World View

The Times of London thinks that Albania is the next big thing. Way ahead of you, fellas. Obviously, the Times is headed to Tirana because British Airways just launched nonstop service from Heathrow, but they're examining Albania at an interesting time.

Development is underway, but it's one of the few remaining places in Europe that has remained unspoiled and yet is actually a pleasant place to visit. The landscape of the place is one reason; for the last few thousand years, whenever there was an occupying force, the Albanians retreated into the mountains, which make up much of the nation's topography.

There's a brief mention of the Albanian Riviera--approximately Saranda to Vlora, along the country's southern third of coastline--but it deserves fuller treatment. Tirana is a bustling, over-stimulating city, as foreign a place as you can visit while remaining in Europe. Saranda and the coast, on the other hand, will become viable alternatives to Croatia and Montenegro (as soon as they solve the trash situation; there's a lot of it). Go now--Club Med bought property north of Saranda and will begin building there soon.


TIRANA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

The Tirana International Hotel Is A Modern High-rise Property Located In Tirana, Albania. Situated In The Commercial Center Of Tirana, The Hotel Is Surrounded By Shops, Bars And Restaurants. Across The Square From The Tirana International Hotel Sits The Opera House, Palace And Central Bank. The Hotel Is 35 Kilometers From The Beach And The Port Of Durres, And Tirana Rinas Airport Is 28 Kilometers Away.
The Hotel's La Pergola Restaurant Offers A Fusion Of Traditional Albanian, Italian And International Cuisine. Private Dining Areas Are Available Inside, Plus Guests Can Dine Beneath The Stars On The Outside Terrace. Other Hotel Amenities Include High-speed Internet Access, A Gift Shop, Fitness Room, And Meeting Or Banquet Facilities.

The Tirana International Hotel Provides 140 Guestrooms On 11 Floors. Each Guestroom Is Decorated In A Classical Style With Plush, Patterned Fabrics, Upholstered Furnishings And Drapes. All Guestrooms Have Air Conditioning, Direct-dial Phones, Cable Television And Minibars.