Press trip opportunities to Slovenia in 2016 The Slovenian Tourism Board is delighted to work with journalists, and hope you can visit and experience our amazing country for yourself. There’s no “how to” guide as Slovenia is all about doing what comes naturally; whether you’re exploring the Alps, our Mediterranean coast, Pannonian Plain or the Karst – home to some of the most dramatic caves in the world. These are just some of examples of press trips available in 2016; we do hope you can join us… - A winter sporting wonderland in Slovenia Come and experience one of Europe’s top hidden gems for winter sports. Ski the perfectly maintained runs of Slovenia’s largest resorts including Krvavec and Vogel before transferring to Kranjska Gora in the Upper Sava Valley for Alpine skiing, night sledging and ice waterfall climbing. Finally on to Planica, home one of the most famous ski jumping slopes on the planet. - A city tour of Europe’s Green Capital Take a tour around Europe’s Green Capital for 2016, Ljubljana, over three quarters of which is covered with natural green spaces. Discover for yourself why it was named European Green Capital 2016 as you visit the Botanic Gardens, home to more than 4,500 different species, wander the city's picturesque embankments along the river Ljubljanica and indulge in local Taste Ljubljana produce. - The ultimate indulgent Slovenian spa break Now it is your turn to discover why people have been travelling to Slovenia to bathe in our thermo-mineral waters since Roman times. Visit our certified natural and thermal spas & resorts to enjoy wellness treatments intertwined with centuries-long tradition, experience with thermal waters and the latest discoveries from health experts to enrich your body and invigorate your soul. All combined with relaxing luxury hotels and the finest local food! - Slovenia through the centuries Slovenia might be a young and beautiful country, turning 25 next year, but the Slovenes are an ancient nation steeped in history and tradition. Learn about the vibrant and intense history from the first settlers, to one of the greatest battle of the Roman times and the turbulent wars of the 19th century that have shaped today’s independent country. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Slovenian Tourist Board, Dimičeva 13, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenija Tel.: 00386 (0)1 5898 550, Faks: 00386 (0)1 5898 560 www.slovenia.info/press Information Office London Embassy of Slovenia, 10 Little College Street, SW1P 3SH London P: +44 20 7227 97 13 Tine Murn, Head of UK & Ireland communications, tine.murn@slovenia.info FOLLOW AND VISIT US FOLLOW US Visit the official SLOVENIAN TOURIST INFORMATION PORTAL: www.slovenia.info Visit our PRESS CENTRE, follow the news (press releases) and monthly news for journalists: www.slovenia.info/press Sign up for MONTHLY NEWS FOR JOURNALISTS: www.slovenia.info/news Visit our PHOTO GALLERY, where you can view and use more than 1500 high-resolution photos of Slovenian tourism: www.slovenia.info/photo www.slovenia.info/facebook www.slovenia.info/twitter www.slovenia.info/linkedin www.slovenia.info/instragram www.slovenia.info/tripadvisor www.slovenia.info/youtube www.slovenia.info/foursquare www.slovenia.info/googleplus