Madonna to Kick off World Tour in Israel in May 2012
New York – February , 2012: International pop superstar Madonna has announced plans to kick off her upcoming world tour at Tel Aviv’s Ramat Gan Stadium, May 31st. Making her fourth concert appearance in Israel, Madonna, who first performed in Israel in 1993 and twice in 2010, will present songs from her upcoming album, MDNA, as well as classics from her longstanding career.
February 9, 2012
Posted in: Israel
David Foster Comes Home to BC for a Gala Weekend
In May 2012, the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria, B.C. celebrates its grand re-opening with a Gala Weekend not to be missed. Sixteen-time Grammy award winner David Foster lends his support to this spectacular weekend, bringing his popular Hitman Show back to his hometown for an unbelievable âMiracle Concertâ. The David Foster Foundation 25th Anniversary Miracle Concert & Gala will be held on Saturday May 26 at downtown Victoriaâs Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre and is the key celebration during a weekend where some of North Americaâs brightest stars are expected to descend on B.C.âs capital city.
February 9, 2012
Posted in: Canada
Emirates Introduces âChange Your Bookingâ Online
Toronto â February, 2012 â Emirates (www.emirates.com/ca) offers enhanced website functionality to passengers who prefer to manage their own travel plans. Whether it is changing the time or date of travel, adding flights, or upgrading to Emirates First Class or Business Class, www.emirates.com/ca gives passengers the freedom to change their bookings online.
February 9, 2012
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
4th Annual Parade Travels Through New Malecon in Puerto Vallarta Mexico to Celebrate Life
New York, February , 2012 â On February 18th Puerto Vallarta will join in the tradition of Mardi Gras parades around the world as it celebrates the beginning of Spring with its 4th Annual Carnival, a celebration of diversity and life, everything that makes life in Puerto Vallarta exciting.
February 9, 2012
Posted in: Mexico
Samba Queen from PARAISO Escola de SAMBA leading a Brazil delegation to Seychelles Carnival
The Seychelles Tourism Board has confirmed that the Samba Queen from PARAISO Escola de SAMBA is personally heading a delegation of Brazilian Samba Dancers to the 2012 Carnival in Seychelles. The group is currently in the UK and will be flying into Seychelles alongside the Notting Hill Carnival delegation.
February 9, 2012
Posted in: Seychelles
WorldPride Comes to London, England
London has been chosen to host this yearâs WorldPride parade which means the celebrations will be bigger, better and prouder than ever. While East London is gearing up for the Olympics and Buckingham Palace prepares for the Queenâs Diamond Jubilee, Soho is preparing for its own moment in the global spotlight â WorldPride 2012.
February 9, 2012
Posted in: England
American Colony Hotel is Central to Jerusalemâs Recent History
Photo and Story By Judy M. Zimmerman
Iâve just returned from a travel writersâ conference in Israel where we convened at three excellent hotels in the Dan group (named for one of the Bibleâs 12 tribes of Israel). When I arrived three days prior to the conference to also visit Palestine, I discovered another special hotel in East Jerusalem that was conveniently close to the meeting place for a small group tour to Bethlehem and Ramallah in Palestineâs West Bank.
February 7, 2012
Posted in: Israel
Year of Creative Scotland 2012 Celebrations Continue
Five Scottish communities have been awarded the title of Scotlandâs most creative places, as part of the Year of Creative Scotland 2012, a year-long celebration of Scotlandâs cultural and creative strengths. Winners include the Wigtown Book Festival, West Kilbrideâs Craft Town Scotland initiative, and the already world renowned town of St Andrews.
February 7, 2012
Posted in: Scotland
Seychelles and la Reunion Carnival Receives Conformation that the Indian navy Will be Present to Show Solidarity for Drive in the Indian Ocean
The Indian Military AttachĂŠ based in the Seychelles has today confirmed that an Indian Navy Ship will make a call to Port Victoria in the Seychelles in the spirit of solidarity with the island nation in its drive to rid the shipping routes off the African Coast of the plague of piracy.
February 6, 2012
Posted in: Seychelles
Strokes & Rocks in Switzerland
Switzerland currently lies under a thick blanket of fluffy snow, the sun sparkles from a crystal blue sky and people can’t wait to hit the ski slopes! The same rings true for Bachelor Ben Flanjik who had to make difficult choices in the snow on the other side of the world!
February 3, 2012
Posted in: Switzerland