Archive for November, 2009

Winter Concert Series in Abu Ghosh, Israel

New York – November 30, 2009: The annual Abu Ghosh Musical Winter Concert series will feature classical and folk music performances at the Kiryat Ye’arim Church in the picturesque hillside village of Abu Ghosh near Jerusalem, every Saturday at noon from November 2009 through March 2010.

November 30, 2009 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Israel

Perfume of biscuits and mulled wine – Check out the Christmas Markets in Ticino, Switzerland

Strolling through the Christmas markets is a unique experience, not only for the eyes, but for the delicate perfumes and flavours as well: gastronomy has a special place on the stalls, specially decorated for the occasion. Biscuits and sweets flavoured with cinnamon and anise, cheese from the alps, homemade jams and marmelades, chestnuts, acacia and [...]

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Posted in: Switzerland

Philippine Department of Tourism Travel Advisory – PDOT Assures ‘Business As Usual’ Despite Maguindanao Incident

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (November, 2009) — The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) has assured that the Philippines remains on a business as usual mode, despite the killing of some 46 individuals in the Southern province of Maguindanao.

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Posted in: Philippines

Air Canada inaugurates the only daily, non-stop service between Montreal and Houston, Texas

MONTREAL, Nov. 30 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada inaugurates today daily non-stop service between Montreal and Houston, further enhancing connection and routing possibilities for customers through both Montreal and the Texas hub of its new Star Alliance partner, Continental Airlines.

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Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Dubai asks for 6-month reprieve to pay its bills

By BARBARA SURK | Nov 27, 2009 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Just a year after the global downturn derailed Dubai’s explosive growth, the city is now so swamped in debt that it’s asking for a six-month reprieve on paying its bills – causing a drop on world markets Thursday and raising questions about Dubai’s [...]

November 27, 2009 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Dubai

Trinidad hosts CHOGM: Pride or prejudice

By Rita Payne | November, 2009 PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (eTN) – This week the tiny Caribbean state of Trinidad and Tobago is going to be at the center of the world stage. As host of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), its prime minister, Patrick Manning, will be mingling with the [...]

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Posted in: Caribbean

Porter Airlines lands year-round service for Quebec City Including three daily round-trip flights

TORONTO/November, 2009 – Porter Airlines debuts its new Quebec City schedule today, offering year-round service to Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA). Porter offers three daily roundtrip flights, building on the current seasonal and weekend schedule. This expansion comes as a result of two successful summer seasons, requests from passengers and ongoing strong ticket sales in [...]

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Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Stars Awarded to Restaurants of the Lake Geneva Region

The Michelin Guide was published on 17 November. It awarded two stars directly to the cuisine of Anne-Sophie Pic at the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne. Three new addresses are included in the prestigious guide, once again putting the Lake Geneva Region (Canton of Vaud) at the head of the Swiss honours listing.

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Posted in: Switzerland

Scotland Rings in the New Year in Style

Scotland will bid farewell to the Homecoming 2009 year and welcome in the New Year with a five-day long “Hogmanay” celebration. What is known to many as New Year’s Eve has historically been known in Scotland as ‘Cake Day’, ‘Old Year’s Night’, and is now universally known as ‘Hogmanay.’

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Posted in: Scotland

Explore Sherlock’s Britain

This Christmas, see Sherlock Holmes as you’ve never seen him before! In a dynamic new portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters, “Sherlock Holmes” sends Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his stalwart partner Watson (Jude Law) on their latest challenge.

November 27, 2009 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: England