From Spanish Lessons to Cooking Classes, Learn Something New with
HostelBookers in 2013
LONDON, November 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Book a trip this winter with HostelBookers and you can use your
travel time for higher learning as well. From Salsa lessons in
Columbia to cooking classes in Morocco, there's sure to be a few new skills
you can take home from one of the over 20,000 accommodations in
HostelBookers global collection.
Salsa!
Located in Medellin, Columbia
in the upscale neighborhood of Laureles and winner of the 2012
HostelBookers Award for *Best Newcomer*, Wandering Paisa
Backpackers offers free Salsa lessons to guests and
locals alike with teacher, Ana
Christina, a Medellin local
who has been dancing professionally for the past few years. Classes
are filled with beginners, so don't be afraid if this is your first
time. After class, join the group at one of the many local Salsa
bars to dance to some of the best live Salsa in Medellin. Rates are per person and start at
£7,59 for a shared room and £19 for a deluxe single.
Tango, Spanish and Yoga, Ole!
Perhaps you've always wanted to brush up on the Spanish you
learned in High School or take tango lessons in Argentina? Then a stay with Ostinatto Hostel,
Buenos Aires is in order. Located in a completely renovated 1920's
historic building, Ostinatto combines old world charm with updated
amenities. The hostel offers three free yoga lessons
a week, a free one hour tango lesson on Mondays and
one hour of free Spanish lessons, so guests can
immerse themselves in the sexy Argentinian culture. Rates are
per person and start at £9.17 for a shared room and £28.81 for a
superior en-suite double.
Traditional Cooking Classes
Dar Sohane, a centuries-old guest house in Marrakesh fully
restored and furnished with respect to its Moroccan tradition pays
homage to the country's cuisine. Composed of four suites and a
Moroccan living room, this authentic Riad is located in the heart
of Marrakech's Medina near the Jamaa El Fna Square. Traditional
Moroccan cuisine is served daily at the Riad Dar Sohane and guests
can take cooking courses with the chef or relax on
the terrace with views of the Koutoubia Mosque. Rates are per
person and start at £14,49 for a double room and £12 per
person in a room for four.
With overall 95% rating, Sweden's City Backpackers Hostel is one of the
best properties on all of HostelBookers. Perfectly situated in
downtown Stockholm, the staff will
happily take guests on free tours of the area - including the
wintertime Viking Sauna Tour. Book your stay here and you'll also
enjoy a cozy on-site breakfast café where guests can take weekly
free Swedish cooking classes. Located just two blocks away is
Drottninggatan, the major shopping street in Stockholm. You'll also find food markets and
free exhibitions nearby too as well as a huge beer garden just next
door. Rates are per person and start at £9.17 for a shared room
and £28.81 for a twin room.
Greek Yoga
The Caveland, located on the Greek island of Santorini is nested
in an old 18th century winery within the picturesque, traditional
village of Karterados. For those curious yoga practitioners
looking for a uniquely relaxing vacation, you've come to the
right place. At Caveland, yoga classes are offered every morning at
8:30am and three times a week at
7pm for only xx a class. For the more
serious yogis with a little more time and money to spend, there are
weekly and monthly yoga teacher training courses. Rates are per
person and start at £12 for a shared room and £16,07 per person in
a room for two.
Contact: Giovanna Gentile –
giovanna.gentile@hostelbookers.com, t:+44(0)20-7440-4905.