Archive for April, 2011
Key Largo Original Music Fest to Take Center Stage May 19-22, 2011
KEY LARGO, Florida Keys — Multiple music happenings are to set the stage for music lovers during the annual Key Largo Original Music Festival, featuring live and original performances Thursday through Sunday, May 19-22.
April 29, 2011
Posted in: United States SouthEast
From Napoleon to Lady Gaga, Madame Tussauds Reveals Top Ten Celebrities: 1802 vs 2011
HONG KONG – Madame Tussauds is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of its founder, Marie Tussaud, this year and to mark the occasion has released a comparison of the most popular celebrities in the original 1802 exhibition and its worldwide attractions today. The kind of names that drew crowds then and now are [...]
April 29, 2011
Posted in: Hong Kong
Team of Canoists from Cancun Take First Place During the Race on the Way to the Sacred Mayan Journey
Cancun, Q. Roo (April, 2011):- With the participation of 150 canoeists, all dressed in traditional pre-Hispanic outfits, the 5th edition of the Sacred Mayan Journey was a great success, completing almost five months of training that the competitors endured in preparation for the event. The event allowed competitors to test their abilities in open ocean [...]
April 29, 2011
Posted in: Mexico
Germany Prepares to Host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011™
Germany will once again be hosting a soccer World Cup in 2011, only this time it will be the women’s turn to shine. The sixth FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011™ will take place from June 26 to July 17, 2011. Sixteen teams will compete for the world cup. The opening ceremony as well as the [...]
April 29, 2011
Posted in: Germany
Activities for All Ages Make for a Fun Family Vacation in the Swiss Alps
ST. MORITZ, April 2011 – Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St Moritz, is the ideal destination for a family holiday in style. Luxury service and a unique setting ensure the focus remains on delivering the ultimate family vacation. Plenty of action and entertainment bring families together, and professional childcare offers a varied daily programme in the hotel’s [...]
April 29, 2011
Posted in: Switzerland
What to See and Do this Summer in Berlin and Hamburg Includes a Distinct Urban Feel, Summer Festivals, Relaxing Outdoor Spaces, and Great Dining
Berlin / Hamburg, April, 2011 – Only ninety minutes apart by high-speed train, Hamburg and Berlin can conveniently be combined in one trip. With their distinctly different yet complementing identities they make for a perfect city pair for anyone looking for unique urban summer experiences.
April 29, 2011
Posted in: Germany
ZĂĽrich’s Historical Medaeval Spectacle Friday, May 20, 2011 – Sunday, May 22, 2011
The Gesellschaft zu FraumĂĽnster is organising a historical mediaeval spectacle: Jugglers, beggars, craftsmen and noble ladies will transform the wonderful setting of the MĂĽnsterhof square into a mediaeval marketplace. Many historical handicrafts will be presented in as authentic a form as possible, and everyday mediaeval items viewed and purchased. Throughout the spectacle, there will be [...]
April 29, 2011
Posted in: Switzerland
Travelers in Ticino Switzerland Find The Road to Wellness and Wellbeing on a Bicycle!
Cycle tourism: a holiday in the open while discovering beautiful landscapes and panoramas, enjoying physical activity, culture and good food. “Road to Wellness” is a project begun with the aim of promoting the Mendrisio and Varese region, and offers all you need for a wellbeing break without having to worry over any of the details. [...]
April 28, 2011
Posted in: Switzerland
UN World Tourism Organization Lends Support to Tunisia Tourism
UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai met Interim President Fouad Mebazaa, the Minister of Tourism Mehdi Houas, as well as representatives from the private sector to discuss the best ways to support tourism in Tunisia. Issues discussed include the new advertising campaign to be launched by the Ministry of Tourism in early May, travel advisories, and public [...]
April 28, 2011
Posted in: Travel Industry Info
Vatican Museums Open at Night for Beatification of Pope John Paul II
By Mario Masciullo, eTN | AprIL, 2011 ITALY (eTN) – For all the pilgrims who come to Rome for the beatification of Pope John Paul II, they will find that the Vatican Museums will be open at night on April 26, 27, 28, 29, and May 2, 2011 as part of the celebration. The beatification [...]
April 28, 2011
Posted in: Italy