Best Incentive Destinations In Eastern Europe
Have you ever wondered how much time in your life you spend on different activities? If you did, you have soon realised that working (meaning: paid employment) takes a whole lot of time in your life. Actually, if you consider a day, you spend more than a half of your waking day at work. Most of your life. On the other hand, there are the days that you’re free off work – holidays they’re called. You’re free to do whatever you want. Many take this opportunity to go travelling and discovering new destinations. Many also day-dream about traveling and this helps them survive through the intense times at work. This is also one of the reasons why the most sucessful companies award their best employees with traveling and make their day-dreaming reality. But this is no regular travel. It’s all about making impossible things possible and create unforgettable memories. Incentives, they’re called. By the definition itself, an incentive is something that motivates an individual to perform an action – in business environment this means that it motivates you to work hard and create good results.
But what is it that makes incentives so different from other types of travel? The one and only thing that all incentives have (or should have) in common is the itinerary that will inspire the employees to work hard through the year and give their best so that they will be able to join the trip. Having said that, you can soon see where the problem lies. The expectations are high. It’s not only about 5* hotels anymore. It’s about the contents. About breath-taking destinations. About unforgettable memories. And here’s the moment where HAPPY TOURS steps in. Your favourite European business partner will help your company perform well by creating inspiring incentives for your best workers.
We have shortlisted 5 countries in the South-Eastern region of Europe which you should consider when planning your 2018 incentives.
Croatia is a country of impressive highlands, dreamy deep-blue seascapes set along the Adriatic coast, stunning hinterland scenery and a number of UNESCO heritage sites. It’s a country of a thousand islands, glittering waters, secluded beaches and secret little hideaways. It’s a country of historical monuments, such as the Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, and breathtaking outdoors such as the waterfalls and lakes in Plitvice National Park. It’s a country of tradition and a lively cotemporary cultural scene, including a number of electronic and alternative music festivals. It’s a country of adventure, offering off-the-beaten tracks to anyone who dares explore it. If you want to see the locations of Mamma Mia 2 or Game of Thrones in person, sail among the breathtaking islands and meet a celebrity or two while sipping cocktails on the island of Hvar, Croatia might be the destination you’re looking for.
Serbia is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets, especially when it comes to nightlife and festivals. Situated at the heart of South-East Europe, it boasts a number of annual festivals, including the Guča Trumpet Festival or Exit in Novi Sad, recently awarded as the Best Major European Festival. Then there’s Belgrade, with its hedonistic floating nightclubs, which can easily be placed alongside Ibiza. Of course, it’s not all partying in Serbia: in Belgrade, the cobbled streets of Skadarlija hide beautiful galleries and museums and boast a lively cultural scene. If you head further, to the suburban hills, you will discover calm monasteries, whimsical villages and breathtaking creations of nature. Last, but not least, Serbia is a country of forthright, fun-loving people, who are sure to bring a smile to your face. Not to mention that it is still astonishingly inexpensive…
The land of Švejk is not solely about Prague, though Prague is one of the most beautiful european cities, there are also an abundance of world-class castles, medieval towns and healing spas. And don’t forget the breweries neither. The Czech Republic has one foot in Western Europe and one in the Slavic East. Here, the past becomes real. A number of castles and chateaux illuminate the stories of powerful families and individuals whose influence was felt well beyond the nation’s current borders. Worth visiting are Bohemia and Moravia, the two ancient lands that now make up the modern Czech Republic. Also must-see is Prague, one of the world’s most beautiful and cultured cities. Taste the world’s best beer in the brewery towns of Plzen and Česke Budejovice, and discover the laid-back backpacker scenes in Česky Krumlov and Telč.
Although only half the size of Switzerland, Slovenia boasts beautiful and diverse nature, comprising all the major regions found in Europe – thus it is often referred to as Europe in a nutshell. Short distances between diverse landscapes make you feel everything is within your grasp. This means that you can go skiing in the morning and sail the Adriatic in the afternoon. It boasts numerous must-see places, like the charming pocket-sized capital of Ljubljana with its dazzling hilltop castle; the coastal town of Piran perched on a tiny piece of land jutting into the sea; the biggest European cave, Postojna Cave, which never fails to work its magic; Bled with a picture-postcard lake with an island in the centre and a medieval castle rising overhead, and the emerald green Soča River, one of the most thrilling places for white-water rafting in Europe.
Many say that they’ve never seen a more beautiful lake than Bled. But that’s only until they’ve seen Lake Bohinj, located 30-minute drive away. The less crowded version of the alpine paradise is a perfect active summer holiday destination. In summer months, the crystal-clear lake with cobalt water is ideal to chill out or to swim in. Thanks to the fact that the temperatures are much lower than at the seaside resorts, you’ll have a chance to try out lots of outdoor pursuits, like kayaing, hiking and cycling. Bohinj is the perfect destination for all who wish to combine beach holidays with active ones.
