Archive for June, 2008

Fun and Entertainment in Dubai for Summer 2008

Leading Summer Fiesta – Dubai Summer Surprises 19 June through to 21 August Building on its long-standing support for Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) that began with its launch in 1998, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced that it will continue to be a key sponsor at the 11th anniversary of this major summer event [...]

June 30, 2008 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Dubai

Antiquity News from Egypt Summer 2008

”Lost” Egypt Pyramid Found Near Bull Tombs The foundations of a pyramid long lost under the sands of Egypt lie exposed on June 2, 2008. Archaeologists announced the rediscovery of the ruins in Saqqara, south of Cairo. The so-called Headless Pyramid was reported in the early 19th century by a German archaeologist, but its exact [...]

June 30, 2008 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Egypt

Summer is Heating Up at Sweetgrass Golf Club (Upper Peninsula Michigan) – Beach Boys, Joe Piscopo Scheduled to Appear at the Island Resort & Casino as Championship Golf Course Nears Opening

(HARRIS, Michigan) – As the summer sun and warm weather take hold in Michigan's lush Upper Peninsula, the Island Resort & Casino – home to the much-anticipated Sweetgrass Golf Club – today announces the addition of summertime favorite Beach Boys and comedian/entertainer Joe Piscopo to a busy entertainment schedule.

June 30, 2008 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States NorthEast

New Bike Tour from Pedalers Pub & Grille Explores Southern India in Late November

GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 30, 2008 – The active travel company with the funny name, Pedalers Pub & Grille (PP&G), inaugurates “India – A Royal Odyssey” with its first-ever foray into this diverse and exotic land. Departing on Nov. 24, 2008, the 12-day trip pedals across the southern tip of India to explore the temple complexes [...]

June 30, 2008 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: India

“Black Forest To The Danube” Package Explores Germany’s Southern Sights

Augsburg, Germany, June 2008 — Historic Highlights of Germany, a consortium of 14 historic German cities, has announced a five-day package that travels from the deep woodlands and rustic villages of the Black Forest in southwestern Germany to the waters of the Danube as it cuts across Bavaria. Along the way, travelers experience some of [...]

June 30, 2008 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Germany

Formula One Reves Up In Valencia, Spain

Gentleman, start your engines! For the first time ever, this lovely city on Spain’s Mediterranean coast is hosting Formula One racing. The Grand Prix of Europe is set to begin practice rounds on August 22, with the main event coursing through the city’s streets on August 24. More than half a million are expected to [...]

June 30, 2008 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Spain

China doubles the price of its UK tourist visas ahead of Olympics

Planning a trip to China? Then your holiday has just become even more expensive. The Chinese Embassy in the UK this week effectively more than doubled the cost of a tourist visa – a move that will hit Brits planning to head out there for the Beijing Olympics in August, as well as thousands of [...]

June 30, 2008 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: China

Biofuels become aviation’s big focus

By Chris Kjelgaard, Aviation.com | Jun 30, 2008 As concerns about global warming intensify throughout the world, aviation is receiving a disproportionate level of scrutiny for its contribution to total global production of greenhouse gases.

June 30, 2008 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Tourist Places In Amritsar Magnetise International Tourists

Reporting by M.M.Khanna, Travel Journalist C/O “ndianewscalling.com Chandigarh:The Holy City of Punjab Amritsr is an ancient religious centre, which had become a great attraction for domestic as well as foreign tourists. The following Tourist Sites had been mentioned in details for the guidance of their visit of Holy city.

June 30, 2008 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: India

Trendy, Luxurious, Exciting – New Hotels in Germany Meet Demand

More and more tourists visit Germany these days, and the country offers some great new hotels to meet the growing demand. The luxurious Suitess Hotel in Dresden, the new five-star Fleming's hotel in Frankfurt, the new Maritim convention hotel in Düsseldorf and three chic and trendy new Hamburg hotels, the George, the Lindner and the [...]

June 27, 2008 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Germany