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Wine Walking Weekend Throughout Germany – April 2012

February 1, 2012 by
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Germany's Wine Walking Weekend Allows Visitors to Combine Walking and Wine-tasting: Spring is a beautiful time for walking and discovering Germany's romantic wine villages and wineries.  And, for those who would like to combine a weekend of walking and wine-tasting in Germany, the Wine Walking Weekend is ideal. Wine and Walking Weekend - April 2012 Germany‘s fourth Wine and Walking Weekend (WeinWanderWochenende) is scheduled for the weekend of April 28 and 29 and offers visitors more … [Read more...]

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Semana Santa in Seville: Holy Week 2012

January 12, 2012 by
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For Holy Week Celebrations, Semana Santa in Seville is the Most Famous in Spain: Semana Santa in Seville is one of the most important religious events on the Sevillian calendar and Seville's Holy Week celebrations are also one of the most well-known in Spain. As such, Seville's Semana Santa attracts many Spanish devotees and hordes of tourists. Semana Santa Dates for 2012 Holy Week in Spain is a week-long celebration running from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.  The Semana Santa dates for … [Read more...]

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Passau Music Festival 2012

January 11, 2012 by
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Festspiele Europäische Wochen Passau - the annual Passau Music Festival: On Friday, June 29th, the 60th Festspiele Europäische Wochen Passau (Passau European Weeks Festival ) opens under the theme "On the Beautiful Blue Danube".  This year's opening performance at the Bräuhausplatz Hacklberg features the commissioned work by an Austrian composer, Alfred Huber.  His composition "Danubio" reflects the Festival theme and you might recognize strands of the Blue Danube in it. This … [Read more...]

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Birthday Anniversary 2012

January 9, 2012 by
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Born on January 27, 1756 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is Still Remembered 256 Years Later: As one genius, Albert Einstein, said of another: "Mozart is the greatest composer of all" and January 27th marks the 256th anniversary of the birthday of this much-loved and greatest of composers. Things to do in Vienna Mozarthaus Vienna is the only surviving Mozart residence in Vienna. If you're in Vienna towards the end of January, you can visit Mozarthaus Vienna and its exhibitions for free on Sunday … [Read more...]

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Christmas Illuminations – Paris Christmas Lights 2012

November 18, 2011 by
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Where to See Paris Christmas Lights: Visitors to Paris at Christmas are in for a treat. From the end of November, Paris turns on its Christmas magic with thousands of Christmas fairy lights, showing that it is truly the "City of Light". And, there are some interesting lighting concepts to enjoy as well. Paris Christmas Lights Where: Avenue des Champs-Elysées Dates: From Nov 23, 2012 to Jan 9, 2013 Getting there: Metro: Charles de Gaulle Etoile | RER: Charles de Gaulle Etoile The … [Read more...]

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Bond Cars from 50 Years of James Bond Movies

November 4, 2011 by
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Bond in Motion is an Exhibition of 50 James Bond Cars from the James Bond Movies: For fans of James Bond movies, the sleek and lethal James Bond cars with Gatling guns and missile launchers are very much a part of the thrill of 007 movies. And here's some exciting news for those who love those Bond 007 cars - an exhibition of 50 iconic James Bond vehicles – the largest of its kind staged anywhere in the world – opens on January 17, 2012 at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu. 50 … [Read more...]

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A Shopping Trip on The Orient Express

October 19, 2011 by
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Orient Express Day-Trip: Luxury Shopping Trip on the Orient Express: A trip on the Orient Express would be a train journey that many people dream of, but what if you could combine that with some luxury shopping?  Some of Britain’s finest luxury goods will be for sale on the first ever Orient Express Shopping on the Rails day-trip. The Orient Express British Pullman train will leave from London’s Victoria Station for a non-stop day-trip through the Kent countryside. On this special … [Read more...]

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A New London Cable Car Crossing for the Thames

October 19, 2011 by
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Exciting London Transport News - A New London Cable Car Crossing for the Thames: You don't need a passport to travel on Emirates Air Line in London - this is because Emirates Air Line is the name of the new cable car crossing that London is to have. The cable car will cross the River Thames and connect Europe’s biggest entertainment venue with the UK’s largest exhibition centre. Exciting London Transport News The London cable car is the UK's first urban cable car. Naturally, … [Read more...]

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The Lumiere Festival Returns to Light Up Durham

August 22, 2011 by
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The Lumiere Festival Returns to Light Up Durham, the Cathedral City: The cathedral city of Durham, in the north-east of England, is to hold its second Lumiere Festival, a spectacular free festival of light and art in November. Durham Lumiere Festival Using artworks made from light, the four-day Lumiere Festival will transform Durham landmarks, streets, river and bridges into colourful masterpieces.  This year’s festival will include new works by internationally renowned artists as well … [Read more...]

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The Big Tree Switch-On at Wakehurst Place

August 21, 2011 by
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Christmas Tree Lighting at Wakehurst Place - Sussex: England's largest live Christmas tree will be lit up for the festive season on November 25th at Wakehurst Place, the  Kew Royal Botanic Gardens' country estate in Sussex. This amazing 36-metre (118-ft) giant redwood tree will be decorated with 1,800 lights.  So how do you decorate a 36-metre high tree?  Experts from Wakehurst’s conservation and woodland team will use ropes, specialist climbing gear and two high-level platforms to … [Read more...]

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