Montenegro has called on international investors to help develop high-end tourism along its coastline.

The appeal by the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Protection calls on investors to help draft a preliminary appraisal for construction projects in the area. Successful companies will then be allowed to manage the new tourist complexes once they are constructed.
Ada Bojana island has been identified as one of several key locations for the development of high-end tourism.
The island, about 520 hectares in size, is owned by Montenegro’s government. It is hoping to secure a long-term lease for 100 hectares of the island, for the development and management of a top-quality tourist resort.
But details released Tuesday show the Government may be willing to negotiate the lease of the whole island, provided that around 350 hectares of the island are retained in its natural state.
The Master Plan for the coastal town of Ulcinj envisions the development of high-quality tourism with accommodation facilities of 2,500 beds on Ada Bojana.
The lease is expected to use architecture, design and engineering that meets the highest international standards but also with a style that is in keeping with its surroundings.
Investors interested in bidding for the lease must have prior experience in the development and management of exclusive tourist complexes, and should submit their proposal by May 5, 2008.

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Welcome to Ulqin - Ulcinj / Montenegro

The Vila Oaza – Buri - Curani and Vila Di Vinçenzo is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of (Long Beach) in Ulcinj, Montenegro. Spend unforgettable moments at The Vila Oaza – Buri - Curani and Vila Di Vinçenzo and world class beach resorts such as Copacabana, Safari, Tropicana, Miami and the Beautiful Beach of Ulcinj.
The Vila Oaza – Buri - Curani and Vila Di Vinçenzo consists of 85 beds with each room accessing a private bathroom and car space. Some rooms have a choice of the following:

- kitchenettes
- air conditioning
- private terraces
- TV
- breakfast only or breakfast and dinner
A discount is EXCLUSIVELY available during June and September.http://wikimapia.org/